Fun events slated for CT Open House Day Saturday

Sharing from the state tourism website:

"Join us for this day-long, state-wide celebration of everything that makes Connecticut great! 
"Attractions, museums, galleries and organizations in towns and cities all across Connecticut will be opening their doors and welcoming visitors with discounted or free admission, giveaways, special offers, hands-on activities for the kids and more. It’s a great way to discover or rediscover all that is happening in our state."

These events are planned in the Lower Naugatuck Valley:

ANSONIA: General David Humphreys House, 37 Elm St.
Free admission from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., along with a plant sale, gift shop, and handcrafted items available for purchase.
 
DERBY: Kellogg Environmental Center & Osborne Homestead Museum, 500 Hawthorne Ave.
Museum open from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Center open from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Free tours and a workshop.

SHELTON: Shelton History Center, 70 Ripton Road.
Free admission from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

 
SHELTON: SportsCenter of Connecticut, 784 River Road.

One free activity per person. Hours from 9:30 a.m.-10 p.m.

11th season of Sports Talks continues at Derby Public Library

DERBY - The Derby Public Library is now in its 11th season of Sports Talks. 

These informal sessions are held every Thursday at 10 a.m. throughout the baseball season.

They are facilitated by radio talk show host, author, and Major League Baseball rules consultant Rich Marazzi of Ansonia.

Each session includes trivia contests, videos, lively 

conversation and more.  
All ages, from rookies through veterans, are invited to join Marazzi and his group of Silver Sluggers.

No registration is necessary. For more information, 

stop by the Library at 313 Elizabeth St., call 203-736-1482 

or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org. 


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

Griffin Hospital in Derby schedules Reiki workshop

Griffin Hospital will host a Reiki Level 1 Workshop July 9. / Submitted photo

DERBY - Griffin Hospital will host a Reiki Level 1 Workshop from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. July 9 at the hospital, 130 Division St.

Reiki Masters Eileen Carino, R.N.-BC, MA, ADS, and Mark Sampieri, R.Ph., will teach the basic concepts of Reiki, allowing ample time for hands-on practice. 

Reiki is a complementary healing method based on ancient healing practices that involves the conscious direction of healing energy through the practitioner's hands. When channeled properly, this energy relieves energy blockages to the body and bring balances to the energy fields thereby promoting healing on all levels.

The cost is $125, including certificate and Reiki book. Griffin Hospital employees and current volunteers can register at the discounted rate of $25.

Workshop space is limited, and preregistration is required by July 1. 

To register, contact Laura Murphy, Planetree Services Supervisor, 203-732-7466.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

CWV Post 1562 in Derby to hold flag retirement ceremony Saturday

Sharing a few pix from today's Griffin Hospital 5K

Griffin Hospital President and CEO Patrick Charmel addresses the crowd of runners, walkers, and their supporters before the eighth annual 5K walk/run.

My husband Ralph snapped a picture as photographer Stacey Leary took our official Team McVillers photo.

And my daughter Allegra 5K'ed for me.


Please stay tuned for more photos in The Valley Voice.

Support group at Griffin Hospital in Derby to host talk on diabetes and depression

DERBY - The Diabetes Education & Support Group at Griffin Hospital will host a free talk about diabetes and depression at 6:30 p.m. June 14 at Griffin Hospital’s Dining Room, 130 Division St.

Teresa Spencer, RN, will present “Diabetes & Depression: Beating the Blues!” 
The talk will explore how having a chronic condition, such as diabetes, can lead to depression, but there may be other causes of depression as well. 

Depression can also make it more difficult to manage diabetes.
Spencer specializes in Psychiatric and Mental Health at St. Vincent’s Behavioral Health. The presentation will explore causes of depression and talk about how to "Beat the Blues!"

The Diabetes Education & Support Group meets September - June on the second Tuesday of each month to discuss the management of diabetes, its challenges and day-to-day dietary concerns. 
Any individuals with diabetes and their families are welcome to attend. 
No registration is required.

For more information, call Mary Swansiger, 203-732-1137.


This is a press release from Griffin Hospital. 

Dragonfly Dash draws hundreds to Ansonia Hilltop

A Dragonfly Dash 5K run and two-mile walk in memory of Leah Rondon, 6, of Ansonia was held Friday at John C. Mead Elementary School in Ansonia. A total of 285 people registered for the event. Leah, a Mead School student, was killed in a traffic accident last August.

Participants take a group selfie.

Waiting for the event to start. 

A memorial stone for Leah is part of a garden in front of Mead School.



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