Recover Your Golf Swing After Surgery: Occupational Therapy

FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers

Is shoulder stiffness, wrist pain, or a weak grip keeping you off the course? After surgery or injury, even simple movements can feel frustrating let alone driving the ball down the fairway with confidence. Whether you are struggling to return to golf, daily activities, or both, an Occupational Therapist (OT) can help you rebuild strength, mobility, and confidence in your upper extremity. At our Madison clinic, Occupational Therapy goes beyond basic rehabilitation. OTs specialize in helping people return to the meaningful activities that make life enjoyable—from dressing and cooking to hobbies like golf. Instead of a generic exercise program, your therapy is tailored to the exact movements your body needs to safely return to your swing. If you're itching to get out on the course, our OT will identify the movement limitations, weakness, or scar tissue that may be affecting your swing and create a plan designed specifically for you. You can even bring your own golf club into therapy sessions What does that look like in the clinic? Our OT will evaluate your hand placement, wrist mobility, shoulder movement, and coordination. If scar tissue, stiffness, or weakness is limiting your performance, therapy targets those exact problem areas. The goal is not just to return you to golf—but to help you swing more efficiently, reduce stress on healing joints, and improve your overall quality of life. How Occupational Therapy Can Improve Your Golf Swing and Daily Function: • Upper Extremity Re-education Improve strength, coordination, endurance, and fine motor control needed for golf and everyday activities. • Functional Swing Training Practice movements that mimic real golf mechanics to safely rebuild your swing. • Custom Splinting Protect healing joints and tissues while still allowing functional movement and participation in daily life. • Joint Protection Strategies Teaching you modified body movements to protect your surgical site, reduce joint stress and prevent injury.

New Haven County

Alfred Branch

Hartford Metropolitan Area

Madison

Connecticut

 Is shoulder stiffness, wrist pain, or a weak grip keeping you off the course? After surgery or injury, even simple movements can feel frustrating...

Mancuso's Dog Walking offering a 10% discount for a week. 

Mancuso's Dog Walking and Pet Sitting 

After a brief hiatus Mancuso's Dog Walking and Pet Sitting will resume all pet services starting the 2nd week in June. We are looking forward to visits to our older and new fur babies. Serving the shoreline since 2013. Insured and Bonded and Pet Safe Certified.  Please contact us by phone 203-219-2359 or on our Website.  

Middlesex County

Clinton

After a brief hiatus Mancuso's Dog Walking and Pet Sitting will resume all pet services starting the 2nd week in June. We are looking forward to...

Commercial Insurance Built for Skilled Trades

Richard Squeri Insurance Agency

Richard Squeri Insurance Agency is an independently owned and operated property and casualty insurance agency proudly serving Connecticut’s shoreline and surrounding communities for over 70 years. Built on generations of trust, we specialize in protecting established local businesses with practical, reliable insurance solutions tailored to the real-world risks they face every day. We work closely with many types of businesses with a focus on skilled trades including plumbers, electricians, HVAC contractors and other specialty contractors—who need coverage that keeps pace with their operations. From general liability and workers’ compensation to commercial auto, tools &amp; equipment, and umbrella policies, we design comprehensive programs that protect your business, your employees, and your reputation. As an independent agency, we partner with leading national insurance carriers and wholesale brokers, allowing us to compare options and secure competitive coverage while delivering the personalized service and responsiveness of a local agency. Our clients value having direct access to experienced advisors who understand Connecticut regulations, local job sites, and the unique challenges of operating along the shoreline. Whether your business has been serving the community for decades or is ready to strengthen its insurance strategy for long-term growth, Richard Squeri Insurance Agency is committed to being a dependable partner—focused on protection, stability, and peace of mind. Local. Independent. Trusted.

