Turnback Tuesday is highlighting a Minstrel Show held at the Ansonia Synagogue in the Jewish Community Center. The Jewish Community Center started in 1932 to meet the social needs of all Valley Jews.
This image was taken approximately 1949-1950. We have most of the names of these talented ladies, but are missing two.
1st row: Diane Gibralter, Bernice Benjamin, Minna Bergner, Adele Silverberg, Sylvia Levine
2nd row: Evelyn Gans, Lillian Barron, Aga Sherman, Shirley Steinman, Lilliam Berman, Anne Linett Goldberg, Marion Litsky, Claire Brown, ? , Diana Kreiger, Bernie Yale
3rd row: Thelma Komisar, Ida Gordon, Billie Szanton, ? , Marion Savelewitz, Marion Gampel, Adele Blumenthal, Marsha Splaver, Francis Savitsky, Minna Blume, Sophie Liftig, Belle Savitt, Mary Blume, Faye Kaplan, Jean Schpero.
If anyone has any other information about this image, please contact Christine Boulay at cboulay@biblio.org.
This image is a recent donation by an anonymous donor.
Thanks goes to Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week.
DERBY - Griffin Hospital will host a Reiki Level 1 Workshop June 2 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Reiki is a complementary healing method rooted in ancient practices that involves the intentional direction of energy through the practitioner’s hands.
When channeled properly, this energy relieves energy blockages to the body and brings balance to the energy fields thereby promoting healing on all levels.
Reiki Master Nancy Corvigno will teach the basic concepts of Reiki, allowing ample time for hands-on practice.
The workshop cost for the public is $150, which includes completion certificate and Reiki book.
Griffin Hospital employees and current volunteers can register at the rate of $25. Payment must be cash or check, and is due upon enrollment.
Workshop participants from the general public are required to become a Griffin Health volunteer, and are expected to give 100 hours of service prior to receiving their Reiki completion certificate.
Workshop space is limited, and preregistration is required by May 29. To register, contact Wendy Farrington at 203-732-7434.
This is a press release from Griffin Health.
