Tee Up for Charity

Golf Event to Help Local Family

Treasured Time, Inc. is hosting its inaugural “Driving for Memories” Golf Outing to help a Stratford family make lasting memories.

 

The Stanton Family will be the featured family and “Gift of Moments” recipients for the event. Tim Stanton, 46, was diagnosed with stage IV colon cancer in February 2017. At the time of his diagnosis, it had spread to his liver and lymph nodes. Stanton had a 10 cm mass from surgically removed his colon in March, along with 10 inches of his colon and 17 of 25 lymph nodes. At the time of his diagnosis in February, the tumor mass on his colon was measuring at 6 cm, indicating this is a fast growing cancer.

 

Stanton started chemo in April. He had the choice to start with a more basic chemo but opted to go for a more aggressive form of treatment. He had four rounds on this aggressive chemo and unfortunately his scans showed negative results. There were no improvements to his colon or his liver metastases. If the next set of scans do not show favorable results, he will begin exploring clinical trials that may help to slow down the progression of the cancer.

 

Stanton has three children Alanna, age 24, and twin boys Blake and Lucas, age 6. His eldest daughter Alanna is a huge support, taking him to doctor’s appointments and helping with her brothers and chores around the house. Stanton’s wife, Missy, can’t take much time off since she just started a new job.

 

Stanton and his family spend much of their time creating memories together. Stanton would love the opportunity to take his family to Disney World and explore the magic it has to offer before he is unable to.

 

Driving For Memories will be Wed., Sept. 13 at Whitney Farms Golf Course in Monroe. This is a rain or shine event with a shotgun start at noon. The cost is $125 per person and includes a dinner reception and auction after golf. Tickets for just the dinner reception and auction are $50 per person.

 

To register, visit treasuredtime.org. Registrations will be on a first-come, first serve basis.
 

Treasured Time, Inc. is a CT based 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to grant the wishes of parents with life threatening illnesses who want to create a lasting memory with their children.  With your help, Treasured Time, Inc. can provide families with the “Gift of Moments.” To see how you can help us make a difference, visit treasuredtime.org.

 

(This is a press release from Griffin Hospital)

PCRC to host 15th annual golf tourney in Monroe

Who:             Golfers of all ages are invited to participate in the 15th Annual PCRC “Fore! The Children” Golf Tournament. This event is open to the public.

What:            The day includes 18 holes of golf, lunch, dinner banquet, cocktails, a raffle and live auction, along with many contests throughout the course.

When:           Aug. 20. Registration opens at 11 a.m. followed by lunch with a shotgun start a noon.

Where:          Whitney Farms Golf Club, 175 Shelton Road, Monroe

Why:               “Fore! The Children” will raise funds to support PCRC’s successful clinical programs that deliver a state of the art care to our clients – as a leader in the delivery of mental health services to children and families. Each year we serve more than 1,200 children, many who suffer from serious behavioral and emotional problems, including trauma, abuse and neglect.

How:            For information on playing in or sponsoring the 15^th Annual PCRC “Fore! The Children” Golf Tournament, contact Veronica Parsloe, 203-954-0543 ext. 130 or vparsloe@lnvpcrc.org.

This is a press release from The Parent Child Resource Center, the leading provider of behavioral health services to children and families in the Lower Naugatuck  Valley. 
PCRC programs, including the Child Guidance Clinic, Family Enrichment Service, Therapeutic Mentoring Program, Intensive Outpatient Program, and the Prevention through Early Intervention Program, help children and their families so that they may develop to their fullest potential.

PCRC to host benefit golf tourney in Monroe

MONROE - Fore! The Children Parent Child Resource Center Golf Tournament will be held Sept. 10 at Whitney Farms Golf Club, 175 Shelton Road.

Each year PCRC programs serve more than 1,200 children many of whom suffer from serious behavioral and emotional problems including trauma, abuse, and neglect.

Proceeds will help PCRC to provide services regardless of a family’s ability to pay.
Help be a driver for a child’s brighter future!


The 2013 Golf Tournament will raise funds to support PCRC’s successful clinical programs.
PCRC strives to be a leader in the delivery of mental health services to children and families.

