Congratulations to Youths of the Month at club in Shelton

Sharing from the Lower Naugatuck Valley Boys & Girls Club Facebook page.

"Congratulations to our Lavietes Clubhouse March Youth of the Month! 
Fabian, Matthew, Jason & Deshon, we are so proud of you!"

We add our plaudits! Great job! 

Learn to quit smoking in program at Griffin Hospital in Derby

Griffin Hospital will hold a smoking cessation program starting March 27./ Contributed photo

DERBY - Griffin Hospital offers free education, advice, and support to help individuals prepare to quit smoking with its four-week smoking cessation program starting March 27.

“That’s It - Learn to Quit” teaches a variety of methods to help individuals quit smoking. 
The program consists of Wednesday night meetings from 5:30-7 p.m. scheduled for March 27, and April 3, 10, and 17 at the Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital, 350 Seymour Ave.
There is also a “reunion” for graduates of the program at 5:30 p.m. April 24 in the Center.

“The goal of the program is to help you learn how to quit,” said Richard Le Pera, a co-coordinator of the program. “There are different methods of quitting and managing nicotine withdrawal. If one method didn’t work for you in the past we’ll help you understand all your options.”

Through group discussion and interactive activities, participants learn how to develop a quit plan that addresses their personal behaviors and habits. 
Strategies to manage nicotine withdrawal, behaviors, triggers, and urges are discussed as well as weight control and stress management.

Participants must be prepared to attend all four sessions.
To register for “That’s It – Learn to Quit,” call 203-732-7106.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital. 




Recuperation journey: On top of the world


My feathered friends spend a lot of time on top of the forsythia. Sometimes I catch them alone, other times they are hanging out in a big group. 

Seymour Pink to hold 12th annual dinner at Brookside Inn in Oxford


The 12th Annual Seymour Pink Pasta Dinner is almost here.
Tickets are $15 per person and will go on sale March 24 at noon.


A link to purchase tickets will soon be available on the Seymour Pink Facebook page.

Derby Public Library to hold YA Wednesdays in April


DERBY - Derby Public Library invites all young adults ages 12 to 17 to join the fun of YA Wednesdays from 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays in April.
Sony Play Station Four (PS4), Nintendo Wii, board games, and Legos will be available. 
Light refreshments will be provided. 
For more information stop by the Library at 313 Elizabeth St., call 203-736-1482 or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org.


This is a press release from Tony DeLos, young adult librarian, Derby Public Library.  

Irving School staff to take part in McTeacher's Night at Derby McDonald's


Irving School is proud to be a part of McTeacher's Night at the 652 New Haven Ave. (Route 34) McDonald’s. 
There will be raffle prizes and a DJ.
Raffle winners will be announced at school the next day!

The homeroom that has the most students attend will win a classroom ice cream party!
Please support Irving School in our annual fundraiser. 
See your teachers and staff working at McDonald’s; we will serve you even if you go through the drive-thru!