VALLEY LEISURE GUIDE
FOR ALL YOUR ARTISTIC, CULTURAL &
RECREATIONAL NEEDS
The Arts & Recreation Committee of the Healthy Valley Project published a
written guide to Arts & Recreation in the Valley several years ago. This is the Internet
version complete with links to home pages for many of the listed activities. Healthy Valley is interested in your thought and comments. Please send us
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American Hapkido
153 Main Street, Seymour, CT 06483
888-1957
Open: Mon-Sat
Offers classes in this traditional, Korean-style martial
art, for kids ages 4 and up, as well as adults. Both private lessons and group classes are
offered. Classes also teach discipline, self-confidence, weight and stress control.
Ansonia Nature & Recreation Center
10 Deerfield Road, Ansonia, CT 06401
736-9360
Open: daily 9-5, and some evenings
Located on 104 acres with community gardens site, fishing /
skating pond, 2 1/2 miles of hiking / cross country skiing trails, 3 ball fields (soccer,
baseball and softball) and picnic pavilions. Indoor exhibits, gift shop, butterfly and CT
woodland gardens, and an extensive playground for kids. Year-round programs for adults and
children including bird studies, ranger-led and family foliage hikes, field trips, yoga
classes, nature photography, art and craft classes, orienteering, etc. Call for a Calendar
of Events and / or the seasonal Educational Programs brochure. The small gift shop and
natural history library are operated by the Friends of the Ansonia Nature Center, Inc. An
Internet public access computer is also available for the public's use.
Ansonia Public Library
53 S. Cliff Street, Ansonia, CT 06401
734-6275 (tel) 732-4551 (fax)
Open: Mon-Thurs 10-8, Fri 10-4, Sat 10-2 (Children's
room hours differ) Handicapped accessible
This is a full service city library offering programs for
both children and adults, books, videos and audiotapes. The sandstone building constructed
in 1891 was donated by Caroline Phelps Stokes in memory of her parents. Her grandfather
was Anson Phelps Stokes, the founder of Ansonia. The library has a local history room
reflecting the founder's love of horses.
Ansonia Tae Kwon Do Academy
76 Clifton Avenue, Ansonia, CT 06401
734-5514
Open: Mon-Fri 2:30-7:30, Sat 10-12 Handicapped
accessible
Ansonia Tae Kwon Do Academy has over 19 years experience in the business,
located in the heart of the Naugatuck Valley. They offer classes for children,
adults and especially families. They also offer what's fast becoming the hottest
workout in America, Fitness Kickboxing! Fitness Kick Boxing teaches you
practical self-defense techniques in classes that are never boring. All done to
music in a fun exciting way that anyone can learn! For more information contact
Kris at info@ansoniatkd.com or call and
stop by to view a class in session!
Antiques Peddler
734-1254
Antiques, old paintings, oriental rugs, anything old and
interesting, quality used furniture, gold and sterling silver, estate sales and
liquidation services
B & B Indoor Training Center
413 Bridgeport Avenue, Shelton, CT 06484 (Directly
behind Blanchette's Sporting Goods)
926-6888
Open: Mon-Fri 12-9, Sat-Sun 9-9 Handicapped accessible
Baseball and softball batting cages, and miniature golf.
Baby Behr's
477 Howe Avenue, Shelton, CT 06484
924-8300
Open: Tues-Sat 10-5, Thurs 10-7
Voted #1 children's consignment shop in 1996. Children and
maternity clothes, equipment, toys, tap/ballet supplies.
Banko's House of Music
360 E. Main Street, Ansonia, CT 06401
734-0461
Open: Mon-Wed 10-6, Thurs 10-8, Fri 10-6, Sat 10-5
Handicapped accessible.
This music shop is chock full of musical instruments, and
customers seeking to take advantage of the heavily discounted instruments, amplifiers and
PA systems. Instrument rentals are also offered. Music and instrument supplies are sold,
and there is a repair shop for instruments on the premises.
Baseball Fields
ANSONIA
Ansonia Nature & Recreation Center - 10 Deerfield Lane
Nolan Athletic Complex (Nolan Field) - Wakelee Avenue
Stone (Colony) Park - Colony Street
Emmett O'Brien RVTS Athletic Complex - Ford Street
DERBY
Ryan Field - Chatfield Street
OXFORD
Oxford Center School - 462 Oxford Road
Posypanko Park - Hawkins Road
SEYMOUR
French Memorial Park - Spruce & Nichols Streets
Seymour High School - 2 Botsford Road
SHELTON
Shelton High School - 120 Meadow Street
Nike Recreation Area - Mohegan Road
White Hills Recreation Area - East Village Road
Beacon Falls Public Library
10 Maple Ave Beacon Falls, CT 06403 (203) 729-1441
Beacon Falls Senior Citizens Center
57 N. Main Street, Beacon Falls, CT 06401
723-2344
Open: Mon-Fri 12-4 pm
Offers a wide range of services for seniors including
bingo, games, arts and crafts, meals, special trips and more.
Bobrowsky Studio
260 Main Street, Ansonia, CT 06401
734-5350
Open:
(music studio)
Books by the Falls
253 Roosevelt Drive (Route 34), Derby, CT 06418
734-6112
Open: Mon-Fri 11-5, Sat 9:30-3:30, Sun 9-4
A retail establishment located in the "Old Cow
Shop," a brick structure dating from the late 1800s alongside the Housatonic River.
