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S State public hea lt h officials announced that the second person to be d i a g no s e d t h i s ye a r i n Connecticut with Eastern Equine Encephalitis as has passed away. The patient, an adult resident from Old Ly me, was hospita l i z ed i n m id- S e ptemb er. For information on what can be done to prevent getting bitten by mosquitoes and t he latest mosquito test resu lt s a nd hu ma n infections, go to portal. ct.gov/mosquito S The Greenwich Police Department has determined that a threat made last week by a st udent at C ent ra l M idd le S chool wa s not credible. CMS Principal, Tom Healy, acted swiftly a nd c ondu c t e d f a c u lt y meetings and ultimately a school-w ide assembly to inform everyone of the situation. Details on the alleged threat have not been released. S The Board of Estimate and Taxation voted to form a committee to investigate five of the six Democrats on the board on Monday n i g h t . R e c e n t l y, To n y Turner, a democratic BET member, was fined $52,000 by t he State Elect ions Enforcement Commission for v iolat i ng c a mpa ig n finance laws in 2017. The SEEC also recently fined the other five Democrats, now under investigation by the committee, $1,000 each for violating state election laws. S A public tree hearing will be held at Town Hall on Oct. 2 at 11:30 a.m., on the removal of two trees at Tow n Ha l l. A publ ic hea r i ng is t r ig gered by written objections from the public. Those who object to the trees being removed are urged to attend the hearing. S The proposed pla n to redevelop Greenw ich Plaza will not go before the Representative Town Me e t i ng i n O c tob er a s previously planned. There has been an ongoing debate about Greenwich’s Plaza’s compl ic ated a i r r ig ht s , and if Greenwich would be getting a fair deal if the proposa l was approved. The Board of Estimate and Taxation has not yet voted on the plan. S Wit h Nat iona l Voter Registration Day tak ing place earlier this week, the League of Women Voters of Greenw ich went to Greenw ich High School to spread the word about voting in t he upcoming November election. For more information on registering to vote, go to greenwichct.gov/vote S Beginning with special events on Thursday, Oct. 3, the local community will come together for special days of shopping, dining and educationa l forums running throughout the month of October, raising aw a re ne s s a nd c r it ic a l f unds f urt hering Breast Cancer Alliance’s mission of eradicating breast cancer. For more information, check out greenwichsentinel.com

Ribbon Cutting Time in the Park

Standing before the majestic six Lia Fail Monoliths, the surviving marble pillars that framed the Greek designed (Horton) O’Neil Amphitheater of Cos Cob, were left to right, the project’s essential movers and shakers, Bea Crumbine, Greenwich’s Ambassador-at- Large, First Selectman Peter Tesei, Joe Siciliano, Director of Greenwich Parks and Recreation, and Parks Board Member, Lia Fail neighbor, Frank DiVincenzo. The O’Neil Amphitheater was relocated to Sarah Lawrence College courtesy of Josie Merck, of Cos Cob. Present at the September 25 dedication were major donors of the Monoliths rescue-relocation project, including Scott Frantz, Kathleen and Robert Whitby, Lile Gibbons, Cynthia Chang and Miriam Landsman.

Town Registrars Introduce Turnout Trophy By Richard Kaufman In an effort to boost turnout and promote political engagement amongst Greenwich's 12 voting districts, the town's two registrars are rolling out some hardware this fall. Registrars Fred Decaro III, a Republican, and Mary Hegarty, a Democrat, have come up with the Municipal Turnout Trophy, which will be given to the district in Greenwich with the highest voter turnout. The trophy was modeled after the state-issued Democracy Cup, given to a town in Connecticut after every national and state election. Greenwich won the Democracy Cup in 2016. "I refer to it as building the mu s c le me mor y of vot i n g ," Decaro said. "It shouldn't come

as a surprise to anybody that we have elections every November. There is no reason why someone who comes out for the presidential election, shou ldn't come out every November for local and

years with around an 80 percent t u r nout. But, when we have municipal elections the turnout drops. It was about 40 percent for a number of years, and now with more political engagement, it was

The town's two registrars are rolling out a trophy which will be presented to the district in town who hits the polls the hardest on election day this November. gubernatorial as well." Hegarty says the trophy will be on display in Town Hall following the election, and will feature a plaque honoring the winning district. "Greenwich does very well in national and state election

45 percent in the last municipal election. We're hoping for more," said Hegarty. Decaro believes that with so many open seats up for grabs in Greenwich this year, there's more excitement. He hopes to reach the 50 percent mark this election.

As of Tuesday af ternoon, according to the Registrar of Voters, there are 37,126 registered voters in Greenwich. Of that number, 10,257 are Democrats, 12,321 are Republicans, 13,856 are unaffiliated, and 692 are listed as "other." Hegarty said she'd like to see absentee ballots boost turnout following a problem in Greenwich which occurred during the 2018 midterm elections. That year, 142 absentee ballots arrived too late to be counted. Voters should return absentee ballot applications and absentee ballots as soon as possible to allow for delays in the mail. Also in 2018, 39 absentee ballots could not be counted because the directions were not followed. The biggest problem was failure to use the

inner envelope as is required by law. Hegarty stressed the importance of following directions and procedures correctly. If registering to vote by mail, an application must be postmarked by the 7th day before the election on Nov. 5. Alternatively, residents can turn in their application to the registrar's office by the 7th day before the election, too. Additiona lly, t he State of Connecticut features Election Day Registration. If you are not registered but which to register on election day, you can go to Town Hall and do so. Election Day Registration will be available on Nov. 5, from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. For more information on voting, go to greenwichct.gov.

Excerpts from The Waterwheel

Column: On My Watch

A Playground, Not a Single Path

Dazzled by Dahlias at Summer’s End

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Over 800 blossoms were on display in last weekend’s Dazzling Dahlias Show that drew over 700 dahlia lovers to the Greenwich Botanical Center.

By Anne W. Semmes Last weekend a record 750 attendees were bedazzled by over 800 radiant blooming dahlias exhibited at the 2019 Greenwich Dahlia Society’s (GDS) Dazzling Da h lias Show hosted by t he Greenwich Botanical Center. And yours truly walked off with (for $5) the “Largest Bloom in Show,” appropriately named “OMG.” It was a shimmering burst of “Flame” stretching 14-inches in width. Who would know dahlia

flowers could get this big! Horticulturist extraordinaire Tony Marzullo of Cos Cob would k now. Now 90, Tony reigned supreme for decades as dahlia show prize winner. But this year’s “Dazzling Dahlias” brought his exclamation, “It was the greatest show I’ve ever seen. I never saw such quality.” Tony grew the giants – the “dinner plates,” like my proud purchase, “OMG,” that he cited as new (as of 2018). There are more

than 20,000 varieties of dahlias with 100 new ones being added each year. Tony shares his passion with many of his Italian heritage who travel from all over to come to the show. The “Largest Bloom in Show” dahlia was grown by “big winner” Jesse Peterson of the Connecticut Da hlia Societ y, based in t he Hartford area. So, revelation number two - it’s mostly men who win the big awards! please see page 4

There is no single path that will lead us to a well-crafted life. Children have latitude to swing on the swings, play in the sandbox, or jump on the trampoline. So do adults. Why not try out the jungle gym, or climb the slide backwards? The boundaries of our playgrounds are clear—they are the fences made of our values. We can explore without fear. A variation of this “playground” concept is “trying on dresses in a store.” How will we know if we like a new job or a new behavior until we try it on? In a store we feel no anxiety when we reject an item of clothing after trying it on. We learn from whatever we “try on”—even if we end up discarding it. Amon gave himself permission to “play” by taking different night courses before deciding on a major career change. Kate gave herself permission to approach each date as a “play date,” instead of as a premarital assessment task. An excerpt from The Waterwheel by local author, Jill Woolworth, available through Amazon. Alternatively, we encourage you to shop locally where it is also available at Diane's Books or Christ Church Books & Gifts.

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3 p.m. Digital Library Crash Course. Greenwich Library - The Jewel, 101 West Putnam Ave. Free. Register. 203622-7914. trainingcenter@ greenwichlibrary.org 4:15 - 5:15 p.m. Yoga class. Banksville Community House, Inc., 12 Banksville Rd. Also, Sunday, Sept. 15, 9-10:15 a.m.203-6229597. bchinfo@optonline.net. thebch.org 5:30 - 6 p.m. Old Greenwich-Riverside Community Center (OGRCC) U9-U12 Girls Thunder Coerver Clinic. Greenwich Academy, Lower Turf Field, 200 N. Maple Ave. $260. 203-637-3659. office@ myogrcc.org. myogrcc.org 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Oktoberfest Family Night Dinner. The Club at St. Lawrence Society, 86 Valley Rd. Adults, $25; children, $10. 203-618-9036. cappy@ stlawrencesociety.com. stlawrencesociety.com SATURDAY, SEPT. 28 7 - 9 a.m. Fall Migration Bird Walk. Audubon Greenwich, 613 Riversville Rd. Free. All ages and levels of experience are welcome. 914-417-5234. rmaclean@audubon.org. greenwich.audubon.org/ events 8 a.m. High School Dance Team fundraiser. Caren's Cos Cobber, 31 East Putnam Ave. (10% of lunch & dinner proceeds donated to team).

10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Cooking Demonstration: Colombian Cooking with Nohora. Byram Shubert Library - Community Room, 21 Mead Ave. Free. Adults. 203-531-0426 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Genealogy and Technology: Problems, Pitfalls, & Lots of Promise. Cos Cob Library - Community Room, 5 Sinawoy Rd. Free. 203-6226883 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Workout with the Docs - a YWCA Women’s Health and Wellness seminar focusing on osteoporosis. YWCA Greenwich, 259 East Putnam Ave. Free and open to the public. Register. ywcagrn.org/ workout 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Drop-in Computer Lab assistance with email, online forms, social media, creating documents and more. Greenwich Library - Health Information Center, 101 West Putnam Ave. Free. 203622-7914. trainingcenter@ greenwichlibrary.org 12 p.m. Pollinator Potluck - lunch & lecture, 12-1pm; planting & weed wrangle, 1-3. Greenwich Botanical Center, 130 Bible St. Free. RVSP. 203-869-9242. staglanefarm@yahoo.com. greenwichbotanicalcenter. org 12 - 12:45 p.m. Greenwich Historical Society Gallery Tours. 47 Strickland Rd. Free with museum admission. No registration necessary. Meet at the information desk in the Museum Lobby. (Every Wednesday and Saturday). 203-869-6899. greenwichhistory.org 1 - 4 p.m. Greenwich American Legion Post #29 Fundraiser BBQ. Lawn behind the Tomes Higgins House - Christ Church, 254 E. Putnam Ave. $25, adults; $10, ages 6 and up. RSVP. 646-236-7657. peter82ABN@yahoo.com 4:30 p.m. Art Opening Reception of "Formal Play" - recent works by Lori Glavin. The Drawing Room, 5 Suburban

Ave. Free. 203-661-3737. thedrawingroomhome.com 6 p.m. The Fearless Angel Project's 5th Anniversary Gala "Dancing with the Angels." Greenwich Country Club, 19 Doubling Rd. $395. 203- 970-2552. alexandra@ thefearlessangelproject.com. fearless5.givesmart.com 7 p.m. The River House Adult Day Center's “LocalMotion” benefit - DJ, live auction, food and drinks. Arch Street, The Greenwich Teen Center, 100 Arch St. $175+. 203-979-9557. events@theriverhouse.org. riverhouse.givesmart.com 7 - 10 p.m. The Undies Project's annual Cocktails & Comedy Fundraiser, featuring comic Andy Pitz and emcee Kim Berns. St. Catherine of Siena Church, 4 Riverside Ave. $95, including one drink. theundiesproject.org 8 p.m. Greenwich Symphony Orchestra Season Opening Concert. Performing Arts Center at Greenwich High School, 10 Hillsdie Rd. $40, adults; $10, students. Also, Sunday, Sept. 29, 4 p.m. 203661-4514. gsorch@verizon. net. greenwichsymphony.org SUNDAY, SEPT. 29 7:30 a.m. The Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich's 8th annual Muddy Up 5k. Camp Simmons, 744 Lake Ave. 203-869-3224. msmith@ bgcg.org. give.classy.org/ bgcgmuddyup5K2019 7:30 a.m. 2nd Annual Meters for a Cure ERG Challenge. Greenwich Water Club, 49 River Rd. Open to all. Register. 203-661-4033. michele@ swimacrossamerica.org. swimacrossamerica.org/ gwc2019 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Cos Cob Archers Open Shoot. 205 Bible St. $20, adult shooters; $10, adult nonshooters; $5, kids under 16. Course closes at 1 p.m. 203625-9421. jeffcoscobarchers@ gmail.com. coscobarchers. com

11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Mindful Self-Compassion Workshop with Karen Pacent. The First Congregational Church of Greenwich - Rick’s Room, 108 Sound Beach Ave. Free. 203-637-1791. fccog.org/ fccogcalendar 12 p.m. Ayurvedic Self Care with Ruchi Shah. Greenwich Botanical Center, 130 Bible St. $20-$35. 203-869-9242. 4 p.m. Greenwich Symphony Orchestra Season Opening Concert. Performing Arts Center at Greenwich High School, 10 Hillsdie Rd. $40, adults; $10, students. 203-6614514. gsorch@verizon.net MONDAY, SEPT. 30 9:30 a.m. Gentle Yoga with Helena Svedin. Greenwich Botanical Center, 130 Bible St. Members, $25-$35. 203-8699242. 2 - 3:30 p.m. Upgrade Your Smartphone Photos. Greenwich Library - Meeting Room, 101 West Putnam Ave. Free. Register. 203-6227914. trainingcenter@ greenwichlibrary.org 4 - 6 p.m. Clarinet Lessons. The First Congregational Church of Greenwich - Rainbow Room, 108 Sound Beach Ave. 203-637-1791. fccog.org/ fccogcalendar 5:30 - 7 p.m. Class: “Mind, Body, Fertility Yoga.” Prescott House, 38 Volunteer Ln., ground flr. $80 for four classes or $25 drop-in fee per class. Register. Also, Wednesdays, 6 - 7:30 p.m. 888-357-2409. greenwichhospital.org/events 7 p.m. FAP - Friends of Autistic People: Parents Network Group. Pizza Post, 522 E. Putnam Ave. RSVP, not required but appreciated. (Group meets last Monday of

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NEW REAL ESTATE LISTINGS CORRECTED FROM LAST WEEK

Due to a formatting error in layout, these homes were listed incorrectly last week. Thank you to everyone who let us know! Here are the corrected listings. This week's dashboard is on page 14. Address

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500 Lake Avenue 160 John Street 14 Rockview Drive 498 Lake Avenue 2 Putnam Hill 3K 234 Riverside Avenue 83 Lockwood Road 41 Doubling Road 293 Stanwich Road 202 Shore Road 174 Weaver Street 89 Laddins Rock Road 11 Hedgerow Lane 1 Idar Court B 360 Cognewaugh Road 399 Davis Avenue 26 Chieftans Road 23 Eggleston Lane 23 Eggleston Lane 45 River West 206 48 Londonderry Drive 549 North Street 9 River Road 415 215 Clapboard Ridge Road 46 Oneida Drive 52 Lafayette Place 3B 172 Milbank Avenue E 56 Summit Road 23 Nicholas Avenue 4 Cedar Hill 15 Buxton Lane 32 Indian Point Lane 474 North Street 34 Annjim Drive 223 Lyon Farm Drive 223 313 Lyon Farm Drive 313 27 Lyon Farm Drive 27 1 Indian Chase Drive 11 Deer Lane 275 Round Hill Road 67 Stonehedge Drive South 11 Alden Road 41 Angus Lane 91 Sawmill Lane 66 Glenwood Drive 8 Boulder Brook Road 20 Idar Court 2 20 Idar Court 1 20 Idar Court 3 23 Khakum Wood Road

$7,700,000 $19,995,000 $1,495,000 $7,995,000 $295,000 $4,595,000 $1,275,000 $2,795,000 $4,200,000 $5,200,000 $949,000 $615,000 $5,500,000 $2,095,000 $1,049,000 $1,695,000 $2,499,000 $4,895,000 $5,995,000 $699,000 $2,300,000 $7,995,000 $475,000 $4,995,000 $4,995,000 $295,000 $3,595,000 $1,199,000 $695,000 $3,750,000 $1,549,000 $24,950,000 $2,675,000 $3,395,000 $825,000 $1,395,000 $1,595,000 $7,950,000 $5,350,000 $4,385,000 $1,650,000 $3,495,000 $2,095,000 $2,195,000 $14,750,000 $6,495,000 $1,850,000 $1,850,000 $1,850,000 $8,925,000

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Berkshire Hathaway Commercial Group Announces Listing

By Tom Williamson The Berk shire Hathaway Commercial Group announced its f irst major listing in the Greenwich market. The building is located at 159 West Putnam Avenue and it has two long-term tenants in place is listed by Leigh Frost. With just over 1 2 ,800 square feet, the building has 42 parking spaces and is offered at $6,500,000. The building is being positioned as a great investment opportunity for a 1031 exchange. A 1031 exchange a l lows you to avoid p ay i n g capital gains taxes when you sell an investment property and reinvest the proceeds from the sale within certain time limits in a property or properties of like kind and equal or greater value. With this new listing

Berkshire Hathaway is also announcing its new Com m e r c i a l G r oup a nd t h e ser v ice s t hey of fer. For t he past year the group has been work ing w ith private and public investment g roups seeking investment prospects in Opportunity Zones (OZ) all across the country. Last month they closed their first OZ deal in Statesboro, Georgia valued at over $26,000,000. Since beginning operations last year, the Commercial Group has amassed a large amount of deal f low and investment opportunities across the United States. They have also put together an ex tensive network of Berkshire Hathaway commercial brokers spanning the entire country. "It has been very exciting to see the power of the Berkshire H at h aw ay ne t work whe n it

comes to f inding deals all across the US" Peter Janis, a mem b er of t he Com mer c ia l Group said. “You can really feel the sense of professionalism a nd resp ec t t h roug hout t he network. Also, when working w ith investment g roups the Berk shire Hathaway name carries a lot of weight.” The Commercial Group has several deals they are currently working on in different stages, from being in underwriting to being lined up to close. “Now that our name is on the street, we find people calling us with more investment opportunities, both in the OZ zones and the r e g u l a r m a r k e t s . I t ’s v e r y exciting to be on the ground f loor and working with such a great group of people” Janis added. Peter Janis can be reach at 203-249-1013 and Leigh Frost at 203-637-1771.

Stamford Health Medical Group

A lot more, a little closer in Greenwich. P RIM A R Y C A R E . S P E CI A L I S T S . A ND M OR E . At Stamford Health Medical Group, our goal is to offer you more choices. More primary care doctors and specialists to choose from, and more office hours that fit your schedule. We are growing, and in addition to Greenwich, we offer locations in Darien, New Canaan, Riverside, Stamford, Wilton and Norwalk. So you’ll have more flexibility to choose a doctor who meets your needs. At Stamford Health Medical Group, we provide more comprehensive care that is close to home or work. To make an appointment, visit StamfordHealth.org/GreenwichGrowing or call 866.469.3627.

Daniel Bal, MD Primary Care

Bibek Koirala, MD Infectious Disease

Jason Wong, MD Neurology

Danielle Greenman, MD Integrative Medicine

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Column: On My Watch by Anne W. Semmes, continued from page 1

Corinna Armstrong, 5 ½, described her family's Show takeaway, the prize winning "King of Show" dahlia as, “It’s the sun!” Their dahlias make it to the Court of Honor table that parades the King of Show, Queen of Show, Prince, Princess, (all won by Jesse) Duke show winners (and Largest Bloom and Best Fully-Double Bloom won by Jesse). Officially, of 48 court of honor winners this year 27 were men, 12 women and 9 were couples. “Men love dahlias,” shared Barbara Collier, who co-chaired the GDS show. “Dahlias are tough. Men love the dinner plates. They grow tall. You have to stake them. They could grow to ceiling height.” Those men are mostly retired, she shared, and, “There are several husband and wife teams.” Barbara was a grower and an exhibitor and co-founded the GDS 12 years ago. Last year she moved to Florida, but traveled north. “I wouldn’t miss this show for the world!” Unpacking and handing out the many blue ribbons to be presented to many of the nearly 20 exhibitors, was Cos Cob gardener, Pam Schaefer. She entered the competitive field five years ago undaunted by the male dominance. Tony Marzullo was her mentor. “He led me here,” shared Pam. “He was always very supportive. He gave me his carrying case,” a fitted out milk carton with four glass bottles attached by bag tie twisties. Pam began with a tuber randomly bought at Home Depot. She attended the Dazzling Dahlia Show and was hooked. “I just fell in love with dahlias. I’m a bit of a sleuth and wanted to search out the quality of tubers.” She turned her backyard green lawn into a four-quarter flower garden circle dominated by dahlias. Last year she won the GDS Queen of Show and Best in Show with her “Islander” pink dahlia.

Long time dahlia prize winner Tony Marzullo mentors his neighbor Cos Cob gardener, Pam Schaefer in her garden. Its mostly men who win the big awards!

The Largest Bloom in Show, “OMG,” measured 14-inches wide. as seen on the "Court of Honor" at the Greenwich Dahlia Society's Dazzling Dahlia Show. In August, she scored with a First Place for her “Totally Tangerine” dahlia at the Connecticut Dahlia Society show.

Pam didn’t make the Court of Honor at this year’s GDS show (she won two blue ribbons), but was busily enthralling others with her Dahlia 101 workshop offered free to inspired show attendees. She walked them through dahlia history, from the Aztecs (who would use the tubers as a food source), to Spain, finally arriving in the U.S. in the late 1800’s. Today, there are 68 dahlia societies across the U.S. with the most of them in Washington State with its “most favorable [dahlia] weather.” Dahlia colors come rainbow-rich, pink, dark red, white, orange, lavender, yellow – but no blues. Pam likened their growing season to tomatoes – “You plant them the third week in May - in full sun… water from below. Disbud for the quality of flowers.” So, where to get the all-important tubers? Pam recommends shopping online at www.dahliaaddict.com. She also a shared a forthcoming GDS workshop on how to store tubers through the winter to be held November 2 at the Greenwich Botanical Center. Scott Carroll from Riverside, and his wife Jennifer Kimura with their young daughter looked happily inspired by Pam’s Dahlia 101 class. “We’ve been growing them for four years,” said Scott. They were smitten after seeing Jennifer’s grandmother’s dahlias. “She had the big ones,” confessed Scott. Walking out with my Largest Bloom in Show, I came upon the glowing face of Corinna Armstrong, 5 ½, standing transfixed with her Greenwich family. She was holding a giant yellow dahlia. “ I’ve never seen a flower this big,” she said in a soft voice. With eyes nearclosed in pleasure, she claimed, “It’s the sun!”

OpEd

A Quick Explanation of Complicated Local Finances

By Mike Mason The casual political observer might rightly be confused by reports of this year's budget deliberations by the Board of Estimate and Taxation. How can the Republicans be the ones supporting higher taxes by 0.25 in next year’s mill rate? Did we somehow slip into an episode of the Twilight Zone or should we perhaps test the local drinking water? In normal years the mill rate is set based solely upon the budget passed in May by the RTM. This year, however, the Democrats on the BET may have used

some slight of hand and budget gimmicks to insist that the full cost of next year's spending does not need to be raised through regular process. The Democrats argue that the 0.25 difference can be made up by drawing down the uncommitted fund balance and having current tax collection rates exceed the high 99% plus the town has enjoyed historically. Some explanation is in order. When a town department does not spend all of the money allocated for the current year, or a capital project actually comes in under budget, these left over monies are returned to the General Fund in

Letter to the Editor

Camillo Finds Solutions

By Icy Frantz

I first met Fred Camillo through our son on the baseball field. Our son was pitching. Fred was umping. It was before he ran his f irst successful campaign for State Rep. I didn’t know much about Fred at that point, but what I did observe is that he encouraged the players, including my son, and brought a wonderful tone of good clean competition to the field. Over the season, we saw Fred more and more and my son started to look for him when he took the mound. They developed a friendship on the field. As a parent, I was thankful that an ump was

taking it upon himself to encourage and educate and connect with the younger players. O ver t he last ten yea rs, I have watched Fred, humble and unassuming, and have admired the qualities he has that make for a wonderful leader, somewhat rare in today’s world. He is levelheaded and smart and connects with all of his constituents and he cares, not for political gain or ego, but because he honestly cares. He cares about the town in which he grew up. He cares about the people who live here, friends he has known a lifetime as well as new friends he has made along the way.

various accounts. Added together they are called the uncommitted fund balances. The Town Comptroller reported to the BET that for the current fiscal year these monies being returned are well below normal and that the fund balance will end the year without the benefit experienced in prior years. This can be a sign that last year’s budget process was tighter than prior years. Unfortunately the Town Risk Fund will actually end the year in a deficit as legal claims paid out this year exceeded budgeted amounts. This deficit can be covered by transferring funds from another account. More concerning is the concept that additional

property taxes can be collected on a current basis. The only way this happens is for our Tax Collector to resort to more draconian measures in the form of foreclosures and Tax auctions rather than applying liens which must be settled at a later date. Many homeowners, especially seniors, are “house rich and cash poor”. Upon their passing or relocation to Florida the town is paid in full including a, not too shabby, additional 18%. Is it now the Democrats that are threatening to throw grandma off the cliff? How else can a regular person explain the political role reversal? Oh wait .... it’s an election year.

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He cares about our environment and our animals and the safety of our children. He has worked tirelessly in Hartford to create and pass bills that highlight this commitment. A few weeks ago, I had a meeting with Fred and a few constituents who had some concerns. I watched him listen intently and ask pointed questions and then find solutions that made good sense. Again, I was taken with his ability to connect, as well as his ability to find solutions. Fred Camillo has my vote in November. I deeply value what he has to bring to the office and I hope you will join me in supporting Fred.

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By Bobbi Eggers For most of us, sharing a good laugh with friends can improve your day. But there are many more benef its to being social and laughing it up with friends, especially for older adults. When people get together and enjoy each other it can reduce pain, stress and increase levels of endorphins. It helps to improve blood circulation, which reduces cholesterol and heart disease. So let’s be sure to stay active, see our friends, and enjoy all the many events that

Greenwich has to offer in our age friendly town. On Thursday, October 3, the Town of Greenwich Commission on Aging is holding the Annual Greenwich Health Expo for Older Adu lts. Th is yea r ’s t heme is inspiring us all to put some skip in our step: “Music, Movement, L au g hte r! ” B a c k by p op u l a r demand, Hollyrock Entertainment will be the host and DJ. They’ll have us laughing and playing Name That Tune, Simon Says and Hula Hoops with his Celebrity Big Heads. A free Continental Breakfast is

offered, starting at 9:00 and Chef Teddy is preparing a hot lunch for the first 200. Older Adult residents of Greenwich are welcome to walk through and enjoy visiting with this year’s sponsors of the Greenwich Commission on Aging. There will be free health, blood pressure and cholesterol screenings. Flu shots and vaccines are available in the Flu Clinic (please bring your Medicare Advantage ID Card/ Traditional Medicare Part B Card or a fee may apply.) Join us for Music! Movement! Laughter!

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Editorial Page

Summer Internships for College Students Should Be Paid To All Students and For All Jobs!

By Patricia Chadwick

It’s a commonly known fact that most students graduating from colleges across this country enter the workforce today carrying some level of college debt, a burden which now totals nearly $1.5 trillion, or 7% of all the indebtedness owed by the United States. While the phenomenon of borrowing to get a higher education is not new in this country, the magnitude of the indebtedness has exploded, more than doubling over the last decade. Such a burden mitigates the favorable economic impact of new entrants to the labor force, as part of their income must first be directed to paying off their debt. Sadly, too, because of the size of the debt, the time it takes to become debt free has significantly extended. Now that we are in campaign season, the air is full of promises by Presidential hopefuls to provide “free” higher education and to “forgive” all student debt. But we’re grownup enough to realize that such rhetoric is the “candy” that is tossed to a hopeful public to entice votes. Optimist that I am on many issues, I’m willing to wager that nothing of consequence will happen over the next ten years to reduce

the liability students will carry with them as they migrate from being students to being workers. And that gets me to the purpose of this column. The vast majority of students in this country work during the summer from their senior year in high school until they graduate f rom col le ge . They do so for a variety of reasons – to earn spending money for the upcoming school year, to mitigate the college debt that is accumulating and to enhance their resumés. It is probably also true that many (maybe even most) of those summer jobs are less than exciting, but there is no harm in that – life is full of less than exciting elements

summer “internships” that do not pay the student for their hours of work. Often the student is shocked to come to work on day one and discover that the employer is offering no compensation. Forget the fact that the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), a Federal law passed in 2009, was written in an attempt to mitigate the practice of trying to get away with free labor. The dirty little secret is that the practice continues. And what can the student, or even the student’s parents, do? There’s no r e c ou r s e b e c au s e t her e’s no “Department of Fair Pay for Interns”. Why would any responsible company with an ounce of moral

Why would any responsible company with an ounce of moral rectitude try to get away without paying its workers? The answer is simply because they can. and it’s good for young people to see the good, the bad and the ugly of the work place before they face the reality of a full-time job upon graduation. But just because the job itself is either tedious or less than intellectually interesting does not mean that the students should not be compensated for their work. And there are thousands – maybe even hundreds of thousands – of

rectitude try to get away without paying its workers? The answer is simply because they can. To be honest, this breach of ethics does not occur at large companies that have responsible Human Resources departments. In fact, many corporations in this country are increasingly becoming a solution to the student loan crisis by offering to pay off part of those loans as an employee benefit. That

benefit can be a powerful “carrot” in the full employment world we currently enjoy. The unfair practices are carried out mostly by the myriad small, private companies across the country that know they f ly under the radar because there is little policing. The rationale they often use is that they cannot afford the expense of a minimum wage summer intern. If that is truly the case, then they should not hold themselves out as an organization that is willing to offer opportunities to students. As an employer at a small notfor-prof it health care company in Fairfield County, I took on two interns over the course of this past summer, each of them over sixteen years of age but not yet in college. Both were eager to get experience and we needed having an array of organization brought to our files (believe it or not in this electronic world, there are still many requirements for paper records). We paid them $13 per hour, because anything less than that in this high cost part of the country seemed unfair. It was only at the end of the summer that it was brought to my attention that one of the two interns was handing over all her wages to her family because her mother had recently been laid off. It brought home with great impact how little we know about the needs of others. The least we can do is pay them an honest wage. Patricia Chadwick is a businesswoman and an author. She recently published Little Sister, a memoir about her u nu su al childhood growing up in a cult. www.patriciachadwick.com

All Politics is Local

Column By Dan FitzPatrick

Tip O’Neil’s famous saying contains more than a grain of truth to it. Perhaps it’s worth remembering that as we head into another local election season. On Tuesday, November 5, the Town of Greenwich will select its local government leaders. Ours is a wonderful town, blessed with natural beauty, extraordinary schools, unequaled recreational opportunities, and close proximity to the economic and cultural advantages of New York City. Our municipal services and facilities are so amazing, I’ve even written previously in praise of our town dump! Just being out and about his past weekend was enough to showcase how lucky we are to live in this very special place. Yes, we have our issues and challenges, but they are well within our ability to address by ourselves. For years we have eschewed taking federal or state funds to solve our problems; if anything, our resources have been tapped repeatedly by Hartford to deal with issues not of our making. Our potential tax base is grossly disproportionate in scale to our representation in both Hartford and Washington, which has made us a sort of Golden Goose to politicians more willing to tax us than listen to our concerns and wishes. The last election in which

we chose our local government and state representatives was dominated by national issues and unprecedented division regarding the result of a national election. It has been alleged that significant funding from sources outside our town and state were employed to influence our local elections. I find all this curious, because the hard truth is that we in Greenwich have no material voice in or impact on politics at the national level. How can I say such a thing? The State of Connecticut is a reliably “Blue” state, and has been for quite some time. That is neither a good nor a bad thing, it is simply a fact. As a result, when either national political party is planning

on our state government, but the issues there are even more daunting. Mismanagement by politicians of both parties has made a fiscal joke of our state and driven our standing in polls of all sorts from essentially “first to worst.” Our state finances are a ticking time bomb and it appears no one in Hartford has the political courage to take the steps necessary to deal honestly with the root cause of the issue: we are spending, and have committed to spend, much more than we take in. It’s a bit like the old joke: “I don’t understand how our checking account can be overdrawn; we still have some checks left.” I’ve sp ent t he bu l k of my

We need focused and spirited debate and discussion now on the very real issues that face our town today, and that will require the considerable talent, energy and involvement of our citizenry to address. Let’s keep it all local. its campaign to gather enough Electoral College votes to win the presidency, Connecticut can simply be taken for granted. Ever wonder why presidential candidates visit our state only sporadically and then only to raise money? The simple, hard truth is that it makes no sense for them to spend precious time and organizational energy on a foregone conclusion. No one at the national level is fighting for our vote. We are considered “in the bag.” Our role is to show up and open our wallets. We have a bit more influence

profe ssiona l c a re er adv isi ng individuals and families of wealth. In recent years, the principal topic of discussion is the fate of our state and the increasing attraction of relocating to states with little or no income tax burden. (Some readers may not know or recall that for many years Connecticut had no state earned income tax until 1991 when it was introduced to solve a temporary budgetary shortfall problem. That year, the state’s budget was $7.6BN; twenty-five years later it had risen to $19.8BN

with the state enduring multiple budgetary crises in the meantime, and continuing to do so to this day.) I love this town and this state, but it would be malpractice not to admit that there are very powerful reasons to pick up roots and depart for states like Texas and Florida which have no state income tax. The stark fact is that people are leaving in droves. The impact of this exodus goes far beyond the precipitous declines in state and local tax revenue. For example, in order to evidence a change in domicile, it is often necessary to cut all ties with the previous home state, including closing local bank and investment accounts, reregistering automobiles, replacing longstanding professional advisors (attorneys, accountants, investment managers) and selling real estate. These actions all have the effect of depressing the local economy. If you don’t believe this is a really pressing concern, just ask a local realtor or obser ve how many vehicles on our roads and streets now carry Florida license plates. But back to the topic of our upcoming local election, the one where we individually can make a difference. I personally would like to see us avoid another electoral process where the focus is on national issues, including rehashing the last presidential election or preparing for the next. There is a proper time and opportunity to have those discussions and debates. We need focused and spirited debate and discussion now on the very real issues that face our town today, and that will require the considerable talent, energy and involvement of our citizenry to address. Let’s keep it all local. May I suggest a new slogan? Greenwich: Love it, don’t leave it!

