Greater Valley Chamber slates holiday gathering, year-end awards celebration

 

The holidays can be challenging after losing a loved one, but life goes on

Last weekend marked two years since my dear husband Ralph passed. It's hard to believe how quickly those years went by.   

The date he died is a palindrome: 12-2-21. A good friend of ours joked that Ralph, who was a detail-oriented guy, did that on purpose!

The weekend timing of his passing was perfect - being a part of several Christmas season events helped me get into the spirit.  

I attended the Ansonia Christmas tree lighting Friday at Veterans Park. 

The program run by the Ansonia Cultural Commission is a nostalgic one for me. Ralph served as commission chairman for several years, and was an integral part of  organizing it.

Although the weather didn't cooperate there was a great turnout. Despite the drizzle Santa was able to get there to hear all the childrens' Christmas wishes. My blog post about the festivities can be read here.

On Saturday actor Patrick Spaddicino brought his adaptation of "A Christmas Carol" to Derby Public Library. He portrayed 25 characters from Charles Dickens' Christmas classic in a wonderful performance directed by Library Director Scott R. Brill. His one-man show was awe-inspiring.

Next up I had a great time shopping with a friend at the Holiday Marketplace in the Ansonia Armory, which gave me another reason to get into the season.

And on Sunday I truly felt the holiday spirit at the church I attend, First United Methodist Church of Ansonia. It was our second annual Christmas Sing-A-Long and churches from the community were invited. Friends and I sang classic carols and enjoyed musical interludes from a violinist, flutist, and guitarist.

I hope to attend more local events this Yuletide season. 

Ralph would want me to do just that. 

Seymour Pink announces annual events slated in October

Dear Friends of Seymour Pink, It's hard to believe October is just around the corner. As it tends to be our busiest month, we wanted to share a few annual events for this October so you can mark your calendars! October 5, 2023 Marks of Design's 5th Annual Diamond Dig is a community fundraiser slated for Thursday, October 5th in Shelton, CT. All proceeds benefit Seymour Pink - you can dig up a diamond. Learn more or reserve your bucket here. October 7, 2023 Our 12th Annual Pounding the Pavement for Pink 5k Road Race will take place on Saturday, October 7, 2023. Always taking place on the first Saturday in October, this event has been going on each year since our first running in 2011. This event draws close to 3,000 runners and walkers and nearly the same number of spectators along the USA Track & Field certified 5k (3.1 mile) course. Run, walk or cheer in the fight against breast cancer! Registration closes this Friday, September 15th. Register now. October 8, 2023 Calling all tennis or pickleball players! Rally for Pink is back for its third year. This community fundraiser is held at Edgewood Bath & Tennis in Middlebury and benefits Seymour Pink with a ladies doubles tennis tournament, mixed doubles tennis tournament and pickleball tournament. Get out there and serve and dink for a cure. Learn more at rallyforpink.com Registration is limited and open now. October 18, 2023 Seymour Pink Day has been proclaimed as the third Wednesday of October, this year on October 18th. This day allows us to celebrate our mission and spread awareness for our organization and breast cancer. Think Pink, Wear Pink, Decorate Pink! Local businesses and community organizations take part through wearing our annual Seymour Pink T-Shirt and turning their buildings pink in all ways possible. We celebrate this night at Hot Tamale Mexican Restaurant & Bar in Seymour with door prizes, pink drink specials and live music. October 24, 2023 Cellini Design Jewelers is excited to host its 10th Annual Fundraiser for Seymour Pink! Mark your calendars for Tuesday, October 24th from 4 PM to 8 PM and visit their store in Orange. More details will be released soon. Hosting an Event? If your group is planning a breast cancer awareness event supporting Seymour Pink, please visit our website to complete the fundraiser notification form so that we can share details about your event through our platforms.

We look forward to seeing you at these events and others to come this October. Keep an eye on our social media pages and website calendar of events for more information! Mary Deming Founder/President Seymour Pink, Inc. www.seymourpink.com seymourpink09@aol.com This is a press release from Seymour Pink.