Museum looks for vets
The West Haven Veterans Museum will honor men and women who served in Korea in the “Forgotten War” on Nov. 11 from 1:30-3:30. As the museum’s annual Special Event, the special program will include military and civic leaders, commemorative gifts and a reception sponsored by the University of New Haven. To date, 265 former military have been identified, but the Board of Directors believes there are many more to be identified.
Anyone having contact information for Korean War and DMZ veterans, living or deceased, is asked to send that information to WHVM, 30 Hood Terrace, West Haven, 06516 as soon as possible. Invitations will be sent to the veteran, or to the family of those who are deceased.
The museum is an all-volunteer organization with servicemen from all branches of service conducting tours in the 9,000 square foot exhibit hall. Articles and artifacts represent every military involvement in the history of this country.
The West Haven Veterans Museum will honor men and women who served in Korea in the “Forgotten War” on Nov. 11 from 1:30-3:30. As the museum’s annual Special Event, the special program will include military and civic leaders, commemorative gifts and a reception sponsored by the University of New Haven. To date, 265 former military have been identified, but the Board of Directors believes there are many more to be identified.
Anyone having contact information for Korean War and DMZ veterans, living or deceased, is asked to send that information to WHVM, 30 Hood Terrace, West Haven, 06516 as soon as possible. Invitations will be sent to the veteran, or to the family of those who are deceased.
The museum is an all-volunteer organization with servicemen from all branches of service conducting tours in the 9,000 square foot exhibit hall. Articles and artifacts represent every military involvement in the history of this country.
Parent Support Groups set open house, resource fair
The West Haven Local System of Care’s Parent Support Groups will hold an open house and resource fair from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 17 at the West Haven Community House, 227 Elm St.
The event, sponsored by the West Haven Parent Support Group, Autism Family Support Group and Spanish Parent Support Group, will give families of children with special needs an opportunity to learn about new resources and services while meeting other families.
In addition to the three support groups, the fair will include representatives from the following organizations and agencies: ASD Fitness Center, Special Needs Undergraduate Swim Lessons, Connecticut Dental Health Partnership Family Services of Connecticut, Bridges HealthCare, Shoreline Center for Autism & Developmental Disorders, Yale Child Study Autism Program, Shoreline Behavioral Health & Wellness, Clifford Beers Marne Street Clinic, Behavioral Management, West Haven Police Department, The Kennedy Center, FAVOR, West Haven Pharmacy, and Kidsense.
Flu clinic Oct. 24 at Savin Rock Conference Center
The Health Department will hold a flu clinic sponsored by the Orange Visiting Nurses Association for city residents from 9 a.m.-noon Oct. 24 at the Savin Rock Conference Center, 6 Rock St.
The walk-in clinic will accept the following insurances: Anthem, Medicare, Aetna and Connecticare.
Insurance carriers United Healthcare, Cigna, Oxford and Medicaid/Husky are not participating.
Residents should bring all insurance cards and wear a short-sleeved shirt.
People can also pay by cash or check. The private pay rate is $40 for a quadrivalent flu shot and $65 for a high-dose flu shot for those 65 or older.