WINSTED — A free health fair at Winchester Town Hall has been scheduled for Thursday, May 12, from 2 to 6 p.m.Organizer Pamela Horton of Connecticut-based Bearingstar Insurance said vendors participating in the health fair were initially brought in to provide information to Winchester Town Hall employees, but the event was opened up to the broader public to give town residents a chance to learn about area health services.“The town of Winchester is one of our clients,” Horton said. “One of the programs we offer is complimentary health and wellness vendor fairs, drawing upon local expertise. We sent out invitations to chamber of commerce members and there will be a wide range of services represented, including cholesterol screenings and stress management.”Participating organizations include the Visiting Nurse Association, March of Dimes and Charlotte Hungerford Hospital, along with local health-insurance companies, nutritionits, holistic health and home health-care services. U.S. Army representatives will discuss programs they offer. Representatives of the New Britain Rock Cats and massage therapist Pat Shelesky of A New Day Therapeutic Massage will also participate. Residents will be able to speak with representatives from Hartford hospital, local insurance companies, Viridian Energy, Xowiee Vitamin Products and other groups showcasing self-defense, sign language for children and family health care. “It’s an opportunity to meet people you might not normally have the opportunity to meet,” Horton said. “It’s about sharing information.”Horton said some of the health-care representatives will have more information about health-care legislation and how it will affect consumers. Visitors can also learn about smoking cessation, self-defense programs and other preventative programs that can lower insurance rates.There is no charge to attend, but participants are asked to bring one nonperishable item per person for the local Winchester Food Bank at the Salvation Army. For more information, call 860-682-3333.
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Marsala is eager to go home with you.
Tiffany Lemelin, shelter manager, brushing Marsala upon arrival.Provided
The Little Guild is an animal shelter at 285 Sharon-Goshen Turnpike in West Cornwall. Founded in 1957, the organization rescues animals from local surrenders and under-resourced shelters. When a rescue animal arrives at The Little Guild, staff begins a careful intake and transition process to ensure the animal is safe, healthy and ready for adoption.
New arrivals are quarantined in-house. Vaccinations are verified as up to date, and staff assesses each animal’s medical, behavioral and placement needs. Rescues receive medical care, daily support and behavioral training to ease shelter stress. Once a dog has finished quarantine and is ready for a home, its profile is published at littleguild.org.
Michael DeBarba, certified dog trainer working with Marsala.Jennifer Almquist
Prospective adopters fill out an online application with information about their household and veterinary and personal references.
The next step is for the prospective adopter and family members to meet the dog. If there is already a dog in the household, a meet-and-greet is scheduled so the dogs can get acquainted.
The animal care staff offers guidance based on its knowledge of each animal’s personality, needs and quirks to help families find the best fit.
Marsala wins a heart.Jennifer Almquist
Once a match is made, the adoption contract outlines aftercare. Adopters agree to return the animal to The Little Guild if the adoption doesn’t work out. The organization’s commitment continues after adoption, with six months of free training and follow-up from staff to answer questions or address concerns.
“Please don’t pass Marsala by,” Lemelin said. “He loves people and other dogs. He’s a lap dog who lives for snuggles, cuddles and face kisses. Marsala deserves a family, a soft bed and a lifetime of being chosen.”
To find out about Marsala and other rescue dogs and cats, visit littleguild.org
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