SEYMOUR - Come and enjoy a pancake breakfast between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Dec.14 with Mr. and Mrs. Claus at Seymour Land Trust.
We also will be hosting a basket raffle.
The Land Trust hall is at 13 Chatfield St.
This is shared from Facebook.
Friday, December 6, 2024
Seymour Land Trust to host Breakfast with Santa Dec.14
SEYMOUR - Come and enjoy a pancake breakfast between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Dec.14 with Mr. and Mrs. Claus at Seymour Land Trust.
UMH honors Wesley Village employees for excellence and longevity
From left: David Lawlor (President & CEO, UMH), Andrea Winchester (Director of Human Resources), Lori Bauer, Marianella San Diego, Shelby Wenz, Dawn Supranovich, Jessica Scaife, Andrea Petillo, Hailey Monroe, Ali Alshabbah, Gracey Chamble, Bianca Turcotte-Reome, Lori Pisani, and David Fife.
SHELTON - Members of the Wesley Village senior living campus recently gathered for United Methodist Homes’ annual employee recognition celebration at The Waterview in Monroe.
The event was hosted by UMH, the senior living provider organization that manages the campus. It featured a presentation of the organization’s “Values in Action” award and recognition for service milestones of five to 30 years.
Honorees from each Wesley Village community at Bishop Wicke Health Center, Crosby Commons, Wesley Heights, and Lifestyle Transitions were recognized with the Values in Action award, which is given annually to employees who reflect the organization’s five core values of Respect, Spirituality, Excellence, Collaboration, and Stewardship in an extraordinary way.
Values in Action award winners are considered for their commitment to the Mission and Values of UMH and selected based on a peer nomination and leadership review process. Over 100 nominations are typically received each year from across the organization.
Six outstanding team members at Wesley Village were selected to receive the award for 2024.
Recipients were nominated for their flexibility, dependability, collaboration, and unwavering commitment to supporting Wesley Village communities and the health and well-being of each resident.
Wesley Village is well-known for continuing UMH’s long legacy of caring in the community, and the longevity of the campus team reflects that. This year, eight team members were honored for reaching impressive milestones of twenty years or more. Thirteen team members were recognized for 10- and 15-year milestones and another 10 employees celebrated five years of service with the organization.
United Methodist Homes Director of Human Resources, Andrea Winchester and President and CEO David Lawlor shared words of thanks with the team before the award presentation.
“So proud of our honorees and to see how our teams support one another in achieving great things,” said Lawlor. “It is a true reflection of a mission that is alive and well after 150 years! We are so excited to carry this mission forward as we join forces with Masonicare to reinvent mission-based care for Connecticut seniors!”
About Wesley Village: The Wesley Village senior living campus is at 580 Long Hill Ave. and is part of United Methodist Homes, a local not-for-profit organization.
The campus offers independent and assisted living, enhanced assisted living, early memory support, five-star skilled nursing care, and short-term rehab.
To learn more about Crosby Commons, Wesley Heights, Lifestyle Transitions, or Bishop Wicke Health Center, visit our website or contact us at 203-225-5024.
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.
Derby Neck Library to hold bake sale Monday, Tuesday
Derby Neck Library is at 307 Hawthorne Ave., Derby.
Learn to make cake pops Sunday at Derby Neck Library's crafternoon
Valley Soul concert on tap Tuesday at Church of the Good Shepherd in Seymour
Under the direction of recording artist and music industry veteran Angela Clemmons, a choir of volunteer singers will come together for Valley Soul at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.
This can’t-miss gospel performance will feature choir members from faith-based organizations, health and human service agencies, foundations, and other grassroots organizations, serving as a metaphor for the “choir of caring” that collectively wraps its arms around the residents of the Valley.
Tuesday, Dec. 10
Church of The Good Shepherd
35 Mountain Rd
Seymour, CT 06483
No tickets or reservations required!
Seating is general admission on a first come, first served basis.
For more information, contact the Griffin Hospital Development Fund at 203-732-7504 or development@griffinhealth.org.
From the 'Turnback Tuesday' archives: 1st Derby school superintendent
This week's "Turnback Tuesday" features J.W. Peck - the first superintendent of Derby Public Schools.
Mr. Peck is the gentleman on the right in the short, dark coat. He worked in the Derby school system for 33 years, 18 of which serving as superintendent. When he retired in 1912, he was named Superintendent-Emeritus at a salary of $1,000.
Peck was born on Feb.10,1852 in Trumbull and died Aug.16,1917 at the age of 65.
[This was first posted on this date in 2016.]
Thanks goes to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week.
Bethany Farm and Nursery in Woodbridge to host Christmas Market
Calling all makers, artists, crafters, and builders!
We are so excited to announce our very first Winter Holiday Market at Bethany Farm and Nursery!
For three Saturdays in a row, beginning Saturday, December 7, we will be hosting a wonderful winter market for our community!
Bethany Farm and Nursery is located at 229 Seymour Road, Woodbridge.
Our market will be held indoors in our heated retail shop. We will have @just2galsmobilebartenders here making holiday-inspired cocktail and mocktails, hot cocoa, coffee, hot cider, and more!!
To the general public: We hope you will join us this holiday season!
The farm will be selling wreaths, Christmas trees, garland, and so much more! We will have a bonfire going throughout the day.
Pictures with Santa Claus will also be offered! Specific dates and time to be announced next week!
To spread additional Christmas cheer, we will be transforming our retail shop into a winter wonderland, full of local makers, creators, small businesses, and artists selling their wonderful goods for the holiday.
This is shared from a Facebook event page.
Seymour Fire Department, Santa ready for Popcorn Ball Sunday fun
SEYMOUR- It’s that time of the year again!
When you hear sirens coming down your street on Dec. 22, be sure to come outside for popcorn balls and a visit from Santa!
Crews accompanied by Santa will hit the road at 8 a.m. and make their way down every street in Seymour throughout the morning.
Popcorn Ball Sunday is sponsored by Great Hill Hose Company and Citizens Engine Company No. 2.
This is shared from a Facebook event page.