Letter to the Editor

Camillo Has Vision for Town

By Liz Norfleet I ’m w r it i n g t h i s le t te r i n wholehearted support of Fred Ca m i l lo’s ca nd idac y for f i rst selectman. After reading recent articles and Letters to the Editor in the Sentinel, it was clear to me that both candidates running for first selectma n deeply ca re a bout the environment and have the background to deal with these serious issues. But I became more curious

about the fiscal challenges the town is facing, and asked Fred to help me understand his positions on our town’s future. I began to see his vision more clearly, as it was apparent to me that his respect for our past is combined with a vision of progress for our town. A s F i rst S ele c t ma n, F r e d will continue the focus as a fiscal conservative as he has for the past 11 years in Hartford. Fred recognizes that Greenwich’s debt policy for the last 90 years has

worked very well. He does not want our town to go down the path that our state government has. Even so, Fred understands that the town is looking at an uncertain future when it comes to future expenses and would look at every proposed project with an open mind and a requirement that every proposal be accompanied with a public private partnership option. Fred would not only make sure our facilities are ADA compliant, but also inclusive. As a longtime resident, who

has to live within my means and carefully plan for daily and yearly activities, I put my trust in Fred. Fred understands this, lives it, and has represented like this for years. He has our backs. I am confident that Fred has a vision for our town that will bring out the best of our innovative m i n d s , g e n e r ou s s p i r it , a n d collective civic pride. On November 5th, please join me in voting for the person with the record and vision we can trust, Fred Camillo.

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PUBLISHER Beth@GreenwichSentinel.com Elizabeth Barhydt EDITORS & COPY EDITORS Editor@GreenwichSentinel.com Caroll Melgar, Stapley Russell, Anne W. Semmes, Emma Barhydt

Mistakes: 101 Did you see the unscheduled fireworks at Town Hall earlier this week? We’re talking about members of the Board of Estimate and Taxation (BET) who put on quite a display for all to see. The normally staid members put on a performance that reminded us of lessons we all should have learned in kindergarten, namely, how to handle mistakes. The contentious remarks, raised voices, and inability to allow for an open honest debate concerned the election two years ago when Democratic members won enough votes to be able to choose the BET Chair. Their success in that election was due in large part to the strategy and astronomical amount of money provided by former Democratic Town Committee chair and BET candidate Tony Turner which also benefited the five other Democratic candidates. The state of Connecticut has worked hard to ensure political campaigns are transparent, so that voters understand clearly where campaign funds come from and how they are being spent. The state has also put laws in place for the purpose of preventing businesses and individuals from influencing elections by pouring money into elections without limits. According to the state, Mr. Turner, a business which he controlled, and his campaign spent $343,500 on events, mailings, and other campaign activities which supported all six Democratic candidates and which incorrectly stated that they were paid for by all six candidates. As a result, Mr. Turner was fined by the State Elections Enforcement Commission (SEEC). His treasurer was also fined, and in an unusual step, his five fellow Democratic BET candidates were each fined $1,000. This marks one of the largest series of fines assessed by the SEEC in Connecticut history. Democratic BET members claimed complete lack of knowledge of Mr. Turner’s activities and blamed everything on Mr. Turner. It was hard not to recognize the excessive nature of the Democratic BET campaign two years ago. The signs, invitations, post cards, canvassers, and parties were quite literally everywhere. Claiming lack of knowledge or being misled does seem to ring hollow. Apparently, Mr. Turner feels so as well and claims to have emails that prove he was clearly communicating his efforts. As far as the State is concerned, this issue has been adjudicated and fines paid. However, we are still left with questions including a lack of transparency about what occurred and a feeling of a young person’s game of not it. Since the BET is the most powerful elected board in Town, it is vital that voters have faith that the members are acting professionally and with transparency. It is also vital that they are qualified enough for the job of managing the town’s significant financial resources that understanding campaign finance laws correctly is not beyond their abilities. To date, only Democratic member Beth Krumeich has openly and, we feel, accurately assessed the situation when she said, I didn’t carry out the review of the laws and statutes that apply and question them and I should have. We applaud Beth for her honest appraisal. For their part, the Republicans proposed a BET vote on a resolution establishing a bipartisan committee to look into the incident. Initially, it appeared as though Jill Oberlander (BET Chair and democratic candidate for First Selectman) supported bringing the resolution forward for a vote. P r ior to Monday ’s me et i ng, however, Ms. Oberlander allegedly threatened a female Republican member of the board in an attempt to avoid having the resolution brought forward at all. Ms. Oberlander disputes this, saying it was a friendly warning. The meeting itself was marked by yelling, threats, and accusations - none of which is appropriate for this board. The final 7-5 vote in favor of the resolution and investigation was made possible when Democratic member Tony Turner voted with all six Republicans. And well he should have if what he claims is true. Since the SEEC rulings, Mr. Turner has been painted as a sole perpetrator and he believes an investigation will show that is not the case. We all make mistakes. In fact, mistakes are one of the primary ways that human beings learn. Mistakes are important, vital, even good when there is a lesson learned. The important part is not the mistake, it is how you handle it afterwards. Behaving as if you are shouting as loudly as you can he did it is not handling it well. In the end, the Greenwich BET election of 2017 will be marred with violations that have been record breaking in their scope. We believe that we can still move forward together as a community, if we are honest about what really happened.

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Local Campaigns

The Campaign Season is Officially Underway

Greenwich Democrats had a lot to celebrate at their annual picnic. Greenwich residents Governor Ned Lamont, U.S. Congressman Jim Himes, and U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal stand with U.S. Senator Chris Murphy as they kick off the local campaign season on the heels of major wins in 2017 and 2018.

Greenwich Republicans, led by State Representative and First Selectman candidate, Fred Camillo (above left with Steve Warzoha at the Republican annual clam bake), are looking to focus on local issues. He is joined on the ticket by Board of Ed member, Lauren Rabin, who is running for Selectman.

Candidates for Local Offices

Republicans

Democrats

Jill Oberlander

Sandy Litvack

Howard Richman

Fred Camillo

Running for First Selectman Current BET Member

Running for Selectman Current Selectman

Running for Tax Collector Current Tax Collector

Running for First Selectman Current State Representative

Laura Erickson

Elizabeth Krumeich

Leslie Moriarity

Leslie Tarkington

Running for BET

Jeffrey Ramer

Running for BET Current BET Member

Miriam Kreuzer

David Weisbrod

Running for BET

Running for BET Current BET Member

Bill Drake

Running for BET Current BET Member

Lauren Rabin

Heather Smeriglio

Running for Selectman Current Board of Ed Member

Running for Tax Collector

Debra Hess

Karen Fassliotis

Running for BET Current BET Member

Andy Duus

Michael Mason

Running for BET Current BET Member

James Doyle Showcases Lush Landscapes for CCI Landscape designer James Doyle will present Dream Locations and Special Places October 17, 2019, 11:30 a.m. at the Belle Haven Club. Doyle, founder a nd pr i nc ip a l of G r e e nw ich-b a s e d Doyle Herman Design Associates, has developed an award winning design

business with projects in the United States, Europe and the Middle East. I n 2010 the f ir m was na med A PL D International Designer of the year. D o y l e ’s w o r k c o m b i n e s h i s hor ticultural exper tise w ith strong d e s i g n p h i l o s op hy to b r i n g to l i fe

u n iq ue a nd i n novative la ndscapes. Projects range from small courtyards to large country estates. Traveling and visiting gardens worldwide has greatly inf luenced his work and allowed him to develop b ot h contemp ora r y a nd traditional designs. He has guided his

firm to a growing collection of awards and has lectured to pr ivate g roups and conferences both nationally and internationally. Community Centers, Inc is a Greenwich-based social service agency dedicated to building skills that empower

clients to overcome educational, social and economic barriers. CCI has been serving the Greenwich Community for 65 years. Tickets may be purchased on the CCI website, ccigreenwich.org.

Round Hill Community Church Blessing of the Animals Blessing all Creatures Great and Small: Septem ber 29 at Round H ill Community Church For more than 15 years, the Round Hill Community Church congregation has dedicated a Sunday worship service to focus on God’s gift of animals and to give thanks for the role that animals hold in our lives. This special service is typically observed on or near the Sunday closest to October 4, the feast

of St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals. It serves as a reminder of St. Francis' love of nature and God’s desire for humans to be responsible stewards of their domestic pets and by extension the entire world. " T he love we g ive to a p e t a nd receive f rom a pet, can draw us more deeply into the larger circle of life, into the wonder of our common relationship to our Creator," says the

Rev. Dan Haugh, Associate Pastor at Round Hill Community Church and master of Billy, a beautiful Pointerhound mix that his family rescued from Wags Rescue in R ichboro, PA. "The bond between person and pet is like no other relationship; a human and their animal companion are two creatures of unconditional love." Members of the wider community and their pets are invited to join in

this non-denominational service. Pets should be kept in carriers, cages, or on a leash during the service. People may also bring a picture in memory of pets who have died and children are welcome to bring their favorite stuffed animal. This year's service will be held at 10:00 AM on Sunday, September 29 at the Round Hill Community House, located right next to the Church at 397 Round Hill Road in Greenwich, CT.

Followin g th e s e r vic e , D r. Marcus Suppo, DVM, will be offering Rabie s Vac cine s for $1 5 (u sually $35+) and Lyme and Heart Worm t e s t i n g f o r $ 3 5 (u s u a l l y $ 7 5 +) . Additionally, there will also be a special coffee hour with tasty treats for both humans and animals. For information, please call the church office at 203-869-1091 or visit www. roundhillcommunitychurch.org.

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Local Elections: Which Offices and Who is Running By Richard Kaufman Every two years, Greenwich, along with every other municipality in the state, holds local elections to fill positions in town government. There are several positions up for grabs this election, which takes place on Nov. 5, headlined of course by the Board of Selectmen (BOS) and First Selectman. The board is comprised of three people, including the first selectman, who is the full-time chief executive officer, responsible for the administration of fire, f leet, Human Resources, Information Technology, Parking Services, Parks and Recreation, Police, Public Works, Purchasing & Administration and Law. Accord ing to the Tow n Cha r ter, the First Selectman "shall have the supervision and control and shall be responsible for the administration of all the affairs of such departments..." All other departments are under the supervision of independent Boards and Commissions. The First Selectman is also responsible for Town labor negotiations (except for teachers' salaries) and is an ex-off icio member of all Boards and

Commissions, as well as a voting member of the Flood and Erosion Control Board. The BOS is considered the focal point of Greenwich town government. While it has many responsibilities, constituent contact with the public is perhaps the most important function of the board and overall office. Since 2007, Peter Tesei, a Republican, has been the chief elected off icial in Greenwich, serving out a record six terms. He announced earlier this year that he would not be seeking reelection. John Toner, a Republican, announced he would not seek reelection as a member of the board. Running for First Selectman on the Republican side will be Fred Camillo, a current State Rep. from District 151, along with Lauren Rabin, a member of the Board of Education, who will seek a seat on the BOS. For the Democrats, Jill Oberlander, the current chair of the Board of Estimate and Taxation (BET) is seeking Greenwich's highest office, with her running mate, Sandy Litvack. Litvack has been on the BOS since he was elected in 2017 after narrowly losing to Tesei for First Selectman.

The BET serves as the finance board for the town, and is comprised of 12 people, including one chair who has the power to break ties. For the first time in Greenwich history, Democrats gained control of the board after the 2017 election. The BET is responsible for the proper administration of the financial affairs of the Town, including the issuance of the annual recommended budget and setting the Town tax mill rate. The Board also acts on requests for additional appropriations, transfers and allotments made during the fiscal year. The Republicans will put up incumbents Bill Drake, Andy Duus, Karen Fassuliotis, Debra Hess, Michael Mason and Leslie Tarkington. D emo c rat ic c a nd idate s i nclude: newcomers Laura Erickson and Miriam Kreuzer, filling spots left by Oberlander, and Tony Turner, who is not seeking r e e l e c t i o n . I n c u m b e nt s E l i z a b e t h Krumeich, Leslie Moriarty, and Jeffrey Ramer round out the ticket. The Town Clerk's office is the official state recording agency for the Town. This includes vital statistics (marriage, birth, death) records, dog and shellfish licenses and all documents related to ownership of

real property. Running for reelection is Carmella Budkins, who has served as Town Clerk for 27 years. Challenging her will be Molly Saleeby, a current RTM member. The Tax Collector office is charged with collecting real estate, personal proper t y, motor veh icle a nd sewer assessment tax. Howard R ich man, a Democratic incumbent, is running for reelection against Republican challenger, Heather Smeriglio. Smeriglio is certified by the State of Connecticut as a Municipal Tax Collector. She spent four years working in the Tax Collector’s Office. The Board of Education (BOE) is the governing body of the Greenwich Public Schools District. It consists of eight elected members serving four-year terms, with four members elected every two years. This year, for the Republicans, Joe Kelly, the former head rugby coach at Greenwich High School, is seeking a spot on the BOE, along with first-time candidate K aren Kowalsk i. Current member Barbara O’Neill is not seeking reelection, and Rabin is seeking a spot on the BOS. With Meghan Olsson moving out of

town and Jennifer Dayton not seeking r e e l e c t i o n , c u r r e n t RT M m e m b e r Christina Downey, former PTA Council President, Karen Hirsh, and incumbent Gaetane Francis are running for two seats on the Democratic side. Members of the Board of Assessment Appeals are elected every two years. The purpose of the board is to hear property appeals for taxpayers who feel that the Assessor erred in the valuation of their properties. The Republican candidates include incumbents Jack Kriskey, who is the chair, Mark Pruner and Jeff Reardon. Real estate agent, Joseph Huley, is the lone candidate for the Democrats. A civ il constable's primar y responsibility is to be a process server and to ser ve cou r t papers, such as eviction notices and notices of lawsuits. Civil constables are not paid by the towns where they are appointed or elected. They make money by charging the lawyer who has hired them to deliver the document. Republican constable candidates include Martin Blanco, Donna Maloney, Bob Dustin and John Thompson. Dawn For t u n ato a nd D on Rome o Jr., a r e Democratic candidates.

First Selectman Candidates Gear Up for Election Season By Richard Kaufman With just over a month left to go until Greenwich's municipal election, both Republicans and Democrats are ramping up campaign efforts. The GOP is focused on showing the residents of Greenwich why the town should continue to be lead by Republicans, while the Democrats are trying to build upon momentum that began in 2017 with taking over the BET and continued last year when State Rep. Stephen Meskers and State Sen. A lex Bergstein were elected. Rich DiPreta, chair of the Republican Town Committee (RTC), said his party is "solidly behind" First Selectman candidate and current State Rep. Fred Camillo, and his running mate and current Board of Education member, Lauren Rabin, who is seeking a selectman position. DiPreta pointed out the unity that exists in the party, which was evident in July when Michael Mason, a longtime Board of Estimate and Taxation member, ended his First Selectman campaign so the party could unify behind Camillo. “Michael Mason is a fantastic candidate. He's a loyal resident of the town of Greenwich and a great Republican. His experience on the BET for years, including several as chairman, have been invaluable to the town,” DiPreta said. Now, with its campaign headquarters set-up at 450 E. Putnam Ave., Republicans are looking to get their message out to residents. "The leadership our candidates have provided, and Republicans overall, has really made Greenwich the place that it is; a place with great schools, low property taxes, and great town services," DiPreta said. "In the rest of the state, people are leaving. Greenwich has been a nice little bubble in what has happened in our state,

6:30 - 8 p.m. Time to Talk: A Conversation Series for English Language Learners. Byram Shubert Library - Community Room, 21 Mead Ave. Free. Adults. 203-531-0426 7 p.m. The Junior League of Greenwich (JLG) Open House. JLG headquarters, 231 East Putnam Ave. 203-8691979. jlgreenwich.org 7 - 9 p.m. America's Boating Club of Greenwich: Weather Course begins. Greenwich Police Headquarters, 11 Bruce Pl. $80, members; $180, nonmembers. Register. (Tuesdays through Nov. 10). 203-9981864. GreenwichSquadron@ gmail.com 7 - 9 p.m. Department of Parks and Recreation: Drop-in games of Volleyball for men and women. Bendheim Western Greenwich Civic Center, 449 Pemberwick Rd. All are welcome. $4 per day drop in fee. (Every Tuesday.) 203-5321259. greenwichct.gov WEDNESDAY, OCT. 2 9:30 - 11 a.m. "Confident Parents, Capable Kids" - Fall Parent Training for Preschool Parents. First Congregational Church Lounge, 108 Sound Beach Ave. Free. RSVP. 203-9217493. info@emilytrotman.

and it’s in no small way due to Republican leadership. We want everyone to know that leadership will continue, and our candidates have vast experience." O ne c a nd idate w it h ex p er ienc e is Camillo, who has been a State Representative since 2008, and is a former member of the Greenwich RTM. Camillo has been knocking on doors throughout town, and said he's enjoying working with the people of Greenwich through his campaign. "As we're getting closer and closer to the election, just the sheer volume of volunteers and calls and excitement and enthusiasm is something that I'll never forget," Camillo said of the last few months. In the coming weeks, Camillo said he simply wants to get out in front of people so they can learn about his record, vision, and personality. "Your record and your vision are the two things you can offer people, but also getting them to know you. Anybody who is a constituent in the 151st District knows that I'll listen and be willing to meet with people," he said. "Even if we don't agree, I always try to look for something in the opposing viewpoint that I can work with and I can include in a solution to a problem. I think it's the key to public service." Camillo mentioned the three R's of his platform: Reform, Revitalize, and Reinvigorate, and added that they've contributed to making Greenwich "the best run town in the last 90 years." Greenw ich must encou rage a nd embrace public-private partnerships, and reform how projects get funded, he said. Valuable town properties, especially those on the waterfront, should be revitalized in order to "implement best possible usage of those town assets." He mentioned the unsightly trucks that are parked on the

waterfront. “ T h at ’s o n e t h i n g t h at I wo u l d endeavor to change, but I’d do it in a way that people are going to enjoy those properties and to further enhance those natural characteristics of our town that we may sometimes take for granted,” Camillo added. He has said that Greenwich must reinvigorate itself and complete projects big and small to give future generations pride and enjoyment. Camillo also wants to build upon what Greenwich has done well. "I just don't want to be a good steward of the town, I want to be a transformative leader," he said. Camillo added that the campaign process can be stressful, but he's trying to enjoy it the best he can. "I try to enjoy each and every day," he said. Joe Angland, chair for the Democrat Town Committee (DTC), said there has been a lot of enthusiasm from the voters since campaigns were launched several months ago, but there's still a lot of work to do in the coming weeks. "We'd like to continue the momentum [from past elections] but we're not going to sit back and rely on that. We're going to try and let the voters know what these people have to offer," Angland said. However, In recent weeks, Democrats have made headlines after Tony Turner, former DTC chair and current member of the BET, was fined by the State Elections Enforcement Commission for violating campaign financing rules in 2017. The other five Democrats on the board were also fined $1,000 each. A ng la nd ack nowledged t hat t he situation has been a distraction, but said the Democrats have taken the situation in stride. Jill Oberlander, chair of the Board of Estimate and Taxation, is running for

first selectman, along with Sandy Litvack, who will seek reelection on the Board of Selectmen. Angland pointed to Oberlander's a c c ompl i sh m e nt s a s a l aw ye r a nd employee in New York City's Park s D e p a r t m e n t a n d Tr a n s p o r t a t i o n Department, and said her work with the BET has prepared her for Greenwich's chief elected position. He praised Litvack for his work as the Chief of Corporate Operations and then Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors at Walt Disney. "Both of those people are really well prepared to take something as complicated as the governance of Greenwich and run with it. When you go down the line and look at our candidates, they are particularly well suited for the positions for which they're running," Angland added. “We know and the Republicans know that municipal election years don’t get the turnout that presidential election years get. I think both parties are doing what they can to let people know that there are issues worth voting for and people worth voting for.” Oberlander said it's been a busy summer since she launched her campaign in June. She's been knocking on doors and meeting voters, attending various events and making phone calls. "I enjoy it," she said. "It's been a great opportunity to talk with residents about their priorities in town, as well as their concerns." Just like Camillo has his Three R's, Oberlander has her Three E's: Economy, Education, and the Environment. On the economy, Oberlander said she's proud to have produced the lowest rate of increase in the mill rate in years, as chair of the BET. If elected, she expressed a desire to work on a "business retention, attraction and creation plan," which would work on economic development.

"We want to do immediate outreach to our business owners to show them the love, and to find out how things are going for them, what's working and what's not, how the town can facilitate their stability and their growth in our community," she said. Oberlander called education the "foundation of our community." She wants to work on enhancing the collaboration between schools, and support teachers and students with facilities that meet 21st century needs. On the environment, Oberlander wants to "keep the green in Greenwich" by advocating for electric vehicle charging stations in town and increased sidewalk and bicycle access. She also wants to protect open spaces, and clean up the town's fields on both the contamination front and facility improvement front. In the weeks ahead, Oberlander said she's focused on telling her story to as many voters as possible. “I bring real experience in municipal management and proven bi-partisan leadership in Town government,” she said, citing her experience working in city and state government in New York City and her involvement with the RTM and BET in Greenwich. "I want to protect our community, I want to enhance the beautiful character we have, and I want to use the skills and experience I have to be able to do all of that while keeping our budget in check in a fiscally responsible way, and our mill rate low. We need the leadership experience in order to do that." On Oct. 10 from 7-9 p.m., at Greenwich High School, there will be two consecutive debates for the First Selectman candidates, and Selectman candidates. The Round Hill Association w ill also hold a debate between the same candidates on Oct. 22 at Round Hill Community House.

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11 a.m. Retired Men's Association of Greenwich: Donna de Varona: "Major Issues surrounding the 2020 Tokyo Olympics." First Presbyterian Church, 1 West Putnam Ave. Free and open to the community. info@greenwichrma.org. greenwichrma.org 11 - 11:30 a.m. Storytime - Deborah Kupper will lead kids on explorations of historical events and figures through storytelling, songs, and movement. Ages 2 to 5. Greenwich Historical Society, 47 Strickland Rd. Free. (Every Wednesday). 203-869-6899 11:30 a.m. Public Hearing: Removal of two twon trees. Greenwich Town Hall - Cone Room, 1st floor, 101 Field Point Rd. 203622-7824. greenwichct.gov 12 p.m. “An American Story: Finding Home in Fairfield County” exhibition opens. Greenwich Historical Society, 47 Strickland Rd. 203-869-6899. greenwichhistory.org 12 - 2 p.m. Worth Noting, a conversation with Tatiana Schlossberg, author of 'Inconspicuous Consumption: The Environmental Impact You Don’t Know You Have'. Belle

Haven Club, 100 Harbor Dr. 203-622-7957. nklein@ greenwichlibrary.org. greenwichlibrary.org

2:30 - 6 p.m. Old Greenwich Farmer's Market. Living Hope Community Church of Old Greenwich, 38 West End Ave. Rain or shine. (Every Wednesday, 2:30 - 6 p.m. through end of October; 2 - 5 p.m. in November). oldgreenwichfarmersmarket. com

Lectures Series: EcoBeneficial Gardening: Boosting the Ecosystem in Your Own Yard. Greenwich Botanical Center, 130 Bible St. Free and open to all. 203622-6461. Conservation@ greenwichct.org

7:30 p.m. Talk with Deborah Goodrich Royce, author of 'Finding Mrs. Ford'. Perrot Memorial Library - Rand Room, 90 Sound Beach Ave. Free. 203637-1066. perrotlibrary.org

4 - 6 p.m. Greenwich Center for Hope & Renewal: Grief Support Group. GCHR, 237 Taconic Rd. $200 for eight sessions. Through Oct. 30. hopeandrenewal.org/event/ grief-support-group/

7:30 p.m. Greenwich Grind Teen Coffee House - featuring Open Studio time. Arch Street Teen Center, 100 Arch St. Free. Grades 7th-12th. Free. Every Wednesday. 203-629-5744. info@archstreet.org

5:15 p.m. Gentle Yoga in the Park. Byram Park, 4 Ritch Ave. W. $11 per session; $44 for a class card. 203-200-7788. yoga@ breathinglovecenter.com. breathinglovecenter.com/ classes

THURSDAY, OCT. 3

7 p.m. The Lafayette Trail Project: "General Lafayette’s Visit to Greenwich in 1824." Greenwich Library, 101 West Putnam Ave. Open to the first 50 people who sign up. thelafayettetrail.com

9 a.m. - 1 p.m. The Annual Town of Greenwich Health and Wellness Expo for Older Adults. Eastern Greenwich Civic Center, 90 Harding Rd. Free. 203-862-6710. Maria.higbie@greenwichct. org. greenwichct.gov/190/ Commission-on-Aging

7 - 8:30 p.m. Greenwich Conservation Commission Environmental

9 a.m. Breast Cancer Alliance “GoForPink” kickoff - BCA flag raising ceremony. Greenwich Town Hall, 101 Field Point Rd. BCAgoforpink.org

10 a.m. Breast Cancer Alliance “GoForPink”: Love, Loss and Cancer: An intimate conversation with authors Lee Woodruff and Allison Gilbert. Richards (359 Greenwich Ave. RSVP. 203-861-0014. info@ breastcanceralliance.org. BCAgoforpink.org

10 - 11 a.m. Workshop: Pink for Hope - create an arrangement in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. McArdle's Florist and Garden Center, 48 Arch St. $150. Register. 203661-5600. caitlin@mcardles. com. mcardles.com 10 - 11:30 a.m. Gentle Yoga and Tea. Greenwich Historical Society, 47 Strickland Rd. Single class, $35; full session: $100 members, $150 non-members. All ages and experience levels. (Bring your own mat and props). 203-869-6899. greenwichhistory.org 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Make Your Own Concrete Leaf Sculpture. Greenwich Botanical Center, 130 Bible St. $40-$60. Also offered on Oct, 4. 203-869-9242. info@ greenwichbotanicalcenter. org. greenwichbotanicalcenter. org 11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Qi Gong - mindful movement and breathing. Cos Cob

Library - Community Room, 5 Sinawoy Rd. Free. Adults. 203-622-6883 1 - 2:15 p.m. Family Caregiver Support Group - for adults who care for a family member with Alzheimer’s disease or other types of dementia. Center for Healthy Aging at Greenwich Hospital, 5 Perryridge Rd. Free. 888-305-9253 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Tween Hip Hop with Colleen Flynn. Byram Shubert Library - Community Room, 21 Mead Ave. Free. 203-5310426 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Greenwich Newcomers Club: Halloween Hayride. Sam Bridge Nursery, 437 North St. (Mini pumpkins for decorating will be provided). Register. greenwichnewcomers.org 5:30 - 6 p.m. Old Greenwich-Riverside Community Center (OGRCC) U9-U12 Girls Thunder Coerver Clinic. Greenwich Academy, Lower Turf Field, 200 N. Maple Ave. $260. 203-637-3659. office@ myogrcc.org. myogrcc.org 5:30 - 8 p.m. SCORE: El Poder de tus Finanzas “De Sobrevivir a Supervivir!” Greenwich Library - Meeting Room, 101 West Putnam Ave. Free. Register. Adults, young

Education

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Wildly Successful: Lessons from the Wild for Everyday Success

Wildly Successful: The Nighthawk By Jim Knox

A s s u m m e r ’s a b u n d a n c e reluctantly ebbs, Connecticut’s creatures shift gears into high calorie mode, stoking up on the bounty of plants and animals to sustain them through the lean times of winter ahead. As August cedes to September, insects are finishing their ever so brief lives with a f lourish of breeding and feeding. Such an all-you-can-eat buffet attracts diners from near and far. One special Connecticut resident prefers to take their meals on the wing. The Nighthawk (Chordeiles minor) is neither a hawk, nor active at night. Frequently misidentified as a large bat or small raptor, this enigmatic creature is unknown to most residents of the Nutmeg State. Sleek and long winged, the Common Nighthawk is a member of the nightjar family of birds, which includes the better-known Whippoorwill. Like its cousin, it is crepuscular—active during dawn and dusk periods, an open ground nester and...an insectivore extraordinaire. In nature’s grand choreography of balance, creatures such as the Nighthawk zip at the vanguard of the predatory ranks. While insects—especially pollinators— are essential for all life on land,

they breed like, well...cockroaches. Such fecundity fuels an enormous living engine. With an estimated one quintillion insects on our planet, such swift insectivores are essential to providing balance to the staggering diversity and multitude of their prey. Solitary predators, these acrobatic f lyers slash and dash to capture their speedy quarry in mid-flight. This high protein diet in turn provides the fuel to sustain rapid, high maneuver flight. Nighthawks possess an array of adaptations conferring remarkable abilities which include; wings 2-2.5 times their contoured body length for high powered flight, a long, deeply notched tail for unmatched maneuverability, a gaping beak which scoops insects in midair, earth tone camouflage, masking their presence on ground nests and roosts, and large eyes to target and track small, swift prey. While their design is seemingly single-minded, there is another side to nature’s insect-powered rockets, their beauty. The Common Nig ht hawk ’s sc ient i f ic na me is derived from ancient Greek and is roughly translated as, a dancer to music in the evening, referring to the bird’s acrobatic and often graceful f light. On the

ground, the bird appears drab and inconspicuous, the perfect cryptic camouflage to avoid detection. Yet in flight, the Nighthawk’s plumage of fine charcoal barring silhouettes the bird's form against the sky and its two white wing blazes flash in symmetry, boldly tracking its path far overhead on elegant, pointed wings. In this native creature, nature has proven once again that form plus function can equal beauty. L i ke ot her a sp e c t s of t he Nighthawk, its f light also masks a hidden side. The bird is capable of changing speed and direction in a fraction of a second, earning it the nick name of bullbat. Specifically, this refers to the bird’s unpredictable bat-like course changes interspersed by headlong, charging bull-like rushes. This signature diving rush of the males has been given a name—the boom. Employed as a courtship display for females, a territorial display for competitors or even a warning to intruders, humans and otherwise, the boom is extremely effective in capturing one’s attention. The sound is produced by the rush of air over the primary flight feathers, like wind through reeds or over a fluted surface. The acoustic effect is reminiscent of a truck passing at high speed. It is startling and can be executed within three feet of the ground surface or an intruder. Like so many other species named centuries ago, the Common Nighthawk, is not always common within its historic range, and in fact, has lost ground. With a decreasing population trend across its vast North American range, we search for answers. The culprits: land development, pesticide usage, auto collisions and climate shift. With mosquito borne diseases on the rise, we have never needed the Nighthawk’s superior bug zapping abilities more than today. What can we do to protect this amazing and beautif ul

species and keep it going strong in Connecticut? We can restrict pesticide application, plant native p l a n t s w h i c h a t t r a c t n a t i ve insects and vigorously protect and promote open space habitat that we value...and the Nighthawk needs to survive. In the Nighthawk, we have a species which performs amazing feats. Our job is to provide it with the proper conditions to flourish. Incidentally, those are the same conditions which enable us to flourish. Nature seems to have a habit of pointing the way. Often, we simply need to look up from our daily routine and follow that path. Two hours before writing this sentence, I went out to watch my son’s team play their home football opener. Early in the first quarter, with dusk growing, I glimpsed a slim, dark silhouette zip far above the field to snatch a meal from the insects drawn to the stadium lights. The bird banked and dove into the buffet cloud again before wheeling toward open land to the west of the school. At that

moment, the conservationist in me witnessed a key species fulfilling its biological role. The rest of me, marveled at the dancer to music in the evening sky. Jim Knox is a graduate of Cornell University and serves as Curator of Education at the Beardsley Zoo. As the writer and host for television’s Wild Zoofari and as an on-camera wildlife expert for The Today Show, The CBS

Early Show and Fox News, Jim has shared his knowledge of, and passion for wildlife with millions of viewers. Jim has been featured in The New York Times and is a TED Talk, corporate, and keynote presenter helping a u di e n c e s put l e s s on s f r om wildlife into practice in their everyday lives. In Greenwich, Jim is a science advisor for The Bruce Museum and a columnist for the Greenwich Sentinel.

