Board of Governors to meet at Veterans Memorial Building in Derby

DERBY - The Veterans' Board of Governors will meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday as the next scheduled meeting of the Board.

Veterans Memorial Building

The meeting will be held at the Veterans Memorial Building at the corner of Atwater and Seymour Avenues.

All veterans are invited, Board Secretary Bernie Williamson said in a release.

Shelton Historical Society to host 3rd annual tea fundraiser at church

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SHELTON - The Shelton Historical Society will host its 3rd annual Autumn Tea, featuring fancy hats, scones, sweets, and surprises, from 2-4 p.m. Sept. 30 at Huntington Congregational Church, 19 Church St. 

There is a special twist to this year’s festivities: Christmas in September will be celebrated.  The unique table settings and centerpieces created by members and friends of the Society will feature holiday-inspired designs and refreshments. Delicate finger sandwiches, savory bites, and luscious sweets will reflect the winter holidays.  

Ladies who attend are encouraged to wear their best chapeau.  

The afternoon provides an opportunity to showcase some of the special items the Society has recently added to its artifact collection. 

There will be hats to model and a napkin-folding demonstration. 

Members of the Historical Society’s youth group, the Teen Time Travelers, will assist and serve the refreshments. 

Cost for the tea is $25 with proceeds to benefit Shelton Historical Society and its programs. Reservations must be received by Sept. 15   and may be made by sending a check to Shelton Historical Society, P.O. Box 2155, Shelton, 06484. Please mark “tea party” in the memo line.  

The tea is sponsored in part by the Valley Community Foundation. 

Shelton History Center, owned and operated by Shelton Historical Society, is located at 70 Ripton Road and consists of six historic structures. The recently reopened Brownson House illustrates a 1913 lifestyle of a middle-class farm family, while the Wilson Barn houses an exhibit on the development of Shelton.  Guided tours for individuals or groups may be arranged by appointment.  

The mission of the Historical Society is to “preserve elements of the community’s history in order to create connections between Shelton’s past, present, and future generations 

through education, maintaining a museum with its collections, and providing a voice in the community regarding matters of historical significance.” 

For additional information and directions, call 203-925-1803, visit www.sheltonhistoricalsociety.org or see Shelton History Center’s Facebook page.   

   

This is a press release from Tracey Tate, executive director, Shelton Historical Society.

Learn about health-care planning at Griffin Hospital in Derby

The Diabetes Education & Support Group at Griffin Hospital will host a free presentation on planning for future health care decisions./ Contributed photo

DERBY - The Diabetes Education & Support Group at Griffin Hospital will host two free presentations on planning for future health care decisions Sept. 12 at 2:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. at the hospital, 130 Division St.

Lynn Aiksnoras, Griffin Hospital Advanced Care Planning Coordinator, and Maggie Sessa, RN, from Griffin Hospital Community Outreach & Parish Nursing, will lead a discussion on Advanced Care Planning. 

This is a process of understanding, reflecting on and discussing an individual's values, goals, and preferences to determine a person’s health care wishes, should a time come when he or she cannot make them for him or herself. 
ACP ensures that those wishes are respected by loved ones and healthcare providers. This process also gives comfort and reassurance to healthcare representatives, enabling them to clearly understand and make decisions in accordance with patients’ end-of-life preferences.

Both presentations will be in Childbirth Education Classroom A. 

There will be free valet parking for the 2:30 p.m. presentation.

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.

No registration is required. For more information, call Mary Swansiger, 203-732-1137.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Recuperation journey: Sleepless in Ansonia

Sorry I had to do that ... truth be told I've never seen the romantic comedy/drama Sleepless in Seattle.

The meds I take continue to mess up my sleep patterns. 
I hope it's part of my recuperation period and not a permanent part of life.

On a happier note, I was able to get these beautiful sunrise photos at about 7 a.m. today. 

An ominous looking cloud.

I took this one a minute later using a different camera exposure.

Have a great Tuesday!

CT Family Day anniversary celebration slated Sunday in Hartford