Monday, April 10, 2017

Annual tea at Griffin Hospital in Derby to benefit Women's Health Initiative


DERBY - Get a head start on Mother's Day by spending an enjoyable afternoon with your family April 30 at the Women's Health Initiative Tea Fundraiser.
Hosted by members of the Women's Health Initiative to benefit the Valley Breast Health Care Fund, the Tea will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Dining Room at Griffin Hospital, 130 Division St.
The event will feature a variety of savory, sophisticated foods, raffles, and door prizes. 
And be sure to wear a favorite hat for the “Best Hat Award!”

The Tea is open to all everyone - men and women, wives and husbands, mothers, daughters, and granddaughters.
Guest speakers include Elizabeth Johnson, of Bigelow Tea, who will talk about the new line of “wellness” teas, and Dr. Devika Jajoo, of Jefferson Radiology, who will discuss the latest news on mammograms and breast health.
This year’s event is co-chaired by Patricia Tarasovic and Kate Cosgrove.

Cost is $30 per person. Reserve your seat by contacting Nancy at 203-734-6945 or nvbv@hotmail.com or Dorothy at 203-233-7639 or dott.g@hotmail.com. Donations are also welcome.
The Women's Health Initiative is comprised of members of the community working toward a common goal of addressing and improving women's health issues. 
The Valley Breast Health Care Fund was established in 2001 to ensure that no person, regardless of age or socio-economic condition, is denied screening mammograms or diagnostic testing for breast cancer. 
The Initiative recently expanded its support to include those seeking assistance with diagnosed breast cancer related services such as wigs, transportation and groceries.
In addition to Cosgrove, Tarasovic and Johnson, members include Initiative Co-chair Dr. Stephanie Wain, Daun Barrett, Darlene Breving, Carey Carpino, Christine Cooper, Dolores Chew, Karen Cusick, Dorothy Gandy, Antoinetta Hallett, Lisa Kechijian, Peggy Marlowe, Frank Michaud, and Nancy Valentine.


Membership in the Women’s Health Initiative is open to all interested persons.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Derby Public Library to host spring open house May 16


DERBY - The Derby Public Library invites everyone to its Annual Spring Open House from 11 a.m.-7:30 p.m. May 16. 

Information on all Library services and events, including summer programs, will be available.  
Cookies and punch will be on hand throughout the day.  There will also be two free Spring-themed basket raffles.

The day will end with a 50s and 60s concert performed by Willie and Jan Nininger at 6:30 p.m. TV and movie songs from the time period will be included.  

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 Cathy Williams, Director, Derby Public Library.

Crosby Commons in Shelton to host Earth Day-themed open house


SHELTON - Join us for an Earth Day-themed open house at Crosby Commons Independent and Assisted Living Community from 1-3 p.m. April 22. 
Crosby Commons is located on the Wesley Village senior living campus at 580 Long Hill Ave. The award-winning community offers independent and assisted living options along with access to a wide continuum of senior care services on the campus, including specialized assisted living, memory support, short-term rehab, skilled nursing care, outpatient therapy and more. 
The community is owned and operated by United Methodist Homes, a local, mission based organization with a 140-year legacy of care and service to seniors. 

Tours of the community will be available as well as opportunities to chat with the garden club and sample fresh foods prepared by Crosby Common’s award-winning chef.

For more information or to RSVP, contact Lisa Bisson, 203-225-5024 or at lbisson@umh.org, or by visiting www.crosbycommons.org


This is a press release from United Methodist Homes.


Griffin Hospital in Derby to host annual baby fair


Expectant parents, new parents, and their families can get a good feel for the area’s maternity and child care resources from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 29 at Griffin Hospital’s 2017 Annual Baby Fair.
Held at The Childbirth Center at Griffin Hospital, 130 Division St., this free event features more than 30 exhibitors, door prizes, tours of the Childbirth Center and information about the Center’s classes and support groups for before and after childbirth.
Griffin Hospital offers family-centered maternity care in an environment to best meet individual and family needs with private, family-friendly rooms, expert staff for maternal and newborn care, and lactation consultants. 

The Childbirth Center received the Baby-Friendly designation from the World Health Organization and the United Nations Children’s Fund. 
This international honor is given to hospitals that offer an optimal level of care for infant feeding and help parents make informed choices about feeding and caring for their babies.

For more information about The Childbirth Center at Griffin Hospital, call 203-732-7252 or visit griffinhealth.org/cbc.



This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.