Holly Fair on tap at St. Margaret Mary Church in Shelton

 

Adam's House in Shelton slates fundraiser, raises S76K at 'Dancing with the Stars'

Join us for a SIP AND SHOP EVENT! THIS Thursday at 6 pm at MELLOW MONKEY 360 Sniffens Lane, Stratford Start your holiday shopping -- and a portion of all sales will be donated to Adam's House! FREE TO ATTEND Please reserve a spot HERE Over $76,000 raised at 5th Annual "Dancing with the Stars" Thanks to the talented dancers, generous sponsors, and enthusiastic attendees and supporters who helped us exceed our goal! And congratulations to Alexa Benfanti and her partner, Felix, who won the Judges' Choice Award -- Alexa is an Adam's House alum, and was in the first teen group to graduate from the "Helping Hearts Heal" program at Adam's House. We hope to see all of you in October 2025! Do you know someone who wants to support Adam's House as a "Star" dancer? Contact Noelle: noelle@adamshousect.org) EXPLORE OPEN BOARD MEMBER POSITIONS  We are starting our search for new members to join our current Board in early 2025. If you are interested in helping us build on the growth and success of Adam's House and would like to learn more about the available positions, please send an email to allison@adamshousect.org "Friends in Grief" Training Registration Open "Friends in Grief" (FIG) volunteers are always needed! Our FIGs are moderators and facilitators of the "Helping Hearts Heal" programming. Our next training session is hybrid. There is a virtual training component, and an in-person session on January 25th from 9am-3pm. Pre-registration is required. REGISTER FOR FIG TRAINING Do you know someone who could benefit from our programs? Do you know a child, adult or family in need of grief education and peer support as they navigate their grief journey? Registration for 2025 programs will open soon. Families can learn more by clicking here or visiting "Services" at adamshousect.org LIGHT UP HOPE for Adam's House As you think about year-end giving, remember that a gift to Adam's House has an immediate positive impact on our programs and allows us to continue offering NO-COST services to grieving children and their families. Keep an eye on your inbox in mid-November for information about how to support "Light Up Hope" at Adam's House.

Adam's House | 241 Coram Ave | Shelton, CT 06484 US

Blessing Pantry in Seymour needs volunteers unloading food shipment

Our friends at The Blessing Pantry need our help!!!

We are gathering volunteers to assist with unloading their monthly food shipment from the Midwest Food bank.

Each month, volunteers from The Blessing Pantry travel to the Midwest Foodbank in Manchester and bring back THOUSANDS of pounds of food to help feed our neighbors.

We are looking for individuals to help with unloading these food items THIS WEDNESDAY Nov. 6 at 12:30 p.m.

Just in case you can’t tell from the photos, it’s actually a lot of FUN. It’s also a great way to meet your neighbors while giving back to the community.

If you have an hour or two to spare and are interested in volunteering please reach out to the Blessing Pantry. We are looking forward to collaborating with you!

Blessing Pantry Contact Info:

203-888-6596

theblessingpantry@gmail.com

91 Church St., Seymour, CT 06483

This is shared from the Little Free Pantry on Skokorat Facebook page.

Griffin Health, Agency on Aging to host educational talks for seniors in Valley

Griffin Health and the Agency on Aging of South-Central Connecticut are hosting a series of medication safety talks and free blood pressure screenings for seniors throughout the Valley in November.

The events will feature a discussion led by Griffin Health Director of Pharmacy Services Lisa Jaser, Pharm D, of medication safety and how to make smart prescription choices. 

Griffin Health caregivers will also be offering free blood pressure screenings and consultations.

The events are scheduled for Nov. 18 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the Seymour Senior Center; Nov. 21 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at Derby Neck Library; Nov. 25 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the Ansonia Senior Center; and Nov. 27 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Shelton Senior Center.

These offerings are part of the AgeWell program which is co-sponsored by Griffin Health and the Agency on Aging of South-Central Connecticut to increase access to care and prevent disease among the Valley senior community through a series of health screenings and healthy living education sessions each month. 

Periodically, this program provides nutritiously balanced and delicious foods for attendees.

Registration is required to attend the AgeWell stroke awareness events. 

To sign up, contact the location (Ansonia Senior Center: 203-736-5933; Seymour Senior Center: 203- 888-0406 ext. 1; Shelton Senior Center: 203-924-9324; and Derby Neck Library: 203-734-1492).

This is a press release from Griffin Health.

Connecticut Foodshare truck to visit St. Mary's Church in Derby Tuesday

DERBY - The Connecticut Foodshare truck will return to St. Mary’s Church parking lot Tuesday, Nov. 5 from 2:15-3 p.m.

No income limits, no questions asked...just bring a bag to receive some food.

Next visit after that is Nov. 19.

The church is at 212 Elizabeth St.

This is shared from Our Lady Queen of the Apostles Parish Facebook page.

St. Vincent de Paul in Derby posts daily sales, needs Thanksgiving food donations