Thank you Jeffrey Fletcher for your information presentation on the recently opened Ruby and Calvin Fletcher African American History Museum here in Stratford.
The exhibit is a collection of family artifacts that reflect decades of turbulent times for African Americans in the United States during the period of slavery and the Civil Rights movement. It brings visitors up close and personal which is an experience that many have only read about in history books or seen in movies.
The exhibit embraces the teachings of tolerance, diversity, unity, and educating people that there was a time when imagery played a significant role in how African Americans were perceived. The artifacts and memorabilia may seem to be difficult to view but they are a part of African American history that needs to be told just as much as the triumphs which were made by African American pioneers and trailblazers.
The exhibit is an opportunity to begin honest conversations regarding a rich and strong history which has historically been maligned. The Images of America exhibit is an experience that will leave lasting impressions and memories.
Off the Streets Bridgeport applied to the Stratford Rotary Club for a grant to continue their programs to help the homeless find a place to live. The grant was approved and Gerard Agoglia was presented a check for $500.00 by Sharon Palumberi at the noontime luncheon at Acapulco's Restaurant in Stratford.
Their Mission is: To Help the Homeless Off The Streets, One-Person-at-a-Time. Off The Streets Bridgeport (OTSB) provides support to the homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless in the Bridgeport, Connecticut – Fairfield County area.
Operating with:
- 100% volunteers – no paid staff
- No Office Space
- 95% of funding goes directly to supporting the homeless
Thank you Elliot Sloyer for your informative presentation on the Wheel It Forward program.
Our Vision
To change the way people from all socio-economic backgrounds think about the availability, use, and reuse of durable medical equipment - thereby improving quality of life, saving hundreds of millions of dollars, and keeping billions of pounds of DME out of landfills. To create, template and operate a branded lending library where people who need durable medical equipment (DME) can borrow it, and where people who have lightly used DME can conveniently donate it to benefit others, and the environment.
Wheel It Forward combines technology - systems templates and tools, with community engagement volunteers, to operate a branded library where people can seamlessly donate and borrow DME. We attract lightly used DME through various channels and employ best practices to sanitize, repair (when needed) and efficiently lend out DME to those who need it. We generate demand by reaching out to the medical community to raise awareness for this resource.
The Merritt Parkway Conservancy is a non-profit, member- supported organization committed to the protection and stewardship of Connecticut's largest and most heavily used cultural resource, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and a federally designated Scenic Byway.
Our District Governor, Christene Freedman, was our guest speaker after a rousing rendition of the National Anthem by Dominic Mantuano. We now have a real flag. Christene spoke very eloquently about the Rotary Foundation and the District Managed Grants. When she was at the Wilton YMCA, she was able to obtain a DMG to teach swimming. Those classes greatly impacted Jordan's life; he went from deathly afraid of the water to a lifeguard. DMG grants have made a difference in our club as well.
She also discussed the theme for this year's RI President, Mental Health. A committee has been formed at the District level. She discussed her father, Charlie, and his fight with depression and his family not realizing it.
In addition, she talked about next year's theme for District Governor Robert Friend: Peace. Something with special meaning today. Thank you to all who attended.
Roosevelt Forest was set up during the depression in the 1930's from land purchased by then Stratford Town Manager, Donald D. Sammis. It was developed, in large part, through President Franklin D. Roosevelt's W.P.A. program, designed to provide jobs for legitimate public projects. The park was established to provide recreational opportunities for townspeople, and to protect the watershed, wildlife, and beauty of this fine example of mixed deciduous forest.
Included in the forest system is a lovely pond, various wetlands, and, for the user's benefit, there are picnic tables, a picnic shelters, and walking paths. Hiking, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing are all enjoyed here. There is also a youth group camping area that can be reserved by youth groups such as the Boy Scouts.
Without a doubt, the outstanding feature of the forest is its natural flora and fauna. Roosevelt Forest is a wildlife sanctuary and it has most species one would expect to find in a typical Connecticut mixed deciduous forest, including both coniferous (pines, spruces, etc.) and deciduous broadleaf hardwoods (maples, oaks, etc.). Lovely trails, some marked, lead one to the wonders of nature. Deer, small mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and much of Connecticut's birdlife can be observed within the forest. Trees, ferns, and wildflowers abound.
Thank you Aliah Curry for you excellent presentation at todays luncheon.
Her presentation centered mainly around seniors and some of the issues that may affect them in later years such as balance, leg and foot issues like neuropathy. Also dangers around the home, throw rugs being a major cause of falls. She handed out pamphlets showing exercises that can be done safely in the home. Ms. Curry, a Stratford Rotarian, owns Oasis Physical Therapy at 3380 Main St, Stratford, CT 06614-4860.
Services offered are physical therapy with the intent to fix your unique problem with a specific solution. And to give you the opportunity through health, to generate wealth, and maximize relationships with your loved ones." Orthopedic, neurological, and all functional movement disorder diagnoses Certification in LSVT BIG & PWR for people with Parkinsons' Vestibular Rehabilitation Vertigo (BPPV) Dizziness Concussion Rehabilitation Sports Rehabilitation Post-Surgical Worker's Compensation Injury Instrument-assisted Soft-tissue Mobilizations/Cupping COVID-19 Recovery.
Thank you Jeffrey Fletcher for your information presentation on the newly opened Black History Museum here in Stratford.
The exhibit is a collection of artifacts that reflect decades of turbulent times for African Americans in the United States during the period of slavery and the Civil Rights movement. It brings visitors up close and personal which is an experience that many have only read about in history books or seen in movies.
The exhibit embraces the teachings of tolerance, diversity, unity, and educating people that there was a time when imagery played a significant role in how African Americans were perceived. The artifacts and memorabilia may seem to be difficult to view but they are a part of African American history that needs to be told just as much as the triumphs which were made by African American pioneers and trailblazers.
The exhibit is an opportunity to begin honest conversations regarding a rich and strong history which has historically been maligned. The Images of America exhibit is an experience that will leave lasting impressions and memories.
Service Above Self
Stratford, CT 06614
United States of America