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.

Renaissance Faire holding cast auditions at St. Joseph Parish in Ansonia

 

Griffin Bariatrics slates free virtual seminars on weight loss in March

Griffin Bariatrics will offer free virtual presentations on its weight-loss services throughout March.

Led by Griffin Hospital Director of Bariatrics Dr. Abe Fridman, these seminars will explain how bariatric surgery can help patients lose significant amounts of weight, enhance their health, and provide long-term well-being. Additionally, techniques, support programs, pre- and post-operative expectations, and insurance questions are also discussed.

Seminars will be held on March 4 at 5:30 p.m.; March 19 at 5:30 p.m.; and March 25 at 12 p.m.

Griffin Hospital established its comprehensive weight loss surgery program, Griffin Bariatrics, to provide a medical solution for patients with more substantial weight loss needs. 

The long-term success enjoyed by Griffin Bariatrics patients is a result of excellent medical care, including the latest minimally invasive surgical procedures, combined with access to a full range of multidisciplinary services that have been assembled to support them before, during, and after their surgery.

To register, contact Bariatric Care Specialist Kimberly Fisher at kfisher@griffinhealth.org or 203-732-7108. 

For more information about Griffin Bariatrics, visit griffinhospitalbariatrics.com.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Master's Table offers meal Sunday at Assumption Church Hall in Ansonia

Free Community Meal

When: Sunday, Feb. 23 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. or until food runs out (rain or shine).

Where: Assumption Church Hall, 61 N. Cliff St., Ansonia.

Must be present to receive a meal.

Park car and enter church hall, masks are optional. If you are unable to exit your car or don't want to come inside, please speak to our volunteers outside and they will bring out your meal.

Pick up meal and browse giveaway table. You can eat your takeout meal inside but bring your own beverage.