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Greenwich First Selectman Fred

Camillo announced

Wednesday that effective immediately, all out-ofstate travel by Town

employees is restricted. All previously approved out-of-state travel is rescinded. If out-of-

state travel is required, approval must be

resubmitted to the Office

of the First Selectman for review. --

Out of an abundance of caution, all Greenwich

Public Schools will close

Worm SuperMoon Rises Over Stamford Lighthouse

March’s full Moon, called the full Worm Moon, was spectacularly bright as it rose above the horizon, captured here by John Ferris Robben. This full Moon traditionally goes by the name Worm Moon, which rises when the ground warms enough for earthworms and grubs to emerge. This year’s Worm Moon, dubbed the Super Worm Moon, coincides with the point in the Moon’s orbit of Earth where it’s closest to our planet and appears a bit brighter and about 7% larger than a typical full Moon. It was the first of three supermoons this year—the other two occurring on April 7 and May 7. The Full Sap Moon, as this is the time of year when the sap of sugar maples starts to flow; the Crow Moon; and the Lenten Moon are all traditional alternative names for the March Moon.

Trailblazing Women of Greenwich Point By Chris Franco

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When our town was founded in 1640, Greenwich Point – then called “Elizabeth’s Neck” - was indicated in the original purchase deed as the “particular purchase” of Elizabeth Winthrop Feake. Elizabeth was a famously spirited woman who’s life was the subject of Anya Seaton’s historical novel The Winthrop Woman. Elizabeth’s purchase

of Greenwich Point from the Native Americans, made with money she earned from selling spices and herbs and preparing medicines, made her one of the first women in the new world to become a landowner in her own right. Given this early provenance of Greenwich Point, it should not be surprising – yet it still fascinates - that the more we learn the more it becomes clear that Greenwich Point has been the common denominator in the lives of a n a ma zing number of women who have been trailblazers in American history. The history of Greenwich Point has captivated generations of local history buffs, yet it never ceases to amaze that new facts and insights can still be discovered, even after decades of diligent research. Take the

question of who designed the beautiful late-19th centur y shingle-style buildings that were built by Mr. and Mrs. J. Kennedy Tod on their estate, “Innis Arden”. The prevailing theory until a few years ago, posited by the late architectural historian Alan Burnham, was that the To d s ’ b u i l d i n g s h a d b e e n designed by Richard Morris Hunt, an eminent figure in the history of American architecture who rose to prominence in the late 19th century. However, that theory was turned on its head when a research team, including Davidde Strackbein, past-chairman of the Greenwich Historical Society, discovered a dusty old set of building plans for the Tods’ mansion in a storeroom at Greenwich Town Hall. There is an architect’s stamp on the plans that shows

that the mansion was designed by the firm of William Appleton Potter, who with his half-brother Edwa rd Tucker ma n Potter happened to be the famous architect-uncles of Maria Potter Tod. A mong the impor tant buildings attributed to the Potters is the Mark Twain House in Hartford. Mystery solved – or was it? Just a few years later, when the Greenwich Point Conservancy was completing the restoration of the Innis Arden Cottage, Greenwich Historical Society archivist Anne Young made a fascinating discovery. Anne found a 1904 article that appeared in the Architectural Review, written by pioneering female architect Katharine C. Budd. The article described in detail a charming “bungalow,” called Innis Arden Cottage,

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Seventh Safest City in Conn. By Carolyn Paletta A recent report from the National Council for Home Safety and Security ranked Greenwich the seventh safest city in Connecticut. Ridgefield was ranked the safest community in Connecticut, with only one violent crime and 64 property crimes counted in 2018. While Greenwich boasts one of the lowest violent crime rates in the state, with .1 violent crimes per 1000 people, its property crime rate is the highest among the top 10 safest cities, with 6.28 property crimes per 1000 people. Lieutenant Mark Zuccerella, the head of Greenwich’s detective unit, said that

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Sacred Heart University,

University of New Haven, Trinity College and

Yale University have all

suspended face-to-faceclasses and have moved to online only classes.

University of Connecticut and Central State

Connecticut University

have stopped University

sponsored travel abroad

By Jill S. Woolworth, LMFT

and asks that students returning from travel to foreign countries

fill out a form. Eastern

Connecticut University,

Wesleyan University, and Western Connecticut

State University have stopped sponsored

travel abroad. Please

be sure to check yours or your child’s college or university website for updates to their schedules.

St. Patrick's Day Parade

John Toner Grand Marshall John Toner was installed as the Grand Marshal of the 46th annual Greenwich St. Patrick’s Parade by t he Gre enw ich H i b er n ia n Association on Saturday evening, March 7, at the organization’s annual St. Patrick’s dinner dance. A sellout crowd of over 150 people celebrated the event. Mr. Toner was presented with his Grand Ma rsha l sash by 2 019 Gra nd Marshal, Monsignor Peter Cullen.

Unfortunately, the Parade, which would have been held on Sunday, March 22nd at 2 p.m., has been canceled. M r . To n e r w a s b o r n i n Greenwich, the son of Bartley and Rose Toner, both immigrants from Ireland, he from County Donegal, she from County Tyrone. John graduated from St. Mary Grammar School and St. Mary High School. He then graduated from Fairfield University with a degree

in English. John f inished his education with a Master’s Degree in Education from Manhattanville College. John spent two years in Ghana with the Peace Corps teaching English and Literature. After his time in the Peace Corps, and a brief teaching career in America, John began what became a 27 year career in Finance with Chase Manhattan

All of us have to communicate difficult messages. Rather than avoiding the issue until we escape or explode, we can build a “grace sandwich” with affirmation as bread. The first slice of bread affirms the other person. Start by noting anything that he or she has done that you appreciate. This could be either a character quality or a specific action. Such statements calm our nervous systems and draw the listener’s attention. We are all hungry for compliments. Then add: “What I want to say isn’t easy. I’m concerned you may be upset. And I need your help to get this right.” Asking for help defuses defensiveness. Once you’ve done that, state the meat of the issue: the hard message. The second slice of bread aff irms the importance of your relationship, along with your confidence that the other person will do the right thing. Even if we doubt that he or she will, the odds of it happening increase between two slices of affirmation. Blake declared to Olivia: “I was proud to tell my parents about the award you got at work. You deserved it. I’m lucky to have such a smart wife. I have an important request and I need your help. // I doubt you know how much it bothers me when I find your dishes in the sink. I feel like your maid. Please put them in the dishwasher. // Our relationship is the most important thing in the world to both of us. I know that you want me to be happy. Thanks for listening. Greenwich resident Jill Woolworth is the author of the book, The

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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 12:30 - 2 & 8 - 9:30 p.m. Greenwich Theatre Company presents Kimberly Wilson in ‘A Journey’. Arch Street Teen Center, 100 Arch St. Free. RSVP. eventbrite.com/e/ajourney-tickets-92744329787. archstreet.org 2 - 3 p.m. Avoiding Imposter Scams & Other Frauds. Greenwich Library – The Jewel, 101 West Putnam Ave. Free. Register. 203-625-6560. csherman@ greenwichlibrary.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. 3:45 - 4:30 p.m. World Music with Anitra in the Children’s Room. Greenwich Library - Rear of Children’s Room, 101 West Putnam Ave. Free. 203-622-7940. dsullivan@greenwichlibrary.org 6 p.m. The Shamrogues Music Concert. Cos Cob Library - Community Room, 5 Sinawoy Rd. Free. All ages. 203-622-6883. SATURDAY, MARCH 14 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. POSTPONED: The Greenwich Lions Club’s annual Pancake Breakfast. Eastern Greenwich Civic Center, 90 Harding Rd. $10, adults; $8, kids; free, ages 5 and under. 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. - 12 p.m. Sensory-Sensitive Saturday. Greenwich Audubon Center, 613 Riversville Rd. (2nd Sat of the month). Free. RSVP is required. 203-900-3349. Caroline. Bailey@audubon.org. greenwich.audubon. org/accessibility 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Intermediate 3D Design. Greenwich Library - The Jewel, 101 West Putnam Ave. Free. Register. Adults, young adults. 203-622-7914. innovationlab@greenwichlibrary.org CONTINUED ON PAGE 12

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Wildly Successful: The Wood Frog

Native Connecticut species defies logic and inspires wonder. By Jim Knox

As winter’s icy silence reluctantly yields to spring’s chorus in southern New England, we recognize the choir by voice, if not by sight. Before the Red-winged Blackbirds fill the marsh with song, before even the famous Spring Peepers fill the air with their bell-like symphony, there is another call. Neither melodic nor recognizable to most, the duck-like quack we hear before the final ice has left the swamp, is that of Rana sylvatica, also known as the Wood Frog. Reaching body lengths of 1.5 to 3.25 inches, these stocky frogs blend in exquisitely with their surroundings. Sporting colors of muted green, gray, brown, red and even salmon, and adorned with their unmistakable bandit’s mask of dark brown to black which drapes over their eyes and snout, there is no confusing this amphibian. Found from the lowlands of Alabama to the forests of Idaho, and from the woodlands of New England, to even the Alaskan tundra, Wood Frogs are the only frog species known to range north of the Arctic Circle! So how do they do it? How do these creatures--which cannot generate body heat--adapt to such a forbidding northern climate? The answer seems more science fiction than science fact. The Wood Frog’s remarkable cold climate adaptations include the ability to enter an extreme hibernation state which enables it to suspend its respiration, heartbeat--in fact all bodily functions. Invariably, the little kid in us has a favorite superhero.Think back, you know who they are. For me, animals are nature’s version of these greats and I would demand nothing more of my superheroes than the ability to enter such PUB/POST: Greenwich Sentithey can synthesize glucose and accumulated N/A freezing which LIVE: None They can1/24/2020) actually PRODUCTION: withstand nel-2/3/2020 (Due Date: suspended animation. CODE: HSS-2020-9 wastes, which serve as cryoprotectants, other vertebrates, leading DESCRIPTION: World leader in orthopedicsexplodes (w/border) the cells of all WORKORDER #: 74058 TRIM: bodily 10.75” x 10.8” Yet the Wood Frog goes beyond remarkable cells, sensitive tissues and organs to death. The key to their death-defying feat is in FILE: 03A-73968-03B-HSS-2020-9-NWS.indd SAP #: HSS.HSSGEN.19025.B.011 BLEED:protecting None and leaps right into the realm of incredible with from sub-freezing conditions. In this way, the their ability to “Manage the freeze”. Wood Frogs 212.237.7000 it’s next adaptation. They are the only vertebrates, frogs don’t require warmth, freeze for months cells remain protected due to unique spacing or animals with a backbone, which are known to on end, conserve energy, and emerge once properties which accommodate ice crystals in survive the freezing process. You read that right! the spaces in between the cells. What’s more, their bodies literally thaw. “Wow!” I thought I’d

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write it because we were both thinking “Wow!”. The frog’s ability to freeze and thaw its blood, withstand glucose spikes 100 times normal levels and restart its circulatory processes without any damage, offers an intriguing path for research in medical science. Unlike their long-legged k in who must gradually emerge from their winter haunts below frost line in soil or mud, the Wood Frog’s quick thaw and cold tolerance gives it a jump start on the competition. This translates to access to vernal pools and wetlands before most predators are on the hunt and assures them first place in line for the all-you-can-eat buffet of insects and other invertebrates the moment their prey emerge from their winter sleep. Such timing is indeed everything and the Wood Frog benefits like no other amphibian, dominating the cold regions of the climate from related species and holding an exclusive domain in the Great White North. Such amazing adaptations are not the frog’s only contribution to science. As amphibians, and Fairfield County amphibians at that, Wood Frogs help us by showing the way. As a biological bellwether species, their mere presence and abundance in a region indicates biodiversity levels as well as environmental health of the water, soil, air and the overall biological community. This is precisely why we are studying them through the Peabody-Beardsley-Maritime Chapter of FrogWatch USA. This ongoing national citizen science initiative provides frog lovers of all ages with opportunities to learn from zoological professionals, conduct field conservation through trained study of frog calls and enter their data into a national database which helps generations of frogs and humans alike. If you or someone you know would like to get involved in helping our slimy friends--and have fun in the process-I encourage you to check out Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo’s website: www.beardsleyzoo.org for more information. Given the dynamic nature of our planet, the need to study its animal superheroes has never been greater or offered the promise of more fascinating discoveries. In the Wood Frog, we have a humble creature in our midst who makes the seeming impossible-possible, and a marvel of the natural world who gives us pause to reflect on the true identity of the superhero behind the mask. Jim Knox serves as the Curator of Education for Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo and Science Adviser for The Bruce Museum. He has a passion for his work with endangered species and sharing that work with

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D u r i n g t he t wo - d ay New England swimming and diving championships, Sacred Heart Greenwich finished 10th overall as a team but have five swimmers make finals in individual events. “The whole team worked hard throughout the season, resulting in f ive members of the team getting into f inals,” said SHG head coach Keegan Reed. “They deserved the opportunity to swim in finals, where competition was even harder, and they continued to put out great times. All of the swimmers that made it into finals will be here for two more years so it is inspiring to know we can go even further next year as we continue to grow as a team.” Leading the way for the Tigers was Alexandra Bastone, as she was golden in the 500-yard freestyle by touching the wall first with a time of 4:55.81. “Every time Bastone steps up to the block, I know she is going dive in and try her hardest in whatever race she is swimming,” Reed said. “It's been that way for the whole season but Sunday she took it to a whole new level. Every stroke was precise as she swam side by

side with the competition for 20 laps. As she turned for the last lap, I held my breath as I counted down each stroke to the finishing touch. It was an inspiring race for my team. When she climbed out of the pool and was mobbed by her teammates as the joined in the celebration of her victory.” In addition, Bastone was top five in the 200-yard freestyle, as she finished fourth overall with a time of 1:52.82. Bastone was also a part of two relay teams that were top 10 overall. Competing in the 200-yard freestyle relay, Bastone was joined by Jane Cary, Grace Lillis and Emma Robredo and the foursome took home seventh place overall with a time of 1:42.89. During the 400-yard freestyle relay, the Tigers took home ninth place overall as Bastone, Robredo, Cary and Elisa Taylor touched the wall with a time of 3:45.65. Another individual for Sacred Heart that fared well was Rory We l l , a s s h e s w a m i n t w o individual events in the finals, taking ninth place in the 500-yard freestyle with a time of 5:14.89 and 15th place in the 100-yard backstroke with a time of 101.90. She was also a part of the 200yard individual medley relay, as

Taylor, Lillis and Karina Adams joined her for a ninth-place time of 1:57.60. In addition to the two relays she competed in, Cary, was in two individual events. In the 200-yard freestyle she came in 13th with a time of 2:01.69. During the 10-yard freestyle Cary placed 16th with a time of 57.17. Rounding out the individual performances were the duo of Robredo and Taylor. Robredo took part in the 100-yard freestyle and finished 12th overall, touching the wall with a time of 56.16. Not to be outdone was Taylor, as she competed in the 100-yard breaststroke and took home 16th place with a time of 1:11.76. “Every prelim race for your team was hard fought as the girls focused on getting best times in their swims,” said Reed. “Going into the meet, we knew some of them were sitting close to cut off mark for the top 16 places, so every stroke and turn of every race was important. At the end of the prelims on Saturday, we found out that as a team we had eight individual races to look forward to on Sunday.”

