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Friday, October 4, 2024
Quarry Walk in Oxford to present spooky Halloween fun
OXFORD - Get ready for an enchanting evening of Halloween delight at Quarry Walk's Inaugural Halloween Spooky Stroll! Join us as we bring the magic of trick-or-treating to life at our fabulous establishment.
Mark your calendars for Oct. 27 from 3 -5 p.m. and prepare for a bewitching experience like no other.
A map of participating businesses will be provided and let your little goblins do the rest! Enjoy trick-or-treating in a safe and festive environment!
Please make sure to register so we have enough treats for all!
This is shared from a Facebook event page.
Wesley Village in Shelton to host program on Parkinson's Disease
SHELTON - Wesley Village will offer a community education program on the topic of Non-Motor Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease at 1 p.m. Oct. 23 at Wesley Heights Independent and Assisted Living Community.
The program will be presented by Dr. Kathryn Zuchowski, a board-certified neurologist, and a clinical fellow in movement disorders at Yale Health, Department of Neurology. This event will be hosted in cooperation with the Connecticut Chapter of the American Parkinson’s Disease Association (APDA CT).
“This program is a collaboration between Wesley Village, Yale Health Neurology, and APDA CT to best serve the community by providing a best-in-class education program. Those impacted by Parkinson’s can gain a better understanding of the intricacies of managing their symptoms by consistently staying up to date on the latest education and research. We aim to be a reliable source for education programs and support for the estimated 12,000+ CT residents diagnosed with Parkinson’s,” says APDA CT Program Director Holly Seymour.
For more information or to RSVP, contact Lisa Bisson, Wesley Village Director of Community Outreach at lbisson@umh.org or 203-225-5027.
The program will take place at Wesley Heights Independent and Assisted Living Community on the Wesley Village senior living campus, 580 Long Hill Ave. Guests may enter using the Wesley Heights entrance and parking area. Light refreshments will be served.
The APDA Connecticut Chapter offers a wide range of Parkinson’s disease programs, resources, education, and support throughout the State of Connecticut. To learn more, visit www.adpaparkinson.org/CT, email apdact@apdaparkinson.org or call 860-996-4276
About APDA: The American Parkinson’s Disease Association (APDA) is a nationwide grassroots network dedicated to fighting Parkinson’s disease (PD) and works tirelessly to help the more than one million people in the US with PD live life to the fullest in the face of this chronic, neurological disorder. Founded in 1961, APDA has raised and invested more than $282 million to provide outstanding patient services and educational programs, elevate public awareness about the disease, and support research designed to unlock the mysteries of PD and ultimately put an end to this disease. To join in the fight against Parkinson’s disease and to learn more about the support APDA provides nationally through a network of Chapters and Information & Referral (I&R) Centers, as well as a national Research Program and Centers for Advanced Research, please visit www.apdaparkinson.org
About Wesley Village: Wesley Village senior living campus is located at 580 Long Hill Ave. in Shelton and offers a continuum of care: independent and assisted living, enhanced assisted living, early memory support/memory care, skilled nursing, and short-term rehab. The campus is part of United Methodist Homes, a local not-for-profit organization with a 150-year legacy of caring.
To learn more about the Wesley Village campus communities of Crosby Commons, Wesley Heights, Lifestyle Transitions, or Bishop Wicke Health Center, visit our website or contact Rhonda Stasulli at
203-447-5454 or rstasulli@umh.org.
To become part of the Wesley Village team, visit our website at: https://www.umh.org/career-opportunities-at-umh.
This is a press release from United Methodist Homes.
Vigil in Shelton to honor survivors, remember victims of domestic violence
SHELTON - Every October, the nation observes Domestic Violence Awareness Month to bring light to an issue that affects all of our communities.
Every nine seconds, a woman is abused in the U.S.
One in four women and one in seven men in the U.S. are victims of domestic violence at some point in their lives.
To raise awareness about domestic violence, BHcare’s The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services and Hope Family Justice Center of New Haven will hold an annual vigil to honor survivors and remember the victims of domestic violence.
A candlelight vigil will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8 at Veteran’s Memorial Park, 38 Canal Street E.
UCDVS and HFJC aim to bring hope to those affected, offer support to survivors and stand as a community committed to change. Every voice and every light matters in the fight to end domestic violence.
“Domestic Violence Awareness Month is a time for us to come together as a community, to remember those who have lost their lives, to acknowledge the survivors, and to reiterate our unwavering support for those who have faced or are facing domestic violence in their homes and their lives,” said Esperina Stubblefield, Director of Domestic Violence Services, BHcare.
Geralyn O'Neil-Wild, Chief Operating Officer of CT Coalition Against Domestic Violence will be guest speaker followed by the recognition of police officers.
UCDVS and HFJC aim to bring hope to those affected, offer support to survivors and stand as a community committed to change. Every voice and every light matters in the fight to end domestic violence.
“Domestic Violence Awareness Month is a time for us to come together as a community, to remember those who have lost their lives, to acknowledge the survivors, and to reiterate our unwavering support for those who have faced or are facing domestic violence in their homes and their lives,” said Esperina Stubblefield, Director of Domestic Violence Services, BHcare.
Geralyn O'Neil-Wild, Chief Operating Officer of CT Coalition Against Domestic Violence will be guest speaker followed by the recognition of police officers.
Officer Joshua Cash of the Derby Police Department and Officer Jenny Ribeiro of the Ansonia Police Department will be recognized for their role in the fight against domestic violence.
For more information about the vigil, or about domestic violence services visit www.BHcare.org. If you need immediate assistance, please call our 24-hour Domestic Violence Hotline 1-888-774-2900.
UCDVS is a program of BHcare that provides services for victims and children of domestic violence free of charge. Each year, nearly 6,000 domestic violence victims, survivors and their children walk through the door of UCDVS looking for shelter, help, and hope.
HFJC, a program of BHcare, is a collaboration of multiple community providers under one roof providing free wraparound services for domestic violence survivors and their families.
For more information about the vigil, or about domestic violence services visit www.BHcare.org. If you need immediate assistance, please call our 24-hour Domestic Violence Hotline 1-888-774-2900.
UCDVS is a program of BHcare that provides services for victims and children of domestic violence free of charge. Each year, nearly 6,000 domestic violence victims, survivors and their children walk through the door of UCDVS looking for shelter, help, and hope.
HFJC, a program of BHcare, is a collaboration of multiple community providers under one roof providing free wraparound services for domestic violence survivors and their families.
Victims of domestic violence receive support, healing and pathways to empowerment.
This is a press release from BHcare.
This is a press release from BHcare.
Derby Public Library to host Teen Advisory Board meeting
DERBY - Derby Public Library invites all young adults ages 12 to 17 to a Teen Advisory Board meeting at 4:30 p.m. Oct. 30.
Attendees are encouraged to voice their ideas for improving an expanding young adult library services and teen programming.
Focus will include participant input that contributes to the library fulfilling its mission of quality-of-life enhancements in: knowledge; entertainment; and citizenship.
For more information stop by the Library at 313 Elizabeth St., call 203-736-1482 or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org .
This is a press release from Tony DeLos, young adult librarian.