... at 5:50 p.m. Have a good evening.
Friday, February 28, 2025
Griffin Health, Ansonia NAACP honor Black Leaders in Medicine
Honoring Black Leaders in Medicine
In honor of Black History Month, Griffin Health has partnered with the Ansonia NAACP in recognizing Black Americans who have made significant contributions to medicine.
Today, we spotlight Dr. M. Joycelyn Elders.
In 1961, 28-year-old Dr. Elders became the chief resident at the University of Arkansas. She was the first person in the state of Arkansas to be board certified in pediatric endocrinology.
In 1987, Gov. Bill Clinton appointed Dr. Elders head of the Arkansas Department of Health, and in 1993, President Bill Clinton appointed her the 16th surgeon general of the United States. She was the first Black person and the second female to hold this position.
Derby Public Library to hold Teen Game Time fun in March
DERBY - Derby Public Library invites young adults ages 12 to 17 to YA Wednesdays, Teen Game Time from 5-6:30 p.m. March 5 and 12. Nintendo Wii and tabletop games are available.
Light refreshments will be provided.
For more information stop by the Library at 313 Elizabeth St., call 203-736-1482, or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org .
This is a press release from Tony DeLos, young adult librarian.
Ansonia Little League to hold girls softball clinic Saturday
The Ansonia Little League is happy to announce the first girls softball clinic:
Saturday, March 1
Ansonia Armory, 5 State St.
Two sessions
Minors (born in 2014 and 2015)
Majors (born in 2012 and 2013)
4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Girls should bring their glove, fielding mask, and bat if they have one.
Girls should be registered first to attend the clinic.
From the 'Turnback Tuesday' archives: Gen. Joseph Wheeler
This week's "Turnback Tuesday" is an image of Gen. Joseph Wheeler, Jr.'s boyhood home on Commerce Street in Derby.
Gen. Wheeler was born in September of 1836 and died at the age of 70 in January of 1906. His parents were Joseph Wheeler, Sr. and Julia Knox Hull-Wheeler. He was also the grandson of Gen. William Hull.
Although born in Georgia, Joseph, Jr. was sent to live with his uncle Levi Hull after the death of his mother in 1842.
[First posted on this date in 2017.]
Thanks goes to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week.
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Seymour Community Center offers Jump Bunch fitness class
Shared from the community center's Facebook page.
From the 'Turnback Tuesday' archives: 'Old Ironsides' stamps
Turnback Tuesday looks at the commemorative stamps issued in 2012 of the victorious USS Constitution led by Derby native Commodore Issac Hull in the War of 1812.
This important naval victory marked a turning point in the war. The ship was made of live oak, red cedar, hard pine, and a copper sheath. It carried 44 cannons, with three masts holding 72 sails and carried a crew of 450. The ship was dubbed “Old Ironsides”.
This ship can be visited at the Boston National Historical Park in Massachusetts.
[First posted on this date in 2018.]
Thanks goes to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week.
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Derby Public Library to host 3-day 'Taste the Book' event for kids
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Come Taste The Book!!!
Celebrate Read Across America at Derby Public Library.
This three-day event will be about reading fun, food-related books and enjoying the snack that goes with it.
https://bit.ly/3CIM7ms Register on our Events Calendar.
The Library is at 313 Elizabeth St., Derby.
This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Beacon Falls Public Library to host author's talk on Titanic's history, legacy
BEACON FALLS - Join author Stephen Spignesi at 6 p.m. March 6 at Town Hall Assembly Room, 10 Maple Ave. for a fascinating lecture on Titanic’s history, legacy, and untold facts.
The presentation will feature an engaging slideshow!
Shared from a Facebook event page.
'Turnback Tuesday' features McGarr Saloon on Smith Street in Derby
Turnback Tuesday looks at Michael J. McGarr of Derby.
According to our research, Michael was born in 1865 and married in 1895. He opened McGarr Saloon in 1905 at 68 Smith St., Derby and ran the business until 1914. Michael and his family lived at 5 Cherry St. just behind the business.
This image was a recent donation in the memory of the Farley family.
Thanks goes to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week.
Griffin offers smoking cessation program at Center for Cancer Care in Derby
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DERBY - Griffin Health offers education, advice, and support to help individuals prepare to quit smoking with an upcoming session of its free tobacco and nicotine cessation program.
“That’s It – Learn to Quit” teaches a variety of methods to help individuals quit smoking over the course of six weekly meetings.
There will be a session on Mondays March 17, 24, and 31, and April 7, 14, and 21 at The Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital, 350 Seymour Ave.
The program encourages participants to acknowledge and honor past successes in their goal to quit tobacco. The goal is to help individuals learn how to stop using tobacco and nicotine without the guilt, shame, and fear of failure by teaching several different methods of quitting and managing nicotine withdrawal.
Through group discussion and interactive activities, participants learn how to develop a quit plan that addresses their personal behaviors and habits. Strategies to manage nicotine withdrawal, behaviors, triggers, and urges are discussed as well as weight control and stress management.
Participants must be prepared to attend all six sessions.
To register, visit griffinhealth.org/tobacco-cessation or call 203-732-1369.
This free tobacco and nicotine program is part of Griffin’s commitment to improving the health and well-being of its community through free education, guidance, and assistance in preventing and managing chronic disease, and in promoting overall wellness. Griffin’s mission is to empower individuals to make choices that change their lifestyles for the better, and to go beyond caring for individuals when they are not well by building a meaningful relationship, guiding, and coaching them to maximize their quality of life.
This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.
