TEAM slates interactive webinar on affordable housing myths

In this series, TEAM brings together housing experts & panelists to increase local knowledge in the area of housing affordability, housing services, and economic betterment in our region.

This is shared from TEAM's Facebook page.

Community webinar to discuss becoming living organ donor

 

TEAM to host housing workshop webinar on Zoom

 

Oxford Public Library to host 'wealth & women' webinar Tuesday

“Wealth & Women: Unlock Your Potential“  

Join Financial Advisor Kimberly Flynn and licensed benefit consultant Joan Norman for a webinar from 6-7 p.m. Tuesday hosted by Oxford Public Library.

During this webinar we will discuss how to help overcome the gender gap, teach women core principles of financial planning, and motivate them to become financially independent. 

This webinar is open to women age 18 or older who are looking to take charge of their financial world.   

  on calendar of events link.

This is shared from Oxford Public Library's calendar.   

Kellogg Environmental Center webinar to highlight humpback whales

DERBY - Kellogg Environmental Center will host a webinar in celebration of Humpback Whale Awareness at 6 p.m. Feb. 17. 

February was identified as the whales’ month in 2008 by the governor of Hawaii in recognition of the annual return to their winter habitat. Since then, the celebration has spread worldwide to honor the whales themselves, bring awareness to marine ecosystems, and to connect individuals with our ocean system. 

Join to learn about humpbacks and other seagoing species.

The webinar will be presented by Dr. Tammy Silva who is a marine research biologist working for NOAA at the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary in Massachusetts.

Silva will provide all ages with an informative program on the ecology of whales, seabirds, and forage fish.  

She is currently using biologging (tag) technology to study the movements and behavior of whales and seabirds and will explain this work along with current findings. 

Registration is required and can be done through the Connecticut DEEP Calendar of Events, https://www.depdata.ct.gov/calendar/listevs.asp?selecttype=all .  If you have questions or need assistance registering, please contact donna.kingston@ct.gov .  

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

For further information or directions please email donna.kingston@ct.gov or call 203-734-2513. 

The New Normal Health & Safety Guidelines for CT State Parks provides important guidance for participants and visitors(https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/DEEP/COVID-19/Health_Safety_Flyer_NN_Final.pdf).

This is a press release from Kellogg Environmental Center.

Kellogg Environmental Center in Derby to host webinar on Eastern Bluebird

Eastern bluebird

DERBY - Are you looking forward to spring’s arrival?  

Join Kellogg Environmental Center staff at 11 a.m. Jan. 29 for a webinar focused on the Eastern Bluebird.  

This family-friendly online program will highlight the natural history of the Eastern Bluebird along with a few other backyard cavity nesters.  

Both novice and experienced naturalists will enjoy a review of how to evaluate and improve your backyard to attract and support these native birds.  

Bluebirds are great fun to watch and easy to spot once you know their behaviors and habitat preferences.  

The presentation will include information about how to build nest boxes to help make your backyard appealing in the spring.  Information on how to monitor and care for the nest box is important to help with conservation efforts. A limited number of nest box kits are available with registration.  

Information on the pick-up of these kits will be provided in confirmation of registration. One kit per household will be available.  

Registration for this program is required and can be done through the Connecticut DEEP Calendar of Events, https://www.depdata.ct.gov/calendar/viewev.asp?id=7590 .  

For questions or assistance registering please contact donna.kingston@ct.gov .  

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

For further information or directions please email donna.kingston@ct.gov or call 203-734-2513. 

The New Normal Health & Safety Guidelines for CT State Parks provides important guidance for participants and visitors(https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/DEEP/COVID-19/Health_Safety_Flyer_NN_Final.pdf)

This is a press release from the Kellogg Environmental Center.

Rochelle to host virtual forum on domestic violence

State Rep. Kara Rochelle, D-Ansonia, Derby, will host a virtual forum on domestic violence at 3 p.m. Nov. 30.

The webinar will be held via Zoom, the web-based video conferencing platform. 

