Recuperation journey: Looking at the sky

The moon tonight is in waxing crescent phase, 37 percent illuminated. 

Griffin Hospital in Derby offers free smoking cessation program

Learn to stop smoking in 4-week program at Griffin Hospital in Derby./ Contributed photo

DERBY - Griffin Health offers free education, advice and support to help individuals prepare to quit smoking with its four-week smoking cessation program starting Aug. 25.

“That’s It – Learn to Quit” teaches a variety of methods to help individuals quit smoking. 

The program consists of Wednesday night meetings from 5:30-7 p.m. Aug. 25, and Sept. 1, 8, and 15 at the Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital, 350 Seymour Ave.

“The goal of the program is to help you learn how to quit,” said Richard Le Pera, a co-coordinator of the program. “There are different methods of quitting and managing nicotine withdrawal. If one method didn’t work for you in the past we’ll help you understand all your options.”

Through group discussion and interactive activities, participants learn how to develop a quit plan that addresses their personal behaviors and habits. 

Strategies to manage nicotine withdrawal, behaviors, triggers, and urges are discussed as well as weight control and stress management.

Participants must be prepared to attend all four sessions.

To register for “That’s It – Learn to Quit,” call 203-732-7106.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Register by Sunday for Seymour Pink 5K walk, races to receive medal

 

Dziekan to guest bartend Tuesday to benefit Derby Fire Department

 

**ATTENTION** The date has been changed to Tuesday, August 17 due to a conflict with the Derby Fire Department.

Derby's Mayor Rich Dziekan will be behind the bar at #riverwalksocial on Tuesday, August 17 from 5-7 p.m.

We will be raising money for the Derby Fire Department.

Stop in and grab a drink or some food (or both) and help support the Derby FD.

Recuperation journey: From the archives

This came up in my Facebook memories from five years ago today. I thought it was cool.

Local lawmakers to host coffee hour at Valley Diner in Derby

DERBY - State Sen. Jorge Cabrera, D-Hamden, and state Representatives Kara Rochelle, D-Ansonia/Derby, Nicole Klarides-Ditria, R-Beacon Falls, Derby, Seymour, and Mary Welander, D-Orange, Woodbridge, Derby, will hold an in-person Legislative Coffee Update Aug. 20 from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the Valley Diner, 636 New Haven Ave.

Residents will be able to connect with the legislators in an approachable and relaxed setting to discuss their thoughts, concerns, and questions on the issues that matter most.

This is part of Rochelle's twice monthly coffee hour events to connect with residents of Ansonia and Derby to learn more about the issues they care about and provide an update on issues Rochelle is working on in Hartford.

Residents who would like more information about the event should contact Rochelle by emailing her at Kara.Rochelle@cga.ct.gov. If they need immediate assistance, residents can call her office at 860- 240-8585.

This is a release from state Rep. Kara Rochelle's office.

Recuperation journey: Looking at the sky

The moon tonight is in waxing crescent phase, and is 27 percent illuminated.