Community Access

Keith G., a retired Milford, CT resident and first-time Fidelco client, has been described by a long-time friend as an “intellectually and physically active” person. Married to Kelley and father of an adult daughter, he has a variety of interests: books on tape, cribbage, tandem cycling, walking, working on perfecting his golf game, and attending local hockey games.

While born with Retinitis Pigmentosa, a degenerative eye disorder, Keith’s visual impairment did not deter him from being physically active--he played competitive hockey and tennis at his Massachusetts high school and was a hockey team captain in his senior year. A college graduate, Keith enjoyed a long career in the technology industry where he also had the opportunity to extensively travel abroad.

Though Keith learned about Fidelco years ago through a presentation made at his daughter’s elementary school, he was a white cane traveler for many years, walking only in limited areas where he felt comfortable. He knew the benefits of guide dog partnership through his brother who had several guide dogs from another guide dog organization. When he chose to move on from white cane travel at the urging of his daughter, Keith applied to Fidelco because he wanted a German Shepherd guide dog partner and to be trained in his home community.

Since partnering with Becca in early 2018, Keith has become an independent traveler who relishes his ability to go wherever he wants without having to rely on others. He says that he now moves more quickly with Becca by his side and has a welcomed sense of responsibility, resulting from his need to care for Becca. With renewed confidence, Keith has taken his interest in golf to a new level—he recently joined the U.S. Blind Golf Association with the goal of entering a blind golf tournament. Becca is apparently an enthusiastic supporter of his efforts, intently watching him as he practices his golf swing!

“We are so grateful to Fidelco for giving me my independence back and gifting me with a miracle on four paws, my best buddy, Becca,” says Keith.

Renee
iHeartCommunities partners with Sunset Concert Series!
By Renee DiNino
Jun 15, 2021





Tickets on sale now, regular and VIP sea ting available HERE

FYI: details on the shows below

Sunset Concert Series: Gates Open at Salmon Brook Park in Granby CT at 3:30pm, Music ends at 8:30pm. Utilizing the huge main field at Salmon Brook Park and Bandshell, the site offers the opportunity to be socially distanced with comfortable egress areas inclusive. You and your party will be in Covid Safe General Admission areas by Price Point. State of CT requirements will be met with confidence and comfort.

Bring your blanket to clearly mark out your area, your chairs, table, tablecloth, dog (with scooper!), and your cooler. This will be the Live Experience format utilized these unique days. We welcome you to make the best of it to enjoy the day, the sunset and the music!

Important Consideration ~ Cold Poured Brews & Wine will be on site with one of our local favorites Thomas Hooker Brewery as well as assorted delectable Food Trucks to ease your menu preparations! We encourage you to support our local vendors :-)

7/3 - Max Creek / 3:30-8:30 pm / Max Creek now celebrating its 50th Year on its incredible musical journey! Max Creek is decisively integrated into our region's tapestry, bring the generations ~ you'll clearly enjoy and dance your day away with Max Creek! See you there!

7/10 - Almost Queen / 3:30-8:30pm / The most authentic QUEEN live show since the days of QUEEN themselves. A deliberate 4 piece band, Almost Queen delivers a live show consisting of signature four-part harmonies and genuine costumes while recapturing the live energy that is the ultimate Queen experience.

7/17 - Maggie Rose and Them Vibes / 3:30-8:30pm / Maggie Rose, a Nashville-based artist has dreamed up her own unbridled collision of rock & roll, soul, folk and R & B; an eclectic sound for a musician whose live performances are the ultimate experience. Joined by Them Vibes who continue to be a central part of Music City’s thriving rock scene.

7/24 - Adam Ezra Group / 3:30-8:30pm / The Adam Ezra Group is a Boston based band formed around guitarist and singer Adam Ezra. Ezra, who known for playing barefoot, focuses on community and the belief that "making music together is itself a form of grassroots organizing, capable of nothing less than changing the world."

7/31 - West End Blend / 3:30-8:30 / Since their conception, CT-based Funk/Soul band West End Blend has been playing their version of Funk and Soul in venues all over the Northeast and beyond. The power of the instrumental mix is breathtaking while vocals sooth your soul to no end.

8/7 - The Ultimate Donna Summer Show - 3:30-8:30pm / We don't have to go to Las Vegas, Atlantic City or any other vibrant concert venue to see the Ultimate Donna Summer Tribute show, no, the spectacular Rainere Martin is gracing our stage in Granby CT this concert season.

Arthritis Foundation Summer Update
Lauren Amendola, Executive Director for the Arthritis Foundation CT Chapter updates us about the continued mission of the foundation, events and ways to support. Also joining us, Lisa Wolfe Chair of the Juvenile Arthritis Board and mom to a beautiful daughter diagnosed with arthritis.