Seymour Community Center to host talk on history, benefits of tea

 

Griffin Center in Oxford to host cooking demo on stress-relieving herbs

OXFORD - In recognition of Women’s Health Month, the Griffin Center for Healthy Living Teaching Kitchen will host a free cooking demonstration about the nutritional and stress-relieving benefits of common garden herbs.

Garden Calm & Herbal Stress Relief will be May 21 at 5 p.m. at The Griffin Center for Healthy Living at Quarry Walk, 300 Oxford Road.

Former Executive Director of Massaro Farm and sustainable nutrition expert Caty Poole will discuss spring herbs and how they can be combined into teas and tinctures that can lower blood pressure, detox the liver, help control blood sugar, and contribute to overall stress relief and a person’s level of calm. 

Poole will demonstrate how to make a simple tea blend, and all participants will receive an herbal tincture that can help relieve stress and promote calm.

Space is limited for this event, so registration is required. 

Visit www.griffinhealth.org/garden-calm or call The Griffin Center for Healthy Living coordinator at 203-732-1369 to sign up.

The Griffin Center for Healthy Living Teaching Kitchen is part of Griffin’s commitment to the Planetree person-centered care model, which promotes greater well-being in communities through access to health information and assistance in helping individuals address the social determinants of health such as access to fresh nutritious foods and how to prepare them.

This is a press release from Griffin Health.

Derby Public Library to host book discussion, tea with author

 The Library is at 313 Elizabeth St., Derby.

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Seymour Public Library to host tea lecture, tasting

SEYMOUR - Philip Parda, Tea Master from Savvy Tea Gourmet, will present a tea lecture and tasting at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 5 at Seymour Public Library.

Registration is required and it is limited to 30 attendees. 

The lecture and tasting are only for adults.

Stop by the library at 46 Church St. to register at the circulation desk or call 203-888-3903.

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Plumb Memorial Library in Shelton to host T-Rex Tea Party

 

Ages: 3-8 
Date: May 13
Time: 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

SHELTON - You are cordially invited to Plumb Memorial Library's first T-Rex Tea! 

Come dressed fancy or as a dinosaur or as a fancy dinosaur as Miss Maura kicks off our party with a funny story! 

Then tea party participants will engage in hands-on dino activities and finish up with snack and tea too! Caregivers must remain with their children for program duration. 

The Library is at 65 Wooster St.

Register online: http://engagedpatrons.org/EventsExtended.cfm?SiteID=2661&EventID=491979&PK=

or call 203-924-1580. 

This is shared from the Shelton Library System Facebook page.

Ansonia Library to host Grandparents' Day Tea

 

Ansonia Nature Center to host program on wild teas

 

Seymour Public Library to hold presentation on herbs, healing

Women's Health Initiative to host annual tea at Griffin Hospital in Derby

DERBY - Calling all tea lovers! 

The Women’s Health Initiative invites the community to its Annual Tea Fundraiser from 2-4 p.m. April 28 at Griffin Hospital, 130 Division St.

The event is open to everyone and will feature a sophisticated assortment of teas and savory foods. 

Participants are encouraged to wear their favorite hat for a parade where the person with the best hat will be awarded a “best in show” prize. 

There will also be door prizes and raffles.

Lori Murphy, Director of The Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital, will be the featured speaker and will present “New Year, New Capabilities in Radiation Oncology.”

“Get a head start on Mother's Day by bringing your mother, daughter, granddaughter and even your spouse to a tea party,” said event chair Patricia Tarasovic “And be sure you all wear a favorite hat.”

The cost is $30 per person. 

Proceeds will benefit the Valley Breast Health Care Fund, which aims to ensure that no person, regardless of age or socio-economic condition, is denied screening mammograms or diagnostic testing for breast cancer, or financial assistance with diagnosed breast cancer-related services such as wigs, transportation, and groceries.

Reserve your seat by contacting Nancy at 203-734-6945 or nvbv@hotmail.com or Shayne at 203-732-7274. Donations are also welcome.

