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Duncaster Health Center featured on GreatDay Connecticut

Media Contact: Dan Tapper Sullivan & LeShane Public Relations, Inc. 860-573-4236 (mobile) dtapper@ctpr.com   Duncaster featured on GreatDay Connecticut BLOOMFIELD—Monday, September 16, 2024 — Scot Haney […]

Duncaster Celebrates its 40th Anniversary Gala

At a scenic waterfront setting on the banks of the Farmington River on June 13, Residents and friends of Duncaster gathered to celebrate the Life Plan […]

Duncaster featured on GreatDay Connecticut

Media Contact: Dan Tapper Sullivan & LeShane Public Relations, Inc. 860-573-4236 (mobile) dtapper@ctpr.com   Duncaster featured on GreatDay Connecticut BLOOMFIELD—Wednesday, June 26th, 2024 — Duncaster Resident, […]

An upscale CT ‘life plan’ community is expanding. It includes more housing and new jobs.

A Bloomfield facility that offers “life plan” senior housing is expanding. Duncaster, which is marking its 40th anniversary this year, has a major expansion in the […]

Medical Students Embrace Interactive Experience Learning the Care of Older Adults

The UConn School of Medicine students immerse in an interactive experience at Duncaster Independent Life Care Community to learn first hand from aging population how to […]

Duncaster CEO Papa to lead major independent living expansion in Bloomfield

Connecticut’s population is aging, creating increased demand for senior-living options, a trend that shows no signs of slowing. One of the fastest-growing senior-housing sectors, experts say, […]

Duncaster Recognized for Two Awards by U.S. News and World Report

Media Contact: Dan Tapper Sullivan & LeShane Public Relations, Inc. 860-573-4236 (mobile) dtapper@ctpr.com   Duncaster Recognized for Two Awards by U.S. News & World Report BLOOMFIELD—Wednesday, […]

Duncaster Honors Staff at the Annual Peggy & David Hubbard Award Ceremony

On November 18, 2022, the Duncaster community gathered for the annual Peggy and David Hubbard Award Ceremony. The Hubbard Award was established in 2000 by residents […]

Joan Froscio Receives LeadingAge Connecticut’s Aging Services Award of Excellence

Media Contact: Lisa Greene For more information, call us at 860-380-5021 or send us a note through our Contact Us form.   Joan Froscio Receives LeadingAge Connecticut’s Aging Services […]

U.S. News & World Report Names Duncaster a Best 2022-23 Senior Living Community

Media Contact: Lisa Greene For more information, call us at 860-380-5021 or send us a note through our Contact Us form.   Duncaster is the only LifePlan Community in […]

Duncaster Stands With Ukraine

Media Contact: Lisa Greene For more information, call us at 860-380-5021 or send us a note through our Contact Us form.   Duncaster Stands with Ukraine Duncaster takes inspiration […]

Duncaster Hosts Press Event Showcasing Effectiveness of COVID-19 Measures

Media Contact: Lisa Greene For more information, call us at 860-380-5021 or send us a note through our Contact Us form.   Duncaster Hosts Press Event Showcasing Effectiveness of […]

We Did it Together! Duncaster Announces Over 99% Vaccination Rate

Media Contact: Lisa Greene For more information, call us at 860-380-5021 or send us a note through our Contact Us form. We did it together!  Duncaster announces over 99% […]

New CEO at Duncaster Announced as Kelly Smith Papa, National Aging Services Leader

Media Contact: Lisa Greene (lgreene@duncaster.org) (860) 380-5005 New CEO at Duncaster Announced as Kelly Smith Papa, National Aging Services Leader. Effective Monday, Nov. 1, 2021, Kelly […]

Peggy & David Hubbard Award

Media Contact: Lisa Greene For more information, call us at 860-380-5021 or send us a note through our Contact Us form. Peggy & David Hubbard Award On November 18, […]

Duncaster’s Annual New England Lobster Boil

Media Contact: Lisa Greene For more information, call us at 860-380-5021 or send us a note through our Contact Us form. Duncaster’s Annual New England Lobster Boil At Duncaster, […]

Bloomfield Back-to-School Backpack Drive

Media Contact: Lisa Greene For more information, call us at 860-380-5021 or send us a note through our Contact Us form. Bloomfield Back-to-School Backpack Drive Duncaster was a proud […]

It’s a Bear Fair!

