Saturday, September 7, 2019

Recuperation journey: Fading colors


  Backyard view on a Saturday evening.

Recuperation journey: Cute capture


Photo taken through the patio door. I can't open door - the birds tend to fly away!

Scouts to hold 25th Ed Strang Day on Derby Green


Recuperation journey: Lucky 'two-fer' capture through window


Happy weekend!

Hazardous waste collection slated at Ansonia Public Works facility


Teen completes Eagle Scout project at Seymour Public Library

Shared from the Seymour Public Library Facebook page:

Eagle Scout candidate Cody Kellogg recently completed his Eagle Scout project at the Seymour Public Library. 
Cody worked on cleaning up Library landscaping and beautifying the flag pole area. Notice new foliage at the Library? That is thanks to Cody's work! 
Pictured are Cody and his project, his parents - Tonya and Michael, and Seymour First Selectman Kurt Miller. 
Thank you for all of your work Cody!


Griffin Hospital in Derby to host 'Here to Home' for patients, caregivers


Griffin Hospital to host 'Here to Home' presentation at 6 p.m. Sept. 26./ Contributed photo

DERBY - The Community Health Resource Center at Griffin Hospital will host a free presentation at 6 p.m. Sept. 26 about what patients and caregivers need to know when they go home from the hospital.

“Here to Home” is a comprehensive overview of information and the important safeguards patients and their loved ones need to consider when transitioning back home from a hospital stay. 
The presentation will help keep patients and caregivers safe and healthy as well as provide the confidence needed to navigate this relatively difficult time in the healing process.

The presentation will feature experts speaking about Case Management, Home Safety, Medical Alert Services, Medications, and Nutrition. 
The discussions will also highlight Griffin’s instructional videos about this transition, which can be found at griffinhealth.org/inpatient-care.
This program is part of a series of free, educational forums hosted by the Community Health Resource Center in an effort to help improve the health of the community. 
To register or for more information, call Kerry or Deborah at 203-732-7399.
The Community Health Resource Center at Griffin Hospital is a traditional library that provides an array of medical and health information, including a large collection of easy to read health and lifestyle related materials. 
The Center is open to the public to educate themselves on ways to enhance their well-being, prevent illness and play an active role in decisions about their health.

The hospital is at 130 Division St.


This is a press release from Griffin Hospital. 

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, Build a Better World, at 3 p.m. Sept. 26.
Available resources include “Green Screen” video production, 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.