Lauretti donates $5,000 from golf classic to Kennedy Center in Trumbull

Mayor Mark Lauretti of Shelton, right, presents Martin D. Schwartz, President and CEO of The Kennedy Center in Trumbull with a check from the Mayor’s Annual Charity Golf Classic./ Contributed photo

 

SHELTON - Mayor Mark A. Lauretti recently surprised the Kennedy Center with a big donation over the holiday season with proceeds from his annual charity golf tournament.

 

“We want to personally thank Mayor Lauretti and the supporters of his golf tournament for their generous donation to The Kennedy Center,” said Martin D. Schwartz, President and CEO. “This substantial contribution has been earmarked for general operating expenses, which will benefit the 2,000 people with disabilities we serve throughout the region.”

 

Lauretti added, “I have been involved with The Kennedy Center for several decades. This major rehabilitation agency provides people with disabilities many employment and community resources throughout the region, including in Shelton. In fact, several years ago, I hired an outstanding Kennedy Center worker in my office at City Hall.  

"I am honored to provide this worthwhile organization with a $5,000 donation from the Mayor’s Golf Tournament, so they can continue helping others.”

 

The Kennedy Center, founded in 1951, is an internationally accredited, non-profit, community-based rehabilitation organization that currently serves more than 2,000 individuals annually. 

The agency actively responds to the needs of the community by offering innovative, comprehensive service options to persons with disabilities and special needs, from birth to senior years.

 

The Kennedy Center operates 31 community experience programs, 16 group homes, an industries program composed of six businesses, supported and competitive employment and job placement services, a family support and respite service, travel training, and a variety of children’s programs. 

 

For more information visit www.thekennedycenterinc.org.

Shelton fitness business holds grand opening

iLoveKickBoxing.com held its grand opening celebration Nov. 9 at its 702 Bridgeport Ave., Shelton location in the Center at Split Rock. Shelton Mayor Mark Lauretti and Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce President Bill Purcell joined staff members at the ribbon cutting. / Contributed photo

iLoveKickboxing.com is owned by Susan Gillis and offers exceptional workouts to burn fat, burn calories, and build and tone muscle - all with hands-on personal-fitness attention from incredible instructors.  


This is a press release from the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce.

Luncheon at Wesley Heights in Shelton recognizes centenarians

Centenarians celebrated at Wesley Heights in Shelton./Contributed photo

SHELTON - Wesley Village staff, residents, and guests gathered at Wesley Heights Assisted Living Community to celebrate the birthdays of six centenarians with a special luncheon June 22. 

The event recognized five Wesley Heights residents who had or would be celebrating 100 years or more during 2016. 

Residents who were honored included: Helen Hagner (102), Isabel Roberts (102), Edna Flanagan (100), Susan Perkins (100), and John Girolamo (100). 

Also honored at the event was former Wesley Heights resident, Minnie Sutton, who celebrated her 106th birthday in May.

Sutton now resides at Bishop Wicke Health and Rehabilitation Center, which is also located on the Wesley Village senior living campus, along with Wesley Heights.

The event, organized by Wesley Heights Activities Director Linda Fera and Resident Services Coordinator Donna Brice, included special guest speakers Chaplain Cathy Nickse, Coordinator of Spiritual Care for Wesley Village; David Lawlor, President and CEO of United Methodist Homes; and  Mayor Mark Lauretti. 

Proclamations were issued to each centenarian and hand-delivered by Lauretti who posed for a photo with each honored resident. 

Lawlor shared words of wisdom from each of the centenarians and thanked them for their influence. “For all of the wisdom you bestow upon us and the way you support your fellow residents and our staff, we thank you very much for being part of Wesley Village. Happy Birthday!”

Wesley Village is a campus of senior living and care communities including Crosby Commons Independent/Assisted Living Community, Wesley Heights Independent/Assisted Living Apartments and Cottages, Lifestyle Transitions Assisted Living & Memory Care, and Bishop Wicke Health and Rehabilitation Center. 

