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From left: Luz DeJesus, housekeeping associate, Pam O'Connor, dining associate, Maryann Porcadilla, CNA./ Contributed photo
SHELTON - On March 11, one year after COVID-19 was declared a public health emergency in Connecticut, Wesley Village senior living campus joined with Leading Age Connecticut in their public effort, #oneyearstronger, to commemorate the past year, one marked by compassion, strength, and resilience.
'Caring Superhero' and Joylynn-Jarrett Smith, CNA |
Vice President of Assisted Living Services, Lori Pisani, reflected on the challenges of the past year. “A year ago, we never would have imagined the experience we had this past year, but we have stayed the course and are grateful to be stronger and more connected than ever," she said. "With the arrival of the vaccine and strong response we have had in vaccinating our residents and staff, it finally feels like there is a light at the end of the tunnel. We feel very hopeful.”
The campus organized a variety of activities and events to commemorate the day, including a cannoli truck and opportunities for reflection. Stickers with red hearts and the words “Stronger Together” were scattered everywhere and spotted on staff and residents as they walked through the community.
A “One Year Stronger” sign was posted at each community entrance to greet staff as they arrived for the day, along with a “We Are Stronger Because…” display which featured personal thoughts and messages of gratitude.
“We have felt the support of those around us - residents, staff, and family members,” one card read. Another card read, “We can count on each other,” and “We appreciate every day and take one day at a time, with more gratitude.”
“We have learned so much this past year," said Debra Samorajczyk, administrator at Bishop Wicke Health Center. “We are so grateful to our fearless caregivers for their strength, resilience, perseverance, love, heroism, and dedication.”
As a humorous surprise, a “Caring Superhero” bear wandered through the campus to inspire smiles and laughter and share love and thanks. The bear paused to take individual photos, much to the delight of residents.
President and CEO of United Methodist Homes David Lawlor thanked the Wesley Village team as part of a special message commemorating this past year.
“We’ve come to realize how important it is to support one another in good times and in bad, and how much we mean to each other,” he said. “Many thanks to our incredible team, our supportive families, our Board, and the entire UMH family. Our history will note we survived this pandemic, we became stronger as an organization, and we look forward to great days ahead.”
Wesley Village senior living campus at 580 Long Hill Ave. is part of United Methodist Homes, a local not-for-profit organization.
The campus offers assisted and independent living, memory support, skilled nursing, short-term rehab, and outpatient therapy services.
To learn more, visit www.wesleyvillage-ct.org or call 203-225-5024.
This is a press release from United Methodist Homes.
Turnback Tuesday looks at another view of East Derby.
This is an image of what is now CT 34 / Derby Avenue looking North taken sometime between 1903 and 1905.
On the left is the train depot, and the building on the right is 63-67 Derby Ave. The red arrow shows the business of J Sarra & Sons (a.k.a. Joseph, Pasquale & John) grocer and saloon. This was their second location in Derby.
In 1906, the family moved to New Britain. You'll notice St. Michael’s Church is not there yet as construction of the church started in 1906.
Thanks goes to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week.
My Sister's Place Thrift Store is located at 380 Main St., Ansonia.
All proceeds support BHcare's The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services.
This is shared from My Sister's Place Facebook page.
Very few women worked outside the home during that era, yet Barton would find success as a teacher, a U.S. Patent Office worker, and most famously, a nurse who tended to wounded troops during the Civil War.
Afterward she went on to launch the American Red Cross - which means if you have ever donated blood, given money to disaster relief, or taken a first-aid course, Clara Barton has touched your life.
This is this first in several virtual events on Facebook Live that the Seymour Historical Society has planned prior to transitioning to live programs once it’s safe to do so.
This is shared from the Seymour Historical Society's Facebook page.
Derby Public Library will be closed on Friday, April 2 and Saturday, April 3 in observance of the Good Friday and Easter holidays.
This is shared from the Derby Public Library Facebook page.
HARTFORD - Connecticut's news media has dedicated considerable time to sharing the concerns of residents frustrated not just by escalating motor vehicle break-ins, but also brazen car thefts committed by juveniles who act without fear of significant legal repercussion. There's a Judiciary Committee public hearing Wednesday [Details below] on H.B. 6667 and H. B. 6669 where you can share your thoughts about the motor vehicle theft crisis. Early this session, House Republicans submitted legislation to impose actual consequences for teenagers (15-18) who are repeatedly charged with stealing or attempting to steal a vehicle. Our proposal includes: Facing charges on the regular criminal docket; Expanded ability for judges to order detainment or GPS monitoring; Categorize as "serious juvenile repeat offender" upon second theft conviction; Require DCF intervention to provide services to offender; Modify state pursuit policy, allow police to intercept thieves as the crime occurs HOW TO SPEAK OUT ON THIS TOPIC Judiciary Committee public hearing Wednesday, March 31, @ 10 a.m. Register to testify virtually Deadline to register: Tuesday March 30 @ 3 p.m. TESTIFY BY EMAIL Email written testimony to judtestimony@cga.ct.gov and state your name and bills (H.B. 6667 & 6669.) Copy me: nicole.klarides-ditria@housegop.ct.gov TESTIFY BY TELEPHONE Call the Phone Registrant Line at (860) 240-5255 to leave your contact information. Watch the hearing on YouTube |
DERBY - In one week, Miss Krissy [at Derby Neck Library] is starting up her new program, Drums and Strings and Shaky Things!
Call 203-734-1492 now to schedule a curbside pickup for the supply pack--it includes everything you need to have a great virtual music and movement program from home!
And don't forget to sign up for our Youth Mailing List here: https://forms.gle/pajo3PLnQf1iJxew8
This is shared from the Derby Neck Library Facebook page.
"The Ansonia Library will be closed this week. We will reopen Monday April 5th."
This information is shared from the Ansonia Library's Facebook page.
DERBY - Check out Derby Neck Library's #TeenCraft fun this week.
There are supply packs available, so call now 203-734-1492 to reserve yours!
Hope to see you this Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.
This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.
"We still have supply packs available for the Crafting Time for Littles this Monday at 11 AM--call now 203-734-1492 to reserve yours!"
"We have Book Bundles ready for you! You can request a bundle of books here https://bit.ly/3bteHry or make a browsing appointment here https://bit.ly/3tTCMy2 to pick one up!
"Great way to explore new genres, titles, and authors."
On Sunday we'll see it 100 percent illuminated.
ANSONIA - The Federal Bureau of Investigation contacted the Ansonia Police Department at about 11:45 a.m. to report they received a complaint that a person threatened to blow up the middle school, Lt. Patrick Lynch said in a release late Friday afternoon.
After consulting with the Ansonia Board of Education, a decision was made to send home the Pre-K students, all other students were on a remote learning day.
The decision to send the students home was done out of an abundance of caution. A check of the school inside and out by officers and staff did not reveal anything suspicious.
Bomb sniffing dogs were also used to check the school and nothing was found.
With the assistance of the F.B.I. and Connecticut State Police, all the people involved were located and interviewed.
The investigation showed there was on ongoing neighbor dispute where one neighbor alleged that during a verbal argument the other neighbor said they were going to blow up the house and middle school.
The accused neighbor cooperated with the investigation and denied making any statements about blowing up the school.
No evidence was found to substantiate the initial claim and no arrests have been made.
This is a press release from Lt. Patrick Lynch.
DERBY - In an informational webinar at 6 p.m. April 21, Tatiana DaSilva, Trusts and Estate attorney, will review the most important documents to have in place during the initial phases of your life, including after college, through marriage, and having children.
The Derby Public Library is hosting the event.