Senior care panel discussion slated at United Methodist Church of Monroe

SHELTON - Crosby Commons Senior Living Community will be part of a collaborative senior care/living options panel discussion hosted by Generation Bridge Oct. 28 from 9:30 a.m.-noon at the United Methodist Church of Monroe, 151 Cutler’s Farm Road. 

The event is free and open to the public and will feature some of Fairfield County’s most knowledgeable senior care professionals including:

• Lisa Bisson: Director of Community Outreach at Crosby Commons Independent/Assisted Living Community
• Justin Brown: Director of Marketing & Community Relations at Bridges by Epoch in Trumbull
• Susan Oderwald: Owner and Senior Care Expert, Always Best Care (ABC) Senior Services
• Omera Young: Director of Nursing Services at Newtown Rehabilitation & Health Care Center

The discussion will provide helpful information for those caring for a loved one who is aging or experiencing a change in daily living/care needs. 

• Learn more about what’s included/ not included for different care situations (independent/assisted living, memory care, short-term rehab, skilled nursing, etc.).
• Know the right questions to ask when exploring senior care options and advocating for yourself or a loved one.
• All participants will have the opportunity to talk to each professional, ask questions and walk away with real answers.

The event schedule will be as follows:

• Brief coffee chat: 9:30 a.m.-10 a.m.
• Panel conversation: 10-11 a.m. 
• Q&A session: 11-11:30 a.m. 
• Light lunch: 11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

For more information or to register for the event, visit:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/senior-care-living-options-what-you-need-to-know-tickets-719305852167?aff=oddtdtcreator

Crosby Commons & Wesley Village: Crosby Commons is located on the Wesley Village senior living campus at 580 Long Hill Ave. in Shelton and is part of United Methodist Homes, a local not-for-profit organization with a 150-year legacy of caring. 

The Wesley Village campus offers independent and assisted living, enhanced assisted living, early memory support, skilled nursing, and short-term rehab. 

To learn more about Crosby Commons, Wesley Heights, Lifestyle Transitions, or Bishop Wicke Health Center, visit our website or contact us at 203.225.5024. 

Generation Bridge seeks to help people answer questions to life's challenges. If we can make a difference in one person's life, then we are fulfilling our mission. 

In our years of putting on events and seminars, it's clear: The more prepared you are, the better decisions you'll make. Don't wait until you're in the middle of a crisis to start learning. Learn something and meet people you can actually reach when you have questions. 

Those interested in sponsoring the event can contact Brian Sherwood (Brian.Sherwood@generation-bridge.com).

This is a press release from United Methodist Homes.

The Children's Room at The Ansonia Library to offer dinosaur craft kits

 The Ansonia Library is at 53 S. Cliff St.

Rain in forecast forces changes to weekend events in Ansonia

There are many changes for City of Ansonia's weekend events due to the impending rain.

1. Tonight's Football game, PINK OUT, in honor of Denice Hunt, has been postponed and rescheduled for Sunday. Ceremony will be at 4 p.m. and the game between Ansonia Chargers vs Holy Cross starts at 4:30 p.m.

2. The Ansonia Nature Center's Autumn Festival has been postponed from Saturday 10/21 to Sunday 10/22 from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m.

3. Ansonia Animal Shelter's Fundraiser/Raffle event at "It's a Vibe" is still on from 10 a.m. -3 p.m., however, the Lantern Peace Walk will be rescheduled to another date.

Shared from the City of Ansonia Facebook page.

Vigil in New Haven to honor survivors, remember victims of domestic violence

NEW HAVEN - To raise awareness about domestic violence, BHcare’s The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services and Hope Family Justice Center will hold a vigil Tuesday to honor survivors and remember the victims of domestic violence. 

The Annual Sound of Hope will be held at 1 p.m.  at Long Wharf Pier.

The vigil will include the reading of names of those who have lost their life as a result of domestic violence. 

Each person will receive a flower to toss into the harbor. The flowers represent the hopes and struggles of the survivors as they strive to become free from violence. The flower also gently reminds us of the lives that have been taken from us due to domestic violence.

Every October, the nation observes Domestic Violence Awareness Month to bring to light an issue that affects all of our communities. On average, nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States. During one year, this equates to more than 10 million women and men. ncadv.org

Roberta J. Cook, President / CEO BHcare will open the ceremony followed by keynote speaker Jill Davies, Deputy Director, Attorney, Greater Hartford Legal Aid. 

The following police officers will be recognized for their role in the fight against domestic violence: Officer Anthony Santagata of the North Haven Police Department and Officer Doug Bauman of the West Haven Police Department. 

For more information about the vigil, or about domestic violence services visit www.BHcare.org. 

If you need immediate assistance, please call our 24-hour Domestic Violence Hotline 1-888-774-2900.

UCDVS is a program of BHcare that provides services for victims and children of domestic violence free of charge. 

Each year, nearly 6,000 domestic violence victims, survivors and their children walk through the door of UCDVS looking for shelter, help and hope. 

HFJC, a program of BHcare, is a collaboration of multiple community providers under one roof providing free wraparound services for domestic violence survivors and their families. Victims of domestic violence receive support, healing and pathways to empowerment. 

This is a press release from BHcare.

'Turnback Tuesday' memory: Commodore Hull Theater in Derby

This week's "Turnback Tuesday" is a postcard, circa 1907-1915, that highlights the Commodore Hull Theater on Elizabeth Street.It advertises Vaudeville plus 85 acts featuring silent movie star and Brooklyn-born Connie Talmadge. It appears the theater is near the Elks Club with cars of the era parked in the foreground.
(First posted on this date in 2015)
Thanks as always goes to Derby Public Library staff for sharing local history.

Ansonia First United Methodist Church to hold tag/craft sale Saturday

ANSONIA - First United Methodist Church is sponsoring a Tag/Craft Sale from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday in Fellowship Hall. 

The church is at 47 Franklin St . 

To rent/reserve a table, please call the church, 203-734- 0374 and leave a message with your name, number, and a good time to reach you.