Dear readers,
Our latest Valley Voice newsletter features a slight "bump in the road" during my kidney transplant recuperation, information about the upcoming Harvest House VII in Shelton, and more.
Thanks, as always, for reading.
~ Patti
Monday, July 24, 2017
Newsletter: Harvest House VII plan, Ansonia sports signups
Dear readers,
Our latest Valley Voice newsletter features a slight "bump in the road" during my kidney transplant recuperation, information about the upcoming Harvest House VII in Shelton, and more.
Thanks, as always, for reading.
~ Patti
Treasured Time golf outing in September to benefit Stratford family
Treasured Time, Inc. is hosting its inaugural “Driving for Memories” Golf Outing to help a Stratford family make lasting memories.
The Stanton Family will be the featured family and “Gift of Moments” recipients for the event.
Tim Stanton, 46, was diagnosed with stage IV colon cancer in February 2017.
At the time of his diagnosis, it had spread to his liver and lymph nodes. Stanton had a 10 cm mass surgically removed from his colon in March, along with 10 inches of his colon and 17 of 25 lymph nodes. At the time of his diagnosis in February, the tumor mass on his colon was measuring at 6 cm, indicating this is a fast-growing cancer.
Stanton started chemotherapy in April. He had the choice to start with a more basic chemo but opted to go for a more aggressive form of treatment.
He had four rounds on this aggressive chemo and unfortunately his scans showed negative results. There were no improvements to his colon or his liver metastases.
If the next set of scans do not show favorable results, he will begin exploring clinical trials that may help to slow down the progression of the cancer.
Stanton has three children Alanna, age 24, and twin boys Blake and Lucas, age 6. His eldest daughter Alanna is a huge support, taking him to doctor’s appointments and helping with her brothers and chores around the house. Stanton’s wife, Missy, can’t take much time off since she just started a new job.
Stanton and his family spend much of their time creating memories together.
Stanton would love the opportunity to take his family to Disney World and explore the magic it has to offer before he is unable to do so.
Driving For Memories will be held Sept.13 at Whitney Farms Golf Course in Monroe.
This is a rain or shine event with a shotgun start at noon. The cost is $125 per person and includes a dinner reception and auction after golf.
Tickets for just the dinner reception and auction are $50 per person.
To register, visit treasuredtime.org. Registrations will be on a first come, first served basis.
'Gift of Moments'
Treasured Time, Inc. is a Connecticut-based 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to grant the wishes of parents with life-threatening illnesses who want to create a lasting memory with their children.
With your help, Treasured Time, Inc. can provide families with the “Gift of Moments.”
To see how you can help us make a difference, visit treasuredtime.org.
This is a press release from Treasured Time.
Bereavement support groups offered at Griffin Hospital in Derby
DERBY - Griffin Hospital is offering ongoing support groups this summer for anyone experiencing the loss of a loved one.
These groups are assisted by caregivers in Griffin’s Department of Spiritual Care and Education and provide grief education and support to ease the pain of loss as well as encouraging healing and growth.
There will be groups meeting Mondays from 4-5:30 p.m., and Wednesdays from 6:30-8 p.m. at the hospital, 130 Division St.
Due to limited capacity, registration is required.
To learn more or to register, contact Heather Billingham, 203-732-1132 or hbillingham@griffinhealth.org, or Janice Lautier, 203-732-1100 or jlautier@griffinhealth.org.
This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.
Learn to make body scrub at Derby Public Library workshop
DERBY - The Derby Public Library will hold a Homemade Body Scrub workshop at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 21 presented by herbalist daughter/historian mother duo
Ehris Urban and Velya Janncz-Urban.
This interactive presentation will begin with a medicinal and historical overview of exfoliating treatments. Participants will then choose which eight-ounce scrub they want to create: either a cinnamon coffee which works well as a vasodilator, tightening and firming your skin, or a lemon sugar which is ideal for treating a dull complexion, aging skin, and pigmentation.
Space is limited and registration is required for this evening of fun, laughs, and pampering.
For more information, stop by the Library, 313 Elizabeth St., call 203-736-1482, or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org.
This interactive presentation will begin with a medicinal and historical overview of exfoliating treatments. Participants will then choose which eight-ounce scrub they want to create: either a cinnamon coffee which works well as a vasodilator, tightening and firming your skin, or a lemon sugar which is ideal for treating a dull complexion, aging skin, and pigmentation.
Space is limited and registration is required for this evening of fun, laughs, and pampering.
For more information, stop by the Library, 313 Elizabeth St., call 203-736-1482, or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org.
This is a press release from Cathy Williams, Director, Derby Public Library.
