Village Green goes purple for Walk to End Alzheimer’s

Light rain did not keep a crowd of individuals and families gathered Sept. 30 on the New Milford Village for the 2023 Walk to End Alzheimer’s, Western Connecticut. 

Deborah Rose/Cathy Starr, of Simsbury, places a flower in the garden, honoring her mother, aunt and sister.

Deborah Rose/Ivan Shiffman, of New Milford, who see mother has Alzheimer’s, extends his thanks to all who came out for the event.

Deborah Rose/Sydell and Robert Brenner, of Bantam and Washington, give a little attention to Roo as they ready to start the walk.

Deborah Rose/Keith Wolf responds to the announcement that he raised the most funds - $3,000 – for an individual participating in this year’s local walk.

John McCormack and a loved one, of Team Mighty McCormack, share the stage as John is introduced to the crowd of those gathered, and holds a blue flower, representing presently experiencing Alzheimer's or another type of dementia.

Deborah Rose/Residents of New Milford and surrounding towns flocked to the Green Saturday for the special event.

Deborah Rose/Walkers kick off the 2023 walk near the crossover of the Village Green.