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Ansonia Resident Volunteers to Help Seniors

Ansonia Resident Volunteers to Pick Up Your Groceries and Prescriptions During Covid-19 Crisis…

Contact:  John Izzo                             jizzo9531@gmail.com                                   860-929-8715

With the Covid-19 virus bringing our state to a near standstill and mandates that call for citizens not to gather with more than 10 people and maintaining a safe 6-foot distance, our seniors are the most vulnerable to be affected, said Ansonia resident John Izzo.  

These core group of Valley citizens have had to make major adjustments to their daily lives that makes it difficult to do the simplest things that many of us take for granted, like a trip to the local market to do their weekly grocery shopping, or to pick up their prescriptions from the pharmacy.     

I feel those of us that are capable must do our share to help our seniors during these difficult times.  Therefore, I am volunteering my time to do the grocery shopping or pick up prescriptions from local supermarkets and pharmacies for any of our elderly residents over the age of 65 in the towns of Ansonia, Derby, Seymour and Shelton.  

With state-mandated closures of most businesses, there are and will be very limited hours and locations to shop for groceries and I want to do what I can to assist our senior citizens for this purpose.    

These are not typical times. In just a few short months, the coronavirus has led to the creation of a new language, one with phrases like “social distancing” and “self-isolation.”  While public health officials work diligently to keep all citizens abreast of safety measures and precautions that are currently in place, our elderly population is being affected and the ones most in need during this crisis.

We are facing unprecedented times and we must do whatever we can to keep our seniors safe. ] 

There is no charge for this service, and anyone needing help with their grocery shopping or prescription pick up can email me on jizzo9531@gmail.com., or call 860-929-8715 for more information.   

(This is a press release from John Izzo)

Seymour Announces Holiday Trips

Shop & Sip Event to Benefit Shelton's Adam's House

Newly opened Southern Tide & Splash of Pink in Westport will host “Shopping and Shampagne,” an April 25th fundraiser to benefit Adam’s House, a grief and education loss center providing no-cost programs to grieving children and families in Connecticut. 

 

Guests can enjoy a glass of champagne while shopping for their new spring wardrobe and accessories at Westport’s newest shop located at 275 Post Road East in Westport, CT.  Ten percent of sales at the fundraiser from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. will benefit Adam’s House. The event is open to the public. 

 

Adam’s House Board Member Donna Nayden and Southern Tide Manager Maria Terrell are hosting the event.

 

“Adam’s House is a place where grieving families can turn in their time of need,” said Nayden. “Its programs provide families with hope, comfort, support and age-appropriate coping skills. Thanks to the generosity of local vendors such as Southern Tide and Splash of Pink, Adam’s House is able to offer their programs at no-cost to families. Please join us for a fun evening of shopping, sipping “shampagne” and supporting this wonderful community organization.”

 

(This is a press release from Adam's House) 

Mistletoe & Margaritas

                                                                             

 Adam’s House Mistletoe Market

 & Margaritas

 

 

A Holiday Shopping Event in support of Adam’s House, a nonprofit grief education center at 241 Coram Ave. in Shelton

 

Enjoy some festive Holiday "Cheers" with our signature Margaritas, while shopping our wide variety of local vendors. 

 

 

* Psychic Readings * Wine Tastings * Mini Makeovers *

* Artists * Home Decor * Latest Fashions *Handmade Gifts * And More*

 

Giving Tuesday- November 28th from 6-9pm

Exclusive Shopping for Alumni from 6-6:30pm

 

Facebook LINK: https://www.facebook.com/events/123861471659316/

CONSTANT CONTACT LINK: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=ygg9fz9ab&oeidk=a07eerau7qj152161d2

Wine Tasting, Shopping Extravaganza on Tap

SEYMOUR- Join Treasured Time for its 5^th Annual

Holiday Shopping Extravaganza and its Red, White and Rosé Wine Tasting fundraiser on Thursday, Nov. 16 at The Inn at Villa Bianca in Seymour.

 

The Shopping Extravaganza will be from 5-9 pm. For a $5 donation, visitors can do all their holiday shopping in one place with more than 40 vendors, and a free ticket for raffle prizes.

 

The evening will include a visit from Santa from 5:15-8:15 p.m. DJ Phyllis Kaplan from Lone Wolf Productions will be playing songs to spread the holiday spirit, and there will be a free gift wrapping table.

