'Vintage Vegas' gala in New Haven to benefit Griffin Hospital

Singer Rick Faugno to perform at benefit for Griffin Hospital. / Contributed photo 

DERBY - The 2015 Griffin Hospital Gala promises a unique dining experience and Vegas-quality entertainment on Sept. 26 at the Shubert Theater in New Haven.

Entitled “Vintage Vegas,” the fundraiser will feature a cocktail reception and silent auction, a historical and architectural walking tour and dinner at nearby New Haven restaurants, and a dessert reception.

The evening will be capped off with a Sammy Davis Jr. style song and dance performance by Rick Faugno, who was named “Best Singer” by the Las Vegas Review-Journal, and who recently appeared on Broadway in the Tony-nominated musical On the 20th Century.

The cocktail reception and dinner start at 5:30 p.m. and the show starts at 9 p.m. Tickets for the reception, dinner, and show are $185 each and tickets for everything except the dinner are $115 each.

Proceeds will benefit essential programs and services for the Griffin Hospital community, ensuring patients have access to state-of-the-art care in a healing, patient-centered, Planetree environment.

For more information on tickets or sponsorship opportunities call 203-732-7504 or visit griffinhealth.org/gala.


This is a press release from Griffin Hospital. 

Dugatto asks Derby citizens to fly flags at half-staff Friday

To remember terrorist attack victims

DERBY - In conjunction with the action of Gov. Dannel P. Malloy, Mayor Anita Dugatto is reminding all citizens of Derby that U.S. and state flags should fly at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Friday in remembrance of the nearly 3,000 men, women, and children who lost their lives in the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

The City will also remember the 14th anniversary of that tragic day by participating in a Memorial Service on the Derby Green at 6 p.m. led by the Hotchkiss Hose Company #1 of the Derby Fire Department.

“As we remember the victims and heroes from that terrible day 14 years ago, we pause to honor the sacrifices of so many people who make our country the best in the world,” Dugatto said. “We hope to see a large turnout in honoring the 161 Connecticut residents who lost their lives that day.”

Dugatto has directed city staff members to carry out the suggestion of Gov. Malloy.

Please see attached link to information from Gov. Malloy:

http://portal.ct.gov/Departments_and_Agencies/Office_of_the_Governor/Press_Room/Press_Releases/2015/09-2015/Gov__Malloy__Flags_to_Fly_Half-Staff_Friday_in_Recognition_of_9/11_Anniversary/

For further questions, contact the Office of Mayor Anita Dugatto, 203-736- 1450 or jdesroches@derbyct.gov.



This is a press release from Mayor Dugatto's office.

Open house at 'Lifestyle Transitions' planned in Shelton

   Entrance to Wesley Heights community. / Contributed photo 

SHELTON - Wesley Village will host an Open House from 1-3 p.m. Sept. 27 at “Lifestyle Transitions,” a new memory care neighborhood located in the newly renovated Northwest Wing of their Wesley Heights community. 

“Lifestyle Transitions at Wesley Heights” offers specialized assisted living in a secure, supportive environment for those living with memory loss. 

The program is designed to support residents with cognitive impairment by engaging them in life and activities within the larger Wesley Heights community and providing encouragement, friendship, and a feeling of security. It also focuses on developing daily routines for successfully managing individualized physical, social and cognitive challenges.

Unique to Wesley Village, “Lifestyle Transitions” offers a mission-based, relationship-centered approach to care, as well as: affordable pricing, a wander-management system, 24-hour staffing with caregivers trained by the Alzheimer’s Association, on-site physician services, engaging activities, a variety of apartment styles for individuals or couples, education and support services for residents and families, and a specialized design to maximize independence. 
Deposits are being accepted for all apartment styles, including NEW companion suite apartments, which are now available. 
For more information or to RSVP for the Open House, contact Lisa Bisson at 203-225-5024.


Wesley Village is located at 580 Long Hill Ave. and is owned and operated by United Methodist Homes, a local not-for-profit organization. 
The campus offers assisted and independent living, skilled nursing, short-term rehab, and outpatient therapy and fitness services. 
To learn more, visit www.wesleyvillage-ct.org.


This is a press release from United Methodist Homes.  

Seymour Library to host author's talk on state history

SEYMOUR - Diana Ross McCain, author of It Happened in Connecticut, will discuss Connecticut events from history at 6 p.m. Sept. 16 at Seymour Library, 46 Church St.

McCain will talk about Alse Young’s story from Windsor - she was executed as a witch in Hartford on May 26, 1647.

In addition attendees will learn about convicted murderer Amy Duggan Archer-Gilligan (the alleged inspiration for Joseph Kesselring’s 1939 play, “Arsenic and Old Lace”), Connecticut’s renowned “Hiker” the Leatherman, and more.

For more information call the library, 203-888-3903.

This information is shared from an online community calendar sponsored by The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven and the New Haven Independent.

Derby to host 9/11 remembrance Friday on Green

                The 9/11 Memorial on the Derby Green. (Photo from city website)

DERBY - The Hotchkiss Hose Company #1 will hold a Ceremony of Remembrance at 6 p.m. Friday (Sept. 11) on the Derby Green.

Past Fire Chiefs William Nicoletti and Gary Parker will speak at the event to mark the 14th anniversary of the 2001 terrorist attacks.

Additionally, the announcement of newly purchased bricks that will be added to the walkway leading up to the monument will be made.

For more information contact:
Jennifer Desroches, secretary to Mayor Anita Dugatto, 203-736-1450 or e-mail her at
jdesroches@derbyct.gov.

This is a press release from the mayor's office.

Food truck fest planned to benefit Derby High Post Prom

Seymour's Pumpkin Festival hits half-century mark

*Shared from the Facebook page of the Office of the First Selectman.