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The Greenwich Art Society presents “The Figure as A bstract Composition” recent paintings by Nancy W. M c Fa r l a n d . T h e s o l o exhibition from the artist’s persona l col lection ta kes place from Feb. 2 to Feb. 28 at the Greenwich Art Society Gallery, 299 Greenwich Ave., 2nd f loor. There will be an Artist’s reception on Feb. 6 from 6 to 9 p.m. McFarland has recently r e c eive d t he 2 019 D ag ny Hultgreen Prize for Painting at the Greenwich Arts Society 102nd Annual Exhibition at the Bendheim Gallery. She work s f rom her studio in Westport. The paintings are on view Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday, 12 to 4 p.m. All works can be purchased by contacting the Greenw ich A r t societ y at 203-629-1533 between 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday or by emailing g r e enw icha r t so c iet y@ ve r i z on . n e t . Pl e a s e v i s it greenwichartsociety.org for more information.

Genealogy Story Slam Join the Cos Cob Library for a captivating morning of "American Idol" meets "Finding Your Roots," on Saturday, Feb. 8 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ‘Genealogy Story Slam’ is a Genealogy storytelling competition in front of a live audience, for fun and prizes. No costumes, no visual aids, or special effects - just authentic tales of family history.Each storyteller will have five to ten minutes to tell a personal Genealogy-related story. The stories must be told and not read, no notes and props. There will be a maximum of 12 contestants, who can sign up in advance by writing to info@ connecticutancestry.org, or, if there are still places available, at the Cos Cob Library on the day of the event. Judges will be chosen from the audience. The event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. Co-sponsored by the Connecticut Ancestry Society and The Friends of the Cos Cob Library.

Commissioner of Greenwich's Department of Human Services, Dr. Alan Barry; Joe Kaliko; Executive Director of Neighbor to Neighbor, Margaret Tjimos Goldberg; First Selectman, Fred Camillo; NTN Operations Manager, Duncan Lawson.

By Richard Kaufman S e ve n ye a r s a g o , t h e n State Rep. Fred Camillo, and Greenwich resident, Joe Kaliko, started Needs Clearing House, a 501(c)(3) organization which helped charities help the needy around the state of Connecticut. Now, two years after NCH closed, First Selectman Camillo and Kaliko are reuniting for a public/private partnership to address food insecurity in Greenwich. On Wednesday afternoon i n s i d e C a m i l l o's o f f i c e at Town Hall, Camillo, Kaliko, Commissioner of Greenwich's Department of Human Services, Dr. Alan Barry, along with Neighbor to Neighbor (NTN) Executive Director, Margaret Tjimos Goldberg, and NTN Operations Manager, Duncan Lawson, met to a n n o u n c e t h e G r e e nw i c h SNA Pb ack P u b l ic / P r iv ate Partnership. With potential federal level cutbacks for the Supplemental

Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) on the horizon, the partnership aims to help qualifying schoolchildren and their families with gaining access to food. “Whether the SNAP cutbacks happen or not, we all know there are people here who go hungry. We're a town of 63,000 people, we're very diverse, but there are people who struggle,” Camillo said. The partnership is a natural fit. Barry said the town had been looking for ways to better approach the issue of food insecurity, and one idea was to tackle the problem in area schools. At the beginning of 2019, N e i g h b o r t o N e i g h b o r, a nonpr of it or ga n i z at ion i n G r e e nw i c h w h i c h c r e ate s access to food, clothing and basic living essentials to those in need, piloted a program where they distributed food for six months to qualified families at New Lebanon School. "It definitely worked. But

what we really need is we need the social workers at the ground level to identify families for us so we can help them," Lawson added. Kaliko, who helps to address food insecurity around t he st ate w it h t he help of private donations, turned to NTN and Camillo. They all met to find out what kind of help Greenwich needed. "Dr. Barry and Margaret, they had an idea to possibly go into the school system here, where the principals and some of t he elementa r y schools have knowledge of families that are food challenged, and that maybe we could develop a program to target them," Kaliko said. Kaliko of fered NTN a $5,000 check over a five month period from February through June, which they matched. The plan is to rollout a program beginning with four schools -- New Lebanon School, Hamilton Ave. School, Western Middle School, and

Julian Curtiss School -- in midFebruary that will distribute fresh produce, eggs and other sourced food items to qualified families. The hope is that eventually the partnership can grow and help more schools, and more residents who need food. Camillo said he will soon reach out to principals at the schools to discuss the initiative. "This is a perfect example of how we can all sit at the table, and each one of us has that touch and treasure to say, 'Gee, I can reach out to that contact for you, I can open up that communication.' This is how things get done," said Goldberg. "Everyone is involved in this. Whatever side of the equation you're on, we're all a part of this endeavor. It sort of qualifies a sense of community identity across the spectrum." O ve r t he c ou r s e of h i s campaign, Camillo stressed the importance of Public/Private Partnerships, or P3. This is one

Thrifting: The New Trend By Julia Lucey In a day and age where fast fashion brands turn out clothing lines in tune with the newest trends, these brands have become many’s first choice in an effort to keep up with the ever changing st yles. It ’s understandable, these brands are inexpensive and convenient, and the options tend to be plentiful. But with efforts to become a more environmentally friendly community on the rise, reducing our spending on fast fashion is a good place to start. The fashion industry alone accounts for 10% of global carbon emissions, as well as 20 percent of global wastewater, reveals the UN Environment Programme. Textile dyeing is one of the largest sources of water pollution worldwide, and one garbage truck full of textiles is either burned or placed in a landfill per second. As the idea of fast fashion is rooted in quickly and routinely releasing new styles, the demand for textiles remains high. Simply put, this industry is no friend of our environment. Fortunately, as more and more people are excitedly beg inning to r e a l i z e , t h e r e i s a p l a c e to s h o p t hat of fers t he a bi l it y to ke ep up with any fashion trend without the environmental consequences: your local thrift shop! Shopping second hand has come in and out of style over the years, found Time Magazine, but the recent surge in thrift shopping suggests this practice could be one here to stay. People are beginning to see thrifting i n a fa r more posit ive l ig ht, w it h younger generations leading the pack.

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Gofer’s Supports Indoor Girls/Boys Track Teams By Michelle Moskowitz It’s never too cold out to eat ice cream, especially when it’s for a good cause. This Saturday, Feb. 1, Gofer’s, the popular ice cream spot located at 5 51 E a s t P ut n a m Ave . , i s donating a portion of its proceeds to help support the boys and girls indoor track teams at Greenwich High School. “ We a r e a lw ays h appy to support our community and we especially love work ing w ith

the schools,” said Justin Ragusa, co-owner of Gofer’s, who often participates in fundraisers that aid local organizations. “ The f u nd ra iser w i l l help support the teams as they get ready to compete both in the Fairfield County Interscholastic Conference (FCIAC), States and Nationals,” said Peter Janis, a team parents whose daughter is captain of the girls’ team. “Many of our runners have qualified for Nationals this year which is very exciting.” When asked about the

aftermath following the f ire at their location at Indian Field plaza this past October, Ragusa was non-plussed. “Actually, the Greenwich community has been so supportive of us just by coming to visit us at our Riverside location,” the company’s original location and one-time home to a Howard Johnson’s hotel and ice cream parlor. Janis said Ragusa jumped at Ragusa’s flavor of choice? He the opportunity to help raise money loves the popular Gofer’s Tracks, and awareness for the track teams. which consists of praline, Heath Gofer’s is expected to re-open Bar, brownie, and caramel. Coming in time for summer.

Column: On My Watch

this spring, Gofer’s will launching its new plant-based ice cream. Visit gofericecream.com for more information and to learn about catered events and additional offerings. They also have a message center 24/7 hotline (203) 340-2728 for customers to leave a message, order a cake or provide feedback. To learn more about the GHS Track Teams, visit greenwichschools.org. Store hours are 12:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m., and patrons must mention their support of the track teams.

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A Salute to Jean P. Moore of the Renting Brain Space Oral History Project By Anne W. Semmes Greenw ich w r iter, Jea n P. Mo ore , is a n awa rd-w i n n i ng novelist of “Tilda’s Promise,” and “Water on the Moon,” and she’s penned a book of poetry, “Times Tyranny.” But she’s also managed through the years to serve as volu nte er for t he Gr e enw ich Library Oral History Project (OHP). For the last nine years she has served as editor/writer of the OHP online blog featuring interviews from the Project’s vast collection. With news of her retiring that post, we reached out to her with a few questions. So, why and when was she drawn to OHP? “I joined in 2003 when I learned the project was look ing for volunteers. I have always had an interest in history, so I was drawn to the organization’s mission of recording and preserving Greenwich history through the words of its residents. I n 2 01 1 , t h e p r oj e c t b e g a n a blog, posting news about recent interviews. I volunteered to take it over. I became very interested in the scope of the collection and, with recommendations, I began writing pieces usually dedicated to one or

A 2016 OHP Christmas party at Greenwich Library. Left rear, John Twomey, Harriet Feldman, OHP co-chair Robin Edelston, Jean P. Moore, the late Dick Blair, and Tara Stone. OHP office manager. two interviews at a time. I found the interviews to be enchanting.” A nd, when did students begin to volunteer? “In 2016, we began soliciting volunteers from the schools, knowing that our collection could be of great interest to students with a love of history and writing. Our f irst student

blogger was Olivia Luntz, then graduating senior at Greenwich High School. Today our student blogger is Noor Rekhi, a junior at G r e e nw ich Ac ade my. O u r OHP volunteer blogger is Joseph Campbell.” Have any of those oral histories

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By Jill S. Woolworth, LMFT

ILLUSTRATED BY WAJIH CHAUDHRY

The Greenwich Art Society Opens New Exhibit

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Round Hill Community Church invites the community to participate in its Winter/Spring Bible Study: ‘Introducing the Gospel of Matthew’. The first meeting of the Bible Study group will take place Sunday, Feb. 2 at 11:30 a.m. inside the Meeting Room at the Church. T h e R e v. D r. E d Horstmann, Senior Pastor at Round Hill Community Church, will lead the discussions. The Bible Study is open to all and there is no cost for participation. The group will meet from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Please contact the Church at 203869-1091, to secure your spot and to ensure that you receive all advance materials.

Camillo Announces Public/Private Partnership

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Round Hill Holds Bible Study

We own all the storage capacity in our brains. What stories do we want to store there by telling them again and again? Are we the hero, the survivor, the observer, or the victim of these stories? Do we really want to give difficult people a central room in our brain? This is our choice. We have the power to re-wire our brains: we can either feed or starve our thoughts as they arise. Thoughts that we feed reconsolidate our memories and our emotional experiences every time we dwell on them. Thoughts that we starve lose their power. There is no point in being hard on ourselves when negative thoughts arise. They will come. Imagine them like a cold fog: annoying, but not life-changing. The fog will pass. Even after years of thinking and feeling a certain way, we can choose to let thoughts go and set ourselves free. Maria was angry at the way a school official had mistreated her daughter. Her point was valid, but after two years, she evicted the official from space in her brain when she realized that her anger was only affecting her. He was oblivious to her concern and might as well be “ dancing through a field of daisies.” Her daughter had moved on. Once Maria did too, she no longer suffered an unwelcome tenant in her brain. Greenwich resident Jill Woolworth is the author of the book, The Waterwheel available locally at Diane's Books and Dogwood or at Amazon.

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FRIDAY, JAN. 31 11 a.m. Greenwich Fire Department Promotional/Swearing In Ceremony: Firefighter Mark Dawson promoted to the Marshal’s Division and swearing in of Recruit Firefighter Gary Benson. GFD Headquarters, 3rd flr., 15 Havemeyer Pl. 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Meditation Workshop. Greenwich Library - The Jewel, 101 West Putnam Ave. Free. No registration is required. All ages. 203-625-6549. 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Exhibition Highlights Tour. Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Dr. (Every Tue, 1:30pm & Fri, 12:30pm) 203-869-0376. info@ brucemuseum.org. brucemuseum.org 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Marine Tank Animal Feeding. Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Dr. (Every Tue & Friday, 2:30-2:45pm) 203-869-0376. 6 p.m. Astronomy Hike & Campfire. Lapham Preserve 85 Richmond Hill Rd. Members: adults, $10, children, $5; non-members: $15, adults, children, $5. RSVP. 203-6292151. gltrust.org 7 - 10 p.m. All Grades Game Night. Arch Street Teen Center, 100 Arch St. 203-629-5744. info@archstreet.org

SATURDAY, FEB. 1 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Tax Prep with AARP Foundation. Greenwich Library, 101 West Putnam Ave. Free. 203-625-6534. ghayes@ greenwichlibrary.org 10 a.m. ‘On the Edge of the World: Masterworks by Laurits Andersen Ring from SMK—the National Gallery of Denmark’ and ‘Under the Skin’ exhibition opens. Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Dr. brucemuseum.org 10:30 - 11 a.m. Take Your Child to the Library Day: Mother Goose Storytime. Greenwich Library - Rear of Children’s Room, 101 West Putnam Ave. Free. No registration required. 203622-7940. dsullivan@greenwichlibrary.org 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Tai Chi for Adults with Ken Dolan. Byram Shubert Library - Community Room, 21 Mead Ave. Free. 203-531-0426. 10:45 a.m. Greenwich Skating Club’s annual Girls Hockey Open House – grades K-4th. Greenwich Skating Club, 9 Cardinal Rd. Equipment to borrow will be provided for those that need it. Free. bbrower@greenwichskatingclub.org. greenwichskatingclub.org 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Drop-in Computer Lab. Greenwich Library - Health Information Center, 101 West Putnam Ave. Free. 203-6256560. trainingcenter@greenwichlibrary.org 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Take Your Child to the Library Day: Lunar New Year Crafts. Greenwich Library - Rear of Children’s Room, 101 West Putnam Ave. Free. No registration required. 203622-7940. dsullivan@greenwichlibrary.org

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12 - 12:45 p.m. Greenwich Historical Society Gallery Tours. 47 Strickland Rd. Free with admission. (Every Wed & Sat). 203-8696899. greenwichhistory.org 2 - 4 p.m. Take Your Child to the Library Day: Valentine’s Card Workshop. Cos Cob Library - Community Room, 5 Sinawoy Rd. Free. 203-622-6883. 3 - 5 p.m. Art Opening Reception: “Paisa Art:” Two Colombian Artists. Byram Shubert Library - Community Room, 21 Mead Ave. Free. Adults, all ages. 203-531-0426. 3 p.m. Saturday In The City: Perfect Crime Off-Broadway Show - 8/9th grade trip. Leave Arch Street at 3pm. Arch Street Teen Center, 100 Arch St. Register by Jan. 24. 203-6295744. info@archstreet.org. archstreet.org

SUNDAY, FEB. 2 8:30 - 11 a.m. St. Lawrence Society (SLS): Breakfast Buffet. The Club, 86 Valley Rd. Adults, $12; children, $8. RSVP. (1st Sun of the month). 203-618-9036. trish@stlawrencesociety.com. stlawrencesociety.com/events 9 - 11:30 a.m. Friends of Greenwich Point: First Sunday Bird Walks at Greenwich Point Park. Free. info@friendsofgreenwichpoint.org. friendsofgreenwichpoint.org 10 - 11 a.m. Nature Yoga. Greenwich Audubon Center, 613 Riversville Rd. $10. RSVP. Ages 12 & up. All ages, experiences levels, and abilities. 203-900-3349. Caroline.Bailey@audubon. org. greenwich.audubon.org/events 11 a.m. Conservator’s Talk: Aspects of L.A. Ring’s Working Methods. Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Dr. Free to members and visitors with paid admission. 203-869-0376. info@ brucemuseum.org. brucemuseum.org 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Family Yoga. Greenwich Audubon Center, 613 Riversville Rd. All ages are welcome. $5, children; $10, adults. RSVP is requested. 203-900-3349. Caroline.Bailey@audubon. org 2 - 3 p.m. Seaside Center’s Fred Elser First Sunday Science Series: March of the Fossil Penguins. Seaside Center, Greenwich Point Park. Free. 203-413-6747. kdzikiewicz@ brucemuseum.org MONDAY, FEB. 3 Teen Dating Violence Awareness & Prevention Month Launch. Greenwich Town Hall, 101 Field Point Rd. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Board of Estimate & Taxation (BET) Meeting – Day 1. Greenwich Town Hall - Meeting Room, 1st floor, 101 Field Point Rd. greenwichct.gov 9:30 a.m. Gentle Yoga with Helena Svedin. Greenwich Botanical Center, 130 Bible St. Members, $25-$35. 203-8699242. info@greenwichbotanicalcenter.org. greenwichbotanicalcenter.org

1:15 - 3 p.m. Lecture: “The American Spirit in Public Sculpture,” by Francis Morrone, architectural historian and author. Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Dr. $25, non-members. greenwichdecorativearts@gmail.com. greenwichdecorativearts. org 2 - 3 p.m. Get Up and Get Moving: Apps for Healthy Living. Greenwich Library - The Jewel. Free. Register. Adults. 203-6256560. csherman@greenwichlibrary.org 5:15 - 6:15 p.m. Dancing to Fitness in 2020 - Andrea Woodman. The First Congregational Church of Greenwich - Daniels Center, 108 Sound Beach Ave. $16 per class; $80 for 6 classes. RSVP. wudpersn@yahoo.com 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 offered Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm. 888-357-2409. 7 p.m. Trinity Networking Group (TNG) - for those currently unemployed, underemployed, facing job uncertainties or looking to make a career change. Trinity Church Ministry Center, 5 River Rd. Free. (1st & 3rd Mon. of the month.) willirogers@gmail.com. trinitychurch.life/events TUESDAY, FEB. 4 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. Balance and Focus through Tai Chi. The First Congregational Church of Greenwich - Auditorium, 108 Sound Beach Ave. 203-504-4678. 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Drop-in Computer Lab. Greenwich Library - Health Information Center, 101 West Putnam Ave. Free. 203-6256560. trainingcenter@greenwichlibrary.org 12:15 - 1:15 p.m. Free Blood Pressure Screening. Byram Shubert Library - Conference Room, 21 Mead Ave. Free. Adults. 203-5310426. 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Tech Assistance at Byram Shubert Library. Conference Room, 21 Mead Ave. Drop-in program, no reservations are required. Free. Adults, all ages. (First Tue. of the month) 203-531-0426. 3:30 - 8:30 p.m. Open Studio Time at Andrew’s Studio. Arch Street Teen Center, 100 Arch St. Grades 7th-12th. Free. (Every Tue and Thu). Reserve a time. 203-629-5744. info@archstreet. org. archstreet.org 6 - 7 p.m. Yoga Takeover. Grades 7th-12th. Arch Street Teen Center, 100 Arch St. Free. (Every Tue and Thu). Register. 203-6295744. info@archstreet.org continued on page 14

