Ellie Youngblood, the young manager of Fairfield Farm at the Hotchkiss School in Lakeville, Connecticut, represents a generational link between farming’s agrarian past, and its socially conscientious future. Ellie is a self-described “turbo farm nerd” who began working on Marble Valley Farm in her hometown of Kent, CT, at the age of 16, and has […]
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Caroline Moller has been donating her time and infectious cheer to Noble Horizons for nearly two decades and her contributions have added up! Whether reading to residents, taking them to events on campus, or working in the library, she explains, “I love to help.” Over 10 years ago, Caroline took on a new volunteer role
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When Jessica Boardman is asked why she became a nurse, her answer is swift and clear, “I like to help people.” Acting on this instinct, Jessica joined the Dover Plains ambulance service as a young EMT volunteer and quickly discovered that she not only enjoyed offering help as a first responder but that she had a facility for the
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For Leslie Eckstein, mother of four and owner of Studio Lakeville in Lakeville, Connecticut, the sudden challenge of owning a health and fitness business during a pandemic, and the isolation of the elderly population gave way for an opportunity to provide support on two critically important fronts. “I contacted Noble Horizons knowing that the folks
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Today I embarked on what would be my final birding blog for the Noble Horizons. Due to the damage of Tropical Storm Isaias in the local area, my mom and I decided to stay not only in the town of Lakeville but in the comfort of my own yard and neighborhood. When starting out in
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Even the challenges of COVID can’t dampen Lana Knutson’s love for what she does each day at Noble Horizons. As the Director of Recreation, Lana is responsible for putting a smile on every resident’s face every day. She and her colleagues offer activities and programs that stimulate the mind, body, and spirit. It’s a challenge
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For 15 years, Linda Castaldi has been welcoming people to Noble Horizons. “I’m the first voice people hear when they call Noble,” Linda describes, “I’m always in contact with residents’ families, helping them feel at ease and providing them with information.” In Noble’s continuum of care, it is often the family she works with on
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Today’s birding blog brings me back to Massachusetts, more specifically the town of Sheffield. The location is Bartholomew’s Cobble, a property owned by the Trustees of the Reservation (the same organization that maintains Field Farm), a location that was chock full of birds and one of the most beautiful locations that I have visited for this bird blog series.
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When you ask Laurie Frey what she does at Noble Horizons you quickly realize there is very little she doesn’t do. From personnel to housekeeping, laundry to the reception desk, Laurie Frey does it all … with boundless energy, an infectious smile and a deep fondness for Noble residents and their families. “I like to
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In 2007, community leader Karen Kisslinger, a local acupuncturist, organic gardener, and meditation teacher first proposed the idea of a farmers market in the village of Millerton, NY. Around that time, Mrs. Kisslinger also ran a popular youth program at the North East Community Center called “Partners for Children.” Karen, who was married to physician
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