JUNE 2021
ALAN, THESE ARE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE WEEK…PLEASE READ CAREFULLY! Sandra was away last week with three of her close friends. I’ve been Blake’s Dad for almost eleven years, however, she is clearly the “details” person in our home. Before she left on Saturday, we reviewed three extensive pages of instructions – two for Blake and one for our cat, Willow. Sandra has traveled without us before, it’s just been a few years.
orders: “Do this, get that, don’t forget the other thing! We are running late, you need to pick it up a little.” As Blake sat on the floor putting his socks and sneakers on, he looked up at me and said, “Mom does most of that stuff.” I couldn’t help but laugh. “It’s just us this week, you need to step it up, son.” Like most kids, Blake has an angle for everything. I realized I had met my match while we were having a conversation about “thinking out of the box” on a drive home from school. We talked about the value of taking a different approach to solve problems or create new ideas………somehow, he ended up with a milkshake before dinner that day!
The instructions provided a day by day, play by play overview of the various duties and activities that would fill the time, and it was clear we would have a busy week. On Sunday, our first “boy’s day,” I followed the instructions to the letter. Blake was easy; a baseball game at 6:30 PM under the lights, followed by the all-caps prompt, “MAKE SURE HE SHOWERS!” (a daily recurring We had great week together. It was hectic and fun. When I reflectmessage). ed at the end of the week, I felt gratitude on a couple of levels. For Willow’s list was a bit more complicated. Soft food twice a day, sure I am grateful for all that my wife Sandra does for our son and clean both litter boxes twice per day, fresh water in both bowls for me. twice per day, play with her with the feather (her favorite toy) twice per day for five minutes, a small amount of cat treats I also have a renewed respect and admiration for single parents. nightly. By Sunday night, I realized Willow has the best life ever! The time, effort, and personal sacrifice they make for their children, often while balancing work and other family commitAs I considered the week ahead, Willow’s schedule was a constant, ments, is extraordinary! while Blake was all over the place. Ten trips to and from school. A session with his baseball coach Drew Hungerford (Jim’s son). Four So this is a belated Mother’s Day to the PTSMC moms out there, baseball games, one tennis lesson, one after-school activity, three and an early Happy Father’s Day to the PTSMC Dads. meals a day (supplemented by a pile of snacks), daily homework, Thanks for all you do for your family, and for the PTSMC family! and the ever present “MAKE SURE HE SHOWERS!” As we dove headfirst into the Monday morning routine, we were getting pressed for time and I started a barrage of “encouraging” Alan
PTSMC Shelton opening in june!
We are excited to be opening our 29th clinic in Shelton at the end of June! Located at 886 Bridgeport Avenue, the new clinic will be under the direction of Partner & Director Nick Almonte, PT, DPT, OCS, who has been a physical therapist in Orange since December 2016.
Patient Trends New Patients per Month
Check out this photo of the clinic at the beginning stages of construction, and once the clinic opens, we’ll share photos of the finished clinic!
Visits per Month
Blue = Actual | Orange = Budgeted
IN THIS ISSUE
Clinician’s Corner by Student, Jackie Skirkanich Too Aggressive vs. Too Conservative: Re-Examining the RCR Tool HR Buzz June is a 3-Payroll Month HR is Here for You Timesheet and Lunchbreak Reminders Crossword Puzzle Winner! Wellness Program Upcoming Events in Connecticut Financial Wellness Webinar on June 10th The Extra Mile by Kristen Forster Let’s Chat! *Special Section* Celebrating PTSMC Graduates!
