Participants, sponsors sought for 29th annual Bowl-2-Benefit in Milford

MILFORD - The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services, a program of BHcare, is looking for bowlers and sponsors to participate in the 29^th Annual Bowl-2-Benefit March 11 at AMF Lanes, 1717 Boston Post Road.  

All proceeds benefit UCDVS which provides services to more than 6,000 victims of domestic violence and their children each year throughout the Greater New Haven, Greater Naugatuck Valley, and Shoreline communities.  

UCDVS provides free emergency safe shelter, 24-hour crisis services, counseling, court advocacy, support and other crucial services.

The Bowl-2-Benefit, one of the largest fundraising events of its kind in the state, attracts more than 1,500 community members.  

Bowlers of all ages and skill levels are welcome to participate in teams of four-five, in one of five bowling sessions scheduled for 9 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 2 p.m., 4:30 p.m., and 7 p.m.  

Bowlers pay a minimal $5 registration fee and are asked to collect pledges to support their efforts.  Each bowler will receive 90 minutes of bowling, an event T-shirt, shoe rental, soft drink, and a chance to win prizes.  

The event is ideal for clubs, schools, organizations, corporations and families. 

The Bowl-2-Benefit offers sponsorship opportunities for all budgets, with levels starting at just $100. Sponsors reap the benefit of exposure to the more than 1,500 participants as well as additional exposure online.  T-shirt sponsors receive continued exposure with their logo printed on the event tee that is distributed to all bowlers.  T-shirt level sponsorships start at just $500. 

Last year, the Bowl-2-Benefit raised more than $80,000. Event organizers hope to exceed that amount this year and attract an even larger bowling crowd.  

The 29^th Annual Bowl-2-Benefit is sponsored by the Bassett Family Fund. Media partners include Channel 3 Eyewitness News, WPLR 99.1-FM, and Star 99.9-FM.  Anyone interested in receiving more information about, or participating in the Bowl-2-Benefit, should call Joy DeMarchis, 203-736-2601, ext. 1856 or visit www.bhcare.org.  

Deadline for bowler registration is March 1.

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.

Wear red today to promote heart health, raise awareness of disease

Today, Feb. 3, is National Wear Red Day.

February is American Heart Month. 

The American Heart Association urges everyone to wear red today to help raise awareness of cardiovascular disease and ways to prevent it. 

My Sister's Place in Ansonia seeks donations

Ansonia offers free recreational volleyball to residents 12 and up

ANSONIA - The Ansonia Recreation Department is offering free indoor recreational volleyball to Ansonia residents ages 12 and up. 

The program runs from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays in the Ansonia Middle School gymnasium throughout February and March. 

There is no pre-registration required and no cost to participate. This is not a competitive program; all skill levels are welcome.

Participants are encouraged to dress appropriately for volleyball play. Sneakers must be worn on the gym floor. No food or drink is allowed in the gym other than water, and there is a water fountain in the gym if you prefer not to bring a water bottle. 

There will not be any volleyball on days when school is closed.

Questions may be emailed to the activity coordinator, Paul Velardi at paulvelardi@yahoo.com or by phone/text to 203-906-3670. 

Ansonia Middle School is located at 115 Howard Ave., but the parking lot is accessed from the rear of the building from Day Street.

This is shared from the City of Ansonia Facebook page. 

Seymour Historical Society talk to feature Woodbury Path

This is a press release from Seymour Historical Society.

Newsletter highlights fundraiser in Ansonia child's memory, Celebrate Shelton

Dear readers,

Today's Valley Voice newsletter is out. 

Please click here to read about a fundraiser in memory of an Ansonia child, Celebrate Shelton, a diaper drive, a review of La La Land, and more. 

~ Patti and Ralph 

Crosby Commons in Shelton to host open house

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SHELTON - Join us for a fun and casual open house at Crosby Commons Independent and Assisted Living Community between 1:30 and 3 p.m. Feb. 12.

Crosby Commons is located on the Wesley Village senior living campus, 580 Long Hill Ave. 

The award-winning community offers independent and assisted living options along with access to a wide continuum of senior care services on the campus, including specialized assisted living, memory support, short-term rehab, skilled nursing care, outpatient therapy, and more. Stop by this wine and cheese senior living meet and greet to learn more about our residents, services and unique culture! 
The community is owned and operated by United Methodist Homes, a local, mission based organization with a 140-year legacy of care and service to seniors. 

For more information or to RSVP, contact Lisa Bisson, 203-225-5024 or at lbisson@umh.org, or by visiting www.crosbycommons.org. 


This is a press release from United Methodist Homes.