Saturday, May 31, 2025
Friday, May 30, 2025
Ansonia Library to hold tin punch dragonfly craft night June 17
Click on the link to register
The Library is at 53 S. Cliff St., Ansonia.
Shared from the Library's Facebook page.
Troop 7 to host Paint & Sip fun at Holy Rosary Church in Ansonia
ANSONIA - Join Troop 7 for a fun and creative evening of painting and sipping with friends at 7 p.m. June 21 at Holy Rosary Church!
We'll be painting a stunning tree line under a glowing night sky – perfect for beginners and seasoned painters alike. All painting supplies are provided, so just bring your creativity!
Bring your own snacks and drinks
$30 per person
Holy Rosary Church, Father Salemi Drive, Ansonia
Starts at 7 p.m.Grab your seat now before we sell out!
Tickets available here: https://checkout.square.site/.../4STPVWLKY5K6ZJI5ZNQXHOWX...
Tickets available here: https://checkout.square.site/.../4STPVWLKY5K6ZJI5ZNQXHOWX...Support a great cause and enjoy a relaxing night of art, friends, and fun. We can’t wait to see you there!
This is shared from a Facebook event page.
From the 'Turnback Tuesday' archives: Naugatuck Railroad
This week's "Turnback Tuesday" features a photo of the original Naugatuck Railroad before it merged with the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroads in 1906.
The original Naugatuck Railroad was chartered in 1845, and spanned between Bridgeport and Winsted. Construction began in 1848 and the first train ran in June of 1849. This image shows the railroad behind the Hallock family home. After the 1955 Flood in Connecticut, the railroad was relocated and ran between Thomaston and East Litchfield.
[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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Thursday, May 29, 2025
Ansonia High School Class of '28 members win plaudits at ceremony
Ansonia High School would like to congratulate the members of the Class of 2028 that were acknowledged for academic achievement and character. Congratulations!
Ansonia Library to hold Kiddie Jam sessions June 10, 24
10 AM Let's get up and groove with Judy Pancoast! She'll play instruments while we sing and dance together, shaking off all those wiggles with laughter! |
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From the 'Turnback Tuesday' archives: Orris G. Wood featured
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Turnback Tuesday looks at a member of the Wood family. Orris G. Wood was the second son of Col. and Mrs. H. Holton Wood. Orris was born in 1886, and was one year younger than his brother, Harcourt, the namesake used for Derby Public Library. Orris graduated from Harvard in 1909 and went on to become Vice President of the State National Bank, then in a partnership with Eastbrook & Co. in Boston. Orris was married and had six children. He is 12 years old in this photo.
BringtheHoopla fun heads to Seymour Public Library June 11
SEYMOUR - Seymour Public Library will host BringtheHoopla fun for ages 3 and up at 10:30 a.m. June 11.
Come hula-hoop with us and learn new tricks along the way. No hula-hoop experience required!
Registration is required amd limited for this program. Please call 203-888-3903 to register.
The Library is at 46 Church St.
**We apologize, but we are unable to accommodate children under 3 years old for this program**
This is shared from a Facebook event page.
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Griffin Health in Derby earns sustainable healthcare certification
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Griffin is the first healthcare organization in Connecticut to receive this recognition.
The healthcare industry accounts for nearly 9% of the nation’s carbon emissions.
In reducing greenhouse gas emissions, organizations commit to cost-effective and efficient operations that seek to address climate change and the impacts that climate-related events can have on individuals.
Griffin underwent a virtual review on May 2, 2025. During the review, a team of Joint Commission reviewers evaluated compliance with related certification standards including the organization’s contribution toward global sustainability, its baselines for measuring three sources of GHG emissions and its actionable plans for reducing them.
“Sustainable Healthcare Certification recognizes healthcare organizations committed to striving for excellence and fostering continuous improvement in patient safety, quality of care and environmental sustainability,” says Ken Grubbs, DNP, MBA, RN, executive vice president of Accreditation and Certification Operations and chief nursing officer, The Joint Commission. “We commend Griffin Health for using The Joint Commission’s certification process to enact sustainable practices and utilize resources that positively benefit patients and the environment.”
