Tuesday, November 10, 2015

Chess club, games slated for teens at Derby Public Library

DERBY - The Derby Public Library will host YA Wednesday from 6-7:30 p.m. Dec. 2.

All young adults ages 12 to 17 are invited to join the fun with Nintendo Wii, board games, and Legos. 
Light refreshments will be provided. 

Chess club
The Library's Teen Chess Club invites all young adults ages 12 to 17 to meetings, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Mondays, Dec. 7 and 14. 
All skill levels are welcome. 
Participants will learn how the game is played as well as defensive/offensive strategies. 

Julio Maldonado provides superb expertise from a life-long love for the game. 
For more information stop by the Library at 313 Elizabeth St., call 203-736-1482, or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org.


This is a press release from Tony DeLos, young adult librarian, Derby Public Library.

Resume workshops offered at Derby Public Library


DERBY - The Derby Public Library is now offering Resume Workshops on the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.

Participants are welcome to either start from scratch or 
bring copies of their existing resumes, cover letters as well, for review and optimizing.  

Often times a new resume can be created simply by making a number of subtle tweaks versus a whole new change.

The next class will be held at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 2.
Registration is not required.  

For more information, stop by the Library at 313 Elizabeth St., call 203-736-1482, or visit  
www.derbypubliclibrary.org


This is a press release from Cathy Williams, Director, Derby Public Library.

12th annual Festival of Trees, craft fair slated in Shelton

SHELTON – The 12th annual TEAM Festival of Trees and Wesley Village Craft Fair will be held Nov. 21 and 22 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Wesley Village, 580 Long Hill Ave.  
The event benefits Volunteer Caregivers at TEAM and life-enriching programs for seniors at Wesley Village.  

The two days include activities and fun for the whole family, including the viewing of beautifully decorated themed trees and wreaths donated by area businesses, organizations, and individuals.  
Participants may buy raffle tickets for the chance to win any of the donated trees.  All drawings will be held Nov. 22, at the close of the event. Winners do not need to be present.  

The event also features a Holiday Craft Fair, with more than 50 vendors offering a variety of unique gifts and handmade crafts.  A local photographer will be taking PHOTOS WITH SANTA from 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. both days.   There will be a holiday bake sale as well as refreshments available in the Crosby Commons CafĂ© both days. 

Parking and shuttle service will be available at Long Hill Elementary School, with handicapped parking available at Wesley Village. 
For more information, contact Silvia Paytas, 203-736-5420 x202 or for vendor information, contact Barbara Quinn, 203-944-8292.

About TEAM
TEAM provides supportive services to over 5,000 low and moderate-income families in the lower Naugatuck Valley region and Milford. 
Located in Derby, TEAM programming assists socially and economically vulnerable families to meet their basic needs and become more self-sufficient. Services reach all sectors of the community (e.g. young parents, preschool children, seniors and the working poor) through affordable child development, elderly nutrition, asset development, housing crisis avoidance, energy assistance and senior supports. For more information on TEAM, visit www.teaminc.org

About Wesley Village
The Wesley Village Campus provides a continuum of relationship-centered care: award-winning assisted/independent living at Crosby Commons, specialized assisted living and memory care at Lifestyle Transitions, independent living cottages at Wesley Heights, five-star rated skilled nursing care and short-term rehab at Bishop Wicke Health and Rehabilitation Center, and outpatient therapy and fitness services at The Wellness Center. 

The campus is owned and operated by UMH, a local, faith-based, not-for-profit organization serving all members of the community. The campus is located at 580 Long Hill Ave. 
To learn more about the continuum of care offered at Wesley Village or the mission of UMH, visit www.wesleyvillage-ct.org.


This is a press release from United Methodist Homes.