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Andy Grammer to Perform Greenwich Hospital announced that multiplatinum singer and songwriter Andy Grammer will headline the hospital’s annual benefit on Friday, May 15, at Greenwich Country Club to raise funds for neuroscience, pediatrics and women’s health. “We are grateful and excited that Andy Grammer will be performing at the Greenwich Hospital Benefit. Not only is he an extraordinary talent whose music is sure to delight all attendees, but he is also a wonderful champion of women, which aligns with our hospital’s values and clinical emphasis,” says Norman G. Roth, president and CEO, Greenwich Hospital. While Grammer consistently sells out his headline performances at large venues, the Benefit’s attendees will have a one-of-a-kind opportunity to see the musician perform in an intimate setting. “I am thrilled to be performing at Greenwich Hospital’s Benefit 2020. Having grown up on the east coast and being able to perform for this community, while helping support neuroscience, pediatrics, and women’s health, is an honor and pleasure,” says Grammer. Rounding out the evening’s celebrity lineup will be Master of Ceremonies Kathie Lee Gifford, former Today Show co-host, singer, actress and author. Diamond, Platinum and Gold level patron tickets include an exclusive red carpet meet-and-greet with Andy Grammer and Kathie Lee Gifford. All guests will enjoy a seated dinner, live and silent auctions, entertainment by Greenwich-based disc jockey April Larken and a return appearance by auctioneer Duncan Schieb. This year’s benefit celebrates honorees James A. Brunetti, DO and the Arthur and Elizabeth Martinez Family. Arthur C. Martinez is retired from a distinguished career as chairman, president and chief executive officer of Sears, Roebuck and Co., leader of other corporations, and director of boards of Fortune 500 companies and various nonprofits. He has played an active role on Greenwich Hospital’s Board of Trustees, beginning in 2002. Since then, Mr. Martinez has led or co-led the board for three distinct terms. Greenwich Hospital is a cause that Mrs. Martinez has supported as well. She has been a dedicated volunteer on hospital fundraising event committees. Dr. Brunetti is an internist and second generation Greenwich resident. As former chief medical resident at Greenwich Hospital, Dr. Brunetti embraced the values around patient care that became a guiding principle in his private practice. In 2001, Greenwich Hospital awarded Dr. Brunetti the prestigious Partner in Care Award. He was the recipient of the Patient’s Choice Award in 2009, 2010 and 2011, an award conferred on the top ten percent of physicians. Also in 2011, Dr. Brunetti won the Father Rufin Compassionate Care Award bestowed by the Bishop of Fairfield County. For more information about sponsorship and tickets, contact Stephanie Dunn Ashley, director of special events, at 203-863-3860 or email Events@GreenwichHospital.org. Additional information can be found at giving.greenhosp.org/benefit-2020

Nicole Gardner Departing Bedford Playhouse "It is with both sadness and gratitude that I announce Nicole Gardner’s departure as Executive Director of Bedford Playhouse. Nicole has played a critical role in the establishment, growth and early success of the organization," said Sarah Long, Chairman, in a letter announcing Gardner's departure. She went on to say that During her dedicated ser v ice as Executive Director, Nicole led the organization through its opening and its first full year of programming. She oversaw tremendous growth and change at Bedford Playhouse, including: opening the Playhouse to the public, with cinema and cultural offerings in all three theaters, 365 days a year establishing rich and varied programming, including films, live music, theatrical events, comedy nights, fine art exhibitions, and talks with artists, authors and experts, all year round

creating partnerships with dozens of neighboring organizations and businesses, helping to expand the Playhouse’s reach in our community inaugurating a successful membership program, opening the Playhouse Café and Bambi’s Bar, and creating opportunities for the public to use our beautiful spaces. Nicole will continue to serve the Playhouse in a consulting capacity for several months. She has built a great team here, and I have every confidence in our staff’s ability to make this a smooth transition for our guests, patrons, and program participants. We cannot thank Nicole enough for the unwavering energy, vision, and heart she has dedicated to Bedford Playhouse over the past year and a half. We look forward to the next chapter as we continue to grow and bring the best in art, culture, and cinema to our community.

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are the stars and the ones interviewed after the game. It certainly seemed more exciting to be a skilled player. Over the years, our boys had the chance to do a little of both. The Generals prepared the way for high school careers for all three of them. There were championship seasons and defeated seasons, but it didn’t really matter. Being a part of a football team was what mattered. For a few years, one of our boys even had the opportunity to play

By Icy Frantz I remember when our k ids f irst played football in the Greenwich Youth Football League. They were placed on the Putnam Generals (Go Generals!), which was both arbitrary and also determined by neighborhood, and almost immediately we knew that we had been brought into a very special kind of family. With pads on, our boys were as wide as they were tall. Practices were daily with Sunday mornings reserved for games. The coaches were good and tough, and the cheerleaders were gymnastic and energetic. Having grown up with sisters, I was new to football and didn’t understand much, but I loved the spirit and the friendships and the comradery both on and off the field. I was completely surprised to learn that there are players on the field who never touch the ball. These are the unskilled players, a good description of our boys in those early years. The skilled players touch the ball, throw the ball, run the ball and score touchdowns. They

much-maligned helicopter parents who hover, and the condemned snowplow parents who systematically remove all obstacles and challenges in a child’s way. But, I would argue that most parents, motivated by love, do the right amount of work behind the scenes to allow for a safe and productive game. If you haven’t heard about Dick and R ick Hoy t, you may be missing one of the most inspirational parent-child

additional weight. What has been Dick’s motivation? One answer would be that Dick is a father, and parents will do anything for their children. But the answer that he gave when asked is even more poignant, “After our first race, Rick told me that when we are racing, he does not feel disabled.” And here is where the role of a linebacker and the inspirational role of a parent intersect. In life, we all have many who stand

Take note of the guys on the line, the ones who make it all possible, the unsung heroes, the ones who know the real meaning of teamwork. quarterback and I remember his coach’s words to him after a particularly good game. “Make sure you thank your line, they gave you some important blocks, some critical tackles and created some key openings.” As I think of the game of football as we head into the much-anticipated Super Bowl weekend, it’s hard not to reflect back on our family’s connection with the sport and that coach’s words so many years ago. As a parent, our role often involves playing the part of the unskilled player. We block and assist and create openings for our children every single day. We protect and pray that our children will stay within the safety of the pocket. This generation of parents has even been criticized for overstepping in this role; there are the

stories of today. They are a father-son team that has competed in many athletic competitions: 257 triathlons, 6 Ironmans, 32 Boston Marathons. In addition, they have traversed the country on bike and foot, completing a full 3,785 miles in 45 days. It’s quite remarkable, but what is truly incredible is that Rick is a spastic quadriplegic with cerebral palsy. For decades, until very recently due to health reasons, the father-son duo was a fixture of the Boston Marathon where Dick would pull Rick in a boat attached to his waste in the swimming stage, ride with him with a seat attached to his bike, and run while pushing him in a specially equipped wheelchair. All of these competitions are grueling and challenging when carried out individually, but they are heroic when competed with the

on our offensive line. Mrs. Egbert was my center. (I have often thought that I would write an article entitled, “Everyone needs a Mrs. Egbert” but until I do, a mention of Mrs. Egbert here will have to suffice.) We met when I was in elementary school. She taught me music, and from what I can remember, I became quite proficient on the recorder under her direction. But it was later in life when we met again under different circumstances that she truly made an impact on my life. Unbeknownst to me, Mrs. Egbert had returned to school to earn a degree in marriage and family counseling and it was in this capacity that our relationship grew when I was in my late teens and in need of some help and advice (a lot of help and advice!) beyond my family. For some, her tactics were a little unconventional,

Aquarion Land Sale to GLT Aquarion Water Company announced that the Company has f iled an application w ith the Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PUR A) for permission to sell 72.27 acres of Company-owned land located on Lake Avenue in Greenwich, C o n n e c t i c u t t o t h e Tow n o f Greenwich and Greenwich Land Trust (GLT). Due to the fact that the land is not located within an aquifer protection area or any public water supply watersheds, the land is considered surplus and is no longer needed by the Company in order to prov ide water service. “Aquarion is pleased to have the opportunity to ensure the long-term preservation of this land,” said Aquarion President

Donald Morrissey. “We believe deeply in our mission as stewards of our natural resources and are proud to partner with the Town of Greenw ich and Greenw ich L a n d Tr u s t a s t h e y wo rk to preserve vital open space in the community.” From the Town’s perspective, First Selectman Fred Camillo stated, “This is a prime example of what we can accomplish with public-private partnerships. We are very pleased with the value we are getting for our investment in this parcel and equally pleased to protect a targeted open space p a r c e l fo r t h e e nj oy m e nt o f current and future generations of Greenwich residents.” In addition to the 72.27 acres of land to be designated open

space, Aquarion is proposing to subdivide and sell two, four-acre single family residential building lots. The subdivision plan will be su bm it ted to the Tow n of Greenwich Planning and Zoning Commission and Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency for their approvals. Aquarion plans to reinvest the $2 million proceeds from the sale of this land into capital improvements to its water infrastructure. The sale of the open space land to the Town of Greenwich and Greenwich Land Trust and the proposed residential building lots are both subject to PURA approval. “Conserving an open space parcel of this size is critical to enhancing existing greenways,”

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to her surprise, he told her to climb up several stairs that had until then been off-limits. At the top was a little slot barely wide enough to fit a pair of eyes, even a little girl’s. Her father told her to look through the opening. There she saw a “fairyland,” an enchanted landscape of shimmering ice and snow crystals. In a place where the heat generated by the furnaces was maintained at 2,500 degrees Fahrenheit, it was impossible to imagine ice!...Her father informed her then that she was looking at white heat and that the glass she was looking through was very special, inches thick, because, as he told her, “if you looked at it with your naked eye, it would burn your eyes right out of your head.” Jennie Mark s L ev ine 1974 interview on her family’s Marks Brothers Stationery Store Prepared by guest blogger and graduating Greenwich High School senior, Olivia Luntz. Jennie Marks was born on August 4,1895, in Greenwich after her parents immigrated to America from the town of Goris, on the border of Germany and Russia.

all folded the papers—he delivered in a couple of cars, or a couple of wagons. They delivered papers in Greenwich and came home at twelve o’clock, changed horses, and went out to Round Hill to deliver some more papers, and way up on North Street. Worked from two o’clock in the morning until six o’clock the next night. And that’s the way people worked to make a few dollars. Just to make a living.” Mother and Daughter Flyers The two remarkable women a r e M o l l y Cu m m i n g s M i n o t Cook, who was recently [2012] interviewed by the Oral History Project, and her mother, Marian Engle Cummings, born in 1891 and who died in 1984. Together with Molly’s brother, Wilbur (“Billy”) Love Cummings, Jr., also a pilot, the threesome won the nickname, “The Flying Family of Greenwich”… Molly Cook, born in 1917, was also a flying marvel, earning her pilot’s license on her eighteenth birthday [1935]. Soon thereafter, she and her brother, Billy, bought a small plane, a Luscombe, and began competing in meets.

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fed her own writings? (The plot of “Water on the Moon” begins with an airplane crash on a house in Greenwich!) “I must say,” she responds, “I have considered historical fiction after reading some of the more fascinating inter views in our collection, but I cannot say any of the interviews I admire have found a way into my own work. I’ve always said our collection provides fertile ground for writers, such fascinating material there. I only scratched the surface.” So, what might be favorite blogs she wrote or oversaw in her writing/editing years? Following on are excerpts from three that especially intrigued. (Note that the Cos Cob Power Plant is now Cos Cob Park, and the Marks Brothers Stationery once did rule on Greenwich Avenue.) The Heart of the Dynamo: Lewis Grant O’Donnell, Chief of the Cos Cob Power Plant

“I’ve always said our collection provides fertile ground for writers, such fascinating material there.” Jean Moore. In an Oral History Project interview conducted in 1989 longtime Cos Cob resident, Gertrude O’Don nell R isk a, remem bers this man, her father, Lewis Grant O’Donnell, who maintained overall responsibility for the plant from 1923 until his retirement in 1940. When Ms. Riska quotes her father in her interview, she tends to get her reader’s attention: “My father would scare me to death. At different times he’d say to me, ‘See that turbine over there? There’s a big wheel inside it. If that wheel ever broke loose—and it has in other power plants—it would cut a path of destruction for ten miles…’” Because the plant was not a place for a little girl to be roaming free, Ms. Riska was well aware of her father’s boundaries. One day,

Remarkably, her parents and grandparents were able to travel from Hamburg to America in 1875 for the sum of only five dollars per ticket… Levine confesses that if her family had had to pay any more for their tickets, they probably would not have been able to come to America … Around 1904 Levine’s father heard of a newspaper business in Greenwich that was for sale, a n d h e d e c i d e d to b u y i t . … Levine stresses that running a newspaper route was far from easy work, especially due to the lack of modern conveniences at the start of the twentieth century. “I remem ber my father, on a Sunday morning, getting up at two o’clock in the morning, going to the station and getting the papers, bringing them up to the store—we

But it is when she [Molly} talks about flying that she is most clearly in her element: “I loved stunting. In the summer…I would be in my white f lying suit and helmet and goggles—oh, I was just the big cheese—and get into my little Fleet plane. All these people on Sunday, that was the thing to do in those days, that people would drive up to Armonk to watch the planes, sort of a—what would you call it—a bullfight feeling. Is the matador going to make it or—I’d go up and do a spin or a loop and a something, and then come down. Then we’d sit, and then somebody said, ‘Well, I think I’ll go up and amuse them a little bit.’ It was fun on Sunday.” A wonderful way to spend an afternoon—and a life. The Greenwich Library Oral History Project Blog is featured

said Will Kies, GLT’s Executive Director. “This preser ve w ill complement the Land Trust’s existing preserves by offering pu b l i c a c c e s s to a b e aut i f u l hardwood forest along Converse Pond Brook and prov iding important habitat protection.” Ca m i l le Br o der ick , GLT ’s Board President added, “Preserving the 7 2 .27 acres of Aquarion land w ill be our largest in-fee conservation effort to date; we are thrilled to be able to partner with the Town of Greenw ich to achieve this wonderful acquisition.” Aquarion expects to complete this land sale in the summer of 2020.

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Greenwich resident Kate Regan, says she thrifts because “it’s so much better for the environment, and fast fashion is something I’m very much against.” Today’s teens and young adults have been raised in a world where there is a strong emphasis on environmental consciousness, and many are realizing thrifting is an inexpensive yet efficient way to make smart decisions for our planet. However, swappi ng you r shop p i n g r out i n e f r o m f a s t fashion to thrifting does not mean sacrif icing your style. Rather, it provides the opportunity to enhance it. Kate highlighted how thrifting has enabled her to discover her own personal style and simply have fun with fashion. Her sister, Caroline Regan, added one of the main reasons she thrifts is “to find really unique, cool [fash ion] pieces” wh ile avoiding mainstream fashion brands in the process. I n o u r ow n c o m m u n i t y, hidden in plain sight, are numerous gold mines full of unique treasures waiting to be worn. In Old Greenwich, the Rummage Room has operated for over 50 years, selling donated clothing, books, jewelry, and

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introducing. "I have to give First Selectman C a m i l l o t h e c r e d i t fo r t h e s e kinds of partnerships. I think there's a tremendous amount of opportunit y and advantage that we have in developing these kinds of arrangements," Barry said. "It seemed to be a natural partnership." Camillo added that even through Greenwich has a reputation for being a thriving town, it still has its issues. He hopes this latest partnership can

but for me, her strong and persistent blocking was just what I needed. She gave of her time generously and was hardhitting when it was warranted, in the most loving ways. I remember, on one occasion, Mrs. Egbert knocking on my front door for a very long stretch. At the time, I just wanted her to go away, but she did not. She stood by me with the guidance and direction I required. She never gave up. For many years, Mrs. Egbert was in my huddle in the best of times and the worst. Sometimes I wonder, why? I have to believe she knew she was making a difference, and that at some point, I would pay it forward, that I would become a part of someone else’s offensive line, maybe as a parent, a counselor or friend. Because that is where the magic happens. It’s Super Bowl. Break out the chili and the bean dip. Rank the commercials. Stay up late on Sunday night. My team isn’t in the game this year, but I am still eager to watch. When you watch the 49ers and Chiefs take the field on Sunday, I hope you will look beyond the amazing skilled players. I hope you will notice more than the game-changing touchdowns, the athletic catches made by the receivers and the rushing yardage accomplished by the speedy running backs. Take note of the guys on the line, the ones who make it all possible, the unsung heroes, the ones who know the real meaning of teamwork. Then look into your own life and find the Dick Hoyts and the Mrs. Egberts. And remember the wise words from our son’s coach many years ago. Appreciate those who block and make the tackles that create the openings in our world and always remember to thank your line.

Abilis Valentine’s Day Sip and Shop Abilis, the non-prof it organization that supports more than 700 individuals with special needs and their families from birth throughout adulthood, is holding a pre Valentine’s Day Sip and Shop at Abilis Gardens & Gifts. The event will be held Thursday, Feb. 6, from 5 to 8 p.m., and will feature a 25% discount off total purchases. Free Valentine’s Day themed refreshments, cocktails and light appetizers will be offered to shoppers. Abilis Gardens and Gifts is located at 50 Glenville St. For more information, call 203-5314438 or visit abilis.us/gifts. Abilis Gardens & Gifts offers an assortment of gifts, including

handcrafted candles and bath products, jewelry, serve ware, fashion accessories, children’s gifts, fresh cut f lowers, house plants and more. Abilis also offers roses for Valentine’s Day with red or assorted colored roses. Pre-order the roses by Feb. 6 by calling 203531-4438 or by stopping by the shop. Regular business hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Abilis Gardens & Gifts provides job training for adults with special needs in the lower Fairfield County community.

many other special f inds. Their clothing selection never disappoints, of fering a w ide array of vintage and high quality pieces at reasonable prices. W hat ’s more, t he Ru m mage Room donates their proceeds to a variety of organizations such as the Boys and Girls Club, Neighbor to Neighbor, and many more. When you shop here, not only are you able to find rare pieces and help the environment, but you’ll be giving back to the community in the process! The Rummage Room’s hours are 10am to 5pm Monday through F r id ay a nd 10 a m to 1pm on Saturdays. They accept donations from 9:30am to 4:30pm MondayThursday, and 9:30 am-12:30 pm Friday-Saturday. A ls o her e i n tow n is t he Greenwich Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop. The shop offers a small but high quality selection of clothing, including a designer section, and maintains a neat and tidy presence, mak ing t he ex per ience a l l t he more enjoya ble. I n add it ion, t hey a l w ays h ave a n i mp r e s s i ve assortment of tableware and h ig h- end f u r n it u r e i n g r e at conditions. This shop too uses its proceeds to benefit Greenwich -all of its earnings directly support Greenwich Hospital. This shop is open Monday through Saturday from 9 to 4:30 and accepts donations Monday through Saturday from 8 to 2.

Perhaps one of the better k now n places to thrif t is Goodwill. There are two Goodwill locations just a few minutes away in Stamford, both with large selections. Their Elm Street location is open for shopping 9am to 9pm Monday-Saturday and 10am to 7pm on Sunday. The bigger of the two, this location is incredibly organized with clothing sorted by type and size, making sifting through a painless process. The Broad Street location operates on the same hours, and both locations accept donations f r o m 8 a m t o 9 p m M o n d aySaturday and 9am to 7pm on Sunday. Another great place to thrift is the Salvation Army Thrift Store in Port Chester. Recently renovated, this shop offers an extensive selection of clothing (three f loors worth!), all well organized and easy to browse. The store operates from 9:30 to 5pm Monday through Saturday and offers free home pick ups for donations through the Salvation Army website. Nex t time you’re look ing for some new clothes, consider stopping by one of these shops instead of heading straight for the mall. You’ll be pleasantly surprised by the great deals and pieces you’ll find, all while feeling good a bout you r pu rchase’s impact on our community and environment!

address an issue that some people might be embarrassed to talk about. "We tell people all of the time that Greenwich is very diverse, and it's great because of its diversity. But not everybody is doing well, like in every town. But what makes Greenwich special is we rise to the occasion to make sure we help each other, and Joe is a perfect example of that, and so is the work that Dr. Barry does, the work that NTN does," Camillo remarked. "Anything that the Office of the First Selectman can do to help you all, just know you have a friend and partner here. No one should ever go without food, and no one should be embarrassed." For more information on how to

donate, or how to be a beneficiary, go to ntngreenwich.org, or call Neighbor to Neighbor at 203-6229208 “I do think that it will be tough,” Arora said. “It will be hard to try and sell this to people who do not believe in growth." He went on to say that, " We h a v e t o p u t f o r w a r d a comprehensive growth plan ...so that instead of being a place where people are fleeing and finding it hard to live and to work, we are the attractive destination. We want Connecticut to be a place where it’s great to raise your family, to build your business, and to succeed.”

