Wishing all a safe and Happy New Year's Eve!

Tech Time sessions offered at Derby Public Library

DERBY - The Derby Public Library continues to offer monthly Tech Time sessions.  

Every third Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. and 

every third Thursday of the month at 10 a.m. a staff member will be on hand to answer all your tech-related questions and concerns.

  
Whether you are having trouble downloading e-books, searching databases, completing on-line job applications, 

scanning/sending documents and photos, etc., your problems will be addressed.  

January sessions will be held at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 18 and at 10 a.m. Jan. 19.
No registration is needed.  

For more information, stop by the Library, 313 Elizabeth St., call 203-736-1482, or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org.     

This is a press release from Cathy Williams, Director, Derby Public Library.

Seymour's Christmas tree pickup schedule shared

2016-17 Christmas Tree Pickup Information
SEYMOUR -The Department of Public Works will be collecting Christmas trees on a schedule based on residents' normal garbage and recycling pickup schedule.

Due to the holiday on 1/2, however, the schedule will be slightly different. 

Crews will begin operations at 7 AM so residents are encouraged to place their trees neatly at the curb free of obstructions the night before. If crews are unable to reach all the trees on a given route, they will resume the following morning so leave your tree out.

Please note, Christmas trees must be free of decorations when placed at the curb for pick-up. Artificial trees are not accepted for curbside collection. 

Residents can also discard of trees at the transfer station Tuesday through Saturday 8 AM-2:45 PM.

Garbage Pickup Day	Christmas Tree Pickup
Monday & Tuesday	Tuesday, January 3
Wednesday	Wednesday, January 4
Thursday	Thursday, January 5
Friday	Friday, January 6

On behalf of the Department of Public Works, we would like to wish everyone a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year!


*Information shared from the town's website.

Talk at Griffin Hospital in Derby to focus on improving literacy skills

DERBY - The Community Health Resource Center at Griffin Hospital, 130 Division St., will host a free educational talk about free resources to improve literacy skills at 2 p.m. Jan. 19.

Kathi Hunt, Program Manager, Valley Program of Literacy Volunteers of Greater New Haven, will present “Literacy & Health,” an overview of free tutoring available for residents of Shelton, Derby, Ansonia, and Seymour who would like to improve their reading, writing, and speaking English skills. 
Valley Program of Literacy Volunteers of Greater New Haven offers Basic Literacy and English as a Second Language courses. 
In addition, the presentation will provide information about how low literacy can impact one’s health and wellness.

There will also be information on how people can volunteer to be tutors for the Valley Program of Literacy Volunteers of Greater New Haven.

To register or for more information, call Kerry or Deborah at 203-732-7399.

The Community Health Resource Center at Griffin Hospital is a traditional library that provides an array of medical and health information, including a large collection of easy to read health and lifestyle-related materials. 

The Center is open to the public to educate themselves on ways to enhance their well-being, prevent illness and play an active role in decisions about their health.


This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Ansonia ice skating enthusiasts await freezing temps

Gold medal-winning figure skater Marisa Panuczak, 15, of Seymour poses at the ice rink with Ansonia Mayor David S. Cassetti in this photo from Feb. 17.


ANSONIA - The portable ice rink at Nolan Field is filled with water and now all that's needed is freezing temperatures.

Read all about it here in a story by New Haven Register correspondent Jean Falbo-Sosnovich.

Griffin Hospital in Derby to host 'New Year, New You'

 Griffin Hospital will host a series of free talks entitled “New Year, New You” in January to help people achieve better health in 2017./ Contributed photo

DERBY - Griffin Hospital will host a series of free talks to help people achieve better health in 2017.

Entitled “New Year, New You,” the talks will offer information on stress management, meditation, positive thinking, healthy eating, smoking cessation, chronic disease self-management, weight-loss and fitness. 

All of the talks will be held at the hospital, 130 Division St.

The series starts Jan. 16 at 5:30 p.m. with “Positive Thinking and Finding Your Passion.” 

This presentation will feature information and demonstrations on meditation and practicing gratitude and discovering your passion by Griffin’s Spiritual Care and Psychiatry departments to help individuals lessen stress and foster a more positive mindset.

On Jan. 23 at 6 p.m. “Healthy Steps” will feature information on Griffin’s free smoking cessation program and its free self-management program for individuals with chronic diseases, including pain, stress, anxiety, heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.

The series will finish Jan. 26 at 6 p.m. with “Healthy Eating, Exercise and Weight-Loss,” featuring expert advice on nutrition, fitness and weight-loss procedures from Griffin’s dietitians, exercise psychologists, and bariatric surgeons.

This series is part of Griffin Hospital's Healthy U program, a series of free wellness talks featuring Griffin Hospital medical experts and community partners providing trusted health information and answers to questions on a wide range of topics. 

Light refreshments will be served.

To reserve your spot or for more information, call 203-732-1511 or visit the calendar at griffinhealth.org.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Newsletter features Seymour Pink, K of C free throw contest in Ansonia, more

Dear readers,

This week's Valley Voice newsletter is out. 

Please click here to read about Seymour Pink, Twelfth Night in Ansonia and more.

We wish everyone a Happy and Healthy 2017.

~ Patti and Ralph