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Milford Med Spa

Longtime residents of the Lower Naugatuck Valley may remember Rena's Ultra Boutique, the Bank Street business opened by Rena Lewis in Seymour in 1971.
Known for lingerie, intimate apparel, wigs and adult novelties, Rena's was also something less visible: a place where people could shop privately, ask questions and feel accepted during a time when conversations about sexuality were far less open than they are today.
More than 50 years later, Rena's granddaughter, <a href="https://milfordmedspa.com/glow-getters/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Ashley Fox, LPN</a>, is carrying an unexpected part of her grandmother's legacy forward.
Ashley is now a Certified Sex Therapy Practitioner at Milford Med Spa &amp; Wellness and will be part of <a href="https://milfordmedspa.com/sex-over-35-event-in-milford-ct-ct-sex-week/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Sex Over 35: Hormones, Desire, Pleasure &amp; Connection</a>, a free community educational event on Tuesday, September 29 from 6–8 PM in Milford.
Growing up, Ashley saw firsthand how her grandmother Rena made people feel comfortable discussing subjects that were often considered taboo. Rena welcomed customers from many different backgrounds and created an environment centered on privacy, respect and acceptance.
Today, Ashley brings those same values to conversations about sexual wellness, relationships, intimacy and the changes that can happen throughout adulthood.
<h2><a href="https://milfordmedspa.com/sex-over-35-event-in-milford-ct-ct-sex-week/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Sex Over 35</a></h2>
Sex Over 35 will bring healthcare professionals, patients and community members together for an open, judgment-free conversation about how hormones, health, relationships and intimacy can change as we age.
Topics will include:
<ul><li>How hormones can influence sexual health, desire, energy and well-being</li><li>Perimenopause, menopause and the changes that can come with them</li><li>Men's hormone health and changes that can occur with age</li><li>Why desire can change and why it doesn't look the same for everyone</li><li>The connection between physical health, medications, stress and sexual wellness</li><li>Intimacy and communication as individuals and relationships evolve</li><li>When changes may warrant a conversation with a healthcare provider</li><li>How pleasure, confidence and connection can continue to evolve throughout adulthood</li></ul>
Ashley will be joined by <a href="https://milfordmedspa.com/who-is-the-alchemista-dr-courtney-holmes-at-milford-med-spa/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Dr. Courtney Holmes, APRN, DNP</a>, founder and medical director of Milford Med Spa &amp; Wellness and a menopause and hormone care specialist, and <a href="https://milfordmedspa.com/glow-getters/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Kelly Cahill, LPN, Certified Menopause Coach.</a>Current hormone-care patients will also share their experiences, and Courtney's husband will contribute a partner's perspective to the conversation.&nbsp;Attendees will have an opportunity to participate in an anonymous Q&amp;A.
Whether you've noticed changes yourself, want to better understand a partner, or are simply curious about what healthy sexuality and intimacy can look like in midlife and beyond, this evening is designed to offer education, perspective and a comfortable place for conversation.
All sexualities, gender identities and relationship structures are welcome. Come alone, with a partner or with friends. Ages 18+.

<h2>Event Details</h2>
Sex Over 35: Hormones, Desire, Pleasure &amp; Connection Tuesday, September 29, 2026 | 6–8 PM Milford Med Spa &amp; Wellness 99 Cherry Street, Milford, CT FREE | Ages 18+Attendees who are new to Milford Med Spa's hormone-care program will also be eligible for an exclusive $100 Hormone Health Credit toward getting started with eligible private-pay hormone care. Medical evaluation and eligibility requirements apply. Insurance based hormone care is available for women.
Limited adult-wellness door prizes will also be available while supplies last.
Learn more: <a href="https://milfordmedspa.com/sex-over-35-event-in-milford-ct-ct-sex-week/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://milfordmedspa.com/sex-over-35-event-in-milford-ct-ct-sex-week/</a>
Call or text to RSVP: 203-701-6161
Come with questions. Come curious. Come ready for a conversation we should be having more often.