“The Nighthawk (Chordeiles minor) is neither a hawk, nor active at night. Frequently misidentified as a large bat or small raptor, this enigmatic creature is unknown to most residents of the Nutmeg State.”

Education Column from Family Centers

Play Is Key Ingredient No Pre-School Could Be Without By Yenny Disla-Toone

the amount of information they can absorb. We have found that, while the capacity for this feat is within We’re just a few weeks into every young child, the path for that the new school year, but the sights absorption is forged through play. and sounds of children playing Children learn through play, brightly reverberate through the halls of each of Family Centers’ Early Education locations. The development of children is serious business, and we reinforce and encourage this belief through the exploration of playful activities that bring joy to children of any age. Play is at the heart of Family Centers’ acc re d ite d le a r n i ng curriculum, and children spend their days rotating at their own pace through structured play, free play, game playing, outdoor play and individual play. But “play” becomes a fourletter word every time researchers question its validity. The founder of the National Institute for Play, Stuart Brown, has described play as “anything that spontaneously is done for its own sake.” More a n d t h e wo r l d a r o u n d t h e m specifically, he says it “appears becomes their true classroom. As purposeless, produces pleasure children play out scenes of family and joy, [and] leads one to the next members cooking, they relive a stage of mastery.” fond moment they had at home The premise of this definition is but also show us that they know woven into the fabric of our Early that the stove is hot, and they must Care and Education program. We use their oven mitts to take their build on the notion that children freshly baked Play-Doh “pie” from of early childhood age are like the oven. The art of this imaginary sponges. The children in our play allows a child to learn the program fascinate us daily with concept of exposing food to dry

heat and how that exposure can transform basic ingredients into something delicious. All of that concept development is learned and assessed thru play. The National Accreditation on

In true play, children are so fully engaged that they lose awareness of their surroundings, time, and space. In this risk-free atmosphere where reality is suspended, children have the security and safety they need to experiment, try new ideas, and investigate the laws of nature.

Education Column from WMS

By Gordon Beinstein

Everyday, on the desk in the main office, there sits a growing pile of brown bag lunches, musical instruments, homework, g ym

the Education of Young Children ( NA EYC) ha s pu bl ishe d f ive elements essential to meaningful play that create those rich memories we treasure: 1. Children make their own decisions. When children choose how to play for themselves, they experience freedom in making those choices. 2. Children are intrinsically

motivated. The impulse to play comes from a natural desire to understand the world. This play impulse is as strong as your child’s desire for food or sleep. 3. Children become immersed in the moment. In true play, children are so fully engaged that they lose awareness of their surroundings, time and space. In this riskfree atmosphere where reality is suspended, children have the security and safety they need to experiment, try new ideas and investigate the laws of nature. 4. Play is spontaneous, not scripted. Often, play is totally unplanned. Other times, play is planned but a child impulsively makes a change. One child changes his mind, or perhaps a toy does not cooperate. This sense of the unknown provides children with opportunities to develop flexibility in their thinking and decision making, which is a vital life skill. 5. Play is enjoyable. Play always has an emotional response attached to it. Without this emotional connection, the experience is simply an activity; it is not PLAY. Enjoyment is the direct result of engaging in play. It is FUN!

Children get a chance to create and add to the world around them through play. Staying with the baking analogy, we know that before they placed their pie in the oven, a mental planning took place as what would be made today. A teacher or parent may have supported conversation on what the child wanted to make, which then sparked the creation of a list of items needed for that pie and proceeded by the immediate collection of those items from their kitchen area to prep. This concept helped expand the child’s cognitive and language development. As play occurs, connections are made in the brain, laying the foundation for future learning. So, play has mental real-estate with high value in the lives of children. In our programs, play is used to teach lessons, settle disagreements with peers, transition between activities, increase skill development and to make connections in the brain that build a foundation for future learning. That’s a lot of work happening while a child may just appear to be playing with Play-Doh. “Yet, while experts continue to expound a powerful argument for the importance of play in children’s lives, the actual time children spend playing continues to de c re ase . To day, ch i ld ren play eight hours less each week

than their counterparts did two decades ago [Elkind, 2008].” I encourage parents, teachers and all significant people in the lives of young children to put down their overburdened agendas and make time to play with the young child in their life. Adding this key ingredient will produce a happy and healthy child!

Ye n n y To o n e i s F a m i l y Centers’ Director of Early Care and Education. Toone has 18 years of experience in the social work and early education f ields, in which she served as an advocate for children and families. She h a s exper t i se in educ at ion al programming, program development, and therapeutic services. Family Centers operates four nationally-accredited Early Care and Education sites located throughout central Greenwich. For more information, visit www. familycenters.org.

The Enable Table

clothes, permission slips, and so on, that the students were supposed to bring to school, but did not. So, if the students did not bring these items to the building, how did they get here? Were they beamed here? Did Amazon deliver? Did they arrive by carrier pigeon? No, in most cases the well-meaning parent came in to save the day, probably breaking speed limits and ignoring red lights so that a child could have his/ her lunch, homework, or athletic gear on time. While intentions are understandable and even admirable, this is not a parent’s responsibility. By providing the ch i ld what t hey shou ld have themselves remembered, a parent

might very well be contributing to the decrease in ow nership that we are trying to instill in our children. What message are we

of forgetting one’s homework or natural consequences for being lunch is minimal. We will still feed irresponsible, the sooner they will them, and a few points off on a become more independent. homework assignment isn’t going to It will likely surprise none of you that we have numerous repeat offenders. Children learn quickly what you will and will not tolerate. I tell my staff that “what they expect becomes their standard,” and it is no different with parenting. If you deliver an item every time your child forgets, where is the incentive to remember? Not to mention the inherent inequality that exists when one child can avoid a late keep anyone out of Harvard. On the penalty by having his homework flip side, the sooner children learn delivered by an available parent, that they alone are responsible a nd a not he r c a n not . S o, t he for their work and that there are next time you get the frantic call

The next time you get the frantic call (from the cell phone they are not supposed to be using) to deliver the forgotten item, resist the urge unwittingly sending when there is no consequence for forgetfulness? I would consider this a low-cost/ high-reward opportunity. The cost

(from the cell phone they are not supposed to be using) to deliver the forgotten item, resist the urge to do so. Short term: they might be upset with you. I’m sure it won't be the last time. Long term: you have a well-adjusted, responsible young adult ready to move out of your house. You do want them to move out someday, don’t you? Together, we can get rid of the “enable table.” Gordon Beinstein is currently in his 32nd year as a middle school educator (and he still can't get out of 8th grade!). This is his seventh year as the principal of Western Middle School and was recently named the 2019 Connecticut Association of Schools Principal of the Year.

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Education Feature from Sacred Heart

Removing the Academic Ceiling for Early Learners By Christine D'Alessandro

With school back in session, those of you with pre-school and elementary aged children have likely stopped into your son’s and daughter’s classrooms for a Back-toSchool Night to experience what happens there on a daily basis. In a room full of colors and textures, reading nooks and games, and projects with crooked sentences arching off the page, it can be hard to visualize what academic excellence looks like for these early learners. But academic rigor is not only present in the classrooms that serve our youngest students, it defines

Education Column from GHS By Lorraine Termini

Starting high school can be a scary time for both students and parents. As a 36 year veteran educator at Greenwich High School, a town resident, and a parent whose three children went through the Greenwich Public Schools, I believe I have a wellrounded view of education in the town. I want to share a true story from my life as an educator and parent. When my twin boys started Greenwich High School, I was nervous, although I knew the school and teachers very well. During the day, I

our teaching methodology. Just like a sophomore student might add elective courses in her areas of greatest strength and interest, so too do we as early childhood educators customize our curriculum to both challenge our students and align with their developmental needs. Offering a truly differentiated approach to learning, where teachers and curriculum adapted to the individualized needs of each student, is what sets quality early childhood education apart. There is no academic ceiling, so we can bring the curriculum to them, and each student can achieve at his or her developmental level. Four columns provide the structure that enables us to build on foundational concepts and skills by grade level. The first is an academically rigorous curriculum that provides students with challenging skill development, a solid knowledge base and opportunities to bridge new understandings and ideas. We teach students not to settle for simply the answers, but to learn how to explain their strategies, reasoning and lines of thinking.

The second column, the nurturing of the spiritual compass, is a fluid practice of continually connecting mind and heart. This practice is how a faith-based curriculum complements the development of the whole child. Students learn how to access their spirituality and transcend how they treat themselves and one another in the small and in between moments. Strong communication is the third vital column. It provides students with essential, life-long skills to express and articulate their growth, ideas and innovations. Lastly, self awareness is a necessary component to our foundational platform, because it prov ides the inner tools and guidance for all growth to occur. The students learn how to be aware of themselves in a group, of the materials they study and of their experiences. Teaching young students requires a process-based learning style that must be personally and intimately reached by each student. Through a challenging curriculum and extensive specials program, these young learners not only acquire and

master foundational skills and concept understandings but gain a love of learning and the ability to apply their knowledge to moral, intellectual and social questions. At Sacred Heart Greenwich, these ideas come together in the Lower School through the use of our STEAM boxes. Each month, classrooms receive a new STEAM box that is thematically designed to incorporate cross-curricular exploration of materials, concepts, and skills. The box themes range from cardboard to circuits, architecture to rocks and minerals, sewing and weaving to international cultures. The STEAM boxes allow for opportunities to design, connect, create, fabricate, generate, and construct freely and openly. The more frequently children utilize these types of cognitive skills and understandings, the more successful they are at applying them to all academic areas of their life. They begin to master a growth mindset, knowing that persistence, motivation and experimentation lead to attaining new outcomes and solutions to problems and understandings. I like to call it “f lexing

their cognition”. The more they play and control their own pace, the more open they are to absorbing, applying, connecting the multitude of concepts and skills they need to achieve both developmentally and academically. Like we see with the STEAM boxes and all successful components of early learning curriculums, academic rigor is only achieved with colors and textures, reading nooks and games, and reversed letters on projects. All of the imperfections create opportunities for individualized learning that will travel with the child into both middle and high school. Providing ex per iences that g ive ou r students f luidity in applying their reasoning, communication, and metacognitive skills simultaneously and at their own pace breeds undeniably strong early learners. Christine D’Alessandro is the Head of Lower School at Sacred Heart, an all-girls, independent Catholic school which encompasses an early childhood learning center for ages 3-5 as well as kindergarten-fourth grades.

It Is a Part of Parenting would periodically hide behind the beams in the Student Center, to see who they were sitting with, make sure they were eating, all to alleviate my own fears. One day, a security guard told me I needed to leave the Student Center because what I was doing was weird. He was right of course, and my boys did just fine. Four years later, my daughter entered Greenwich High School. This time around, it was me hiding from her, since all she did was ask for money. I share this story to illustrate that many parents have fears about their children growing up and moving away from us. It is a part of parenting. Although Greenwich High School is large, it is a caring environment. Teachers, Guidance Counselors, Administrators, and Mental Health staff, all work hard to ensure that all students are well known by adults in the building. By connecting with students, we are able to support those in need or just be there for students. School Connectedness is def ined as “the belief held by students that the adults and peers in their school care about

their learning as well as about them as individuals (CDC, 2009 p. 1).” According to Blum (2005), schools must recognize that “people connect with people before they connect with institutions (p. 4).” The relationships between students and school staff, are the core of student connectedness Research has demonstrated that student who feel more connected to school, have more positive health and academic outcomes. Students who are more connected to school are more likely to attend school, have higher grades and test scores, less likely to drink and smoke, less likely to experiment with illegal substances, and less likely to have emotional problems (CDC, 2009; Blum, 2005). At Greenwich H ig h School, we understand that connectedness in important for student success. Greenwich High School has exceptional academic programs and test scores. Of course, these are critical for students, but we also recognize that students need to feel connected to staff and peers, to truly educate the “whole child”. Students at

GHS, have a House Team which supports and parents. them throughout their four years. The Going back to my personal story, I’m House Team includes an Administrator, happy to report my kids are now kind and productive young adults, although the asking for money thing is still an During the day, I issue. Parenting was critical in helping my students achieve, however, I also credit the would periodically excellent academic and social/emotional hide behind the learning they had throughout their years with the Greenwich Public Schools. beams in the Student Blum, R. (2005). School connectedness: Center, to see who Improving the lives of students . John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, they were sitting with, Baltimore: Maryland. C D C . ( 2 0 0 9) . F o s t e r i n g s c h o o l make sure they were connectedness: Improving student health and eating, all to alleviate academic achievement.

my own fears. an Assistant Dean, Guidance Counselors, a Social Work, and Psychologist. The team works directly with students and teachers, lending ongoing supports The House Team is the first point of contact for the students

Lorraine Termini is the Dean of Student Life at Greenwich High School. She has been a special Education teacher for 25 years, 2 in the Bronx and 23 in Greenwich. It is her 13th year as an administrator. She has a Doctorate of E d u c at i on f r om Un ive r sit y of Bridgeport.

Education Column from Greenwich Catholic School

Focus on the “Why” Behind the “What” By Patrick Ledley If you’re like me, you spend your evening commute thinking about your day. What happened? What didn’t happen? What fell somewhere in between? But, how much time do you spend thinking about the “why” behind what you accomplished? My cor e fo c u s a s t he A ssist a nt Principal at Greenwich Catholic School is on curriculum and instruction, supporting our faculty as they guide the Pre-K through Grade 8 students through a rigorous and innovative curriculum to provide them with the foundation necessary to succeed in their academic careers. When teachers talk about expectations for the school year at Back-to-School

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Night, parents often focus on how much homework to expect, what projects their student will work on, and what friends are in their child’s class. It’s easy to get caught up in the details and lose sight of the purpose. This year at our Back-to-School Nights, I was excited to see our teachers and parents engaged in collaborative discussion about objectives, problem-solving and interdisciplinary study. These are not new concepts in education, but the way that our students think is constantly evolving. At GCS, we help our students think about the “why” behind the “what.” By offering hands-on, thought-provoking, group and individual opportunities for learning, we give students the tools they need to

succeed beyond elementary school. For example, the interdisciplinary curriculum in Social Studies and Religion focus on how historical events are linked in through culture, faith and politics. And, while our Upper School Religion classes study doctrine, the group dynamic naturally leads to discussion of how our belief system applies to social justice in today’s world. I’ve often found our students continuing a healthy debate as they travel from Upper School to the lunchroom after class. It’s this type of active participation that fosters growth in our students, both academically and socially. Students are more likely to question, consider both sides, and draw independent conclusions when working with peers to understand a

problem or form an argument. Recently, our 5th Grade students experimented with potential and kinetic energy by creating “roller coasters” and using marbles to study distance, time and energy. Participation in hands-on, creative group work helps to cultivate a culture of cooperation, and challenges students to collaborate and problem-solve. The important lesson that day wasn’t to learn how fast a marble can go, but why it goes faster or slower depending on the conditions created by the group. At GCS, even our youngest learners a r e le a r n i ng a b out t he “why ” t hat surrounds them. Earlier this week, our Pre-K students collected pinecones around campus, counting as they went. What’s

more important than the 44 pinecones they found during their search, however, was the discussion they had about how a change in season brings a change to the world around them. And, it’s important to remember that learning doesn’t stop when the bell rings. Opportunities for our children to think “why” abound at the dinner table, during the car ride to soccer, and even in quiet reflection before heading to bed. So, as a parent, how will you encourage your student to think and reflect beyond the “why” this year? M r. P a t r i c k L e d l e y, A s s i s t a n t Principal, Greenwich Catholic School. For more information, visit www.gcsct.org.

Greater Good

Shared Stewardship at Greenwich Point

By Chris Franco

I’m often asked what has been the best thing for my wife Rachel and me about working with the Greenwich Point Conservancy over the past sixteen years. Is it the fascinating restorations by the GPC of the historic buildings themselves, or maybe hosting the “Beach Ball,” which is the GPC’s annual fundraiser that has become a hallmark of summers in Greenwich? My answer is always that by far the most meaningful thing for us has been the opportunity to work with scores of dedicated friends, colleagues and neighbors, all of whom relish their role as stewards of our spectacularly beautiful Greenwich Point. Rachel and I have made more friends than we can count, a n d we ’ve b e e n i n s p i r e d by so many talented people who have taught us so much. What a

blessing this shared stewardship has been! “Tod’s Point” is the crown jewel of the Greenwich park system, and over the past 75 years, since the Town acquired it, our residents have worked tirelessly and with great dedication to conserve its natural beauty, and to shape it to become an amazing resource for our residents. Of course, much c r e d it go e s to t he Tow n a nd the dedicated staff of the Parks Department who work to maintain all of our parks, and Greenwich Point in particular. However, private stewardship organizations have played a significant role at Greenwich Point. In the early days, the Greenw ich Point Committee, founded by Helen Binney K itchel, was the main private stewardship organization caring for Greenwich Point. This organization evolved to become the Friends of Greenwich Point, which for decades has taken the lead in protecting and enhancing the naturalist elements at Greenwich Point. And since 2003, the Greenwich Point Conservancy has taken the lead in restoring and preserving the historic buildings and other elements, which have added a whole new dimension to our appreciation and enjoyment of the Point. Collectively, these stewardship organizations have made a profound difference in the

conservation and beautification of our beloved town beach. Less well known, however, is that there a re ma ny other organizations and groups that ma ke a ma z i ng cont r i but ions to our collective enjoyment of Greenwich Point. After the GPC completed the restoration of the Innis Arden Cottage in 2011, the Bruce Museum began operating the Seaside Center. The Seaside

What a privilege it has been for Rachel and me to get to know and work with the folks behind these dynamic groups!

Center, which operated in the Old Barn prior to its move to the Cottage, has been a favorite of generations of Greenwich children. The Floren Family Environmental Center is also located at the Innis Arden Cottage, and the Floren Center has become a favorite site for lectures, meetings and other events sponsored by local civic and cultural organizations. The Greenwich Shellfish Commission

is also a major stakeholder at the Innis Arden Cottage, and in addition to the important work it does in our local shellfish beds, the Shellf ish Commission has brought UCONN's Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology to the Cottage, which adds an impressive level of environmental scholarship and work taking place at Greenwich Point. The creation of the Gateway Gardens by the GPC, in 2015, resulted in several happy new collaborations. The Green Fingers Garden Club worked with the GPC and landscaper/ designer Peter Grunow to design and underwrite the cost of these gardens, which are located around and between the Innis Arden Cottage and the Old Barn, which houses the Sue H Baker Pavilion. The gorgeous Gateway Gardens are weeded and maintained during the season by members of the Old Greenwich Garden Club, who have recently been joined in their service by the Riverside Garden Club. The Gateway Gardens are watered by an irrigation system provided by Summer Rain, which donates its services each year. On the far side of the Point, the Knollwood Garden Club has maintained the Seaside Gardens, hidden away in a beautiful walled garden up the hill above the Chimes Building. Throughout Greenwich Point,

G r e e nw ich G r e e n a nd Cle a n undertakes many activities toward its beautification, such as beach “clean ups” and maintaining and weeding the dunes and other important areas. Since the Sue H Baker Pavilion was completed in 2015, with its wonder f u l water f ront d i n i ng deck, the GPC has collaborated with Abilis, whose clients have worked to maintain and clean the dining deck and its beautiful teak furniture, enhancing the dining experience at this very popular fac i l it y. O ver by t he Ch i me s building, the Old Greenwich Yacht Club runs a first-class yacht club and also sponsors the Greenwich Community Sailing programs in the Chimes Building. For decades, this terrific organization has been teaching children and adults the joys of sailing, and also rents k aya k s a nd sa i l boats for t he enjoyment of residents. Regarding the historic musical “chimes” in the tower of the Chimes Building, which are almost 120 years old, a dedicated local group informally known as the “Chimes Winders” have maintained the musical chimes, repairing them when needed. More recently the Emily Catherine Fedorko Foundation has partnered with the GPC to restore and upgrade the musical chimes so that they will be preserved and will continue to serenade

Greenwich residents for the next hundred years. In addition to the organizations focused on stewardship of Greenw ich Point itself, many wonderful organizations organize and host enriching activities there enjoyed by our residents. Several include the Greenwich Historical Society, which each year hosts the Greenwich Founders’ Day ceremony at the Point, as well as a summer “History Bicycle Tour” around the Point. Threads and Treads, a local retail establishment owned by Mickey Yardis, sponsors numerous popular foot races and recreational activities as well. This is only a partial list of t he ma ny orga n i z at ions t hat contribute to making Greenwich Point such an amazing resource for our town. What a privilege it has been for Rachel and me to get to know and work with the people behind these dynamic groups! Chris Franco is the President and co-founder of the Greenwich P o i n t C o n s e r v a n c y. C h i s i s passionate about restoring and repurposing historic buildings, which is the focus of his company, The Franco Group LLC . Chris grew up in Greenwich, attended the public schools here and is a graduate of Georgetown University and SMU School of Law. Chris and his wife Rachel reside in Old Greenwich.

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On Faith Column

What Is Evil And What Can We Do About It?

Reverend Heather Interviews Rabbi Mitch Reverend: In Jewish tradition, what is the understanding of evil? Rabbi: Jewish tradition says that Adam and Eve were created morally neutral. The Talmud says that humans wired with two inclinations, yetzer ha tov – to good, and the other yetzer ha ra – the bad inclination. The Rabbis believe yetzer ha ra is the animal inclination, the yetzer ha tov is the part of us created in the image of God. As human beings we need both. Promiscuous behavior needs to be properly mitigated by the good inclination so you will desire to find a partner in life and to procreate. There is a midrash, teaching, that says a rabbi captured the bad inclination and threw it in a well. In his community, the husbands and wives stopped being together and “even the chickens stopped laying eggs.” Evil happens when you take out the cultivation of the good inclination properly mitigated by God’s law. Our covenantal relationship with God allows us to balance the bad inclination. You have

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to protect yourself in a moral way. We can’t attack someone, unless God forbid, it is a just war. Some things are bad but can be made good. Humans are pleasure-seekers. It may sound like hedonism, but God made us that way. We want the ultimate pleasure possible, which is from the ultimate source of pleasure –God. We are wired to want to pursue mitzpahs (God’s Commandments) so we can get closer to God. Sounds like Blaise Pascal, the Christian philosopher’s quote, “within each person is a God-shaped vacuum only fillable by him.” I haven’t heard that before but like it. Rabbis describe being able to act your way into good or bad behaviors. In Exodus, Pharoah is acting in a bad way. In front of the burning bush, Moses is told, God will harden Pharoah’s heart. This is challenging because it seems to imply Pharoah didn’t have free will. If you read the story carefully, in the first few plagues God didn’t harden

What about Genesis 3? The serpent is highly intelligent, jealous of humans and wanted to rule in the state of nature. Some see it as the worst of who we are. God says to Adam, not Eve, “don't eat from this forbidden tree.” Adam reported to her not to touch the tree which wasn’t God’s command. So the serpent tells her nothing will happen if you touch the tree. And it doesn’t. Then she eats it, and even there

nothing happens until she gives it to Adam, the one told not to eat it, that the sin occurs. This is the slippery slope of how sin occurs. Adam and Eve were meant to be helpmates to build one another up, not tear one another down. Elie Wiesel said the greatest sin is silence. History can change if we speak up.

Evil is that slow movement down the mountain that picks up speed, like a slippery slope. What do we do about evil? Some people say, look at how much religion has caused bad things so let’s throw the baby out with the bathwater. You have no ability to define something as evil unless you believe in ethical monotheism – there is a truth, right and wrong. That is the Judeo-Christian moral

code given to the world. When we take our actions seriously, there is a right and wrong, that helps to mitigate the world’s evil. You can’t be silent, indifferent or have apathy. You also know that God is Truth but we don’t know all truth as humans. You have to have discipline before you rush to judge and listen carefully. “Argue for the sake of heaven” as the Rabbis say, you are discussing and dialoguing for holy purposes. You need to step back, listen and sometimes you have to act. Moses acted when he saw the man being beaten by the slave master. The Rabbinic tradition says that Moses looked to the left and then to the right to see if there was anyone else who could do something better than him, not seeing anyone he was obliged to act. We are encouraged to take 10 seconds, look right and left, breath, and then have that dialogue. The world is often grey, not black and white. There may be two truths.

we get more locked in our ways because we have trained ourselves over time to be a certain way. We have to purposely retrain our brains to rewire them to keep learning and growing. In the Jewish tradition, that’s prayer, which is first and foremost a form of self-examination. It is how we take these principles to myself and then those prayers go out to God. It starts first with examining one’s own heart and mind. When I think of how to counteract evil, what comes to mind is a powerful musical, “Come from Away”. It is about the town in Newfoundland that hosted 16K people, stranded when US airspace was closed. This story is about those who ended up in that town and the relationship that developed between the townspeople and the “plane people.” The show makes you cry because of the kindness of strangers. The good didn’t overshadow the evil but inoculated the evil not taking Is that what defines wisdom that away from the horror. Something in the human spirit desires to make we hope to gain over time? One could hope with time and things better in the midst of tragedy. Empathy is key. maturity. Sometimes as we age,

Obituaries

old classic movies. Survivors in addition to his loving wife Leanora include two beloved children, Cindy Chick Hoffkins and her husband Kevin of Fairfield and John Chick of Alton, Ill.; a cherished granddaughter, Kathleen Hoffkins of Fairfield and two nieces, Stephanie Milani and Jennifer Miller. He was predeceased by his sister, Patricia Smith. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, Sept. 30 at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of the Assumption Church, 545 Stratfield Rd., Fairfield. Interment will be private in St. Mary's Cemetery, Greenwich. Friends may call Sunday, Sept. 29 from 2 to 5 p.m. in the Spear-Miller Funeral Home, 39 South Benson Rd., Fairfield. In lieu of f lowers, friends may consider a donation in Mr. Chick's memory to the North Shore Animal League, 25 Davis Ave., Port Washington, NY 11050 (animalleague.org).

