Volunteers recognized for cleaning up Ansonia on Earth Day

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Earth Day cleanup volunteers gather at the Ansonia Armory Saturday prior to their sendoff.

ANSONIA - The city’s 2nd Annual Earth Day Cleanup proved even more successful than last year as more than 40 volunteers participated in cleaning 20 miles of city streets of paper, bottles, cans and more. 

When the final numbers were tallied, (40) 50-gallon bags of debris totaling almost 1,000 pounds were picked up and carted off to Public Works. The totals represent about double the amount cleaned last year.

Mayor Dave Cassetti brought back Earth Day Cleanup last April after a several year lapse. “Litter is a top ten quality of life issue for residents,” Cassetti said. 

“I just wish those who habitually litter had the same social concern as these volunteers.”
Nine groups of five volunteers each were outfitted with donated reflective vests, trash grabbers, and garbage bags, and assigned specific problem litter streets to cover.

Groups participating included Venture Crew 77 of Holy Rosary Church, Ansonia Boys/Girls Club, Ansonia High School, Reclaim Church, Macedonia Church, and several city residents.

After the cleanup, volunteers were treated to a cookout at the Nature Center pavilion and were joined by another 20 volunteers who were busy planting flowers and cleaning the center grounds of winter’s branches and leaves.

*Shared from the City of Ansonia Facebook page.

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Learn about child safety at Griffin Hospital in Derby

DERBY - Griffin Hospital and Safe Kids Greater Naugatuck Valley invite the community to come to the hospital April 30 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. for National Safe Kids Day.

“Safe Kids Day is a day to celebrate kids and take action to keep kids safe,” said Cathi Kellett, Safe Kids Greater Naugatuck Valley Coalition Coordinator. 

“Many people are surprised to learn that injuries from car crashes, fires, drownings, poisonings, and falls are the top health threats to children in the United States. Throughout the world, an estimated one million children die of injuries each year, and nearly all of these tragedies are preventable.”

Visitors to the Safe Kids Day table will learn about the many free Safe Kids programs offered in their community to help keep children safe.

For information, contact Kellett, 203-732-1337 or ckellett@griffinhealth.org.

The hospital is at 130 Division St.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital. 

Community breakfast slated May 12 at Assumption Church hall in Ansonia

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Linus: I'm hungry! I need lunch!

Me: Eat your dry food. It's only 11:40 a.m. 

And so it goes. At about the same time every day. He hops up on my desk and stares.

Caregivers to learn about Alzheimer's at Crosby Commons in Shelton

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SHELTON - The Alzheimer’s Association Connecticut Chapter will host a three-part caregiver series at Wesley Village Senior Living Campus in May. 

The program, “Living with Dementia: Middle Stage Caregiver,” will focus on managing the care of a loved one with middle stage dementia. 

The series will cover topics including, but not limited to, symptoms of the disease, communication tips, wandering tendencies, senior living options, and addressing caregiver needs. 

This free program will be held Wednesdays from 5:45-7:30 p.m. on May 2, 9, and 16  at Crosby Commons at Wesley Village, 580 Long Hill Ave. 

To learn more or to RSVP, call 203-225-5024 or visit www.wesleyvillage-ct.org.

This is a press release from United Methodist Homes.

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