Newsletter highlights Derby happenings

Dear readers,

The latest Valley Voice newsletter is out.

We feature Derby's second Downtown Now! workshop and the Valley Arts Council's E Street Gallery's new sign.

Please check it out here.

~ Patti and Ralph

Stroke support group to host presentation at Griffin Hospital in Derby

The Griffin Hospital Life after Stroke Support Group will host a free presentation about exercising at home. / Contributed photo

DERBY - The Griffin Hospital Life after Stroke Support Group will host a free presentation about exercising at home on from noon-1 p.m. Nov. 10 at the Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital, 350 Seymour Ave.

Griffin Hospital Physical Therapy students will discuss and demonstrate a home exercise program that includes seated and balance techniques for individuals of different levels of independence and strength.

The Life after Stroke Support Group at Griffin Hospital meets monthly and is open to stroke survivors between the ages of 20 and 65. 

This group provides information from health experts, resources and support for individuals who have suffered a stroke in the prime of their lives. Caregivers are also welcome.

For more information, contact Griffin Hospital Rehabilitation Services at 203-732-7445.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital. 

Teens invited to clay workshop at Derby Public Library

DERBY - The Derby Public Library invites all young adults ages 12 to 17 to Teen Maker In Clay workshop, Thursdays, Nov. 17 and Dec. 1, from 4-5:30 p.m. 

Participants will be molding and painting clay holiday ornaments. 

This two-session Maker Space workshop will be led by Valley Arts Council President Rich DiCarlo and all materials will be provided. 

Registration is requested. 

For more information stop by the Library, 313 Elizabeth St., call 203-736-1482 or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org.

This is a press release from Tony DeLos, young adult librarian/reference, Derby Public Library. 

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State archaeologist to speak at Derby Historical Society reception

Connecticut State Archaeologist Brian Jones, standing, led an excavation in June behind the David Humphreys House, 37 Elm St., Ansonia. / Photo by Allegra Villers 

DERBY - The Derby Historical Society will hold its 26th Annual Appeal Reception from 5-7:30 p.m. Nov. 14 at La Sala Banquet Hall, 73 High St.

A donation of $45 or more will pay for a ticket to the event.

Connecticut State Archaeologist Brian Jones will discuss preliminary results of his one-week excavation in June at the David Humphreys House in Ansonia. 

The Society will honor Roy Warren Tidmarsh posthumously with the Dr. John Ireland Howe Award for his many years of service in the Valley. Tidmarsh died in January.

The Society's mailing address is P.O. Box 331, Derby, CT., 06418. 
For information call 203-735-1908.