Rochelle will be joined by Lt. Patrick Lynch, Patrol Division Commander & Public Information Officer of the Ansonia Police Department; Meghan Scanlon, President & CEO of the Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence; Cindy Carlson, Program Manager at the Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence, BHCare; and Geralyn O'Neil-Wild, TEAM, Inc. Board of Directors Board Officer.

 

Participants will learn more about the warning signs of domestic violence, the power and control dynamics involved, and community resources available to those experiencing domestic violence. 

This will include legal rights, transition services, and counseling options, among other topics. Panelists will also provide an overview of the new 2021 law that expanded Connecticut's definition of domestic violence to include coercive control, among other things. 

Participants will be able to register for the webinar at https://bit.ly/3nIPsHQ.

 

"Domestic violence can affect anyone regardless of their background, and the warning signs aren't always obvious. The pattern of behavior may start subtly and become more aggressive over time. This forum is designed to help those experiencing or possibly witnessing domestic violence to recognize the warning signs and know where they can access assistance in our community. Our goal is to also empower people who may be experiencing domestic violence and friends who may wish to learn how they can connect a loved one who is experiencing domestic violence to support," said Rochelle.

 

The forum comes two weeks after an Ansonia mother of three was allegedly killed by her husband during a domestic dispute. This is the third woman in two years from Ansonia or Derby to be killed by a current or former intimate partner. According to the Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence, this is also marks the ninth known intimate partner homicide in Connecticut this year.

 

Domestic violence is a pattern of coercive behavior where one partner attempts to control and dominate the other through verbal, psychological, physical, sexual, financial, or technological abuse.

 

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, domestic violence has become more prevalent as residents experience isolation and grapple with unemployment and diminished access to necessities. 

During the 2020 fiscal year from November 2019 to June 2020, the Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence reported in June 2020, shelter capacity was at 151 percent, spending $78,803 on hotels to temporarily house victim-survivors. In that same month, outgoing calls to ensure existing clients could access services necessary to be safe increased 97 percent from June 2019.

 

Attendees will be able to ask the panelists questions before and during the event using the Zoom chat function. 

Individuals who have questions they would like to ask the panel privately and confidentially can email them to Rochelle  at Kara.Rochelle@cga.ct.gov.

This is a press release from Rochelle's office. 

Kellogg Environmental Center, Derby Public Library to present virtual webinars

DERBY - Derby Public Library invites all ages and families at 6 p.m. July 8 to the virtual Wildlife Summer Series presented by the CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection through the Kellogg Environmental Center. 

These webinar presentations by conservationists and biologists will focus on the state’s native and  migratory flying friends. 

Registration links for these webinars are provided through DPL’s Events Calendar at www.derbypubliclibrary.org. 

For more information call 203-736-1482.

This is shared from Tony DeLos, young adult librarian, Derby Public Library. 

Oxford Public Library to host Zoom webinar on tiny houses

Check out this free virtual program! Explore the tiny house movement! 

Register to receive the program link at https://www.eventkeeper.com/code/ekform.cfm?curOrg=OXFORD...

This is shared from the Oxford Public Library Facebook page.

Derby Public Library to host informational webinar on Medicare enrollment

DERBY - Derby Public Library will host an informational webinar on Medicare Basics at 6 p.m. May 19.

Participants will learn how the different enrollment periods work and how to avoid the late penalties.

Register here https://bit.ly/32N5V2p before 4:30 p.m. May 19 to receive Zoom link.

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Wesley Village in Shelton to host 3-part webinar on understanding dementia

SHELTON - Caregivers, family members and friends of loved ones with dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease are invited to participate in an upcoming free 3-part webinar training program offered by Wesley Village Senior Living Campus and the Alzheimer’s Association.  

The three-week webinar is scheduled for Tuesday evenings from 6-7:30 PM beginning May 4 and running through May 18.

