here,” he added, moving his hands away at an arm’s length. Chickens’ feet and claws are reminiscent of extinct members of the Earth’s Mesozoic Era. “These feet are about as close as you’ll get to seeing a dinosaur’s feet,” Marzi said. Most among the group had never caught sight of a hedgehog until that very day. “If any predator comes up it will curl up and stick its head inside its body and become a softballsize ball of pain,” Marzi said. This particular hedgehog, however, was named “Nugget” and its familiarity with the human species allowed people to touch it safely. Finally, seniors were introduced Erica Drzewiecki | Staff Education Coordinator Adam Marzi from the New Britain Youth Museum at Hungerford Park. to a chinchilla named “Pepper” with black and white coloring. Native to the Andes Mountains, this one can jump three feet into the air, Marzi told them. Monsignor Bojnowski Manor Skilled Nursing Facility • 50 Pulaski St., New Britain Call 860-229-0336 or visit www.mbmanor.org A Compassionate Bridge to Wellness • 24-hour skilled Nursing Care • Physical, Occupational & Speech Therapy • End of Life Care • Social & Therapeutic Programming/Activities • Beautiful Surroundings • Discharge Planning • Coordination of Homecare Services for your return home • Respite Care • Pastoral Care • Short-Term Rehabilitation & Recovery Stays • 7 Days a week of Therapy Services November 2021 • Connecticut PRIME TIME B7 After the animals went back in their crates, people had the opportunity to ask questions. “It’s really a delightful program,” Plainville Senior Center Director Shawn Cohen pointed out. “We also did it for our Memory Cafe.” Husband and wife Dave and Deanna Egerman, from Southington, loved what they saw, heard and experienced. “It’s fun to listen to him,” Deanna said. “He dedicates his life to these animals.” “He’s learned to speak loud, which is good because some of us have hearing problems,” Dave added. Marzi and other Hungerford staff present wildlife programming at senior centers, schools, libraries and other places. People can also meet the animals at Hungerford Park itself, located in Kensington. 5 Star Rating for Overall Quality Care by Nursing Home Compare www.medicare.gov 72960
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