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The Newtown Visiting Nurse Association has provided health and medical services for more than 90 years, including a free medical loan closet. The VNA maintains a supply of wheelchairs and other durable medical equipment available to residents who have a temporary need for items such as crutches, commodes, canes, etc. Local residents can call 203-270-4377 to make requests and arrangements. (Hallabeck photo)
VNA of Newtown Scholarship Committee member Carole Polcyn, left, and committee Chairman Sally Schwerdtle, right, are pleased to present 2010 NHS graduate Katie Pessin with a $2,000 VNA Scholarship, as she continues her studies in the field of nursing.(Crevier photo)
Newtown Visiting Nurses Association held its election of officers during a meeting at The Villa Restaurant on Tuesday, September 11. From left is Jill Collins, corresponding secretary; Alice Falkowitz, treasurer; Mary Tietjen, first vice president; Deb Osborne, who is re-turning as president for a second term; Carol Garbarino, secretary; and Mae Schmidle, assistant treasurer. In addition, Jody Murphy was elected second vice president. The officers were voted on and sworn in on Tuesday.   (Hicks photo)
The Visiting Nurses Association at this year’s Newtown Labor Day Parade. (Crevier photo)
Visiting Nurse Association member Mae Schmidle waves to the crowd at this year’s Newtown Labor Day Parade from the back of an antique car. Dan Amaral is behind the wheel, with Sally Schwerdtle next to him. (Bobowick photo)
Newtown Visiting Nurse Association, represented by Mae Schmidle and Sally Schweikert, with Daniel Amaral at the wheel, was represented at this year’s Newtown Labor Day Parade. The VNA received The Legends & Pioneers Award this year.   (Gorosko photo)
University of Connecticut junior and Newtown High School graduate Samantha Allen, second from left, is pleased to accept the $2,500 Janice B. Van Syckle Scholarship, Wednesday, August 15, from Newtown VNA representatives from right, Maureen McLaughlin and Sally Schwerdle, and Mae Schmidle, left. The scholarship is awarded to a Newtown graduate pursuing a bachelor of science in nursing degree. (Crevier photo)
Mason Johansen and Madeline Hart made a brief appearance at the Visiting Nurse Association of Newtown meeting on April 2, presenting the first Volunteers pins on behalf of The Children’s Adventure Center. Seated at the table, from right, were VNA President Deb Osborne, Recording Secretary Carol Garbarino, Corresponding Secretary Maureen McLaughlin, and First Vice President Anna Wiedemann.  (Hicks photo)
The Newtown Visiting Nurse Association has provided health and medical services for more than 90 years, including a free medical loan closet. The VNA maintains a supply of wheelchairs and other durable medical equipment available to residents who have a temporary need for items such as crutches, commodes, canes, etc. Local residents can call 203-270-4377 to make requests and arrangements. (Hallabeck photo)
The Newtown Visiting Nurse Association has provided health and medical services for more than 90 years, including a free medical loan closet. The VNA maintains a supply of wheelchairs and other durable medical equipment available to residents who have a temporary need for items such as crutches, commodes, canes, etc. Local residents can call 203-270-4377 to make requests and arrangements. (Hallabeck photo)
The Newtown Visiting Nurse Association has provided health and medical services for more than 90 years, including a free medical loan closet. The VNA maintains a supply of wheelchairs and other durable medical equipment available to residents who have a temporary need for items such as crutches, commodes, canes, etc. Local residents can call 203-270-4377 to make requests and arrangements. (Hallabeck photo)
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