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Kick the Habit at Griffin

DERBY - Griffin Hospital will offer education, advice and support to help individuals prepare to quit smoking with its four-week smoking cessation program starting Feb. 13.

“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. scheduled for Feb. 13, 20 and 27, and March 6 at the Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital, 350 Seymour Ave., Derby. There is also a “reunion” for graduates of the program on March 13 at 5:30 p.m. in the Center.

"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)

Ansonia Aldermen Urge Budget Passage

(The following is a letter from Ansonia aldermen)

We write to urge the Governor to sign the bi-partisan budget, which was passed with bi-partisan support in the Senate and House on September 15-16 2017. 

Under this bi-partisan budget, in FY2018 the City of Ansonia will receive the same funding in education funding as it did in 2017, which was already anticipated by the City.  However, in FY 2019, Ansonia would receive an additional $2,258,339.00 over 2017 funding.  Ansonia is one of the 30 alliance/priority districts, and yet has been massively underfunded for more than a decade through the current ECS formula, which was found unconstitutional in 2016. 

Under the bi-partisan budget in FY2018, Ansonia will receive approximately an additional $7,488.00 in municipal aid funding over 2017.  However, in FY2019 Ansonia will receive an additional $2,143,171.00 over FY2017.  This increased funding to Ansonia is necessary for our community to continue to ensure and support the health, safety, education and well-being of our community, and our children. 

We wholeheartedly support the steps taken in this bi-partisan budget to restore equity and balance to a broken education funding system.  No budget is perfect but we are encouraged that this bi-partisan budget is a starting point for the renewal of the financial health of the State of Connecticut and a path to sustainable and consistent funding to municipalities such as Ansonia. 

This is a bi-partisan budget is good for our community, good for our schools, and good for Ansonia.  We are asking all the residents of Ansonia to join with us in supporting this budget, and urging our Governor and our elected officials in Hartford to support this budget.  Together we can continue to recharge Ansonia and keep our city moving in the right direction. 

Respectfully,

Lori Vaccaro, 2^nd Ward Alderman,  Martin Dempsey, 4^th Ward Alderman, Joseph A. Jaumann, 5^th Ward Alderman, Patrick Henri, 6^th Ward Alderman, Joshua Shuart, 6^th Ward Alderman, Frank Delibero, 7^th Ward Alderman, David Blackwell, 7^th Ward Alderman    

Fill-A-Truck Event to Benefit Ansonia Animal Shelter

Derby Library hosts Just for Women series

DERBY - The Derby Public Library continues its program series, Just for Women.   

In September, the session will be held on the second Monday of the month due to the Labor Day holiday. 
The program is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Sept. 8.

These sessions offer women an informal opportunity to come together to learn how to enhance the quality of their lifestyle, share challenges and joys with other women, provide support to one another, spend time with old friends, and make new friends.  

The series is facilitated by Valley resident Joan Joyce, a licensed professional counselor in the State of Connecticut, as well as a Nationally Certified Counselor, and a Certified Senior Advisor.   

Scientific studies show that an integral component of achieving and maintaining optimal health and well being includes having a strong social support network in your life.  

All women, ages 18 and over are invited to join this new and vital group.   

Registration is requested but walk-ins are also welcome.   
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.  

Program for women continues at Derby Public Library

DERBY -  The Derby Public Library continues its program series, Just for Women, on the

first Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m.

The next session will be held April 7.

These sessions offer women an informal opportunity to come together to learn how to enhance the quality of their lifestyle, share challenges and joys with other women, provide support to one another, spend time with old friends, and make new friends.

The group focuses on one topic per meeting for discussion; examples of some topics are: healthy sleep habits, relationships, relaxation methods, having fun/social outlets, community connections, communication, how social pressures impact our daily life, etc. 

Social support network

The series is facilitated by Valley resident Joan Joyce, a licensed professional counselor in the state of Connecticut, as well as a Nationally Certified Counselor, and a Certified Senior Advisor.

Scientific studies show that an integral component of achieving and maintaining optimal health and well being includes having a strong social support network in your life.

All women, ages 18 and over are invited to join this new and vital group. Registration is requested but walk-ins are welcome.

For 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.

Series for women continues at Derby Public Library

DERBY - The Derby Public Library continues its program series, Just for Women, held at 6:30 p.m. on the first Monday of each month.
The next session will be held March 3. 

These sessions offer women an informal opportunity to come together to learn how to enhance the quality of their lifestyle, share challenges and joys with other women, provide support to one another, spend time with old friends, and make new friends.

The group focuses on one topic per meeting for discussion; examples of some topics are: healthy sleep habits, relationships, relaxation methods, having fun/social outlets, community connections, communication, how social pressures impact our daily life, etc. 

The series is facilitated by Valley resident Joan Joyce. She is a licensed professional counselor in the State of Connecticut, as well as a Nationally Certified Counselor, and a Certified Senior Advisor. 

Scientific studies show that an integral component of achieving and maintaining optimal health and well-being includes having a strong social support network in your life. 

All women 18 and over are invited to join this new and vital group.

Registration is requested but walk-ins are also welcome.

For information, stop by the Library, 313 Elizabeth St., call 203-736-1482 or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org.

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