"Sailing Western Penobscot Bay" The Maine Windjammer Project

"Sailing Western Penobscot Bay" by Doug Mills

America's oldest schooner, Lewis R French, built 1871, sailing western Penobscot Bay near Rockland Maine.

Photos provided by Maine Windjammer Project

The Maine Windjammer Project started in 2007 to preserve the modern history of the Maine Windjammer and to make it available to the generations to come.

This historical archive is available to museums and for historical research.

For more info contact: dougmills@shootmainestudios.com

'Schooner American Eagle" The Maine Windjammer Project

 'Schooner American Eagle" by Doug Mills

Schooner American Eagle, built 1930, sailing past Owls Head on her way back to her home port of Rockland Maine.

Photos provided by Maine Windjammer Project

The Maine Windjammer Project started in 2007 to preserve the modern history of the Maine Windjammer and to make it available to the generations to come.

This historical archive is available to museums and for historical research.

For more info contact: dougmills@shootmainestudios.com

Connecticut and Rhode Island 7 Day Forecast

This Afternoon

Sunny, with a high near 64. Northeast wind around 10 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 45. East wind 3 to 5 mph.

Tuesday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Light southwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

Tuesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. North wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.

Thursday

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.

Thursday Night

Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday

A chance of rain before noon, then a chance of showers after noon. Cloudy, with a high near 62. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Friday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.

Sunday

A 30 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 61.

Photos provided by Maine Windjammer Project

The Maine Windjammer Project started in 2007 to preserve the modern history of the Maine Windjammer and to make it available to the generations to come.

This historical archive is available to museums and for historical research.

For more info contact: dougmills@shootmainestudios.com

People's Credit Union Wins Best Credit Union from Readers of Newport Life Magazine

People's Credit Union was recently awarded Newport Life Magazine's Best of Newport County's Best Bank/Credit Union.

This fun and spirited award is voted on by the magazine's readers and residents of Newport County. People's is proud that its members helped to recognize their financial institution as "best of." One of People's Credit Union's core values is providing an extraordinary member experience. This core value, which is a cornerstone of the organization, speaks volumes about People's Credit Union and its commitment to those that choose to bank there.

"At People's Credit Union, it is our mission to provide our members with more than just a place to do their banking. The 'People Helping People' philosophy is who we are and how we do business. We give our members the tools to achieve their financial goals through our products, services and technologies, while also striving to deliver the best member experience. We are honored to receive this award." commented Ellen Ford, People's President and CEO.

ABOUT PEOPLE'S CREDIT UNION
People's offers a complete range of services including online and mobile banking, savings and checking accounts, personal loans, mortgages, business accounts, business loans, and financial services. Headquartered in Rhode Island, People's Credit Union is a member-owned, state chartered, federally insured, community credit union established in 1922. Membership is open to all individuals. Deposits are insured up to $250,000 by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), an agency of the federal government.  For more information about People's Credit Union visit www.peoplescu.com.

"Majestic Schooner Heritage" the Maine Windjammer Project

"Majestic Schooner Heritage" by Doug Mills

The majestic schooner Heritage under full sail at Rockland Maine.

Photos provided by Maine Windjammer Project

The Maine Windjammer Project started in 2007 to preserve the modern history of the Maine Windjammer and to make it available to the generations to come.

This historical archive is available to museums and for historical research.

For more info contact: dougmills@shootmainestudios.com

"At Rockland Maine" The Maine Windjammer Project

"At Rockland Maine" by Doug Mills

Schooner Harvey Gammage from the deck of Angelique at Rockland Maine.

Photos provided by Maine Windjammer Project

The Maine Windjammer Project started in 2007 to preserve the modern history of the Maine Windjammer and to make it available to the generations to come.

This historical archive is available to museums and for historical research.

For more info contact: dougmills@shootmainestudios.com

"In Rockland Maine" The Maine Windjammer Project

"In Rockland Maine" by Doug Mills

Tall ships Mary Day Mistress and Isaac H Evans at the Rockland Breakwater Light in Rockland Maine.

Photos provided by Maine Windjammer Project

The Maine Windjammer Project started in 2007 to preserve the modern history of the Maine Windjammer and to make it available to the generations to come.

This historical archive is available to museums and for historical research.

