Ansonia Library to host holiday fun featuring Santa's workshop, carolers

 

Ansonia FUMC to host Christmas cookie tasting, bingo fun Saturday

 

Lafayette Club in Derby to hold toy drive for Salvation Army

 

Ansonia Library children's room to offer take-and-make crafts for December

Beginning December 5 We are offering two different crafts this month! Snag a take-and-make kit for some at-home crafting fun! This little treasure trove comes packed with everything you need to create your masterpiece!  Swing by the Children's Room to scoop one up—but hurry, because they fly off the shelves quickly!

The Library is at 53 S. Cliff St., Ansonia.

This is shared from the children's room newsletter.

Cassetti, Easter Bunny to give out candy on steps of Ansonia City Hall

 

Derby High School to present Holiday Extravaganza Monday

 

Fireworks, pictures with Santa slated at Seymour High School

 This is shared from the Office of the First Selectwoman of Seymour Facebook page

Jingle All The Day event slated Dec. 9 at Derby Public Library

 The Library is at 313 Elizabeth St., Derby.

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.    

Ansonia Library to host Elf on the Shelf sleepover

 

Crosby Commons residents in Shelton celebrate holiday season in style

SHELOTN - Popcorn garland stations, cookie recipes and holiday greetings for the troops are all part of this year’s holiday celebration at Bishop Wicke Health and Rehabilitation Center on the Wesley Village Campus.

Recently the staff helped residents incorporate their favorite holiday traditions into the festivities of the season.  

Activity spots were set up throughout the community for the residents and staff to visit.  Each spot highlighted a different holiday tradition, the most popular being the popcorn garland stations.   

“We try to make sure the holidays are memorable and fun for our residents,” said Deb Samorajczyk, RN, Administrator of Bishop Wicke Health and Rehabilitation Center.  
“Tying in familiar traditions connects our residents with happy memories of family holidays. Our staff jumps right in to share in the festivities…it is truly a community celebration!” 

Staff from Bishop Wicke partnered with individual residents to visit each activity.  Together they wrote out greetings to family members and created wreath decorations to share as gifts for family and friends. 

The community held its annual Tree Lighting and Caroling Event.  
Joined by members of the Shelton Girl Scouts, the event included holiday treats and cookies. 

Throughout the holiday season, the dining team at Bishop Wicke will be incorporating favorite recipes from residents and fellow staff members into the daily meal selections.

Bishop Wicke Health and Rehabilitation Center is a Five-Star rated nursing home and is a recipient of a 2019-2020 “Best Nursing Home” designation from US News and World Report for Short-Term Rehabilitation.  
They are one of the few deficiency-free rated facilities as well. The Wesley Village senior living campus is located at 580 Long Hill Ave. and is part of United Methodist Homes, a local not-for-profit organization. 
The Wesley Village campus offers assisted and independent living, memory support, skilled nursing, short-term rehab, and outpatient therapy and fitness services. 

To learn more, visit www.wesleyvillage-ct.org.  

This is a press release from United Methodist Homes.

Derby Cultural Commission holds door decorating contest

DERBY CULTURAL COMMISSION PRESENTS

“2019 DERBY HOLIDAY DOOR DECORATING CONTEST”

The Derby Cultural Commission is pleased to announce a new tradition in holiday spirit!

Please take a moment to take a photograph of your own decorated front door and upload to our holiday Facebook site!

Win a Gift Certificate!

Two WINNERS will be announced on New Year’s Eve!

We would love to share your creative and beautiful home door on our holiday Facebook site for all to enjoy! CONTEST SUGGESTIONS/RULES!

1. Review beautiful door decorations pictures as shown on Facebook, “Derby Holiday Door Decorating Contest”!

2. Decorate your home front door in holiday cheer!

3. Select one (1) daytime photo (JPG) of your holiday door decoration and upload Photo via Message to this Facebook Page with your name and contact information to Facebook Site titled…………………. “Derby Holiday Door Decorating Contest” - https://www.facebook.com/DerbyCulturalCommissionPhotoQuizContests/.

4. Deadline to Submit is December 24, 2019 at Midnight!

5. Await Judge’s Decision and announcement ~ New Year’s Eve, December 31st, 2019!

6. ***GIFT CERTIFICATE PRIZE AWARDED AT CITY OF DERBY, JANUARY 2020

For further information contact: Suelschroeder@gmail.com

Here is a link to the DCC Flyer - https://www.derbyct.gov/media/Legal%20Notices%20and%20Press%20Releases/DCC%20Holiday%20Door%20Decorating%20Contest%20Flyer.pdf

Here is a link to the DCC Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/The-Derby-Cultural-Commission-2297717290467586/

Ansonia firefighters ready for annual Popcorn Ball Sunday

Citizens Engine Co. #2 in Seymour to hold Popcorn Ball Sunday

SEYMOUR - Citizens Engine Co. #2 members will hold their traditional Popcorn Ball this Sunday, Dec. 22, beginning around 9:30 a.m. and lasting through the early afternoon.
When you hear the sirens and air horns in your neighborhood, come outside and wave to Santa and his elves as they throw popcorn balls from high atop the firetruck!
Arrival times will vary depending on the weather as well as whether or not we have any alarms to respond to during the event.

