Congrats to Derby Police K-9 officer, partner Axel on win in narcotics competition

Shared from a post today on the Derby PD Facebook page:

"Derby PD K-9 Officer John O'Donoghue and his partner Axel participated in the 2021 Dream Ride K-9 Challenge, which is an event hosted to benefit and raise funds for Special Olympics. This year's event was held at the Farmington Country Club in Farmington, CT.

"With over 32 K-9 teams from across the country competing, CONGRATULATIONS to Officer O'Donoghue and Axel who took 1ST PLACE in the narcotics competition!"

Griffin Health expands COVID-19 testing, opens site in Trumbull, adds hours

Griffin Health has expanded its free COVID-19 testing./ Contributed photo

DERBY - Griffin Health has expanded its free COVID-19 testing in Connecticut with a new drive-through COVID-19 testing site in Trumbull and expanded hours at its sites in Naugatuck, Farmington and Middlebury.

The new testing site opens Tuesday, Dec. 8 at Unity Park on Unity Park Road in Trumbull from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Additionally, Griffin’s free COVID-19 drive-through testing sites in Naugatuck, Farmington, and Middlebury will also be open from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Naugatuck testing site is located at Ion Bank, 1430 New Haven Road and is open on Wednesdays. 

The Farmington testing site is located at Tunxis Community College, 271 Scott Swamp Road, and is open on Thursdays. 

The Middlebury testing site is located at Quassy Amusement Park, 2132 Middlebury Road, and is open on Fridays. 

No appointment is necessary for the Trumbull, Naugatuck, Farmington, and Middlebury testing sites.

Griffin’s COVID-19 testing site at Griffin Hospital, 130 Division St. is open daily from 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m., with extended hours Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday from 7 a.m.-6 p.m. 

Tests are by appointment only for the Griffin Hospital site. Contact the Griffin Call Center at 203-437-6815 Monday-Friday between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. Individuals without a doctor’s note for testing can use the promo code “Community” to schedule a test.

All test sites will have results available within 24-48 hours. A valid ID is required for all test sites.

Visit griffinhealth.org/covid for more information.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital. 

 

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United Methodist Homes in Shelton, Farmington, Newington recognized

United Methodist Homes was a winner in the 26th annual National Mature Media Awards Program. 

The program, presented by the Mature Market Resource Center, a national clearinghouse for the senior market, recognizes the nation’s best marketing, communications, educational materials, and programs designed and produced for older adults.

Awarded “Best in Show” in this year’s program, UMH earned a Gold Award and ranked in the top five percent of all entries. 

The UMH resource “Your Guide to Senior Care Options” was reviewed by a distinguished panel of judges from across the United States, which represent years of expertise working in the mature market. 

The winning resource was designed as a “road map” to help families navigate through senior living options ranging from hospice to home care. It provides readers an overview of senior living and care options and factors to keep in mind. 

“We were delighted to take part in the Mature Media Awards Program this year, and were honored to be selected as a Best in Show winner,” says Chelsea Sayegh, Marketing Coordinator for UMH. 

UMH provides assisted and independent living housing and healthcare options in three locations in Connecticut. 

Among them are Wesley Village in Shelton, Middlewoods of Farmington, and Middlewoods of Newington.

View this award-winning resource at www.umh.org/your-guide-to-senior-care-options. 

This is a press release from United Methodist Homes.