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Activities include a motorcade of antique fire apparatus that will travel from the Liberty Rock Shopping Plaza, (589 Bridgeport Avenue,) to Meadowside Road, thru Milford Center onto North Street, ending at Eisenhower Park. The motorcade will begin at 9:00 am Sharp and arrive at approximately 9:45 am at the park. Children can be a “Firefighter for the Day” – put on a helmet and handle a real fire hose! An interactive Fire Prevention trailer will be on site and firefighters will teach children how to get out of a burning home and the “Stop, Drop & Roll” program. Fire Apparatus & Firefighter Teams will be competing against each other showing off their skills and battling for the first place trophy in 8 different competitions. Come join us at our family oriented event, at the longest standing annual event in the City of Milford! Admission to the general public is Free. proceeds from the event are donated to the Milford Recreation Department program for Children with Special Needs – “Camp Happiness.

Milford residents 55 years of age and older are invited to try the programs and classes at the Milford Senior Center, 9 Jepson Drive. Visitors are welcome to stop in at the Center,  Sunday, September 9, 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.. and Monday through Friday, September 14, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

 The classes and lunch prices and hours are available by calling Program Director, Amanda Berry at 203 877-5131 or online at the Center’s website, milfordctseniorcenter.com 

The event offers visitors the opportunity to experience the various activities the Center provides.

Some events require pre-registration and/or a fee.

Milford residents 55 years of age and older are invited to try the programs and classes at the Milford Senior Center, 9 Jepson Drive. Visitors are welcome to stop in at the Center,  Sunday, September 9, 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.. and Monday through Friday, September 14, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

 The classes and lunch prices and hours are available by calling Program Director, Amanda Berry at 203 877-5131 or online at the Center’s website, milfordctseniorcenter.com 

The event offers visitors the opportunity to experience the various activities the Center provides.

Some events require pre-registration and/or a fee.

Milford residents 55 years of age and older are invited to try the programs and classes at the Milford Senior Center, 9 Jepson Drive. Visitors are welcome to stop in at the Center,  Sunday, September 9, 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.. and Monday through Friday, September 14, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

 The classes and lunch prices and hours are available by calling Program Director, Amanda Berry at 203 877-5131 or online at the Center’s website, milfordctseniorcenter.com 

The event offers visitors the opportunity to experience the various activities the Center provides.

Some events require pre-registration and/or a fee.

 This session of beginning genealogy is presented by former Milford Historian Richard Platt and his wife Jane.

All are welcome to this free presentation.

Milford residents 55 years of age and older are invited to try the programs and classes at the Milford Senior Center, 9 Jepson Drive. Visitors are welcome to stop in at the Center,  Sunday, September 9, 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.. and Monday through Friday, September 14, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

 The classes and lunch prices and hours are available by calling Program Director, Amanda Berry at 203 877-5131 or online at the Center’s website, milfordctseniorcenter.com 

The event offers visitors the opportunity to experience the various activities the Center provides.

Some events require pre-registration and/or a fee.

Milford Public Library will present a free educational seminar on Tuesday September 11th at 7 PM on Medicare. Trish Pearson, an independent agent, will review the various parts of Medicare: A,B,C, and D and provide step by step guidance on the enrollment process.

            Whether you are new to Medicare or a current enrollee, there will be information that is relevant to your situation. The presentation will include an update on changes mandated by CMS and a look at how potential changes in the Affordable Care Act could impact Medicare recipients. 

            She will also provide some key points to consider when choosing a senior health insurance plan. This is the time to change plans, review current benefits. Open enrollment is:

October 15th – December 7th. If you are turning 65 in 2019, now is the time to learn about your options and the enrollment process. 

            Trish Pearson is the principal at Trish Pearson Insurance Services, LLC and has been working with seniors helping them with their insurance needs for 15 years. She is licensed and works with all major insurance carriers.

The Milford Public Library in collaboration with Community VNA is presenting a program on Fall Free Living on Wednesday September 12th at 2 pm. Falls happen to more than 2.8 million older adults causing serious physical, functional, and financial consequences. 

           VNA Community Health and Hospice’s Fall Free Living Program can help reduce the incidence and negative impacts from falls. Join the Fall-Free Living Team of Experts and learn: How to prevent falls ; the building blocks of falling down; balance exercise demonstrations; personalized balance assessment.

This program is a Triple Aim Award winning program from the Connecticut Association of Healthcare at home. 

The Rape Crisis Center of Milford is now accepting applications for the upcoming training to be a certified sexual assault crisis advocate/counselor pursuant to CT State Statute 52-146(k). The 40-hour curriculum includes training and information on/in sexual assault/violence, crisis intervention and counseling, cultural competency, police processes, forensic evidence collection, mandated reporting, counselor/advocate procedures, court process & Connecticut Sexual Assault Statutes.

Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age, have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. You must be willing to sign a confidentiality agreement upon acceptance into the program. No previous counseling experience required. 

Bi-lingual volunteers are strongly encouraged to apply! 

Volunteers are asked to pay a $50.00 fee to cover costs of all training materials.

The RCC of Milford Volunteer Training run one to two days per week in the evening beginning in the Fall 2018.

Trainings will be held on Monday’s and Wednesday’s from 5:30-8:30 PM. 

The first night of training is scheduled for Wednesday September 12^th and is set to conclude on Wednesday November 7^th.

For additional information or volunteer applications please contact:

203-874-8712 (M-F 7:30 AM-5:00 PM) and ask to speak with or email

Melissa Jennings, College Advocate - melissa@rapecrisiscenterofmilford.org

Stephanie Chandler, Adult Advocate- stephanie@rapecrisiscenterofmilford.org

Applications will not be accepted after August 24, 2018

The interview process will begin as soon as your application is received and reviewed.

 All are invited to join a discussion about The Truth About Love and Dukes by Laura Lee Guhrke.

Copies of the book are available in advance at the Reference Desk. 

Milford Public Library will partner with the Goodwill Career Center in presenting a

Job Searching and Networking workshop on Thursday September 13th from 2 pm to 3 pm. 

Devon Kiddoo, a career specialist, will present tips on locating your next job as well as helping you create a plan to develop the skills you need to make valuable connections with people who can advance your career.

            Kiddoo will help you find the best job matches for your skill set. You will learn how to utilize various job boards and top job websites to find the job best for you. The program is held in the Milford Library Program Room. All are welcome to attend. You may register by calling the Reference desk at (203) 783-3292.