Sunset seen in downtown Ansonia

The sky caught my eye Monday evening when I was driving downtown. 
After an overcast, rainy day the clouds reflected the setting sun. 
And I thought the pastel colors were quite pretty. 

Tipsy Tomato in Derby celebrates grand opening

Derby Mayor Anita Dugatto, second from right, speaks at a ribbon cutting last week at Tipsy Tomato Bar and Pizzeria, 656 New Haven Ave., Derby, former site of Marco Pizzeria. 

Photo shared from the Derby Mayor's Office Facebook page.

Shopping bus trip to support Scouting in Valley

Drumming program on tap at Derby Neck Library

Newsletter highlights TEAM fundraiser Aug. 26

Dear readers,

Happy Monday!

Today's Valley Voice newsletter focuses on an upcoming fundraiser in Ansonia for TEAM, Inc.

It also features photos of an ongoing renovation project at the historic Gen. David Humphreys House in Ansonia, and photos from the Seymour Farmer's Market.

Thanks for checking it out!

~ Patti and Ralph

Griffin Hospital in Derby slates driver-safety program

Griffin Hospital to offer an AARP Driver Safety Program Sept. 16./ Submitted photo

DERBY - Griffin Hospital will host an AARP Driver Safety Program from 8:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Sept. 16 at the hospital, 130 Division St.
The AARP Driver Safety Program is the nation's first and largest refresher course for drivers. While the course is geared toward drivers age 50 and older, it is open to everyone.

The training is designed to help you learn current rules of the road, how to operate your vehicle more safely in today's increasingly challenging driving environment, and make some adjustments to common age-related changes in vision, hearing, and reaction time. 

The course also covers such topics as how to maintain proper following distance at all times; the safest way to change lanes and make turns at intersections; the effects of medications on driving; how to minimize the effect of dangerous blind spots; the importance of eliminating distractions, such as eating, smoking, and cell-phone use; proper use of safety belts, air bags, and anti-lock brakes and ways to monitor your own and others' driving skills and capabilities.

Participants will gain a greater appreciation of driving challenges and how they can avoid potential collisions and injuries to themselves and others. 
As an added bonus, participants can check with their auto insurance company about discounts for completing the course.

The cost is $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members. Make checks payable to “AARP.”
To register, call Esther, 203-732-1523.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Overdose awareness 5K slated Aug. 31 in Shelton

Recuperation journey: I'm a fan of ceiling fans

This sounds silly, but I penned a short ode to ceiling fans ~

Ceiling fans are great,
We've been using them as of late.

They help circulate the dust air -
The job they do is more than fair.

They're part of our house -
Always quiet as a mouse.

I'd say we can all agree
They save money on A/C.



*Having a little fun in my blog posts in recent days, taking a break from everything that's going on in the real world.