Wesley Village in Shelton seeks volunteers

SHELTON - Are you an active adult or student looking for a great way to stay busy while helping others? Join our Wesley Village volunteer team!

Wesley Village is currently looking for active adult and student volunteers to share their interests and experience with our residents. 

As a Wesley Village volunteer, you could: lead an arts and crafts class, play cards and games, call bingo, cook and bake, share your musical talent, lead a discussion group, share your hobbies and interests, help with clerical tasks, lead a walking group, interview residents for life stories articles, start a book club, visit with a resident one-on-one, lead a spiritual program (prayer group, bible study, hymn sing, etc.), assist with special events, or offer your time and talents in any number of ways. 

Interested adults and students who can commit to volunteer at least two hours per month are invited to apply. 

Volunteers with evening and/or weekend availability are always needed. We are currently looking for volunteers to fill several openings in a variety of areas. 

For a list of up-to-date opportunities, or for more information on becoming a Wesley Village volunteer, please visit our website and contact 

Vicky Dompierre at 203-944-8279 (vdompierre@umh.org) or visit www.wesleyvillage-ct.org. Please scroll to the bottom of the page and click on Volunteer Opportunities.

The Wesley Village Campus is located at 580 Long Hill Ave. and includes: Crosby Commons Independent/Assisted Living Community, Wesley Heights Independent/Assisted Living Community, Lifestyle Transitions Assisted Living/Memory Support Community, and Bishop Wicke Health and Rehabilitation Center. 

The campus is owned and operated by UMH, a local, mission-based, not-for-profit organization.

This is a press release from United Methodist Homes.

Recuperation journey: Imagining spring

Imagine in a few short months these trees will be full of leaves. 

Benches on Derby Greenway vandalized

This was posted today on the Derby Greenway Facebook page:

"Wondering if anyone might have seen or heard anything about this apparent vandalism that took place to two benches on the Derby Greenway this week. 
"Please share this with others."

Beacon Falls Public Library to host Silly Song Sing Along

BEACON FALLS - Join entertainer Edward Leonard at 10:30 a.m. Feb. 15 at Beacon Falls Public Library for Silly Song Sing Along.
The show combines songs, games, dancing, and movement.

Singer Edward Leonard

Children will sing and jump along as Leonard plays a variety of instruments.
All ages are welcome.

Call 203-729-1441 with any questions.

The Library is at 10 Maple Ave.


*Shared from a Facebook event page.

Save the Date: PCRC slates Ride/Walk in June in Oxford

Logan offers info about weekend tree removal, lane closures on parkway

In Orange, Woodbridge, New Haven

Sharing email message from state Sen. George S. Logan, R-Ansonia:

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing a tree removal operation will be performed on Route 15 (Wilbur Cross Parkway) northbound and southbound in Orange, Woodbridge, and New Haven on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 9-10.

The project consists of cutting dead trees, high limbing and clearing signs.

LANE CLOSURE INFO

Motorists can expect lane closures on Route 15 Northbound and Southbound between Exit 58 (Route 34, Derby Turnpike) and Exit 59 (Route 69, Whalley Avenue) in Orange, Woodbridge, and New Haven. 
A moveable sign pattern will be utilized to guide motorists through the work zone. 
The regular work schedule for this project is from 6 a.m.-noon.

Motorists should be aware that modifications or extensions to this schedule may become necessary due to weather delays or other unforeseen conditions. 
Motorists are advised to maintain a safe speed when driving in this vicinity.

Save the date: Duo to perform at Assumption Church in Ansonia

ANSONIA - Prometheus Duo will perform at the Church of Assumption with an interesting and diverse repertoire at 5:30 p.m. March 3.
Prometheus Duo is a saxophone/piano duo based between Hartford and New York City, specializing in traditional classical music, the exotic, and the new.

The church is located at 61 N. Cliff St.


*Information shared from a Facebook event page. 

Dinner slated in Shelton for Echo Hose Ambulance EMT, dispatcher

*Information shared from Echo Hose Facebook page:

"Stacey has been helping people in Shelton and the surrounding communities for over 25 years. She works part time as an EMT in Shelton and is one of the full time medical dispatchers at Southwest CMED. SW CMED manages all emergency medical calls that occur in Shelton.

"This event is being sponsored by Southwest CMED with the help of Echo Hose Ambulance and Trumbull EMS. Tickets are available for $20 and can be purchased at SW CMED, Trumbull EMS and at Shelton EMS."

Derby Public Library to hold Teen Maker Space

DERBY - The Derby Public Library invites all young adults ages 12-17 to Teen Maker Space from 3-4:30 p.m. Feb. 28.

Available resources include 3D design programs, 3D printer, 3D doodle pens, Legos and more. 

Light refreshments will be provided. 

The Library is at 313 Elizabeth St.

For more information call 203-736-1482 or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org.

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