Social Security is topic of workshop at Griffin Hospital in Derby

DERBY - The Community Health Resource Center at Griffin Hospital, 130 Division St., will host a free educational workshop on Social Security at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 10.

Michael Alimo and David Weyner, of U.S.A. Financial & Tax Services, will host “Strategies For Maximizing Your Social Security Benefits,” a free workshop about ways to boost benefits and substantially enhance lifetime retirement income.

Discussion highlights will include:• Strategies to maximize Social Security benefits

• How benefits are calculated and simple strategies available to increase them

• Coordinating benefits: Why married couples have added options for when to apply

• How Social Security benefits are taxed

• What are the taxable implications of collecting benefits and continuing to work part-time.

This program is part of a series of free, educational forums hosted by the Community Health Resource Center in an effort to help improve the health of the community.

To register or for more information, call Kerry or Deborah, 203-732-7399.

The Community Health Resource Center at Griffin Hospital is a traditional library that provides an array of medical and health information, including a large collection of easy to read health and lifestyle related materials.

The Center is open to the public to educate themselves on ways to enhance their well-being, prevent illness and play an active role in decisions about their health.


This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Motivational speaker to address Center for Disability Rights in West Haven

A man who defied all odds to participate in and complete the New York City Marathon in 2009 will be the featured speaker Thursday at a meeting of the Center for Disability Rights.

The West Haven-based nonprofit will welcome John Tartaglio to its membership meeting at 6 p.m. at Savin Rock Conference Center, 5 Rock St., West Haven. 

In 2004 at the age of 17 Tartaglio lost both legs and a bicep to a rare bacterial infection. He went on to graduate cum laude from Fairfield University and earn a Masters in Business Administration from the University of Connecticut.

Tartaglio will share his inspiring life story with members and friends of the Center for Disability Rights.

The Valley is a part of the nonprofit organization's catchment area. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.

Note: CDR members in good standing who stay for the entire event will receive a copy of Tartaglio’s book. He will have books for sale for non-members, the general public, and members who would like to purchase additional copies.

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