Franciscan Home Care and Hospice Care

Casa di Roma Fundraiser
2019-10-03 07:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Casa di Roma, 103 Main Street, South Meriden, CT, 06451
Helping others has never tasted so good!
Join us in supporting our Franciscan services and a local South Meriden restaurant. On October 3rd Casa di Roma will donate 20% of its proceeds to the Franciscan Life Center and Franciscan Home Care and Hospice Care.
Mangia!
Visit Casa di Roma’s website.
Dine in or take out: 103 Main St. South Meriden (203) 235-0905
Print a copy of this flyer.

Get Your Flu Shot Today!
2019-09-30 - 2019-10-01 | CT
Flu season is here. Are you ready?

Prepare now by getting your flu shot.
9:00am – 4:00pm Monday-Friday
267 Finch Avenue, Meriden CT
Walk-ins welcome or call ahead 203-238-1441
Please bring your insurance information
Ask us about hosting a flu clinic at your workplace or church.

Flu Clinic Now Open!
2019-09-17 - 2019-09-18 | CT
Flu season is fast approaching.

Prepare now by getting your flu shot.
9:00am – 4:00pm Monday-Friday
267 Finch Avenue, Meriden CT
Walk-ins welcome or call ahead 203-238-1441
Please bring your insurance information

Franciscan Golf Classic
2019-08-19 06:00 - 13:00 | Tunxis Plantation, 87 Town Farm Rd., Farmington, Connecticut
Monday, August 19, 2019
Tunxis Plantation Golf Club, Farmington, CT.
Chances for hole-in-one prizes and awards in Men, Women, and Combined categories.
Support our services and enjoy a beautiful day on the green. Greens fees, lunch and dinner are included in the golfer fee. The raffle, which includes a wonderful selection of gifts and foursomes to private clubs, is held during the dinner. Sponsorship opportunities are also available.

Franciscan Summer Enrichment Program for Children
2019-07-29 05:30 - 2019-08-02 11:00 | CT
Franciscan Summer Enrichment Program
Session Two: Monday July 29 – Friday August 2
9:30 am – 3:00 pm daily
Ages 6-12
The Franciscan Summer Enrichment Program is a day camp focused on land-based experiences. Each camp group is led by a Franciscan Sister of the Eucharist. Children will engage in games, problem-solving challenges, prayer and reflection, and arts and crafts. There will also be time to learn about the plants and animals that live on campus.
Children must bring a bag lunch, sunscreen, and other necessary personal items, and wear outdoor-appropriate clothing and shoes.
Call 203-237-8084 to register or click for Registration Form.
Scholarship opportunities are available.

Reminder - Franciscan Golf Classic is Approaching!
2019-07-07 - 2019-07-08 | CT
The Franciscan Golf Classic is only 6 weeks away! Do you have your foursome signed up to play?

Independence Day
2019-07-03 - 2019-07-04 | CT
Happy Independence Day! May God bless America!

Youth Leadership
2019-06-24 05:30 - 2019-06-28 11:00 | CT
Registration Form for Youth Leadership Program
The Franciscan Life Center is offering a leadership-training program for young people ages 13 and 14. This exciting weeklong program involves experiential and interactive learning. The participants will experience low and high outdoor challenge course activities, as well as participate in group discussions and team building exercises. Areas of focus will include communication skills, teamwork, problem-solving and building self-esteem.
The Challenge Course facilitator is Dr. Thomas Finn, a licensed clinical psychologist on staff at the Franciscan Life Center. Franciscan Sisters and Brothers of the Eucharist assist Dr. Finn with the Challenge Course activities.
The program will be held during the week of June 24 – June 28, 2019, on the campus of the Franciscan Life Center, from 9:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. The cost for the program is $250.00 per person. Spots are limited so register early.
Participants are responsible for their lunch. Drinks and snacks are provided. Each participant must be able to demonstrate responsibility, cooperation with others and an ability to follow instructions and safety guidelines, in order to complete the training program.
Participants must complete the registration form and return it with the fee to the Franciscan Life Center, 271 Finch Avenue, Meriden, CT 06451, by Monday, May 27, 2019. Checks should be made payable to the Franciscan Life Center. If you have any questions, please call 203-237-8084.
Each participant will receive a packet of additional information by mid-June to be completed and returned to the Franciscan Life Center either by mail or on the first day of the program.

