Hartford Yard Goats President Tim Restall discussed the upcoming season.

Pam Atwood- Gerontologist and Executive Director of Colebrook Village at Hebron and Holly Marrero, Artist and Director of Life Enrichment at Colebrook Village.
Subject: Activities for Seniors. Holly says there are many activities seniors can do even in the home. Doing arts and craft projects, activities using their hands to help maintain flexibility. Holly says activities give people a sense of accomplishment. Holly discussed fine motor skills, using one smaller muscles in their hands, fingers and wrists, she says especially for people with arthritis, it is important to keep the hands moving. Gross motor skills are using the largest muscles, such as in the legs, arms hands and torso. Those activities would involve walking, or seated exercises which can help keep people remain limber and help the cardiovascular system. Holly says having music or the television on while doing crafts can help seniors. Music is also a good memory trigger. Holly also recommends adult coloring books as a way for seniors to remain active and creative.

Wethersfield Police Chief James Cetran, President of the Connecticut Police Chiefs Association, discusses law enforcement's opposition to legalizing marijuana for recreational purposes in Connecticut.

Phil Pappas and Dana Borque of the Connecticut Brewers Guild discuss the state's growing craft beer industry and how the partial government shutdown is affecting it.

Mike Goss , Executive Vice President with Fiduciary Investment Advisors which has offices in Windsor and also in Massachusetts and Maine.

Retirement Planning Tips for the New Year.Mike discussed the recent fluctuations in the stock market, key areas for retirement planning new tax laws for 019 and what people should look for in a financial planner.