Join us at the Bethel Public Library for “World War I Revisited,” a talk by Dr. Gerard Brooker, on Thursday September 3 at 7:00 pm. Dr. Brooker, a popular local writer and globe-trekking humanitarian, will give background on the causes of the war, the battles that were fought, and the heroism of the soldiers. He also will share photos of his recent World War I tour. A question and answer session will provide an opportunity to delve more deeply into the subject. The talk is for adults and high school students. Registration is required. Call the Library at 794-8756 ext. 4 or register online at www.bethellibrary.org.
All programs sponsored by the Bethel Public Library are open to the public and meet accessibility requirements for the disabled. Those needing special accommodations should contact the Library two weeks prior to the program to make arrangements.
Laura Santoro, RN, Supervisor of Assisted Living Services for Masonicare at Newtown, will present a Lunch & Learn on Shingles. In her presentation you will learn: “What is it”?, “What does it look like”?, “What is the treatment”? , and “How do you prevent it”?
This program is free and a complimentary lunch will be provided. RSVP required by September 4th. Please call the Masonicare HelpLine 1-888-679-9997.
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The city of Danbury’s quest to preserve a singular architectural landmark of the city’s mid-19th century history will be celebrated when Western Connecticut State University presents a special exhibit highlighting the 160-year-old Octagon House and Orson Squire Fowler, whose 1848 book inspired its construction.
The Archives and Special Collections department at WCSU will organize a public exhibit featuring the university’s holdings of rare historical materials related to the Octagon House on Spring Street in central Danbury and to the nationwide fad during the 19th century in construction of eight-sided dwellings inspired by Fowler’s work, “The Octagon House: A Home for All.” Archivist and Special Collections Librarian Brian Stevens said the display will include original editions of “The Octagon House” and “Self-Instruction in Phrenology and Physiology,” a Fowler work that reflected his international prominence in the mid-1800s as one of America’s foremost practitioners of the pseudo-science known as phrenology. The exhibit is scheduled to open on Friday, Sept. 4, and continue through Dec. 1, 2015, during library hours on the first floor of the Ruth Haas Library on the university’s Midtown campus, 181 White St. in Danbury.
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If you are a caring for someone with Alzheimer’s Disease, the Alzheimer’s Association is offering a 3-part course covering strategies to provide safe, effective and comfortable care in the middle stage of the disease. The course will be at Laurel Ridge Health Care Center, 642 Danbury Road, Ridgefield, from 5 P.M. – 7 P.M. on the following Wednesdays: October 21, October 28, and November 4. Guest speakers will discuss understanding and responding to dementia-related behaviors, effective communication strategies, and various resources available to caregivers. Join us in learning how to decode behavioral messages, identify common triggers, and learn different techniques that are helpful during this stage of the disease.
Space is limited and a light dinner will be served. Caregivers are welcome to attend one or all three parts. Reservations can be made by calling Laurel Ridge at 203-438-8226
Find out more about current techniques used to ensure proper positioning of joint replacement implants and latest innovations at Laurel Ridge Health Care Center, 642 Danbury Road, Ridgefield, on Thurs., September 24, at 5:30 P.M. As part of National Rehabilitation Awareness week, Dr. Sanjay K. Gupta will discuss surgical advances that are being made to better the patient experience through innovations with robotics. Whether you have just started exploring treatment options or are currently looking for an orthopedic surgeon to discuss knee or hip replacement, this free lecture can help you understand more about what is available to you. Dr. Gupta is a board certified orthopedic surgeon with Orthopaedic Specialists of CT, located in Brookfield, with expertise in adult hip and knee surgery. His special interests are in hip resurfacing and revision, minimally invasive joint replacement and arthroscopic surgery. Hosted and sponsored by Laurel Ridge Health Care Center, a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center, this program is open to all area residents, including adults and Seniors and is free with registration. A complimentary dinner reception will start at promptly at 5 P.M. with the lecture starting at 5:30 P.M. Seating is limited, so please reserve your place by calling Laurel Ridge at 203-438-8226.
