Seymour Police Toy Drive Benefits TEAM, Inc.

Sharing from Seymour Police Department:

Thank you to everyone who donated at our annual Team Inc. Toys 4 Kids Toy Drive this past Saturday! Today, Chief Satkowski presented Team Inc. with a $500.00 check on behalf of the Seymour Police Department!

The final count from Saturday’s toy drive is as follows:
280 Toys
4 Bicycles
Approximately $600 in monetary donations along with 9 gift cards.

Thank you to our partners Stop & Shop and D’Addario Buick-GMC.

Seymour Christmas Parade Happening Sunday, Dec. 8

SEYMOUR- Mother Nature had other plans in mind last week, forcing the cancellation of the town's annual Christmas Parade, but the festivities are back on for 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8.

The parade, with more than 50 marching units, including bands, local scout troops, sports leagues, floats, emergency vehicles, and of course, Santa Claus, himself, will step off at 2 p.m. from the Seymour Community Center, 20 Pine St. The line of march will continue through downtown, stop at the reviewing stand on Main Street and disband at French Memorial Park. 

Longtime Seymour Middle School Teacher Harvey Catlin will head the parade as this year's Grand Marshal. 

It's Beginning to Look a lot like Christmas in Ansonia

Festival of Trees Nov. 23 & 24

SHELTON-  TEAM, Inc. www.teaminc.org will present its 16^th Annual Festival of Trees to benefit TEAM Elderly Services from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 23 and Nov. 24 at the Shelton Senior Center, 18 Wheeler St.

Festival of Trees is a magical weekend that includes more than 25 vendors, other activities for families and adults, and raffle tickets to lucky winners that includes more than 30 prizes: fully decorated Holiday Trees, Wreaths, Baskets, and a new TV. 

In addition, TEAM’s 16^th Annual Festival of Trees kicks off the magic of the holiday season including pictures with Santa as well as Minnie Mouse. 

Admission is free and the public is welcome. Attendees can purchase raffle tickets ($10/ book) and win your very own holiday tree, wreath, gift basket, and/or television. More than 25 vendors will be on hand to help with holiday shopping.

TEAM is committed to maximizing opportunities for the independence and wellbeing of our Valley seniors most in need – programs include Meals on Wheels & Elderly Nutrition, Medical Transportation, Volunteer Caregiving & Homemaking, and other basic needs supports and assistance for our region’s seniors. In addition to raising public awareness of TEAM’s services for seniors, this event raises funds in support of TEAM’s Elderly Services that made a meaningful impact for more than 700 seniors in the last year alone.

(This is a press release from TEAM)

Christmas Cookie Walk Dec. 7

Our Lady Queen of the Apostles Parish

^7th ANNUAL

CHRISTMAS

“COOKIE WALK”

Saturday, December 7th  ^-  10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

 (Location:  St. Mary’s Church Hall)

Sponsored by the Ladies Guild

With your help, this Cookie Walk will be another HUGE success!!!

Please consider baking and donating 3-4 dozen small, attractive,

& festive Christmas cookies using your favorite recipe. 

Sign-up sheets will be available in the main vestibules.

Drop off information: 

St. Mary’s Church Hall

212 Elizabeth St., Derby, 06418

Friday, December 6th, between 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM.

PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE!!!

Help to make this fundraiser another SMASHING success.

THANK YOU!!!

Direct any questions to:  Missy Walker

203-435-5324 - rmholzer@gmail.com

Baker’s tip:  Make cookies in advance, they will stay fresh by

wrapping tightly in plastic wrap and freezing.

Donate to Toys 4 Kids at Nov. 24 Kick-off

Like Us on Facebook  @DerbyHistorical Forward to a Friend The Derby Historical Society was founded on April 18, 1946, to serve the Naugatuck Valley towns of Ansonia, Derby, Oxford, Seymour, and Shelton. Contact Us 37 Elm Street Ansonia, CT 06401 (203) 735-1908 info@derbyhistorical.org www.derbyhistorical.org  Regular Hours: Monday - Friday, 9 am - 1 pm *Research and Tours By appointment* Sunday, November 24th, 2019 at 9 am! 19 Chucta Rd, Seymour, CT (rain date, Sunday, December 1st) The Yankee Clipper Presents: the 15th Annual Christmas Breakfast for Valley TEAM Toys 4 Kids! The 6th Connecticut Regiment and the Derby Historical Society hope to see you at this amazing event. Did you know that our very own hero, David Humphreys served as a Captain for his own company of the 6th CR? Come and spend a morning with some hot cocoa, free breakfast, the troops, and the Derby Historical Society! Your hosts, Diane and Tom Baklik, have invited all to come and be a part of this memorable experience. The Yankee Clipper is a local Country Barbershop. Please bring a new, unwrapped toy, and be sure to bring your camera because Santa will be escorted down the road by the Seymour Police, the Blue Knights, the 6th CR, and the Mattatuck Fife and Drum Corps!

Seymour Police Collecting Toys

SEYMOUR - Town police officers will at Stop & Shop, 15 Franklin St., between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday for the Annual TEAM Toys 4 Kids Toy Drive. 

They will be collecting new, unwrapped toys and money donations to help make a happy holiday for children in need. If you are unable to make the event, the Police Department at 11 Franklin St. is a drop-off location for TEAM. 
 

