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HD1001 Decades V2.Indd Summer 2010 PORTRAITS IN COURAGE The August 12–14 Whalers reunion will benefi t children living with arthritis INSIDE Hoffman Auto Group is gearing up to present the third annual Connecticut Auto Show on October 3rd at Hoffman Ford. Page 31 Truth in Engineering Are you sure you’ve been fantasizing about the right German sport sedan? The 2010 A4 2.0T quattro® is bigger, faster and more fuel-efficient than the nearest German-engineered competition* - including those driving around in your head. Reassess things today at an Audi dealer near you with a test-drive of the 2010 Audi A4. audiusa.com/A4 Hoffman Audi of East Hartford & New London Conn. Blvd., E. Hartford 860.289.7721 /// Broad St., New London 860.447.5000 hoffmanaudi.com hoffmanaudiofnewlondon.com *Audi of America, Inc. defines competition as automatic transmission versions of the 2010 Audi A4 2.0T quattro, and the 2010 BMW 328xi and Mercedes-Benz C300 4MATIC. “Bigger” based on manufacturer-published dimensions. “Faster” based on independent, AMCI Certified 0-60 mph testing of 2009 A4 2.0T quattro and competitors’ 2008 models. Manufacturer-published performance specifications remain unchanged for competitors’ 2010 models. “More fuel-efficient” based on EPA highway fuel economy estimates for each model; 27 highway mpg for A4 2.0T quattro automatic. Your mileage may vary. “Audi,” “A4,” “quattro” and the four rings and Audi emblems are registered trademarks of AUDI AG. “Truth in Engineering” is a registered trademark of Audi of America, Inc. ©2009 Audi of America, Inc. 12 CONTENTS welcome 2 A letter from the Hoffmans. details 4 Gizmos & gadgets. snapshots 6 Hoffman and the community. dining Above and Beyond 8 Ten Connecticut restaurants that offer great dining … and a view. By Alexandra Schwartz and Carol Latter cover story 20 Portraits in Courage 12 An upcoming Whalers reunion will benefit those who compete daily for a chance at a normal life. By Matthew Eagan feature story Brightening their Days 16 A dog born into Hurricane Katrina and rescued has become a source of strength and comfort for residents at Hebrew Health Care. By Sarah Wesley-Lemire philanthropy Making a Difference 20 A Norwich dentist is a driving force behind Haitian relief efforts. By Mark Jahne adventure A Treasure Trove of Fun 24 Geocaching and letterboxing turn an ordinary hike into a hide-and-seek adventure. By Alicia Smith family fun 24 Weird and Wonderful Museums 28 This summer, find some family fun in the most peculiar places. By Sarah Wesley-Lemire and Bonnie Blethen wheels Best in Show 31 This summer, Hoffman Auto Group will present the third annual Connecticut Auto Show – and this time, all makes and models of cars are welcome. By Carol Latter happenings 32 Events throughout Hartford County. On the cover: Gathered at East Hartford's Rentschler Field to talk about the upcoming Whalers benefi t for the Arthritis Foundation are (from left): Ex-Whaler Bob Crawford, ex-Whaler Kevin Dineen, Ted Monnes, Samantha Hart and Cindy DeLillo.. Photo by Brian Ambrose WELCOME WELCOME TO OUR summer edition of Decades! Volume V, Number 1 This issue, we bring you a story about an exciting and unique event, coming up in August, that will benefit the hundreds of thousands of adults and children in HOFFMAN AUTO GROUP Connecticut living with doctor-diagnosed arthritis, the leading cause of disability in the I. Bradley Hoffman, Co-Chairman United States. The Whalers Arthritis Dinner, at the Marriott Hartford Downtown on Jeffrey S. Hoffman, Co-Chairman Friday, Aug. 13, will be part of a weekend-long reunion of the Hartford Whalers hockey Marlene Zychowski, team. The fundraising dinner is a collaborative project involving the Hoffman Auto Advertising Manager Group, which has been a supporter of the Arthritis Foundation since the mid-1980s. Alan Simon, Director of We also tell you about some innovative programs at Hebrew Health Care Business Development and seniors’ facility, where programs like pet therapy are bringing a smile to the Customer Retention faces of its elderly residents, and making them healthier in the process. Sam Pines, Director of Service and Parts And we introduce you to Dr. Jeremiah J. Lowney, a Norwich orthodontist who has worked tirelessly for the past 28 years to help improve the lives and DECADES MAGAZINE health of the poverty-stricken people of Haiti. Founder of the Haitian Health Published by LIFE Publications, Inc. Foundation (HHF), Lowney established a healthcare clinic in western Haiti, a Publisher region that had no healthcare facilities or programs until he arrived. Over Christopher V. White, the years, HHF has helped more than 225,000 pppeople in 105 villages. g President & Co-Publisher Looking for some family-friendlydly fun in the great outdoooutdoorsrs Michael J. Guinan, Vice President now that summer has arrived? Howow about a little modern-modern- of Marketing & Co-Publisher day treasure hunting? Around thee gglobe,lobe, adventure seeseekerskers of all ages are using high-tech and low-techow-tech Administration tools to track down hidden cachess of Daniel J. Murray III, COO goodies, and leave behind a few off theirtheir Elizabeth Levander, Circulation Manager own for the next “seeker” to discover.over. For some added adventure, we’ll’ll also Editorial Department send you on another road less traveledveled – Carol A. Latter, Editor the one that leads to Connecticut’st’s Bonnie Blethen wildest and wackiest museums. Contributing Writer Think museums are stuffy places Matthew Eagan where the kids “can’t touch” and Contributing Writer have to keep their boisterous Mark Jahne Contributing Writer voices down to a whisper? Think Ali Schwartz again. We’ll introduce you to Contributing Writer museums that offer plenty of Alicia Smith hands-on fun, and will even leave Contributing Writer parents feeling like a kid again. Sarah Wesley-Lemire If it’s cars that rev your Contributing Writer engine, you won’t want to miss Art Department the third annual Connecticut David E. Frith, Creative Director Auto Show, which this year for Christine Simons, Graphic Designer the first time welcomes exhibitorss of all makes and models of cars, Lisa Brisson, Photographer trucks and motorcycles. There Business and Editorial Offi ces will be prizes, raffles, food, live 106 South Street entertainment – and plenty of West Hartford, CT 06110 fun for the whole family. (860) 953-0444; www.ctlife.net All of that excitement is enoughgh to make a person work up an appetite.te. © 2010 LIFE Publications, Inc. All We’ll take you to 10 Connecticut rights reserved. 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