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

The Initiative sponsors two major fundraisers each year: the Annual “Women Making a Difference in the Valley” event, which is a tribute to the many women who volunteer their time to improve the quality of life in the Valley, and the Annual Tea party. 

Membership is open to all interested persons.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Derby Neck Library to host "Miracle on 34th Street," tea talk, more

DERBY - Derby Neck Library presents a free program, “Cutting the Cord,” at 6 p.m. Dec 3. It explains how to drop your cable TV bill and move over to streaming services.  

Options will be discussed, such as which service best fits your needs among those all recently added to the market. 

Dinner and a Movie

The Library hosts “Dinner and a Movie” for ages 18 and older at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 6. 
This month’s film is the holiday classic, “Miracle on 34th Street.” 

Free movie refreshments will be served, including pizza dinner at intermission. 

Tea expert to speak

At 6:30 p.m. Dec. 12 the Library hosts “Fighting Colds and Flu with Tea,” with tea expert Philip Parda.  

Parda owns a company dedicated to the selection and importation of the best teas on a world-wide basis.  

A tea-tasting session is included with his talk. Seating is limited to 20; call ahead to reserve a space.  

For information or to make reservations call 203-734-1492. 
The library is at 307 Hawthorne Ave.

This is a press release from Pat Sweeney, reference librarian, Derby Neck Library.

Enjoy tea and scones, support Shelton Historical Society

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SHELTON - Shelton Historical Society’s Annual Autumn Tea will be held 2-4 p.m. Sept. 29 at Huntington Congregational Church, 19 Church St.
The theme this year is “Celebrations,” so guests will be treated to unique table settings, centerpieces, and decorations illustrating a variety of holidays, special events, and traditions meant to inspire your next get-together for family and friends.
Michael Harney, master tea blender and Vice President of Harney & Sons Tea, will make a special appearance.
Ladies who attend are encouraged to wear their best chapeau; scones, sweets, and surprises will complete the afternoon.
Members of the Historical Society’s youth
group, Teen Time Travelers, will assist and serve refreshments.
Cost is $25 with proceeds to benefit Shelton Historical Society and its programs.
Reservations for the tea must be received by Sept. 14 and may be made by sending a check to Shelton Historical Society, P.O. Box 2155, Shelton, 06484.

Please mark “tea party” in the memo line.

Shelton History Center, owned and operated by Shelton Historical Society, is located at 70 Ripton Road and consists of six historic structures: The Brownson House, built in 1822 and interpreted as it appeared in 1913; the 1860 Wilson Barn, which houses an exhibit on the history of Shelton; the 1872 Trap Fall School, and three outbuildings.
The mission of the Shelton Historical Society is to preserve elements of the community's history in order to create lasting and meaningful connections between Shelton’s past, present and future generations through education, maintaining a museum with its collections, and providing a voice in the community regarding matters of historical significance. 

Volunteers are welcome, especially those who would enjoy presenting programs to the public or working on special events.

For information, call 203-925-1803, visit
www.sheltonhistoricalsociety.org or see Shelton History Center’s Facebook page.


This is a press release from Tracey Tate, executive director, Shelton Historical Society.

Art exhibit in Madison features folks connecting over tea

How many significant conversations throughout the world have occurred over a cup of tea? 

Whether with friends and family, or work colleagues, or even among nations through statecraft, talking over tea has been one of the few cultural expressions that unite us as a human family. 


An exhibition at Mercy by the Sea’s Mary C. Daly RSM Art Gallery, 167 Neck Road, Madison shares the works of 44 artists who expressed their interpretations of the human experience of connecting over tea. 

The gallery show runs Aug.18-Oct. 14, and the opening is from 2-4 p.m. Sunday.

Both the premiere of the video TEA, Connecting Cultures and a piece of performance art by Thomas J. Foran will enrich the opening. 
The collaboration is organized by artist and architect Ann E. Grasso.

