Press Releases

Masonicare’s Free Summer Concert Series Begins Thursday, June 17, at Masonicare Health Center 6/17/2010

Free Summer Sounds Concerts Begin June 10 at Masonicare at Newtown 5/15/2009

Masonicare’s Free Summer Concert Series Begins Thursday, June 18, at Masonicare Health Center 5/13/2009

Masonicare Partners Hospice Volunteer George Morison of West Hartford receives D.O.V.E. Award 5/12/2009

Masonicare Hospice Volunteer Jean Fulton of Greenwich Receives D.O.V.E. Award 5/12/2009

Fun for All Ages At Masonicare’s Grand Masters Day Saturday, June 13 5/12/2009

Masonicare Hospice Volunteer Lisa Velazquez of Hamden Receives D.O.V.E. Award 5/11/2009

Photography Exhibit of Famous Jazz Artists at Masonicare at Newtown May 21 31 5/8/2009

Masonicare Hospice Volunteers David and Suzanne Foulkes of Waterford Receive D.O.V.E. Awards 5/7/2009

Masonicare Hospice Volunteer Sue O’Donnell of Southbury Receives D.O.V.E. Award 5/7/2009

Masonicare Hospice Volunteer Sister Anne Gagnon of Windsor Receives D.O.V.E. Award 5/7/2009

"Common Types of Arthritis - An Overview" Topic of Free Lunch & Learn at Masonicare at Newtown 5/4/2009

Sixteen Masonicare Nurses Receive Nightingale Awards for Excellence in Nursing 5/4/2009

Masonicare at Newtown Honors Its Many Volunteers in Celebration of National Volunteer Week 5/4/2009

Masonicare’s Free Seminar for the Community May 20 -- Learn How You Can Improve Your Hearing – and Your Life 4/30/2009

"Advance Care Planning" Topic of Free Lunch & Learn Program at Masonicare at Newtown May 14 4/8/2009

Masonicare Physicians Holding an Open House for the Community 3/31/2009

Prevention and Management of Hip ArthritisTopic of Free Dinner Presentation at Masonicare at Newtown April 23 3/23/2009

Dr. Karen Prestwood of Hamden Joins Staff at Masonicare Primary Care Physicians in Wallingford 3/23/2009

Truths & Myths About Memory Loss at April 9 Lunch & Learn at North Haven Memorial Library 3/19/2009

Michele Tarantino of Masonicare Health Center Re-Certified as Low Vision Specialist by ACVREP --- One of Only Two Certified Low Vision Therapists in the State 3/16/2009

Red Cross Blood Drive April 9 at Masonicare at Newtown 3/12/2009

"The Art of Hospice Care" Traveling Art Exhibit on Display During April at New Canaan Library - Grand Opening April 1 3/11/2009

“Got Balance?” Topic of April 7 Lunch & Learn Program at Wallingford Public Library 3/11/2009

"Balance and Fall Prevention" Topic of Lunch & Learn at Trumbull Senior Center April 2 3/10/2009

“Baby Your Feet – From Nails to Neuropathy” Topic of April 13 Lunch & Learn Program at Masonicare at Newtown 3/5/2009

Residents of Masonicare at Ashlar Village Are Strong Supporters of Meriden Wallingford Chrysalis 3/4/2009

March 19 Lunch & Learn at Masonicare at Newtown to Discuss Hearing Loss 2/16/2009

Maura McQueeney, BSN, MPH, Joins Masonicare as President of Masonicare Home Health & Hospice 2/13/2009

March 3 Lunch & Learn at Wallingford Public Library to Feature Talk on Physical Fitness at Any Age 2/9/2009

Masonicare Health Center Seeks Volunteers for Geriatric Lay Ministry Program 2/9/2009

Franklin Wendt, APRN, of Trumbull Joins Staff at Masonicare's Acute Care Hospital in Wallingford 2/6/2009

“How to Find Services, Programs and Benefits for Seniors” Lunch & Learn Topic at Meriden Public Library Feb. 19 1/29/2009

Physical Fitness at Any Age Topic of Masonicare’s Feb. 4 Lunch and Learn Program at Miller Senior Center 1/19/2009

Dr. David W. Parke Honored by American Academy of Ophthalmology 1/8/2009

Masonicare of Wallingford Makes a Few Name Changes 12/30/2008

"A Healthy Brain: Use It So You Don’t Lose It" Topic of Masonicare's Free Lunch & Learn Program at Cheshire Public Library January 20 12/29/2008

Ashlar Village Residents Contribute to Wallingford's Holiday for Giving 12/15/2008

Monthly Low Vision Support Group Celebrates Fifth Anniversary 12/4/2008

Connecticut VNA’s Collaboration with The Marvin in Norwalk Benefits Elderly Residents 12/2/2008

Annual Silent Auction at Masonic Healthcare Center Features Beautiful, One-of-a-kind Christmas Trees 11/19/2008

“Stress Management ” Topic of December 2 Lunch & Learn Program at Wallingford Public Library 11/11/2008

