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Ridgefield middle school s Spirit Week raises $1,300 for local charities
Alyssa Seidman
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RIDGEFIELD The East Ridge Middle School student council recently sponsored its first Spirit Week.
Over the course of five days, students competed against each other in a variety of challenges, including grade-level fundraisers in which students purchased bandannas that matched their class’ spirit color. The proceeds from those sales, as well as additional donations, raised more than $1,300 for three charities.
The sixth grade’s contributions benefited the Danbury Animal Welfare Society, the seventh grade’s contributions benefited The Fragile X Foundation and the eight grade benefited Ridgefield Social Services.
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State of CT to Begin Vaccinating Residents Age 65+
The State of Connecticut announced today that the next segment of Phase 1B will be eligible to begin scheduling their COVID-19 vaccines on February 11th. This segment includes Connecticut residents ages 65-74. Phase 1A individuals and those age 75+ remain eligible to receive their vaccines. To learn more about State of CT eligibility phases,
RVNAhealth COVID-19 Appointments Available on VAMS for this Week
RVNAhealth presently has open appointments for this week available on the VAMS system. You must be registered on VAMS to access the RVNAhealth schedule.
This week, RVNAhealth is administering COVID-19 vaccines at Yanity Gym at 60 Prospect Street in Ridgefield on:
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An Open Letter to the Ridgefield Community
Disclaimer: We know this letter to you is long. This is because we care deeply about our community. Please read all the way to the end. That’s where the important stuff is.
Dear Ridgefield Neighbors and Friends:
In normal times, the holidays can be stressful. Now, here we are, moving into the holiday season after living for nine months through a pandemic that has impacted nearly every aspect of our lives. Recently, the American Psychological Association reported that most Americans (78%), including young people (64%), are reporting considerable stress related to coping with Covid-19. Thus, it is quite likely that these holidays will challenge everyone’s mental health. Ongoing feelings of sadness, anxiety, loss and frustration will be exacerbated by the added loss of cherished traditions, the absence of family, and the loss of loved ones. When the holidays are over and the days flow into winter, with its colder t