Ansonia Library to host talk about local history

Remembering Yesterday
ANSONIA - Go back in time April 7 at the Ansonia Library and see what happened in the Valley 50, 75, and 100 years ago. 

Robert Novak, former director of the Derby Historical Society and Shelton’s municipal historian, will present Remembering Yesterday at the Library at 11 a.m. April 7.

Novak also has authored four books and has been a popular historical columnist. 

Please call 203-734-6275 to register. The Library is at 53 South Cliff St.

This information is shared from an online community calendar sponsored by The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven and The New Haven Independent.

Griffin Hospital in Derby offers Therapeutic Touch workshop

Holly Major, NP, MSN, QTTT, Therapeutic Touch coordinator for Griffin Hospital, will conduct a two-day Basic Level Therapeutic Touch workshop in April. /Submitted photo

DERBY - Griffin Hospital, 130 Division St., is offering a two-day Basic Level Therapeutic Touch workshop from 4-8 p.m. April 20 and from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. April 21 for individuals interested in learning about this healing method.

Therapeutic Touch is an energy healing technique derived from the ancient practice of laying on of hands. 

It has been taught to thousands of healthcare professionals and can help reduce pain and anxiety, expedite healing, and increase overall feelings of well-being.

The purpose of this Basic Level TT Workshop is to explain the concepts and practice of TT, allowing ample time for hands-on practice. Participants must attend both workshop sessions to receive credit. 

The workshop is open to the public and there are no prerequisites to attend.

The workshop instructor, Holly Major, NP, MSN, QTTT, is an adult nurse practitioner and the TT Coordinator for Griffin Hospital. Major has been teaching TT since 2000 and is a qualified TT instructor through Therapeutic Touch International Associates, the international association of Therapeutic Touch.

Fee for the workshop is $100, and includes all class materials. The deadline to enroll is April 6. 

For more information, or to enroll, contact Laura Murphy, 203-732-7466 or lkmurphy@griffinhealth.org.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

YA Wednesdays slated in April at Derby Public Library

 DERBY - The Derby Public Library invites all young adults ages 12 to 17 to join the fun of YA Wednesdays at 6 p.m. Wednesdays in April.

Sony Play Station Four (PS4), Nintendo Wii, board games, and Legos will be available. 

Light refreshments will be provided. 

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, Derby Public Library.

Recuperation journey: Squirrelly visitor

"Squirrel startles woman."

And here our squirrel friend seems to be searching for something in the wheel well. 

Did he hide some food in there?

White Hills Fire Company 5 in Shelton to hold Easter Flower Sale

Valley Arts Council, Ansonia work on downtown art walk concept

Newsletter: Thinking pink, Seymour Pink

Dear readers,

Our latest Valley Voice newsletter features last Friday's A Pink Night to Remember hosted by Seymour Pink, a community's fight against breast cancer.

Thanks for reading,

Patti and Ralph

Recuperation journey: Morning visitor

Lucky capture through the window this morning. Is he looking for egg shells?
I'll have to cook an egg for breakfast so I can oblige him.

Have a great Wednesday!