It carries out-of-print and new books in all subject categories, featuring books from the
1700s to the present. Prices generally are about half the cover price if the book is not a
collectible. In addition, the shop carries art glass, antique telephones, typewriters,
furniture and collectibles.
Brownson Harry B Country Club, Inc.
15 Soundview Avenue, Shelton, CT 06484
929-0282
Open:
Private golf course.
Capewell Park
Shelton, CT 06484
2 soccer fields
Catnip
Acres Herb Nursery
67 Christian Street, Oxford, CT 06478
888-5649
Open: Mon-Sat 10-5, Sun 11-5 Open March 1 - Jan 15
Gardens and greenhouses (plants for sale), Herbal Gift Barn,
workshops and classes including Herb Study Group (reservation required), herb gift
baskets, lunches the first Saturday of the month.
Center Stage
Center Stage is a non-profit regional,
community theatre, which was
founded in 2005 by Directors Gary and Francesca Scarpa. The theatre
produces six full-scale productions per year and is a leader in theatre
education for children. For further information about Center Stage please
email us at centerstageshelton@sbcglobal.net
Grove Street
Shelton, CT 06484
203-225-6079
Children's Studio for the Performing Arts
509-C Howe Avenue, Shelton, CT 06484 AND Route 67
Great Hills Shopping Center, Oxford, CT 06478
924-1343
Open: Mon-Fri 3:30-8:30, Sat 8-2
Teaches ballet, tap, jazz, pointe and gymnastics.
Chrisandra's
249 West Street, Seymour, CT 06483
888-7223
Open: Tues-Fri 10 am- 6 pm, Sun 9 am-1 pm
Antiques, unusual collectible items and dried and silk
flowers.
Class-Action Billiards
225 West Street, Seymour, CT 06483
888-2103
Open: Sun-Thurs 6-10:30 p.m., Fri-Sat 6 p.m.-midnight
8-Ball tournaments every Sunday. Sign-ups 6-6:30 p.m.;
playtime 6:45 p.m.
Connecticut Valley Theatre Organ Society (CVTOS)
P.O. Box 200064
929-4822
Restores and preserves theatre pipe organs, prmotes the
public's awareness of the theatre pipe organ and its music, and encourages young theatre
organists through various educational opportunities. The organization restored the theatre
pipe organ at Shelton High School, where public concerts are held.
Crafter's Marketplace
127 Main Street, Seymour, CT 06483
888-0179
Open: Tues-Sat 10-5, Sun 12-5
Imagine your delight when you discover hundreds of
handcrafted items by talented craftspeople. Craft classes are offered.
Dance Fantasies
121 Olivia Street, Derby, CT 06418
735-9292
Offers ballet, tap, jazz and acrobatics for all levels.
Certified dance instructor of Dance Masters of America, Inc.
Dance Gymnastic & Fitness Centre
549 Howe Avenue, Shelton, CT 06484
924-8253
Offers ballet, tap, jazz, tumbling, recreational gymnastics,
competitive team level gymnastics and cheerleading for pre-school to adult levels.
Danz Magic
18 1/2 Olivia Street, Derby, CT 06418
736-0120
Open: Mon-Fri 4-8 p.m., and Sat
Offers tap, ballet, pointe, jazz and tumbling for children
and adults. Group and private lessons are offered.
Derby Antique Center
181 Main Street (Route 34), Derby, CT 06418
734-7614 or 734-6009 (tel) 735-9608 (fax)
Open: Fri-Sun 10-5. Closed Mon-Thurs Handicapped
accessible.
Antiques and collectibles. Estates bought and sold, quality
consignment antiques.
Derby Billiard Center
250 Main Street, Derby, CT 06418
734-9782
Open: Mon 5:30 p.m.-midnight, Tues-Thurs 1:30
p.m.-midnight, Fri 1:30 p.m.-1:00 a.m.,
Sat noon - 1:00 a.m., Sun 1:30 p.m. - midnight
Handicapped accessible.
Cost: $7.20 per hour for 2 players
Pool tables, darts, video games, amusement center, snack
machines.
Derby Garden Society
45 Minerva Street, Derby, CT 06418
732-4861
Anyone interested in bringing nature to life for the
beautification of Derby is invited to come to meetings. This society is
community-oriented, and has done extensive bulb plantings on the Derby Green. Meetings are
on the 3rd Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m.
Derby Historical
Society
37 Elm Street, Ansonia, CT 06401
735-1908
Open: Mon-Fri 1-4:30 Main floor only is handicapped
accessible
Website: http://derbyhistorical.org/
Cost: None
The Derby Historical Society is located in the
Sarah Riggs Humphreys House which is located right behind the General David
Humphreys House. Built in 1698, the david Humphreys House is the restored home of
the local manufacturer, poet, aide to
General Washington and the nation's first ambassador. It holds programs on local history
and children's programs Tuesdays and Thursdays during the school year. There is a gift
shop.
