Thursday, August 26, 2021
Save the date: Genealogy program slated at Beacon Falls Senior Center
This is shared from the Beacon Falls Public Library Facebook page.
Derby Public Library to hold Virtual Teen Game Nights in September
DERBY - Derby Public Library invites all tweens and teens ages 10 to 17 to Virtual Teen Game Night from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sept. 7 and 21.
Participants will have library-provided materials to compete in those classic games of skill and chance, “YA”TZEE & FARKLE.
Zoom access link will be provided via email the day prior to game date.
Sign up at the library’s Events Calendar at www.derbypubliclibrary.org.
Registrants will be contacted to coordinate game materials pickup. The Library is at 313 Elizabeth St.
For more information visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org, or call 203-736-1482.
This is a press release from Tony DeLos, young adult librarian, Derby Public Library.
Oxford Public Library slates free in-person technology training
This is shared from the Oxford Public Library Facebook page.
Ansonia Police Chief congratulated on his retirement after 30 years of service
Andrew Cota
ANSONIA - The Ansonia Police Department would like to congratulate Chief Andrew Cota on his retirement from the Ansonia Police Department.
Chief Cota has 30 years of dedicated service to the City of Ansonia and its residents. Best of luck Andrew, thank you for your service.
This is shared from the Ansonia Police Department Facebook page.
Derby Public Library announces delayed Friday opening
DERBY - Derby Public Library, 313 Elizabeth St., will not open until 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 27.
We apologize for the inconvenience.
Recuperation journey: Around the yard - Part 53
Stuart our silly squirrel friend playing hide and seek in our front yard.
Paying attention to the antics of wildlife offers us a brief respite from all the problems and despair in the world.
Have a peaceful Thursday!
Troop 25 to hold can, bottle drive at First United Methodist Church of Shelton
SHELTON - BSA Scouts from Troop 25 will be collecting redeemable cans and bottles from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 11 at First United Methodist Church of Shelton at the corner of Long Hill Avenue and Rocky Rest Road.
This is shared from a Troop 25 event page on Facebook.
Beacon Falls Public Library offers fall-themed art activity for children
This is shared from the Beacon Falls Public Library Facebook page.
Griffin Health in Derby honors nurses with prestigious DAISY Award
Caitlyn Gaetani, RN
Elise Powell, RN
DERBY - Griffin Health recently honored Caitlyn Gaetani, RN, of Waterbury, and Elise Powell, RN, of Monroe, with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses.
The award is part of the DAISY Foundation's mission to recognize the extraordinary, compassionate nursing care they provide patients and families every day.
Each was nominated by a patient or fellow caregivers for their exemplary care.
Powell was nominated by a patient for her kind and supportive nature.
“Elise is by far the sweetest, most caring nurse that I have had the pleasure to have taken care of me, the nomination for Powell stated. “Elise advocated for me when the medications the doctors prescribed weren’t working for me. No matter how stressful her assignment, Elise never let it take away her smile. Her cheerful demeanor actually lessened my anxiety. I truly appreciate her, Elise is a wonderful nurse and anybody would be lucky to have them as their nurse.”
Gaetani was nominated by a fellow Griffin caregiver for her exceptional care and empathy.
“Caitlyn ensures her patients receive the best care that they can, taking into account the entire person and the whole patient experience,” the nomination for Gaetani stated. “She goes above and beyond for all of her patients and never takes the credit for it that she deserves. For example, one of her patients could no longer do anything for herself, and was struggling physically, emotionally, and mentally. Caitlyn took the time to acknowledge her concerns, support her and encourage her throughout her stay. One of the ways Caitlyn took into account her emotional and mental health by rolling her in a recliner out to the hospital balcony to get some fresh air, sunshine, and a sense of normalcy and comfort. The things we take advantage of, being of able body and mind, can go easily overlooked when taking care of our patients - but not when Caitlyn is your nurse.”
Information about the DAISY Award is included in Griffin Health patient information packets and nomination forms are available online and at all Griffin Health locations. The award recipients are chosen by a committee at Griffin and the award is presented throughout the year.
For more information, visit griffinhealth.org/daisy.
About The DAISY Foundation
The DAISY Foundation is a not-for-profit organization, established in memory of J. Patrick Barnes, by members of his family.
Patrick died at the age of 33 in late 1999 from complications of Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), a little known but not uncommon auto-immune disease. (DAISY is an acronym for Diseases Attacking the Immune System.)
The care Patrick and his family received from nurses while he was ill inspired this unique means of thanking nurses for making a profound difference in the lives of their patients and patient families.
This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.