Hospital to hold Organ Donation Awareness day

TORRINGTON >> Charlotte Hungerford Hospital (CHH) has joined New England Donor Services in a National Hospital Organ Donation Campaign aimed at educating employees, patients, visitors and the community about the crucial need for organ, eye, and tissue donation.

CHH will be hosting an Organ Donation Awareness Day and ceremony, open to the public and members of the CHH staff on Friday, April 28 to raise a new “Donate Life” flag on the hospital’s main campus flagpole, honor past donors, and promote donor awareness and participation.

All are invited to meet at the CHH front circle flag pole at 540 Litchfield Street at 11 a.m. for the ceremony and join others in the CHH cafeteria from 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. for refreshments and organ, eye and tissue donation information and registration.

“Springtime is a perfect time for Charlotte Hungerford Hospital and New England Donor Services to come together to celebrate those who have participated and registered in this lifesaving organ and tissue donation program.” said CHH spokesman Tim LeBouthillier.

“We encourage individuals to register as donors. It is a very meaningful program and we are so pleased to partner with our colleagues at New England Donor Services to help fulfill the wishes of individuals and family members who want to make lifesaving donations to those in need,” he said.

New England Donor Services is an affiliation of two federally designated Organ Procurement Organizations: LifeChoice Donor Services and New England Organ Bank. Together, the organizations coordinate the recovery of donated organs and tissues at nearly 200 hospitals to provide life-saving and life-enhancing transplants to patients in need. The organ and tissue donation process is complex and requires the coordinated efforts of many individuals. Doctors, nurses and other hospital staff work with LifeChoice to honor a patient’s decision to donate.

Visit www.lifechoiceOPO.org for more information about the organ/tissue donation process.

Elder care experts to present program

BRIDGEWATER >> Join professionals from the elder care legal firm of CzepigaDalyPope, New Milford Visiting Nurse & Hospice, and The First Bite Catering will present a program for the public on three important topics:

Planning for Long-Term Care: Understanding Medicaid and How to Protect Your Assets; Navigating the Confusing Waters of Elder Care: How an Elder Care Manager Can Be Your Advocate; and Healthy Eating for Seniors.

Enjoy an informative evening and a free meal on Wednesday, May 3 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Bridgewater Senior Center, 132 Hut Hill Road, Bridgewater.

There is no charge for this event; space is limited and participants must RSVP. Register online at www.ctseniorlaw. com/newmilfordseminar, call 860-236-7673, or email Kevin@ ctseniorlaw.com.

Brandywine to present ‘aging’ workshop

LITCHFIELD >> Brandywine Living at Litchfield’s Normal Aging Series continues with the latest workshop, “Has Your Get Up & Go, Got Up & Went?” on Friday, April 28, 1-2 p.m. The Lunch & Learn is presented by Candlewood Valley Health & Rehabilitation Center. The event will be held at Brandywine Living at Litchfield, 19 Constitution Way, Litchfield.

Dr. Susann Varano and Social Worker, Cindy LaCour, from Candlewood Valley Health & Rehabilitation Center, will review the physical and cognitive signs of normal aging. Free memory screenings will be provided after the presentation. Lunch will be served. RSVP by Tuesday, April 25 to Nanette at 860-567-9500 or nbergin@brandycare.com.

Candidates sought for local elections

LITCHFIELD >> The Litchfield Democratic Town Committee is looking for candidates for the upcoming municipal elections on Nov. 7. Candidates are being sought for the following offices: First Selectman, Board of Selectmen, Board of Finance, Board of Education, Planning & Zoning, Board of Assessment Appeals, Town Treasurer and Tax Collector. Candidates must be residents and registered voters in the Town of Litchfield.

A nominating convention for all candidates will be held on Wednesday, July 19 at 7:30 p.m. at La Cupola’s Restaurant, 637 Bantam Road, Litchfield. For further information contact Joe Manes at 860-482-3732.