Wednesday, August 29, 2018
Griffin Hospital in Derby to honor chairman of Capital Campaign
Driving force behind development of Center for Cancer Care
Alan Mathog will receive Griffin Hospital’s President’s Award at the 2018 Griffin Gala Sept. 29./ Contributed photo
DERBY- The 2018 Griffin Gala will honor a driving force behind the Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital.
Alan Mathog will receive Griffin Hospital’s President’s Award at the Gala Sept. 29 at Quarry Walk in Oxford.
Mathog was chairman of the Breaking New Ground Capital Campaign that raised $5.5 million for the development of Griffin’s Center for Cancer Care which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year.
“Alan’s passion and strong leadership were instrumental to the campaign becoming the most successful fundraising effort in Griffin Hospital’s history which allowed us to achieve our vision of providing the Valley community with comprehensive, person-centered cancer treatment services in an inspirational healing environment close to home,” said Griffin President and CEO Patrick Charmel.
Mathog is currently the president of PMA Management Corp. of New England, located in Wallingford, which provides results-driven third-party administration and risk services.
He has participated on advisory boards for numerous insurance companies, and has taught economics and finance at the University of New Haven and Southern Connecticut State University, lectured at the University of Hartford, and University of Connecticut, authored articles on Risk Management for trade journals and magazines, and is a frequent speaker for professional organizations.
The 2018 Griffin Hospital Gala will offer a unique look into the future of health care and will feature lavish food prepared by OnTheMarc Caters, tantalizing auction items, and lively music provided by La Blanc Entertainment from 6-11 p.m.
In addition to the Gala, Quarry Walk will also be the site of an advanced medical office campus designed for Griffin’s vision of a “new generation of care,” focusing on preventative services, chronic disease management, and care coordination to enhance the health and wellbeing of individuals that live and work in the region.
Tickets start at $185 per person. Black tie suggested. Proceeds from the Gala will help Griffin advance the development of this next-generation population health approach.
For more information on tickets or sponsorship opportunities, contact Lisa Nista, 203-732-7384 or email lnista@griffinhealth.org, or visit griffinhealth.org/gala.
This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.
Cornhole for a Cause, antiques, more to highlight First Saturday in Seymour
SEYMOUR - During the Shops at Seymour First Saturday celebration this week Lizzie's Corner Consignment and Gifts, 36 Bank St., will offer cornhole for the adults, kids' activities and more to benefit Seymour CARES (Coco’s Animal Rescue Efforts of Seymour).
The playing will begin once the streets are closed and will run from 4-8 p.m.
Suggested donations are old towels and blankets or any pet-related items.
Live music will fill the streets from 6-8 p.m. Stroll the downtown, stop for tea, a cupcake, and lots of treasure hunting.
The antique and specialty shops are quite a treat!
The Strand Theater will be running a movie too!
*Information shared from a Facebook event page.
The Ice Cream Shoppe in Shelton to hold Cabaret Day
Photo opps, coloring, and of course yummy ice cream!
The Ice Cream Shoppe is the official community partner for Little Witches, a children's show, running Oct. 6-28 at the Downtown Cabaret Theatre in Bridgeport.*Information shared from a Facebook event page.
Great Hill United Methodist Church in Seymour to hold Basket Bonanza
SEYMOUR - Great Hill United Methodist Church will hold its annual Basket Bonanza from 5-8 p.m. Oct. 13.
The evening of fun and entertainment will begin with a preview of the baskets from 5-6 p.m. During the preview hour, tickets are placed in the cup corresponding with any of the baskets; the baskets are given away starting at 6 p.m. More than 75 special theme baskets and door prizes will be handed out.
For the admission price of $15 hot and cold hors d’oeuvres, desserts, and beverage will be served and patrons will receive 25 free basket tickets, a door prize ticket and a grand prize ticket. Children 10 years old and under will be admitted free.
Basket themes include movie, travel, spa, handyman, entertaining, sports, kids, baby, pets, hobbies, cooking, seasonal, and more.
This year’s Grand Prize Basket will include a variety of gift cards with an estimated $500 value.
The church is at 225 Great Hill Road.
*Information shared from a Facebook event page.