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

To learn more about the continuum of care offered at Wesley Village or the mission of UMH, please visit www.wesleyvillage-ct.org.  

This is a press release from United Methodist Homes.

Luncheon at Wesley Heights in Shelton recognizes centenarians

Centenarians celebrated at Wesley Heights in Shelton./Contributed photo

SHELTON - Wesley Village staff, residents, and guests gathered at Wesley Heights Assisted Living Community to celebrate the birthdays of six centenarians with a special luncheon June 22. 

The event recognized five Wesley Heights residents who had or would be celebrating 100 years or more during 2016. 

Residents who were honored included: Helen Hagner (102), Isabel Roberts (102), Edna Flanagan (100), Susan Perkins (100), and John Girolamo (100). 

Also honored at the event was former Wesley Heights resident, Minnie Sutton, who celebrated her 106th birthday in May.

Sutton now resides at Bishop Wicke Health and Rehabilitation Center, which is also located on the Wesley Village senior living campus, along with Wesley Heights.

The event, organized by Wesley Heights Activities Director Linda Fera and Resident Services Coordinator Donna Brice, included special guest speakers Chaplain Cathy Nickse, Coordinator of Spiritual Care for Wesley Village; David Lawlor, President and CEO of United Methodist Homes; and  Mayor Mark Lauretti. 

Proclamations were issued to each centenarian and hand-delivered by Lauretti who posed for a photo with each honored resident. 

Lawlor shared words of wisdom from each of the centenarians and thanked them for their influence. “For all of the wisdom you bestow upon us and the way you support your fellow residents and our staff, we thank you very much for being part of Wesley Village. Happy Birthday!”

Wesley Village is a campus of senior living and care communities including Crosby Commons Independent/Assisted Living Community, Wesley Heights Independent/Assisted Living Apartments and Cottages, Lifestyle Transitions Assisted Living & Memory Care, and Bishop Wicke Health and Rehabilitation Center. 

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

To learn more about the continuum of care offered at Wesley Village or the mission of UMH, please visit www.wesleyvillage-ct.org.  

This is a press release from United Methodist Homes.

Taco-eating champ defends title at Hot Tamale in Seymour

4th annual event raises funds for TEAM's Meals on Wheels program

Seymour Land Trust President Alex Danka, left, reigning taco-eating champ, poses with Ansonia Mayor David S. Cassetti Thursday before the competition at Hot Tamale Mexican Grille and Bar in Seymour. The restaurant hosted the eating contest to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, with proceeds going to support TEAM's Meals on Wheels program.

Seymour First Selectman Kurt Miller, left, poses before chowing down on soft beef tacos with fellow competitor David Morgan, TEAM President and CEO.

And here they are competing, along with Miller's administrative assistant, Rory Burke, at right. The contest lasted for five minutes and five seconds.

Derby Mayor Anita Dugatto competes in the taco-eating event. She was clearly the most polite contestant. Pinkies up!

The contestants posed for a group shot with Hot Tamale owner Robert Volpacchio, front row center. State Rep. Theresa Conroy of Seymour, back row, was there to cheer on the participants. 


And the taco tally was:

Danka - 12 
Burke, representing Shelton Mayor Mark Lauretti - 11
Phil Wilhelmy, representing state Rep. Theresa Conroy - 9
Miller - 8
Morgan - 8
Cassetti - 7
Don Smith, Boys and Girls Club board member - 7
Dugatto - 3

Congratulations to Danka for another great win!  He said he plans to display his taco-topped trophy next to the one he earned last year.

Shelton mayor congratulates business owner on 50th anniversary

Shelton Mayor Mark Lauretti, left, congratulates OEM Controls owner S. Brian Simons at the company offices, 10 Controls Drive, Shelton. Simons founded the business on May 1,1966 and on Monday the company celebrated its 50th anniversary. / Photo courtesy of Brian Sciuto



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