<h3><a href="https://milfordmedspa.com/a-legacy-of-sexual-wellness-why-you-can-talk-to-me-about-sex/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Read Ashley's Story</a></h3>
Ashley shares more about growing up as Rena Lewis's granddaughter, the history of Rena's Ultra Boutique and how that experience ultimately influenced her work in sexual wellness today:
<a href="https://milfordmedspa.com/a-legacy-of-sexual-wellness-why-you-can-talk-to-me-about-sex/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">“A Legacy of Sexual Wellness: Why You Can Talk to Me About Sex”</a>

Local Event: From Rena's Ultra Boutique to Sex Over 35: A Valley Legacy Continues

From Rena's Ultra Boutique to Sex Over 35: A...

Longtime residents of the Lower Naugatuck Valley may remember Rena's Ultra Boutique, the Bank Street business opened by Rena...

From Rena's Ultra Boutique to Sex Over 35: A Valley Legacy Continues

1 Notre Dame Way, West Haven, CT, 06516

Think, create, design, and innovate through a hands-on STEM experience at Notre Dame's Center for Innovation. Students will engage with cutting-edge technology including 3D printing, aviation flight simulation, and robotics through interactive faculty-led activities focused on engineering and mathematics.Open to students currently in 8th grade.Visit us to <a href="https://www.notredamehs.com/admissions/visit-nd/notre-dame-fall-discovery-days/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">register</a> and to see additional upcoming Discovery dates and sessions.&nbsp;

Local Event: Notre Dame Discovery Days Student Visit Program - Engineering & STEM: A Day for Future Innovators

Notre Dame Discovery Days Student Visit Program...

Think, create, design, and innovate through a hands-on STEM experience at Notre Dame's Center for Innovation. Students will...

Notre Dame Discovery Days Student Visit Program - Engineering & STEM: A Day for Future Innovators

Any adult who has helped a learner—formally or informally—has access to two useful voices: a “Teacher Voice” that provides instruction, information, and sometimes step-by-step directions, and an “Executive Function Coach Voice” that invites thinking, problem-solving, and&nbsp;ownership.
Both are important. The key is knowing which voice the learner needs in the moment — when to step in with direction and when to step back and make room for&nbsp;thinking.
Join Forman School's Cognition and Learning Teacher and Executive Function Coach Robyn Greenspan, Cognition and Learning Head of Department Brittany Bloom-Price, and Director of Cognition and Learning Dr. Kristin Simmers as they share research-informed strategies that work for learners of all ages, with a&nbsp;focus&nbsp;on:
<ul><li>A clear, plain-language understanding of executive function&nbsp;coaching</li><li>How to recognize when to use Teacher Voice and EF Coach&nbsp;Voice</li><li>Specific language shifts that encourage thinking, problem-solving, and&nbsp;ownership</li><li>Practical strategies that can be used at home and at&nbsp;school</li></ul>
Register here: <a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_D1qWlcZ4Sj-1heuQsg7ElQ" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_D1qWlcZ4Sj-1heuQsg7ElQ</a>Located in Litchfield, Connecticut, Forman School is a college-preparatory boarding and day school for students in grades 9–12 and postgraduates who learn differently. Through a highly personalized approach, Forman helps students understand how they learn, build self-advocacy skills, and develop the confidence and independence they need to thrive.

Local Event: LIVE WEBINAR: Building Your Child’s Independence: Executive Function Coaching at Home and at School

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Any adult who has helped a learner—formally or informally—has access to two useful voices: a “Teacher Voice” that provides...

LIVE WEBINAR: Building Your Child’s Independence: Executive Function Coaching at Home and at School

Walnut Beach

Join us for a scenic 5K walk/run and a 1 mile walk (on the boardwalk) to support water projects in rural East Africa. It's a beautiful time of year to get out and enjoy the crisp air. And you'll be helping an amazing cause!This family-friendly event features awards, a DJ, snacks, raffle of local restaurants gift certificates and a free kids fun run, providing a great way to save lives through community support.

Local Event: Running For Water For Africa 5K

Running For Water For Africa 5K

Join us for a scenic 5K walk/run and a 1 mile walk (on the boardwalk) to support water projects in rural East Africa.  It's a...

