NHSO to host instrument petting zoo at Plumb Memorial Library in Shelton

SHELTON - The New Haven Symphony Orchestra will host an instrument petting zoo from 2-3 p.m. Jan. 5 at Plumb Memorial Library.

The event is for ages 4-10.

Registration required for children only. Register online, through a link on Miss Maura’s Programs Facebook Page, or by calling 203-924-1580 ext. 5108.

Register Online

Join Miss Maura as she hosts the wonderfully talented New Haven Symphony Orchestra as they once again visit us to bring an exciting children-focused musical experience to our library! 

Children ages 4-10 years old interested in music will listen, learn, explore music plus touch musical instruments too! An experienced orchestra musician will engage interested participants through musical education. 

Children will be encouraged to ask questions too. Caregivers must remain with their children attending this program.

The Library is at 65 Wooster St.

Please note: There will be NO animals at this program.

Special thanks to our FOTSL volunteers for generously funding this musical children’s library program.

This is shared from the Shelton Library System Facebook page.

Plumb Memorial Library in Shelton to host Instrument Petting Zoo

SHELTON - Join Miss Maura and the New Haven Symphony Orchestra for a fun, children-focused musical experience at the library!

This event is for children ages 4-10, where they can listen, learn about music, and even try out musical instruments.

An orchestra musician will guide participants through musical education and answer any questions.

Caregivers must stay with their children during the program. Please note: no animals will be present at this event.

Date: Jan. 4, 2025

Time: 2-3 p.m.

Location: Plumb Memorial Library, 65 Wooster St., Shelton

Registration required: https://engagedpatrons.org/EventsExtended.cfm?SiteID=2661&EventID=543401&PK=

This is shared from the Shelton Library System Facebook page.

Learn about birds of prey at Ansonia Nature Center presentation

Oct. 4, 6:30 p.m.

Join A Place Called Hope, a rehabilitation and education center for birds of prey, for this eye-opening PowerPoint presentation with live bird guests. 

This program will focus on the hazards of choosing poisons to mismanage rodent nuisance issues. Learn why poisons don’t solve the problem, who benefits from their use, how to apply long-term strategies that solve the issue once and for all, the dangers these methods pose on our health, the health of our domestic pets, our predatory wildlife’s wellbeing, and how you can help others to THINK OUTSIDE THE BAIT BOX. 

This program is for mature audiences. Click here to register for this FREE program.

This is a press release from the Ansonia Nature Center, 10 Deerfield Lane.

Derby Public Library slates children's program on pollution

 

Ansonia Nature Center to hold animal shelter building program

 This is shared from a press release.

Learn survival skills, primitive technology at Ansonia Nature Center

ANSONIA  - Have you ever wanted to learn what it takes to survive in the wild? 

Join us at 1 p.m. Nov. 10 at the Ansonia Nature Center for an afternoon where you will learn about all the necessities for survival. 

After learning a bit about how to survive we will head into the woods and put that knowledge to the test by building a shelter suitable for a survival situation. 

Ages 10 and up
https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSc4202mOF0DmY.../viewform

This is shared from a Facebook event page.

Educational program on Birds of Prey slated at Ansonia Animal Shelter

 

Life Health and Wellness Center in Ansonia to hold tiny house building program

*This program will be held via Zoom. 
 

Derby Public Library to hold virtual AAA program for parents of teen drivers

DERBY - Derby Public Library invites parents of student drivers to a free AAA Virtual Educational Program from 7-8 p.m. Sept. 14.

The presentation will show parents how to help their teen drivers avoid common new-driver mistakes.

Registration is required via https://bit.ly/31Nm3Qu. The Zoom access link will be provided via email three days prior to meeting date.

Contact: dplreference@biblio.org or 203-736-1482 with questions.

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Seymour Public Library posts video of 'Riverside Reptiles' program

Shared from Seymour Public Library Facebook page:

"For those who missed yesterday's Riverside Reptiles Program, you can watch it here":


https://youtu.be/a1RZKvNuOMg

Surgeon to present talk on hip replacement at Griffin Hospital in Derby

Philip Minotti, M.D.

DERBY - Griffin Hospital will offer a free presentation on minimally invasive hip replacement surgery at 5:45 p.m. March 20 at the hospital.
Orthopedic surgeon Philip Minotti, M.D., will discuss the advanced direct anterior approach for hip replacement, which offers important advantages over standard surgical procedures. Direct anterior hip replacement patients generally experience less pain along with a shorter length of stay in the hospital and faster recovery.
Minotti will be available at the end of the presentation to answer any questions from attendees.

These seminars are offered monthly at Griffin Hospital, 130 Division St. 

Refreshments will be served.
For more information or to reserve a spot, call Griffin Hospital Orthopaedic Care Specialist Amy Gagne, 203-732-7524.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Learn to prevent Type 2 Diabetes in program at Griffin Hospital in Derby

DERBY - Griffin Hospital is helping individuals change their lives to prevent Type 2 Diabetes with a free educational program starting March 5.

Prevent T2 Lifestyle Change Program is an evidenced-based, year-long program designed for people with pre-diabetes and those who are at high risk for type 2 diabetes and want to lower their risk. Studies show that this program can prevent diabetes 58-71%. 

“If a healthcare professional has said that you or a loved one is at risk for diabetes, have pre-diabetes, have gestational diabetes, or have high blood sugar or glucose, then this program can help you make healthy lifestyle changes and prevent or delay diabetes,” said Certified Diabetes Educator and Prevent T2 Lifestyle Coach Mary Swansiger.  

Weekly meetings will be held from 5-6 p.m. Tuesdays at Griffin Hospital starting March 5. The program meeting schedule is weekly, one-hour sessions for four months, followed by meetings every other week for four months, and finally, monthly meetings for the remaining four months.

Prevent T2 helps participants achieve moderate weight loss by eating well and being active.

By the end of the first six months, the goal is for participants to lose at least 5-to-7 percent of their starting weight, and get at least 150 minutes of physical activity each week at a moderate pace or more. 

By the end of the second six months, the goal is for participants to keep off the weight they have lost, keep working toward their goal if they haven’t reached it, lose more weight if they wish, and keep getting at least 150 minutes of activity each week.

The program is sponsored by Griffin Health and Agency on Aging of South Central Connecticut.

To register, or for more information, contact Mary, 203-732-1137, or mswansiger@griffinhealth.org.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.