Monday, April 6, 2026
Griffin Hospital in Derby offers Healthy U lecture series
DERBY – The Healthy U Lecture Series at the Community Health Resource Center at Griffin Hospital will provide an in-depth discussion about fitness and preventive health with Cardio Health & Well-Being Management on April 15 at 6 p.m.
Led by Griffin Health physicians and experts in cardiovascular and internal medicine, this free program will feature trusted medical insight into fitness, including its heart health benefits, examples of beneficial exercises and risk factors for cardiovascular disease, and how primary care physicians help individuals manage their health through annual wellness checkups and preventive health measures, including recommended screenings based on risk factors.
Attendees will also learn about Griffin Health resources available to help promote an improved well-being and sample healthy food. There will be ample time for participants to ask the medical experts questions.
The Healthy U Lecture Series offers physician-led presentations and discussions to help individuals better understand how the human body functions and be empowered to manage their health and well-being.
Griffin Health medical experts will provide in-depth information about the body’s systems to best explain health topics including diabetes prevention, cancer awareness, mental wellness, heart health, nutrition, and exercise for individuals who want to learn more about wellness and disease prevention.
Healthy U will be held on the third Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the Community Health Resource Center.
The topics for each month are: May - Women's Health; June - Men's Health, Prostate Cancer, and the Health Initiative for Men (HiM); July – Self-Care and Mental Wellness; August – Breathing and Pulmonary Care; September – Hispanic Health Awareness; October - Cancer Prevention and Genetic Testing; November – Diabetes Management and Prediabetes Prevention; and December - Healthy Aging.
To reserve your spot or for more information, call 203-732-7399 or register at www.griffinhealth.org/Healthy-U.
This is a press release from Griffin Health.
Saturday, April 4, 2026
Seymour Public Library to host Tiny Food Explorers April 8
SEYMOUR - Join Tiny Food Explorers at 11 a.m. Wednesday for an hour of food fun and exploration!
Bring your tiniest chefs, picky eaters, and great eaters and create a delicious snack together. Recipes are nut free but may contain dairy, eggs, and gluten.
Best for children ages 3-6. Registration is required and limited.
Seymour Public Library is at 46 Church St.
Shared from a Facebook event page.
Derby Neck Library slates spring break programming
Derby Public Schools will be closed the week of April 6th for spring break.
f you’re looking for fun, free activities for the kids on staycation, we’ve got you covered! In addition to our normal programming schedule, we’re offering bonus events each day at 2 p.m.!
Derby Neck Library is at 307 Hawthorne Ave.
Shared from the Library's Facebook page.
St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Shop in Derby posts next week's sales
We reopen Monday, April 6 with a great week of sales and lots of new spring stock!
Hop on in, say hello, find one-of-a-kind treasures, shop inexpensively, and feel good that you're helping support our very busy food pantry!
Shared from the nonprofit's Facebook page.
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