Health Notes

Tuesday, 17 November 2009 17:44

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 .

Great American Smoke-Out

St. Vincent’s Medical Center will mark the Great American Smoke-Out Day Thursday, Nov. 19, 10-4, with a free awareness fair in the main lobby.

Call 203-576-5505 for more information on the fair.

Diabetes talk

“Laughter and a Positive Attitude Can Improve Blood Glucose Levels” is the topic of a free lecture Thursday, Nov. 19, 7-9 p.m., fourth-floor Hollander Auditorium at Bridgeport Hospital. Reservations required: 1-888-357-2396.

Breast care information

Breast Care Center personnel will be on hand to provide information and assist you in making an appointment with a doctor for a breast exam and mammogram, Dec. 1, 10, 17, 10-noon, Bridgeport Hospital lobby; bridgeporthospital.org; 203-255-5300; 203-384-3392.

Property Transfers

Tuesday, 17 November 2009 17:24

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.

STRATFORD

125 3rd Ave, William and Monica Fellows to Raymond and Suzanne Giordano, $200,000.

273 Agawam Dr Unit A, Doris Rosenthal and Barbara Garson to Michael and Barbara Minoff, $76,000.

177 Anson St, Winthrop Woods Developers to Jill Russo, $429,900.

50 Beacon St, Chris Orsini to Kacy Fardy, $206,300.

Library News

Tuesday, 17 November 2009 17:22

Library hours: Monday to Thursday, 10-8; Friday and Saturday, 10-5. Information: 203-385-4162 or stratford.lib.ct.us.

Friday night movies — Monthly film series Fridays, 7 p.m., Lovell Room; complimentary popcorn served. Nov. 20: Slumdog Millionaire, R; Dec. 11: Star Trek, PG-13.

Fund-raiser — Stratford Library Children’s Department will conduct a special fund-raiser at the Milford Barnes & Noble Friday, Nov. 20, 7-9 p.m.

During the event all purchases made at Barnes & Noble, including food, toys and media will directly benefit the Stratford Library Children’s Department.

Shoppers must have a bookfair voucher in order for their purchase to benefit the library. Library vouchers will be valid all day Friday, Nov. 20-Wednesday, Nov. 25. They are currently available at the Stratford Library or at stratfordlibrary.org.

YMCA Notes

Tuesday, 17 November 2009 17:13

The Stratford YMCA, 3045 Main St., offers swimming, art, daycare, preschool, yoga, health and fitness, martial arts and special events. There are membership dues and program fees. Call 203-375-5844 for more information. Program information also is available at cccymca.org.

Youth indoor golf — Designed for those in grades kindergarten-grade 6. “Snag Golf”contains all the elements of golf but in a modified form; falls somewhere between miniature golf and regulation golf.

Registration information: 203-375-5844, ext. 13 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Indoor developmental soccer — clinic for those ages 4-12, runs Saturday mornings, Dec. 5-19. Program offered as a winter program effective January 2010.

Registration information: 203-375-5844, ext. 13 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Sterling House

Tuesday, 17 November 2009 17:12

Sterling House Community Center, 2283 Main St. Call 203-378-2606 or visit sterlinghousecc.org unless otherwise noted. Current Sterling House membership is required for many programs. Annual membership is $10 for adults and children, and $5 for senior citizens. Class fees are payable in advance and are non-refundable after the first class. Class size is limited.

Tree/street lighting — Holiday tree and street lighting event, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 4-8, Stratford Center.

Event is a cooperative effort between the Town, the Economic Development Commission, the Stratford Chamber of Commerce, Sterling House, the Stratford Library, Square One, the Perry House, and the Stratford Theatre, as well as the restaurants and property owners in Stratford Center.

A section of Main Street will be blocked off, and the event will include shows and performances, carolers, refreshments and discounts provided by Stratford Center restaurants, and tree and street lighting ceremony.

Senior News

Tuesday, 17 November 2009 17:11

Baldwin Center

Senior nutrition lunch is offered daily at 11:45 a.m. Reservations are required two days in advance. Call 203-377-4991.

