The Valley Voice: 10/13/16

Thursday, October 13, 2016

Newsletter features Seymour PInk Day

Dear readers,

The latest edition of The Valley Voice is now out. It features Seymour Pink Day.

You can read all about it here.

Thanks,

~ Patti and Ralph

Walking tour slated of historic cemetery in Shelton

Brilliant colors of the season seen at Bomba's Farm in Seymour

I stopped Wednesday to say hello to Beverly and Ed Bomba at their farm on Great Hill Road in Seymour and caught the sun shining on the pumpkins. A perfect photo opportunity!

I also was happy to meet their feline friends, Goldie (next to the pumpkins) and Clarence. I think they were happy to meet me too.

Derby Public Library hosts YA Wednesdays

DERBY - The Derby Public Library, 313 Elizabeth St., hosts YA Wednesdays every month from 6-7:30 p.m.

All young adults ages 12 to 17 are invited to join the fun Wednesdays, Nov. 2, 9, 16, and 30.
Nintendo Wii, board games, and Legos will be available.
Light refreshments will be provided.

For more information stop by the Library, call 203-736-1482, or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org.

This is a press release from Tony DeLos, young adult/reference librarian, Derby Public Library.

Griffin Hospital in Derby to offer accelerated CNA program

The Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers is offering an Accelerated Certified Nursing Assistant program starting Nov. 28./ Submitted photo

DERBY - The Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers, 300 Seymour Ave., Suite 206, is offering its Accelerated Certified Nursing Assistant program starting Nov. 28 to help individuals start the journey to a fulfilling career in healthcare.

The CNA course offers students an affordable and condensed six-week schedule with classes Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Course content includes infection control, legal and ethical responsibilities, communications, body mechanics, moving and positioning residents, personal care skills, nutrition, measuring vital signs, and restorative care.

The CNA course tuition fee includes the course book, CPR training, and malpractice insurance coverage for the clinical rotation.

The CNA clinical experience will be at Griffin Hospital and a long-term care facility from 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m. for 40 hours.

After successfully completing the course and clinical experience, students will be qualified to take the State exam for certification as a Nursing Assistant in Connecticut.

For more information or to apply, call 203-732-1276 or visit griffinhealth.org/allied-health.

Griffin Hospital's School of Allied Health Careers was one of the first hospital-based schools of its kind to be authorized by the Connecticut Department of Higher Education and offers training, education, and certification for Phlebotomy, Nursing Assistant, and Patient Care Technician healthcare careers.

Classes are taught by certified instructors in the Griffin Hospital Medical Building, located at 300 Seymour Ave.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Food Truck Festival to benefit Derby High Post Prom activities

DERBY - The second annual Food Truck Fest hosted by the Derby High School Post Prom Committee will be held from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday at Lou DeFilippo Field at the Ryan Sports Complex on Chatfield Street.

The event is being held in conjunction with the Military Appreciation football game - Derby High School v. Oxford High School at 2 p.m. There will be eight food trucks and a handful of table vendors.
Raffles and the decades football alumni will be on hand to reunite with others and to reminisce.

There is free parking, and gate charge is $5 from 1-3 p.m. only. Those with a Military ID get into the event free all day.

Proceeds from the food truck festival will benefit post prom activities, while proceeds from the football game will benefit local military families.
The event is being held in conjunction with the Derby High School Athletics Department.