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Bank insurance promotes, Results plans talk, Reiki expands

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Fairfield County Bank Insurance appoints two top executives

Fairfield County Bank Insurance Services’ board of directors has selected Mark R. Connelly as president and chief executive officer, effective July 1.

Concurrently, Robert E. Spadaccia will transition from president and chief executive officer to vice chairman. He will remain on the insurance board, manage key relationships and work with the board on strategic priorities.

Dan Berta, president of Fairfield County Bank, said, “I am pleased with the new roles that Mark and Bob are moving into and look forward to the positive effect it will have on our Insurance division.”

Mark R. Connelly

Mark R. Connelly

Mr. Connelly joined Fairfield County Bank Insurance Services in 2012 with the acquisition of The Connelly Agency Inc. in Fairfield, where he was president. The Connelly Agency has been in operation since 1948. In his new role, he will assume responsibility for all day-to-day operations of Fairfield County Bank Insurance Services.

Mr. Spadaccia was appointed president and chief executive officer of Fairfield County Bank Insurance Services in November 2004. During his tenure, he successfully advanced the Insurance division.

Robert E. Spadaccia

Robert E. Spadaccia

“In his nine years of service, Bob made significant contributions to the Insurance division’s growth, including the expansion of Insurance Services’ operating presence throughout Fairfield County,” said Mr. Berta. “He enlarged the Insurance division’s footprint in Fairfield and Stamford, Conn., and provided existing customers and prospects with enhanced insurance solutions.”

“It is my goal to ensure a smooth transition, and we are fortunate to have such an experienced executive to guide our team,” said Mr. Spadaccia. “It has been my privilege to lead the company, and I am confident that Mark Connelly will continue to lead Fairfield County Bank Insurance Services to success by continuing to grow and effectively serve the personal, commercial, and life and health insurance clients.”

Results offers talk on sports nutrition

Results Personal Training & Fitness Center at 17A Governor Street will offer a free wellness workshop on Thursday, May 30, at 12:30 p.m., covering sports nutrition and micronutrients.

Dr. Chris Mascetta DC of Ridgefield Chiropractic & Wellness Center will speak.

A healthy meal from Nature’s Temptations will be served.

“If you’ve ever wondered what to eat before a workout or how the right nutrition can infuse you with more energy to help get the most out of life and athletics, proper nutrition and micronutrients can have a positive impact,” said Dr. Mascetta.

“Micronutrient deficiencies can be caused by various factors, including age, occupation, diet,, and lifestyle. Micronutrient deficiency can lead to a variety of health issues, including pain, arthritis, cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and muscular dystrophy.”

The workshop will explain the importance of pre- and post-competition meals, show why nutrition is an essential part of a healthy, active lifestyle and offer tips to optimize athletic performance.

Summer specials are still available, including complimentary three-class passes and May through August unlimited classes and facility use ($199 for students/$299 adults).

For more information and to register for the talk and lunch, visit resultsptridgefield.com or call 203-438-8771.

Turning Point Reiki expands its services

Turning Point Reiki is expanding its services to include a range of support groups offered under the larger framework of Turning Point Healing Arts.

As part of this expansion, JoAnn Duncan of Ridgefield and Susan Ahlstrom will offer programs that provide support, healing, advocacy, resources, and education in a series of issue-based group sessions.

The SHARE Divorce Group is being offered for women in the process of ending a marriage, considering divorce, recently divorced, or still healing after this challenging life transition. “Meetings will provide an opportunity for women to share resources, experiences and hope, while exploring positive, proactive ways of managing stress and embracing change,” said Ms. Duncan. “The goal of the group is to help participants feel fortified, empowered and confident as they move forward toward a healthier, more positive life of independence and greater awareness when building new relationships.”

Each month the group will focus on a different topic, such as Legal Differences Between Mediation, Collaborative and Adversarial Divorce and Parenting Agreements, Conscious Parenting Through Divorce and Afterwards, Financial Issues and Planning During and After Divorce (June 12), Law of Attraction, Guided Meditation, Energy Healing Tools for Grounding, Focus and Relaxation, Heart Math, and much more.

Meetings are the second Wednesday from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Redding Center for Mindfulness and Meditation, West Redding. For information and to register, contact JoAnn at 203-438-3050 or jduncan@turningpointhealingarts.com, or visit turningpointreiki.com.

Laurel Ridge sponsors session

The Leir Retreat Center at 220 Branchville Road sponsored an orthopedic interventions conference on lower extremities in older patients today, Thursday, May 23.

This was the second such clinical conference geared toward medical and health care professionals with presenters from both Danbury Hospital and Laurel Ridge Health Care Center.

The objective was to provide the most up-to-date information on orthopedics as it relates to joint injuries, surgery, pain management, and rehabilitation.

Speakers included orthopedic surgeons Drs. Robert Deveney, John Dunleavy and F. Scott Gray, with Rose Haklits and Elizabeth Hicks, all representing Western Connecticut Health Network (Danbury Hospital). Robert Messina and Laura French, will speak on behalf of Laurel Ridge Health Care Center on rehabilitation in the sub-acute setting.

Three top agents at Coldwell office

The Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage office in Ridgefield reports that Ridgefield Realtors Amy Grossfeld, Annette Cicinelli and Lonnie Shapiro have achieved the Sales Associates of the Month award for achieving the highest volume of business for April.

“They are each committed to their clients’ best interests and continuously work to ensure that their goals are met,” said Joe Maymi, manager of the office.

Tops in April at Raveis office

Deb McCarty was recognized as the Top Listing Associate and The Morris Group was awarded the Top Listing Team in the Ridgefield/Redding office of William Raveis Real Estate Mortgage & Insurance for April.

Ms. McCarty was recognized as the Top Selling Associate and The Morris Group was Top Selling Team for April.

Chris Horky was Top Producing Associate and The Morris Group was recognized as the Top Producing Team.

Tracey Baines was honored for Excellence in Customer Service.

 


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