Derby Neck Library
307 Hawthorne Avenue, Derby, CT 06418
734-1492 (tel) 734-1856 (fax)
Open: Mon-Thurs 9-8, and Fri-Sun 12-5 Handicapped
accessible
Cost: No charge to borrow materials
The purpose of the library is to serve the educational,
cultural, professional, recreational and information needs of the people of the Naugatuck
Valley and Connecticut with books, materials, equipment, and staff assistance. Books,
magazines, audio books, CDs and videos are loaned. Programs for adults and children are
scheduled through the year, with an active Reading Club during the summer. Computers and
Internet access are available for public use.
Derby Public Library
313 Elizabeth Street, Derby, CT 06418
736-1482 (tel) 736-1483 (fax) Derby PL@IX.NETCOM.COM.
(E-mail)
Open: Mon-Wed 9-8, Thurs 9-6, Fri 9-5, Sat 9-2 Closed
Saturdays during July & August
The Library was built in 1902 and is a designated historic
site listed on the National Historic Register. There are year-round educational and
recreational programs for children and adults including pre-school and children's story
hours and book discussion programs. Other library services include Internet access, public
access computer catalogs (CARL and ReQuest), public fax machine, PCs for public use,
cameras for public use, outreach and delivery to nursing homes, local and Connecticut
history and genealogy, CDs, videotapes, books on tape, sheet music. Friends of the Library
meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month; the Writer's Roundtable meets the last Tuesday
of each month; Annual Spring Festival and Holiday Fair; book sales. Computers and Internet
access are available for public use.
Derby Senior Center
293 Main Street, Derby, CT 06418
736-1484 736-1486 (fax)
Open: Mon-Fri 9-4
Offers a wide range of programs and services for seniors
including bingo, dance, arts and exercise classes. An Internet public access computer is
available for the public's use.
Derby Veterans Community Center
35 Fifth Street, Derby, CT 06418
734-5552
Open: M-F 8 am-noon and 5-9 pm
The Center includes a pool, health club / exercise room with
sauna and whirlpool, and gymnasium. Open to the public for use on a daily basis, or yearly
memberships may be purchased.
Doyle Senior Citizen Center
153 Main Street, Ansonia, CT 064017
36-5933 (tel) 736-5933 (fax)
Open: Mon-Fri 8:30-4:30
Offers a wide range of programs and activities for seniors
including bingo, arts & crafts, line dancing, a bocci tournament, movies and day and
overnight trips.
Edgewood Music Studio
20 Edgewood Avenue, Ansonia, CT 06401
203-735-4472
Email: JoanCoppolo@aol.com
Open: Mon-Fri 2:30-8:00
Established in 1978, the studio teaches acoustic piano and electric keyboard to over 100 students of all ages. Year round instruction in classical, jazz, popular and Broadway music is available.
Enterprise Yacht Sales
722 River Road, Shelton, CT 06484
929-7444
Open: During summer open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Marina. Also sells, services and stores boats.
F. & J. Mattei Marine, Inc.
418 Roosevelt Drive (Route 34) Derby, CT 06418
734-0875 (tel) 734-0875 (fax)
Open: Mon-Fri 8:30-5:00, Sat-Sun 8:30-3:00 Handicapped
accessible.
Closed December 1 - April 1
Full service public marina. Dockage, gas, repairs, ships
store.
Fairview Tree Farm
486 Walnut Tree Hill Road, Shelton, CT 06484
929-4087 / 929-2838
Open: Fri-Wed 8-5, Thurs 8-7
Cut-your-own, fresh, pre-cut Christmas trees. Also, wreaths,
garlands and Santa on weekends.
Ferguson Music Studio
Shelton, CT 06484
924-9885
Open: Wed & Fri 6:30 - 10:00 p.m., Sat 9-5
(alternate) Handicapped accessible
Studio offers guitar, bass guitar and voice taught by Gary
Ferguson. All levels and styles are available for all ages, for fun or professional
advancement. Special features include a family discount and free lesson referral.
Fishing
ANSONIA
Ansonia Nature & Rec. Center - 10 Deerfield Lane
Stone (Colony) Park - Colony Street, Ansonia
DERBY
Derby (Ousatonic) Dam - Route 34
Osbornedale State Park - Chatfield Street, Derby
O'Sullivan's Island
Pink House Cove - Route 34
OXFORD
French's Cove - Freeman Road, Oxford
Kettletown State Park - Oxford
Kirk's Pond - Oxford
Southford Falls State Park - Oxford
SEYMOUR
Legion Pool Park - Seymour
SHELTON
Indian Well State Park - Shelton
Football Fields
ANSONIA
Nolan Sports Complex (Jarvis Field) - Wakelee Avenue
DERBY
Ryan Sports Complex
(DeFillipo Field) Chatfield Street
SEYMOUR
Seymour High School - 2 Botsford Road
French Memorial Park - Spruce & Nichols Streets
SHELTON
Shelton High School - 120 Meadow Street
Nike Recreation Area - 49 Mohegan Road
French Memorial Park
Spruce and Nichols Streets, Seymour, CT 06483
888-2511
Open: Dawn to dusk, 7 days a week Handicapped accessible
Baseball diamond, football field, basketball court,
all-purpose play area, picnic area, scenic overlook with benches. Band stand for concerts
(seasonal), host of annual Pumpkin Festival in early fall, attended by over 30,000, Civil
War and 4-War Veterans Memorial.