Schedule follows:
11 a.m. Registration and Lunch
12:30 p.m. Shotgun Start — Shamble Format
5 p.m. Cocktails, Dinner, Awards, Raffle

For more information contact Krista MacGregor, 203-954-0543 ext. 130 or kmacgregor@lnvpcrc.org.


This is a press release from Parent Child Resource Center. 

New restaurant serves paninis, pancakes, omelettes and more

Trumbull now has its own Chips, no. 3 in the chain

Yummy chef's omelette and rye toast!

OK, I realize that the newest Chips Family Restaurant is in Trumbull, and not the Valley.

But it's on Route 111, and when you drive north you enter Monroe, which is next to Shelton, which IS in the Valley. So it's all good, right?

Anyhow, today my husband and I accepted a free lunch invitation (minus the tip for our friendly server) from an Ansonia friend who is employed there.

It was a "practice day" for the staff and employees were allowed to invite friends and family. And we are glad our friend invited us! It was a delicious and filling lunch.

When we arrived just after noon the place was packed.

It was difficult to decide what to order, but I finally went with a Mediterraean Panini, pictured below, and some coffee.

A panini for Patti

I've been trying to eat healthier and I haven't had French fries in forever, so they tasted great.
Greasy, but great.

The panini featured grilled chicken breast, mozzarella cheese, roasted red peppers, and pesto on sourdough bread. I had my choice of white, rye, sourdough or honey wheat bread. It came with a pickle and a dash of cole slaw.

Ralph ordered the chef's omelette that was filled with sausage, mushrooms, green peppers, Bermuda onions, tomatoes, and feta cheese.
The verdict? "It was excellent," he told me. He enjoyed the rye toast accompaniment as well as the coffee.

Restaurant consultant Chris Danas said the "friends and family" day was held Monday "to give the kitchen a dry run and work out some kinks." 
The diner-style restaurant will open for breakfast Tuesday for its first day of business.

George Chatzopoulos, a Greek immigrant, owns all three Chips restaurants. They are located in Orange, Fairfield and Trumbull. 

On Monday the staff was accepting donations for a worthy cause: Swim Across the Sound. The annual swim raises funds for the St. Vincent's Medical Center Foundation.

If you've been to either of the other two Chips (I've been to the Orange location many times) you'll find the same quality food and friendly service.

Golf tourney to benefit Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley

The Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley’s Alumni Association will host its annual golf tournament May 24 at Whitney Farms Golf Course in Monroe.

This year’s tournament will include a Golf Ball Drop raffle.

For information and a registration or sponsorship form, visit www.BGC-LNV.org.


The tournament will have an 8:30 a.m. shotgun start and a scramble format. Entry fee of $165 includes 18 holes of golf and cart, continental breakfast/buffet lunch/social with open bar (after golf), refreshments/hot dogs on the course, and tournament gift.
A raffle, as well as live and silent auctions will also be available.


Entries should include names, handicaps, and contact email or phone number sent to Alumni Golf, Boys & Girls Club LNV, P.O. Box 209, Shelton, 06484. Checks should be made payable to the Alumni Association.


Anyone wishing to become a sponsor, purchase a tee sign, or donate an auction item should contact Chris Jones, 203-414-5046 or Ann Wheeler, 203-924-7462, AnnWheeler@BGC-LNV.org.


You may also register for golf, sign up as a sponsor, and pay online.

Sponsorships
Gold Tournament Sponsorships of $2,500 include a foursome of golf, tee sign, recognition at the awards dinner, inclusion in press releases, program, and tournament banner.

Silver Sponsorships of $1,500 include a foursome of golf, full-page ad in the program, and name on the tournament banner.

Shirt Sponsorships of $1,000 receive their name on the shirts and recognition at the awards ceremony. Auction Sponsorships of $500 have their name at the registration table and recognition at the awards ceremony.

Sign sponsorships include $500 Cart Sponsor, $250 Putting Green Sign Sponsor, $150 Halfway House Sign Sponsor, and $100 Hole Sign Sponsor. Deadline for all sponsorships is May 14.


