Photos shared from Valley Arts Council's show at gallery in Derby

DERBY - The Valley Arts Council's opening reception Friday night for its "Slice of Life" show was a big success! 

Click here to see my previous post. 

Congratulations go out to photographer Connie Wolfe, first place winner of the People's Choice Award with "Winter's Cathedral," shown above.
More than 80 people cast ballots for their favorite art work. 

Guitarist Jonathan Siksay

Guitarist Jon Hollywood

These two talented musicians each performed original tunes as well as a variety of covers of songs from decades past. 

Below find three unique examples of the work in the exhibit. 

 We Were Legends by Valley Arts Council President Rich DiCarlo

Mother Teresa by sculptor Wasil Rakaj

Digital Slice of Pizza by artist Floatin' Fred 

These and all of the great submissions will be on display at the Gallery@37 at 37 Elizabeth St., Derby until May.

Stop by!

Kidney health is topic of talk at Griffin Hospital in Derby

DERBY - The Community Health Resource Center at Griffin Hospital, 130 Division St., will host a free educational workshop on kidney health at 1 p.m. April 9.

Megan Gervais, of DaVita Dialysis Center, will present “Kidney Smart,” a free discussion on how kidneys function and common causes of chronic kidney disease; how medications, diet and nutrition work together for good health; and potential treatment options for kidney diseases.

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 at 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.