Gold's Gym
6 Todd Road, Shelton, CT 06484
929-2944
Open: Mon-Thurs 5am-10pm, Fri 5am-9pm, Sat 8a
m-6pm, Sun 8am-3pm
Offers a wide range of exercise equipment, dry sauna and
steam room.
Gone Ballooning
5 Larkey Road, Oxford, CT 06478
888-1322
Enjoy hot air balloon rides over some of the most breath
taking scenery in New England.
Highland Golf Club
261 Wooster, Shelton, CT 06484
924-9754
A private golf club, established in 1900.
Huntington Consignment Shop
56 Huntington Plaza, Shelton, CT 06484
929-2110
Open: Mon-Sat 9:30-5, Thurs 9:30-6:30
Quality women's clothing and accessories, designer wear,
plus sizes, children's small housewares, jewelry, collectibles.
Indian Well State Park
Route 110, 2 miles north of Shelton Center, Shelton, CT
06484
929-4483
152 acre park, complete with scenic waterfall, and splash
pool launch along the banks of the Housatonic River. A ramp is available for boat
launching onto the 5 miles of excellent canoe water between the park and Stevenson Dam.
Hiking is also available on several wooded paths. The Paugussett Trail leaves the park
through the steep woods, and later joins with the Pomeraug Trail near Stevenson Dam.
Picnicking with a view of the river is especially enjoyable, as is fishing. Parking for
200 cars with trailers is available.
International Brotherhood of Magicians, Ring 59
P.O. Box 842, Shelton, CT 06484
924-9532
Group of amateur and professional magicians that meets on
the first Monday of each month at Rapp's Paradise Inn in Ansonia. The purpose of the group
is to promote and share the art of magic. The group does a couple of shows a year. Anyone
interested in magic is welcome. Call Bryan Lizotte for more information.
Jackson Cove Park
Jackson Cove Road, Oxford, CT 06478
888-2543
Open: Memorial Day to Labor Day
More than 27 acres of beach and woodland, used for swimming,
water skiing, boating (boat ramp onto Lake Zoar) and hiking. Situated on the Lake Zoar
Pomeraug Trail.
Jones Tree Farm
Route 110 & Israel Hill Road, Shelton, CT 06484
929-8425
June through August are berry-picking months. Pumpkins, fall
produce, cornstalks and hayrides are available in October. Harvest your own Christmas
tree, or choose one freshly cut for you. Garlands, wreaths and Santa Claus in December.
For an update, call for Farmer Jones' Crop Report!
Kellogg Environmental Center
500 Hawthorne Avenue, Derby, CT 06418
734-2513
Open: Mon-Sun 8:30-4 Open early May-November
The Center is a $1.2 million natural science and
environmental educational facility operated by the Bureau of Parks & Recreation of the
CT Dept. Of Environmental Protection, and includes a visitor center, educational program
facility and technical support. It includes 2 public exhibit spaces, 2 classroom/labs, a
reference library, nature store, solar exhibit area and solar greenhouse. The Center
provides hands-on environmental and natural science programs to schools, organizations and
the general public.
Kettletown State Park
I-84 (Exit 14) south on George's Hill Road
(203) 264-5678 - State Department of Environmental
Protection
220 acre facility that offers camping, swimming, canoeing,
fishing, hiking and a picnic area.
Kirk's Pond
Route 67, near Oxford Town Hall, Oxford, CT 06478
888-0856
Available to residents for fishing and ice skating. The pond
is stocked every year for a fishing rodeo which takes place on the 3rd weekend in May.
Legion Pool Public Park
Chatfield Road off Rte. 67, Seymour, CT 06478
888-3100
Open: Dawn to dusk, 7 days a week. Park and fishing deck
are handicapped accessible
3.5 acre wooded park, lighted with picnic tables, foot
bridges over Bladen's Brook. Fishing in pool during summer fishing rodeo, observation
deck, gazebo overlooking Bladen's Brook Falls, short hiking trails, lighted. Limited
parking.
Little-Laurel Lime Ridge Park
Tomlinson & Laurel Ridge Roads, Seymour, CT 06483
Open: Dawn to dusk, 7 days a week
209 acres including wild woods with extensive but partially
developed hiking trails. Spectacular views of Housatonic River and Valley. Noted for its
limestone caves and get-away-from-it-all atmosphere.
Lopinto Morry Music Studio
26 Brownson Drive, Shelton, CT 06484
929-4548
Open: open for lessons as scheduled. Handicapped
accessible
Offers music lessons designed for all ages in piano (its
specialty) and organ. The emphasis is placed on expressive performance.
Lorraine Judd Dance & Performing Arts Center
30 Parker Street, Ansonia, CT 06401 735-7477
Complete dance program for children and adults, open for
over 35 years. Classes include tap, ballet, jazz, rhythmnics, tumbling, hip hop. Rhythmnic
gymnastics CT state champions.
Martial Arts America
23 Elizabeth Street, Derby, CT 06418 734-2094 Open: M-F 4:30-8:30 pm, Sat 9am-1pm
Offers mixed martial arts styles for kids (3 1/2 and up) and
adults in karate, judo, jujitsu and akido.
Massaro Community Farm
41 Ford Rd. Woodbridge CT 06525
(203) 736-8618
Established in 2008,
Massaro Community Farm, Inc. is a nonprofit, certified-organic farm in
Woodbridge, CT. We are committed to supporting the legacy of farming,
feeding our neighbors in need, and building community through our events and
hands-on education for all ages.
