To the Editor:

Did you know that the Visiting Nurse Association of Newtown has been a vital part of our community since 1914?

The VNA is looking for new members who would like to volunteer with our organization. And, you do not need a medical background to become a member!

The VNA does many things for our community.

*We provide blood pressure screening at the Senior Center.

*We have eye screening for our pre-school children that we organize with the Newtown Lions.

*We operate a Thrift Shop behind the Edmond Town Hall. All proceeds are used for community projects.

*We award scholarships to Newtown graduating high school seniors who are interested in careers in nursing.

*We  work closely with the Danbury and Bethel VNA's for the services they provide to our community.

*We  send a wish list to the school district every year. We have provided defibrillators, thermometers, and emergency backpacks.

*We maintain a loan closet for residents. We provide wheelchairs, commodes, shower seats and walk-ers, all at no charge to our community.

Our meetings are held the 1st Tuesday of the month at the Municipal Center at 9:30 am.

So, please think about becoming a part of this valuable resource for community. We would like to in-vite you to our breakfast meeting on March 1st at 9:30 at My Place restaurant. It is a special day. We have a speaker for women's heart health month who will discuss "Women's Heart Issues."

If you would like to learn more about the VNA, please contact Mary Tietjen, President, at 203-426-9818 or Anna Wiedemann (VP) at 203-426-1035.

And, if you would like to attend our breakfast meeting on March 1st, please RSVP to Anna. Hope you can attend!

Sincerely,

Mary Tietjen

President

Visiting Nurse Assoc of Newtown

65 Boggs Hill Road, Newtown         February 29, 2016