Friday, July 1, 2016
Rainbow tops off our visit to Jones Family Farms in Shelton
Gnutty for gnomes, that's me
As you can see from the photo in the sidebar at right, I like gnomes.
I've long been attracted to them. They make me smile.
And I've collected quite a few pieces of the garden statuary over the years. Easily amused? Maybe.
While shopping Tuesday I went to check out the solar lighting and while in that department I spied some gnomes! And they were on clearance!
I had to get one.
I bought this "gnome on a stick" for my garden in the front yard.
And it was half-price. Score one for the gnome collector! Maybe he needs a name.
On Wednesday I went to Lizzie's Corner Consignment and Gifts in Seymour to consign a few things. I saw this guy (below) reading a book and sitting on two more books and had to get him to add to my collection.
Or is that Gnorm? OK, I'll stop.
I looked up garden gnomes on Wikipedia and this is what I found:
"A garden gnome, or lawn gnome, is a figurine of a small humanoid creature, usually wearing a pointy hat, displayed for the purpose of ornamentation on front lawns or in gardens. These figurines originated in 19th-century Germany, where they became known as Gartenzwerge (garden dwarfs). The application of the term gnome in English is first attested in the 1930s."
I've long been attracted to them. They make me smile.
And I've collected quite a few pieces of the garden statuary over the years. Easily amused? Maybe.
While shopping Tuesday I went to check out the solar lighting and while in that department I spied some gnomes! And they were on clearance!
I had to get one.
I bought this "gnome on a stick" for my garden in the front yard.
And it was half-price. Score one for the gnome collector! Maybe he needs a name.
On Wednesday I went to Lizzie's Corner Consignment and Gifts in Seymour to consign a few things. I saw this guy (below) reading a book and sitting on two more books and had to get him to add to my collection.
Meet Norm the Gnome.
I looked up garden gnomes on Wikipedia and this is what I found:
"A garden gnome, or lawn gnome, is a figurine of a small humanoid creature, usually wearing a pointy hat, displayed for the purpose of ornamentation on front lawns or in gardens. These figurines originated in 19th-century Germany, where they became known as Gartenzwerge (garden dwarfs). The application of the term gnome in English is first attested in the 1930s."
So this post ended up being a bit educational. I hope it also was a bit amusing.
Shelton Historical Society offers summer enrichment program for children
SHELTON - Just when you're looking for more things to occupy your children during this long summer,
Shelton Historical Society offers Adventures in History, its enrichment program for boys and girls ages 7-12.
It will be held Aug. 8-12, from 9 a.m.- noon, at the Shelton History Center complex, 70 Ripton Road.
Disguised among playing forgotten games, creating useful objects using simple tools, and concocting wholesome snacks from fresh ingredients, participants will learn lessons about how life was during the early years of the 1900s.
“In this age when kids spend much of their leisure time with
electronic games and devices, we hope to reintroduce them
to outdoor fun spent with others and an appreciation for the conveniences that they might take for granted," said Ellen Kolesk, the Shelton Historical Society librarian and an organizer of the program.
Several area educators volunteer to instruct the program.
The cost is $155/child for non-members. For Shelton Historical Society members, the cost is $120/child.
Registration is limited and forms are available online at
www.sheltonhistoricalsociety.org or at the Plumb Memorial and Huntington Branch Libraries.
Aug. 1 is the deadline for registration.
There are six historic 19th century buildings, including the
Brownson House (which is currently closed to the public due to water damage), the Trap Fall School, and the Wilson
Barn, that comprise Shelton History Center, located one-half mile north of the Huntington Green.
Shelton Historical Society personnel staff the facility and its research library, and care for its collections part-time or by appointment.
The mission of the Shelton Historical Society is to
The mission of the Shelton Historical Society is to
preserve elements of the community's history to create lasting and meaningful connections between Shelton's past,
present and future generations through education,
maintaining a museum with its collections, and providing a
voice in the community regarding matters of historical significance.
Children who participate in Adventures in History will
Children who participate in Adventures in History will
become familiar with all the buildings as they make comparisons between their experiences and those of their ancestors.
They just might have some old-fashioned fun, too!
This is a press release from Tracey Tate, executive director, Shelton Historical Society.
