All of the clothing they used for the costumes had been donated to My Sister's Place, a thrift shop on Main Street that benefits BHcare's The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services.
Saturday, October 11, 2014
'People' win first place in scarecrow contest at Ansonia Harvest Festival
All of the clothing they used for the costumes had been donated to My Sister's Place, a thrift shop on Main Street that benefits BHcare's The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services.
Event at Griffin in Derby focuses on breast density, mammograms
Griffin Hospital hosted a press conference Friday to draw attention to legislation introduced by U.S. Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-New Haven, the Breast Density and Mammography Reporting Act.
Pictured from left are Griffin President and CEO Patrick Charmel, Dr. Devika Jajoo, Dr. Denise Barajas, DeLauro, and state Sen. Joseph J. Crisco, D-Woodbridge.
* Please check out my story in the Valley Independent Sentinel linked above.
Friday, October 10, 2014
Series for women continues at Derby Public Libary
DERBY - The Derby Public Library continues its program series, Just for Women, at 6:30 p.m.
on the first Monday of each month. The next session will be held Nov. 3.
These sessions offer women an informal opportunity to come together to learn
how to enhance the quality of their lifestyle, share challenges and joys with other women,
provide support to one another, spend time with old friends, and make new friends.
The series is facilitated by Valley resident Joan Joyce.
Joyce is a licensed professional counselor in Connecticut, as well as a Nationally Certified Counselor, and a Certified Senior Advisor.
Joyce is a licensed professional counselor in Connecticut, as well as a Nationally Certified Counselor, and a Certified Senior Advisor.
Scientific studies show that an integral component of achieving and maintaining optimal health
and well being includes having a strong social support network in your life.
All women, ages 18 and over, are invited to join this vital group.
Registration is requested but walk-ins are also welcome.
All women, ages 18 and over, are invited to join this vital group.
Registration is requested but walk-ins are also welcome.
For more information, stop by the Library, 313 Elizabeth St., call 203-736-1482 or visit
This is a press release from Cathy Williams, Director, Derby Public Library.
Ansonia ready to host harvest fest fun
Ansonia Public Works employee Mike Eheman Friday morning straightens out a twisted banner that is strung across Main Street to advertise Saturday's harvest festival.
As she likes to say, 'See you on Main Street.'
Surgeons address cancer support group at Griffin Hospital in Derby
Dr. Denise Barajas, medical director of The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital in Derby, talks Thursday to breast cancer survivors and their supporters at a Circle of Friends support group meeting at the Center for Cancer Care at the hospital.
Dr. Mark Melendez, a plastic surgeon at Griffin Hospital, discusses breast cancer awareness and advanced breast reconstruction techniques at Thursday's meeting. October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Troupe to present murder mystery at Shelton Senior Center
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| The cast of 'Murder Takes the Cake.' |
The Friends of the Shelton Libraries will host Marrone’s Murder Takes the Cake at 6 p.m. Oct. 17 at the Shelton Senior Center, 81 Meadow St.
Marrone's play features local actors. The murder will happen before a buffet-style dinner, which allows discussion and guesses on who the murderer was. Those who guess the murderer correctly can win a prize.
The catered dinner is from Trattoria Roma; diners may bring their own bottles. During dinner, the actors will lay out the drama and leave the diners to debate the clues.
Prizes will be offered to those who select the murderer.
Ticket are $30 per person; arrange a table with your friends to up the ante.
Tickets are on sale now at both Plumb Memorial Library, Huntington Branch Library, and the Friends' website, www.FOTSL.org.
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