Wesley Village residents donate hats, scarves to Spooner House in Shelton

From left: Helen Krystopowicz, Dorothy Guaglianone, Joanne Ruscoe, Luella Dwyer, and Graciella Lopez were part of a knitting and crocheting group at Wesley Village who made hats and scarves to donate./ Contributed photo

SHELTON - Residents from Wesley Village recently put their knitting and crochet needles to work making more than 80 hats and scarves to donate to Spooner House in Shelton.  
They learned about the need from resident Helen Krystopowicz’s niece, Liz Holcomb, who is the Director of Operations at Spooner House who felt they could be put to good use.   
“All of our clients face difficult choices due to their economic circumstances,” said Susan Agamy, Executive Director of Spooner House. “(The) generous donation of beautiful handmade hats and scarves will not only provide warmth to those in need, they are a tangible reminder of the caring hearts in our community.”

There are several knitting and crocheting circles at Wesley Village, all part of the communities’ Prayer Shawl Ministry.  
The volunteers in the Prayer Shawl Ministry have donated homemade blankets and shawls to individuals who are ill or in hospice care. 
They also work with other organizations including the Parish Nurses from Griffin Hospital to provide baby hats and blankets and local animal shelters to provide warm bedding.  
If you are interested in learning more about the Prayer Shawl Ministry or other volunteer opportunities at Wesley Village, call 203-944-8279.



Wesley Village residents and staff pose with team from Spooner House after delivering hats and scarves for clients./ Contributed photo


Wesley Village senior living campus is located at 580 Long Hill Ave. and is part of United Methodist Homes, a local not-for-profit organization. 
The Wesley Village campus offers assisted and independent living, memory support, skilled nursing, short-term rehab, and outpatient therapy and fitness services. 
To learn more, visit www.wesleyvillage-ct.org


This is a press release from United Methodist Homes.

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New Haven man shot early today in Wakelee Avenue area of Ansonia

ANSONIA - On January 28, 2020 at about 1:08 A.M., the Ansonia Police Department received several 911 calls reporting gunshots in the area of Wakelee Avenue and Clarkson Street. Responding officers located a 19 year-old male from New Haven at the corner of Clarkson Street and Holbrook Street, the male had been shot once in the foot. 
The male provided no information to the responding officers regarding the shooting. The male was transported to a local hospital for treatment. The Ansonia Police Department Patrol Division and Detective Bureau continue to investigate the incident. 
Anyone with information should call the Ansonia Police Department at 203-735-1885 or can submit a tip at https://www.tip411.com/tips/new?alert_group_id=21553.


This is a press release from Ansonia Police.

*The intent of this blog is to provide information about the Valley community. I don't focus on police news but when a shooting or other crime occurs in my hometown I feel obligated to do so.

Recuperation journey: Looking at the sky


Good morning! 
The 7:15 view from my front yard.


Have a great Tuesday!