Agewell Program to visit senior centers, Derby Neck Library in December

 

Agewell Program to offer talks on sleep health in September for Valley seniors

Griffin Health and the Agency on Aging of South-Central Connecticut are hosting a series of talks about sleep health and providing free blood pressure screenings for seniors throughout the Valley in September.

Respiratory therapists from the Sleep Wellness Center at Griffin Hospital will present “Healthy Sleep after 50: What You Need to Know,” which will discuss common sleep issues in older adults and effective treatments to help them sleep soundly and wake refreshed. 

Griffin Health caregivers will also be offering free blood pressure screenings and consultations.

The events are scheduled for Sept. 4 from 2-3 p.m. at the Ansonia Senior Center; Sept. 8 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the Seymour Senior Center, Sept. 24 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Shelton Senior Center, and Sept. 25 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at 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.

Seniors in Derby, Shelton eligible to receive free sand and salt

This program is sponsored by the Derby-Shelton Rotary Club. 

Griffin Health, Agency on Aging to host educational talks for seniors in Valley

Griffin Health and the Agency on Aging of South-Central Connecticut are hosting a series of medication safety talks and free blood pressure screenings for seniors throughout the Valley in November.

The events will feature a discussion led by Griffin Health Director of Pharmacy Services Lisa Jaser, Pharm D, of medication safety and how to make smart prescription choices. 

Griffin Health caregivers will also be offering free blood pressure screenings and consultations.

The events are scheduled for Nov. 18 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the Seymour Senior Center; Nov. 21 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at Derby Neck Library; Nov. 25 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the Ansonia Senior Center; and Nov. 27 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Shelton Senior Center.

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.

This is a press release from Griffin Health.

Griffin Health to host fire safety events for Valley seniors in September

DERBY - Griffin Health and the Agency on Aging of South-Central Connecticut are hosting a series of fire safety events for seniors throughout the Valley in September.

The events will feature a discussion of home fire prevention and safety tips by the area fire department representatives, and the American Red Cross will be scheduling appointments for their Home Fire Preparedness Campaign which offers free smoke alarms with installation. 

Griffin Health caregivers will also be offering free blood pressure screening and consultations. 

The events are scheduled for Sept. 9 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the Seymour Senior Center, Sept. 12 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the Ansonia Senior Center, Sept. 25 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Shelton Senior Center, and Sept. 26 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at 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 fire safety 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.

Plumb Memorial Library in Shelton to celebrate renovation at open house

SHELTON - Plumb Memorial Library will host an open house Saturday celebrating completion of the renovation with a variety of events scheduled from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

• The Friends Annual Meeting at 10 a.m.

• The Friends ongoing Book Sale will be taking place in the upstairs Reading Room all day long!

• The Shelton Senior Center Songsters will present “Songs from Broadway Musicals” accompanied by David Scrimenti in the downstairs Meeting Room.

• The Olde Ripton Garden Club will be showcasing its new “Seed Library” in the Media Room.

• Artist Bruce Zboray will be showing his paintings in the gallery.

• Special events in the Children’s Department and goodie bags will be available all day.

The renovation project has been a five-year event done in four phases that was undertaken by Library Director, Joan Stokes, and the Library Board led by James Geissler and including treasurer Aleta Miner, Jean Cayer, secretary Julie Blakeman, Stephen Bellis, and Louis Dagostine.

The City of Shelton has worked in conjunction with the Library Board and staff to make the Plumb Memorial Library ADA compliant and to assist with the renovation.

All are welcome to visit the library for this special event and view the positive changes that have been made.

For information call 203-924-1580.

The Library is at 65 Wooster St.

This is shared from the Shelton Library System Facebook page.

TEAM to hold annual Festival of Trees at Shelton Senior Center

16th annual TEAM Festival of Trees slated at Shelton Senior Center

TEAM, Inc. photo

SHELTON - Volunteer Caregivers at TEAM, Inc. will host the 16th annual Festival of Trees Nov. 23-24 at Shelton Senior Center, 81 Wheeler St.
Hours are 10 a.m.-3 p.m. both days.

The event will feature a holiday marketplace, refreshments, gift basket raffles, tree raffles, photos with holiday characters, and free admission.