Franciscan Summer Enrichment Program for Children
2019-06-24 05:30 - 2019-06-28 11:00 | CT
Franciscan Summer Enrichment Program
Session One: Monday, June 24 – Friday, June 28
9:30 am – 3:00 pm daily
Ages 6-12
The Franciscan Summer Enrichment Program is a day camp focused on land-based experiences. Each camp group is led by a Franciscan Sister of the Eucharist. Children will engage in games, problem-solving challenges, prayer and reflection, and arts and crafts. There will also be time to learn about the plants and animals that live on campus.
Children must bring a bag lunch, sunscreen, and other necessary personal items, and wear outdoor-appropriate clothing and shoes.
Call 203-237-8084 to register or click for Registration Form.
Scholarship opportunities are available.

75th Anniversary of D-Day
2019-06-05 - 2019-06-06 | CT
This June 6th we mark the 75th anniversary of the great Allied invasion of the beaches of Normandy. It was a battle that lasted several days, involved fighting from the air, land, and sea, and secured a foothold for freedom in Nazi-occupied Europe.
As we remember this historic event let us not forget that every soldier who died was a son, a brother, and a husband. For every man on the beach there was a family at home. Let us offer our prayers with our clients and their families for the souls of every hero who gave his life and every family member who grieved him. And let us never miss an opportunity to thank and aid our veterans in any way we can.

Franciscan Sports Banquet & Silent Auction
2019-06-04 13:30 - 17:30 | Aqua Turf, 556 Mulberry St., Plantsville, Connecticut
Franciscan Sports Banquet and Silent Auction
JUNE 4, 2019
Aqua Turf Club, Plantsville, CT
Don’t miss Connecticut’s premier sports banquet and silent auction, now in its 34th year!
Meet sports celebrities honored for their Christian values including

Jay Wright, Head Coach, Villanova Men’s Basketball;

and Sharon Robinson, daughter of baseball great, Jackie Robinson;
all while enjoying a delicious 4-course family style dinner at the beautiful Aqua Turf Club, Plantsville, CT. All of this and more while supporting the mission of the Franciscan Life Center and Franciscan Home Care and Hospice Care.
Tickets are by reservation only. Tickets $65.00. Age 12 and under $30.00. All tickets must be purchased ahead of time.
Reserve your place now by calling 203-237-8084 or mail in Reservation form:
Click to open, print or download Table and Ticket Reservation form. Click to open, print or download Sponsorship Reservation form.
Please mail Reservation Form with payment to Franciscan Life Center, 271 Finch Avenue, Meriden, CT 06451. Make checks payable to Franciscan Life Center.

Overcoming Anxiety Workshop - Spring Series
2019-05-30 15:00 - 16:30, 2019-05-23 15:00 - 16:30, 2019-05-16 15:00 - 16:30, 2019-05-09 15:00 - 16:30, 2019-05-02 15:00 - 16:30, 2019-04-25 15:00 - 16:30 | Seminar Room, 275 Finch Avenue, Meriden, CT, 06451, United States
Program of the Franciscan Life Center:
Overcoming Anxiety Workshop – Spring 2019

Dates: Thursdays, April 25, May 2, May 9, May 16, May 23, and May 30
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Franciscan Life Center Campus; Seminar Room
275 Finch Avenue, Meriden

Overcoming Anxiety is a six (6) session psycho-educational program designed to provide you with the basic tools for managing anxiety more effectively. The program will include:

the biology of fear and anxiety
the psychological roots of anxiety reactions
controlled breathing and relaxation techniques
thinking patterns that trigger anxiety and how to change those patterns
building self-esteem
assertive communication

Complete this form to register (click)

Reserve your seats now! Franciscan Sports Banquet & Silent Auction
2019-05-20 - 2019-05-21 | Aqua Turf, 556 Mulberry St., Plantsville, Connecticut
2 Weeks from Today!
Franciscan Sports Banquet and Silent Auction
JUNE 4, 2019
Aqua Turf Club, Plantsville, CT
Don’t miss Connecticut’s premier sports banquet and silent auction, now in its 34th year!
Meet sports celebrities honored for their Christian values including

Jay Wright, Head Coach, Villanova Men’s Basketball;

and Sharon Robinson, daughter of baseball great, Jackie Robinson;
all while enjoying a delicious 4-course family style dinner at the beautiful Aqua Turf Club, Plantsville, CT. All of this and more while supporting the mission of the Franciscan Life Center and Franciscan Home Care and Hospice Care.
Tickets are by reservation only. Tickets $65.00. Age 12 and under $30.00. All tickets must be purchased ahead of time.
Reserve your place now by calling 203-237-8084 or mail in Reservation form:
Click to open, print or download Table and Ticket Reservation form. Click to open, print or download Sponsorship Reservation form.
Please mail Reservation Form with payment to Franciscan Life Center, 271 Finch Avenue, Meriden, CT 06451. Make checks payable to Franciscan Life Center.

