Surgeon to speak about joint replacement at Griffin Hospital in Derby

Ignatius Komninakas, M.D.

DERBY - Griffin Hospital will offer a free presentation on joint replacement options at 5:45 p.m. April 9 at the hospital.
Orthopedic surgeon Ignatius Komninakas, M.D., will present “Advances in Joint Replacement," an open discussion of the causes of joint pain, conservative treatment options, total joint replacement techniques, post-surgical recovery and the return to normal activities.

Komninakas will be available at the end of the presentation to answer questions from attendees.
Refreshments will be served. The hospital is at 130 Division St.

For more information or to reserve a spot, call Griffin Hospital Orthopaedic Care Specialist Amy Gagne at 203-732-7524.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Bingo night to benefit Emmett O'Brien PFO in Ansonia

Recuperation journey: Vibrant visitor on a gray day

Took this as I sat at my desk, about 10 feet from the window. 
The cardinal was in the forsythia about 30 feet away from the house. 
I was glad he posed for me. 

Business owner to hold free exercise class on Derby Green

DERBY - Looking to have fun as you get in shape for spring? 

Agathe Likoba, owner of Likoba, a boutique at 25 Elizabeth St., said today she is seeking women interested in participating in a free, exercise class on the Derby Green.

She said she has scheduled the first session at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, weather permitting.

City starts improvements at Abe Stone Park in Ansonia

Ansonia Mayor David S. Cassetti posts trail markers at Abe Stone Park./ Contributed photo

ANSONIA - Things got under way at Abe Stone Park last weekend with a ceremonial first hiking trail marker placement by Mayor David S. Cassetti. 

The marker signifies the beginning of many upcoming recreational improvements at the park planned by the Mayor for this summer.

Volunteers continued hanging markers along the estimated mile-plus long hiking trail with expectations of finishing mapping of the remaining trail route this week. 

“My goal is to make Abe Stone Park and Colony Pond a recreational attraction once again for our residents,” Cassetti said. “It has been long neglected and needs refining. I can’t wait to see this completed.”

The trail will also outline the Colony Pond perimeter and proceed into the hillside woods an additional mile, looping back to the pond. An estimated 200 feet of boardwalk will be added over marsh areas and the pond-feeding brook with funding provided by Home Depot and construction by Emmett O’Brien Technical High School carpentry students. 

In the coming weeks, volunteers will clear the trails of any litter while pruning branches along the hiking route.

Also on tap for this summer is repairing of the basketball court and kids playground, adding volleyball, picnic tables, cooking grills, opening of the Colony Snack Shack, and adding a boat dock to allow canoes, kayaks, and rowboats on the pond.

In April, the DEEP will once again stock the pond with trout and catfish for public fishing. 
A long-term plan by Cassetti is to make a small area of the pond suitable for swimming once again.


This is a press release from Ansonia City Hall.

Learn health management in free workshop at Shelton Senior Center

Griffin Hospital will host a free Live Well Chronic Disease Self-Management Workshop starting April 1 at the Shelton Senior Center./ Contributed photo

SHELTON - Griffin Hospital will host a free six-week workshop starting April 1 at the Shelton Senior Center to help individuals suffering from health conditions take back control of their lives.

The Live Well Chronic Disease Self-Management Workshop provides health information and strategies to help those with health conditions like pain, anxiety, diabetes, depression, heart disease, and arthritis increase their energy and take control of their health.

Along with clinical care, participants will learn ways to cope with difficult emotions, depression, and stress/anxiety, reduce pain, improve mobility, increase energy, increase physical activity, eat healthier, use medications appropriately, and solve everyday problems and communicate effectively with family and health care providers.

The workshops will be held on Mondays April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, and May 8 from 9:30 a.m.-noon at the Shelton Senior Center, 81 Wheeler St.

The Live Well Chronic Disease Self-Management Workshop is sponsored by the Connecticut Department of Social Services Aging Services Division, Connecticut Department of Public Health, and Griffin Hospital.

