Wednesday, January 4, 2017

Newsletter features scarves on trees in Ansonia, playground upgrade in Derby


Dear readers,

This week's Valley Voice newsletter is out. 
We feature a request by Irving School to support a playground upgrade, and an Ansonia shop seeking to spread warmth this winter to needy neighbors.

Please click here to read all about it.

~ Patti and Ralph

Griffin Hospital's diabetes support group to host tours at ShopRite in Derby

The Diabetes Education & Support Group at Griffin Hospital will host two free grocery store tours to help with healthy shopping on Jan. 10 at 2:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. at ShopRite in Derby. /Contributed photo   

DERBY- The Diabetes Education & Support Group at Griffin Hospital will host two free grocery store tours to help with healthy shopping Jan. 10 at 2:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. at ShopRite, 49 Pershing Drive.
Jenna Hourani, registered dietitian at Grade A ShopRite, will lead a tour of the store to help make sense of grocery shopping so participants can better take care of themselves and their families by selecting nutritious and cost-friendly choices.
Managing diabetes starts at the supermarket with choosing foods that make up a healthy, balanced diet. 
Topics on the tour will include label reading, navigating the departments and aisles for healthier choices, and comparing products.
The tours will be from 2:30-3:30 p.m. and from 6:30-7:30 p.m. The group will meet in the produce section of the store.
Space is limited; contact Mary Swansiger at 203-732-1137 or mswansiger@griffinhealth.org to reserve a spot.


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


This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.


Free throw contest slated at Assumption School in Ansonia

ANSONIA - Holy Rosary Council 10537, Valley Council 23, Knights of Columbus will host the 2017 Free Throw Championship from 9 a.m.-noon at Assumption School, 51 North Cliff St. 


The competition is open to boys and girls aged 9-14 years as of Jan. 1, 2017. Proof of age and parental consent is required. 
Awards will be presented to winners in each age group. 
Individual winners will progress to advanced levels of competition. 

For information and registration forms, call Bill Bowers, 203-734-7026.