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Dear Community Leader,
On May 12, 2026, the City of New Haven Elderly Services Department, in honor of Older
American Month will host their Annual Senior Citizen Volunteer of the Year Award Luncheon in
which we invite you to attend. We are deeply committed to the volunteer service our seniors
participate in throughout the year, and we are seeking donations to make this event a success, and
all proceeds from this event directly support…
Thank you to everyone who joined us on February 9 at Hillhouse High School for the latest community conversation about the future of the Goffe Street Armory. We had a strong turnout and heard thoughtful ideas about how the Armory can serve the community moving forward.
Attached is a recap of the meeting, highlighting the key themes, ideas…
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The tribute will coincide with a homegoing service in Reverend Jackson’s honor that has been scheduled for that day at the Rainbow PUSH…
Governor Ned Lamont today is urging Connecticut residents to prepare for the potential of blizzard conditions impacting the state starting on the night of Sunday, February 22, 2026, and continuing into the morning and throughout the day on Monday, February 23, 2026.
Various weather models right now are forecasting that the southern half of Connecticut may receive anywhere from between 16 to 22 inches of snow, while the northern half of the state may receive between 10 to 16 inches.…
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MINNEAPOLIS–The Office of Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) issued the following statement following the incident at her town hall in North Minneapolis.
“During her town hall, an agitator tried to attack the Congresswoman by spraying an unknown substance with a syringe. Security and the Minneapolis Police Department quickly apprehended the individual. He is now in custody. The Congresswoman is okay. She continued with her town hall because she doesn’t let bullies win.”…
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The post The Long Wait: New Guidelines Confront Bias In Endometriosis Care—And It’s About Time appeared first on Essence.
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Dear Community Leader,
On May 12, 2026, the City of New Haven Elderly Services Department, in honor of Older
American Month will host their Annual Senior Citizen Volunteer of the Year Award Luncheon in
which we invite you to attend. We are deeply committed to the volunteer service our seniors
participate in throughout the year, and we are seeking donations to make this event a success, and
all proceeds from this event directly support senior citizen participation.
As leaders of the Greater New Haven community, we all have a vested interest in assuring we have
senior citizens who have the ability to focus on maintaining their physical and mental health
through activities like regular exercise, nutritious meals, social interaction, cognitive stimulation,
safe living environments, access to healthcare, and respecting their independence and choices,
allowing them to live life on their terms as much as possible.
Your commitment to Elderly Services serves as a magnet to attract other…
On May 12, 2026, the City of New Haven Elderly Services Department, in honor of Older
American Month will host their Annual Senior Citizen Volunteer of the Year Award Luncheon in
which we invite you to attend. We are deeply committed to the volunteer service our seniors
participate in throughout the year, and we are seeking donations to make this event a success, and
all proceeds from this event directly support senior citizen participation.
As leaders of the Greater New Haven community, we all have a vested interest in assuring we have
senior citizens who have the ability to focus on maintaining their physical and mental health
through activities like regular exercise, nutritious meals, social interaction, cognitive stimulation,
safe living environments, access to healthcare, and respecting their independence and choices,
allowing them to live life on their terms as much as possible.
Your commitment to Elderly Services serves as a magnet to attract other…
Thank you to everyone who joined us on February 9 at Hillhouse High School for the latest community conversation about the future of the Goffe Street Armory. We had a strong turnout and heard thoughtful ideas about how the Armory can serve the community moving forward.
Attached is a recap of the meeting, highlighting the key themes, ideas shared, and priorities that emerged from the discussion.
Community members spoke about the importance of arts and creative space, food and entrepreneurship opportunities, recreation, and social programs that support connection across generations.
Attached is a recap of the meeting, highlighting the key themes, ideas shared, and priorities that emerged from the discussion.
Community members spoke about the importance of arts and creative space, food and entrepreneurship opportunities, recreation, and social programs that support connection across generations.
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