Wesley Heights in Shelton to host 'Dinner with the Doc'

Wesley Village Medical Director Daniel Wollman. /Submitted photo

SHELTON - Lifestyle Transitions at Wesley Heights, an assisted living and memory support community on the Wesley Village Campus, will host a “Dinner with the Doc” event at 5:30 pm. Jan.14.

The discussion will be led by Wesley Village Medical Director Dr. Daniel Wollman, who provides both primary care and consulting services for memory and cognitive deficits. 

Wollman will facilitate a discussion for caregivers, offering strategies for dealing with memory loss and the aging process, and cognitive decline in older adults. 

A question and answer period will follow. 

This event will be held at Wesley Heights on the Wesley Village Campus at 580 Long Hill Ave.

Seating is limited; please RSVP to Lisa Bisson at 203.225.5024 if interested in attending. 

Dinner will be provided.  

“Lifestyle Transitions” at Wesley Heights is the newest addition to the Wesley Village Campus, offering 29 different apartment styles for specialized assisted living and memory care. 

The unique program offers a supportive environment for individuals with changing care needs. 

For more information about senior living options at Wesley Village, email Lisa at lbisson@umh.org or visit www.wesleyvillage-ct.org. 

Shelton business sponsors needy family through BHcare in Ansonia

Delivering a dose of holiday cheer at the drop off site, Assumption Church in Ansonia, are DiMatteo Group employees Rosemarie Esposito, second from left, and Barbara Gelozin, second from right, pictured with Debra Soulsby, far left, Development Coordinator, BHcare, and Tammy Burrell, right, Holiday Drive Chair and Secretary of the BHcare Board of Directors./ Contributed photo

The DiMatteo Group in Shelton and its caring staff of 22 certainly got in the spirit of giving this holiday season.
They pooled their resources and purchased a variety of gifts to help out a local family in need through BHcare in Ansonia.

“Giving back to the community is part of our company’s mission,” said John DiMatteo, President of DiMatteo Group. “We treat others as an extension of our family and are involved in many philanthropic service projects.”

Founded over 55 years ago, DiMatteo Group is a family-owned and operated business specializing in insurance, employee benefits, income tax and financial services.

“Ten years ago we established the DiMatteo Family Charitable Foundation and an annual golf tournament,” DiMatteo said. 

“The foundation was established as a tribute to our late father who was battling cancer at the time. Since then, we have contributed over $300,000 for various well-known local and national charities that fund research, education and finding a cure for diseases.”

“BHcare appreciates the generosity of the DiMatteo Group and all of their employees,” said Tammy Burrell, Chairman of the Holiday Drive and Secretary of the BHcare Board of Directors. “This gesture of kindness will bring joy to a local family and make a tremendous difference in their life. The DiMatteo Group exemplifies the true meaning of the holiday season.”

BHcare is a state-licensed, non-profit behavioral health care provider serving the Lower Naugatuck Valley, Greater New Haven, and Shoreline communities. For more than 30 years, BHcare – through its founding organizations, Birmingham Group Health Services and Harbor Health Services – has been providing hope and help for individuals, families and children affected by mental illness, domestic violence and substance abuse.

This is a press release from the DiMatteo Group.

Christmas lights, Christmas lights, there are Christmas lights in the Valley

 Seymour.

Derby.

Ansonia.

An interesting display on a street in Ansonia.

A well-lit house in Derby.

And our friend's house in Derby.


Merry Christmas!

Wishing everyone a wonderful holiday season

And I thank you for reading my blog!

Dear readers: May your holidays be merry and bright

Sharing a favorite photo from several years ago.

Lego Time slated Monday at Derby Public Library

DERBY - The Derby Public Library children's department will host Lego Time from 11 a.m.-noon Monday.

The program is for ages 4-11.There is no registration required for this program, just come on down.

The Library invites children ages 4-11 to use their creative talents and stir their imaginations during Lego Time. 
All levels of building skills are welcome to come by for this “drop-in” program. 

There is no fee to attend and all building materials will be provided.

The library is at 313 Elizabeth St.


This is a press release from Derby Public Library.

Griffin Hospital in Derby to offer massage, Reiki workshops

Griffin Hospital will host workshops on the ancient healing art of Reiki, seen here, and Soft Touch Massage this February./ Contributed photo

DERBY - Griffin Hospital, 130 Division St., invites the community to learn how to perform the healing benefits of Soft Touch Massage and Reiki with two workshops at the hospital in February.

The Soft Touch workshop will be held from 1-4 p.m. Feb. 20. 
The Reiki workshop is scheduled from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 27. Both therapies are offered to patients and their caregivers at Griffin Hospital as a way to reduce their anxiety, pain and stress.

Soft Touch is a therapeutic, relaxing and gentle rub that can be given to an individual's hands, feet, or back. 
The workshop is led by Licensed Massage Therapist Joanne Halstead, R.N., BSN, and Physical Therapist Nancy Corvigno, MSPT, PRPC. 
This basic-level training includes a demonstration of various Soft Touch techniques as well as opportunity for hands-on practice.

The cost is $30 for the public and free to current Griffin Hospital volunteers and staff. The registration deadline is Feb. 6. To enroll, contact Laura Murphy, Planetree Services supervisor at 203-732-7466.

Reiki is a complementary healing method based on ancient healing practices. It involves the conscious direction of healing energy - through the practitioner's hands - to the patient. 
When channeled properly, this energy promotes healing by relieving energy blockages to the body. The practice of Reiki is intended to bring balance to the energy fields thereby promoting healing on all levels.

Reiki Masters Eileen Carino, R.N.-BC, MA, ADS, and Mark Sampieri, R.Ph., will teach the basic concepts of Reiki, allowing ample time for hands-on practice. 
The cost is $125, including certificate and Reiki book. 
Griffin Hospital employees and current volunteers can register at the discounted rate of $25.

Workshop space is limited; pre-registration is required by Feb. 13. 

To register, call Laura at 203-732-7466.


This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.