Recuperation journey: I've been couponed

This afternoon I went to a local pharmacy to pick up a prescription and a few items.

I came home with three long strips of store coupons. 
Added together, minus the receipt info at the top of two of them, the coupons measured 10 feet in length! 
That's the most I've ever received in one shopping visit. 
I "might" use one for something I need next time I'm there. The others are going in the recycle bin.

I know I'm not the first to post about this and I won't be the last. 
But it seems like such a colossal waste of paper. 

Valley Arts Council slates Sketch Night at Ansonia Armory

Recuperation journey: Saturday sunset

Seen from the Ansonia Hilltop. Have a peaceful Sunday!

Seymour Public Library to host book clubs for kids

Sharing from the Seymour Public Library Facebook page:

"Book Clubs are back! We are so excited to have our 3 Children's Book Clubs scheduled! You can pick up the books at the front desk :) 
"We do have space in our StoryKids' Book Club (Grades K-2 with some reading ability required) and our Nutmeggers' Book Club (Grades 5 & up). 

"For more information, please don't hesitate to call the library at 203-888-3903 and ask for Miss Rebecca."

The Library is at 46 Church St.

Recuperation journey: Cold? What cold?

Chillin' Saturday afternoon at Pickett's Pond in Osbornedale State Park in Derby. 

Seymour/Oxford Rotary posts essay deadline for 2 scholarships

The Seymour/Oxford Rotary Club is proud to announce this year’s scholarships to two graduating high school seniors and/or continuing education college students residing in the Town of Seymour and/or Oxford.

High school graduating seniors and/or continuing education college students attending a four-year college or university full time in August/September 2019 are eligible.

Rotary International’s theme is “SERVICE ABOVE SELF.”

To submit an essay, it must address the theme of SERVICE ABOVE SELF: your personal experience, the importance of service in your community, the state, and throughout the world.

Essays are limited to no more than 500 words.

Scholarship is $500 to two individual students.  

Checks will be made payable directly to the college/university upon verification of student’s attendance, i.e, presenting an invoice from college/university indicating student’s name, address and ID number.

Deadline for essay submission is April 12, 2019 to be submitted via email to nvbv@hotmail.com.  
Essay must include your name, address, telephone, email address, college/university name, address and year of attendance.

Scholarship recipients will be notified by end of April and recipients will be requested to attend a club meeting to share their essay and college goals.

This is a press release from the Rotary Club.

Wesley Village in Shelton seeks volunteers

SHELTON - Are you an active adult or student looking for a great way to stay busy while helping others? Join our Wesley Village volunteer team!

Wesley Village is currently looking for active adult and student volunteers to share their interests and experience with our residents. 

As a Wesley Village volunteer, you could: lead an arts and crafts class, play cards and games, call bingo, cook and bake, share your musical talent, lead a discussion group, share your hobbies and interests, help with clerical tasks, lead a walking group, interview residents for life stories articles, start a book club, visit with a resident one-on-one, lead a spiritual program (prayer group, bible study, hymn sing, etc.), assist with special events, or offer your time and talents in any number of ways. 

Interested adults and students who can commit to volunteer at least two hours per month are invited to apply. 

Volunteers with evening and/or weekend availability are always needed. We are currently looking for volunteers to fill several openings in a variety of areas. 

For a list of up-to-date opportunities, or for more information on becoming a Wesley Village volunteer, please visit our website and contact 

Vicky Dompierre at 203-944-8279 (vdompierre@umh.org) or visit www.wesleyvillage-ct.org. Please scroll to the bottom of the page and click on Volunteer Opportunities.

The Wesley Village Campus is located at 580 Long Hill Ave. and includes: Crosby Commons Independent/Assisted Living Community, Wesley Heights Independent/Assisted Living Community, Lifestyle Transitions Assisted Living/Memory Support Community, and Bishop Wicke Health and Rehabilitation Center. 

The campus is owned and operated by UMH, a local, mission-based, not-for-profit organization.

This is a press release from United Methodist Homes.