Masonicare at Crosby Commons in Shelton to host downsizing presentation

SHELTON - Seniors and caregivers are invited to Masonicare at Crosby Commons for “Downsizing Demystified: How to Effectively Declutter Any Space,” a free presentation featuring Chris Johnston from Amston Home Transition Solutions and Keller Williams Realtor Danielle Rownin. 

The event will be held from 3-5 p.m. April 17 at Masonicare at Crosby Commons senior living community, 580 Long Hill Ave. 

Attendees will receive valuable guidance on downsizing and decluttering a home, senior relocation services, preparing for a move, selling an estate, and managing the emotional stress of the downsizing process.

Those interested in attending must RSVP by April 11 to Lisa Bisson at 203-225-5027 or by email at lbisson@masonicare.org. 

Check-in will be available at the Masonicare at Crosby Commons front desk, and the event will be held in the Gallery. Tours of the community will also be available for those who are interested.

Masonicare at Crosby Commons offers independent and assisted living options in Shelton and provides residents with access to best-in-class healthcare, ancillary support services, and an unparalleled continuum of care.

About Masonicare:

Masonicare is Connecticut's leading not-for-profit provider of senior living and healthcare services, offering a complete continuum of care tailored to meet the diverse needs of older adults. 

Services range from independent and assisted living and memory care to skilled nursing, rehabilitation, senior behavioral health, medical and non-medical home health care, hospice, and palliative care. Driven by a mission devoted to service excellence, Masonicare is committed to providing compassionate, personalized care that evolves with the needs of the seniors they serve. 

To learn more, visit masonicare.org or call 888-332-0033.

This is a press release from Masonicare at Crosby Commons.

St. Vincent De Paul in Derby starts decluttering challenge for Lent; donations sought

 * Apologies for posting a day late!

St. Vincent De Paul Thrift Shop and Food Bank decluttering challenge starts today

Each day of Lent, fill a bag or box with things you no longer use/need and donate to our thrift shop that supports our very busy food pantry! 

Did you know that in 2023 we distributed 263,994 pounds of food - produce, meats, dairy, bread, and nonperishables - to in-need residents of Derby, Shelton, Ansonia, Seymour, and Oxford? That's 22% more than the year before!

Also, worn out clothing can be recycled by us (bag and label separately please)
Open Monday to Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., 237 Roosevelt Drive, Derby. 

Donation bin available for after hours.

This is shared from the nonprofit's Facebook page.

St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Shop in Derby to start decluttering challenge

Please help our thrift shop thrive and donate your unneeded items - clothing, household/kitchen items, bedding/towels, collectibles, small appliances, toys, all-holiday decor, jewelry, furniture, collectibles and more! 

Worn out clothing? No worries, we recycle unusable fabrics by the pound!
We are a low-cost shopping alternative for many, a Connecticut "thrifter's paradise" destination, and a source of support for our food bank - which set a 40 year record in pounds of food given out in 2022 - 216,508 pounds! We couldn't have done it alone. Thank you 

Open Mon to Sat, 9:30-2:30, 203-734-7577. 

Drive around back and ring the buzzer or use our blue donation bin after hours! Located at 237 Roosevelt Drive, Derby.

This is shared from the organization's Facebook page.

St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Shop in Derby asks for donations during Lent

DERBY - Help us [at St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Shop and Food Bank] breathe new life into items you and your family no longer need. 

Sales of your donated items in our thrift shop support our FOOD BANK which gave away 19% MORE FOOD THIS JANUARY than last January to people in Derby, Shelton, Ansonia, Seymour, and Oxford! 

We accept all clothing - any season, shoes, jewelry, toys, all kitchen items, towels, sheets, bedding, collectables, home decor, books/cds/DVDs, electronics, and any holiday or seasonal items. 

Many furniture items also welcome - please call ahead about large pieces. We kindly ask that you only donate items good enough to give to a friend!

Food donations are also welcome when we are open! Hours: Monday thru Saturday 9:30 to 2:30. You may use our blue donation bin for soft bagged items when we are closed. 

The shop is at 237 Roosevelt Drive.

Please call us with any questions: 203-734-7577.

This is shared from the nonprofit organization's Facebook page.

 

Learn decluttering tips in program hosted by Oxford Public Library

 

Learn to organize at Beacon Falls Public Library

BEACON FALLS - Join Jan Baltrush from Find Your Stuff at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Beacon Falls Public Library and learn what to do to start the new year off right.


Having trouble clearing clutter? 
Learn helpful tips for taming those paper piles and organizing your life. 
Registration is requested. 
The Library is at 10 Maple Ave.

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Recuperation journey: Patti's household hint

After 32 years of marriage, Ralph and I have accumulated a lot of stuff, in addition to two adult children. :) 
And they did a really good job of accumulating stuff, too.

So you're ready to discard and de-clutter?

My advice is to hire a neutral party - if you can afford to do so - like we did.
He or she will assist in discarding things you'll never use again. Things you haven't seen or used in years!

Going through items tucked away in boxes can be difficult because of sentimental value attached to much of them. But when you look at stuff through someone else's eyes it can get easier.

We're happy our garage looks so much better - and empty. 
Thankfully we don't have a basement to fill up with stuff, but next we need to go through all the other stuff we have around the house.

Not looking forward to it!