Read Across America event cancelled at Derby Public Library

Teen Advisory Board to meet March 25 at Derby Public Library

DERBY -  Derby Public Library invites all young adults 12-17 to a Teen Advisory Board meeting at 3:30 p.m. March 25.

Attendees are encouraged to voice their ideas for improving and expanding young adult library services and teen programming. 

Focus will include participant input that contributes to the library fulfilling its mission of quality-of-life enhancements in: knowledge; entertainment; and citizenship. 

For more information stop by the Library at 313 Elizabeth St., call 203-736-1482 or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org .

This is a press release from Tony DeLos, young adult librarian, Derby Public Library.

St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Shop in Derby posts this week's sales

 

Nothing eclipses these sales - not even the moon itself, although it will try Tuesday morning!

And lots of NEW spring fashions! Our food pantry needs hams for Easter!

Ansonia Library presents story times for littles on Mondays

 

Griffin to hold free virtual weight-loss seminars in March

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

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 this Tuesday, March 3 from 5:30-6:30 p.m.; March 18 from 5:30-6:30 p.m.; and March 24 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

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital. 

Ministry of Lt. Tatyana at Salvation Army in Ansonia celebrated today

Lt. Tatyana

ANSONIA - Today we celebrate and give thanks for Lt. Tatyana and her faithful ministry.

In The Salvation Army, we believe that God calls both women and men to preach the Gospel, and Lt. Tatyana lives fully into that calling.

She is deeply receptive to the movement of the Holy Spirit and consistently proclaims the Word with clarity, conviction, and grace. We are blessed by her obedience and her effective preaching.

This is shared from the Salvation Army - Ansonia Facebook page.

Recuperation journey 2.0: Looking at the sky

Sunset reflections. Wires? What wires?