Recuperation journey: Friday felting party #4

Christmas in July  

My daughter Allegra and I enjoyed our fourth needle-felting class Friday at Lizzie's Corner Consignment and Gifts in Seymour. 
It was another fun "Ladies Night" led by needle felter extraordinaire Kayleigh Mihalko.

We made snowmen. While we were needle felting some of us thought our snowmen more closely resembled penguins, or ducks. But whatever they look like they're cute.   

They all got a scarf, some got buttons, and a few even have ear muffs.

Looking forward to more felting fun!

Friends of Derby Neck Library to host book sale in August

DERBY - From Aug. 18-26 during library hours, the Friends of the Derby Neck Library will hold a book sale in the library’s Community Room. The Library is at 307 Hawthorne Ave.

Hardcover books and paperbacks for all age groups as well as DVDs and music CDs will be for sale at low prices. 

Library hours are from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday, closed Friday, and open from 1-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

For details call 203-734-1492.

Newsletter features 2 thriving Ansonia businesses

Dear readers,

Today we focus on two Ansonia businesses - a manufacturer and a dental practice - in our Valley Voice newsletter.

Thanks for reading,

Patti and Ralph

Brand-new portion of Ansonia Riverwalk vandalized; grand opening delayed

Sharing from the City of Ansonia Facebook page this morning:

"Sadly, along with positive posts, we are faced with negative news at times. These pictures are on the brand new portion of the Ansonia River-walk, near the walking bridge, that has not yet opened to the public. Nearing completion, this will delay the grand opening.
"If anyone has information on this destruction, please report it to the Ansonia Police Department at 203-735-1885."

Recuperation journey: Morning shadows

I liked the shadow patterns on this tree trunk so I grabbed the camera.

Enjoy this beautiful weather, local friends. 
It was 62 degrees when I was out there at about 7:45 a.m. Perfect!

Artists to host August show at Rad Art studio in Oxford

Learn to quit smoking in program at Griffin Hospital in Derby

Griffin Hospital will offer a free smoking cessation program starting Aug. 1./ Contributed photo

DERBY - Griffin Hospital offers free education, advice, and support to help individuals prepare to quit smoking with its four-week smoking cessation program starting Aug. 1.

“That’s It – Learn to Quit” teaches a variety of methods to help individuals quit smoking. 

The program consists of Wednesday meetings from 5:30-7 p.m. scheduled for Aug.1, 8, 15, and 22 at the Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital, 350 Seymour Ave.

There is also a “reunion” for graduates of the program at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 29 in the Center.

“The goal of the program is to help you learn how to quit,” said Richard Le Pera, a co-coordinator of the program. “There are different methods of quitting and managing nicotine withdrawal. If one method didn’t work for you in the past we’ll help you understand all your options.”

Through group discussion and interactive activities, participants learn how to develop a quit plan that addresses their personal behaviors and habits. 

Strategies to manage nicotine withdrawal, behaviors, triggers, and urges are discussed as well as weight control and stress management.

Participants must be prepared to attend all four sessions.

To register for “That’s It – Learn to Quit,” call 203-732-7106.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.