Media Contact: Lisa Greene For more information, call us at 860-380-5021 or send us a note through our Contact Us form. It's a Bear Fair! Duncaster is a proud […]

Duncaster Nurse Wins Nightingale Award for Excellence

Media Contact: Lisa Greene For more information, call us at 860-380-5021 or send us a note through our Contact Us form. DUNCASTER NURSE WINS NIGHTINGALE AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE Duncaster […]

Duncaster President and CEO, Michael O’Brien To Retire in July

Media Contact: Andrea Obston aobston@aomc.com (860) 243-1447 (o) (860) 803-1155 (c) Duncaster President and CEO, Michael O’Brien To Retire in July BLOOMFIELD, CT, March 30, 2021-- […]

January Home Sales in Greater Hartford Surge as Prices Soar

Media Contact: Lisa Greene For more information, call us at 860-380-5021 or send us a note through our Contact Us form. January Home Sales in Greater Hartford Surge as […]

Duncaster Gallery Presents Art by Gail Raab

Media Contact: Lisa Greene For more information, call us at 860-380-5021 or send us a note through our Contact Us form. Duncaster Gallery Presents Art by Gail Raab Artist, […]

Duncaster Resident Interviewed in Seasons

Media Contact: Lisa Greene For more information, call us at 860-380-5021 or send us a note through our Contact Us form. Duncaster Resident Interviewed for Seasons Seasons of West Hartford […]

Sticky Steps to Bliss

Media Contact: Lisa Greene For more information, call us at 860-380-5021 or send us a note through our Contact Us form. Sticky Steps to Bliss Release BLOOMFIELD, CT, December […]

A Safe Halloween Celebration

Contact: Lisa Greene Telephone: 860.380.5006 Email: vgiannasi@duncaster.org Web: Duncaster.org A Safe Halloween Celebration Halloween is traditionally a big event at Duncaster. Due to the ongoing challenges […]

Married Over 50 Years: “Love Each Other Even When You Don’t”

Contact: Lisa Greene Telephone: 860.380.5006 Email: vgiannasi@duncaster.org Web: Duncaster.org Married Over 50 Years: "Love Each Other Even When You Don't" Duncaster residents Seymour and Shirley Reitman, […]

Duncaster Sponsors Ballet Theatre Company’s Through the Tulle Exhibition in 2021

Contact: Lisa Greene Telephone: 860.380.5006 Email: vgiannasi@duncaster.org Web: Duncaster.org Duncaster Sponsors Ballet Theatre Company’s Through the Tulle Exhibition in 2021 Many Duncaster residents are avid art […]

Duncaster Nurse Wins Nightingale Award for Nursing Excellence

Contact: Lisa Greene Telephone: 860.380.5006 Email: vgiannasi@duncaster.org Web: Duncaster.org Duncaster Nurse Wins Nightingale Award for Nursing Excellence BLOOMFIELD, CT, August 21, 2020 - We are very […]

Duncaster hosts Governor Ned Lamont and Jeffrey Flaks, President and CEO of Hartford HealthCare

Contact: Lisa Greene Telephone: 860.380.5006 Email: vgiannasi@duncaster.org Web: Duncaster.org Duncaster hosts Governor Ned Lamont and Jeffrey Flaks, President and CEO of Hartford HealthCare Recently, Duncaster hosted […]

Kelly Papa, Vice President of Strategy & Community Life interviewed by Med-IQ

Contact: Lisa Greene Telephone: 860.380.5006 Email: vgiannasi@duncaster.org Web: Duncaster.org Kelly Papa, Vice President of Strategy & Community Life Interviewed by Med-IQ In a Facebook Live event, […]

Coronavirus Information

Resident and Family Contact: Ami Desai Office: 860.726.2399 Web: Duncaster.org Press and Media Contact: Andrea Obston Email: aobston@aomc.com Cell: 860.803.1155 For the most up-to-date information from […]

