Join Wilton Police Dept. at JoyRide Wilton SpinRaiser to Support Domestic Violence Crisis Center
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and the Wilton Police Department, Police Benevolent Association, is hosting a SpinRaiser at JoyRide Wilton to support the Domestic Violence Crisis Center (DVCC) in Norwalk.
The SpinRaiser will be held on Thursday, Oct. 22 at 7:30 p.m..
A “SpinRaiser” is a 50-minute indoor cycling class filled with great music and led by an instructor, and all proceeds from people who ‘buy a bike’ will benefit the cause. Organizers say for anyone who’s always wanted to try spinning, this is a great excuse to help an important cause.
All funds raised will be donated to the DVCC’s mission to end Domestic Violence.
To book a bike visit the JoyRide Wilton website or call 203.529.5091, Riders can simply pay $35.00 via cash or check the evening of the event.
For anyone who can’t make it, but wishes to donate, can do so on the PBA website.
In addition, today, Tuesday, Oct. 20 during JoyRide Wilton’s morning rides, B Chic will be in the studio for an extra-special pink-themed trunk show in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Tanks, intimate apparel and jewelry will be available for sale, and B Chic will be donating $1 from every item sold to Pink Aid. There will also be a raffle for a B Chic gift bag stuffed with a gift card and other goodies. Mimosas will be served.
Check-Up from the Neck Up: Free Mental Health Screenings at Wilton Wellness Events
The public is invited to “Get Your Check-Up from the Neck Up” at a free Wellness Month event at the Wilton Family YMCA on Monday, Oct. 26. Events will be offered from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.. Other locations and dates can be found online.
Information will be available on stress management, sleep hygiene, mood-boosting foods, resilience, mindfulness, and local services. Activities supporting wellness and healthy snacks will be provided. Visitors will be able to take a free mental health screening, discuss the results with a clinician, and get a referral to treatment if needed.
These free events are designed to raise awareness of mental health as a part of overall wellness and to promote getting an annual mental health checkup as a preventive measure, according to the Southwest Regional Mental Health Board (SWRMHB), organizer of this county-wide initiative. This effort is supported financially by Purdue Pharma, LP and CT Health Foundation.
Screenings in English and Spanish are also available online. Visitors to the site can take a self-assessment for depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, alcohol use, or eating disorders. Parents can use an online tool to screen for depression in their teenager.
Wilton Library Holds Wine Tasting Benefit
The Wilton Library is inviting patrons to attend a Wine Tasting Benefit event on Thursday, Nov. 5, from 7 – 8:30 p.m., to benefit the library. Guests will be able to sample wines from around the world, courtesy of New Canaan Wine Merchants, and enjoy hors d’oeuvres provided by area restaurants to complement the wines.
Tickets are $50 per person and can be purchased in advance on the Library’s website, or by calling Jennifer Wallace at 203.762.3950, ext. 239, or by stopping at the Library’s Circulation Desk. Tickets may be purchased at the door on the day of the event, providing space is available. The event is limited to 125 people, and 10-percent of all sales from the evening will also benefit the Library (free wine delivery is available from New Canaan Wine Merchants).