Derby Public Library to host talk on World War I memorials in CT

DERBY - Join historian Richard Franklin Donohue for The World War One Memorials of Connecticut”, at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 9 at Derby Public Library. 
Donohue visited and cataloged more than 220 monuments throughout the 169 towns in Connecticut and will share trends in their design and placement, especially surrounding areas. 
Registration required at https://bit.ly/2ySNNVF or 203-736-1482. 
Co-sponsored with Derby Historical Society.

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Recuperation journey: Monday moon

 Waxing gibbous moon, 92 percent visible.

Save the date: WIN grant fundraiser slated in Shelton

SHELTON - Save the date for this year's WIN Council Entrepreneurial Grant Fundraiser - WINGO! There will be lots of new features this year. Stay tuned for details.

The event will be held from 5-8 p.m. Oct. 22 at Hilton Garden Inn, 25 Old Stratford Road.

Grant applications are now available and due by Oct. 4. Message the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce for details and an application.

Derby-Shelton Rotary Club to host 7th annual Hoptoberfest at Riverwalk

SHELTON -The Derby-Shelton Rotary Club is hosting its 7th Annual HOPTOBERFEST from 1-5 p.m. Sept. 7 at the Shelton Riverwalk at 100 Canal St.
Rotarians estimate 1,500 tickets will be sold for the event.

People are encouraged to purchase tickets at www.derby-sheltonrotary.org. Newly elected President Tom Wilson said, “Derby-Shelton Rotary Club is proud to be hosting the 2019 Hoptoberfest September 7 at the Shelton Riverwalk near the Rotary Pavilion. This is the 7th year of the event which has raised over $100,000.
"This funding is directed right back to Valley charities. I would like to encourage everyone to come down to enjoy a variety of food from area restaurants, live music, and games. Rotarians will be grilling sausages, hot dogs, pretzels, and other treats for all attendees."

Hoptoberfest Chair is 2008 Rotary Past President Linda Holmes Hannon. She, Julie Blakeman and Lauren Kazzi are working hard to bring new excitement with participation games and the music of The Pop Rock 80’s music.

Other committee members are Mary Ellen Samultulski, Tom Wilson, Kate Marks, Pat Tarasovic, Kris Bures, and Shaye Roscoe. Special thanks to Jason Carlucci and staff at The Dew drop Inn in Derby for once again being our Gold Pint Sponsor.
Holmes-Hannon said she plans to make this the best Hoptoberfest ever. “Having games and great food and fantastic vendors and bands playing all afternoon will make this a great success!”

The main objective of Rotary is service in the community, in the workplace, and throughout the world. Rotarians develop community service projects that address many of today’s most critical issues, such as children at risk, poverty and hunger, the environment, literacy, and violence. 

Rotarians also support programs for youth, educational opportunities and international exchanges for students, teachers, and other professionals, and vocational and career development. The Rotary motto is Service Above Self.
If you are interested in learning more about the Derby-Shelton Rotary Club, contact Tom Wilson, or attend a meeting at Brownson Country Club at 12:10 p.m. Thursdays.

Learn more at www.derbysheltonrotary.org.

Recuperation journey: Monday morning photos

Looked around the front yard for photo opportunities, found two when I looked up. 

Griffin Hospital in Derby announces incentive awards for 5K walk/run

The Annual 5K Walk/Run to benefit the Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital will present the first William C. Powanda Memorial Award to the top individual fundraiser this year. 
Pictured from left, John “Jack” Betkoski III, past Chairman of the Board of Directors for Griffin Hospital, 5K co-chairs Lori Murphy and Laura Murphy, and Powanda./ Contributed photo

DERBY - The Annual 5K Walk/Run to benefit the Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital has added two incentive awards this year.
The top individual fundraiser will receive the William C. Powanda Memorial Award and the top fundraising team will win the Team Synergy Award. 

The winners of each award will receive a plaque and prizes.