 

The Wine Tasting will be 6-8:30 p.m. For a $50 donation, participants can take their palate on a journey around the U.S., sampling a variety domestic wines, beers and ciders. Admission also includes hors d'oeuvres, a pasta station and dessert. Combo rates are available with two tickets for $80.

 

The Wine Tasting will also feature unique silent auction items and a “wine pull game” in which $10 purchases a wrapped “mystery” bottle of wine. There will also be live music by Paula Pettinella and homemade cupcakes with a boozy twist by Sugar and Spice Cupcakes.

 

The Wine Tasting is held in partnership with GLENRO Spirit Shoppe in Monroe. Both events are sponsored by the Hampton Inn, Shelton and Jason Oberhand, DDS Family Dentistry, Trumbull.

Tickets for both events can be purchased at treasuredtime.org.

 

For more information about the Holiday Shopping Extravaganza or the Red, White and Rosé Wine Tasting, contact Lindsay at 203-446-1068, lindsay@treasuredtime.org or visit Treasured Time on Facebook.

Shopping for a Cause

Support "Small Business Saturday" in Downtown Seymour Nov. 26

    

Saturday, November 26, 10am-8pm

Shop local at our Small Business Saturday event.

Please come to Downtown Seymour to Shop Small. Your support makes it possible to provide this fun and unique shopping experience.

Shopping & Wine Tasting on Tap

SEYMOUR - Treasured Time invites the community to find the perfect gift and/or the perfect wine with two fundraisers on Nov. 17 at The Inn at Villa Bianca, 312 Roosevelt Dr., Seymour.

Treasured Time’s 4^th Annual Holiday Shopping Extravaganza will take place from 5-9 p.m., and will be “paired” with the Wines Around the World Wine Tasting & Buying Event from 6-8:30 p.m.

 

The Holiday Shopping Extravaganza will feature more than 40 vendors. Attendees pay a $5 donation entrance fee and will be entered into a raffle for incredible prizes. The evening will include a visit from Santa from 5:15-8:15 p.m., a free gift wrap table, cash bar and DJ Phyllis Kaplan from Lone Wolf Productions spinning tunes to spread the holiday spirit.

 

The Wines Around the World event will feature a variety of wines from different countries, appetizers and desserts. Tickets are available with a $40 donation ($70 for two) and include access to the Holiday Shopping Extravaganza.

 

Attendees who place a wine order at the event will be entered in a raffle to win a wine basket donated by Valley Discount Wine & Liquor. For every case purchased, mixed cases included, there will be a 15% discount and Treasured Time will receive an additional $10 donation. Wines cannot be guaranteed ready for pick up before Thanksgiving.

 

Wine tasting attendees will also have the chance to bid on unique silent auction items and participate in a special Wine Pull Game which features wrapped “mystery” bottles of wine for $10. Paula Pettinella will perform live music, homemade cupcakes with a boozy twist will be available from Sugar and Spice Cupcakes, and Mark Mirabella, Jr., LMT, will provide char massages.

The wine tasting event is in partnership with Donna Pace at Gathering Harvest.

 

For more information about the Holiday Shopping Extravaganza or the Wines from Around the World Tasting/Buying event, contact Jenn at 203-446-1068, jenn@treasuredtime.org or visit Treasured Time on Facebook for more information on the event.

 

Proceeds will benefit Treasured Time, Inc., a Connecticut-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 us at www.treasuredtime.org.

 

Shopping & Wine Extravaganza Coming to the Valley

SEYMOUR – Treasured Time invites the community to find the perfect gift and/or the perfect wine with two fundraisers on Nov. 17 at The Inn at Villa Bianca, 312 Roosevelt Dr., Seymour.

Treasured Time’s 4^th Annual Holiday Shopping Extravaganza will take place from 5-9 p.m., and will be “paired” with the Wines Around the World Wine Tasting & Buying Event from 6-8:30 p.m.

 

The Holiday Shopping Extravaganza will feature more than 40 vendors. Attendees pay a $5 donation entrance fee and will be entered into a raffle for incredible prizes. The evening will include a visit from Santa from 5:15-8:15 p.m., a free gift wrap table, cash bar and DJ Phyllis Kaplan from Lone Wolf Productions spinning tunes to spread the holiday spirit.

