Thursday, March 19, 2020

Master's Table postpones all meals in Ansonia until further notice


Sharing a message from Jim Fedak, president, Master's Table Community Meals:

"Master’s Table Community Meals is postponing all meals till further notice. This is temporary, due to COVID-19. We hope you understand that we have not made this decision lightly and we will closely monitor the situation and change these plans accordingly, as appropriate. 
"We will email everyone once it is confirmed that we can resume our meals. 
"Please be safe."

Many thanks and blessings,

Jim

Connecticut postpones presidential primary to June 2

Sharing information from Marc J. Garofalo, Derby Town/City Clerk:
"You are hereby notified that this office has been advised by the Office of the Secretary of the State Denise Merrill that the Connecticut Presidential Preference Primary scheduled for Tuesday April 28, 2020 has been postponed until Tuesday June 2, 2020."



Recuperation journey: St. Patrick's Day visitor


I snapped this photo through the window Tuesday. I thought I'd post it to take a break from all the upsetting news about COVID-19 that is bombarding us daily. 
The cardinal seems to be hiding from another bird. Maybe a game of hide and seek?

St. Vincent de Paul in Derby continues to give out food by appointment


Sharing from the St. Vincent De Paul Facebook page:

"Our shop, and major source of income for the food bank, is closed for now but we are STILL GIVING OUT FOOD by appointment, from the back of the building - safely and quickly, with a very small, dedicated and big-hearted crew. 

"Need is high! Please swing by with any food donations - which can be left outside in the back while we are "open" (Mon-Fri 9:00-2:30). We are in particular need of jelly, instant potatoes, pasta sauce, veg oil, mayo, canned chicken, Hamburger Helper, baked beans, Chef Boyardee, canned peas - carrots - corn, egg noodles, broth, saltines, oatmeal, coffee, tea. 

"Thank you for helping us keep this vital assistance flowing to our neighbors in need, during this unsettling and tense time.
FOOD = LOVE."


The food bank is at 237 Roosevelt Drive, Derby.