Wednesday, November 9, 2022

Celebrate Shelton to collect donations for TEAM Toys 4 Kids at tree lighting


 

Blood drive slated Nov.17 at Derby Senior Center


 

Derby Public Library to host Sports Talk with Rich Marazzi, Silver Sluggers

DERBY - Sports Talk with Rich Marazzi & The Silver Sluggers returns to Derby Public Library at 10 a.m. Thursday (tomorrow). 

These informal sessions are held weekly on Thursdays starting in July through the baseball season. They are facilitated by radio talk show host, author, and Major League Baseball Rules Consultant, Rich Marazzi. 

Each session includes trivia contests, videos, lively conversation and more. All ages, from rookies through veterans, are invited to join Rich and his group of Silver Sluggers.

No registration is necessary. Free; drop in. The Library is at 313 Elizabeth St.

For more information call 203-736-1482.

Griffin Hospital in Derby to host AARP Driver Safety Program

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DERBY - Griffin Hospital will host an AARP Driver Safety Program from 8:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Dec. 3 at the hospital, 130 Division St.

The AARP Driver Safety Program is the nation's first and largest refresher course for drivers. While the course is geared toward drivers age 50 and older, it is open to everyone.


The training is designed to help you learn current rules of the road, how to operate your vehicle more safely in today's increasingly challenging driving environment, and make some adjustments to common age-related changes in vision, hearing, and reaction time. 

The course also covers such topics as how to maintain proper following distance at all times; the safest way to change lanes and make turns at intersections; the effects of medications on driving; how to minimize the effect of dangerous blind spots; the importance of eliminating distractions, such as eating, smoking, and cell-phone use; proper use of safety belts, air bags, and anti-lock brakes and ways to monitor your own and others' driving skills and capabilities.


Participants will gain a greater appreciation of driving challenges and how they can avoid potential collisions and injuries to themselves and others. 

As an added bonus, participants can check with their auto insurance company about discounts for completing the course.


The cost is $20 for AARP members and $25 for non-members. Make checks payable to “AARP.”

To register, call Tammy at 203-732-1523.


This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.


Seymour Pink to host Holiday Open House at gift shop



SEYMOUR - Join us Dec. 3 at the Seymour Pink Gift Shop, 3 Franklin St., for our Holiday Open House!
It will feature 10 percent off apparel, Pinky Prizes, and refreshments. Santa & Scrappy will be with us again handing out candy!
Pink Christmas tree - ornaments are $10 each.

This is shared from the Seymour Pink Facebook page.