Seymour Community Center to host Hoedown Luncheon

 

G.E.T. Life Church Women's Ministry in Ansonia to host luncheon May 10

 

Derby-Shelton Rotary Club to host football, cheer luncheon

 

Holy Rosary Parish in Ansonia to host Food for the Soul luncheon

Holy Rosary Church is at 10 Father Salemi Drive, Ansonia.

Derby Historical Society to hold annual luncheon, awards presentation

The Derby Historical Society Annual Meeting Luncheon and Awards Presentation

Sunday, April 21

1 p.m.

J.R. Payden Field House, 75 Chatfield St., Derby 

The William Payden Sports Memorabilia Museum  will be open for viewing 30 minutes prior to and 30 minutes following the event.

 

This year’s awards recipients are:

Dorothy Larson Award

The 6th CT Regiment

David Humphreys Service Award

Albert Misiewicz

Dr. John I. Howe Award

Quail and Ale

 

Tickets are $40 per person and can be purchased online below or by sending a check to:

Derby Historical Society

37 Elm St., Ansonia CT 06401

To make the Derby Historical Society’s Awards Program memorable for all of our honorees, we are producing a keepsake Annual Report and Program Book. 

Don’t miss your opportunity to be included as a supporter of our honorees for their contribution to keeping our history alive for future generations. You are invited to place a congratulatory message, advertisement or memoriam in our program.  

Please download the form below. All messages must be received by April 8, 2024. 

The program size will be 8.5″x 11″. Prices range from $25 – $100. Photos must be in .jpeg format and can be emailed to kellie@derbyhistorical.org.

 

Annual Meeting Ad Book 2024

 

This is shared from the Derby Historical Society Facebook page.

Derby Historical Society to host luncheon, present awards at Payden Field House

The Dorothy Larson Award   JACK WALSH For his or her many contributions to the community which in the spirit of the award's namesake coincides with the mission of the Derby Historical Society, which is to preserve, protect, and honor our cultural and traditional values.   The David Humphreys Service Award ELAINE BRANDON Awarded to members in recognition of his or her many years of service in contributing time, talent, and resources in helping fulfill the mission of the Derby Historical Society. The Dr. John I. Howe Award   THE VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION The Dr. John I. Howe Award is awarded to a businessman or woman, individual, group, firm, corporation, or industry whose presence has consistently benefited one or more communities in the Valley region in the spirit of its namesake. This benefit is either through activism, perseverance, and/or philanthropy to the extent that the Derby Historical Society recognizes that they will be remembered in an historical context by future generations.   $40.00 USD Pay with PayPal Enter your email address to get started. Email or mobile number Forgot email? or English Français Español 中文

Holy Rosary Parish in Ansonia postpones senior luncheon to Wednesday

Due to the inclement weather, our monthly Food for the Soul senior luncheon has been rescheduled from tomorrow to Wednesday, March 15.

Doors will still open at 11 a.m. so we hope you all can still join us for a wonderful afternoon! Stay safe!

This is shared from the Holy Rosary Church Facebook page.

Salvation Army Greater Valley recognizes volunteers with Ansonia Armory luncheon

Capt. Cheryl McCollum

ANSONIA - As a Salvation Army Advisory Board member I was honored to be a part of a Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon Friday at the Ansonia Armory. 

Capt. Cheryl McCollum deserves plaudits for organizing the upbeat event. It was held to recognize volunteers in the food pantry, bell ringers who stand next to the iconic red kettles to collect funds during holiday season, and many more.

McCollum presented certificates of appreciation to them as well as to community partners such as several supermarkets that regularly donate food to the pantry.

McCollum presents certificate of appreciation to Gregory Gatison, who accepted it for the James H. Wilkins Lodge of Ansonia.

Our Advisory Board has four members and McCollum emphasized she is always seeking individuals willing to serve on the board. Please consider doing so!

The Salvation Army Greater Valley Corps is located at 26 Lester St. 

For information, call 203-736-0707. 

St. Patrick's Day luncheon for seniors slated at Ansonia Armory

Attention Ansonia Seniors!

You are invited to a special St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon at the Ansonia Armory on March 16! RSVP to Jeff at (203) 231-2209 by March 10.

Holy Rosary Parish in Ansonia to host Food for the Soul luncheon

 

Holy Rosary Church in Ansonia to host luncheon for seniors

 This is shared from Holy Rosary Church Facebook page.

Holy Rosary Parish in Ansonia readies Food for the Soul luncheon outreach

 

Women Making a Difference in the Valley luncheon slated in Seymour

TEAM fashion show in Ansonia to benefit families in crisis

For tickets stop by the TEAM office, 30 Elizabeth St., Derby, call TEAM, 203-736-5420, or visit www.teaminc.org.

Friends of Derby Neck Library trip in October to tour covered bridges

Valley Women's Health Initiative to honor 6 at luncheon in Seymour

DERBY - The Valley Women's Health Initiative will honor six women at the 17th Annual Women Making a Difference in the Valley Tribute Luncheon and Breast Cancer Fundraiser Oct. 5 from noon-2 p.m. 