Ashlar Village Residents and Laskara Restaurant Team Up to Raise Scholarship funds 11/10/2008

Free Lunch & Learn Program December 9 to Discuss Coping With Loss During the Holidays 11/6/2008

Treatment for Arthritis of the Knee Topic of November 20 Presentation at Ashlar of Newtown 11/5/2008

Annual Christmas Bazaar at Masonic Healthcare Center Nov. 21, 22 10/31/2008

Barbara Stevens, RN, BSN, Named Community Nurse Liaison for Masonicare's Ashlar of Newtown and Connecticut VNA 10/29/2008

Connecticut VNA Partners Free Lunch & Learn Nov 25 at East Hartford Health and Rehab - Managing Diabetes During the Holidays 10/28/2008

Stress Management topic of Lunch & Learn at North Haven Memorial Library Thursday, November 20 10/22/2008

“Shop ‘Til You Drop” at Free Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair at Ashlar of Newtown Saturday, November 15 10/21/2008

Talking With Your Doctor Topic of October 29 Lunch & Learn Program at Ashlar of Newtown 10/16/2008

Third Rehab “Reunion” Held Recently at Ashlar of Newtown 10/14/2008

Learn How to Improve Hearing Loss at Masonicare's Lunch & Learn at Miller Senior Center in Hamden 10/6/2008

Ashlar of Newtown Hosting Free Dinner Program Oct. 22 - Elder Law Attorney to Discuss Wealth Preservation and Planning 9/26/2008

Masonicare to Sponsor Alzheimer's Association 4-Part Caregiver Course in October and November 9/25/2008

Masonicare's Lunch & Learn at Meriden Public Library Oct. 2 to Feature "Safety in the Home" 9/17/2008

Dr. Rehan Aziz Joins Masonicares Behavioral Health Practice in Wallingford 9/10/2008

Masonicare’s Ashlar of Newtown Now Provides Comprehensive Outpatient Rehabilitation 9/9/2008

Masonicare Child Development Center in Wallingford Earns National NAEYC Accreditation 9/9/2008

Dr. Rajesh Tampi Named Director of Psychiatry for Wallingford-based Masonicare 9/8/2008

Learn How to “Ease the Pain” at Masonicare's FREE Osteoarthritis Seminar on Oct. 6 9/8/2008

Leg Pain – Causes and Treatments topic of Sept. 17 Lunch & Learn at Ashlar of Newtown 9/4/2008

"Downsizing for Seniors" Topic of Sept. 23 Lunch & Learn at Wallingford Public Library 9/4/2008

Megan Ciarlelli of Cheshire Named Brandt Nursing Scholarship Recipient 9/4/2008

Kirsten Murphy of Southington Named Brandt Nursing Scholarship Recipient 9/4/2008

Ashlar of Newtown to Sponsor Free Health & Wellness Program for the Community September 24 9/3/2008

Heritage Quilters of Wallingford Presents Beautiful, Handmade Quilts to Masonic Healthcare Center Residents 9/2/2008

Donneth Granston of East Hartford Awarded Nursing Scholarship 9/2/2008

"Garden Party" at Masonic Child Development Center Brings Young and Old Together 8/28/2008

August 28 Season Finale of Masonicare's Summer Concert Series 2008 8/21/2008

Masonic Child Development Center's "Farmers' Market" a Big Success 8/19/2008

Masonicare's Centenarians Celebrate their Longevity 8/19/2008

Masonicares Summer Olympics Spark Competitive Spirit in Masonic Healthcare Centers Residents 8/14/2008

A Gift of Flowers Brings Smiles Galore to Masonic Healthcare Center's Residents 8/1/2008

Masonicare Employees Shed More than 700 lbs Through At Work Weight Loss Program 8/1/2008

Connecticut VNA/Connecticut VNA Partners' Hospice Art Exhibit on Display in Hartford 7/28/2008

Lockwood Lodge at Ashlar of Newtown Names Joanne Elser Director of Assisted Living 7/23/2008

Ashlar of Newtown To Host Free Community Health Fair On Thursday, August 7 7/21/2008

Young and Old Alike Enjoy Some Fun in the Sun at Masonic Healthcare Center 7/17/2008

Ashlar Village Residents Scholarship Fund Helps 17 Young People Further Their Educations 7/10/2008

Mags and Windshield Dice Are Nice! Free Classic Car Show & Sock Hop at Ashlar of Newtown Saturday, August 9 7/7/2008

Masonicare Names James Mroczka of Middletown Director of Hospitality for Masonic Healthcare Center in Wallingford 6/25/2008

Meet Artist and Author Richard Budman at Lockwood Lodge July 7 6/23/2008

Howard W. Orr of Suffield Recognized by Masonicare for Outstanding Service 6/19/2008

Ashlar Village and Laskara Restaurant Team Up to Raise Scholarship Funds 6/2/2008

Male Residents at Ashlar Village Recognize "Mothers and Others" with Special Brunch to Celebrate Mothers Day 5/28/2008