StriveHub Fab 5 “The most important reason I gave Jane (Rosadini) a 10 out of 10 is that I can see and feel the change in my hand for the better. Jane is a very knowledgeable therapist and I am blessed that she is in charge of my therapy.” - Guilford “I would have to say my most important reason that I love PTSMC would be the staff. Everyone there is super nice, and makes you feel welcomed and comfortable. You don't find that too often now and days. Keep up the good work!” - Orange “Both my husband and I continue to be very pleased with PTSMC in Branford. The cleanliness, the one-on-one treatment and most of all, the success we are both having towards living a more normal life style, compared to almost 8 weeks ago. I must add there has never been a day when anyone wasn’t pleasant or encouraging. Thank you Emily (Searle), Ted (Raczka) and staff.” - Branford “The physical therapists are very kind and dedicated to making there clients feel better and return to their full function. If someone has a set back they will take that consideration and work with you to get back on track. The staff are very friendly and make a very safe and fun environment.” - Fairfield “Brooke Uliano has been the most thoughtful, caring therapist I have ever come across. She makes it a point to integrate patient feedback into the treatment and has an excellent work ethic. I will happily refer her in the future.” - New Haven
CLINICIAN’S CORNER TOO AGGRESSIVE VS. TOO CONSERVATIVE: RE-EXAMINING THE RCR PROTOCOL By Jackie Skirkanich, SPT, PTA Westbrook Student
EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT
As clinical experts in movement, the age-old saying “move it or lose it” truly resonates amongst the physical therapy community. There has been a recent influx of research on the appropriateness of that statement, specifically in regards to postoperative RCR patients. Silveira et al1 performed a systematic review based on early intervention in the postoperative RCR population to assess the efficacy of early active range of motion in comparison to delayed active range of motion on clinical outcomes, rotator cuff integrity and return-to-work. Collecting information from 9 databases from November 2017 to February 2020, comparative studies that evaluated the effect of early active shoulder movement versus delayed active shoulder movement following rotator cuff repair were analyzed. After inclusion criteria and exclusion criteria were accounted for, eight studies involving 756 participants (379 early active shoulder movement; 377 delayed active shoulder movement) were examined.1 Prior to the work completed by Silveira et al1, there was high certainty evidence favoring early active movement for forward flexion (6-weeks), abduction (6-weeks), and external rotation (6-weeks, 3-months, and 6-months) post-surgery. The systematic review concluded that individuals who performed early active shoulder movement s/p RCR had greater shoulder ROM gains at 6-weeks, 3-months, and 6-months, but worse shoulder specific QOL indicators such as the Western Ontario Rotator Cuff Index at 6-months. Both early shoulder AROM and delayed shoulder AROM groups exhibited no significant difference in clinical outcomes or RTC integrity. Proceeding from the Silveira study, Edwards et al.2 conducted a systematic review to evaluate what kind of early active range of motion rehabilitation protocols would be the most beneficial with the least detriment to healing tissue. The writers based their rehabilitation protocol off electromyography (EMG) findings to help identify exercises that meet a cut point of 15% maximal voluntary isometric contraction (MVIC) or less and are unlikely to result in excessive loading in the early postoperative stages.2 The study used predefined selection criteria mean MVICs as follows: low (0%–15% MVIC), low to moderate (16%–20% MVIC), moderate (21%–40% MVIC), high (41%–60% MVIC), and very high (greater than 60% MVIC).2 Exploring the exercise protocols from 2159 studies, 43 exercises in total spanning passive range of motion, active-assisted range of motion, and strengthening exercises were evaluated.2 Out of 13 active-assisted exercises, 9 were identified as suitable (15% MVIC or less) to load the supraspinatus and 10 as suitable to load the infraspinatus early after surgery.2 This systematic review provided meaningful objective findings on the MCIV of therex evidence-based recommendations that may be used in a graduated rehabilitation program for the rotator cuff, including passive and active-assisted exercises that are unlikely to result in structural, failure from early to later stages following surgery.2 Nevertheless, it is always best to use one’s own clinical judgment and to consider the individual patients’ characteristics and risk factors that may negatively influence tendon healing and subsequently increase the risk for re-tear before prescribing postoperative exercise. The aforementioned studies from the Journal of Orthopedic & Sports Physical Therapy should be used as a pragmatic guide for the appropriate selection of exercises to prescribe to patients throughout the postoperative timeline after rotator cuff repair. Further research is needed to find a common ground between conservative rehabilitation protocols and rehabilitation protocols that are too aggressive, acknowledging that little is still known about the appropriate loading and exercise protocols post-op.
