Learn local history, discuss novels at Derby Neck Library

DERBY - The Derby Neck Library, 307 Hawthorne Ave., has scheduled several activities in January.

Talk on Civil War memories
At 6:30 p.m. Jan. 10 the Library offers “The Civil War Career of Maj. Wilbur F. Osborne,” the library’s founder.  
This powerpoint presentation by reference librarian Pat Sweeney includes archival research on the Connecticut First Heavy Artillery using Osborne’s remembrances of the war, among other documents.  
Join us to commemorate Osborne’s mid-January birthday. 

Women's Forum

At 12:30 p.m. Jan. 16 the Library hosts Women’s Forum, a discussion group that focuses on short stories, Valley history, and other artistic topics.  
Bring a light lunch if you wish; free coffee and tea served.  

Tech Talks

On Jan. 16 at 6 p.m. and again at 10:30 a.m. Jan. 18 the Library hosts “Tech Talks,” an ongoing series of programs that discuss what is new in technology and how to best use it for your needs. This month’s topic is ”PC Maintenance: Hardware.”  

Evening Book Club

The Library hosts the Evening Book Club, moderated by reference librarian Pat Sweeney, at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 30. This month’s selection is “The Sense of an Ending” by Julian Barnes.  
Copies of the book are available at our library.  
Come join us at our cozy fireplace for an informative and stimulating discussion. We focus on short novels by award-winning authors.  

For details on any program call 203-734-1492.


This is a press release from Patricia Sweeney, reference librarian, Derby Neck Library.

Griffin Hospital in Derby to offer 12-week Wellness for Life program

Griffin Hospital is offering two sessions of it 12-week lifestyle change program Wellness for Life starting late January 2017./ Contributed photo

DERBY - Resolve to start a healthier lifestyle in the New Year with Griffin Hospital’s Wellness for Life Program.

Wellness for Life is a 12-week, evidence-based lifestyle change program that helps prevent and treat many chronic diseases. 

It’s designed for individuals ready to make changes in their nutrition, physical activity and stress management. 

With the support of a multi-disciplinary staff, Wellness for Life members take ownership of making long-term lifestyle changes in their lives.

According to a report by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 80 percent of chronic diseases, like obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol, can be prevented with better lifestyle choices in nutrition, activity and emotional health.

Wellness for Life will hold two sessions starting in late January 2017. 

There will be an evening session on Tuesdays from 6-8:30 p.m., starting Jan. 31, and an afternoon session on Tuesdays from 1-3 p.m., starting Feb.21.

The program encourages participants to make a commitment for a healthier life through custom fitness evaluation and planning, individual nutritional guidance, one-on-one coaching, and small, interactive health seminars. 

Each participant also receives an activity tracker, which helps monitor his or her activity, sleep patterns and food intake.

Wellness for Life meets at the Hewitt Ambulatory Pavilion in the Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital, 350 Seymour Ave.

For more information about Wellness for Life, visit griffinhealth.org or call Program Co-Director Eunice Lisk, MS, at 203-732-7107.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.