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A Winter's Sleep In a town with as many A-type personalities as Greenwich, CT, we collectively do not get as much sleep as we should. This is as true at the Sentinel as it is anywhere. Multiply the average recommended number of hours we should sleep in a day—eight—by the number of days in an average lifespan and we should spend more than 9,500 days resetting our brains. That’s one third of an average life asleep. That is a lot of time not doing all those important and valuable things which need to be accomplished! How much sleep do we actually need? In a series of experiments, researchers have proven that eight hours (not six or even seven) is the specific number human beings need in order to function at optimal levels. What happens when we deprive ourselves, as many Greenwichites do, of some of those recommended eight hours? Multiple studies have conf irmed that to your brain, one sleepless night is the cognitive equivalent of being legally drunk. Even the studies of groups that slept seven hours a night—a luxury!—showed clearly that they did not function at optimal levels. We should all be getting no less than eight hours of sleep per night and it does not, apparently, count if we average eight hours over the course of a week. There is not a "sleep bank" that allows human beings to catch up on sleep. Fun fact: human beings are the only animal species that deliberately deprive themselves of sleep so if you regularly get six hours of sleep and feel terrific, you are not alone. After the first night of reduced sleep, researchers asked the participants of one study group, the six-hour-anight group, how well they thought they did on their cognitive tests. They reported doing as well as they had after eight hours of sleep—even better perhaps. In reality, the tests were significantly worse than the ones done after eight hours of sleep. There is hope for you die hard six hour a night people though. If you're feeling sleepy and want to wake yourself up — there is a new trend called a coffee nap: drinking a cup of coffee and then taking a quick nap. It sounds crazy because caffeine interferes with sleep. The trick is to caffeinate immediately before napping and then to sleep for 15 or 20 minutes. If you nap for longer than 15 or 20 minutes, your brain is more likely to enter deeper stages of sleep leading to sleep inertia — and it takes around 20 minutes for the caffeine to get to your bloodstream and affect your brain activity. If you nap for those 20 minutes, you'll wake just in time for the caffeine to kick in. The caffeine will actually be more effective in making you alert. Experiments show coffee naps are better than coffee or naps. A Japanese study found those who took a coffee nap performed significantly better on tests compared with those who just took a nap. Taking a coffee nap is pretty straightforward. First, drink coffee. Drink it quickly. Immediately try to go to sleep. Even reaching a tranquil halfasleep stage can be helpful. Make sure to wake up within 20 minutes. Of course, getting the recommended eight hours is ideal and we hope Greenwich will recommit to this resolution in 2020. We all respond to Robert Frost's words: The woods are lovely, dark and deep. But I have promises to keep, and miles to go before I sleep. Getting enough sleep affects more than just how intelligent you are capable of being, it also makes you more patient, it makes it easier to lose weight, it wards off depression and other mental health issues, it improves your reaction times, and it generally makes us nicer human beings. Something to consider in our very full lives in Greenwich.

Tod's Point. John Ferris Robben photo.

The OHP Blog

An Advocate For Women In Public Office

Student writer for the Greenwich Library Oral History Project, Noor Rekhi, a junior at Greenwich Academy, writes about Florence Cross, who worke d for many years in Greenw ich government as secretar y and then as executive for the Town’s Selectmen. In her interview for the Oral History Project, Ms. Cross shares many insights, including ref lections on her relationship with Agnes Morley, Democratic Selectman of Greenwich, 19651970. Together and in significant ways, they helped to pave the way for the women who would follow them as elected officials. Florence Cross was interviewed on two occasions in 1977 by Oral History Project volunteer Marian Phillips. Here is Noor Rekhi’s blog post based on these interviews: Florence Cross started working as a secretary to the First Selectman in the 1950s and held that position for over two decades. During that time, she built strong relationships with many f irst selectmen, learned valuable life lessons, and had a great impact on Greenwich. But any commentary on her years of public service would be incomplete w ithout reference to her relationship with and admiration for Agnes Morley, another woman who was dedicated to Greenwich and who worked in government for many years to improve our town. Ms. Cross entered government at a time when not only the number of women in the public sector was sparse, but also during a period when it was less common for women to work. Nevertheless, Ms. Cross pursued a career, and after meeting Jack Gleason, Greenwich’s first chief administrator, she set her sights on town government. While originally she was offered a job in the Department of Parks and Recreation, Ms. Cross was determined to be a part of the Office of the First Selectman. It was in this office that she e x p a n d e d h e r k n ow l e d g e o f politics and became well versed in town affairs. In fact, on two occasions she was the acting chief administrator of Greenwich. Her dedication and commitment to local government are impressive and inspiring; she often left the office at night, working long hours without overtime. One of the most prominent features of her interview is the friendship and fellowship she fostered during her tenure in the public sector. The closest of these relationships was with Agnes Morley, an engaged citizen and the Democratic selectman of Greenwich from 1965-1970. A Democrat in a Republican-run administration, Ms. Morley already faced obstacles when entering public office, and being a female elected representative in a maledominated era only exacerbated the doubts some held about her capabilities. Agnes Morley was frequently excluded from social gatherings thrown by her colleagues, who refused to take her or her policy plans seriously. Nevertheless,

as Ms. Cross recollects, Agnes Morley persisted as a pivotal figure for the town and as a model citizen. A strong advocate for open communication and expression, she frequently took part in vigils

However, at a later t i me her running mate decided to backtrack on their agreement and attempted to t a ke t he p o sit ion of F i r st Selectman. He failed, but even so, most people would be appalled

and remember.” Agnes Morley and Florence Cross stirred the status quo, enriched our town, and paved t he pat h for mor e women i n g ov e r n m e n t . T h a n k s t o t h e

promoting the causes she believed in. On many occasions, she stood as a role model for others to follow. Ms. Cross recollects how Ms. Morley insisted on going to the

and angered if their running mate proved so untrustworthy, but not Agnes Morley. As Ms. Cross explains, “It never occurred to her to forgive him because she

contributions of the Oral History Project, both their legacies of service and dedication can be pr e s e r ve d for ou r p o ste r it y. And as a result, they will both

“I suppose in 50 years, somebody is going to say, ‘Who is Agnes Morley?’ I would hope that there will be somebody around who will know and remember,” said Florence Cross. polls in a primary election, despite being sick, because she believed that everyone should take part in government. Ms. Cross includes another i n c i d e n t o f A g n e s M o r l e y ’s com menda ble cha rac ter a nd i nte g r it y : W h i le r u n n i ng for off ice, Ms. Morley and another man campaigned with an understanding that if they won, Morley would assume the position of the First Selectman, and he would be the other selectman.

didn’t feel there was anything to forg ive. It was a matter of understanding.” Ms. Cross herself indicates she would not have been so understanding had she faced a similar situation. In the interview, Ms. Cross ex pr e s s e s her w i sh t hat t he legacy of her friend would be remembered, saying, “I suppose in 50 years, somebody is going to say, ‘Who is Agnes Morley?’ I would hope that there will be somebody around who will know

be remembered. Note f rom OHP blog editor Jean P. Moore: The Florence Cross interview, later published as a book, Twenty-One Years at Town Hall: Oral History Interview with Florence Cross by Marian Phillips, 1978, is available through the Greenwich Library, its branches, and the Perrot Memorial Library. More about the Greenwich Library Oral History Project can be read on the project’s website: http://www.glohistory.org.

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5 Myths About ‘Pay As You Throw’ Waste Reduction Program By Fred Camillo

this year and will increase to nearly $1,200,000 next year. Raising taxes just to cover this is neither f iscally sound nor sustainable. Therefore, to mitigate the impact to taxpayers, my FY2020-2021 budget includes a Pay A s You Th row (PAY T) system for waste management. This would treat waste disposal just like water, electricity, and other utilities. You pay only for what you use – giving residents and businesses more control over their waste costs. This is a big change for Greenwich, and as with any major change, especially with the advent of social media, there can be quite a bit of misinformation out there. To help dispel some confusion, I have compiled some responses to some of the common myths about Pay As You Throw (PAYT).

Developing the FY 2020-2021 budget presented many challenges for our Town, including significant increases in waste removal and recycling costs. Historically, the Town earned revenue on recycling materials. Then in recent years, recycled materials were removed at no charge to the Town. Starting in Fiscal Year 2021, due to changes Myth 1 in the current worldwide recycling I’m paying for something that market, the Town will have to used to be free. pay a tipping fee for recycling Fact: This is not a new tax. removal on a per ton basis. If we Trash removal has never been did nothing, this would be a new annual expense of about $912,000 f ree - waste disposal is ver y

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expensive and is currently paid by you r t a xe s . Un l i ke o t h e r utilities, residents and businesses currently have no control over t h e i r w a s te c o s t s a nd m a ny actually subsidize high-waste producers and people who don’t recycle. Myth 2 I’m paying twice for the same thing! Fact: Bag fees are used to offset the taxes needed for waste disposal – reducing the burden on taxpayers. PAYT shifts disposal costs to users and gives residents and businesses more personal control. Myth 3 This will cause illegal dumping so that people won’t have to buy bags. Fact: There is no evidence to support this claim. According to CT DEEP, compliance is usually successful within the f irst six weeks of a new program. Illegal dumping is still illegal and Towns report the same experience with or without PAYT.

This is a great opportunity for Greenwich, not only to produce a budget that makes financial sense for taxpayers, but also makes our Town a sustainable leader in the country. Myth 4 There must be a better way to manage waste disposal expenses. We should study this more thoroughly and try other solutions first. Fact: The State of Connecticut, as well as other st ate s a nd c it ie s a r ou nd t he country, have worked for decades to f ind programs that increase r e c ycl i ng a nd r e duce w a ste . According to CT DEEP and MassDEP, Pay As You Throw i s t he si n g le , mo s t ef fe c t ive

way to reduce trash while also saving money. Myth 5 This will impact my private hauler – and that will cost me more money. Fact: Because of the new expense for recycling removal, the Town must do something to prevent a tax increase in excess of 3%. PAYT is the option that has no major impact on private haulers. Trash collection continues as it does now, the only change is

the bag that your garbage goes in. Unlike other options, this allows private haulers to continue operations as they do today and allows residents who bring trash direct to Holly Hill to still do so. This is a great opportunity for Greenwich, not only to produce a budget that makes financial sense for taxpayers, but also further places our Town as sustainable leaders in the country. The time is at hand to make a decision. We can do nothing, which is not an option I am willing to consider. Or, we can implement a policy that makes economical and environmental sense while once again allowing Greenwich to lead. My office has set up a website with detailed information about Greenwich’s PAYT proposal at w w w.g reenw ichct.gov/ PAY T. I also would love to hear from residents and businesses, so please do not hesitate to contact me at fred.camillo@greenwichct. org w ith any comments or questions. Fred Camillo First Selectman

Promise and Peril in Private-Public Partnerships of partners: investors, private foundations and public nonprofits. P3s can be a finance strategy - securing immediate private funding while avoiding town debt. But, if funds are borrowed by the partner, private borrowing costs are higher than using public finance. P3s can also be a budget strategy - reducing town administrative cost /time, while transferring some execution risk to a partner. P3s potentially conserve government time and resources,

over design or operation of town assets. In the high school stadium redevelopment, a local foundation conditioned pledged funding on building preferred structures. But, when elected off icials propose a schedule, it reflects timing to meet town agency approvals, always more complex if a proposed structure is adjacent to wetlands. A donor organization, that conditions its donation upon executing a short term goal, reflects a different set

and tradition? Will roads and bridges scheduled to be elevated or rebuilt have names for sale? Are we prepared for legal disputes over naming of buildings, such as occurred between the Sacklers and a school over name removal? What about the longevity of naming rights? As taxpayers, we want to avoid any future penalty, when a new donor for a renovation, conditions funding on its own naming rights. More communication on guidelines is important

Public, private partnerships (P3s) are a great way to improve our amenities, as long as they are handled with care.

By Jennifer Dayton Will the sun’s rays finally rise over the marsh grass of a former Electrolux site and bounce off a shining new civic center? Public-private partnerships hold the promise of mobilizing resources to accomplish more capital improvements for more people. One way or the other, Greenwich consumers of better amenities will inevitably contribute through taxes, donations and/or user fees. Public, private partnerships (P3s) are a great way to improve our amenities, as long as they are handled with care. P3s match government interests and private interests to improve or create a public good. Typically, there are three types

employ best practices, improve town asset management and get favorable results through project controls and incentives. But private funding cannot avoid state and local permitting. Private funding becomes a valued resource when town budget constraints defer important work. When P3 projects are funded by investors, elected leaders give up some measure of operational control and future revenue, in exchange for private funding. However, when P3 projects are funded by public nonprofits, elected leaders should not give up control

of priorities. A new driveway to the Post Road and visitor bleachers are stadium priorities for the Board of Education, but require more time for state and local approvals. Generally, when P3 partners have overlapping, but not completely aligned objectives, it increases the chances for failure to meet schedule and/or cost. Private donor naming rights bring questions for publicly owned and operated facilities, that do not arise for private nonprofits. P3s are not a solution for every kind of capital improvement. Do we want to be known as a town that values history

before the town enters into P3 agreements. Citizen oversight of funding sources is important. User fees make sense when it is in the public interest to conserve a resource, or reduce usage of infrastructure. Town user fees do not reflect our values as a community, if residents of lower income cannot afford to use town facilities. Since user fees are regressive, meeting public expectations is only assured with outreach to the community. Funding projects through taxes and donations is more likely to sustain public commitment, since all residents will have a stake in a

public good. In relative terms, if fees to use a new amenity become an increasingly larger portion of funding, and taxes and donations become a smaller portion, town capital needs are at risk of becoming seen as other people's problems. Well-executed projects should always be a source of civic pride in the improvement of Greenwich. The b est outcome for P3s is a n accelerated schedule for projects, but partnerships must protect the public interest. P3s will be a success if they allow town resources to be reallocated for other needed improvements, to serve a wider variety of important constituencies in town. Funding the new ice rink is a good model, that will take a combination of tax revenue, foundation donations and higher town user fees. We are fortunate to have in Greenwich, nonprofits and community and family foundations, capable of major donations. But the ultimate worth of P3s is whether their outcomes attract new taxpayers and increase future town revenue, leading us out of the marsh and into the light. Jennifer Dayton works to improve civic engagement at the local, regional and statewide levels. She served in town government on the RTM and Board of Education and has long been an analyst of economic trends.

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Kerrin Coyle

Kerrin Grubb Coyle of Cos Cob, CT died peacefully with friends by her side on Jan. 26, 2020 after a long, courageous battle with a degenerative brain disease. Kerrin, born Sept. 11, 1946 was the daughter of Sam and “Topsy” (Florence) Grubb who predeceased her. Kerrin was a lifelong resident of Greenwich, attended Riverside School, EJHS, and GHS. Kerrin was a FirstClass travel agent with Putnam Tr ave l a n d Va l e r i e W i l s o n Travel Agency for 49 years. She travelled worldwide, but her very special place was Africa which she visited 11 times. Kerrin was predeceased by the love of her life for 33 years, David Theis, and together they devoted their time to the town they both loved, Greenwich. K e r r i n w a s k n ow n fo r h e r c a r i n g a n d g i v i n g w ays a s she volu nteered for ma ny organizations including AdoptA-Dog, Toys for Tots, Neighbor to Neighbor, Pegasas, Special Olympics and numerous others. “GIVING” should have been her middle name as that is what she did with kindness, love, care, and devotion to family, friends, animals and mere acquaintances. W henever she met a police officer, a fireman, a veteran or any service person she always went out of her way to thank them for their service. A loyal friend, totally dedicated to her community, she was righteous in her causes and fearless in pursuit. One would find her walking in the St. Patrick’s Day, Memorial Day and Veterans Day Parades as well as enjoying the St. Catherine’s Festival and St. Rock’s Feast. Kerrin was an honored member of the Cos Cob Fire Police Patrol, very active member of the RTC and received numerous local and state awards for her volunteer efforts. Friends and neighbors remember Kerrin

Obituaries

for her outstanding, one of a kind, very special chocolate chip cookies! Kerrin is survived by her sister, Wendy Free, Cloverdale, CA, her brother Samuel (Rivka), Lafayette, CA, her niece Tori and grandniece Grace, Italy, along with her many friends near and far. All will miss her lively spirit, wonderful smile and giving self. A Memor ia l /Celebrat ion of Kerrin’s Life will be held on Saturday, Feb. 29 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the St. Lawrence Club, Cos Cob, CT. Kerrin’s family and friends graciously thank the wonderful staff at the Fairf ield County Hospice House for their kind and loving care of her during the last months of her life. In lieu of flowers, Donations in Kerrin’s honor can be made to The Fairfield County Hospice House, One Den Road, Stamford, CT 06902.

Jean DeNunzio

Je a n A m e s D e Nu n z io of Riverside, CT died peacefully with her family by her side on Jan. 23, 2020 after a long illness. She was 86 years old. Th roug hout t hei r lov i ng m a r r iage of 6 5 ye a r s , Je a n was the devoted wife of Ralph D. DeNunzio. They were true p a r t n e r s i n eve r y r e s p e c t . Jean was the loving mother of three boys: David ( Jocelyne) of G r e enw ich , CT; Pete r of New York, N Y; and Thomas (Suzanne) DeNunzio of Darien, CT. She cherished her eight grandchildren: Douglas, Christopher, Matthew, Sarah, Robert, Danielle, Elissa and Emily DeNunzio. She was a role model for her three nieces: Nancy Thevenet; Gail Newman Stewart and Susan Harragan Demarest. She was predeceased by her sister, Joan Ames Newman. Born in Yonkers, NY, Jean was the daughter of Richard Frost Ames and Eliza Marie Ames.

She graduated from Gorton High School and enrolled with the Class of 1955 in the College of Mount Saint Vincent in Riverdale, NY, the first member of her family to attend college. She withdrew before graduation to marry Ralph and start their family, only to return to continue her studies and receive her undergraduate degree in Economics in 1980. She served for many years on the Board of Trustees of the College. At the time of her death, she was a Trustee Emerita. Her family recently endowed the Jean Ames DeNunzio Chair for Faculty Excellence to celebrate and sustain her relationship with the College. Family always came first for Jean. Holidays in their homes were festive and happy. Her children and g randchildren learned to ski while at their home in Stratton, Vt., where the family spent many New Year’s holidays. She was particularly proud of the home she and Ralph designed and built in Vero Beach, Fla., where for many years they hosted numerous family vacations. She also loved to travel and planned annual family trips to all parts of the world. Jean and Ralph together saw each of their children attend Greenwich Country Day School, Deerfield Academy and Princeton University, and at each institution she was a familiar, passionate and proud participant at various parent and alumni events. She enthusiastically looked forward to every graduation, athletic contest or family gathering. An active sportswoman with a particular love of the water, Jea n (a nd R a lph) nav igated numerous journeys together over many years on their boats, from the Caribbean to Maine, always returning to their home berth at the Riverside Yacht Club. Her love of boating was accompanied by a passion for golf later in her life. She was an active member in the ladies’ golf program at the Stanwich Club. A long-time resident of Riverside, CT, Jean loved her home and her community. She was an avid gardener and swam regularly as part of her fitness program. She was an active member of the Junior League of Greenwich, devoting many volunteer hours to Community Answers and other local causes.

