Wesley Village in Shelton supports Spooner House

Carlene Rhea, Director of Mission Development at Wesley Village in Shelton, right, presents a check for $1,000 to Susan Agamy, Executive Director, Spooner House in Shelton./ Contributed photo

SHELTON - Carlene Rhea, Director of Mission Development at Wesley Village in Shelton, Tuesday presented a check for $1,000 to Susan Agamy, Executive Director of Spooner House.

Proceeds were generated from the annual Wesley Village 5K Road Race and Fun Walk.

Spooner House is located at 30 Todd Road and is operated by Area Congregations Together, Inc. with the mission of providing food, shelter, and support services to people in need.

To learn more, visit www.actspooner.org or call  203-225-0453.

Wesley Village is a campus of senior care communities: Crosby Commons Assisted Living Community, Wesley Heights Assisted and Independent Living Community, and Bishop Wicke Health and Rehabilitation Center. 

The campus is located at 580 Long Hill Ave. For information visitwww.wesleyvillage-ct.org or call 203-225-5000.

This is a press release from United Methodist Homes.

 

5K road race in Shelton deemed a success

Shelton resident Joseph Niski shows off medal he won. / Contributed photo

SHELTON - More than 320 participants attended the recent Wesley Village 5K Road Race and Fun Walk on a sunny Saturday morning. Runners and walkers of all levels enjoyed the festivities.

Participants in the race ranged in age from 7 to 87, with 21 runners over 70, including six in their 80s. There also were three generations of runners from one family.
It was a competitive field for both men and women this year, with our male champion coming from the Shelton High School Track team, Joseph Edlstein.
The female champion, Elizabeth Fengler, set a new course record for female participants.
For race results and photos, visit www.wesleyvillage-ct.org.

The 1.5 mile Fun Walk consisted of a leisurely stroll through the campus of Wesley Village, with participants ranging in age from infants in strollers to senior citizens over 90 years old.

New this year was a children’s fun run, which included 30 children running one quarter of a mile around the pond at Bishop Wicke Health and Rehabilitation Center. All children received race shirts, finishing ribbons, and an opportunity to sign their name on our “Winners’ Walk of Fame.” A bouncy house, face painting, snow cone machine, and popcorn also enhanced the morning for the kids.

All participants had an opportunity to win various gift cards from local establishments/businesses. The award ceremony was a huge success and featured egg sandwiches, fruit smoothies and lots of smiles.

The organizers are grateful for the support of more than 50 local companies who helped to sponsor the event.
Proceeds from the race benefit Spooner House homeless shelter in Shelton and the award-winning programs at Wesley Village, including the “Journey of Dreams” program, which grants lifelong wishes to the seniors on campus.

For information about Wesley Village or the “Journey of Dreams” program, visit  www.wesleyvillage-ct.org or call 203-225-5000.


This is taken from a press release from United Methodist Homes.

Story about Seymour Pink 5K updated

When I wrote the story that appears in today's Register about the Pounding the Pavement for Pink 5K the lots from which buses will shuttle participants had not been determined.

The parking lots at Seymour High School, 2 Botsford Road, and Bungay Elementary School, 35 Bungay Road, will be available for parking that day, Oct. 5.

The second annual event is rain or shine.

5K in Shelton to benefit Wesley Village

SHELTON - It's almost time to lace up those running shoes for a good cause.
Wesley Village will host the fifth annual benefit 5K Road Race on Aug. 24 starting at 9 a.m. 
The 3.1 mile race will begin and end at Wesley Village in the parking lot for Crosby Commons, 580 Long Hill
Ave.

Wesley Village provides housing and healthcare to seniors. There is a fun walk that takes place around the campus of Wesley Village.
This year marks the first year of a kids fun run (begins at 8:30 a.m. and costs $5 – bouncy house too!)

Awards will be given to the overall first place male and female finishers and the top three male and female finishers in each of the following age groups: 
Under 13, 14-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79* and 80+*.
Delicious post race food will be provided by Wesley Village. Event parking will be at Long Hill Elementary School, 565 Long Hill Ave., across from Wesley Village.

Proceeds will benefit the award winning programs at Wesley Village, including the “Journey of Dreams Program,” which grants lifelong wishes to the seniors on campus. 
A portion of the proceeds will also benefit Spooner House homeless shelter in Shelton.

Major sponsors
Major sponsors are: M&T Bank, Merit Insurance; O’Connor Davies, LLP; Omnicare; Griffin Hospital Lifeline; Santa Fuel; McKesson; Unitex Textile Rental Services; Brennan Construction; Winter Brothers Waste Systems, CT; Crown Uniform; Murtha Cullina; and Serra & Delvecchio.

Participants who pre-register by Aug. 19 will be guaranteed a commemorative T-shirt. Entrants who are 70-plus run for free. Contact race director prior to event. 
Starting Aug. 20 and on race day, registration will be $25, only exact bills or checks will be accepted. Checks are payable
to UMH Road Race. 
There will be 50 T-shirts available on a first come basis race day (T-shirts feature a new dri fit design). 

Pre-registration is strongly suggested. Computerized timing and results will be provided by Start-Line Race Services.
Race Director is David Primini, 203-225-5020.

For online registration, course map, course records and results from last year, visit www.wesleyvillage-ct.org

Wesley Village is a campus comprised of Bishop Wicke Health and Rehabilitation Center, Crosby Commons and Wesley Heights assisted and independent living communities. It is part of United Methodist Homes, a local, not-for-profit organization with a 125-year tradition of caring.



This information is from a press release from United Methodist Homes.