Beacon Falls Public Library to hold A History of Huskies Hoops program

BEACON FALLS - It's March Madness, so let's talk about Connecticut's own Huskies! 

Celebrate the history and greatness of the UConn basketball teams with this fun, lively, and enlightening program presented by Beacon Falls Public Library.

It will be hosted by award-winning sportswriter and author Marty Gitlin.

Take a journey from the beginning of the men's and women's programs to the present with video highlights of their greatest teams, players, and events from the turn of the 20th century to today.

The presentation will also feature fun trivia questions for patrons to ponder and answer, as well as a Q&A following. 

This is an ideal program for any UConn basketball fan - men's, women's or both! So join in on the fun!

This program will be held at the Beacon Falls Senior Center, 57 N. Main St.

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Beacon Falls Public Library to hold A History of Huskies Hoops program

BEACON FALLS - It's March Madness, so let's talk about Connecticut's own Huskies! 

Celebrate the history and greatness of the UConn basketball teams with this fun, lively, and enlightening program presented by Beacon Falls Public Library.

It will be hosted by award-winning sportswriter and author Marty Gitlin.

Take a journey from the beginning of the men's and women's programs to the present with video highlights of their greatest teams, players, and events from the turn of the 20th century to today.

The presentation will also feature fun trivia questions for patrons to ponder and answer, as well as a Q&A following. 

This is an ideal program for any UConn basketball fan - men's, women's or both! So join in on the fun!

This program will be held at the Beacon Falls Senior Center, 57 N. Main St.

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Residents of Shelton facility cheer for UConn at basketball tournament

A group from Crosby Commons Independent/Assisted Living Community cheers on the Huskies at Mohegan Sun Arena. From left: Rudy Tobis, family member, with residents John Balogh, Dolly Woerner, Jim Nies, Larry Meehgan, and Activities Director Kelly Coppola./ Contributed photo

SHELTON - Residents of Crosby Commons Independent and Assisted Living Community here brought their energy and enthusiasm to the Mohegan Sun Arena Saturday for the American Athletic Conference Quarterfinals. 

The group cheered on the UConn Lady Huskies and enjoyed two great basketball games at the tournament, watching Tulane defeat Memphis 70-64, and UConn defeat East Carolina, 92-51. 

The trip was organized by Activities Director Kelly Coppola and coordinated with the help of Crosby driver, Angelo Constantini and volunteer Karly Coppola. 

“It was a great trip!” said Crosby resident John Balogh. “I graduated from UConn in 1953, so I’m a big fan. I try to watch all the games.” 

Asked his predictions on the Lady Huskies for the end of the season, Balogh was very optimistic. “They’re going to win the National Championship,” he said.

Crosby Commons is located on the Wesley Village Campus and offers award-winning independent and assisted senior living options, along with access to a broad continuum of care. 

The campus is located at 580 Long Hill Ave. and is owned and operated by United Methodist Homes, a local mission-based, not-for-profit organization. 

To learn more about senior living options at Crosby Commons or Wesley Village, visit www.wesleyvillage-ct.org or contact Lisa Bisson, 203-225-5024.

This is a press release from United Methodist Homes.