Recuperation journey: Clouds on fire

This photo from Oct. 16, 2015 came up on my Facebook memories today.

Derby Public Library slates YA Wednesdays in November

DERBY - Derby Public Library, 313 Elizabeth St., invites young adults ages 12 to 17 to join the fun of YA Wednesdays.

Sony Play Station Four, Nintendo Wii, board games, and Legos will be available. The dates are Nov. 6, 13, and 20.

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.

Parents invited to Internet Safety program at Ansonia High School

*Information shared from Ansonia Public Schools' Facebook page.

Bad Sons Beer Co. in Derby to host chili tasting contest fundraiser

Visit Weirdo Wonderland art market at Ansoni-Con at Ansonia Armory

Preparedness workshop slated at Beacon Falls Public Library

BEACON FALLS - Beacon Falls Public Library will hold an emergency preparedness workshop from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Nov. 7. The Library is at 10 Maple Ave.

Shared from a Facebook event page:
"Learn how to prepare for winter storms and other emergency events. Discuss creating a plan for your household/family, things to consider for a "go bag" (and see an example), and what documents are considered essential for an evacuation.
"Presented by Jennifer Nolan (Program Manager of Emergency Management Services, Yale). "Registration is appreciated."

Griffin Hospital in Derby accepting applications for CNA program

The Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers is accepting applications for the fall semester of its Accelerated Certified Nursing Assistant program starting Nov. 4./ Contributed photo

DERBY - Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers, 300 Seymour Ave., Suite 206 is offering classes for its fall Certified Nursing Assistant program.

The School is offering a day session for its CNA program with classes Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. starting Nov. 4.

The CNA course offers students an affordable and condensed schedule. 

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 care facility and Griffin Hospital 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, liability insurance and the 40 hour clinical rotation.

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 set up an entrance interview, call 203-732-1276.

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.

Recuperation journey: Calm before the storm

The moon is in waning gibbous phase, 94 percent illumination.

Have a great Wednesday!