Derby High athletes serve dinner at Spooner House in Shelton

Shared from the Derby Running Club's Facebook page:

Red Raiders giving back

"The DHS Indoor Track & Field team volunteered to serve dinner at Spooner House tonight [Sunday]. 

"With so many members of the community supporting our athletes, tonight was a great opportunity for our athletes to support their community.

"Special thank you to Coach Lucia Hanock for organizing and administering tonight’s dinner. #DerbyPride "

The Derby students are to be commended for helping others! I'm sure their efforts were appreciated.

'Turnback Tuesday' from the archives: Father of our Country

This post came up today in my Facebook memories from Feb. 13, 2018. I always enjoy reading about George Washington. 

This week's "Turnback Tuesday" features the [Derby Public] Library’s copy of the half-painted portrait of George Washington. 
Gilbert Stuart was commissioned by Martha Washington in 1796 to paint both her and her husband. 
In the course of painting, George Washington passed away and Stuart never started to paint Martha. This likeness of George was used on the dollar bill for more than a century. 

Copies of this painting have been found hanging in schools across America. #turnbacktuesday

Learn fall prevention at Griffin Hospital in Derby

Griffin Hospital will host a fall prevention program March 22./ Contributed photo

DERBY -The Valley Parish Nurse Program at Griffin Hospital and Griffin Hospital Lifeline will host a free Fall Prevention Program March 22 from 9 a.m.-noon March 22 at the hospital.

The program will discuss the dangers of falling, especially for seniors, and will help attendees prevent falls by: assessing their fall risk; teaching them to assess their, or a loved one’s, risk of falling; teaching and practicing exercises to improve balance and leg strength; providing a medication review; encouraging annual eye exams; teaching ways to reduce tripping hazards at home and learning how to get up or to call for fast help if a fall occurs.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one out of three adults 65 and older will fall each year. For those 65 and older, falls are the leading cause of injury, death, and hospital admissions for trauma. Those who fall, even if not injured, develop a fear of falling. This fear causes people to limit their activities reducing their mobility, causing loss of physical fitness, which in turn increases the actual risk of falling.

A light breakfast will be provided by Griffin Hospital Lifeline. The hospital is at 130 Division St. 

To reserve a seat or for more information, contact Esther, 203-732-1523 or ejones@griffinhealth.org.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Shelton Dems to hold Community Conversation at Plumb Memorial Library

SHELTON - Shelton Democrats are continuing their Community Conversation Series as part of their commitment to educate and engage the community on issues that matter most to residents on a local, state, and national level.

The next Community Conversation will be 'Preparing Our Schools for Success in the 21st Century.' 
The meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 28 at Plumb Memorial Library, 65 Wooster St.

David Gioiello, Chair of the Shelton Democrats said, "This conversation takes an important look at the rising cost of education and the changing needs of students."

The conversation will feature a panel of speakers including Patrice McCarthy, Deputy Director and General Counsel at CABE; David Erwin, superintendent with more than 25 years of Connecticut experience; Andrea Leonardi, experienced Special Education Director; Chris Clouet, Superintendent of Shelton Public Schools.

Jimmy Tickey, Vice Chair of the Shelton Democrats said, "Members of the public are invited to attend and participate in this free event, and we look forward to continuing our Community Conversation series."  

This is a press release from the Shelton Democrats.