Seaside Park

Strides for Strength walk &amp; 5K to benefit the patients and programs of Norma Pfriem Breast Center part of Smilow Cancer Hospital and Yale New Haven Health with locations in Bridgeport, Fairfield and Trumbull. Walk is FREE, run is professionally timed and has a fee. Walk or run in solidarity honoring those impacted by breast cancer and remembering loved ones, and demonstrating the strength of our community.

Local Event: Strides for Strength

Strides for Strength

Strides for Strength walk & 5K to benefit the patients and programs of Norma Pfriem Breast Center part of Smilow Cancer...

The 35th
Annual Folks on Spokes &amp; Step Forward Ride + Walk event is planned for Sunday, October 4, 2026, from 8:00 am to 2 pm at Fowler Field in downtown Milford. 
As one of Connecticut’s longest running charitable events, cyclists and walkers come together to raise funds and awareness for mental health and addiction recovery in support of Bridges Healthcare’s services. Participants of all ages can enjoy the scenic Milford coastline by riding 5, 10, 20, or 40 mile routes or walking a 5K. This family-friendly event includes activities for kids, music, lunch, event t-shirts, and a special remembrance ceremony to honor lives lost to suicide and overdose.
Early registration discounts are available through August 31, 2026. From September 1-October 1, 2026 advanced registration fees are $50 per cyclist, $35 per walker, $15 for kids under 18. Children 6 and under are free. 
Event sponsorships are available. For more information or to register, visit <a href="https://bit.ly/BridgesRideWalk2026" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/BridgesRideWalk2026</a>.

Local Event: 35th Annual Folks on Spokes & Step Forward Ride + Walk for Mental Health

35th Annual Folks on Spokes & Step Forward Ride...

The 35th
Annual Folks on Spokes & Step Forward Ride + Walk event is planned for Sunday, October 4, 2026, from 8:00 am to 2 pm...

35th Annual Folks on Spokes & Step Forward Ride + Walk for Mental Health

Join us for Shelton Day 2026 on Sunday, October 4th from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM at Veterans Memorial Park in Shelton!
Bring the entire family for a fun-filled day with something for everyone! Kids can enjoy pony rides, train rides, and a 3-Hour Large Group Bubble Show from 12:00–3:00 PM, along with many more fun activities throughout the day.
Come hungry and enjoy delicious food from a wide variety of food trucks, then stroll through the park and visit our many local vendors. After shopping, stop by the Drink Tent, grab a refreshing beverage, sit back and enjoy some great live music!
Live Entertainment: Lee-Ann Lovelace Band – 12:30 PM&nbsp; &nbsp;&amp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Eight to the Bar – 3:00 PM
Don't miss the Derby-Shelton Rotary Restaurant Raffle, supporting restaurants throughout Derby and Shelton! Ten prizes will be awarded, totaling $2,000 in restaurant gift cards. Raffle tickets are $20 each and can be purchased in advance at SheltonDay.org or at Shelton Day. The raffle drawing will be held at 3:30 PM during the event.
Come spend the day with us and enjoy family activities, great food, local vendors, live music, drinks and community fun!
SHELTON DAY 2026 Sunday, October 4, 2026 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM Veterans Memorial Park, Shelton, CT
For more information and to purchase Restaurant Raffle tickets, visit SheltonDay.org.

Local Event: Shelton Day 2026 – A Day of Family Fun, Food & Entertainment!

Shelton Day 2026 – A Day of Family Fun, Food &...

Join us for Shelton Day 2026 on Sunday, October 4th from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM at Veterans Memorial Park in Shelton!
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Shelton Day 2026 – A Day of Family Fun, Food & Entertainment!

