State Atty Gen Tong to speak at Southington's only Dr. King event

The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Observance will be held Sunday, Jan. 21, 10am, at First Baptist Church of Southington, 581 Meriden Ave.

First Baptist Church hosts Christmas Eve Service of Lessons and Carols

First Baptist Church Christmas Eve Service, 6pm, features music, Christmas message, candlelighting, family friendly. All are welcome.

Southington Care Center Earns Top Ranking in Short- and Long-Term Care

Southington Care Center is among the best in the country for short- and long-term rehabilitation.

Southington Students Celebrate Final Mile at Walnut Hill Park

Students participated in Hartford Marathon Foundation FitKids in School program

Alzheimer’s Disease Can Cause These 7 Communication Challenges

They say communication is key in anything you do. But it’s especially important when caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease.

PARC walk set for this Saturday, Oct. 14

Fundraiser begins with 9am registration, followed by ceremony and walk at 10am at Norton Park in Plainville. Fun, food, festivities!

First Baptist Church of Southington plans Nov. 4 tag sale

Tag sale fundraiser set for Sat., Nov. 4, 8am-2pm, 581 Meriden Ave., Southington. Something for everyone!

4 Ways Seniors Can Rediscover Purpose in Life

While retirement can strip away your routine and motivation, it’s never too late for seniors to rediscover a new purpose in life.

Why Older Adults Are at Higher Risk of Dehydration

Just like your hair color and activity levels, the amount of water you need to drink changes as you age.

Fall for a New Career

Come join Hartford HealthCare at Independence at Home and work where every moment matters.

Sept. 9 Poker Run Benefits PARC

The Nugent Poker Run, Ride for PARC begins with registration at 9 a.m. at PowerHouse Motorsports. Call Larry, (203) 535-2276.

Car Seat Safety Check on August 29th at Calendar House from 4 to 7 pm

This free event is sponsored by the Early Childhood Collaborative of Southington (ECCS) and the Southington Police Department.

New Superfood Café Vitality Bowls is Coming Soon to Connecticut

Innovative Superfood Café Concept Signs Franchise Deal to Open and Grow in Connecticut

For the Love of Art

Undying passion for art that traveled from Peru to Connecticut.

5 Nutrients to Keep You Aging Gracefully

Your eating habits might change as you get older, but some staples in your diet should always stay the same.

4 Ways Seniors Can Benefit From Social Media

Social media has always been a hit with younger generations, but it’s starting to skewing much older as more seniors are buying into it.

4 Ways for Older Adults to Protect Themselves From UTIs

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) can affect anyone, at any age. Older adults are more likely to have a UTI and the symptoms are different.

PARC plans flapjack fundraiser for July 2

Event 8-10am at Applebee's in Plainville to benefit PARC, a non-profit for people with developmental disabilities. Tickets at door.

Spring Cleaning: Lighten Your Load by Making It a Family Affair

Overwhelmed at the thought of spring cleaning? Worried you may not be able to trim the hedges or wash the windows on your own?

Ms. Mulberry Gardens Senior Pageant

With all the fanfare of more familiar beauty pageants, the annual Ms. Mulberry Gardens Senior Pageant made its 12-year mark this June.

5 Fun Exercises for Seniors

Staying active when you’re older can seem like a chore. But if you choose the right activity, you might just start to love it.

5 Foods That Promote Brain Health

Brain boosting games like puzzles and word searches seem to get all the glory, but the foods you eat can be just as important.

7 Tips for Traveling with a Person Living With Dementia

Living with dementia can be life-changing, but it doesn’t mean life stops. And the traveling doesn’t either.

2 Simple Lifestyle Changes to Ward Off Dementia

If you’re an older adult, cognitive decline is probably top of mind.

Start Here for a New Career

​Hartford HealthCare Senior Services will host three hiring fairs in Southington.

Nightingale Awards for Excellence in Nursing announces honorees

A nurse of Mulberry Gardens of Southington earned one of Connecticut’s most prestigious honors in nursing.

Feel Like You’re Aging Too Fast? Here Are 6 Tips to Keep You ‘Young’

Ever wonder why people who are the same age look completely different? Turns out our biological and chronological clocks tick differently.

Nightingale Awards for Excellence in Nursing announces honorees

A nurse of Southington Care Center earned one of Connecticut’s most prestigious honors, the Nightingale Awards for Excellence in Nursing.

What Seniors Should Consider Before Using Medical Marijuana

Baby boomers – the generation that started recreational pot use – are now seniors using medical marijuana to treat a variety of ailments.

When I Sneeze, I Pee. Here’s What to Do About Stress Incontinence

It starts with a sneeze, a cough, or even a laugh, and it’s followed by a moment of panic as you make a mad dash to the nearest bathroom.

How to Prevent Falls and Injuries in Seniors

800,000 seniors – recently including Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell – are hospitalized from falls and related injuries each year.

PARC to host Spring Dance on May 6

PARC serves people with developmental disabilities in Plainville and surrounding towns. Tickets are available at www.parcdisabilitiesct.org.

A New Colleague with Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging

Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging welcomes Kelly Quinn, RN, as a transitional care nurse, in the Southington location.

First Baptist Church of Southington announces Holy Week services

First Baptist Church of Southington is holding worship services on Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday and Easter Sunday (two). All are welcome.

5 Ways to Beat Constipation

Feeling like you have to go, but struggle when the time is near? You may be constipated.

5 Tips for Starting – or Maintaining – Your Fitness Routine

Tired of your current exercise routine? Or maybe you’re just looking to get started.

Meningitis: Striking Teens and Young Adults

COVID and opioids aside, a highly infectious disease continues to jeopardize the health of teens and young adults – meningitis.

Hartford HealthCare Seeks Applicants for Grant-Funded CNA Program

This free program is the perfect opportunity for those seeking to start a career in healthcare or change career paths.

Cedar Mountain Commons Masterpieces and Mimosas Art Show

Embracing a newfound hobby and exploring their artistic abilities, seniors at Cedar Mountain Commons.

Independence at Home Receives 2023 Employer of Choice Award

Hartford HealthCare Independence At Home has some of the happiest employees.