The gallery is open 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

This information is taken from a press release from artist Ann Grasso.

Tea workshop slated Saturday at Kellogg Environmental Center in Derby

DERBY - Go “mad” for tea at the Mad Hatter’s Tea Crafting Workshop from 1-2:30 p.m. Saturday at Kellogg Environmental Center.

This workshop will teach children the history of tea and tea etiquette. 

Kids and the young at heart will also make herbal tea blends, tea hats, and tea accessories!

Come and enjoy this children’s afternoon tea workshop! Refreshments will be provided. 
The program is free and appropriate for ages 8 and up. 

To register and for more information, call 203- 734-2513 or email donna.kingston@ct.gov. 

Kellogg Environmental Center, 500 Hawthorne Ave., is operated by the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. 
It is open 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.


*Information shared from the Connecticut DEEP website.

Friends of Ansonia Library to host tea social featuring one-woman show

Shelton Historical Society to host 3rd annual tea fundraiser at church

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SHELTON - The Shelton Historical Society will host its 3rd annual Autumn Tea, featuring fancy hats, scones, sweets, and surprises, from 2-4 p.m. Sept. 30 at Huntington Congregational Church, 19 Church St. 

There is a special twist to this year’s festivities: Christmas in September will be celebrated.  The unique table settings and centerpieces created by members and friends of the Society will feature holiday-inspired designs and refreshments. Delicate finger sandwiches, savory bites, and luscious sweets will reflect the winter holidays.  

Ladies who attend are encouraged to wear their best chapeau.  

The afternoon provides an opportunity to showcase some of the special items the Society has recently added to its artifact collection. 

There will be hats to model and a napkin-folding demonstration. 

Members of the Historical Society’s youth group, the Teen Time Travelers, will assist and serve the refreshments. 

Cost for the tea is $25 with proceeds to benefit Shelton Historical Society and its programs. Reservations must be received by Sept. 15   and may be made by sending a check to Shelton Historical Society, P.O. Box 2155, Shelton, 06484. Please mark “tea party” in the memo line.  

The tea is sponsored in part by the Valley Community Foundation. 

Shelton History Center, owned and operated by Shelton Historical Society, is located at 70 Ripton Road and consists of six historic structures. The recently reopened Brownson House illustrates a 1913 lifestyle of a middle-class farm family, while the Wilson Barn houses an exhibit on the development of Shelton.  Guided tours for individuals or groups may be arranged by appointment.  

The mission of the Historical Society is to “preserve elements of the community’s history in order to create connections between Shelton’s past, present, and future generations 

through education, maintaining a museum with its collections, and providing a voice in the community regarding matters of historical significance.” 

For additional information and directions, call 203-925-1803, visit www.sheltonhistoricalsociety.org or see Shelton History Center’s Facebook page.   

   

This is a press release from Tracey Tate, executive director, Shelton Historical Society.

Learn about tea at Kellogg Environmental Center in Derby

DERBY - Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection invites Downton Abbey fans and others who enjoy fruit-flavored teas and delicious herbal blends to a Victorian tea workshop at Kellogg Environmental Center at 1 p.m. July 8. 

The workshop begins at the Kellogg Environmental Center where visitors will learn the difference between the types of tea services and the “do’s and don'ts” of Victorian tea etiquette, followed by a special presentation on making tea blends using various herbs and “true teas.”  

At the end of the program, visitors may tour the Osborne Homestead Museum where lovely antique tea sets will be on display.   

Refreshments will be provided.  
The workshop fee is $5, and visitors can take home handcrafted teas.  
Space for the workshop is limited so please call 203-734-2513 or email donna.kingston@ct.gov to register.  

The Kellogg Environmental Center and Osborne Homestead Museum are at 500 Hawthorne Ave. 


This is a press release from DEEP.

