Hot Tamale to host Seymour Pink Day celebration Wednesday

Derby Public Library to host Teen Maker Space

DERBY - The Derby Public Library invites all young adults ages 12 to 17 to Teen Maker Space from 3-4:30 p.m. Oct. 25. 

Available resources include 3D design programs, 3D printer, 3D doodle pens, Legos, and more! 

Light refreshments will be provided. 
For more information call 203-736-1482 or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org. The Library is at 313 Elizabeth St.


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

Ansonia celebrates Italian heritage on Columbus Day

Ansonia Mayor David S. Cassetti raised the Italian flag on Columbus Day Monday in front of City Hall. 
He said it was the first time the city had raised a flag to celebrate Italian heritage. Cassetti credited the city sewer administrator Rita St. Jacques for proposing the idea and donating the flag. He said he plans to make the ceremony an annual event.

The Rev. Jeffrey Gubbiotti, pastor, Holy Rosary Church in Ansonia, was one of about 15 people who attended the event. 

HELP at Griffin Hospital in Derby is seeking volunteer help

Volunteers sought for program to assist older patients at Griffin Hospital./ Contributed photo

DERBY - The Hospital Elder Life Program at Griffin Hospital, 130 Division St., is looking for volunteers to provide additional support for elderly patients.

HELP is designed to offer special services to older adults hospitalized at Griffin. Research shows between 30 and 50 percent of seniors can experience a decline in their physical and cognitive abilities during a hospital stay.

HELP is a comprehensive, evidence based, patient-care program that provides various volunteer interventions such as meal time assistance, friendly visits, activities, walking and exercise to help patients maintain their optional level of functioning. 

HELP team members work in partnership with the doctors and nursing staff to highlight issues specific to geriatric care and to provide education to patients and their families.

Training and supervision will be provided. No previous medical experience is required. Volunteers have a choice of working various weekday shifts between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Scholarship incentives are also available for eligible college students.

The next HELP training is scheduled to begin in the fall. 

To learn more about this important program or to become a HELP volunteer, call Laura Murphy, 203-732-7466.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Recuperation journey: Quiet morning in East Derby

I was driving by and this peaceful scene caught my eye. 

And this splash of red also inspired a quick photo. Hoping to see a lot more fall colors in the near future. 

Abundant Life Fellowship Ministries in Ansonia to host harvest party for kids