Mil's Antiques
Route 67, Seymour
888-5669
Open: Daily 10-6 pm
Fine furniture and collectibles.
My Sister's Place
380 Main Street, Ansonia, CT 06401
734-2960
Open: Mon-Sat 9-5 Handicapped accessible
This is a special family thrift shop offering all types of
clothing (women's, men's and children's), household articles, toys, books, athletic
equipment and holiday decorations. Proceeds from the shop support the Umbrella, a
Birmingham Group program for victims and children suffering from domestic violence.
Naugatuck Historical Society
P.O Box
317, 195 Water Street, Naugatuck, Connecticut 06770 USA
203-729-9039 email:
naugatuckhistory@sbcglobal.net
Founded in 1959, The Naugatuck Historical Society is a membership supported
nonprofit organization bringing together people who are interested in
history, and especially in the history of Naugatuck, Connecticut, and
environs.
Naugatuck Historical Society and Museum, Open 12-4,
Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. 10-2 on Saturdays, and the first Thursday
of every month from 6-8pm.
Naugatuck State Forest
Oxford, CT 06478
365 acres of forest land, used for hiking and picnicking.
The Larkin Bridle trail, which winds through the town's industrial zone, is a favorite of
area equestrians.
New Haven Rowing Club
407 Roosevelt Drive (Rte. 34), Oxford, CT 06478
734-0125
A private rowing club on the scenic banks of the Housatonic
River in Oxford. The club is comprised of recreational, competitive and social members.
Lessons are offered in May, June or July for those interested in learning how to row. Call
for more information.
Nicholdale Farm
A property of the
Shelton Land Trust
Shelton - 4 miles west of downtown on Rout 110.
60 acres of
woods and fields with hiking trails and a picnic area. Great for
walking, cross country skiing, bird watching.
Nike Recreation Area
49 Mohegan Road, Shelton, CT 06484
929-0087
Contains 4 lighted tennis courts, football field, soccer
field, baseball field, sand volleyball courts, 2 little league fields, playground.
One More Tyme
39 New Haven Road, Seymour, CT 06483
888-0878
Open: Tues-Thurs 9:30-5, Fri 10-7, Sat 10-3
Children's and maternity consignment shop.
Oronoque Gifts
59 Old Shelton Road, Shelton, CT 06484
929-5646
Open: Mon-Sun 10-5
This gift shop offers country and hand crafted items and
collectibles including accent rugs, candles, afghans, quilts, country dolls, pottery,
lamps and pitchers.
Osborne Homestead Museum
500 Hawthorne Avenue, Derby, CT 06418
734-2513
Open: Tues & Thurs 10-2, Sat & Sun 10-4 Open
May-Mid-December; special Christmas displays. First floor only is handicapped accessible
(Wheelchair access limited by doorway width)
Cost: $1/person donation
Former home of businesswoman and philanthropist Frances
Eliza Osborne Kellogg, and houses the original contents of the Estate, including an
extensive collection of fine arts and antiques. The house was originally constructed
during the early 1800s, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The
house is set amid landscaped grounds with formal gardens and rock gardens. Bridal
photographs are often taken on the grounds (permit required).
Osbornedale State Park
Chatfield Street, Derby, CT 06484
735-4311
415 acres of beautiful woods, pond and picnic areas, hiking,
fishing. Trails throughout the park are used by joggers and cross-country skiers. In the
wintertime, ice-skating on Picketts Pond is popular with night lighting. Public garden
plots are available for a nominal fee through the Derby city hall.
Oxford Cultural Arts Commission
Town Hall - 486 Oxford Road, Oxford, CT 06478
888-2543
Open: Mon-Thurs
Provides cultural enrichment for the town and surrounding
communities. Meetings are at 7:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month at Town Hall.
Perhaps its best known contribution to the town is its annual outdoor summer concert
series. Held at the gazebo at Town Hall in July and August, the concerts typically feature
jazz bands, folk singers, sounds of the '50s, etc. The Commission also sponsors a
Christmas celebration, school performances and art shows, and is always looking for
volunteers. Contact Dorie Petrochko for further information at 888-9835.
Oxford Public Library
472 Oxford Road, Oxford, CT 06478
888-6944
Open: Mon 9-8, Tues-Wed 9-5, Th 9-8, Fri-Sat 9-4
Located on the ground floor of the S.B. Church Memorial Town
Hall, contains approximately 33,000 volumes, 25 newspapers and magazines, 350 audiotapes,
350 books on tape, a 500 tape video collection. Computers and Internet access are
available for public use.
Oxford Senior Center
486 Oxford Road, Oxford, CT 06478
888-4309 (tel) 888-2136 (fax)
Open: Mon-Thurs 9-5
Offers a wide range of programs and services for seniors
including bingo, music, dance, arts and other programs.
Pine Rock Park
Shelton, CT 06484
Open:
Neighborhood playground.
