Logan, Gentile, Cassetti to hold Town Hall Meeting in Ansonia

'Turnback Tuesday' features photographer Clara Barton Drew of Derby

This week's "Turnback Tuesday" features Clara Barton Tomlinson Drew. 

Clara was born in Seymour Nov. 25, 1867 and was named after Clara Barton, the Civil War nurse who created the Red Cross. 

Clara Tomlinson moved to "Derby" (now part of Ansonia) as a young girl and later, in 1888, married John Wilbur Drew. 

The Drews resided at 26 New St. where Clara (Tomlinson) Drew became a pioneer among women photographers. She operated a photography studio for decades out of her home.

This is a photo of Clara Barton, the Civil War nurse, that was taken by Clara Barton Drew, the photographer, in 1909. 

Clara Barton Drew died Feb. 21, 1946 at the age of 79.


*Thanks go out to the Derby Public Library for sharing interesting local history each week.

NHSO to transform Shelton High School into Emerald Isle with Irish music

To perform St. Patrick's Pops

SHELTON - The New Haven Symphony Orchestra  will transform Shelton High School auditorium into the Emerald Isle at 3

Photo from NHSO website

p.m. March 18.

The orchestra will perform favorite Irish songs and jigs, including O Danny Boy, When Irish Eyes Are Smiling, and Whiskey in the Jar.

Music from The Quiet Man and Far and Away also will be performed.

The concert will feature:
Chelsea Tipton, conductor
Cathy Maguire, vocalist
Irish step dancers

Tickets: $35 or $49; KidTix Free with adult; college students, $10.   Buy Tickets!

Shelton High School is at 120 Meadow St.

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*This information is shared from the NHSO website.

Kids can learn Spanish at Huntington Branch Library in Shelton

Spanish with Sandra

SHELTON - Huntington Branch Library, 41 Church St., will offer Spanish with Sandra from 5-5:30 p.m. Thursday.
Children, ages 1-6, and their caregivers will learn Spanish through songs, games, stories, and other fun activities. 

Register by calling 203-926-0111; sessions run for an entire month.

*This information is shared from Facebook.

Recuperation journey: Striking a pose

The snow stopped; the blue jay returned. 

Talk about low vision slated at Griffin Hospital in Derby

Griffin Hospital and Lions Club of Connecticut will host “Taking a Look at Low Vision,” a free talk, on Feb. 21./ Submitted photo 

DERBY - The Community Health Resource Center at Griffin Hospital will host “Taking a Look at Low Vision,” from 11 a.m.-noon Feb. 21.

The free talk will discuss Low Vision, its causes and therapy options. 

Low Vision is a chronic medical condition affecting one in six adults over 45 years of age in which an individual has a degree of vision loss that can no longer be corrected by eye glasses, medicine or surgery. 
Individuals with low vision are not blind; however, they often have difficulty using their remaining vision efficiently and effectively enough to complete needed activities.

Leslie Prescott, MS, OTR/L, Griffin Hospital Occupational Therapist Specializing in Low Vision Rehabilitation, will explain Low Vision and its causes, discuss rehabilitation options, and provide information about Griffin Hospital’s Lions Low Vision Center, which provides free adaptive equipment and devices.

This program is part of a series of free, educational forums hosted by the Community Health Resource Center in an effort to help improve the health of the community. 

To register or for more information, call Kerry or Deborah, 203-732-7399. The hospital is at 130 Division St.

For more information about the Lions Low Vision Center at Griffin Hospital’s Rehabilitation Services Department, call 203-732-7445 or visit griffinhealth.org or lionslowvisioncenters.org.

The Community Health Resource Center at Griffin Hospital is a traditional library that provides an array of medical and health information, including a large collection of easy to read health and lifestyle related materials. The Center is open to the public to educate themselves on ways to enhance their well-being, prevent illness and play an active role in decisions about their health.


This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Recuperation journey: Quick captures through the window

I was able to catch a photo this morning of this nutty squirrel and, a few feet away, one of the five blue jays that visit our yard. The egg shells I leave for them are a big hit. 

So lucky to have this view of wildlife activities when I sit down at my desk in the morning! Linus (our cat) enjoys it too.

Enjoy your Tuesday!