First, call ahead and make an appointment. Second, show up on time. The process is super easy and…read moreefficient, if you follow the guidance. Hourly street parking is available, but can get sketchy, so I parked in a lot. It cost me $10 but it was next door, simple, and I didn't have to circle and hunt for an open spot. It is a Federal Building, so there is a metal detector at the entrance. Security personnel are friendly and helpful. The Social Security Administration office is on the first floor, down the hall, easy to find. When you get there, check in at the kiosk. If you made an appointment, you will get an e-mail and/or text. When you get to the office, check in through the e-mail or text. You will receive a bar code. Scan the bar code at the kiosk, get your ticket, and have a seat I arrived 15 minutes early to find many people waiting. However, I was called 5 minutes before my appointment time and was finished within minutes! The benefit of making an appointment! Many thanks to Veronica & Julian who were friendly, helpful, and very knowledgeable! So much helpful information I didn't know!!!

Amazing staff, good food, great location and atmosphere. Love their mission to help the homeless…read morecommunity too. Wonderful place to go if you need help or services in Hartford. They will take care of you and help you in any way they can!

Today's lunch at Gather 55, the latest Hands on Hartford food experience, offered up a truly…read morewonderful meal. The place was packed but the front of the house rep found us a perfect table against the rear wall with a view of the dining room. The gentleman who fixed/adjusted our table did a super job; hate those wobbly tables I always manage to find. The menus were clear and the ordering was super easy. The end product went way above our expectations. My dining partner ordered the Chicken Salad plate with a pasta side included. The chicken was fresh, tender and delicious [I stole a piece] and the penne pasta was just right while the celery and walnuts added crunch. I had the Salmon Wrap with spinach, avocado and ginger vinaigrette. The wrap was huge and the salmon perfectly cooked while the added ingredients made the dish even better. The crowd was lively and the atmosphere was full of love. We will return! Want to try the breakfast.

What a rewarding experience! You get so much more than you give. It is very hard to write a review…read morebecause this is not something tangible, what you gain is almost selfish, that smile is worth a million bucks!

This school was awesome! We went here for a total of 4 years before we moved. The school was…read morefantastic! The morals they taught the children and the kindness and patience and how gracious everyone was warms my heart. The school was just fantastic, and I am at a loss for words. It was truly an awesome school that worshipped God through everything.

Great school. I have three kids at Cornerstone from Pre-K up to 5th grade. The teachers are…read morewonderful. I love the diversity in the small student body with families from many area churches and equally many ethnic backgrounds.

Kind people. Everyone is welcome. The choir is EXCEPTIONAL.!!! Hours are a bit unpredictable, but…read morethe choir makes up for lack of services and the schedule is always accurate, online.

This is not your typical church and has been my place to raise my children, meet great people, and…read morefeed my spiritual side. It helps you search for truths and values without denying your own past. It has a lifespan education program for all ages along with different social services and social justice projects for the community around us. You're welcome to visit us a few times to see if it's a place for you, too.

TLDR - was ghosted completely after a visit; didn't feel we were welcome…read more A bit of a background, we visited this montessori to explore the possibility of enrolling our old child (less than a year old), when eligible in 9 months or so at the earliest. My spouse and I, we are both immigrants with no immediate family here for the support. We both have graduate degrees in STEM and work full-time. This montessori, given its proximity to our home and hours of availability, would have been a great option for my child to enroll. Unfortunately, we felt we were not really welcome here based on our visit and follow-through, or the lack of it. My wife made the first approach and was strongly encouraged by a staff at the school to arrange a possible visit. For clarification, the visit is a part of the multi-step process of getting admission. This staff mentioned to my spouse that this would be the best time to explore the possibility of enrolling our child. My spouse was very excited for the visit, which had to be scheduled between 9-10 am when they accommodate at most 2 people/families a day. The visit was alright for the most part. There were few odd moments here and there but we have gotten accustomed to those from our visits to other daycares and such. We were also informed by the staff giving the tour, a different staff from the one who my wife initially contacted, that the admission is really competitive and difficult to get. This sounded slightly different than the prior information from the staff. It was still understandable given how strained childcare and educational services have been in the area. At the end of the visit, we were given a brochure but were informed that they were out of the application form - odd again but not out of the norm. We were told the staff had our email and will send us the application form, and we could also reach out if we had more questions. My spouse emailed this staff with the questions the very same day. After getting no response for a couple of days, my spouse called the said staff and left a voicemail after receiving no answer. We never heard back and never got that application form. My wife again emailed the following week to no avail. We were ghosted and started wondering if we failed to meet certain standards they had set, unbeknownst to us.This is even more baffling given the fact the staff barely asked us, the parents, anything to know us. Now, in any other place, this would be an issue with one staff. Here, based on the information available on their website, it sounds like the multi-step admission process goes through certain staffs, not committees. We started asking ourselves what the chances are that if we couldn't hear back after multiple attempts or receive an application form, our application will be adjudged fairly, let alone be accepted. I am not sure whether I should be happy that the staff showed us how the "educational place" is before we got heavily involved or I should be saddened that an early development school is unwelcoming to many.

I remember being so worried with our first child - are we doing the right thing? Maybe we should't…read morebe doing this; Maybe we should be trying that etc. And I have to admit, till this day, I keep having the same inner dialogue. But there is one area, where this conversation has ceased. And that is 'What is the right school for our children?'. MSGH is a unique Montessori school that not only provides an authentic education that perfectly balances academics with life & executive skills, but a school that has created such a loving and caring community that we truly call our second home. That is the one area, where I don't have to worry anymore - I know my children are being lovingly cared for, receive the right amount of support to flourish emotionally and to grow into mature individuals that are strong academically but also feel responsible to make our world a better place for everyone.

Excellent day care in Glastonbury. They also have a good nursery school.read more

I'm a new mom and my kiddo joined FFL Glastonbury at 2 months old. I was SUPER nervous about…read moreleaving him there, but my fears were gone by the time I picked him up at the end of the first day. The teachers really care about your kids and they pay attention to needs, milestones and of course, fun! The director that runs Glastonbury, Miss Miranda, runs a tight, loving, supportive ship. She doesn't let things slip through the cracks, and she hires awesome teachers.

When I moved to the Hartford area, it was at first tough to find communities and ways to connect…read morewith others. I only came across the West Hartford Art League by chance through an event posting, and I have been an avid follower and supporter since. WHAL offers great classes for youth and adults, for beginners and experts. There are also lots of awesome showcases of locals' work - including some of my own photos once or twice - of different media. They always have a nice opening reception - often with free food and drink - which is a really nice touch and a way to meet others. Separately, I have also come here for a few mostly food events, like the CT Eats Out supper club inaugural event. There's really something for everyone here, and I am thankful to have found out about WHAL. Consider yourself now informed!

This is a really neat little venue! I didn't realize it existed so close to me until recently, when…read moreI attended an event through CT Eats Out supper club. I really enjoyed getting the chance to view some local art by some really talented folks! Now that this location is on my radar, I am going to be checking in so see what other events they host. I heard that they also have done photography showings in the past. The venue itself is a tad tough to find just going by google maps, but once you realize where it is, parking is super easy. It's small but cozy, well laid-out, and adorable. I found the atmosphere for the event dinner to be extremely charming, and the staff were amazing. I'll be back, WeHa Art League. Keep doing what you're doing!