Sunday, June 7, 2020

Recuperation journey: Serene Sunday


Fishing fun at Pickett's Pond at Osbornedale State Park in Derby. 

Celebrate Shelton cancels Food Trucks on the River


Griffin Health in Derby hiring COVID-19 testing workers for nursing facilities in CT


Griffin Hospital, an award winning and independent community-based hospital, is looking to hire COVID-19 Collection Specialists to join a novel effort to contain and understand the spread of COVID-19 in skilled nursing facilities. 
This individual will be traveling with a collection team to perform testing on residents of Connecticut nursing facilities.
· 40 hours per week, contract position, expected to last 13 weeks
· Travel accommodations provided to facilities across the state
· Comprehensive, patient-centered, paid orientation & on-the-job-training provided
· All recommended PPE provided
· Typical Hours: 5:30 am to 2 pm
· Graduates of CNA/PCT/Medical Assistant/Allied Health, Health Sciences & Public Health Majors encouraged to apply

Apply now to make a difference in the current public health crisis. Become a Griffin caregiver today! 
*Applicant must consent to pre-employment background check, drug screen and physical examination
AA/EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled

*This is shared from the Griffin Hospital Facebook page.

Saturday, June 6, 2020

Recuperation journey: Looking at the sky


Tonight's waning gibbous moon, 99 percent illumination. A beautiful sight!
I'm sad to say I missed Friday night's Strawberry Moon.



Recuperation journey: Social distancing at brunch buffet




Bird seems stuck in the waiting room waiting for his or her turn.

Note: Photos taken through the slider.


Seymour Community Center to host virtual workshop on food-mood link

Free Virtual Workshop June 17th!
The Food and Mood Connection
12:00 pm

Are you one of the millions of yo-yo dieters who struggle with one diet after another, only to regain the pounds lost, plus some?

Join Veteran personal trainer and intuitive eating coach Linda Gottlieb and learn how to use powerful introspective tools to help you give up dieting forever and immediately take control of your relationship with food and weight.
Seymour Community Center
Administrative Office Hours
Monday -Thursday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Friday 8 am--12 pm
(203) 888 - 0406

Recuperation journey: Bird I.D.?

I noticed this bird earlier this week when I was driving past Witek Memorial Park reservoir in Derby. 
I had to stop to take photos! This is the best one I got. 
I'm wondering if it's a rose-breasted grosbeak. Just a guess!