Derby 350th Committee to host Colonial Christmas Tree Lighting Saturday

 

Ansonia to hold Christmas tree lighting, holiday marketplace next weekend

 

Shelton Police Department lists December community events

 

Ansonia to hold annual Christmas tree lighting Friday at Veterans Park

ANSONIA - Join Mayor David S. Cassetti and Santa at 6:30 p.m. Friday in lighting our 25-foot tall Christmas tree and celebrating our local Latin community with traditional Latin music and treats.

The ceremony is at Veterans Park next to City Hall.

AHS chorus performs classic Christmas songs at Ansonia tree lighting

Steady drizzle fails to dampen festive event

The tree is always a focal point in Veterans Park next to City Hall. 

Ansonia High School students performed classic Christmas songs led by music teacher Maria Tangredi, who urged the crowd to sing along. Everyone knows the words to Jingle Bells and Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer !

It seems some children are braver than others when meeting Santa.

Mayor David Cassetti's granddaughter looks happy as she poses with Santa Claus!

 

Santa to arrive by train Dec. 3 in downtown Seymour

Ansonia Cultural Commission to present Christmas tree lighting, Holiday Marketplace

 

Kids met with Santa Friday at Ansonia's Christmas Tree Lighting

Little Santa meets Old St. Nick. 

Santa is always a great listener.

The innocence of childhood.

The Ansonia High School chorus sang  Christmas songs led by music teacher Maria Tangredi.

There was a big crowd on hand for the festivities Friday at Veterans Park. 

A big thank you goes to the Ansonia Cultural Commission, public works department, and fire department. It's safe to say a good time was had by all!

Seymour to welcome Santa Saturday, hold Christmas Tree lighting, more

Marking the first anniversary of a sad day

Ralph, center, served as chairman of the Ansonia Cultural Commission. 

Here he's posing with the city's Event Coordinator and commission member Rich DiCarlo, at left, and Mayor David S. Cassetti at the city's Christmas tree lighting ceremony in 2015.

Anniversaries usually are occasions to celebrate, but not always. 

Today is Dec. 2, and it’s a bittersweet one for me. It’s the first anniversary of my husband Ralph’s passing.

It’s a sad time, of course, but I have 36 years of memories that are happy - and that makes me feel like I can describe it as bittersweet.

It’s hard to believe a year has gone by since that morning when a close friend and I found Ralph in bed, no longer breathing. She performed CPR on him to no avail as I frantically called 9-1-1. The memory of that morning is forever seared into my brain.

I wish to thank my family, friends, and members of the community who have given me support through this difficult year. I am truly appreciative of all the kindnesses I’ve received. 

And I want to give a special mention to John Zaleski at Wakelee Memorial Funeral Home in Ansonia, who made the entire process as painless as it could be under the circumstances. 

Ralph had quite the dry sense of humor. It was so dry that after all the years together he even fooled me at times.

An example is a quick blog post he penned in April, 2020 (see photo above). 

He wrote: “Grabbing some sun in the COVID era. Was I supposed to wear a mask when on my driveway???”

I'm glad I have many family photos to remind me of the good times as I attempt to go through 'stuff' on his desk, his computer, in his closet, and more. 

I've learned to never take life for granted. It all can change in the blink of an eye.

Great Hill Hose Company in Seymour to host Christmas tree lighting

 

Ansonia invites community to Christmas Tree Lighting at Veterans Park

 

Seymour to welcome Santa, hold Christmas Tree lighting, more

 

Santa to arrive at Seymour Train Station Dec. 4

Ansonia Christmas Tree lighting Friday to feature visit from Santa

Get ready for 3 fun holiday events in 2 days in Ansonia

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Ansonia readies 2 holiday events in December

Ansonia holds annual Christmas tree lighting

Close to 200 attend annual event at Veterans Park

*Stay tuned for more photos in the next issue of The Valley Voice newsletter.

Ansonia to host 2 holiday events this week

Ansonia resident to host meet and greet at Christmas Tree Lighting event

DO NOT BE ALONE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON! 

Let's make this the first of many meet and greets! 
We will meet up on the steps of the Post Office at 237 Main St., Ansonia at 5 p.m. and make our way to Veterans Park by 5:30 p.m. 
Everyone is invited! Dress warmly! 'Tis the season for new friends!

*Shared from a post by Karen Parks on the Ansonia Community Updates and Forum Facebook page.