Celebrate Older Americans Month
2019-05-14 - 2019-05-15 | CT
Every May we celebrate the contributions that older Americans make to our local community. Meriden and its surrounding towns are enriched by the experience and participation of older generations. This year the theme from the Administration for Community Living is: Connect, Create, Contribute.

Connect with friends, family, and services that support participation.
Create by engaging in activities that promote learning, health, and personal enrichment.
Contribute time, talent, and life experience to benefit others.

National Nurses Week
2019-05-06 04:00 - 2019-05-12 13:00 | CT
This week we take the time to celebrate our nurses. Each day our highly skilled nurses go into the homes of our clients and provide excellent care unique to every patient. We know that it takes more than skill to heal a person. Our nurses are more than skilled medical personnel, they are also compassionate and generous people who love what they do
To all of our wonderful nurses: thank you for what you do and even more for who you are.
See our newsletter about National Nurses Week.

Buy Your Tickets! Franciscan Sports Banquet June 4
2019-05-03 - 2019-05-04 | Aqua Turf, 556 Mulberry St., Plantsville, Connecticut
1 Month from Today! Have you reserved your seats yet? Get your tickets!
Franciscan Sports Banquet and Silent Auction
JUNE 4, 2019
Aqua Turf Club, Plantsville, CT
Don’t miss Connecticut’s premier sports banquet and silent auction, now in its 34th year!
Meet sports celebrities honored for their Christian values including

Jay Wright, Head Coach, Villanova Men’s Basketball;

and Sharon Robinson, daughter of baseball great, Jackie Robinson;
all while enjoying a delicious 4-course family style dinner at the beautiful Aqua Turf Club, Plantsville, CT. All of this and more while supporting the mission of the Franciscan Life Center and Franciscan Home Care and Hospice Care.
Tickets are by reservation only. Tickets $65.00. Age 12 and under $30.00. All tickets must be purchased ahead of time.
Reserve your place now by calling 203-237-8084 or mail in Reservation form:
Click to open, print or download Table and Ticket Reservation form. Click to open, print or download Sponsorship Reservation form.
Please mail Reservation Form with payment to Franciscan Life Center, 271 Finch Avenue, Meriden, CT 06451. Make checks payable to Franciscan Life Center.

Easter Sunday
2019-04-20 - 2019-04-21 | CT
Alleluia! He is risen as he said!

Good Friday
2019-04-18 - 2019-04-19 | CT
On this day we remember that Jesus Christ accepted death on a cross for our sake. “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life.” John 3:16

Palm Sunday
2019-04-13 - 2019-04-14 | CT
On this day we commemorate Jesus’s entrance into Jerusalem. The people of Jerusalem waved palm leaves and laid palm branches on the road as he came. They acknowledged the dignity of Christ with palms the same way we might through confetti or flower petals when someone important parades down the street.
If you receive palms at a Catholic Church today, remember that they are blessed and should not be thrown away! Return dried palms to your parish and they will become next year’s ashes for Ash Wednesday.

Save the Date! June 4 Franciscan Sports Banquet
2019-04-03 - 2019-04-04 | Aqua Turf, 556 Mulberry St., Plantsville, Connecticut

Spiritual Lenten Reflections - Grief and Loss
2019-03-28 15:00 - 16:30 | Chiara Center, 275 Finch Ave, Meriden, CT, 06451

Spiritual Lenten Reflections - Human Suffering and Advanced Directives
2019-03-21 15:00 - 16:30 | Chiara Center, 275 Finch Ave, Meriden, CT, 06451

Patient Safety Awareness Week
2019-03-10 04:00 - 2019-03-16 13:00 | CT
Your health and safety are our top concern. After a surgery, illness, or injury, it is important to make sure that your home fits your needs. Take a moment to speak with your nurse, therapist, or certified aid to determine if your home is safe for you. There are many small things you can do to stay independent in your home and avoid trips and falls.
Here are five quick tips:

Have handrails at every staircase or ramp. If needed, install a chairlift.
Put grab bars in your bathroom to help you get in or out of the shower.
Clear out floor clutter and unnecessary furniture.
Be sure that all carpets and rugs are completely flat and have a non-skid backing.
Stay within reach of a telephone at all times or get an emergency response device.

Ash Wednesday
2019-03-05 - 2019-03-06 | CT
If you look around our office or see one of our nurses or therapists today, you might see ashes on foreheads. For many Christians this is a sign of repentance as we enter the season of Lent. The ashes also serve as a reminder that our true treasure is in heaven, not in earthly things that pass away.

Save the Date! June 4 Franciscan Sports Banquet
2019-03-03 - 2019-03-04 | Aqua Turf, 556 Mulberry St., Plantsville, Connecticut
3 Months from Today!
