Thursday, March 17, 2016
Open house planned for Lions Low Vision Center in Derby
DERBY - Griffin Hospital and Lions Club of Fairfield and New Haven Counties will host an open house for the new Lions Low Vision Center at Griffin Hospital Rehabilitation Services from 4-5:30 p.m. April 1 at the Hewitt Ambulatory Pavilion, 350 Seymour Ave.
The Low Vision Center assists individuals whose degree of vision loss can no longer be corrected by eye glasses, medicine, or surgery.
Occupational therapists at the Center evaluate an individual’s degree of vision loss and make recommendations for vision aids and devices that are provided at no charge.
Funding for the aids and devices are donated by the more than 50 local Lions Clubs in Fairfield and New Haven Counties.
The open house will feature a short program by Dr. Joseph Sokol, of Connecticut Eye Specialists in Shelton, Griffin Hospital occupational therapists, and Lions Club members.
There will be demonstrations of the adaptive equipment and time to speak with low vision experts. Light refreshments will be served.
Common disorders that cause low vision include macular degeneration, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy and cataracts. Symptoms of low vision are reduced reading vision, and deterioration in peripheral and color vision, and in the ability to adjust to changes in levels of light, contrast or glare.
“We are both excited and proud to join with the Lions Clubs of Connecticut for such a worthy cause,” said Myra Odenwaelder, DPT, director of Griffin Hospital's Rehabilitation Services Department. “Low vision affects so many people in our community, state, and country, and we are happy to provide our expertise in helping people be able to see better and improve their quality of life.”
RSVP to the open house at 203-732-7445 by March 28.
For more information about the Lions Low Vision Center at Griffin Hospital’s Rehabilitation Services Department, call 203-732-7445 or visit griffinhealth.org or lionslowvisioncenters.org.
This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.
Ansonia Library to host puzzle mania competition
ANSONIA - Sign up now to enter the 500 piece jigsaw puzzle competition at the Ansonia Library, 53 South Cliff St., from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. April 2.
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The competition will be composed of a maximum of seven teams of four.
Check-in is at 10:30 a.m. April 2 at the library front desk.
Light refreshments will be provided.
Get ready for a fun time as you race to the finish line!
Get ready for a fun time as you race to the finish line!
This is a press release from Mary Ann Capone, Director, Ansonia Library.
Derby Public Library offers games for teens
DERBY - The Derby Public Library hosts YA Wednesdays every month from 6-7:30 p.m.
All young adults ages 12 to 17 are invited to join the fun each Wednesday in April as Nintendo Wii, board games, and Legos will be available.
Light refreshments will be provided.
For more information stop by the Library at 313 Elizabeth St., call 203-736-1482 or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org.
This is a press release from Tony DeLos, young adult/reference librarian at Derby Public Library.
This is a press release from Tony DeLos, young adult/reference librarian at Derby Public Library.
Kellogg Center in Derby to host program about recycling
DERBY - Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection invites you to a free informational program about recycling in Connecticut to help you “recycle right” from 1:30-3 p.m. April 2 at Kellogg Environmental Center.
The education staff will host the program for all ages to learn about recycling.
The education staff will host the program for all ages to learn about recycling.
Recycle, recycle, recycle - that’s all you ever hear, but do you ever wonder what happens to the recyclables once you throw them in your bin?
Do you have questions about what goes into the bin and what does not? You will learn more about how some of Connecticut’s waste is managed and ways to reduce waste entering the waste stream.
The State of Connecticut has set a goal of improving recycling efforts to 60 percent by 2024 as stated in DEEP’s DRAFT Comprehensive Materials Management Strategy (CMMS).
Be part of this effort and take a look at your waste through family focused activities and presentation.
Do you have questions about what goes into the bin and what does not? You will learn more about how some of Connecticut’s waste is managed and ways to reduce waste entering the waste stream.
The State of Connecticut has set a goal of improving recycling efforts to 60 percent by 2024 as stated in DEEP’s DRAFT Comprehensive Materials Management Strategy (CMMS).
Be part of this effort and take a look at your waste through family focused activities and presentation.
This event is open to the public and there will be interactive activities to keep kids engaged and adults informed about the right way to recycle.
Registration is required.
The Kellogg Environmental Center is located at 500 Hawthorne Ave.
For further information, directions, or to register call 203-734-2513 or email donna.kingston@ct.gov.
This is a press release from DEEP.
For further information, directions, or to register call 203-734-2513 or email donna.kingston@ct.gov.
This is a press release from DEEP.
PKD Challenge for March: Day 17 ~ Get copy of handbook
March 17
Our PKD Patient Handbook is an education resource for those impacted by PKD.
If you haven't already, get your copy of the handbook today.