Griffin Bariatrics to host virtual presentations on weight-loss services

DERBY - Griffin Bariatrics will offer free virtual presentations on weight-loss services Dec. 6 at 5:30 p.m.; Dec. 15 at 5:30 p.m.; Jan. 11 at 5:30 p.m.; Jan. 19 at 5:30 p.m.; and Jan. 25 at noon.

Led by Griffin Hospital Director of Bariatrics Dr. Abe Fridman, this seminar will explain how bariatric surgery can help patients lose significant amounts of weight, enhance their health, and provide long-term outcomes. 

Additionally, techniques, support programs, pre- and post-operative expectations, and insurance questions are also discussed.

Griffin Hospital established its comprehensive weight loss surgery program, Griffin Bariatrics, to provide a medical solution for patients with more substantial weight loss needs. 

The long-term success enjoyed by Griffin Bariatrics patients is a result of excellent medical care, including the latest minimally invasive surgical procedures, combined with access to a full range of multidisciplinary services that have been assembled to support them before, during, and after their surgery.

To register, contact Bariatric Care Specialist Kimberly Fisher at kfisher@griffinhealth.org or 203-732-7108. 

For more information about Griffin Bariatrics, visit griffinhospitalbariatrics.com.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital. 

Quaker Farms Fire Company in Oxford to host Popcorn Ball Sunday

Quaker Farms Fire Company file photo.

OXFORD - It's that time of year again! 

Santa will mount our Quaker Farms fire truck starting at 9 a.m. Dec. 12 and making a tour around Quaker Farms Fire District. 

Santa and our firefighters will be spreading cheer and tossing popcorn balls, even treats for our four- legged friends. 

Be on the lookout and listen for the sirens! We will try our best to provide updates via Facebook so parents can get their little ones bundled and ready.

Rain date is Dec. 19.

This is shared from a Facebook event page. 

Klarides-Ditria: Support local businesses on Small Business Saturday

This Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, is Small Business Saturday – a day to celebrate and support small businesses and all they do for our communities.

Due to the continued impact on local businesses from COVID-19, we know that small businesses need our support now more than ever as they struggle to keep their doors open and employees working.

Please join the Small Business Association (SBA) and organizations across the country in supporting your local small businesses by shopping at a small business.

Founded by American Express in 2010 and officially cosponsored by the SBA since 2011, Small Business Saturday has become an important part of small businesses’ busiest shopping season.

Click here for a list of participating small businesses in our area. 

Sincerely,

Recuperation journey: Thanksgiving 2015

 

Thankful for Facebook memories.

Ansonia Library readies Lego Club fun

 

Tree lighting tradition slated on Huntington Green in Shelton

The gazebo on the Huntington Green decorated for the Christmas season./ File photo

SHELTON - An Annual Tree Lighting will be held at 5 p.m. Dec. 5 on the Huntington Green.

RJS Event Designs (holiday decorators) is hosting the event. 

The free event will include Christmas music, hot cocoa, and cookies.

Mayor Mark Lauretti will be on hand and Santa will stop by on a firetruck from Huntington Fire Company No. 3.

The event will be held rain or shine.

A big thank you goes to Jones Family Farms, Shelton Parks and Rec, Huntington Fire Company No 3., and the City of Shelton.

This is shared from a Facebook event page.

Recuperation journey: Looking at the sky

... at 7 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day.

The moon is in waning gibbous phase, 70 percent illumination. 

Wishing all a peaceful holiday!