Griffin Health, Agency on Aging programs for seniors to focus on hearing issues

Griffin Health and the Agency on Aging of South-Central Connecticut will host health education programs for Valley seniors about hearing issues this July.

Audiologist Willa Horowitz, Au.D, will lead “Are You Hearing Aware?”, a free presentation on how to notice if your hearing impaired and about hearing tests to diagnose issues. Griffin Health caregivers will also offer free blood pressure screenings and consultation. 

The presentations are scheduled for July 2 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at  Ansonia Senior Center, July 6 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at Seymour Senior Center, July 9 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at Oxford Senior Center, July 22 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at Shelton Senior Center, and July 23 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 in 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; Derby Neck Library: 203-734-1492; Oxford Senior Center: 203-881-5231; Seymour Senior Center: 203- 888-0406 ext. 1; and Shelton Senior Center: 203-924-9324).

This is a press release from Griffin Health.

Wingo NIght in Shelton to support micro-grant for women-owned businesses

WIN Council WINGO Night

May 12 at 5:30 p.m. at Courtyard by Marriott, 780 Bridgeport Ave., Shelton.

Get ready for a night where "B-12" isn't just a vitamin—it’s your ticket to supporting local entrepreneurs!

The WIN Council is hosting an upbeat, high-energy Wingo Night - a fun twist on Bingo - to fuel their annual Micro-Grant for women-owned businesses in the Valley.

While the cause focuses on empowering women, this party is open to everyone (21+)! Whether you're a bingo pro or a first-timer, come enjoy a lively atmosphere packed with delicious food, exciting prizes, and a cash bar to keep the good vibes flowing.

TEAM, Inc. to distribute food Feb. 3 at Nolan Field in Ansonia

 

TEAM, Inc. to hold food distribution Tuesday at church parking lot in Derby

This is shared from TEAM, Inc. Facebook page.

Valley MLK Committee to present online 'Listening to our Youth' dialogue

TEAM, lawmakers, Friendly Hands Food Bank partner to distribute food in Seymour

SEYMOUR - Free fresh food boxes will be available to Greater Valley households Monday, Aug. 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Seymour Community Center, 20 Pine St. 
Residents may drive up and get a box of fresh produce.

TEAM, Inc. is partnering with state Representatives Themis Klarides, Nicole Klarides-Ditria, First Selectman Kurt Miller, the region's mayors, first selectmen and lawmakers, and Friendly Hands Food Bank of Torrington to benefit people who need help during this difficult time. 

“This program has been so well received at a time when we all find ourselves in a healthcare crisis and many are out of work," state lawmakers said in a prepared statement.

"The Farmers to Family initiative is making a huge difference for thousands of families in Connecticut." They will distribute 800 boxes of fresh foods.

Master's Table to serve 2 meals in April at Assumption Church hall in Ansonia

Food collection at Heav'nly Donuts in Derby to support Spooner House

Ansonia, MLK Brotherhood Awards Committee to mark Black History Month

Master's Table slates February meals at Assumption Church hall in Ansonia

TEAM requesting more donations for Toys 4 Kids

Naugatuck Valley Health District offers free radon test kits to homeowners

Did you know that radon levels can vary greatly from home to home? 

The only way to know if your home has a radon problem is to test it. Testing is easy and there are simple solutions to radon problems in homes.

The Naugatuck Valley Health District has free home test kits available.

Call Ali to get yours today. 203-881-3255.

Learn more about radon by downloading the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Citizen’s Guide to Radon:
The Guide to Protecting Yourself and Your Family from Radon here: http://bit.ly/2hZsNG1

*Information shared from the Naugatuck Valley Health District Facebook page.  

Newsletter features family's struggle with esophageal cancer

Dear readers,

The latest Valley Voice is out. It features a local family fighting the good fight against the devastation caused by esophageal cancer, and job shadowing at Griffin Hospital.

Please click here to read all about it.

Thanks,

~ Patti and Ralph