FIGURE 1. Supraspinatus pooled means (range) of percent MVIC ranking of exercises. FIGURE 2. Infraspinatus pooled means (range) of percent MVIC ranking of exercises. ©2021 Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy d/b/a Movement Science MediaPowered by Atypon® Literatum References 1. Silveira A, Luk J, Tan M, et al. Move It or Lose It? The Effect of Early Active Movement on Clinical Outcomes Following Rotator Cuff Repair: A Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis [published online ahead of print, 2021 May 15]. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2021;1-65. doi:10.2519/jospt.2021.9634 2. Edwards PK, Ebert JR, Littlewood C, Ackland T, Wang A. A Systematic Review of Electromyography Studies in Normal Shoulders to Inform Postoperative Rehabilitation Following Rotator Cuff Repair. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2017;47(12):931-944. doi:10.2519/jospt.2017.7271
CLINICAL EXCELLENCE Upcoming Courses INTERNAL COURSES
PTSMC SPONSORED COURSES
Upper & Lower Extremity August 21: 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM Lower Extremity Taught by Joe Allen & Melissa Boutagy
Myopain Trigger Point Dry Needling-1 June 25-27 PTSMC Shelton Registration Closed- Course at Capacity
1:30 PM - 5:30 PM Upper Extremity Taught by Russ Woodman PTSMC Wallingford Participants can attend one session or both. Both subjects are DOCS requirements. Concussion: A Framework To Guide Evaluation & Treatment October 23-24 PTSMC Orange Taught by Rick Purdy Not a DOCS course
2021 Continuing education opportunities list Clinicians, we are back up and running with a list of continuing education opportunities for this year. You can use the link below (we suggest save to your favorites) to see PTSMC Internal courses, PTSMC Sponsored courses, and External course options. Please reach out to Mallory Mason via coned@ptsmc.com if you have any questions. https://ptsmc.egnyte.com/dl/mcbFLYwFkg/2021_Clinical_Excellence_List_of_Courses.xlsx_
MACI-Certification Clinicians! Do you want to get certified in MACI rehab? On June 10th from 5:30-6:30 pm, Dr. Nimit Patel will be hosting a certification session.
Introduction to Concussion December 4 Time & Location TBD Taught by Rick Purdy DOCS Requirement Email Mallory Mason at coned@ptsmc.com for all sign ups or questions.
STUDENT PROGRAM UPDATE
This month we welcome Angela Ciaramella from Sacred Heart University. She’ll be working in Guilford alongside Melissa Boutagy and Samantha Ostrowsky. We are seeking new CIs for future clinicals! No better way to give back to the PT profession than by educating future clinicians! Reach out to Juliann Chacko, Physical Therapy Student Program Coordinator for more information: juliann.chacko@ptsmc.com
To register, follow this link: https://healthstarcom.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ Hpr7NLq1RA26PdUty2XO4w MACI repairs knee cartilage damage using a patient's own cells to help them return to an active lifestyle. The following clinics offer MACI-certified Rehab: Branford Essex Glastonbury Lock Street Middletown Naugatuck New Milford Newington Orange Southbury Wallingford Waterbury Westbrook Wethersfield
HUMAN RESOURCES Would you like to receive a Referral Bonus?
JUNE IS A THREE PAYROLL MONTH
The June 30th payroll will not have medical, dental or Colonial deductions.
HR IS HERE FOR YOU!
If you have not already signed up for a virtual HR visit, there are still some timeslots available on Thursday, June 17th. If you have something on your mind and would like to meet, click on the link below to sign up for your timeslot. Meet with Sandra Thursday, June 17th: https://calendly.com/sandra-boccialetti/hr-is-here-for-you
TIMESHEET COMPLETION AND LUNCH BREAK REMINDERS
Timesheet Completion All employees are compensated biweekly for time worked during the previous two weeks from Sunday through Saturday. Each employee must complete a timesheet daily that reflects all hours worked as well as time off taken. Bi-weekly timesheets must be completed by closing on Friday for the previous two weeks to be approved by your Director or Assistant Director. Employees not completing their timesheet will need to wait until the following pay period to be compensated. Lunch Break All non-exempt hourly employees working 7.5 hours or more in a workday must take a 30-minute unpaid lunch break. It is not the intent of the policy for employees to either consistently shorten the meal break period in order to shorten the work schedule or to work additional hours. Hours should be entered as listed below. • Enter your full shift on the first line: for example 7:00 am – 3:30 pm as your work hours • Click on add an entry and click on “Lunch” • Enter your lunch ½ hour for example 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm • Click on submit so your day appears as listed below
Any PTSMC or PT for Life employee who refers a Physical Therapist that is hired will receive a $2000 referral bonus three months following date of hire of the new Physical Therapist.
