Naugatuck mayor to be among honorees

Women and Heart Disease program slated Feb. 7

DERBY - The Valley Women’s Health Initiative/Women Making a Difference and Naugatuck Mayor Robert Mezzo will be honored with the Community Caring Heart Award at The 8th Annual Women and Heart Disease program  Feb. 7 at Grassy Hill Lodge.

The award recognizes individuals and groups that foster initiatives that promote and improve the general health and well-being of all. 

Mezzo

This is the fifth year the award will be bestowed.

The 8th Annual Women and Heart Disease program will also feature a talk by Griffin Hospital’s Director of Pastoral Care and Education, The Rev. Jo Clare Wilson, M. Div. Wilson will present “A Heart with Soul is a Healthy Heart” which explores the connections between spirituality and heart health.

The event is hosted by Griffin Hospital’s Women and Heart Disease Committee. 

Event registration and a silent auction will start at 5 p.m., followed promptly at 6 p.m. by dinner and the program.

Tickets are $35 and the event is open to the public. 

To make a reservation or for information, call 203-732-1137. Proceeds benefit the Women and Heart Disease Fund. Reservations are due by Jan 31.