Concert, fireworks in Shelton to close section of Howe Avenue
Sharing from the Shelton Police Department Facebook page:
"On Sunday, July 3rd at 7:30 PM, Howe Ave will be closed to all traffic from Center Street to Wharf Street for the concert and fireworks.
"Vehicles may be parked on Howe Ave prior to 7:30PM, but no vehicles will be allowed in or out until the event has concluded."
"Vehicles may be parked on Howe Ave prior to 7:30PM, but no vehicles will be allowed in or out until the event has concluded."
Wellness for Life program to start in September at Griffin Hospital in Derby
DERBY - Griffin Hospital is helping individuals make the change for a healthier life this fall with its Wellness for Life program.
Wellness for Life is a 12-week, evidence-based lifestyle change program that helps prevent and treat many chronic diseases.
Wellness for Life is a 12-week, evidence-based lifestyle change program that helps prevent and treat many chronic diseases.
According to a report by the US Department of Health and Human Services, 80 percent of chronic diseases, like obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol, can be prevented with better lifestyle choices in nutrition, activity and emotional health.
Starting Sept. 20, the program offers a custom fitness evaluation, individual nutrition guidance, one-on-one coaching, and small, interactive health seminars so participants can make a commitment to a healthier life. Each participant also receives a Fitbit, which helps track participants’ activity, sleep patterns and food intake.
“Health and happiness go hand-in-hand,” said Wellness for Life (W4L) Co-Director Eunice Lisk. “This program helps people assess their lifestyle and provides them a personalized plan to increase vitality and support that is with them every step of the way to better health.”
Wellness for Life focuses on hands-on learning, featuring an activity monitor, personal health coaches, and weekly group sessions to establish healthy weight control, lowered cholesterol and blood pressure, better sleep and energy, and increased personal strength and resilience.
A pilot of this program run at Griffin Hospital succeeded in significant weight loss and reductions in blood pressure for participants, receiving a 96 percent rating in meeting expectations and an A grade for all of the presentations by the expert speakers.
Wellness for Life meets on Tuesdays from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Hewitt Ambulatory Pavilion (located in the Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital) at 350 Seymour Ave.
For more information about Wellness for Life, visit griffinhealth.org or call W4L Co-Director, Eunice Lisk, MS at 203-732-7107.
Starting Sept. 20, the program offers a custom fitness evaluation, individual nutrition guidance, one-on-one coaching, and small, interactive health seminars so participants can make a commitment to a healthier life. Each participant also receives a Fitbit, which helps track participants’ activity, sleep patterns and food intake.
“Health and happiness go hand-in-hand,” said Wellness for Life (W4L) Co-Director Eunice Lisk. “This program helps people assess their lifestyle and provides them a personalized plan to increase vitality and support that is with them every step of the way to better health.”
Wellness for Life focuses on hands-on learning, featuring an activity monitor, personal health coaches, and weekly group sessions to establish healthy weight control, lowered cholesterol and blood pressure, better sleep and energy, and increased personal strength and resilience.
A pilot of this program run at Griffin Hospital succeeded in significant weight loss and reductions in blood pressure for participants, receiving a 96 percent rating in meeting expectations and an A grade for all of the presentations by the expert speakers.
Wellness for Life meets on Tuesdays from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Hewitt Ambulatory Pavilion (located in the Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital) at 350 Seymour Ave.
For more information about Wellness for Life, visit griffinhealth.org or call W4L Co-Director, Eunice Lisk, MS at 203-732-7107.
This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.
Bike night planned Tuesday at Valley Diner in Derby to benefit West Haven child
DERBY - A bike night to support Eva Grace Kelly will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Valley Diner, 636 New Haven Ave.
Eva Grace Kelly, 5, of West Haven has SMA, a very rare genetic neuromuscular disease for which there is no treatment or cure.
The fundraiser is hosted by 203 Riders Group. The event will not only raise funds but will also raise awareness of SMA.
Check out my friend Pam McLoughlin's great story about Eva in the New Haven Register.
Church in Derby to hold Vacation Bible School in July
DERBY - Free Vacation Bible School for Pre-K through 7th grade will be held from 6-8:30 p.m. July 18-22 at Walnut Hill Community Church.
Bible lessons, games, music, snacks, and more!
Please register at www.walnuthillcc.org/derby-campus.
The church is on Ninth Street on the corner of Smith Street.