Grammy Award Winning Flutist Rhonda Larson Performs at Duncaster

Contact: Lisa Greene Telephone: 860.380.5006 Email: vgiannasi@duncaster.org Web: Duncaster.org GRAMMY AWARD WINNING FLUTIST RHONDA LARSON PERFORMS AT DUNCASTER Rhonda takes the listener on a journey around […]

Duncaster Earns Renewed Five-Year Accreditation from CARF International

Contact: Lisa Greene Telephone: 860.380.5006 Email: vgiannasi@duncaster.org Web: Duncaster.org DUNCASTER EARNS RENEWED FIVE-YEAR ACCREDITATION from CARF INTERNATIONAL Duncaster demonstrated substantial conformance to CARF standards and appears […]

Duncaster Sponsors the 24th Annual Jewish Film Festival

Contact: Lisa Greene Telephone: 860.380.5006 Email: vgiannasi@duncaster.org Web: Duncaster.org DUNCASTER IS PROUD TO SPONSOR THE JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL BLOOMFIELD, CT, February 18, 2020 – Duncaster is […]

Duncaster Receives 5-Star Ranking from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Contact: Lisa Greene Telephone: 860.380.5006 Email: vgiannasi@duncaster.org Web: Duncaster.org DUNCASTER RECEIVES 5-STAR RANKING FROM CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES BLOOMFIELD, CT, February 14, 2020 – […]

Duncaster Gallery proudly presents Linda Martin

Contact: Lisa Greene Telephone: 860.380.5006 Email: vgiannasi@duncaster.org Web: Duncaster.org Duncaster Gallery proudly presents Linda Martin: Sharing Stories BLOOMFIELD, CT, February 13, 2020 – Duncaster Gallery proudly […]

Duncaster Hires Vice President – Health Services/Administrator

Contact: Lisa Greene Telephone: 860.380.5006 Email: vgiannasi@duncaster.org Web: Duncaster.org DUNCASTER HIRES VICE PRESIDENT – HEALTH SERVICES/ADMINISTRATOR BLOOMFIELD, CT, February 5, 2020 – Duncaster has hired Ami […]

Kente Weaving from Ghana, West Africa for Duncaster

“Welcome to Duncaster” Kente Weaving from Ghana, West Africa Commissioned and donated in 2019 by a Friend of Duncaster The origin of the Kente (Ken-te) cloth […]

Duncaster Gallery Presents Art by Linda Madin

Duncaster Gallery Presents Art by Linda Madin November 3rd to December 6th (Opening Reception on Sunday, November 3rd from 4 to 5:30 p.m.) From the time […]

Wellness Weekend Hillstead

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE • PETITC@HILLSTEAD.ORG WELLNESS WEEKEND at HILL-STEAD In Partnership with UConn Health, Copper Beech Institute and Duncaster Saturday, April 13th to Sunday, April 14th […]

Kelly Papa press release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 8, 2019 Contact: Lisa Greene Telephone: 860.380.5006 Email: vgiannasi@duncaster.org Web: Duncaster.org DUNCASTER HIRES VICE PRESIDENT – STRATEGY & COMMUNITY LIFE BLOOMFIELD, CT, […]

Duncaster Gallery Presents Art by Molly Fowler

Duncaster Gallery Presents Art by Molly Fowler July 6 to September 6, 2019 Fiber artist Molly Fowler’s creative spirit found its spark many years ago when […]

Duncaster Gallery Presents Art by Karen Israel

Duncaster Gallery Presents Art by Karen Israel March 2 to April 5, 2019 Opening Reception: Sunday, March 3, 2019 4 to 5:30pm “I am drawn to […]

Disrupt Ageism

Disrupting ageism is the beginning of changing the script. The next step in the journey is to reframe aging as a time of continued growth, development […]

Art by Alexandra Martin-Mellor

Art by Alexandra Martin-Mellor The Duncaster Gallery at Caleb Hitchcock Health Center Opening Reception: May 8 at 2:00 p.m. The artist will speak about her work […]

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