CURRENT JOB OPPORTUNITIES Athletic Trainer New London
Physical Therapy Aide Branford Essex Middletown Westbrook Wethersfield
Physical Therapist Groton Guilford Wallingford Westbrook Patient Services Coordinator Guilford New London Shelton Windsor
Check www.PTSMC.com/job-openings for our most up-to-date postings, and feel free to share! Call Jenn or email at Jenn.Detlefsen@ptsmc.com for PT Aide positions. Call Karen or email at karen.havlicek@ptsmc.com if you are interested in another position.
CONGRATULATIONS! Congratulations to the following PT Aides who have completed the SIPTA (Skills Introduction for PT Aides) Program:
CLICK HERE TO REVEAL THE WINNER OF THE HR BUZZ CROSSWORD PUZZLE
Mackenzie Anderson, Essex Jack Beltram, New Haven Jamie Collimore, Southington Becca Ferlazzo, New Haven Iris Morales, Essex Pam Subtil, Wallingford
EMPLOYEE NEWS
NEW EMPLOYEES
Brittany Anderson, Glastonbury PT Aide
Lucia Barresi, Waterbury PSC
Erica Bruno, Watertown PT Aide
Emily Claros, Wethersfield PT Aide
Lauren Cummins, Glastonbury PT Aide
Noah Dargenio, Southbury PT Aide
Brianne Dwyer, Southington Physical Therapist
Francesca Esposito, West Hartford PT Aide
Allyson Hickey, Wallingford PT Aide
Allison Hoffman, Windor PT Aide
Spencer Lebel, West Hartford Physical Therapist
Luke Manjooran, West Hartford PT Aide
Aarohi Patel, Avon PT Aide
Kyoe Paw, Admin Office Intern
Chase Phillips, Westbrook PT Aide
Kelli Schaefer, Westbrook PT Aide
Morgan Walzak, Avon PT Aide
Mary Grace Wyatt, New London PT Aide
Claire Johannesen, Wallingford PT Aide
Welcome Back! Jennifer Powers, Fairfield Physical Therapist
Welcome Back!
NOT PICTURED: Logan Deros, Watertown PT Aide Ryan McIntyre, West Hartford PT Aide
Employee
Spot light Jenn Detlefsen, HR Coordinator: Recruiting & Credentialing For many of you, Jennifer Detlefsen is one of the first people you met at PTSMC, whether it was during the interview process or employee orientation. Well, today we are flipping the script on Jenn and interviewing her in our latest employee spotlight. Jenn is one of PTSMC’s Human Resources Coordinators. She is also the mom of Haylee (5) and Kyle (2), and married to Dean Detlefsen (see cute family photo). Let’s start from the beginning: Jenn is from Harrison, New York (a suburb outside NYC). When she was young, Jenn went into the city all the time to visit her dad’s photography studio. Her family sometimes called her “Jenny Penny” because she once swallowed a penny! She lived in Harrison until 13, then her family moved to Easton, CT. Jenn has two older brothers and one younger sister. Fun fact most people don’t know, Jenn and all of her siblings are adopted! Jenn grew up wanting to be a pediatrician. In high school, she realized she could combine her love of sports and healthcare which led her to becoming an ATC- “best of both worlds” as she put it. Jenn obtained her bachelor’s degree from UConn in Athletic Training. In 2011, Jenn took her first ATC job with PTSMC Watertown, for Watertown High School. Now here comes the good stuff… Jenn met her husband, Dean, through various connections at PTSMC, including her good friend, Project Coordinator Kate Carlson, who helped facilitate their meeting. Kate and Dean know each other from high school, and Jenn had become friends with Kate because they both worked at PTSMC Watertown at the time. One day, Dean was watching a high school soccer game and noticed Jenn from across the field. Making the connection to PTSMC, Dean called up Kate and said he had to get a date with her. Dean and Jenn met after some convincing from Kate, and the rest is history! Before Jenn had her daughter Haylee in March 2016, she expressed to Pete Catuccio (Watertown Partner) she would be parting ways with Athletic Training. She had shared her interest in Human Resources and connected with Sandra Boccialetti just before going on maternity leave. Jenn completed her master’s degree from Kaplan University in Health Care Administration. Cue the phone call from Sandy Wickman Mason in September 2016, just a few months after Haylee was born. There was not yet a need in