Griffin Hospital in Derby to host AARP driver-safety class

Griffin Hospital will host an AARP Driver Safety Program June 10./ Contributed photo


DERBY - Griffin Hospital will host an AARP Driver Safety Program from 8:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m. June 10 at the hospital, 130 Division St.

The AARP Driver Safety Program is the nation's first and largest refresher course for drivers. While the course is geared toward drivers age 50 and older, the course is open to everyone.

The training is designed to help you learn current rules of the road, how to operate your vehicle more safely in today's increasingly challenging driving environment, and make some adjustments to common age-related changes in vision, hearing, and reaction time. 
The course also covers such topics as how to maintain proper following distance at all times; the safest way to change lanes and make turns at intersections; the effects of medications on driving; how to minimize the effect of dangerous blind spots; the importance of eliminating distractions, such as eating, smoking, and cell-phone use; proper use of safety belts, air bags, and anti-lock brakes and ways to monitor your own and others' driving skills and capabilities.

Participants will gain a greater appreciation of driving challenges and how they can avoid potential collisions and injuries to themselves and others. As an added bonus, participants can check with their auto insurance company about discounts for completing the course.

The cost is $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members. Make checks payable to “AARP.”

To register, call Esther at 203-732-1523.


This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

State slates annual Open House Day

For information about activities planned around the state visit: http://www.ctvisit.com/connecticut-open-house-day-june-10-2017

Miracle pill?

I think I discovered a miracle pill last evening: melatonin, a hormone supplement.

Taking a small dose helped me to fall asleep and stay asleep for almost five hours, the most I've slept since my transplant surgery two weeks ago.

I'm grateful to the nurse who suggested I try it!

I've read that melatonin is non-addictive. I certainly hope so. 
I only expect to take it temporarily during my recuperation.

Event planned in Oxford to benefit CT Partnership for Children

Shelton High School announces first class of Hall of Fame inductees

SHELTON - Following years of planning and preparation, the Shelton High School Hall of Fame Committee is proud to announce its first class of selected inductees.

The Shelton High School Hall of Fame was established as a way to recognize and honor in a permanent manner those who have excelled in their dedication to the community of Shelton High School and those who have made outstanding contributions both at Shelton High School and in the world which reflect positively upon the school.

The Shelton High School Hall of Fame was established in 2013 with founding members Dr. Beth Smith, headmaster; John Niski, athletic director; Charles Fowler, teacher and coach; Howard Gura, retired SHS administrator; Tyler Tice, student. 

Ceremony planned in September

After years of defining the bylaws and procedures, 12 esteemed SHS Community members were identified by the committee to be inducted at a ceremony and banquet to be held in the school’s gymnasium Sept. 16. 

The committee selected the following inaugural honorees: Joseph Benanto (retired SHS History teacher; SHS baseball, basketball, and football coach); Mary Lou Cook-(retired Director of Special Education; Ripton School principal; teacher); Audrey Dreyer (retired SHS school nurse; founder of the SHS Food Bank); Howard Gura (former SHS Housemaster; retired SIS Headmaster; teacher; guidance counselor; SHS graduate and standout athlete; SHS basketball and football coach); Mark Lauretti (Mayor of City of Shelton; entrepreneur; SHS graduate and standout athlete; basketball coach, and teacher); Bernice Nicolari (retired SHS teacher, SHS basketball coach and women’s athletic pioneer); Dan Orlovsky (SHS graduate and standout athlete; NFL quarterback; founder of Dan Orlovsky Foundation); Anthony Piccolo (retired SHS Housemaster; teacher; guidance counselor; SHS graduate and standout athlete; SHS softball and football coach); Jack Ribas (retired Director of Boys and Girls Club of Lower Naugatuck Valley); Fran and Gary Scarpa (former SHS Drama Club advisors; Center Stage Theater founders; Youth Connection Theater troupe); Joseph Sedlock (SHS graduate and standout athlete; retired SHS teacher and basketball coach; current SHS Drama Club co-advisor); Leon Sylvester (retired Shelton Superintendent of Schools; Vocational Education Director; teacher; SHS graduate and standout athlete). Information regarding tickets and reservations will be forthcoming. 

For more information contact SHS Headmaster Beth Smith.

This is a press release from Shelton High School.

Storyteller to visit Ansonia Library

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                  Storyteller Eshu Bumpus       

                             

ANSONIA - Enjoy multicultural tales from around the world with storyteller Eshu Bumpus at 6 p.m. May 31 at Ansonia Library, 53 S. Cliff St.  

Bring your imagination and a friend or two for this special event for children of all ages.  

The program is sponsored by the Arts for Learning Connecticut and the CT Humanities.

This information is shared from an online community calendar sponsored by The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven and The New Haven Independent.

Community breakfast slated at Assumption Church hall in Ansonia

Yard sale to benefit Adam's House in Shelton

Wesley Village in Shelton to host open house

SHELTON - Wesley Village senior living campus will host an open house from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. June 11.
Unsure which senior living option is best for you? 
Wesley Village offers independent living, assisted living, memory support, short-term rehabilitation and skilled nursing options. 
Tours will be available at Wesley Heights Cottages and Apartments, Lifestyle Transitions Memory Care, Crosby Commons Assisted Living, and Bishop Wicke Rehabilitation Center. 

These award-winning communities are located at 580 Long Hill Ave. and are owned and operated by United Methodist Homes, a local, mission-based, not-for-profit organization.

For more information or to RSVP, contact Lisa Bisson, 203.225.5024 or at lbisson@umh.org, or by visiting www.wesleyvillage-ct.org.


This is a press release from United Methodist Homes.