Griffin Hospital in Derby to host AARP Driver Safety Program

DERBY - Griffin Hospital will host an AARP Driver Safety Program from 8:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Dec. 9 at the hospital, 130 Division St.

The AARP Driver Safety Program is the nation's first and largest refresher course for drivers. While the course is geared toward drivers age 50 and older, the course is open to everyone.

The training is designed to help you learn current rules of the road, how to operate your vehicle more safely in today's increasingly challenging driving environment, and make some adjustments to common age-related changes in vision, hearing, and reaction time. 

The course also covers such topics as how to maintain proper following distance at all times; the safest way to change lanes and make turns at intersections; the effects of medications on driving; how to minimize the effect of dangerous blind spots; the importance of eliminating distractions, such as eating, smoking, and cell-phone use; proper use of safety belts, air bags, and anti-lock brakes and ways to monitor your own and others' driving skills and capabilities.

Participants will gain a greater appreciation of driving challenges and how they can avoid potential collisions and injuries to themselves and others. 

As an added bonus, participants can check with their auto insurance company about discounts for completing the course.

The cost is $20 for AARP members and $25 for non-members. Make checks payable to “AARP.”

To register, call Tammy at 203-732-1523.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Recuperation journey: Looking at the sky

 ... at 4:30 p.m. today. Evenings start early now.

Assumption Church in Ansonia to offer free breakfast Saturday

 

Ansonia Nature Center to host orienteering treasure hunt

Treasure Hunt on the Trails with Western CT Orienteering Club - Nov.12, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

ANSONIA - Walking or running our course [at the Ansonia Nature Center] is much like a hike but with a treasure hunt twist! Equipped with a map and compass, you can find your way to each of the checkpoints on the orienteering course.

This event is for beginners through experienced people. Free training is provided and compasses are available to loan.

Participants will meet at Pavilion #2 to register with the Western CT Orienteering Club.

FEE: $7 per person and $12 per family paid to the Western Connecticut Orienteering Club on the day of the program.

The Ansonia Nature Center is at 10 Deerfield Lane.

For more information, contact Susan DeWitt at skdewitt@snet.net.

This is a press release from the Nature Center.

Recuperation journey: Looking at the sky

 Sunday sunset shadows.

Little Free Pantry on Skokorat seeks collaboration, promotes All In for Seymour

SEYMOUR - Thanks to your support, last month we [at Little Free Pantry on Skokorat] distributed over 3,217 lbs of food.

With the volume of food we’re moving, we’d love to tell you we’ve been able to keep the pantry consistently well supplied.

However that, unfortunately, just isn’t the case. We’ve had SO MANY generous donations in the form of shipments, drop offs, and even fresh eggs. It all goes as quickly as it comes in.

FORTY percent of our neighbors in Seymour are struggling to meet their basic needs. That’s almost one in two. With the temperatures dropping we are expecting the traffic at the pantry to continue to increase.

This is why we mean it when we say EVERY DONATION MATTERS. No bit of kindness is ever wasted here.

If you are an organization, business, group, or family who would like to adopt filling the pantry for a day, host a food drive, or have a collection box please let us know.

We would love to collaborate with you to help meet the steady increase in demand!

If you would like to be a part of helping to solve the problem of food insecurity or find a way to be more active in the town, please join us at our next ALL IN for Seymour meeting on Tuesday, Nov.14 at 6 p.m. at Seymour Congregational Church.

Just a reminder that our consistently most needed items are:

PROTEINS (tuna, chicken, salmon, nuts)

microwave meals (Hormel, chef Boyardee, instant Mac and cheese)

pasta & sauce

canned vegetables

snacks (popcorn, crackers, granola bars)

We will also gladly accept fresh produce, including from your gardens.

Hygiene products like tooth brushes, tooth paste, soap, pads/tampons, and shampoo are also always needed and deeply appreciated.

You can drop off items in person by either placing them directly into the Pantry or into the black donation bin by our garage door. You can also order through our Amazon Wishlist https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/31DQMG6QQ65HX.... OR you can have items shipped or delivered to 58 Skokorat St.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask!

As always, thank you SO MUCH for all your support! We love and appreciate you!

This is shared from the Pantry's Facebook page.

St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Shop in Derby posts weekly sales

You'll fall in love with this magical sale! And look for a surprise bonus pop-up sale Monday through Wednesday! 

Open Monday to Saturday, 9:30 to 2:30, 237 Roosevelt Drive, Derby.

This is shared from the nonprofit's Facebook page.