Ansonia Library to host book discussion Aug. 16

ANSONIA - The Ansonia Library’s book discussion group, “Cover to Cover,” will meet at 1 p.m. Aug. 16.

August’s selection is “The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry” by Gabrielle Zevin.  

Copies of the book are available at the Adult Circulation Desk. 
Light refreshments will be provided.

For more information or to register, call the Library, 203-734-6275.
The Library is at 53 S. Cliff St.

This is a press release from Mary Ann Capone, Director, Ansonia Library.

Ansonia Market Place returns to Hilltop Hose Company Wednesday

Ansonia Library schedules investment presentations

Photo from Ansonia Library website 

ANSONIA - Join us on Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to noon during the month of August for Broadening Your Knowledge of Investing.  

The purpose is to help you increase your knowledge beyond your current investments.  

Included in this presentation: develop an investment strategy; stick with quality; learn about the diversity of bonds, stocks, and mutual funds; invest for the long term; and focus on what you can control.  

Program presented by Bob Condon of Edward Jones Investment. 

For more information, call the Ansonia Library, 53 South Cliff St., at 203-734-6275.

This is a press release from Mary Ann Capone, Director, Ansonia Library.

Griffin Hospital in Derby to offer free facial skin cancer screenings at talk

Griffin Hospital will host a free talk about skin health and offer skin cancer screenings Aug. 22. /Contributed photo

DERBY - Griffin Hospital will host a free talk about skin health and offer free skin cancer screenings at 6 p.m. Aug. 22 at the hospital, 130 Division St.

Plastic and reconstructive surgeon Mark Melendez, M.D., will present “Healthy Skin throughout the Ages,” a discussion on ways to improve, promote and protect healthy skin as well as the signs, symptoms and treatments for skin conditions such as skin cancer.  

The Griffin Hospital Valley Parish Nurses will conduct free facial skin cancer screenings for all attendees before and after the talk.

To register, call the Griffin Hospital Valley Parish Nurse and Community Outreach office at 203-732-1523 or visit griffinhealth.org for more information.

Healthy U series

The talk is part of Griffin Hospital's Healthy U education series, which features Griffin Hospital medical experts and community partners providing trusted health information and answers to questions on a wide range of topics. 
Light refreshments will be served.


This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Shelton Historical Society to host Autumn Tea at church

SHELTON - The Shelton Historical Society will host its second annual Autumn Tea, complete with fancy hats, scones, sweets, and surprises Sept. 17.

The fundraiser will be held from 2-4 p.m. at the Huntington Congregational Church, 19 Church St. 

Unique table settings and centerpieces created by members and friends of the Society will be featured.

Ladies who attend are encouraged to wear their best chapeau.  

The afternoon also provides an opportunity to showcase some of the special items the Society has in its collection.

Members of the Historical Society’s youth group, the Teen Time Travelers, will assist and serve refreshments.

Cost is $25 with proceeds to benefit Shelton Historical Society and its programs. 

Reservations must be received by Sept. 7 and  

may be made by sending a check to Shelton Historical Society, P.O. Box 2155, Shelton, 06484.

Please mark “tea party” in the memo line. 

Shelton History Center, owned and operated by Shelton Historical Society, is located at 70 Ripton Road and consists of six historic structures.  

Late last year, the Brownson House, built circa 1822, suffered severe water damage during a storm as its roof was under repair.

The Society has been working to repair and restore the house this year and all proceeds from the tea will be directed toward that cause.

Other structures include the Wilson Barn, built in the 1860s, which holds an exhibit on the development of Shelton; the Trap Fall School, a one-room school built in 1872; and three outbuildings.

The mission of the Historical Society is to “preserve elements of the community’s history to create connections between Shelton’s past, present, and future generations through education, maintaining a museum with its collections, and providing a voice in the community regarding matters of historical significance.” 

For more information including directions, call 203-925-1803, visit www.sheltonhistoricalsociety.org or see Shelton History Center’s Facebook page.   

This is a press release from Tracey C. Tate, executive director, Shelton Historical Society.

  

Griffin Hospital in Derby to host Health and Wellness talk

Griffin Hospital, the Valley Community Foundation and the Naugatuck Valley Health District will host “Health and Wellness in the Valley” from 5-6:30 p.m. Tuesday. The discussion will feature preliminary health data included in the upcoming “Understanding the Valley Region” report by the Valley Community Foundation.

DERBY - Griffin Hospital, the Valley Community Foundation, and the Naugatuck Valley Health District invite the Lower Naugatuck Valley community to a discussion on health and wellness in the Valley from 5-6:30 p.m. Aug. 9 at the hospital, 130 Division St.

The event will feature a presentation of the preliminary health data included in the upcoming “Understanding the Valley Region” report that will be published this fall by the Valley Community Foundation. 

The report was commissioned by the VCF to give residents, businesses, and organizations a clear view of the community’s demographics, strengths, areas for improvement and other insightful data that can help plan for the future.

At the conclusion of the health data presentations, participants will be able to provide input and perspective that will be considered in the development of the Valley’s 2016-18 Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP).

Light refreshments will be served.

Please RSVP to 203-732-1511 or register online at griffinhealth.org.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.