Annual Meeting showcases impact of programs
Sept. 24, 2026 – The 108th Annual Meeting of The Maria Seymour Brooker Memorial, Inc. brought together corporators to celebrate another year of helping children and families learn, grow, and thrive. Board President Donna Mattiello welcomed attendees and noted that the evening’s program reflected Brooker’s mission of helping children reach their full potential. The meeting […]
New sedation services added for dental patients
Sept. 29, 2026 – Brooker Memorial is expanding access to specialized dental care through a partnership with the Dental Sedation Center of Connecticut in Fairfield. Our Dental Director, Dr. Suher Baker, now provides monthly treatment for Brooker patients at the center. This allows children with complex dental needs, developmental disabilities, or special circumstances to receive […]
UConn showcases collaboration with Brooker
Sept. 14, 2026 – UConn Today featured an article this month on the partnership between the UConn School of Dental Medicine’s Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Brooker Memorial Pediatric Dental Center in Torrington. The collaboration is expanding access to dental care for children, while providing UConn residents with valuable community-based clinical experience. Click here for […]
Brooker Memorial dedicates new Splashpad to Cathy Coyle
August 27, 2026 – Brooker Memorial recently celebrated something simple but very important – a place where children can play, have fun, and enjoy being outdoors. A brand new splashpad and bicycle track was dedicated to former executive director Cathy Coyle, who retired in 2024. Coyle was able to join the celebration Aug. 27, along […]
FIFA soccer balls donated by Mayor
August 2026 – Brooker Memorial gratefully received 42 soccer balls Monday, Aug. 10 that were donated to the Early Learning and Child Care Center. Torrington Mayor Molly Spino met with preschool age children and administrators to present the gift that came to the City of Torrington from a donation by FIFA for the 2026 World […]
44 years of teaching celebrated with Miss Tammy
June 2026 – After 15 years of caring for young learners at Brooker Memorial, Miss Tammy retired this month, marking the end of an incredible 44-year career in early childhood education. Brooker celebrated her years of dedication with a retirement gathering on June 15, bringing together current and former teachers, students, staff, and board members. […]
Teens helped through Pathway to Success
June 2026 – Recent surveys of area teens conducted by Brooker Memorial have found that 50% are interested in participating in both mentoring and job shadowing with career professionals while they are in high school. While no program currently exists, Brooker is working to make this a reality. An online fundraising campaign through Northwest Corner […]
Brooker Memorial partners with EdAdvance Head Start for dental care
June 2026 – In recent months Brooker Memorial began offering dental services to preschool students at EdAdvance’s Head Start in Torrington. During the past several weeks, 15 children in the preschool program received exams by Residents from the UConn School of Dental Medicine, under the guidance of Dr. Moises Salas, and 17 received dental cleanings. […]
UConn dental students assist patients
Brooker is proud of its partnership with the UConn School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Moises Salas, an assistant clinical professor, oversees a residency program here at Brooker. Each week second-year Dental Residents, under his guidance, treat patients at Brooker. This academic year, the program has expanded to two Residents here each Tuesday. Dr. Salas has […]
Brooker’s Employee Giving Grows
80% of Brooker employees helping nonprofits Brooker Memorial’s Employee Giving Campaign this year has shown a dramatic increase in the number giving to the area nonprofits, with 21 employees representing 80 percent of the full-time staff giving. The largest number, 15 employees, are participating in the current campaign of the United Way of Northwest Connecticut. […]