Wednesday, June 15, 2016
Family fun planned at Boys & Girls Club in Seymour
Derby to hold vigil Friday for victims of Orlando massacre
DERBY - The Cultural Commission will host a candlelight vigil at 7 p.m. Friday on the Green to remember the 49 victims of the mass shooting in Orlando, Fla. Click here to read the story by New Haven Register correspondent Jean Falbo-Sosnovich.
Employees of Basement Systems to build playground at Ansonia Nature Center
Community service project scheduled in July
I took this photo April 19 when the playground was being demolished. The wooden playscape had been determined hazardous after a child was injured by a large splinter.
ANSONIA - Valley United Way’s Corporate Volunteer Council is celebrating its 20th anniversary in fine tradition, by making the greatest positive impact in the Valley.
When Alison Rubelmann, Executive Director of the Ansonia Nature Center, was guest speaker at a recent CVC monthly meeting, and explained the epic need for help in building their playground, the CVC knew it had to respond
At about the same time, Basement Systems of Seymour expressed interest in a major community service project for which its employees could contribute.
“When Basement Systems reached out to me to ask for ideas for a major project their company could tackle, I immediately thought of Ansonia Nature & Recreation Center, because their playground had been unexpectedly taken down; there was a mammoth need for a new playground,” CVC Director Pat Tarasovic said.
So Larry Janesky’s going to lead the gigantic effort to build a new playground because, well, that’s how Larry models his everyday life. Larry is a leader. He lives his life fully, by welcoming opportunities to share his passion and vision. People truly value his inspiration, and it is in this spirit that his army of volunteers will march onto the ANRC site and build.
“Basement Systems is happy to support the Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center’s effort to rebuild its playground,” said Larry, CEO and founder of the Seymour-based company.
“We know this is going to help a lot of kids, so we can’t wait to get our employees out there and get to work.”
The playground is scheduled to be rebuilt over one weekend in July.
Other CVC companies will join together and lend their support by doing some trail work and other volunteer projects on the Nature Center grounds while Larry’s team of talented volunteers provides the leadership, muscle and building expertise.
At the end of the weekend, a new playground will be standing, one built to last the next 25 years.
As the sun sets, the volunteers will walk away with the greatest pride, knowing that they have strengthened their community and given the gift of caring. Then, there will be those priceless smiles on our children’s faces, and those will never fade.
Basement Systems is another in a long line of companies to contribute enhancements to the Valley community. Fellow CVC member companies such as GE, Unilever, Prudential, Pitney Bowes, Nielsen Company and Perkin Elmer have spent countless hours clearing trails, building fences, gardens, and swales, and spreading mulch to improve the appearance and quality of life in the Valley.
This is a press release from Basement Systems in Seymour.
Valley Experience offers fun events for community
I joined a meetup group - Valley Experience - started a few months ago by Valley native Kayleigh Apicerno.
My husband, Ralph, and I plan to attend a Wine Down - our first meetup event - July 1 at Jones Family Farms' Winery in Shelton.
It should be a fun Valley experience!
I guess you could say I'm trying to become more "social" and get out in the community.
I feel like I spend an inordinate amount of my free time with my cat.
Not that there is anything wrong with that, but ...
All work and no play makes for a dull person, or something like that. And I certainly don't want to be considered dull.
My husband, Ralph, and I plan to attend a Wine Down - our first meetup event - July 1 at Jones Family Farms' Winery in Shelton. It should be a fun Valley experience!
I guess you could say I'm trying to become more "social" and get out in the community.
I feel like I spend an inordinate amount of my free time with my cat.
Not that there is anything wrong with that, but ...
All work and no play makes for a dull person, or something like that. And I certainly don't want to be considered dull.
Sip and Paint in Seymour to benefit Nina Poeta scholarship fund
SEYMOUR - Calling all friends who love to make art or who want to learn!
Lizzie's Corner Consignment and Gifts will host a Sip and Paint at 7 p.m. June 30. It will be a 'plein air' class.
Sharing info from Facebook event page:
"Join us at Lizzie's Corner for this fun event. Kokopelli Music and Arts Studio will be donating a portion of the proceeds to The Nina Poeta Memorial Scholarship Fund. A percentage of the sales at Lizzie's Corner from the evening will also be donated to this special fund.
"Please share this event with your friends!! Checks for 30.00 payable to: Kokopelli Music and Arts can be dropped off at Lizzie's Corner Wednesday to Saturday 10-5 or Sunday from 12-4."
Ansonia Library slates summer kickoff book sale
The Ansonia Library, 53 S. Cliff St., will hold a summer kickoff book sale from 2-6 p.m. Thursday and 1-4 p.m. Friday.