‘Scouting for Food’ Town-Wide Collection Set for March 21 Local Scouts of the Greenwich Council, Boy Scouts of America w ill be collecting food on Saturday, March 21 at local fire stations and supermarkets to bring to Neighbor to Neighbor’s food pantry as part of their townwide good turn. First Selectman Fred Camillo enters his 7th year as Honorary Chair assisted by Junior Chair, Dawson Clark of Old Greenwich. " S c o ut i n g fo r Fo o d i s a n amazing event, collecting food for Neighbor to Neighbor,” said Clark, a Life Scout with Troop 11. “Scouting for Food brings our community together and shows the generosity of our town. I’m very excited to be working with a great organization, and I'm honored to be working alongside First Selectmen Fred Camillo as the Junior Chair." Scouts will be distributing r e -u s a b l e b a g s do n ate d by Greenwich Whole Foods Market throughout their neighborhoods which includes a list of high need

food items and pick-up date. In addition, Cub Scout Packs will set-up collection tables at partnering supermarkets in the month of March. West Putnam Avenue Stop & Shop store manager Wayne Sara has allowed the Scouts to set up outside his store location for years. “I was a Scout growing up and enjoyed everything about the program,” he said. “My dad was very involved and took our Troop to Gettysburg, Valley Forge and hiking on the Appalachian Trail. Looking back, I really appreciate all the parents who were involved in Scouting.” Sara was a Scout in Troop 199, Fairfield, Connecticut and earned the Rank of Eagle in 1973. Participating supermarkets: Saturday, March 14, 9am-3pm • ACME Market, Riverside Commons Sunday, March 15, 9am-12pm • S t o p & S h o p , 161 We s t Putnam Ave.   Saturday, March 21, 9am-12pm

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St. Catherine's ‘Revolution of the Heart’ The Parish of St. Catherine of Siena and St. Agnes will be showing a debut screening of ‘Revolution of the Heart: The Dorothy Day Story’, on Thursday, March 19 at 7 p.m., in the Lucey Parish Hall. ‘Revolution of the Heart’ is a new

documentary on one of the most extraordinary and courageous women in American history, one who is being considered for sainthood. She was co-founder of the Catholic Worker Movement that began as a newspaper to expose rampant injustices during

the Great Depression, and later developed her understanding of how to follow the Biblical challenge to be “peacemakers” by resisting all forms of military intervention. The screening is free. For more information, call 203-637-3661 or visit stc-sta.org

Coronavirus Concerns Forces CIAC to Cancel Winter Sports By Paul R. Silverfarb

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W it h t he c onc er n s a b out the Coronavirus (COV ID-19) growing rapidly every day, the Con necticut I nterscholastic Athletic Conference made an unprecedented move Tuesday morning, cancelled the remainder of the winter 2019-20 season. “After much consideration a nd con su lt at ion, t he CI AC has made the difficult decision to cancel all remaining CIAC w i nte r tou r n a m e nt g a m e s , said CIAC Executive Director Glenn Lungarini during a press conference Tuesday morning. “The CIAC understands and appreciates the disappointment the student-athletes, parents, coaches and administrators may feel as a result of this decision. However, we always must place the health and safety of our student-athletes first.” I n t h e p r e s s c o n fe r e n c e , L u n g a r i n i s t ate d t h at t h e y received notices from several school districts say ing they can’t participate in the CIAC tou r n a m e nt s , w h i le ot h e r s state they can fully participate w ithout issue. Some school stated to Lungarini that they could participate in the state tournaments, but only with 100 or fewer fans in attendance. In addition to the schools, third party locations have stated they the CIAC could no longer host the championship events. The CIAC uses the Mohegan Sun Arena for its boys and girls basketball championships, Yale University for both the boys ice hockey and State Open boys swimming championships, as well as Wesleyan University for the boys swimming LL, L, M, and S championships. “G i ve n t h e g r e at v a r i e t y of information our districts are receiving from their local D epa r t ments of He a lt h a nd the declining resources to hold neut ra l site ga me s, we fe el that it’s important the CIAC gives direction to our schools in regarding the logistics of athletics,” said Lungarini. And with the cancellation of the rest of the winter season, several Greenwich High School athletic teams saw its season reach a gutwrenching and heartbreaking conclusion. The girls’ basketball a nd boys’ sw i m m i ng tea ms were deep in their respective tournaments, while the boys’ and girls’ ice hockey programs had their eyes on a possible state championship appearance in a few weeks. “In an attempt to keep our

student-athletes healthy and safe, the CIAC has had to make a very difficult decision,” said Greenwich High School athletic director Gus Lindine. “A very sad and disappointing way for our teams in state tournaments to end their seasons, but we are extremely proud of the accomplishments of all our teams this winter. Unfortunately, our athletes and coaches could never imagine a more unfortunate way to end their postseasons.” A nd to say that it was an emotional Tuesday at GHS would be an understatement. “I went to the school shortly after they announced the winter season was cancelled to meet with several people about things and seeing some of the girls on teams that just met with their coaches sobbing in the hallways just makes you realize how emotionally effected a decision like this has on them,” said Terry Lowe, head coach of the Greenwich High School boys’ swimming and diving team. “You put in that kind of hard work throughout the season, you want to reap the rewards of it.” Lowe and the rest of the boys’ swimming and diving team are of the teams greatly affected by the cancellation. After dominating the Fairfield County Interscholastic Athletic Conference earlier last week in record-breaking fashion, the Cardinals were on pace to potentially take home two more state titles, the CIAC class LL and state open championships. Lowe said that with the amount of talent and depth on the roster, this had all the makings to be the most complete and dominating GHS team the state has ever seen. “We were working so hard on shaving and tapering for possible All-American times or really super times for the year and those were so important to them,” Lowe said. “They were looking at those for their future for college applications and much more. It’s has a lot of ramifications to have this pulled out from under them.” And Lowe isn’t the only coach that’s gutted from this decision. Chrys Hernandez is the head coach of the girls’ basketball team. After several years of either missing the postseason or exiting early, the Cards were on a roll and advanced to the CIAC class LL semifinals. “I can’t begin to express how shocked, upset and saddened w e a r e b y t h e n e w s ,” s a i d Hernandez. “Not to make light of the seriousness that is the COVID-19, because of course we all want to keep our students

safe. But to completely take away the opportunity that these girls earned without providing an option for a makeup is wrong. A f ter beating No. 20 seed Enfield 69-55, the No. 13 seeded Cardinals traveled up to Norwich Free Academy and stunned the No. 4 seed 43-40. From there it was a quarterfinals matchup against fellow FCIAC foe Trumbull High School and GHS came away with the 41-33 victory over the No. 5 seeded Eagle. On March 13, Big Red was slated to face off in the semis against Staples and were looking to avenge a hard-fought FCIAC semifinals loss to the Wreckers, with a trip to Mohegan Sun Arena and the class LL finals hanging in the balance. “I am by far no expert, but I definitely feel that there were alternative solutions that could have been exhausted prior to this rash decision,” Hernandez said. “My heart breaks for every team affected.” For Chris Rurak, the boys ice hockey tournament was going to be a place where Greenwich High School was ready to show the state how much they have improved since the start of the season. Big Red (13-6-1) was the No. 8 seed in the Division I boys’ hockey tournament and was going to start play this week against West Haven High School. The game against the Blue Devils was going to be the last home game of the year for Big Red and the last game ever at Dorothy Hamill Ice Rink for the seniors. “While the health and safety of our players and community are always our utmost priorities, my heart is breaking for my players, and especially my seniors who have shown tremendous dedication and fortitude this s e a s on ,” s a id Ru ra k . “I a m incredibly proud of what they have accomplished collectively, on and off the ice.” W h i l e i t ’s n o t a C I A C recog n i zed spor t, t he g i rls’ hockey team was competing in the Connecticut High School Girls Hockey Association championships. On Tuesday, the GHS girls’ hockey team was the latest team to see its season come to an unfortunate end. Tuesday night the No. 3 seeded Lady Cardinals were scheduled to faceoff against FCIAC rival and No. 2 seeded Darien High School. Earlier in the tourney, Greenwich High opened play with a 1-0 victory over No. 6 seed Avon CoOp.

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St. Paul’s Riverside Builds Community St. Paul’s Episcopal Church is continuing to build community in and around the parish in creative ways. To that end the Parish is now offering a public Tai Chi class on Mondays at 3 p.m. in Selleck Hall at the Church, 200 Riverside Ave. in Riverside. Each session is $10. Bill Wrenn is a celebrated Tai Chi instructor in and around

Fairf ield County, and creates sessions that are easy to follow in a warm way. All are welcome to attend. The Par ish has a lso been of fering a creative prog ram called “Public Theology” which meets at the Little Pub in Cos Cob every month. On April 20 at 7 p.m., daughter of Vice President

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Splurge Holds Easter Basket Drive for Children in Need A local Easter tradition continues for the 13th consecutive year as SPLURGE partners with Kids In Crisis and The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County to collect filled Easter baskets for children in need. Located at 39 Lewis St., SPLURGE provides a convenient downtown location for members of the community to donate filled Easter baskets now through Wednesday, April 8. SPLURGE owner Sonia Sotire Malloy shared, “It’s hard to believe that we are entering our 13th year of Easter basket collections for these two incredible organizations, Kids In Crisis and The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County. Our generous customers and the local Girl Scouts have always embraced this effort and have helped us to donate almost 1,300 baskets since we started

this tradition in 2008. Our 2020 goal is to collect 150 filled Easter baskets which will make the holiday joyful for many local children in need.” Shari Shapiro, Executive Director of Kids In Crisis, says, “We’re grateful for the support of companies like SPLURGE, who bring the community together and go above and beyond to remember the children staying at Kids In Crisis, at Easter and throughout the year.” Kate Lombardo, Executive Director of the Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County added, “The Easter baskets that Sonia and her team at SPLURGE collect provide happiness and excitement to the children living in our area's shelters on Easter morning. They brighten the lives

of these children whose lives are turned upside down.” Cellophane wrapped Easter baskets can be filled with items for children ages 2 to 17 and can include toys, journals, games, personal care items, gift cards, packaged healthy snacks and traditional Easter candy. Please contact Sonia Sotire Malloy at 203-869-7600 if your school or organization is interested in contributing to the SPLURGE Easter Basket Drive. To add to the Easter fun, the Easter Bunny will make a special appearance at SPLURGE on Saturday, April 4 from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The community is invited to bring their camera, their family and pets and take photos with the Easter Bunny.

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Novel Corona Virus Breakdown By Peter Negrea, Emma Barhydt & Michael Negrea What is Novel Coronavirus, or COVID-19? What is COV ID-19? COV ID-19, or novel coronavirus, is a virus displaying as a respiratory infection. Some claim “it's just the flu.” Well, Yes and no. Other strains of coronavirus already cause roughly 25 % of seasonal flu around the world; however, COVID-19 is a new (novel) strain of the virus, first introduced to the human population in December of 2019. So, in a way, it is another form of the flu as we understand it, but not one that human beings have been exposed to previously. COVID-19, like many other diseases, originated in animals (strongly believed, in this case, from bats) and mutated to allow spread and replication in humans. COVID-19 is much more severe than other forms of the flu, as it has a higher mortality rate and can spread more easily. In a podcast interview, Michael T. Osterholm - American public health scientist and a biosecurity and infectious disease expert stated that COVID-19 could infect 20-60% of the population in the next 6 to 12 months. His estimate of time means that combating COVID-19 will be a marathon, not a sprint. Remember to be smart and think through what is necessary and possible to do to combat the spread of COVID-19.

Let's Talk About Transmission So, let’s talk about transmission. How does it transmit? COVID-19 spreads through “droplet spreading” which means that the virus travels on water droplets in the air from one person to another or lands on a surface. This means you can transmit, or shed, the virus by coughing, sneezing, talking in close proximity to another person. COVID-19 can land on the mouth of the nose of those you are talking to, or people can touch surfaces with the virus and then go to touch their nose, eyes, or mouth. Public bathrooms are also an area of concern, as without lids on toilets an infected person who uses the restroom would contaminate all surfaces within the bathroom. According to John Hopkins, COVID-19 “might be spread through the airborne route.” The CDC has stated that they are still learning how COVID-19 spreads but also cannot rule out airborne spread. While definitive evidence for airborne spread has not yet come to light, the CDC is urging people to take precautions against airborne spread as well as droplet spread regardless. Airborne spread means that direct contact is not needed to spread the virus. Residue containing the virus may remain suspended on dust in the air for long periods of time and can travel further distances than droplet spread. There are several ways for people to contract COVID-19. COVID-19 can enter the body

through any mucous membrane, but primarily What to do when you are ill with eyes, nose, and mouth. The most common way mild symptoms? infections occur is through standing near an If you believe that you have COVID-19 and are infected person when they cough or sneeze, or by not critically ill, the best course of action is to stay touching a surface where the virus has landed and home and call your healthcare provider. The CDC then touching your face. recommends that those infected stay inside their What are the Symptoms? houses, and away from family members and pets. After you are exposed to someone with the The only exception for travel is to receive medical virus, incubation takes (on average) 6 days; care. If possible, it is best to stay in a specific room however, it can be anywhere from 2 to 14 days in your house, use a separate bathroom from before you present symptoms. Regardless of family members, and wear a face mask if you any symptoms, a person can become contagious must leave if you are already infected. Stay selfwithin 24 hours of being exposed to the virus and quarantined in your house until you are instructed may continue to be infectious until 3 days after a to leave by a healthcare provider. If you believe you fever has subsided (provided the infected person have the virus and are not at serious risk of further has cleansed their person and clothes thoroughly). illness, stay inside, drink plenty of fluids, and make According to a peer reviewed article from the every effort to not spread the virus. Journal of General Internal Medicine of 41 patients, How do you know it’s time to go to a hospital? the most common symptoms are runny nose, fever Seek further medical care if your illness is (98%), coughing (76%), trouble breathing (55%), worsening. The CDC and Greenwich Hospital sore muscles and fatigue (44%), and sneezing both recommend that if you develop difficulty (28%). Less than 10% of the cases studied showed breathing, harsh fever, or extremely persistent headache (8%), coughing blood (5%), and diarrhea cough, you should contact your healthcare (3%). More severe cases presented symptoms provider immediately. If you and your doctor have such as acute respiratory distress syndrome (29%), determined that you must go to a hospital, inform acute cardiac injury (12%), acute kidney injury the facility prior to your arrival, wear a face mask (7%), and 7% went into shock. and make every effort not to spread the virus while in transit.

COVID-19 Myths Debunked By Emma Barhydt

Myth 2: The Stanford Coronavirus Email

Myth 1: Dogs and Cats can be carriers of COVID-19. The CDC and WHO both say that there is no evidence to suggest that cats or dogs will become a source of infection for COVID-19 in other animals or humans. Regardless, if the situation with pets changes, the Oregon Veterinary Medical Association reports masks for your pets are inefficient to prevent them from spreading diseases.

An email attributed to a “Stanford board member” has been circulating widely with various information in it. The Greenwich Sentinel contacted Stanford Medical to conf irm the information in the email and received a response from Lisa Kim, a Media Relations Specialist from Stanford Health stating that the information in the email is false and did not come from Stanford Medicine.

Myth 3: Zinc will protect you from the coronavirus. According to Dr. Simon Clarke, associate professor in cellular microbiology at the University of Reading, that claim is false. While taking zinc can help boost your immune system overall, it cannot prevent you from contracting COVID-19. Myth 4: A sunny, warm temperature day is enough to minimize the spread of COVID-19. R ight now, there is simply not enough

information to know whether the spread of COVID-19 will decrease in the warmer months. According to the Center for Communicable Disease Dynamics from Harvard School of Public Health, it is possible that warmer and wetter weather may decrease contagiousness somewhat but will likely not affect transmissibility in any significant way. There is a lot of misinformation out there on COVID-19. Don’t believe every email or post on Facebook, and make sure to check your facts with reputable sources.

Fight Viral Infections makes germ-killing proteins in your blood circulate more quickly and effectively. Coughing clears your breathing passages of mucus that can carry germs to your lungs. A stuffy nose helps secretions carry germs out of your body. If you can avoid taking fever reducers and products like sudafed, you should.

By Anne White While there is no cure for viral infections, the human body is designed to be able to fight viruses. We need to be sure it has all the tools. Severe cases should be treated at the hospital and the following is NOT a substitute for working with your doctor. This advice for naturally treating viral infections certainly will not hurt when combined with talking with your doctor and seeking medical treatment. Here are some common sense tips edited from WebMD.com and Home Remedies by Linda B. White, M.D. Add Infection-Fighting, Immunity Boosting Foods to Your Diet Red, Yellow, and Orange Bell Peppers vitamin C and carotenoids which directly contribute to the immune system as well as other antioxidants and anti-inflamatory agents. Mushrooms, Onions, and Raw Garlic all enhance immune function and onion and garlic are also antimicrobial. Garlic in particular kills viruses. Onions clear respiratory mucus and open tight airways. Layer raw garlic and onions in a jar with honey and let sit overnight – take a spoonful every few hours. Honey is also antibacterial. If you are infected [there is no medicine or cure for a viral infection], a paste of fresh raw garlic, honey, lemon juice, and cayenne pepper [it will taste awful] taken every

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30 minutes for 3 hours and every hour after that has been known to mitigate even the toughest viral infections. Black and green tea, ginger tea, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, yogurt filled with probiotics – and yes, homemade Chicken Soup all help your body fight viruses. Things to avoid, especially when you are sick? Avoid sugar and excessive Staying warm and resting helps your body alcohol. Do not smoke or vape. direct its energy toward the immune battle. Get Moderate Exercise Maintaining a strict regime of eight hours of Light to moderate movement and exercise in sleep is vital to keeping your immune system in fresh air if possible (not a full workout) will peak condition. support your immune system and reduce stress. Stress is one of the main reasons for a weakened Gargle Gargling can moisten a sore throat and bring immune system. some relief while also killing germs and bacteria Listen to Relaxing Music harbored in the throat. Gargle with half a Music is magical. It affects our bodies in ways that we still do not fully understand and in some studies, listening to relaxing music did boost the bodies ability to fight colds and flu. Direct Sun Boosts Your Immune System Ta ke a 10 to 2 0 m i nute su n bat h w it hout sunscreen but with a hat to help your body make vitamin D. Know When Not to Treat Symptoms Symptoms are part of the natural healing process — how your immune system battles illness. A fever is your body’s way of trying to kill viruses by creating a hotter-than-normal environment. Also, a fever’s hot environment

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Drink Hot Liquids Hot liquids relieve nasal congestion, prevent dehydration. Sip liquids throughout the day.