Jean was a strong, independent and loving wife and partner. She will be dearly missed. Visiting hours were on Thursday, Jan. 30, at Leo P. Gallagher & Son Funeral Home, Greenwich. A funeral service celebrating her life will take place on Friday, Jan. 31 at 11 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Greenwich, 1 West Putnam Ave. Burial will be private. The family would like to acknowledge the loving devotion and care provided to Jean during the last years of her life by her caregivers. In lieu of f lowers, contributions in her memory are welcome to the College of Mount St. Vincent at mountsaintvincent. edu

created to promote the successful elections of Richard Nixon and Ronald Reagan), as Treasurer of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation and as Manager of Advertising Controls for the General Foods Corporation. He was married to the late Patricia Jane Gunning. He is survived by his four daug hters, Dianne, Pamela, Melinda, and Beth; three sons-inlaw, George Scheppler, Michael Ostrowsk i, and Nick G oula; ten grandchildren (Benjamin, Alexander, Zachary, Maximillian, and Oliver Ostrowski, GeorgePaul Scheppler, and Rebecca, Matthew, Wyatt, and Luke Goula), as well as six grandchildren-inlaw and nine great-grandchildren. His family was his greatest joy and he felt it was his greatest Paul Muller accomplishment. We will all miss his wit, his generous heart, his guiding wisdom, and the interest he took in each of us daily. A viewing will be held on Friday, Jan. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Leo P. Gallagher Funeral home, 31 Arch St., Greenwich. A funeral Mass will be said at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 1 at St. Michael's Catholic Church, 469 North St., Greenwich. The family requests that, in lieu of f lowers, donations be made to P a u l J o h n M u l l e r , o f innercityscholarshipfund.org Greenwich, CT, and Hyannis, Polly Koehler MA, passed from this earth on Jan. 27, 2020, three weeks shy of his 99th birthday. Born Feb. 20, 1921 in Bronx, NY to Paul Ennoand Anne Veronica (née Etzold) Muller, he graduated from Theodore Roosevelt High School. While still in high school, he won the New York American's 1936 Baseball Contest and was awarded the $200 prize by Babe Ruth. Eighty-three years later, Polly French Koehler died he was honored on home plate of his beloved Yankee Stadium peacefully in her sleep on the as Veteran of the Game. Nearly morning of Jan. 23, at her home in a c e nt u r y of ach ieve m e nt s Riverside where she had lived for included a BA from Dartmouth 50 years. She was 91 years old. Polly was born and raised College (1945) and an MBA from Harvard Graduate School of in Grand R apids, Mich. and Business Administration (1947). graduated from Smith College He was a Lieutenant (SG) in the in 1952. She moved to New York US Naval Reserve and served City after college and worked as in both World War II and the a buyer at Bloomingdales and Korean Conf lict. He went on later as a High School English to a distinguished career in teacher at Packer Institute in Finance, earning his CPA, as Vice Brooklyn. She was a member of President and Treasurer of Young the Junior League of Greenwich, & Rubicam Advertising as Senior the First Congregational Church Vice President of The November of Greenwich and was a regular Group (an advertising agency at many local bridge games and tournaments. She was predeceased by her husband, Hugo Gladstone Koehler, and survived by her daughter Ellen Koehler Kiley, son Hugo William Dallas Koehler (Bill), and daughter-in-law Skye Koehler. She is also survived by two grandchildren, Allison Koehler and Elizabeth Koehler, and two brothers, Sydney Watson French and O. Nathan French. A service will be held on Saturday, Feb. 22 at 11 a.m. at the First Congregational Church of Greenwich, 108 Sound Beach Ave., Old Greenwich.

Janette Lowry

Janette L. Lowry, of Rye, NY passed away peacefully Jan. 22. She was 86. Born in Port Chester, Aug. 22 , 1933 to Walter and A my Ferris. Janette retired after 20 years working for the Town of Greenwich both in the Police Department and the Board of Education. She was a past matron of the Order of the Eastern Star Harrison Chapter 789 as well as a member of Christ Church’s Woman’s Choir, in Rye. Janette is survived by her beloved children Robert (Stefani), J o a n n e C o l o z z i (A n t h o n y) and Katie Caldwell; and her 5 cherished grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. A memorial gathering was held Monday, Jan. 27 at Coxe & G ra z ia no F u nera l Home , Greenwich. A prayer service took place at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations

may be made in Janette’s name to your local ASPCA or to the charity of your choice.

Ramon Sanchez

Ramon Sanchez passed peacefully at home on Jan. 20, 2020 with his loving family by his side. He was born on May 13, 1941 in Havana, Cuba, where he grew up with a large family on a beautiful tobacco plantation. After military school, he moved to Montreal, Quebec before settling down in Connecticut. He loved spending time in the house he built in the Florida Keys. He was happiest by the sea and was an avid sailor. He also enjoyed cooking and was the designated "chef " at all family events. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Emilienne Sanchez, his son, Eric Sanchez, daughters Samantha Sanchez and Sonia Sanchez Bigras (Patrick) and three grandchildren, as well as his brother Juan Sanchez. He will be dearly missed. a Mass of Christian burial was held Friday, Jan. 24 at St. Catherine of Sienna, Riverside.

Theodore Walworth, Jr.

Theodore Holton Walworth Jr. died Jan. 16 at 95 years old in Greenw ich, CT where he was born in on July 19,1924, to Theodore Sr. and Janet Warford. M r. Wa lwor th was ma r r ied to Joan Petersen in 1949 who predeceased him in 2013. Mr. Walworth is a graduate of Greenwich High School class of 1942. He served his country in WW II as a medic from 1943 to 1945 in the European theatre. He received a purple heart for wounds received in Belgium. Mr. Walworth considers his military ser v ice the most impor tant single event of his life because it established discipline and specific standards of individual conduct. This dominated how he conducted himself with people through out his life. He believed character and integrity to be integral qualities that led to a full and good life. After the war he used the GI Bill to enter Nichols College. After college he was employed by Mr. Edward Noble who had recently purchased The American Broadcasting Company. Mr. Noble made it clear he had to earn his own way from that point on. Mr. Walworth would proudly say he started in the mailroom. Thus he started his 39-year career in the Broadcast industry. He held sales and management positions in Radio and Television serving for NBC in Cleveland, Philadelphia and New York. He brief ly had combined duties as VP General Manager of WNBC Radio and TV and continued at the helm of WNBC-TV in New York for ten years. He finished his career as the long standing President of The NBC owned Television Stations and held a position on the NBC Board of Directors. He matured with the industry and found his participation rewarding, exciting, educational, powerful and allowed him to personally mix with our great American Leaders. As Mr. Walworth said " An example of the American dream." He was a member of The Greenwich Country Club and as an avid sailor was a former Board member of The Indian Harbor Yacht Club. He is survived by his two children Wendy Schrijver and T.H. Wa lwor t h I I I a nd fou r g randchildren, A ndrew and Kristin Schrijver and Elizabeth and Sarah Walworth A private service will be held.

On Faith Feature

By Marek P. Zabriskie We receive instructions in success from the time that we are very young, which can make it difficult to enjoy life when we are older. Sometimes they are subtle or unconscious. Last week, I sat in The Ginger Man eating lunch with a Rabbi from Philadelphia, who is a dear friend. An attractive young family was seated at the next table with their children. The little boy wore a navy blue Yale sweatshirt. I thought to myself, “Start them out early with high expectations!” Yes, we plant the seeds. Set their targets high. Make them

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What is Success? competitive. We teach our children how to be successful and how to compete. All our lives we compete and search for success. We c o m p e t e f o r g r a d e s , positions on tea ms, for jobs, promotions and salary increases. We compete with our neighbors to buy the biggest house. We compete with our peers by prodding our children to be more and more successful. My parents used to receive an annual Christmas letter from the perfect family, where the parents outlined the incredible success of each family member. The letter was always somewhat surreal and brought peals of laughter as it was read aloud. We make sacrifices to achieve success. We sometimes sacrifice our opinions and our integrity, our best desires and our dreams, our hobbies and personal interests, our health and even our children on the altar of our dreams. We have over 400 people at Christ Church Greenwich reading t h e e nt i r e B i b l e o r t h e N e w Testament, Proverbs and Psalms

in a year. More join us each week. In Genesis 2 2 , we read about Abraham’s call to sacrif ice his son, Isaac. It sounds barbaric, but countless people do it. They sacrifice their children on the altar of success. They give so much at the office that they have little to offer their family when they arrive home. They pour themselves into achieving success only to wake up one day and find that their kids no longer need them. We c a n m a k e e n o r m o u s sacrifices reaching for elusive brass rings – a better job, a fancier house, amazing family trips, worldly treats or markers of success. I was called to serve as the Dean of an Episcopal cathedral when I was 40. It was a plum job, but that same week my wife was made the first part-time partner in the history of her enormous law firm. We couldn’t do both. The retiring Dean of the cathedral told me, “If you reach for the brass ring, but sacrifice your family, you will have failed. If you reach for the brass ring, but ruin your marriage, you will have

failed.” I never forgot his words. They eased the pain of turning down success and staying put in the same position for 18 more years. My upward trajectory of flattened out for almost two decades, but it was good for our family. The purpose of our job is to make a living so that we can enjoy life and raise our family, develop hobbies, read, exercise, play sports, worship our God, develop friendships, travel, volunteer and give back to important causes. The purpose of our job is to make a living, not to make a life. The questions that we face when we retire are not the questions that society asks us when it programs us to seek societal success. Did we truly succeed in making our family into a family? If not, there are still years to commit to achieving this. Can we call our children every day instead of waiting for them to call us? Can we help to raise our grandchildren and devote lots of time to them? Can we take them to culturally enriching places, plants seeds of interest in art, nature,

beauty, joy, peacefulness, science and wonder that will blossom and be gifts for a lifetime? Did we succeed at being a good neighbor? If not, there is still time to walk down the street today and meet our new neighbors. Is there an elderly person living alone whose life might light up if we offered to take them on a drive or run some errands and visit over coffee or tea? Did we succeed at experiencing a genuine spiritual life, where we commune with something bigger than ourselves and connect with our Creator? Can we succeed in becoming part of a faith community, experiencing the power of praying with scores of other people and weave our lives into the lives of others and be there to care for one another and to learn from each other? If not, there is still time to join a prayer group, a Bible study, a reading group or an outreach group that is committed to leave the world a better place. There is still time to find that elusive Other which makes Itself present in the

here and now, but which we have managed to avoid by being too busy as we chased what we thought was success while failing to become fully alive. Did we succeed in choosing enduring joy over f leeting happiness? Did we succeed at becoming authentic and real? Did we succeed at becoming content with ourselves, enjoying the simple pleasures? Did we succeed in becoming the person God meant us to be, not the one we thought we ought to become for the sake of society? In the end, success is much simpler than we thought. It is waiting for us to grasp, if we will but receive it. We don’t have always have to earn it. We just have to open our hand to peace, joy, gentleness, friendship, family, the gift of wonder, the beauty around us, the interior life within us that awaits to be explored, and to let God’s grace teach us the meaning of true success. Rev. Marek Zabriskie, is the Rector of Christ Church.

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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. Fire In The Night: Jan. 31, 6pm-Feb. 1, 6am. Equip Conference for Youth: Feb. 1, 9am3pm, $10 with online registration, $15 at the door, pastorkurt@htchurch.com. Discovery Track – new session begins: Feb. 2, 9:3010:30am. BAPTIST First Baptist Church 10 Northfield St.; 203-869-7988 www.firstbaptistgreenwich.com Sun: Service 11am, School 10am. Bible Study: Wed 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. 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. The Parish of St. Catherine & St. Agnes St. Agnes: 247 Stanwich Rd; St. Catherine of Siena: 4 Riverside Ave; 203-637-3661 www.stc-sta.org Worship: Sat: St. Catherine (Church) 5pm (Vigil) Celebrated with organ and cantor. Sun: St. Catherine (Church) 7:30, 9, 10:30am and 5pm; St. Agnes: 8:30 and 10am. Daily Mass: St. Catherine (Chapel) Mon through Fri: 7am and 5:15pm. Holy Day: St. Catherine (Church) Eve: 5:15pm (Vigil); Day: 7am, 12:10 and 5:15pm. Masses in other Languages: St. Catherine (Chapel)September to June: French Mass 2nd Sun, 11am; Italian Mass, 3rd Sun, 11am; Spanish Mass 4th Sun, 11am. Year-round: Korean Mass Every Sun, 5pm. Reconciliation - Sacrament of Penance: St. Catherine (Sacristy) Sat: 3-4pm or by appt at St. Catherine or St. Agnes. Family Program: Feb. 2, 10-11:30am. Confirmation Retreat: Feb. 2, 10am-4pm, St. Agnes Church. Models of the Church Workshop - St. Paul’s First Letter to the Corinthians: Feb. 4, 10am-12:30pm. Support Circle: Feb. 6, 6:30-9pm, Room 209. St. Mary Church 178 Greenwich Ave.; 203-869-9393 www.stmarygreenwich.org Mass: Mon-Fri 7am & 12:05pm; Sat 8am; Sun 7, 9, 10:30am, 12:15 and 5:15pm Sat Vigils: 4 and 7:30pm (Spanish). Confession: Sat 2:45-3:45. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Mon 11am-12pm. Walking With Purpose, Tue 9:30am. Choir Rehearsals, Thu: Children 5:30-6pm, Youth 6-7, Adults 7:309:15. Procession and Mass for the Presentation of the Lord: Feb. 2, 10:30am. Social Concerns Meeting: Feb. 3, 7-8pm. Latin Mass for the Feast of St. Blaise: Feb. 3, 7:30pm. St. Michael the Archangel 469 North St.; 203-869-5421 www.stmichaelgreenwich.com

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St. Timothy Chapel 1034 North St.; 203-869-5421 Mass: Sat 4pm; Sun: 9:30 & 11am. St. Paul Church 84 Sherwood Ave.; 203-531-8741 www.stpaulgreenwich.org 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. Bereavement Group: Feb. 6, 5:30-7pm.

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

beliefs of the Christian faith as found in the Bible: Mondays, 7-8:30pm, through April 13, 203-962-8700 or escamman@gmail.com to register. St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran 286 Delavan Ave.; 203-531-8466

Sunday Worship: Holy Eucharist, Rite 2, 8am (Chapel), 9 & 11am (Church); Compline & Service: Sun 9am, Bible Study 10:30. Commuion, 5pm. Sunday Educational Offerings: METHODIST Exploration Series, Youth Formation & Church Diamond Hill United Methodist School, 10:10am. Tue: Holy Eucharist, 10am. 521 E. Putnam Ave.; 203-869-2395 Choral Evensong - Feast of the Presentation: www.diamondhillumc.com Feb. 2, 5-6pm. Faith on Fire: Feb. 7, 7:10 & 10am, Worship & Sunday School, 10am. jtredinnick@christchurchgreenwich.org First United Methodist Church St. Barnabas Episcopal Church 59 E. Putnam Ave.; 203-629-9584 954 Lake Ave.; 203-661-5526 www.fumcgreenwich.com www.stbarnabasgreenwich.org

Sun: Holy Eucharist Rite I 8am, Holy Eucharist Sunday Service: 9:30am; Korean, 11:30am. Rite II, 10am; Worship, Church School & Nursery Sunday School: 11:30am (English/Korean). 10am. Serve dinner at Pacific House, fourth Tue Bethel African Methodist Episcopal of the month, 5:30pm. The Good Book Club - The 42 Lake Ave.; 203-661-3099 Mass: Mon, Tue, Frid: 7:30pm; Sat 4pm, Vigil Gospel of John Epiphany 2020: Jan. 26, 4pm. Service: Sun 11am Bible Study: Wed. 6pm. Mass 4pm; Sun: 7:30, 9:30, 11:30am - Social Hour St. Paul’s Episcopal Church NONDENOMINATIONAL (immediately after 9:30 Mass). Confession: Sat 200 Riverside Ave.; 203-637-2447 3-3:45pm. Prayer Group (Spanish): Fri 8pm. Dingletown Community Church www.stpaulsriverside.org 376 Stanwich Rd.; 203-629-5923 CHRISTIAN SCIENCE Service: Sun: Holy Eucharist, 8am; Christian www.dingletownchurch.org First Church of Christ, Scientist Education Formation (Sunday School), 10; Holy 11 Park Place; 203-869-2503 Eucharist, 10:15; Coffee Hour, 11:30. Sunday Service & Sunday School: Sundays 10:30am www.christiansciencect.org/greenwich Afternoon in the Library: Feb. 2, 2-3pm. Bible followed by coffee hour. Holy Communion: first Sun of each month. Sunday School, 11am. Service and Sunday School: 10:30am. Wed. Study: Feb. 4, 10:30-11:30am. Revive Church Service: 7:30pm. Childcare. St. Saviour’s Episcopal Church 90 Harding Rd., Old Greenwich (Old 350 Sound Beach Ave; 203-637-2262 COMMUNITY Greenwich Civic Center) www.saintsaviours.org First Church of Round Hill www.myrevive.org Sun: Rite I Eucharistic Service, 8am. Rite II 464 Round Hill Rd.; 203-629-3876 Eucharistic Service, 10am. School and childcare Service: Sunday 10am. Childcare and children’s www.firstchurchofroundhill.com ministry available. offered during 10am service. Service: Sundays 10am Holy Communion: first Stanwich Church JEWISH Sun every month. 202 Taconic Rd.; 203-661-4420 Chabad Lubavitch of Greenwich Round Hill Community Church www.stanwichchurch.org 75 Mason St.; 203-629-9059 395 Round Hill Rd.; 203-869-1091 Sunday Services: Greenwich location (202 www.chabadgreenwich.org www.roundhillcommunitychurch.org Taconic Rd.), 9 & 10:45am (June 9-Sept 2, 10am Service & Church School: Sun 10am (childcare Shabbat Prayer, Study and Kiddush, Chassidic only); Stamford location (579 Pacific St.), 6pm. available) followed by Coffee Hour; Summer Philosophy: 8:45am, Sat 9:30am; Torah reading . Pivot Grocery Collection Begins: Feb. 1-16. Meditation Schedule: Thurs, 6:30pm. RHCC and discussions 10:30am; Youth Services 11am. Elder Prayer Available: Feb 2, at each campus. Bingo Night: Jan. 31, 6pm. Winter/Spring Bible Women’s Torah Study Group, Wed 9:30am. Financial Peace University class: Feb. 5, 6:30Study: ‘Introducing the Gospel of Matthew’: Feb. Mommy & Me: Musical Shabbat Tue & Fri, 9:15- 8pm, 484 Pacific St, Stamford. Greenwich 2, 11:30am-12:30pm. The Gathering: Church 10:15am, during summer: 12:30pm. Through Dec. Leadership Forum Event - Guest Speaker Chip Potluck Supper: Feb. 2, 4-7pm, all are welcome. 22: Mommy & Me Fall Session (0-24 months), Skalron: Feb. 6, 6:30-8:30pm. 9:20am, register. Chabad of Greenwich Annual CONGREGATIONAL The Albertson Memorial Church Gala: Feb. 6, 6:30pm, Indian Harbor Yacht 293 Sound Beach Ave; 203-637-4615 Club, RSVP. The First Congregational Church www.albertsonchurch.org 108 Sound Beach Ave; 203-637-1791 Congregation Shir Ami www.fccog.org Worship Sun: 11-12:30pm. Wednesdays: Spirit One W. Putnam Ave; 203-274-5376 speaks-beginner psychic & mediumship www.congregationshirami.org Regular Worship and Church School: Sun 10am in Meetinghouse. Caregivers Support Group, Shir Ami Religious grades K-6, Tues, 4-6pm, B’nai development, 7-9pm, $20 per class. Mediumship 1st Sun 11:15am-12pm. Hats Off Book Discussion Mitzvah Classes; Shabbat Services two Fridays a Training with Rev. Richard Schoeller, NSTSession 1: Jan. 31, 7pm-Feb. 2, 1:30pm. Group, Thu 10-11:30am. “Souper Bowl” Sunday month. - volunteer to make and donate a quart (or Trinity Church Greenwich Reform Synagogue quarts) of soup or chili to benefit the FCCOG 1 River Rd.; 203-618-0808 92 Orchard St.; 203-629-0018 Women’s Fellowship: Feb. 2, 11am-1pm. www.trinitychurch.life www.grs.org Volunteer for New Covenant Center: Feb. 3, Worship: Sun 10am, Greenwich Hyatt Regency, 10:30am-1:30pm, 203-952-4981. Shabbat services, Fri 7pm. Adult Jewish Learning, 1800 E. Putnam Ave. Kingdom Come: Jan. 31, Sun 10am. Religious school, Sun 9-11:30am. North Greenwich Congregational 7-9pm. Introduction to Judaism: Tue, 7pm. Through Dec. 606 Riversville Rd.; 203-869-7763 www. PRESBYTERIAN 21: ‘Baby & Me’ program, 11am-12pm. Shabbat northgreenwichchurch.org Dinner & Services – Rabbi Gerson’s installation: First Presbyterian Church Service: Sun 10:30am. Communion: first Sunday Jan. 31, 6-8pm. Rabbis’ Round Table & Bagel 1 W. Putnam Ave.; 203-869-8686 of month. Brunch – Rabbi Gerson’s Installation: Feb. 1, www.fpcg.org 10:30am-1pm, RSVP, all are welcome. Second Congregational Church Worship Sun: 10am with childcare, Chapel, 5pm 139 E Putnam Ave.; 203-869-9311 Temple Sholom (new); Children’s Mini-Chapel 10:15am. Food for the www.2cc.org 300 E. Putnam Ave.; 203-869-7191 Table 2nd Thurs 3-5pm; Shelter for the Homeless www.templesholom.com Family-friendly Evensong Service, Sat 5pm. 2nd Thurs 5:30-7pm. ‘In the Name of Jesus’ - Book Sunday Services: 8:30 & 10:30am. Theatre Service: Fri 6:30pm; Sat 10am; Sun 8:30am. Study: through Feb. 19, 7-8pm. “Newer” Members Games: each Wed, 4:15pm. 2CC Lunch Bunch: Candle Lighting: Fri night. Shabbat Study: Sat Cocktail Party: Jan. 31, 7-9pm, edna.navarro@ Jan. 29, 12pm. 2CC Greenwich Moms’ Group: 9am. Minyan: Sun 8:30am. Lunch ‘n Learn: fpcg.org. Superbowl of Caring: Feb. 2, 8am-5pm. Feb. 4, 9:30am. Tue 12pm. Itsy Bitsy Playgroup: Wed 10:30am. Grace Church of Greenwich Shabbat Across Sholom: Jan. 31, all day. EPISCOPAL 8 Sound Shore Dr., Suite 280 203-861-7555 LUTHERAN Anglican Church of the Advent www.gracechurchgreenwich.com 606 Riversville Rd.; 203-861-2432 First Lutheran Church www.churchoftheadvent.org Sun: 8:45 & 10:45am at 89 Maple Ave.; childcare. 38 Field Point Rd.; 203-869-0032 St. Roch Church 10 St. Roch Ave.; 203-869-4176 www.strochchurch.com