Gently used books by your favorite authors, beautiful arts and crafts books, classics, children's books, DVDs, CDs, and more will be available for sale at unbeatable prices in our Bookworm Bookstore in the Community Room on the lower level of the library.
Fill a bag o’ books for only $8!
A special feature at this book sale will be the cookbook collection of well-known Ansonia baker Roy Tidmarsh, who recently passed away.
For more information and directions, go to www.ansonialibrary.org
*We advertise on booksalefinder.com.
This is a press release from Friends of the Ansonia Library.
Bingo at The Hops Company in Derby raises funds for breast wellness center
PCRC to become division of BHcare
Valley organizations to affiliate, form stronger resource
ANSONIA - BHcare and the Parent Child Resource Center announced Tuesday their respective boards of directors have voted to proactively affiliate the two organizations to form a stronger and unified resource for our communities.
The vote came after many months of careful review and planning; both organizations will maintain their current locations and identities, and PCRC will become a division of BHcare.
The affiliation will be effective July 1, 2016, bringing together two vital organizations with essential and complementary programs, including behavioral health services for children and adults, addiction and prevention services, and domestic violence services.
The two private, non-profit corporations will gradually integrate their operations to maintain continuity in client service delivery and minimize disruption in operations.
BHcare has 280 employees and is the Local Mental Health Authority for the towns of Ansonia, Derby, Oxford, Seymour and Shelton, in the Valley and Branford, East Haven, Guilford, Madison, North Branford and North Haven on the Shoreline; its services operate primarily out of locations in Ansonia and Branford, and its administrative offices are in North Haven.
BHcare also operates The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services and the Greater Valley Substance Abuse Action Council.
Each year BHcare provides hope, health and recovery for more than 13,000 individuals and families.
PCRC is a private, nonprofit corporation based in Derby with 55 employees.
Its mission is “saving lives by passionately caring for children, families and community.”
Each year PCRC provides children’s mental health services for more than 1,200 children and families.
Strategic outcomes of the merger include providing enhanced and expanded care programs and greater operating efficiency and economy of scale. The leadership team and board of directors are committed to providing the best local programs and services for clients, communities and staff members.
BHcare President/CEO, Roberta Cook said, “BHcare and PCRC have a longstanding history of providing critical behavioral health services for Valley families, and beyond. Together we will have the opportunity to better coordinate those services and form a more comprehensive system of care for our children, adults and families.”
Michael Wynne, president/CEO of PCRC said, “This is a case where the whole will be greater than the sum of its parts. This affiliation will result in enhanced service to the individuals, families, and the communities we serve. And, I am confident it will be beneficial to the employees of our organizations.”
ANSONIA - BHcare and the Parent Child Resource Center announced Tuesday their respective boards of directors have voted to proactively affiliate the two organizations to form a stronger and unified resource for our communities.
The vote came after many months of careful review and planning; both organizations will maintain their current locations and identities, and PCRC will become a division of BHcare.
The affiliation will be effective July 1, 2016, bringing together two vital organizations with essential and complementary programs, including behavioral health services for children and adults, addiction and prevention services, and domestic violence services.
The two private, non-profit corporations will gradually integrate their operations to maintain continuity in client service delivery and minimize disruption in operations.
BHcare has 280 employees and is the Local Mental Health Authority for the towns of Ansonia, Derby, Oxford, Seymour and Shelton, in the Valley and Branford, East Haven, Guilford, Madison, North Branford and North Haven on the Shoreline; its services operate primarily out of locations in Ansonia and Branford, and its administrative offices are in North Haven.
Each year BHcare provides hope, health and recovery for more than 13,000 individuals and families.
PCRC is a private, nonprofit corporation based in Derby with 55 employees.
Its mission is “saving lives by passionately caring for children, families and community.”
Each year PCRC provides children’s mental health services for more than 1,200 children and families.
Strategic outcomes of the merger include providing enhanced and expanded care programs and greater operating efficiency and economy of scale. The leadership team and board of directors are committed to providing the best local programs and services for clients, communities and staff members.
BHcare President/CEO, Roberta Cook said, “BHcare and PCRC have a longstanding history of providing critical behavioral health services for Valley families, and beyond. Together we will have the opportunity to better coordinate those services and form a more comprehensive system of care for our children, adults and families.”
Michael Wynne, president/CEO of PCRC said, “This is a case where the whole will be greater than the sum of its parts. This affiliation will result in enhanced service to the individuals, families, and the communities we serve. And, I am confident it will be beneficial to the employees of our organizations.”
This is a press release from BHcare.