Take a Steamy Shower Steamy showers moisturize your nasal passages Blow Your Nose Often (and the Right Way) and may help you relax. If you’re dizzy from the Blow your nose when you have a cold. Be careful flu, run a steamy shower while you sit on a chair not to blow too hard because pressure can nearby and take a sponge bath. carry germ-carrying phlegm back into your ear passages, causing earache. Press a finger over Use a Salve Under Your Nose one nostril while you blow gently to clear the A small dab of mentholated salve under your other. (Kleenex has an anti-viral tissue which nose can help to open breathing passages and kills viruses. It is worth picking up now if you restore the irritated skin at the base of the nose. can find it.) Only put it on the outside, under your nose, not inside your nose. Stay Warm and Rested

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Apply Hot or C old Pack s Around Your Congested Sinuses Either temperature works. You can buy reusable hot or cold packs at a drugstore or make your own. You can apply heat by taking a damp washcloth and heating it for 55 seconds in a microwave (test the temperature first to make sure it’s not too hot.) A small bag of frozen peas works well as a cold pack.

DIY Disinfectants

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abilities, so do not do that. Hydrogen Peroxide will likely turn the skin on your fingers white so you While the best choice may be cleaners may want to wear gloves but it is not harmful to recommended by the CDC, if stores are out of the skin. disinfectant wipes, sprays, and Purell, there are Vodka. other ways you can disinfect your home and hands Vodka that is 80 proof or higher works as an without using name-brand products. effective disinfectant. Apply and let dry so the *Note on Safety First: Never mix bleach with alcohol can do its job. anything other than water. You may create a Bleach. poisonous gas that is significantly more likely to kill you or leave long-term damage than COVID-19. Mix up to 3 tablespoons of bleach in one gallon of water to create an effective and inexpensive Soap and hot water. disinfectant. Apply and leave on for three to five This method is good at removing dirt and minutes, or let air dry. Never mix bleach with grime and while it gets rid of some germs,the other other chemicals. methods on the list are more effective at getting rid For your hands, nothing beats washing them of COVID-19 specifically. with soap and warm/hot water for 20 seconds. Vinegar. However, if you can’t get to a sink, hand sanitizer Use a towel soaked with white vinegar if you that is at least 60% alcohol will work in a pinch. It have it or (any vinegar if you don't) to wipe off a seems these days like Purell is worth its weight in surface or spray the surface and let air dry for gold, but you can also make your own at home. best results. Don't worry. The smell of vinegar Homemade Hand Sanitzer will dissipate once it dries. Mix two parts rubbing alcohol or 100 proof Hydrogen Peroxide. vodka with one part aloe vera gel. Be careful You can use Hydrogen Peroxide in the same though, adding more than the 2:1 ratio of alcohol way you would use vinegar. While it may seem like can damage your skin. The 2:1 ratio of alcohol to a good idea at first, mixing hydrogen peroxide and aloe keeps the alcohol content around 60%, at the vinegar actually negates both of their disinfectant same level as Purell.

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Interview with Greenwich Hospital By Peter Negrea

the request of the physician and with an appropriate physician order, the patient can be tested for a number of respiratory viruses, potentially including COVID-19. Patients will receive results from their physician once the tests are processed and completed – test processing does not take place in this station. Greenwich Hospital established the station as a precautionary measure to safeguard the health of our patients and healthcare workers by limiting their exposure to individuals experiencing symptoms. What extra measures are you taking to protect current patients?

What extra measures are you taking to prepare for the virus overall? To protect patients and healthcare worke r s , G r e e nw ich Ho spit a l h a s established a Specimen Collection Station that will collect specimens only from individuals with a physician order. At

We practice universal precautions and good hand hyg iene to prevent infections. A ny suspected patients are placed in appropriate rooms and a l l r e com mende d pr e c aut ion s a r e being taken to protect our staff and other patients. What extra measures are you taking to

ensure the safety of your staff?

guidelines when dealing with a suspected Yes – we are actively discussing COVID-19 patient. v isitation restrictions which could We h a v e d o n e f i t t e s t i n g f o r include questioning visitors about travel appropriate masks. We have reviewed What can the community do to support history and/or limiting visitors. the Hospital? Would donations or procedures for hand hygiene as well as If someone believes that they are putting on and taking off gowns, gloves, volunteer work be helpful? Can people volunteer at the hospital and does it infected, what steps should they take? masks and face shields. make a difference? Do you have all the necessary They should call their physicians, equipment for both treatment and the We have suspended our volunteer discuss their symptoms and follow their safety of your staff? program at the hospital for now to advice. If their physician orders testing, protect them and our staff. Washing your patients w ill be g iven instructions Yes. hands is one of the most important steps on how to get it. If anyone is having Are you able to isolate cases without you can take to help stop the spread of problems breathing or experiencing concern for spread within the hospital? respiratory illnesses like coronavirus. serious respiratory issues, they should How many can you isolate? It takes 20 seconds, roughly the same come to the Emergency Department. We are isolating patients on an as amount of time it takes to sing “Happy For more information: needed basis based on the guidelines of Birthday” twice, to clean them properly https://www.ynhhs.org /patient-care/ the CDC and appropriate infection control using soap and water. Always wash your urgent-care/f lu-or-coronavirus. Or hands after going to the bathroom, before call the Greenwich Hospital hotline. procedures. eating and after blowing your nose, Healthcare professionals from their What level of transmission is coughing or sneezing. If you can't get to a Greenwich Hospital taking precautions sink, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. health system are available to answer specific questions Monday – Friday, 7 am against? Droplet and/or airborne? Will Greenwich Hospital restrict – 7 pm at: 203-688-1700. We a r e f o l l o w i n g a l l t h e C D C visitation if cases appear?

Global Spread By Peter Negrea A novel coronavirus (COVID-19) appeared in the city of Wuhan in Hubei province, China in December of 2019. The virus gets its name ‘corona’ from the latin word ‘crown’ for its circular shape with spikes surrounding it. COVID-19 is shorthand for Coronavirus Disease of 2019. The total number of confirmed cases globally (as of March 11th) is 121,250. Of those 121,250 cases 66,216 have already made a full recovery, while 50,665 remain infected. 4,369 deaths have been attributed to the disease. However, health officials have stated that these are only confirmed infections and deaths-- not necessarily the total number of infections and deaths. The number of confirmed cases do not include those who have been

infected and did not go to a hospital to be tested, so the total number of cases is suspected to be higher. If someone dies at home and was never tested, it is possible they may be left out of WHO and CDC statistics, although this is likely much less common. For someone to be included in the 120,000+ official cases, they must be infected with the virus, contact a healthcare provider, be administered a test, have the test return positive, then have the CDC or WHO alerted to the presence of a new case. Due to the series of steps that must be taken, there is an undetermined lag time between an ill person being tested and that person being included in any statistics. Additionally, many people with very mild symptoms may never realize their illness is COVID-19 at all. There is also some concern that countries with less

developed health care systems, as is the case in parts of Africa, Asia, South America and Central America, do not have the infrastructure to diagnose or test large numbers of people. Cases in those regions may go unreported for some time. Closer to home, in the neighboring county of Westchester, 108 people had been confirmed to have COVID-19 as of March 11. In New York City, as of 2:45pm on Wednesday, March 11th there were 48 cases with 2,000 people in voluntary isolation and 30 people in mandatory quarantine. Due to the substantial number of New York City commuters living in Greenwich, as well as those who commute into Greenwich to work, it is safe to assume the Global Spread has or will reach Greenwich.

Mortality and R-naught By Peter Negrea Health officials use statistics to grasp the magnitude of situations like the one with which we are currently faced. In the coming weeks and months, we will likely hear references to terms such as "mortality rate" and "R-0" (pronounced R-naught) more and more often. Mo r ta l i t y ra te is most ly s el fexplanatory: of those infected, what percentage will succumb to the disease? Currently, the World Health Organization (WHO) claims the mortality rate is 3.4%, but that number may be artificially inflated as it does not take into account the many mild cases whose carriers have not been tested due to showing mild symptoms or none at all. It is worth noting that this number will change as

time goes on and more data is gathered. We hope that as medical professionals learn more about the disease and determine effective treatments they will be able to adequately care for more severe and critical cases, further lowering the mortality rate. We can do our part to lower the mortality rate by boosting our immune systems, avoid getting infected, and avoid infecting others for as long as possible. R-0 (R-naught) is a measure of the rate at which the virus spreads. Specifically, it is the average number of people to which an infected person will pass the disease. Most estimates by peer-reviewed medical editorials place the R-0 of COVID-19 between 2-3, with several studies settling on 2.28. It is important to understand that

this is a mathematical figure based on current data and not an iron-clad fact about the virus. Statisticians can use different methods and reach slightly different results, which is the reason why there is no single R-0 agreed upon number. R-0 is also a number that can change with human behavior. As people realize the severity of the pandemic and implement voluntary or imposed social distancing, the spread of the disease will slow down, which will therefore lower the R-0. The goal is to reduce the R-0 to less than 1, which means that on average, every infected person will pass the disease to less than one other person. This will indicate that the pandemic has already passed the peak number of infections at one time and is on the decline.

Mortality Rates

By Peter Negrea & Emma Barhydt

According to a study done by the Chinese Center for Disease Control of over 70,000 cases, while COVID-19 is less lethal than the closely related SARS-CoV and MERS-CoV, it is also more contagious. 1.2% of COVID-19 cases presented no symptoms (were asymptomatic), 81% of cases were mild, and 17.8% of cases were considered severe or critical. Of all the cases studied, the mortality rate was 2.3%. Of those deaths, the age group most affected has been over the age of 60 and/or those with pre-existing conditions such as hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes. The fatality rate is highest among “critical” cases, with 49% being fatal after being considered “critical.” According to this study, there have been no deaths in those with mild symptoms. For most, COVID-19 cases will present like the common cold. That is both good and bad news. The good news is that for most it should feel more like a minor inconvenience than a severe illness. The bad news is that people with mild cases may be spreading the disease without even realizing it. This leads to community spread. Working together, we can prevent community spread so that our more vulnerable neighbors are not infected. Even if you have no symptoms or mild symptoms, plan for the worst. If you assume that you may be spreading the virus, you will be more careful.First: wash your hands often! This cannot be stated enough, this is the community's first line of defense. Wash your hands often with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds (see the back page for ways to time yourself) and thoroughly dry your hands, especially after blowing your nose, coughing, sneezing, or visiting a public place. If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer. Cover the entire surface of your hands and rub them together until they feel dry. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth. We touch our faces up to 90 times per day without even realizing it. Along with close contact with an infected person, this is how individuals are most likely to become infected. Whenever you touch a surface such as a doorknob,

handrail, elevator button, or even money, you are exchanging microbes that then rest on your hands. For COVID-19, these microbes will primarily enter your body through your eyes, nose and mouth. If you avoid touching your face with hands that have picked up the virus throughout the day, you can avoid the infection. A good way to break the habit of constantly touching your face is to put a rubber band on your wrist. Every time you catch yourself touching your face, lightly pull the rubber band and snap it against your wrist. That little rubber band might just keep you healthy. Avoid close contact with anyone who is sick and try to stay six feet away from others when in public. The CDC is urging people not to stockpile facemasks, as regular face masks available to the public will not help to stop the spread of COVID-19. According to multiple scientific studies, more specialized masks and respirators can help, but only if the person wearing it is properly trained in how to wear it. Stockpiling these masks causes a shortage for healthcare practitioners and first responders who are both properly trained in how to use them and need them to treat patients. In the event that you do become sick, here are steps you can take to avoid spreading the virus to others. Stay home unless you need to receive medical care. Always Cover Your Coughs and Sneezes. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze or use the inside of your elbow. Throw used tissues in the trash. Use anti-viral tissues if possible. Immediately wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not readily available, clean your hands with a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Clean AND disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily. This includes tables, doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles, desks, phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets, and sinks. If surfaces are dirty, clean them: Use detergent or soap and water prior to disinfection. Being overly cautious today will prevent more problems tomorrow.

Estimated Progression Phase 0, Exposure Patients are exposed to the virus which is introduced to their system through a mucus membrane. The virus was contracted likely either by standing near a contagious person, or by touching a surface that has been exposed to the virus and later touching their face.

Phase 1, Infectious 24 hours later, it is possible that patients a re now contag ious. Symptoms will not show yet.

Phase 2, Onset of Symptoms 2 to 12 days after exposure, symptoms will begin to show.

Phase 3, Severity of Symptoms 7 to 14 days after initial symptoms begin to present: a severe to critical case will begin to experience more severe symptoms; a mild case will proceed as normal for a mild flu.

Phase 4, Recovery 21 to 28 days after initial symptoms, fever, coughing, and muscle pain should begin to subside. Severe cases may last up to six weeks.

Phase 5, Post-Recovery 3 days after fever has completely subsided and home, clothing, and p erson s have b e en t horoug h ly disinfected, no longer infectious.

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What to do – or not do – about the novel coronavirus that causes the COVID-19 disease? The first thing is not to panic. Panic never solved anything and always makes things worse if for no reason other than it adds another problem to whatever problem does or does not exist. Statistics can be confusing, and the constant dripdrip-drip of information, reported on with alarming and alarmist enthusiasm by various media, can make it difficult to keep things in perspective. The best source for objective, up-to-date information on the virus is the Center for Disease Control (CDC) website -- https://www.cdc.gov/ coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/index.html. A few things are clear: the great majority of people exposed to the virus will not get it; most who do get it will recover; and the people at higher risk of getting very sick from this illness include older adults and people who have serious chronic medical conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and lung disease. Unlike other similar viruses, COVID-19 does not seem to cause illness in children or younger, healthy people. Nevertheless, this virus seems to be particularly communicable and can spread from person to person until it might reach other individuals at risk. Some believe (though it has not been affirmatively established) that COVID-19, like many other viruses (e.g., the flu), will decline and possibly die out with the arrival of warmer weather conditions. In the meantime, and in any event, common-sense precautions clearly are in order. Social traditions such as shaking hands and close contact greetings can easily be put on hold. Frequent handwashing for at least 20-seconds with soap and water is a no-brainer and should become a regular habit regardless of the season. Hand sanitizers are also useful, especially in high contact areas such as hospitals and nursing homes but are no replacement for a good soap and water handwashing. Covering your nose and mouth while coughing or sneezing is critical and utilizing the crook of the elbow is probably the most effective way to do that. There really is no reliable evidence that the use of surgical facemasks can prevent transmission of the new virus. Avoiding places where there are likely to be a large number of people is also recommended, though that can be difficult to do. Life needs to go on, and we need to continue to work, eat, pay our bills, and educate our children. Avoiding all occasions to be with other people is both difficult and potentially damaging to our economy and our sense of community. So, what to do? Business practice may be instructive here. Most large companies, particularly those in finance or with multiple business locations, have developed comprehensive “business continuity plans” which contemplate scenarios in which one or more of their key locations or business systems may be unavailable for some time. In recent years, a key component of those plans has been reliance on the concept of “working remotely” (a/k/a working from home). With secure highspeed internet services generally available, it is possible for many businesses to remain open and functioning without their employees working from the same location. This was proven to be the case in our own community during Superstorm Sandy. Many other institutions like schools and universities are adopting this solution in the form of “distance learning,” and many businesses are foregoing business travel in favor of web-based group interactions. Houses of worship have absolved congregants from weekly service requirements for the duration of the outbreak. These are all sensible actions and precautions, and the necessity of finding alternate solutions will likely drive invention of novel approaches. As we learn, we adapt. But we cannot simply cease all business or community activity. We still need to be able to take trains, fly on planes, make medical appointments, shop, etc. Life must go on, and we can find a way to accomplish that while taking reasonable steps to minimize contagion risk. There are a couple of silver linings in all this. First, by organizing on a national basis in confronting this challenge, we will learn how best to deal with future health challenges, including potential pandemics. Assuming our political leaders have the vision and commitment to dedicate sufficient time, talent and resources to the task, we may be able to put in place our own national business continuity plans. And second, our scientific community has responded with impressive speed and alacrity in identifying and creating potential vaccines for this disease, which now must go through extensive vetting and testing processes before becoming generally available. It is our hope that our political and government leaders make it a priority to find ways safely to fast-track those vaccines so as to be available to the public as soon as possible. Once again, the learnings from that process can make us better prepared for another similar outbreak in the future. So, for many of us who can do so, it may make sense to limit our external activities for a while. If possible, work from home. Consider it a “staycation.” Read some books, watch some TV or streaming media, spend some quality time with your family, catch up on past issues of The Greenwich Sentinel (www.greenwichsentinel.com), and look forward to the increasingly warmer weather and the prospect of another enjoyable spring, summer and fall, living in this wonderful town and community we call our own.