Courtyard by Marriott Shelton

Support women-owned businesses!!!
The 6th Annual PowHERful Conversations: The Power of Reinvention, presented by the Women in Networking Council is a fun, engaging morning, great for meeting new people and networking with other businesses! This event supports the Coundil's Women's Entrepreneurial Grant, awarded each year to a women-owned business in the Greater Valley area. Women and Men welcome!&nbsp;
This year’s conversation is all about embracing transitions and creating new opportunities at any age or stage — whether that means growing a business, changing careers, stepping into a new chapter, or simply figuring out what’s next.
We’ll hear from an incredible panel of women with very different stories and journeys, while enjoying breakfast and an opportunity to connect with other women in our community.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
8:00–10:00 AM
Courtyard by Marriott
780 Bridgeport Avenue, Shelton
Networking and breakfast begin at 8:00 AM, followed by the panel at 8:45 AM. Pre-Register $60, Day of Event: $70
Register here: <a href="https://greatervalleychamberofcommercect.growthzoneapp.com/chamber-calendar/Details/win-council-powherful-conversations-the-power-of-reinvention-1741590?sourceTypeId=Hub" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://greatervalleychamberofcommercect.growthzoneapp.com/chamber-calendar/Details/win-council-powherful-conversations-the-power-of-reinvention-1741590?sourceTypeId=Hub</a>
Feel free to bring a friend or share this with another woman who would enjoy the conversation.
Hope to see you there! 💜

Local Event: The 6th Annual PowHERful Conversations: The Power of Reinvention

The 6th Annual PowHERful Conversations: The...

Support women-owned businesses!!!
The 6th Annual PowHERful Conversations: The Power of Reinvention, presented by the Women in...

The 6th Annual PowHERful Conversations: The Power of Reinvention

Two Roads Brewery

Get your tickets now for our annual Share Your Light event, Friday, October 23rd, from 7:00–10:00 PM at Two Roads Brewery in Stratford, CT. We are honored to welcome Sergeant Kevin Briggs as our special guest speaker! 
Known as the “Guardian of the Golden Gate Bridge,” Sgt. Kevin Briggs is a retired California Highway Patrol officer, crisis negotiator, TEDx speaker, and author who helped save more than 200 individuals from suicide through compassion, connection, and active listening. He now shares his inspiring message of hope, resilience, and the power of human connection with audiences around the world.
Share Your Light is My Friend Abby’s largest fundraising event of the year, supporting our work in youth and young adult suicide prevention. Your generosity helps us foster peer-to-peer connections through our Peer Project Grants and Community Projects, strengthening mental and emotional health and bringing hope, support, and awareness to those who need it most. 
Join us for an evening of live music, inspiring speakers, an amazing silent auction, delicious food, and wonderful company!

Local Event: My Friend Abby's Share Your Light event

My Friend Abby's Share Your Light event

Get your tickets now for our annual Share Your Light event, Friday, October 23rd, from 7:00–10:00 PM at Two Roads Brewery in...

Bring your sensitive documents to be shredded on-site. Reasonable pricing and easy drive-thru service. STRATFORD ROTARY WILL BE THERE FOR YOUR SHREDDING NEEDS RAIN OR SHINE - 9am - 12pm (or until the truck is full) We also collect Electronics and Battery recycling! Donations requested. 
How it works: 
1. Drive up to the truck and a Rotarian will remove the shredding items from your car and deliver them directly to the shredding truck. You can stay and watch or simply drive away. Shredding occurs on location! 
2. Make your payment to the Rotarian Volunteer. All proceeds go to Stratford Student Scholarships, Grants to local non-profits, and community events ($10 small, $20 Medium, $30 Large Box)
3. Drive away happy and confident your sensitive information is securely destroyed. Shredding Certificates are available upon request. Prices: $10 small bag (grocery Plastic/paper bag) $20 Medium Container (bankers' box) $30 Large Container (Plastic tubs) $100 Fill a shred bin (65gallon rolling trash can at shredding location) All donation proceeds support Student Scholarships, Non-Profit Grants, and Community Events Supported by the Stratford Rotary Club and Foundation. Stratford Rotary Foundation is a 501C3 and Donations to this event may be tax deductible. 




Electronic recyclables. Acceptable items to recycle include: computers/laptop/printer/keyboard/mouse/monitor; TV/VCR/DVD/remote; telephone/cellphone; fax machine; console; scanners; iPods/PDAs; stereo equipment, camera; tablet/eBooks; small appliances, lightbulbs, game consoles/controllers and batteries.Sponsored by Sikorsky Credit Union, Santa Fuel, Rosenberg &amp; Hite, LLC, &amp; A to Z Realty

Local Event: Paper Shredding Event (on-site) with Stratford Rotary - Electronic Collection

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Bring your sensitive documents to be shredded on-site. Reasonable pricing and easy drive-thru service. STRATFORD ROTARY WILL BE...

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