Communi'tini' event in Shelton to benefit Valley United Way programs

SHELTON - Join Valley United Way and chefs from local restaurants in a dazzling James Bond-themed fundraiser Nov. 17 at Scinto Towers Lobby, 2 Corporate Drive. 

The festivities begin at 5:30 p.m.

The Stirring Your Communi“tini” gala will feature entertainment by Tony Riccio (Frank Sinatra tribute) and Jack Lynn (Dean Martin tribute). 

There will be a James Bond Costume Contest as well as a “SurPrize Balloon Pop” raffle, featuring a chance to win an exquisite “Rhythm of Love” diamond pendant valued at $2,500, generously donated by Marks of Design in Shelton, plus many other interesting prizes.

Numerous top area restaurants will be on hand with tasty bite-size appetizers, each paired with a different 1 oz. signature martini sample. There will be a People’s Choice and a Critic’s Choice award given for the best pairing.

Tickets are available for $50 online at valleyunitedway.org or by calling Valley United Way at 203-926-9478.

All proceeds go to Valley United Way’s programs which focus on food insecurity. The Valley United Way is a leading philanthropic organization serving the towns of Ansonia, Derby, Oxford, Seymour and Shelton. Their mission is to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of the community through philanthropy, volunteerism and collaboration.


This is a press release from Valley United Way. 

Learn health benefits of volunteering at Griffin Hospital in Derby

Griffin Hospital to host a presentation about volunteering, such as shuttle driving./ Submitted photo

DERBY -The Community Health Resource Center at Griffin Hospital, 130 Division St., will host a free presentation about how volunteering can help individuals get or stay healthy from 1:30-3 p.m. Nov. 9.

Laura Murphy, Planetree Services Supervisor, will host “Realizing the Health Benefits of Volunteering,” a free presentation on how and why helping others can have a direct effect on a person’s physical, emotional and social being.

There also will  be information about the many volunteer opportunities at Griffin Hospital.

This program is part of a series of free, educational forums hosted by the Community Health Resource Center to help improve the health of the community.

To register or for more information, call Kerry or Deborah at 203-732-7399.

The Community Health Resource Center at Griffin Hospital is a traditional library that provides an array of medical and health information, including a large collection of easy to read health and lifestyle-related materials. 

The Center is open to the public to educate themselves on ways to enhance their well-being, prevent illness and play an active role in decisions about their health.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Reminder: Hilltop Hose Co. in Ansonia to hold tag sale Saturday

'Turnback Tuesday' features St. Mary's drama club photo

This week's "Turnback Tuesday" features the St. Mary's cast for the play "Out of the Frying Pan." It was taken in March, 1947 by a professional photographer, a Mr. Hartman whose business was once located at 22 Woodlawn Ave., Ansonia. 
Front row (l. to r.): Mike Homa, "Mc.E." Marie Comboni, Terry Colonace, Joan Kirby, Jean M.E. and Jimmie Duplese. 
Back row (l. to r.): George Harris, Amy Connay, D. Stafferi, Joe McCormack, L. Sheilding, Jack Brady and Charles Dirienzo.

Thanks to the Derby Public Library for sharing this interesting photo from 1947.

Boys & Girls Club in Shelton to host fun Halloween event

Recuperation journey: Expect the unexpected, Part 2

I need to write this post right now for therapeutic reasons. 

Cameron at Griffin 5K

It's about 7:45 a.m. and Cameron is on his way back into the OR for more surgery. 

He messaged me at 6 a.m. that he had to go back for an 8 a.m. procedure so one of the pins they put in his fractured hip Monday could be repositioned. 

Positive thoughts, positive thoughts.

Recuperation journey: I cooked (!)

I threw together an easy yet quite tasty dish Monday evening for dinner. Sans recipe. 

I call it Shrimp a la Ralphie.