Make a Valentine's Day craft at Seymour Public Library

SEYMOUR - Seymour Public Library will host a drop-in Valentine's Day Craft Table on six days ending Feb. 14, Valentine's Day.

The Library is at 46 Church St.

"Stop in anytime while we’re open from Tuesday February 7th - Tuesday February 14th and make a Valentine’s Day craft!"

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Recuperation journey: Looking at the sky

 ... at 4:18 p.m., pre-sunset.

Holy Rosary Parish in Ansonia to host Food for the Soul luncheon

 

Griffin Hospital in Derby offers healthy living courses

To Register for all programs: Call Griffin Center for Healthy Living Coordinator at 203-732-1369.

Eating Smart, Being Active: Weight Loss Toolkit (FREE)

Eating Smart, Being Active © Weight Loss Toolkit is an evidence-based healthy eating and active living curriculum for adults. Curriculum content is based on the latest research findings from the American Dietary Guidelines and was written by educators at Colorado State University. The lesson content emphasizes tools for sustained weight loss, such as creating individualized meal plans and viewing weight loss exercises. The program is designed to ensure participants learn what it means to lead a healthy life, including concepts like physical activity, food preparation, cooking & shopping skill development, and food safety. Nutrition education for chronic disease management is integrated into every class. Weight Loss Toolkit FREE 6 Class Course Jan. 31 – Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28, Mar 7 Tues. 9:30 -11 a.m. In-Person Griffin Hospital, 130 Division St., Derby-Dining Room 1

Heart Health Workshop FREE 3 Class Course

Heart Health Workshop (FREE) Heart Health is a 3-week workshop that provides information on heart disease with an emphasis on the management of hypertension and elevated cholesterol. American Heart Association curriculum covers nutrition, exercise, body composition, and stress reduction education. Class meets once a week for 90 minutes. Weekly speakers include a Griffin registered nurse, exercise physiologist, nutritionist and certified diabetes care and education specialist. Heart Health Workshop (FREE) February 2, 9, 16 Thursday Offering (2) Sessions 10-11:30 a.m. OR  4-5:30 p.m. Griffin Hospital, 130 Division St., Derby-Childbirth Center A That’s it—Learn to Quit – Smoking Cessation (FREE) That’s It—Learn to Quit is a 4-week behavioral change program designed to help any tobacco/nicotine user, including those who may be unsure about wanting to quit, to specifically address ambivalence about quitting. Participants will learn techniques and obtain resources on how to stop smoking. Facilitators assist participants in creating a quit plan and provide the necessary tools in managing smoking triggers. Educational materials, small group sessions and a supportive environment provides a welcoming space to learn the skills to help you quit smoking. Find comfort in coming together with like-minded individuals enduring their own attempts to quit; satisfaction ratings are over 98%. All ex-smokers also welcome if looking for support to stay quit. Smoking Cessation FREE 4 Class Course Feb. 8, 15, 22 Wed 7-8 p.m. Griffin Health Zoom Registration Call 203-732-1369 This information is shared from a Griffin Hospital newsletter.

My Sister's Place Thrift Store in Ansonia posts sales for week

 My Sister's Place Thrift Store is located at 380 Main St., Ansonia.

All profits support BHcare's The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services.

This is shared from the store's Facebook page.

Derby Neck Library program offers pictorial views of Valley in 1902

1902 photo courtesy of Connecticut DEEP

Derby Neck Library reference librarian Pat Sweeney offered an interesting presentation last week featuring candid photos of the area taken in 1902.

A friend and I both were captivated by the photos, which had been part of a Derby Neck Library project spearheaded by businesswoman, conservationist, and philanthropist Frances Osborne Kellogg (1876-1956) to record scenes of everyday life.

The photos are owned by the Osborne Homestead Museum at 500 Hawthorne Ave., Derby, Kellogg's lifelong home. The museum is operated by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection and the photos belong to the state of Connecticut.

Many of the places and buildings depicted are easily recognizable, but not all. Sweeney said the photos are not labeled.

The program also served as a remembrance of the official public opening of Derby Neck Library in January, 1908. Kellogg's father, Major Wilbur Fisk Osborne, was a founder of the library.

Next up: Sweeney will give a PowerPoint presentation at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 16 describing what was happening in the Valley during World War II.
Attendees will learn how local towns worked diligently in the war effort. 

Sweeney will discuss fashions of the era, favorite films, rationing measures, war bond drives, and much more.

The Library is at 307 Hawthorne Ave., Derby.

'Turnback Tuesday' features downtown Derby restaurant

Turnback Tuesday is hoping a mystery has been solved. The restaurant Jack’s Quick Lunch, 311 Main St., Derby, was located next to the Home Trust Co. at 293 Main St.

The Home Trust building was built in 1901 and the fact that this postcard was produced sometime between 1907 and 1915 narrows down the search.

Going through city directories numerous times has finally come up with a possibility. There was a restaurant located at 311 Main St. owned by John McKiernan (Jack) in 1907. No other restaurants have been listed at this address.

John lived at 462 Howe Ave., Shelton, which is located directly across the street from the Derby-Shelton Bridge, making it a quick walk to work.

Thanks as always to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week.

Ansonia Nature Center to celebrate Groundhog Day

ANSONIA - Groundhog Day is coming up! 

Come to the Nature Center at 2 p.m. Feb. 4 to explore a groundhog’s natural habitat while you learn about this quirky American folk holiday. 

Watch a shadow puppet show by Ranger Evelyn, then craft your own puppets to take home. 

Please register in advance at ansnaturectr@ansoniact.org

For all ages – limited space available. FEE: $3 materials.

The Nature Center is at 10 Deerfield Lane.

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The Children's Room at the Ansonia Library schedules story times

Register:

Infants here: https://forms.gle/YUhiP7eDwTSLCBdV9

Toddlers here: https://forms.gle/rVCRajz8esjua9bu5

PreK here:https://forms.gle/J6cakeyhuZGZtHTr8

The Library is at 53 S. Cliff St., Ansonia.

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Recuperation journey: Looking at the sky

  ... at 8:10 a.m. and seeing a sliver of sun.