Plumb Memorial Library
65 Wooster Street, Shelton, CT 06484
924-1580 (tel) 924-8422 (fax)
Open: Mon-Thurs 9-8:30, Fri & Sat 9-4:30 Closed
Saturdays in summer
A general services library targeted toward families, and
offering an online catalog, PCS with printers in both children's and adult areas, a large
video collection, a reference collection known throughout the Valley, a large periodical
collection, audiotapes and CDs. ReQuest Online and a CD ROM-based magazine index are
provided. Computers with Internet access are available for public use. Programs for both
adults and children are presented regularly. The original library building is 100 years
old, and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
Plumb Memorial Library - Huntington Branch
41 Church Street, Shelton, CT 06484
926-0111 (tel) 926-0181 (fax)
Open: Mon & Tues 12-8, Wed & Thurs 10-5, Sat
10-3 Handicapped accessible
Provides for the leisure and entertainment needs of area
residents and offers videos, CDS, cassettes, audio books and magazines, as well as books.
Copy machine, PCs and Mac LCs are available. Computers with Internet access are available
for public use. Programs for adults and children are scheduled.
Pools
Derby Veterans Community Center - 35 Fifth Street, Derby
Pinecrest - River Road, Shelton (outdoor)
Shelton Community Center - 41 Church Street, Shelton
Seymour High School - 2 Botsford Road, Seymour.
Valley YMCA,
-- 12 State Street, Ansonia
Posypanko Park
Hawkins Road, Oxford, CT 06478
888-2543 (town hall)
Free to residents
16.5 acres, containing baseball fields, tennis courts and a
concession stand. Summer playground is open in July and August from 9-1, Mon-Fri.
Playground is open to children in kindergarten through 8th grade for a fee. Supervised
activities include crafts, games, swimming and day trips.
Recreation Camp
Roosevelt Drive (Route 34), Derby, CT 06418
736-6706
Open: M-F 9:30am-4:45pm (end June through end August)
Provides summer facilities on the Housatonic River.
Swimming, boating, canoeing and wind surfing are taught.
River's End Marina, Inc.
50 Victory, Shelton, CT 06484
924-4167
Open: Mon-Sun 8-5
Cost: Boat storage $45 f.t.- Summer; $25 f.t. - Winter
Summer - repair, refurbish, store boats
Winter - store boats
Also Supply gas and ice
Riverview Park
Howe Avenue (Route 110), Shelton, CT 06484
A 17.7 acre park that contains little league ballfields,
basketball courts, a playground and a long paved drive suitable for strolling or biking.
St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Shop
185 Canal Street, Shelton, CT 06484
Open: Mon-Sat 9:30 am - 1:30 pm
A variety of thrift store items.
Schreiber's Farm
571 Quaker Farms Road, Oxford, CT 06478
888-0832
Open: Daily Good Friday to December 26th
Picnic area, hay rides, school tours, pumpkin patch (pick
your own), Christmas trees, plants for sale, fruits and vegetables for sale during summer,
Seymour Antiques Company
26 Bank Street, Seymour, CT 06483
881-2526
Open: Wed-Sun 10-5. Closed Mon-Tues
Featuring the area's most impressive selection of antique
oak, walnut, pine and mahogany furniture, lighting, clocks, glassware, jewelry, decorative
accessories, art work and collectibles from the 18th, 19th and early 20th centuries.
Operated by antiwues dealer Steven Miller and restoration architect Joseph Migani. Dealer
inquiries welcome. Floor and showcase space available.
Seymour Culture & Arts Commission
One First Street, Seymour, CT 06483
888-2511 (First Selectman's Office)
Mission is to bring arts and culture back to Seymour. Meets
the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month in Seymour Town Hall.
Seymour Historical Society
59 West Street, Seymour, CT 06483
888-7471
Open: by appointment
e-mail:
seymourhistoricalsociety@gmail.com
Mission is to promote the Town of Seymour by
focusing on its commercial, industrial and cultural heritage. Special
programs are held throughout the year on the last Sunday of the month. Open
by appointment for tours and historical research. Call 888-0037 for further information.
Seymour Public Library
46 Church Street, Seymour, CT 06483
888-3903 (tel) 888-4099 (fax)
Open: Mon-Wed 9:30-8, Thurs & Fri 9:30-5, Sat 10-4
Closed Saturdays during July & August. Handicapped accessible
This newly renovated and expanded library offers books,
videos, Apple IIE and IBM-compatible computers with Internet access, audio books and
tapes. Children's programs include the Terrific Twos program and a monthly film night.
Adult programs are also scheduled.
Seymour Senior Citizen Center
98 Bank Street, Seymour, CT 06483
888-2507 (tel)
Open: Mon-Fri 9-4:30
Offers a wide range of activities and programs for
seniors including bingo, cards, arts & crafts, a band, holiday parties, trips and
more.
Shelton Community Center
41 Church Street, Shelton, CT 06484
925-8422
Open: M-F 9-10, Sat 8-4 Handicapped accessible
Pool, weight room available. Call for pool activities, and
arts & recreation programs. Gym and room rentals available for lectures, practices,
classes, meetings and exhibitions. Movies shown on Sunday afternoons at City Hall (54 Hill
Street).
Shelton Historical Society & History Center
70 Ripton Road, Shelton, CT 06484
925-1803
Open: Center open 2nd & 4th Sun 1-4; group tours by
appointment.