Mass: Mon-Fri: 7:45am, 9am; Sat 9am, Vigil Mass 5pm; Sun: 7, 9, 10:30am, 12, 5pm. Bible Study: Thu 7pm. Adoration: Wed 9:30am-8pm. Sacrament of Reconciliation: Wed 7-8pm & Sat 4:15-4:45pm. Youth Group: Feb. 2, 6-7:30pm. SMWA Movie Night - Members Only: Feb 4. Walking with Purpose: Feb. 4, 9:30-11:30am (What is the Role Service: Sun 9am Holy Eucharist. Sunday School of Suffering in my Life?) & 7-9pm (Jesus - Behold during academic year. My Glory). SMWA Movie Night (Member only and one guest): Feb. 4, 7-9pm, RSVP at SMWA. rsvp@gmail.com. Adoration: Feb. 5, 9:30am-

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Living Hope Community Church 38 West End Ave; 203-637-3669 Service: Sun 10:30am followed by coffee and www.LivingHopeCT.org fellowship. Education, ages 3.5 & up, Wed 2:305:15pm at St. Paul Lutheran. Christianity: The Worship Sun: 10am. Bible study: Mon 7:15-9pm. Core Beliefs - an introductory class on the core Women’s Bible Study Tue 9:30-11:30am. Mothers

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Preserving Our Sense of Place

By Stuart Adelberg A few weeks ago, I heard the sad news that the Garden Cinema in Norwalk has shown its final film. You may find it surprising that the Executive Director of the Avon Theatre, our area’s non-profit, mission driven independent cinema, would be saddened by the closing of an entity that one might consider a competitor. I don’t see it that way. To me, film is an art form that needs to be seen, shared and celebrated. Anything that diminishes the community’s ability

to come together, to experience quality films on the big screen, to be inspired by talented filmmakers, is an unfortunate loss. I also see the closing of a valued, family owned art house as a symptom of a much larger problem that should concern all of us throughout the region who care, not only about art, but also about our community. We are sadly losing our sense of place. It is no coincidence that when the Garden Cinema was closing its doors the local media was also reporting on the closure of a valued, longtime familyowned retail establishment, and our local radio station was experiencing a challenge in its broadcasting accessibility. The reactions to each of these events were the same – and entirely predictable. “What’s happening to our community? Everything is being replaced by the internet or by big, national entities! This is the end of quality, personal service or local connections! What happens to the cherished longtime employees of these establishments?” To everyone who reacted this way, I would respectfully ask, “When was the last time you shopped in a locally owned store? How often do you attend a local arts event? Do you subscribe to a local

paper, watch or listen to local news?” I don’t mean to point a finger of blame at anyone. I am as much a product of the times as anyone else. But as we begin a new decade, we must acknowledge that we have allowed convenience, speed and cost to become the drivers of many everyday decisions and choices that have consequences. We are gradually r eplac i n g hu m a n i nte rac t ion s a nd

personal connections are being replaced by q u a nt it y, p r i c e a n d i m m e d i ate gratification. I’d like to suggest an addition to this year’s New Year’s resolutions. Think about the impact of your decisions when you choose where to shop, what to buy, what to read and, of course, my personal concern – how, what and where you go for culture, entertainment and

I’d like to suggest an addition to this year’s New Year’s resolutions. Think about the impact of your decisions when you choose where to shop, what to buy, what to read and, of course, my personal concern – how, what and where you go for culture, entertainment and inspiration. experiences with smartphones, internet shopping sites, streaming media and big box stores. We are consuming as much as ever, but service, loyalty, quality and

inspiration. Local stores, media outlets, restaurants, theaters, museums and other entities are all elements of what makes a location into a community.

Those who operate these establishments are family, friends and neighbors and our interactions with these people will always be far more meaningful than the clicks on your mouse. My parents are approaching their 6 4 t h we d d i n g a n n i ve r s a r y! T h e i r enduring relationship is a source of inspiration. But they will tell anyone who asks that a successful marriage doesn’t happen by accident. It takes thought, intentional acts and commitment. So, too, does a thriving community. Local people, businesses, arts and culture are essential to our sense of place. If we truly care about this, and I know that we do, then we have a shared responsibility to ensu re thei r conti nued success! This year, I resolve to support local businesses and non-profits, media, and, of course, arts and cultural institutions. Please join me! Old Greenwich resident, Stuart Adelberg, is the Executive Director of the historic Avon Theatre Film Center in Downtown Stamford. He has a long history of involvement in the region's non-profit human services and arts communities. The Avon is a unique, locally run nonprof it, mission driven and community supported independent cinema.

Champion a Champion Golf Classic to Celebrate 20th Anniversary of Subway Series By Richard Kaufman For nearly two decades, with both the Yomiuri Giants in Japan and New York Yankees here in the United States, Hideki Matsui made a name for himself on the baseball field as a good teammate and clutch performer. Now, he’s bringing his talents to the golf course and Greenwich to benefit two nonprofit organizations: Global Citizens Initiative, based in Greenwich, and the Matsui 55 Baseball Foundation. On Monday, May 11 at the Tamarack Country Club in Greenwich, the second “Champion A Champion Golf Classic” will take place. This will be the third event in the Champion A Champion campaign, which is a joint venture between the two organizations. This year’s golf event will feature a shotgun start, followed by a cocktail reception and dinner. To commemorate the 20th anniversary of the 2000 Subway Series, former Mets manager Bobby Valentine and former Yankees skipper and hall of famer Joe Torre will participate in a special “fireside chat” to reminisce on the historic World Series

between the two teams. In 2000, the Mets and Yankees squared off in the Fall Classic, where the Yankees ultimately won in five games, capturing their third championship in four years. Other MLB personalities are expected to be at the golf outing and dinner. The partnership between the two organizations is a perfect fit. GCI is a non-profit social enterprise with the purpose of empowering young global citizens from all sectors of society to be lifelong leaders of positive change. GCI works directly with students, educators and schools to provide the educational tools and continuous community support to equip secondary school students with the mindset, skills and resources necessary to be effective and ethical global leaders. Yumi Kuwana founded GCI in 2012 with the purpose of engaging, educating and empowering the next generation. The goal of the Matsui 55 Baseball Foundation is to have as many young people as possible learn the joy of playing baseball and develop a passion for the game, while promoting the importance of critical thinking skills. The charitable organization was founded by Matsui

in 2015 as a way to give back to the game of baseball and the fans that supported him throughout his career. Matsui became a national hero in Japan, playing 10 seasons for the Yomiuri Giants -- the country's most storied franchise. He came over to the U.S. prior to the 2003 season and spent seven years with the Yankees, and one year apiece with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Oakland Athletics and Tampa Bay Rays before retiring in 2013 as a member of the Yankees. Over his MLB career, Matsui hit .282 with 175 homers and 760 RBI in 1,236 games played. Matsui was selected to two all-star teams, and was named the 2009 World Series MVP after winning the championship with New York. Exclusive sponsorship opportunities for the event are available. Tickets for golf foursomes and the VIP dinner are also available on a limited basis. For further details, contact: Sze Ling Wan at swan@globalci.org or 203-489-3924.

Gloria Gaynor to Perform at CLC Spring Benefit Pulitzer Winners Headline Family Centers Breakfast Children’s Learning Center of Fairfield County (CLC) is pleased to announce this year’s Grammy Award winning performer, Gloria Gaynor, will perform at its Spring Benefit on April 24 at the Hyatt Regency Greenwich. Gloria Gaynor won her first Grammy 40 years ago with the hit single, “I Will Survive!” and this year she won her second Grammy Award for her new album, “Testimony.” Gloria will be singing her Disco hits with some of Donna Summer’s hits and other songs you know and love. Get ready to get out of your seats, join us on the Dance Floor and boogie-oogie-oogie! The evening begins at 6:00 p.m. with cocktails and music by the popular DJ April Larken. V.I.P. ticket holders will be

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welcomed into an exclusive V.I.P. L ounge where they can take professional photos for you to post with Ms. Gaynor. Following cocktails, guests are invited into the Hyatt Regency’s Ballroom to be seated for dinner, welcoming, some very special CLC preschool singers, two Honoree Awards and a live auction. Gloria Gaynor and her six piece band will perform directly after dinner. CLC will recognize The Honorable Mar y Sommer for her com m itment to CLC and the com munit y at the event. Ju d g e S o m m e r, a S t a m f o r d resident, recently retired from the Connecticut Superior Court. CLC will also recognize Rebecca Wilson, a Stamford resident, as its newest

Alumni Hall of Fame member. Wilson attended CLC’s Head Start program and has since built a 20 year career in education and human services. V. I . P. P a t r o n C o c k t a i l & Premium Tickets available: “Meet & Greet Gloria Gaynor & Photo Op” in the V.I.P. Cocktail Lounge, plus dinner, concert & dancing. “V.I.P. Ladies’ Night Out Dance Floor Tables” and “V.I.P. Friday Night Fever Dance Floor Tables” available next to the Dance Floor, includes the V.I.P. Cocktail “Meet & Greet & Photo Op,” plus dinner, concert & dancing. Individual dinner & concert tickets also available

On Tuesday, Feb. 11 at 7:30 a.m., Family Centers will welcome New York Times columnists and Pulitzer Prize winners Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn as the latest speakers in its popular Titans Series. The event will be held at the Stamford Sheraton, located at 700 East Main St. This husband-and-wife duo were the first married couple to win a Pulitzer in journalism and have written a series of best-selling books together. Their latest book, Tightrope: Americans Reaching for Hope, will be released in early 2020. Tickets start at $1 25, and proceeds will support Family Ce nte r s’ ne t work of he a lt h , education and human service programs. Several sponsorship

opportunities are also available at familycenters.org. All attendees will receive a copy of Tightrope: Americans Reaching for Hope. The event is co-chaired by Mary Moran of Greenwich and John Driscoll of Stamford. K ristof is of ten called a "rep or ter ’s rep or ter" for h is activism and was the subject of the 2009 Sundance Film Festival documentary Reporter. He has lived on four continents, reported on six, and traveled to 140 countries, all 50 states, every Chinese province, and every main Japanese island in order to offer a compassionate glimpse into global health, poverty, and gender in the developing world. As part of the Half the Sky documentary

series, Kristof travelled around the world along with celebrity activists America Ferrera, Diane Lane, Eva Mendes, Meg Ryan, Gabrielle Union and Olivia Wilde to meet inspiring individuals confronting the global oppression of women. The first Asian American to win a Pulitzer Prize, WuDunn is a business executive, entrepreneur, a nd b est-sel l i ng aut hor. She has special expertise in China, entrepreneurship, impact investing and helping companies do both well and good. As an investment banker, she currently helps growth c omp a n i e s , i n c lud i n g t h o s e operating in the fields of technology, healthcare, entertainment and media.

Raising Children with Values

By Bobbi Eggers Raising children in an affluent society has many challenges that are unpredictable as your kids grow up. Where you send your children to school, who your friends are and what happens along the way is a journey full of surprises. The choices you make are incredibly important for their future. Bringing a child from another country and culture and helping raise that individual in an affluent society such as Greenwich is even more unpredictable. This year we are celebrating ten years since our Greenwich family stood at JFK and welcomed a 6’ 9” 15 year old, black African into our family, Sean Obi. Our family made the decision together, excited to give this very special kid an opportunity in the United States and in our home in Greenwich, CT, changing his life and ours forever. We had done our homework. My husband, Steve, had been doing business in Nigeria and played pickup basketball games in his free time there. He developed a group of basketball obsessed friends who talked about NBA or college games most of their business meetings. One of these friends contacted Steve and told him about “a smart, very respectful basketball loving kid who deserves better coaching in the United States and a better education than he will

get here.” My son, Hunter, enthusiastically volunteered to have a brother. Hunter will always be my hero for stepping aside and generously sharing his life, not always as simple as it seems. I spoke to Sean’s parents in Nigeria, teachers, coaches, and almost anyone who ever knew him. We decided it was the right thing to do. Sean’s background in Nigeria was something entirely different from the lives of my “natural” children, who now have

beautiful homes, luxury cars and the brightly lit grocery stores packed to the ceilings with such a wide variety of fresh food and colorful packages, overwhelming and exciting all at once. Greens Farms Academy in Westport welcomed Sean to school with open arms. Hunter was already a student there and was excited to introduce his new brother to his friends, his basketball team and the teachers. Imagine going from being an anonymous student in a large

and determination helped launched him to Rice University and later to Duke University where he was recruited to play basketball. Some knee surgery slowed him down a bit, but he was never ambitious to play in the NBA and opted, instead, to get his master’s degree and go into business. His volunteer assistant basketball coach in high school, Peter Deutsch, took Sean under his wing, coached him on basketball moves and became a close friend of our family. “We

Show your children how to give back, especially when we have so much in our lives. It builds character and generosity of spirit. a brother whose house was burnt down in religious riots when he was six years old. Not your typical Greenwich family experience. “We lost everything,” Sean said. His family is of the Christian Igbo tribe and they opted to move to a safer community. Sean spent his early education in a Catholic school with 100 students in a room, no laptops, and a teacher who wrote the lessons on a chalkboard. Students were not allowed to ask questions and the teacher didn’t know their names. It was learning by rote. Students like Sean did not read books, except for text books, and did not write papers. Teachers taught students how to write letters- a more useful tool for everyday lives. Then, Sean was suddenly plunked into Greenwich in what seemed to be a Kardashian life, viewed only on TV. The

classroom in Africa to learning, seated at a round Harkness table, with eight students at a private school in Westport, where you are expected to speak, discuss the book you are reading, and ask questions. This was a completely different educational culture to what he had known. Sean came to America with no background on George Washington, the Civil War, or drop down menus. His first book was Oedipus Rex, followed by Shakespeare. Although English was his first language, our cadence is different. Our pronunciations and rhythm took time for him to figure out, but Sean was completely determined to be successful. He would sleep for two hours and then study for 3, then back to sleep and up by 6:00 am. He became his own advocate and, witnessing his will to learn, teachers at Greens Farm were enthusiastic to help. His hard work

are kindred spirits,” Peter says. Admiring his hard work ethic, Sean now works for Peter in his thriving business, Deutsch Family Wine Importers, in Stamford. The connections our Greenwich children make along the way often become monumental. It is part of the joy of living here. Sean is not the only lucky one. My natural Greenwich children have a broader global understanding and empathy since Sean came into our lives. “Sean was my brother and my parent’s son right from the start,” Hunter says. “We are family.” One of my daughters, Madison, remembers Sean coming into our lives with great enthusiasm. “People always ask why we did it. He fit right in. It just happened naturally and it feels like he’s always been a part of our family.” People have been respectful and often curious. Sean and I are very close and

when we are out and about, I can see other moms, puzzled, trying to figure us out- a 6’ 9,” 260 pound athlete, helping a much shorter me, with groceries, or trying to find a shirt at Lord and Taylor that has arms that are long enough for him. I have had friends say to me, "Oh how nice of you to do that. I could never do it." I understand. We also have several friends who have brought international children into their families. It’s not for everyone, to be sure. What is for everyone is trying to figure out how to give back or pay it forward, in your own significant way. Role modeling and guidance are the most important jobs you have as a parent. Help others in a way that works for you and your family. Show your children how to give back, especially when we have so much in our lives. It builds character and generosity of spirit. Family matters and our family is broader and richer with Sean as a member. Together, with the Reverend Cheryl McFadden, we have started free Family Matters gatherings, open to all, at the Christ Church Greenwich bookstore, Dogwood, on some Sundays at 10:00 am. We will be discussing how to raise children with values in an affluent society, answering questions kids have about God, and on February 9, the topic is “Why Does God Let Bad Things Happen?” Join us. For more info, email the Rev. Dr. Cheryl McFadden: cmcfadden@ christchurchgreenwich.org Bobbi Eggers and the Rev. Dr. Cheryl McFadden, Senior Assoc. Rector, have started Family Matters at Christ Church, Greenwich. Join us Feb. 9 at 10:10 am. in Dogwood Bookstore at Christ Church, 254 East Putnam Ave., Greenwich, CT.