MARCHING ON by John Ferris Robben

The St. Patrick's Day Parade has been canceled. See you next year!

Lamont: What State of Emergency Means Some folks have been wondering what the civil preparedness and public health emergencies on #COVID19 that I signed today means and how impacts the lives of people in #Connecticut, so this thread is a quick summary of what you need to know right now. The de cla rat ion s pr ov ide our administration with certain legal authorities so that we can take specific, swift actions that are determined to be necessary to protect the safety and health of residents during emergency situations, such as #COVID19. Not a bly, t he de cla rat ion s prov ide my of f ice w ith the authority to temporarily suspend

or modif y any state law or regulation during this emergency period if it is determined to be in the best interest of our residents and benefit their safety. R ight now my of f ice is compiling and evaluating specific recommendations from agencies and municipalities about statutes and regulations that should be suspended or modif ied. If it is determined that certain actions should be taken, we’ll issue related orders as necessary. O ne i m me d iate i mpac t of de cla r i ng t hem is t hat some consumers whose travel is i mp a c te d by # COV I D19 m ay be able to benef it from travel insurance and related coverage

depending on their policies. @ CIDNEWS is notifying insurance companies and will be monitoring compliance. Another immediate impact of the declarations is that they trigger the state law that prohibits prof ite er i ng du r i ng t i me s of emergency (a.k.a. price gouging). Violations are considered an unfair or deceptive practice and violators may be subject to fines or other action. F i n a l l y, t h e e m e r g e n c y declarations that I signed make it cle a r t hat t he mayors a nd first selectmen of municipalities across our state have emergency powers under CGS Section 28-8a to take such actions as they deem

necessary to mitigate disasters and emergencies. While the declarations do permit us to take certain actions related to the closure of large gatherings, at this time those decisions are still being delegated to municipal of f icials as they are on the ground closest to the circumstances in each respective community. While the declarations remain active, our off ice can continue requiring specif ic emergency actions be taken. Over the coming days and weeks as the situation with #COVID19 develops, I’ll keep you updated on any additional actions we take in accordance with the declarations.

Watchwords: No Trace of A Path and The Sound of Wild Boars By Bp. Andrew Williams So, I am on the mountains of Southern Italy, hazardously near the edge of a six-hundredfoot precipice. All that’s behind me is deep, dense, dark forest with not the faintest trace of a path. For three hours I have been alone: lost, with no cell phone and a solar operated wristwatch that has stopped because the leaf foliage is blocking out all sunshine and all conceivable hope of rescue. I might also add that my legs are torn to shreds and I am remembering a guidebook that warned me that these remote parts of Italy are inhabited by wild boar who, like sharks of the deep waters, are the sharks of the deep woods and can smell the blood pouring down my legs from quite some distance. T h i s e p i s o d e (w h i c h i s unfortunately all true) began with a family vacation and my waking at 5:00am with a notion that I could run to the top of the mountain that was directly behind our guest house. Fabrice, the owner of our accommodation, had mentioned something about mountain paths and the idea was lodged. It all started out well enough. The sun was rising, the birds were singing, and I congratulated myself as I spotted all of the little painted red and white painted markers that identif ied the trail. And when these ran out, I remembered my Cub Scout Training and made a few little crosses out of twigs in the unlikely event that I should

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property crime is consistently more common than violent crime in our town, but there are simple ways that residents can help lower the property crime rate. “Violent crime has always been low in Greenwich, and genera l ly when we do have violent crime the two people know one another,” Zuccerella said. “But for property crime, it's a town that has a lot of money and a lot of nice things, and people want to come and take it. If we could just reduce leaving our cars unlocked with the keys in it, our property crime would start to drop.” The report calculated each city’s safety ranking by measuring total crime rate, or the number of crimes committed

lose my way. And when the path really narrowed, and it got really dark (and everything inside of me said “Turn back!”) I pressed on up the mountain. What happened next is what I shall refer to as an “herbaceous mirage.” That is, as I looked through the dense forest, it looked like a rough kind of path was in front of me but as I ran toward it and then looked back, it was clear that there was no path at all. At this point I still didn’t realize I was nowhere near any path! This went on for about an hour and a half by which time I was completely disorientated, and only then did it begin to dawn on me that I might be just a little bit lost. So, I just kept on running… with progressively more stumbling, tripping and full-on falling over. It won’t be a surprise to you to learn that I did pray a bit. My prayer was something along the lines of, “Please Lord, this is not going terribly well, my family is expecting me for breakfast, so please could you bless my best attempts to get myself out of here!” And then I came up against a wire fence with barbed wire curled around the top. Hallelujah! This was the first “non-thorny shrub/tree” I had seen in over two hours. I quickly imagined a scenario that somebody must have built this fence so there must be a road nearby and if I can find a road and I can make it home. That was when I noticed that my legs were bleeding into my running shoes from all the thorns

that had embedded themselves into my calves. This was also the moment when I was pretty sure I heard the ominous snorting of wild carnivorous boar. And this was absolutely the moment that I witnessed the six hundred foot precipice that was just on the other side of the wire fence. These circumstances kind of kickstarted a new kind of prayer. The curious thing was that while crashing into this dead-end certainly felt like the absence of God, it was actually the beginning of being found. I had now stopped running. My prayer had changed from simply a petition that the Lord bless my best attempts to fix the situation myself, to a desperate cry for rescue. It was only then that I noticed a single white polythene strip tied to a tree: just maybe someone had put it there? So, I walked in that direction for about ten minutes (which was indeed a kind of test of faith) until I found a second little white plastic tree ornament. It was like following plastic breadcrumbs a nd when t he s e d r ie d up, I suddenly spotted a little red and white painted marker, and then another one and then another and then an opening. I felt sunshine on my face for the first time in over three hours. I now recognized a small dirt road that was just five minutes from our guesthouse. Had I been able to jump with joy I would have done. I looked up to say, “Thank you” and saw, for the first time, that this entire debacle had taken place under the shadow of the cross. I know that is the

kind of thing you expect me to say – but literally – on the top of the adjacent mountain was a very large cross!

per thousand residents in one year, and police adequacy rate, which is the number of total crimes divided by the number of law enforcement employees in the city. Greenwich has the second highest proportion of law enforcement officials to residents in the top 50 safest cities, which gives us one of the highest police adequacy rates in the state. “ We ' r e a f u l l - s e r v i c e department, meaning we do everything ourselves, in-house,” Zuccerella said. “We have a robust detective division, we have a marine division, we have a motor unit with motorcycles, we have ou r ow n for en sics testing.” Zuccerella said that having a staff of 154 police officers allows Greenwich to be proactive about crime, and address neighborhood concerns before they escalate to criminal offenses.

“At any given moment in the town of Greenwich there are at least eleven police off icers driv ing around,” Zuccerella said. “Since we have a larger department, we can send people to address an issue when we first see it coming up rather than always reacting to it.” Gr e enw ich’s h ig h s a fet y ranking is particularly impressive considering its large population size. With 63,075 residents, it is well over twice as populous as all of the other cities with safety scores in the top 15, and it is triple the size of most high-ranking cities. The second highest ranking city with a comparable population size is Bristol, which came in 40th with a population of 60,184 residents. Zuccerella credits this success to the unique culture of Greenwich, which is able to maintain a small town feel in a city of over 60,000 people.

“The town is one big community,” Zuccerella said. “When you have a mentality that says 'This is my neighborhood, and we're not going to let crime happen,' you get this community v i l lage approach where t he population cares for and looks after themselves. It makes you proud, and when you're proud of something you act and do things differently.” Connecticut as a whole is one of the safest states in America, and its violent crime rate is only 56 percentof the national average. From the findings of this report, Greenwich residents can sleep soundly knowing that they live in one of the safest cities in the country. To access the full report, click here: https://www.alarms.org/ safest-cities-in-connecticut/

As I walked free of those dark woods it was so clear that God had come looking for me. In all my naiveté, I had radically underestimated the extent of the danger I was in. Jesus said, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me.” [John 10:27]. That is so gracious. He could so easily have added, “but not always,” because we both know that I ignored a very keen sense of His wisdom to turn back long before I got into trouble. The Bible reassures me that one day I will be united with God and I will never get lost again. In the meantime, however, neither Jesus nor the apostle Paul ever promised me that I would be perfect (and this is not an invitation for reckless living, but rather a hard reality). He is gracious, and I see that day by day He, regularly saves me from myself. The Lord knew that this trip was important to me. After a period of too much illness and too many surgeries, I wanted to reassure my family that I was fully present, alive and well, and that I loved them. As I stumbled out from the woods it struck that my heavenly Father is led by exactly the same desire! Watchwords can be found here: https://watchwordsonline.com//

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By John Conte A re you in the market for a new home in Greenwich but have overlooked the backcountry because of fears that it’s just too much land to take care of? Owning Greenwich backcountry property doesn’t have to mean high maintenance costs or fussing over acres of grass and manicured landscapes. Nature has an amazing way of taking care of herself if you let her. The secret is to carve

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out just enough of the land for your family’s use, and let Mother Nature take care of the rest. This combination of manicured landscape and natural land is the secret to enjoying a large parcel without becoming a slave to it. Most families do well with just a few simple landscape features such as a bit of lawn, a small patio and perhaps an outdoor dining area. If desired, maybe even a swing set or a pool. These features can easily be accommodated within a surprisingly small space. You can then let the rest of the land serve as a natural buffer, providing privacy from neighbors, noises and nuisances. This is the combination we have sought to create at our home on 5 acres of beautiful backcountry rolling countryside. There’s only about 1 acre covered by lawns and

what one might call “landscaped” spaces. The rest is nat u ra l woodland. We’ve added a few trails so we can walk the property and enjoy it without tangling with ticks and thorns. It’s the perfect combination of outdoor amenities providing endless opportunities for our family to enjoy the best of

Then, after that gut check, you must commit. Gravity works in only one direction – so once you’ve decided which trail to go down, you’ve got to follow it. And to ski well, whether gliding or racing, you have to physically commit to going downhill. There is no backwards option. If you want to adjust the difficulty level of your run, you still need to fight down the slope in front of you to get to that next trail. It is inevitable that at some point you will fall. (If you ski anything like I do, you probably

bad for yourself does nothing but make you get stiff and shiver. Even if you’ve had enough for the day and you can find no humor in the fact that you’ve wiped out for the umpteenth time, the only thing that will get you closer to a hot cocoa or a cold beer is getting up, finding where your poles flew off to when you fell, putting your skis back on, and continuing down the slope…and probably falling a few more times. These things that skiing forces you to do, while in their immediate sense are for the purpose of skiing

statistics). Those things, especially those in the natural world, give us a glimpse of the sublime and fill us with a wonder that human hands simply cannot replicate. The more we can experience of that, the better. I should note that everything written here applies to snowboarding just as it does to skiing…although skiing is cooler. My friend I went to Banff with a snowboarder, not a skier – but we can forgive him for that. He was certainly patient enough with my skiing abilities which were quite inferior to his snowboarding skills, to not take too much heat for his choice of a cold weather sport. T h i s y e a r ’s s k i i n g (a n d snowboarding) season will soon come to a close – but there is still time. I could not recommend more strongly – whatever your ability level – to get out onto a mountain skiing underlines them in a special and go for a few runs. Take in the way. Once you push off, there is views, grow from the experience, no going back up the mountain. and laugh when you fall! The cold makes sitting in place after a wipeout not only unhelpful, Francis Ambrogio is an active but inadvisable. The long ride up dut y Cavalr y of f icer in the US on the lift provides time to really Army, stationed at Fort Benning, think about your trip down, while, Georgia. A Cos Cob native, he is a of course, enjoying your company 2011 graduate of Greenwich High and taking in the view. School and a 2015 graduate of the And the views are hard to US Military Academy at West Point. match. The sheer majest y of All statements are his own and mountain peaks is awe-inspiring. do not necessarily reflect those of We don’t really get a lot of “awe” in the US Army, Dept. of Defense, or our busy, screen-dominated world US Government. ( just check your iPhone usage

Hall in Greenwich. T h e Po t te r g i rl s t h r i ve d in Greenwich, and the middle daughter, Bertha Marie Potter, particularly loved the seaside estate in Old Greenwich. After finishing her education Bertha eventually moved back to Washington State and married William Boeing, who became the founder of Boeing Aircraft, United Technologies and United Airlines. Bertha herself was a force of nature and was very involved in the family’s pioneering aviation business. She was a friend and mentor to A melia Earhart, and was also responsible for the first women to become f light attendants, considered a prestigious career that had previously been open only to men. Bertha had very high standards for her female flight attendants, who f i rst worke d at fa m i lyowned United Airlines, including requiring that the women be trained nurses. Ber tha later christened several of the most famous aircraft developed by Boeing Aircraft and used in WWII by the U.S. Military. Bertha and Bill Boeing later became major real estate developers in Seattle, and they named a large upscale development on the Puget Sound “Innis Arden”, reflecting Bertha's love for the special place she had lived as a child. In 1906, Alice Potter moved back to Washington State, and the Innis Arden Cottage began its next chapter, again centered on women, and in particular one woman who was a pioneer in her field. Anna C. Maxwell was the founding director of the New

York Presbyterian Hospital (now Columbia University) School of Nursing. Often referred to as the “American Florence Nightingale”, Anna Maxwell had organized m i l i t a r y nu r s e s du r i n g t h e Spanish American War and was instrumental in establishing the Army Nurse Corps, gaining for nurse’s military "off icer" rank

for many years, from 1903 until 1905 at their main house, Innis Arden House, and from 1906 until 1913 at the Innis Arden Cottage. After 1913 the nurses stayed at a cluster of buildings known as “the Camp” located on the west side of Greenwich Point overlooking Manhattan, that was reserved exclusively for the nurses.

considered among the first great female landscape architects in America - in 2014 she was featured in the New York Botanical Garden exhibition, “Groundbreakers: Great American Gardens and the Women Who Designed Them”. Cof f i n’s work i s con sider e d brilliant, and among her most famous commissions were the

in World War I. Working with the Presbyterian Hospital’s chief surgeon, Anna Maxwell organized W W I's f irst base hospital in Europe, and was honored with the French Medal of Honor for her work combating disease in wartorn Europe. Maxwell was one of the first women buried with full military honors in Arlington National Cemetery. John S. Kennedy, president of the hospital’s board and uncle and business partner of J. Kennedy Tod, had recruited Anna Maxwell to the nursing school. Because of that connection, beginning in 1903, Mr. and Mrs. Tod began inviting Anna Maxwell and her nurses out to their estate to escape the summer heat of New York City. The Tods so enjoyed having the nurses at Innis Arden that they extended their hospitality to Ms. Maxwell and her nurses

The Tods were far ahead of their time in recognizing and advancing the careers of talented women, and their connections to t ra i l bla z i ng women wer e not limited to the Innis Arden Cottage. At the time they were developing Innis Arden it would have been typical to hire one of the top male landscape architects of the era, such as Charles A. Platt, Frederick Law Olmstead or Calvert Vaux, to lay out the landscaping and gardens for such a significant estate. Instead the Tods hired Marian Cruger Coff in, who at the time was a young woman in her 30s in the early years of her career. Coffin designed the walled “‘seaside garden” that is located above the Chimes Building and that is now maintained by the Knollwood Garden Club. Today Coff in is lauded as a “groundbreaker” and

sector. M r. Toner b e ga n ser v i ng on the Greenw ich RTM in 1998 representing first District 2 and then District 9 until he stepped dow n upon being named Selectman in early 2015. John has sat on several Town committees including Parks and Recreation, Transportation, POCD Implementation, Appointments a n d P u b l i c Wo r k s . H e h a s

been a long time member of the Republican Town Committee where he served as Treasurer for six years. John was named Selectman in early 2015 upon the passing of David Theis, was reelected to that position and retired in 2019. Ma ny loca l not for prof it organizations have benef itted from John’s involvement. For many years John volunteered at

the book swap program at the Town recycling facility. John was President of the volunteer auxiliary at Greenwich Hospital where he coordinated 700 volunteers. He also served two terms on the Hospital’s Board of Trustees. John has been not only a volunteer driver for CallA-R ide but also served as its President and Treasurer. TAG (Transportation Association of

Not long ago, I went skiing for the first time in quite a while – being stationed in Georgia, there aren’t many places to go around here! A fellow Army captain and I took a spontaneous trip up to Banff, Canada, both to hit the slopes and to experience a place that neither of us had ever visited. The last time I’d skied was when I was stationed on the far side of the world, in Korea, and my tank company went together as a unit. The vastly varying skill levels made for some memorable moments, such as when a gigantic sergea nt f rom L ou isia na d id his best to warn a Korean (who was half his size) that he was, “COMING THROUGH!”

