Book discussion at Derby Public Library to focus on thriller

DERBY - The Derby Public Library has scheduled its next Lunchtime Book Discussion for 12:30 p.m. Feb. 24.
The selected title is the New York Times #1 bestseller, The
Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins.

Compared to both Gone Girl and Rear Window, this
psychological thriller proves that people’s lives are not always what they seem.

Rachel takes the same commuter train every day, what life is like for the people she passes.
One day she sees something shocking and becomes entwined in what happens next, as well in the lives of everyone involved.

This surprise-packed narrative with a stunning climax has
already been purchased for film adaptation.

Multiple copies of the book are available at the circulation desk.

Participants are asked to bring a sandwich and a friend as they “chat and chew.” Dessert and beverages will be provided.

Registration is requested.

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.

Wesley Village in Shelton to host Q&A for caregivers

Cora Zembrzuski, PhD, APRN 

SHELTON - Lifestyle Transitions at Wesley Heights, an assisted living and memory support community on the Wesley Village campus, will host a Caregiver Q&A event , from 5:30 -7 pm. Feb. 23.

The discussion will be led by Cora Zembrzuski, PhD, APRN. Cora is a gero-psychiatric consultant for Med Options, Inc., who works closely with our Lifestyle Transitions team at Wesley Village. 

Caregivers are invited to share their questions on aging and memory loss. 

This event will be held at Wesley Heights Assisted Living Community, which is located on the Wesley Village Campus at 580 Long Hill Ave. 

Seating is limited. 

RSVP to Lisa Bisson at 203.225.5024 or online at www.wesleyvillage-ct.org if interested in attending. 

A light supper will be served.  

“Lifestyle Transitions” at Wesley Heights is the newest addition to the Wesley Village Campus, offering 29 different apartment styles for specialized assisted living and memory care. 

The unique program offers a supportive environment for individuals with changing care needs. 

For more information about senior living options at Wesley Village, email Lisa at lbisson@umh.org.

This is a press release from United Methodist Homes.

Birthday bash in Bridgeport to memorialize Ansonia child

Admission is free; proceeds from ticket sales from individual activities will benefit the Leah Rondon Memorial Scholarship Fund.  
Leah, 6, of Ansonia, was killed in an accident Aug. 20. She was about to enter first grade at John C. Mead Elementary School.


*Sharing info about the celebration from the event's Facebook page.

BHcare seeks sponsors, bowlers for 28th annual benefit in Milford

The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services , a program of BHcare, is looking for bowlers and sponsors to participate in the 28^thAnnual Bowl-2-Benefit March 12 at AMF Lanes in Milford.  

All proceeds benefit UCDVS which provides services to over 6,000 victims of domestic violence and their children each year throughout the Greater New Haven, Greater Naugatuck Valley, and Shoreline communities.  
UCDVS provides free emergency safe shelter, 24-hour crisis services, counseling, court advocacy, support and other crucial services.

The Bowl-2-Benefit, one of the largest fundraising events of its kind in the state, attracts more than 1,500 community members.  
Bowlers of all ages and skill levels are welcome to participate in teams of four to five,, in one of five bowling sessions scheduled for 9 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 2 p.m., 4:30 p.m.. and 7 p.m.
Bowlers pay a minimal $5 registration fee and are asked to collect pledges to support their efforts.  
Each bowler will receive 90 minutes of bowling, an event T-shirt, shoe rental, soft drink, and a chance to win prizes.  The event is ideal for clubs, schools, organizations, corporations and families.

The Bowl-2-Benefit offers sponsorship opportunities for all budgets, with levels starting at just $75.  Sponsors reap the benefit of exposure to the more than 1,500 participants as well as additional exposure online.  
T-shirt sponsors receive continued exposure with their logo printed on the event tee that is distributed to all bowlers.  Tee shirt level sponsorships start at just $500.

Decreases in state and federal funding coupled with increases in demand for services make fundraising events such as the Bowl-2-Benefit critical to sustaining services for those at risk and in need.  
Last year, the Bowl-2-Benefit raised more than $90,000. Event organizers hope to exceed that amount this year and attract an even larger bowling crowd. 

The 28th Annual Bowl-2-Benefit is being sponsored by the Bassett Family Fund and media partners include Channel 3 Eyewitness News, WPLR 99.1-FM and Star 99.9-FM.  

Anyone interested in receiving more information about, or participating in the Bowl-2-Benefit, should call Debbie Soulsby, 203-736-2601, ext. 1321 or visit www.bhcare.org.  Deadline for bowler registration is March 1.

This is a press release from BHcare, a regional community provider of behavioral health, addiction prevention, and domestic violence services for the Lower Naugatuck Valley, Greater New Haven and Shoreline communities.  

Derby, Post University to sign agreement today in ceremony at DHS

DERBY - Superintendent of Schools Matthew Conway and Post University President Donald W. Mroz will sign a memorandum of understanding at 9 a.m. today.

According to a release last week from Derby Public Schools, "The intent of this memorandum is to outline the understanding between the Board of Education, acting on behalf of itself and the City of Derby, and Post University is to provide access to educational benefits as a means of improving employee recruitment, retention, and qualifications and affordable access to higher education for all Derby residents."

Conway's office has shared this link to a live stream video of the 9 a.m. signing:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gTk1U857Co