Pursuing Excellence in Education

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Greenwich Alliance Learns At The Avid National Conference

By Julie Faryniarz

December in Dallas, TX was just the right place to get out of the cold and attend the three-day AVID National Conference (AVID NatCon 2019) - “Reframing Student Potential”. It was my first time at an AVID professional development event. The Greenwich Alliance for Education has been a funder, a consistent partner, and supporter of the educators implementing the AVID system since 2008. AVID is a “College Readiness System” because over its 30 years, it has proven that when given a system of rigorous curriculum and strategic support, students can be academically successful. It was a privilege to accompany the Western

Middle School AVID coordinators Erin Montague, Kim Matarese, principal Gordon Beinstein and Alliance Founder Nancy Kail, to this conference. We joined 2000 teachers, administrators, and district leaders, from around the country to learn about AVID strategies and best practices, family engagement, fundamentals of AVID Elementary versus AVID Secondary, and more. All of these workshops were taught by talented and committed educators, most of whom are working in AVID Demonstration Districts or directly for AVID Center. Many of the workshops were very compelling. Patrick Briggs, AVID Northeast States Director from AVID Center, highlighted the opportunity gap in education in a very clear and colorful way by telling a story called “"A Tale of Two Dollars.” It is about 2 1-dollar bills. Each, of course, has the exact same value. His presentation can be watched on You Tube - http:// ow.ly/w4DX30mgdyZ. The strong message that all children can learn and have potential prevailed th roug hout the conference. I was truly captivated by another teacher named Elizabeth Brown,

Education Column By Yenny Disla-Toone

The holidays are behind us and winter is officially here. As the frigid weather begins science says that touch of winter makes us behave differently. Similarly, our children are having the same experience, and for children with sensory processing issues this time can be extremely difficult. The limited outdoor time can rob children of the needed physical movement. Children experience the world around them through their seven

AVID Coordinator and Senior AVID Teacher, AVID National Staff Developer from Richardson High School and AVID Demonstration School. Her session was titled

The Greenwich Public Schools have AVID Elective classes at Greenwich High School (GHS) and Central and Western Middle Schools with an enrollment of

The Alliance is committed to designing a comprehensive support program for all things AVID and will tap into the many resources offered at the AVID National Conference and to our community to make them happen. “Show Me The Money ” a nd categorically outlined the rigorous expectations and communit y service requirements in her district for the AVID students, beginning in their freshman year, to best position themselves for college scholarships. Her presentation was both fresh and frank as she shared student stories of hardships, challenges and successes. So, now what does the Greenwich Alliance for Education do with the information I learned at the conference?

nea rly 300 students. It is a n opportunity and expectation gap closing system and it is working. Next year, Western Middle School will become an AVID Schoolwide S i t e a n d , q u i t e h o n e s t l y, i s operating in this capacity already. Teachers and students are actively using AVID best practice strategies in nearly all of the classes, and school test scores are ref lecting their efforts. The Greenwich Alliance for Education is the public-private pa r tner to Greenw ich P u blic

Schools a nd w i l l continue to invest resources, both financial and with volunteers, to support the AVID teachers and students f r om m idd le s cho ol t h r oug h college graduation and, hopefully until they reach their careers. All AVID GHS students are learning “Good Money Habits,” a financial literacy curriculum developed by Nancy Kail, to teach students these important skills and encourage them each to save $2000, an a mou nt n e e de d to pu r ch a s e a computer when t hey enter college. These students will also be attending the Financial Reality Fair sponsored by the CT Credit Unions ( https://ctcreditunions. org /f inancial-reality-fairs). We are focused on building networks and making connections through mentorships for the AVID students and are presenting a Career Panel and two life skill workshops this semester. In partnership with Greenwich Library, we recently h o s t e d a wo r k s h o p e n t i t l e d “From Classroom to Career,” which included resume writing, Linked In, Dress for Success, and professional head shots. This year, we will award $100,000 in scholarships to AVID students

attending college. The Alliance i s c om m it te d to de sig n i ng a comprehensive support program for all things AVID and will tap into the many resources offered at the AVID National Conference and to our community to make them happen. Stay tuned… we will need your help! AVID’s mission is to close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society. Today AVID is implemented in more than 7,000 schools in 47 states across the U.S., plus schools in Department of Defense Education, Canada, and Australia. AV I D i mpacts more t ha n 2 m i l l ion students in grades K–12 and 62 postsecondary institutions. (AVID.org) Julie Faryniarz is the Executive Director of the Greenwich Alliance f o r E d u c a t i o n . Ju l i e a n d h e r husband, Danny, have three children who attended the Greenwich Public Schools. Recently, she was honored by the YWCA as a Women Who Inspire , is the Co-Chair of the Achievement Gap Committee, and is a member of the Greenwich United Way's Advisory Council.

Winter Touches Us All... senses; and yes, I said seven and not f ive as many of us learned about in grade school. The seven senses are comprised of sight, smel l, t a ste , he a r i ng , touch , vestibular, and proprioception. The first five are more popularly discussed since their functions are more practical. When these senses are impacted, they create notable differences in children so they are easily identified. While vestibular and proprioception senses are not popularly discussed, and less v isibly identif ied; they are still g reatly impor tant in the development of a child. The vestibular sense explains the perception of our body in relation to gravity, movement and balance. Examples of the vestibular sense is knowing that you are moving when you are in an elevator, or car and can affect being able to walk along a balance beam when compromised. The proprioception sense lets us know exactly where our body parts are,

how we are positioned in space and how we plan our movements. Examples of this sense is being able to clap our hands together with our eyes closed, apply the

gloves on days that we can enjoy the outdoors but need the added layer to be protected from the weather elements. Children with sensory issues struggle with the

Children with sensory issues struggle with the change of the seasons, and having to put on so many layers because they present balance and tactile challenges. correct pressure to an object such as a pencil or crayon, and how we move through a narrow space. Children who have issues with these senses may appear uncoordinated, clumsy or afraid of certain physical activities. We all know the term “a bull in a china shop” but in essence these children may be in constant motion, bump into things or seem out of control. These children also struggle with wearing heavy coats, boots and

change of the seasons, and having to put on so many layers because they present balance and tactile challenges. In the winter months early childhood prog rams thin k of creative ways to provide more movement ac t iv it ies i ndoors especially on frigid weather days to support all children but especially children that may have difficulty with these senses. So how do we tackle these

winter sensory hurdles, and how can families support us? We begin by giving them choices. Children who are presented with options generally tend to feel a part of the process and tend to give less push back. Try to have different options available that they can choose from; whether it be boots vs sneakers, hats vs earmuffs or gloves vs mittens; if they can choose which to wear it will create less of a power struggle. Be selective of clothing choices. The simplest of tags can create high levels of frustration to a child with sensory delays. Purchase tag less clothing or remove tags whenever possible, choose lightweight coats, and footwear; and ensure they are user friendly with Velcro straps or zippers. Too many buttons or clips are difficult for any young child but they present an extreme challenge for children with sensory processing issues. On days when getting outside is not an option, doing simple fun activities inside will help

st reng t hen a ch i ld’s sensor y development. Table top activities such as finding small objects in a large bucket of dried beans, or making kinetic sand and play doh are simple go to options that can awaken the senses in any child. For movement rich activities try having children push or move weighted boxes, have fun carpet rides on sheets or towels, or have children walk/crawl over uneven surfaces like a row of pillows. Any jumping or movement activities can help with a simple case cabin fever or any severe case of the “sillies”. These activities can create bonding moments, help diffuse common meltdowns and help children be excited about their indoor time while supporting sensory input. We can overcome winters touch of cold with simple fun activities that can touch our senses and warm our hearts. Yenny Disla-Toone is Family Centers’ Director of Early Care and Education.

Greenwich Public School’s 5th Grade Battle of the Books Championship

Teams of Greenwich Public Schools’ 5th graders participated in the “Battle of the Books” championship on January 23rd at Central Middle School. Ten age-appropriate novels were selected and book trailers were viewed by students last June. Over the summer months, students were encouraged to read as many of the ten titles as possible, and continue their reading through the first few months of school. In November, all fifth graders took a quiz on the books, and these scores identified top scorers in each school who competed in teams for their school titles during the month of December, answering questions about both the books and their authors. The winners from each school competition went on to compete in a district-wide Battle of the Books Championships on January 23, 2020 at Central Middle School. The competition was designed and led by the elementary school Library Media Specialists to build energy and excitement for reading, hoping to instill a lifelong love of books for these students. Riverside School 5th graders took 1st first, followed by International School of Dundee in 2nd place. Congratulations!

Sacred Heart to Host ‘hackathon’ Sacred Heart Greenwich in collaboration with Random Hacks of Kindness Jr. is hosting a “hackathon” for social good for students in grade 4 through 8 on Saturday, Feb. 8 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the school’s campus, 1177 King St. The goal of the special, one-day “hackathon” is to introduce students to technology and to show them

how it can be used to create solutions that benefit nonprofit organizations. “Participants will be working with computer science mentors to create technology for social good,” Gans explained. “By the end of the day we hope they will see how technology can have a positive impact on someone’s life.” Throughout the day-long hackathon, volunteer

mentors from local high schools will work with the students to devise computer applications to address a range of problems facing local non-profits. Using MIT App Inventor, students will learn the basics of app design, as well as the ideation and brainstorming process required to build a successful prototype mobile application. This event is open to the public and

requires no prior coding experience. Pre-registration is required. The registration fee for the event is $18, which includes lunch. Participants may register by going to RHoKJr’s website at rhokjr. org. For additional information contact Patrice Gans at pbgans@rhokjr.org

SPORTS

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SCORE BOARD

BOYS’ BASKETBALL: Greenwich High 47 Norwalk High 52 Brunswick School 52 Storm King School 61 Salisbury School 58

vs. vs. vs. vs. vs.

Staples High 65 Greenwich High 36 St. Luke’s School 72 Brunswick School 65 Brunswick School 59

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL: Greenwich High 44 Greenwich High 54 Westover School 29 Sacred Heart 54 Sacred Heart 53

vs. vs. vs. vs. vs.

Staples High 60 Norwalk High 62 Sacred Heart 44 Choate Rosemary Hall 53 Millbrook School 31

BOYS’ ICE HOCKEY: Greenwich High 4 vs. Fairfield Warde/Ludlowe 1 vs.

Trumbull High 1 Greenwich High 5

Hoosac School 3 Brunswick School 8

vs. vs.

Brunswick School 4 The Hill School 2

GIRLS’ ICE HOCKEY: Greenwich High 1 Greenwich High 4 Millbrook School 6

Phillips Exeter 81 vs. Greenwich Academy 105 Sacred Heart 71 vs. 91st Street Sacred Heart 99 th Sacred Heart: 12 at Catholic Championships

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Simsbury High 1 Rye Country Day 1 Greenwich Academy 3

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N.Y. Racquet Club 0 Choate Rosemary Hall 4 Sacred Heart 1

GYMNASTICS: Greenwich High 123.7 Greenwich High 123.7

SQUASH: Brunswick School 7 Sacred Heart 3 Greenwich Academy 6

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Fairfield Warde 138.0 Fairfield Ludlowe 133.10

SWIMMING/DIVING: Greenwich High 99 Greenwich High 117 Brunswick School 97 Greenwich Academy 94

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Staples High 82 Fairfield Prep 64 Hotchkiss School 75 Hotchkiss School 84

WRESTLING: Greenwich High 52 Brunswick School 84 Brunswick School 72 Rye Country Day 0 Hamden Hall 6 Hopkins School 13 Greens Farms 45

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Staples High 21 N.Y. Military Academy 0 Salisbury School 12 Brunswick School 84 Brunswick School 78 Brunswick School 61 Brunswick School 33

Constant Improvement a Key for GHS Gymnasts A l o t h a s c h a n g e d fo r t h e Greenwich High School gymnastics team. With several s t a n d o ut at h l e te s at te n d i n g college, the FCIAC consistently improving, and a youth movement t a k i n g ove r t h e g y m n a s t i c s program, the Cardinals, unlike in year’s past, are not considered one of the teams to beat this time around. While plenty has changed for Big Red this season, hard work and consistently improving has remained a staple in head coach Sue Knight’s program. “ T her e a r e s o m a ny ot her teams out there that are scoring big and that’s great,” Knight said. “Our goal is to simply improve individually and try to improve on our team score as well. They have been ver y successf ul at doing that, so I am very happy.” On Monday night, Greenwich traveled to Fairf ield for competition against both Fairfield Warde and Fairf ield Ludlowe. Warde came out on top, as the Mustangs finished with a score of 1 3 8.0. The Fa lcons placed second as a team, tallying a score of 133.10. The Lady Cardinals finished with 123.7 points. When it came to vaulting, no one on Big Red was better than Celine Perrin, as she took home a career-best score of 8.65. Allie Trotman placed second on the team with a score of 8.55 and also had a career best performance. Emma Kelly was third with a score of 8.45. Adding more points f o r G r e e nw i c h w a s M e l a n i e Weiner, as her score of 8.3 placed her fourth on the team.

PAUL SILVERFARB PHOTO

By Paul R. Silverfarb

Greenwich High had a solid showing during the floor exercise Monday night at the Connecticut Gymnastics and Cheer Academy. “Gymnastics has helped me become more of a leader in the past few years,” Trotman said. “It’s exciting to end my career as a captain. I am so proud of this team. We are all a lot more comfortable with our routines and what we have been doing. Everybody has gotten cleaner since the start of the season.” Kelly was also lights out on the beam, as she paced the Cardinals with a score of 8.65. Trotman took second on the team with a score of 7.25 and Weiner was took home the bronze with a score of 7.35 and Perrin rounded out the scoring for GHS with a score of

7.25. Overall, Kelly’s performances on both the beam and the vault were career best scores. Kelly also was stellar competing on bars, as her score of 8.35 was tops on the team, with Trotman netting a score of 6.9 Coming in third on the team was Brook Wallace, as she took home a score of 6.6. Weiner ended the night fourth on the team with a score of 6.0. On the f loor exercise, it was Perrin who stepped up in a big way, taking first on the team with a score of 8.3. Trotman wasn’t far behind, posting a score of

7.9. Wallace f inished third for Greenwich, netting a score of 7.4. Rounding out the scoring for GHS was Kelly, who grabbed a score of 7.3. I n add it ion , Tr ot m a n to ok home a season’s best score on both the floor exercise and beam. Wallace ended the night with a career best on f loor, while Mei Luangkhot took home a career best on the f loor exercise (6.8) and Sophie Brachet had a career best on the vault (8.1) A f t e r Tu e s d a y n i g h t , Greenwich has a 1-6 record this season. While the scores aren’t as high as in year’s past, Knight

is still having a blast coaching her flock of Cardinals. She sees all the youth and talent that’s takes to the mats at the Greenwich YWCA during practice and thoroughly enjoys seeing her squad consistently improve and mature. “The kids are really enjoying it,” Knight said. “In their mind t h e y w a nt to i m p r ove , b o t h individually and as a team. And that’s great. There’s not a lot of pressure on this team. In the past four years, a lot of pressure has been put on this team to do well and keep the winning going. This year is a little dif ferent. There’s less pressure and there’s a different vibe to the team this year. And it’s great. I love it and the kids are enjoying it.” Helping Knight lead the team are captains Nika Sibley, Trotman and Perrin. “It’s really exciting this year, especially having a lot of new freshmen on the team,” Sibley said. “Being a captain here is great and I am really excited to lead this team. I think we are doing really well and we take things one meet at a time. It’s all about trying really hard. Perrin admitted that she was actually scared at f irst when she was named captain but has settled down nicely to being one of the three leaders. “It’s a big role to play, especially having to be a good inf luence on a l l ou r f resh men,” Per r i n said. “But it’s been a wonderful experience and I am so happy with the team that we have this year. Getting better every week is so important. Trying to win all the time is not the big picture for this team. I think it’s taking

things step by step and making sure that we have clean routines. They don’t have to be the most difficult, but if we do clean things and just work from there, it will be a better process.” “They have been doing great,” Knight said. “They are definitely mature and they are ver y supportive of their team. They have a very good work ethic and the other kids see that. They are good team members and always there to help.” A nd the improvement is certainly there, as both gymnasts and Knight can see how far the squad has come in such a short amount of time. “It’s g reat,” K nig ht said. “I have a lot of new freshmen that have the gymnastic skills. At the beginning I was curious to see how they were going to compete. It took a meet or two for them to feel comfortable competing. They are all doing great and I am so proud of them.” “We have made a really big i mprovement si nce t he sta r t o f t h e s e a s o n ,” S i b l e y s a i d . “Everyone has upped their skills and also perfected their routines and are sticking their landings.” Perrin said that at the beginning of the season the team was quite shy, due to the fact that not a lot of people knew each other. That has since changed and the bond with all members of Big Red is strong. “We are all working really hard in practice,” Perrin said. “We have definitely come a long way and I think we are just going to improve.”

Brunswick Swim/Dive Team Keeps the Good Times Rolling By Paul R. Silverfarb

Both Marcus and Lucas were joined by Alex Hazlett and Michael O’Malley in the final event of the day, the 400-yard freestyle relay, and the foursome touched the wall first with a time of 3:18.57. Marcus and Lucas Hodgson, Hazlett, and Patrick Mullen were also lights out to start the day, as they finished first overall in the 200-yard medley relay by scoring a time of 1:35.58. Also finishing the day with a gold and silver medal was Brunswick’s Max Meissner. Competing in the 200-yard individual medley, Meissner grabbed a top time of 1:57.48. Battling in the 100-yard butterf ly, Meissner’s time of 54.72 was good enough for second overall. The Bruins also fared well in diving, as Wells Faulstich grabbed gold in the event, with Charlie Sfreddo placing second overall.

Another meet and another victory for the Brunswick School swimming and diving team. On Saturday the Bruins traveled up to Hotchkiss School and came away with the 97-75 victory. Brunswick, who won 11 of the 12 events during its meet against Hotchkiss, upped their overall record on the season to a perfect 6-0. Leading the way for the Bruins were a plethora of athletes. The Hodgson brothers could not be stopped. Lucas Hodgson finished tops in the 500-yard freestyle, posting a time of 4:44.41. In addition he competed in the 100-yard backstroke and finished with the gold and a time of 54.02 seconds. Not to be outdone was his brother Marcus, as Marcus Hodgson took the top spot in the 100-yard freestyle, posting a time of 48.03. He also was a force in the 50-yard freestyle, netting a top time of 21.37.

AT LEFT: Brunswick School’s Max Meissner takes to the pool during a recent meet at the Mehra Natatorium.

UPCOMING GAMES GREENWICH HIGH SCHOOL

HOCKEY:

SQUASH:

BOYS’ BASKETBALL:

Tomorrow vs. FCIAC Western Division Championships (at Staples H.S.), 10 a.m.

Tomorrow vs. Williston Northampton, 1 p.m.

Mon. at Danbury H.S., 7 p.m.

GYMNASTICS:

Wed. at Lawrenceville School, 4 p.m.

Up next: Feb. 7 & Feb. 10 vs. FAA Tournament, TBD

Up next: Feb. 7 vs. Westhill, Stamford, New Canaan (at Westhill H.S.), 6 p.m.

SQUASH:

SWIMMING & DIVING

Tomorrow at The Field Club, 4 p.m.

Tomorrow vs. Suffield Academy, 3 p.m.

SWIMMING:

Wed. vs. Holy Child, Sacred Heart (at SUNY Purchase), 4 p.m.

Thu. at Westhill H.S., 7 p.m. GIRLS’ BASKETBALL: Mon. vs. Danbury H.S., 7 p.m. Thu. vs. Westhill H.S., 7 p.m. BOYS’ ICE HOCKEY: Tonight at Westhill-Stamford (at Terry Conners), 7:40 p.m. Tomorrow vs. LaSalle (at Schneider Arena), 4 p.m.

