Local legislators to host meeting at Shelton City Hall

Join state Reps. Jason Perillo, Ben McGorty, and state Sen. Kevin Kelly Feb. 25 for a legislative update at Shelton City Hall.

*Information shared from state Rep. Jason Perillo's Facebook page.

Ansonia mayor, aldermen applaud inventor of anti-drunk driving device

Ansonia Mayor David S. Cassetti read a proclamation Wednesday at the Board of Aldermen meeting honoring resident Lakesha Stines. 
She has invented Sober Touch Sensoring, a device that prevents drunk driving. 

Recuperation journey: Ready for breakfast

This morning I tossed eggshells onto the icy patio for three blue jays that were in the yard. 
A few minutes later they each swooped down and grabbed a shell. I was able to capture a photo of this one holding tight to his breakfast.

Recuperation journey: Throwback Thursday

First day of school in 1997.

My mom would come over on the first day of school when the kids were little to see them off on the bus.  
Wonderful memories! 💞 💞 💞

Derby High athletes serve dinner at Spooner House in Shelton

Shared from the Derby Running Club's Facebook page:

Red Raiders giving back

"The DHS Indoor Track & Field team volunteered to serve dinner at Spooner House tonight [Sunday]. 

"With so many members of the community supporting our athletes, tonight was a great opportunity for our athletes to support their community.

"Special thank you to Coach Lucia Hanock for organizing and administering tonight’s dinner. #DerbyPride "

The Derby students are to be commended for helping others! I'm sure their efforts were appreciated.

'Turnback Tuesday' from the archives: Father of our Country

This post came up today in my Facebook memories from Feb. 13, 2018. I always enjoy reading about George Washington. 

This week's "Turnback Tuesday" features the [Derby Public] Library’s copy of the half-painted portrait of George Washington. 
Gilbert Stuart was commissioned by Martha Washington in 1796 to paint both her and her husband. 
In the course of painting, George Washington passed away and Stuart never started to paint Martha. This likeness of George was used on the dollar bill for more than a century. 

Copies of this painting have been found hanging in schools across America. #turnbacktuesday

Learn fall prevention at Griffin Hospital in Derby

Griffin Hospital will host a fall prevention program March 22./ Contributed photo

DERBY -The Valley Parish Nurse Program at Griffin Hospital and Griffin Hospital Lifeline will host a free Fall Prevention Program March 22 from 9 a.m.-noon March 22 at the hospital.

The program will discuss the dangers of falling, especially for seniors, and will help attendees prevent falls by: assessing their fall risk; teaching them to assess their, or a loved one’s, risk of falling; teaching and practicing exercises to improve balance and leg strength; providing a medication review; encouraging annual eye exams; teaching ways to reduce tripping hazards at home and learning how to get up or to call for fast help if a fall occurs.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one out of three adults 65 and older will fall each year. For those 65 and older, falls are the leading cause of injury, death, and hospital admissions for trauma. Those who fall, even if not injured, develop a fear of falling. This fear causes people to limit their activities reducing their mobility, causing loss of physical fitness, which in turn increases the actual risk of falling.

A light breakfast will be provided by Griffin Hospital Lifeline. The hospital is at 130 Division St. 

To reserve a seat or for more information, contact Esther, 203-732-1523 or ejones@griffinhealth.org.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.