Office open Mon & Tues 9:30-4:30. Barn only is
handicapped accessible
Cost: Adults $2; children 12 & under $1; members
free
The Center's purpose is to preserve the history of the city
of Shelton. The Historical Society operates: 1803 Marks-Brownson House furnished in the
period of the 1890s; the 1872 Trap Falls Schoolhouse; and the 19th century Wilson Barn,
housing a museum of early industrial life in the Valley. There is also a small research
library and archives. Lectures on local history and craft classes are scheduled.
Shelton Parks & Recreation Department
41 Church Street, Shelton, CT 06484
925-8422 (tel) 926-0181 (fax)
Open: M-F 6:30 a.m.- 9:45 p.m., Sat 9-4, Sun 8-3:15
(pool only) Handicapped accessible
Provides a diverse recreation program for adults and
children. Both physical as well as educational activities are offered. Also, see listing
under Shelton Community Center
Shelton Senior Center
81 Wheeler Street, Shelton, CT 06484
924-9324 (tel) 924-1515 (fax)
Open: Mon-Fri 9-4:30
Offers a wide range of programs and services for seniors
including bingo, music, dance, arts, health and other programs.
Snookers Billiard Club
370 East Main Street,
Ansonia 734-5103
Soccer Fields
ANSONIA
Ansonia Nature & Recreation Center - 10 Deerfield Lane
Emmett O'Brien RVTS Athletic Complex - Ford Street
SHELTON
Shelton High School - 120 Meadow Street
Softball Fields
ANSONIA
Ansonia Nature &
Recreation Center - 10 Deerfield Lane
Emmett O'Brien RVTS Athletic Complex - Ford Street
DERBY
Bradley School - David Humphreys Road
SHELTON
Nike Recreation Area - Mohegan Road
Shelton High School - 120 Meadow Street
White Hills Recreation Area - East Village Road
Southbank Open Space
610 River Road (Route 110) near Moulthrop Lane, about 1
mile north of Murphy Lane, and 1/2 mile south of Constitution Boulevard.
925-8422 - Shelton Parks & Recreation
A fishing spot and canoe landing at a pocket park that has a
dozen parking spaces. The park also has benches and a former garage that was refurbished
as a pavilion.
Southford Falls State Park
Route 188
115 acre park bisected by Eight Mile Brook. Spectacular
scenery, including a cascading waterfall, covered bridge and lush foliage. A sizeable dam,
stocked with trout, provides good fishing in the springtime, and ice skating in the
winter. Cross-country skiing is also available in the winter. A hiking trail, pavilion and
picnic benches are available. Popular location for wedding photography.
Strand Theatre
165 Main Street, Seymour, CT 06483
888-9799
Handicapped accessible
Movies shown on Thursdays at 7:00 pm, Fridays at 7:00 pm,
Saturdays at 3:00 and 7:00 pm and Sundays at 3:00 pm. Call for shows. Theater productions
also held.
Sunnyside Park
River Road (Route 110) Shelton, CT 06484 (Behind
Sunnyside School on Housatonic River).
925-8422 - Shelton Parks & Recreation
Boat ramp and picnic areas along a flatwater stretch of the
river.
Talent Hut Players
Located at the Strand Theatre, 165 Main Street, Seymour,
CT 06483
932-1567
13 year old local theater group including kids and adults of
all ages. Performs live theater productions including variety shows, Broadway musicals,
children's shows and more.
Tennis Courts
ANSONIA
Nolan Sports Complex (Nolan Field) - Wakelee Avenue
Emmett O'Brien RVTS Athletic Complex - Ford Street
Mead School - Ford Street
Prendergast School - Finney Street
Stone (Colony) Park - Colony Street
Willis School - Clifton Avenue
DERBY
Bradley School - David Humphreys Road
Nutmeg
Avenue
OXFORD
Great Oak School - Great Oak Road
Posypanko Park - Hawkins Road
SEYMOUR
Seymour High School - Botsford Road
SHELTON
East Village Park
Nike Recreation Area - Mohegan Road
Shelton High School - Meadow Street
Terry James Studio
90 Oxford Road, Oxford, CT 06478
888-2532
Offers art instruction for youth and adults.
Tess' Dresses
139 Main Street, Seymour, CT 06483
881-3654
Open: Tues-Sat 10-4, Thurs 10-7
Women's and children's clothing consignment shop.
Tinney Community Center
Olson Drive
734-0150
After school program for kids, including arts and crafts,
basketball, drill team, boy and girl scouts. Summer camp. An Internet public access
computer is available for the public's use.
Tottenham Rita Studios
94 Main Street, Seymour, CT 06483
888-6760
Open: Mon-Sat 9:30-10:30 a.m. and 3-9 p.m.
Cost: $22/month
Offers tap, ballet, jazz, baton, gymnastics, exercise,
country line dancing, rollin' rascal program (mom and pop program together with children).
Tracks
ANSONIA
Nolan Athletic Complex (Nolan Field) - Wakelee Avenue
Emmett O'Brien RVTS Athletic Complex - Ford Street
DERBY
Ryan
Athletic Complex - Nutmeg Avenue
OXFORD
Great Oak School - 50 Great Oak Road
SEYMOUR
Seymour High School - 2 Botsford Road
SHELTON
Shelton High School - Meadow Street
Ultra Fitness
600 New Haven Avenue, Derby, CT 06418
734-3996
Open: Mon & Wed 8:30am-8:30pm, Tues & Thurs
9am-8pm, Fri 8:30am-7pm, Sat 8:30am-1:30pm, Sun 9am-11am
An all women's fitness center, offering a wide variety of
aerobics and toning classes, as well as exercise equipment.