*Shared from a Facebook event page.

Festival of Trees Holiday Bazaar slated at Oxford High School

Derby Historical Society to hold fair, cookie walk at Humphreys House

ANSONIA - The Derby Historical Society will host its annual Holiday Fair and Cookie Walk from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at the David Humphreys House, 37 Elm St.Join us for hot mulled cider and visit our gift shop for unique Christmas gifts such as doll clothes, kids' toys, and books. Heather’s Korner, Coon Hollow Farm, Owl’s Nest Crafts, and Wandering Lydia will have their handmade items for purchase as well.

Santa will visit from noon-2 p.m.; bring your camera! Fresh-baked cookies cost $5 per 13 cookies. Call 203-735-1908 for information or visit www.derbyhistorical.org.
This is a press release from the Derby Historical Society.

My Sister's Place in Ansonia slates stocking stuffer sale Saturday

Shared from a Facebook event page:

"Our 12/17 Seasonal Saturday Sale will be chock full of stocking stuffer gifts!"

My Sister's Place is a thrift store at 380 Main St., Ansonia. Purchases support The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services, a program of BHcare.
The sale will run from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday.

Petting zoo, pony rides, holiday fun slated Saturday at Shelton Square

SHELTON - Shelton Square Shopping Center will hold the 2nd Annual Kids Krazy Kristmas Petting Zoo & Pony Rides event from noon-3 p.m. Saturday.
It will feature a pony and petting zoo from JC’s Pony Parties, a goodie bag, photo ops with the animals, singing, and hot cocoa.
Olde English Carolers will be strolling the grounds, adding to the festivities.
Shelton Square is at 898 Bridgeport Ave.

The Kids Krazy Kristmas event is free but we ask you to register your child/children ages 2-10 here: 2019-Kids-Krazy-Kristmas.eventbrite.com so we can manage head count.
Goodie bags are one per child while supplies last.

We will be asking for voluntary donations on-site for Area Congregations Together's Spooner House located at 30 Todd Road.
Spooner House provides food, shelter, and support services to people in need while helping them establish a self-sufficient living situation.
actspooner.org

*Information shared from a Facebook event page.

Annual Toy drive and Sleigh Ride with Santa event slated in Derby

DERBY - Valley Angels for Families will host its annual Toy Drive and Sleigh Ride with Santa at 6:30 p.m. Friday at La Sala Banquet Hall at Sons of Italy, 73 High St.

Admission is $20 for adults; children 11 and under admitted free with donation of an unwrapped toy.

The event will include dinner, hot chocolate, horse-drawn sleigh rides, bonfire, caroling, cash bar, a raffle, and a visit from Santa and other special guests.🎅🤶

In honor of DJ DiVincenzo, a past recipient, please bring a new, unwrapped toy!
All toys will be distributed to children in local families in need, Ansonia and Derby City Hall toy drives, St. Vincent De Paul in Derby, Adams house in Shelton, Homes of the Brave, The Marc Organization, and more.🎁🎄


*This information is shared from a Facebook event page.

Griffin Hospital in Derby to host Healthy for the Holidays Wellness Fair

Join us in the Griffin Hospital Dining Room for a FREE Healthy for the Holidays Wellness Fair to discover ways to avoid unhealthy habits during the holidays and get started on wellness resolutions for 2020! THE FIRST 50 ONLINE REGISTRANTS WILL RECEIVE A FREE GIFT! including a chance to win free enrollment in the Griffin Health Wellness for Life Program - a $350 value (includes a Fitbit monitor, nutrition assessment and guidance, custom fitness plan and personal training, health coach, and one-on-one motivation). Register Online Here or call 203-732-1511. The fair will highlight how Griffin is transforming traditional healthcare by not only focusing on helping people get well, but also helping them stay healthy.  Griffin actively engages everyone with free and low-cost programs that provide education and support to help prevent, or proactively manage chronic diseases, such as diabetes, obesity, heart disease, depression and stress. Attendees at the fair will be able to learn about Griffin’s community health programs, talk with representatives, and even try out some of the programs’ features, including simple, but effective exercises and healthy recipes that can combat some of the unhealthy habits of the holiday season. There will also be information on Griffin’s surgical services, such as bariatric surgery, sports medicine, back surgery and joint replacement, free blood pressure screenings and consultation, and information on Griffin’s many free support groups. Attendees will be able to enter into several free raffles for items and gift cards that promote wellbeing.   We look forward to seeing you there!

Breakfast with Santa slated at Beacon Falls Congregational Church

This event is hosted by Connecticut Partnership for Children, Inc.