Strand Ole Opry in Seymour to host holiday celebration

This festive event will feature live music and promises to be filled with family-oriented fun.

According to information on The All-American Valley General Store website tickets are $20 and are on sale now.

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Hike, paper making slated next month at Ansonia Nature Center

Full Beaver Moon Hike
ANSONIA - As the full “Beaver Moon” rises over the hilltop, Ansonia Nature Center Rangers Martin and Mike will lead this unique hike designed for families starting at 6 p.m. Nov. 7.

Cost is $1 per person. Advance registration requested.
Bad weather cancels the hike.

For more information, call 203-736-1053.

BACK TO BASICS: Art of Paper Making
Join Ranger Dawn at 1 p.m. Nov. 8 at the nature center to learn the natural history of paper making.

Observe some of nature’s creations and hear interesting facts on how our ancestors learned to make paper. Participants will make paper out of recycled paper pulp and pressed flowers.
Create a beautiful gift for a friend or handmade gift cards.

This is an easy and fun activity for ages 8 and up.

Cost is $15 per person and includes paper-making screen and supplies. Please register in advance.

Call to register or for more information, 203-736-1053.

The nature center is at 10 Deerfield Road.

This is a press release from the nature center.

Forum on aging slated at Griffin Hospital in Derby

DERBY - Griffin Hospital will host Healthy Aging 2014, a free educational forum for the community, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 1.

Sponsored by Griffin Hospital, New England Young at Heart, AARP, and Phillips Lifeline, this free forum will provide seniors and caregivers with important information on managing chronic diseases, such as diabetes and high blood pressure, advanced care planning, nutrition throughout life, and health and caregiver resources. 

There will also be two caregiver listening sessions facilitated by AARP representatives to discuss concerns and issues surrounding care giving from those directly involved with caring for others.

A healthy lunch will be provided.

Interested individuals are asked to RSVP at 203-732-1511.

The hospital is at 130 Division St.


This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.