The Golf Ball Drop raffle prize features a $1,000 minimum payout. You need not be present to win. Tickets are $10 each, buy as many as you like.
The Drop will be held at the golf tournament. Golf balls will dropped from a fire truck ladder, and the first ball in or closest to the hole wins. To purchase tickets, contact Jim Queen at 203-924-7462, JimQueen@BGC-LNV.org.


The LNV Alumni Association golf tournament is held each year to support youth programs and provide equipment to our Boys & Girls Club.

With more than 3,000 Club members attending the Shelton and Ansonia clubhouses, the need for more programs, more program funding, and more equipment has become a focus of the Alumni Association.
Over the years our golf tournament has been able to purchase a portable street hockey rink, air hockey table, and foosball table for the games room; purchase 12 computer lab stations; sponsor the music program for children to learn how to play guitar, keyboard, and drums; sponsor the chess club, sponsor the Club members’ Award Dinner; and purchase ping pong tables, an indoor batting cage, outdoor basketball hoops, and a moon bounce.


For information visit www.BGC-LNV.org.

This post is taken from a press release. 

Teamwork is key to helping special needs students in Ansonia

A sign describes the theme of a mural at Prendergast School in Ansonia. Patricia Villers/Register 

Last week I visited John G. Prendergast Elementary School in Ansonia to learn about a tile mural, and also about life.
Special needs students, peer mentors, and teachers, created an Autism Awareness mural under the direction of Monroe artist Kathy Vincent.
The project, which special education teacher Eugenie O'Callaghan said took a few months to complete, was funded by a grant from the Orange-based Jamie A. Hulley Arts Foundation.
The foundation gave the school $1,500 to work with students in the creation of two murals. The second one features the Six Pillars of Character. It was made by members of the school's Character Counts club.
O'Callaghan proudly showed me the outstanding Autism Awareness mural before introducing me to her students, who are all diagnosed with moderate to severe forms of autism.
I was touched to see that despite their disabilities the students were able to create key elements for the mural and add to its beauty.     
I encourage area residents to visit the school to view the works of art installed there.
No doubt you'll be inspired. 

Club's Alumni Hall of Fame to induct members

    The Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley's Alumni Association will hold its annual Alumni Hall of Fame Dinner at 6 p.m. Saturday at the Stone Barn in Monroe.
     Each year the Club honors former members of the "Community Center" and the Boys & Girls Club who have continued to have a positive impact on their community.
    This year's dinner is being hosted by National Hall of Fame member David Condon of DNS Associates, who will introduce this year's distinguished list of inductees.
     The Alumni Association President, Chris Jones, said, "It is an honor and a privilege to recognize former Club kids who have done so much to help other children and help our communities. It makes me very proud to hear how the Club had such a positive impact on so many kids for so many years!"
     This year's inductees include Mark Belade, Chaz from WPLR, Aldo Gardella, Ray Hoye, Dan Orazietti, Tom Zaprzalka, and Bob Scarduzio. Former Club member and staff member Tony Padilla will also be inducted posthumously.
     Tickets can be reserved by calling Ann Wheeler, 203-924-7462.
     For information about the Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley, visit us at www.BGC-LNV.com.

The information in this post was provided by the Boys & Girls Club.

Griffin Hospital doctor opens office in Seymour

By Patricia Villers
Register Staff
SEYMOUR — Griffin Hospital now has a presence in Klarides Village Shopping Plaza on Route 67.
On Tuesday, Griffin and town officials welcomed Dr. Shyla Muriel, who is on the Griffin staff. The hospital is in Derby.
Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce President Bill Purcell said the office is “a magnificent new addition” to Seymour. He said like Griffin’s other facilities, the office is “tastefully designed."

Read the full story here.

Ansonia police release details of burglary try, foot chase in which 5 teens arrested

ANSONIA — Police today released details of a burglary attempt in the city’s Hilltop section Monday.
Lt. Andrew Cota, department spokesman, said at approximately 11:57 a.m. Monday police were sent to 77 Prindle Ave. to investigate a report of a burglary in progress.
When officers arrived they were advised by the homeowner that three males fled from his home and ran across the street into a parking lot.

Read the full story here.