“We are proud to receive this certification as it recognizes Griffin’s commitment to maintaining an exceptional healing environment at our facilities and our dedication to improving the well-being of our community,” said Griffin Health President and CEO Patrick Charmel. “As a Planetree patient-centered healthcare provider, we understand the benefits that incorporating natural elements and views of nature can have on the mind, body and spirit of individual which is why our award winning hospital architecture incorporates natural light and elements of the natural environment as much as possible. It is our love and respect for nature that we actively seek ways to reduce our energy use and emissions to keep our promise as a trusted and responsible caregiver and neighbor.”
In the past two years, Griffin participated in the Energize Connecticut initiative, installing energy-saving equipment and upgrading lighting fixtures and HVAC systems at Griffin Hospital that reduced the hospital’s annual electricity usage by an estimated 17% which is equivalent to the energy used by 147 homes in one year. This reduction in electricity usage will also decrease more than 1,200 metric tons of annual carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.
To help healthcare organizations achieve SHC, The Joint Commission has developed the Sustainable Healthcare Resource Center.
The resource center provides practical strategies, tools, literature, videos, and links. For more information, visit The Joint Commission website.
This is a press release from Griffin Health.
Plumb Memorial Library in Shelton slates summer reading kickoff for young readers
Ages: Babies- 4 years old
Day/Date: Monday, June 2
Location: Plumb Memorial Library, 65 Wooster St., Shelton
or call 203-924-1580.
Our youngest readers: ages 0-4 years old are welcome to join our Shelton Libraries' Summer Reading Kick-off Party with their two favorite Shelton Children's Librarians: Ms. Leanne & Ms. Maura AND... our very special guest-of-honor, Chase the Police Dog!
Paw Patrol Party-goers are encouraged to wear their best party attire.
Party guests can expect to:
1) Hear a reading of a special Paw Patrol book
2) Participate in Paw Patrol-inspired games
3) Create a special PAW-tastic craft or 2.
PLUS Meet our favorite Paw Patrol Canine for a high-five or hug and/or pose for a picture too!
Shared from the Shelton Library System Facebook page.
Griffin Health program to help Valley seniors conserve physical energy
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Griffin Health and the Agency on Aging of South-Central Connecticut are hosting a series of talks about physical energy conservation and free blood pressure screenings for seniors throughout the Valley in June.
Therapists from Griffin Health Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation will present “Following the Four Ps of Energy Conservation,” which will explore tips and strategies for seniors and those with a wide variety of physical conditions that can help them safely complete tasks and activities of daily living. There will also be a discussion of dizziness and fall risks and free blood pressure screenings and consultations.
The events are scheduled for June 2 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the Seymour Senior Center; June 5 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the Ansonia Senior Center; June 25 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Shelton Senior Center; and June 26 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the Derby Neck Library.
These offerings are part of the AgeWell program which is co-sponsored by Griffin Health and the Agency on Aging of South-Central Connecticut to increase access to care and prevent disease among the Valley senior community through a series of health screenings and healthy living education sessions each month.
Periodically, this program provides nutritiously balanced and delicious foods for attendees.
Registration is required to attend the AgeWell events. To sign up, contact the location (Ansonia Senior Center: 203-736-5933; Seymour Senior Center: 203- 888-0406 ext. 1; Shelton Senior Center: 203-924-9324; and Derby Neck Library: 203-734-1492).
This is a press release from Griffin Health.
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Register now for summer fun at The Children's Room at the Ansonia Library
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'Turnback Tuesday' features Derby High School Class of 1975
Turnback Tuesday remembers the Derby High School Class of 1975.
The class boasted 165 students graduating on June 16, 1975.
Let us remember some of the events that took place in 1975. Wheel of Fortune premiered in January, and Microsoft was founded in April.
"Jaws" was released in theaters, “The Hustle” by Van McCoy was the #1 song in America and Saturday Night Live debuted.
Jimmy Hoffa was reported missing, two assassination attempts were made on President Gerald Ford and Grizzly bears were classified "threatened."
Who can ever forget mood rings, and pet rocks? We also saw the end of the Vietnam War and the sinking of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald in Lake Superior.
If anyone has memorabilia of Derby they would be willing to share with the Library’s archive, please contact Christine Boulay at 203-736-1482 or cboulay@biblio.org.
Thank you and Happy 350th, Derby!
Thanks goes to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week.
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