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Tuesday, October 1, 2019
Griffin Hospital in Derby seeks singers for Valley Soul holiday concert
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| Angela Clemmons |
DERBY - Griffin Hospital is seeking singers of all skill levels to help bring a little holiday “soul” to the Naugatuck Valley this winter.
Griffin Health is once again assembling a gospel choir of volunteer singers from throughout the Valley under the direction of Angela Clemmons, a professional singer for more than 35 years and director of the acclaimed “Shoreline Soul” performances in Madison.
In addition to providing an inspiring and uplifting performance, the Valley Soul choir aims to bring together individuals from churches and organizations throughout the area to help build and strengthen partnerships that will improve the health of the region.
The volunteer singers will take part in five, two-hour workshops, culminating in a hand-clapping, foot-stomping, this-couldn’t-possibly-be-Naugatuck-Valley concert of traditional and contemporary gospel and holiday music Dec. 11.
“Our weekly sessions are upbeat, fun, and very user-friendly,” Clemmons said. “No one needs to know how to read music. All songs are taught by ear and everyone is given a practice CD. It’s amazing how much the choir learns and how confident they become in five short weeks, particularly when many have never sung gospel before.”
The training sessions will be Oct. 16 and 23, Nov. 6 and 13, and Dec. 4, from 6:45-8:45 p.m. at Assumption Church in Ansonia.
Sign up online at griffinhealth.org/valley-soul.
For more information, contact Angela Clemmons at 203-619-1415 or shorelinesoul@comcast.net.
Although the workshop is primarily for adults, youth who are able to follow a lyric sheet are welcome to participate.
Griffin’s Annual Holiday Concert is sponsored by the President’s Fund at Griffin Hospital as a thank you to Griffin’s sponsors and the community, and as a celebration of Griffin’s family of employees, medical staff, volunteers, corporators, and trustees for their dedication, compassion and expertise.
About Angela Clemmons
Soul in the Valley Director Angela Clemmons has been a professional singer for over 35 years.
As a background singer, she worked with Aretha Franklin, Michael Jackson, Justin Timberlake, Celine Dion, Steely Dan, Cyndi Lauper, Elton John, among many others.
Her voice could be heard on TV and radio jingles for Burger King, Canada Dry Ginger Ale, Coke, KFC, Slim Fast, and many more. She did two albums for CBS Records, which included the #4 disco hit “Give Me Just A Little More Time.”
Angela spent 2013 touring with the Rascals (“It’s a Beautiful Morning,” “Groovin’”) as part of the “Rascals: Once Upon A Dream” show, performing on Broadway and theaters all over the U.S. and Canada. TV appearances include The View, The Tony Awards, Saturday Night Live and others. Angela, mother of two, resides in Westbrook with her husband.
This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.
Seymour Pink posts fall hours for gift shop
SEYMOUR - The nonprofit Seymour Pink is a community's fight against breast cancer.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the 8th annual Pounding the Pavement for Pink 5K race to benefit Seymour Pink will be held this Saturday!
Do yourself a favor and stop by the Seymour Pink Gift Shop, 3 Franklin St., and support a wonderful organization that has helped so many - including yours truly - who have heard the words 'you have breast cancer.'
Griffin Hospital in Derby to host free talk about Medicare, Medigap, more
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DERBY - The Community Health Resource Center at Griffin Hospital will host a free presentation on Medicare and related health care decisions at 10 a.m. Oct. 8.
Joe Deegan, a counselor for Connecticut’s programs for Health insurance, Outreach, Information and Eligibility Screening (CHOICES), will host “Medicare CHOICES,” a presentation to help older adults and those eligible for Medicare and their caregivers make informed health insurance decisions and to help prevent, detect and report health care fraud and abuse. There will be information on Medicare, Medigap, Medicare Managed Care, Medicaid, Long Term Care Insurance and other related state and federal programs.
Series of educational forums
This program is part of a series of free, educational forums hosted by the Community Health Resource Center in an effort to help improve the health of the community.
To register or for more information, call Kerry or Deborah at 203-732-7399.
The Community Health Resource Center at Griffin Hospital is a traditional library that provides an array of medical and health information, including a large collection of easy to read health and lifestyle related materials.
The Center is open to the public to educate themselves on ways to enhance their well-being, prevent illness and play an active role in decisions about their health.
Recuperation journey: Ready for fall
Looking forward to colorful fall foliage, mums, pumpkins, scarecrows, Halloween candy, and more!