Martha Mary Fleming Hegeman passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Sept. 13, 2019 in Greenwich, CT where she resided for the past 27 years. Martha was born and grew up in Grosse Pointe, Mich. The daughter of the late Robert and Mary Powell Fleming. Martha is survived by her loving husband Frank, her children Paul and Thomas, her sister Francis and brother-in-law Bud Prieur and her beloved nephews Mike and Scott and their families. I n add it ion to t he joys of parenthood, Martha enjoyed a successful career in retail and most recently, as a fashion designer in bridal wear. All those who knew Martha are blessed with memories of her that will be cherished forever. She will be missed dearly by all. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, Sept. 28 at 12:30 at St. Michael the Archangel Church, 469 North St. in Greenwich. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that April 9, 1944 – Aug. 22, 2019 memorial donations be made in Dennis Edwin Hewitt, of Old Martha's name to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, 1275 York Greenwich, CT, and Los Angeles, Calif., passed away on Thursday, Ave., New York, NY, 10065. Aug. 22 at his home in Connecticut. Dennis was born in Los Angeles, Calif., along with his brother, Howard J. Chick, age 85, of Robert, and sisters, Linda and Holly. Greenwich, beloved husband of He graduated from the University Leanora Galletta Chick, passed of California at Los Angeles and away Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019 at St. earned his Masters of Finance Vincent's Medical Center. Born in from the University of Southern Ridgefield, N.J., the son of the late California. Notwithstanding his Louis and Patricia Chick, he had studies, Dennis met and fell in love been a Greenwich resident for the with his high school sweetheart, Kathryn Ault Lefler. They married last 55 years. He received a Bachelor of on June 11, 1966, and he was always Science Degree from New York an example of a loving husband. He began his career in University and a MBA from the University of Connecticut-Stamford. aerospace at North American He served in the U.S. Army as Rockwell in Los Angeles, California, a medic and was stationed in and worked on the Apollo 11 project. Dennis proudly served his country Germany. M r. C h i c k w o r k e d a s a n in the National Guard of California executive in the construction field while working on his Master's traveling all over the world. He was de g r e e . D en n is a nd K at h r y n an active member of the Greenwich welcomed their f irst daughter, Democratic Town Committee and Denise Ereka Hewitt on January 28, served on the Greenwich Zoning 1970, in Los Angeles, California. In 1972, he moved his young Board of Appeals for many years. Howard loved animals of all kinds family first to Byram, CT. While and was a dedicated supporter of s t i l l i n B y r a m , D e n n i s a n d no-kill shelters. He loved to watch Kathryn welcomed their second

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his heart. After that Pharoah’s heart becomes hardened. God didn’t harden his heart but there is a tipping point for us as humans, when we act in a certain way, it becomes very hard to undo that. Evil is that slow movement down the mountain that picks up speed, like a slippery slope. In Judaism, there is no concept of original sin or the devil. There is Satan in the book of Job, the prosecuting angel. He levies the charges against us and tries to prove we weren’t worth being created. God is happy with Job but the angel says he is only righteous because of the all good things in Job’s life.

daug hter, Daw n Elizabeth on Feb. 18, 1976. They then moved to Old Greenwich, CT, where they would live the rest of their lives on Richmond Drive, anchoring the heart of a neighborhood. They joined First Congregational Church and eventually, Innis Arden Golf Club where Dennis would try to dominate the tennis courts. Dennis began his career in advertising at Young and Rubicam in New York City in the early 1980s as Treasurer and Senior Vice President. He started as the Treasurer at Omnicom in New York in 1988 developing the Treasury department for more than 30 years. Dennis decided to retire as Treasurer of the company and as Chief Executive Officer of its whollyowned subsidiary Omnicom Capital Inc., effective Dec. 31, 2018. Dennis believed that every child should have the same chances he did. After Hurricane Katrina, he cofounded a charity called "Omnicom Cares." This was staf fed and supported by Omnicom's amazing people and clients. Omnicom Cares began when Omnicom decided to host a conference in New Orleans shortly af ter Katrina and the attendees wanted to do more to help the city. From these ad hoc beginnings, years of playgrounds, computer labs, and helping schools and childhood centers across the United States and the world brought change to countless lives. Having lost his sister-in-law, Ellen Lefler, to an aggressive form of breast cancer, he was active participant in the Breast Cancer Awareness Alliance (BCA) and was honored by them with the BCA Hope Award. Dennis believed in family, not just the family he was born to but the friends he brought into his life. These friends and family were the bedrock of his life. From tennis partners to his neighbors, to those who were in his life from day to day. Dennis was known for his love of family and friends. His positive and cheerful attitude garnered him the lasting friendship of friends and neighbors. Everyone was regaled with his stories of his twin granddaughters who were the light of his life. They were inseparable, emailing and calling each other at least weekly and spending every vacation and holiday together having adventures. D e n n i s e njoye d t ravel i n g with his family and shared many f a nt a s t ic v ac at ion s w it h h i s extended family. He gave them all the love of traveling. He is sur v ived by his two daughters, Denise Ereka Peterson, Dawn Elizabeth Hewitt, his beloved granddaughters, Anna Marie Smith and Isabella Smith, along with their father, Che' Smith. Dennis is also survived by his two sisters, Linda Juengel and Holly Roberts of California, along with his brothersin-law, Kenneth Juengel and Russell Roberts, respectively. He is loved and will be missed by his nieces and nephew. Dennis is also survived by his friends and neighbors in Old Greenwich, including the "Usual Suspects" and the "Beergarden Gang." Everyone on Richmond Drive will miss him. He was predeceased by parents, Robert S. Hewitt and Anna Marie Hewitt along with his brother, Robert S. Hewitt, Jr. and loving wife Kathryn Ault Hewitt. Dennis set a great example

for all of us, and he touched many people profoundly during his journey through life. The world is a better place having had him in it. He will be greatly missed by all that knew him. There w i l l be a Memor ia l service on Friday, Oct. 11 at 5. The service is at First Congregational Church of Old Greenwich, 108 Sound Beach. There will be a Celebration of Dennis' Life following the service from 6:30 to 9:30 at Innis Arden Golf Club, 120 Tomac Ave. Donations, in lieu of f lowers, can be made to The Gary Sinise Foundation, which serves our nation by honoring our defenders, veterans, first responders, their families and those in need, or the charity of your choice.

Mary Witherbee Mary Osborne Witherbee of Baltimore, Md., and Greensboro, Vt., died peacefully at her home in Maryland surrounded by her children on Sept. 6, 2019 after a long illness. Born in Bronxville, N.Y. on Feb. 23, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Elizabeth Ide Osborne and Stanley de Jongh Osborne of New York. During her long and colorful life she ran her own interior design business and was one of the first breeders of Shih Tzu dogs in the United States. She was involved in and volunteered at many charitable causes such as a children's hospital i n Ba lti more, t he t utor i ng of children in Trenton, N.J., and sat on the boards of Sterling College and the Fairbanks Museum and Planetarium in Vermont. She was married three times: to James Bedford Downing, Jr, of Hobe Sound, Fla., from whom she was divorced; to the late Edmund Ruffin Beckwith of Princeton, N.J.; and to the late John Hemenway Witherbee, of Nantucket, Mass., from whom she was divorced. All who knew Mary recognized her as a "life force" and a woman of passion, with a wicked sense of humor and strong opinions. Her energy and zest for life affected all those close to her. She had a great ability to befriend people of all ages and walks of life. Mary's great loves were her extended family, her wide circle of friends, her many dogs and her gardens. Mary was devoted to all things Vermont, especially her farm in Greensboro. She is survived by her four children: James Bedford Downing III (Liz) of London, Eng land; Elizabeth "Lisa" Downing Sartorius of Baltimore, Md.; John Osborne Downing (Francie) of Green Pond, S.C.; and Lily de Jongh Downing ( D a v i d Yu d a i n) o f N o r t h Stamford, CT; as well as three Beckwith stepchildren (Ruffin, Jean and David); eleven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister, Cynthia Osborne Hoskin of Cold Spring, Ky. and her brother, Richard de Jongh Osborne of New York, N.Y. The family would like to thank her devoted caregivers Yolanda Addison, Renee Tuck, Iris Rosa and Nancy Githinji. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, Oct. 26 at 4 p.m. at St. John's Western Run, Butler, Md. Donations in her memory may be made to the Greensboro Land Trust.

lawyer and adventurer, died at home on Sept. 13, 2019 after a short battle with leukemia. He was 85. Frank lin was born in New York City in 1933 and grew up in Riverside, CT, the son of Harold F. Bloomer and Allene Cress Bloomer. He is survived by his brother Kent C. Bloomer, daughters Sarah Bloomer, Gail Connell, Leslie Lawrence, Kate Bloomer and Alice Bloomer and seven grandchildren. Franklin attended St Luke's School in New Canaan, Amherst College '56 and Columbia Law School '67 cum laude. In 1957 he joined the US Navy as an officer aboard a wooden minesweeper USS ADROIT based in Charleston, S.C. Franklin lived in Riverside, CT his entire life except when he lived in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia and London. He retired a partner at Morgan, Lewis and Bockius. Franklin had a long bucket list. His outdoor activities included sailing, hiking, running, canoeing and kayaking, Nordic skiing and bicycling. He traveled to all 7 continents and run 6 marathons. Frank lin sailed from a young age, both racing and cruising. His adventures included sailing across the Atlantic in 1987 via Iceland, hiking most of the Appalachian Trail, cycling across the continental USA, and annually skiing hut to hut in Scandanavia. His most unique trip was paddling around Baffin Island in Klepper folding kayaks in 1974. Planning each trip gave him as much delight as the trip itself. F ra n k l i n love d op era a nd choral music. He sang in London, Saudi Arabia, New York City and at home in Greenwich, CT. A longtime member of the Greenwich Choral Society, Franklin also sang with the Berkshire Choral Festival, the Amherst Early Music Festival and the New Rochelle Opera. Franklin was elected to the Greenwich Representative Town Meeting for 14 two-year terms. He served on local and state advisory bodies focused on transportation issues, formed Greenwich Safe Cycling, and started an annual Mother's Day bike ride 17 years ago. He designed bike routes for the East Coast Greenway in use today and helped found the Calf Island Conservancy, an organization affiliated with a national wildlife refuge off Greenwich. Frank lin realized many of his dreams but said his "greatest accomplishment is my f ive wonderful, accomplished daughters" who were by his side when he passed away. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Nov. 9 at the Riverside Yacht Club. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations are made to the Appalachian Trail Conservancy.

John DeAndressi

Joh n D e A nd r e s si enter e d eternal rest on Sept. 15 2019. John was born on Feb. 7, 1948 in Mercy Long Island, N.Y. and resided in Greenwich, CT. The son of Augustine and Theodora DeAndressi. He leaves to cherish his memory his sisters Barbara Mescall, Lynda Mcknew and his brother Jamie DeAndressi along with his nieces PJ Kaye, Lauren Bell, Mindy Mcknew and nephews JJ DeAndressi and Jason DeAndressi. John loved playing softball, driving his Corvette and going on Harold Franklin Bloomer, Jr., his boat in long island sound. He

Franklin Bloomer

was the owner of Tropicana Banana a fruit distribution family business. John was loved by all of his family and many friends and will be missed dearly. There will be a private ceremony in the near future.

Charles McCullough Charles T. McCullough, 87, of Riverside passed away on Sept. 17, 2019 at Greenwich Hospital. Charles was born on Oct. 6, 1931 in Norwood, Pa. to the late Charles and Sara Thomas McCullough. Mr. McCullough served our country with honor in the Army during the Korean conf lict. He graduated from Temple University and then continued his education at Penn State with a Masters degree in Geology. Charles worked for many companies in the area, retiring from the Human Resources department of Prudential. After retirement, he was active in the Greenwich Senior Center and sang with the Silvertones. Charles is survived by his sister Margaret "Peggy" Morton, as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. In addition to his parents Charles was predeceased by three sisters. In accordance with his wishes, there will be no formal service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Greenwich Senior C e nte r, 2 9 9 G r e e nw i c h Ave , Greenwich, CT 06830.

Joseph Mancuso Joseph (Joe) John Mancuso of Cos Cob died peacefully at home surrounded by his wife and family on Sept. 22, 2019 after a long illness with diabetes and complications from COPD. Born in the Chickahominy section of Greenwich on July 26, 1928, he was the son of Rocco Mancuso and Anna Teresa DeBlasio Mancuso. Joe graduated Greenwich High School on June 17, 1947. He was a dedicated Town of Greenwich employee for 38 years as Head Custodian of Central and Eastern Junior High Schools, followed by building maintenance managerial positions at the old Town Hall and Greenwich Annex buildings, new Town Hall and Greenwich High School. Joe had a high work ethic and his family was always his number one priority. He was very proud of his Italian heritage and instilled the values of fostering strong family ties, helping others in need and carrying forth traditional Italian customs. He was known for his abundant garden, homemade wine and love of the holidays. Joe is survived by his dedicated wife of 67 years, Grace Oliveri Mancuso, and his five children, Rocco ( JoA n n), A n na Teresa (Edgar), Joseph II, Michael (Denise) and Dominick, and dedicated "Other Son" Ron Ross, as well as his grandchildren Joe, Elizabeth, Gina, Steven, Joseph III, Michael and Matthew. Aside from his parents, he was predeceased by his sister and brother-in-law Mary and John Mandras, brother and sister-in-law Dominick and Josephine Mancuso, brothers-in-law and sisters-in law Anthony and Grace Oliveri, Rocco and Rosina Oliveri, and Diego Oliveri. T h e f a m i l y wou l d l i ke to thank Drs. Francis Walsh and Dr. Marcus Mayus for their assistance, excel lent at tention a nd ca re,

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Walking on Holy Ground

On Faith Feature

By Marek P. Zabriskie

I recently attended a church conference in the small town of Flat Rock, North Carolina. Flat Rock (population 3,331) was founded around 1827 when Charles and Susan Baring built Mountain Lodge. The community soon became known as the “Little Charleston of the Mountains” due to an influx of wealthy summer residents from South Carolina’s Low Country. Our daughters spent many summers at Camp Greystone in the neighboring town of Zirconia. My wife and I took turns flying them down or picking them up, and sometimes our entire family traveled to Flat Rock and enjoyed a few days in the mountains.

Our conference was held at the Kanuga Conference Center. “Kanuga” is an Indian word that signifies many different types of people coming together in the same place. Indeed, folks from across the country to examine and discuss the resources needed to strengthen our churches. The drive from the Asheville Airport to Flat Rock began to elicit deep, joyful memories. Three of us stopped at the Hubba Hubba Smokehouse in Flat Rock, where a friend of mine has created one of the best barbecue restaurants in the country. The following evening when the conference was not meeting, a colleague and I attended a musical at the Flat Rock Playhouse, North Carolina’s best regional theater. Our family had enjoyed ma ny pro duc t ions over t he years and had never once been disappointed. On Friday we had a break. I drove to the Pisgah National Forest, the f irst U.S. national forest, which is comprised of milehigh peaks, a hardwood forest and cascading waterfalls. The forest is full of wonderful walking trails, a f ish hatchery, camp

grounds and a nature station. The Davidson River f lows through it. I had brought along a pack rod and some fly fishing tackle. I had no waiters, so I fished carefully for an hour from the riverbank. As usual, I caught nothing. The Dav idson has rarely afforded me any of its canny, native brown trout, but standing in the silent forest where I had taug ht our middle daug hter how to f ly f ish was enoug h compensation. Everywhere I went, I kept thinking, “This is holy ground.” I capped off the evening with a barbecue dinner at Hawg Wild, where a bluegrass band played classic mountain music. In one of the great moments of history, Moses found himself an exile in a strange land. He was in Midian, on the east bank of the Gulf of Aqabah. It was the land where he had fled after murdering an Egyptian, who had beaten a Hebrew slave. Death was on his conscience. Moses fled for his life. He had left everything behind. He m a r r i e d a M i d i a n ite woman, settled down, got a job tending his father-in-law Jethro’s

Holy ground is a powerful thing, whether we experience it in the mountains of North Carolina, on the coast of Maine or walking the beach on Cape Cod or wherever we have created precious memories over time.

sheep. Moses made a living on the hard-scrapple land. One day as he wandered to the edge of the wilderness and ascended the slopes of Mt. Horeb, something extraordinary occurred. A bush burst into flame. It blazed up. Certain bushes in the Near East secrete oil and can spontaneously combust in the hot sun, but this bush became all fire, crackling with flames leaping up, but the bush was not consumed. It did not burn because it was a miraculous fire. The out of the flame, a voiced f lared up and said something equally miraculous. “Moses.” “ Mo s e s .” Tw ic e , t he lowly shepherd heard his name called from the bush. His attention was

riveted. Moses replied, “Here I am.” Then the voice spoke again, “Take off your shoes, for the place on which you are standing is holy ground.” That scrubby piece of land on which the sheep had grazed was holy. God is not found only in churches, synagogues and mosques, but wherever humans truly see and hear. Then the voice identif ied itself as the voice of the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. It was none other than the voice of God. The next thing God said was as fiery and holy as anything uttered in the Bible for it changed the course of history. God said, “Go.” Moses was to “go” back to Egypt and rescue the Hebrew

people. He was a Hebrew by birth, raised in Pharaoh’s house, and he spoke f luent Egyptian. Who but Moses could appeal to Pharaoh to set the Hebrew slaves free? But God was really saying, “Go. Live. Love. Serve.” “Go.” What a fiery and holy word. Holy ground is a powerful thing, whether we experience it in the mountains of North Carolina, on the coast of Maine or walking the beach on Cape Cod or wherever we have created precious memories over time. In the burning moments of our lives when we stand on holy ground we remember where we have loved and have been loved. These places make us holy and they make us human. They remind us why we were put on earth, what is our mission, and they fill us with meaning. Go! It is a grace to stand on holy ground, where indelible moments have tattooed memories in our hearts and minds, where every bend in the road elicits a joy, refreshes the soul, and allows us to hear the word, “Go.” Go. Live. Love. Serve others. The Rev. Marek Zabriskie is the Rector of Chrict Church.

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ASSEMBLIES OF GOD Harvest Time Church 1338 King St., 203-531-7778 www.htchurch.com

Service: Sun 9 & 11am; Wed 7pm - Family Life Night. Spanish: Thur & Sat 7:30pm; Sun 4pm. Sunday School, 10:30-11:15am. Service - Stamford campus, Sun 10am, Palace Theatre, 61 Atlantic St. Every Wed, from Jan. 10-March 28: The Alpha Course, 7-8:30pm. Connie's Circle - Every Sat, 10am-1pm. Sunday Discovery Track: Every Sunday through Oct. 6, 9:30-11am. Sept. 28: Couples Fellowship, 6:30-8:30pm, married couples of all ages. Men's Breakfast: Oct. 5, 8:30-10am. BAPTIST First Baptist Church 10 Northfield St.; 203-869-7988 www.firstbaptistgreenwich.com

Sun: Service 11am, School 10am. Wed: Bible Study 7:30pm. Greenwich Baptist Church 10 Indian Rock Ln; 203-869-2807 www.greenwichbaptist.org

Sun: Prayer in chapel 9:15-9:30am; Bible Study, 9:30am; Worship 11am. Wed: Prayer & Bible Study 7-8:15pm. Every first Sat. of the month: Men’s Bible Study and Breakfast, 8-9:30am. Praying at the Crossroads: Sept. 29, 9:30am. CATHOLIC Sacred Heart Church 95 Henry St.; 203-531-8730

Mass: Mon-Fri 7am, Sat 4 & 5:30pm, Sun: 7:30, 9:30, 11:30am Confessions: Sat 3:30 & 5pm. St. Agnes Church Greenwich 247 Stanwich Rd.; 203-869-5396 www.stagnesrc.org

Mass: Mon 9am, Sat 4pm (Winter only), Sun: 8:30 & 10am. St. Catherine of Siena Church 4 Riverside Ave.; 203-637-3661 www.stcath.org

Mass: Mon-Fri: 7am and 5:15pm, Sat 7am, Sun 7:30, 9, 10:30am and 5pm; Vigil: Sat 5pm; Holy Day 7am, 12:10 and 5:15pm (Vigil). Confessions Sat 3pm. Meditation Group Thu 7pm. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, First Fri of month. Bereavement Group: every Thursday through Nov. 14, 1:30-3:30 & 7-8:30pm, free, registration required, 203-637-3661 ext. 375 to leave a message or contact parishpartners@stcath.org. New Bible Study Series begins: Sept. 23, Mondays, 7:309pm & Tuesdays, 10-11:30am, $30 materials fee. Oct. 3: Dinner with a Cause, 6:30-8:30pm, Church Hall - featuring Cathleen Caron, founder of Justice in Motion, open to all, free will offering to benefit Justice in Motion, RSVP to parkerelizabeth@sbcglobal.net or 203-637-8092. St. Mary Church 178 Greenwich Ave.; 203-869-9393 www.stmarygreenwich.org

St. Paul Church 84 Sherwood Ave. | 203-531-8741 www.stpaulgreenwich.org

Christ Church Greenwich 254 E. Putnam Ave.; 203-869-6600 www.christchurchgreenwich.org

St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran 286 Delavan Ave.; 203-531-8466

Temple Sholom 300 E. Putnam Ave.; 203-869-7191 www.templesholom.com

Grace Church of Greenwich 8 Sound Shore Dr, Suite 280203-861-7555 www.gracechurchgreenwich.com

Service: Sun 9am, Bible Study 10:30. Sunday Worship - May 18-Sept 15: Holy Eucharist, Rite 2, METHODIST 8am; Holy Eucharist, Rite 2, 10am; Compline & Commuion, Diamond Hill United Methodist 5pm. Sunday Educational Offerings: Exploration Series, 521 E. Putnam Ave.; 203-869-2395 Youth Formation & Church School, 10:10am. Tue: Holy www.diamondhillumc.com Eucharist, 10am. Choral Evensong - St. Michael and All Angels: Sept. 29, 5-6pm. Way of Love - TURN: Sept. Worship & Sunday School: 10am. 29, 10:10am. Brown Bag Bible Study with the Rector: First United Methodist Church Oct. 1, 12pm. Intercessory Prayer Group: Oct. 2, 7pm. 59 E. Putnam Ave.; 203-629-9584 Oct. 4: Greenwich Fellowship of Clergy Luncheon: www.fumcgreenwich.com 12-1:30pm. Courage and Faith: Amy-Jill Levine, Oct. St. Roch Church Sun 10:30am with childcare. 4, 6-9pm & Oct. 5, 9am-2pm. 10 St. Roch Ave.; 203-869-4176 Bethel African Methodist Episcopal www.strochchurch.com St. Barnabas Episcopal Church 42 Lake Ave.; 203-661-3099 954 Lake Ave.; 203-661-5526 Mass: Mon, Tue, Frid: 7:30pm; Sat 4pm, Vigil Mass 4pm; www.stbarnabasgreenwich.org Service: Sun 11am Bible Study: Wed. 6pm. Sun: 7:30, 9:30, 11:30am - Social Hour (immediately after 9:30 Mass). Confession: Sat 3-3:45pm. Prayer Group Sun: Holy Eucharist Rite I 8am, Holy Eucharist Rite II, 10am; NONDENOMINATIONAL (Spanish) Fri 8pm. Worship, Church School & Nursery 10am. Serve dinner at Dingletown Community Church Pacific House, fourth Tue of the month, 5:30pm. Sept. 29: CHRISTIAN SCIENCE 376 Stanwich Rd.; 203-629-5923 The Blessing of the Animals, 2pm. www.dingletownchurch.org First Church of Christ, Scientist St. Paul’s Episcopal Church 11 Park Place; 203-869-2503 Service & Sunday School: Sundays 10:30am followed by 200 Riverside Ave.; 203-637-2447 www.christiansciencect.org/greenwich coffee hour. Holy Communion: first Sun of each month. www.stpaulsriverside.org Sunday School 11am. Service and Sunday School 10:30am Wed. Service 7:30pm. Service: Sun: Holy Eucharist, 8am; Christian Education Childcare. Revive Church Formation (Sunday School), 10; Holy Eucharist, 10:15; 90 Harding Rd., Old Greenwich COMMUNITY Coffee Hour, 11:30. Movie in the Meadow: Oct. 5, 7pm. (Old Greenwich Civic Center) First Church of Round Hill St. Saviour’s Episcopal Church www.myrevive.org 464 Round Hill Rd.; 203-629-3876 350 Sound Beach Ave; 203-637-2262 Service: Sunday 10am. Childcare and children’s ministry www.firstchurchofroundhill.com www.saintsaviours.org available. Service: Sundays 10am Holy Communion: first Sun every Sun: Rite I Eucharistic Service, 8am. Rite II Eucharistic Stanwich Church month. Service, 10am. School & childcare offered for 10am service. 202 Taconic Rd.; 203-661-4420 Round Hill Community Church JEWISH www.stanwichchurch.org 395 Round Hill Rd.; 203-869-1091 Chabad Lubavitch of Greenwich Sunday Services: Greenwich location (202 Taconic Rd.), 9 www.roundhillcommunitychurch.org 75 Mason St.; 203-629-9059 & 10:45am (June 9-Sept 2, 10am only); Stamford location Service & Church School: Sun 10am (childcare available) www.chabadgreenwich.org (579 Pacific St.), 6pm. 'JourneyMates' Praying Group, followed by Coffee Hour; Summer Meditation Schedule: Sept. 30, 10am-12pm, Emmaus Hall. World Vision Thurs, 6:30pm. Sept. 28: Set up Blessing of the Shabbat Prayer, Study and Kiddush, Chassidic Philosophy Half Marathon: Oct. 6, Veteran’s Park in Norwalk, Animals, 8am; Bike HSS, 9am; RHCC Trip to the Met 8:45am, Sat 9:30am; Torah reading and discussions swainoneill@gmail.com Opera, 12:30pm. Sept. 29: Blessing of the Animals, 10:30am; Youth Services 11am. Women’s Torah Study The Albertson Memorial Church 10am; RHCC Halloween Costume Swap, 4pm. Flower Group, Wed 9:30am. Mommy & Me: Musical Shabbat Tue 293 Sound Beach Ave; 203-637-4615 Arranging Workshop: Oct. 5, 10:30am-12:30pm, & Fri, 9:15-10:15am, during summer: 12:30pm. Through www.albertsonchurch.org soozalasimp@gmail.com or 203-622-6611. Greenwich Dec. 22: Mommy & Me Fall Session begins (0-24 months), Chamber Players Concert: Oct. 6, 4-6pm, Sanctuary, 9:20am, register. Worship Sun: 11-12:30pm. chamberplayersofthegso.org. Congregation Shir Ami Trinity Church One W. Putnam Ave; 203-274-5376 CONGREGATIONAL 1 River Rd.; 203-618-0808 www.congregationshirami.org www.trinitychurch.life The First Congregational Church Shir Ami Religious grades K-6, Tues, 4-6pm, B’nai Mitzvah 108 Sound Beach Ave; 203-637-1791 Worship: Sun 10am, Greenwich Hyatt Regency, 1800 E. Classes; Shabbat Services two Fridays a month. Erev www.fccog.org Putnam Ave. Trinity Kids 2nd-5th Fall Retreat: Oct. 4-6, Rosh Hashanah: Sept. 29, 7-9:30pm. Rosh Hashanah Camp Jewell, Colebrook, CT. Regular Worship and Church School: Sun 10am in Morning: Sept. 30, 10am-12:30pm. Meetinghouse. Caregivers Support Group, 1st Sun PRESBYTERIAN Greenwich Reform Synagogue 11:15am-12pm. Hats Off Book Discussion Group, Thu 10First Presbyterian Church 92 Orchard St.; 203-629-0018 11:30am. Mindful Self-Compassion Workshop: Sept. 1 W. Putnam Ave.; 203-869-8686 www.grs.org 29, 11:15am-12:15pm, Rick’s Room. Capable Kids - Fall www.fpcg.org Parent Training for Preschool Parents: Oct. 2, 9:30- Shabbat services, Fri 7pm. Adult Jewish Learning, Sun 11am, RSVP, 203-921-7493 or info@emilytrotman.com. 10am. Religious school, Sun 9-11:30am. Introduction to Worship Sun: 10am with childcare, Chapel, 5pm (new); Coffee & Conversation Series: Parenting is the Hardest Judaism, Tue 7pm. Through Dec. 21: ‘Baby & Me’ program, Children’s Mini-Chapel 10:15am. Food for the Table 2nd Job in the World: What Works and What Doesn't: Oct. 4 11am-12pm. Rosh Hashanah contemplative hike: Oct. Thurs 3-5pm; Shelter for the Homeless 2nd Thurs 5:30& 11, 9:15-10:45am, Lounge, RSVP (walk-ins welcome), 1, 10am-12pm. Terrific Tots at the JCC Preschool: Oct. 2, 7pm. Denim, Drinks and Dinner: Oct. 4, 6-8pm, edna. navarro@fpcg.org darlak@fccog.org or 203-637-5430 sgregoire@stamfordjcc.org or 203-487-0944. Mass: Vigil Sat: 4pm; Sun: 7:30, 9:30, 11:30am; Mon to Thurs 9am. Holy Day schedule: Vigil: 5:30pm Holy Day: 9am and 12:15pm. First Friday Mass & Benediction 9am. St. Paul Volunteers in Action, Fri mornings, office@ stpaulgreenwich.org or 203-531-8741. Sacrament of Reconciliation Sat 3-3:45pm or by appointment. Centering Prayer: Oct. 2, 7-8pm. St. Paul Bereavement Group: Oct. 3, 5:30-7pm. First Friday Mass & Benediction: Oct. 4, 9-10am.

Mass: Mon-Fri 7am & 12:05pm; Sat 8am; Sun 7, 9, 10:30am, 12:15 and 5:15pm Sat Vigils: 4 and 7:30pm North Greenwich Congregational (Spanish). Confession: Sat 2:45-3:45. Adoration of the 606 Riversville Rd.; 203-869-7763 www. Blessed Sacrament Mon 11am-12pm. Walking With northgreenwichchurch.org Purpose, Tue 9:30am. Choir Rehearsals, Thu: Children 5:306pm, Youth 6-7, Adults 7:30-9:15. St. Mary’s Young Adult Service: Sun 10:30am. Communion first Sunday of month. Group begins (ages 21-35), Sept. 23, 7pm. Feast of Second Congregational Church Saint Therese (Latin Mass): Oct. 3, 7:30-8:30pm. 139 E Putnam Ave.; 203-869-9311 St. Michael the Archangel www.2cc.org 469 North St.; 203-869-5421 Family-friendly Evensong Service, every Sat 5pm. Summer www.stmichaelgreenwich.com Sunday Services, 8:15 & 9:30am, Chapel. 2CC Mom’s:

Service: Fri 6:30pm; Sat 10am; Sun 8:30am. Candle Worship Sun: 8:45 & 10:45am at 89 Maple Ave.; childcare Lighting: Fri night. Shabbat Study: Sat 9am. Minyan: Sun provided. 8:30am. Lunch ‘n Learn: Tue 12pm. Itsy Bitsy Playgroup: Living Hope Community Church Wed 10:30am. Itsy Bitsy Playgroup: Oct. 1, 10:30am, 38 West End Ave; 203-637-3669 free, templesholom.com/itsy-bitsy-playgroup www.LivingHopeCT.org LUTHERAN

Worship Sun: 10am. Bible study: Mon 7:15-9pm. Women’s Bible Study Tue 9:30-11:30am. Mothers of Preschoolers Mass: Mon-Fri: 7:45am, 9am; Sat 9am, Vigil Mass 5pm; Oct. 1, 9:30am. Divorce Recovery Workshop (RSVP’s First Lutheran Church 1st/3rd Wed of month 9:15-11:45am. Bibles & Bagels Sat Sun: 7, 9, 10:30am, 12, 5pm. Bible Study: Thu 7pm. required): Oct. 5, 9am. 38 Field Point Rd.; 203-869-0032 7:30-8:30am. Youth Lock-in: Sept. 29, 6pm & Sept. 30, Welcome Weekend BBQ: Sept. 29, 1pm. www.flcgreenwich.org EPISCOPAL 9am. Impact Connecticut 10 Days of Prayer-Messiahs' Service: Sun 10:30am followed by coffee and fellowship. St. Timothy Chapel Anglican Church of the Advent House: Sept. 29, 7-9pm. Wed: education ages 3.5 & up 2:30-5:15pm at St. Paul 1034 North St.; 203-869-5421 606 Riversville Rd.; 203-861-2432 Lutheran. www.churchoftheadvent.org Mass: Sat 4pm; Sun: 9:30 & 11am. Service: Sun 9am Holy Eucharist. Sunday School.

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Lecture Series

The Greenwich Con s er v at ion Commission, in partnership with local conservation organizations, invites the community to its Environmental Lecture Series beginning Oct. 2, 7 to 8:30 p.m. The solution to climate change is like a puzzle – all of the pieces are required to solve it. Learn about each of them and gather the tools and the knowledge to help your family and the community get prepared. The series will run for eight consecutive Wednesdays, through

Nov. 20. They are: Oct. 2: EcoBeneficial Gardening: Boosting the Ecosystem in Your Own Yard, at the Greenwich Botanical Center, 130 Bible St. Oct. 9: Healthy Yards – Using Yard Waste to Improve Soil Health, 6 7:30 p.m., at Arch Teen Center, 100 Arch St. Oct. 16: What’s so Bad about Pesticides?, at the Greenw ich Botanical Center. Oct. 23: New York’s Newe st I m m ig ra nts: Coyotes in the Metro Area, at the Greenwich Land Trust, 370 Round Hill Rd.

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O c t . 3 0 : P FA S – Emerging Contaminants – What do You need to Know, at Greenwich Audubon, 613 Riversville Rd. Nov. 6: Climate Change – What to Ex pect in Greenwich, at Greenwich Audubon. N ov. 1 3 : Wa s t e Management – Ecological and Economic Impacts, at Town Hall - Meeting Room, 101 Field Point Rd. Nov. 20: Trends to Watch in the Energ y Transformation of 2020 – What is There for You, at the Boys and Girls Club of Greenwich, 4 Horseneck Ln.

21st Annual Teddy Bear Clinic Sunday, Oct. 6, noon - 3 pm 49 Lake Avenue, Medical Building Parking Lot (behind Greenwich Hospital) Bring your favorite teddy bear, stuffed animal or doll for a check-up and treatment at this special free family event. -

Get an ID bracelet for your bear.

Learn about surgery, lab tests, X-rays, medical equipment, germs, nursing careers and more.

Tour an ambulance.

Visit the emergency and check-up tables.

All under a festive tent – rain or shine! Call 203-863-3627 for more information. Parking available in the hospital parking garage on Lake Avenue.

