Importance of fiber is topic of talk at Griffin Hospital in Derby

Griffin Hospital to hold program on adding fiber to diet./ Contributed photo

DERBY - In honor of National Nutrition Month, Griffin Hospital’s Community Health Resource Center will host a free program about the importance of adding fiber to your eating habits March 21, from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the hospital, 130 Division St.

Griffin Hospital Clinical Dietitian Jody Wagner will present “The Importance of Fiber and Where You Can Find It,” a discussion of why you should focus on the fiber in the foods you eat and which foods are the best sources of fiber.

This program is part of a series of free, educational forums hosted by the Community Health Resource Center in an effort to help improve the health of the community.

To register or for more information, call Kerry or Deborah, 203-732-7399.

The Community Health Resource Center at Griffin Hospital is a traditional library that provides an array of medical and health information, including a large collection of easy to read health and lifestyle related materials.
The Center is open to the public to educate themselves on ways to enhance their well-being, prevent illness and play an active role in decisions about their health.


This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Open mic night at E Street Gallery in Derby postponed

Breakfast offered April 8 at Assumption Church hall in Ansonia

Ansonia PD continues citywide parking ban

ANSONIA -The City of Ansonia will continue the citywide parking ban until 9 a.m. tomorrow, 3/15/17. 

There will no on street parking allowed; vehicles in violation will be towed. Residents can use the following city owned parking lots for parking

Main Street Municipal Lot
East Main Street Municipal Lot
West Main Street Municipal Lot
Ansonia High School 20 Pulaski Highway
Ansonia Middle School 115 Howard Avenue
Prendergast School 59 Finney Street
Mead School 75 Ford Street
Nolan Field Wakelee Avenue
Ansonia Armory North Cliff Street
Colony Park Colony Street

Pine Lot Howard Avenue

The Mayor’s Office and Police Department are asking all residents to stay off the roads to allow Ansonia Public Works to continue clearing the streets.


This is a press release from Lt. Patrick Lynch.

Blue jay hiding in forsythia

Seeking shelter in the snowstorm.

Strolling through the snow

A snow stroll. 

Tickets still available for 'Kindness for Kellys' event in Seymour

SEYMOUR - Elizabeth Anderson, owner of Lizzie's Corner Consignment and event organizer, said today tickets are still available for the March 25 "Dinner and a Movie" fundraiser at the Strand Theater. 

The fundraiser, Kindness for the Kellys, will feature a pasta bar dinner, silent auction, and showing of The Sound of Music.

Anderson said the "call center" in her living room is open. 
Call her today to make reservations at 203-415-4387. All credit cards welcome. 

Please click here to read about the fundraiser to support the Kelly family of Seymour.

And click here to reach a GoFundMe page for the family. 

Having some fun on a snowy day here in the Valley

I'll be fine today as long as we don't lose power and my computer doesn't freeze like this penguin's computer did. 

What about you?












Haha!

CT Libations event to benefit Derby Historical Society

DERBY - Join Derby Historical Society members April 24 at The Hops Company, 77 Sodom Lane, for a night of CT Libations, delicious food and great music to benefit the Restoration Project at the David Humphreys House and Museum.
The event runs from 6-9 p.m.

Gen. David Humphreys House

A $30 ticket includes samples of craft beer and cider from participating breweries, a $7 voucher for your first beer or wine at the bar, a $5 food voucher, great music from “Dead Fish for Christmas,” and entry to the door prize drawings throughout the event.

Tickets are available at info@derbyhistorical.org, or by calling 203-735-1908, or sending a check to Derby Historical Society, 37 Elm St., Ansonia, 06401. 
Tickets must be paid in advance, by April 18.  

Your donation will be matched dollar for dollar thanks to a generous grant from the Persbacker Family Foundation. Last year we raised more than $8,800 with this event!  Come help us do it again!

As the cornerstone of the Derby Historical Society, the David Humphreys House in Ansonia serves as both a museum and as a hands-on classroom for our “Day in 1762” program; introducing schoolchildren to Derby’s Revolutionary War hero David Humphreys and the region’s colorful colonial past. 
As you can imagine, a 300-year-old house requires quite a bit of upkeep. 
We are currently in the process of raising $200,000 for a major restoration of the exterior of the building. We are close to completing Phase One of the restoration.

