Author: michellepuzzo

  • You’re Invited – Community Design Session

    You’re Invited – Community Design Session

    Join Us for the Able Table Community Design Session! Please give us your ideas for the mural with Artist Joey Batts! This accessible table is design Join Us for the Able Table Community Design Session! Please give us your ideas for the mural with Artist Joey Batts! This accessible table is designed for people of…

  • A Heart for Community: Michelle Puzzo’s Dedication to UR Community Cares

    A Heart for Community: Michelle Puzzo’s Dedication to UR Community Cares

    UR Community Cares – Executive Director Michelle Puzzo, founder and Executive Director of UR Community Cares, has always been driven by a passion for UR Community Cares – Executive Director Michelle Puzzo, founder and Executive Director of UR Community Cares, has always been driven by a passion for helping others. As a licensed physical therapist,…

  • Strengthening Communities: Implementing UR Community Cares Programs

    Strengthening Communities: Implementing UR Community Cares Programs

    Strengthening Communities: Implementing UR Community Cares Programs for the Support of Older Adults and People with Disabilities   As our society grapples with rising costs of living and potential budget cuts at both state and federal levels, the need for innovative local solutions to support vulnerable populations has never been more urgent. Among the most…

  • UR Community Tech Center: Year in Review

    UR Community Tech Center: Year in Review

    Join Us in Making a Difference: UR Community Tech Center Year in Review 2024 has been an incredible year for UR Community Tech Center! We’ve achieved Join Us in Making a Difference: UR Community Tech Center Year in Review   2024 has been an incredible year for UR Community Tech Center! We’ve achieved so much,…

  • Stonington Community Cares has Launched

    Stonington Community Cares has Launched

    Stonington Community Cares pairs volunteers and seniors Building Community Connections: Stonington’s Neighbors Helping Neighbors Program UR Communit Building Community Connections: Stonington’s Neighbors Helping Neighbors Program   UR Community Cares has partnered with the members of Stonington’s Commission on Aging to expand our Neighbors Helping Neighbors program in Stonington. This initiative aims to foster a supportive…

  • Meet Pyong: A Journey of Learning and Confidence at UR Community Tech Center

    Meet Pyong: A Journey of Learning and Confidence at UR Community Tech Center

    At UR Community Tech Center, we have the pleasure of welcoming many wonderful individuals who are eager to learn and grow. One such individual is Pyong, who visits us weekly for small batches of technology training. One time she said “Whatever I touch on my iPhone or iPad something goes wrong and I feel confused.”…

  • Week in Review – UR Community Tech Center

    Week in Review – UR Community Tech Center

    OUR VOLUNTEERS ARE COMMUNITY CHEERLEADERS! Week in Review: Empowering Older Adults with Technology This week, our team had the rewarding experience OUR VOLUNTEERS ARE COMMUNITY CHEERLEADERS! Week in Review: Empowering Older Adults with Technology This week, our team had the rewarding experience of assisting older adults like Sally in navigating the complexities of modern technology.…

  • Friendship Blooms: How a Volunteer Became an Angel to a Neighbor in Need

    Friendship Blooms: How a Volunteer Became an Angel to a Neighbor in Need

    Friendship Blooms: How a Volunteer Became an Angel to a Neighbor in Need For Stella, aging alone in her longtime home had become increasingly difficu Friendship Blooms: How a Volunteer Became an Angel to a Neighbor in Need For Stella, aging alone in her longtime home had become increasingly difficult. At 88, she was fiercely…

  • Recap of March Manchester Parkinson’s Disease Social Group

    Recap of March Manchester Parkinson’s Disease Social Group

    Recap of the March Manchester Parkinson’s Disease Social Group! What We Heard We were thrilled to welcome two esteemed professionals who shared thei What We Heard We were thrilled to welcome two esteemed professionals who shared their expertise on crucial aspects of managing Parkinson’s disease: Shawn Nash, Physical Therapist from Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine…

  • March Women’s Month – UR Inspiration

    March Women’s Month – UR Inspiration

    “There will never be another now – I’ll make the most of today. There will never be another me – I’ll make the most of myself.” Helen Keller UR C “There will never be another now – I’ll make the most of today. There will never be another me – I’ll make the most of…