The event will be held at the Inn at Villa Bianca, 312 Roosevelt Drive, Seymour.

The tribute recognizes outstanding women who have made positive contributions to the community and have demonstrated significant achievement in their fields of endeavor, both professional and volunteer.

This year’s honorees are: Jodi Dawley of Shelton, Donna Hayes of Derby, Tammy Link of Ansonia, Sheryl Riley of Shelton; Karen Spargo of Seymour, and Dawn Supranovich of Seymour.

Liz Kennard of Comcast will host this year’s event.

Proceeds benefit the Valley Breast Health Care Fund. 

Established in 2001, this fund is an effort to ensure that no person, regardless of age or socio-economic condition, is denied screening mammograms or diagnostic testing for breast cancer.

Supporters are encouraged to become Make a Difference and Pink Ribbon sponsors by donating for an ad in the program booklet. 

Ad prices range from $30 for a business card-sized ad to $1,000 or more to become a “Make a Difference” sponsor, which offers a reserved table for 10 at the Luncheon, a full-page ad, and recognition as event sponsor on all publicity.

Tickets for the event are $40 per person. The deadline for reservations is Sept. 28.

To purchase a ticket or to make a donation, call 203-734-6945, email nvbv1952@gmail.com, or send mail to N. Valentine, 18 Farrell Drive, Ansonia, CT 06401. 
To become a sponsor of the event or place a congratulatory ad, call 203-233-7639 or email dott.g@comcast.net.

The luncheon is sponsored by the Women’s Health Initiative in conjunction with Griffin Hospital in Derby, The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital, and Bigelow Tea of Fairfield.

The Women’s Health Initiative, co-chaired by Kate Cosgrove of Oxford, and Dr. Stephanie Wain of Griffin Hospital, is comprised of members of the community working toward a common goal of addressing and improving women’s breast health issues. 

Committee members include Darlene Breving of Oxford; Cary Carpino of Derby; Dolores Chew of Beacon Falls; Christine Cooper of Seymour; Karen T. Cusick of Woodbridge; Dorothy Gandy of Naugatuck; Antonietta Hallet of Southbury, Elizabeth Johnson of Oxford, Lisa Kechijian of Derby, Peggy Marlowe of Hamden, Francis Michaud of Ansonia, Patricia Tarasovic of Oxford, and Nancy Valentine of Ansonia. Committee membership is open to all interested persons.

About The Valley Women’s Health Initiative
The Valley Women's Health Initiative is a coalition of health agencies, community leaders, and volunteers from the Valley community working toward the common goal of addressing and improving women's health issues including breast cancer awareness and heart disease.
To join or for more information, visit griffinhealth.org/VWHI.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Labor official to speak at BHcare employment salute in Ansonia

ANSONIA - Assistant Director and Economist of the Connecticut Department of Labor Patrick Flaherty will be keynote speaker at the 23rd Annual Employment Salute sponsored by BHcare’s Business Advisory Council and the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce. 

The luncheon will be held at noon May 18 at Holy Rosary Church Hall in Ansonia. The complimentary lunch will be catered by David Grant and is open to area businesses.

Flaherty will address the changing economics and opportunities for business.

The Employment Salute will honor TEAM, Inc. as Employer of the Year. 

An Employee of the Year Award will also be presented. BHcare recognizes that employment is integral to an individual’s recovery and therefore promotes competitive employment in the community through individualized support services. 

Seating is limited. For information and to R.S.V.P., call John Yeager, 203-736-2601, x1412 or email jyeager@bhcare.org.

BHcare is a regional community provider of behavioral health, addiction prevention, and domestic violence services for the Lower Naugatuck Valley, Greater New Haven and Shoreline communities.  

For more information, visit bhcare.org.

This is a press release from BHcare.

Ansonia mayor invites all to Irish flag raising to celebrate St. Patty's Day

Newsletter highlights Treasured Time helping Derby family

Dear readers,

We just finished today's Valley Voice newsletter. It includes a story about Treasured Time sending a Derby family to Las Vegas and the upcoming Women Making a Difference in the Valley luncheon.  

Here's the link:  http://media.wix.com/ugd/329bf6_38ce0eb9e489413fbe4d235dd8fbfd99.pdf 

Thanks for reading!

- Patti and Ralph

BHcare to mark May is Mental Health Awareness Month

Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services' official to visit

ANSONIA - As part of BHcare’s May is Mental Health Awareness Month activities, a luncheon will be held May 11 at noon at the Ansonia National Guard Armory, 5 State St. 

Guest speaker will be Miriam Delphin-Rittmon, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services.

There will be a light lunch followed by a question and answer period. 

The event is free and open to the public. Please RSVP to Phyllis Kaplan, 203-736-2601 Ext. 1232.

For more information about BHcare’s May is Mental Health Month activities and events, visitwww.BHcare.org.

BHcare is a regional community provider of behavioral health, addiction prevention, and domestic violence services for the Lower Naugatuck Valley, Greater New Haven and Shoreline communities. 

For more information, visit www.BHcare.org.

This is a press release from BHcare.