Skiing is an undeniably fun activity. For some, it is a sport, while for most it is a hobby. Some people attempt complicated tricks and turns, which either impress or entertain onlookers, depending on their success in execution. Other people go for speed, seeking the exhilaration brought by racing down the hill, whether against others or simply to see how fast they themselves can go. Many just enjoy the ride. But there are deeper things to sk ii ng. A s you ascend the mountain on the lif t, you are forced to evaluate what you think you can actually do. The mountain provides you options – the greens, the blues, the black diamonds, or

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Bank, rising to the position of vice-president. Since retiring from Chase, John has devoted his time to serving his home town of Greenwich, both in Town government and in the non-profit

If you are shopping for a house and you feel that the landscape is too large or overwhelming, r e m e m b e r, t h e r e a r e w a y s to retu r n it back to the ver y capable hands of Mother Nature he r s el f. L et t i n g law n a r e a s revert to meadow, removing high maintenance clipped hedging or seeding areas with wildf lowers and pollinator plantings. These will then naturalize and begin to take care of themselves. As you consider your real estate shopping options, remember, you may just find that you can benefit from some of the amazing values available right now in Greenwich’s beautiful backcountry four acre zone, and have the best of both worlds. Joh n R . C o n te , A S L A , i s a Landscape Architect, President of the Round Hill Association, and Vice-Chairman of the Board of the Greenwich Audubon.

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which she had designed for the Tods’ estate at Sound Beach, Connecticut. It turns out that “KC” Budd, who studied architecture in New York and Paris and was a colleague of Julia Morgan, famed architect of the Hearst Castle in San Simeon, California, was among the first women admitted to the A merican Institute of A rchitects. Budd had been a protégé of Wm. Appleton Potter when the main estate buildings for Innis Arden were being designed in the late 1880s, and in 1903, when the Tods were ready to add a guest cottage at the entrance to their estate, they hired Budd for the commission. As it happens, not only did a female architect design the Innis Arden Cottage, but also the Cottage was originally built for four women who were near and dear to Mr. and Mrs. Tod. In 1896, Maria Tod’s brother, 32-year old Howard Cranston Potter, who lived in Tacoma, Washington with his wife, Alice, and three young daughters, died tragically in a fall from the high cliffs at Cliff House in San Francisco. Potter’s death was mysterious and notorious, and was covered on the front pages of the nation’s newspapers. A few years after the tragedy the Tods built Innis Arden Cottage for Alice Potter and her daughters. In 1903, the family moved from Washington State to Connecticut, and the girls enrolled at Rosemary

And the wildlife uses every single bit of it. The landscaped areas provide us with plenty of space to play catch or run the dog and gather with family and friends. And the wild areas are an invitation for adventure by the explorers in the family, young and old.

If you are shopping for a house and you feel that the landscape is too large or overwhelming, remember, there are ways to return it back to the very capable hands of Mother Nature herself.

the bunny hill, if that’s your speed. You have to seriously ask yourself what you can do. Sometimes, you may want to take it easy and go for a gentle ride. Other times, you may challenge yourself – or your friends may challenge you – to go for something more difficult. Whatever you choose, you need to make a gut check.

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both worlds. And it keeps our maintenance costs to a minimum. The woodland takes care of itself. Yes, there are fallen trees and broken branches on the ground. There are dead leaves and tree snags. But these are all part of the natural matrix of a healthy wooded Connecticut environment.

fall quite a bit.) Falling can be frustrating, and it can hurt. On one particular run in Banff, I thought of the words of Batman’s father, Thomas Wayne, to his son at the beginning of the f ilm “Batman Begins:” “Why do we fall, Bruce? So, we can learn to pick ourselves up.” That is really the only option. Sitting on the mountain and feeling

itself, carry broader significance. Hone st s el f- eva luat ion s, g ut checks, commitment, f ighting t h r ou g h r ou g h p atche s , a nd pick ing yourself up are as important in life as they are on the slopes, if not more so. Many sports and activities teach these kinds of things, but the physical – in fact, geographical nature of

Honest self-evaluations, gut checks, commitment, fighting through rough patches, and picking yourself up are as important in life as they are on the slopes, if not more so.

It should not be surprising – yet it still fascinates that the more we learn the more it becomes clear that Greenwich Point has been the common denominator in the lives of an amazing number of women who have been trailblazers in American history. gardens at Winterthur, the Henry du Pont estate in Wilmington, Delawa re. Cof f i n ser ved for 34 years as the University of D e l aw a r e's c h i e f l a n d s c ap e architect. It is striking to reflect on the extraordinary connections to Greenwich Point that were shared by dynamic women who were pioneers in their fields. And it’s also worth noting that in recent times many accomplished women have made their mark on Greenwich Point. For example, when the town purchased Greenwich Point in the 1940s, Old Greenwich resident and conservationist Helen Binney Kitchel spearheaded the f irst citizens’ stewardship organization, which was called the Greenwich Point Committee. In 1959 the “Anniversary Holly Grove” at Greenwich Point was dedicated to Helen and her husband,

A lan, on their 50th wedding anniversary. More recently, when the Innis Arden Cottage was being restored and repurposed as an environmental education center, State Representative Livvy Floren was a critical supporter of that effort, and the center at the Cottage is now known as the “Floren Family Environmental Center at Innis Arden Cottage”, in honor of Livvy and her family. Similarly, when the Greenwich Point Conservancy completed the restoration and repurposing of the Old Barn, it was dedicated as the “Sue H. Baker Pavilion at the Old Barn”, in recognition of Susie’s prominent role in Greenwich as an environmentalist, conservationist, preservationist and teacher (also many of us think of Susie as the “Mayor of Greenwich Point”!) Elizabeth Winthrop Feake, Anya Seaton, KC Budd, Bertha Potter Boeing, Anna Maxwell, Marion Cruger Cof f in, Helen Binney Kitchel, Livvy Floren, Susie Baker, Davidde Strackbein, Anne Young - these are just some of the many dynamic women who have been instrumental in creating, understanding, shaping, preserving and protecting Greenwich Point. It is fitting that we recognize and celebrate the work of all of these trailblazing women – past and present - during Women’s History Month. Chris Franco is the President and co-founder of the Greenwich P o i n t C o n s e r v a n c y. C h r i s i s passionate about restoring and repurposing historic buildings, which is the focus of his company, The Franco Group LLC. Chris and his wife Rachel reside in Old Greenwich. Greenwich) also benefited from John’s services on its board for many years. He serves on the Board of Greenwich Green and Clean, the Commission on Aging’s Age Friendly/Dementia Friendly Project, St. Michel the Archangel Parish Council and the Friends of the Byram Schubert Library. John is a member of the Order of Malta.

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Are People Basically Good or Basically Bad?

By Rev. Nathan Hart Twelve years ago, on a cold winter morning in New York City, my son Riley was born. My wife Nancy had labored painfully through the night, but suddenly at daybreak, she looked beyond my shoulder toward the window behind me and said, “The sun is rising.” In that moment, her face transformed from writhing discomfort to total relaxation, even awe. Seconds later, Riley entered the world. His birth, like a sunrise, felt to me like a

revelation. He is still a bright light in our lives. In the hours after his birth, we learned how to swaddle and comfort him. But we could never seem to do it just right— he cried incessantly. Nothing seemed to soothe him. He cried and cried and didn’t stop unless he was eating or sleeping. We learned the word “colic” and for the next three months, colic was our reality and it almost drove us mad. Any parents who are currently living through the nightmare of having a colicky baby, I see you. Don’t give up. It eventually heals. My s on’s m ag ic a l bi r t hat-sunrise, followed by three months of maddening colic, causes me to wonder about the basic nature of all humans: are we born perfect or f lawed, innocent or guilty, righteous or sinf ul? A recent study conducted by the University of Washington’s Institute for

Elinor Carr It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Elinor Heiner Carr, our loving and devoted wife, mother and friend to all whose lives she touched, on March 3. Elinor was 88 years old and passed away peacefully at her home in Greenwich, CT. Elinor was born on Oct. 7, 1931 in Flushing, New York and attended St. Agnes Academic High School in College Point, NY, where she was a leader of the Debate Team. She was a 1953 graduate of St. John's University where she met her loving husband Frank. Elinor and Frank were married in New York in January 1953 and recently celebrated 67 years of marriage. Elinor later obtained a Master's in Education at Fairfield University. Elinor was the beloved wife of Frank Carr of Greenwich, CT, the beloved mother of Maeve Carr Heath of West Norwalk, CT and Frank Jay Carr of Tarrytown, NY and the beloved grandmother of Keira Heath, Andrew Carr, Devon Heath and Cristina Carr. She is also survived by her brothers Edward Heiner of Anchorage, AK and John O'Hare of Chester, CT and by her sister Lorraine Moran of Mt. Sinai, NY. Elinor was predeceased by her sister Rosemary Heiner and her brother Edward O'Hare. Teaching and continually learning along with her students were Elinor's passions. For some 25 years, Elinor excelled as an English and Humanities Teacher in Bella House at Greenwich High School and was co-creator of the noted Shapers of the World Program. She hosted yearly trips for her students to Greece, Italy and throughout Europe, making sure to sample the best available cuisine along the way. She brought the ancient classics to life for

Learning and Brain Sciences suggests that people have a lot of good in them even from birth. It claims that altruism—when a person sacrifices his or her own needs for the sake of someone else’s—is present in infants. In the study, 100 babies who were around 19 months old were given a blueberry snack, only to have one of the blueberries drop in front of them when a researcher goes to grab the blueberry while pretending not to be able to reach it. Some of the babies were hungry during this test, and even among those ones, thirty-seven percent helped the researcher o b t a i n t h e f r u it i n s te a d o f grabbing it themselves. That’s good! On the other hand, it was only 37 percent. If 100 percent of the hungry babies gave away their snacks, an argument could be made that humans are born totally good. But are there any parents of toddlers who need

both wonderful and terrible. We have walked on the moon and we have enslaved entire races. There is a temptation to think that there are good guys and bad guys, that “people like us” are good and “people like them” are bad. But in reality, each one of us is a blend. “The line separating good and evil passes not through states, nor between classes, nor between political parties either— but right through every human hear t,” obser ved A lek sandr Solzhenitsyn. Sin is pervasive—"No one i s r i g ht e o u s , n o, n o t o n e .” (Romans 3:10)—and yet God’s grace can bring good out of us. Even a crooked timber can bear fruit. With God this becomes possible: “The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.” (Ga lat ia n s 5: 2 2-2 3). I n t h is way, we are unrighteous and righteous, sinners and saints,

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her students, often acting out the parts of famous Greek women, truly combining the teaching of academics along with important life lessons. A celebration of Elinor's life will be held on Monday, March 16 beginning at 11 a.m. at St. Paul's Church, 84 Sherwood Ave. A funeral mass will be followed immediately by a reception for close friends, family and her students in the St. Paul's Parish Hall. Please email your remembrances, condolences and pictures of Elinor to her son Frank at frankcarr25@gmail.com. Donations to Greenwich Scholarship Association are welcome. Greenwich Scholarship Association, P.O. Box 4627, Greenwich, CT 06831

Greenwich Senior Center, where he sang with the Silvertones and for many years enjoyed the company of his dear friend, Irene. Gus is survived by his son, Raymond G. Maier and daughter-in-law, Faye White Maier of New Canaan, and their son Eric G. Maier of San Francisco. A memorial gathering will take place on March 28 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hoyt Funeral Home, 199 Main St., New Canaan.

Walter Korntheuer

Gustave Maier Gustave H. Maier, age 97, a longtime Greenw ich resident died peacef ully Monday, Feb. 17, 2020, in Norwalk Hospital. Born in New York City on Jan. 25, 1923, he was the son of the late Gustav and Crescentia (Stimpfle) Maier. Gustave was the husband of the late Patricia Anne (McCarren) Maier who died in 2001. G u s s e r v e d i n t h e U S A r m y, Quartermaster Corps, and attained the rank of Staff Sergeant during World War II. He operated his own jewelry engraving business, M&M Engravers, in lower Manhattan for more than 40 years. Married in 1952, Gus and Pat lived in Bronx NY and spent weekends and summer vacations at their home near Candlewood Lake in Brookfield. I n 19 8 0, G u s a nd Pat move d to Greenwich where they were parishioners of St. Mary's Catholic Church, and he lived there until a move to assisted living in Norwalk in 2017. Following Pat's death in 2001, Gus was an active participant at the

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proof that children are also capable of great self ishness? Ther e’s a r e a son not ma ny scientific studies have needed to be conducted on this question. Spend an hour in a room full of babies with not enough toys to go around, and the proof is self-evident: selfishness comes naturally to humans. Most U.S. Presidents call upon the “good of the American people” when making appeals for unity or mission, but Philosopher Immanuel Kant said, “Out of the crooked timber of humanity, no straight thing was ever made.” The Bible says that every human is “created in the image of God” (Genesis 1:27) but also that, as a result of sin, “the hearts of the children of man are full of evil.” (Ecclesiastes 9:3). So, are we basically good or basically bad? We are both. Indeed, throug hout histor y, humans have created and accomplished things that are

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"You are loved" was a treasured affirmation of Walter G. Korntheuer, who passed away peacefully at his home on the morning of Feb. 26, in Naples, Fla., three months shy of his 100th birthday. Walter was a beacon of wisdom and guidance to his family and to the many, many others who had the pleasure of knowing him. If you knew Walter, it was easy to love him back dearly. He was a selfless, giving and principled man of deep faith. His kindness, compassion, sense of humor and ability to love unreservedly made him an incredibly special person. He had a heart as big as they come and a generosity of spirit that was an example to us all. It would not be unusual for the staff of a doctors' office or a rehabilitation facility to find a box of chocolates or a basket of goodies appearing after Walter left them, in thanks and appreciation for their care. The son of Austrian immigrants Joseph and Mary Korntheuer, Walter was a Greenwich High School graduate who lived in Byram, CT, before moving to Port Chester, NY. He graduated from the America Institute of Banking and the Stonier Graduate School of Banking at Rutgers University and also attended the Graduate School of Business at New York University. He received an honorary doctorate from Mercy College in 1982. Walt served in the United States Army during WWII. Walter Korntheuer was a senior vice president of the Bank of New York before becoming the president and chief executive officer of the Mamaroneck-based Union Savings Bank of New York. Later when the bank merged with the Dime Savings Bank of New York, he was appointed executive vice president and president of the Westchester/Rockland Division. His excellence in leadership in the banking and business community was matched by his charity and years of commitment to the founding and prospering of many not-forprofit, community service organizations in Westchester County, NY. Wa lt 's p o sit ion s of r e sp on si ble community service included the presidency of the United Way of Westchester; the chairmanship of the Board of Trustees of the Winif red Masterson Burke Rehabilitation Center in White Plains, New York; the vice chairmanship of Junior Achievement of Westchester; membership on the Board of Trustees of the Council for the Arts in Westchester; and membership of the Adoption and Children's Services, a division of the Family Services of Westchester, Inc. He also served on the Advisory Council of Pace University and was an active member of the Rotary Clubs in Scarsdale and White Plains, New York. He served on the Board of Trustees of the Westchester Community College Foundation and received a Medallion Award in 1986 in recognition of his leadership and service to the community. Walter is survived by his loving wife, Barbara M. Korntheuer (aka Bobbie), to whom he was married for 69 beautiful

years; his three children, William, Diane (Peter Grzybala) and Paul (Linda Griffith); two grandchildren, Kim Grzybala and Emma Korntheuer; and his wonderful nieces who treated them both like a second set of parents. A memorial service and celebration of Walt's life will be held in Naples, Fla. on June 20 at 1 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Naples. In lieu of f lowers, memorial contributions can be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Naples (250 Sixth Street South, Naples, FL 34102), the Congregational Church in South Glastonbury (PO Box 187, South Glastonbury, CT 06073), the Dennis Union Church (P.O. Box 2020, Dennis, MA 02638) or a nonprofit organization of your choosing.

self ish and altruistic. My son is a beautiful amalgamation of revelatory sunrises and colicky cries, and so are we all. What is the implication of this truth? We should expect that we will disappoint others and ourselves. And when we do, let us generously forgive each other; for we all need grace. We should also expect that people will wow, bless, and impress each other. When we do, let us praise God whose good fruit has been borne on our crooked branches. Rev. Dr. Nathan Hart is the Senior Pastor at Stanwich Church. Nathan g rew u p in Holland , Michigan , where he attended Hope College. He later received his Masters from Princeton Theological Seminar y and his Doctorate from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. He was serving in New York City before being called to Stanwich in 2011 and was elected as Senior Pastor in 2018.

