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Wheeler honors donors for their philanthropy and leadership at virtual Hands & Hearts Event

Wheeler’s 14th Annual Hands & Hearts event honored four key donors for their contributions to equitable health care access. Recipients included Amy Borg, Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation, Patricia Cruickshanks, and Charles Herbert. Their support helps Wheeler serve nearly 70,000 individuals annually, promoting health, growth, and recovery across Connecticut.





75 years ago this week

The Get-Together Club celebrates its 30th anniversary on Dec. 16, featuring a match between Old Timers teams. Two paintings by Wilfred I Reynolds are exhibited at Tuttle’s. “Stag night” at Dorothy’s attracted 85 male customers. Ray K Linsley, Jr. co-authored “Applied Hydrology.” Girl Scouts prepared Christmas packages for hospital patients. Christmas sales are strong.














Karin Pryzgocki discusses exercise and mental health at leadership breakfast of Bristol Sports Hall of Fame

The Bristol Sports Hall of Fame held a winter Leadership Breakfast for high school sports team leaders at the Giamatti Center. Karin Pryzgocki emphasized the lifelong benefits of exercise on mental health and brain function, referencing John Ratey’s book, Spark. The Hall hosts three such breakfasts each school year focused on athletes’ development.