Talk at Griffin Hospital in Derby to focus on diabetes management

The Diabetes Education & Support Group at Griffin Hospital will host presentations about diabetes self-management Jan. 8./ Contributed photo 

DERBY - The Diabetes Education & Support Group at Griffin Hospital will host two free presentations about diabetes self-management at 2:30 and 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Certified Diabetes Educator Mary Swansiger, BSN, MPH, will facilitate “Diabetes Self-Management, What’s Working Well & What We’re Struggling With,” an open discussion of participant experiences and available resources such as websites, phone apps for goal setting and tracking, and community resources.

The presentations will be in the hospital’s Dining Room Meeting Room 1.

The Diabetes Education & Support Group meets September-June on the second Tuesday of each month to discuss the management of diabetes, its challenges, and day-to-day dietary concerns. Individuals with diabetes and their caregivers are welcome to attend.

No registration is required. For more information, call Mary Swansiger at 203-732-1137.

The hospital is at 130 Division St.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Ansonia Public Works to pick up Christmas trees

Ansonia Public Works employees are currently picking up Christmas trees on the following days: 
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. 
You can schedule your pick-up by calling 203-736-5945. Please remember to place at curb, not obstructing the roadway. 
We thank you for your cooperation.

*Shared from the City of Ansonia Facebook page.

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Ansonia to open Armory on weekday mornings for winter walking

City of Ansonia photo

ANSONIA - The annual tradition continues as Mayor David S. Cassetti today announced the Ansonia Armory building will be open to the public for winter walking.

Located at 5 State St., the gymnasium area will be open 7-10 a.m. weekdays.

Cassetti said he wants a safe and warm place for the public to be able to maintain their exercise regimen during the cold winter months and lose those holiday pounds.

The start date will be Monday Jan. 7.

Any questions can be directed to Jeff Coppola, director of parks and recreation, 203-231-2209.

*This information is taken from a press release from City Hall.

Ansonia Nature Center needs TP, paper towel tubes for craft

ANSONIA - The Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center needs empty toilet paper and paper towel tubes for a huge craft project planned in honor of MLK Jr. Day, Jan. 21, at the Peabody Museum in New Haven. 

Items can be dropped at the Nature Center no later than Jan. 18 (the earlier, the better), 10 Deerfield Lane. 

For more information call 203-736-1053. 

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