Fall Fling

We had our big SummerFest in July, 2011. In 2012, it will be July 13th-15th at the Crowne Plaza in Warwick, RI.

For our one day educational “FallFling”, we are having Sherri Shinsky present her day long Canine Massage-”Thinking Outside the Box” on November 13th, 2011 held at the Crowne Plaza in Cromwell, CT (10 minutes south of Hartford, CT just off I-91 at Exit 22). We will have Registrations online soon after we re design out website. For more info: Lindacc@nepgp.com or call Linda Claflin : 413-219-0291

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Contacts:

Exhibitors: Mr Tony Coppola Tel: 978-928-4854 Cell: 978-771-6819 Email: Ritzydog@charter.net

Advertising/Sponsorship: Linda C Claflin Tel: 413-268-3426 Cell: 413-219-0291 E; lindacc@nepgp.com

New England Pet Grooming Professionals (NEPGP ) 7 Dewey Circle, Haydenville, MA 01039

Recent posts about the Fall Fest:

Spring Fling is ON for May 20th, 2012; pre registration is closed
Wow, what a great response we have had for the Spring Fling with Cheryl Purcell and Anne Francis hosted by PetEdge. While the pre registration and Early Bird offer is closed, there is still time to join us. The price is now $125. member or non member. We will try to have enough lunch. PetEdge will be contacting you to offer you their specials with their deadline for products to be picked up during our May 20th, 2012 event via email soon. Be thinking of products, jot them down and save $$$.
Update Letter from Kathy Salzberg!!
March 20, 2012

Dear NEPGP friends,

I want to update you on my progress. I had a lovely visit with Toni and Linda yesterday here at Forge Hill and they brought me up to date on NEPGP news along with a gorgeous bouquet of spring flowers and an adorable Bichon Frise (a stuffed version!) Thank you, dear friends.

I suffered a subarachnoid brain aneurysm back on August 18, 2011, and I have not been back to my Cape Cod home since. I collapsed at a restaurant while dining with my partner Lee, brought to the floor by the worst headache of my life. I was rushed to Cape Cod Hospital then on to Mass General in Boston. Because I got pneumonia and a series of other infections, I was transferred to Harrington House, a nursing home in Walpole, postponing my brain surgery until October, but thanks to the skill of the MGH surgeons, I pulled through and began my long journey of recovery.

I have no memory of my hospital stay there or at Harrington House but am told I chatted with friends and family and blew kisses to the nurses. From MGH, I went to Braintree Rehabilitation Hospital for six weeks, then to the Maples Convalescent Center in Wrentham, MA for five more. I am now a resident of Forge Hill Senior Living, a wonderful assisted living facility in Franklin, MA, where I have my own apartment, get three nourishing meals a day and all the help I need while I recover. (Note to fellow groomers – it’s time to get yourself a long-term healthcare policy!)

This life-changing journey has made me much more aware of the fierce love of my children and siblings who gathered around my bed wherever I was. My daughter Missi managed to run our businesses with the unfailing assistance of our staff at the Village Groomer and those at her new venture, Chickadee Feed and Seed, while at the same time she and wife Tracy welcomed baby daughter Evangeline into the world, grandbaby number six for me. Missi also became my advocate, at my side every day monitoring every aspect of my care and updating friends and family through her Facebook page throughout. My son Peter became my driver and caretaker as well and I will always be grateful to them for their loving care.

This journey changed me at my core. I no longer take the little things in life for granted. I have gained a new understanding and empathy for my fellow travelers, challenged by age and infirmity, especially the new friends I have met through the Brain Aneurysm Foundation, which includes a wonderful online support group of kindred spirits who inspire me daily with their courage and grace. I have graduated from my wheelchair, my walker and will soon no longer need my cane. Although I have been physically separated from my sweetheart back on Cape Cod, our heart connection is still strong. I believe that every day that I have left here on earth is a bonus, God’s answer to the onslaught of prayers that bombarded Heaven by those who loved me and refused to let me go. Thank you to each and every one of you for your cards, well wishes and prayers. I hope to see you soon!

Love,Kathy Salzberg
Welcome Sherri Shinksy to NEPGP FallFling

Join Sherri Shinsky at the FallFling on November 13, 2011.

For details of the show - CLICK HERE
Plan for FallFling in CT. Nov. 13th, 2011
We had our big SummerFest in July, 2011. In 2012, it will be July 13th-15th at the Crowne Plaza in Warwick, RI.

For our one day educational “FallFling”, we are having Sherri Shinsky present her day long Canine Massage-”Thinking Outside the Box” on November 13th, 2011 held at the Crowne Plaza in Cromwell, CT (10 minutes south of Hartford, CT just off I-91 at Exit 22). We will have Registrations online soon after we re design out website. For more info: Lindacc@nepgp.com or call Linda Claflin : 413-219-0291
Tragic Death
Lisa Leady lost her daughter Amanda in a tragic auto accident on Thursday June 30, 2011.
Amanda was also the niece of Sue Watson and grandaughter of Donna Zikes.

There will be a service held at The Butala Funeral Home on Tuesday July 5, 2011 from 3:00pm to 8:30pm.
The address is 132 W. Main St. Genoa, IL 60135. www.butalafuneralhomes.com
For more information, you can contact Janice at the funeral home.
The family has also set up a memorial scholarship fund for Amanda’s graduating highschool’s preforming arts program.
The highschool name is, The Genoa-Kingston High School. (via Kendro Otto GT Secr’y)