Watercolor workshop returns in April to Main Street Gallery in Ansonia

 

Save the date: Seymour Pink to hold golf tournament in June

 Seymour Pink is a community's fight against breast cancer.

Rochelle, The WorkPlace to partner for virtual employment forum

State Rep. Kara Rochelle, D-Ansonia, Derby, is partnering with The WorkPlace President and CEO, Joe Carbone, and Vice President of Business Engagement, Mike Morgan, for a Virtual Forum on Employment Resources at 3 p.m. Monday, March 28 via Zoom. 

People can register for the virtual event by visiting https://bit.ly/3CNL7sN.

During the event, attendees will learn about the WorkPlace's innovative Platform to Employment program, which helps unemployed individuals build their skills and connects them to employment opportunities. The program has helped over 80 percent of participants secure employment.

 

"The WorkPlace offers a variety of programs to help people advance their skills and overcome barriers to securing a good-paying job," Rochelle said. “I am pleased to host this virtual discussion with Joe Carbone and Mike Morgan to highlight the Platform to Employment program and how it can help people who are experiencing long-term unemployment get back to work."

 

The program helps prepare long-term unemployed individuals for career opportunities by addressing the skill loss and social and emotional challenges resulting from being out of the workforce.

 

The Platform to Employment program matches participants with openings at local companies on a trial basis and The WorkPlace funds their salaries. During this period, participating workers can demonstrate their ability to perform the job while the employer evaluates their work.

 

The Platform to Employment program is offered in Bridgeport, Hartford, New Haven, Norwich, and Waterbury.

 

The WorkPlace serves Southwestern Connecticut and offers a variety of job training and employment support programs for young adults, older workers, veterans, and more.

Residents are encouraged to email their questions in advance to Audrey.Rossignol@cga.ct.gov. For immediate assistance, residents can call  Rochelle's office at 860-240-8585 or email her at Kara.Rochelle@cga.ct.gov.

This is a press release from Rochelle's office.

 

Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center to hold Full Moon Hike

 

Lizzie''s Corner in Seymour to host fundraiser for families of Ukraine

SEYMOUR  - A fundraiser to show our families’ support for the families of Ukraine will be held  from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday at Lizzie's Corner, 36 Bank St. 
Bunnies from DeMartino’s Farm will be on site from 12-2 p.m. 

This is always a fun time and a great photo op! Please join us anytime on Saturday and a portion of all sales will be sent to Americares, based in Stamford. They will represent our families with the most needed supplies.

“There but for the grace of God go I.”

This is shared from a Facebook event page.

Recuperation journey: Morning visitor

 Photo taken through the slider. Have a great Thursday!

Wesley Village in Shelton to host panel of memory care experts for caregivers

SHELTON - Lifestyle Transitions Memory Care at Wesley Village is offering a free informational event for caregivers from 5-6:30 p.m. April 7.

The event will feature a panel of memory care experts from the Lifestyle Transitions team who will address the common topic families discuss when caring for a loved one with dementia or Alzheimer’s at home: How do I know it is time for my loved one to receive care outside of our home?

 

Caregivers interested in attending the event can RSVP to Rhonda Stasulli at 203-447-5454 or via email at rstasulli@umh.org. 

Registration is required and space is limited. Refreshments will be served. 

The in-person event will take place in the Wesley Heights Assisted Living Community on the Wesley Village Campus, 580 Long Hill Ave.

This is a press release from United Methodist Homes.