Monday, July 25, 2016
Great Hill United Methodist Church in Seymour to host BBQ
SEYMOUR - A Chicken or Ribs BBQ will be held from 5-7 p.m. Aug. 6 at Great Hill United Methodist Church, 225 Great Hill Road.
The menu will include choice or chicken or ribs, homemade coleslaw, baked beans, dessert, and beverage.
Price per dinner is $14 for adults, and $7 for kids 8 and under. Take-outs gladly provided.
Reservations are appreciated by calling Bob at 203-888-4159 or 203-906-2958.
This information is shared from an online community calendar sponsored by The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven and The New Haven Independent.
Griffin Hospital in Derby to host advanced-care planning talk
DERBY - Griffin Hospital and Valley Senior Services will host a free talk on how to plan for healthcare and medical decisions at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 18 at the hospital, 130 Division St.
Daun Barrett, RN, director of Griffin Hospital Community Outreach and Valley Parish Nurses, and Diane Betkoski, MS, RD, LNHA, director of Planetree Services at Griffin Hospital, will discuss the three stages of Advanced Care Planning in which individuals discuss and decide their future healthcare wishes in the event they unable to speak for themselves while at a healthcare facility.
“In life, we plan for our careers, our families, and for retirement. In effort to honor one’s healthcare wishes, to promote quality of life and provide peace of mind, it is important to begin these important conversations about end of life sooner rather than later to ensure one’s wishes are honored,” Barrett said.
A light dinner will be served.
This presentation is funded by the Valley United Way and TEAM, Inc.
To register, contact Kathleen at 203-736-5420 extension 225.
This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.
Holy Rosary Church in Ansonia to host 49th annual Festa
ANSONIA - It's almost time for a summer tradition in the Valley: Festa! on the Holy Rosary Church grounds, 10 Father Salemi Drive.
It will run from 5-10 p.m. Aug. 4, 5, and 6. Admission is free.
The festival features freshly prepared Italian fare, children's activities, games of skill, rides, music, and more.
I must admit I "stole" this musical entertainment schedule from the church's website:
