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Blais Receives Employee of the Month




April 19, 2021

Mary Blais of Danielson, CT graciously received the accolade of Employee of the Month at Country Living at Westview Commons for the month of April 2021. Hired as an Administrative Assistant in August 2020, Blais’ bright and cheerful presence has....
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Alive ... with the Sound of Music!




April 15, 2021

Elisabeth von Trapp, granddaughter of Maria and Baron von Trapp, is scheduled to bring her talents to Country Living at Westview Commons on Friday, May 7th for a private concert among the residents of the new independent and assisted living facility....
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Bouchard Awarded Employee of the Month




March 25, 2021

Woodstock, CT resident Andre Bouchard was recently awarded the distinction of Employee of the Month at Country Living at Westview Commons for March 2021. Bouchard has been employed as a cook at the independent and assisted living facility since September 2020 ....
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Johnson Awarded Employee of the Month




February 25, 2021

Eric Johnson of Danielson, CT was recently named Country Living at Westview Commons’ Employee of the Month for February 2021. Hired in August 2020 for the position of Support Services Supervisor, Mr. Johnson proved to be an ideal candidate for the position ....
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Keating Earns Employee of the Month




February 4, 2021

Brooklyn resident, Hannah Keating, has earned the inaugural distinction of Employee of the Month for the recently opened independent and assisted living facility, Country Living at Westview Commons in Dayville, Connecticut where she has been...
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Meet Jeff Hemmig




October 23, 2020

“Of all the things I’ve learned to cook, one of my favorite meals is just a perfectly roasted chicken. The type of recipe that doesn’t really need to be a recipe: combine a full bird with some potatoes and vegetables....
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/ Finance /

Financial Planning: Helping You See the Big Picture




February 7, 2020

At Weiss, Hale & Zahansky Strategic Wealth Advisors, we are committed to guiding clients toward meeting their financial life goals. Our unique and strategic Plan Well. Invest Well. Live Well.TM process alleviates wishful thinking around performance....
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/ Lifestyle /

Downsizing: Tips, Tricks and Techniques




January 8, 2020

When the time comes to move, downsizing can be emotionally and physically challenging. Physically sorting through hundreds of household items and a lifetime of memories can seem like a daunting task – but downsizing actually helps create a....
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Aging in Rural America




December 18, 2019

Aging away from the stimulating bustle of the city can present a unique set of challenges. Seniors in rural areas are more likely to encounter mobility and transportation concerns, social isolation, and food insecurity, according to a recent AARP survey...
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Building For Generations




October 18, 2019

Legacy. Is that something left behind? Or is that something projected forward? In Dayville, Connecticut, nestled on the corner of the Thompson Turnpike and Ware Road lies an example which sits squarely in the middle of both ideals.