Save the date: Seymour Pink Gift Shop to celebrate 5th anniversary

Recuperation journey: Adopted a(nother) gnome

MILFORD - As I was checking out the vendors Sunday along Naugatuck Avenue at the 19th annual Walnut Beach Arts Festival I spied a group of gnomes. 
They were sitting on seashells and pieces of coral and I thought they were adorable. 

I just had to get one to add to my collection. 
He's sitting on a piece of shell. 

Meet Shelly.

Ansonia to hold ribbon-cutting at Riverwalk extension Wednesday

ANSONIA - The anticipated opening of the Ansonia Riverwalk extension will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday. It was cancelled Saturday due to rain. 

Riverwalk extension/
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The ceremony will be held at the new Pershing Drive entranceway, just south of the Bridge Street Bridge.

The public is welcome to attend the ribbon cutting and encouraged to walk or bicycle the nearly 700 feet of additional new Riverwalk that now extends from Division Street to Pershing Drive. Referred to as the Segment 8 extension, it is the first expansion since the initial half mile walkway opened in 2012.

An exciting new feature includes a 130-foot steel pedestrian bridge over the Metro-North rail line.

When additional future expansion is completed, the Riverwalk loop will cover approximately two miles continuing north on Pershing Drive, over Bridge Street Bridge, up West Main Street to South Main Street and re-connect at the Naugatuck River eastside levee.

“This continues to be a wonderful recreational asset for our residents,” said Mayor David S. Cassetti. “We expect the daily use of Riverwalk will continue to increase as we expand its length.”

This most recent Phase 2 addition now extends the walkway to nearly 3/4 mile, and also remains pet friendly for dog walking.

This is a press release from Mayor Cassetti's office.

Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers in Derby slates classes

The Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers in Derby is currently accepting applications for its fall Accelerated Certified Nursing Assistant program and its Patient Care Technician and Phlebotomy programs./ Contributed photo 

DERBY - The Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers, is offering classes for its fall Certified Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Technician, and Phlebotomy programs.

The school is located at 300 Seymour Ave., Suite 206.

The evening session for the CNA program starts Sept. 17, and the day PCT program and the Phlebotomy program begin Sept 18.

The accelerated CNA course offers students an affordable and condensed six-week schedule with classes Monday through Thursday from 5-9 p.m. 

Course content includes infection control, legal and ethical responsibilities, communications, body mechanics, moving and positioning residents, personal care skills, nutrition, measuring vital signs, and restorative care. 

The program’s clinical experience is at a long term stay facility and Griffin Hospital from 5-10 p.m. for a total of 40 hours. 

After successfully completing the course and clinical experience, students will be qualified to take the certification exam for a Nursing Assistant in Connecticut. The CNA course tuition fee includes the course book, CPR training, and malpractice insurance coverage for the clinical rotation.

The 16-week PCT program requires students to attend practical training on Mondays and Fridays from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., and have the option to take the Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday Phlebotomy classes either during the day from 9 a.m.-noon or during the evening from 6-9 p.m. 

The PCT program offers ample hands-on training and opportunities for practical experience in the school's fully equipped mock hospital room and during the 160 hours of clinical experience. The course tuition includes textbook, malpractice insurance, CPR certification, and national certification.

The 13-week Phlebotomy program holds classes on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays with a daytime option of 9 a.m.-noon or an evening option of 6-9 p.m. The course tuition includes a 32-40-hour internship, national certification, lab coats, CPR certification, malpractice insurance and textbook.

Anyone 18 years of age or older with a high school diploma or GED may apply for admission. Early application is encouraged for all courses, as space is limited. 

For more information or to apply, call 203-732-1276 or 203-732-7578 or visit griffinhealth.org/allied-health.

About the School of Allied Health Careers

Griffin Hospital's School of Allied Health Careers was one of the first hospital-based schools of its kind to be authorized by the Connecticut Department of Higher Education and offers Phlebotomy and other professional educational programs to provide training, education, and certification in selected health careers. 

Classes are taught by certified instructors in the Griffin Hospital Medical Building, 300 Seymour Ave.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Oxford Ambulance to host safety fair

Raptors, reptiles to visit Ansonia Library

Christine Peyreigne is a licensed falconer, wildlife rehabilitator for migratory birds and educator with raptors and reptiles.

ANSONIA - Christine's Critters will visit the Ansonia Library to present a Raptors and Reptiles program at 10 a.m. Aug. 16.

Come out and meet some educational ambassadors and learn about these amazing animals.

The Library is at 53 S. Cliff St. For information call the children's department, 203-734-6275. 


*Information shared from a Facebook page.