The Valley Voice: 02/12/26

Thursday, February 12, 2026

Derby Neck Library to launch STEM Saturdays for children

DERBY - STEM Saturdays is our newest children's program [at Derby Neck Library] offering fun science explorations that help grow understanding about the natural world and reinforce the scientific method as a tool for making meaning out of observations.

STEM Saturdays held from 2-3 p.m. alternate weekly between programs designed for little children (ages 3-6) and big children (ages 7+).

This week's program [Feb. 14] is recommended for the Bigs.

Topic: Cryptology and codebreaking. How to make and decipher codes, and how that connects to security in the modern world.

The Library is at 307 Hawthorne Ave.

This is shared from the Library's website.

Recuperation journey 2.0: Looking at the sky

My view at 5:10 p.m. today.

Preschoolers to play, learn, create Friday at Derby Public Library

Explore vernal pools March 28 at Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center

Griffin Health, Agency on Aging to host healthy eating demos in March

DERBY – Griffin Health and the Agency on Aging of South-Central Connecticut will host an interactive healthy eating program for Valley seniors this March.

Griffin Health Executive Chef Michael Rizzio will lead Nutrition with Chef, a free discussion of how to create simple and nutritious meals with common kitchen ingredients and demonstration of how to prepare a vegetable pinwheel.

Griffin Health caregivers will also offer free blood pressure screenings and consultation.

The presentations are scheduled for March 2 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at Seymour Senior Center, March 5 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at Ansonia Senior Center, March 12 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at Oxford Senior Center, March 25 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at Shelton Senior Center, and March 26 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at Derby Neck Library.

These offerings are part of the AgeWell program, which is co-sponsored by Griffin Health and the Agency on Aging of South-Central Connecticut to increase access to care and prevent disease in the Valley senior community through a series of health screenings and healthy living education sessions each month. Periodically, this program provides nutritiously balanced and delicious foods for attendees.

Registration is required to attend the AgeWell events.

To sign up, contact the location (Seymour Senior Center: 203- 888-0406 ext. 1; Ansonia Senior Center: 203-736-5933; Oxford Senior Center: 203-881-5231; Shelton Senior Center: 203-924-9324; and Derby Neck Library: 203-734-1492).

This is a press release from Griffin Health.