Fun events slated for CT Open House Day Saturday

Sharing from the state tourism website:

"Join us for this day-long, state-wide celebration of everything that makes Connecticut great! 
"Attractions, museums, galleries and organizations in towns and cities all across Connecticut will be opening their doors and welcoming visitors with discounted or free admission, giveaways, special offers, hands-on activities for the kids and more. It’s a great way to discover or rediscover all that is happening in our state."

These events are planned in the Lower Naugatuck Valley:

ANSONIA: General David Humphreys House, 37 Elm St.
Free admission from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., along with a plant sale, gift shop, and handcrafted items available for purchase.
 
DERBY: Kellogg Environmental Center & Osborne Homestead Museum, 500 Hawthorne Ave.
Museum open from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Center open from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Free tours and a workshop.

SHELTON: Shelton History Center, 70 Ripton Road.
Free admission from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

 
SHELTON: SportsCenter of Connecticut, 784 River Road.

One free activity per person. Hours from 9:30 a.m.-10 p.m.

11th season of Sports Talks continues at Derby Public Library

DERBY - The Derby Public Library is now in its 11th season of Sports Talks. 

These informal sessions are held every Thursday at 10 a.m. throughout the baseball season.

They are facilitated by radio talk show host, author, and Major League Baseball rules consultant Rich Marazzi of Ansonia.

Each session includes trivia contests, videos, lively 

conversation and more.  
All ages, from rookies through veterans, are invited to join Marazzi and his group of Silver Sluggers.

No registration is necessary. 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 Cathy Williams, Director, Derby Public Library.

Griffin Hospital in Derby schedules Reiki workshop

Griffin Hospital will host a Reiki Level 1 Workshop July 9. / Submitted photo

DERBY - Griffin Hospital will host a Reiki Level 1 Workshop from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. July 9 at the hospital, 130 Division St.

Reiki Masters Eileen Carino, R.N.-BC, MA, ADS, and Mark Sampieri, R.Ph., will teach the basic concepts of Reiki, allowing ample time for hands-on practice. 

Reiki is a complementary healing method based on ancient healing practices that involves the conscious direction of healing energy through the practitioner's hands. When channeled properly, this energy relieves energy blockages to the body and bring balances to the energy fields thereby promoting healing on all levels.

The cost is $125, including certificate and Reiki book. Griffin Hospital employees and current volunteers can register at the discounted rate of $25.

Workshop space is limited, and preregistration is required by July 1. 

To register, contact Laura Murphy, Planetree Services Supervisor, 203-732-7466.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.