ASOG Art Show

The Art Society of Old Greenw ich (A SOG) w i l l hold its member Fall Art Show from Tuesday, Oct. 1 to Monday, Oct. 28, at the Greenwich Botanical Center (GBC). ASOG’s artists typically offer landscapes, still life, abstracts, portraits, and other subjects in watercolor, oil, acrylic, drawing/

graphics/pastel, photography, mixed media, and sculpture. The public is invited to the artists’ reception on Sunday, Oct. 6, 3 to 5 p.m. at the GBC, 130 Bible St. The show will feature live music and sample refreshments. Awards will be presented to First Place winners at the reception. The Greenwich

Botanical Center is open Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. While this exhibit is open to ASOG members only, anyone may submit artwork and join the society at receiving: Monday, Sept. 30, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the GBC. See the ASOG website for complete entry details: asogct.com/fall-show

Swim Across America Fairfield County and Greenwich Crew are teaming up for the second annual charity rowing event — Meters for a Cure ERG Challenge on Sunday, Sept. 29 — with proceeds supporting Swim Across America Fairfield County and its local beneficiary the Alliance for Cancer Gene Therapy (ACGT), the nation’s only foundation dedicated exclusively to funding cancer gene therapy research.

On Sept. 29, hundreds of crew members, their families and friends, will come together to help raise money for cancer research at the Greenwich Water Club at 49 River Rd., and relay against each other on ERG machines (a rowing machine also known as an ergometer) to compete to see which team can accumulate the most meters in 40 minutes. Teams are organized and divided by age group (youth and

adult) and each participant is being asked to raise at least $100 for the cause. This event is open to anyone who wants to participate and encourages other crew teams throughout Fairf ield County to join in. Registration is available in advance at swimacrossamerica. org/gwc2019. On-site registration on Sept. 29 opens at 7:30 a.m.

Heig hts, he was of ten found on the f ire escape, where he would escape the sweltering heat of his 4th f loor apartment, by immersing himself in books. This love of reading and books, continued throughout his life. He was a major donor of the New York Public Library, as he believed he owed this institution a debt of gratitude; having educated himself among the stacks at the 42nd street branch. In 1952 , he co-founded Kirkiles & Kotiadis in New York, a certif ied public accountant specializing in the engineering, accounting, research and management sectors. In addition, he had principle interests in shipping, and import/export. He also earned a New York State Real Estate Broker's license in 1956 and participated in numerous real estate ventures throughout his life, even a few with his grandson. On Oct. 12, 1968, he married Catherine Wells of New York, N.Y. They resided in Manhattan then Riverdale, N.Y. before moving to Greenwich, CT in 1978. He shared a love of traveling with his wife, and they enjoyed many trips to Europe, Jerusalem, Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan, Syria, South America, and the Bahamas,

to name a few. Once Charles became a grandfather, he shared his love of traveling with his grandchildren. He was a very giving and supporting man, who people of ten turned to when they soug ht adv ice. He actively donated to his church parish, the Republican Party, Boy Scouts of America, Veterans organizations, Greenwich Hospital, New York and Greenwich Libraries, to name a few. He helped numerous people throughout his life, children of which are now CEO's of Fortune 500 companies and titans of industry who owe their education to Charles. Although he retired in his 60's, it was not until his early 90's that his family was able to convince him to fully retire. A bove all, Charles w ill be remembered for being devoted to his wife, sons, friends, clients, and most importantly his grandchildren. Charles was a beloved husband of 48 years to Catherine Kirkiles of Greenwich, CT, who predeceased him, as well as his son George Wells of Greenwich, CT. He is survived by his son Michael Wells, and his wife Helen Wells, of Goldens Bridge, N.Y.;

his daughter-in-law Voula Lekas Wells of Greenw ich, CT; f ive grandchildren, Konstantine and Katharine Wells of Greenwich, CT; and Steven, Nicholas, and Andrew Wells of Goldens Bridge, N.Y. In addition, he was a loving brother to Arthur Kirkelis of Las Vegas, NV who predeceased him, and he leaves behind his sisterin law Shirley "Eff ie KirkelisAlmgren of Las Vegas, NV; his nephews Stephen T. Kirkelis of Las Vegas, NV, Damion Kirkelis of San Ramon, CA, and Jason Kirkelis and wife Kellee Kirkelis of Westlake Village, CA; and great-nephews Kelson Kirkelis, Jaxson Kirkelis, Kason Kirkelis, and Jameson Kirkelis of Westlake Village, CA. Calling hours were Sunday, Sept. 22 at the Fred D. Knapp & Son Funeral Home, Greenwich. A service celebrating Charles' life was held on Monday, Sept. 23 at the Church of the Archangels, Stamford. Interment with Military Honors immediately followed at Putnam Cemetery, Greenwich. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to The New York Public Library, 445 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10016.

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caregivers Marrian Johnson and Winny Wells for their compassion, dedication and loving touch and the Danielcare, Greenwich Home Care and Constellation home care organizations. V i ew i n g w a s S e p t . 2 5 at Castiglione Funeral Home, Greenwich. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Thursday, Sept. 26 at St. Roch's Catholic Church. Donations can be made in Joe's memory to St Roch's Church or the American Diabetes Association.

Eileen Clancy Ei leen G. Cla nc y, age 95, passed away peacefully on Sept. 19, 2019, at her home in Greenwich. She died of natural causes. Eileen lived in Greenwich from 1948 until her death. Born May 14, 1924, in Brooklyn, N.Y., Eileen was the daughter and only child of the late Adolph and Madelaine Bredehoft. When she was a little girl, her family moved to Queens, where she attended school. She graduated from St. Andrew Avellino School in Flushing, N.Y. Eileen was a member of the Byram Garden Club as well as a member of Sacred Heart Church in Byram and St. Elizabeth Guild.

She was a volunteer at Greenwich Hospital for many years, serving as a greeter at the welcome desk. She was also a volunteer for St. Vincent's Hospital in Rye, N.Y. She was a member of the AARP Chapter 3020 in Glenville and the Greenwich Seniors. Eileen was married and widowed twice. Her first husband was Christian D. Van Eyk, who died in 1956. Her second husband was Edward W. Clancy, who died in 1985. Eileen had no children or relatives, but her life was filled with a multitude of friends and loved ones who appreciated her fun-loving nature, dry wit and indomitable spirit. All those who knew Eileen are blessed with memories of her that will be cherished forever. At Eileen's request, there will be no calling hours. A funeral mass was held Thursday, Sept. 26 at Sacred Heart Church, Greenwich.

Charles Kirkiles Charles Kirkiles, 96, long time resident of Greenwich, CT, died peacef ully Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2019 at Stamford Hospital in Stamford, CT, surrounded by his loved ones. Born Aug. 19, 1923, in Lowell, Mass., he was the son

of Aristomenis and Eleftheria Kirkiles. Charles worked as a steelworker at Crucible Steel in New Jersey and then in 1942 with the outbreak of World War II, he enlisted in the US Navy. He was awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal, the American Theatre Campaign Ribbon, Asiatic Pacific Ribbon, and the Victory Ribbon. D u r i ng h is Nava l c a re er, he served as a motor mechanic on numerous vessels and stations in the Pacific Theatre. On January 1946, Charles was honorably discharged as a Motor Mechanist's Mate, First Class Petty Officer. Following his discharge from the Navy, Charles attended night school at Pace University while work ing two jobs. Follow ing night school, he worked the late shift in the counting house at Chase Manhattan Bank, where he would then transport cash to the Federal Reserve. Once this job was complete, he would commute uptown where he worked the early mornings as a short order cook u nti l m idday. Luck y to catch a little sleep, he was able to complete a five-year program in just three years. As a child growing up during the depression in Washington

yourCOMMUNITYcalendar Shenorock Shore Club, 475 Stuyvesant Ave., Rye, N.Y. 203-869-5656. pways.org SUNDAY, OCT. 6

Our neighborhood restaurant for people who love friends, family, and delicious homestyle cooking. Here, everyone’s family.

8:30 - 11 a.m. St. Lawrence Society (SLS): Breakfast Buffet. The Club, 86 Valley Rd. Adults, $12; $8, children. RSVP. (1st Sunday of the month). 203-618-9036. trish@stlawrencesociety.com. stlawrencesociety.com/events 12 - 2 p.m. Greenwich Roller Skating. Eastern Greenwich Civic Center, 90 Harding Rd. $10 admission (includes skate rentals). All ages. 203-322-4447. greenwichrollerskating@ gmail.com. greenwichrollerskating.webs. com 12 - 3 p.m. Greenwich Hospital's 21st Annual Teddy Bear Clinic. 49 Lake Ave., Greenwich Medical Building parking lot behind the hospital.Ages 3-12. Free. Rain or shine. 203-863-3627

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31 E. Putnam Avenue, Cos Cob 203.992.1333 adults. 203-625-6533. mmartin@greenwichlibrary. org 6 p.m. The Glenville Volunteer Fire Company “David N. Theis Award for Outstanding Service to the Community,” honoring Bea and Peter Crumbine. Tamarack Country Club, at 55 Locust Rd. 203-532-9606. glenvillefire.org 6 - 8:30 p.m. Lecture: From the Bottom of the World: The Art and Science of Antarctica. Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Dr. $30, members, $45, nonmembers. 203-869-0376. info@brucemuseum.org. brucemuseum.org 6 - 9 p.m. Greenhouse Garden Dinner with Chef Geoff Lazlo. Greenwich Botanical Center, 130 Bible St. $125$140. 203-869-9242. info@ greenwichbotanicalcenter. org. greenwichbotanicalcenter. org THURSDAY, OCT. 3 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Dinner with a Cause, with featured guest Cathleen Caron, founder of Justice in Motion. St. Catherine of Siena Church, 4 Riverside Ave. Free will offering. Open to all. RSVP. 203-637-8092. parkerelizabeth@sbcglobal. net. justiceinmotion.org/ about-us 7 - 8 p.m. An Art Journey from America to Provence with Jill Steenhuis. Byram Shubert Library - Community Room, 21 Mead Ave. Free. Adults. 203-531-0426 FRIDAY, OCT. 4 9:15 - 10:45 a.m. Coffee & Conversation Series: Parenting is the Hardest Job in the World: What Works and What Doesn't. The First Congregational Church of Greenwich - Lounge, 108 Sound Beach Ave. Free. RSVP. Walk-ins welcome. 203-637-5430. darlak@fccog. org 10 a.m. Qigong with Donna Bunte of Donna Bunte Whole Health. Greenwich Botanical Center, 130 Bible St. $10$20. 203-869-9242. info@ greenwichbotanicalcenter. org. greenwichbotanicalcenter. org 3:45 - 4:15 p.m. World Music with Anitra. Cos Cob Library - Community Room, 5

Sinawoy Rd. Free. All ages. 203-622-6883

2 - 3:30 p.m. “Greenwich Historical Society & The Greenwich Tree Conservancy: Historic Putnam Cemetery. 35 Parsonage Rd. RSVP. 203-869-6899. events@ greenwichhistory.org. greenwichhistory.org 3 - 5 p.m. The Art Society of Old

6 - 9 p.m. Courage and Faith: AmyJill Levine. Christ Church Greenwich, 254 East Putnam Ave. $40, light supper and lecture. 203-869-6600, ext. 42. info@courageandfaith. org

12 - 1 p.m. AA Meeting - "Getting It Together Group." Christ Church - Parish House Loft, 254 E. Putnam Ave. This meeting is open and anyone may attend. 203-869-6600 7 - 8 p.m. AA Meeting - "12 & 12 Group." Christ Church Parish House Loft, 254 E. Putnam Ave. This meeting is open and anyone may attend. 203-869-6600 12 p.m. AA Meeting - "AA Friday." Diamond Hill United Methodist Church, 521 East Putnam Ave. This meeting is open and anyone may attend. 203-869-2395 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. AA Meeting - "Greenwich Friday Night Group." Christ Church - Parish House Loft, 254 E. Putnam Ave. This meeting is open and anyone may attend. 203-869-6600 Sunday 1 - 2 p.m. AA Meeting - "Brunch Bunch Group." Greenwich Hospital - Behind Cafeteria, 5 Perryridge Rd. This meeting is open and anyone may attend. 203-863-3000 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. AA Meeting - "Sunday Afternoon Group." St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 200

GLAUCOMA doesn’t warn you.

9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Courage and Faith: AmyJill Levine. Christ Church Greenwich, 254 East Putnam Ave. $40, coffee and lunch. 203-869-6600, ext. 42. info@ courageandfaith.org 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Flower Arranging Workshop. Round Hill Community Church - Parlor, 395 Round Hill Rd. 203-622-6611. soozalasimp@gmail.com 10 - 11:30 a.m. Behind the Scenes at Versailles Farm. 56 Locust Rd. $20-$30. 203-869-9242. info@ greenwichbotanicalcenter. org. greenwichbotanicalcenter. org 6:30 p.m. 38th Annual Pathways Gala.

Old Greenwich-Riverside Community Center (OGRCC) Registration for the Fall season - offering youth and adult programs. Programs include indoor recreational soccer, dance, drama, art, fitness and more. 203-637-3659. office@ myogrcc.org. myogrcc.org Volunteer Transcribers. The Greenwich Historical Society is seeking volunteers to join a team of volunteer transcribers working from home to use voice dictation to digitize handwritten Town records. This will reveal much new information about early Town meetings, land records before the American Revolution and wills, deeds, and genealogy that have never been accessed before. CT1640@gmail.com

THROUGH SEPT. 29

Early detection and treatment are the keys to preventing loss of sight. Dr. Fucigna can treat glaucoma with drops or laser surgery.

8 a.m. The 2nd Annual Dana’s Angels Research Trust (DART) — DART to the Finish Charity Walk. Greenwich Point Park. $25, 10 and up; free, under 10. 203-861-2063. info@danasangels.org. danasangels.org

9 - 11 a.m. CPR Friends and Family (Infant/Child). Greenwich Hospital’s Medical Education Room, 5 Perryridge Rd. $65. Register. 888-305-9253. greenwichhospital.org/events

Registration is now open for the Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich 8th annual Muddy Up 5k taking place Sunday, Sept. 29 at Camp Simmons, 744 Lake Ave. 203-869-3224. msmith@ bgcg.org. give.classy.org/ bgcgmuddyup5K2019

'Two Colombian Perspectives on Art' - art exhibit. Byram Shubert Library Community Room, 21 Mead Ave. Free. 203-531-0426

That’s why it’s called “The silent thief of sight.” By the time it reduces peripheral vision it’s too late.

See Dr. Fucigna Robert J. Fucigna, M.D. Advanced Ophthalmology.

1455 East Putnam Avenue, Old Greenwich, CT (203) 348-7575 • www.aoct.co

Greenwich (ASOG) Fall Art Show - artists’ reception. Greenwich Botanical Center, 130 Bible St. asogct.com/fallshow 4 - 6 p.m. Greenwich Chamber Players Concert. Round Hill Community Church - Sanctuary, 395 Round Hill Rd. chamberplayers@ outlook.com. chamberplayersofthegso.org

AA MEETINGS Monday 6:30 - 7:30 a.m. AA Meeting - "Greenwich Morning Men's Group." Greenwich Baptist Church, 10 Indian Rock Ln. This meeting is open and anyone may attend. 203-869-2807. ct-aa. org/meetings Thursday 6:30 - 7:30 a.m. AA Meeting - "Greenwich Morning Men's Group." Greenwich Baptist Church, 10 Indian Rock Ln. This meeting is open and anyone may attend. 203-869-2807

Riverside Ave. This meeting is open and anyone may attend. 203-637-2447

OUR NEIGHBORING TOWNS FRIDAY, SEPT. 27 8 p.m. Curtainn Call performs: 'Social Security'. The Dressing Room Theatre at The Sterling Farms Theatre Complex, 1349 Newfield Ave., Stamford. Thu., Fri. and Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 2pm. Through Oct. 6 (no performance May 18). $35, adults; $25, seniors; $17.5, children up to 21. 203461-6358. curtaincallinc.com SATURDAY, SEPT. 28

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THROUGH SEPT. 28

SATURDAY, OCT. 5

9 a.m. The International School at Dundee (ISD) Parent Teacher Association (PTA) 3rd annual Greenwich Color Challenge. ISD fields, 55 Florence Rd. $40. Registration is available through Oct. 4. GreenwichColorChallenge. com

4 p.m. Al-Anon Family Group Meeting: Saturday Old Greenwich Men's Group AFG. Saint Saviour's Church - social room on lower level, 350 Sound Beach Ave. 203637-2262

Friday

7 - 10 p.m. Backcountry Bash. Audubon Greenwich, 613 Riversville Rd. $175. 203-930-1349. greenwich.audubon.org/ events 7 - 9 a.m. Fall Migration Bird Walk. Audubon Greenwich, 613 Riversville Rd. Free. All ages and levels of experience are welcome. 914-417-5234. rmaclean@audubon.org. greenwich.audubon.org/ events

10 - 11:30 a.m. Al-Anon Meeting. The First Congregational Church of Greenwich - Lounge, 108 Sound Beach Ave. 203-6371791

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“Growin’ Up – Bruce Springsteen at 70.” C. Parker Gallery, 409 Greenwich Ave. Free, all works are available for purchase. cparkergallery. com THROUGH OCT. 3 “A River Runs Through It.” The Bendheim Gallery at the Greenwich Arts Council, 299 Greenwich Ave. 203862-6754. tatianam@ greenwicharts.org. greenwichartscouncil.org

8 a.m. - 4 p.m. EMT Basic course. Norwalk Community College, 188 Richards Ave., Norwalk. (Must be at least 16 years old prior to the state date of class). Through Oct. 19. 203857-7080. norwalk.edu 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Stamford Downtown Farmers Market. Prospect Street at Latham Park (Bedford Street) in Stamford Downtown. Saturdays, through Oct. 26. stamford-downtown.com 5 - 7 p.m. Bedford Playhouse and Atelier Omiros: Pure Abstraction - Art Mixer. Bedford Playhouse Cafe, 633 Old Post Rd., Bedford, N.Y. RSVP. 914234-6704. juliettekoch@ bedfordplayhouse.org SUNDAY, SEPT. 29 1 p.m. 'In Her Own Words': A Play Reading - Musical pre-show, 12:30. Bedford Playhouse, 633 Old Post Rd., Bedford, N.Y. 914-234-6704. bedfordplayhouse.org MONDAY, SEPT. 30 7 - 9:30 p.m. NAMI Southwest CT: Mental Health Course for Families. St. John’s Lutheran Church, 884 Newfield Ave., Stamford. (Mondays, through Nov. 25). Registration is required. 203849-9573. rcornell@aol.com. namisouthwestct.org WEDNESDAY, OCT. 2 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Free Screening and Panel Discussion on 'Food Evolution' Documentary. Norwalk Community College - East Campus Gen Re Forum, 188 Richards Ave., Norwalk. Free and open to the public. Register. FoodFilmNCC@gmail.com SATURDAY, OCT. 5 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Family Program for Hispanic Heritage Month: A History of Serving Our Nation. Ferguson Library, Stamford. Free. 203-351-8280. fergusonlibrary.org

FOR SALE: STEINWAY PIANO $29,995 or Best Offer!

5:30 - 6:30 p.m. AA Meeting - "12 &12 Group." Christ Church Parish Hall, 254 East Putnam Ave. This meeting is open and anyone may attend. 203-8696600 AL-ANON MEETINGS Thursday 11:30 a.m. Al-Anon Family Group Meeting: Thursday Noon AFG. St. Catherine of Siena Church - Room 101, school building, 4 Riverside Ave. 203-637-3661. al-anon.org/ al-anon-meetings 8 p.m. Al-Anon Family Group Meeting: Thursday Night AFG. Greenwich Hospital's Watson Pavilion; cafeteria's meeting room, 5 Perryridge Rd. 203-863-3000 Saturday 9:30 - 10 a.m. Al-Anon Newcomers. The First Congregational Church of Greenwich - Lounge, 108 Sound Beach Ave. 203-6371791

• 1904 Steinway living room grand piano model L/O. 5’10”. • Ebony finish. • Excellent condition. • One owner for 55 years. • Completely restored in 1964. • Action rebuilt by Steinway and Sons in 1993, • Includes “Certificate of Restoration”.

Contact info:

nickpanas@yahoo.com or call 203.561.7961

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REAL ESTATE DASHBOARD MASTHEAD

Deborah Ference-Gray

DASHBOARD EDITOR

Mark Pruner | Mark@GreenwichStreets.com | mark@bhhsne.com

CONTRIBUTORS

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NEW LISTINGS

FEATURED OPEN HOUSES

Data Compiled by Cesar Rabellino (203) 249-9866 Address

List Price

81 Putnam Park 81 102 Valley Road 23 227 Lyon Farm Drive 227 52 Sherwood Place 2 6 Ernel Drive 24 Lincoln Avenue 28 Oval Avenue 340 Valley Road 10 20 Locust Road 40 Pecksland Road 100 Hendrie Avenue 17 Cottontail Road 40 Elm Street 3 D&E 2 Quintard Avenue 13 Martin Dale 21 Lake Drive 7 Fairchild Lane 25 Fox Run Lane 16 Boulder Brook Road 9 Knollwood Drive 176 Shore Road 78 Zaccheus Mead Lane 26 Wooddale Road 307 Shore Road 8 Broad Road

$379,900 $499,000 $945,000 $975,000 $1,299,000 $1,300,000 $2,090,000 $2,095,000 $2,195,000 $2,495,000 $2,595,000 $2,695,000 $2,895,000 $3,195,000 $3,295,000 $3,345,000 $3,495,000 $3,595,000 $4,295,000 $4,350,000 $5,895,000 $7,750,000 $7,900,000 $8,950,000 $11,500,000

Price/SqFt

$499 $545 $665 $649 $615 $459 $519 $531 $439 $404 $1,002 $856 $679 $617 $386 $664 $543 $663 $765 $489 $1,013 $1,006 $2,028

SqFt

Data Compiled by Rob Pulitano [203] 561-8092

Area

1 2 2 2 4 4 4 4 3 5 5 5 3 6 5 5 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 5

1 1 2 2 3 2 3 4 4 4 5 6 3 4 5 4 6 5 6 6 7 7 6 6 5

South of Post Road Cos Cob Glenville South Parkway Riverside Old Greenwich Riverside Cos Cob North Parkway South Parkway Riverside Cos Cob South of Post Road Old Greenwich South Parkway Riverside North Parkway South Parkway South Parkway South Parkway Old Greenwich South Parkway South Parkway South of Post Road South of Post Road

1,000 1,734 1,467

0 0 0 0.14 2,004 0.22 3,400 0.2 4,560 0 4,230 4 4,698 2.15 5,911 0.32 6,664 1.79 2,890 0 3,731 0.44 4,850 0.73 5,421 0.28 9,048 2 5,412 2.4 7,911 1.88 6,563 1.76 7,706 0.54 15,834 5.02 7,797 2 8,900 0.47 5,671 1.65

Office: 203.618.3155 Mobile: 917.584.4903

NEW SALES

Data Compiled by Cesar Rabellino (203) 249-9866 Address

Original List

List Price

Sold Price DOM BR FB Acres

SqFt

10 Fletcher Avenue

$679,000

$599,000

$585,000

274

0.12

1,353

20 Church Street B34

$875,000

$789,000

$750,000

220

1,578

20 Silver Beech Road

$700,000

$750,000

0.19

1,577

565 River Road

$895,000

$819,000

$775,000

190

0.27

2,007

11 Windsor Lane

$1,091,000

$975,000

$900,000

191

0.27

2,235

43 Stonehedge Drive

$1,400,000

$1,160,000

$1,025,000

127

1.36

5,113

28 Revere Road

$1,395,000

$1,335,000

110

0.3

24 Maher Avenue

$1,650,000

$1,499,000

$1,400,000

742

0.23

3,785

12 Hendrie Drive

$1,499,000

$1,450,000

0.12

2,077

21 Summit Road

$2,195,000

$1,799,000

$1,550,000

202

0.28

3,523

28 Forest Avenue

$1,849,000

$1,695,000

$1,625,000

725

0.23

3,816

753 Riversville Road

$1,895,000

$1,800,000

5.5

6,540

205 Shore Road

$1,895,000

$1,800,000

0.26

3,109

26 St Claire Avenue

$2,100,000

$1,950,000

$1,840,000

0.39

1,928

15 Hycliff Road

$1,949,000

$2,149,000

$2,010,000

734

4.67

5,212

10 Edgewood Drive 5A

$2,995,000

$2,925,000

114

5,327

8 Juniper Hill Road

$4,275,000

$3,825,000

123

7,363

10 Crossway

$4,995,000

$4,700,000

$4,250,000

988

0.44

4,448

Address

Area Price Day/Time Broker 2 Cos Cob Avenue #R RENTAL Cos Cob $4,400.00 Sun 1-3 PM William Raveis 10 Widgeon Way RENTAL Greenwich $4,850.00 Sun 2-4 PM Berkshire Hathaway 8 View Street #7 RENTAL Greenwich $6,500.00 Sun 1-3 PM Berkshire Hathaway 12 Ricki Beth Lane RENTAL Old Greenwich $8,700.00 Sun 1-3 PM Berkshire Hathaway 20 Martin Dale RENTAL Greenwich $9,850.00 Sun 2-4 PM Houlihan Lawrence 26 Cobb Island Drive RENTAL Greenwich $16,000.00 Sun 12-1 PM Abart Estate, LLC 49 Valley Road #D1 Cos Cob $389,000.00 Sun 2-4 PM Berkshire Hathaway 351 Pemberwick Road #603 Greenwich $679,000.00 Sun 1-3 PM Berkshire Hathaway 4 Seitz Lane Cos Cob $695,000.00 Sun 1-3 PM William Raveis 302 River West Greenwich $710,000.00 Sun 1-3 PM Berkshire Hathaway 18 Spezzano Drive Riverside $775,000.00 Sun 1-3 PM Berkshire Hathaway 500 River Road #11 Cos Cob $775,000.00 Sun 1-3 PM Berkshire Hathaway 63 Valleywood Road Cos Cob $805,000.00 Sun 1:30-3:30 PM Houlihan Lawrence 56 Cambridge Drive Greenwich $850,000.00 Sun 1-3 PM Gen Next Real Estate 360 Cognewaugh Road Cos Cob $1,049,000.00 Sun 1:30-3:30 PM White Oak Realty, Inc. 19 Field Road Cos Cob $1,090,000.00 Sat 1-3 PM William Pitt Sotheby's 51 Forest Avenue #36 Old Greenwich $1,150,000.00 Sun 1-3 PM William Raveis 224 W Lyon Farm Drive #224 Greenwich $1,175,000.00 Sun 1-3 PM Houlihan Lawrence 8 View Street #7 Greenwich $1,195,000.00 Sun 1-3 PM Berkshire Hathaway 73 Weaver Street #15 Greenwich $1,295,000.00 Sun 1-3 PM William Raveis 1 Mansion Place Greenwich $1,395,000.00 Sun 12-2 PM William Raveis 313 W Lyon Farm Drive #313 Greenwich $1,395,000.00 Sun 12-2 PM William Raveis 9 Bolling Place Greenwich $1,395,000.00 sun 12-3 PM Sotheby's 4 Shelter Drive Cos Cob $1,395,000.00 Sun 2-4 PM William Raveis 106 Hunting Ridge Road Greenwich $1,575,000.00 sun 12-3 PM Charles Paternina 257 Bruce Park Avenue #A Greenwich $1,595,000.00 Sun 1-3 PM William Raveis 257 Bruce Park Avenue #B Greenwich $1,595,000.00 Sun 1-3 PM William Raveis 37 Meyer Place Riverside $1,595,000.00 Sun 2-4 PM William Raveis 60 Lockwood Lane Riverside $1,598,000.00 Sun 1-3 PM Berkshire Hathaway 67 Stonehedge Drive South Greenwich $1,650,000.00 sun 12-3 PM New England Land 6 Old Mill Road Greenwich $1,650,000.00 sun 12-3 PM William Raveis 399 Davis Avenue Greenwich $1,695,000.00 Sun 12-2 PM Anderson Associates 255 Bruce Park Avenue #D Greenwich $1,795,000.00 Sun 1-3 PM William Raveis 12 Innis Lane Old Greenwich $1,795,000.00 Sun 2-4 PM Berkshire Hathaway 12 Ricki Beth Lane Old Greenwich $1,799,000.00 Sun 1-3 PM Berkshire Hathaway I O12-3 PM 12 Bailiwick Road Greenwich R $1,895,000.00 sun New England Land STUD OBBEN 20 Martin Dale Greenwich $1,895,000.00 Sun 2-4 PM Houlihan Lawrence 1361 King Street Greenwich $1,925,000.00 Sun 1-4 PM William Raveis 255 BruceProfessiona Park Avenue #C Greenwich l Photo $1,965,000.00 Port Sun 1-3 PM ra its William Raveis 6 Hemlock Drive Greenwich $1,995,000.00 Sat 12-2 PM Berkshire Hathaway for family, Business and modeling 1 Ford Lane Old Greenwich $2,087,500.00 Sun 12-4 PM Berkshire Hathaway 23 Crescent Road Riverside $2,100,000.00 Sun 2-4 PM Houlihan Lawrence J O H N F E R R I S R O B B E N 15 Verona Drive Riverside $2,195,000.00 Sun 1-3 PM Houlihan Lawrence 49 Lockwood Lane Riverside $2,290,000.00 Sun 2-4 PM Houlihan Lawrence 8 Robin Place Old Greenwich $2,495,000.00 Sun 2-4 PM Berkshire Hathaway 4 Laurel Lane Spur Greenwich $2,695,000.00 Sun 1-3 PM Houlihan Lawrence 21 Tomac Avenue Old Greenwich $2,895,000.00 Sun 2-4 PM Berkshire Hathaway 19 Andrews Road Greenwich $2,950,000.00 Sun 2-4 PM William Pitt Sotheby's 23 Maher Avenue Greenwich $3,145,000.00 Sun 1-3 PM Berkshire Hathaway 52 Ridgeview Avenue Greenwich $3,199,000.00 Sun 1-3 PM Berkshire Hathaway 55 Richmond Hill Road Greenwich $3,250,000.00 Sun 1-3 PM Berkshire Hathaway 34 Annjim Drive Greenwich $3,395,000.00 Sun 1-4 PM Berkshire Hathaway 40 Jones Park Drive Riverside $3,495,000.00 Sun 1-3 PM Berkshire Hathaway 62 Lockwood Road Riverside $3,495,000.00 Sun 1-3 PM Houlihan Lawrence 101 Dingletown Road Greenwich $3,495,000.00 Sun 2-4 PM William Raveis 26 Cobb Island Drive Greenwich $3,650,000.00 Sun 12-1 PM Abart Estate, LLC 10 Andrews Road Greenwich $4,325,000.00 Sun 1-3 PM Houlihan Lawrence 62 Sherwood Avenue Greenwich $4,495,000.00 Sun 1-4 PM Houlihan Lawrence 234 Riverside Avenue Riverside $4,595,000.00 Sun 1-3 PM Berkshire Hathaway 27 Evergreen Road Greenwich $5,150,000.00 Sun 1-3 PM Berkshire Hathaway 105 Parsonage Road Greenwich $5,699,000.00 Sun 1-3 PM Berkshire Hathaway 255-257 Bruce Park Avenue Greenwich $6,900,000.00 Sun 1-3 PM William Raveis

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HIGH S CHOO L S CO RE BOARD Below are results from the previous few games for athletic teams from Greenwich High, Brunswick, Sacred Heart and Greenwich Academy. The home team is on the right and the team that was victorious is highlighted in bold:

FOOTBALL Greenwich High 42 vs. Trumbull High 7 Brunswick School 21 vs. Hotchkiss School 14 GIRLS' SOCCER Darien High 3 vs. Greenwich High 0 Stamford High 0 vs. Greenwich High 5 Greenwich Academy 5 vs. Hamden Hall 1 Miss Porter's 2 vs. Greenwich Academy 0 Choate 2 vs. Greenwich Academy 2 Loomis Chaffee 1 vs. Sacred Heart 2

BOYS' SOCCER Brunswick School 2 vs. Choate Rosemary Hall 2 Brunswick School 1 vs. Taft School 5 Greenwich High 2 vs. Darien High 0 Greenwich High 4 vs. Stamford High 0 St. Joseph 0 vs. Greenwich High 5

FIELD HOCKEY Greenwich Academy 6 vs. Choate 0 St. Luke's 0 vs. Greenwich Academy 6 Greenwich High 7 vs. St. Joseph 0 New Canaan 4 vs. Greenwich High 2 Taft School 0 vs. Sacred Heart 7

GIRLS' VOLLEYBALL New Canaan 0 vs. Greenwich High 3 Greenwich High 3 vs. Darien High 2 Greenwich High 3 vs. Stamford High 1 Hopkins School 3 vs. Greenwich Academy 1 Holy Child 0 vs. Greenwich Academy 3 Choate 2 vs. Sacred Heart 3 Deerfield Academy 0 vs. Sacred Heart 2 Pomfret School 0 vs. Sacred Heart 2 King School 3 vs. Sacred Heart 0

BOYS' WATER POLO Junipero Serra 3 vs. Brunswick School 19 Brunswick School 11 vs. Mira Costa 8 Steele Canyon 9 vs. Brunswick School 10 Brunswick School 10 vs. Cathedral Catholic 13 GIRLS' SWIMMING Greenwich High 100 vs. Ridgefied High 86

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From the start of the season, Greenwich High School head coach Lorrie Hokayem knew her team had potential for another special season. Despite losing some high-caliber talent from last year’s team, Big Red has some strong underclassmen and very solid and experienced upperclassmen. The Ca rd i na ls were tested early this season, as they traveled to Ridgefield for a meet against perennial powers R idgef ield. Greenwich passed their first test with flying colors beating the Tigers 100-86 last week. “I was so impressed with the way our girls swam and composed themselves,” Hokayem said. “It’s a young group, and they did a great job of supporting each other. There was a lot of enthusiasm on deck and we had a great start to the meet, winning the first four events. It was a great way to start, and it was a competitive meet." Pacing Greenwich during the meet was junior Meghan Lynch, as she took care of her competition in both the 200- and 400-meter freestyle events. In the 200-meter freestyle, Lynch touched the wall first with a time of 2:06.51. Her score of 4:30.34 in the 400-meter freestyle was over five seconds faster than Ridgefield’s second place finisher. “I knew Ridgefield would be a really close meet,” Lynch said. “They are a great team. I think everybody was cheering really loud for us and we were all very focused. We knew it was going to be a big meet and that the races were going to be close, so we made sure everybody was focused on their race. It was great to see this team come out on top.” While Lynch wasn’t to be denied, the GHS diving team helped clinch the victory for Big Red. Senior Reggie Frias took home top honors with a dive program that scored 250.85 points. In second was fellow senior Saylor Kirsch, who netted a score of 241.40 and was nearly 50 points better than the third-place finisher.