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New Sleep Disorder Treatment Now Available at Madison

Waterstone Health

Struggling with poor sleep, chronic fatigue, insomnia, or sleep apnea? Waterstone is expanding care in Madison with a new specialized Sleep Disorders Treatment Program designed to help patients finally get the restorative sleep they need for better overall health. Led by Thomas Abbenante, MD, a board-certified sleep physician, and Amanda Ciampini, APRN, the program provides comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for a wide range of sleep conditions. Patients can receive care for sleep apnea, chronic insomnia, narcolepsy, restless leg syndrome, circadian rhythm disorders, and other sleep disturbances that affect daily life, mood, and long-term health. Quality sleep is closely connected to mental wellness, energy levels, concentration, and physical health. Through personalized treatment plans, modern diagnostic approaches, and evidence-based therapies—including CPAP management, medical treatment, and behavioral sleep strategies—our goal is to help patients improve sleep quality and restore healthy sleep patterns. The sleep program is available at Waterstone’s Madison and Hamden locations, making specialized sleep care more accessible to individuals throughout shoreline Connecticut and the greater New Haven region. Waterstone has been part of the Madison community since 2015, originally founded to provide compassionate outpatient care for individuals facing addiction and mental health challenges. Over the past decade, our practice has grown into a trusted local resource offering mental health counseling, substance use treatment, and psychiatric medication management. The addition of sleep medicine reflects Waterstone’s commitment to whole-person care—recognizing that sleep, mental health, and recovery are deeply connected. If ongoing sleep problems are affecting your health, relationships, or ability to function at your best, help is available close to home. Better sleep starts here!

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FYZICAL Madison Downtown is unlike any therapy clinic you've been to before. At FYZICAL Madison Downtown, our highly skilled, compassionate team of physical therapists are 100% focused on achieving optimal health and wellness for you so you can get back to living the life you enjoy. We specialize in vestibular therapy, balance and gait training, concussions and TBIs and neurological disorders such as Parkinson's Disease and Multiple Sclerosis. Unlike other therapy clinics, you will receive a specific program designed uniquely for you. NO 'one program fits all' here. There is NO other you! As of 2026 we offer Occupational Therapy for those with upper extremity needs.

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Helping your family through tough times is our calling

Clancy-Palumbo Funeral Home & Cremation Service

Clancy-Palumbo Funeral Home and Cremation Service is a highly respected and long lasting business in East Haven. The funeral home is centrally located across the East Haven Senior Center and one block from St. Vincent de Paul Church and the Old Stone Church. Chris Palumbo, the owner and licensed director takes great pride in serving the community of East Haven and it's surrounding towns. His personal touch along with his professional knowledge allows him to lead and guide families through the funeral process. When a loved one passes away and you select Clancy-Palumbo Funeral Home, Chris Palumbo will take you by the hand - he will help and guide you through all aspects of the funeral: everything from cemetery plots, flowers, insurance claims, minsters, travel, post reception gatherings. His knowledge and willingness to help goes far beyond the the funeral, burial, cremation and monument process.

East Haven

Clancy-Palumbo Funeral Home and Cremation Service is a highly respected and long lasting business in East Haven. The funeral home is centrally...

Experience The Monaco Difference. Extra Value. No Extra Cost

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Monaco Ford is a family-owned and operated Ford dealership proudly serving the Greater Connecticut and Western Massachusetts region since 1922. With over a century of automotive experience, Monaco Ford is committed to providing exceptional customer service, a transparent sales process, and a wide selection of new, used, and certified pre-owned Ford vehicles. Our dealership offers the full lineup of Ford cars, trucks, SUVs, and commercial vehicles, including popular models like the F-150, Explorer, Bronco, and Super Duty series. In addition to vehicle sales, Monaco Ford provides expert automotive service and maintenance, genuine Ford parts and accessories, and a variety of financing and lease options tailored to meet each customer’s needs. Built on a legacy of integrity, community involvement, and customer satisfaction, Monaco Ford continues to uphold its mission: to deliver a better dealership experience where customers become lifelong friends.

New London County

The Lymes

Monaco Ford is a family-owned and operated Ford dealership proudly serving the Greater Connecticut and Western Massachusetts region since 1922....

Seeking bike donations!! On June 24, The ACT II Thrift Shop will hold its 14th annual Bike Sale at the Lion's Club Flea Market on the Madison Green. Our goal is to collect 120 adult and children's bikes in good to excellent condition. Please consider donating your used bikes to ACT II! The proceeds from the Bike Sale help support the Madison ABC Program and other youth-related educational, cultural and social causes on local, national and global levels. Call <a dir="ltr" href="tel:203.245.8175" x-apple-data-detectors="true" x-apple-data-detectors-type="telephone" x-apple-data-detectors-result="0" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">203.245.8175</a> to find out how to donate. Tax deductible, of course.

