Avery Heights Blog

Great Bargains at Auxiliary Rummage Sale

averyheights — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 15:10:04 +0000

Auxiliary’s Semi Annual Rummage

Sale at Avery Heights

(Health Care Center entrance off Newington Ave.)

Antiques, Books, Clothing, Crafts, Elegant Elephant, Furniture & Small
Applicances, Linens, Shoes, Toys & White Elephant

Wed., April 21 – Thurs, April 22 – Fri. April 23
9:30 am to 2:00 pm

Saturday, April 24 9:00 am – 12 noon
(Saturday only – fill a bag for $5)

Proceeds from the Rummage Sale are used to fund additional recreation and special projects
for the residents of Avery Heights.

Thank you!

The water’s fine … at the Marjorie B. Doty Aquatic Center

averyheights — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 18:16:52 +0000

Open in the summer of 2008, the aquatic center offers free swim times for Avery Heights residents, as well as a number of classes for a small fee. Individuals from the outside community who are over 55 can purchas pool memberships. For more information, contact Mark Modifica at (860) 527-9126 ext. 450.

Villager gift boutique at Avery Heights hosts spring events

averyheights — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 18:05:00 +0000

upcoming Events at The Villager:

Friday, April 16 – Pursenably Yours will present a spring showing of the latest in handbag fashions.

Thursday, April 22 – Bijoux Beads by Carol Plona, featuring unusual beaded jewelry.

Saturday, May 1 & Sunday, May 2 – Spring Fling Fashion Show 11am to 4pm featuring Villager Volunteers ‘modeling’ spring fashions from the Villager.

Auxiliary Annual Meeting – April 26, 2010

averyheights — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 17:39:32 +0000

The Avery Heights Auxiliary will hold their Annual Meeting on Monday, April 26, 2010 at 9am in The Heights Dining Room for all who were paid members from April 1, 2009 to March 31, 2010. David Polk, Chairman of the Board of Directors will be the guest speaker and a new slate of Board members will be voted on. The membership year runs from April 1 to March 31 of each year.

A full gourmet breakfast buffet will be served and tickets are $8.00 p/person Annual membership dues are $5.00 p/person. Membership renewals and invitations have gone out to last year’s members, and new members can register and purchase tickets for the breakfast by calling Norma Moskey at (860) 521-4567.

Avery Heights Auxiliary Membership Drive

averyheights — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:27:21 +0000

The Auxiliary at Avery Heights has long been one of its most vibrant volunteer groups and a great source of support for recreational and entertainment activities for the residents. The biggest fundraiser, the Rummage Sale, is held each spring and fall and donations of clothing, jewelry, furniture and accessories are taken each Wednesday morning between 9am and noon at the Health Care Center (off Newington Avenue).

The Auxiliary is conducting its annual membership drive beginning April 1. Please consider joining the Avery Heights Auxiliary in 2010. Membership receive special mailing notices regarding Auxiliary activities with the payment of dues of $5.00 p/year.

Please contact Addie Carone, Co-President at 860-521-4173 for more information or a membership application.

Upcoming at Avery Heights

averyheights — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:07:38 +0000

Thursday, Feb 11, 11:00 am, ST2 Dining Room
Valentine’s Celebration of Love Songs with Anne & Frank

Friday, Feb 19, 2:30 pm, Avery House Lounge
Classical Concerting featuring “Jacob”,
a 14 year old prodigy violinist

Tuesday, March 16, 2:30pm, Avery House Lounge
New Orleans Style Jazz Band & Refreshments

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT JODI LEVINE, DIRECTOR OF THERAPEUTIC RECREATION AT (860) 527-9126 EXT. 445

Villager at Avery Heights announces Winter Sale…

averyheights — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:05:59 +0000

The Villager gift shop at Avery Heights is now running a winter sale with all winter clothing items at 50% off and many other items in the store at 20%-50% off. The shop features lovely boutique style clothing, jewelry, gifts, accessories, kitchen items, scents and more.

If you are a friend or family member of a loved one at Avery Heights and wish to have a gift item delivered to them, please call The Villager at (860)527-9126 ext. 346 to make arrangements. The Villager hours are Monday thru Friday from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm.

8th Annual Golf Tournament – October 1, 2009

averyheights — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 16:58:58 +0000

join us for….

Avery Heights Fall Golf Classic

Thursday, October 1, 2009 (11 am shotgun start)

Tunxis Plantation Country Club, Farmington, CT

For tickets, contact Marge Tessman @ 860-527-9126 ext. 362

or email mtessman@churchhomes.org

Friends & Family Dinner Dates at Avery House

averyheights — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:29:07 +0000

On July 30 and August 20, friends and family of Avery Heights residents are invited to join their loved one for a price fixe dinner in the Avery House dining room. Your full course meal will include entree choice of fish, poultry or meat, dessert and beverage. Dinners begin at 6:00 pm and will be $15.00 p/p, residents at no charge. To make reservations, please call 860-527-9126 ext. 321.

2009 “Evening Under the Stars” concert Series Begins

averyheights — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 19:57:21 +0000

Bring the family and join us for some summer nights to remember. Enchanting music, dancing, and refreshments – all on our beautiful campus.

All performances begin at 7pm
Dance on our dance floor
Parking in Noble Building lot
Lawn Chairs & Blankets encouraged
Refreshments
Rain or Shine (location t/b/a if inclement weather)

June 24 – Copa Cabana
An evening in the tropics filled with dancing & musical magic featuring “The Blossom Tappers”, Charlie Salerno & the Clam Diggers

July 15 – Avery’s Roseland
Featuring Pratt & Whitney’s famous “Screaming Eagles” band

August 5 – At The Hop
Featuring “The Vinnie Carr Orchestra” from the 40’s and 50’s

RSVP to Jodi Levine at (860) 527-9126 ext. 445, or email jlevine@churchhomes.org