51st Annual Election Day Coat Drive
The Wilton Congregational Church will again hold its annual three-day Election Day Coat Drive event. This is the 51st year the church is running the event.
Organizers will welcome donations of anything that will keep a child or adult warm, from coats, jackets, fleeces, hats and scarves to blankets and sleeping bags. Items can be dropped off the Wilton Congregational Church at 70 Ridgefield Rd. during the following hours: Sunday, Nov. 1, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; Monday, Nov. 2, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; and Tuesday (Election Day), Nov. 3, 8 a.m.-4 p.m..
Volunteers will sort, and in many cases, wash and mend the donated coats.All donated items will be given to Wilton Social Services, Bridgeport Rescue Mission, Open Door Shelter and Person to Person. As in past years, organizers coordinate with Wilton Social Services to find out what items and sizes are needed by families in town first. These are set aside before the rest of the donations are trucked to Bridgeport and Norwalk.
Wilton Schools Invite Public for Brainstorming Ideas about District’s Future
Members of the Wilton community are invited to a Wilton Public School District sponsored discussion event that administrators say will “help create a pathway to the future for the Wilton Public Schools.” The event will be held on Monday, Nov. 2 from 7-8:30 p.m. at Middlebrook School Media Center.
School administrators and community members will participate in a structured dialogue about what is possible for the schools and how to make that vision a reality. “This process will give shared meaning and purpose to what we do moving forward as a school community.” said Superintendent Kevin Smith. “The goal is to have a clear, agreed-upon understanding of what we are trying to achieve and a set of actions that will bridge the current reality to the vision.”
According to administrators, “Developing and implementing a comprehensive vision of the future needs to involve many voices, partnering home, school and community. This event holds great promise for building a new model of education in Wilton that serves all learners and that is designed to foster 21st Century skills and knowledge.”
For more information contact Lucille DeNovio at 203.762.3381 ext. 8318, or via email.
Christian Science Sponsored Talk on Prayer and Health Connection
On Monday, Nov. 2, at 7:30 p.m., Michelle Nanouche, of Paris, France, will present a talk entitled, “Finding God, Finding Health,” in the Brubeck Room of Wilton Library.
To those looking for health and a deeper, more meaningful way of life, Nanouche says, “Spirituality isn’t just a lifestyle choice. I believe it is the basic element of true being. I’ve found that prayer and a constantly growing understanding of God is a reliable way to maintain health and bring joy and fullness to one’s life.”
Michelle Nanouche began her training to become a Christian Science Nurse while she was still in high school. She nursed for 10 years before opening her first office as a practitioner of Christian Science healing. She brings over 30 years of professional healing experience to her work as a practitioner and teacher of Christian Science healing. She has lectured on the subject of prayer and healing throughout the US, and was the point person for information on Christian Science to public authorities, the legislature and the media for several years.
The talk is sponsored by Wilton’s First Church of Christ, Scientist, and is open to the public at no charge. For further information call Louise Herot at 203.762.3889.
Buy Things, Eat Things and Help Others, at 6th Annual Sip-Shop-Share
Believe it or not, the holidays are near, and for anyone looking for an excuse to celebrate, spend time with friends and help those in need all at the same time, a group of local artisans and small businesses have joined forces to satisfy that need.
The 6th Annual Sip-Shop-Share event will be held Thursday Nov. 5 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at WEPCO, 36 New Canaan Rd..
Jennifer Angerame owns Southern Yankee, and designs clothing, gifts and accessories by taking vintage pieces from the past and making them chic for today. For the last several years, she has asked other local businesses to join her for this shopping event which raises funds and collect items for Elder House. Items they will be collecting, instead of admission, are: body wash; body lotion; Advil or Tylenol; boxed chocolates and cookies (sugar free and regular); crossword puzzle and word search books; black/blue/red poker chips; and large size Crayola markers. Cash donations are also greatly appreciated.
Another fun twist on the “sharing” part of this event is that Wilton High School classes, with the help of the PGP parents, are invited to sell their PGP fundraising items. It’s a perfect way to support Wilton parents and students and buy some great Wilton Warrior-branded items.
A sampling of the other local businesses that are taking part in Sip-Shop-Share are A Single Strand, Sabina Furst Designs, Cider Mill Designs, Jen’s Bars for SMS Research Foundation, Arbonne, and Pastiche Custom Perfume.
Coffee and edible goodies will be available during the day.
Dental Office Manager Award for Judith Klem
Dr. James T. Aris of Wilton Center Family Dentistry is pleased to announce that office manager Judith Klem has achieved the distinction of Fellow in the American Association of Dental Office Managers (AADOM). The Fellowship (FAADOM) achievement recognizes outstanding professional and educational achievements in dental practice administration and is awarded only to those who have completed rigorous requirements set forth by AADOM.
Photo credit: Andrea Topalian
Wilton Family YMCA and Doctors Express Urgent Care of Norwalk Holding Flu Clinic Nov. 2
It’s flu season again, and the Riverbrook Regional YMCA, with the help of Doctors Express Urgent Care of Norwalk, is holding a flu prevention discussion and offering flu vaccinations on Monday, Nov. 2 at 11 a.m.. The event will be held at the Wilton Family YMCA branch (404 Danbury Rd.). Dr. Mark Wasserman of Doctors Express will discuss good health habits to help prevent the flu this season; Ridgefield Visiting Nurse Association will be on site as well administering flu vaccinations from 11 a.m.– 1 p.m..
“Our commitment to our communities means bolstering everyday health, and a big part of that is taking the right precautions against influenza,” said Robert McDowell, CEO of the Riverbrook Regional YMCA. “This year we’re not only offering flu shots at our Wilton Family YMCA branch, but also educational information from Dr. Wasserman from Doctors Express Urgent Care of Norwalk on how to stop the spread of the flu in your home and in our community.”
“As we say every year, the best way to prevent getting the flu, or spreading it to your family members and co-workers, is to be educated on how to stay healthy during the flu season and get immunized,” Wasserman said.
RSVP’s are encouraged; walk-ins welcome. To RSVP or for more information email Christene Freedman or call 203.762.8384, ext. 279.
Newcomers Club Fundraiser for Wilton Social Services at Marly’s Bar & Bistro
November 2, 2015 5:30-9:30PM
New to town and looking to meet people? Join the Wilton Newcomers Club or stop by their fundraiser for Wilton Social Services at Marly’s Bar and Bistro on Monday evening.
Come eat, drink, make new friends all while raising money for Wilton Social Services on Monday, Nov. 2 from 5:30-9:30 p.m.. for a fun night of pre-election fundraising. Select Wilton Newcomers board members will be serving drinks behind the bar and all tips collected during the event will be used to purchase Thanksgiving meals for needy Wilton families. For a complete schedule of Board Member bartenders, please visit the WNC website.