Series for women continues at Derby Public Libary

DERBY - The Derby Public Library continues its program series, Just for Women, at 6:30 p.m.

on the first Monday of each month. The next session will be held Nov. 3.

These sessions offer women an informal opportunity to come together to learn 

how to enhance the quality of their lifestyle, share challenges and joys with other women, 

provide support to one another, spend time with old friends, and make new friends.  

The series is facilitated by Valley resident Joan Joyce. 

Joyce is a licensed professional counselor in Connecticut, as well as a Nationally Certified Counselor, and a Certified Senior Advisor.

Scientific studies show that an integral component of achieving and maintaining optimal health 

and well being includes having a strong social support network in your life.  

All women, ages 18 and over, are invited to join this vital group.
Registration is requested but walk-ins are also welcome.

For more information, stop by the Library, 313 Elizabeth St., call 203-736-1482 or visit 

 www.derbypubliclibrary.org. 

This is a press release from Cathy Williams, Director, Derby Public Library.

Seymour-Oxford game to benefit Poeta Strong

Ansonia ready to host harvest fest fun

Ansonia Public Works employee Mike Eheman Friday morning straightens out a twisted banner that is strung across Main Street to advertise Saturday's harvest festival.

Ansonia Cultural Commission Chairwoman Judy Nicolari wants everyone to know that the city's 11th annual harvest festival is on for Saturday, rain or shine. 
As she likes to say, 'See you on Main Street.'

Surgeons address cancer support group at Griffin Hospital in Derby

Dr. Denise Barajas, medical director of The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital in Derby, talks Thursday to breast cancer survivors and their supporters at a Circle of Friends support group meeting at the Center for Cancer Care at the hospital.

Dr. Mark Melendez, a plastic surgeon at Griffin Hospital, discusses breast cancer awareness and advanced breast reconstruction techniques at Thursday's meeting. October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Troupe to present murder mystery at Shelton Senior Center

The cast of 'Murder Takes the Cake.' 

SHELTON - Mystery and murder are coming to the Shelton Senior Center with an annual performance written by resident Amanda Marrone.

The Friends of the Shelton Libraries will host Marrone’s Murder Takes the Cake at 6 p.m. Oct. 17 at the Shelton Senior Center, 81 Meadow St.

Marrone's play features local actors. The murder will happen before a buffet-style dinner, which allows discussion and guesses on who the murderer was. Those who guess the murderer correctly can win a prize.

The catered dinner is from Trattoria Roma; diners may bring their own bottles. During dinner, the actors will lay out the drama and leave the diners to debate the clues.
Prizes will be offered to those who select the murderer.

Ticket are $30 per person; arrange a table with your friends to up the ante.

Tickets are on sale now at both Plumb Memorial Library, Huntington Branch Library, and the Friends' website, www.FOTSL.org.