RJS Designs, LLC will have a Christmas Tree and Fireplace Mantel displayed at the Festival of Trees for raffling. So come on down and check it out!
For more information visit www.teaminc.org.

Learn health management in free workshop at Shelton Senior Center

Griffin Hospital will host a free Live Well Chronic Disease Self-Management Workshop starting April 1 at the Shelton Senior Center./ Contributed photo

SHELTON - Griffin Hospital will host a free six-week workshop starting April 1 at the Shelton Senior Center to help individuals suffering from health conditions take back control of their lives.

The Live Well Chronic Disease Self-Management Workshop provides health information and strategies to help those with health conditions like pain, anxiety, diabetes, depression, heart disease, and arthritis increase their energy and take control of their health.

Along with clinical care, participants will learn ways to cope with difficult emotions, depression, and stress/anxiety, reduce pain, improve mobility, increase energy, increase physical activity, eat healthier, use medications appropriately, and solve everyday problems and communicate effectively with family and health care providers.

The workshops will be held on Mondays April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, and May 8 from 9:30 a.m.-noon at the Shelton Senior Center, 81 Wheeler St.

The Live Well Chronic Disease Self-Management Workshop is sponsored by the Connecticut Department of Social Services Aging Services Division, Connecticut Department of Public Health, and Griffin Hospital.

To register or for more information, call Esther Jones at Griffin Hospital’s Community Outreach and Valley Parish Nurse Program at 203-732-1523.


This is a press release from Griffin Hospital. 

Senior housing options topic of talk at Shelton Senior Center

SHELTON - The Valley Senior Services Council will host a free senior housing options talk at 4:30 p.m. March 21 at the Shelton Senior Center, 81 Wheeler St.

A panel of experts will provide information and answer questions about congregate housing, assisted living, home care, and more. 

Refreshments will be available. 
RSVP to 203-924-9324 (Shelton Senior Center).

TEAM to hold Festival of Trees at Shelton Senior Center

Save the date: Festival of Trees in Shelton to benefit TEAM, Inc.

SHELTON - TEAM, Inc.'s 15th annual Festival of Trees will be held from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 17 at Shelton Senior Center, 81 Wheeler St. 

This is a new location for the fundraiser, hosted by RJS Designs, LLC Event Planner & Holiday Decorator Services.
Admission is free.

It will feature a holiday marketplace, refreshments, gift basket raffles, tree raffles, and photos with Santa. 
RJS Designs, LLC will have a Christmas Tree and Fireplace Mantel displayed for raffling. 
For more information go to www.teaminc.org.

This is shared from TEAM's Facebook page.

Senior scams topic of presentation at Shelton Senior Center

The Valley Senior Services Council presents

“Senior Scams and Safety”

The program will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Shelton Senior Center, 81 Wheeler St., Shelton.

Learn the latest scams that affect senior citizens and how to protect yourself from them.
Guest speaker will be Tracey Parks, coordinator of Community Education and Training at BHcare. 

Please RSVP by calling 203-924-9324.

Workshop at Shelton Senior Center to focus on avoiding fraud

* Sharing this from the Valley Council for Health and Human Services' Facebook page.


Learn more about the AARP Fraud Watch Network by clicking here.

Diabetic foot care topic of talk at Shelton Senior Center

SHELTON - A free program, "Diabetic Foot Care," will be held at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at the Shelton Senior Center, 81 Wheeler St.

The Valley Senior Services Council is sponsoring the presentation by Dr. David S. Sharnoff. 

The council is part of the Valley Council for Health and Human Services.

A light dinner will be served. RSVP required; call 203-924-9324.



This information is shared from an online community calendar sponsored The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven and The New Haven Independent.

Veterans' benefits topic of talk at Shelton Senior Center

SHELTON - The Valley Senior Services Council will present the second in its caregiver series “Veterans Benefits" from 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday at the Shelton Senior Center, 81 Wheeler St.

The program will be presented by Veteran Service Officer Ramon Agosto, who works for the state of Connecticut.

Learn what services are available to veterans and their eligible spouses.

A light supper will be served. RSVP required by calling 203-924-9324.



This information is shared from an online community calendar sponsored by The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven and the New Haven Independent.