Save the date: TEAM slates Men Who Cook at Warsaw Park in Ansonia

Friends - we are excited to announce that Men Who Cook will be back for the first time since 2019! 

This long-standing event brings our community together over good food, drinks, dancing, raffles, and more. 

We look forward to highlighting our wonderful volunteer chefs, as well as the numerous programs TEAM runs to better the lives of individuals and families in our region, including Meals on Wheels, housing and food support programs, childcare, our Diaper Bank, medical transportation, income tax assistance, and so much more.
Tickets are on sale, and sponsorship opportunities are available. 

See further details at https://teaminc.org/men-who-cook/

More information to come! 

This is shared from TEAM's Facebook page.

Griffin to offer Wellness For Life program at Quarry Walk in Oxford

Griffin Hospital is offering its 12-week lifestyle change program Wellness for Life starting this winter./ Contributed photo

OXFORD - Griffin Health is helping individuals start the New Year with a fresh perspective on health and well-being by offering its Wellness for Life program this winter.

Wellness for Life is a 12-week lifestyle change program designed to empower individuals who are ready to take ownership of their health with Lifestyle Medicine knowledge and skills. 

The program focuses on hands-on learning, featuring one-on-one consultations with a physician, an exercise physiologist, and a registered dietitian. 

Participants will receive an activity monitor and attend weekly group educational and physical activity sessions to establish healthy lifestyle habits that lead to overall health and wellbeing and prevention and good management of chronic condition.

The program is currently organizing a session starting in late winter. Classes will be held at Griffin’s Center for Healthy Living at Quarry Walk, 300 Oxford Road.

“At Wellness for Life, you’ll be taking the time and space to learn about your current habits and really look into how you can build healthy lifestyle habits into your routines of life and get your family, coworkers, and other loved ones in on your journey,” said Wellness for Life Program Co-Director Dr. Victoria Costales. “While this is not easy to do, it’s well worth the effort, time, and creativity and it’s been such a joy to see our participants who take a hold of the material, make it a practical part of their lives, and see the great changes in themselves and those they love, live with, and work with.” 

Lifestyle Medicine is a unique medical specialty that focuses on using evidence-based approaches in eating healthfully, managing stress, having regular physical activity and restorative sleep, and fostering meaningful social connections and support systems to build a life of flourishing and prevent and manage chronic conditions. Wellness for Life starts with a Lifestyle Medicine visit with Dr. Costales, who is an Internal Medicine/Preventive Medicine Physician, and a custom fitness evaluation with a Wellness for Life Exercise Physiologist.

Since the Program’s inception in 2014, Wellness for Life participants who have incorporated these healthy lifestyle habits into their routines have seen increases in their regular physical activity, healthy eating habits, improved sleep, resilience through stress management, better control of chronic conditions like high blood pressure, and preventing chronic diseases such as diabetes.

For more information about Wellness for Life and the cost associated with the program, visit griffinhealth.org/wellnessforlife or call Center for Healthy Living Coordinator at 203-732-1369 to register. 

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital. 

Patronize Italian Pavilion in Derby, support Ansonia High School Class of 2024

 

Shelton Historical Society slates annual meeting at Huntington Congregational Church

The annual meeting will be held at 2 p.m. Jan. 29 at Huntington Congregational Church. 

It will begin with a brief business meeting before turning the podium over to guest speaker Jean Jones. 

Based on their book, "Jones Tree Farm Remembrances and Recipes," Jean and her grandson, Jackson, will discuss Christmas Tree Farm Stories from the past and present, and their family heritage, with inspiration from Charles Dickens.

A copy of the anniversary book will be available for sale after the presentation. (Cash or check only, please).

This is shared from a Facebook event page.

Derby Neck Library to host youth services Twitch stream Saturday

DERBY - The Derby Neck Library Youth Services Twitch stream is this Saturday at 2 p.m.! 

Stop in to hang out with Miss Sarah and our youth volunteers as we play a variety of games! No Twitch account is necessary if you just want to watch, but you will need one if you’d like to chat with us. 

Visit our Twitch channel here: https://www.twitch.tv/dnl_youthservices

Derby Neck Library is at 307 Hawthorne Ave.

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Seymour to hold police, fire departments' swearing-in ceremony today

 

This is shared from Citizens' Engine Co. No. 2 Facebook page.

Ansonia Police arrest New Haven man in Bridge Street shooting

Daycus Bailey

ANSONIA - Police today arrested Daycus Bailey, 40, of New Haven by warrant for his involvement in the Dec. 29, 2022 shooting on Bridge Street . 

During the course of the investigation detectives were able to recover the handgun believed to be used by Bailey in the shooting along with other evidence linked to Bailey and the shooting, police said. The investigation is ongoing, detectives are working to identify the other suspect who fired shots during the incident.

Bailey was charged with criminal attempt at assault first degree, criminal possession of a firearm, stealing a firearm, and unlawful discharge. 

Bailey is currently being held on a $500,000 bond.
Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact the police department at 203-735-1885 or anonymous tips can be left at Tip411 at the link below.

https://www.tip411.com/tips/new?alert_group_id=21553

ORIGINAL PRESS RELEASE

On 12/29/2022 at approximately 3:26 p.m., officers responded to another report of shots being fired on Bridge Street between West Main Street and Main Street. 

Preliminary investigation indicated that an exchange of gunfire took place involving two people shooting at each other. 

It does not appear that any individuals were struck by gunfire but several rounds went into local businesses and one car was hit. The suspects all fled the location. 

The scene was closed for several hours during the investigation. Several searches were conducted in the area and numerous items of evidence were located along with a vehicle that was seized. 

Several strong leads are being followed on suspects involved in this incident. Detectives continue to investigate the incident.

This is a press release from Lt. Patrick Lynch.