Seeking bike donations!! On June 24, The ACT II Thrift Shop will hold its 14th annual Bike Sale at the Lion's Club Flea Market on the Madison Green. Our goal is to collect 120 adult and children's bikes in good to excellent condition. Please consider donating your used bikes to ACT II! The proceeds from the Bike Sale help support the Madison ABC Program and other youth-related educational, cultural and social causes on local, national and global levels. Call <a dir="ltr" href="tel:203.245.8175" x-apple-data-detectors="true" x-apple-data-detectors-type="telephone" x-apple-data-detectors-result="0" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">203.245.8175</a> to find out how to donate. Tax deductible, of course.

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Essex-Chester-Deep River

North Branford

The Haddams-Killingworth

Durham-Middlefield

Vincent Salzo

North Haven

Wallingford

Guilford High School

Come for an evening of great jazz music with the Guilford High School Jazz Ensemble, along with special guests, the Javier Arau New Jazz Quintet, featuring GHS alum Gaston Kaisin on the trumpet.&nbsp;In addition to Gaston Kaisin, the quintet also features: Javier Arau on saxophone, Shu Odamura on guitar, Mark Wade on bass, and Jonathan Mele on the drums.&nbsp;
The concert will be held on May 22, 2026 at 7:00 PM at the Guilford High School Performing Arts Center. Admission is free and open to the public.&nbsp;&nbsp;This event is made possible through generous support from the T. Thomas Boates III Guest Artist Fund.

Local Event: Javier Arau Jazz Quintet & Guilford High School Jazz Ensemble

Javier Arau Jazz Quintet & Guilford High School...

Come for an evening of great jazz music with the Guilford High School Jazz Ensemble, along with special guests, the Javier Arau...

Javier Arau Jazz Quintet & Guilford High School Jazz Ensemble

Hitoric Green in Madison, CT

Don’t let the forecast scare you, the sun will be out for the start of the holiday weekend!
Come out and kick off Memorial Day Weekend in beautiful Madison at the annual Artisan &amp; Antique Summer Festival on the Green, a favorite shoreline destination town filled with history, a charming downtown, and plenty of shopping and dining.
<ul><li>Live Music</li><li>Food Trucks: G Monkey Vegan &amp; Fire in the Pizza Kitchen</li><li>40+ vendors featuring antiques, handcrafted artisan goods, unique treasures, and more</li><li>Children’s Craft Table</li><li>Face Painting by Sweet Caroline</li></ul>

After enjoying the festival on the Green, take time to explore downtown Madison with its wonderful locally owned shops and restaurants. It’s the perfect way to kick off the summer season, discover treasures, support local businesses and artisans, and enjoy a fun afternoon on the Connecticut shoreline.
We hope to see you in Madison!

Local Event: Annual Artisan & Antique Summer Festival 

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Your CBD Store | SUNMED - Clinton, CT

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~Every $10 Spent, In-Store = 1 Entry into our May 31st drawing for your choice of...(drumroll please...)
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&gt;Our SUNMED Full Spectrum CBD Oil Tinctures, Full Spectrum Anytime CBD Relief Gummies&nbsp;and CBG Water Solubles are second to none! Enjoy 6-8 hours of Arthritis relief; Brain-Fog relief; &amp; Anxiety&nbsp;relief per serving!
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(*Applicable to In-Store purchases only at the Your CBD Store | SUNMED Clinton, CT location.&nbsp; Number of Contest Entries received per purchase, per customer, is directly equal to 1 (one) Entry for every $10 spent before CT State Sales Tax. No Limit to the number of Entries per customer. Probability of Winning increases with Number of Entry Tickets acquired before May 1st 2026. Winning a prize is not guaranteed.&nbsp; &gt;&gt;&gt;&gt; 6-Month Supply of MAX Strength Pain-Relief Cream = 2 (4oz) Jars.&nbsp;&nbsp;&gt;&gt; 6-Month Supply of CBD/CBN Sleep Gummies = 6 (30ct.) Jars. Customers do not need to be present for the May 31st drawing to Win.&nbsp; &nbsp; A total of 3 Winning entry tickets will be drawn.&nbsp; Grand prize = 6-Month supply of Prize Option (1) or (2).&nbsp; 2nd Place = 1-month supply of Prize Option (1) or (2).&nbsp; 3rd Place = 1-month supply.&nbsp; Winners will be notified by phone. Cannot be combined with other offers or coupons.&nbsp; While Supplies Last. All purchases subject to age verification: 21+)
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Local Event: Your CBD Store - CLINTON!  The REAL CBD! $$$

