🌱 Patch AM: Why AARP ranks Wethersfield among Connecticut’s most livable communities

Hi Wethersfield! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Why AARP ranks Wethersfield among Connecticut’s most livable communities

Also on today's calendar: Hartford Community Dance 2nd-Saturday Contra Dance and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What did one volcano say to the other volcano? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: A.M. flurries; clouds and sun, with a high of 33 and low of 16 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
• Monday: Cold with a little snow, temps: high: 28, low: 25.
• Tuesday: Cloudy and not as cold, with a high of 36 and low of 32 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Hartford Named A Top 10 'Livable' Community In CT: AARP (patch.com) — Wethersfield has been named one of Connecticut’s top 10 most livable communities in AARP’s latest Livability Index, putting the town in notable company with nearby Hartford and West Hartford. The ranking highlights local amenities and services that support quality of life for residents of all ages across the state.
   

📸 Around Wethersfield

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Wethersfield

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Wednesday January 7

• HC Raising Cane's - 6th gr. fundraiser
  Highcrest Elementary School Wethersfield
  4:30 pm

Thursday January 8

• Trade/Shop Selection Night
  A. I. Prince Technical High School Hartford, CT 06106
  5:00 pm
• LORD OF THE FLIES Performance
  Hall High School Blackbox
  7:00 pm

Saturday January 10

• Hartford Community Dance 2nd-Saturday Contra Dance
  Temple Beth Torah , 130 Main St , Wethersfield
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday January 5

• Mindful Eating: Eat Drink and Mind your Middle
  Newington, CT Calendar , 120 Cedar Street , Newington
  10:00 am
• Walk With Me
  Newington, CT Calendar , Senior & Disabled Center 120 Cedar Street , Newington
  12:30 pm

Tuesday January 6

• No School - Three Kings Day
  Capitol Region Education Council Hartford, CT 06106
• Telephone BINGO
  Newington, CT Calendar
  1:00 pm
• Newington Housing Authority Regular Meeting
  Newington, CT Calendar , 241 West Hill Road , Newington
  4:30 pm
• Tween DIY Nail Art
  Newington, CT Calendar , Lucy Robbins Wellles Library 100 Garfield Street , Newington
  6:00 pm

Wednesday January 7

• Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance
  Newington, CT Calendar , Senior & Disabled Center 120 Cedar Street , Newington
  11:00 am
• Commission on Aging and Disabled Regular Meeting
  Newington, CT Calendar , Senior & Disabled Center 120 Cedar Street , Newington
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• 60 ideas of new things to try this year!
  Adventure & Thrills 1. Go zip-lining. 2. Drive a supercar. 3. Try paragliding or paramotoring. 4. Go whale watching. 5. Take a hot air balloon ride… (Nextdoor Old Wethersfield)
• Happy Birthday to J.
  R.R. (John Ronald Reuel) Tolkien. Born 1892 in England. Author of The Lord of the Rings (1955). (Nextdoor Old Wethersfield)

• Henkel posted a job opening for Global Pilot Plant Intern - Summer 2026 in Rocky Hill. Apply here.
• The Learning Experience posted a job opening for Toddler Teacher in Newington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wethersfield here.

🗞 Nearby News

Newington

• Deadline to enroll in Access Health CT coverage extended (wfsb.com)
• New Connecticut laws take effect, including minimum wage increase and housing requirements (wfsb.com)
• Consistency over intensity: Trainer urges realistic New Year fitness goals (fox61.com)

Hartford

• West Hartford town councilor to seek state rep seat (courant.com)
• CT-based health plan donates period supplies to The Diaper Bank of Connecticut's Beam program (courant.com)

Ok Wethersfield! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

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