Derby Neck Library to host movie, poetry reading

DERBY -The Derby Neck Library hosts “Dinner and a Movie” for ages 18 and older at 5:30 p.m. March 5.

This month’s feature film, shown on blu-ray, is “Birdman,” starring Michael Keaton. Free refreshments will be served, including a dinner at intermission.
This is a free event; no registration is required.
Please be on time; doors close at 5:45 p.m.

'Meet the Author'

The Library presents “Meet the Author,” with Michael Sweeney of Shelton at 2 p.m. March 7. 

Sweeney is the author of the recently released “Octagon Commonweal.” 

He will be reading from his book, copies of which will be available for purchase and for signing. 

Sweeney has an M.F.A. from Brooklyn College and has been twice nominated for the Pushcart Prize. 

This is a free event; for information on these programs call the library, 203-734-1492.

The library is at 307 Hawthorne Ave.

This is a press release from Patricia Sweeney, reference librarian, Derby Neck Library.

Griffin Hospital in Derby to hold Reiki workshop

Griffin Hospital will offer a Reiki Level 2 Workshop April 18. The ancient healing method promotes relaxation by relieving energy blockages. / Contributed photo

DERBY - Griffin Hospital is offering area residents an opportunity to advance their Reiki training at a Reiki Level 2 Workshop from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. April 18.

Reiki Master Eileen Carino and Joanne Halstead will provide practitioners with the ability to perform emotional healing, to learn three of the four Usui Reiki sacred symbols, and to enhance their healing abilities. 
Reiki 2 attunement intensifies the energies introduced at Reiki 1. Participants must have a minimum of six months Reiki practice.

Reiki is a complementary healing method based on ancient healing practices. Reiki involves the conscious direction of healing energy through the practitioner’s hands to the patient. 
When channeled properly, this energy promotes healing by relieving energy blockages to the body. The practice of Reiki is intended to bring balance to the energy fields thereby promoting healing on all levels.

Cost of the Reiki 2 workshop is $125.

Workshop space is limited, and preregistration is required by April 13. To register, contact Tricia Brister, Volunteer Services assistant, 203-732-7555.


This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.