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Dr. Jennifer Raska - Central Eye Care, Chris Conway, West Hartford Chamber of Commerce Article by Dr. Jennifer Raska, Chris Conway | Photography by Kaitlyn Casso, Iris Photography Clear, Comfortable Vision at Every Age One of my favorite parts of practicing in West Hartford is seeing neighbors from every life stage walk into Central Eye Care. A curious toddler, a fourth grader squinting at the board, a college student living on screens, a parent juggling work and bedtime stories, a...

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Loving In-Home Care

Euro-American Connections & Home Care Tailor Services to Each Client's Needs Photography by Michele Tereso Homecare’s true purpose is revealed at life’s most vulnerable moments. Maggie Drag understood this early. Raised in Poland by a single mother on a small family farm, Maggie grew up witnessing a quiet, unwavering form of compassion. Despite having very little, her mother spent ten years caring for an elderly neighbor and his disabled daughter—not as work, but as a way of life. When she...

Entertainment

Where Glastonbury Gathers

Social Lounge & Bar Continues to Elevate the Town’s Nightlife Article by Eileen M. McNamara | Photography by John Helmke Since opening more than two years ago Social Lounge & Bar in Somerset Square has been providing the perfect blend of great food, expertly crafted cocktails, and a chill atmosphere. The lounge has become an inviting, late-night destination where Glastonbury residents gather to relax, connect, and unwind. Founded by Marc Alderucci, a longtime local bar owner, Social Lounge...

Travel

The Stamped Passport

Why the Best Summer Trips in 2026 Will Look a Little Different Article by Claudia Dawley February is often when people begin thinking about summer travel and what they want their next trip to feel like. After years of planning travel for clients at different life stages, I’ve noticed that the most rewarding trips in 2026 are being shaped earlier, and with far more intention, than they used to be. That perspective is deeply personal. Growing up in the Netherlands, and later living in Uganda...

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A National Leader in Care

MDVIP Offers a Precious Commodity: Real Time with a Doctor Article and Photography by For Jeffrey Goodsell, MD, a family medicine physician in Glastonbury, becoming a doctor married two of his passions: a deep interest in science and a love for one-on-one interactions with other people. “I loved the body sciences, which put me on a path towards medicine. And the longer I was on that path, the more I found a sense of fulfillment from helping people, whether it’s simple stuff like addressing a...

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Clifford G. Rios, MD

The CT Native Orthopedic Surgeon Discusses Innovation, Athlete Care, and Arthroscopy Article by Eileen M. McNamara | Photography by John Helmke Dr. Clifford G. Rios, of Orthopedic Associates of Hartford, specializes in arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery of the knee and shoulder. A Connecticut native whose career in orthopedic sports medicine has brought him from South Windsor to the national sports arena and back home again. A graduate and class Valedictorian of the University of...

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Thomas A. McDonald MD

Dr. Thomas McDonald's practice bridges advanced sports-medicine care with the rapidly evolving awareness of arthritis of the ankle and the science of ankle joint replacement Article by Eileen M. McNamara | Photography by John Helmke As a fellowship-trained orthopedic foot and ankle surgeon Dr. Thomas A. McDonald is focusing attention on an increasingly critical area of orthopedics: ankle arthritis and replacement. In his practice with Orthopedic Associates of Hartford and his affiliation with...

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Central Eye Care

Dr. Jennifer Raska’s Mission to Strengthen Eye Care At Every Age Article by Eileen M. McNamara | Photography by Kaitlyn Casso Good vision and healthy eye care helps us enjoy the world with confidence — from reading, driving, learning, and connecting with the people we love.  For Dr. Jennifer Raska of Central Eye Care, that simple truth guides her professionally. Her approach is grounded in a warm, educational philosophy: vision care isn’t about reacting to problems — it’s about proactively...

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Personalized Healing in Motion

FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers – West Hartford Article by Brian Boyer When it comes to physical therapy, few local practices approach healing with the depth, empathy and movement-centered philosophy found at FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers – West Hartford. Co-owned by husband-wife team Matthew Burger & Jessica Hubbard, FYZICAL is led clinically in West Hartford by Dr. Spencer Simmons, PT, DPT and recently welcomed Dr. Michael Srokowski, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, to their senior clinical...

Professional Services

Experts Espresso Corner

NCS Law Estate Planner; Femcare Med Spa Article by Nia Chung Srodoski, Julian Grant | Photography by Kaitlyn Casso, Vincent Wren The Mouth-Body Connection A confident smile does more than make a great first impression — it reflects the remarkable science happening inside your mouth. Research shows what dentists have long known, oral health influences the entire body. Inflammation from gum disease has been linked to heart conditions, diabetes, and even cognitive decline, making dental care...