Friends of Ansonia Library to host 'high' tea social featuring talk on Victorian life

Shelton Historical Society to host Autumn Tea

SHELTON - The Shelton Historical Society will host the second annual Autumn Tea, complete with fancy hats, scones, and surprises, from 2-4 p.m. Sept. 17 at Huntington Congregational Church, 19 Church St.

Unique table settings and centerpieces created by members and friends of the Society will be featured.

Ladies who attend are encouraged to wear their best chapeau.  

The afternoon also provides an opportunity to showcase some of the special items that the Society

has in its collection. 

Members of the Historical Society’s youth group, the Teen Time Travelers, will assist and serve 

refreshments. 

Cost for the tea is $25 with proceeds to benefit Shelton Historical Society and its programs.

Reservations for the tea must be received by Sept. 7. and may be made by sending a check to the Shelton Historical Society, P.O. Box 2155, Shelton, 06484.

Please mark “tea party” in the memo line. 

Shelton History Center, owned and operated by Shelton Historical Society, is located at 

70 Ripton Road and consists of six historic structures.  

Late last year, the Brownson House, built circa 1822, suffered severe water damage during a storm 

as its roof was under repair.  

The Society has been working to repair and restore the house this year and proceeds from the tea will be directed toward that cause.

For additional information including directions, call 203-925-1803, visit 

www.sheltonhistoricalsociety.org or see Shelton History Center’s Facebook page.   

This is a press release from Tracey Tate, executive director, Shelton Historical Society.

Save the date: Friends of the Ansonia Library to host tea social

ANSONIA - The Friends of the Ansonia Library will host it second annual high tea social from 1-4 p.m. Oct. 9 at the library, 53 S. Cliff St.

There will be a special one-hour presentation of the Victorian Lady by performance artist Kandie Carle. 

Carle has been working in theater for more than three decades as an actress, dancer, singer, and director throughout the U.S. and abroad. 

She will focus on the Edwardian Era (early 1900s).

Carle shares her love of the Edwardian period with her audiences; her performance will be full of audience interaction and is geared toward whomever is in attendance - men and women alike!

Tickets are $10 (non-members) and $8 (Friends of the Ansonia Library members) and will be available for purchase in early September.

Stay tuned for more information on the event.

Shelton Historical Society to host Autumn Tea at church

SHELTON - The Shelton Historical Society will host its second annual Autumn Tea, complete with fancy hats, scones, sweets, and surprises Sept. 17.

The fundraiser will be held from 2-4 p.m. at the Huntington Congregational Church, 19 Church St. 

Unique table settings and centerpieces created by members and friends of the Society will be featured.

Ladies who attend are encouraged to wear their best chapeau.  

The afternoon also provides an opportunity to showcase some of the special items the Society has in its collection.

Members of the Historical Society’s youth group, the Teen Time Travelers, will assist and serve refreshments.

Cost is $25 with proceeds to benefit Shelton Historical Society and its programs. 

Reservations must be received by Sept. 7 and  

may be made by sending a check to Shelton Historical Society, P.O. Box 2155, Shelton, 06484.

Please mark “tea party” in the memo line. 

Shelton History Center, owned and operated by Shelton Historical Society, is located at 70 Ripton Road and consists of six historic structures.  

Late last year, the Brownson House, built circa 1822, suffered severe water damage during a storm as its roof was under repair.

The Society has been working to repair and restore the house this year and all proceeds from the tea will be directed toward that cause.

Other structures include the Wilson Barn, built in the 1860s, which holds an exhibit on the development of Shelton; the Trap Fall School, a one-room school built in 1872; and three outbuildings.

The mission of the Historical Society is to “preserve elements of the community’s history to create connections between Shelton’s past, present, and future generations through education, maintaining a museum with its collections, and providing a voice in the community regarding matters of historical significance.” 

For more information including directions, call 203-925-1803, visit www.sheltonhistoricalsociety.org or see Shelton History Center’s Facebook page.   

This is a press release from Tracey C. Tate, executive director, Shelton Historical Society.