Christine Bellofatto joins Kiwanis

We are pleased to announce that Christine Bellofatto is the newest member to join the Chatham/Madison chapter of Kiwanis. The celebration was held on September 16th at the Madison Hotel. At this occasion, the outgoing board of directors were recognized for serving and the new board was appointed.

Spread Your Joy: September Events

September signifies the end of summer with Labor Day celebrations and the Autumnal Equinox on the 23^rd. In this last month of our “Stay Connected” series we aspire to connect with our friends and embrace the theme of Spread Your Joy.

The Mayo Clinic tells us that friends are good for your health. They can help you celebrate good times, provide support during bad times, prevent loneliness and give you a chance to offer needed companionship, too. Friends increase your sense of belonging and purpose, boost happiness, reduce stress, and improve your self-confidence and self-worth. Friends can also encourage you to increase healthy habits – it’s always better to walk, run, swim or exercise with a friend. And friends don’t always have to be of the human kind either! Several studies have shown that heart attack patients who have pets survive longer than those without.

Our fabulous activity offerings this month include our Grandparents’ Day Fair featuring entertainment and games plus music and delicious refreshments on September 7^th at 1:30 pm; our Big Band program presented by David Aaron celebrating all things Jazz and Swing on September 11^th at 2:00 pm; our Body Movements to Open the Heart holistic exercise class led by Gregory Quinn on September 25^th at 1:30 pm; or our Understanding the Physician’s Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment continuing education seminar for nurses and other healthcare providers on September 25^th at 5:30 pm.

Please look through our calendar and join us for any events that can help you stay connected, cultivate friendships and Spread Your Joy!