Shelton woman donates $700 to cardiac rehab at Griffin Hospital in Derby

Karynn Weinstein, left, presents Griffin Hospital Cardiac Rehabilitation Director Eunice A. Lisk with a $700 donation to help cardiac rehabilitation patients pay for their health insurance co-pays./ Contributed photo


DERBY - Karynn Weinstein of Shelton recently donated $700 to Griffin Hospital's Development Fund to help cardiac rehabilitation patients cover their health insurance co-pays.

Weinstein is a disabled community member with a professional background in physical education and exercise physiology. 

In 2017, she started A Divine Universe For All in 2017, a 50l(C)(3) charity to help people in need with life-saving medical treatments and medication, debt, and mortgage mediations and modifications.

For more information about Griffin Hospital’s Cardiac Rehabilitation program, visit griffinhealth.org. 

For more information about A Divine Universe For All, contact Weinstein at 203-456-1840 or karynn-weinstein@sbcglobal.net, or visit adivineuniverseforall.com.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Logan among state lawmakers honoring Bethany farmer

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State Sen. George S. Logan, left, R-Ansonia, joined with state lawmakers and the governor this week at the State Capitol to honor Lars Demander, center, of Clover Nook Farm in Bethany on being chosen as Connecticut's  Outstanding Young Farmer of 2018. Demander was joined at the event by family and friends.  

The Outstanding Young Farmer Award is given annually by the Connecticut Agricultural Information Council as part of the festivities surrounding Connecticut Agriculture Day.  Candidates are selected based on their achievements in their agricultural enterprises, involvement in the agriculture industry and their community, and their work on soil and water conservation projects.  

The purpose of the Outstanding Young Farmers program is to bring about a greater interest in the farmer to foster better urban-rural relations through the understanding of the farmers’ endeavors, to develop a further appreciation for their contributions and achievements, and to inform the agribusiness community of the growing urban awareness of the farmers’ importance and impact on America’s economy. 

The state winner is invited to compete in the National Outstanding Young Farmers Program, which is sponsored by John Deere.

Logan (www.SenatorGeorgeLogan.com) represents Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Bethany, Derby, Hamden, Naugatuck, and Woodbridge. He can be reached at George.Logan@cga.ct.gov and 800-842-1421. 


This is a press release from Logan's office.

Seymour Recreation offers coed volleyball starting in April

Historian to focus on start of WWI in talk at Seymour Public Library

Assassination of Franz-Fedinand and Sophie on June 28, 1914, Austria-Hungary blamed Serbia for the attack. 
As Russia supported Serbia, Austro-Hungarian declaration of was was delayed until assurances from German leader Kaiser Wilhelm that Germany would ally with them in the event of Russian intervention.


*Info shared from Seymour Public Library Facebook page.

Derby Day slated at Bridgeport Sound Tigers Game

Recuperation journey: Happy, happy, joy, joy

My husband Ralph and I found out this morning his new wheelchair is arriving Monday, along with a technician who will finish assembling it, and make sure it fits Ralph or Ralph fits it. 

Not sure how that goes.


The new chair should make his life so much easier. I'm happy for him that it's almost here.

The antique wheelchair pictured probably isn't all that comfortable, but I do like the umbrella for the summer, or for rainy days.

And that desk would be perfect for Ralph's laptop. He could work as he goes! 



This is what he's getting. -->

Newsletter: Visions from Veterans at E Street Gallery in Derby, more

Dear readers,

Today's Valley Voice newsletter features a wonderful Visions from Veterans exhibit at the Valley Arts Council's E Street Gallery in Derby.

We also feature the Seymour Pop Warner Challenger Cheer Program, and more.

Thanks for reading,

Patti and Ralph

My Sister's Place in Ansonia offers discounts today

*Information shared from My Sister's Place Facebook page:

ANSONIA - Today is the BIG day for our EASTER EGG-stravaganza!
Come visit MSP, do some shopping, and when you are ready to pay you will be able to pick an egg. 
The egg will have a discount that will go towards that purchase. See you soon and GOOD LUCK!

*All proceeds from My Sister's Place thrift store at 380 Main St., Ansonia, support BHcare's The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services. The store is open until 5 p.m. today.

Seymour Public Library slates educational fun for kids in April

SEYMOUR - Seymour Public Library, 46 Church St., has scheduled a variety of fun activities for children in April.

4/3 – 10:30 a.m. – Family Place Play Group – many different types of play, craft table and brief circle time. Meet up with old friends and make new friends. Group is for infants through 6 years old. Sometimes local childhood experts are on hand. All are welcome!

4/5 - 4 p.m. – StoryKids’ Book Club for K-Grade 2. Book talks, craft, and a snack. Child must have some reading ability.

4/11- 4  p.m. – Nutmeggers’ - YA Book Club for Grades 5-8. Book talk, craft, and a snack. It features the Intermediate Nutmeg Nominees.

4/12 - 10:30 a.m. – Science Snoopers ‘Bugs!’ – Natural science, story and craft for ages 2 & up.  Must be able to sit & listen

4/12 - 4 p.m. – BookChatters’ Book Club for Grades 2-4. Book talk, craft, and a snack. It features the Magic Tree House Series

4/17 – 10:30 a.m. – Lynn Lewis! Music & Movement – singing & dancing & fun for all ages!

4/18 – 10:30 a.m. – Lionheart Puppets presents: ‘Jack Tuesday - Fairy Tale Investigator’ Unique & fun puppet show! All are welcome!

4/19 – 10:30 a.m. – Animal Embassy’s ‘Rainforest Rendezvous.’ Live animals!

4/20 – 10:30 a.m. – Drawing & Design with Miss Debi!  Create something special! Ages 5 & up; limited space!

4/20 – 2 p.m. – YA Origami! Make a wonderful Origami creation –for ages 10 & up.

4/27 & 28 - Drop In Arbor Day Craft - For all ages; all day both days.

All Programs Are Free! Fun! & Formative!

Some have limited enrollment; registration is required for all programs.

For information call 203-888-3903 visit us on Facebook or visit us at www.seymourpubliclibrary.org.

This is a press release from Ann Szaley, head of children services, Seymour Public Library.