To register or for more information, call Esther Jones at Griffin Hospital’s Community Outreach and Valley Parish Nurse Program at 203-732-1523.


This is a press release from Griffin Hospital. 

TEAM prepping 12th annual Men Who Cook fundraiser in Ansonia

K of C Council 28 to hold wine tasting at St. Mary's Church hall in Derby

Note: The church hall is not handicapped accessible.

Seymour Congregational Church to host organ concert

Shelton resident desperately seeking kidney donor

Since I'm the fortunate recipient of a donated kidney I reached out to Bill McGuire - the Shelton man pictured above with his son - to help publicize his plight.
In a text message Bill said he recently had a fistula implanted and he expects to start having dialysis in April, if a kidney donor does not come forward. He has Type O blood.

Please consider becoming a kidney donor!

St. Mary-St. Michael School in Derby posts honor roll

DERBY – The following students at St. Mary-St. Michael School were awarded High Honors and Honors for academic achievement in the second trimester of the 2018-19 school year.

Grade 4 

High Honors

Julianne Meagher

Bridget Sobolisky

Robert Sobolisky

Mario Xilotl

Honors

Sadie Asarisi

David Herreria

Harleigh Link

Cameron Mas

Chayce McMahon

Grade 5 

High Honors

Lucy Adams

Adrianna Naranjo

Julianna Rosado

Gemma Tomei

Honors 

Luca Alvarez

Keira Hovhannissian

Kathryn Maher

Madison McGuire

Katelyn Re

Kyle Re

Grade 6

High Honors

Reese Shuart

Honors 

Josh Benedek

Amelia Blicharz

Lucianna Bottone

Gianna Brancato

Evan DeLucia

Roman Hescock

Alexis Padilla

Emilia Wakulczyk  

Grade 7

Honors

Annabel Adams

Carmel Diur 

Danika Shandrowksi 

Alejandro Soriano

Grade 8

High Honors

Matthew Capiral

Selena Hescock

Steve Nguyen

Anton Rusu

Honors

Rhianen Dzvileski

Kailiegh Householder

Jenna LaBranche

Ariana Rodriguez

Jocelynn Rosado

Alana Sanzari

About St. Mary-St. Michael School

St. Mary-St. Michael School serves students in  Pre-K through Grade 8. 

It provides a safe, nurturing environment where students are academically challenged and prepared to become productive, virtuous citizens. 

The school is fully accredited by NEASC and offers a low student/teacher ratio, full-day kindergarten, before and after school program, multiage Pre-K program for 3 and 4 year old children, interactive whiteboard technology, technology instruction, Spanish (PreK - Grade 8), sports, school band, and after school co-curricular activities. 

Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of Hartford welcome students of all faiths, ethnic groups, and socio-economic backgrounds. 

Please call the school to set up a tour 203-735-6471 or visit stmarystmichaelct.eduk12.net for more information.

This is a press release from the school.

*Congratulations to all the students on their achievement!

Talk on smoking cessation methods slated at Griffin Hospital in Derby

DERBY - Griffin Hospital will host a free talk on methods for quitting smoking April 2 at 6 p.m. at the hospital.

Richard Le Pera, Smoking Cessation Specialist and Exercise Physiologist, will host “That’s It – Learn to Quit,” an open discussion about the health risks of smoking and several methods that have helped individuals kick the habit. 

The talk will include information about Griffin’s free smoking cessation program, which combines group discussion and interactive activities to teach participants how to develop a quit plan that addresses their personal behaviors and habits, including strategies to manage nicotine withdrawal, behaviors, triggers, and urges as well as weight control and stress management.

This talk is part of Griffin Hospital's Healthy U program, a series of free wellness talks featuring 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. The hospital is at 130 Division St.

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

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Legion Post 24 in Derby to hold 100th anniversary membership drive