the Human Resources department, but Admin was in need of other help. Jenn began with limited hours as a Project Coordinator, filling an Admin void and allowing her to still be home with Haylee. She took on many projects, and you can even hear Jenn’s calming voice if you are put on hold, as she is the voice of PTSMC’s hold recording. Eventually, credentialing PTSMC clinicians became Jenn’s responsibility as well, and it continues to be today. Jenn looks back on her time as a Project Coordinator as an integral part of her career path. She says, “the HR end game was always there.” Jenn’s favorite part of her job is, “being able to identify, connect with, and then hire the team of people that we call our employees- The PTSMC family!” Jenn, Dean, Haylee and Kyle live in Bethlehem, CT and love being active and playing outside in all weather. When asked how the last year went for Jenn and the kids, Jenn explained luckily Haylee and Kyle were at the age where they didn’t really know, and in fact, they were Jenn’s rock! “They just got up and kept going” and Jenn herself leaned on them for normalcy. They are very much looking forward to the summer, especially great outdoor weather for Jenn and Haylee to go paddle boarding together, and for the whole family go to Dean’s truck pulls! Jenn explains, “It’s kind of like car racing but for trucks and to see which has the most power.” They will be off to county fairs and are excited to be able to tailgate and enjoy family time at the truck pulls!
JUNE BIRTHDAYS Mackenzie Cattaruzza Betsy Holt Molly Maine Dan Rosati Josh Mcadams Chris DeLillo Kayla Broyles Kylie Fox Iris Morales Nick Catuccio Jake Wall Steve Decastro Kyle Wolf Ben Romann Lauren Mariotti Kyra Thomas Randi Gallagher Jia Gates Chelsea Searles Jillian Henriques Joe Allen Liz Rubbo Hailey Lugo Lucas Ferreira Alina Lisowitch Cassidy Elm Spencer LeBel Jake Minor Natalia Pereira Sara Gareiss Harrison Picard Matt Gazaille Libby Liggins Natalie Swanson Kate Carlson Jason Smutnick Aileen Carla Pingol Emma Berger Xavier Gibson Kasey Adinolfi
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JUNE ANNIVERSARIES
Wesley Cheng Kirsten Reaves Mylena Cruz Andrew Kalach Emma Hart
PT Aide PSC PT Aide Physical Therapist Physical Therapist
Avon Danbury Essex Fairfield Groton
Ted Raczka Danielle Jaffer
Partner & Director PT Aide
Branford Southington
The
Extra MILE
GOLF IS BACK!
By Kristen Forster, Director of Operations
Let’s Chat! Let’s face it. We have all encountered an extra chatty patient. We may even be really into the conversation ourselves. It’s a tricky situation to navigate to ensure the patient is moving smoothly through their treatment and you through your workday. Here are a few tips to keep things moving: 1) Set the tone at the beginning of the conversation. “Good morning Mr. Jones! You look ready to get to work this morning. Let’s get you right on the bike to get warmed up! Is there anything I can let Joe know about how you’re feeling?” 2) Ask closed-ended questions. “Do you have more appointments set up? What are the best days and times for you so we can get you set up for the next few weeks?” 3) Paraphrase. Make sure to listen and confirm you understand what they are talking about. “Let me make sure I am getting this right, you are having pain with the squatting activities. Does that sound right? I will let Emily know before you get started today.” 4) Use redirects. Find moments to politely interject and keep things on track. “It sounds like you really love playing golf Mrs. Smith. Let’s get you moving with your exercises so we can get you back out there!”
Get ready for a tradition unlike any other... PTSMC’s Annual Golf Tournament! After a forced-hiatus in 2020, we are so excited to once again be hosting our annual event at the Avon Golf Club in Avon, Connecticut. We can’t wait to see PTSMC clinicians and VIPs out on the course. Additional details forthcoming!
We strive to be the BEST part of our patients’ day and also ensure they and ALL of our patients are getting the very best of care at the same time.
CONGRATULATIONS!