The individual award is named after Griffin’s longtime Vice President and Seymour resident who played a crucial role in starting the 5K.
“Bill was a driving force and amazing supporter of the 5K,” said Lori Murphy, BS, R.T.(T), director of The Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital. 

“We have so many participants that put their heart and soul into this event and we wanted to have an award that recognizes how Bill’s dedication to Griffin and the Center for Cancer Care lives on.”

The team award name is a tribute to the cooperation between departments is the Center that provides comprehensive care for each patient’s body, mind, and spirit.

Set for Sept. 28, the 5K Walk-Run is a non-competitive, family-friendly event. It begins with day-of registration at 7:30 a.m., and the Walk/Run kicking off at 9 a.m. 

Registration is $30. The registration fees will increase by $5 after Sept. 14.

All proceeds are dedicated to providing exceptional, personalized cancer care and to help ease the financial burden of Griffin’s cancer patients face as they undergo treatment. 

Sponsorship opportunities include signage at the event, logos on the event promotional materials and T-shirts, recognition from the stage, and the opportunity to have a table to distribute products at the event.

Individuals and teams can register online at griffinhealth.org/5k. 

Pre-registration is encouraged at griffinhealth.org/5k with the first 500 registered participants receiving t-shirts. Participants will also receive a free gift from the Sports Center of Connecticut in Shelton. 

For more information, contact Laura Murphy at lkmurphy@griffinhealth.org.


This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Residents, chef at Wesley Heights in Shelton share recipes, bake

Wesley Heights resident and baking club member Libby Floroski makes cookies./ Contributed photo

SHELTON - A group of six residents and Chef Richard Scaife of Wesley Heights, met on a recent Monday morning to mix up a Snickerdoodle recipe for their unique baking club.

“This recipe was one of my son’s favorites. My son is in his 70s, so I’ve been making Snickerdoodles for 70 years,” said Florence Chicos, a resident. 

Florence Chicos

The residents meet on a regular basis and share their own recipes and ideas with one another.  
Scaife supplies the ingredients, equipment, and space to make the process easier and more accessible for residents. 
Once the mixing of batter is complete and the cookies are placed on baking sheets, Scaife puts them in an industrial oven to bake. “Once everything is made, I package up the cookies, go to the residents' apartments and bring them what they made,” said Scaife. 

The Baker's Bakers club began as an initiative to reignite a shared passion for baking, by bringing people together and celebrating their heritage and traditions. 
“You name it and I must’ve tried it once,” said Chicos. “I used to love making wedding cakes. I made all of my boys’ wedding cakes and my nieces and nephews.” 

Many residents grew up in households where they learned cooking and baking skills at a young age and provided their families with special desserts or simply enjoyed baking as a hobby. 

“When I was 13, I was cooking for the family- I would make dinner. I was about the only one who would make a dessert. I would make pudding cake-just simple stuff,” said resident Libby Floroski. 

What makes this baking program so special is it allows residents the opportunity to bake for fun. “I’ve always like to bake and through the holidays I baked cookies. I made a platter for each person and in order to do that you had to make a lot of cookies. So, I would start baking three weeks before the holiday.  Everybody had a favorite cookie,” she said. 

Residents can enjoy the process of making cakes, bread, and cookies with others and not be overwhelmed by the prepping, organizing, and cleaning that goes along with it. 

The Wesley Village Campus is located at 580 Long Hill Ave. It 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.

Support Adam's House in Shelton on National Nonprofit Day

Did you know?  On Aug. 17, 1894 the Tariff Act was signed into law, which included exemptions for nonprofit organizations and charitable institutions.  National Nonprofit Day allows people the opportunity to recognize the positive impact that charitable organizations like Adam’s House make on our community.  To honor us, you can contribute in small (and big) ways by volunteering, sharing your talents, donating money, or simply sharing our cause with your friends and family. Adam's House, a grief education center, is located at 241 Coram Ave., Shelton.

Thank you for recognizing National Non-Profit Day!

Support Adam's House on National Non-Profit Day