Meet Dr. Bob & Gizmo, They’re Scarecrows on a Mission
The Litchfield Historical Society‘s 6th Annual Scarecrows in the Meadow display opened for the season Oct. 18 and Dr. Bob and Gizmo were among the nearly 60 handcrafted scarecrows that were there to greet guests.
Dr. Bob, a child and adolescent psychologist, and Gizmo, a mental health therapy dog, are the scarecrow ambassadors of the Litchfield Prevention Council.
“Together they are encouraging us to take care of our mental health, which impacts how we feel, think and act,” the placard in the Tapping Reeve Meadow describing Dr. Bob and Gizmo explains. “Sometimes we all feel sad, mad, or worried and this affects how we behave. We might have less energy, find it hard to sleep, and want to be alone a lot.”
The description continues:
Doctor Bob and Gizmo want each of us to plan to actively care for our mental health. TAKE ONE of Gizmo’s worksheets from the envelope on the side of his house and begin to plan how to best live your own healthy and happy life.
Doctor Bob and Gizmo work with their friends on the Lichfield Prevention Council to bring pro-active mental health programs to our schools and the wider communities. Expect to see Gizmo in our schools this coming year. Please check out our website https://litchfieldprevention.org and our Facebook page to see our upcoming events or scan the QR code shown below. Please join us in our efforts.
Dr. Bob is a relative of last year’s Prevention Council scarecrow, Chef Bob, who shared with visitors his mission of developing recipes for a healthy lifestyle and said, “I’m interested in knowing about how you take care of your mental and physical health; what ingredients go into a healthy and happy life for you?”
The scarecrows in the Tapping Reeve Meadow will remain on view every day, from dawn to dusk, through Nov. 2, and visitors can vote for their favorites. Awards are given at the end of the season.
The Tapping Reeve Meadow is located at 82 South Street behind the Tapping Reeve House and Litchfield Law School museums. To learn more about the historical society, its museums, and its many programs, see the website. www.litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org
