Pine Rock Park volunteers in Shelton to host annual Halloween party

SHELTON - The Pine Rock Park Volunteer Fire Company 4 will hold its annual Safe Halloween Party from 6-8 p.m. Monday.

The fire company has been hosting this event for  more than years. It started with a way to keep the children of the Pine Rock Park area safe because of the narrow dirt roads of the park. It grew to a way to keep kids safe on Halloween throughout the city. 

The goal is a safe environment for the kids to collect candy and games are played for kids to earn the candy.

Snacks are provided. Firefighters inspect the candies they distribute to check for open packages or tampered bags.


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Griffin Hospital in Derby to present talk on inhaler medications

Presentation planned at Griffin Hospital on inhaler medications./ Submitted photo 

DERBY - The Community Health Resource Center at Griffin Hospital, 130 Division St., will host a free educational talk on inhaler medications from 11 a.m.-noon. Nov. 11.

Clinical pharmacist Bekim Jashanica, Pharm D., will present “Breathe Easier: Proper Inhaler Use,” an open discussion about inhaler medications, how to best use them, and how to avoid any complications. 

Participants are encouraged to bring their medications and questions.

To register or for more information, call Kerry or Deborah at 203-732-7399.

The Community Health Resource Center at Griffin Hospital is a traditional library that provides an array of medical and health information, including a large collection of easy to read health and lifestyle related materials.

The Center is open to the public to educate themselves on ways to enhance their well-being, prevent illness, and play an active role in decisions about their health.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Traci's on Main to host fundraiser today for cats at Ansonia Animal Shelter

ANSONIA - Traci's on Main Pastry and Antique Shoppe, 94
Main St., will hold a fundraiser for the Ansonia Animal Shelter from 4-7 p.m. today.

There will be T-shirts, jewelry, and pastries for sale. All proceeds will go toward cats in need in Ansonia.

These are cats that have been thrown out on the streets to fend for themselves. 

The shelter takes them in, vaccinates, spays/neuters them and re-homes them so they do not struggle on the streets!

Please consider stopping by and showing your support!

For information on Traci's visit https://www.facebook.com/tracigrim/

In addition, Tickled Pink, a shop in Seymour, has donated bracelets to be sold at the fundraiser for $10 each.

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Wesley Heights in Shelton to hold open house, tours in November

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SHELTON - Wesley Village will hold an Open House from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 13.

Tour the Independent Living Cottages and Apartments and Lifestyle Transitions Neighborhood.

Tours will be available at:

• Lifestyle Transitions – Specialized Assisted Living and Memory Support

With apartments for specialized assisted living and memory support, the unique design allows for maximized independence throughout transitions of care. 

• Wesley Heights Cottages and Apartments – Select Market Rate Rentals

Looking to downsize? Wesley Heights now has limited availability on select market rate one-floor independent living cottages. Studio and one-bedroom apartments are available as well in a cozy one-floor building. (Enter through Wesley Heights Assisted Living Community for all cottage tours.)

Both communities are on the Wesley Village Campus, 580 Long Hill Ave.

For more information or to RSVP, please contact Lisa Bisson at 203-225-5024 or at lbisson@umh.org., or by visiting www.wesleyvillage-ct.org. 


This is a press release from United Methodist Homes.