Initiative seeks nominations for Women Making a Difference in the Valley award

DERBY - The Valley Women's Health Initiative is seeking nominations of area women who have made positive contributions to the community to be honored at its Annual Women Making a Difference in the Valley Tribute.

The luncheon and fundraiser will be from noon-2 p.m. Oct. 6 at The Inn at Villa Bianca in Seymour. 

Over the past 15 years, more than 100 women from various walks of life who live or work in the Naugatuck Valley have been honored at this event.

Individuals, business leaders, and organizations are invited to submit nominations. 

Nominees should exemplify the multi-dimensional role women play in today's society as demonstrated by the contributions they have made to positively affect their community. Nominees must live or work in Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Derby, Naugatuck, Oxford, Seymour, or Shelton. 

Nomination forms are available on the Valley Women’s Health Initiative page on griffinhealth.org or by emailing Chris Cooper at ccooper1064@yahoo.com. 

Nominations must be submitted by Aug. 1.

Selected honorees and their nominator will attend the luncheon as guests of the Valley Women's Health Initiative. Reservations are $40 per person and will go on sale in August.

Sponsor opportunities and congratulatory advertisements in the luncheon’s souvenir program are available. Contact Dorothy Gandy at contact dott.g@comcast.net for information.

Valley Breast Health Care Fund

Proceeds are earmarked for the Valley Breast Health Care Fund, a donor-advised fund administered by the Valley Community Foundation.

Founded in 1999 with the support and leadership of Griffin Hospital, The Valley Women’s Health Initiative is comprised of members of the community working toward a common goal of improving women’s health and quality of life in the Valley. 

Its primary goal is to reach out to any person who cannot afford breast cancer screening and diagnostic imaging costs and enable them to receive it.

Members of the committee include Co-Chairs: Kate Cosgrove and Dr. Stephanie Wain; Daun Barrett, Darlene Breving, Cary Carpino, Dolores Chew, Christine Cooper, Karen Cusick; Dorothy Gandy, Antonietta Hallet, Elizabeth Johnson, Lisa Kechijian, Peggy Marlowe, Frank Michaud, Mia Talamelli, Patricia Tarasovic, and Nancy Valentine.

To learn about the various ways you can help support the Annual Women Making a Difference in the Valley Tribute, call Chris at 203-733-7266, Dorothy at 203-233-7639 or Kate at 203-888-3290.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Coloring session for adults slated at Ansonia Library

ANSONIA - Think coloring is just for kids? Think again!  

The Ansonia Library, 53 S. Cliff St., will host “Crayons for Grown-Ups” at 5:30 p.m. July 19.  

Coloring has recently been touted as the newest stress reliever for adults. 
Six of the top 20 books on Amazon.com right now are adult coloring books.  
The books used have more intricate designs and patterns than those designed for children.  

Materials and refreshments will be provided.  
Come have a fun evening and see what it’s all about!  

For more information, call the Library, 203-734-6275.


This is a press release from Mary Ann Capone, Director, Ansonia Library.

Gym in Seymour to host family fitness day fundraiser Sunday

Info shared from an event page on Facebook:

SEYMOUR - The first ever Family, Fun, and Fitness Day fundraiser will be held at 8 a.m. July 17 at Balance, 1Klarides Village Drive. 

There will be three events including a Spin-a-thon, Zumba-thon, and a Plank Challenge to collect donations for the Connecticut Partnership for Children! 

Entry fee for each participant is $25, and all proceeds will go to support low-income children throughout CT.

The babysitting room will feature kids' arts and crafts, face painting, and more 
And they participate for free! There will be food and refreshments provided by our in house chef/personal trainer Taylor.



*Note: This is a slightly edited Facebook event post. 

Newsletter spotlights Soupstock VII in Shelton

Hi readers,

Our latest Valley Voice newsletter is available. We focused on last weekend's Soupstock VII in Shelton.

Here's the link:  http://media.wix.com/ugd/329bf6_b01f734db1ed42a6bf3d76bdad35a536.pdf


Happy reading!

Derby Neck Library to present jazz performance

DERBY - The Derby Neck Library, 307 Hawthorne Ave., will present a live performance by the jazz ensemble Too Human from 2-3 p.m. July 30.

Enjoy jazz standards and selections from the American songbook as interpreted by these superb musicians and a talented vocalist. 
It will be an event full of intensity and humor to create a memorable experience. 

For details call 203-734-1492.


This is a press release from Patricia Sweeney, reference librarian, Derby Neck Library.

Ansonia launches traveling marketplace Wednesday