Griffin Hospital in Derby offers free weight-loss seminars in June

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

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.

Upcoming seminars will be held on June 17 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. and June 23 from 12-1 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.

Derby Public Library slates Tuesday movie matinees in June

Date	Title	Rating
Thurs, June 4	Movie Matinee: Mercy	PG-13
Tues, June 9	America 250th: Seabiscuit	PG-13
Tues, June 16	America 250th: Hyde Park on the Hudson	R
Thurs, June 18	Movie Matinee: Hamnet	PG-13
Tues, June 23	America 250th: Oppenheimer	R
Tues, June 30	America 250th: Flags of Our Fathers	R

Derby Public Library will present movie matinees at 1 p.m. Tuesdays in June. Light snacks available.

The Library is at 313 Elizabeth St., Derby.

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Griffin Health in Oxford to hold cooking demos during Men's Health Month

OXFORD - In recognition of Men’s Health Month, the Griffin Center for Healthy Living at Quarry Walk, 300 Oxford Road, is hosting a series of free cooking demonstrations to help men improve their health and lower their cancer risk through nutrition this June.

Held every Tuesday in June from 5-6:15 p.m. at the Center’s Teaching Kitchen, these cooking classes will focus on nutrition strategies that support men’s health, with an emphasis on prostate cancer prevention, heart health, inflammation reduction, and healthy aging.

Participants will learn new cooking techniques, including long-simmered sauces, slow-cooked legumes, smart grilling with marinades, and oven-roasting, to expand their everyday cooking skills while focusing on the foods most linked to men’s wellness.

The Power of Cooked Tomatoes, which discusses lycopene’s role in prostate cancer risk reduction and features a demonstration of Whole Wheat Penne with Marinara Sauce, will be Tuesday, June 2.

Plant Protein, which discusses the connection between fiber and prostate cancer and features a demonstration of Roasted Red Pepper & Chickpea Salad with Creamy Tahini-Lime Dressing, will be June 9.

Cruciferous Vegetables, which discusses sulforaphane, indoles, and the unique cancer-protective compounds in cruciferous vegetables and features a demonstration of Sautéed Italian Kale and Cauliflower & Romanesco Medley, will be June 16.

Smart Grilling, which discusses why charred and processed meats are linked to cancer risk and features a demonstration of Peruvian-Style Grilled Chicken Thighs with Peruvian Fingerling Potatoes with Aji Verde, will be June 23.

Building the Plate, which discusses a simple framework for building a healthy meal with vegetables, lean protein, whole grains or starchy vegetables and features a demonstration of Turkey Burger with Heirloom Tomato & Avocado Salad, will be June 30.

These events are free, but seating is limited and reservations are required.

Visit www.griffinhealth.org/teaching-kitchen or contact the Griffin Center for Healthy Living Coordinator at 203-732-1369 to sign up.

Derby Public Library to hold book discussion, Silver Sluggers, more in June

Check out your next summer plans this June at Derby Public Library!

Visit us for our Movie Matinee, author talks, and of course our Summer Reading Kick-Off on June 2.

There's so much to see and do this month! We hope to see you soon!

The Library is at 313 Elizabeth St., Derby.

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 Originally posted this in June, 2020. So vibrant!

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Seymour Oxford Food Bank shares wishlist for June

Sharing from the organization's Facebook page:

SEYMOUR - Thanks to YOUR help, we [at Seymour Oxford Food Bank] distributed over 30,000 lbs of food to our neighbors last month!

Each week we’ve received more and more new requests for appointments and continue to be busier than ever. However, we KNOW with your support we can continue to RISE with the demand.

Currently our most needed items are:

 Progresso/Chunky Style Soup
 Salad Dressing
 Chef Boyardee
 Spam
 Mayo

Items can be ordered through our Amazon Wishlist, dropped off in person at 20 Pine St., Seymour OR shipped to 130 Bee Mountain Road, Oxford. 

You can also support our work through a tax deductible monetary donation.

Wishlist Link:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/PBL224OCT0T...

Donation Link:
https://seymouroxfordf.securepayments.cardpointe.com/pay...

We appreciate you!!!!