 

The Wines Around the World event will feature a variety of wines from different countries, appetizers and desserts. Tickets are available with a $40 donation ($70 for two) and include access to the Holiday Shopping Extravaganza.

 

Attendees who place a wine order at the event will be entered in a raffle to win a wine basket donated by Valley Discount Wine & Liquor. For every case purchased, mixed cases included, there will be a 15% discount and Treasured Time will receive an additional $10 donation. Wines cannot be guaranteed ready for pick up before Thanksgiving.

 

Wine tasting attendees will also have the chance to bid on unique silent auction items and participate in a special Wine Pull Game which features wrapped “mystery” bottles of wine for $10. Paula Pettinella will perform live music, homemade cupcakes with a boozy twist will be available from Sugar and Spice Cupcakes, and Mark Mirabella, Jr., LMT, will provide char massages.

The wine tasting event is in partnership with Donna Pace at Gathering Harvest.

 

For more information about the Holiday Shopping Extravaganza or the Wines from Around the World Tasting/Buying event, contact Jenn at 203-446-1068, jenn@treasuredtime.org or visit Treasured Time on Facebook for more information on the event.

 

Proceeds will benefit Treasured Time, Inc., a Connecticut-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 us at www.treasuredtime.org.

 

Pre-holiday Outlet Shopping Trip Oct. 10 to Benefit Boy Scouts of America Troop 3 Derby

DERBY - Seats are still available for a pre-holiday shopping trip to the Woodbury Common Premium Outlets in Central Valley, NY on Saturday, Oct. 10.

 

The cost is $45 per person, and includes round trip bus and continental breakfast. Proceeds will benefit Derby Scout Troop 3.

 

Shoppers will find impressive savings at more than 220 outlet stores on famous brands like Ann Taylor, Burberry, Coach, Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger and more.

 

A bus will leave at 7:45 a.m. Oct. 10 from the Derby Train Station, and return to the train station at 9 p.m.

 

For more information, contact Pam Neuendorf  at 203-650-3281 or                                              

pgn210@snet.net or Carole Cafaro at 203-231-3850 or ccafaro@sbcglobal.net

Derby Scouts to host shopping bus trip

DERBY - Troop 3 Boy Scouts will be hosting a "A Pre-Holiday Shopping Bus Trip" Oct. 11 to Woodbury Common Premium Outlets in Central Valley, N.Y.

Bus departs Derby train station at 7:45 a.m.
Spend the day shopping in stores such as Ann Taylor, Armani, Banana Republic, Tommy Hillfiger, and many more.
The bus returns to Derby train station for 8 p.m. arrival.

Tickets are $40. Continental breakfast and snack on the way home are included.

For tickets and to reserve a seat call Pamela, 203-513-7129 or Carole, 203-735-7519.

All proceeds will benefit the Boy Scouts of Troop 3, Derby.


This is a press release from Troop 3.

'A star, a star ... '

It's the day before Christmas Eve, my shopping's not done, but before heading out I thought I'd have a little fun.

I'm posting a mystery photo ~ any ideas where I took it?

Leave your answer in the comments. Sorry there's no prize for the winner, just a shout-out here on the blog.

'Night Out for the Cause' slated Friday

SEYMOUR - "Night Out for the Cause," a night of shopping sponsored by the Shops at Seymour Downtown Merchant Group, will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday.


Mary Deming, founder of the grassroots initiative Seymour Pink, said in a note on Facebook that each store that participates will make a donation to Seymour Pink, Inc.  

The organization raises funds for breast cancer research and promotes awareness of the disease and the importance of early detection.

Sounds like a fun evening to head to downtown Seymour!

And, of course, a portion of your purchases will help a good cause.

In a snap, Ansonia boy takes photo of Register photographer

Caleb DeLeone, 5, of Ansonia "borrowed" Register photographer Peter Casolino's camera and took a photo of him in the Ansonia Target store Monday morning. Caleb was one of 15 children who received $80 gift cards to go on a back-to-school shopping spree. The assistance was coordinated through The  Salvation Army of Ansonia. Nationwide, 12,000 needy children received the $80 gift cards, store officials said. Photo by Patricia Villers