News in Woodbridge & Bethany, CT
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Am I Tripping, Losing Balance, Getting Older or Just Clumsy?
Balance issues can be a tricky thing to self assess, until there is a fall that causes injury, or unfortunately more serious conditions such as fractures of ankle or hips. Balance issues can affect all ages, and often gets ignored in the elderly or just attributed to getting older.
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The Woodbridge Center Bustles with Activity This June: From Fitness Classes to Ice Cream Excursions
Improve your balance, mobility and daily functioning while preventing falls with this popular, evidenced-based therapeutic movement program, offered in partnership with the CT Healthy Living Collective and funded in part by the CT Department of Aging and Disability Services State Unit on Aging.
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Join Us for a Leisurely Nature Walk at the Former County Club on Connecticut Trails Day
The Woodbridge Land Trust, Woodbridge Park Association, the Woodbridge Recreation Department, and the Connecticut Audubon Society invite you to join us on Saturday, June 1 at 9:00am while we take a relaxing stroll through the town property at the former County Club of Woodbridge.
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Dean's List Achievements: Ethan Lavi at Lehigh University and Sarel Botha at Southern New Hampshire University
Brian Seiter, of Woodbridge, was named the recipient of The Edgar Baldwin Graves Prize in History at Hamilton College’s annual Class & Charter Day, held on May 7. Established in 1950, the event combines the traditional Class Day celebrating the end of classes with a commemoration of the granting of
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Get Ready for A Day Of Excitement and Fun At Expecting Expo & Touch A Truck 2024!
We are excited to invite you to an incredible community event: Expecting Expo & Touch a Truck 2024! This event is perfect for all ages and stages, and it’s completely free and open to the public.
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Amity Schools Celebrate Success: Budget Passes, Award Winners Honored, Library Renovation Plans Advance
The Amity Board of Education would like to thank the support of the community for the successful passage of the 2024-2025 Amity Regional School District Budget. The final vote count across the three towns was 979 in favor and 407 against. Additionally, each town individually approved the budget.
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Obituary: Richard Blackwell, Supporter of the Woodbridge Town Library
The staff of the Woodbridge Town Library, the Woodbridge Library Commission and the Friends of the Woodbridge Town Library are deeply saddened by the passing of our friend and supporter, Dick Blackwell. He was a kind, generous man with contagious enthusiasm. Dick loved Woodbridge and he loved
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Beth El – Keser Israel Events for June 2024
Doron Wolf will speak on Saturday, June 1 about his exhibition of paintings and landscape etchings, which is on display at BEKI from June 1 through the summer.
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Lag BaOmer Kumsitz at BEKI
BEKI’s annual celebration of Lag BaOmer, the 33rd day of the Omer, will be on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27. The folk-custom is to sing around a campfire at a “kumsitz,” meaning “come” and “sit.” The program will include niggunim—which have no words—as well as traditional American songs and Jewish
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SCASA Student Recognition Award - Amity Regional High School
This year we are pleased to announce to following students who have received the SCASA Student Recognition Award for 2024: Principal Andre Hauser, Daniel Mowerman, Sophia Messina, and Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Byars.
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SCASA Student Recognition Award - Amity Middle School Bethany
This year we are pleased to announce to following students who have received the SCASA Student Recognition Award for 2024: Principal Dr. Jason Tracy, Jacob Klee, Junia Croasmun and Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Byars.
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Attention Registered Republicans: Join Us for a Caucus on May 22 at 7:30 PM via Zoom to Confirm Justice of the Peace and Registrar of Voters
To all registered Republicans: On Tuesday, May 22, at 7:30pm, we will hold a caucus to confirm selection of those who will serve as a Justice of the Peace and as the Registrar of Voters.
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Strawberry Festival at Woodbridge First Church of Christ
The First Church of Christ in Woodbridge is hosting their 67th Annual Strawberry Festival on Friday, June 7th from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Scout Troop 907 will be grilling up hot dogs, hamburgers, cheeseburgers, and even veggie burgers!
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Obituary: Julius Joseph Schultheis, Jr.
Julius Joseph Schultheis, Jr., age 98 of Woodbridge, beloved husband of the late Natalie Petrarca Schultheis, died peacefully on May 10, 2024 at the Autumn Lake at Willows Health Care Center, Woodbridge. Born in Flushing, NY on November 23, 1925, he was the son of the late Julius J. and Edna Krapp
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Student News: Phi Beta Kappa Inducts 168 UW-Madison Students, Dean's List Honor at St. Lawrence University
On April 13, 168 University of Wisconsin-Madison Letters & Science undergraduates were inducted to the Phi Beta Kappa (ΦΒΚ) academic society, including Carly Silver of Woodbridge. UW-Madison's ΦΒΚ chapter, founded in 1899, seeks to honor students who rigorously explore the sciences
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Document Shredding Event at Temple Beth Sholom
Temple Beth Sholom is hosting a paper shredding event on May 19th from 9am-12pm. Bring your old documents to be shredded securely and affordably. Hard drive destruction and computer recycling are also available.
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Tweens Take Charge: Home Alone Safety Class
This 2-day class will be held on Tuesday and Thursday, May 28 & 30, from 4:00 – 5:15 pm in the Woodbridge Library Meeting Room. Students 9 – 12 years of age are encouraged to attend. Help prepare your tween and relieve some of the concerns about being alone at home.
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Annual Town Meeting Monday, May 20, 2024
Electors and citizens qualified to vote in a Town Meeting of the Town of Woodbridge are hereby notified and warned that the Annual Town Meeting will be held on Monday, May 20, 2024, at 7:30 P.M in the Amity High School Cafeteria, 25 Newtown Road, Woodbridge, CT, to consider and take action on the
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Free Summer Concerts in Woodbridge Town Green
Thinking of summer today? Make plans to attend the Recreation Department's Summer Concert Series this July!The Summer Concerts will be held on Tuesday Evenings in July from 6 to 8 pm at the Gazebo on the Woodbridge Town Green. The first concert will be held on Tuesday, July 2nd.
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Woodbridge Human Services News: Fun for Families, Honoring Heroes, and Volunteer Opportunities
Join in for the 2nd Community Game Night, an all-age event for toddlers to grandparents including everyone in between! This fun family event will be held on June 13th in The Woodbridge Center on the lower level of the Center Building at 4 Meetinghouse Lane, Woodbridge.