The sessions will cover the following:

Tuesday, May 4, 6:00 – 7:30 PM

Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia

Learn more about Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia, Alzheimer’s disease stages and risk factors, treatments for some symptoms, and Alzheimer’s Association resources.

Tuesday, May 11, 6:00 – 7:30 PM

Understanding and Responding to Dementia Related Behaviors

Learn more about common triggers for dementia-related behaviors as well as ways to assess and strategies to address common behaviors.

Tuesday, May 18, 6:00 – 7:30 PM

Dementia Conversations: Driving, Doctor Visits, and Legal and Financial Planning

Learn more for tips on how to have honest and caring conversations with family members.

To RSVP, call Lisa Bisson, 203-225-5024 or email her at lbisson@umh.org. 

Registration is required to receive Zoom Link and meeting information.

We look forward to joining you for this informative event. 

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 our website or call  203.225.5024.

This is a press release from United Methodist Homes.

Derby Public Library to host virtual estate planning seminar

 

DERBY - In an informational webinar at 6 p.m. April 21, Tatiana DaSilva, Trusts and Estate attorney, will review the most important documents to have in place during the initial phases of your life, including after college, through marriage, and having children.

The Derby Public Library is hosting the event. 

Moderating the webinar will be Rebecca Miller, a wealth and legacy planner specializing in retirement planning.

Register here https://bit.ly/39h71qB prior to 4:30 p.m. on the date of the program to receive the Zoom link and password.

This is shared from the Derby Public Library's Facebook page.

Free webinar on veterans' benefits for senior care slated Tuesday

SHELTON - Seniors, caregivers, and family members are invited to participate in a free webinar at 2 p.m. Tuesday (March 9) offered by Wesley Village Senior Living Communities and AidandAttendance.com. 

The webinar will discuss the Veterans Aid and Attendance Benefits.

“This webinar is a great opportunity to learn if you qualify for the VA Aid and Attendance Benefits, which can pay $1,244 to $2,295 a month for senior care,” said Lisa Bisson, Director of Community Outreach for Wesley Village. “For those who qualify, these benefits can be a great resource, especially for older adults with changing care needs.

Wesley Village, a Shelton senior living campus owned and managed by United Methodist Homes, will be partnering with AidandAttendance.com to present this webinar. Registration is required. 

To register, call Lisa at 203-225-5024 or visit https://calendly.com/vabenefit/umh or REGISTER HERE

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 or contact us at 203-225-5024.

For more information about VA Aid and Attendance Benefits, visit AidandAttendance.com or call 800-626-7145. AidandAttendance.com is not the Department of Veterans Affairs or part of any government agency or service organization. 

Only the VA can determine who is eligible for benefits, including Aid and Attendance pension benefits. 

This is a press release from United Methodist Homes. 

Wesley Village in Shelton to offer webinar on downsizing

SHELTON - Seniors, caregivers, and family members are invited to participate in an upcoming free webinar offered by Wesley Village Senior Living Communities. 

The webinar “New Year, Fresh Start” will focus on tips for downsizing your home and is scheduled from 2-3 p.m. Feb. 4.

 

Wesley Village, a Shelton senior living campus owned and managed by United Methodist Homes will be partnering with Wayforth, to present this webinar. 

Wayforth is a full-service move management company offering relocation, storage, and styling solutions.

 

The webinar will discuss tips on how to downsize, including: how to develop a moving timeline, determining the different types of clutter, suggestions on rightsizing your space, and ways to stage your home. The presentation will also cover the challenges of COVID-19 and explore why making a move now is the right choice for many people thinking about downsizing.

 

“So many times we meet older adults and their family members who are thinking about downsizing but want to wait for perfect conditions before they make a move,” said Rhonda Stasulli, Director of Campus Sales for Wesley Village. “If we’ve learned anything from this past year, it’s that we can’t rely on those perfect conditions. This webinar will offer practical advice for how to start the downsizing process now and what a sample downsizing plan should look like for those who are seeking a more manageable living space in 2021.”