Amanda Staheli has been promoted to Patient Services Administrator in our New Haven, Prince Street location. Amanda joined PTSMC in August 2020. Yes, in the midst of the COVID-19 Pandemic! She trained for her PSC role under the tutelage of Christine Raffone. As Christine moved on to her Senior Authorization Coordinator, Amanda stepped in and up to show her strengths and capabilities. Fred Havlicek, partner in New Haven said, "Amanda was able to step in right away in the midst of COVID-19 and all of its challenges to show her can-do attitude, natural "PT for life" instincts, organizational skills and the ability to learn quickly and multitask. I know that she is perfect for the position and look forward to working with her on her personal and organizational growth to keep New Haven growing and thriving.” Hailing from Illinois, Amanda transferred to the University of Bridgeport where she achieved her BS in Social Science and her MA in Counseling. Amanda was a D1 and D2 softball pitcher and while pitching for the University of Bridgeport Purple Knights her team won the first conference title in program history! She still plays in two slow pitch leagues. Amanda is very excited for her new role as she looks forward to new responsibilities and challenges that lead to professional development.
PTSMC Happenings! Roy Colter, Newington Student, and Emily
Naugatuck loves celebrating the seasons! Debra Philcox, PSC, and Becky Sauve, Physical Therapist, snapped a photo with their skeleton, Betty Bones, who they dressed appropriately for May flowers!
Sargent, Newington PSC/PT Aide, both graduated from Sacred Heart University and took a photo together.
Mike Krukiel, Wethersfield Physical Therapist, and Kasey Adinolfi, Wethersfield Partner & Director wore almost the exact same outfit.
Emily Fillion, Marketing Coordinator, and Heather Feiner, Guilford ATC, attended George R Dingwall 21st Annual Golf Outing on behalf of PTSMC Middletown and East Hampton.
Debra Philcox, Naugatuck PSC, snapped a photo in her #GetMoving March On Challenge Swag! East Hampton received these homemade PTSMC-themed cookies from a patient.
SoCIAl Media Sensation Melissa Boutagy, Clinical Compliance Officer & Guilford Physical Therapist
Alex Rosenberg, Lock Street Physical Therapist, married Dr. Russell Rosenberg on April 30th.
Kate Carlson, Admin Project Coordinator, welcomed Annalise “Annie” Marie Carlson on May 13th. She was born 8lbs 15 oz and 22 inches.
Paulina Davidson, PSC, welcomed Mae Davidson on April 27th.
Melissa put together six exercises for dancers to create a downloadable sheet for dancers looking to train and prevent injury. Check it out on our website at: www.PTSMC.com/blog/dance-exercises!
PTSMC Wellness CalendaR
UPCOMING EVENTS IN CONNECTICUT! HARTFORD YARD GOATS HOME GAMES JUNE-AUGUST • Tuesdays-Fridays at 7:05pm • Saturdays at 6:05pm • Sundays at 1:05pm OUTDOOR YOGA • Tai Chi at the Sanctuary - June 5 from 1:30-2:15pm | Location: Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary in Newtown | Admission $25 • Sanctuary Yoga Adventures (Goat Yoga, Yoga Hikes, Traditional Yoga) - Saturdays only from 10 am-1:15 pm through Nov 6 | Location: Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary in Newtown | Admission $25 • Goat Yoga - Saturdays only through July 31 (Private sessions available) Location: Bradley Mountain Farm in Southington | Admission $35 COMEDY SHOWS • Comedy Night at Priam Vineyards - June 5, 11, 25 and July 3, 10, 24, 31 from 6:30-8:30pm Location: Priam Vineyards in Colchester | Admission: $30
June Financial Webinar July Olympics
June 10th Month of July
Financial Wellness Webinar