BOYS’ SWIMMING & DIVING: Tue. at Wilton H.S., 3:30 p.m. Thu. vs. Darien H.S., 4 p.m. WRESTLING: Wed. vs. Ridgefield, St. Joseph (at Ridgefield H.S.), 4:30 p.m.

Tomorrow at Suffield, 3 p.m. WRESTLING: Tomorrow at Trinity-Pawling, 2 p.m. GREENWICH ACADEMY

Sun. vs. Bishop Hendericken (at Smithfield BRUNSWICK SCHOOL Municipal Rink), 3:30 p.m. ALPINE SKIING:

BASKETBALL:

Tue. vs. Ridgefield H.S., 4:30 p.m.

Tomorrow vs. Berkshire, 1:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ ICE HOCKEY: Up next: Feb. 8 vs. Hall-Conard, 7:15 p.m. BOYS’ & GIRLS’ INDOOR TRACK:

Wed. vs. Gilbert, Cheshire Academy, Hopkins School, Wilton H.S., Westbrook H.S. (at Mount Southington), 4 p.m. BASKETBALL: Wed. at Greens Farms, 5 p.m.

Today vs. Cheshire Academy, 3:30 p.m. Tue. at Rye Country Day School, 4:30 p.m. ICE HOCKEY: Today vs. Loomis Chaffee, 6 p.m. Wed. vs. New Canaan H.S., 3:30 p.m.

SACRED HEART BASKETBALL: Tomorrow vs. Taft School, 2:30 p.m. Tue. at Hackley School, 4:30 p.m. Thu. at St. Luke’s School, 5 p.m. SQUASH: Tue. vs. Greenwich Country Day, 3:30 p.m. SWIMMING & DIVING: Tomorrow vs. Hopkins, Ethel Walker (at Hopkins School), 1 p.m. Wed. vs. Holy Child, Greenwich Academy (at SUNY Purchase), 4 p.m.

TIME OFF

Winter Warm-Ups with Craft Cocktails

By Jeb Fiorita & Peter Olson We are past the holidays and so far, the cold wintery mix of sleet and snow has been avoided. But what is the old saying, ”something wicked this way comes”? And being from the great state of Wisconsin, I am always prepared. There are the extra blankest, bag of snacks, water and flashlight in the car plus logs and matches for the fireplace. The food pantry is stocked and salt ready to go for the driveway. Now my attention turns to the bar area. This time of year is my favorite. Not just for the joy of Christmas that our three kids bring to our house or skiing the slopes in Vermont but because I can break out some of my favorite hot cocktails that not only keep me warm but the aroma that they bring fills our cape cod…from warm cider and whiskey in October to mulled wine and spiced buttered drinks in December to the traditional Hot Totty. In this article, we will cover some of our favorites. Remember, anyone can add bourbon or rum to hot apple cider. I thought we could go a little deeper and make some fun craft cocktails that will have your family and friends asking you for not only a refill but the recipe as well. So let’s get started with a popular fall favorite…Hot Buttered Rum. This is a delicious drink to make when the weather starts to turn cold. In Wisconsin, that could be early September. But here we typically see this weather in later October. Here is what you will need… 1 Tablespoon of melted butter 1 Teaspoon of brown sugar 1 dash of ground cinnamon 1 dash of nutmeg 1 dash of allspice 1 splash of vanilla extract 2 oz. dark rum (Myer’s, Ron Zacapa, Goslings) 5 oz. hot water 1 cinnamon stick (garnish) Take the melted butter, sugar, vanilla and spices and mix in the bottom of a tall glass, traditional Irish coffee glass works best. But in a pinch, use a coffee mug. Pour in the rum and hot water. Served with a Cinnamon stick. This will keep your feet tapping in the cold. Let’s move on to bourbon. And if you have read the past articles since October, I know you will be shocked to read that the Bourbon spiked hot apple cider is my favorite cold weather drink. Not only because it is bourbon but mainly because there is nothing better than the smell that it brings to the house. I tend to make a larger batch as this is the perfect drink for a football game on the T.V. combined with a roaring fire. And one is not enough…so the recipe below will make four. 3 whole cloves

1 whole star anise 1 tablespoon Orange Juice 4 ½ cups of apple cider 5 cinnamon sticks 8 oz. of bourbon (Litchfield or Taconic) 4 slices of orange (garnish) 4 cinnamon stick (garnish) In a small pot, bring the cider, cloves, star anise, orange juice and 1 cinnamon stick to a boil. Once boiling, remove from burner and let simmer for 10 minutes. Then pour through a strainer. Rim the glass with straight or cinnamon sugar. Add 1 cup of the cider with 2 oz. of the

make it hot. Again, here is a little history on the White Russian. No, it was not created in Russia. The origins are actually based in Brussels, created in the honor of the U.S. Ambassador to Luxembourg in 1949. The drink gets its name because Vodka is the base ingredient. 4 oz. freshly brewed coffee 2 oz. Kahlua 2 oz. whole milk or cream 1 oz. vodka (Zyr or Litchfield) whipped cream (optional topping) Combine all the ingredients (minus the whipped cream) into a medium saucepan and warm, typically 150-150 degrees. Do not bring to a

Remember, anyone can add bourbon or rum to hot apple cider. I thought we could go a little deeper and make some fun craft cocktails that will have your family and friends asking you for not only a refill but the recipe as well. bourbon. Finally garnish with a orange slice and cinnamon stick. Now if the traditional hot toddy is more your speed, this one is for you. The great thing about this drink is that you can use brandy, whiskey or rum. First a little education, because I am sure you were wondering about the origin of this drink. Some historians point to a gentleman by the name of Robert Bentley Todd (1809 – 1860), an Irish-born physician who prescribed a drink consisting of hot brandy, white cinnamon, sugar syrup and water to those with cold like symptoms. Thank you Sir! 1 tablespoon of honey ½ oz. lemon juice 1 cup of hot water 1 teaspoon of maple syrup (for our Canadian friends) 1 ½ oz. of whiskey, brandy or rum (Smuggler’s Notch, E&J, Bacardi) 1 lemon wedge (garnish) 1 cinnamon stick (garnish) Bring the water, honey, maple syrup (optional) and lemon juice to a boil. Remove and let sit for a few minutes. Then pour into a mug, adding your liquor of choice. Garnish with a lemon wedge and cinnamon stick. You may be asking, can vodka be used in a warm drink? Yes is the simple answer. My thoughts immediately go to a White Russian and

boil. Then serve in a coffee mug, adding whipped cream. While the above mentioned drinks are all great from October through March. The final drink is a definite holiday favorite and typically served from Thanksgiving to New Year. And that would be the traditional mulled wine. This is usually enjoyed in a group setting so the following recipe will make 8 servings. 4 cups of apple cider 1 bottle of red wine (Cabernet or a Pinot Noir) ¼ cup of honey 2 cinnamon sticks 1 orange zested and juiced 4 whole cloves 3 star anise 4 oranges peeled (garnish) Combine the apple cider, red wine, honey, cinnamon sticks, orange juice and zest, whole cloves and star anise into a saucepan and bring to a boil. Then reduce heat and let sit for 10 minutes. Strain into mugs and add the orange peel to each drink for garnish. Jeb is the owner of Val’s Putnam Wines & Liquors with locations in Greenwich and Glenville. Peter is in charge of business development.

Christine Salazar is Happy to Deliver By Rich Monetti As a kid, Christine Salazar was drawn to cooking because it provided the chance to entertain for her brothers. She soon began wo r k i n g i n e a t e r i e s a r o u n d Bedford, and the Fox Lane High

Salazar remembered. The big ge st le ap for wa r d probably took place about two years ago - and like the rest of her progression - minus a plan. Her gourmet shop and catering business simmering along, the

Christine's Dad, Richard Tegtmeier, always on the go.

School graduate followed up with some pretty impressive education at the French Culinary School a nd Cor don Bleu i n L ondon . He r f i r s t b u s i n e s s s p r oute d from her mother’s kitchen and several ventures later, Salazar’s Happiness Is Catering and Back Country Market in Banksville have become a mainstay. But entrepreneurial success never e m a n ate d f r o m a ny d e f i n e d vision to establish a business that became the talk of town. T h e l ove o f e n t e r t a i n i n g driv ing her and accruing the happiness that inspired the name, successful events kept leading to more and more requests. “It started turning into something that I just kept building on,”

la nd lord approached Sa la za r when three vacancies opened up at the North Street Shopping Center. “We really need a market,” Salazar conveyed his words. Still, no matter the progression, Salazar has long had family for support, and her brother Tom Tegtmeier was first. Moving her out of mom’s kitchen 30 years ago, the duo evolved into a co-ow nership, and his design and logistical skills now bridge the division of labor. “He’s the creative eye where I am the creative mouth,” she joked. Dad also goes the distance by pitching in whenever needed. Greenwich no longer has to hit DeCicco's or Whole Foods for basic produce or dinner on the

go. “We’re trying to be helpful to people in the back country,” Salazar said. In turn, the menu of easy heat-up gourmet dinners brings your delight to the fore. “We have chicken cutlets, homemade chicken pot pie and beef lasagna, and on the lighter side, chicken salad, macaroni and cheese, fresh fruit and salads,” Salazar said. At the same time, if you’d like to keep it consistent, Happiness Is can put you on their weekly d i s t r i b u t i o n l i s t . “ We h a v e Tuesday night dinner club,” she said. “We put out an email on Saturday. You pick what you want, and we’ll deliver.” Back Country Market is open from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. for breakfast, lunch, or early dinner, and has a seating capacity of 18 for those who do not wish to take out. Of course, coffee, tea, hot chocolate and lattes are always on stir, while lemonade, and the all iced up caffeine and tea iterations are on chill to meet the heat. Back Country Market offers a full sandwich menu, grilled chicken, paninis, and plenty of hot soups. There’s also a roster of sa lads, g r illed vegeta bles, homemade apple sauce and gluten free alternatives. Back Country Market has got the goodies, too. Baked goods, brownies and pastries fuel the happi ne ss, a nd t he approva l comes back in spades. “‘Oh, I’m at Happiness,’” Salazar revels in the overheard phone conversations of customers. A little quirky she admits, but it works, and so does her effortless commitment to keep the menu fluid. “I love reading recipes and trying to come up with recipes that are better than what I’m already doing,” she boasted. The bases all covered, Happiness Is is ready to take us home w ith its Super Bowl promotion. BBQ chicken, sliders, wings, bacon/cheddar stuf fed potatoes, the online menu offers everything you’d want for entertaining on Super Sunday.

Flinn Gallery Presents ‘In Plain Sight’ The Flinn Gallery presents the second part of their ‘In Plain Sight’ exhibition, The Greenwich Library Print Collection, opening on Thursday, Feb. 6. Join them for the opening cocktail reception Thursday, Feb. 6 from 6 to 8 p.m. The show continues through April 22. Acquired through gifts and purchase, these 35 works on paper have all previously been seen on the walls of the library. Not mer ely place d t her e for decoration, the works enhance the library’s learning spaces and encourage creative thinking. In this exhibition, the combined commitment both the Greenwich Library and the Flinn Gallery have made to lifelong learning that

goes beyond books and includes visual arts, is celebrated. The Library’s Print Collection o r i g i n a t e d a t m i d - c e n t u r y, through the efforts of the “Print C o m m it te e o f t h e F r i e n d s ,” subcommittee of the Friends of the Greenwich Library. T he c om m it te e a c q u i r e d prints, intended for the Lending A r t P rog ra m, f rom ga l ler ies including Associated American Artists which introduced fine art, in the form of prints, to a middleclass audience. Coinciding with p o s t-w a r s u bu rb a n g r ow t h , and new developments in print technology and experimentation, the committee was able to build a significant collection for the Greenwich community to

enjoy. Ranging in date from 19501980, and including a variety of print methods, these artworks were borrowed for local offices and homes for many years. Over time, as individual prints were deemed too valuable or fragile to circulate, they were hung on the library’s walls instead. The Flinn Gallery, sponsored by the Friends of the Greenwich Library, is located on the second floor of the library’s main branch at 101 West Putnam Ave. The gallery is open daily Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday until 8, and Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m. For more information, please contact 203-622-7947 or flinngallery@gmail.com, or visit flinngallery.com

“We’ll have your order ready Sunday morning, and all you have to do is come pick it up,” Salazar said. But as usual, a catered affair can be booked and the standard amenity applies. A guest at your own party, the Happiness Is motto goes. “We come and take care of everything,” said Salazar. Once deciding on an array of hors d’oeuvres and American cuisine entrees, like grilled filet f ishes, various chicken dishes

and rack of lamb, the stage is set. An amazing team of people that Happiness Is reaches out to comes in, sets the tables, serves the food and brings all the things to make a beautiful event. Happiness Is also has a roster of entertainment acts, bands, and tenting and valet parking companies, and in the end, Happiness Is provides a crew cleanup that makes it seem like a party never happened. In the interim, though, the

challenge of pulling off someone’s event never h a s her w a iver. “We have wonderful wait staff. We have good food,” she said. “We’re proud of what we do so it’s exciting.” The confidence also goes back to where she started. Salazar loves what she does, and the only downside is trying to squeeze the clock to keep on delivering. “I wish there were more hours in the day,” she concluded.

Astrology Column For Week of Jan. 26, 2020

AQUARIUS 21 Jan-19 Feb You are not easy to hoodwink and if your instincts tell you to avoid an “investment opportunity” you will know not to allow yourself to be persuaded by those whose sales patter makes you wary. Keep your money in your pocket this week.

LEO 24 July-23 Aug You won’t make things easier by giving in to nagging and doing what someone asks of you. You will just make them think you can be easily manipulated. There are times to act tough even when you don’t feel tough inside. This is one of them.

PISCES 20 Feb-20 March Change is in the air, and you can sense that things you’ve grown used to won’t stay the same forever. Disruptive Mars at odds with your ruler Neptune means you must accept the inevitable. But the inevitable doesn’t necessarily have to be negative

VIRGO 24 Aug-23 Sept Don’t get angry if you can’t grasp what someone is trying to tell you. Their words may be jumbled but they have an important point to make so listen patiently. At some stage this week the penny will drop and you will understand an important message.

ARIES 21 March-20 April You have strong views but before you get involved in any arguments be sure to check the facts. At some point this week you’ll meet someone who’s a genuine expert in an area in which you’re an amateur. Don’t leave yourself open to ridicule.

LIBRA 24 Sept-23 Oct Forget restrictions and what others say cannot be done. With self-belief you can do anything. If you want to succeed, you will – sometime, somewhere, somehow. No one who tries their best fails. Push yourself hard this week and your best will be good enough.

TAURUS 21 April-21 May With reckless Mars at odds with self-deceptive Neptune you will be in an impulsive mood over the next few days. Saturn’s influence on Friday will bring you to your senses but won’t replenish your bank balance so if you must spend, keep it minimal.

SCORPIO 24 Oct-22 Nov If you measure this week in terms of profit and loss you may be disappointed. Measure it in terms of what you learn and you will be wiser and richer. What you lose out on in material rewards you will make up for in knowledge and insight.

GEMINI 22 May-21 June You may find it hard to assert yourself this week but if you value your independence you’ll defend your interest. You’re not the type to take orders for long – sooner or later you rebel. Far wiser to nip the problem in the bud before it gets that far.

SAGITTARIUS 23 Nov-21 Dec Partners and loved ones may be hard to deal with this week but show you mean business and they’ll be more cooperative. Don’t be tempted to give in over something trivial – it will send the wrong signals and create all kinds of problems.

CANCER 22 June-23 July Charismatic Venus remains in your fellow Water sign of Pisces until 7th February so make the most of it to further your ambitions. You can charm the birds from the trees just now. What you do with after that them depends on how serious you are.

CAPRICORN 22 Dec-20 Jan You have done enough looking back – now you must start to plan the rest of your life. Next Sunday’s Venus-Pluto union will help you to adopt a more upbeat attitude. In the meantime, don’t let fears you cannot explain spoil your enjoyment of life.

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7 - 9 p.m. America’s Boating Club of Greenwich Marine Navigation (formerly known as Piloting) course begins (8 Tuesdays). Greenwich Police Headquarters, 11 Bruce Pl. $80, members; $180, non-members (membership is $100). 203-998-1864. GreenwichSquadron@gmail.com. tinyurl.com/MNG2020 8 p.m. Trivia Night. Caren’s Cos Cobber, 31 East Putnam Ave. facebook.com/ events/261429044820269 WEDNESDAY, FEB. 5 8 - 9 a.m. Tai Chi lessons. The First Congregational Church of Greenwich - Auditorium, 108 Sound Beach Ave. Drop-ins welcome. $10. Also offered Thursdays, 9-10am. 203-504-4678. fccog.org/fccogcalendar 9:45 a.m. & 12:45 p.m. The Perfectly Polite Bridge Group - Relaxed Duplicate Bridge: 9:45am-12pm; Duplicate Bridge with Conventions, 12:45-2:45pm; Beginners, 3-5. YMCA of Greenwich, 50 E. Putnam Ave. $10, $12, $30, $34. Register. (Every Wed). 203-524-8032. ppolitebridge@icloud.com 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. NAMI - National Alliance on Mental Illness - Support Group. The First Congregational Church of Greenwich - Lounge, 108 Sound Beach Ave. Free. 860-882-0236. epagano@me.com. namict.org/nami-basics-registration 11 a.m. Tom Shachtman, Author: “The Founding Fortunes; How the Wealthy Paid for and Profited from America’s Revolution.” First Presbyterian Church, 1 W. Putnam Ave. Free and open to the community. info@ greenwichrma.org. greenwichrma. org 11 - 11:30 a.m. Storytime - explorations of historical events and figures through storytelling, songs, and movement. Ages 2-5. Greenwich Historical Society, 47 Strickland Rd. Free. (Every Wed). 203-869-6899. 12 - 2 p.m. ICC Greenwich: February Chaat & Chew with Pravin Banker, author, journalist and businessman. YWCA. $10 pp. Lunch will be served. iccgreenwich.org 2 - 3:30 p.m. ‘Money and Wealth in Politics, Past and Present’ with Author Tom Schachtman. Greenwich Library - The Jewel, 101 West Putnam Ave. Free. Register. 203-625-6550. 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. ‘Starting the Spring Vegetable Garden’. Greenwich Botanical Center, 130 Bible St. $25-$40. 203-869-9242. info@greenwichbotanicalcenter. org. greenwichbotanicalcenter.org 12 p.m. “An Unfinished Revolution: The Woman’s Suffrage Centennial” Exhibition opens. Greenwich Historical Society, 47 Strickland Rd. $10, adults; $8, seniors/students; free, under 18. (Free admission to all, first Wednesday of the month). 203-8696899. greenwichhistory.org 7 p.m. Architectural Review Committee Meeting. Greenwich Town Hall Meeting Room, 1st floor, 101 Field Point Rd. 7 - 8:15 p.m. Anchor Health Initiative: Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Support Group. YWCA Greenwich, 259 East Putnam Ave. Open to all ages. Safe, private and free. (1st and 3rd Wed of the month). 203-869-6501. ywcagreenwich.org 7 - 8:30 p.m. Greenwich Toastmasters Meeting - Leadership & Public Speaking. Greenwich Town Hall, 101 Field Point Rd. Open to the public. (1st, 3rd & 5th Wed of the month). 203-502-7552. toastmasters.org 7 - 9 p.m. Bowman Observatory Public Nights (1st and 3rd Wed of the month, if skies are clear). On the grounds of Julian Curtiss School, 180 E. Elm St. Free. 203-413-6762. GreenwichStars@ gmail.com. astrogreenwich.org 7:30 p.m. Author Talk: Mary Calvi: ‘Dear George, Dear Mary’. Perrot Memorial Library, 90 Sound Beach Ave. Free. 203-637-3870. perrotlibrary.org