Corinne Corky Plourde Joins Connecticut VNA as Regional Director of Hospice & Palliative Care Referral Relations 5/28/2008

“Picnic and Grilling Tips for a Safe Cookout” Topic of June 17 Lunch & Learn at Masonic Healthcare Center 5/28/2008

Masonicare's Free Summer Concert Series Begins at Masonic Healthcare Center June 19 5/19/2008

Ashlar of Newtown and Connecticut VNA to Host 6-Week Bereavement Support Group for the Community 5/19/2008

Connecticut VNA Partners Recognizes Claire Rolondo and "Bear" of Vernon and other hospice volunteers during National Volunteer Week 5/15/2008

Connecticut VNA Partners' Hospice Recognizes Volunteer John Connole of W. Hartford and Other Volunteers During National Volunteer Week 5/15/2008

Connecticut VNA's Watertown Office Recognizes Bob Yost of Bethel and Other Hospice Volunteers During National Volunteer Week 5/15/2008

Connecticut VNA's Shelton Hospice Office Recognizes Volunteer Millie Batchelor and Others During National Volunteer Week 5/14/2008

Connecticut VNA's Norwalk Office Recognizes Hospice Volunteer Mike Boyle and Others During National Volunteer Week 5/14/2008

Fourteen Masonicare Nurses Recognized with Nightingale Awards for Excellence in Nursing 5/12/2008

Ashlar of Newtown's Free Summer Concert Series Begins June 18 5/12/2008

American Cancer Society to Conduct Free Community Program at Ashlar of Newtown May 28 5/5/2008

Martin Cohen of North Haven Elected President of CTHIMA 4/30/2008

The Masonic Charity Foundation of Connecticut’s Quality of Life Walk on Saturday, May 17, in Hartford 4/21/2008

Dr. Erin Anderson, Optometrist, Joins Masonic Healthcare Center's Low Vision Rehabilitation Program 4/14/2008

Lunch & Learn at Cheshire Public Library May 1 - topic "Safety in the Home" 4/10/2008

“Choosing the Right Level of Care” Topic of April 17 Lunch & Learn Program at North Haven Memorial Library 4/7/2008

Rock Cats Mascot Rocky Visits Masonic Healthcare Center to Mark Opening of 2008 Baseball Season 4/7/2008

Connecticut VNA and Connecticut VNA Partner's Art Exhibit, “The Art of Hospice Care,” on display at Saint Francis Hospital During May 4/4/2008

“Living With Diabetes” Topic of May 14 Lunch & Learn Program at Lockwood Lodge at Ashlar of Newtown 4/2/2008

Free Community Program May 15 at Ashlar of Newtown to Feature Elder Law Attorney 4/2/2008

Free Lunch & Learn for the Community at Curtis House in Woodbury May 5 - Fall Prevention 3/27/2008

Lockwood Lodge "Senior Prom" held recently in Newtown 3/27/2008

"Get Moving with Arthritis" topic of April 3 Lunch & Learn at Wallingford Public Library 3/25/2008

Stroke Prevention & Treatment Topic of April 15 Lunch & Learn at Ashlar of Newtown 3/19/2008

Connecticut VNA Partners Hospice/Summerville at Rocky Hill Sponsoring 8-session Bereavement Support Group 3/13/2008

Physical Fitness at Any Age Topic of Lunch & Learn in Durham March 20 3/11/2008

Red Cross Blood Drive to be Held at Ashlar of Newtown April 10 3/7/2008

Connecticut VNAs Brookfield Office Goes Red to Help Prevent Heart Disease in Women 3/7/2008

Learn “The ABCD’s of Medicare” at March 5 Program at Ashlar of Newtown 2/19/2008

Learn How Technology Can Help Seniors Remain Independent at Lunch & Learn at Lockwood Lodge March 18 2/18/2008

Learn the “Truths & Myths About Memory Loss” at Lunch & Learn at Wallingford Public Library on March 6 2/18/2008

Georgian Lussier Named Sr. Director, Retention & Engagement, for Wallingford-based Masonicare 2/11/2008

Ashlar of Newtown Seeks Volunteers for Lay Training in Geriatric Ministry Program 2/7/2008

Masonicare Employees Contribute to 2008 United Way Community Campaign 2/6/2008

Stress Management for Seniors Topic of Feb. 21 Lunch & Learn at Meriden Public Library 2/5/2008

Learn How to Improve Hearing Loss at Lunch and Learn Program in Hamden on Feb. 6 1/22/2008

Carol Flament Named Director, HR Consulting, for Ashlar Village and Ashlar of Newtown 1/14/2008

Natalie Farrar, RN, BSN, Named Vice President of Connecticut VNA's Hospice 1/10/2008

Gina Malgieri Named Marketing and Community Relations Manager for Ashlar of Newtown 1/10/2008

“Living With Diabetes” Topic of Masonicare’s Lunch & Learn Program at Cheshire Public Library Jan. 22 1/2/2008