New Chess Club Program in Milford gets Lots of Community Support

The Milford Public Library, Milford's Promise, and Milford Police Union Local 899 Partner for New Chess Club Program

An alliance partnership between The Milford Public Library, Milford's Promise (MP) and the Milford Police Union Local 899 has resulted in a new Chess Club program, to launch on Tuesday, May 12th, 6 p.m., at the Milford Library. The program was the idea of  Milford's Promise Board of  Director member Ranjit Bhave.  It is open to all ages, and will continue on the second Tuesday monthly, from 6 - 7 p.m.  As space is limited, reservations are suggested by calling (203) 783-3312.

The Milford Police Union Local 899 recently presented a donation to Milford's Promise for the Chess Club, thanks to the efforts of MP Board member Sergeant Jeffrey Nielsen of the Milford Police Department.  According to Sergeant Nielsen, “Providing learning opportunities and activities for youths in our community is so important, and the Police Department is honored to be a part of making this program happen.”  For more information on the Chess Club and Milford's Promise, visit www.milfordspromise.org or call (203) 530-0103.  For more information on The Milford Public Library, visit www.milfordlibrary.org or call (203) 783-3290.

About Milford's Promise

Milford's Promise, a youth enrichment non-profit organization, was established in 1998, and is a United Way partner agency. It's mission follows The Five Promises: (1) Caring Adults: caring adults are the centerpieces of children's development. They serve as guides, caretakers and advisers, who give positive and productive guidance throughout their development; (2) Safe Places: to develop intellectually and emotionally, young people need physical and psychological safety at home, at school and in the community. Without such 'safe places,' - environments that support and encourage inquiry, exploration, and play without fear of harm - children aren't able to get support, form positive relationships and concentrate on school; (3) A Healthy Start: children grow and learn better when they are born healthy and practice healthy habits throughout childhood, including proper nutrition and exercise, and have access to high quality learning opportunities. Healthy and well-nourished children are more able to develop their minds and bodies as they should, and they are far more capable of concentrating, learning and thriving throughout their school years; (4) Effective Education: Our increasingly knowledge-driven world demands people who have the education and skills to thrive in a competitive marketplace, and to understand the increasingly complex world in which we live. That means that in order to compete and succeed, all young people will need an effective education that prepares them for work and life; and (5) Opportunities to help others: Through service to others and community, young Americans develop the character and competence they need to be helpful, hopeful and civically engaged all their lives, regardless of their own life circumstances.  The chance to give back teaches young people the value of service to others, the meaning of community, and the self-respect that comes from knowing that one has a contribution to make in the world. 

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Submitted by Milford, CT

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