• Comedy Night at City Steam - June 5, 12, 19, 26 from 8-10pm Location: City Stream Brewery in Hartford | Admission: $25 FARMER’S MARKETS • Wethersfield Farmers’ Market - Every Thursday from 3-6 pm until October 14 Location: 220 Hartford Ave in Wethersfield | Admission: FREE! PTSMC Wethersfield attending on 6/17, 7/25, 8/12, and 9/23 • Bristol Farmers’ Market - Saturdays from 10am-1pm until October 30 from10am-1pm Location: Downtown Centre Square in Bristol | Admission: FREE! • Durham Farmers’ Market - Thursdays from 3-6:30pm until November 18 Location: Town Green in Durham | Admission: FREE! PAINT NIGHT/ARTS & CRAFTS • Arts & Crafts on Bedford - June 12 & August 7 from 10am-6:30 pm Location: Bedford Street in Stamford | Admission: FREE! • Niantic Lions Annual Arts & Craft Show and Food Court - July 3 & 4 Saturdays 10am-5pm, Sundays 10am-4pm | Location: East Lyme Town Hall and Green in Niantic | Admission: FREE! • Powder Ridge Paint Night - June 4 from 6:30-8:30 | Location: Powder Ridge Mountain Park in Middlefield | Admission: $28-$55 FESTIVALS • 47th Annual Milford Oyster Festival - August 21 from 10am-6pm | Location: Downtown Milford • 5th Annual NICE Festival - July 10 from 11am-10pm Location: Oyster Shell Park in Norwalk | Admission: FREE! • Old Lyme Midsummer Festival - July 24 from 9am-4pm | Location: Lyme Street in Old Lyme Admission: Most activities are free CRUISES • Sunset Cruise - June 19-July 19 | Location: Departs from Eagle Landing State Park in Haddam Admission: $40 • Sunset Cruise - May 1-August 28 | Location: The Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk RACES • 47 Annual 5k/10k Rooster Run and Little Chicks Dash - June 5 from 8-11am | Location: Newtown Park and Recreation | Admission: 5k and 10k (all ages) $30, Little Dash (3 to 8) $10 • 2021 Gaylord Gauntlet 5k Trail and Obstacle Run - June 26 from 8am-3pm Location: Gaylord Specialty Healthcare in Wallingford • Petit Family Foundation 5k - July 11 at 9am | Location: Plainville High School | Admission: $30 PTSMC Plainville attending • Citizens Summer Fun Run - July 21 at 6:40 pm | Location: Main Street in Middletown PTSMC Middletown & East Hampton Sponsoring
Mark your calendars, we are hosting the first financial webinar presented by Connecticut Wealth Management for all PTSMC employees on June 10th. Based on your survey results this first webinar will be on Retirement Savings. The webinar will go over retirement saving vehicles that are available, income (including social security) and tax considerations, and investments.
Save the date & RSVP:
June 10th from 11:30 am - 12:30 pm To sign up, email wellness@ptsmc.com. Speak to your partner/director to arrange your lunch & schedule to attend.
Congratulations to PTSMC Graduates!
Julianne Balavender Admin Office Assistant Graduated from CCSU with a B.S. in Business Management & Entrepreneurship.
Makayla Bigard New Haven PT Aide Graduated from American International College B.S. Exercise Science.
Sara Robinson Middletown PSC Graduated from Roanoke College with a B.S. in Athletic Training.
Julia Rubbo Guilford PT Aide Graduating from Guilford High School and is going to URI to study Finance and Marketing in the fall.
Marcus SantaMaria Essex PT Aide & Intern Graduating from Valley Regional High School and will be going to the Unviersity of Hartford, majoring in Exercise Science as part of their DPT program.
NOT PICTURED: Sylwia Danowski, Newington PSC & PT Aide Graduating from Berkshire Community College with Physical Therapist Assistant degree. Sean Doenias, Newington PT Aide Graduated from UCONN with his DPT.
Olivia Schaub Simsbury PT Aide Graduating from Northwest Catholic and is going to Springfield College.
Noah Tedeschi Newington PT Aide Graduated from UCONN with a B.S. in Allied Health Sciences. .
Ashley Gugliotti Fairfield & Watertown PT Aide Graduated from Sacred Heart University with a BS in Health Science. She’s continuing her education at SHU in their accelerated nursing program.
Jenna-Rae Covello Southington PT Aide Graduated from CCSU.
Ariana Kelly, Newington PT Aide Graduating from University of South Dakota.
Emily Sargent Newington PSC & PT Aide Graduated from Sacred Heart University with an M.S. in Exercise Science and Nutrition. She wil be pursuing her DPT at Touro College.
Congratulations and good luck to new DPT students: Leif Aronsen, Windsor PT Aide University of Hartford Paige Brunner, Windsor PT Aide UCONN Vaishwan Dave, Windsor PT Aide UCONN Ariana Kelly, Newington PT aide Clarkson University Emily Sargent, Newington PSC/PT aide Touro College