You're invited to a spooky movie tonight in Ansonia

Colors found at Osbornedale State Park in Derby

Fall foliage is supposed to peak this weekend in southern Connecticut.

I took these in the early afternoon today. Both are straight out of the camera.

Woodbridge Senior Center to hold holiday fair

Conroy of Seymour recognized by state medical group

State Rep. Theresa Conroy and Connecticut State Medical Society's Ken Ferrucci photographed recently at the State Capitol complex in Hartford./ Contributed photo

HARTFORD - State Rep. Theresa Conroy, D-Seymour, was recognized recently by the Connecticut State Medical Society with its 2015 Legislative Recognition Award.

"We are grateful for your support during the 2015 legislative session as CSMS worked to stop attempts to worsen the medical liability climate in our state,” CSMS President Robert Russo, M.D. said. 

“Connecticut Physicians and their patients value your continued support for the practice of affordable quality medicine.”

“I am honored to be recognized by Connecticut’s physicians,” Conroy said. “Connecticut continues to make important steps to make sure all residents have access to quality health care.”

Conroy, an advanced practice nurse, was the chief proponent to expand access to life-saving anti-overdose drugs earlier this year.

This is a press release from Conroy's office. She represents Seymour, Derby and Beacon Falls.

Women's Health Forum slated in Shelton

Denise Barajas, M.D.

SHELTON - Griffin Hospital and Women’s Health Center of Shelton are helping women get expert answers to their health questions with a free Women’s Health Forum at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 11 at Scinto Auditorium, 3 Corporate Drive.

Hosted by Dr. Denise Barajas, breast surgeon and medical director of the Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital, this interactive, informative and supportive community health event will feature a panel of health experts who will provide a complete picture — from prevention to diagnosis to treatment — for a wide range of women’s health topics, including breast health, pelvic floor dysfunction, colon cancer, gynecologic wellness, cardiac rehabilitation and heart health, diabetes, and hypertension.

Attendees will be invited and encouraged to ask health questions to the panel (anonymously, if preferred) and join in the discussion.

Panelists include: Dr. Elizabeth Arbia, primary care physician; Dr. Xiaolan Fei, OBGYN; Dr. Julia Zakhaleva, colorectal surgeon; Dr. Andrea Silber, hematologist and oncologist; Dr. Joyce Chung, radiation oncologist; Dr. Stacey Bass, interventional radiologist; Nancy Corvigno and Lauren Toth, physical therapists; Eunice Lisk, cardiac rehabilitation specialist; and Melissa Mitri, registered dietician-nutritionist.

To register, call 203-732-1511 or visit griffinhealth.org/events.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Party to benefit Seymour-based CT Partnership for Children

Take in a matinee at Derby Public Library

DERBY - The Derby Public Library continues its weekly Wednesday Movie Matinees series for ages 18 and over.

Newly released DVDs will be shown at 1 p.m. every Wednesday.

Light snacks will be provided. 

Registration is requested. 

For a list of featured films, stop by the Library at 313 Elizabeth St. or call 203-736-1482.   

This is a press release from Cathy Williams, Director, Derby Public Library.