Beautiful backyard view on a Monday in May.
Monday, May 17, 2021
Recuperation journey: Around the yard - Part 32
Not sure what has transplanted itself next to the patio. Any ideas?
Legislators to meet with constituents Saturday at Copper City Bar & Grill in Ansonia
ANSONIA - State Sen. Jorge Cabrera, D-Hamden, and state Rep. Kara Rochelle, D-Ansonia/Derby, will hold in-person Legislative Office Hours from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday on the back patio of Copper City Bar & Grill, 82-84 Main St.
Residents will be able to connect with the legislators in an approachable and relaxed setting to discuss their thoughts, concerns, and questions on the issues that matter most.
The in-district Legislative Office Hours is the first in-person event Cabrera and Rochelle have held since the 2021 legislative session started Jan. 6.
Cabrera and Rochelle had shifted to virtual events on Zoom and Facebook LIVE for constituents because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Residents who would like more information about the event should contact Rochelle by emailing her at Kara.Rochelle@cga.ct.gov.
If they need immediate assistance, residents can call her office at 860-240-8585.
This is a press release from Rochelle's office.
Shelton Library System hosts Story Explorers Mondays via Zoom
SHELTON - Join Miss Jessica from Huntington Branch Library at 10:30 a.m. Mondays for a virtual story time.
Most online programs run between 20-30 minutes.
Patrons must register in advance with an email address to receive the Zoom link.
http://engagedpatrons.org/EventsExtended.cfm?SiteID=2661...
This is shared from the Shelton Library System Facebook page.
Bishop Wicke Health Center in Shelton celebrates skilled nursing staff
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| Bishop Wicke Health Center team members gather for a photo in celebration of National Skilled Nursing Care Week./ Contributed photo |
SHELTON - The atmosphere was celebratory at Bishop Wicke Health Center as team members and residents came together in honor of National Skilled Nursing Care Week May 10-14.
The weeklong event, established by the American Health Care Association in 1967, recognizes the essential role of skilled nursing care centers in caring for our elders.
NSNCW 2021 focuses on the collective effort and the amazing strength and dedication of those who continue to work tirelessly every day to care for and protect elders in long-term care.
In an outdoor spirit renewal event, Bishop Wicke Administrator Debra Samorajczyk addressed a group of staff and residents.
“We are so happy that we are able to gather for celebrations this year,” Samorajczyk said. “Last year was much different, but we are making this year extra special. We chose the theme “Together We Grow” because as a team, we have grown tremendously this past year. All our staff, residents, and families have been working together to keep everyone healthy, safe, and connected with each other. We’ve been through a lot and we know we can overcome anything as a team.”
Chaplain Cathy Nickse, Director of Spiritual Life for the Wesley Village campus, offered words of encouragement and reminded staff and residents to remember their value and purpose and what it means to truly “soar” in life. “You were born to soar,” Nickse said. “Soaring is when we feel free to be exactly who we are; singing and playing, loving and laughing, living a life of gratitude and grace and knowing that God wants us to fly free.”
Celebrations also included live entertainment and special treats prepared by the Bishop Wicke Dining Services team, as well as kite flying and the release of several butterflies, which were nurtured by staff and residents at the community for the past two weeks.
Team members and residents opened the butterfly habitats together and released the butterflies to soar.
“We felt that the butterfly was a fitting example of the experience we have had this past year,” Samorajcyk said. “There have been incredible challenges, but little by little, we are coming out of this stronger, more beautiful, and with greater freedom to celebrate life as we care for our residents and each other.”
Wesley Village senior living campus is located at 580 Long Hill Ave., Shelton and is part of United Methodist Homes, a local not-for-profit organization.
The Wesley Village campus offers independent and assisted living, enhanced assisted living, early memory support, skilled nursing, and short-term rehab.
To learn more, visit our website or call 203-225-5024.
This is a press release from United Methodist Homes.
Seymour Lions Club slates Summer Cruise Nights at Tri-Town Plaza in Seymour
Summer cruise nights will be held every Thursday through Sept. 23.
The show will be lots for fun for the whole family. We take pride in the part we play bringing car enthusiasts together to celebrate a time when the automobile was more than just an appliance.
We invite all hot rods, street rods, rat rods, classic, custom, trucks, motorcycles, and antiques to join us.
As local car aficionados showcase their vintage, classic, and custom cars, trucks and motorcycles and all the work they have done on them, there are opportunities to network and uncover new ideas for local car enthusiasts.
Trophies will be award for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place car/truck winners also a motorcycle trophy will be awarded.
Our sponsors pick the winners! Music, raffles, socializing make for a fun night!
For more information visit www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/seymourct/ or our Facebook page “The Seymour Lions Club”, follow us on Instagram @seymourlions, email us seymourlions52@att.net or call Lion Melissa @ 203-430-9356.
This is shared from a Facebook event page.
Recuperation journey: Around the yard - Part 31
This is one of several beautiful azaleas that came with the house when we moved in a mere 30 years ago.
The pink azalea right next to this one is still green. Waiting for it and the others to bloom!