Written Words Bookstore in Shelton to host puzzle competition

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415 Howe Avenue • Suite 888 • Shelton • CT 06484

Our Jigsaw Puzzle Competition is Back!!!

Saturday • 04/28/2018 • 2:00pm-5:00pm

Since last year's success, folks have been contacting us to find out when it's going to happen again. Well, wait no more! Because it's here and it's bigger and better!!! 4-person teams (age 12 and older), less time (three hours instead of four), $60.00 registration fee per team. The top three teams that complete a 500-piece puzzle within the allotted time frame first wins! Prizes will be awarded.

Competition Sponsor: Cobble Hill Puzzle Company

Cobble Hill Puzzle Company returned this year as our main sponsor and we couldn't be happier!!! Cobble Hill puzzles are of superior quality, featuring linen textured paper and premium grade blue board. Made in the U.S.A.

Co-Sponsor: 415 Howe Ave.

415 Howe Avenue (aka the Conti building) is home to an eclectic mix of small businesses and artisans. Its latest offering is a hip and cozy co-working space called "Industry". A historic brick building, it is easily accessible from the highway located right in the heart of downtown Shelton.

Space is limited so don't wait! (We had to turn some disappointed folks away last year.) Get your team mates together and register today!!!

Recuperation journey: Chilly sunset

 I thought it was time for another sunset photo. 
 This was the sky at 7:39 p.m. Wednesday.

Cancer center's boutique sales benefit Griffin Hospital in Derby

Manager Kim Chenery shows off one of the summer items for sale at the boutique in the Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital in Derby. 
She wants folks to know they can find all kinds of treasures - from clothing and accessories to skin care products, candles, cards, and journals - at the shop. 

Pretty scarves and other head coverings for women undergoing chemotherapy treatment also are available. 

The boutique, located inside the center's main entrance, offers a variety of unique items to meet customers' physical, emotional, and nutritional needs. 

Hours are 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. weekdays.

Retail therapy - especially for someone who is undergoing cancer treatment - can be a wonderful distraction!

Adam's House in Shelton seeks volunteers to co-lead support groups

Sharing a message from Adam's House grief education center:
"Greetings from Adam's House! 
We can't run our program without our special FIGs! [Friends in Grief]
"Our FIGs co-lead peer support groups that Adam's House offers to children who are grieving a loved one. 
"This role requires a 12-hour mandatory training session and $100 to cover training materials and a background check. Volunteer your time with Adam's House."

Please mark your calendar:

May 3 from 5-8 p.m.;

May 4 from 5-8 p.m.; 

May 5 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Adam's House is located at 241 Coram Ave., Shelton.

Griffin Hospital's Safe Kids chapter recognizes Ansonia police officer

Contributed photo

Officer Michael Barry is pictured Tuesday with Safe Kids Greater Naugatuck Valley special programs coordinator and Griffin Hospital Valley Parish Nurse Cathi Kellett. 

Sharing from the Ansonia Police Department Facebook page:

"The Ansonia Police Department would like to congratulate Officer Michael Barry for receiving the "Volunteer Excellence" award tonight from the Griffin Hospital Safe Kids Program. 
"Off. Barry's commitment to giving back to the community is an example for all officers in the department to follow. Job well done Off. Barry."

Newsletter: Local family's struggle with esophageal cancer continues

Dear readers,

Our latest Valley Voice newsletter features a family's struggle with esophageal cancer and a Derby artist who 'competes' with Milford gallery owner.

Thanks for reading,

Patti