PAUL SILVERFARB

By Paul R. Silverfarb

Last year, the GHS girls’ swimming and diving team crushed the competition during the FCAIC championships. Despite the loss of some talented athletes, this year’s team has the same high expectations. In addition, Samantha Ennis took first place in the 100-meter backstroke with a time of 1:07.77, and Catherine Li was golden in the 100-meter breaststroke with a time of 1:17.96. The foursome of Ennis, Lynch Li and Lexi de la Sierra took home the best time in the 200-meter medley relay, posting a time of 2:04.11. With the victory, Greenwich improved to 2-0 overall, but more importantly proved to Hokayem that this year’s team will be another team with very high expectations. “I see a lot of potential with this team,” said Hokayem. “We have a really strong, young core of sophomores and juniors. We also have a few outstanding seniors that are returning, especially our three divers. And they are all hungry. That’s exciting. We’ve been really fortunate in the past few years to have some really excellent teams, and this group seems just as excited and ready to continue the tradition of Greenwich swimming and diving.” Allison Brea competed in the 500yard freestyle last year and took fourth in the CIAC class LL meet. Kortney Knudsen competed in the same event as Brea and finished 11th overall. Emily Warner took home the bronze in the 100-yard freestyle during that CIAC class LL meet. In addition, the diving combo of

Madeline Muldoon and Annabelle Pollack finished first and second, respectively, in the class LL diving finals. Junior Hannah Seward moved to Ridgefield and will be competing for the Tigers this season. Seward took home silver in the 100-yard butterfly event during the class LL finals. Despite the losses, Big Red still has the talent coming back that could help the team reach great heights. This year’s team will be led by the duo of Lynch and Frias. "It’s feels really good that I have been chosen to be a face of this team and that my teammates see me as a leader,” Frias said. “Hopefully, I can lead them on to a successful season. We have been working hard every single day, and we all come to practice ready to work." Frias will be the one of the team’s biggest strengths on the diving board and will be joined by Kirsch. Lynch has been lights out this season already and will be a key contributor for the Cardinals in both the 200-yard individual medley and the 100-yard breaststroke. Last year at Opens, Lynch was the state champ in the 100-yard IM (1:59.57) and was also golden in the 100-yard breaststroke (1L92.75) “It’s really exciting because this team is so much fun,” Lynch said. “To be able to represent them and cheer

them on and have people look up to me is great feeling. We have been working really hard in practice.” In addition to Lynch in the individual medley events, Hokayem said that several more will be adding key points for the Cardinals this season. Junior Samantha Ennis took home fourth last year in the 200yard IM and third in the 100-yard backstroke at the class LL finals. Fellow junior Hannah Handali will be needed in the sprinting events. Last year she competed in the class LL finals and took home eighth in the 50-yard freestyle and seventh in the 100-yard freestyle. Joining Handali as a sprinter will be junior Alexandra de la Sierra. As a sophomore, de la Sierra took home a top 15 performance during both the class LL 50- and 100-yard freestyle events. “We are looking for people to step up,” Hokayem said. “I am excited for the potential in those longer distance events, but I think we are going to work at it all year to try and fill those holes left by those seniors that graduated.” One of the luxuries for Greenwich High School is that they graduated a plethora of talented athletes this past June. While they are swimming for top collegiate teams throughout the country, Hokayem has a solid

group of swimmers and divers that are back this year, in addition to people that will step up and fill the void left by those graduating seniors. It’s something the head coach doesn’t take for granted. “I think it’s going to be a very competitive season for us,” Hokayem said. It’s exciting to come in here and have a brand-new group of kids with the same motivation and wanting to excel and follow the tradition that’s here at Greenwich High. It’s exciting every year. This year’s kids are a great group, have awesome attitudes, work their tails off, and I am excited to see what they do throughout the dual meet season and see how that hard work pays off in the end.” With the solid start to the fall season, Frias is hopeful that she can leave the program as one of the few seniors that have captured an FCIAC, class LL and Open championship every year of her high school career. “I don’t want to jinx it, but I would love to get the triple crown again,” Frias said. “We have achieved that the past three years that I have been on this team, and hopefully we can do it one more time for my senior year. We lost a lot of people last year, but we have a lot of talented youth and great juniors and seniors on the team this year.”

“The biggest thing for me was that when I left there, I felt that every player in the program has grown in the game and has really built on their passion,” added Clough. “Most every player was looking to play at the next level, whether that’s Division-I, Division-III or club lacrosse at the college they are going to.” In leaving Sacred Heart Greenwich, Clough was able to realize a goal that nearly every coach has when taking on the challenge of leading a program. With countless dominating seasons, a conference championship and several athletes playing collegiate lacrosse at some of the most premier schools around, Clough can say that she definitely left the program at Sacred Heart better than it was when she first stepped foot on campus. “It’s great to see the improvement over the years and the passion built over the years,” Clough said. “The success that we have at Sacred Heart is something that they have had in the past.” W h i le Cloug h w i l l go f rom battling in the private school FAA and will now compete in the public school FCIAC, she believes that her philosophy will remain consistent. “I’m looking to build a winning culture by keeping winning in perspective. My goals are going to be similar to when I joined Sacred Heart,” Clough said. “I think there’s a huge opportunity in Greenwich. They need consistency in terms of leadership and I am really looking forward to working more closely

with the youth lacrosse community in Greenwich. I think there is a lot of energy and excitement there. It would be great to have some of these strong athletes playing for their high school.” With it comes to the ga me of lacrosse, Clough puts a huge emphasis on playing with heart and hustle. “My goals for these players is for them to have a burning desire to be out there and competing,” Clough said. “There’s so much that goes into that, but I think things that I have learned over the years is that communication and leadership wins close, competitive games. We need to build strong leadership in the program and we need to improve on our teamwork. I have always said that I want my players to do what they can to make their teammates better.” A key advantage for Clough as she gears up for the upcoming spring lacrosse season is that she is very familiar with the Greenwich and FCIAC communities. In addition to coaching in at Sacred Heart Greenwich and knowing the highquality athletes that the Town of Greenwich produces, Clough grew up in New Canaan and competed in the FCIAC when she was a member of the Rams’ lacrosse and field hockey teams. “I am very familiar with the Greenw ich community and have a lot of experience coaching public school players through the Connecticut Grizzlies,” Clough said.

“I think I have developed a lot of relationships within the Greenwich community over the years. I also spent some time helping Greenwich Youth Lacrosse when they were building their curriculum and have been there at evaluations for tryouts. I also understand the demand of these student-athletes in Greenwich.” While it’s obvious that Clough would love nothing more than to come into Greenwich High School and help the girls’ lacrosse program capture the FCI AC and CI AC Division I championships, she also is realistic and knows that building a winning program takes time. “My goal is that I want to have maximum participation in the program,” Clough said. “I am hoping we have a lot of players coming out for tryouts this spring. I am going to prepare these players to be able to compete with the highest levels of lacrosse in the FCIAC and be successful. It’s all about emphasizing strong fundamentals and high levels of lacrosse strategy. These players will step up to any challenge, so I am looking forward to challenging them and helping them grow.” Although the calendar says that we are just about done with September, Clough can’t wait for spring to be in the air. “I am very excited and can’t wait,” Clough said. “I love a challenge and I am looking forward to this next chapter. I want to be with the Greenwich program for the long term and want to be competing for FCIAC titles in a few years.”

Clough Shifts Across Town to GHS By Paul R. Silverfarb While a lot is changing for Tara Clough, a lot is also quite familiar. Clough stepped down as head girls’ lacrosse coach of Sacred Heart Greenwich and will patrol the sidelines across town at Greenwich High School, as she was named the new head coach of the girls’ lacrosse team. “To be honest I am thrilled,” Clough said. “It’s a huge opportunity for me. I had a great experience coaching at Sacred Heart. I am look ing forward to going to a program at Greenwich High that has a lot of depth, in terms of athleticism. I’m looking forward to coaching in the FCIAC and playing high level competition like Darien and New Canaan.” Clough will be replacing Rachel Vallarelli, who resigned at the end of last season as the head coach of the Cardinals. Clough, who grew up in New Canaan and played both field hockey and lacrosse for New Canaan High School, was the head coach of Sacred Heart Greenwich for the previous five seasons. During her tenure with the Tigers, Clough took the school to some amazing highs. Sacred Heart was the Fairchester Athletic Association champions for the previous three seasons. In addition, Clough led the Tigers to a 18-1 record last year and also helped the team upend perennial powers and crosstown rival, Greenwich Academy.

Former head coach of the Sacred Heart lacrosse team Tara Clough has a new home at GHS. Clough was named the new girls’ lacrosse coach for Big Red. When she took over the program, Sacred Heart only had one Division-I college recruit. Now the Tigers have a plethora of talent ready to play lacrosse at the Division-I level. Overall Clough finished her career at Sacred Heart Greenwich with a 7219 record. “We had some talented athletes throughout the years, and I think ever y ye a r we i mprove d ou r performance,” Clough said. “It was a great group of athletes and we had some very strong leadership. To work with these great studentathletes was great. Last year, we beat Greenwich Academy and captured the FAA championship. It was a great ride for me at Sacred Heart and I felt like I built that program to a high level.”

FOOTBALL Tonight vs. Norwalk High School, 7 p.m. BOYS' SOCCER Tue. at Staples High School, 4 p.m. Thu. vs. Norwalk High School, 4:30 p.m. GIRLS' SOCCER Today at Brien McMahon, 6:30 p.m. Wed. vs. Staples High School, 4:30 p.m. FIELD HOCKEY Today vs. Trumbull High School, 4:30 p.m. Sat. at Rye High School, 7 p.m. Tue. vs. Staples High School, 4:30 p.m. GIRLS' VOLLEYBALL Tue. vs. Brien McMahon, 4:30 p.m. Thu. at Staples High School, 4 p.m. BOYS' AND GIRLS' CROSS-COUNTRY Tomorrow at Bowdoin Classic, 10 a.m. Wed. vs. Darien, New Canaan, Stamford (at Greenwich Point), 4 p.m. GIRLS' SWIMMING & DIVING Tomorrow vs. Westhill/Stamford, 11:30 a.m. BOYS' WATER POLO Tonight at Beast of the East Tourney, 6:30 p.m. Tomorrow at Beast of the East Tourney, TBD

GREENWICH ACADEMY CREW Up next: Oct. 6 at Head of the Riverfront, 12 p.m. CROSS-COUNTRY Wed. vs. FAA Meet (at SUNY Purchase), 4 p.m. FIELD HOCKEY Tomorrow at Hotchkiss School, 1:30 p.m. Wed. vs. Taft School, 3:30 p.m. SOCCER Tomorrow at Hopkins School, 3:30 p.m. Wed. vs. Taft School, 3:30 p.m. VOLLEYBALL Tue. vs. SMA Stormers, 5 p.m.

BRUNSWICK CREW Up next: Oct. 6 vs. Head of the Riverfront (at Riverside Park), 8:30 a.m. CROSS-COUNTRY Wed. vs. FAA Meet (at Waveny Park), 4:30 p.m. FOOTBALL Tonight vs. Cheshire Academy, 6:30 p.m. SOCCER Tomorrow at The Gunnery, 2 p.m. Wed. vs. Cheshire Academy, 3:30 p.m. WATER POLO Tonight at Beast of the East Tourney, TBA Tomorrow at Beast of the East Tourney, TBD

SACRED HEART CREW Up next: Oct. 6 at Head of the Riverfront, TBD CROSS-COUNTRY Wed. vs. FAA Meet (at SUNY Purchase), 4:30 p.m. FIELD HOCKEY Tomorrow at Hopkins School, 1 p.m. Wed. vs. King School, 4:15 p.m. SOCCER Tomorrow at Canterbury School, 2:30 p.m. Mon. at Choate Rosemary Hall, 4:30 p.m. Wed. vs. Holy Child, 4 p.m. VOLLEYBALL Tomorrow at Taft School, 5 p.m. Mon. at School of the Holy Child, 5 p.m. Wed. at Hopkins School, 4:30 p.m.

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erkshire School is a co-ed college preparatory boarding and day school for 400 ninth-12th graders and post-graduates, offering a forward-thinking curriculum and state-of-the-art facilities on a 400-acre campus in Sheffield, Massachusetts. Berkshire’s signature programs, including Advanced Math/Science Research, Advanced Humanities Research, and Sustainability, are offered along with advanced sections and AP offerings in all disciplines. These programs are designed to expand the minds, provide real-world experiences, and help distinguish our students in an increasingly competitive college process. With a range of artistic and athletic offerings and national recognition for our efforts in sustainability, Berkshire provides an extraordinary setting in which students are encouraged to learn in the words of the School motto: Pro Vita Non Pro Schola Discimus, “Learning—not just for school but for life.” Blair Academy currap@blair.edu 2 Park Street Blairstown, NJ 07825 908-362-6121 | www.blair.edu Blair's Admission Open House Monday, October 14, 8 a.m. 460 students, co-ed (50% male, 50% female) Teachers to Student ratio: 1 to 6 Established 1848 Founded in 1848, Blair Academy is a dynamic, coeducational boarding school where students in grades 9-12 pursue a superior college preparatory education empowered by strong faculty-student relationships and a vibrant community life. On our historic campus is located 65 miles from New York City in northwest New Jersey. The Blair experience is an extraordinary opportunity that empowers students to become persons of great accomplishment and character and prepares them for success in college and in life. Our educational philosophy informs our work in and out of the classroom and includes these guiding principles. Relationship-based learning is the foundation of great teaching. At Blair, our teachers are experts in their subject areas and they know our students especially well. Strong relationships between faculty and students develop amid a vibrant community life and lead to exceptional learning, in our classrooms and beyond. Our teachers care deeply for students and, because they know them well, challenge them and tailor classroom learning based on individual needs. Through class discussion, debate, project work and lectures, students develop new skills and passions and learn to connect with people and step outside their comfort zones to take bold but intelligent risks. Blair’s robust curriculum features rigorous traditional coursework and innovative electives designed to help students pursue—or discover— their passions. As teachers challenge students with new ideas and skills, they encourage creative expression while ensuring that students learn how to learn, preparing them to confidently address the demands of college and the 21stcentury world. Working closely with faculty mentors, students help craft their individual Blair experience; having opportunities to take ownership of their education in this way teaches students to be autonomous and advocate for themselves, skills that will serve them well as college undergraduates and young professionals. When students apply academic studies to real-world issues, impactful connections to people, places and ideas develop. We bring the world to Blair through our diverse student body, on-campus speakers and community service endeavors and broaden students’ horizons by offering school-break travel opportunities. Experiential learning, hands-on projects and collaborative problem-solving in a variety of venues result in amplified awareness of self and others. Our core curriculum and innovative offerings teach students how to engage, relate to and empathize with others, and how to solve problems in real-world settings. Our graduates are intellectually curious, service-minded global citizens who know their values, can articulate their beliefs, and have the resources to connect and grow in college and beyond. The ability to concisely and compellingly convey one’s message is an essential leadership skill; at Blair, teaching the art of effective communication is among our highest priorities. Our cross-curricular communication initiative and myriad public-speaking opportunities prepare students to craft and deliver compelling narratives, speak effectively to audiences of all sizes, and engage with others in ways that build vital relationships. Students at every grade level engage in communications-focused work across academic departments; programs such as Blair LEADS and The Blair Leadership Stories Project further underscore the importance of these competencies.

Brewster Academy 603-569-7200 admissions@brewsteracademy.org www.brewsteracademy.org Open House Saturday, September 28, 9 a.m. to noon Students: 360 Students; 80% boarding; 20% day Teacher to Student Ratio: 1 to 6 Established 1820

rewster is an elite boarding school without the elitism: an intellectually diverse and academically challenging community that nurtures curiosity, confidence, collaboration, and character in preparation for lives of meaning and accomplishment.

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Brewster students: • Learn to master academic content and the skills that matter in life. • Transform in an academically challenging environment without standardization. • Believe in our shared responsibility for success. • Understand their potential. • Feel empowered to achieve in an environment inclusive of everyone's unique talent. • Emerge with a strong sense of self and a deep commitment to others. Know that Brewster is the way education should be: the perfect balance of academic and emotional development in a place where all can do their best without having to best each other. Our academic program has one central goal: to help you become the best possible learner you can be. We want you to become successful in and passionate about your academic endeavors, so that you can head to college with equal measures of curiosity, character, and confidence. We achieve our goal by meeting you where you are when you arrive and challenging and stretching you appropriately as you hone your skills and develop your talents during your time at Brewster. This student-centered approach is the way education should be: the perfect balance of academic and emotional development in a place where all can do their best without besting each other.

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Students: 1021 boys Teacher to Student Ratio: 1 to 6 Established 1902 Vibrant and growing, Brunswick School has been defined and distinguished for 117 years by its commitment to “Courage, Honor, Truth.” Enrolling 1,026 boys in pre-kindergarten through grade 12, the school believes that the strength of a young man’s character and depth of his spirit determines all genuine and lasting success. To that end, Brunswick strives to help boys and young men acquire the personal, intellectual, and physical training that will best enable them to grow into responsible adults who can make significant and lasting contributions to society. The school offers rigorous academics, including an advanced science research program, and, in a coordination program with Greenwich Academy, 83 Honors and Advanced Placement courses. Brunswick offers comprehensive arts, drama, and music, and a renowned language program that includes instruction in Arabic, French, Spanish, Mandarin, Italian, Latin, and Greek. Brunswick has four campuses on a total of 782 acres in Greenwich, Conn., and in Randolph, Vermont. The Upper School is located at 100 Maher Ave. in Greenwich, while the Pre School, Lower, and Middle Schools are located on King Street. The 620-acre Vermont Campus is home to the school’s permanent off-campus wildernesseducation and applied-classroom-learning program. The school also offers competitive athletics, with 17 varsity sports played on state-of-theart facilities. The sports complex is situated on Edwards Campus on King Street, where the school’s main athletic fields, an ice rink and a natatorium are all located. Brunswick believes that a complete education must include lessons beyond the classroom. Even the youngest students participate in volunteer opportunities, which often evolve into fullfledged service projects at the Upper School. After school, students have access to 36 cocurricular clubs. Through academics, athletics, arts and service to the community, Brunswick encourages every student to develop his talents to the fullest, to understand the obligation to share them generously, to take risks to ensure growth, and to refuse to accept a narrow definition of himself.

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Find the path that’s right for you! We invite you to join us for an Admission Information Session on November 11. Please R.S.V.P. to: (203) 697-2239

At Choate, we believe you are capable of achieving anything. If you have an idea about something you want to try, invent, or become, we’re here to help you achieve your goal. We’ll give you every opportunity to pursue your passions, inspire your creativity, and forge your own path.

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Dana Hall School angela.brown@danahall.org 45 Dana Road Wellesley, MA 02482 781-489-1331 www.danahall.org

Choate Rosemary Hall 333 Christian Street Wallingford, CT 06492 (203) 697-2239 www.choate.edu

his is where amazing things begin. Where anything is possible. At Choate, you will work hard to develop your talents to the fullest. And along the way, you will discover new paths and possibilities. Choate students stand out for their desire and drive for knowledge, their passion, their creativity, their energy, and their commitment to service. Along the way, their students are guided by passionate educators who are excited about their craft and who are energized by what they do every day. Choate is a place where, if you have a great idea, you can find the resources and a kindred spirit to help you bring your idea to fruition. "Over the past 126 years we have had the privilege of knowing and nurturing over 17,000 graduates, and they’ve made us proud of the remarkable and distinctive lives they’ve chosen to live. Choate alumni are leaders, innovators, catalysts, and true originals. Their unique way of seeing the world reflects our focus on the Life of the Mind: we aim to foster critical and independent thinking, deep intellectual curiosity, exploration, and a lifelong love of learning in everything we do. If you want to be part of a dynamic and robust learning community, we welcome you to consider joining us at Choate Rosemary Hall. Choate is warm and caring. You can connect with people here in a way that you can’t at other places. Mutual respect and kindness have a big impact here: we encourage you to invest in the lives of others, on campus, in our wider community, and even across the globe. We believe that your willingness to serve and give selflessly speaks volumes about your character – and provides the foundation for a life well lived. You will find mentors in, and outside of the classroom, and all the guidance you need to be successful. Our close-knit community always has room for a few more friends. Forge your own path, make new friends and make yourself at home. We see potential in our students to pursue their goals and dreams through our academic, athletic and artistic programs, along with the opportunities our close-knit and collaborative community provides young people each day."

Middle School Admission Open House October 3, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Upper School Admission Open House October 20, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM Students: 468 students in grades 5-12, all-girls Established 1881

ounded in 1881, Dana Hall School in Wellesley, Mass., is an independent boarding and day school for girls in grades 5-12 (boarding begins grade 9). Placing emphasis upon sound academic education and the preparation of each individual for college and for life, the School balances exposure to new ideas and the challenge of analytic and creative thinking with concentration on the development of self-esteem, leadership, and respect for others. As a school for girls, Dana Hall provides female students with a particularly advantageous environment for both education and self-development.

Deerfield Academy Deerfield, MA 01342 https://deerfield.edu/ Students: 655 Male/Female Ratio: 52% / 48% Teacher to Student Ratio: 1 to 5 Established 1797

eerfield offers a vibrant and innovative curriculum that supports curiosity, exploration, and leadership. But that’s not all— Deerfield is a boarding school community where the culture is strong, our sense of commitment to one another unwavering, and friendships last a lifetime. We hope you’ll join us! Through a rigorous liberal arts curriculum, extensive co-curricular program, and supportive residential environment, Deerfield encourages each student to develop an inquisitive and creative mind, sound body, and strong moral character.

At Forman you can trust… In scientifically backed educational methods. In expert faculty who unveil students’ remarkable strengths. That life here is vibrant and inspiring. That you made the right decision.

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October 14, 2019 Other schools may say they support learning differences. But no other school does it like Forman.

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Forman School is a coed, college prep boarding and day school for bright, academically motivated students in grades 9 through 12 and postgraduates with diagnosed learning differences.

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The Benefits of a Boarding Education By Laura Danforth

he experience of trying to get your child to do something you know i s i m p o r t a n t a n d w h i c h t h e y, conversely, do not appear interested in doing (or overtly reject as a concept), is a universal frustration for parents. Just mentioning this scenario evokes memories of battles over everything from table manners to a Legostrewn living room to SAT prep, last-minute homework, and, of course, screen time in its many forms. In addition to being exhausting, parenting this way can lead to more serious issues down the road. It is ironic, sad, and disturbing that given everything we have learned about children and adolescents over the last three decades, as kids approach the point at which they should be able to navigate life with increasing independence, they struggle increasingly with anxiety and depression. As counterintuitive as it sounds, the answer to this might not be to hold even tighter to our notions of what a child must do, but to take a deep breath, step back, and let them go. We, as parents and educators, need to consider whether our white-knuckle efforts to care for our young people are, in fact, part of the problem rather than the solution. In their 2018 book, The Self-Driven Child, William Stixrud and Ned Johnson argue that the missing ingredient for most kids today is a lack of a sense of control over their lives. Most startlingly, the authors claim that this missing autonomy is often the root cause of the anxiety and depression rampant in young people from Pre-K through college – and that even our most achievement-oriented and “successful” kids lack the sense of control that is a necessary precondition for their short and long-term emotional well-being. Stixrud, a clinical neuropsychologist, and Johnson, the founder of PrepMatters, one of the country’s most successful tutoring companies, want parents (and educators) to understand that “we can’t really control our kids – and doing so shouldn’t be our goal.” Most parents I know, including myself, are loath to accept this point, yet accepting it is our children’s best hope of leading the flourishing lives we want so badly for them. For parents and educators, the steps to relinquishing control – and giving kids ageappropriate control – are difficult and gulpworthy. It requires real risk – the risk that kids will, in the near term, fall short of their potential while we, their parents and teachers, resist the well-meaning impulse to insert ourselves and assert control. This could have real consequences: not making the team, not learning a skill as fast as their peers, not being admitted to the college of their (or our) choice. But, as Stixrud and Johnson demonstrate in their book, the payoff is the internal motivation, drive, and peace that we all want for the young people in our lives.

coaches, academic support learning specialists and deans –steps in to take this responsibility and does so with an individualized approach tailored to the student and informed by years of experience in how to give students control over their lives. This frees parents to care for their children in their most important role: Stixrud and Johnson use the term “nonanxious presence” but I prefer to think of these parents as non-anxious sources of unconditional love. Often the best gift a parent can give their child is admitting that they do not have a deep well of experience to draw from as a parent and to entrust the child to a community of educators who do. If Stixrud and Johnson are correct when they claim that, “Our role [as parents and educators] is to teach [our children] to think and act independently, so that they will have the judgement to succeed in school and, most importantly, in life,” every family should visit at least a few boarding schools as their child enters adolescence. If nothing else, adding this unique educational model to the mix will enable parents to explore with their children what will give them more appropriate control over their lives before they reach the wide-open context of college and university life.

The unfortunate thing, in my experience, is that we (parents and educators) know this. e’ve read the articles and know it in our gut, but we consistently seek instead to control the outcome and end up sabotaging our kids, with their rising rates of anxiety and depression to show for it. Why do we do this to our kids? Stixrud and Johnson contend that we assert control out of misguided care and misunderstanding our roles. We easily and repeatedly lose sight of our purpose as parents. “Remember that your job is not to solve your children’s problems but to help them learn to run their own lives,” they write. They suggest that rather than thinking of ourselves as problem solvers or “enforcers,” as our kids age we ought to see ourselves as “consultants.” If we can get past applying business terms to parenting and education, we see the virtue in this framework. Good consultants (or parents) “ask what the problems are and which ones are most important. They ask what their clients are willing to commit or to sacrifice in By Laura Danforth, Head of School at The order to reach a desired goal. They give advice, advisors, dorm parents, teachers, and coaches but they do not try to force their client to – and, more commonly at every boarding Masters School and a board member at The change, because they recognize that ultimately school, trained counselors, health and wellness Association of Boarding Schools (TABS). it’s the client’s responsibility.” The authors fill the book with practical examples that illustrate what this model looks like in action, examples that will make most parents think, more than once, “But isn’t that negligence?” It is good for us as parents to grapple with that question and to imagine what it would be like to love our kids through consulting and coaching rather than solving all of their problems for them. Stixrud and Johnson make claims like “We think that developing a clear sense of who’s 401 East Putnam Ave., Greenwich/Cos Cob, CT 06807 responsible for what is more important than always doing well.” • If that sounds great in theory but feels impossible in practice, there are at least two things we can do for our kids. First, the authors emphasize: “Teachers can teach, coaches can coach…but there’s one thing only parents can do: love their kids unconditionally and provide them with a safe base at home. For children who are stressed at school or in other parts of their lives, home should be a safe haven, a place to rest and recover. When kids feel that they are deeply loved even when they’re struggling it builds resilience.” Second, as parents, we often allow our concerns to overwhelm our love, or we confuse one with the other. We can become addicted to worrying about our kids. It can assume so much mental space and energy so regularly that it becomes a habit, one that’s bad for both parent and child. As someone who has lived the boarding school experience (as a student, teacher and administrator) I would argue that we need to consider whether most children, as they enter adolescence, would benefit from an appropriate distancing from their parents, as an expression of parental love and trust.

Boarding schools are uniquely suited to address the complexities associated with the high school years, and in recent years have begun prioritizing wellness and practical offerings to ease the pressures associated with this time in children's lives.

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Can You Afford It? By Anne White ... continued from page 1 addition, most independent schools are all inclusive for those who receive financial aid. That means they include in their packages things you may be paying for now, like a computer. In addition, independent schools will work with you specif ically on preparing for the college process and help families access the resources needed to pay for college tuition. According to the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), for the 20152016 year, about 24% of students at private day schools received financial assistance (although higher in Greenwich). That f igure is even higher at boarding schools, with nearly 37% of

Indeed, we need to consider whether parents entrusting their children to boarding school, where experienced adult teacher-mentors create the context for student f lourishing across the country is precisely the step to not only set up kids for success academically and co-curricularly – including in the college process – but also for the social and emotional strength that are a prerequisite for long-term health in life. Boarding schools are not a cure-all for the various challenges students face and no two boarding schools are the same. However, they share the premise that most high school students (and even some middle school-aged students) are ready and able to thrive with the guidance of adults committed to and trained for a 24/7 learning environment. At precisely the moment when most parents feel least equipped to care adequately for their child, boarding school faculty and administrators with deep experience and training in the totality of the adolescent experience stand ready to take the baton. Parents who entrust their child to a boarding school remain deeply committed to and involved in their child’s life and success but they benefit from fundamentally shifting the parent-child relationship. Parents no longer have to be the homework police or the organizational planners for their child’s upcoming test or tryout. Instead, a phalanx of

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students receiving financial aid. Nearly every school offers financial aid, and many schools are committed to meeting 100% of a family's demonstrated need. While families can-not know in advance if the aid package provided by their schools will cover their costs, beginning the process is the only way to find out. The important part of any process is to assess how your child is doing now and if they would benefit from a different experience. Do not let the words independent school – or private school – dissuade you from learning if your child can benefit from the experience. It may be more affordable than you think.