Valley Bowl
Pershing Drive, Derby, CT 06418
735-6458
Open: Sun, Mon, Tues 9 am-11:30 pm, Wed-Thurs 10
am-11:30 pm, Fri 10 am-1 am, Sat 9 am-1 am
Ten pin bowling, indoor miniature golf during the
summer, arcade.
Valley Hitting Club
130 Silvermine Road, Seymour, CT 06483 (Behind Larry's
Auto Parts)
881-9096
Open: Mon-Fri 4-9 p.m., Sat-Sun 10-8 Open mid-January to
May, appointments suggested
Cost: Rent 15-minute increments, $6 = approx. 150 swings
5 indoor batting cages; hand ball and softball, adjustable
speeds - 35-80 mph (underhand to fastball); small golf range (driving range, one net).
Both appointments and open walk-ins accepted.
Valley Martial Arts
39 New Haven Road, Rte. 67, Seybridge Plaza
Seymour, CT 06483
888-8864
Open: Mon-Fri 5:30-9:30 pm
Martial arts instruction for children and adults.
Valley Social Club
435 E. Main Street, Ansonia, CT 06401
735-9106
Open: Mon-Fri 8:30-5:00 Evenings and weekends for
special events.
Offers social and educational activities for persons with
mental health needs. Calendar of events sent upon request.
Valley Squares
Vets Memorial Hall, Howe Ave.
Shelton
For further info, contact Shirley McEwen 926-8513-home or 924-2531-work
Workshops are currently being held on Thursdays, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Valley YMCA
12 State Street, Ansonia, CT 06401
736-9975 (tel) 736-9974 (fax)
Open: Winter Hours -- Mon-Fri 6 a.m.-10 p.m., Sat 7
a.m.-6 p.m., Sun 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Summer Hours -- Mon-Fri 6 a.m.-9 p.m., Sat 7 a.m.-3
p.m., Sun 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
1st floor is handicapped accessible.
Cost: Memberships range from $70 for youth to $550 for
families. Guest fee is $5 for adults, $3 for college students, $2 for high school
students, $1 for youth.
The mission is to serve the people within our area by
providing opportunities to enhance mind, body and spirit. Facilities include 6 lane, 25
yard pool, racquetball courts, gym, fitness center(free weights / nautilus / aerobic
equipment). Also, adult fitness classes, youth programs, nursery school, after school
care, babysitting.
Vintage Motor Cars
67 Minerva Street, Derby CT 0641
734-1302 (tel) 734-4589 (fax)
Open: Mon-Fri 9-5, Sat 9-2 Handicapped accessible
This antique auto restoration facility is housed in a 30,000
square foot building. There are between 50 and 100 antique cars dating from 1905-1960s
under restoration at any one time. The visitor may observe metal shaping, woodworking,
painting, engine building, car designing and automobilia. The facility features Amelia
Earhart's Franklin, Ricky Nelson's Lincoln Convertible and an automobile that belonged to
opera singer Lily Pons.
Vy's Fashions Exchange Plus
172 Main Street, Ansonia, CT 06401
735-4018
Open: Thurs-Fri 4-7 pm, Sat 10-5
Consignement Shop.
Warsaw Park
Ansonia, CT 06401
734-1447
Cost: $430 + $3/table to rent the hall
Large hall, with a capacity of 550, available for dances,
craft fairs and other events. Facility has a stage and a large sunken dance floor,
surrounded by tables. For further information, contact Tony Roginel at the above number.
Wells Hollow Farms
656 Bridgeport Avenue, Shelton, CT 06484
926-0524
Open: Mon-Sun 9-5 Open April 1 to December 24; closed in
winter months.
Handicapped accessible
Offers a range of home grown products depending on the
season; holiday plants, bedding plants, hanging baskets, fresh produce, pumpkins, CT-grown
apples, Christmas trees and other holiday decorations. The farm offers hayrides to
pre-school children from October 10-31.
Where'D You Get That
Main Street, Derby, CT 06418
734-2994
Open: Tues-Fri 11-5, Sat 10-4, Sun-Mon Closed
Dealing in antiques, collectibles and "unusual
stuff" -- Coke items, Elvis, Marilyn, James Dean, etc. Juke boxes, video games, all
kinds of old toys, new toys such as Hess trucks. Ken, Barbie, G.I. Joe, lunch boxes -- too
numerous other things to mention.
Wiffle Ball Company, Inc.
275 Bridgeport Avenue, Shelton, CT 06484
924-4643
Manufacturer of the original wiffle ball, family-owned since
1953. The site lists the history and rules of wiffle ball, but does not give tours.
Youth Connection
306 Coram Avenue, Shelton, CT 06484
E-mail:
ycplayers@sbcglobal.net
Founded in 1983 by Gary and Francesca Scarpa, to produce and
promote high quality community musical theater at a low cost, while encouraging the
participation of multiple generations. The Youth CONNection is for young adults ages
14-25. An annual summer musical is performed at Shelton High School.
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