The Valley Voice: 10/07/19

Monday, October 7, 2019

Logan, Zupkus to host Legislators' Night Out in Bethany

Logan, R-Ansonia, represents the 17th Senate District.
Zupkus, R-Prospect, represents the 89th House District.

TEAM to recognize community leaders at annual meeting in Orange

DERBY - TEAM will host its Annual Meeting and Community Recognition Dinner from 5-7:30 p.m. Oct. 17 at Racebrook Country Club in Orange.

In addition to seeing and hearing firsthand accounts from households that turned to TEAM in time of need, TEAM’s community impact dinner will reflect on the immense level of positive impact over the last year for more than 11,000 individuals and families in the region.

TEAM also recognizes individuals and organizations that have made a profound impact in advancing TEAM’s mission – awardees include Tom and Diane Baklik for their immense commitment to TEAM Toys4Kids that helped more than 1,200 children in the last year alone. Derby Neck Library and its leaders, Ian Parsells and Jack Walsh, will be recognized for their commitment toward the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program along with the Milford Senior Center.

Collectively, their partnership work with TEAM produced another annual record-high of 1,227 tax returns!

And the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce will be recognized for its exceptional commitment to the nonprofit and business community, including the Chamber’s demonstrated success to connect organizations, increase and enhance our leadership capacity, and create regional opportunities that increase the quality of services for our region’s communities.

“We are excited to share some brief video accounts of TEAM’s work over the last year,” said David Morgan, President/CEO of TEAM, “and I am deeply moved by the courage of individuals to take the podium and directly share their experiences at TEAM.”

Morgan expressed his gratitude to the many contributors, volunteers and staff, elected officials, and community stakeholders that continue to attend and support TEAM’s annual event - their support is what makes TEAM an exceptional nonprofit helping thousands each year in our communities.

For more information and for tickets, go to www.teaminc.org/annual-meeting.

TEAM Inc. is a private, 501c (3) non-profit corporation whose mission is to strengthen our community by educating, supporting, and empowering individuals and families. TEAM’s commitment is to the economically disadvantaged and vulnerable populations serving the communities of Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Bethany, Derby, Milford, Naugatuck, Orange, Oxford, Shelton, Seymour, Waterbury, and Woodbridge.

This is a press release from TEAM, Inc.

Griffin Hospital in Derby launches stroke support group

Griffin Hospital is starting a new stroke support group for survivors and caregivers./ Contributed photo

DERBY - Griffin Hospital is starting a new support group to help stroke survivors and their caregivers understand the effects and manage their lifestyles.

Starting Oct. 14, the Griffin Health Stroke Support Group will meet on the second Monday of each month from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital, 350 Seymour Ave.

The group will provide education to survivors and caregivers to help them understand physiological and psychological effects post stroke, and provide an emotional outlet through group discussions.

Guest speakers will be invited to discuss various topics, including fatigue, stress, exercise, and local and national resources.

For more information, contact Griffin Hospital Rehabilitation Services at 203-732-7445.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Drop-in Story Time slated Thursday at Huntington Branch Library

Danielle’s All Ages Story Time

Huntington Branch Library

41 Church St., Shelton
Thursday, Oct. 10

11:30 a.m.-noon

Join swim instructor Danielle as she engages children of all ages (on dry land) with this drop-in storybook session!

Information shared from the Shelton Library System Facebook page.

Derby Historical Society to hold Autumn Open House

David Humphreys House, 37 Elm St., Ansonia./ File photo

ANSONIA - The Derby Historical Society will hold an Autumn Open House from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 9.

Visitors can take a docent-guided tour of the historic David Humphreys House, 37 Elm St.
The gift shop will be open and refreshments will be served.

Suggested donation is $5 for adults; children under 5 are admitted free.
Call 203-735-1908 for information or visit www.derbyhistorical.org.

The Derby Historical Society is a regional historical society dedicated to preserving, maintaining and celebrating the rich and varied history of the Lower Naugatuck Valley.

The Derby Historical Society welcomes all visitors and is also available to support researchers, school, or other program needs.

Staff offices are located at the Sarah Riggs Humphreys House, 37 Elm St.
For information, visit www.derbyhistorical.org.

This is a press release from Daniel L. Bosques, Executive Director, Derby Historical Society.

Lizzie's Corner to sell handmade bracelets for Seymour Pink fundraiser

Sharing information from a Facebook post:

As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we [at Lizzie's Corner, 36 Bank St., Seymour] are honored to have a special guest with us on Wednesday from 3:30 until 5.
Becca Miller, a Seymour student, will be making bracelets at Lizzie’s Corner to benefit Seymour Pink.
Please stop in and show your support for Becca and this very important cause. Bracelets will be available for a suggested donation of $3 each.

Circle of Friends' group members Pound the Pavement for Pink in Seymour

My 'Circle of Friends' teammates had quite a glow about them Saturday morning at the 8th annual Pounding the Pavement for Pink 5K in Seymour.
'Circle of Friends' is a support group for breast cancer survivors at Griffin Hospital in Derby.
The nonprofit Seymour Pink is a community's fight against breast cancer.