Griffin Hospital in Derby to host talk on sleep wellness

Griffin Hospital will host a free talk about sleep wellness May 14./ Contributed photo

DERBY – Griffin Hospital is offering a free talk that breaks down the ABCs of Zzzs at 6 p.m. May 15 in the Meditation and Learning Center, 130 Division St.

Registered Polysomnographic Technologist Jackie Hoyle will present “Better Sleep for Better Health,” a discussion about the health risks of getting too little sleep, tips for getting better sleep, and warning signs of sleep apnea.

There will also be information about Griffin Hospital’s Sleep Wellness Center, a comprehensive program that offers state-of-the-art sleep medicine in a comfortable, home-like environment. 

The Center is accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine as a sleep disorders center - one of only 13 in Connecticut to achieve the Academy's highest level of accreditation - and helps treat sleep disorders such as insomnia, sleep apnea, snoring, restless leg syndrome, and narcolepsy.

The talk is part of Griffin Hospital's Healthy U education series, which features Griffin Hospital medical experts and community partners providing trusted health information and answers to questions on a wide range of topics. 

Light refreshments will be served.

To reserve your spot or for more information, call 203-732-1511 or visit the calendar at griffinhealth.org.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

After the Storm Foundation assists Circle of Friends at Griffin in Derby

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DERBY - 'Circle of Friends' breast cancer support group members at Griffin Hospital helped create a slideshow last week for After the Storm Foundation's 10th Anniversary Art Bra Show. 
Pictured above are just some of the members of the group.

The After the Storm Foundation was founded by Christine Willett, who was diagnosed with breast cancer while pregnant with her second child. 

Integrative therapies got her through "the storm" and now she, along with volunteers, raise funds to support institutions that offer integrative therapies as part of their treatment and survivorship program. 

After the Storm supports Griffin Hospital's massage therapy program for cancer patients and survivors. 
In the last seven years, Griffin has received more than $33,000 to support the program. 

The slideshow of survivors will be shown at After the Storm's 10th annual Art Bra Show on Aug. 9 at the Aqua Turf Club in Plantsville.
See information below:

This post is based on a press release from Griffin Hospital. Full disclosure: I'm a member of the support group. 

Church in Orange to hold food festival in May

• ORANGE - St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church  will hold A Taste of Greece from 11 a.m-7 p.m. May 5.

Dine in or take your food to go.

The church is at 480 Racebrook Road.

*Information shared from the church's Facebook page.

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'Turnback Tuesday' features Derby Building and Lumber Co.

This week's "Turnback Tuesday" remembers the Derby Building and Lumber Company (W & L Lumber Co.) founded in 1835 by brothers Willis and Lewis Hotchkiss. 

Both gentlemen were prominent builders, businessmen, and citizens of Derby. Their company had a large yard with an office and its own dock on the Housatonic River. 

In its early days, the company delivered timber and lumber on "teams" to Derby, Ansonia, all the way up the Naugatuck Valley to Waterbury. A team of three heavy horses was quite the sight indeed.

Thanks to the Derby Public Library for sharing this interesting local history!

Recuperation journey: Peek-a-boo

Are you lookin' at me?
Quick capture through the window this morning before he scurried away.

Shelton artist to exhibit paintings at gallery in Milford

Greater Valley Chamber to host SchmoozaPalooza Wednesday

SHELTON - Bring your friends, co-workers, and clients to SchmoozaPalooza Wednesday to preview the latest products and services from exhibitors in a fun and casual environment. 

The event will run from 2:30-6 p.m. at the Greater Valley Chamber office, 10 Progress Drive, second floor. 

It will feature music from STAR 99.9 FM & WPLR 99.1 New Haven, networking, food tastings, and more!
From promoting your company, making new contacts, and generating sales leads, to winding down after work with a drink and treats from some of the Valley's best restaurants and caterers, the SchmoozaPalooza experience is all about business in action and making connections.

Opening keynote address: Made in Connecticut featuring Connecticut DECD Deputy Commissioner Bart Kollen and Connecticut DECD Brand Manager Christine Castonguay.

Free to attend - walk-ins are welcome!
The exhibit space is sold out.

New in 2018
A Taste of Tech - Brief seminars throughout the afternoon by the Chamber Tech Council.

HeadShots! a special WIN Entrepreneurial Grant Fundraiser - update your LinkedIn and social media profile with a new professional headshot photo - $25 if you pre-register and $30 at the door. Limited to 24 total seatings.

Special bonus: Go Glam! Book with our professional makeup artist Makeupmakeup before your shoot. Add $25 (limited to first 12 reservations). Pre-register today with the same link to register to attend the event!

This information is shared from the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce Facebook page.

Shop, sip, support Adam's House grief education center in Shelton

Southern Tide & Splash of Pink in Westport will host “Shopping and Shampagne,” an April 25 fundraiser to benefit Adam’s House, a grief and education loss center in Shelton that provides no-cost programs to grieving children and families in Connecticut. 

Guests can enjoy a glass of champagne while shopping for their new spring wardrobe and accessories at Westport’s newest shop located at 275 Post Road East.  

Ten percent of sales at the fundraiser from 6:30 -9 p.m. will benefit Adam’s House, 241 Coram Ave., Shelton. 
The event is open to the public. 

Adam’s House Board Member Donna Nayden and Southern Tide Manager Maria Terrell are hosting the fundraiser.  

“Adam’s House is a place where grieving families can turn in their time of need,” Nayden said. 
“Its programs provide families with hope, comfort, support, and age-appropriate coping skills. Thanks to the generosity of local vendors such as Southern Tide and Splash of Pink, Adam’s House is able to offer their programs at no-cost to families. Please join us for a fun evening of shopping, sipping “shampagne,” and supporting this wonderful community organization.”

This is a press release from Adam's House.

Breaths for Brandon benefit slated at La Sala in Derby

Checks can be mailed to:

Kerry Pawlyk
2 Cedarstone Road
Oxford, CT 06478

*Information shared from Facebook.