Rockwell Tuesday concert rescheduled, Parks and Rec opens registration for campout at Muzzy Field, Wheeler names new employee assistance program manager

Posted By: Staff July 19, 2023

Summer music series performance postponed until Wednesday evening

Rockin’ Out at Rockwell Summer Concert that had been scheduled for last night has been rescheduled for this evening. The rock band Soul Spirit Shaker will take the stage at 6 p.m., following an opening act featuring Jerry Gerrish. Food trucks, Doc Popcorn and I Know a Guy, will be on hand.

The Summer Concert Series at the Rockwell Park Amphitheater is presented by the Bristol Parks, Recreation, Youth and Community Services Dept. over eight weeks every Tuesday, from 6 to 8 p.m. Food trucks are sponsored by the West End Association.

The free concerts feature a variety of musical performances including Pop, Soul, Rhythm & Blues, Country & Classic Rock in a family-friendly environment.

Any cancellation or postponement will be posted to BPRYCS social media and website, www.BristolRec.com.

Registration is now open for family camp over night at Muzzy Field

Registration for families to camp out overnight at Muzzy Field early in September is now open and will be until spaces are filled.

The Bristol Parks, Recreation, Youth and Community Services, which sponsors the overnight campout, provides a host of activities including lawn games, family activities, and a PG rated movie when it’s dark. BPRYCS staff will assist with tent setup, provide snacks and breakfast treats, and lead a night-time program.

A limited number of tents are available for households who need one. Each household/ registrant will have an assigned space. In addition, guidelines for participation are posted on the BRPYCS website. Click here.

Wheeler names new employee assistance program manager

Danielle Daversa has been named program manager of Wheeler’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP), a confidential counseling program that helps employers help their employees through counseling, referrals, training, and policy development.

She follows Daniel Fallon, who has retired.

Danielle Daversa, new program manager, Wheeler Employee Assistance Program.  Photo provided by Wheeler

Prior to this role, Daversa was the program manager for Wheeler’s congregate care program, where she oversaw day-to-day operations and supervised clinical and supervisory staff to ensure successful implementation of program policies and therapeutic interventions. She also served as a clinician and integrated care clinician within Wheeler, according to the press release announcing her promotion.

Before coming to Wheeler, Danielle was a permanency specialist for Klingberg Family Centers New Britain, where she recruited adoptive families and other lifelong resources for children in foster or congregate care across the state.

Wheeler’s Bristol wellness center offers patients fresh produce Wednesdays

Patients at the Bristol Wheeler Family Health and Wellness Center can pick up free fresh produce on Wednesdays from 1-4 p.m. while supplies last.

Bristol’s center is one of four community health centers with access to farm-fresh produce, thanks to a $12,000 commitment from Wheeler through private donations and a $12,000 matching gift from The Friends of Holcomb Farm through their Fresh Access Program, according to Wheel release.

Holcomb Farm is a 312-acre working historic farm located in the heart of West Granby. The farm is operated collaboratively by the Town of Granby and a Board of Directors comprising local citizens. Visit Holcombfarm.org

Affordable internet access through national connectivity program

Earlier this month, over 300 local and national organizations joined Civic Nation and the U.S. Department of Education to launch Online for All, a campaign that provides internet access, affordability, and equity for students, families, across the country.

To see requirements and apply, go to the Online for All site and follow the screen instructions. Click here. Or go directly to the FFC’S Affordable Connectivity Program website, to find out qualifications for reduced or free high-speed internet. Click here.

An estimated 28 million households in the U.S. do not have high-speed internet at home, and two-thirds of these households are offline because they need help affording an available internet connection, according to the release on the U.S. Dept. of Education website.

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