Recuperation journey: Time to shop a tiny bit more

Hi -
It's me. 
Patti Procastinator waiting for the temperature to rise so I can safely drive to a store or two or three.

The same thing happens every year. A holiday tradition, I suppose you could say.
I'm probably done buying whatever I was going to buy for whomever but there must be something I need.  
So leave the house I must.

Happy Christmas Eve Eve!

Recuperation journey: A car for Christmas?

Call me old-fashioned, but it would never happen!

Picture this scene: A woman looks out on Christmas morning at a perfect winter landscape when what does she see but a new car (insert make and model here) sitting in the driveway with a giant red bow on top.

Behind her stands her smiling husband who hands her a box containing a key. She breaks into a big smile, gives him a hug, and rushes out the door.

Nope!

Even if we could afford to buy each other a car for Christmas I know Ralph and I would do no such thing.

Our Christmas presents run along the lines of books, socks, sweaters, and such. 
That's the way we've always celebrated. Outrageous gifts are not what we're about. 

And there's always the one and only Linus Van Pelt who reminds us of the real reason for the season:

Wishing all my blog visitors a peaceful and joyous Yuletide season. 

Klarides sisters, elves spread Christmas cheer in Valley

Contributed photo

State Rep. Themis Klarides, R-Derby, (Santa) recently visited Griffin Hospital in Derby and area senior centers to spread holiday cheer. 
Klarides was accompanied by her helpers, from left, nephew Cade Klarides-Ditria, sister state Rep. Nicole Klarides-Ditria, Spencer Rubin from CT House Republicans, and Greg Butler, GOP press person. 
The Klarides sisters are carrying on a longstanding tradition started by their father, Peter Klarides, who visited patients at the holidays.

Seymour Community Services posts holiday schedule

* Sharing from Seymour Community Services' Facebook page. 

Recuperation journey: Yuletide memories ...

I'm glad I have a photo from last Christmas season because we didn't decorate outside this year. 
We'll try again in 2018! 

Newsletter: Salvation Army bell, Ansonia Rotary supports food bank

Dear readers,

Today's Valley Voice newsletter features lawmakers, board members ringing bell for Salvation Army, Ansonia students receiving awards, Ansonia Rotary assists food bank, more.

Thanks for reading and Merry Christmas!  🎄

Patti and Ralph

Local history, Tech Talks, book club on tap at Derby Neck Library

Women's Forum
DERBY - The Derby Neck Library hosts Women’s Forum, a monthly gathering that discusses short stories and views presentations on Valley history, at 12:30 p.m. Jan. 15.

Frances Osborne Kellogg

This month’s topic is “The Valley in World War 2” which focuses on the life of Frances Osborne Kellogg, local industry, food rationing, fashions, entertainment, and more.  

Attendees may wish to bring a light lunch; free coffee and tea served.  

Tech Talks

The Library presents Tech Talks, a monthly program that highlights what is new in technology and how to best use it in your daily life at 10:30 a.m. Jan. 17.
Topics change each session; for this month’s topic please call the library.

The Valley in WWII

At 6:30 p.m. Jan. 22 the Library offers “The Valley in World War 2” a powerpoint presentation by reference librarian Patricia Sweeney.  
This event features the life of Frances Osborne Kellogg, local industry, entertainment, food rationing, war bond drives, fashions, and more.  

Evening Book Club

The Library will hold the Evening Book Club at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 29. 
This month’s selection is “Shopgirl” by Steve Martin (the comedian). Copies of the book are available at the library.  
Join us for an informative and entertaining discussion.  

The Library is at 307 Hawthorne Ave. For information on any program call 203-734-1492.

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