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Seymour Garden Club
The Seymour Garden Club meets at 7 p.m. the second Monday of the month at Shady
Knoll, 41 Skokorat Street. There are no meetings in June, July, or August.
The local club ascribes to the same ideals as the National Council of State
Garden Clubs, Inc., which "promotes conservation of natural resources,
environmental awareness, community awareness, community service projects,
outreach programs for youth and international affiliates; encourages civic
development and legislative advocacy."
The NCSGC "awards annual college scholarships, sponsors courses in environmental
education; flower arranging, gardening study, landscaping design and encourages
good horticultural practices.
The Garden Club has constructed a flower and vegetable garden for the residents
of Shady Knoll and hope to plant an area close to the Seymour Historical
Society. Meetings are open to the public. Those interested in
membership or activities may call 203-881-1393.
Seymour Historical Society
In 1988, the society opened a museum in the Matthies House at 59 West Street.
The society's goal is to "preserve the community as the history of the Town of
Seymour and to record and preserve current happenings of historical significance
to the town".
The Seymour Historical Society offers an educational program in which all
fifth-grade students from town elementary schools, participate in a hands-on
course in the history of their town. The program is taught by historical
society docents. Special annual events include the Membership Picnic,
June; Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Social, June; and the Christmas Celebration in
December. To contact the Seymour Historical Society and for information, call 203-881-2156 or e-mail
psussman@snet.net.
Office hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, March through December.
Those seeking membership and exhibit information may call 203-888-7471.
Seymour Historical Society has a website.
Please visit the following link for any information and events.
http://sites.google.com/site/seymourhistoricalsociety/Home
Seymour Land Conservation
Trust, Inc.
The purpose of the Seymour Land Conservation Trust is to preserve the natural
resources of the Town of Seymour: water resources, wetlands, woodlands and open
spaces, including plant and animal habitats. It also is interested in the
preservation of unique historic and scenic areas.
The Land Trust seeks wise and responsible management of local woodlands, open
spaces and water resources. One of the trust's chief concerns is the
potential loss of Seymour's forest land through over-development or neglect.
Annual event sponsored by the trust include a Fishing Rodeo at Legion Pool,
hikes and nature walks and a December visit from Santa Claus. Please
contact the Land Trust President, Frank Conroy at
(203) 888-6968 for more information. Or go to
www.seymourlandtrust.org
Seymour Lions Club
Lions are members of community service clubs, dedicated to the idea that the men
and women who live in a community are in the best position to know who needs
help and why. The association is both non-political and non-sectarian.
Lions are now best known for sight-related programs, including Sight First, the
world's largest blindness prevention program. The Seymour Lions Club is in
District 23A and meets at 6:30 p.m. the first and third Wednesdays of each month
at the Oxford House, Route 67.
Seymour-Oxford Newcomers Club
The Seymour-Oxford Newcomers Club is a women's social and civic group dedicated
to raising funds for local charities. Membership is open to any resident
of Seymour or Oxford. The club meets at 7:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday
of each month at the Seymour Public Library. The club is host of the Heart
and Home Craft Fair and also sponsors adult and children socials and parties for
members of the club. Those seeking additional information may call Therese
Kennett 203-888-9707.
Seymour Volunteer Ambulance
Association
Membership in the Seymour Volunteer Ambulance Association is open to those 16
years of age and older. Seymour Ambulance provides all necessary training.
Previous training as an Emergency Medical Technician is preferred, but not
required. The association can always use more volunteer staff. It
pays day care expenses for parent volunteers who have small children not yet in
school. Those interested in volunteering should call Scott Andrews at
203-888-8843.
Seymour-Oxford Rotary Club
The Seymour-Oxford Rotary Club, part of Rotary International, is an organization
of business and professional persons united worldwide to provide humanitarian
service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations and help build good
will and peace in the world. Those who live or work in Oxford and Seymour
and serve in a management position are eligible to join. Meetings are at 7
a.m. every Thursday at the Sandwich Man Restaurant, Klarides Village, Route 67,
Seymour.
