Not Just a Rose: Rose Sinagra Named Bethsaida Humanitarian

by Susan Cornell

Rose Sinagra

The Bethsaida Community’s “mover and shaker,” Rose Sinagra, is to receive the Carol Croteau Humanitarian Award on April 25, a reflection of her spirited work to expand the organization’s women’s shelter, known as Patricia’s Place.

The award is named for Carol Croteau, who formed Bethsaida Community Inc., on Cliff [...]

Valor Quilters Seek to Honor WWII Women Vets

Hello Alexis,

I have read and enjoyed The Resident for many years; I know you served in the military in Montana.

I am a member of the “Quilts of Valor” program here in Mystic—we have sewn at least six quilts for retired servicemen. I have awarded three to veterans of World War II and soon [...]

Despite a Harrowing First Night, a Local Woman is Alive to Celebrate 50 Wonderful Years in Norwich

Norwich resident Phyllis Moore remembers the uncertainty of her first few days in Connecticut, 50 years after the Spaulding Pond Dam fails on March 6, 1963.

by Angela O’Neill-Smith

When the Spaulding Pond Dam, located in what is now Mohegan Park in Norwich, failed on March 6, 1963, allowing water, ice and mud to [...]

Marriage Is Freedom—Not Contrary to Freedom

Best-selling author, Hellen Chen speaks about relationships. She has introduced more than 50 couples, now happily married.

by Susan Cornell

Hellen Chen from Los Angeles, California, is a well-respected business consultant, international speaker, author, relationship coach…and matchmaker.

Today she can also add to her repertoire a starring role in a documentary about love. The [...]