Friday, July 26, 2019

Ansonia to celebrate recharged Abe Stone Park/Colony Pond Saturday

But first a look back, courtesy of the City of Ansonia Facebook page:


"With Abe Stone Park & Colony Pond set for a celebration event this Saturday (July 27), here’s a scene from the pond in 1956. 
"The building shown originally included a concessions stand, dressing room and showers. Note the cement and wood plank benches and lifeguard station on left. A man made beach extends from the building to water."
The Evening Sentinel photo caption read: “Colony Park Pond is a busy spot these warm, summer days as hundreds of youngsters with their parents, flock there daily following playground programs elsewhere in the city. Ansonia Recreation Commission supervises the popular swimming spot in conjunction with its summer program. Supervised swimming is provided daily and weekends.” — at Abe Stone Park.

*Credit This Week in Ansonia History post on the City of Ansonia Facebook page.

Derby Public Library to host presentation on McCarthyism


DERBY - Professor Hamish Lutris returns at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 5 to Derby Public Library to present "Red Spies and Lavender Lads." 
Hamish focuses on McCarthyism in the 1950s, and how America reacted to the challenges to its political and social foundation. 
Registration required at https://bit.ly/2JkdUuO or at 203-736-1482.
The Library is at 313 Elizabeth St.

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page. 

My Sister's Place in Ansonia holding big sale today


75% off High End Summer Clearance!!

My Sister's Place, 380 Main St., Ansonia, is a family thrift store. 
All proceeds support BHcare's The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services.


This is shared from My Sister's Place Facebook page.

Kellogg Environmental Center in Derby to present talk about turtles

DERBY -  The Kellogg Environmental Center will host Turtle Talk from 11 a.m.-noon Aug. 3
The program will cover turtle habitat, life history, and more in this family-friendly, informal talk, which will include a live turtle demonstration. 
All ages are welcome to learn about turtle conservation and the things you can do to help endangered species. 
Don’t hide in your shell, come out and join us for some reptilian fun! 
Free admission; registration is recommended.  
For more information and to register, call 203-734-2513.  
The Kellogg Environmental Center, 500 Hawthorne Ave., is open Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. It is operated by the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.


This is a press release from the Kellogg Environmental Center.

Recuperation journey: Up on the roof


The neighbor's shed is a popular spot for our feathered friends. 
There are a lot of them around and they're certainly active this morning. I took this through the window, and hope to capture some more photos. 


Griffin Hospital in Derby accepting applications for health care programs


The Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers is accepting applications for several training programs./ Contributed photo

DERBY - The Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers is accepting applications for its fall Certified Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Technician, Phlebotomy, and Certified Clinical Medical Assistant programs.
The evening session for the accelerated CNA program starts Sept. 3, the day PCT program and the Phlebotomy program begin Sept. 17, and the daytime MA program starts Oct. 1.

The accelerated CNA course offers students an affordable and condensed six-week schedule with classes Monday through Thursday from 5-9 p.m. Course content includes infection control, legal and ethical responsibilities, communications, body mechanics, moving and positioning residents, personal care skills, nutrition, measuring vital signs, and restorative care. 
The program’s clinical experience is at a long term stay facility and Griffin Hospital from 5-10 p.m. for a total of 40 hours. 
After successfully completing the course and clinical experience, students will be qualified to take the certification exam for a Nursing Assistant in Connecticut. The CNA course tuition fee includes the course book, CPR training, and malpractice insurance coverage for the clinical rotation.
The 17-week PCT program requires students to attend practical training on Mondays and Fridays from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., and have the option to take the Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday Phlebotomy classes either during the day from 9 a.m.-noon or during the evening from 6-9 p.m. The PCT program offers ample hands-on training and opportunities for practical experience in the school's fully equipped mock hospital room and during the 160 hours of clinical experience. 
The course tuition includes textbook, malpractice insurance, CPR certification, and national certification.
The 14-week Phlebotomy program holds classes on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays with a daytime option of 9 a.m.-noon or an evening option of 6-9 p.m. 
The course tuition includes a 32-40-hour internship, national certification, lab coats, CPR certification, malpractice insurance and textbook.
The MA program will run for 28 weeks with classes five days a week from 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., including 160 clinical hours at Griffin Faculty Physicians’ primary care offices and specialty offices such as gastroenterology, OB-GYN, surgical and cardiology. The program prepares students to become multi-skilled healthcare professionals that specialize in outpatient settings. 
Medical assistants perform both clinical and administrative duties and assist a variety of providers including physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants. Graduates of this program may find entry-level positions in medical offices, clinics, urgent care centers and may work in general medicine or specialty practices. 
This program also provides the diversity of other job options in the hospital or laboratory setting.
Anyone 18 years of age or older with a high school diploma or GED may apply for admission. Early application is encouraged for all courses, as space is limited. For more information or to apply, call 203-732-1276 or 203-732-7578 or visit griffinhealth.org/allied-health.

About the School of Allied Health Careers
Griffin Hospital's School of Allied Health Careers was one of the first hospital-based schools of its kind to be authorized by the Connecticut Department of Higher Education and offers Phlebotomy and other professional educational programs to provide training, education, and certification in selected health careers. 
Classes are taught by certified instructors in the Griffin Hospital Medical Building, 300 Seymour Ave.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.