St. Mary High School as a member of their first graduating class. In 1958 after meeting on a blind date, she married Robert "Bobby" Schaffner. Pam and Bobby had four children that they joyfully raised in the home her father built for her in Cos Cob. Pam was quiet, selfless, and fiercely resilient. Her family was everything to her and she hosted many laughter filled days with both friends and family at her home. One of her absolute favorite things to do was to plan the annual family vacation to Walt Disney World often taking many friends along for these memorable trips. While raising her four children, Pam returned to work as a driver for ARC of Greenwich. She later became the first executive director of TAG (the Transportation Association of Greenwich). Having a daughter with disabilities, Marie Geraghty she recognized the need for specialized transportation in town. Pam dedicated many years to TAG before retirement. After 77 years residing in Greenwich, CT, she relocated with two of her daughters to Micco, FL in 2018. Pam was predeceased by her husband of 54 years, Bobby Schaffner. She is survived by her four children: Kelly, Suzanne Johnson (Eric), Christopher, Robin Prokopczyk (Matt), and five grandchildren: Kaitlin Barber (Matt), Hayden Johnson, Alex, Parker, and Aaron Prokopczyk. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to: TAG, 13 Riverside Ave., Riverside, Marie "Becky" Geraghty, 91, a lifelong CT 06878, ridetag.org. Memorial services Stamford resident passed away peacefully and a celebration of life will be planned at a at The Nathaniel Witherell in Greenwich, future date. C T, o n F r i d a y, M a r c h 6 . S h e w a s Erna Brushaber predeceased by her loving husband of 66 years William (Bill) Geraghty. Marie was born in Stamford on March 26, 1928. She was the daughter of Charles (Carlo) Caputo and Mary Melfi Caputo. She was one of f ive children and was predeceased by her brother Joseph (Joe) Caputo and three sisters: Angelina (Angie) Pittore, Lucy Sabia and Catilda (Tillie) Calderbank. She is survived by her four children: Anne Henderson and her husband John, Joan Colasso and her husband John, Lucy Cushman-Michael her husband James, Martin Geraghty and his wife Maria. Additionally, Marie is survived by her 6 Er na K leiner t Br usha ber, 98, of grandsons: Mark Henderson and his wife Jana, Ryan Henderson and his wife Kaitlin, Greenwich, passed away on March 2. Michael Colasso and his husband Brad, Erna was born on Dec. 7, 1921 to Fedor and Robert Colasso and his wife Charlotte, Eric Albertine Kleinert, near Beuthen (Silesia), Cushman and his wife Megan and Matthew Germany, which became Poland after Cushman and his fiancé Kara Griffin. She World War II. She had five siblings, all also had 5 great-grandchildren: Benjamin whom predeceased her. During the Second and Caroline Henderson, Jackson and World War, Erna's father and two of her Harrison Colasso and Tanner Cushman. bothers had to join the military, where her Marie is also survived by her sister-in-law father went missing. Erna and her mother escaped to south Germany, where Erna Katherine Geraghty. M a r i e w a s a l i fe l o n g S t a m fo r d met Hugo Brushaber. Together they moved resident and was an office manager for to America, where they did not understand several companies in the lower Fairfield the language and both took jobs working for County area including the Italian Center a wealthy family, Erna as a cook. They later of Stamford and Ox Ridge Hunt Club in married and in 1962 had a son, Ronald. Her parents, husband, son and stepson, Jochen, Darien. Marie loved to bake and enjoyed all predeceased her. E r n a i s s u r v ive d by t wo (s tep) walking with her husband Bill around their Springdale neighborhood and Cove Beach. granddaughters, Barbara and Evelyn, Family and friends will always remember and their spouses and Barbara's two her Christmas Eve celebrations that she sons. Barbara recently spent a week in and her husband Bill hosted for nearly 50 Connecticut, from England, assisting her years. Her greatest joy was spending time grandmother. It was a joyful reunion for the with her family. She was affectionately two of them. Erna was a devoted wife and dedicated known as "Gram" by all her grandchildren. mother. She was self-disciplined, hardHer whole life was surrounded by love. A special thanks to The Nathaniel working and was exceptional at cooking Witherell in Greenwich and Sunrise and gardening. She loved to travel and Senior Living in Stamford for the care and took numerous trips with her son Ron. compassion provided over the past 7 years. She welcomed all to her home and loved Calling hours were March 11 at Leo Ronnie's Rottweilers, Cooper I, II, III and P. Gallagher and Son Funeral Home, IV. Erna's neighbors and friends became Stamford. A service was held March 12 at her family in Greenwich, where she lived the funeral home followed by burial at St. for 60 years. John's Cemetery, Darien, CT. Visitation was March 9 at Thomas M. Gallagher Funeral Home, Stamford. There Pamela Schaffner was a graveside service on March 10 at St. Pamela Ann Schaffner, a longtime Mary Cemetery, Greenwich. Greenwich native, passed away peacefully Obituaries, which are free in the on March 2 surrounded by her loving Sentinel, may be submitted to Editor@ family. Born March 8, 1940 to Robert and GreenwichSentinel.com. Rose Demar of Greenwich, she graduated

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Transforming the Workplace

By Marek Zabriskie I recently heard the CEO of a three billion dollar company named Bob Chapman give an impassioned talk before Episcopal clergy and laity in Louisville, Kentucky that I hope that I can put into practice each day for the rest of my life. Bob is a committed Episcopalian, a visionary and the author of a book called Everybody Matters. I know Bob. My best friend’s son used to work for Bob, who is a fount of wisdom. Bob notes that many Americans encounter a wilderness at work, a culture that robs them of joy. “Over 130 million people or 88 percent of the work force returns home each day feeling like they work for an organization that doesn’t care about them and that their lives don’t matter,” he said. “If we can send people home every night with a sense of meaning and

accomplishment, we could change the world,” he said. “Chronic stress is the single biggest cause of health problems in our nation, and work is the number one cause of stress.” Every Monday there’s a twenty-one percent increase of heart attacks. “People dread going to work. We need to turn this around so that people can say, ‘Thank God, I’m going to work to be with the people that I love and the work that I enjoy doing. I can’t wait to get there.’” “The Mayo Clinic,” said Bob, “reports that the person you work for is more important than your physician. Sixty-five percent of the work force would rather see their boss get fired than receive a raise. Fifty-eight of workers would trust a stranger more than their boss.” It’s not just the workplace that suffers. “Universities are now experiencing the highest level of depression that they’ve ever encountered,” Bob told the audience. “We’re suffering,” he said, “from a crisis of leadership malpractice. If we could see and treat everybody around us from a store clerk to an Uber driver to a senior manager in our business as someone’s precious child, we could tra nsfor m ou r nation. A s it is, we send people home from work feeling unappreciated and not listened to, and they take that hurt and sense of not mattering home to their families.” He noted that the Gallup Organization did a study of happiness in 150 countries. They thought that the key to happiness

would be wealth or health. But it wasn’t. “They found that the number one thing that led to happiness was having a good job that pays sufficient money to support a family and working with people you enjoy,” he said. “Money, power and position is how we introduce people. That is how we measure success in our culture. But it’s not what makes us truly happy.” In his book Everybody Matters, Bob writes, “We envisioned a new kind of business culture – a culture that puts people f irst and where true success is measured by the way we touch the lives of people. I’m completely obsessed with creating a culture in which all team members can realize their gifts, share those gifts, and go home each day fulfilled.” He adds, “I have grown to understand that my responsibilit y as a CEO transcends business performance and begins with a deep commitment to the lives of those in our care – the very people whose time and talent makes the business possible.” “Management is the manipulation of people around you for your own success,” Bob told the audience. “Leadership is the stewardship of people around you for their own success. Leaders have the unique opportunity to shape lives. We need to move from a society focused on me to a society focused on we.” When Bob’s firm acquired a company in South Carolina for $50 million, he

traveled to South Carolina and met many of his new employees for breakfast at a local diner on Monday morning. “At 7 a.m., they were friendly, but by 7:50 a.m. they were tense and gloomy. I realized that they dreaded going to work. We decided to try to turn that around and make their work fun, and the profits began to soar. Happy people are a lot more productive.” He notes, “In the military, we give medals to those willing to sacrif ice themselves for the sake of others. In business, we give huge bonuses to people who sacrifice others for the benefit of their company and themselves. We reward people for not caring about others. It’s awful, and it’s very demoralizing.” “If you view the people that you work with not as a function but as someone’s precious child, that will change everything about your interaction with them.” He told the story of meeting a checkout counter clerk who was rude and morose. He decided to treat her with kindness. “I spoke nicely to her and told her how grateful I was for what she did. She began to cry. She said, ‘You’re the first person who’s ever said anything nice to me in this job.’” Bob said that the greatest learnings at his company have come from asking unusual questions. One worker told him, “Since you bought our company, I see that your people listen to me, and I feel that I can make a difference. I feel valued, and that has changed my life at home, and it

has affected my marriage.” Bob’s company created a leadership university to impart the company’s principles to their employees. “Ninetyfive percent of our employees who have attended our leadership university tell us that it has positively impacted their marriages and their children,” said Bob. “We have a society that focused on the brokenness in the world. We have decided to focus on the goodness. Leadership is the stewardship of those entrusted to you. Listening is the single most important thing that a leader can do.” “We give an award for goodness in our companies. And the recipients say that it’s the number one award that they have received in their life. We give them a special car to drive for the day. They tell their spouse and they take their mother for a ride. Their father stands for achievement, but their mother stands for goodness. So, they take their mother for a ride.” Bob’s company employs seventy professors who teach people in the community how to listen. “The older the people are the more they cry, because they realize how they have hurt people by failing to listen to them.” “Some people wish that things were different. Listen to them with empathy,” admonishes Bob. “Be the leader that you would follow.” The 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., 10am1pm. Big Daddy Weave & The McClures in Concert: March 13, 7-10pm. 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. 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. March 13: Potluck Dinner, 7-9pm; Stations of Cross, 7:30-8:30pm. Men’s Group: March 14, 9:15-11:15am. The Ancient Near East: Land of Babel by Robert Henrey: March 15, 11:45am, free, psloane@optonline.net. Social Seniors: March 18, 1-3pm. March 19: Parish Partners, 1:30-3:30pm & 7-9pm; debut screening of ‘Revolution of the Heart: The Dorothy Day Story’, 7pm, free. The New Day Program - A Journey Through Loss to Healing: Thursdays, March 19May 21, 1:30-3pm & 7-8:30pm, free; Registration is required, 203-637-3661 ext., 375. 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 2:453:45. 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 7:30-9:15. Lenten Fish & Chips Supper: March 13, 5:45pm, $7. Stations of the Cross: March 13, 7pm. Soup Kitchen Prep: March 17, 9am-1pm. March 20: Lenten Fish & Chips Supper, 5:45pm, $7; Stations of the Cross, 7pm. St. Michael the Archangel 469 North St.; 203-869-5421 www.stmichaelgreenwich.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: March 15, 6-7:30pm. Walking with Purpose - What Challenges Will I Face in my Efforts to Follow Jesus More Closely?: March 17, 9:30-11:30am. Adoration: March 18, 9:30am-8pm. 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: March 19, 5:307pm. St. Roch Church 10 St. Roch Ave.; 203-869-4176 www.strochchurch.com Mass: Mon, Tue, Frid: 7:30pm; Sat 4pm, Vigil Mass 4pm; Sun: 7:30, 9:30, 11:30am Social Hour (immediately after 9:30 Mass). Confession: Sat 3-3:45pm. Prayer Group (Spanish): Fri 8pm. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE First Church of Christ, Scientist 11 Park Place; 203-869-2503 www.christiansciencect.org/greenwich Service and Sunday School: 10:30am. Wed. Service: 7:30pm. Childcare. COMMUNITY First Church of Round Hill 464 Round Hill Rd.; 203-629-3876 www.firstchurchofroundhill.com Service: Sundays 10am Holy Communion: first Sun every month. Round Hill Community Church 395 Round Hill Rd.; 203-869-1091 www.roundhillcommunitychurch.org Service & Church School: Sun 10am (childcare available) followed by Coffee Hour; Summer Meditation Schedule: Thurs, 6:30pm. Friday Night Live: March 13, 6pm. March 15: Round Hill Reads - ‘Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life’, 5:30-10:30am; Greenwich Chamber Players Concert, 4pm. CONGREGATIONAL The First Congregational Church 108 Sound Beach Ave; 203-637-1791 www.fccog.org Regular Worship and Church School: Sun 10am in Meetinghouse. Caregivers Support Group, 1st Sun 11:15am-12pm. Hats Off Book Discussion Group, Thu 10-11:30am. Free Lent Lunchtime Recitals: March 19: David Johnson, 12:15-12:45pm. North Greenwich Congregational 606 Riversville Rd.; 203-869-7763 www.northgreenwichchurch.org Service: Sun 10:30am. Communion: first Sunday of month. Second Congregational Church 139 E Putnam Ave.; 203-869-9311 www.2cc.org Family-friendly Evensong Service, Sat 5pm. Sunday Services: 8:30 & 10:30am. Youth Choir Spring Concert (Free): March 14, 3pm. Purdue Glee Club Concert: March 17, 7pm. All are welcome. EPISCOPAL Anglican Church of the Advent 606 Riversville Rd.; 203-861-2432 www.churchoftheadvent.org Service: Sun 9am Holy Eucharist. Sunday School during academic year. Christ Church Greenwich 254 E. Putnam Ave.; 203-869-6600 www.christchurchgreenwich.org Sunday Worship: Holy Eucharist, Rite 2, 8am (Chapel), 9 & 11am (Church); Compline & Commuion, 5pm. Sunday Educational Offerings: Exploration Series, Youth

Formation & Church School, 10:10am. Tue: Holy Eucharist, 10am. Family Matters: supports Christ Church parents and grandparents in helping them find age-appropriate ways for them to talk to their children, Sundays, 10:10am, Bookstore Mezzanine. Organ 101: March 14, 5pm. March 15: Lent Book Study, 12-1:30pm; Choral Evensong, 5pm. Hybrid Safe Church Training: March 16, 6-9pm. Bookstore presents: Sound Bath: March 19, 8-9pm, bookstore@ christchurcngreenwich.org St. Barnabas Episcopal Church 954 Lake Ave.; 203-661-5526 www.stbarnabasgreenwich.org

Sun: Holy Eucharist Rite I 8am, Holy Eucharist Rite II, 10am; Worship, Church School & Nursery 10am. Serve dinner at Pacific House, fourth Tue of the month, 5:30pm St. Paul’s Episcopal Church 200 Riverside Ave.; 203-637-2447 www.stpaulsriverside.org Service: Sun: Holy Eucharist, 8am; Christian Education Formation (Sunday School), 10; Holy Eucharist, 10:15; Coffee Hour, 11:30. Tai Chi class, Mon. 3pm, $10. “Candlelight Nights” - candlelight service of prayer with Holy Communion, 7pm, followed by a simple supper and discussions, Thursdays in Lent, through April 2, eric.fialho@stpaulsriverside. org. A Lenten Choral Concert: March 15, featuring the chamber orchestra and combined choirs of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, St. Catherine of Siena and First Congregational Church of Old Greenwich, 3pm St. Saviour’s Episcopal Church 350 Sound Beach Ave; 203-637-2262 www.saintsaviours.org Sun: Rite I Eucharistic Service, 8am. Rite II Eucharistic Service, 10am. School and childcare offered during 10am service. JEWISH Chabad Lubavitch of Greenwich 75 Mason St.; 203-629-9059 www.chabadgreenwich.org Shabbat Prayer, Study and Kiddush, Chassidic Philosophy: 8:45am, Sat 9:30am; Torah reading and discussions 10:30am; Youth Services 11am. Women’s Torah Study Group, Wed 9:30am. Mommy & Me: Musical Shabbat Tue & Fri, 9:15-10:15am, during summer: 12:30pm. Through Dec. 22: Mommy & Me Fall Session (0-24 months), 9:20am, register. Congregation Shir Ami One W. Putnam Ave; 203-274-5376 www.congregationshirami.org Shir Ami Religious grades K-6, Tues, 4-6pm, B’nai Mitzvah Classes; Shabbat Services two Fridays a month.

Christianity: The Core Beliefs - an introductory class on the core 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 Service: Sun 9am, Bible Study 10:30. METHODIST Diamond Hill United Methodist 521 E. Putnam Ave.; 203-869-2395 www.diamondhillumc.com Worship & Sunday School, 10am. First United Methodist Church 59 E. Putnam Ave.; 203-629-9584 www.fumcgreenwich.com Sunday Service: 9:30am; Korean, 11:30am. Sunday School: 11:30am (English/Korean). Bethel African Methodist Episcopal 42 Lake Ave.; 203-661-3099 Service: Sun 11am Bible Study: Wed. 6pm. NONDENOMINATIONAL Dingletown Community Church 376 Stanwich Rd.; 203-629-5923 www.dingletownchurch.org Service & Sunday School: Sundays 10:30am followed by coffee hour. Holy Communion: first Sun of each month. Sunday School, 11am. Revive Church 90 Harding Rd., Old Greenwich (Old Greenwich Civic Center) www.myrevive.org Service: Sunday 10am. Childcare children’s ministry available.

