Ansonia Library to host training on use of Narcan

Griffin Hospital in Derby to host AARP driver-safety program

Griffin Hospital to host driver-safety program./ Contributed photo

DERBY -Griffin Hospital will host an AARP Driver Safety Program from 8:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m. June 8 at the hospital.

The AARP Driver Safety Program is the nation's first and largest refresher course for drivers. While the course is geared toward drivers age 50 and older, the course is open to everyone.

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 hospital is at 130 Division St.

The cost is $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members. 
Make checks payable to “AARP.”

To register, call Esther at 203-732-1523.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Ansonia rejuvenates Abe Stone Park, Colony Pond site

Workers Wednesday finish painting first-ever parking lot lines at one of two lots at Abe Stone Park./ City of Ansonia photo

ANSONIA - Mayor David S. Cassetti’s promise to rejuvenate Abe Stone Park and Colony Pond continues with lining of two on-site parking lots, repairing and repainting of basketball court, and installation of a boat dock. 

Numerous other improvements have begun and will be completed in the coming weeks including adding volleyball, hiking trails, picnic tables and grills.

The improvements are being funded by the Mayor’s new City Beautification Fund with generous donations from Home Depot, Regional Water Authority, Frank Pepe Construction, ION Bank, Southern Connecticut Dental Group, United Illuminating, Eversource, Homa Pump Technology, and collectible Wakelee Avenue Trolley Track sales. 

Stay tuned for a grand ribbon-cutting event announcement in June.

*This information is shared from the City of Ansonia Facebook page.

Derby Public Library slates Lunchtime Book Discussion in June

DERBY - The Derby Public Library will hold its monthly Lunchtime Book Discussion at 12:30 p.m. June 26.
The featured novel is “The Language of Flowers” by Vanessa Diffenbaugh.
"The Language of Flowers" beautifully weaves past and present, creating a vivid portrait of an unforgettable woman whose gift for flowers helps her change the lives of others even as she
struggles to overcome her own troubled past.

Lunchtime Book Discussions are held the last Wednesday of the month and are free and
open to the public. 
Multiple copies of the book will be available at the circulations desk. 
Drop-ins are welcome, no registration is required.  The Library is at 313 Elizabeth St.
For information call 203-736-1482.

This is a press release from Kathy Wilson, head of adult circulation, Derby Public Library.

BAD SONS Charity Tap Line to support Ansonia PD in June

BAD SONS Beer Co. is located at 251 Roosevelt Drive, Derby.