Yuletide Carolers in Seymour

TEAM to Kick Off Annual Toy Drive

A Christmas Carol Coming to Strand Theater

Seymour Announces Holiday Trips

Stuff-A-Jeep with Toys, Food & Cash

Valley Girl Scouts Spread Holiday Cheer to Nursing Home

 

 

SHELTON - The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all the residents to hear! Shelton’s Brownie Girl Scout Troop #60465 helped spread the holiday spirit this season by visiting residents at Bishop Wicke Health and Rehabilitation Center for a fun-filled day of caroling and gift giving. The Girl Scouts handed out handmade Christmas cards and jingle bell wands to the residents of Bishop Wicke to use during their caroling.

 

Debra Samorajczyk, Administrator at Bishop Wicke, says, “To see the smiles on the residents’ faces is such a wonderful sight. This fun event brings both the younger and older generations together which is something we really love to see here at Bishop Wicke.”

 

Residents and staff invited their families to come to the event and Santa even made an appearance at the five-star nursing home! This is the second year in a row these Girl Scouts have visited Bishop Wicke and when asked if they would like to come back next year, they all cheered, proclaiming they wanted to make their caroling an annual tradition. The staff and residents at Bishop Wicke look forward to carrying on this joyous holiday tradition!

 

Bishop Wicke offers short-term rehab and skilled nursing care, including specialized programs for surgical recovery, orthopedics, cardiac and respiratory rehab, heart failure and more. The facility is located on the Wesley Village Campus at 584 Long Hill Avenue in Shelton and is owned and operated by United Methodist Homes (UMH), a local, not-for-profit organization.

 

For more information about relationship-centered care at Bishop Wicke, please visit www.wesleyvillage-ct.org or call 203.929.5321.

 

(This is a press release from Bishop Wicke)

 

Seymour Seeking Names of those serving in the Military

SEYMOUR - The Seymour Town Clerk’s Office is reminding residents of Seymour, CT, to submit the names of servicemen and women serving in the military.

Their complete service address should be submitted to the Seymour Town Clerk including their Seymour home address and the name of the person submitting the request.

The Town of Seymour would like all Seymour servicemen and women currently serving in the military to receive a Christmas check from the Richard R. Pearson Memorial Fund.

Please submit names as soon as possible to the following address:
Seymour Town Clerk’s Office
1 First St.
Seymour, CT 06483

(This is a press release from Seymour Town Hall)

Santa and his elves to arrive Dec. 6 at Legion Pool in Seymour

Former Ansonia resident, 10, helps others at Christmas

Anthony Mabery joins Riley's Army members to help hospital patients, families on Christmas Day. / Contributed photo

 
Today I wrote a story about Anthony Mabery, who is battling acute lymphoblastic leukemia. A former Ansonia and Bridgeport resident, he now lives in Greenville, N.C.

From what his grandfather and his aunt have told me, Anthony understands the true spirit of Christmas.

He joined others in an organization called Riley's Army to serve Christmas dinner to patients and their families in the hospital, the same hospital where he had been a patient a few days earlier.

Riley's Army members and Anthony pose at the hospital on Christmas Day. / Contributed photo

Hilltop Hose Company 5 in Ansonia held a bone marrow drive Saturday for Anthony and all those who suffer from blood diseases.

Anthony is clearly a remarkable and resilient young boy. I wish him and his family a Happy and Healthy New Year.

Oxford museum to host open house on 12th Day of Christmas

Miniature village on display at Oxford museum. / Contributed photo

OXFORD - The Twitchell-Rowland Homestead Museum celebrates the 12th Day of Christmas and the end of the holidays with an open house from 2-4 p.m. Jan. 5.

The museum is located at 60 Towner Lane, off Route 67.
The open house will feature a miniature village with lamp-lit streets, a working railroad, tiny houses, people and animals, and a ski slope.

Also on display is a collection of vintage children's toys, circa 1930-1950.
Admission to the 1755 saltbox decorated for the season by the Oxford Garden Club is free. Refreshments will be served.

For further information call 203-888-0230.

Christmas in the Valley

Tree brightens Veterans' Park in Ansonia.

Wishing a Merry Christmas to all!

Ansonia mayor sends season's greetings

A holiday message:

 "I would like to take this opportunity to say Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year.

"We are entering the New Year on a high note. Last Saturday our community shared a joint parade between our National Championship Cheerleading squads and our Number 1
ranked high school football team.

"As we celebrate this holiday season, we should focus on what we have and the
accomplishments we can be proud of. Enjoy the time you spend with family and friends, but
do not forget about your neighbor who might be alone this holiday season. I believe the
holiday season is about sharing joy and blessings.

"My family and all of the dedicated City Hall staff wish you joy and happiness throughout the
season and New Year.

"I see great things on the horizon for Ansonia and I am looking forward to making 2014 a
wonderful year for our residents."

 - Mayor David S. Cassetti

Bookstore opens in downtown Derby

When I visited Kathy Conroy-Cass, owner of St. Anthony's Book & Gift Shop today in her new location at 142 Main St., Derby, I spied this interesting statuary in the store window.

The store stocks religious-themed jewelry, personalized gifts for baptisms, communions, confirmations and weddings, books, cards, candles, church supplies, and more.

And one could call this "a sign from God."