Franciscan Home Care and Hospice Care

National Nurses Week
2019-05-06 04:00 - 2019-05-12 13:00 (America/New_York)
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.

Overcoming Anxiety Workshop - Spring Series
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)

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

Good Friday
2019-04-18 - 2019-04-19
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
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
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.

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
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
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!

Flu Shots - Last Chance!
2019-03-01 03:00 - 12:00 | Franciscan Home Care and Hospice Care, 267 Finch Avenue, Meriden, CT, 06451
The weather might be getting warmer but you could still be at risk for the flu. We are here to help!
Shots are available at our office Monday through Friday, 9:00am – 4:00pm. All you need is your insurance information or $35.00 without insurance. (Office will be closed during major holidays.)
You can also host a flu clinic at your workplace or church. Call 203-238-1441 for our skilled nurses to come to you.

National Social Worker's Month
2019-02-28 - 2019-03-01
Our Licensed Clinical Social Workers are dedicated to improving the well-being of our patients and their families. They are a key part of our holistic approach to patient care. This month we celebrate all the ways that our social workers combine professional expertise, community resources, and home care experience with compassionate and loving care.

Heart Healthy Month
2019-02-26 - 2019-02-27
Click for Franciscan Home Care’s “Heart Healthy Month” Message.

Save the Date! June 4 Franciscan Sports Banquet
2019-02-20 - 2019-02-21 | Aqua Turf, 556 Mulberry St., Plantsville, Connecticut

Fundraiser at Casa di Roma
2019-02-19 - 2019-02-20 | Casa di Roma, 103 Main Street, South Meriden, CT, 06451
Wednesday, February 20, 2019
Casa di Roma
103 Main Street, Meriden
(203) 235-0905
Treat yourself to some delicious Italian and American cuisine and support our services. The restaurant will donate 20% of the proceeds from the day’s orders to the Franciscan mission. What a great way to support three local businesses! Dine in or take out, you can find their menu here.
Call Casa di Roma (203) 235-0905 to place your order or to make a reservation.
Be sure to mention Franciscan Home Care and Hospice Care when you place your order!

Humanae Vitae - Life, Love and Marriage in Our Time
2019-02-16 03:30 - 2019-02-17 11:00 | Franciscan Life Center Campus, 267-275 Finch Ave, Meriden, CT, 06451, United States

St. Valentine's Day
2019-02-13 - 2019-02-14
Valentine’s day is not just a “Hallmark holiday”!
St. Valentine was a real person who lived in Rome at the time of Emperor Claudius. During his life he witnessed to God’s love by supporting his fellow Christians under persecution.
On this day we celebrate love in the face of difficulty. A bouquet of flowers or a box of chocolates is just a small way to display the deep love we have for our spouses, families, and friends. Another great token of love is simply spending time together: time to listen, talk, and share a moment.

Flu Shots - Not Too Late!
2019-02-01 03:00 - 12:00 | Franciscan Home Care and Hospice Care, 267 Finch Avenue, Meriden, CT, 06451
There is still time to get your flu shot!
Shots are available at our office Monday through Friday, 9:00am – 4:00pm. All you need is your insurance information or $35.00 without insurance. (Office will be closed during major holidays.)
You can also host a flu clinic at your workplace or church. Call 203-238-1441 for our skilled nurses to come to you.

Patient Appreciation Week
2019-01-31 - 2019-02-07
It is difficult to recover from an illness, injury or surgery. You have appointments to keep, medicines to take, exercises to do, and all of that on top of your daily activities and commitments. This week we celebrate you, our fantastic patients. Our nurses and therapists can help you to heal but it is you who make treatment a success. Thank you for all that you do!

American Heart Month
2019-01-31 - 2019-02-01
In February we are surrounded by hearts. What a great reminder to stay on top of our heart health!
Keep your heart healthy by eating foods low in salt and cholesterol. Be sure to do moderate exercise every day. Spend time with the people, pets, and hobbies you love. Studies have shown that all of the above can contribute to a healthier heart.

March For Life
2019-01-17 - 2019-01-18 | Washington, DC
Our work to provide excellent in-home care to the sick and the elderly is just one way that we affirm the dignity and sacredness of every human life.
“All life has inestimable value even the weakest and most vulnerable, the sick, the old, the unborn and the poor, are masterpieces of God’s creation, made in his own image, destined to live forever, and deserving of the utmost reverence and respect.”
–Pope Francis, Message to Catholics taking part in annual Day for Life in Britain and Ireland July 28, 2013

Happy New Year!
2019-01-01 03:00 - 12:00
We wish you good health and many blessings for 2019!

Flu Shots STILL Available!
2019-01-01 03:00 - 12:00 | Franciscan Home Care and Hospice Care, 267 Finch Avenue, Meriden, CT, 06451
It’s time to get your flu shot!
Shots are available at our office Monday through Friday, 9:00am – 4:00pm. All you need is your insurance information or $35.00 without insurance. (Office will be closed during major holidays.)
You can also host a flu clinic at your workplace or church. Call 203-238-1441 for our skilled nurses to come to you.

We Wish You a Merry Christmas!
2018-12-25 03:00 - 12:00
Merry Christmas to all the friends, clients, staff, and families of Franciscan Home Care and Hospice Care.
“For a son has been born for us, a son has been given to us, and dominion has been laid on his shoulders; and this is the name he has been given, ‘Wonder-Counsellor, Mighty-God, Eternal-Father, Prince-of-Peace’.” (Isaiah 9:5)

Flu Shots - It's Not Too Late!
2018-12-01 04:00 - 11:00
It’s time to get your flu shot! Getting your flu shot not only keeps you from getting sick, it protects all the people you will be visiting this Christmas season.
Shots are available at our office Monday through Friday, 9:00am – 4:00pm. All you need is your insurance information or $35.00 without insurance. (Office will be closed during major holidays.)
You can also host a flu clinic at your workplace or church. Call 203-238-1441 for our skilled nurses to come to you.

Franciscan Christmas Fair
2018-11-17 04:30 - 09:30 | Franciscan Life Center Campus, 267-275 Finch Ave, Meriden, CT, 06451, United States
Come and experience a Living Crèche, visit with Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus, or pick out a Christmas tree and hand decorated wreath. Enjoy homemade baked goods, roasted chestnuts, and hot dogs. Take a chance on a raffle and do holiday shopping in the tents filled with jewelry, candles, hand knitted items, garden supplies, olive wood items from the Holy Land, Franciscan pottery, and “Almost New” items.

Happy Veteran's Day!
2018-11-11 03:00 - 12:00
Franciscan Home Care and Hospice Care sincerely thanks all the clients, caregivers, and staff who have served our great country in the armed forces.
May God bless America!