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Stanwich Church 202 Taconic Rd.; 203-661-4420 www.stanwichchurch.org Sunday Services: Greenwich location (202 Taconic Rd.), 9 & 10:45am (June 9-Sept 2, 10am only); Stamford location (579 Pacific St.), 6pm. Lent & Holy Week Events: beginning Feb. 26-Easter Sunday, April 12. S. Norwalk meals for BRM: March 13, 5:30-7:30pm. The Albertson Memorial Church 293 Sound Beach Ave; 203-637-4615 www.albertsonchurch.org Worship Sun: 11-12:30pm. Wednesdays: Spirit speaks-beginner psychic & mediumship development, 7-9pm, $20 per class. Trinity Church 1 River Rd.; 203-618-0808 www.trinitychurch.life Worship: Sun 9:45am, Greenwich Hyatt Regency, 1800 E. Putnam Ave. Trinity Kids Pancakes & PJs: March 14, 9-11am. PRESBYTERIAN

Greenwich Reform Synagogue 92 Orchard St.; 203-629-0018 www.grs.org

First Presbyterian Church 1 W. Putnam Ave.; 203-869-8686 www.fpcg.org

Shabbat services, Fri 7pm. Adult Jewish Learning, Sun 10am. Religious school, Sun 9-11:30am. Introduction to Judaism: Tue, 7pm. Through Dec. 21: ‘Baby & Me’ program, 11am-12pm. Family Movie & Game Night, March 14, 5:30pm. March 15: Teacher In-Service, 9:30-11:30am; Purim Torah Study with Rabbi Gerson- Queen Esther, 10-11am.

Worship Sun: 10am with childcare, Chapel, 5pm (new); Children’s Mini-Chapel 10:15am. Food for the Table 2nd Thurs 3-5pm; Shelter for the Homeless 2nd Thurs 5:30-7pm. Coffee Hour/Pancake Breakfast: March 15, 11am-12pm. March 18: Wednesdays In Lent Supper, 6-7pm; Wednesdays In Lent, 7-8pm.

Temple Sholom 300 E. Putnam Ave.; 203-869-7191 www.templesholom.com Service: Fri 6:30pm; Sat 10am; Sun 8:30am. Candle Lighting: Fri night. Shabbat Study: Sat 9am. Minyan: Sun 8:30am. Lunch ‘n Learn: Tue 12pm. Itsy Bitsy Playgroup: Wed 10:30am. Sisterhood Shabbat: March 14, 10am. Sisterhood Game Night: March 16, 7pm. LUTHERAN First Lutheran Church 38 Field Point Rd.; 203-869-0032 www.flcgreenwich.org Service: Sun 10:30am followed by coffee and fellowship. Education, ages 3.5 & up, Wed 2:30-5:15pm at St. Paul Lutheran.

Grace Church of Greenwich 8 Sound Shore Dr., Suite 280 203-861-7555 www.gracechurchgreenwich.com Worship Sun: 8:45 & 10:45am at 89 Maple Ave.; childcare provided. Living Hope Community Church 38 West End Ave; 203-637-3669 www.LivingHopeCT.org Worship Sun: 10am. Bible study: Mon 7:159pm. Women’s Bible Study Tue 9:30-11:30am. Mothers of Preschoolers: 1st/3rd Wed of month, 9:15-11:45am. Bibles & Bagels: Sat 7:30-8:30am. Community Bible Study: March 16, 7:10-9:10pm. Financial Peace University: March 18, 7-8:30pm.

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1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Atelier Culturel - Découvrez la Belgique. Alliance Française of Greenwich, 299 Greenwich Ave. $70, 2 hours. RSVP. education@ afgreenwich.org 2 - 4 p.m. Nest Box Building Workshop. Greenwich Audubon Center, 613 Riversville Rd. $10. Ages 5 & up. RSVP is required. 203-930-1353. ryan.maclean@audubon.org. greenwich.audubon.org 2 - 4 p.m. Friends Classic Film Club: ‘Laura’. Byram Shubert Library - Community Room, 21 Mead Ave. Free. Adults. 203-531-0426. 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 4 p.m. POSTPONED: The Greenwich Choral Society: Beethoven’s 250th birthday concert. Performing Arts Center, Greenwich High School, 10 Hillside Rd. $45 and $38, with special $20 price for students. 203-622-5136. gcs-ct.org SUNDAY, MARCH 15 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 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Learning to Look Family Gallery Tour. Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Dr. Free with admission. 203-869-0376. 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. 203-9003349. Caroline.Bailey@audubon. org 11:45 a.m. Talk: The Ancient Near East: Land of Babel by Robert Henrey. St. Catherine of Siena Church – Gymnasium, 4 Riverside Ave. Free. 203-637-3661. psloane@optonline. net 12 - 2 p.m. Greenwich Community Gardens: Armstrong Court Community Garden Sign Up day. Armstrong Court Community Garden. (For Armstrong Court new and returning gardeners). greenwichcommunitygardens.org/ events MONDAY, MARCH 16 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Board of Estimate & Taxation (BET) Budget Workshop. Greenwich Town Hall - Meeting Room, 101 Field Point

Rd. 9:30 a.m. Gentle Yoga with Helena Svedin. Greenwich Botanical Center, 130 Bible St. Members, $25$35. 203-869-9242. info@ greenwichbotanicalcenter.org. greenwichbotanicalcenter.org 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Chair Yoga. Byram Shubert Library - Community Room, 21 Mead Ave. Free. Adults. 203-531-0426. 11:30 a.m. Vinyasa based on the principles of Embodyoga. Greenwich Botanical Center, 130 Bible St. Members, $25-$30. 203-869-9242. info@ greenwichbotanicalcenter.org. greenwichbotanicalcenter.org 12:30 - 3 p.m. Reading James Joyce’s “A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man”. Cos Cob Library - Community Room, 5 Sinawoy Rd. Free. Register. 203-622-6883. lmatthews@ greenwichlibrary.org 3 p.m. Tai Chi class. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church - Selleck Hall, 200 Riverside Ave. $10. 203-637 2447. eric.fialho@ stpaulsriverside.org. 6:30 - 9 p.m. Board of Estimate & Taxation (BET) Meeting. Greenwich Town Hall Meeting Room, 1st floor, 101 Field Point Rd. 7 - 9 p.m. Meeting: Friends of Byram Park Association - items for discussion: • bylaws, • Planning for Byram Park Clean Up and Planting event. St. Paul Lutheran Church, Byram, 286 Delavan Ave. 7 p.m. Book Discussion: ‘Machines Like Me’, by Ian McEwan (Facilitated by Diane Tunick Morello of Greenwich Pen Women). Perrot Memorial Library, 90 Sound Beach Ave. Free. 203-6371066. perrotlibrary.org 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 Monday of the month.) willirogers@ gmail.com. trinitychurch.life/ events TUESDAY, MARCH 17 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. 10:30 - 11 a.m. Spanish Storytime - music and songs, stories and movement. Cos Cob Library - Community Room, 5 Sinawoy Rd. Free. Children. 203-622-6883. lmatthews@

greenwichlibrary.org 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Drop-in Computer Lab - assistance with email, online forms, social media, creating documents and more. Greenwich Library - Health Information Center, 101 West Putnam Ave. Free. 203-625-6560. trainingcenter@greenwichlibrary. org 1 - 3 p.m. Sit n Stitch - join local knitters as they work on individual projects or projects for the community. Cos Cob Library, 5 Sinawoy Rd. Free. All levels are welcome. 203-622-6883. 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Tech Assistance. Cos Cob Library Community Room, 5 Sinawoy Rd. Free. (Bring your device, if possible.) 203-622-6883. 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 4 - 4:45 p.m. STEAM Storytime - Ages 3-5. Greenwich Library - Children’s Constellation Room, 101 West Putnam Ave. Free. 203-622-7940. dsullivan@greenwichlibrary.org 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Yoga Takeover. Grades 7th-12th. Arch Street Teen Center, 100 Arch St. Free. (Every Tue and Thu). Register. 203-629-5744. info@archstreet. org WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18 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). 203-5248032. ppolitebridge@icloud.com 10 a.m. Alliance Française of Greenwich: Café Crème - Conversation Group. Perfect Provenance, 47 Arch St. info@ afgreenwich.org. afgreenwich.org 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Celebrating Women Artists Film Series: ‘Zaha: An Architectural Legacy & Phaeno, Building as Landscape’. Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Dr. Free to members and visitors with paid admission. Reservations are required. 203-8690376. brucemuseum.org 11 a.m. CANCELED: Stephen Holmes, Ph.D., Physicist: “What’s Out There and Where’s It Going – The 20th Century Revolution in Cosmology.” 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. 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Bruce McCue: New Perennial Varieties for Shade & Sun. Greenwich Botanical Center, 130 Bible St. Register. $35-$45. 203-869-9242. info@greenwichbotanicalcenter. org. greenwichbotanicalcenter. org 12 - 1:15 p.m. CANCELED: Brown Bag Book Club. Cos Cob Library - Community Room, 5 Sinawoy Rd. 203-622-6883. 2 - 3 p.m. CANCELED: Stephen Holmes: ‘What’s Out There and Where’s It Going – The 20th Century Revolution in Cosmology’ – follow up conversation. Greenwich Library - The Jewel, 101 West Putnam Ave. Free. 203-625-6550 3:45 - 5 p.m. Yoga Class - H. Hale (GACE). The First Congregational Church of Greenwich - Daniels Center, 108 Sound Beach Ave. Also offered from 5:15-6:30pm. 203-637-1791. 4 - 5 p.m. 3D Games in Roblox (Grades 6-10). Greenwich Library - The Jewel, 101 West Putnam Ave. Free. Register. Young adults. 203-622-7918. emorrissey@greenwichlibrary.org 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Art Opening Reception: New Lebanon School Art Show. Byram Shubert Library - Community Room, 21 Mead Ave. Free. On view through March 30. 203-531-0426. 5:30 p.m. POSTPONED: The Greens at Greenwich: Creative Arts Therapy

Workshop. Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Dr. 203-531-5500. mscaros@the greensatgreenwich.com 5:30 - 8 p.m. SCORE Fairfield County: Website Design for Small Businesses. Greenwich Library - The Jewel, 101 West Putnam Ave. Free. Register. Adults. 203-622-7924. ywang@greenwichlibrary.org. greenwichlibrary.org 7 - 8 p.m. The Power of Plant-Based Nutrition. Flinn Gallery at Greenwich Library, 101 West Putnam Ave. Free. Register. 203-625-6549. 7 - 8:30 p.m. Greenwich Conservation Commission Spring Environmental Series: “Youth Voices on Climate Change and Environmental Policies.” Eastern Greenwich Civic Center, 90 Harding Rd. Free and open to all. 203-6226461. greenwichct.gov/295/ Environmental-Education 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). 203-5027552. 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. Luminism: The Last Movement of the Renaissance, with artist and gallery owner Peter Layne Arguimbau. Perrot Memorial Library, 90 Sound Beach Ave. Free. 203-637-3870. perrotlibrary.org THURSDAY, MARCH 19 10:30 - 11 a.m. Mandarin Storytime - story, movement, song and games. Cos Cob Library - Community Room, 5 Sinawoy Rd. Free. Children. (Every Thu.) No prior knowledge required. No registration needed. 203-622-6883. lmatthews@ greenwichlibrary.org 11 - 11:30 a.m. Fiesta de los Cuentos - Spanish and English storytime. Greenwich Library - Children’s Constellation Room, 101 West Putnam Ave. Toddlers & preschoolers. Free. No registration required. 203-622-7940. dsullivan@ greenwichlibrary.org 11:30 a.m. Qi Gong - mindful movement and breathing. Cos Cob Library Community Room, 5 Sinawoy Rd. Free. Adults. (Wear comfortable clothes/shoes. No previous experience necessary). 203-6226883. 1 - 2 p.m. Meditation Group. The First Congregational Church of Greenwich – Rick’s Room, 108 Sound Beach Ave. Free. 203-637-1791. 2 p.m. Alliance Française of Greenwich: tour in French of ‘On the Edge of the World: Masterworks by L.A.Ring’, followed by a tea/coffee at The Perfect Provenance. Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Dr. $20, AFG members & guests. RSVP. clairenegrin@gmail. com 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Tween Hip Hop with Colleen Flynn children learn fun hip-hop techniques and combinations. Byram Shubert Library - Community Room, 21 Mead Ave. Free. 203-531-0426. 3:45 - 4:45 p.m. Creator Club: Make Music with Scratch!. Cos Cob Library Community Room, 5 Sinawoy Rd. Free. Children. Register. 203-6226883. 4 - 5 p.m. 3D Games in Roblox (Grades 6-10). Greenwich Library - The Jewel, 101 West Putnam Ave. Free. Register. Young adults. 203-622-7918. emorrissey@greenwichlibrary.org 5:15 - 6:15 p.m. Yoga for the Woodstock Generation. The First Congregational Church of Greenwich - Daniels Center, 108 Sound Beach Ave. 203-637-1791. 5:30 p.m. POSTPONED: The Greens at Greenwich: Creative Arts Therapy Workshop. Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Dr. 203-531-5500. mscaros@the greensatgreenwich.com 7 p.m. Debut screening of ‘Revolution of the Heart: The Dorothy Day Story’. St. Catherine of Siena & St. Agnes Church, 4 Riverside Ave. Free. 203637-3661. stc-sta.org 7 - 8 p.m. Theater: “The Hitchhiker” - A Radio Play. Byram Shubert Library Community Room, 21 Mead Ave. Free. Adults. 203-531-0426. 7:30 p.m.

Greater Good in Greenwich

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Feature Column

The New Face of Entrepreneurs in Greenwich

By Jennifer Openshaw & Laura Davis Innovative, determined, creative, passionate, visionary, agile…. These are just some of the traits that are commonly associated with entrepreneurs. It’s no wonder then that so many of today’s public and private organizations – many right here in Greenwich and surrounding areas -- are turning their attention to fostering entrepreneurship skills and an entrepreneurial spirit in the workforce and talent pool. No longer are these skills reserved only for ‘business owners’ – including the owners of this very newspaper -- they are vital to every organization’s success, and the reason we need to focus on developing them as early as possible in future generations, starting right here at home. In the recent past, Jeff Bezos or Mark Zuckerberg might codify the classic entrepreneur, building a business out

of a garage or dorm room. Each rolled up their sleeves, took on financial risks and brought people alongside them to ultimately see their ideas flourish. But it’s misleading to think only a certain kind of inventor possess the characteristics required to create new businesses from their ideas. Today, we find that there is no “typical” entrepreneur – there are 114 percent more women entrepreneurs than there were 20 years ago, about 41 percent of Generation Z (born af ter 1995) plan to become entrepreneurs, and “intrapreneurship” is becoming a new wave in Corporate A m e r i c a . Eve n o u r s c h o o l s – l i k e Greenw ich High – are beginning to incorporate innovation. Just as our young people are learning things earlier, so too are they developing an entrepreneurial mindset earlier. In fact, the Girls With Impact report – What’s Inside the Minds of GenZ? -- finds that 60% of GenZ wants to personally drive innovation. These young men and women are eager to run their own companies and drive their destiny, with nearly half saying they want to be an entrepreneur. Over the last three years, nearly 500 teen girls – many from Greenwich – have been putting that desire into practice, learning how to develop a business plan and launch a venture. Not only are these GenZ women tackling such issues as voting, recycling, and Alzheimer’s, they’re getting a leg-up for college. In fact, Greenwich High graduate Jody Bell, now 18 and attending the College of Charleston,

Our economy in Greenwich and throughout our state needs entrepreneurs of all stripes and in all industries. We need it to solve complex problems facing the world today and to stay competitive in a global economy that is increasingly embracing and investing in entrepreneurship. won a scholarship that was the result of her entrepreneurial experience and the launch of her venture. “The business experience totally changed my future,” she said on a recent visit home. “And it made my college costs affordable.” Jody is thriving, diving into the start-up community thanks to her Greenwich exoerience and ready to start her second venture. Dig deeper, and you’ll find that there are entrepreneurs in every company – many of whom live or work here who are turning ideas or customer needs into new markets or new solutions. It’s the business leader who gets the team to work together more cohesively and produces more sales as a result, or the millennial who, after hearing from a struggling client, develops

a solution that becomes a core offer for the business. It’s a diversity leader hired to help a CEO build a workforce that has gender parity at the top echelons of a company. It's the lawyer trying to solve a problem for his multi-national client or new start-up. Ou r economy in Greenw ich a nd throughout our state needs entrepreneurs of all stripes and in all industries. We ne e d it to solve complex problem s faci ng t he world today a nd to stay competitive in a global economy that is increasingly embracing and investing i n e nt r epr e neu r sh ip. We ne e d t he entrepreneurial mindset to collaborate ef fectively with others, and operate with agility. If you’re interested in synergizing

entrepreneurship here in Greenwich, consider getting involved and helping t o d e v e l o p t h e n e x t g e n e r a t i o n ’s ent r epr eneu r ia l m i nd s et e a rly- on . Participating in mentorship, one could coach the next generation in the most valuable qualities they can pass on passion, skills and self-starting. The younger generations can also absorb these entrepreneurial traits through observation or family conversations around the dinner table as they grow up. In many families, they are now consciously talking about transferring these values. It’s incumbent upon all of us in the business community to ensure that entrepreneurship continues to grow in our region. Entrepreneurs are perpetually at the leading edge of the economy, generating half of all private sector jobs, payroll, and output – and beyond the pragmatic benefits, entrepreneurship is the mindset needed to nurture our talent. It’s what will drive innovation and serve society’s crucial needs. Jennifer Open shaw ( pict ured) is CEO of the nonprof it, Girls With Impact, the nation's only tech-enabled entrepreneurship training academy for teen girls. www.girlswithimpact.org Laura Davis is a Managing Director at J.P. Morgan Private Bank in Greenwich, CT, where she works with a team of local professionals who provide wealth management advice, strategies and services to successful individuals, families, foundations and endowments throughout Connecticut.

