Festival of Trees slated Nov. 14 at Warsaw Park in Ansonia

 

Griffin Bariatrics to offer virtual weight-loss presentations

 DERBY - Griffin Bariatrics will offer free virtual presentations on its weight-loss services throughout October.

Led by Griffin Hospital Director of Bariatrics Dr. Abe Fridman, these seminars will explain how bariatric surgery can help patients lose significant amounts of weight, enhance their health, and provide long-term well-being. Additionally, techniques, support programs, pre- and post-operative expectations, and insurance questions are also discussed.

Upcoming seminars will be held on Oct. 21 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. and Oct. 27 from 12-1 p.m.

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.

Plumb Memorial Library in Shelton to host program on nutrition, skin care

Marta Irene from Absolutely Healthy Living will be sharing her knowledge about proper nutrition and skin care to keep our faces glowing. We hope to see you there!

To register, click here: https://engagedpatrons.org/EventsExtended.cfm?SiteID=2661&EventID=597596&PK=

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Community movie night slated Saturday at Gatison Park in Ansonia

 

'Turnback Tuesday' highlights Caldor Department Store in Derby

 Turnback Tuesday visits a favorite place in Derby: Caldor Department Store, which was located at 656 New Haven Ave. Carl & Dorothy Bennett started the business in 1951 in Norwalk CT. The name "Caldor" came from them melding their first names together.

They boasted that their business was the "Bloomingdale's of Discount." For years families could get all the supplies they needed in one location. Unfortunately, their competition grew fierce with similar retailers such as Ames, K-Mart and Walmart leading to the sudden closure of all Caldor stores in 1999.

We believe this image, taken in 1975, is of Caldor employees with Mike Bogdan (center) of the Executive Board for the Derby Tercentennial. Please help us identify these lovely ladies and gentlemen so we may add them to our historic archive.

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

Learn about fermenting foods at Griffin Center for Healthy Living in Oxford

OXFORD - Come to the Center for Healthy Living [at Quarry Walk at 6 p.m. Oct. 15] to dive into all things fermented. 

So much more than sauerkraut, we'll be talking about all things lacto fermented, including homemade vinegars, vegetables, grains and herbs! 

Free but space is limited so you should definitely RSVP!

CT Foodshare to visit St. Mary's Church in Derby today

DERBY -  CT Foodshare will return to St. Mary’s Church today, Oct 6 from 2:15 -3 p.m. All are welcome to receive food, no questions asked. Tickets will be distributed at 2 p.m. to anyone who is physically in line. No placeholding allowed. Next visit Oct 20.

The church is at 212 Elizabeth St.