THURSDAY, FEB. 6 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Board of Estimate & Taxation (BET) Meeting – Day 2. Greenwich Town Hall - Cone Room. 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Chair Yoga. Cos Cob Library Community Room, 5 Sinawoy Rd. Free. Adults. 203-622-6883. 12 p.m. Greenwich Lions Club Meeting. Innis Arden Club, 120 Tomac Ave. (1st & 3rd Thu of the month) greenwichlions-club@googlegroups.com. e-clubhouse.org/sites/greenwichct 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Tween Hip Hop with Colleen Flynn. Byram Shubert Library - Community Room, 21 Mead Ave. Free. Children. 203-531-0426. 5 - 8 p.m. Abilis Gardens & Gifts Valentine’s Day Sip and Shop. Abilis, Inc., 50 Glenville St. 203-531-4438. abilis.us 6 p.m. Boys and Girls Club of Greenwich ‘Youth of the Year Dinner’. Cocktail reception, 6 p.m.; Program & dinner, 6:30-8:30 p.m. cvittoria@bgcg.org. bgcg.org/youthoftheyeardinner 6 - 8 p.m. ‘In Plain Sight’ - The Greenwich Library Print Collection - Art Opening Reception. Flinn Gallery, 101 West Putnam Ave., 2nd flr. Free. 203622-7947. flinngallery@gmail.com. flinngallery.com 6 - 9 p.m. ‘The Figure as Abstract Composition’, recent paintings by Nancy W. McFarland, Artist’s Reception. Greenwich Art Society Gallery, 299 Greenwich Ave., 2nd flr. Free. 203-6291533. greenwichartsociety@verizon. net. greenwichartsociety.org 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Boys and Girls Club of Greenwich’s Youth of the Year Dinner. BGCG, 4 Horseneck Ln. cvittoria@bgcg.org. bgcg.org/youthoftheyeardinner 7 p.m. Conservation Commission Meeting. Greenwich Town Hall - Cone Room, 2nd floor, 101 Field Point Rd. 203-6226461. greenwichct.gov 7 - 8 p.m. Towards a Waste Free Greenwich with Julie DesChamps - community resource promoting the 6Rs - refuse, reduce, reuse, recycle, repair & rot. Byram Shubert Library - Community Room, 21 Mead Ave. Free. Adults, young adults. 203-531-0426. 7:30 - 9 p.m. Zen Group - Twining Vines Sangha. The First Congregational Church of Greenwich - Daniels Center, 108 Sound Beach Ave. twiningvines.org 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 FRIDAY, FEB. 7 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Meditation Workshop. Greenwich Library - The Jewel, 101 West Putnam Ave. Free. No registration is required. All ages. 203-625-6549. 3:45 - 4:15 p.m. World Music with Anitra. Cos Cob Library - Community Room, 5 Sinawoy Rd. Free. All ages. 203-6226883. 5 p.m. ‘Night at the Museum’ Family Benefit. Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Dr. Adults, $100; children, $40; under 3, free. 203-869-0376. info@brucemuseum. org. brucemuseum.org 6:30 p.m. St. Lawrence Society (SLS) Nostalgia Night Dinner: Remember Manero’s. The Club, 86 Valley Rd. Adult members $40; non-members, $45, children, $15. 203-618-9036. trish@ stlawrencesociety.com stlawrencesociety.com/events 7 - 9:30 p.m. Friday Night Roller Skating. Eastern Greenwich Civic Center, 90 Harding Rd. $12 (includes skate rentals). All ages. 203-322-4447. greenwichrollerskating@gmail.com. greenwichrollerskating.webs.com 8 p.m. St. Lawrence Society (SLS) Live Music Night: Tor & The Newcomers. The Pub in the Club, 86 Valley Rd. No cover. 203-618-9036.

SATURDAY, FEB. 8 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Sacred Heart Greenwich and Random Hacks of Kindness Jr.: “hackathon” (grades 4-8). Sacred Heart Greenwich, 1177 King St. $18, includes lunch. Register. pbgans@rhokjr.org. rhokjr.org 9 - 11 a.m. Sensory-Sensitive Saturday. Greenwich Audubon Center, 613 Riversville Rd. (2nd Sat of the month). Free. RSVP is required. 203-9003349. Caroline.Bailey@audubon. org. greenwich.audubon.org/ accessibility 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Tax Prep with AARP Foundation. Greenwich Library, 101 West Putnam Ave. Free. 203-625-6534. ghayes@ greenwichlibrary.org 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Greenwich Audubon Center: Teatown Hudson River EagleFest. Croton Point Park, 1 Croton Point Ave., Crotonon-Hudon, NY. Adults: $22 advance, $25 day-of; children: (age 6-11), $13 advance, $15 day-of. Tickets are required. greenwich.audubon.org/ events 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Family Craft: Air-Dry Clay Box with a Surprise Inside. Byram Shubert Library - Community Room, 21 Mead Ave. Limited to ages 5 and up. Free. 203-531-0426. 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Genealogy Story Slam. Cos Cob Library - Community Room, 5 Sinawoy Rd. Free. Adults. 203-622-6883. lmatthews@ greenwichlibrary.org. 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Young Strings Workshop. Greenwich Library - Flinn Gallery, 101 West Putnam Ave. Free. Register. 203-6227940. dsullivan@greenwichlibrary. org 3 - 4 p.m. S.O.S. Talk/Support Group for Busy Woman. The First Congregational Church of Greenwich - Lounge, 108 Sound Beach Ave. 203-637-1791. fccog.org/fccogcalendar 6 - 8 p.m. Kids in Crisis ‘Fit For Kids’ fundraiser – a family fitness event featuring a series of healthy competitions. Chelsea Piers Connecticut, 1 Blachley Rd., Stamford. Register. All ages and abilities welcome. kidsincrisis.org/ sub/event/fit-for-kids-at-chelsea-piers SUNDAY, FEB. 9 8:30 - 11 a.m. St. Lawrence Society (SLS): Breakfast Buffet. The Club, 86 Valley Rd. Adults, $12; children, $8. RSVP. (1st Sun of the month). 203-618-9036. trish@stlawrencesociety.com. stlawrencesociety.com/events 10 a.m. Valentine’s Day Family Play Date. Greenwich Audubon Center, 613 Riversville Rd. Ages 1-6 and their caregivers. $10 per person; children 2 and under, free. RSVP is requested. 203-900-3349. Caroline.Bailey@ audubon.org. greenwich.audubon. org GREENWICH HOSPITAL EVENTS: SATURDAY, FEB. 1 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 MONDAY, FEB. 3 5 - 6 p.m. Bariatric Weight Loss Surgery Seminar. Greenwich Hospital’s Hyde Conference Room, 5 Perryridge Rd. Free. Register. Bring your questions. 888-305-9253. greenwichhospital. org/events 6 - 7 p.m. Lecture: “Advances in Diagnosis and Treatment of Prostate Cancer.” Greenwich Hospital’s Noble Conference Center, 5 Perryridge Rd. Free. Register. 888-357-2409. 6 - 7 p.m. Pre- and Post-Bariatric Support Group. Greenwich Hospital’s Hyde Conference Room, 5 Perryridge Rd. Free. Register. 888-305-9253. TUESDAY, FEB. 4 1:30 - 3 p.m. Parkinson’s Support Group: Exercise with Miriam Shaw, RPT; caregiver support. Eastern Greenwich Civic Center, 90 Harding Rd. Free. 203863-4444. greenwichhospital.org/ events

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6 - 7 p.m. Lecture: “Managing Your Arthritis Pain.” Greenwich Hospital’s Noble Conference Center, 5 Perryridge Rd. Free. Register. 888-305-9253. 6 - 8 p.m. CPR Friends and Family (Infant/ Child). Greenwich Hospital’s Medical Education Room, 5 Perryridge Rd. $65. Register. 888-305-9253. THURSDAY, FEB. 6 1 - 2:15 p.m. Education: “Diabetes Education and Management Program” - 9-week series begins. Greenwich Hospital’s Center for Behavioral and Nutritional Health, 55 Holly Hill Lane, Suite 170. Register. 203-863-293. 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. Register. 888305-9253. ONGOING Old Greenwich-Riverside Community Center (OGRCC) Registration for the Winter 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 JAN. 31 The Greenwich Art Society presents an exhibition of paintings by Oli Kambeitz. Garden Café at Greenwich Hospital, 5 Perryride Rd. On view weekdays 8:30am-3:30pm. 203629-1533. greenwichartsociety@ verizon.net. greenwichartsociety. org THROUGH MARCH 12 Women of Atelier 17. The Bendheim Gallery, 299 Greenwich Ave. Gallery Hours: Tues-Fri, 10am-4pm; Sat & Sun, 12-4pm; Closed on Mondays. 203-862-6750. info@greenwicharts. org. greenwichartscouncil.org THROUGH MARCH 17 7 - 9 p.m. America’s Boating Club of Greenwich Marine Navigation (formerly known as Piloting) course (Tue. through March 17). Greenwich Police Headquarters, 11 Bruce Pl. $80, members; $180, non-members (membership is $100). 203-998-1864. GreenwichSquadron@gmail.com. tinyurl.com/MNG2020 THROUGH MARCH 31 Yohanan Petrovsky-Shtern: ‘Prefiguration’ art exhibit. Zorya Fine

Art, 38 E. Putnam Ave. THROUGH APRIL 5 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Safe Roads Sundays - walkers, bikers, joggers, and skaters can enjoy the open roads of Greenwich Point, as most vehicular traffic is restricted from the roads beyond the main parking lots. Friends of Greenwich Point sponsors and funds this annual program. info@ friendsofgreenwichpoint.org. friendsofgreenwichpoint.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 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. 203-8696600 Friday 12 p.m. AA Meeting - “AA Friday.” Diamond Hill United Methodist Church, 521 East Putnam Ave. This meeting is open and anyone may attend. 203869-2395. 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 Riverside Ave. This meeting is open and anyone may attend. 203637-2447 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. 203-6373661. 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. 203863-3000 Saturday 9:30 - 10 a.m. Al-Anon Newcomers. The First Congregational Church of Greenwich - Lounge, 108 Sound Beach Ave. 203637-1791 10 - 11:30 a.m. Al-Anon Meeting. The First Congregational Church of Greenwich - Lounge, 108 Sound Beach Ave. 203637-1791 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. 203-637-2262 OUR NEIGHBORING TOWNS FRIDAY, JAN. 31 5 - 8 p.m. Global Game Jam – the world’s largest game creation event. Ferguson Library, DiMattia Building, 3rd flr., 1 Public Library Pl., Stamford. Also offered on Saturday, Feb. 1, 8am9pm and Sunday, Feb. 2, 8am-6pm. Free to game. Meals provided. For gamers over 16. (Guardians required for participants under 18) Register. fergusonlibrary.org/event 6:30 p.m. Alford Lake Camp open house - for prospective and current families. The Mihailovich Family home, 110 Hemlock Dr., Stamford. Free. 207-2326634. explore@alfordlakecamp.com. alfordlakecamp.com MONDAY, FEB. 3 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Meet Author/Poet Reginald Dwayne Betts, Author of ‘Felon’. Ferguson Library, DiMattia Building, 3rd floor Auditorium, One Public Library Pl., Stamford. 203-351-8231. fergusonlibrary.org WEDNESDAY, FEB. 5 12 - 1 p.m. Lecture: “Regenerative Medicine for Musculoskeletal Care.” Long Ridge Medical Center, 260 Long Ridge Rd., Stamford. Free. Register. 888-3059253. greenwichhospital.org/events 6:30 - 10:30 p.m. B*CURED & Serendipity Fashion Night Out. The Loading Dock, 375 Fairfield Ave., Stamford. bcured.org 7 p.m. Author Event; The Writer’s Journey: Katie Sise, Fiona Davis and Fran Hauser. Bedford Playhouse, 633 Old Post Rd., Bedford, N.Y. 914-234-6704. bedfordplayhouse.org

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By Margarita Cossuto Take a moment to go into a space in your home that you enjoy being in. While you are in this space, notice how the objects and layout in the room make you feel. The room you enjoy being in is likely calming and inviting in some way, and chances are that your space is organized and tidy. Now, think about a room that is the opposite, a place that is cluttered and that you would avoid going into if you could. Compare how you feel while you are in the cluttered room versus how you feel in the organized room. Chances are that the tidy

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on with writing your email, the toy will likely have triggered you to think questions similar to the ones listed earlier, including things like “this toy shouldn’t be here” or “my office will always be full of toys” or “I’ll never have a space to myself.” As a result, this toy that can be considered clutter and out of place caused mental clutter and changed your focus. Taking the time to organize your closet, desk, bedroom, and office can help reduce the amount of clut ter, a nd the automatic thoughts that often come from seeing clutter. Tidying up your physical space greatly encourages and improves mental clarity. Margarita Cossuto, PhD is a professional organizer and owner of Living Organized, LLC. She applies her background in psychology to understand the unique needs of her clients to give them the organized space they’re looking for. Margarita works with a variet y of clients in the CT/NY area and can be reached at 203-451-7880 or www. livingorganized.com.

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your investment portfolio. How many times do we consider a New Year’s resolution regarding insurance, whether that be insurance for your home, auto, personal items or your business? The fact is that very few people focus on reviewing their insurance policies, most times it is a buy and hold strategy as if our lives were static. There are several examples that highlight the importance of an annual insurance review some of which I share here. The first example is of a driver who had a DUI several years ago, and his auto premium increased significantly. The driver’s insurance company had no risk appetite for DUI’s. The driver then moved to a different insurance company with the risk appetite but with a higher premium to underwrite the risk. But that was 5 years ago

and since then the driver has had a clean record. At this point it would probably be a good strategy to shop around for new coverage versus staying with an insurer who accepts high risk drivers and charges accordingly. The other example I see frequently is a homeowner who

Having the appropriate insurance limits and coverage is just as important as having a solid savings program as well as a welldiversified investment portfolio, 401K and IRA, yet few people think of it in those terms. But when you step back and realize that there are numerous unpredictable events

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which could force a considerable withdrawal of your savings and investment portfolio, you begin to realize the importance of making sure you are comfortable with your insurance limits as well as the type

of coverage. Having the “right for you” insurance coverage is a critical variable in wealth creation. Make it a practice to review your insurance policies once a year, or better yet, work with an insurance agent that already has the practice of scheduling regular insurance reviews. At my agency we call these annual quality reviews, Farmers Friendly Reviews, but more important than the name is that it be a critical review, done annually and with someone you trust for advice and not just someone trying to squeeze more from the lemon. Joseph Barragan is the owner of the Farmers Insurance Agency after a 36 year career in financial services and risk management with JPMorganChase. His office is located in the Mill Pond Shopping Center and he can be reached at 203-900-1977 or jbarragan@farmersagent.com

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

Original List

List Price

Sold Price DOM BR FB Acres

SqFt

9 Putnam Park 9

$425,000

$400,000

$385,000

280

1017 North Street

$1,299,000

$1,140,000

110

0.52

2,987

1 Milbank Avenue 3B

$1,249,000

$1,150,000

114

1,551

31 Macarthur Drive

$1,225,000

$1,200,088

171

0.24

2,144

54 Londonderry Drive

$1,649,000

$1,495,000

$1,335,000

2.05

3,608

6 Wyngate Road

$1,995,000

$1,795,000

$1,715,000

315

1.11

3,679

12 Bailiwick Road

$2,595,000

$1,895,000

$1,750,000

624

2.92

4,295

91 Sawmill Lane

$2,195,000

$1,950,000

350

1.12

5,707

67 Maher Avenue

$2,895,000

$2,495,000

$2,270,000

233

0.43

3,483

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Price

Day/Time

Broker

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Greenwich

$2,795

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William Raveis

53 Hillside Road

Greenwich

$19,000

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Greenwich

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Cos Cob

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Stamford

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Berkshire Hathaway

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Old Greenwich

$1,195,000

Sun 1-3 PM

Houlihan Lawrence

72 Havemeyer Place #A

Greenwich

$1,395,000

Sun 1-3 PM

Berkshire Hathaway

67 Prospect Street

Greenwich

$1,395,000

Sun 2-4 PM

Compass

128 Valley Drive

Greenwich

$1,785,000

Sun 1-3 PM

Sotheby's

16 Tod Lane

Greenwich

$1,795,000

Sun 2-4 PM

Houlihan Lawrence

43 Mianus View Terrace

Cos Cob

$1,875,000

Sat 12-2 PM

Berkshire Hathaway

36 Meyer Place

Riverside

$1,995,000

Sun 1-3 PM

Sotheby's

23 Meadowbank Road

Old Greenwich

$2,795,000

Sun 2-4 PM

Berkshire Hathaway

21 Kenilworth Terrace

Greenwich

$2,950,000

Sun 1-3 PM

Sotheby's

78 Baldwin Farms South

Greenwich

$3,050,000

Sun 12-2 PM

William Pitt Sotheby's

53 Hillside Road

Greenwich

$3,749,000

Sun 12-2 PM

Houlihan Lawrence

10 Andrews Road

Greenwich

$3,995,000

Sun 2-4 PM

Houlihan Lawrence

27 Evergreen Road

Greenwich

$5,150,000

Sat 2-4 PM

Berkshire Hathaway

27 Evergreen Road

Greenwich

$5,150,000

Sun 1-3 PM

Berkshire Hathaway

500 Lake Avenue

Greenwich

$7,100,000

Sun 1-3 PM

Sotheby's

498 Lake Avenue

Greenwich

$7,450,000

Sun 1-3 PM

Houlihan Lawrence

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

List Price

Price/SqFt

SqFt

Area

52 Lafayette Place 1C

$349,000

$472

740

South Parkway

50 Lafayette Place UNIT 1i

$359,000

$482

745

South Parkway

9 River Road 403

$599,000

$464

1,290

Cos Cob

40 Elm Street 4B

$932,000

$923

1,010

South of Post Road

9 Mavis Lane

$950,000

$457

2,081

2.08

South Parkway

207 Glenville Road

$965,000

$481

2,008

0.25

Glenville

32 Sound Beach Avenue

$1,039,000

$481

2,158

0.2

Old Greenwich

1 Richmond Drive

$1,195,000

$645

1,852

0.12

Old Greenwich

18 Stuart Drive

$1,250,000

$535

2,337

0.17

North Mianus

9 Fairfield Avenue

$1,395,000

$858

1,626

0.12

Old Greenwich

40 Buckfield Lane

$1,600,000

$560

2,858

4.61

North Parkway

16 Tod Lane

$1,795,000

$367

4,897

North Parkway

11 B Relay Place

$2,150,000

$484

4,438

0.38

Cos Cob

64 Richmond Hill Road

$2,150,000

$596

3,608

North Parkway

84 Londonderry Drive

$2,200,000

$414

5,312

South Parkway

176 Stanwich Road

$2,695,000

0.42

South of Post Road

53 Hillside Road

$3,749,000

$450

8,333

1.55

South Parkway

70 Old Mill Road

$4,895,000

$487

10,052

4.97

North Parkway

1 Indian Chase Drive

$7,295,000

$803

9,082

1.81

South of Post Road

498 Lake Avenue

$7,450,000

$728

10,234

4.18

South Parkway

140 Field Point Circle

$22,500,000

$5,461

4,120

3.01

South of Post Road

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25 Wesskum Wood Road

58 Valleywood Road

25WESSKUMWOOD.COM | OFFERED AT $1,675,000

58VALLEYWOODROAD.COM | OFFERED AT $1,395,000

Tom Gorin 203.969.4244

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GREENWICH

9 Mavis Lane

40 Indian Field Road

9MAVISLANE.COM | OFFERED AT $950,000

40INDIANFIELD.COM | OFFERED AT $899,000

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203.912.8605

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