March 2010 Activities
This is New England....Sunshine one minute, Blizzard the Next....please call ahead if
inclement weather is forecasted, the activity may be cancelled or postponed....

Tue      2nd     Lewis Ave Assoc. Mtng            7pm       Mnt. Carmel Learning Center
Thu      4th      North Meriden Assoc.               6:30pm  New Opportunities—North Colony Rd.
Fri        5th      Code Walk                                    9:15am  City Planners Office   Cook Ave Areas
Sat       6th      Walk for Warmth                       10am First Congregational Church, Read Below
Mon     8th      C.O.N. Board Meeting
Wed  10th      Lower Eastside Watch Dog N.A.   Cancelled
Sun    14th     Daylight Savings Time begins         Replace your smoke detector batteries
Tue    16th      Westsiders Assoc.                     6:30pm  YMCA
Tue    16th      Lincoln Area N. A.                        7pm  Hunters Amb. Training Center
Wed   17th     Echo & Dutch Hill Assoc.            6:30 pm    Miller Memorial Community
Wed   17th     St. Patricks Day
Thu     18th     Action 13 Assoc.                         7pm      Immanuel Lutheran Church
Sat      20th     FIRST DAY OF SPRING---HOPE MOTHER NATURE KNOWS THIS??
Sat      20th     Westsiders  Easter Egg Hunt  11am-1pm Amelia Mustone Park   Read Below
Thu     25th      Eastside N.A.                               7pm   Israel Putnam Cafeteria
Mon    29th      City Park Assoc. Mtng              7pm  Mount Hebron Baptist Church
Tue     30th      Hillside Assoc. Mtng                 7pm      Meeting Room behind apt 88


Code Walk   Friday  5th                 9:15, City Planners Office       Cook & Summer St. Areas
       The meeting begins at 9:15am in the City Planners Office in City Hall and then moves
out into the streets they select within that area, immediately afterward.  This month it is
the Cook Ave. and Summer St. areas.


20th Annual Walk for Warmth
Come join a community fund-raising 2-mile walk to benefit families in need of fuel
assistance. This program is free and will include: food, Star-Wars & Disney characters, a
mascot, jester, games, face painting, raffle and an exciting auction, so come enjoy this
wonderful event.  This is the 20th year of this event sponsored by New Opportunities of
Meriden. Starting and finishing point will be the First Congregational Church, 62 Colony St.
The event raises funds to help with heating bills for those households that do not qualify
for Federal or State programs yet still need assistance. All proceeds go directly to the
needy households. For more information e-mail mroderick@NewOpportunitesInc.org.

Westsider N.A.  Easter Egg Hunt  Saturday March 20  11am to 1pm
       The Westsiders Neighborhood Association will conduct an Easter Egg Hunt,  Saturday,
March 20, 2010 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Amelia Mustone Park (vicinity of Lambert
Street and Park Place). This is for young children and all are invited to participate. Rain
date: Saturday, March 27, 2010, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.  

Census coming……………
       The 2010 U.S. Census will take place starting late March when census forms will arrive
via the U.S. Mail.  Everyone should fill them out as accurately as possible, they will
determine our representation in the U.S. Congress.   The census occurs every ten years.  
The census form contains only ten questions and is estimated to only take ten minutes to
fill out. They will not ask for your social security number nor any questions regarding
banking or financial information. It is strictly about the people that live at that address.  The
Census Bureau is also looking for workers and if interested in these paying jobs, please
call 1-866-861-2010   or visit www.2010censusjobs.gov


Health Presentation – Healthy Eating 101
As part of the spring Monday Night Refresher Series, the Meriden Health Department will
be hosting a presentation on healthy eating 101. The presentation will be held on March 15
from 6:00-7:00m at the Meriden Public Library, located at 105 Miller Street. This program
will review easy ways to reduce calorie intake while still enjoying your favorite foods and
how to become more “mindful” of the food we eat. Attendees will receive free fast food
and every day nutrition guides and healthy snacks will be served. This event is free and
open to the public. To register, please call Lea Crown, Community Health Educator, at 630-
4238.

Have You Gotten Your Flu Vaccines Yet?
Flu season isn’t over yet! The Meriden Health Department has received a limited number of
seasonal flu shots. Vaccines will be administered on a first come, first serve basis by
appointment at the Clinic office, located at 165 Miller Street.  The cost of the vaccine is
$25.00. Medicare Part B will be accepted. Any persons allergic to eggs or any part of the
seasonal flu vaccine are not eligible for the vaccination.  The seasonal flu vaccine is only
effective against the seasonal flu virus and does not protect against the H1N1 influenza
virus. Residents are encouraged to get the H1N1 flu vaccine as well as seasonal flu
vaccination. Health Department Clinic staff can help you determine which version on the
vaccine (nasal or injectable) you are eligible for depending on your age and health status.
There is no charge for the H1N1 flu vaccine.  Please contact the Clinic office at 203-630-
4234 for your appointment or if you have any questions. People can also view flu
prevention information on the Meriden Health Department's website, www.meridenhealth.
com.

Thank You to all the sponsors who took out Ad’s in our
community Handbook.  The publication is being readied
for printing and should be out very shortly.
NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATIONS
OF MERIDEN    
ACTIVITIES & NEWS
updated.. 2 / 28 / 2010