Seymour PD posts street closures for Pounding the Pavement for Pink

Shared from the Seymour Police Department Facebook page:

"Traffic Alert"

Tomorrow morning, Oct. 5, River St. (Rt 313), Broad St (Rt 313), Derby Ave, Cedar St, Rose St, Church St, Beecher St and part of West St (between Beecher St and Derby Ave) will be closed to thru traffic for the annual Seymour Pink 5K Road Race at various times.

At 5:30 am, River St, Broad St, Derby Ave at Rose St and West St at West Church St will be closed to thru traffic. 
At 8:45 am, West St at Beecher St, West St at West Church St, Church St at Bank St (Rt 67), all of Derby Ave and Cedar St will be closed for the race. The race will start at 9:00 am sharp.
River St, Broad St, West St (between Cedar St and Derby Ave) and Derby Ave (between Rose St and Broad St) will be closed until at least 11:00 am. 
Rt 8 northbound exit 21 exit ramp will also be temporarily shut down and recommend using exit 22 during the closure. Church St, Beecher St, West St (between Beecher St and Cedar St), Cedar St and Derby Ave at Rose St will open up as the last participants make their way through the course.

There will be Officers and Fire Police working at various posts to assist any motorists with questions as well as detour signs at the intersections of West Church St at Knorr Ave and West St at New St directing motorists around the event.

I hope this is helpful information to everyone traveling in the area tomorrow morning to avoid any problems.

Pounding the Pavement for Pink in Seymour Saturday

This photo from five years ago came up today in my Facebook memories. 
I'm ready to walk tomorrow with our Circle of Friends from Griffin Hospital at the eighth annual Pounding the Pavement for Pink in downtown Seymour! 

And from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday:

Stevens Ford Lincoln, 717 Bridgeport Ave., Milford, invites you to the 10th Annual Stevens Ford Lincoln, Cars for the Cure, hosted by the dealership and Seymour Pink.
Live entertainment, raffles, prizes, and fun! First 100 entries receive GOODIE BAGS!

Rochelle to host panel at Doyle Senior Center in Ansonia on drug costs

State Rep. Kara Rochelle

HARTFORD - State Rep. Kara Rochelle (D- Ansonia/Derby) will hold a legislative update on initiatives affecting seniors followed by a panel discussion on prescription drug costs from 11:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Wednesday (Oct. 9) at the Joseph A. Doyle Senior Center in Ansonia.

The panel discussing prescription drug costs includes: state Rep. Sean Scanlon (Branford/Guilford), Co-Chair, Insurance Committee, Nathan Tinker, Ph.D and CEO, Connecticut Pharmacists Association, Ken Ferrucci, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs for the Connecticut State Medical Society, and Anna Doroghazi, Associate State Director, AARP.

The event is open to the public. The senior center is at 153 Main St., Ansonia.

This is a press release from Rochelle's office.

Huntington Congregational Church to hold annual Pumpkin & Holly Fair

SHELTON - Huntington Congregational Church, 19 Church St., will hold its annual Pumpkin & Holly Fair from 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Nov. 23 at the church.

It will feature beautiful Christmas decorations, handmade crafts, gingerbread houses, needlework, gourmet food baskets, raffle, handmade doughnuts, fresh baked goods, jams and jellies, Santa’s Attic.

Visit the Harvest Café and enjoy freshly made soups, chili, sandwiches, and delicious pies.

This information is shared from a Facebook event page.

Sidewalk Showcase Saturday at Lizzie's Corner to support Seymour Pink

It’s the First Saturday of October and we’re celebrating at Lizzie’s Corner, 36 Bank St.!

It’s a big day in Seymour! Bring your 5K bib to Lizzie’s Corner and we’ll donate $2 to Seymour Pink!

Heather’s Kloset will be our Sidewalk Showcase with her amazing handmade American Girl and other size doll clothes. She’s got dresses, pjs and wait until you see the Harry Potter outfits for all four houses!

Our lighted wine bottles are the special of the day. Take 20 percent off our complete selection. 🍷🍷🍷

Logan to host coffee hour at Acropolis Diner in Hamden

Logan, R-Ansonia, represents the 17th District.

Seymour Public Library launches Mystery Book Club

Volunteer as a holiday tour guide at Osborne Homestead Museum in Derby

Osborne Homestead Museum/ ct.gov photo

DERBY -The Osborne Homestead Museum is currently seeking volunteers for its 2019 Holiday Season running from Nov. 13-Dec. 22. 

Do you love art, history and enjoy interacting with the public? Are the winter holidays your favorite time of the year? 

Attend a volunteer training from 2-3:30 p.m. Oct. 12 at the Kellogg Environmental Center, 500 Hawthorne Ave. Become a volunteer at the Osborne Homestead Museum during its popular Holiday Tour Season!

The museum offers many opportunities and a flexible time commitment.  

If you love arts and crafts, you can be a volunteer decorating assistant from Nov. 7-17 and help the garden clubs and decorators set up their displays.  

Time commitment ranges from one day a week for an hour to several days a week for up to four hours a week.  
If public speaking is your forte, become a docent or greeter!  Time commitment is 3 hours, from 4-7 p.m., for the Friday night Twilight Tours on Dec. 6, 13, and 20.  Volunteers are also able to choose other days and time commitments depending on their personal schedule.

Kellogg Environmental Center and Osborne Homestead Museum are operated by the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.  
The Center is open 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. 

The Osborne Homestead Museum is open for guided tours on Thursdays and Fridays from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., and Sundays from noon-4 p.m.  

For more information, email susan.d.robinson@ct.gov or call 203-734-2513.

This is a press release from Kellogg Environmental Center.

Support group at Griffin Hospital in Derby to host talk on diabetic foot care

Talk on proper foot care slated Oct. 8 at Griffin Hospital in Derby./ Contributed photo

 
DERBY - The Diabetes Education & Support Group at Griffin Hospital will host a free discussion on proper foot care at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 8. The hospital is at 130 Division St.

Wound care specialists from The Comprehensive Wound Healing Center at Griffin Hospital will discuss the importance of proper foot care, screening and hygiene as it relates to preventing diabetic foot ulcers.

The Diabetes Education & Support Group meets September - June on the second Tuesday of each month to discuss the management of diabetes, its challenges, and day-to-day dietary concerns. Individuals with diabetes and their caregivers are welcome to attend.

No registration is required. 

For more information, call Mary Swansiger, 203-732-1137.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Logan to host Annual Senior Health and Wellness Fair in Ansonia

Griffin Hospital in Derby to hold free talk on hip replacement surgery

Orthopedic surgeon Philip Minotti, M.D., will lead a talk Oct. 16 at Griffin Hospital on minimally invasive direct anterior approach for hip replacement./ Contributed photo

DERBY - Griffin Hospital will hold a free presentation on minimally invasive hip replacement surgery at 5:45 p.m. Oct. 16.

The hospital is at 130 Division St. 

Orthopedic surgeon Philip Minotti, M.D., will discuss the advanced direct anterior approach for hip replacement, which offers important advantages over standard surgical procedures. 

Direct anterior hip replacement patients generally experience less pain along with a shorter length of stay in the hospital and faster recovery. 

Minotti will be available at the end of the presentation to answer any questions from attendees.

These seminars are offered monthly at Griffin Hospital. 

Refreshments will be served.

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

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.