Monthly Archives: September 2019

SECWAC Presents “A Refugee Story” by Old Lyme Resident Mohammed Hamou, Sept. 26

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AREAWIDE – In an effort to expand program offerings, the Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council (SECWAC) has announced a new Community Partnership Program with Essex Meadows.

Essex Meadows is a retirement community committed to helping residents embrace lifelong learning, and often hosts educational programs that meet SECWAC’s mission to foster an understanding of issues of foreign policy and international affairs, including the Foreign Policy Association’s “Great Decisions” Program.

To launch the 2019-2020 season, SECWAC’s September 2019 programs will include:

  • Sydney Williams, local author, presented his new book, ‘Dear Mary: Letters Home from the 10th Mountain Division, 1944-1945’ on Thursday, Sept. 12, in Hamilton Hall at Essex Meadows, 30 Bokum Rd, Essex, CT 06426.
    More information available at http://secwac.org/press-release-sydney-williams/
  • Gordon Chang, Journalist and Author, returns to SECWAC to present, ‘America’s Grandest Wager: China’ at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 17, in the 1941 Room, Crozier Student Center, Connecticut College, 270 Mohegan Avenue, New London, CT 06320.
    More information available at http://secwac.org/press-release-gordon-chang-china/
  • Will Kneerim (IRIS, New Haven) and Mohammed Hamou (Old Lyme Resident and Syrian Refugee) will present, ‘Coming to America: A Refugee Story’ at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 26, in Hamilton Hall at Essex Meadows.
    More information available at http://secwac.org/press-release-great-decisions-coming-to-america-a-refugees-story/

All meetings are free for SECWAC members and their guests; events taking place at Essex Meadows are free for residents, as well. Membership for SECWAC’s 2019-2020 season (September 2019 through June 2020) is $85 per person; $25 for young professionals under 35; free for local students and educators; a corporate rate of $1,000 is also available, with unlimited access for employees of the member organization. Membership information and online registration available at http://secwac.org/membership/.

Editor’s Notes: i) Founded in 1988, Essex Meadows is a lifecare retirement community committed to helping residents continue to enjoy an active lifestyle and embrace lifelong learning. Through Great Decisions and other ongoing programming such as their popular Arts & Exploration Lecture Series, Essex Meadows provides residents, and often the broader community, opportunities to engage in probing, thought-provoking discussions about issues of local and global importance. Learn more at https://www.essexmeadows.com.

ii) SECWAC is a regional, nonprofit, membership organization affiliated with the World Affairs Councils of America (WACA). The organization dates back to 1999, and has continued to arrange 8-10 Speaker Series meetings annually, between September and June. The meetings range in foreign affairs topics, and are hosted at venues along the I-95 corridor, welcoming members and guests from Stonington to Old Saybrook, and beyond. SECWAC’s mission is “to foster an understanding of issues of foreign policy and international affairs through study, debate, and educational programming.” It provides a forum for nonpartisan, non-advocacy dialogue between members and speakers, who can be U.S. policy makers, educators, authors, and other experts on foreign relations. Learn more at secwac.org.

Essex Business Launches New Product Line Bursting with Bubbles; Includes Jewelry Cleaner, Shower Aromatherapy, Calcium Supplement

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The full range of FizzBenefitz products shown in this photo includes a jewelry cleaner and shower aromatherapy.

ESSEX — Centerbrook-based manufacturer Tower Laboratories Ltd., has launched a diverse line of effervescent health and personal care products. The line, called FizzBenefitz, includes

  • Shine Better Jewelry Cleaner
  • Shower Better Aromatherapy
  • Well Better Vitamin C and Calcium Supplements
  • Hydrate Better Kids Hydration

Tower Laboratories has been in the business of effervescent product manufacturing for almost 40 years. The company produces denture cleaners, antacids and other over-the-counter tablets under various store brands. With FizzBenefitz, Tower Laboratories is hoping to develop its own brand recognition.

“We are excited to launch our own unique line of effervescent products and we think consumers will find a lot to like about FizzBenefitz,” said Matt Needleman of Tower Laboratories. “Effervescence gives people a multi-sensory experience that you don’t find in other types of products. For our health supplements, it has the added benefit of eliminating the stress of taking pills. Our products are always made with convenience for the consumer in mind.”

The full FizzBenefitz line is available for purchase online at fizzbenefitz.shop

Editor’s Note: Tower Laboratories, Ltd. is a privately held company founded in 1979 and the country’s leading supplier of store brand effervescent products. Tower Laboratories, Ltd. also produces a number of effervescent products for contract customers consisting of prescription and over the counter (OTC) drugs, dietary supplements, medical devices, personal care products and specialty applications. The company is headquartered in Centerbrook, CT, with manufacturing facilities in Clinton, CT and Montague, MI.

Wildcat Girls Score Seven Unanswered Goals Against Hale-Ray

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OLD LYME — Old Lyme defeated Hale Ray convincingly today 7-0 in their home game opener.

Scoring for the Wildcats were Ali Kyle (two), Lauren Creagan, Emily DeRoehn (two), Lydia Tinnerello and Stephanie Mauro with assists from Kaylee Armenia (three), Mackenzie Machnik, Alexis Fenton and Katie Funaro.

Sam Gray was in goal for the ‘Cats sharing time with Ryleigh Russell and Margo Paynter. Between them, they made a single save.
Old Lyme is now 2-0-0 overall and 1-0-0 in the Shoreline Conference.

One Win, Two Losses for Girl’s Volleyball in Season to Date

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Lyme-Old Lyme Volleyball Round-up

Sept. 16

Old Lyme lost to East Hampton, 11-25, 16-25, 18-25.
Taylor Thompson had five kills and two blocks, while Isabel Dean-Frazier had 13 assists.
Old Lyme is now 1-2.
For East Hampton Rachel Gardiner had 22 assists and 5 aces. Angela Mercaldi had 10 kills. Brooke Cuthbertson had seven aces and 11 digs.

Sept.14

Old Lyme claimed their first victory of the season by defeating Norwich Tech, 25-13, 25-21, 25-16.
Clair Wholean had eight assists and Maddie Cann had seven kills. For Norwich Tech,
Paige Phaneuf had eight digs and Joharys Perez-Rivera had 10 points and a single ace.

Sept. 12

Old Lyme opened the season with a loss to Cromwell, 8-25, 9-25, 21-25. Maddie Cann had six kills and five digs, while Leah Fouquette had six digs, two aces and two kills.
For Cromwell, Sadie Budzik had 12 kills and seven aces.while Kaitlin Lewkowicz had nine assists and three aces.

 

Both Wildcat Soccer Teams Win at East Lyme in Non-Conference Double Header

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LYME-OLD LYME — The Lyme-Old Lyme High School boy’s and girl’s soccer teams defeated their East Lyme counterparts Saturday evening at East Lyme High School.

Playing first, the girls won 1-0 with a goal scored by Kaylee Armenia unassisted. Sam Gray was in goal for Old Lyme and made eight saves.

In net for East Lyme was Grace Wargo with five saves.

Lyme-Old Lyme girls are 1-0-0 overall and 0-0-0 in the Shoreline Conference.

Following on the girl’s success, the Wildcat boys came out onto the field and also went home with a 1-0 victory after a goal by Michael Milazzo from an assist from Jesper Silberberg.

Ryan Tetreault was in goal for the Wildcats and notched 13 saves. Owen Brown was in goal for East Lyme and made three saves.

Lyme-Old Lyme boys are now 2-0-0 overall and 1-0-0 in the Shoreline Conference.