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The Future of Education

arguing in favor of the horse-drawn wagon over the automobile. Education must evolve By Adam C. Rohdie from the structures, pedagogy, and curriculum that prepared students for factor y work to those that prepare students for career opportunities and lifestyles that are changing rapidly and frequently. In addition, we must address the increasing an x iety that our students are experiencing, which has been attributed to decreasing acceptance rates at the top universities, unprecedented access to information, the introduction of social media, and uncertain or unknown career options. The future of education is here, and from nursery school to higher education, never has there been our ninth-grade daughter enters school for such unanimity around how we as educators the first day, and while her teacher may be need to proceed. new and she might be in a new building, her education looks strikingly familiar to her experience from the year before. Interestingly, it looks very much like the school you remember regardless of your year of graduation. In the face of all that we have learned in the past 100 years about how children learn best, how to deliver instruction that sticks, and how to prepare students for the rapidly changing world they are about to enter, it is staggering to observe that schools are slow to progress with the times. Instruction today looks much the same as it did in 1919. Even the great educational theorist John Dewey knew this in 1915 when he said, “If we teach today’s students as we taught yesterday’s, we rob them of tomorrow.” When a school gets stuck in a teachercentric, stand and deliver methodology, they will tell you it is tried, true and tested over The day after Greenwich Country Day the many years of their school’s existence. School announced that we would expand to Unfortunately, that is much like the blacksmith offer 10th, 11th and 12th grades, I got in my car

and drove to Wesleyan University. I went to meet with the then vice president of the college, Barbara-Jan Wilson and asked her one simple question: If she had the chance to design a high school from scratch that would produce the type of learners that she looks for at her university-what would the education at that new school look like? Barbara-Jan did not hesitate. She made a very strong case for student agency, the ability for students to have a “voice and choice” in their education. She is a firm believer in project-based learning, and in students working in groups to solve real-world problems. When asked about the different approaches to curriculum, she emphasized depth over breadth. She also spoke about how many great universities like

obsolete. Finally, Barbara-Jan ended with what may be the most sobering comment of the visit. She recounted a NESCAC (New England Small College Athletic Conference, which include schools like Wesleyan, Williams, Amherst, Middlebury, Bowdoin, etc.) presidents’ meeting held earlier that month. The presidents of some of the finest liberal arts colleges and universities in the country spent two hours discussing one topic. To a person, they were distraught with the skyrocketing pressure being put on their health centers. Students with anxiety, students turning to binge drinking and drug use, and students with depression were trending 40 percent higher than just a few years earlier. The presidents all hoped that the grind of “drill and kill“ in high school could be replaced with learning for “learning’s sake.” Engaging students in the joy of learning by providing context, purpose and application rather than rote memorization is the future of education. There is a critical role for the teaching of traditional values and traditional disciplines such as reading, writing, and mathematics to be sure. However, we must evolve from the 100-year-old structures and instructional strategies to providing an education that endures and that provides our students with purpose and the confidence to succeed. This is the future of education; a new standard that values deep rigorous learning in an engaging, joyful and student-centered environment to better prepare students to thrive in a world of rapid change. As a community, we should Wesleyan are now test optional because the idea expect nothing less for our children. Adam Rohdie is Headmaster of Greenwich of assessing students with a number two pencil filling bubbles on Scantron sheet is becoming Country Day School.

This is the future of education; a new standard that values deep rigorous learning in an engaging, joyful and student-centered environment to better prepare students to thrive in a world of rapid change. As a community, we should expect nothing less for our children.

Purposeful Work Today for Tomorrow’s Leaders By Molly King

to feel that they are capable of engaging with authentic work. It fuels their sense of purpose. S cho ol is t hei r work a nd more t ha n a ny dimension of their childhood, it is their place and their opportunity to develop their work ethic, their independence, their capacity to interact with others, and of course, their academic skills. The Millennial generation of parents is sometimes accused of seeing their children’s school experiences as an extension of their own resumes. This can lead to overprotectiveness or even a management style of parenting,

We want them to have the genuine confidence, grittiness, independence, and sense of purpose that fortifies them and gives them the requisite skills to move through life’s inevitable challenges.

n September it was time for all of us to go back to school or work. One of my favorite m o m e nt s w h i l e r a i s i n g o u r k i d s w a s watching my husband zigzag across the yard pushing the lawn mower while our then fiveyear-old son Josh, proudly followed the path with his multicolored toy mower. Dad was working hard, and so was Josh. It reminded me of an important discussion we had in a graduate school seminar. Dr. Sara Lawrence Lightfoot, MacArthur Fellow and professor of sociology at Harvard’s Graduate School of Education, explained to us that children understand from an early age that adults engage in work both personally and professionally and therefore, children too want

true to kids. Children and young people know when they are being authentically challenged, and they relish it. The value of work isn’t a new notion at Greenw ich Academy. Head m istress Ruth West Campbell, who served from 1925-1955, articulated this concept with her quintessentially British sensibility when interviewed by a local newspaper in 1936. She said, “The standards of the school require real work. We want the girls to come to grips with things!” When we are being our best parental selves,

seeking to leverage opportunities for the sake of advantage rather than allowing their children the necessary space that school provides to develop a well-grounded sense of oneself. P ush i ng for a trophy at ever y tu r n—that “everyone is a winner” mentality—doesn’t ring

that’s what we all want, too. We want our kids to be able to come to grips with things. We want them to have the genuine confidence, grittiness, independence, and sense of purpose that fortifies them and gives them the requisite skills to move through life’s inevitable challenges. School

provides those challenges in developmentally appropriate ways and motivates and inspires students to work hard and be aspirational in their learning and growth. These values are fundamental to the GA experience. As just one example, every summer since Hurricane Katrina, rising seniors and faculty volunteer for a full week's worth of mixing, lugging, and hammering at a Habitat for Humanity site—all in the unrelenting New Orleans sun. As Head of Upper School Tom Sullivan says, “It's our most popular and enduring trip. Not a shred of it is expensive or flashy, but after a hard day's work, the simple meals couldn't taste better.” In short, it’s real work! And ideally, the value of work should also be promoted at home so don’t be afraid to ask! Whether it’s helping to clean up, make dinner, care for a younger sibling, or reach out to a grandparent, purposeful contributions strongly correlate with a child’s self-esteem and helps to develop young people and adults who are the problem-solving leaders that know how to “come to grips with things.” Isn’t that what we are all seeking to do—raise and educate tomorrow’s problem-solvers and leaders? What a wonderful shared goal for our children. So here’s to getting back to work together this September and onward to a great school year ahead for all. Molly Kin g i s the head of school at Greenwich Academy and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Bowdoin College and a Masters from the Harvard Graduate School of Education.

The Self-Driven Child By Peter W.E. Becker ... continued from page 1 learning a skill as fast as their peers, not being admitted to the college of their (or our) choice. But, as Stixrud and Johnson demonstrate in their book, the payoff is the internal motivation, drive, and peace that we all want for the young people in our lives. The unfortunate thing, in my experience, is that we (parents and educators) know this.e’ve read the articles and know it in our gut, but we consistently seek instead to control the outcome and end up sabotaging our kids, with their rising rates of anxiety and depression to show for it. Why do we do this to our kids? Stixrud and Johnson contend that we assert control out of misguided care and misunderstanding our roles. We easily and repeatedly lose sight of our purpose as parents. “Remember that your job is not to solve your children’s problems but to help them learn to run their own lives,” they write. They suggest that rather than thinking of ourselves as problem solvers or “enforcers,” as our kids age we ought to see ourselves as “consultants.” If we can get past applying business terms to parenting and education, we see the virtue in this framework. Good consultants (or parents) “ask what the problems are and which ones are most important. They ask what their clients are willing to commit or to sacrifice in order to reach a desired goal. They give advice, but they do not try to force their client to change, because they recognize that ultimately it’s the client’s responsibility.” The authors fill the book with practical examples that illustrate what this model looks like in action, examples that will make most parents think, more than once, “But isn’t that negligence?” It is good for us as parents to grapple with that question and to imagine what it would be like to love our kids through consulting and coaching rather than solving all of their problems for them. Stixrud and Johnson

make claims like “We think that developing a clear sense of who’s responsible for what is more important than always doing well.” If that sounds great in theory but feels impossible in practice, there are at least two things we can do for our kids. First, the authors emphasize: “Teachers can teach, coaches can coach… but there’s one thing only parents can do: love their kids unconditionally and provide them with a safe base at home. For children who are stressed at school or in other parts of their lives, home should be a safe haven, a place to rest and recover. When kids feel that they are deeply loved even when they’re struggling it builds resilience.” Second, as parents, we often allow our concerns to overwhelm our love, or we confuse one with the other. We can become addicted to worrying about our kids. It can assume so much mental space and energy so regularly that it becomes a habit, one that’s bad for both parent and child. As someone who has lived the boarding school experience (as a student, teacher and administrator) I would argue that we need to consider whether most children, as they enter adolescence, would benefit from an appropriate distancing from their parents, as an expression of parental love and trust. Indeed, we need to consider whether parents entrusting their children to boarding school, where experienced adult teacher-mentors create the context for student flourishing across the country is precisely the step to not only set up kids for success academically and co-curricularly – including in the college process – but also for the social and emotional strength that are a prerequisite for long-term health in life. Boarding schools are not a cure-all for the various challenges students face and no two boarding schools are the same. However, they share the premise that most high school students (and even some middle school-aged students) are ready and able to thrive with the guidance of adults committed to and trained for a 24/7 learning environment. At precisely the moment when most parents feel least equipped to care adequately for their child,

boarding school faculty and administrators with deep experience and training in the totality of the adolescent experience stand ready to take the baton. Parents who entrust their child to a boarding school remain deeply committed to and involved in their child’s life and success but they benefit from fundamentally shifting the parent-child relationship. Parents no longer have to be the homework police or the organizational planners for their child’s upcoming test or tryout. Instead, a phalanx of advisors, dorm parents, teachers, and coaches – and, more commonly at every boarding school, trained counselors, health and wellness coaches, academic support learning specialists and deans –steps in to take this responsibility and does so with an individualized approach tailored to the student and informed by years of experience in how to give students control over their lives. This frees parents to care for their children in their most important role: Stixrud and Johnson use the term “non-anxious presence” but I prefer to think of these parents as non-anxious sources of unconditional love. Often the best gift a parent can give their child is admitting that they do not have a deep well of experience to draw from as a parent and to entrust the child to a community of educators who do. If Stixrud and Johnson are correct when they claim that, “Our role [as parents and educators] is to teach [our children] to think and act independently, so that they will have the judgement to succeed in school and, most importantly, in life,” every family should visit at least a few boarding schools as their child enters adolescence. If nothing else, adding this unique educational model to the mix will enable parents to explore with their children what will give them more appropriate control over their lives before they reach the wide-open context of college and university life. Peter Becker is the Headmaster at The Gunnery located in Washington, Connecticut.

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FOUNDED IN 1865 • GRADES 9-12, PG • LOCATED ONE HOUR FROM BOSTON

2019 OPEN HOUSE EVENTS

CUSHING ACADEMY 39 School Street Ashburnham, MA 01430

MONDAY, OCTOBER 14 MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7 9:30 am - 1:00 pm

978.827.7300 admissions@cushing.org www.cushing.org

At Cushing Academy, seeing is believing, and there’s no better way to picture yourself as a Penguin than to dive right in. Please join us for an Open House for the opportunity to: Learn more about the programs we offer. Meet with students, faculty, administrators, coaches, current parents. Tour our beautiful New England campus and explore our new facilities. Enjoy lunch with the Cushing community • Ask questions and get answers!

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Emma Willard School admissions@emmawillard.org 285 Pawling Ave, Troy, NY 12180 518-833-1320 www.emmawillard.org

in 1960: “A woman of wit and vigor, a great lover of the outdoors, she has always emphasized strongly the necessity of the development of character as well as of brains. She chose 'Nullas Horas Nisi Aureas' as her school's motto, which means, “None but golden hours.” Lively as always and deeply admired by all who knew her, she has made many hours golden for her alumnae and for those privileged to share in the life and the work of her school.

Carmel Academy

Experience Emma Days 10/25, 11/11, 12/9, 1/13 Established 1814

adame Emma Hart Willard founded her school on the basis of providing girls with a first-class education that challenged, inspired, and enabled them to serve and shape their worlds. More than 200 years later, Emma Willard School proudly continues to carry on this mission. Emma Willard School's curriculum allows girls to focus their future aspirations, and equips them with the interdisciplinary knowledge competitive colleges are looking for. Our academic program offers more than 140 courses, including Advanced Placement options, where girls engage in discourse that brings context to high-level concepts and understanding of the world we live in. Personalized study programs enable girls to dive deep into a topic or field of their choosing, and gain hands-on experience.

admissions@ethelwalker.org 230 Bushy Hill Road, Simsbury, CT 06070 www.ethelwalker.org/openhouse 237 Total Enrollment Established in 1911 Open House Dates: 10/ 14, 11/ 11 & 12/9

he Ethel Walker School is an independent, college preparatory, day and boarding school for girls in grades six through 12 plus a postgraduate year. Since 1911, The Ethel Walker School has excelled at preparing students to make a difference in the world. Members of this diverse community are dedicated to scholarship, the arts, athletics, wellness and service. The satisfaction of achievement and joy of friendship are fundamental principles as the School empowers girls to lead with integrity, respect, confidence, courage, conviction and a love of learning. Founded in 1911 in Lakewood, New Jersey, The Ethel Walker School's first student body consisted of just 10 girls. The School quickly outgrew its first home and was moved in 1917 to its present site on the former Phelps-Dodge estate in Simsbury, Connecticut. In 1991, Walker’s added the Middle School for grades six through eight, extending Ethel Walker's vision to benefit girls during these formative years. Ethel Walker was a Bryn Mawr graduate whose vision of a changing world for women inspired her to create a school where young women would receive a rigorous preparation for college and create the foundation for lifelong learning and intellectual curiosity. This commitment to a challenging academic program strongly resonates among today’s faculty and remains central to the Walker’s mission. Ethel Walker was very active in the life of the School. She attended every Commencement since the first in 1913 until her death in 1965 at the age of 94. Bryn Mawr College awarded a citation to Ethel Walker

At Greens Farms Academy (GFA) we empower students to do the hard, thrilling, essential work of shaping their own world, of building their own future. Our 715 PreK–12 students come from 23 towns in Fairfield and Westchester counties and form an inclusive community that plays on 64 interscholastic athletic teams, participates in a robust service learning program, and aspires to live by our school's motto, "Each for All."

Fairfield Prep www.FairfieldPrep.org 203-254-4210 Open House: Sunday, Oct 6 2:00 - 4:00 PM Teacher to Faculty Ratio: 16:1 All boys; Grades 9-12 Fairfield College Preparatory School is a Jesuit, Catholic school of excellence, dedicated to providing boys in grades 9-12 a rich and challenging, multidimensional educational experience. As a division of Fairfield University, Fairfield Prep is located on the campus of the University, and Prep students have the unparalleled benefit of ready access to many first-rate college facilities. Founded in 1942 by the Roman Catholic order of priests known as the Society of Jesus (the “Jesuits”), Fairfield Prep educates young men of conscience, competence, compassion and commitment to action. Prep students are taught to put to good use their God-given talents and abilities for the service of others, in order to make the world a better place for all humanity. This hallmark of Jesuit education is called educating “Men for Others.” At Fairfield Prep, you are taught to think, to engage, to speak and to debate. Jesuit education goes beyond the classroom. Everyone at Prep is encouraged to discover what they are the most passionate about. In addition to providing the best in academic and spiritual formation to its students, Fairfield Prep offers them a robust array of extracurricular programs as well as opportunities for participation in interscholastic sports in a competitive environment. Our results speak for themselves: Not only do our graduates gain acceptance at the country's most prestigious colleges and universities, but just as important, they leave Prep well prepared to succeed and excel. Eighth grade boys interested in a rigorous academic experience in a uniquely enjoyable learning environment are invited to visit fairfieldprep.org and set up a Prep Admissions Account. The annual Open House will take place on Sunday, October 6, 2019, 2-4:00 p.m. Meet students and faculty, tour the campus, and learn about Prep’s top academic curriculum and student activities.

Greens Farms Academy admission@gfacademy.org 35 Beachside Ave., Greens Farms, CT 06838 www.gfacademy.org Open House Dates for Fall 2019: PreK-12: Sunday, October 27 or Sunday, November 24, 1:00 PM PreK-4: Tuesday, October 15 or Monday, December 9, 8:30 AM

Open House Sunday, October 27th 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Every child is unique. Shouldn’t each educational journey also be unique?

Come learn how Carmel Academy’s individualized, whole-child approach nurtures and challenges our students to achieve their fullest potential. RSVP: 203-983-3503 admissions@carmelacademy.com www.carmelacademy.com A private school in Greenwich, CT for children of all Jewish afﬁliations serving students through 8th grade.

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Greenwich Academy nhanlon@greenwichacademy.org 200 North Maple Avenue, Greenwich 203-625-8900 | greenwichacademy.org

Admission Open House Sunday, October 20, 2019 1:00 PM 2:30 PM 3:30 PM

Lower & Middle School Diversity at GA Upper School

Established 1827

Open House: Sunday, Oct 20, 2019 Lower and Middle School 1:00 PM Diversity at GA 2:30 PM Upper School 3:30 PM

leader in all-girls education, Greenwich Academy is an independent college preparatory day school in grades Pre-K through 12. Its rigorous academic program empowers students to be critical thinkers, creative and analytical writers, and confident self-advocates. The breadth of our liberal-arts curriculum also challenges girls to investigate their infinite capacity to explore, question, discover, dream, create, and grow. At the heart of our community, all students work Toward the Building of Character and developing a true sense of citizenship in all aspects of campus life and beyond. In addition to our rigorous academics, we offer a rich array of opportunities outside of the classroom. Whether writing for our nationally acclaimed art magazine, Daedalus, or participating in our Random Acts of Kindness Club, our students have options and opportunities to explore all areas of interest. In addition, our athletics program is incredibly strong with varsity teams in basketball, crew, cross country, golf, field hockey, ice hockey, lacrosse, sailing, soccer, softball, squash, swimming and diving, tennis, track and field, volleyball, and water polo. We are also proud of our coordinate program with Brunswick School, which has been in place for nearly 50 years. This program adds to both the academic and social experience of our Upper School students. When visiting campus, be sure to visit Greenwich Academy’s state-of-the-art Engineering & Design Lab that was developed to spark innovative thinking. Students of all ages are challenged to problem solve, experiment with new ideas, think creatively, take risks, and in many cases construct ideas from their original designs. Of course, we encourage you to come see Greenwich Academy for yourself.

Greenwich Country Day admissions@gcds.net Greenwich, CT 06830 203-863-5610 | www.gcds.net Open House Dates: (Grades 9-12) October 22 7:00 pm (Grades N-8) October 27 1:00 pm

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e believe that the best, most rigorous academic study flourishes in an environment where learning is deep and joyful, where every day is full of discovery, and where students are celebrated for their individuality and unique strengths. From Nursery to Grade 12, our students are able to see why what they are learning matters, to make connections with their own interests, and to apply what they are learning beyond the classroom. At GCDS, we understand that the single greatest predictor of a student's success is a talented and creative educator. Our expert teachers are committed to bringing out the best in each student. "Whatever you're good at, your teachers will nurture that and help you grow," says Claire Stein '16. "I was at my old school for 6 years, and I've only been at GCDS for 4 years, but looking back on it in 20 years, I'm going to consider myself a Tiger," adds Spencer Pierce '16. At home. Like family. These are the phrases that stand out when our young alumni reflect on their time at GCDS. The strong focus on character development means that our students see their teachers as mentors who challenge them to grow while always supporting them as individuals.

Simsbury, CT A vibrant, private, independent boarding and day school for girls in grades six through 12 plus postgraduate

At Walker’s, girls are thinkers and doers. With the guidance of our exceptional faculty, our girls learn to think critically, experiment, improvise and take action. We place a strong emphasis on doing. We invite you to see for yourselves. Come visit us for an Open House!

2019 Open Houses

October 14 • November 11 • December 3 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Middle School Grades 6-8 • Upper School Grades 9-12

www.ethelwalker.org/admission

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Sun, Oct. 20, 12–3 pm Thu, Oct. 24, 6–8 pm

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Iona Preparatory Upper School 255 Wilmot Road New Rochelle, NY 10804 (914) 600-6154

Please call 860-868-7334, or e-mail us at admissions@gunnery.org to schedule a campus visit.

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Saturday, October 26, 2019 Upper School Open House (Grades 9-11, for parents & students) 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, Check-in begins at 8:30 AM

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Hackley School 293 Benedict Avenue Tarrytown, NY 10591 914-366-2600 www.hackleyschool.org

Groton School admission_office@groton.org 282 Farmers Row, Groton, MA 01450 978-448-7512 | www.groton.org Established 1884 roton School Mission: To inspire lives of character, scholarship, leadership, and service within a diverse, inclusive, and close-knit community. Consider the advantages of a small school with enormous opportunities. On Groton’s tight-knit campus—the Circle—you will know everyone, and you will be known. You will shape this community of peers and mentors, and you will be shaped by it. You will be inspired by lifelong friends who are just as curious and motivated as you are. The sense of belonging and togetherness is powerful. The commitment of one to another and of each to the whole is felt through the support teachers provide to students facing challenging material, the obligation older students feel to guide young ones, and the affection that the wider circle of the Groton family—alumni and parents-- demonstrate in supporting the school. Groton produces capable and confident graduates who are inspired to lead lives of significant accomplishment and service for the greater good.

Iona Preparatory Lower School 173 Stratton Road New Rochelle, NY 10804 (914) 633-7744

Saturday, November 16, 2019 Middle School Open House (Grades 5-8, for parents & students) 9:00 AM to Noon, Check-in begins at 8:30 AM Lower School Open House (K-Grade 4, for parents only) 9:00 AM to Noon, Check-in at 8:30 AM

nter Here to Be and Find a Friend. These words, which are carved over the school’s entrance, welcome and remind us of our commitment to one another. They are emblematic of our core values and they shape the experience of both students and adults on the Hilltop. As a K-12 independent school on a single campus, we believe deeply in the importance of a diverse community: as learners, artists, athletes, and thinkers; as friends and peers; and as a school focused on developing personal character. At Hackley, students build lifelong relationships with one another and with faculty members, whether they enter in Lower, Middle, or Upper School. Relationships lie at the heart of the school, enriching the educational experience, and ensuring that students “learn from the varying perspectives and backgrounds in our community and the world.” From curricular to extracurricular offerings, our program supports our aspirational Portrait of a Graduate, a mission-driven articulation of the skills, habits, and mindsets that are developed through every aspect of a Hackley education. Hackley’s new strategic plan, Redefining Excellence: Learning Beyond Boundaries, is the vehicle that brings the Portrait of a Graduate to life. I encourage you to explore Redefining Excellence, which demonstrates the continued evolution of the school’s program with an unrelenting commitment to our core values.

Enrollment: 306 students from 20 states and 16 countries in grades 9 - 12/PG Legacies: 40 (13%); Of the 40, 21 (7%) are siblings of Gunnery students or graduates Student/Teacher ratio: 6:1 Established 1850

n 1850 Frederick Gunn established a school based on the belief that strength of character was the goal of education. Today, The Gunnery rests on the four cornerstones of character: scholarship, integrity, respect and responsibility. Character is forged in a cohesive, diverse community informed by a challenging college preparatory curriculum, a broad range of athletic, artistic and social activities and a faculty of scholars and committed educators dedicated to the intellectual and ethical development of every student. A Gunnery graduate is a broadly educated, socially responsible citizen with tested beliefs, strength of character and the courage to act on convictions. The Gunnery offers many things only possible in a small school: the chance to know and be known by every fellow student; the individualized care for students only possible when every faculty member knows every student by name; multiple early opportunities for leadership and discovery. If you enjoy being known well by your friends and your teachers, if you enjoy developing friendships with peers from around the country and the world, and if you enjoy learning, playing, and creating in an environment in which it is safe to try, fail, and try again, then you'll love our school. We believe that real learning happens best when put into action, whether the topic is the principles of physics, the violin, a zone defense, or leadership. At The Gunnery, you will have more opportunities than at larger schools to put theory into practice and, as a result, will learn exponentially. Nestled in the Shepaug River Valley, our campus is a ten minute walk and five minute drive from Steep Rock. Frederick Gunn cared deeply about the woods, rocks, and rivers surrounding him and that tradition continues today. We are deeply blessed to live and learn in a place shaped so distinctly and beautifully by our natural environment. Visit and see for yourself.

OCTOBER 19, 2019 ADMISSIONS

Register Online: suffieldacademy.org/openhouse R.S.V.P. 860-386-4440 -or- saadmit@suffieldacademy.org a Registration: 9:30 am / Event: 10:00 am

OPEN HOUSE

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Above & Beyond 11 of our last 16 Valedictorians and Salutatorians started St. Luke’s in Middle School

“ I never felt excluded from STEM studies at St. Luke’s. Quite the opposite—I was encouraged by all my teachers, including my favorite English teacher, to pursue what I love.”

Carolina in 6th grade at St. Luke’s

- Carolina Warneryd ‘19, St. Luke’s STEM Scholar Attending Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Open House - Join Us!

October 20 (grades 5-8), October 27 (grades 9-12) www.stlukesct.org/open St. Luke’s is a secular, college-preparatory day school for grades 5-12 and a Best Private High School in CT - niche.com (203) 801- 4833 | admissions@stlukesct.org | www.stlukesct.org 377 North Wilton Road, New Canaan, CT 06840

Greenwich Country Day School Learning that matters: Nursery-12th grade Preparing young people to learn, lead, and thrive in a world of rapid change From nursery to grade 12, learning at Greenwich Country Day School is challenging, relevant, and purposeful. Through inquiry, analysis, public speaking, transdisciplinary experiences, and opportunities to present their work in exhibitions and apply their learning to real-world situations, GCDS students gain a strong academic foundation and acquire critical skills, habits of mind, and confidence. A co-educational, independent, Nursery – Grade 12 school located in Greenwich, CT, GCDS is a joyful environment where curiosity and creativity are valued, resilience is cultivated, and the health and well-being of every student is essential.

Open House Grades 9 - 12 10/22 • 7 p.m. Grades N - 8 10/27 • 1 p.m. To RSVP for an Open House and for more information ↗ gcds.net/admissions ↗ 203-863-5610 ↗ admissions@gcds.net ↗ 401 Old Church Road Greenwich CT 06830

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Greenwich Country Day School is a co-ed, independent Nursery – Grade 12 college preparatory day school in Greenwich, CT that graduates ethical, confident learners and leaders with a strong sense of purpose—ready to embrace opportunities and challenges in a world of rapid change.

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Open minds. Courageous thinking.

Dare to ask more of education. Register for Open House Oct 6: Grades 6-11 | Nov 3: PreK-Grade 5 kingschoolct.org/openhouse

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The power of you, unleashed by a Masters education. Masters students find their voices and emerge ready for college, career and life. Coed. Grades 5-12. Day, 5- and 7-day boarding. Private busing options. Open House: Oct. 19 Tours: Oct. 3, Oct. 29, Nov. 7

49 Clinton Ave, Dobbs Ferry, NY mastersny.org | 914-479-6420

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On My Mind: Teaching Cultural Agility By Donna Orem

e live in an increasingly interconnected and interdependent world. Forecasters predict that the expanding number of global interdependencies could become one of the most disruptive forces in the coming decade. In the book No Ordinary Disruptions: The Four Global Forces Breaking All the Trends, the authors suggest that the degree to which the world is connected through trade and movements in capital, people, and information will become much more complex, moving from the linear connections of today to an intricate, sprawling web of dependencies. More people will cross borders than ever before, and technology will usher in a new phase of globalization. Do our students have the cultural agility needed to operate in this interdependent world? One of our first deficits for this emerging global economy may be language. According to “America’s Languages: Investing in Language Education for the 21st Century,” a 2017 American Academy of Arts & Sciences study, “two-thirds of Europeans know a second language, [whereas] only 20% of the population in the United States has any familiarity with a second language, and levels of fluency are significantly lower in the United States than in areas of the world where English is not the first language.” The study also calls out other ways our approach to language education may put the United States at a disadvantage in this global economy: • Almost 40% of business executives reported that they failed to reach their international potential due to language barriers; • An estimated 300¬400 million Chinese students are now studying English, compared to about 200,000 U.S. students currently studying Chinese; • Only 15% of U.S. public elementary schools offer a program for languages other than English, compared with more than 50% of private elementary schools; • Across the nation, there has been a significant decline in the number of middle schools offering world languages, from 75% in 1997 to 58% in 2008; • At least 44 states report a shortage of qualified K–12 language or bilingual teachers (more than in any other subject) for the 2016– 2017 school year. The Importance of Cultural Agility The good news for U.S. independent schools is that our emphasis on languages and social-emotional skills may be important differentiators for us in the future as parents seek to ensure their children can thrive in a global economy. If other types of schools do not follow suit, however, many children may be left behind, creating an even larger gap between the haves and have-nots. Hand in glove with language acquisition is development of the cultural competence needed to thrive in an interconnected world. Theorists generally define the interculturally competent individual as having these attributes: 1. Self-awareness of attitudes and beliefs and how those attitudes contrast with people of a different cultural background. 2. Being attuned to one’s environment and to cultural nuances. 3. Adapting to cultural differences and ambiguities. 4. Interacting in a way that’s relevant and important to others who are different.

717 East High Street, Pottstown, PA 19464 610-326-1000 | www.thehill.org

ounded in 1851 as The Family Boarding School, The Hill School prepares young men and women from across the country and around the world for college, careers, and life. Within a family school environment and a rigorous liberal arts curriculum, we challenge our young people to work hard; think and reason; be fulfilled; serve the common good; and be prepared to lead as citizens of the world, uniquely guided by our motto: “Whatsoever things are true.” While The Hill’s historical liberal arts emphasis on literature, languages, history, the arts, religious studies, mathematics, and science remains essential, we must continue to complement our curriculum with new pedagogies that foster critical thinking and collaboration; infuse technology into many aspects of our teaching and learning strategies; and offer more career-specific programs for students.

