Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Recuperation journey: Looking at the sky


Sunset on a chilly Tuesday afternoon.

Great Hill United Methodist Church in Seymour slates Christmas on the Hill


SEYMOUR - Join us at Great Hill United Methodist Church for your Christmas shopping from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 9!
Complete your last-minute Christmas shopping while enjoying complimentary refreshments, Christmas music, and our seasonally decorated hall. 
Also enter in for your chance to win one of two $50 AMEX gift cards, just in time for a little extra Christmas spending.

The church is at 225 Great Hill Road.

Limited vendor applications are available; so if you are a local crafter or small business, get your application in today! https://www.greathillumc.org/christmas-on-the-hill


This is shared from the church's Facebook page.

Ansonia Fire Department ready for Popcorn Ball Sunday


ANSONIA - This is a friendly reminder from the Ansonia Fire Department that popcorn ball Sunday is approaching on Dec. 17.
Each company in town will be on the road before 11 a.m. that day.
If you want to be part of your community, join us: AFD.recruitment23@gmail.com.

This is shared from the AFD Facebook page.

Recuperation journey: Looking at the sky


 Monday's sunset colors reflected on clouds.

Griffin Hospital in Derby to offer 2-day Reiki workshop


DERBY - Griffin Hospital will host a Reiki Level 1 two-day workshop from 1-4 p.m. Jan. 16 and Jan. 18 at the hospital, 130 Division St.


Reiki Master Laura Howell will teach the basic concepts of Reiki, allowing ample time for hands-on practice.

Reiki is a complementary healing method based on ancient healing practices that involves the conscious direction of healing energy through the practitioner's hands. 

When channeled properly, this energy relieves energy blockages to the body and bring balances to the energy fields thereby promoting healing on all levels.

The workshop cost for the public is $150, which includes completion certificate and Reiki book. 


Griffin Hospital employees and current volunteers can register at the rate of $25. Payment must be cash or check, and is due upon enrollment.


Workshop participants from the general public are required to become a Griffin Health volunteer, and are expected to give 100 hours of service prior to receiving their Reiki completion certificate.

Workshop space is limited, and preregistration is required by Jan. 3. 

To register, contact Wendy Farrington, 203-732-7434.


This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.


Teens to learn to embroider an ornament Saturday at Ansonia Library


The program will be held from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Dec. 2. The Library is at 53 S. Cliff St., Ansonia.



This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.
 

Celebrate Shelton to hold tree lighting, holiday market Friday


 

'Turnback Tuesday' features Charlton Comics in Derby

Turnback Tuesday is highlighting Charlton Comics, a publishing company that existed from 1945 to 1986 at the intersection of Division Street and Pershing Drive, Derby.

The company was started by John Santangelo Sr. and Ed Levy in 1940 as T.W.O. Charles Company, then adopted the name Charlton Comics. This comic, called Hot Rods and Racing Cars, was published June 1970, Vol. 2, No. 102.

There were many different publications such as romance, westerns, haunted, suspense, and horror comics.

This comic as well as six others are a recent donation to the Library by M. R. David.


Thanks goes to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week.


Purchase Kettle Club pin, support Salvation Army's good work in the community


This holiday season, join the 2023 Salvation Army Kettle Club! 

With a $100 donation, you will receive a 2023 Kettle Club pin. 

This pin changes lives. http://kettleclubsa.org/


This is shared from The Salvation Army - Ansonia Facebook page.


The Valley's Salvation Army is headquartered at 26 Lester St., Ansonia.


Beacon Falls Public Library to host presentation on estate planning


BEACON FALLS - John Caserta and Amy Crookshank will answer your questions about the Basics of Estate Planning from 6-8 p.m. Dec. 7 at the Senior Center, 57 N. Main St.
Topics covered will include:
-Wills
-Probates
-Taxes
-Trusts
-Gifting
-Insurances
All attendees will receive an Estate Planning Checklist.
Please register at Eventbrite... https://www.eventbrite.com/.../the-basics-of-estate... 

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Christ Church in Ansonia to host Breakfast with Santa