Did you know, back in 1657, Derby’s first permanent settler, Edward Wooster, was drawn to the Lower Naugatuck Valley on the quest of raising hops? Cheers to a great time for a great cause!

Regional nonprofit

The Derby Historical Society is a regional historical society dedicated to preserving, maintaining and celebrating the rich and varied history of the Lower Naugatuck Valley. 
The Derby Historical Society welcomes all visitors and is also available to support researchers, school, or other program needs. 
Staff offices are located at the Sarah Riggs Humphreys House, 37 Elm St., Ansonia.  

For more information, visit www.derbyhistorical.org.

If you have any further questions, e-mail info@derbyhistorical.org or call Paula Norton, executive director, 203-735-1908.


This is a press release from the Derby Historical Society.

Officials share storm safety tips, shelter information

From the Derby Office of Emergency Management Facebook page:

Stay Safe

In the event of a downed wire, always remain at least 10 feet away, assume the wire is live, and call 9-1-1 and Eversource immediately.

If you use a generator, follow all safety precautions provided by the manufacturer.

Gas customers are reminded to keep natural gas meters, all gas appliances and outdoor vents clear of snow and ice buildup to maintain safe operation and access.

If customers smell a gas odor in their home or business, they should leave immediately. 

From a safe place, call Eversource to report the leak at our 24/7 emergency number, 877-944-5325, or call 9-1-1. They should remain outside until Eversource can check the source of the odor.

Click here for updates.

Regional shelters in Ansonia

From Derby OEM Facebook page:

"In the event of an extended power outage, a regional emergency shelter will be immediately activated at Ansonia High School, 20 Pulaski Highway, Ansonia for residents of Derby and Ansonia.

"A second emergency shelter will also be available at Mead School, 75 Ford Street, Ansonia -for all Derby and Ansonia residents with pets."

Wellness Committee at Griffin Hospital in Derby to honor volunteer, nonprofit

To present 9th annual Caring Heart Awards

Claudia Csuka of Beacon Falls

DERBY - Griffin Hospital Volunteer Claudia Csuka of Beacon Falls, and Marrakech, Inc., of Woodbridge, will be honored with the Caring Heart Award at The 12th Annual Women’s Heart Wellness and Caring Heart Award Brunch March 25.

The event will be held from 8:30 a.m.-noon at the Griffin Hospital Dining Room, 130 Division St.

The award recognizes individuals and groups that foster initiatives to promote and improve the general health and well-being of all. 
This is the ninth year the award will be bestowed.

Csuka has been a volunteer at Griffin for a little more than a year, but has already positively impacted many patients’ lives as part of the hospital’s vital patient stories and complimentary therapies programs. 
As a vital patient stories volunteer, Csuka meets with patients and talks with them to write a brief story about their lives. She focuses on memories or characteristics that are vital or sacred to the patient and the stories are shared with hospital staff so they can better know and understand their patients. 
Csuka is also trained in soft touch therapy, which provides stress relief and personal connection that can be critical to healing.

Csuka is also very involved in her community as a member of the Parish Council and Ladies Guild at St. Michael’s Church in Beacon Falls, and provides free rides to individuals needing transportation to their medical appointments.

About Marrakech, Inc.
Marrakech, Inc. is a private nonprofit organization that has provided person-centered, unique, and cost-effective human services for children and adults, with and without disabilities, in Connecticut for over 45 years. 
The services and individuals supported are diverse, but they have the common goal of assisting individuals with achieving greater self-sufficiency while they experience the best quality of life possible.
Marrakech's Health and Wellness Committee was formed in July 2012 and has implemented an annual weight loss challenge and a well-attended community health fair. Throughout each year, wellness information is shared in a variety of ways, including through a series of workshops planned in partnership with local wellness practitioners. Exercise challenges and team walks for other causes are also regularly coordinated.

The brunch will start with registration at 8:30 a.m. and the program will begin at 9 a.m. 
The theme of this year’s event is “What’s Your Shelf Life,” focusing on how healthy eating habits can help prevent heart disease. The event will feature a survivor speaker, a cooking demonstration and tips on healthy eating.

Tickets for the brunch are $25 and the event is open to the public. Proceeds benefit the Women’s Heart Wellness Fund, which supports heart wellness programs for women in the Valley.

Valet parking will be available.

Reservations are due by March 20. To reserve a seat, become a sponsor, or for more information, call Eunice Lisk at 203-732-7107 or whw@griffinhealth.org.


This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.