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Valley Mayor Steps Back into the Ring

 

ANSONIA- Mayor David Cassetti, in preparation for the kick-off of his 3rd annual Pinky Silverberg youth boxing program, recently warmed up by jumping rope. Check out the mayor's moves by clicking on the link below:

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The "Young Gloves" program begins Sept. 6, and will run from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Thursday at the Ansonia Armory, 5 State St.

The program is open Valley boys and girls ages 6-13. The cost is $40 per student and all safety equipment, including new mouth guards, boxing gloves and protective head gear is provided.

Students are required to show up to class in shorts, t-shirt and sneakers. The program will culminate Nov. 3 with an official Connecticut Amateur Boxing event Nov. 3, with trophies awarded.

Cassetti began the popular club as a way to help build kids’ confidence. Last year’s club was a total knockout, drawing more than 90 kids to the ring.

 
During the program, kids will learn the fundamentals and train like a boxer, Cassetti said, while having fun and getting fit in a supervised environment. Kids will be grouped by age, and will participate in workouts that include sparring, speed bag, heavy bag, jump rope and various forms of aerobic exercise.  Cassetti said the club not only gets kids away from video games and off their phones, it teaches them confidence, coordination and skill, while developing discipline and work ethics.

For more information, call the Mayor’s office at 203-736-5900.

Griffin to Host Safe Kids Day

DERBY- Griffin, Safe Kids to Host Safe Kids Day Monday, April 30

 

WHAT: In recognition of National Safe Kids Day, Griffin Hospital in Derby and Safe Kids

Greater Naugatuck Valley will host an interactive safety fair Mon., April 30 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

at the hospital, 130 Division St., Derby. Safe Kids Day is a day to celebrate kids and take action

to keep kids safe. 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 1 million children die of injuries each year, and nearly all of

these tragedies are preventable. Visitors to the Safe Kids Day safety fair will learn about the

many free Safe Kids programs offered in their community to help keep children safe.

 

WHEN: MONDAY, APRIL 30 from 10 a.m.

 

WHERE: Griffin Hospital, 130 Division St., Derby, CT 06418

 

WHO: Representatives from Safe Kids Greater Naugatuck Valley and Griffin Hospital, and

children and parents from the area

 

(This is a press release from Griffin Hospital)

Brighten a Child's Holiday

Griffin to Host Safe Kids Day Event

 

 

 

DERBY - Griffin Hospital, 130 Division St., Derby, and Safe Kids Greater Naugatuck Valley invite the community to come to the hospital Mon., April 10 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, Kellett said. Throughout the world, an estimated 1 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 more information, contact Kellett at 203 732-1337 or ckellett@griffinhealth.org.

 

(This is a press release from Griffin Hospital)

Valley United Way Grant Helps Griffin Bring Good Health to the Valley

DERBY - The Valley United Way is helping Griffin Hospital’s Community Outreach Department and Safe Kids Greater Naugatuck Valley make good health habits a part of children’s education.

 

The Valley United Way’s Special Needs Grants Program recently awarded Safe Kids and Griffin $4,000 to support its monthly health education programs in area Head Start Programs, preschools, public schools and Boys & Girls Clubs.

 

The health presentations cover a range of topics including germs, seasonal safety and nutrition. The presentations include hands-on activities and every participant receives an activity book and an apple to take home. The program serves between 400-1,000 children each month.

 

“The lessons we learn at a young age tend to stick with us throughout life,” said Cathi Kellett, MA, Special Programs Coordinator for Griffin Hospital Community Outreach. “This grant will make many children in the Valley will have a strong foundation to build a healthy lifestyle.”

 

The Valley United Way Special Needs Grant program is designed to provide funding for special needs or new programs. The funding for the program comes from donors who have expressed an interest in funding areas of importance to them, including health, education and graduation, income, elder care basic needs, youth and recreation, and housing and shelter.

(This is a press release from Griffin Hospital)