'Turnback Tuesday' features watercolor image of Derby Landing

Turnback Tuesday is sharing a David Gray watercolor that hangs in Derby Public Library. 

This image is of the Ship Building Yard at Derby Landing. It was started in the spring of 1824 by brothers Zephaniah and Israel Hallock. 

They ran a successful business over a span of 44 years, building 50 vessels. The last ship to be built was called the "Modesty." 

In 1868, the brothers sold their property to the Naugatuck Railroad.

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

Derby, Ansonia athletes donate $3K to Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin

 Members of the Derby and Ansonia high school softball and baseball teams presented Griffin Health CEO Patrick Charmel with a $3,000 donation to The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital. 

From left: Charmel; Director of Radiology, Cardiology and Neurology Kristi Popescu; Diagnostic Imaging Outpatient Manager Cindy Madsen; Derby High Athletic Director Jenn Moffat; former Derby High Softball Coach Joe DiMartino; Derby High Softball Coach Carlin Ali; Asst. Derby High Baseball Coach Sal Frosceno; Derby High Asst. Principal Ray Coplin; Ansonia High Softball Coach Roger Diagle; Derby High Baseball Captain Ryan Slack; Ansonia High Softball captains Jackie Brown and Brooke Yezik; Ansonia High Softball Asst. Coach Monica Fasciano; Hewitt Center  radiologist Dr. Devika Jajoo; Hewitt Center Manager Tori Kochiss.

DERBY- The Ansonia and Derby high school softball and baseball teams recently presented Griffin Health President and CEO Patrick Charmel with a $3,000 donation to The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness Center at Griffin Hospital.

The funds were raised at Derby High School’s 12th Annual Pink Softball and 2nd Annual Pink Baseball games held in May. 

Initiated by former Assistant Derby High Softball Coach Jenn Moffat, who is now Derby High Athletic Director, for former Griffin Hospital employee and Derby High Softball Coach Joe DiMartino, the fundraisers are held in honor of his wife, Lori, a breast cancer survivor.

Overall, the annual event has raised a total of more than $36,000 to help breast cancer patients in the greater Valley community.

Located at 300 Seymour Ave. The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital offers patients a comprehensive range of personalized breast care and wellness services.

For more information about The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness, call 203-732-1300 or visit griffinhealth.org/breast-wellness.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

 

Plumb Memorial Library in Shelton offers new kids' programs in July

NEW Children's Programs debuting in July at Plumb Memorial Library:

Mix & Play: Make your own play dough then we'll play with it using library tools!

Wednesday, 7/12

10:30-11:30 a.m.

Ages: 3 years old +

Krista's Kids Yoga: Learn yoga poses from a Yogi, Ms. Krista as well as breathing techniques too!

Thursday, 7/14

5:30-6:15 p.m.

Ages: 8-12 years old

Wednesday Movie Matinee

Movie: Muppets From Space

Join us for a free family movie and snacks, you provide the family and your own beverages!

Wednesday, 7/19

1-3 p.m.

Ages: 3 years old +

Fabric Bowl Workshop

Join Miss Maura as she teaches you how to make a bowl from fabric scraps, balloon and glue! Yes, it will be messy fun!

Saturday, 7/22

11 a.m.-noon

Ages: 4 years old +

Registration required for children only.

Caregivers must remain with children for each program's duration.

Register here by clicking the link.

http://engagedpatrons.org/Events.cfm?SiteID=2661

Scroll till you find the program of interest.

Then click on the blue REGISTER NOW.

Then complete the attached form.

Derby Public Library to present Indiana Jones movies in July

 

Derby Neck Library to host Culture Club monthly meetings

Derby Neck Library is at 307 Hawthorne Ave., Derby.

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Recuperation journey: Looking at the sky

Saw interesting clouds this afternoon, took photo of same. Enjoy the rest of the day!

Sharing FB memory: 'Turnback Tuesday' from this date in 2018

Turnback Tuesday is checking out the Sanford family rambling structure home, built in 1836 on the corner of 4th and Caroline Streets in Derby. 

This photo was taken circa 1962. Note the great cars parked in front. 

The white car on the left is a 1958 Mercury, in the center is a 1953 Buick and on the right is an early 1960s Dodge or Plymouth.

Thanks goes to the Derby Public Library staff for always sharing interesting local history!

*In an effort to keep my beloved husband Ralph's memory alive, I'm sharing his comment on this post:  

"As a six-decade long fan of old Detroit iron, next to the house is a 1959 Mercury Monterey, in front left is a 1955 Buick Special (3 portholes in front fender) and a 1962 Dodge Dart. Love these cars! Great photo!"

Not trying to correct the years on the original post but simply keeping Ralph on my blog and Facebook pages!