A gray day ended with a bit of light.
Monday, November 6, 2017
3 cheers for Ansonia Youth Cheer on winning first place
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"Congratulations to Ansonia Youth Cheer, winning first place at State Competition yesterday in New Haven across three divisions: D8, D12 and D14!
"These girls are making Ansonia proud!!!"
"These girls are making Ansonia proud!!!"
Newsletter features Gold Seal Awards, Thanksgiving food drive in Shelton
Happy Monday!
The latest Valley Voice newsletter is out.
It features the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce awards, a Newman's Own Foundation grant for Homes for the Brave, and more.
Thanks for reading,
~ Patti and Ralph
Griffin Hospital in Derby seeks volunteers to support elderly patients
DERBY - The Hospital Elder Life Program (HELP) at Griffin Hospital, 130 Division St.,is looking for volunteers to provide extra support for elderly patients.
HELP is designed to offer special services to older adults while hospitalized at Griffin Hospital. Between 30 and 50 percent of all seniors may experience a decline in their physical and mental abilities during a hospital stay.
HELP is a comprehensive, evidence-based, patient-care program that provides optimal care for older persons in the hospital.
HELP is a comprehensive, evidence-based, patient-care program that provides optimal care for older persons in the hospital.
The program also prevents functional decline, falls, and allows older adults to return home at the maximal level of independence by keeping hospitalized older people oriented to their surroundings, meeting their needs for nutrition, fluids, and sleep, and keeping them mobile within the limitations of their physical condition.
HELP team members work in partnership with the doctors and nursing staff to highlight issues specific to geriatric care and to provide education to patients and their families.
No medical experience is needed to volunteer. Training and supervision is provided.
No medical experience is needed to volunteer. Training and supervision is provided.
There are flexible shifts from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week. Scholarship incentives are available for eligible college students.
For information, or to volunteer for HELP, call 203-732-7466.
This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.
This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.
Derby school board recognized by CABE for educational communications
Sharing press release from Derby Public Schools:
Paint party at Oxford studio to benefit Derby High School softball team
A paint party will be held from 6:30-9 p.m. Wednesday at Rad Art - Arts & Crafts Studio, 144 Oxford Road, Oxford.
"Join us for an upbeat, creative evening for everyone to support the DHS Softball Team sponsored by the Softball Moms. A truly fun way to spend a night out with friends!
"The talented teachers at Rad Art will guide you step by step in painting, through a 2-hour class. Your inner artist is just waiting to come out! Its a guaranteed relaxing fun night out!
"They provide everything you need: canvas, paint, brushes, easels, music, and inspiration.
"Just bring yourself, your friends, a beverage of your choice and let the Paint Party begin! [Cost is] $40 per person and light snacks will be provided but you are welcome to bring your own as well."
Recuperation journey: A slow process
Our son Cameron - who has a fractured hip from a horrible bike accident three weeks ago - had his first physical therapy session this morning at Griffin Hospital.
He saw a different therapist than when he was evaluated last week.
Both women impressed me with their professionalism and thoroughness.
According to Cam's upcoming appointment schedule he will also be seen by two other therapists.
I'm happy to see him being helped by a great team. And extremely grateful that I can bring him to rehab at Griffin Hospital, just two miles from home.
He saw a different therapist than when he was evaluated last week.
Both women impressed me with their professionalism and thoroughness.
According to Cam's upcoming appointment schedule he will also be seen by two other therapists.
I'm happy to see him being helped by a great team. And extremely grateful that I can bring him to rehab at Griffin Hospital, just two miles from home.
Wesley Village to host annual TEAM Festival of Trees, holiday market
SHELTON - The 14th annual TEAM Festival of Trees and Wesley Village Holiday Market will be held from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 18-19 at Wesley Village Senior Living Campus, 580 Long Hill Ave.
The two days include activities and fun for the whole family, including the viewing of beautifully decorated, themed trees and wreaths donated by area businesses, organizations, and individuals.
Participants may buy raffle tickets for the chance to win any of the donated trees.
All drawings will be held Nov.19 at the close of the event.
The event also features a Holiday Vendor Market, with nearly 50 vendors offering a variety of unique gifts and handmade crafts.
A local photographer will be taking Photos with Santa from 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. both days.
There will be a holiday bake sale and refreshments available from local food trucks on both days.
Parking and shuttle service will be available at Long Hill Elementary School, with disabled parking available at Wesley Village.
Please use the main entrance at Wesley Heights Assisted Living Community for this event.
Shuttle pickup and drop-off will be coordinated at this entrance only.
For more information contact Silvia Paytas at 203-736-5420 x202 or for vendor information contact the Office of Mission Development at Wesley Village, 203-925-4952.
This is a press release from United Methodist Homes.
Take in a movie, write resume at Derby Public Library
DERBY -The Derby Public Library continues its weekly Wednesday Movie Matinees series for
ages 18 and over.
Newly released DVDs will be shown every Wednesday at 1 p.m. Light snacks will be provided.
Registration is requested.
For a list of featured films, stop by the Library, 313 Elizabeth St., or call 203-736-1482.
For a list of featured films, stop by the Library, 313 Elizabeth St., or call 203-736-1482.
Resume workshop
The Derby Public Library offers Resume “Right”-ing Workshops on the first Wednesday of each
month at 6:30 p.m.
During these sessions, participants are welcome to either start from scratch or bring copies of their existing resumes, cover letters as well, for review and optimizing.
During these sessions, participants are welcome to either start from scratch or bring copies of their existing resumes, cover letters as well, for review and optimizing.
Often times a new resume can be created simply by making a number of subtle tweaks versus a whole new change.
The December class will be held Dec. 6 at 6:30 p.m.
The December class will be held Dec. 6 at 6:30 p.m.
Registration is not required.
For more information, stop by the Library, 313 Elizabeth St., call 203-736-1482, or visit www.derbypublic library.org.
This is a press release from Cathy Williams, Director, Derby Public Library.
This is a press release from Cathy Williams, Director, Derby Public Library.