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Friday, August 17, 2018
Griffin Hospital in Derby to hold AARP driving course
DERBY - Griffin Hospital will host an AARP Driver Safety Program from 8:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Sept. 15 at the hospital.
The training is designed to help you learn current rules of the road, how to operate your vehicle more safely in today's increasingly challenging driving environment, and make some adjustments to common age-related changes in vision, hearing, and reaction time.
The course also covers such topics as how to maintain proper following distance at all times; the safest way to change lanes and make turns at intersections; the effects of medications on driving; how to minimize the effect of dangerous blind spots; the importance of eliminating distractions, such as eating, smoking, and cell phone use; proper use of safety belts, air bags, and anti-lock brakes and ways to monitor your own and others' driving skills and capabilities.
Participants will gain a greater appreciation of driving challenges and how they can avoid potential collisions and injuries to themselves and others.
As an added bonus, participants can check with their auto insurance company about discounts for completing the course.
The cost is $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members. Make checks payable to “AARP.”
To register, call Esther, 203-732-1523. The hospital is at 130 Division St.
This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.
Bingo at The Hops Company to benefit The Valley Goes Pink
The fundraiser will benefit The Valley Goes Pink. The event will feature a fun-filled night of bingo and great prizes, including a flat-screen TV.
A $25 donation includes 10 bingo sheets and pizza.
Raffles will be available. Doors open at 6 p.m.
*This is just one of many events being planned to benefit The Valley Goes Pink. Stay tuned!
Sunset Run for the Warriors 5K fundraiser slated in Shelton
SHELTON - On Sunday (Aug. 19), the ninth Annual Sunset Run for the Warriors will be held in Shelton.
The race will begin at the Huntington Green on Church Street and continue onto Isinglass Road, Nichols Avenue, and ending at Church Street.
The 5K will cut across Blueberry Lane to Nichols Avenue.
At 5 p.m. the entire race route will be closed to all traffic except for emergency vehicles.
The race route will remain closed until the last runner has passed through a particular section or roadway of the route.
Drivers are advised to seek alternative routes during the time period of the race.
According to Hope for the Warriors' website, "Through this race Hope For The Warriors strives to unify the civilian and military communities by honoring and embracing local service members and their families."
*Information shared from the Shelton Police Department Facebook page.
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...when you become better.
When you improve, so does everyone and everything around you.
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