Take in a movie at Derby Public Library

DERBY - The Derby Public Library continues its weekly Wednesday Movie Matinees series for ages 18 and over.

Newly released DVDs will be shown at 1 p.m. every Wednesday.
Light snacks will be provided.
  
Registration is requested.  

For a list of featured films, stop by the Library, 313 Elizabeth St., or call 203-736-1482.   

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

Santa, Mrs. Claus visit assisted living community in Shelton

Mrs. Merry Claus and Santa were recently spotted visiting with residents at Crosby Commons Independent and Assisted Living Community in Shelton. 

The ever-famous holiday couple shared Christmas cheer with all after collecting wish lists, posing for photos and reading “Twas the Night Before Christmas,” before heading back to the North Pole for last-minute preparations. Crosby Commons residents John Balogh and Lillian Furedy posed with Santa and Mrs. Claus during the visit./ Contributed photo

Crosby Commons is an award-winning assisted and independent living community located on the Wesley Village campus on Long Hill Avenue in Shelton. 

To learn more about the community or to schedule a tour, call 203-225-5024 or visit www.crosbycommons.org. 

The community is owned and operated by United Methodist Homes, a local, mission-based, not-for-profit organization based in Shelton. 

For more information, visit www.umh.org

This is a press release from United Methodist Homes.

St. Mary-St. Michael School in Derby holds Christmas program at church

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St. Mary-St. Michael students re-enact Living Nativity Wednesday at St. Mary Church in Derby.

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The school band performed traditional Christmas music selections for their parents and relatives.

Griffin Hospital in Derby to host talks about sugar substitutes

DERBY - The Diabetes Education & Support Group at Griffin Hospital will host two free talks about sugar substitutes at 2:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Jan. 12 at the hospital, 130 Division St.

Melissa Mitri, MS, RDN, manager of Clinical Nutrition Services at Griffin Hospital, will host “Sugar Substitutes - The Good, the Bad and the Ugly.” 
Come learn about this often confusing and controversial topic, and when to incorporate sugar substitutes into a healthy eating plan. 
Mitri will also discuss practical baking and cooking tips on reducing the sugar content of recipes. 
Samples of healthier desserts will be provided for tasting, compliments of Griffin Hospital Nutrition Services.

The 2:30 p.m. session will be in Dining Room Conference Room 2, and the 6:30 p.m. session will be in Dining Room Conference Room 1.

The Diabetes Education and Support Group meets September-June on the second Tuesday of each month to discuss management of diabetes, its challenges and day-to-day dietary concerns. 
All diabetics and their families are welcome to attend. 

No registration is required. 
For more information, call Mary Swansiger, 203-732-1137.


This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.