Ansonia celebrates Italian heritage on Columbus Day

Ansonia Mayor David S. Cassetti raised the Italian flag on Columbus Day Monday in front of City Hall. 
He said it was the first time the city had raised a flag to celebrate Italian heritage. Cassetti credited the city sewer administrator Rita St. Jacques for proposing the idea and donating the flag. He said he plans to make the ceremony an annual event.

The Rev. Jeffrey Gubbiotti, pastor, Holy Rosary Church in Ansonia, was one of about 15 people who attended the event. 

HELP at Griffin Hospital in Derby is seeking volunteer help

Volunteers sought for program to assist older patients at Griffin Hospital./ Contributed photo

DERBY - The Hospital Elder Life Program at Griffin Hospital, 130 Division St., is looking for volunteers to provide additional support for elderly patients.

HELP is designed to offer special services to older adults hospitalized at Griffin. Research shows between 30 and 50 percent of seniors can experience a decline in their physical and cognitive abilities during a hospital stay.

HELP is a comprehensive, evidence based, patient-care program that provides various volunteer interventions such as meal time assistance, friendly visits, activities, walking and exercise to help patients maintain their optional level of functioning. 

HELP team members work in partnership with the doctors and nursing staff to highlight issues specific to geriatric care and to provide education to patients and their families.

Training and supervision will be provided. No previous medical experience is required. Volunteers have a choice of working various weekday shifts between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Scholarship incentives are also available for eligible college students.

The next HELP training is scheduled to begin in the fall. 

To learn more about this important program or to become a HELP volunteer, call Laura Murphy, 203-732-7466.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Recuperation journey: Quiet morning in East Derby

I was driving by and this peaceful scene caught my eye. 

And this splash of red also inspired a quick photo. Hoping to see a lot more fall colors in the near future. 

Abundant Life Fellowship Ministries in Ansonia to host harvest party for kids

HGTV star to attend My Sister's Place Flea Market Flip at Ansonia Armory

Master craftsman Mark DeVito

ANSONIA - Mark DeVito, master craftsman from HGTV’s Flea Market Flip, will be at the Armory Oct. 14 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the My Sister’s Place Flea Market Flip fundraiser. 
The Armory is at 25 N. Cliff St.

The event is free and open to the public and will feature more than 45 “flipped” items, upcycling and crafting demonstrations and refreshments. 
Proceeds from the sale of each flip item will benefit The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services.

My Sister's Place Flea Market Flip is a fun, creative twist on recycling or up-cycling similar to the HGTV show with the same name, Flea Market Flip. 
Individual participants or teams of two must purchase their flip item(s) at MSP for $50 or less and no more than $50 may be spent on repurposing/up-cycling the item(s). 

This year we have over 45 awesome and creative pieces for sale. 
Some of the items purchased for the flip include dressers, chairs, tables, yarn, glassware, and a special piece by Ansonia Mayor David S. Cassetti. 

Here are a few of the entries:

My Sister's Place, a program of BHcare, is a family thrift store at 380 Main St. All proceeds support The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services.

This is a press release from BHcare. 

St. Mary-St. Michael School in Derby to hold Festival of Trees

DERBY - Join St. Mary-St. Michael School students and staff from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 17 for a day of holiday cheer! 
It will feature vendors, crafters, and baskets for raffle, as well as baked goods and a concession stand with delicious breakfast and lunch options. 
There will be music, and pictures with Santa or the children.

If you are interested in having a table at the event, call 203-735-6471.
The school is at 14 Seymour Ave.

*This info is shared from a Facebook event page.

Seymour Public Library to host evening magic show for families

SEYMOUR - Join us for a Halloween Magic show with Pete and Chris at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 23! 
It will be an exciting and funny evening family program. 
The event is hosted by Seymour Public Library and Pete and Chris Amusements.

Registration is requested. The Library is at 46 Church St.
For more information, call the library, 203-888-3903.


This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.