For more info contact: dougmills@shootmainestudios.com

Bigelow Center Activities and Events for the week of May 6, 2019

Fairfield, Connecticut - Caregiver Series continues on Tuesday, May 7th at noon, Katie Vanovitch of Senior Helpers
will present the third in our series of Caregiver Support Talks. She’ll focus on what you need to
know to care for your loved one. It’s most important to recognize your loved one’s need for
dignity and self respect as you care for him or her, especially when dealing with matters of
personal hygiene. It’s very hard to depend on another to help perform the most personal and
basic tasks of daily life. It can also be difficult for the new caregiver to undertake these tasks for
a loved one. When a friend or family member becomes disabled, the inclination of the caregiver
is usually to over-care. Registration required. Click here for more information.

Thursday Nights are going strong! Sponsored by the Friends of the Bigelow Center. Join us
for a light supper at 5:30 p.m.; programs begin one hour later. Cost: $5 per person. Advance
registration is required.

May 9th: Back by popular demand! Beloved author Paul Ferrante presents his new book, 30
Minutes in Memphis. When fifteen year-old Marnie Culpeper learns the Beatles are coming to
her hometown of Memphis, Tennessee in the summer of 1966, she’s in heaven. But her
devotion to the four mop tops from Liverpool is put to the test when she discovers that someone
wants to make sure the Beatles’ Memphis concert is their last. Paul Ferrante is an English
teacher, longtime storyteller, baseball aficionado, a contributor to Sports Collector’s Digest, and
author of the T.J. Jackson mystery novels.

Flowers for Emotional Health and Well-being: Kelly Grich from Butternut Gardens presents
a lunch and learn program. Friday May 24th from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m Relax with Flowers!
Explore the science of flowers and people, discover the benefits of flowers and learn the
meaning of colors. The program includes hands-on arranging of cut flowers in a vase design you
take home. Lunch sponsored by Griswold Homecare. Cost: $20. Registration required. Click
here for more information.

Sleeping Habits as We Age will be the subject of a free talk sponsored by Visiting Angels of
Fairfield on Wednesday, May 8th at 10:00 a.m.

Check out our 2019 Day Trips. Highlights include a trip to the Goodspeed Opera House to see
The Music Man; a day trip to the Lighthouses of Narragansett; Neil Simon’s Chapter Two at the
clove Creek Dinner Theater and more!

SENIOR AND DISABLED TAX RELIEF
Application Period ends Monday, May 15, 2019
State and local laws provide real property tax relief programs for Fairfield residents who are age
65 and over or totally disabled and whose annual incomes and assets are within specified limits.
These programs are designed to help seniors and people with disabilities remain in their homes
and our town. For more information please call Debbie Hogan at the Tax Assessor’s Office at
203-256-3110.

Pickleball Play Opportunity. Click here for information about available OPEN PLAY in
Trumbull.

The May newsletter is now available.

The Spring Quarterly Program is now available online

The Norwalk Community Chorale Presents: Mad About The Mouse: An Evening of Disney Magic Free Spring Concert

Norwalk, Connecticut - This musical event will enchant guests with songs of celebration, inspiration, and transformation from various Disney productions. Choral selections include the tender “The Places Where Lost Things Go” from Mary Poppins Returns, A stirring Beauty and The Beast medley, youthful inspiration from Moana in “How Far I’ll Go”, and the comforting lyrics “He Lives In You”, a Lion King mantra. The captivating Disney music will take choral story-telling to new heights with declarations of devotion and tales of triumph. Conductor and Artistic Director Brian Muller and Pianist Will Duchon will lead the 65-member chorus in this magical, musical journey. The Norwalk Community Chorale is sponsored in part by the Norwalk Recreation and Parks Department. For more information on this free June 1 concert or other chorale activities, visit www.norwalkcommunitychorale.org or call 203-853-9842.

Date:

June 1, 2019

Time:

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Time Details:

Doors open at 7pm; Performance starts at 7:30pm

Location:

Norwalk Concert Hall

Address:

125 East Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06856

Contact:

203-853-9842

Cost:

Free and open seating for all sections

Historian to Present Lecture on Jewish Participation in the American Revolution

NORWALK, CT-  In honor of Jewish American Heritage Month, local historian Eric Chandler will present a new lecture entitled: “Jewish Participation in the American Revolution – Red, White and Jewish” on Sunday, May 19, 2019 at 2:00pm at the Norwalk Historical Society’s Mill Hill Historic Park Townhouse – 2 East Wall Street Norwalk, CT. Tickets are $8.00 and can be purchased at https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4223840 or by calling 203-846-0525.  This lecture is part of the Norwalk Historical Society’s “Remembering the American Revolution Lecture Series”.  Handicapped and Limited Mobility parking on site only. For general parking, please follow signs to parking across the street.