5. Acquiring knowledge about other cultures and seeking out new cultural experiences. 6. Continually assessing development in each of these areas and looking for opportunities to grow. Developing culturally agile students involves creating environments that give them the opportunity to interact with people from many different cultures on a daily basis. Although we have rich cultural diversity in the United States, many schools have expanded that diversity by welcoming international students. This has provided an important opportunity for U.S. students to develop relationships with students from around the globe and build that cultural agility muscle that will be so important in college and beyond. However, that once-explosive growth in international students that fueled the development of these rich cultural communities is slowing down, and some schools are struggling to maintain their international populations at current levels. On the Decline For higher education, the most recent data from the U.S. Department of State showed a 6.6% decline in new international student enrollments in 2018, spiraling down from a 3.3% decline the previous year. The 2017 “Globally Mobile Youth: Trends in International Secondary Students in the United States, 2013–2016,” a report from the Institute for International Education, noted that much of the growth in the high school market in the past decade was fueled by a strong interest in U.S. higher education, with parents wanting to give their children the time to acclimate to life in the United States before college. Thus, declines in higher education may begin to impact independent school enrollments. Competition among schools for international students also has intensified. In 2016, there were 2,800 K–12 schools in the United States vying for some portion of this market, with more than half of NAIS schools enrolling international students and many others looking to enter the market. Today, the number of schools hosting international students is beginning to outpace the growth in international students, driving even more intense competition. At the same time, there has been huge growth in English-language schools around the world, particularly in the Middle East and Asia, which may prove stiff competition for U.S. schools over time. According to ISC Research, 20 years ago there were about 1,000 English-language international schools; today, there are more than 8,000. ISC predicts that number will double again in the next 10 years. Another concern is that the growth of these schools may lure more American teachers overseas, further exacerbating workforce shortages in the United States. Paula Caligiuri, professor of international business and strategy at Northeastern University, has written extensively about how this decline in international students could hurt the country’s future. In the online journal The Conversation, she writes, “As a researcher studying how individuals develop cross-cultural competencies, I’ve found that domestic and international student integration on American university campuses is essential for building cultural understanding and agility.” She reiterates that multinational firms say a lack of cultural agility is limiting their global effectiveness, and they are strongly seeking this skill in future hires. Creating the Culturally Competent School Beyond language programs and culturally diverse communities, what else should leaders do to prepare students for the changes ahead? Researchers studying the foundations of cultural competency

suggest that schools should take a comprehensive view, not just that of developing stand-alone programs, and understand that this work must be ongoing and iterative. There are a number of models that can help school leaders in creating an overall approach to cultural competency, such as the intercultural competence framework and process model by Darla K. Deardorff, executive director of the Association of International Education Administrators. Leaders should also look inward and first come to grips with their own self-awareness in relation to cultural competency. Writing at Edutopia.org, Chris Lehmann, founder of the Science Leadership Academy, suggests that leaders ask themselves these questions: • Do I seek out and listen to a diverse group of voices when making decisions about our school? • Do I ask myself how policy or procedural changes will affect students and faculty who come from historically disenfranchised groups? • Do I seek to hire a staff that reflects the diversity of our school and its surrounding community? • Do I allow myself to be vulnerable with my school community? Does every member of the school community feel safe letting me know when I make a mistake—especially when it comes from a lack of cultural competence? • Do I work to ensure that there is not one standard of excellence at my school, but rather multiple pathways for students to have academic and social success? Running an independent school is a complex business these days. Keeping the school stable amid shifting demographic and economic sands— while simultaneously staying ahead of what an interdependent world will demand from students—is no easy feat. Look for more resources from NAIS on these issues in the year ahead, including what you’ll find in this issue of the magazine. What’s on My Radar The growing political divide in our country is heavy on my mind. And as we begin another election season, I wonder how we can begin to bridge that divide and have more meaningful conversations that have the power to unite. To that end, I found a very interesting resource worth exploring. Living Room Conversations is an open source project founded in 2010 “to create a structured, intimate conversation format that would empower everyday citizens to discuss important issues with friends of differing political affiliations and backgrounds. The theory was that if two friends with different points of view each invited two friends to join a conversation, with full disclosure about the intent and structure of the conversation, they could create a safe space for a respectful and meaningful exchange of ideas, develop new relationships, and perhaps find common ground.” Living Room Conversations also has a targeted set of resources just for educators—All Sides for Schools—around news literacy, civil dialogue, and life skills. They will soon be launching a service called Mismatch that will enable video conversations between students with differing views. The founders hope that Mismatch will “help students learn how to talk to people they disagree with, rather than retreat into their own bubbles.” Donna Orem is president at NAIS, the National Association of Independent Schools. This article originally appeared in their publication.

NURTURING THE GOOD STUDENT AND THE GOOD PERSON IN EACH

CHILD

AGES 2 THROUGH GRADE 5 Hotchkiss 11 Interlaken Road, Lakeville, CT 06039 (860) 435-3102 www.hotchkiss.org

he Hotchkiss School is an independent boarding school located in Lakeville, Connecticut. Founded in 1891, the school provides an education of unsurpassed quality to 600 students in grades 9 through 12, and to a small number of postgraduates. Students at Hotchkiss come from across the United States and 34 countries. Graduates attend many of the most selective universities and colleges.

IONA PREPARATORY SCHOOL K-12 Education for Higher Expectations One School, Two Campuses LOWER SCHOOL, 173 STRATTON ROAD UPPER SCHOOL , 255 WILMOT ROAD, NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y.

he primary focus at the Iona Preparatory School is to nurture and empower young men by teaching faith, building community, serving others, and pursuing excellence. Iona Prep accepts students with the academic potential to succeed in a rigorous college prep program, and who are willing to challenge themselves in a variety of academic and extracurricular pursuits.

• Spectacular wooded campus in North Stamford • Small class sizes; low ratios; excellent teachers • Inquiry based; experiential learning • Gold-standard academic programs in math, literacy, science, music and the arts • Theme immersion; interdisciplinary approach • An active and joyful learning experience

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THE TAFT SCHOOL 110 Woodbury Road Watertown, CT 06795-2100 860-945-7700 admissions@taftschool.org www.taftschool.org

Iona Prep graduates have been accepted and are attending such schools as Dartmouth, MIT, Johns Hopkins, College of the Holy Cross, Georgetown, Boston College, Harvard, Princeton, University of Chicago, Marquette, and Carnegie Mellon as well as many well known colleges as close as in the tristate area and as far away as the west coast and Canada. A challenging curriculum, a welcoming community, a caring and dedicated faculty, and the building of life-long friendships are hallmarks of Iona Prep. A rich and varied extracurricular activities program rounds out the Prep experience and truly offers something for everyone at the Prep. The best way for an 8th grader to experience the Prep is to schedule a day at the Prep (Gael-fora-Day) with a freshman and to participate in his classes. Parents are also invited to take a tour to see Iona Prep in action. We invite you to discover and experience our beautiful campus, observe first hand our excellent academic program and meet faculty and students from our community. Please visit our web site www.ionaprep.org under the admissions tab to schedule your son for Gael-for-a-Day and visit Iona Prep.

Kent School admissions@kent-school.edu 1 Macedonia Rd, Kent, CT 06757 860-927-6111 http://www.kent-school.edu

ing School prepares students to thrive in a rapidly changing world. What sets King apart is academic challenge, kindness, and personal growth are united within our unique community of engaged minds and meaningful connections. Guided by expert faculty, students take responsibility for their own learning as active learners in a student-centered program that challenges students to achieve their personal best. Teachers make students feel known and safe enough to take risks in order to make discoveries. We think deeply about our approach to teaching and learning and understand that relationships between students and teachers are at the core of academic excellence. Underpinning teachers’ deep understanding of each student is a comprehensive student learning profile, introduced in PreK and developed through senior year. This proprietary database captures learning strengths, challenges, and goals, and provides a window into a student’s social and emotional development. The King community prioritizes kindness. Our students thrive in a multicultural, diverse community and together we embrace our shared virtues of integrity, kindness, perseverance, and respect. Students emerge as their best selves - as self confident thought leaders who are able to analyze, synthesize, and communicate their knowledge in ways that demonstrate engagement and connection in the world community. Lawrenceville School admission@lawrenceville.org 2500 Main Street Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 800-735-2030; 609-895-2030 www.lawrenceville.org

Established 1906

ent’s school motto is Simplicity of Life, Directness of Purpose, and Self-Reliance. These values shape how we run the school and how we live our lives. They affect how we see the world and how we teach our students about it. They ground us in the important things like friends and family, hard work, and honesty. They remind us that spiritual understanding and growth, though sometimes difficult, are necessary to know oneself and to know one’s path.

admission@kingschoolct.org 1450 Newfield Avenue, Stamford, CT 06905 203- 322-3496 ext. 350 www.kingschoolct.org

Established 1810

and thrive in an environment created specifically for them. Our teachers are themselves learners, constantly improving their practice to ensure gold standard academic programs with a modern, collaborative, problem-solving approach. The Long Ridge School has a diverse and globally inclusive community, where children are known and valued as unique individuals and learning is an active, joyful experience. With excellent teachers and strong programs in math, literacy, science, music and the arts, Long Ridge graduates are actively recruited by the best area middle schools. Learning at LRS is an active and joyful experience. We encourage children to explore, experience and investigate as part of the educational process. There is a diverse community of learners where children are respected as individuals with innate curiosity. We help children develop the skills, motivation and values to become successful students, responsible people and lifelong learners. A hallmark of an LRS education is extending the learning experience outside to the organic garden, woods, athletic fields, nature trails and playgrounds. From the moment you step onto our campus, you feel the warmth, rich diversity and joy that distinguish our school. We are a community of welcoming, passionate master teachers who understand the intellectual and emotional needs of early childhood, and partner with our parents to create the best, first educational experience possible. The Long Ridge School is now taking reservations for our Take-a-Look Tuesdays, and personal tours on other days of the week. Families interested in learning more about our school can take a guided tour of the beautiful campus grounds, facilities and Arts and Athletics Center; visit each classroom to observe our programs in action; and meet our dedicated teachers. Please visit longridgeschool.org.

he Lawrenceville experience is over 200 years in the making, and core to that heritage is the value we place on our close, caring community. Young people encounter rigorous challenge in a highly supportive environment, and with this careful preparation, year after year, our talented graduates head out into the world with the confidence to thrive and the conviction to make a difference.

The Loomis Chaffee School 4 Batchelder Road Windsor, CT 06095 860.687.6400 admission@loomis.org

The Long Ridge School 478 Erskine Road Stamford, CT 06903 Ph: 203.987.6301

he Long Ridge School (LRS) is an independent school, age 2 to grade 5, on a spectacular campus tucked away in the North Stamford woods, just a mile from North Greenwich.Long Ridge is a small elementary school by design, where children stay children longer

October Open House Saturday, October 12, 2019, 9:30–11:30 a.m.

ne of the nation’s preeminent boarding schools, Loomis Chaffee prepares smart and talented students to be civic-minded leaders, affect positive change, and make a life-long commitment to their

best selves and the common good. Our students and faculty come from all over the world to form a tight-knit community where individuality thrives; here you will be accepted and celebrated for who you are and who you want to become. So, what are your interests? What do you want to learn more about? What problems do you want to solve? Loomis students want to make a difference in the world, and they want to make it now! All our resources — curricular and extra-curricular programs, faculty, and facilities — will empower you to leverage your educational experience for the greater good. Among those resources are programs that include the Innovation Trimester (I-Tri), global & environmental studies certificate, and guided research projects in science and the humanities as well as three unique-to-Loomis interdisciplinary centers whose faculty will teach you how to identify problems worth solving, explore and evaluate potential solutions, and enact positive change in your local, national, and international communities. We invite you to visit campus so we can learn more about you and your interests and share with you what we know makes Loomis Chaffee special. In the meantime, please contact us at admission@ loomis.org or 860.687.6400 if you have any questions, and visit us at www.loomischaffee.org.

The Mead School 1095 Riverbank Road, Stamford, CT 06903 www.Meadschool.org

ounded in 1969, The Mead School serves Infants, Toddlers, and Pre-K-Grade 8 students. Mead offers a nurturing, hands-on, experiential education beginning with the youngest of Early Childhood Center learners and, continuing on through 8th grade, a robust curriculum of academics and the arts. Mead's student:teacher ratio of 6:1 allows faculty to provide a curriculum designed to encourage mastery across all academic subjects that engage students' senses and their passion for discovery and learning. Instruction is based on cognitive and developmental research that shows that individualized, experiential learning provides the most rewarding education for children. Teachers consistently provide learning opportunities so that children are challenged academically, socially and emotionally. For information and a tour of the school, call Joanne Costello, Director of Admissions (203) 595-9500, ext. 46. For The Early Learning Centers, contact Aneceia Forbes, Early Learning Center Coordinator (203) 595-0708, ext. 24. Visit us at www.meadschool.org and facebook.com/ themeadschool.

''Preparing Tomorrow's Leaders Today''

WATERSIDE SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE Sunday, October 27, 2019

1 :30 - 4:00pm

Families with children entering Junior I<indergarten to 4th Grade in the Fall of 2020 are invited to:

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Hear from Head of School, Jamel I<Ceels Meet our teachers and members of the School community Tour our state-of-the-art facility

To attend please contact the Office of Admission at 203 975 8579 ext. 206 or Laurendupree@watersideschool.org WATERSIDE SCHOOL

Waterside School is a co-educational Junior I<indergarten - 5th Grade independent school serving children and families regardless of limitations in income or circumstance. The School seeks to attract and inspire students fo academic promise and families deeply invested in their childen's success. 770 PACIFIC STREET

STAMFORD, CT06902

203 975 8579

WWW.WATERSIDESCHOOL.ORG

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Miss Hall’s School info@misshalls.org 492 Holmes Road, Pittsfield, MA. 01201 413-499-1300 | www.misshalls.org

FEATURED OPEN HOUSES

Middlesex School admissions@mxschool.edu 1400 Lowell Road, Concord, MA 01742 978-371-6524 www.mxschool.edu

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School

Open House Dates

The Gunnery 860-868-7334

Call to schedule a visit!

Iona Prep 914-632-0714

Grades 9 - 12 Sunday, October 20th 12noon - 3:00pm. Thursday, October 24th, 6:00pm to 8:00pm PREK - Grade 8 Wedensday, October 23rd, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

King School 203-322-3496

October 6th Grades 6 - 11 November 3rd PreK - Grade 5

Long Ridge School 203-322-7693

Call to schedule a visit!

The Masters School 914-479-6420

Saturday, October 19th

Mead School 203-595-9500

Tuesday, October 8th 10:00am

Rumsey Hall School 860-868-0535

Call to schedule a visit!

Rye Country Day 914-967-1417

October 6th @ 1:00pm October 20th @ 1:00pm

Sacred Heart 203-531-6500

Upper School October 17, 6:00pm K-12 November 2, 9:00pm Barat Center November 15, 9:30am

St. Luke's School 203-424-2989

Middle School Sunday, October 20th Upper School Sunday, October 27th

St. Paul's School 603-229-4600

Call to schedule a visit!

Suffield Academy 860-386-4400

October 19th @ 9:30am

ounded in 1901, and located in one of this country’s most historic towns, Concord, Massachusetts, Middlesex aspires to help its students “find their promise” through immersion in a challenging academic program, inclusive cocurricular programs in arts and athletics, and a commitment to service. A skilled and caring faculty provides classroom inspiration and advising, establishing a culture where each student is known and valued. Thirty-five percent of students receive financial aid.

ounded in 1898, Miss Hall’s School was one of the first all-girls boarding schools established in New England. Today the School is a nationally recognized, boarding and day independent secondary school that combines an exceptional college-preparatory curriculum with two acclaimed leadership programs, the Girls’ Leadership Project (GLP) and Horizons. Both programs are central to our belief that, in addition to outstanding academic preparation, girls need additional skills that allow them to step confidently into the real world, where they will be expected to communicate effectively and authentically, voice opinions with resolve and respect, and be comfortable having influence, leading change, and contributing boldly and creatively to the common good. The GLP is the ongoing exploration of what best helps girls become powerful, undeterred agents of their own futures. Horizons is Miss Hall’s experiential, service-learning and internship program. Miss Porter’s School admission@missporters.org 60 Main St, Farmington, CT 06032 860-409-3530 | www.porters.org Established 1843

Millbrook School 131 Millbrook School Rd, Millbrook, NY 12545 845-677-8261 | www.millbrook.org Established 1931

illbrook offers a rigorous college preparatory curriculum that integrates academics, service, athletics, arts, and leadership. A gifted faculty takes pride in knowing every student and seeks to promote in each one the intellectual, emotional and physical growth that will lead to a life both individually satisfying and valuable to the greater society. Students are encouraged to be curious, involved, and active learners. They not only acquire knowledge of their subject matter, but also learn to read critically, write clearly, speak persuasively, think independently, and collaborate effectively. Students graduate from Millbrook prepared to succeed at the most ambitious colleges and universities.

iss Porter’s is for smart, strong, and creative girls who want to become young women who are prepared to lead with conviction and courage. When you graduate from Porter’s, you will join a worldwide network of accomplished women who are fulfilling the school’s mission statement, “We expect our graduates to shape a changing world.” You will be part of a fabric of relationships that will benefit you personally and professionally throughout your life. If you are ready to be inspired by supportive classmates and dedicated faculty who encourage you on a daily basis to be your best self, please take a few minutes to fill out our online inquiry form. We are happy to mail you our admission materials, and we invite you to contact us to set up an appointment for your campus visit and interview. It is our privilege to share with visitors how Porter’s has been a leader in girls’ education since 1843. We’re eager to meet you in person and look forward to welcoming you to our Farmington campus and having you join our legacy of learning. Phillips Exeter Academy admit@exeter.edu 20 Main St, Exeter, NH 03833 603-777-3437 | www.exeter.edu

Milton Academy admission@milton.edu 170 Centre Street, Milton, Mass 617-898-2227 | www.milton.edu Campus visits encouraged

Taft School 860-945-7700

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Early Childhood (18 months - age 5) October 1, 9:30am October 17, 9:30am Middle School (Grades 5 - 8) September 26, 9:30am October 16, 9:30am All School (18 months - Grade 8) October 27, 1:00pm November 14, 9:30am

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Bantam River, including a Fine Arts Building, a Performing Arts Center, nine dormitories, seven athletic fields, two gymnasiums, hockey rink, as well as three indoor and three outdoor tennis courts and a newly constructed Dining Hall/ Campus Center and Health Center. The School is 80 miles north of New York City and less than 90 minutes away from Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks. Rumsey Hall is committed to a whole-child approach of education and believes that teaching academics and teaching an attitude of mind are of equal importance. Our average class size is 12 students with a faculty to student ratio of 1:5. The School emphasizes effort as a criterion for success and is dedicated to helping each child develop toward his or her maximum stature as an educated person, a successful member of a family and a contributing member of a community.

Established 1798

ilton Academy is an independent college preparatory K-12 school, boarding and day in grades 9-12. Now in its third century, Milton develops confident, creative, and independent thinkers. In an intimate, friendly setting, dedicated faculty give students the structure to learn and the support to take risks. Aware that every encounter affects a young person’s development, Milton faculty surround students with opportunities for intellectual and personal growth—in and out of class. Inspired by their teachers and classmates, Milton students probe new areas of interest and maximize their strengths. Located eight miles south of Boston, Massachusetts, Milton’s 125-acre campus combines traditional brick and ivy buildings, and lots of green space, with cutting edge facilities—in science and performing arts.

Rumsey Hall admiss@rumseyhall.org 201 Romford Road Washington, CT 06794 860-868-0535 | rumseyhall.org Open House: Every day is an open house.

co-educational New England junior boarding school for grades K-9 Founded in 1900, Rumsey Hall School is a leading New England independent, coed junior boarding and day school. While our overall student population consists mainly of day students from more than 25 local communities, we welcome boys and girls from 12 states and more than 10 countries to our private campus. For the 2018-19 academic year, Rumsey enrolled 84 day students and three boarding students in the Lower School (Grades K–5) and 102 day and 144 boarding students in the Upper School (Grades 6–9). Located in Washington, in the Litchfield Hills of Northwest Connecticut, Rumsey’s physical plant offers 32 buildings on 231-acres along the scenic

Sacred Heart admission@cshct.org 1177 King St., Greenwich, CT 06831 203-531-6500 | www.cshgreenwich.org

ounded in 1848, Sacred Heart Greenwich is an independent, college preparatory day school for girls from kindergarten through twelfth grade with its coed Barat Center for Early Childhood Education. As an ethics-based, international school, Sacred Heart Greenwich brings the world to each student. It offers an unparalleled academic program that exceeds the needs of the 21st-century learner. The program supports family values, honors tradition, and values all faiths. Sacred Heart provides an educational program to inspire young women to become global leaders. True to its international heritage, Sacred Heart Greenwich welcomes students of all backgrounds and faiths. The international exchange program strengthens cultural and world language interests and provides opportunities for personal growth. Renowned for its rigorous academics, the school offers many curricular innovations and awardwinning programs in science research and STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math). Graduates attend top colleges and universities, and become leaders with broad intellectual and spiritual horizons. Technology is integrated into all academic disciplines at all grade levels. Students learn to code and engage in advanced academic courses facilitated by the Online School for Girls and SophieConnect. The 29,000-square-foot science center has fully equipped laboratories for all three divisions. An outdoor observatory features a computerized, college-level telescope. Sacred Heart Greenwich has enhanced its competitive team sports with a new 35,600-sq.-ft. athletic center that expands the school’s facilities for training, practice and competition. The school’s athletic teams compete in leagues in Westchester and Fairfield counties and throughout New England. A well-rounded approach to women’s sports and fitness begins in the early grades where it focuses on physical fitness, wellness and ageappropriate collaborative activities before moving into competitive sports in Middle and Upper School. Prospective students and families are encouraged to attend one of the school’s tour days, open houses, and early childhood events. For more information, visit www.cshgreenwich.org or contact the Admissions Office at 203-532-3534.

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Inspiring a commitment to the best self and the common good For more information, contact the Office of Admission at 860.687.6400 or admission@loomis.org

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FOSTERING CURIOSITY Have a question? Ask it. Ready to learn something new? Find it here. Have an idea to share? We’re listening. Want to explore the world? Start at Sacred Heart. We inspire young women to be thoughtful global leaders.

ADMISSION TOUR DAYS

October 9, November 13, December 11, January 15—9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

FALL OPEN HOUSES

Upper School—October 17 at 6:00 p.m. K–12—November 2 at 9:00 a.m. Barat Center—November 15 at 9:30 a.m.

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251 Canaan Rd, Salisbury, CT 06068 860-435-5730 | www.salisburyschool.org Established 1901

oys at Salisbury are part of a community. From the moment they first arrive to the day they graduate, our students play an important role in the life of the School.

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Taft School admissions@taftschool.org 110 Woodbury Road, Watertown, CT 06795 860-945-7700 | www.taftschool.org Established 1890

iving where they learn, academically talented students from all over the world are guided by an extraordinary faculty on a 226-acre campus in Western Connecticut. With the motto “Not to be served but to serve” as a moral foundation, Taft graduates matriculate at our nation’s leading colleges and universities.

grade 6 student trying a sport for the first time or a nationally ranked squash player helping win the Division III National High School Championship, Masters supports all levels of play and competition. The result is students who are empowered to realize their greatest potential across academic, athletic and artistic disciplines, and emerge ready for success in college, career and life.

Suffield Academy 185 North Main Street, Suffield, CT 860-386-4440 Admissions Contact: Amy Samenuk (asamenuk@suffieldacademy.org) www.suffieldacademy.org

St. George’s School admission@stgeorges.edu 372 Purgatory Road, Middletown, RI, 02842 401-842-6600 | www.stgeorges.edu Established 1896

St. Paul’s School

admission@sps.edu 325 Pleasant Street, Concord, NH 03301-2552 603-229-4700 | ww.sps.edu Open House: Please call to schedule a visit Students: 539 Teacher to Student Ratio: 1 to 5 Established 1856

et on a beautiful, 2,000-acre campus and enrolling students from diverse backgrounds, St. Paul’s is a coeducational, college-prep, boarding school in the Episcopal tradition. The curriculum emphasizes critical thinking, written and spoken communication, leadership, service, and analysis. Located within New Hampshire's capital city, St. Paul's is one of a few U.S. schools that remains fully boarding, both for students and faculty. SPS is committed to the three essential elements of adolescent development – mind, body, and spirit. Students encounter rigorous academics and the highest levels of college preparation. An expansive athletic center, two climbing walls, two indoor hockey rinks, two boathouses, and a 2,000-meter rowing course speak to the School’s emphasis on sports and fitness. The Episcopal tradition supports students of every faith, encouraging open discussion of spirituality in the modern world. Close adult-student relationships are at the core of SPS community life, with its emphasis on personal responsibility and service. More than $11.5 million in financial aid is awarded annually to support 39 percent of its students.

The Masters School 49 Clinton Avenue Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522 www.mastersny.org

he Masters School, a leading coeducational day and boarding school for grades 5-12, begins its 142nd year with a diverse and talented student body of 675 Upper and Middle School students, representing 13 states and 30 countries. The School will welcome 165 boarding students this year; their presence, along with the over 60 percent of faculty who live on campus, results in a vibrant seven-day campus with a variety of enriching activities throughout the week, and a faculty that is highly accessible to students. This provides both day and boarding students with the benefits typically associated with a full-time boarding school. Private busing options on 1-95 and the Merritt Parkway are also available. Starting in 2019, Masters will also offer a fiveday boarding program allowing students the convenience of going home on weekends while receiving the benefits of a boarding education during the week, which includes joining a tight-knit community, gaining independence and developing lifelong friendships. The Masters School continues to be distinguished by its powerful and transformative approach to education featuring the renowned Harkness teaching method. Gathered around oval tables, students take an active role in their education, which builds confident, collaborative and poised learners and speakers. Complementing its strong academics and athletics, Masters features a robust visual and performing arts program that is fully integrated into the curriculum and life of the school. Masters also fields 37 athletic teams and be it a

Trinity-Pawling School 700 Route 22, Pawling,, New York 12564 845-855-3100 | www.trinitypawling.org admissions@trinitypawling.org Established 1907 Active, engaged, and out of their seats—this is how boys at Trinity-Pawling experience learning. Our distinctive programs bolster the way boys learn best: by doing. The School is located on 230 acres overlooking the Hudson River Valley, just 60 miles north of New York City. The campus includes turf and grass athletic fields, an all-weather track, tennis courts, squash courts, a hockey rink, a 20,000 square foot field house equipped with PlaySight technology, a contemporary art center with a 400-seat theater, and a state-of-the-art science and technology wing of the academic building. Trinity-Pawling serves 300 boys in grades 8-12 and offers a postgraduate program.

Fall Open House: Saturday, October 19, 2019 at 9:30am

uffield Academy is a co-ed independent boarding school with a total enrollment of 415 students grades 9-12 (and a Post-Graduate program). Suffield Academy is a school with rich traditions, an emphasis on community, and a commitment to innovation. Suffield Academy’s greatest strength is its clarity of purpose. Our focus is on the distance each student travels here, and on providing an environment blending rigor, structure, and encouragement. The academic program rests on the belief that each student is unique. Suffield Academy’s mission includes readying students for success at the next level and beyond. The school provides comprehensive and effective college counseling marked by individual attention and extensive services. In 2002, Suffield embarked on an ambitious project to bring formal leadership studies to the academic program. The program aims to develop human beings with integrity who wish to make a significant and positive impact on our society. It begins with a focus on personal mastery skills, moves to an emphasis on community service efforts, and culminates in practical experience for all seniors. The athletic program at Suffield Academy has a long and storied tradition, and it is deeply rooted in our school’s mission – to provide each student an opportunity to cultivate talents and explore new interests in a structured, supportive setting. Additionally, Suffield Academy offers robust programs in music, theater, and dance. Students have the ability to be involved in both athletics and the arts. At Suffield Academy, you will learn in and out of the classroom, on and off campus. Each student is a key ingredient in the school’s success.

Waterside School atabbssmith@watersideschool.org 770 Pacific St, Stamford, CT 06902 203- 975 8579 | www.watersideschool.org Founded in 2001 ONE CHILD AT A TIME he Waterside School is a Junior K -5th Grade independent school whose mission is to provide children, particularly those too often underserved, access to opportunities for educational and personal excellence. The School is blessed with dynamic leadership, a talented teaching faculty, a socio-economically diverse student body, an involved parent body and the generous support of the greater community. In the culture that is Waterside, one both singular and inspiring, the promise of every child is respected and honored and all that are a part of the School are challenged to strive to the highest academic and personal standards. Waterside is a place of hard work, clear purpose and lofty ambition. It is a school dedicated to ensuring that talent, effort and opportunity alone shape futures and dreams. The children of Waterside are working to exceed the most rigorous testing standards; they are trumping the litany of excuses too frequently offered; they are discarding the imposed expectations that belittle and diminish; they are readying themselves for the challenges, obstacles, and opportunities that await; and, in every way, they are on a direct path to becoming confident, competent and successful young, men and women.

. Westminster School mbailey@westminster-school.org 995 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury, CT 06070 860-408-3060 | www.Westminster-School.org Established 1888

estminster School, located in Simsbury, Connecticut, enjoys a reputation as one of the finest college-preparatory schools in the country. The challenging academic program, grounded in the liberal arts tradition, prepares students in grades 9-12 and postgraduates for academic success and the rigors of college while cultivating a lifelong love of learning. Westminster School is a diverse, close-knit community of 95 faculty and 390 students (70 percent boarding, 30 percent day students) from across the country and around the world. Nearly one-third of the students receive financial aid from the $5.1 million awarded each year. On its 200-acre campus located on Williams Hill, Westminster School is a place where scholarship, citizenship, sportsmanship and leadership thrive.

students to struggle. We begin our understanding by looking through a neuropsychological lens based on decades of research on learning and cognition. This is just the first step. It is important that we understand both who our students are as learners, as well as who they are as people. WPS students have some notable gifts, and our individual approach allows us to explore and develop these gifts. Everything we do is based on this in-depth understanding of each individual student. Winston Preparatory School is an innovative day school for students, grades 4-12, with learning differences such as dyslexia, nonverbal learning disabilities, and executive functioning difficulties. We do this through a process that understands each student, individualizes a program to meet their needs and that builds a powerful sense of community. We call this process the Continuous Feedback System. This system is designed to deeply understand each student's specific learning profile including their strengths and potential. Come to an open house and learn more about our educational philosophy and tour our school.

“CHILDREN MUST B E TA U G H T HOW TO THINK, N O T W H AT T O T H I N K .” –Margaret Mead

Whitby admissions@whitbyschool.org 969 Lake Avenue, Greenwich, CT 06831 203-302-3900 | www.whitbyschool.org Established 1958

L Westover admission@westoverschool.org 1237 Whittemore Road, Middlebury, Connecticut 06762 203-577-4521 | westoverschool.org Established 1909

boarding and day school for girls in grades 9-12, Westover is large enough to offer a deep and broad academic program while small enough to be certain every girl’s voice is heard.

Winston Preparatory School 126 W 17th St, New York, NY 10011 (646) 638-2705 | winstonprep.edu

t Winston Preparatory School, we view each student as a unique individual learner who has potential and is Able to Learn. It is also important that our work is grounded in research regarding how people learn and the learning differences that cause

ocated off the Merritt Parkway in Greenwich, CT, Whitby School is a co-ed independent school serving students 18 months - Grade 8 throughout Westchester and Fairfield Counties. Whitby School was founded 60 years ago on the principle that each child must be seen, valued and understood for achievement to happen, with heart. Our school has come a long way since then, but that core belief is still what drives us every day. Is your standard for education as high as ours? Come say hello. Whitby's student-centered learning style cultivates students' curiosities and turns new knowledge into new passions. Teachers empower students to see "big picture" by making connections to different subject areas and providing plenty of opportunities to apply their knowledge to real-world situations. The way we empower our learners evolves and builds as children grow with our program. That could mean your 2-year-old preparing a snack for their peers, your 5-year-old writing and delivering a speech at their kindergarten graduation, your 4th grader advocating in the local community for sustainable energy, or your 8th grader working to end generational poverty in the Dominican Republic. Best of all, each child is individually known and seen — which means our teachers will ignite your child's interests while challenging them to reach their full potential along the way.

Because questioning the answer is as important as answering the question. Mead students develop the curiosity to explore, the courage to question, and the knowledge and skills that fully prepare them for today’s world.

OPEN HOUSE TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8 | 10:00 AM www.meadschool.org

Open Minds. Big Ideas. Infinite Possibilities. W H I TBY SC H O O L A D M I SSI O N S E V E N TS

Early Childhood Explorations 18 months – age 5 October 1 at 9:30 a.m. October 17 at 9:30 a.m.

Middle School Explorations Grades 5 – 8 September 26 at 9:30 a.m. October 16 at 9:30 a.m.

All School Open House 18 months – Grade 8 October 27 at 1:00 p.m. November 14 at 9:30 a.m.

whitbyschool.org | 18 months – Grade 8 969 Lake Avenue, Greenwich, CT | 203.302.3900