The organization conducts a number of fundraisers to benefit the Seymour and
Oxford communities. Members serve on committees dedication to community
service, vocational service, international service, club service and
fundraising. The club annually awards a number of scholarships to students
from Oxford and Seymour. Those seeking additional information may call
President Nancy Valentine (203) 734-6945.
TEAM, Inc.
Training Education and Manpower, Inc., is a non-profit corporation which helps
families find practical solutions to social problems. Stabilization of the
family is a primary goal.
TEAM programs include employment training; a fresh start process of identifying
and discussing changes that determine how participants live and use their
skills; support for career and life path changes; skill training for women in
such non-traditional fields as carpentry, painting, and lead abatement
certification; summer employment for youth; Head Start; preschool; kid care;
food reimbursements for day care homes; Toys for Tots; elderly support; energy
conservation; food banks and grants; eviction prevention; security deposit
application; used furniture referrals; and judicial system help.
TEAM is a member of the Valley Council of Health and Human Service
Organizations. Pauline Lounsbury is the Seymour representative. The
TEAM office, at 30 Elizabeth Street, Derby may be reached by phone at
203-736-5420.
Naugatuck Valley Chapter of
Trout Unlimited
Trout Unlimited's mission is to conserve, protect and restore North America's
trout and salmon fisheries and their watersheds. That mission is
accomplished on local, state and national levels with an extensive and dedicated
volunteer network.
The Naugatuck Chapter, which has been instrumental in the reclamation of the
Naugatuck River, partnered with local industry to fund the full-time position of
River Steward. The chapter has a hotline at 203-264-1976, which serves as
an information service about Naugatuck Valley Chapter meetings, activities and
events, as well as a notification system for reporting potential problems with
pollution, garbage dumping and poaching violations. Chapter president is
Albin Weber who may be reached by e-mail at
grapefishr@aol.com TU's Naugatuck's address is P.O. Box 100
Middlebury, CT 06762
Valley Chamber of Commerce
The Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce represents the business communities of
Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Derby, Oxford, Seymour, Shelton and the surrounding
areas. It provides leadership to enhance economic growth, development,
prosperity and quality of life in the region. The Chamber is currently
comprised of more than 800 members, which encompass a work force of more than
14,000 people. Membership is diverse, with representation from
manufacturing, retail, service and corporate businesses and ranging in size from
sole proprietors up to 1,000-plus employees.
Members share the common notion that commerce will function at its best when
business relationships are forged and resources utilized to their fullest
potential, creating "A Partnership for Prosperity". The Chamber is located
at 900 Bridgeport Avenue, Shelton; phone, 203-925-4981; fax, 203-925-4984.
Valley Detachment Marine Corps
League
Incorporated by an act of Congress in 1937, the Marine Corps League perpetuates
the traditions and spirit of Marines who proudly wear or who have worn the
eagle, globe, and anchor of the corps. Members of the Marine Corps League
join together in camaraderie and fellowship for the purpose of preserving the
traditions and promoting the interests of U.S. Marine Corps. William
Cardow, 56 West Street, Seymour 06483 will provide more information.
Welcome Wagon of Shelton
The Welcome Wagon was founded in 1928 with the purpose of greeting new
homeowners and familiarizing them with their new communities. Welcome
Wagon began as a door-to-door service, quickly becoming the country's largest
company to reach new homeowners. Its personalized greetings and community
information went on to touch the lives of over 70 million including Presidents
Kennedy and Nixon as they moved into the White House. Betsy Hermann serves
the Valley area and can be reached at 929-7434.
Women's College Club,
Ansonia/Derby/Seymour/Shelton
The Women's College Club is a local non-profit club of college graduate women
which offers a forum for sharing interests and information and gives its members
a place to make friends and participate in the life of the community. It
encourages high standards of education in local schools by raising funds to
award college scholarships and loans to area girls based on academic merit and
need; funds are raised from a wide variety of events. Those seeking
additional information may call Sharon Wynn, 389-6554.
