Adam's House in Shelton slates Friend in Grief training Feb. 21

Join us for our next FIG Training! Hybrid & In-Person Our FIGs- Friends in Grief- make it possible for ‘Helping Hearts Heal’ to happen! With this training, these incredible volunteers guide children and families through peer-support groups, helping them find hope and healing after loss. We can’t run our program without them! Interested in joining this life-changing work? Register TODAY! Important Training Info: Join us Saturday, February 21st from 9 AM – 3 PM at Adam’s House (241 Coram Ave, Shelton) to become a Friend in Grief and help children and families heal. Before the session: Participants will complete a short book, online training, and assessment — all details and links to virtual portion will be sent once registered. We’ll need at least five participants to run the training, so grab a friend and sign up today! CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Adam's House 203-513-2808 www.adamshousect.org See what's happening on our social sites:

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Master's Table to host Trivia Night at Tipsy Tomato in Derby

 

Ansonia Police seeking public's help in locating resident

Denise Alfano

ANSONIA - The Ansonia Police Department is looking for the public’s assistance in locating Ansonia resident Denise Alfano, who was last seen Jan. 30 in the area of Saw Mill Road in West Haven. 

Alfano is a 58 year-old white female, 5 feet 8 inches tall, about 300 pounds with brown hair and eyes. 

Alfano has medical issues requiring medication and it is believed she has not taken her medication.

Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact the police department at 203-735-1885 or anonymous tips can be left at Tip411 at the link below.

https://www.tip411.com/tips/new?alert_group_id=21553

Derby Mayor DiMartino declares snow emergency

 

Emmett O'Brien Tech in Ansonia slates SkillsUSA bingo March 5

 

Derby Public Library to mark Take Your Child to the Library Day Saturday

 The Library is at 313 Elizabeth St., Derby.

Griffin Hospital workshops to offer free weight-loss program

DERBY - The Griffin Center for Healthy Living will offer free workshops in March to help individuals lose weight through lifestyle change.

Weight-Loss Toolkit – A Well-Being Program is a free, evidence-based healthy eating and active living course for adults based on Eating Smart, Being Active©. This six-week program provides tools and tips for sustained weight loss, such as creating individualized meal plans and proven weight-loss exercises.

There will a session on Wednesdays March 4, 11, 18 and 25, and April 1, and 8 from 5:30-7 p.m. and another session on Mondays March 23 and 30, and April 6, 13, 20, and 27 from 10-11:30 a.m. Both sessions will be held at Griffin Hospital, 130 Division St.

Based on the latest research findings from the American Dietary Guidelines and written by educators at Colorado State University, Weight-Loss Toolkit educates and empowers participants to lead a healthy life through concepts for physical activity, food preparation, cooking and shopping skill development, and food safety. 

Nutrition education for chronic disease management is integrated into every class.

To register or for more information, visit griffinhealth.org/weight-loss-toolkit or contact The Griffin Center for Healthy Living Coordinator at 203-732-1369.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.