Shelton couple supports Griffin's Surgical Expansion Campaign

Chris and Jill Douglas of Shelton, at right, recently presented Griffin Health President and CEO Patrick Charmel with a generous donation to support Griffin’s Surgical Expansion Campaign. 

The donation was a combination of a personal gift from the Douglas family and a match from The Own Your Future Foundation Inc. 

Griffin’s Surgical Expansion Campaign is raising funds to increase its number of operating rooms and build a state of-the-art technology operating room to accommodate robotic surgery cases for its da Vinci Xi Surgical System. 

For more information about Griffin’s Robotic Surgery Program or to make a gift to the campaign, visit griffinhealth.org/robotic-surgery.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital in Derby.

Farmer's Market in downtown Ansonia is open today

Sharing from City of Ansonia Facebook page:

Farmer's Market 10 a.m. ~ 1 p.m. today! Fall is here . . . have you tried some acorn or butternut squash from Gazy Brothers Farm? Or are you still craving fresh, homemade mozzarella and great breads from Beldotti Bakery. 

And last but not least, don't forget the scrumptious pies and delicious jams and jellies (new fall flavors too) from Amski's Delights.

Opens at 10 a.m., be the first in line!

Seymour Public Library to present paranormal investigator via Zoom

 

Art studio in Shelton to host virtual interactive paint lesson for children via Zoom

SHELTON - The Giggling Pig Art Studio will host a virtual interactive paint lesson via Zoom at 10:30 a.m. Oct. 3 for children ages 4-12. 

An art teacher from the studio will guide participants with the use of water colors to aid in creating their masterpiece! 

This hour and a half program requires no prior art experience to attend. Painting materials will be available for pick up at the library by appointment. 

Child must be registered in order to request an appointment for pick up before the event.

This is shared from a Facebook event page.

Recuperation journey: Looking at the sky

The moon is in waxing crescent phase, 44 percent illumination. Have a peaceful evening. 

Derby Neck Library to resume Virtual Music and Story Times

From the Derby Neck Library Facebook page:

"Mark your calendars! Miss Kathi and her Virtual Music and Story Times will begin again on September 28th at 10:00 AM!"

Derby Public Library to host program on resources for dementia care community

DERBY - Are you a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer's disease or another type of dementia? We will all need some support during this caregiver journey. 

The Derby Public Library will host a program via Zoom for caregivers from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 19.

Maria Tomasetti, South Central Regional Director, Alzheimer's Association, CT Chapter, will share caregiver resources available through the Alzheimer's Association, Agencies on Aging in Connecticut, and the Department of Veterans Affairs. 

These caregiver resources will include programs that can help to pay for care as well as other important programs and services for caregivers.

Registration is required here https://bit.ly/3cjcWvK to receive Zoom link and password.

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.