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For Immediate Release

Mary Wade Uses Technology to Engage Seniors 

Whole Person Approach uses tech in effective therapy

New Haven, CT, August 2, 2019 :  Older adults over the age of 75 are using technology to connect in more ways than email.  At Mary Wade, they are using technology to improve memory and explore creative therapies. 

Mary Wade's Therapeutic Recreation…

For Immediate Release

Mary Wade Uses Technology to Engage Seniors 

Whole Person Approach uses tech in effective therapy

New Haven, CT, August 2, 2019 :  Older adults over the age of 75 are using technology to connect in more ways than email.  At Mary Wade, they are using technology to improve memory and explore creative therapies. 

Mary Wade's Therapeutic Recreation…

Vendors Sought for Holiday Bazaar

Mary Wade opens its Annual Holiday Bazaar to the public

New Haven, CT, July 25, 2019:  Mary Wade is accepting applications for vendors for its annual Holiday Bazaar which will take place on December 6-7, 2019.   The Holiday Bazaar will feature an array of vendors, a raffle, bake sale, a poinsettia sale, and more.

There are 30 vendor spots available over the two day event.  There…

Due to the July 4th holiday, the next meeting of the FH Management Team will be Thursday, July 11 at 6:00 pm at 311 Poplar Street.  Everyone is welcome.

Dear Fair Haven Area Resident:

Do you walk? Do you take advantage of our beautiful urban trail? Please be advised that The Chatham Square Neighborhood Association in collaboration with The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, Yale New Haven Hospital, Fair Haven Community Health Care and the Community Alliance for Research and Engagement is taping a…

The Ferry Street Bridge will be closed Tuesday, June 11 from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm for routine maintenance. Rain date is Tuesday, June 18. If you use Ferry Street Bridge to cross Quinnipiac River, you will need to find an alternative route during those hours. Alternate routes include; Grand Avenue Bridge, Forbes Avenue, Quinnipiac Avenue to Route 80 - Foxon Blvd or I-95 Pearl Harbor Bridge. Please plan ahead.

If you have any questions call (203) 946 -…

The Ferry Street Bridge will be closed Tuesday, June 11 from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm for routine maintenance. Rain date is Tuesday, June 18. If you use Ferry Street Bridge to cross Quinnipiac River, you will need to find an alternative route during those hours. Alternate routes include; Grand Avenue Bridge, Forbes Avenue, Quinnipiac Avenue to Route 80 - Foxon Blvd or I-95 Pearl Harbor Bridge. Please plan ahead.

If you have any questions call (203) 946 -…

Hi, my partner and I (she's a farmer/teacher, I'm a playwright/teacher) have been living in beautiful apartments in Fair Haven and Fair Haven Heights for a long time, thanks in part to the help of folks on this site. We're finally looking to buy a house, and are hoping someone here might know of a really special one (ideally near the river or some nice trees). We're pretty open in terms of timing and size - one-family, or one-family with an in-law apartment for my dad, or two-family. We…

The May 8th Parkinson Support Group has been rescheduled to May 22nd.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Beloved wing chair purchased in 1940, good condition, recently reupholstered. We have no room for it. If interested email me at cordiceps9@yahoo.com.

Interested in serving on the Board of Downtown Evening Soup Kitchen?  Check out the Board membership posting below or on our website.

POSTING

Board of Directors Membership

Multiple seats available

Nominations…

Happy Spring everyone!

Happy Spring! Many of New Haven Farms’ volunteer opportunities open up in the spring, as we look for volunteers to help out on our farms. The Farm-Based Wellness Program starts in late-May, and we need program volunteers on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons and evenings, in addition to continued farm volunteering.

New Haven Farms exists because of volunteers like you who want to be a part of something great. Whether it’s…

At last week's CSNA meeting, members present decided to send a letter to elected officials and the Fair Haven Management Team regarding S.B. 245 AN ACT PROHIBITING HUNTING ALONG THE QUINNIPIAC RIVER IN NEW HAVEN.  It was also decided to post the letter here to provide those interested with a chance to comment about the letter.  If you would like to comment, please send an email to CSNA's email account at ChathamSquareNeighborhood@gmail.com no later than Wednesday, April 3, 2019.  A date will…

Hello CSNA Fair Haven Friends,

Are you (or someone you know) interested in serving on the Fair Haven Arts & Ideas Festival Planning Team? 

• Team members help recruit vendors and artists, determine theme/activities, support logistics, promote event, and MORE! 
• We'll meet only when necessary, and conduct a solid portion of our work via FHCMT meetings AND email.  
• Let me know if…

We are so excited to post a new position with us for the summer, our Youth Program Educator!

About New Haven Farms

New Haven Farms’ nonprofit charitable mission is to promote health and community development through urban agriculture. We transform vacant urban land into vibrant and productive organic farms. Our Farm Manager, garden captains, youth crew, and volunteer corps cultivate 7 urban farms, and our harvest…