Travel

Our Town

Explore All That Your Own Community Has to Offer Article by Eileen M. McNamara Whether you're a longtime local or a recent transplant, getting out and exploring your own town can be an eye-opening experience of discovering all that your community has to offer.  From restaurants and shopping, to arts, culture, history and fun things to see and do, Glastonbury has so many explore-worthy options that it's become a destination for many out-of-towners.  Here's a rundown - albeit not an exhaustive...

June 2024

Travel

Explore Afar With The Stamped Passport

Book an African Safari For an Exotic and Eye-Opening Adventure Vacation Article by Claudia Dawley Claudia Dawley, founder of the Stamped Passport Travel Co., a concierge-style travel firm, offers her insights on traveling on the African continent. After graduating college, I knew that I wanted to take some time to experience and immerse myself into a new culture, so I decided to join the Peace Corps. I'd always been interested in Sub-Saharan Africa, and knew that was where I wanted to go. ...

June 2024

Entertainment

Glastonbury Theater

The Owners of the Historic Glastonbury Grange Have Restored the Nearly 100 year-old Building Article by Eileen M. McNamara Built in 1929 as a gathering hall for local farmers, the historic Glastonbury Grange on Naubuc Avenue has taken on a new life recently.  Purchased by a local development partnership in 2021, the more than 5,000-square-foot hall has undergone numerous improvements and opened as an event venue last summer as the Glastonbury Theater. The painstaking renovations were done...

June 2024

Style + Beauty

Jewels For Him

A Father's Day Gift Guide From Lux Bond & Green Jewelers Article by Sara Gaynes Levy Men's accessories are having a major moment. Just ask Charlie Green, the director of stores at Lux Bond & Green Jewelers. "Cuban link bracelets, signet rings, and luxury pocket knives from William Henry are trending for men," he says. "Additionally, pearls have transitioned from high fashion on red carpets to everyday wear." (And have been spotted on stars like Simu Liu and Barry Keoghan.) Get inspired with...

May 2024

Professional Services

Reimagining Retirement

How to Live Your Best Life in Your Golden Years Article by Eileen M. McNamara | Photography by Brian Ambrose Call it retirement or your second act in life, if your career is at an end do you know what you’ll do next? How do retirees who still have years of life left figure out what the next phase of their life should look like? Those questions, and the challenge of helping others figure out the answers, is what led Ashley Rigby into her own new career path. The founder of Goldinage...

May 2024

Sports + Recreation

The Family Man

Dan Hurley Leads UConn Men's Basketball But Remains A Grounded Husband, Father and Coach Article by Eileen M. McNamara Fresh off his second consecutive men’s college basketball championship, UConn Coach Dan Hurley sees his life and career in holistic and humbling terms.  “It really hasn’t changed the things that are important to us and we treat our program like they are family and my family keeps me grounded,” he says.  When he speaks inclusively, Hurley means his wife Andrea and sons...

May 2024

Arts + Culture

ESPN's Gary Striewski:

The Journey from Middle School Announcements to ESPN Stardom Article by Brian Boyer | Photography by Joe Faraoni/ESPN Images In the world of sports broadcasting, Gary Striewski is a familiar face, known for his charisma, insight and unwavering dedication to his craft. Born in Korea and now calling West Hartford home – with many stops in between - Striewski's journey to becoming an ESPN anchor is a testament to the power of passion, perseverance and the pursuit of one's dreams. From an early...

May 2024

Professional Services

Seniors Job Bank

Greater Hartford Nonprofit Is Seeing an Increase of Mature, Experienced Workers   Article by Eileen M. McNamara | Photography by Lisa Mahoney The number of mature workers over age 50 who are still working full or part-time jobs is growing, a trend fueled in part by the Baby Boom generation and the overall greater health conditions of our country’s aging population.  According to the Pew Research Center, about one-fifth of people age 65 and older were employed in 2023 – nearly double the...

May 2024

Health + Wellness

The Key To A Healthier, Happier Life:

The Key to a Healthier, Happier Life: Balancing Stress, Nutrition and Weight in Men. We are continually impressed with men’s phenomenal success in our Maynestreet Weight Loss program. It usually upsets our female clients as men once they make up their minds to get healthy and release weight; they do it faster than us ladies.We love getting testimonials like this from our male clients, “As David said, “You’ll notice it first in your face.” Very true. I see a HUGE difference, and I feel super...

May 2024

Health + Wellness

Reward Yourself the Right Way:

Regarding weight loss, “rewarding yourself” can often lead to confusion and guilt. Traditional advice tends to steer us away from using food as a reward, suggesting we opt for non-food rewards like a spa day, shopping, or spending time with friends. While these are undoubtedly wonderful treats, they overlook one powerful truth: healthy food can also be a fantastic reward! Why Healthy Food is the Best TreatI understand the whole idea of moving away from food as a reward. Rewards tend to be those...

May 2024