Your CBD Store - CLINTON!  The REAL CBD! $$$

ANY In-Store Purchase Enters you to WIN a FREE 6-Month Supply of our Best-Selling CBN Sleep Gummies  OR  our Award-Winning...

Shubert Theatre

New Haven Ballet Presents The Sleeping Beauty at the Shubert Theatre
This spring, New Haven Ballet invites audiences across Greater New Haven to experience the magic of classical ballet with The Sleeping Beauty, coming to the historic Shubert Theatre on Saturday, May 23 at 1:00 p.m.
Perfect for young audiences and longtime dance lovers alike, this enchanting production brings Princess Aurora’s beloved story to life through storybook magic and the sweeping score of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Thoughtfully adapted for today’s audiences, the performance offers a welcoming introduction to ballet while keeping all the beauty and wonder that has made this fairytale a classic for generations.
The heart of this production is the dancers themselves.
Students ages 4 to 18 will take the stage after months of dedication and artistic growth, sharing a performance that celebrates not only technique, but creativity, confidence, and joy. For many young performers, it’s a meaningful milestone and a chance to experience the excitement of live theater together.
For more than 40 years, New Haven Ballet has helped young dancers grow both on and off the stage, with many students continuing on to prestigious summer intensives, conservatories, and professional dance careers.
In addition to The Sleeping Beauty, the program will feature contemporary and Broadway inspired works, along with performances by the School’s Shared Ability artists. Together, the pieces reflect New Haven Ballet’s commitment to creating a space where every dancer can learn, grow, and shine.
Artistic Director Lisa Kim shares, “This performance is a chance for our students to come together and share what they have been working toward all year. We hope it inspires everyone in the audience.”
Following the performance, children and families are invited to meet the fairies from the ballet, a magical moment younger audience members won’t soon forget.
With a running time of approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes, including a 20-minute intermission, the performance is ideal for both first time balletgoers and devoted fans of dance.
Tickets start at $19 (plus ticketing fees) and are available at <a href="https://shubert.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">shubert.com</a>.
New Haven Ballet welcomes new students throughout the year, with summer programs offering dancers of all levels the opportunity to learn, grow, and build confidence through dance.
Reserve your tickets early and join us for an afternoon filled with music, magic, and the joy of live performance.

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New Haven

Step Into a Fairytale

New Haven Ballet Presents The Sleeping Beauty at the Shubert Theatre
This spring, New Haven Ballet invites audiences across...

United Methodist Church Branford

Join Joe Polio for an engaging informational program and PowerPoint lecture designed to encourage beginners to create great images with a camera or cell phone. This event is free to attend, though donations to support UMCB are welcome as you learn to see the world through a new lens.

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Guilford Town Green

<blockquote>The Guilford House Tour returns, Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, showcasing&nbsp;the insides of unique historic homes and gardens&nbsp;all within one mile of the Guilford Green, which serves as the starting point for the event. Event is walkable but &nbsp;Shuttle service is available to ticket holders throughout the route.This self-guided tour offers an exclusive glimpse into some of Guilford’s most fascinating homes, showcasing the charm and history of Guilford&nbsp;while celebrating the town’s rich architectural heritage.&nbsp;Tickets:&nbsp;$40 or $45 on the day of the tour. Tickets:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://link.edgepilot.com/s/3374c28f/VwT_H_M2B0GPumkHGRPv4w?u=http://guilfordkeepingsociety.org/" rel="nofollow noopener">guilfordkeepingsociety.org</a>. sponsored by: Rotary Club of Guilford, The Guilford Foundation/Ascend Bank, &amp; law offices of Jeffrey T. Beatty</blockquote>

Local Event: 2026 Guilford House Tour

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