Friday, Nov. 20 — 9 a.m. CARES, aerobics, bridge; 10 a.m. Mah Jongg, Tai Chi; 1 p.m. watercolor class, Baldwin Players rehearsal, Lifelong Learners program “Spirituality in Everyday Life” in the Lovell Room, Stratford Library.

Monday, Nov. 23 — 9 a.m. CARES, aerobics; 9:30 a.m. crochet and knitting, crafts; 10 a.m. Active Aging through Tai Chi; 12:30 p.m. quilting, conversational Italian; 12:45 p.m. bingo.

Tuesday, Nov. 24 — 9 a.m. CARES, aerobic fitness, pinochle; 10 a.m. sittercize; 10:15 a.m. line dancing; 11 a.m. yoga, beginners Spanish; 12:30 p.m. men’s poker, Stew Leonard’s trip; 1 p.m. ladies poker, oil painting; 1:30 p.m. dance bash.

Spotlight

Tuesday, 17 November 2009 17:00

Folk singer — and songwriter David Mallett in concert Friday, 7:30 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church of Greater Bridgeport, 96 Chapel St. Tickets, $18 in advance, $20 at door; uucgb.org; 203-378-1020, ext 2.

‘The Right Kind of People’ — contemporary comedy by Charles Grodin, Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m., Stratford Theatre, 2422 Main St.; squareonetheatre.com; 203-375-8778.

Stratford Historical Society — next general membership meeting Friday, 7 p.m., Christ Episcopal Church, 2000 Main St. The Lunatic, the Lover and the Poet, a solo performance of Shakespeare’s greatest hits will be presented by Richard Clark.

Recreation Notes

Tuesday, 17 November 2009 16:48

The following listings are services, programs and classes offered by the Stratford Recreation Department, 1 Dorne Drive. Call 385-4052 for information; 385-4053 for permits.

To register online visit townofstratford.com.

Dogs and Storks — Semi private workshop designed to help families prepare for life with kids and dogs, Thursday, Dec. 3, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Birdseye Complex. $45/couple. Register through Nov. 27. Do not bring the dog.

Short Beach Par 3 — Golf course greens fees are half price daily for non-residents and residents. Gift certificates for golf rounds available at Short Beach Par 3. Golf course hours: 8-4. Visit townofstratford.com/recreation.

Flood pool schedule — Open swims, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 6-7 and 7-8 p.m. Adult swims, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 8-9 p.m. Saturdays, 1-2, senior/adult swim, followed by two open swims, 2-3 and 3-4.

Cost for open swim is $2 adults; $1 children and seniors. An adult must accompany children under 12.

Pool will be closed Nov. 25-28 for holidays and school activities.

11-year-old to sing at Apollo Theatre

Written by John Kovach
Thursday, 12 November 2009 10:40

Tyler Holloway of Stratford, 11, is preparing to take the stage once occupied by Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughn and Billie Holliday.

Tyler will sing at the Apollo Theatre in Harlem in January as part of a celebration of the venue’s 75th anniversary.

A preview will air on “Our Lives” on Channel 12 this weekend. Broadcast times are Saturday, Nov. 14, at 8:30 a.m., noon and 3:30 p.m.; and Sunday, Nov. 15, at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

She attended an open audition on Oct. 18, “just for the fun and experience of a real audition,” and said she was surprised and honored to be selected as one of a handful of acts out of more than 700 from across the country to appear in the show.

This commemorative Amateur Night event is the first in the theater’s history to offer a $10,000 cash prize to the winner.

Stratford artist recalls Vietnam War in Easton exhibit

Thursday, 12 November 2009 10:37

A reception for the Vietnam War exhibit now in the Easton Public Library showcase will take place Saturday, Nov. 14 from noon to 2:30 p.m.

“Vietnam: Fragments and Images — The Brutal Illusion Revisited” is a compilation of three-dimensional combat art miniatures as well as a selection of original photography from the Vietnam War by Stratford resident Robert D. Bracci. It will remain on display through Nov. 30.