Welcoming Spring here at Rockhaven!

This year we have many projects planned. We will be replacing an old wood and mesh fence with a black metal one, we will rebuild a portion of a stone retaining wall, and we will replace original front door and decorative garage lights with a uniform style and color. It should harmonize the look of the property.

Next year we will continue our gutter replacement project that we started last year, as we have already changed out more gutters this year.

And there’s more…

We are planning to have a welcoming picnic this year. Due to obvious reasons, the picnics during the past two years have been primarily for residents and Board only. We expect this year to include family and friends.

Rockhaven provides the grilled meats, condiments, corn on the cob, and drinks. Our residents and guests provide the sides and desserts. The date has not been confirmed, but it will be in August. We will keep you posted!!

Message from the Executive Director

After a relatively mild winter, we thought spring had finally arrived. Now the temperature has dipped back down. I have had to shoo some small birds out of a broken street lamp before they could build a nest. There are blooming daffodils in front of the

Administration House, and soon we are expecting yellow, purple, white, and a variety of pink tulips to appear. Although a bumpy start, spring will be arriving soon.

And, I want to express gratitude for the strong team of Board members who bless Rockhaven. We have two members with human resource backgrounds, one with a law degree, one who is a licensed architect, two with broad gardening experience, one who has a banking background, and one who has longevity, having been on our Board for 20 years this coming December. Each one brings expertise and, more importantly, strong metaphysical support. Thank you all!

Andrea

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A number of large projects have been completed. We have renovated four and a half apartments since I have been here. Barbara began one renovation and handed over her team of contractors, which has made each renovation smooth. Rockhaven purchased two garden sheds, which are snugged up to one of the garages and hold tools, equipment, and extra tables and chairs. A stone wall has been rebuilt, using cement to strengthen and secure it. And lastly, spray foam has been sprayed into the attic of the Administration House to help moderate the extreme temperatures of winter and summer.

As for the coming year, another long stone wall needs to be rebuilt, and since 22 tree stumps were removed from the property, new trees need to be planted to replace those old friends.

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I have also been recruited to help with the Civil Preparedness program in town. They walk in the Memorial Day Parade and help with crowd control at the summer outdoor concerts and at the Apple Festival in October.

Along with a group of Rockhaven residents, I attended a Coast Guard band presentation at the Glastonbury High School across the street one evening. I have met a local resident who wears a Santa suit at Christmas, sits on a nearby bench and waves at the cars going by even on the coldest days. I really look forward to more Glastonbury connections and activities.

– Andrea Black, Executive Director

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Not knowing Connecticut, I have set out to visit all the churches in the state. I expect to move out farther to visit Christian Science churches in other local states.

– Andrea Black, Executive Director

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