BHcare to hold 30th annual Bowl-2-Benefit The Umbrella in Milford

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• Saturday, March 10, 2018

• Bowlero, 1717 Boston Post Road, Milford

• 5 Bowling Sessions: 9 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 2 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 7 p.m.

• Join us for the 30th Annual Bowl-2-Benefit BHcare’s The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services!

  One of the largest events of its kind in the state, the event unites over 1,200 concerned citizens, businesses, school, organizations and community leaders in the fight against domestic violence.

  HOW DOES IT WORK?
  Teams of 4-5 bowlers of all ages and skills are welcome to participate. Teams must pre-register for one of the five bowling sessions.

  There is a $5 per bowler registration fee and all bowlers are asked to raise $50 in pledges. Participants receive 90 minutes of bowling, event t-shirt, shoe rental, soft drink and a chance to win some great prizes.

  Pre-register your team by contacting Kati Lewantowicz at klewantowicz@bhcare.org or (203) 446-9739, ext. 1327.
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• THE FACTS, THE PROGRAM
  Every 9 seconds, a woman is battered in the United States. 

  You can make a difference by bowling a strike against domestic violence!
• The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services provides emergency shelter, 24-hour crisis hotline, counseling, court advocacy and support services to over 7,000 victims and their children each year.

• TEAM REGISTRATION

• We are in the process of our creating new online registration. If you are signing up beforehand, please call Kati Lewantowicz in the Development Department, 203-446-9739, ext. 1327.
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Assumption School in Ansonia to host Around the World open house

Job seekers: Career Coach to visit Ansonia Library

ANSONIA - The American Job Centers Career Coach will visit the Ansonia Library from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday to offer job search assistance.

Learn valuable skills to help you land your dream job! 

The American Centers Career Coach is operated by Career Resources.

The Library is at 53 South Cliff St.

Recuperation journey: It's all relative

No, I'm not a fan of this frigid weather here in Connecticut and throughout a good part of the country. 
It's almost like living in a snow globe!
I've seen on the news so many are facing more than just the inconvenience we've had to endure for the past week or so. 
My husband Ralph uses a wheelchair so for him this weather means hibernation. 
I hope he doesn't go stir crazy. 

On the other hand I keep reminding myself of how I absolutely hate the humidity that often accompanies the nicer, warm weather of late spring and summer. 
It makes me sluggish and barely able to do anything. 

But the cold weather perks me up, at least somewhat, and keeps me moving. 

So what can we do? Not much, just realize that like everything else in life this too shall pass.

K of C to host free throw contest at Assumption School in Ansonia

ANSONIA - The Knights of Columbus Council 23 will host a free throw contest from 1-3 p.m. Jan. 13 at Assumption School gym, 51 North Cliff St.
The contest is for girls and boys ages 9 to 14 as of Jan. 1.
Parental consent and proof of age are required to compete.

Winners will receive prizes and move on to advanced levels of competition.

For more information, call 203-893-8647.

Pet first aid class slated at Griffin Hospital in Derby

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DERBY - Join us for one of our popular Pet First Aid Classes being hosted from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Jan. 27 by the People and Animals Working in Spirit (PAWS) therapy dog group at Griffin Hospital. 

Come meet the EARS Team and learn about the work we do responding to medical emergencies and technical rescues involving animals in our community, stay for our Pet First Aid class from noon-1 p.m. which will include a multimedia presentation and hands-on learning, then join us for a Q&A session where you'll have the chance to ask your questions of our team! 

Registration is required, but this program is open to all ages. Stay tuned for information on how to register. 
There is a $10 per person suggested donation; all contributions will go to help EARS continue its pet response mission.

Griffin Hospital is at 130 Division St.

Recuperation journey: Waiting for eggshells

Another morning, another blue jay. With five of them around the yard lately it is getting easy to capture a photo. 
I just realized it's the same pose as yesterday...maybe it's the same bird. 

They must have gotten the eggshells I threw out yesterday because there are footprints and holes in the snow.

Hmm ... maybe I will have an egg for breakfast. I should feed my newfound friends.