Spotlight

Tuesday, 17 November 2009 15:13

Friday, Nov. 20

Family movie night — The United Church of Christ in Devon, will hold a Family Movie Night on Friday, Nov. 20 at 6 p.m. The movie will be Disney Studio’s animated feature film, “Up” starring the voice of Ed Asner and is rated PG. The cost is $6 for visitors over 5 years old and $3 for children between 3 and 5 years of age. The charge gets visitors a hot dog, potato chips, pickles, dessert, a beverage and unlimited popcorn. The movie is free and the family fun is priceless. Call 882-8461 for more information.

Holiday shopping tour — East Shore Middle School PTA will present A Holiday Shopping Tour Friday, Nov. 20, 6 to 9:30 p.m. at the school. Admission is $3 per person or $7 per family (up to six people). Vendors will include Longaberger, Mary Kay, Pampered Chef, Tastefully Simple, Creative Memories and more. Bake table and raffles, too. Children can do a craft while parents shop. For information contact Kathy Huber at (203) 530-3322 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

YMCA Notes

Tuesday, 17 November 2009 15:12

Inclusive program — The YMCA in conjunction with the Milford Collaborative will offer a Youth and Teen Inclusive Recreation Program, which will include youth of varying needs who wish to participate in YMCA programs.

This program is an opportunity for youth and teens to be paired up with a peer mentor to assist them in one of the YMCA programs. The YMCA currently offers the mentor program in the following areas: Middle School after school program, swim classes, archery, youth dance and youth basketball clinic.

Senior News

Tuesday, 17 November 2009 15:11

Milford Senior Center, 9 Jepson Drive, offers a variety of activities for senior citizens; annual membership is $8. For more information visit milfordctseniorcenter.com or call 877-5131.

Friday, Nov. 20 — 9 a.m. ceramics; 9:15 a.m. light weights; 9:30 a.m. bowling (see Art White); 10 am. Wordsmith; 10:30 a.m. Linda’s Choral group; 1 p.m. tap class, Wii bowling (see Al Salamanca); 1:30 p.m. drawing and painting class temporarily canceled.

Sunday, Nov. 22 — Center is open noon-4 for cards, bingo, pool and special events.

School Lunches

Tuesday, 17 November 2009 15:10

Elementary

All lunches include one entree, choice of two fruits and/or vegetables, 8 oz. carton of milk; bagel, yogurt offered daily.

Friday, Nov. 20 — pizza square; macaroni and tuna chef; combo sub.

Monday, Nov. 23 — hot dog on bun, oven fries; teriyaki chicken chef; ham and cheese on hard roll.

Tuesday, Nov. 24 — french toast sticks, turkey sausage links; Greek salad; turkey on hard roll.

Save-A-Date

Tuesday, 17 November 2009 15:09

Collection for military — The Milford Jaycees is collecting items to send to Connecticut’s deployed military personnel who are serving in the Middle East. Donations may be dropped off during November to the UPS Store, 167 Cherry St., (next to Shoprite), Community Dynamics at 265 Bic Road in Milford, or Extra Space Storage, 488 Boston Post Road in Orange (near IHOP).

Items to be collected include paperback books, magazines, CD’s, DVD’s, puzzle books (crossword and sudoku) soap, shampoo, dry fruit, gum, hard candy, beef jerky, crackers, baby wipes, sunflower seeds, deodorant-(non-aerosol) toothpaste (Arm&Hammer/peroxide), sunscreen, sweat proof bug spray (non-aerosol), razors, shaving cream (non-aerosol), coffee/tea/hot chocolate, and powder drinks.

Reunions

Tuesday, 17 November 2009 15:08

Law Class of ‘89 — The Jonathan Law High School Class of '89 invites its graduates to attend its 20th reunion Friday, Nov. 27 in downtown Milford. Details can be found at jlhs89.info. A group and event has been set up on Facebook called JLHS '89 Reunion, or for more information, contact Christie Rackiewicz (Prete) at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Recreation Notes

Tuesday, 17 November 2009 15:07

Winter Freestyle Yoga class for adults with instructor Shelia Frankel will begin on Monday, Jan. 4. The classes are available to residents and non-residents.

The class will run for 10 weeks and cost $54 for residents and $59 for non-residents.

For more information contact Bill Garfield at the Recreation Department 203-783-3388 or by email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Property Transfers

Tuesday, 17 November 2009 15:06

The following property transfers are copyrighted material previously published in the Commercial Record, a weekly trade paper. It is reprinted with permission from the publisher, The Warren Group, thewarrengroup.com.

MILFORD

67 Greer Cir, Walter C. Geer to Lucas A. Valentine and Meghan Lynch, $280,000.

44 Baker St, Charles R. and Janet S. Fusaro to Jennifer W. Thompson, $287,400.

36 Berwyn St, Jennifer W. Thompson to Melissa A. Laguzza, $210,000.

16 Breakneck Ct, Stanley Nerkowski to Briant Wachter, $110,250.

Library News

Tuesday, 17 November 2009 15:03

Milford Public Library

Book talk: Thursday, Nov. 19, 10 a.m., Classic Book Group. “Death of Ivan Ilyich” by Leo Tolstoy. The novel tells the story of the life and death, at the age of 45, of a high court judge in 19th-century Russia — a miserable husband, proud father, and upwardly-mobile member of Russia's professional class, the object of Tolstoy's unremitting satire.

Holiday series: Monday, Nov. 30, 7 p.m., easy, elegant, inexpensive appetizers for the holidays. Villa Gourmet owner Linda McIntyre has some ideas for easy holiday nibbles that won't break the bank. Make your holidays stress-free this year. Free samples. Sponsored by the Friends of Milford Library.

Health Notes

Tuesday, 17 November 2009 14:49

Health Notes is a weekly feature that highlights health and wellness news in the area. Hospitals and other health related agencies may e-mail items to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Breast cancer support

Meetings of the Breast Cancer Network of Strength/Milford Hospital Support Group are conducted every other week, Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m., in Auditorium A, Milford Hospital, 300 Seaside Ave., Milford. Meetings are free and open to the public.

For more information about the Milford group, or other Breast Cancer Network of Strength groups in Connecticut, call 203-483-8200.

Childbirth class

The Young Parent Program of Milford offers free childbirth classes for pregnant teens and young adults up to age 21. Eight-week program is conducted at Milford Hospital; additional support services are offered to participants. All services are free and confidental. Those interested, call 876-4285 for reservations.