 

To register, please contact Lisa Bisson at 203-225-5024 or at lbisson@umh.org.

To RSVP online, visit: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMofuiprz8vEtyLY4YipDWM_eWPi6PCJlGS

 

Wesley Village senior living campus at 580 Long Hill Ave. 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 Public Library to hold workshop on Social Security via Zoom

DERBY - Derby Public Library will hold a virtual webinar about Social Security from 6-7:30 p.m. Feb. 17.

Almost 74 percent of Americans voluntarily received reduced retirement income benefits because they don’t know all the facts (Source: SSA Annual Statistical Supplement, 2011).

In this workshop Rebecca Miller, Financial Awareness Foundation, will cover when to apply for benefits, how to avoid reductions, and increase benefits and how to coordinate benefits with your spouse. 

You will learn special rules for divorced spouses and survivor benefits.

Register here https://bit.ly/2Y0ka1l with your Library card number by 4:30 p.m. Feb. 17 to receive the Zoom link and password.

This is shared from the Derby Public Library Facebook page.

Wesley Village in Shelton to host free webinar for caregivers

 

SHELTON - Seniors, caregivers, and family members are invited to participate in a free webinar offered by Wesley Village Senior Living Communities. 

The webinar, “How To Keep Your Loved Ones Happy And Healthy In The New Year,” will be held from 2-3 p.m. Jan. 19.

 

Wesley Village, a  senior living campus owned and managed by United Methodist Homes, will be partnering with Middlewoods of Newington senior living community, also part of UMH, to present this webinar. 

The webinar will offer tips for getting a healthy start to the new year, with insights from one of our award-winning UMH Activities Directors, Laura Healy, who works with the team at Middlewoods. 

She will share some simple ways your loved one can start or continue being physically active, engage their mind, and improve their overall emotional health and wellbeing.

 

“We often hear family members and caregivers share with us that they wish they could get their loved one to stop sitting so much and get up and get moving,” says Healy. “This can be a real struggle, especially for older adults who live alone at home. In this webinar, we’ll be sharing some practical exercise ideas to help you encourage your loved one to be more active while offering advice for improving cognitive and emotional health as well.”

 

Healy brings with her six years of experience working in health care and senior living settings as both a Certified Nursing Assistant and an Activities Director. 

She enjoys working closely with older adults and individuals with cognitive deficits and has been a member of the UMH and Middlewoods team for nearly three years. 

Healy is also a 2019 recipient of Leading Age CT’s Aging Services Award of Excellence and has been recognized in 2020 with the UMH “Values in Action” award for her outstanding commitment to caring and service with United Methodist Homes.

 

To register, please contact Lisa Bisson, 203.225.5024 or at lbisson@umh.org.

To RSVP online  visit: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8655152535996145936

 

 

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.

 

Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce to host webinar on Shared Work Program

Shared Work Program Webinar Thursday, December 10 at 10:00 am

to supplement lost wages. This innovative approach helps businesses to retain a talented workforce during an economic downturn and avoid the need to recruit, hire and train new labor when the economy recovers. Eligible employers include companies with two or more workers that have hourly reductions within 10 to 60 percent of normal hours, provided the hours are not related to seasonal separation. According to Chamber member Sam Simons, Co-President of Shelton-based OEM Controls, "The Shared Work program is vital for OEM Controls as it enables us to keep our highly-skilled workforce employed with their benefits. We have used this program during economic downturns and come out better and stronger-preventing layoffs and allowing us to continue the design and manufacture of our products." To learn more about Shared Work and to register for Thursday's Webinar, please click here. This is a release from the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber is pleased to partner with the Department of Labor in a campaign to spread awareness about the DOL's Shared Work Program. Shared Work is an Economic Relief Program designed to help businesses prevent layoffs by allowing them to temporarily reduce employee hours and use partial unemployment benefits

United Methodist Homes to host webinar on connecting with loved ones

 

United Methodist Homes to host webinar on relating to loved ones during holidays