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Photo fun today after I finished some grocery shopping.

'Turnback Tuesday' features grocery store in downtown Derby

Turnback Tuesday shops at Davey Bros. Grocers at 42 Elizabeth St., Derby. 

Davey Bros. started as a little shop at 9 Main St. in 1919 and quickly expanded to two stores, the second one at 42 Elizabeth St. in 1922, which moved to 47 Elizabeth St. in 1925. 

By 1928, it had expanded to a total of nine locations: four in Ansonia, two in Derby, and three in Shelton. By 1932, sadly there were no stores. 

This picture shows the 47 Elizabeth St. store which today would be on the corner of Elizabeth and 3rd streets.

Thanks as always to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week!

Griffin Hospital's diabetes support group to host tours at ShopRite in Derby

The Diabetes Education & Support Group at Griffin Hospital will host two free grocery store tours to help with healthy shopping on Jan. 10 at 2:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. at ShopRite in Derby. /Contributed photo   

DERBY- The Diabetes Education & Support Group at Griffin Hospital will host two free grocery store tours to help with healthy shopping Jan. 10 at 2:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. at ShopRite, 49 Pershing Drive.

Jenna Hourani, registered dietitian at Grade A ShopRite, will lead a tour of the store to help make sense of grocery shopping so participants can better take care of themselves and their families by selecting nutritious and cost-friendly choices.

Managing diabetes starts at the supermarket with choosing foods that make up a healthy, balanced diet. 

Topics on the tour will include label reading, navigating the departments and aisles for healthier choices, and comparing products.

The tours will be from 2:30-3:30 p.m. and from 6:30-7:30 p.m. The group will meet in the produce section of the store.

Space is limited; contact Mary Swansiger at 203-732-1137 or mswansiger@griffinhealth.org to reserve a spot.

The Diabetes Education & Support Group meets September - June on the second Tuesday of each month to discuss the management of diabetes, its challenges, and day-to-day dietary concerns. 

Individuals with diabetes and their caregivers are welcome to attend.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

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