The Valley Voice: 01/05/22

Wednesday, January 5, 2022

St. Mary-St. Michael School in Derby to host dinner fundraiser

DERBY - Join St. Mary-St. Michael School families Saturday for a Curbside Family Dinner Fundraiser at St. Mary's Church, 212 Elizabeth St.

A delicious lasagna dinner will be prepared by our very own Millard Family!

The menu will consist of:
homemade lasagna
tossed salad
dinner roll
dessert.

Price: $14 per meal
Curbside pickup time: Between 5-6:30 p.m.

To place your order call the school office, 203-735-6471 or at: https://smsmderby-fundraiser.shopsettings.com

Thank you for your support of St. Mary-St. Michael School!

Blood drive slated at Holy Rosary Church Hall in Ansonia

Legislature approves $34M COVID-19 assistance for essential workers

The legislature has approved the Connecticut Essential Worker COVID-19 Assistance Fund to provide $34 million in assistance to support the critical workers who helped keep the state open during the pandemic.

The program is being overseen by the State Comptroller with claim processing and payments handled by Public Consulting Group on a first-come, first-served basis until all funds are exhausted.

In order to be eligible, specific criteria must be met, including but not limited to:

I was a resident of Connecticut between March 10, 2020 and July 20, 2021.
I was employed as an essential worker living in Connecticut between March 10, 2020 and July 20, 2021.
I contracted COVID-19 between March 10, 2020 and July 20, 2021.
I had lost wages due to the inability to work after a COVID-19 diagnosis or related illness.
I had out-of-pocket medical expenses due to a COVID-19 diagnosis or related illness.
My relative/family member was an essential worker who died as a result of COVID-19, after being diagnosed with COVID-19 between March 10, 2020 and July 20, 2021.

For more information and to check eligibility, please go to: https://www.ctessentialworkerrelief.org/

Sincerely,

Seymour Oxford Food Bank posts wish list for donations in January

January Wish List:

Shampoo/Conditioner/Body Lotion/Tissue Boxes/
Laundry Soap/Dish Soap

Thank you & Happy New Year!

The Seymour Oxford Food Bank is located in the basement of the Seymour Community Center, 20 Pine St.

Griffin Hospital in Derby to offer a free 4-week smoking cessation program

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DERBY - Griffin Health offers free education, advice, and support to help individuals prepare to quit smoking with its four-week smoking cessation program starting Jan. 10.

“That’s It - Learn to Quit” teaches a variety of methods to help individuals quit smoking. The program consists of Monday night meetings from 4:30-6 p.m. scheduled for Jan. 10, 17, 24, and 31 at the Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital, 350 Seymour Ave.

“The goal of the program is to help you learn how to quit,” said Richard Le Pera, a co-coordinator of the program. “There are different methods of quitting and managing nicotine withdrawal. If one method didn’t work for you in the past, we’ll help you understand all your options.”

Through group discussion and interactive activities, participants learn how to develop a quit plan that addresses their personal behaviors and habits.

Strategies to manage nicotine withdrawal, behaviors, triggers, and urges are discussed as well as weight control and stress management.

Participants must be prepared to attend all four sessions.

To register for “That’s It - Learn to Quit,” call 203-732-7106.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Derby Public Library to distribute Busy Bee Bags for children

BUSY BEE BAGS (Pre-K to 1st Grade)

DERBY - Patrons can pick up a bag at Derby Public Library, 313 Elizabeth St. from 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Jan. 10.

Behold! A barrage of activities ranging from concept worksheets to interactive crafts. Each bag comes equipped with materials to complete a project along with themed worksheets.

*The bags will also be available for pick up Jan. 11 and Jan 12.

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Seymour Public Library to host Food Explorers fun via Zoom

Join Food Explorers to make a warm and cozy dinner:

Veggie Lasagna Soup!

Registration is required for this program scheduled for 4:30 p.m. Jan. 21. Space is limited to 12 families.

You’ll need the following ingredients: onion, carrots, garlic, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, vegetable broth, lasagna noodles, parmesan and optional ingredients such as spinach, ricotta cheese, and dried oregano.