Thursday, September 23, 2021
Legislators to hold coffee hour Friday at Valley Diner in Derby
DERBY - State Sen. Jorge Cabrera (D-Hamden), state Reps. Kara Rochelle (D- Ansonia, Derby) and Mary Welander (D-Orange, Woodbridge, Derby) will hold an in-person Legislative Coffee Update from 8-9 a.m. Friday. at The Valley Diner, 636 New Haven Ave.
Residents will be able to connect with the legislators in an approachable and relaxed setting to discuss their thoughts, concerns, and questions on the issues that matter most.
This is part of a monthly series of coffee hour events that Cabrera, Rochelle, and Welander hold to connect with Ansonia and Derby residents to learn more about the issues they care about and provide an update on what they are working on in Hartford.
Residents who would like more information about the event should contact Rochelle by emailing her at Kara.Rochelle@cga.ct.gov. If they need immediate assistance, residents can call her office at 860-240-8585.
This is a press release from Rochelle's office.
Mural in downtown Ansonia highlights history of Copper City
ANSONIA - Professional commissioned art work is finishing up in downtown next to City Hall, compliments of the commercial building owner.
According to the artist, known as Wall Dog, the background copper color wall represents Ansonia’s nickname “Copper City," while the lettering font is inspired by the logo of Ansonia Clock Co., a world-famous clock manufacturer here in the 19th century.
The year 1893 represents the year Ansonia was incorporated. The mural, while still incomplete, will be finished, weather permitting, within a week.
This is shared from the City of Ansonia Facebook page.
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
Ansonia PD to benefit from sales of Italian ice at Ansonia Harvest Festival
Shared from the City of Ansonia Facebook page.
Gadgets & Gizmos fun on tap today at Derby Neck Library
DERBY - Look what we [at Derby Neck Library] are doing today at #GadgetsandGizmos--stop in at our garden at 4 p.m. to take part!
Please note that masks are still required for anyone over the age of 2 who is not fully vaccinated. Hope to see you there!
The Library is at 307 Hawthorne Ave.
This is shared from the Derby Neck Library Facebook page.
Residents of Wesley Village in Shelton make 'welcome back' bags for teachers
From left: Long Hill School Elementary School Principal Andrea D’Aiuto, Wesley Village resident Roz Bagley, Jennifer Saas, Rebecca Verdicchio, Laura Mulligan, Karen Chappa, and Nicole Lopes./ Contributed photo
Residents filled paper lunch bags with mini water bottles, granola bars, inspirational stickers, hand sanitizer, treats, notepads, and an apple for the teacher.
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“The first week back at school is always such a busy one and we thought it would be fun to surprise the staff with something special to let them know we were thinking of them,” said Lisa Bisson, Director of Community Outreach.
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Crosby Commons residents Leo and Janet Onze fill “Welcome Back” bags.
Residents assembled over 50 bags for Long Hill staff and hand delivered them.
Crosby Commons resident Roz Bagley, a retired second grade teacher, assisted with the delivery.
Bagley, who taught at Honeyspot House School in Stratford for 15 years, reflected on her 30-year teaching career.
“I always looked forward to that first week of school,” she said. “I remember getting the classroom ready and enjoyed getting to know the new class of students.”
“Making the bags was a great opportunity to reminisce and share all those memories of our own first day of school experiences and of course the school days through the years with our children and grandchildren,” said Activities Director Lauren Donovan, who helped coordinate the project.
Being such close neighbors with Long Hill Elementary School, residents notice the hustle and bustle of the cars and buses around Long Hill Avenue letting everyone know school is in session once again.
During the school year, residents would always look forward to visits from Long Hill students coming to the campus to celebrate the holidays by singing Christmas carols or participating in other fun programs.
With COVID-19 limitations in place for the past year and a half, campus visits were put on hold. Both residents and students missed the visits and are hoping to be able to see each other again soon.
Principal Andrea D’Aiuto said the staff has missed visiting the campus and was so excited to receive the bags.
"The Long Hill Staff is so lucky to have formed a relationship with Wesley Village residents over the years. The welcome back treat bags were such a kind gesture which our staff greatly appreciated. We look forward to continuing to work with Wesley Village as they are a vital part of our community."
Wesley Village senior living campus is located at 580 Long Hill Ave.
The Wesley Village campus offers independent and assisted living, enhanced assisted living, early memory support, skilled nursing, and short-term rehab.
To learn more about Crosby Commons, Wesley Heights, Lifestyle Transitions, or Bishop Wicke Health Center, visit our website or call 203-225-5024.
This is a press release from United Methodist Homes.
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