9th annual Midsummer Fantasy Renaissance Faire slated in Ansonia

June 22-23 | June 29-30 | July 6-7

11 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Saturday Night shows: 7-9 p.m.

*Rain or Shine*

Warsaw Park
119 Pulaski Highway,
Ansonia

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Come and Join Us for a day of exciting adventures
for the whole family!

Explore an interactive fantasy world set in a time long ago where elves, fairies, orcs, goblins,
animal-kin, dwarves, and magic are REAL.

Come visit our very own Flippyn Byrd Tavern!
Serving Beer, Hard Cider, and MEAD!

Throughout the Day and into the Night,
You'll See:
Comedy ~ Action ~ Games
Stage Shows ~ Music ~ Magic
Live Combat ~ Delicious Food
Unique Vendors ~ Thrilling Storyline

Kids Games
(click for details) 

If you would like to participate see the Contacts page.

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Want to be part of a Renaissance faire? See our Volunteers page!

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Check our Thank You page for places with $1 off coupons. $1

.00 off coupons.

* Info shared from the Faire's website.

Griffin Hospital's Patient Family Advisory Council welcomes new members

Griffin Hospital’s Patient Family Advisory Council is designed to provide valuable patient and family insight into the care and services provided at the hospital./ Contributed photo

DERBY - Griffin Hospital recently welcomed the newest members to a council of community members that help the hospital meet its mission for exceptional, person-centered care.

Laurel May and Larry Dobitas of Trumbull, and Louis Watson of Milford, joined Griffin Hospital’s Patient Family Advisory Council this year.

The Council is designed to provide valuable patient/family insight to care and services provided. As either former patients themselves or family members of patients, the 14-member Council is charged with providing real-time feedback/insight with the goal of enhancing hospital services and programs. 
The Council partners with the hospital to assist in maintaining its patient-center care focus.

Each month, members learn about various hospital programs and services through presentations, receive hospital updates on performance metrics such as patient experience, safety, financial and projects and provides input/options on new programs and services under consideration and share feedback. 

Current members include: Ansonia residents Horace Behrle, Fran DiGiorgi, Nadine Civitella, Alfred Pettit, Joseph Skrabl, and Rita St. Jacques; Anne Keane of Shelton; David Erhardt of Derby; Kenneth Hawkins of Milford; Nicole Levine of Oxford; Natasha Koonce-Webster of Hamden; and Robert Newton of Seymour.

The Patient Family Advisory Council is just one of many ways individuals in the community can serve in contributing to the hospital’s mission of providing personalized, humanistic, consumer- driven healthcare in a healing environment.

Griffin Hospital is a full-service, 160 bed not-for-profit acute care community hospital committed to providing high quality, state-of-the-art medical care in a healing, nurturing environment.  
Griffin has earned local, national, and international recognition and praise for its unique facility, innovative programs and services, and patient-centered Planetree model of care.

For more information about Griffin Hospital, the Patient Family Advisory Council and volunteer opportunities call 203-732-7555 or visit griffinhealth.org/patient-family-advisory-council.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Valley United Way to host block parties at neighborhood gardens

Rochelle to host post-session coffee hours in Ansonia, Derby

State Rep. Kara Rochelle

HARTFORD - State Rep. Kara Rochelle will host post-session coffee hours across the 104th District to give residents an opportunity to inquire about legislation discussed and passed during session. 
The following events will be held: 

• Community Coffee Hour and Conversation on June 17, from 6-8 p.m. at Copper City Bar and Grill, 82 Main St., Ansonia.
• Monthly Coffee Hour on June 21, from 8-9 a.m. at the Valley Diner, 636 New Haven Ave., Derby.
• Derby Town Hall Meeting June 25, from 6-7  p.m. at Derby City Hall in Aldermanic Chambers at Derby City Hall, 1 Elizabeth St. 

"I strongly believe in connecting with residents,” Rochelle said. “I'm excited to discuss legislation we worked on this session and how the budget helps our district. Most importantly, I want to hear feedback and discuss ideas for future initiatives with residents. Democracy thrives when we all come together.” 

This is a press release from Rochelle's office.