Griffin Health offers free 'That's It - Learn to Quit' smoking cessation program

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Griffin Health is helping individuals looking to quit smoking in 2023 with its free smoking cessation program starting Jan. 18 in Shelton.

“That’s It – Learn to Quit” teaches a variety of methods to help individuals quit smoking over the course of four weekly sessions. 

The program consists of Wednesday meetings at 6 p.m. from Jan. 18-Feb. 8 at the Griffin Health Family Health Center, 110 Commerce Drive, Shelton.

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 203-732-1369.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Huntington Branch Library in Shelton to launch book bingo for adults

 

Oxford Public Library to host candle-making craft fun

 

The Library is at 49 Great Oak Road, Oxford.

My Sister's Place Thrift Store in Ansonia posts weekly sales

My Sister's Place Thrift Store is located at 380 Main St., Ansonia.

All profits support BHcare's The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services.

This is shared from the store's Facebook page.

'Turnback Tuesday' features story of Pork Hollow in present-day Ansonia

Today's Turnback Tuesday story takes place during the Revolutionary War.

Much tension and fear were affecting all the families in the colonies. There was uncertainty over when homes would be burned, livestock taken, and stores of food stolen.

Such is the case with the story of Pork Hollow. British soldiers were roaming around looking for food.

Capt. John Tomlinson from Derby happened to be in New Haven and heard of the plan to take the stores of pork located in Derby. Getting on his horse and riding as fast as he could, he rode to Derby to warn the residents to save the pork!

The residents quickly responded by removing the pork and hiding it in a hollow area. The British arrived to discover there was no pork to be found and left Derby empty handed. The location is in what we now call Ansonia on Wakelee Avenue. A monument was erected there by the Elizabeth Clarke Hull Chapter D.A.R. in 1901.

This postcard shows the monument.

Thanks goes to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing local history each week.

Naugatuck Valley Relay for Life to hold kickoff at Shelton Community Center

 

Derby Police report hit and run victim succumbs to injuries

*** Hit and Run Victim Update ***

The Derby Police are saddened to report the Division Street hit and run victim from 12/15/22 succumbed to his injuries over the Holiday weekend at Bridgeport Hospital. He was identified as 61 year-old John Jepson.

Police are still investigating the accident and formal charges are expected against the driver of the vehicle who fled the scene.

This is shared from the Derby PD Facebook page.