Recuperation journey: Around the yard - Part 4

Where there's a will there's a way.

Air National Guard to fly over Griffin Hospital in Derby to salute heroes

Schedule of Connecticut flyovers listed below:

Adam's House in Shelton to reopen May 20, schedules programs

Adam's House Will Re-Open May 20th

During the Coronavirus pandemic, we have made the necessary adjustments to support the community, and our program families needs, by conducting our "Helping Hearts Heal" sessions and intakes via Zoom. Starting May 20th, we will be opening the house back up for intakes, and will conduct an in-person graduation for our Winter "Helping Hearts Heal" program participants. As we slowly transition back to our "new normal" we look forward to continuing to support grieving

We CAN'T wait to have you walk through our OPEN red doors! children and their families as they look to Adam's House so they may regain strength, resiliency and most of all, hope!

Know a child who will benefit from our no-cost program? Please schedule an appointment to meet with a grief specialist today.

Schedule

FIG Training is June 4-6

Board member and FIG, Austin Mcannery describes the vital role of a FIG A FIG (Friend in Grief) is a special volunteer that works with kids during our evening program nights. After the 12 hour training, we hope you can commit to an 8-week session over a two year period.

All of the dates listed need to be completed in order to qualify to volunteer in group. We hope to hold this training in house June 4, 5 & 6. If Gov. Lamont extends the "stay at home" order, training will be held via Zoom, and June 3rd will be added. $100 fee includes background check and cost of materials. In Person Training dates and times: June 4th 5PM - 8PM June 5TH 5PM- 8PM June 6th 9AM - 3PM

YES! I want to be a FIG! Community Connections to Start May 22nd

As a community reshaped by loss, we are sensitive to how painful and difficult your journey may have been, and we also know the healing power of social connection. COVID-19 has created an environment of fear, stress and anxiety, but being in isolation doesn't mean you are alone - and we are here to help! Introducing “Community Connections” support designed for widows and widowers while homebound. You will look to others for encouragement, motivation and strength, as we deal with quarantine together. At times like this, we need community more than ever, so sign-up now and get connected today! **This will be an online event** Friday, May 22nd 6PM- 8PM via ZOOM Ready to Connect?

Grief 4 Graduates: "Helping Hearts Heal" for Young Adults

Thanks to a grant awarded by The Valley Community Foundation, we are excited to offer "Grief 4 Graduates." This support group is geared toward 18 to 25-year-olds who are grieving the loss of a loved one. We will meet at Adam’s House on Wednesday evenings throughout July from 630PM - 8PM. During these 5 sessions you will gain support, knowledge, and friendship as you navigate through your feelings of grief and isolation, while connecting with your peers who are experiencing the same challenges of young adulthood.

This group will be led Co-led by Katie Regan, an Adam's House "Helping Hearts Heal" program Alumni. Hear how Adam's House helped Katie through her grief.

Learn more about Grief 4 Graduates

Adam's House |203-513-2808 | www.adamshousect.org

This is a release from Adam's House.

Naugatuck Valley Health District: 2 more COVID-19 associated deaths

Rochelle seeks insurance relief for restaurants, bars during COVID-19 pandemic

Recuperation journey: Social distancing

... on Wednesday afternoon in Pickett's Pond at Osbornedale State Park in Derby.

Derby Neck Library hosting virtual Gadgets & Gizmos Club on Wednesdays

The club will meet from 4-4:30 p.m. on Wednesdays from today through July 1.

Shared from Derby Neck Library event page:

"Join this live stream to see Miss Krissy demonstrate basic, everyday STEAM projects you can do at home with thingamabobs you have lying around! Links will be provided for more info, and a chat will be available for questions. Let's see what WE can create!

"This event is hosted on our Google Classroom!
Classroom Code: auxndrb

*For safety reasons, the Google Classroom is only open to students and teachers in the Derby Public School System at this time.
"If you're not from Derby and would like to attend, please send us a message to be added to our mailing list! You will receive a meeting link shortly before the event starts."