Childbirth Center at Griffin Hospital in Derby slates annual baby fair May 30

DERBY - The Childbirth Center at Griffin Hospital is inviting vendors to take part in its Annual Baby Fair set for May 30 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Hundreds of expectant parents, new parents and their families attend this free fair each year to learn about the Childbirth Center and area maternity and childcare resources.

Vendor registration is $50 for a table and a raffle prize donation. 

For more information, email Kristen Richards at krichards@griffinhealth.org.

About the Childbirth Center

The Childbirth Center at Griffin Hospital offers family-centered maternity care in an environment that best meets individual and family needs. The Center follows a patient-centered Planetree philosophy, and is committed to providing a warm, caring atmosphere for patients, care partners and visitors. 

The Childbirth Center’s attentive and highly skilled caregivers are devoted to every patient’s needs, and take the time to genuinely get to know patients and their families, ensuring a childbirth experience that is supported with compassion and understanding. 

For more information about The Childbirth Center at Griffin Hospital, call 203-732-7252 or visit griffinhealth.org/cbc.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

'Turnback Tuesday' (on Wednesday) features Derby 350th

Turnback Tuesday reminds us of the year-long celebration of Derby’s 350th anniversary.

There have been many events starting on May 13, 2025 with the chiming of the Clock at the Derby Public Library then the opening of the 1975-time capsule on the Derby Green.

They included a three-day event over Memorial Day Weekend, cleanup day, summer concerts, All-class reunion, Flood of 1955 display, pub crawl, gala ball, tree lighting ceremonies, Derby High School memorabilia display, the list goes on.

The library would like to thank all the dedicated hard-working people from the 350th Committee members and volunteers who made these memorable events possible.

The Derby Public Library will have on display the items retrieved from the 1975 Time Capsule starting April 6, 2026 thru the end of May.

Thanks goes to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week.

Masonicare at Wesley Heights in Shelton to host Senior Services Fair

SHELTON - Community members and local residents are invited to attend a Senior Services Fair April 17 at the Wesley Heights Activity Room, 580 Long Hill Ave. 

The event will feature a variety of vendors, raffles, and health screenings designed to connect seniors and their families with important services and resources.

The fair will be open from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. to the general public. 

Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about services available through Masonicare, including residential living, home care, hospice and palliative care, and behavioral health programs that support older adults and their families.

Local organizations and community partners will also be on hand, including representatives from the Shelton Senior Center, Alzheimer’s Association, Parkinson’s Foundation, and local first responders such as police, fire, and emergency medical services.

In addition to Masonicare health care and senior living options, there will be vendors on hand, including: Griffin Hospital Health Services, Wheel-it-Forward DME Lending Library, Medicare insurance consultants, pet care services, as well as an eldercare attorney.

The event is free to attend and is designed to help seniors and caregivers discover valuable local resources in one convenient location.

For more information about the fair, please contact Lisa Bisson at 203-225-5027 or lbisson@masonicare.org.

This is a press release from Masonicare. 

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