“Jewish Participation in the American Revolution – Red, White and Jewish” will share the stories of the Children of Abraham who fought for separation from England. Explore the role played by those Jews who took up arms and endured the hardships and hazards alongside their Christian neighbors and endangered themselves as intelligence gatherers, toiled to ensure a steady supply of food and war materiel and worked tirelessly as financiers to bring about the Noble Experiment that still endures two-hundred and forty years later.  Although the Jews in Colonial America represented a small minority of the overall population, their contributions, individually and collectively, were significant beyond their meager numbers.

Eric Chandler is retired from a 30+ year career as an underwriter for a leading land title insurance company. He has been involved in American Revolutionary War Living History since 1974. He has portrayed infantry, light infantry, whale-boat raider, and mounted and dismounted dragoons. He is currently serving his third term as a member of the Norwalk Historical Commission and sits on the Norwalk Historical Society Board of Directors.  His artistic endeavors included writing and recording a comedy CD, and decades as a musician playing Saxes in area Rock & Roll and Blues bands. To his credit, or shame, he had his likeness used in an issue of MAD Magazine. Eric is enjoying retirement with his wife Catherine, taking classes, giving lectures on historical topics and continuing to live history.

For more information: visit  https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4223840, e-mail info@norwalkhistoricalsociety.org , or call 203-846-0525. 
info@norwalkhistoricalsociety.org , or call 203-846-0525. 

Date:

May 19, 2019

Time:

2:00 PM

Location:

Norwalk Historical Society’s Mill Hill Historic Park Townhouse – 2 East Wall Street Norwalk, CT

Address:

2 East Wall Street 
Norwalk, CT

Cost:

$8.00

SENIOR HEALTH FAIR SPONSORED BY THE LEON MATHIEU SENIOR CENTER

PAWTUCKET, RI ~ The City of Pawtucket, Division of Senior Services, Leon Mathieu Senior Center is sponsoring its annual Senior Health Fair on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The Health Fair is planned in celebration of the month of May being Older Americans Month.  It will be held at the Senior Center’s location at 420 Main Street, Pawtucket.

According to Mary Lou Moran, Director of the Senior Center, “This event will provide seniors with comprehensive information on a variety of health topics from proper nutrition to therapeutic massage, and healthy aging tips. Do not miss out on this opportunity to gather a great deal of information provided by health care professionals all under one roof.”

A variety of free screenings and workshops will be available including: vascular & blood glucose screenings, oral cancer screenings, nutrition awareness and education, blood pressure checks, derma scan screenings, chair massage therapy, bone density screenings, fall risk assessments and mobility equipment reviews, aromatherapy, vision health information, meditation classes, Reiki treatments, and much more. The Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation’s Hope Bus will also be on hand for attendees to visit. The health fair will also receive a special visit from NBC 10 Anchorwoman Alison Bologna.

All adults 55 and older are invited to attend the Health Fair free of charge.  The building is handicapped accessible.

"The Gathering" The Maine Winfjammer Project

"The Gathering" by Doug Mills

The gathering of schooners at Rockland Maine for The Great Schooner Race of 2012.

Photos provided by Maine Windjammer Project

The Maine Windjammer Project started in 2007 to preserve the modern history of the Maine Windjammer and to make it available to the generations to come.

This historical archive is available to museums and for historical research.

For more info contact: dougmills@shootmainestudios.com

"America's Oldest Working Schooner" The Maine Windjammer Project

"America's Oldest Working Schooner" by Doug Mills

America's oldest working schooner, Lewis R French, at the Rockland Breakwater Light in Rockland Maine.

Photos provided by Maine Windjammer Project

The Maine Windjammer Project started in 2007 to preserve the modern history of the Maine Windjammer and to make it available to the generations to come.

This historical archive is available to museums and for historical research.

For more info contact: dougmills@shootmainestudios.com

"Heritage" The Maine Windjammer Project

"Heritage" by Doug Mills

The Great Wicdship, Heritage, at her dock in Rockland Maine.

Photos provided by Maine Windjammer Project

The Maine Windjammer Project started in 2007 to preserve the modern history of the Maine Windjammer and to make it available to the generations to come.

This historical archive is available to museums and for historical research.

For more info contact: dougmills@shootmainestudios.com