Meeting the Need: The Kathleen M. Fruin, RN Certified Nursing Aide School opens at Waveny LifeCare Network
The Kathleen M. Fruin, RN Certified Nursing Aide School recently opened thanks to a gift made possible by The Corbet Family Foundation in recognition of Mrs. Fruin’s selfless service, commitment and passion for the nursing profession.
"Our family could not be more proud of our mom who over the past 65 years has worked tirelessly to bring care and compassion to her patients and students,” said Kathleen A. Corbet, daughter of Kathleen M. Fruin, RN and director of The Corbet Family Foundation. “It was only fitting - on the occasion of our mother’s 85th birthday and the first day of national Nurses’ Week, we honor her dedication and passion for the care she provides as a nurse and teacher with a gift to launch the Kathleen M. Fruin, RN Certified Nursing Aide School at Waveny LifeCare Network.” Click here to read more.
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Danelie Millien Appointed Spiritual Services Director |
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Waveny LifeCare Network has named Danelie Millien as Spiritual Services Director. Danelie’s experience includes Chaplain roles at Boston Medical Center, Yale New Haven Hospital, Stamford Hospital, Westchester Medical Center and more recently Hospice Chaplain for Constellation Health, caring for patients and their families. Danelie was also the Associate for Caring Ministries at St Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Ridgefield. Click here to read more.
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Mother's Day on Main Street |
A lovely Mother's Day Tea was enjoyed by all on our beautifully decorated Main Street. Thank you to our Therapeutic Recreation staff and volunteers for such a special celebration of all of our resident moms! |
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Celebration of Life Memorial Service |
Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Fairfield County and Waveny LifeCare Network will honor the patients and families we serve with an interfaith memorial service on June 7, 2022 at 3:30pm at the New Canaan Historical Society. The service will include poetry, readings, acts of remembrance and music conducted by our team of nurses, therapists, counselors and caregivers.
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Our Community Health Nurses are performing blood pressure clinics throughout Fairfield County. In June, we have 27 clinics scheduled, including at the New Canaan Thrift Shop, 2 Locust Ave, New Canaan on Thursday, June 2nd at 1pm.
Please stop by the Thrift Shop so we can measure your blood pressure and help you take steps to control your blood pressure if it is too high. For additional clinics, please call us at 203-762-8958.
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Please click on the links below for more information and to register for our upcoming presentations and support groups. For Zoom events, you will receive a link via email upon registration.
All events are free of charge and open to the public and we hope you will join us!
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Wednesdays, June 22 - July 27, 6:30pm-8:00pm in person with Sheila Russo LCSW, Certified Grief Counselor
Tuesdays, April 26 – May 31, 7-8:30 pm via zoom with Sheila Russo, LCSW
Tuesdays, May 3 – June 7, 1-2:30 pm in person with Laurie Petrasanta, MA
Mondays, May 16 – June 20 (ages 35-65) 7-8:30 pm via zoom with Maribeth Payne, M Div Mondays, May 9 – June 20, 3-4:30 pm via zoom with Stephanie Shaughnessy, MSW
Wednesdays, April 27th – June 8th (no meeting on 5/25) 7-8:30 pm via zoom with Meghan Cioffi, MSW
Wednesdays, April 27 – June 1, 2:00–3:30 pm via zoom and in person with Rabbi Daniel Sklar
Wednesdays, May 18 - June 22, 7:15-8:45 pm in person with Betsy Perry, RN
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Would you like to become part of our volunteer team?
You can enrich the lives of our seniors throughout the Waveny-VNH continuum of healthcare services and residences!
As a Waveny-VNH volunteer, you will become part of a vibrant and caring team, welcomed and deeply appreciated by residents, patients, staff and fellow volunteers. We have opportunities for all ages and abilities with a flexible schedule. Choose from a range of volunteer activities which will allow you to make the maximum impact with the time you would like to share.
If you are fully vaccinated and interested in getting involved, please contact Stella Clarke, Executive Director of Community Engagement and Volunteering at sclarke@waveny.org or 203-594-5334.
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