Enjoy tea and scones, support Shelton Historical Society

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SHELTON - Shelton Historical Society’s Annual Autumn Tea will be held 2-4 p.m. Sept. 29 at Huntington Congregational Church, 19 Church St.
The theme this year is “Celebrations,” so guests will be treated to unique table settings, centerpieces, and decorations illustrating a variety of holidays, special events, and traditions meant to inspire your next get-together for family and friends.
Michael Harney, master tea blender and Vice President of Harney & Sons Tea, will make a special appearance.
Ladies who attend are encouraged to wear their best chapeau; scones, sweets, and surprises will complete the afternoon.
Members of the Historical Society’s youth
group, Teen Time Travelers, will assist and serve refreshments.
Cost is $25 with proceeds to benefit Shelton Historical Society and its programs.
Reservations for the tea must be received by Sept. 14 and may be made by sending a check to Shelton Historical Society, P.O. Box 2155, Shelton, 06484.

Please mark “tea party” in the memo line.

Shelton History Center, owned and operated by Shelton Historical Society, is located at 70 Ripton Road and consists of six historic structures: The Brownson House, built in 1822 and interpreted as it appeared in 1913; the 1860 Wilson Barn, which houses an exhibit on the history of Shelton; the 1872 Trap Fall School, and three outbuildings.
The mission of the Shelton Historical Society is to preserve elements of the community's history in order to create lasting and meaningful connections between Shelton’s past, present and future generations through education, maintaining a museum with its collections, and providing a voice in the community regarding matters of historical significance. 

Volunteers are welcome, especially those who would enjoy presenting programs to the public or working on special events.

For information, call 203-925-1803, visit
www.sheltonhistoricalsociety.org or see Shelton History Center’s Facebook page.


This is a press release from Tracey Tate, executive director, Shelton Historical Society.

Meet new Irving School principal at Derby Public Library

Principal Aimee Misset will introduce herself to Irving School families at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the Library's Main Meeting Room.

TEAM fashion show in Ansonia to benefit families in crisis

For tickets stop by the TEAM office, 30 Elizabeth St., Derby, call TEAM, 203-736-5420, or visit www.teaminc.org.

Logan to host coffee hour at Valley Diner in Derby

Logan, R-Ansonia, represents the 17th District.

Griffin Hospital in Derby to hold fall prevention program

Griffin Hospital is offering a free fall prevention program./ Contributed photo

DERBY - The Valley Parish Nurse Program at Griffin Hospital and Griffin Hospital Lifeline will host a free Fall Prevention Program Sept. 14 from 9 a.m.-noon at Griffin Hospital, 130 Division St.

The program will discuss the dangers of falling, especially for seniors, and will help attendees prevent falls by: Assessing their fall risk; teaching them to assess their, or a loved one’s, risk of falling; teaching and practicing exercises to improve balance and leg strength; providing a medication review; encouraging annual eye exams; teaching ways to reduce tripping hazards at home and learning how to get up or to call for fast help if a fall occurs.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one out of three adults 65 and older will fall each year. 
For those 65 and older, falls are the leading cause of injury, death and hospital admissions for trauma. 
Those who fall, even if not injured, develop a fear of falling. This fear causes people to limit their activities reducing their mobility, causing loss of physical fitness, which in turn increases the actual risk of falling.

A light breakfast will be provided by Griffin Hospital Lifeline.

To reserve a seat or for more information, contact Esther at 203-732-1523 or ejones@griffinhealth.org.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.   

Massaro Farm in Woodbridge to host fund-raising dinner

Derby Public Library slates YA Wednesdays

DERBY - Derby Public Library invites young adults ages 12 to 17 to join the fun of YA Wednesdays during September as Sony Play Station Four (PS4), Nintendo Wii, board games, and Legos will be available. 
The meeting runs from 6-7:30 p.m. 

Light refreshments will be provided. 

For more information stop by the Library, 313 Elizabeth St., call 203-736-1482 or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org.


This is a press release from Tony DeLos, young adult librarian, Derby Public Library.