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.

Ansonia Senior Center to host LEGO building program Oct. 22

 

Griffin School to hold open house Oct. 19 for practical nursing program

NAUGATUCK - The Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers will host an open house for its rewarding Practical Nursing program Oct. 19 from 5-7 p.m. at the school’s Naugatuck campus at 1186 New Haven Road.

The school’s 14-month PN Program offers an exceptional teaching experience at the only hospital-based program in the state of Connecticut. With knowledgeable and experienced teachers who are nationally certified or master’s prepared nurses and real-world clinical rotations at Griffin Hospital, Stamford Hospital, Masonicare and Gaylord Hospital, the PN program prepares new nurses to thrive in a multitude of complex clinical practice settings. 

The 6,000-square foot Naugatuck Campus is designed to provide the school’s PN students with an experiential learning environment featuring state-of-the-art simulation technology that is incorporated in realistic laboratories for nursing students to practice as if they are in actual clinical situations. 

The experience enables a smooth transition from classroom to the practice setting, and from student to proficient caregiver.

The PN program is approved by the State of CT Board of Examiners for Nursing and has a 100% licensure test pass rate, leading many graduates to immediate job placement. 

The school can also connect students with several academic funding opportunities upon request.

Reservations are required by calling 203-732-1276 or emailing PNprogram@griffinhealth.org.

About the School of Allied Health Careers

Approved by the Connecticut Office of Higher of Education and the State of Connecticut Department of Health, the Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers offers advanced hands-on training and personalized teaching in its Practical Nursing, Certified Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Technician, Medical Assistant, and Phlebotomy programs. The school has helped graduates achieve a high rate of success on national certification exams and has a strong job placement rate with most graduates quickly finding positions at area hospitals, skilled nursing facilities and medical practices.

Anyone 18 years of age or older with a high school diploma or GED may apply for admission. Early application is encouraged for all courses, as space is limited. 

For more information or to apply, call 203-732-1276 or 203-732-7578 or visit griffinhealth.org/school.

This is a press release from Griffin Health.