Monday, October 5, 2026
Griffin School to hold open house Oct. 19 for practical nursing program
NAUGATUCK - The Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers will host an open house for its rewarding Practical Nursing program Oct. 19 from 5-7 p.m. at the school’s Naugatuck campus at 1186 New Haven Road.
The school’s 14-month PN Program offers an exceptional teaching experience at the only hospital-based program in the state of Connecticut. With knowledgeable and experienced teachers who are nationally certified or master’s prepared nurses and real-world clinical rotations at Griffin Hospital, Stamford Hospital, Masonicare and Gaylord Hospital, the PN program prepares new nurses to thrive in a multitude of complex clinical practice settings.
The 6,000-square foot Naugatuck Campus is designed to provide the school’s PN students with an experiential learning environment featuring state-of-the-art simulation technology that is incorporated in realistic laboratories for nursing students to practice as if they are in actual clinical situations.
The experience enables a smooth transition from classroom to the practice setting, and from student to proficient caregiver.
The PN program is approved by the State of CT Board of Examiners for Nursing and has a 100% licensure test pass rate, leading many graduates to immediate job placement.
The school can also connect students with several academic funding opportunities upon request.
Reservations are required by calling 203-732-1276 or emailing PNprogram@griffinhealth.org.
About the School of Allied Health Careers
Approved by the Connecticut Office of Higher of Education and the State of Connecticut Department of Health, the Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers offers advanced hands-on training and personalized teaching in its Practical Nursing, Certified Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Technician, Medical Assistant, and Phlebotomy programs. The school has helped graduates achieve a high rate of success on national certification exams and has a strong job placement rate with most graduates quickly finding positions at area hospitals, skilled nursing facilities and medical practices.
Anyone 18 years of age or older with a high school diploma or GED may apply for admission. Early application is encouraged for all courses, as space is limited.
For more information or to apply, call 203-732-1276 or 203-732-7578 or visit griffinhealth.org/school.
This is a press release from Griffin Health.
Seymour Lions Club slates 57th annual benefit car show
SEYMOUR - The Seymour Lions Club will hold its 57th Annual Benefit Car Show Sunday, Oct. 11 from 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
The judged show will feature Antique, Custom, Stock, Hot Rod, Muscle, Street Rod, Classic, Truck, and Motorcycle vehicles.
The show will be held at M.P.I. Corp., Silvermine Industrial Park, 36 Cogwheel Lane.
“The show will be fun for the whole family. We take pride in the part we play in bringing car enthusiasts together to celebrate a time when the automobile was more than just an transportation,” said Melissa Smith, Past President of the Seymour Lions Club.
Breakfast and lunch will be available from the Lions Kitchen. There will also be music and entertainment throughout the day. Trophies will be awarded at 2 p.m.
For registration information, visit the Seymour Lions Club Facebook page at @SeymourCTLions or visit https://bit.ly/3BwAkBv.
About the Seymour Lions Club
The Seymour Lions Club has more than 50 members and meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Seymour Land Trust.
Lions Clubs are made up of men and women who identify needs within their communities and work together to address those needs. The Seymour Lions Club is committed to serving the local community through volunteerism, fundraising, and community programs.
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