Sunday, July 9, 2023
St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Shop in Derby to hold fill-a-bag sale
DERBY - It's baaaaaack! $6 fill-a-bag sale includes adult and kids' clothing, shoes, and purses at St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Shop!
Open Wednesday through Saturday from 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at 237 Roosevelt Drive.
Bags must be bagged at the register. Excludes new clothing, shoes, and purses - these are 50% off!! Donations welcomed!
This is shared from the organization's Facebook page.
Ansonia celebrates grand opening of senior center in style
Senior Center Director Christine Sonsini celebrates the grand opening with Charles Rosenay, owner of Liverpool Productions Entertainment. |
ANSONIA - Did you ever go to a grand opening event and not realize it was going to be a big party?
That was yours truly Thursday when I attended what I thought was going to be a ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially open the $1.7 million downtown Ansonia Senior Center.
The center is housed in the same building as the Ansonia Police Department at 65 Main St., the former Farrel Corp. headquarters.
When a friend and I walked into the center's community room we were surprised to see it was packed with more than 200 seniors from throughout the Valley anxious to check out the new site.
After the ribbon cutting and remarks by Mayor David S. Cassetti, Corporation Counsel John Marini, Economic Development Director Sheila O'Malley and others, a lunch was served - sandwiches and cupcakes frosted in "Charger Blue."
It was a festive afternoon! A DJ and two dynamic dancers provided the spark to get people moving thanks to Charles Rosenay and his Liverpool Productions Entertainment.
Congratulations to all who worked diligently to make the beautiful new facility a reality.
And big thanks goes to the incoming eighth graders from Assumption School pictured below who helped out in the kitchen during the event.
Little Free Pantry on Skokorat in Seymour posts weekly wish list
SEYMOUR - Thank you EVERYONE who has been dropping off and shipping donations!
The Pantry remains insanely busy. We are still filling the pantry from empty several times a day, which is a new and alarming trend.
We are in desperate need of EVERYTHING. 
Our most needed items are:
microwave meals (Hormel, chef Boyardee, instant Mac and cheese) pasta & sauce canned vegetables snacks (popcorn, crackers, granola bars)We will also gladly accept fresh produce, including from your gardens. 
Hygiene products like tooth brushes, tooth paste, soap, pads/tampons, and shampoo are also always needed and deeply appreciated.
You can drop off items in person by either placing them directly into the Pantry or into the black donation bin by our garage door. You can also order through our Amazon Wishlist https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/31DQMG6QQ65HX.... OR you can have items shipped or delivered to 58 Skokorat St.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask!
As always, thank you SO MUCH for all your support! We love and appreciate you! 
This is shared from the Pantry's Facebook page.
