Photo taken on this date in 2017. Thanks Facebook memories.
Thursday, January 23, 2025
From the photo archives: Feathered friend
Photo taken on this date in 2017. Thanks Facebook memories.
Griffin Health to present talks in February at senior centers, Derby Neck Library
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Griffin Health and the Agency on Aging of South-Central Connecticut are hosting a series of heart health talks and free blood pressure screenings for seniors throughout the Valley in February.
Griffin Health Director of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Richard Le Pera, MPH, CCRP, will discuss heart disease, how it can be identified, and treatments.
This presentation includes information on calcium scoring, stress testing, echocardiograms and electrocardiograms, cardiac interventions such as angiogram/angioplasty, Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting, Valve Replacement/Repair, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement.
Griffin Health caregivers will also be offering free blood pressure screenings and consultations.
The events are scheduled for Feb. 3 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the Seymour Senior Center; Feb. 6 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the Ansonia Senior Center; Feb. 26 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Shelton Senior Center; and Feb. 27 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.
Smilow Clubhouse in Ansonia posts programming impact report
Our Smilow Clubhouse in Ansonia is making a big impact and creating lasting change in our community!
This is shared from the Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley Facebook page.
From the 'Turnback Tuesday' archives: Revolutionary War story
This week's "Turnback Tuesday" features another event during the Revolutionary War. This one involves Sarah Humphreys Mills, daughter of Reverend Daniel and Sarah (Riggs) Humphreys of Derby.
Sarah H. Mills fled Fairfield on July 7, 1779 while the British were burning down her home as well as the church and parsonage of her husband, Reverend Samuel Mills.
Gathering her best feather-bed and placing it on a horse, Sarah H. Mills rode all the way home to Derby for safety, and by doing so, she was considered a very heroic woman during this time period.
This photo is of her parents’ home.
[First posted on this date in 2018.]
Thanks goes to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week.
Design, create wreath in program at Plumb Memorial Library in Shelton
Wreath Making "Rerun"
Day/Time: Monday, Feb. 24, 3 p.m.
Location: Plumb Memorial Library, 65 Wooster St., Shelton
or call (203) 924-1580 ext. 2.
Join Vanessa Fasanella and design and create your own front door wreath using grapevines, faux flowers, ribbons, and more.
Each one is as unique as its creator.
Shared from the Shelton Library System Facebook page.
Monkey Love drive marks 19th year of making children smile; donations sought
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The 19th Annual Monkey Hugs Valentine Drive to support children in need is virtual!
Would you please consider donating a stuffed monkey or two in support of the drive?
Donations are mailed directly to Yale-New Haven Children’s Hospital through their Amazon wish list. Link: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/KSBMQLXZTIKC?ref_=wl_share Be sure to choose the “Child Life Program” ship-to address. If you require a tax receipt of your donation please email: giving@ynhh.org at the time of your order and someone will be happy to help you!** Thank you so very much for your support in keeping this community drive going!
This information is shared from the organizer of the original Valentine's Day Monkey Love Drive who wishes to remain anonymous.
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