WVAC Hosts Dinner for Residents at Ogden House (100 River Rd)

On Wednesday, April 23rd, 10 WVAC members gathered to sponsor and serve dinner to the residents of Ogden House (100 River Rd). In 2024, WVAC responded to precisely ninety-nine 911 medical-related calls at Ogden House (approximately 5% of our call volume in 2024), which provides 85 apartments for elderly and certain non-elderly disabled or handicapped residents. Ogden House is a non-profit organization sponsored by New Samaritan Corporation and is financed by the US Department of HUD. Earlier in the year, WVAC sponsored a similar dinner for the residents of Wilton Commons at 21 Station Rd. Interacting with the residents in this setting rewards our members with a great sense of community compared to when we are called to them as a 911 response. WVAC President John Miscioscia, asked for a moment of silence as he read the names of some of their neighbors in that building who passed away in the past year. WVAC Secretary Brian McDermott enjoyed talking with one resident, who discussed their shared experiences living in Brooklyn, NY, before moving to Wilton. They agreed that Brooklyn bagels can not be beaten. WVAC held a free raffle after the dinner, giving away gift cards to Stop N Shop and a few puzzles to the residents.

WVAC's next community event is on Sunday, May 4th, where we will be standing by to support one of Wilton's treasures, Ambler Farm, at their Fun Run event.