TEAM's 17th annual Men Who Cook slated at Warsaw Park in Ansonia
Friends, TEAM's annual fundraiser, Men Who Cook, is coming soon!
Join us for a fun night of all-you-can-eat food, drinks including local craft beer & wine, raffles, music and entertainment. Our friend Chaz from Chaz and AJ will be our guest emcee!
Your fun night out can make a BIG difference for thousands across our region.
The event will be held from 6-10 p.m. May 3 at Warsaw Park, 119 Pulaski Highway, Ansonia.
My Sister's Place Thrift Store and Donation Center in Ansonia posts weekly sales
February Finds You’ll Fall in Love With!
Get ready to fall head over heels for this week’s amazing deals at My Sister’s Place!
From cozy winter essentials to unique thrift treasures, there’s something for everyone — and at prices you’ll LOVE! 
Shop with Purpose: Every purchase supports survivors of domestic violence through The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services
Visit us: 380 Main St., Ansonia
Store hours: Tuesday-Saturday | 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Donation hours: Tuesday-Saturday | 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
This is shared frorm the organization's Facebook page.
Monday, February 24, 2025
Griffin, Ansonia NAACP celebrate Black Leaders in Medicine
Honoring Black Leaders in Medicine
In honor of Black History Month, Griffin Health has partnered with the Ansonia NAACP in recognizing Black Americans who have made significant contributions to medicine.
Today, we spotlight Dr. Alexa Canady.
In 1976, at age 26, Dr. Canady became the first Black female neurosurgeon in the United States as a resident at the University of Minnesota.
In 1986, after four years at the Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Canady became chief of the hospital’s neurosurgery department.
Dr. Canady’s research in neurosurgical techniques resulted in the invention of a programmable antisiphon shunt, which is used to treat excess fluid in the brain. She shares a U.S. patent for the device with two other neurosurgeons.
This is shared from Griffin Hospital's Facebook page.
Griffin Health, Ansonia NAACP honor Black Leaders in Medicine
In honor of Black History Month, Griffin Health has partnered with the Ansonia NAACP in recognizing Black Americans who have made significant contributions to medicine.
Today, we spotlight Dr. Samuel L. Kountz.
Dr. Kountz became President of the Society of University Surgeons (1974-75), and the first surgeon to perform a kidney transplant between humans who were not identical twins (1964).
This is shared from Griffin Hospital's Facebook page.
St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store in Derby posts this week's sales
Enjoy this sale all week long! Lots of new stock added everyday!
Shared from the organization's Facebook page.
Sunday, February 23, 2025
From the 'Turnback Tuesday' archives: Dr. Frank P. McEnerney of Derby
This week's "Turnback Tuesday" photo shows local dentist Dr. Frank P. McEnerney in his office that was located on Elizabeth Street across from the Commodore Hull Theater.
Dr. McEnerney was born in Derby and graduated Derby High School, Holy Cross College, and the University of Pennsylvania College of Dentistry. His framed credentials hang on the wall behind him in the photo's background.
Dr. McEnerney was also an active member of the Elks Lodge in Derby plus many other civic-minded groups in the Valley.
Note: this photo was donated by Dr. McEnerney's granddaughter, Geraldine Fallon, who currently serves on the Derby Public Library Board of Directors. Geraldine's mother, Frances Fallon, previously served on the Library Board for 50 years.
[First posted on this date in 2016.]
Thanks goes to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week.
CT Foodshare truck to visit St. Mary's Church Tuesday in Derby
DERBY - The CT Foodshare truck will return to St. Mary’s Church parking lot from 2:15-3 p.m. Tuesday.
The church is at 212 Elizabeth St.
No income limits, no questions asked..just bring a bag to receive some food. Next visit after that is March 11.
Please note that, per CT Foodshare's rules, THERE WILL NO LONGER BE ANY PLACEHOLDING IN LINE by arriving very early and putting bags, carts, etc. along the church wall. At 2 p.m. numbered tickets will be handed out to guests who are physically in line at the "TICKET" sign IN THE PARKING LOT. The ticket sign will move to different spots every two weeks and the tickets will change to a different color.
This is shared from Our Lady Queen of the Apostles Parish - Derby, CT. Facebook page.
Huntington Branch Library in Shelton to host Graphic Novel Bingo
SHELTON - Calling all TWEENS! Have you signed up for our Graphic Novel Bingo night at the Huntington Branch Library?
Children in Grades 4-8 are welcome to join us. Come win prizes, have fun, and enjoy some snacks!
To register, use this link https://engagedpatrons.org/EventsExtended.cfm?SiteID=2661&EventID=548623&PK= or call 203-926-0111.
This is shared from Huntington Branch Library Kids and Teens Facebook page.
Saturday, February 22, 2025
Recuperation journey 2.0: Looking at the sky
Backyard view taken through the window. Have a peaceful evening.
From the 'Turnback Tuesday' archives: Henry S. Sanford
This week's "Turnback Tuesday" is an image of Henry S. Sanford. He was America's Minister to Belgium during the Civil War and helped secure armaments needed for the Union victory.
Born in Woodbury in 1823, he moved to Derby in 1836 when his father formed the Shelton Tack Co. Even though the company was based in Shelton, the Sanford family lived on Caroline Street in Derby.
Henry was a well-traveled man. He was educated in Europe and served as Secretary of the United States Legation in Paris from 1849-53. He worked in several embassies before being appointed Minister Resident to the Royal Court of Belgium by Abraham Lincoln and held that position until 1869.
He died in 1891 and is buried in Long Hill Cemetery in Shelton.
[First posted on this date in 2017.]
Thanks goes to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week.
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