Marc Jaffe from the Children's Learning Centers With the markets being highly volatile lately, people may be looking for alternative investment opportunities. According to Old Greenwich resident, Marc Jaffe, "there is no better investment our society can make than investing in our young children." What makes Jaffe an expert? A self-described private-sector guy, former lawyer, and media and publishing executive, he has "always cared deeply for community and youth development." Jaffe is the CEO of Children's Learning Centers of Fairfield County (CLC), the secondlargest center-based Early Childhood Education nonprofit in CT. Since 1902, CLC has been a leader in developing and implementing highquality and affordable education and care programs, including programs such as School Readiness and Head Start. CLC serves nearly 1,000 children a year at eight locations in Stamford with comprehensive curriculums, on-site healthcare and family service, and nutritious meals. It has partnered with Yale University's Center for Emotional Intelligence to create the preschool RULER approach for building social and emotional skills in young children. Now it collaborates with Columbia Medical School's Nurture Science Program to create an emotional connection between mother and child. CLC also is the sponsor for the Greenwich Head Start program, operated by Family Centers.

Professionally Jaffe held leadership positions at public and private companies in media, publishing, and technology, including Rodale, Inc. While there, he published the global bestseller "The South Beach Diet" and built the licensing business for brands such as Men's Health, Runner's World, and Prevention. On the nonprofit side, Jaffe helped start Harlem RBI (now "Dream"), the award-winning nonprofit service for children serving as an 18-year Board member, including Board President for its first five years, and currently as Chairman Emeritus of the Advisory Board. Harlem RBI built The Dream Charter School, an outgrowth of its esteemed youth enrichment program that now serves more than 1,500 children. Jaffe's strategic marketing and brand-

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building experience, along with his relationship-building skills, has led to growth and positive change for CLC. He garnered the support of CLC staff and teachers while fostering relationships with area nonprofits and making in-roads with the corporate, political, and philanthropic communities. And all roads lead back to the children; "virtually anytime I go into a classroom, I am greeted by warm, focused, engaged, and friendly children who come up and hug me and tell me their name. That gives me hope in the future." Jaffe states that many of them come from "stressed environments, which are predominantly working-class and lowerincome families." While CLC is not located in Greenwich, "we do directly have an impact as a number of our children are from Greenwich, and many of our parents are the back bone of the Greenw ich economy, the nurses, the gardeners, the food service workers." That impact is undoubtedly recognized by State Representative Livvy Floren, who is impressed with his work and dedication. "Marc Jaffe is a community treasure. He not only knows his stuff as a professional administrator but also knows people -- especially the young children in the educational care of CLC," explained Floren. These views are echoed by Bob Arnold, longtime CEO of Family Centers, who praised Jaffe "as a wonderful partner for us at Head Start.

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. 5 - 8 p.m. Kids’ Night Out - enjoy a night out on the town while your children enjoy dinner and various activities (Ages: 5-12). YMCA of Greenwich, 50 E. Putnam Ave. Registration is required. Members, $25; non-members, $30. 203-869-1630. dgonzalez@gwymca. org 6 – 7:30 p.m. SCORE Fairfield County: Creating an Effective Marketing Strategy. Greenwich Library - The Jewel, 101 West Putnam Ave. Free. Register. Adults. fairfieldcounty.score.org/ content/take-workshop-243 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

Jaffe brings a whole new sophisticated level of leadership and collaboration to CLC in his constant pursuit to raise the bar for quality education of each child as well as educating the public about the critical work of the organization. Marc does a great job of telling the story." T h e e a rl y c h i l d h o o d e du c at i o n advocate's story piqued the interest of Dr. Ernie Fleishman, former Superintendent of Greenwich Public Schools, when they f irst met. Jaffe's energy and passion impressed Fleishman; "he immediately understood what I would want to see and took me right where the action is – into the classroom - that is the real deal." Fleishman acknowledges that while Jaffe comes from a non-education background, he has a strong grasp of what children, their families, and the staff need. Fleishman joined the Board of CLC 18 months ago and was asked by Jaffe to develop a long-range strategic plan for the organization. "Marc inspired me to do that work, and I have spent many hours doing such." But perhaps his highest praise was that "if I ever went back to the Superintendency, early childhood education is where I would focus. Under Marc's leadership, CLC is focusing on six weeks to 5 years old - that's how we are going to break inequality." The "best in class program" and "innovative work" Jaffe champions for CLC is quite different: "I have run companies

SATURDAY, MARCH 21 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Greenwich Emergency Medical Service (GEMS): Mental Health First Aid for First Responders. GEMS, 1111 East Putnam Ave. facebook.com/ events/783313595499366 9 - 11 a.m. Friends of Byram Shubert Book Donation Drop Off. Donations can be left near the garage at St. Paul Church or on the table of the breezway adjacent to the garage (William Street West). (Please do not leave donations if there is a chance of inclement weather). 203-531-0426. 9 – 11:30 a.m. Scouting for Food Town-Wide Collection - the Greenwich Council, Boy Scouts of America will be collecting food for Neighbor to Neighbor’s food pantry. Drop-off locations: Christ Church, 254 E. Putnam Ave.; Glenville Volunteer Fire Company, 266 Glenville Rd.; Cos Cob Volunteer Fire Company, 200 E. Putnam Ave.; Sound Beach Volunteer Fire Department, 207 Sound Beach Ave. GreenwichScouting.org 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Tax Prep with AARP Foundation. Greenwich Library, 101 West Putnam

ten times the size of CLC and running a nonprofit in early childhood education the hardest thing I have ever done. We are constantly resource-constrained. When faced with a challenge or issue in the private sector, we throw some money at it and hire someone to fix it. In the nonprofit world, we need to get creative to solve the problem." Creativity and determination are the secret sauce to Marc Jaffe. B o a r d me m b e r K a r e n Gia nu z z i summed up Jaffe best. "Whenever I tell someone about CLC, I always begin with the amazing leader who is taking CLC into the future. Marc's vision is forward-thinking. He loves the people who make CLC what it is. His passion for the people who attend CLC, not just the children but also their parents and families, is inspirational. He doesn't just want to prepare children for elementary school. Rather, Marc sees early childhood education as the opportunity to create a love for learning - a love that both children and families can share." Leadership, vision, and passion make Marc Jaffe an extraordinary investor in the future of the country – our children. Children’s Learning Center of Fairfield County will be holding their annual benefit on April 24 at the Hyatt Regency Greenwich featuring Grammy Awardwinning performer Gloria Gaynor and dance music by DJ April Larken. Tickets: https://clcfc.givesmart.com.

Ave. Free. 203-625-6534. ghayes@ greenwichlibrary.org 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. Sing-a-Long Music Time with Tom Weber. Greenwich Library - Rear of Children’s Room, 101 West Putnam Ave. Free. Children. 203-622-7940. dsullivan@greenwichlibrary.org 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Cooking Demonstration: Crepes for Dessert with Sylviane. Byram Shubert Library - Community Room, 21 Mead Ave. Free. Adults. 203-531-0426 11 a.m. Ghee and Kitchari Making Workshop: Ayurvedic Cooking. Greenwich Botanical Center, 130 Bible St. Members, $20-$35. 203-869-9242. info@greenwichbotanicalcenter. org 1 - 2 p.m. Family Craft: Make a Flower Garden Tile with Lucia. Byram Shubert Library - Community Room, 21 Mead Ave. Free. All ages. 203-531-0426. CONTINUED ON PAGE 18

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PISCES 20 Feb-20 March Your emotions and mind will work in unison this week. Whether arriving at conclusions via logic or intuition the results will be the same. Don’t be surprised if some conclusions differ from traditional ideas. The old must make way for the new.

VIRGO 24 Aug-23 Sept Change is positive and will make you a happier and more successful human being. Keep repeating this mantra and it will lodge in your subconscious and become part of your nature. If you cling to the past, you will become one of yesterday’s people.

ARIES 21 March-20 April The deeper you go into a problem the more complicated it will appear to get. Few things are as simple as they first seem – and that applies to minds too. The deeper you think about an issue this week the more you will find out about yourself.

LIBRA 24 Sept-23 Oct If you need help from those with more experience – and your solar chart suggests that you do – this is the time to ask for it. Approached in the right way, others will be only too glad to enlighten you with their wisdom. How you use it is up to you.

TAURUS 21 April-21 May If there is something you have started but never got round to finishing, make an extra effort to get it out of the way this week. With so many new opportunities on the horizon you cannot afford to let anything hold you back. If you can’t finish it, forget it.

SCORPIO 24 Oct-22 Nov With so many positive aspects in your chart you will no doubt feel you can take on the world and win. To a certain extent that is true but there are still some things you would be wise to avoid. Know your limits or you could encounter an undesirable surprise.

GEMINI 22 May-21 June You won’t take kindly to disagreement this week – and why should you when you know your ideas are so much better than anyone else’s? There will always be someone who refuses to see sense. The best way to deal with them is to ignore them.

SAGITTARIUS 23 Nov-21 Dec You may feel vaguely uneasy this week, as if you’ve forgotten something important but can’t recall what it is. Like a dream that fades on waking it will come back if you don’t chase it too hard. You’ll be relieved to find it wasn’t that important after all.

CANCER 22 June-23 July Different people see things in different ways and with logical Mercury transiting a particularly enlightening angle of your solar chart you should find it easier to understand opposing viewpoints, even though you don’t agree with them.

CAPRICORN 22 Dec-20 Jan Difficult decisions will become easier with Mercury in the communications angle of your chart. If you have to say something unpleasant this week you’ll find a way to wrap it up in sugar coating. But avoid too many layers or they may miss the point.

LEO 24 July-23 Aug Some kind of upheaval is likely this week as Mars and Jupiter join forces in the most responsible area of your solar chart. In fact, there’s not a lot you can do about it except to sit tight and ride out the storm. As with any storm the air will be sweeter afterwards.

AQUARIUS 21 Jan-19 Feb Analytical Mercury moves out of your sign tomorrow and into the financial and business area of your chart. The most likely result is that you’ll adopt a more practical attitude to money matters and be less inclined to waste time on things that don’t pay.

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Education Column: Feature

Middle School Brain, M.S.B.

By Lockey Coughlin

Around the time of my daughter Shea’s 11th birthday, she began to forget things: the simplest of instructions, tap shoes for class, to clean up after herself, her math facts, and occasionally, to brush her teeth. This was concerning to me because it was new behavior for her. As the weeks wore on, her condition became worse. Her room was a disaster area, she forgot to do chores, she would be 10 or 15 minutes late getting ready to leave for even her favorite classes. Then came the tears for seemingly no reason. It was time to visit her physician. I was convinced that Shea had suffered a brain trauma that I had somehow missed. Children, I t houg ht, wer e supp ose d to continue developing in a positive way, weren’t they? This was a child who had, before this, been

extremely self-suff icient. Now getting out the door on time with all her things was a herculean task. I was very concerned. Her doctor was a lovely woman who gently explained that Shea was perfectly fine. This was developmentally normal behavior. I am a researcher, by nature, and where my children were concerned, I read everything I could get my hands on, but this was new information. She wasn’t even a teenager yet. And even then, the changes were supposed to be in attitude, not memory or organization, right? What was I missing? As parents, we are all warned about the terrible twos and the teenage years by other, more ex per ienced parents. We are warned about how fast time goes by and the attitude changes, and the a ngst, a nd the sla m m ing doors. But no one had ever warned me about Middle School Brain. Now that I have helped my own three children to navigate this phenomenon and worked with other middle school children and their parents for more than a decade, I have a little more information. I now have a term for this phenomenon: Middle School Brain or M.S.B. Children absorb information at an astonishing rate until M.S.B.

hits. They absorb it by exploring, imitating, memorizing, and repeating. The many questions tend to be information-based.

defines executive function as a “set of mental skills that include working memory, flexible thinking, and self-control, skills used every

When middle school hits, children have the monumental task of taking all the information previously learned and synthesizing it to come to a higher level of understanding. “Why is the sky blue?” comes to mind. When M.S.B. hits, they have the monumental task of taking all the information previously learned and synthesizing it to come to a higher level of understanding. They must learn to make decisions about everything on their own and for themselves. This is very, very difficult. I watch fully formed adults struggle with the simplest of decisions every day. Where to eat, what to wear, what to say. We all look for guidance with these choices on occasion. Professionals call it executive functioning. I had heard this term many times, but never really thought about what it meant in practical terms. Understood.org

day to learn, work, and manage daily life.” Trouble with executive function, they explain, can make it hard to focus, follow directions, and handle emotions, among other things. Sound familiar? If you have a middle schooler, it should, because t hey a re work i ng to develop these skills. Add to this their struggle to learn social skills and you have a perfect storm. Social skills are the skills we use to communicate and interact with each other, both verbally and non-verbally, through gestures, body language, and our personal appearance. Once again, as adults, we still struggle and seek guidance with these skills. For a middle schooler, this is incredibly

difficult and complex. This is why they examine every single social interaction in which they are involved, dissect it, analyze it from every angle, and learn from that interaction in a way that imitating their parents or ‘doing what they are told’ will never teach them. Hence the intense drama, the seeming obsession with fairness, the heightened emotions, and the endless questions about the behavior of others. Understa nding why these children are struggling is i mp or t a nt s o we a r e a ble to support them in their efforts. In general, avoid abrupt changes in schedule and things that would make anyone more emotional. Instead, keep to regular daily schedules, avoid sugar, caffeine, and other stimulants. Make sure that sleep patterns are regular and healthy by keeping phones and computers out of the bedroom. I found that written and posted expectations were very helpful. These strategies are intuitive but more va lua ble t ha n ever during the middle school years. Of course, the most important things, as parents, are patience and time. Spend time with your children answering their myriad questions and really take the time to give well thought out answers. If you are unsure, look it up or speak

with a professional, letting your child know that you will get back to them soon. Always build additional time into your schedules, giving extra time to think, to process, to prepare, to get ready to go, to turn around and retrieve forgotten items, a nd a llow a cush ion for mistakes. Have patience with your child’s educators, as well. Remember that the symptoms of M.S.B. - drama, often inappropriate questions, need to examine every interaction in minute detail, and an obsession with fairness - all make this a very tough age group with which to work. Talk with your child’s educators and mentors often to support their efforts with your children. Just about when it is time for high school, you will notice your child planning ahead a bit more and emerging from this cocoon. Some days it may seem like your child is truly in need of an M.R.I., but this too shall pass. Lockey Webb Coughlin is the Founder of Education without Walls, an alternative education option; a Founding Board Member of Rebuilding Together Litchfield County; a Founding Board Member a n d P re s i d e n t of We bb You th Services; and a the mother of three college students.

Education Column

The World's Greatest Playground

Like many grandparents I have the pleasure of watching my preschool age g randchildren for a few hours af ter school before their parents pick them up. A f ter my work day it can be challenging. There are t i me s I wou ld love to sit with a hot cup of tea, but I k now all the benef its of outdoor play in all types of weather. It is important and it should be a normal part of a child’s daily routine. In the spring and the summer ma ny ch ild ren have the opportunity to play outdoors and many get to spend time at the beach. There are

many learning opportunities ava i la ble , but as we now are in the throes of winter, the environment changes. Unfortunately, all too often we hear complaints about the weather, and I too have been guilty of complaining about it. Children hear “don’t walk in the water”, “we can’t go out its raining”, “it’s too cold out”, “the weather is bad”. Yet, the winter can be an exciting time of year especially for preschool children. Yes, it is time consuming to get them dressed and have the right gear for them, but the benefits outweigh the time and effort to get them ready for cold play. Today many children are not engaged in daily outdoor activities in the winter. They are shuffled from house to car and back again. There is no time to linger in the cold weather because our schedules don’t allow for that. Our outside fun has been diminished until next spring. In the winter the

opportunities to learn about the different characteristics of t he env i ron ment seem limited, but really it is a great time for exploration. For one,

to navigate slippery ground, keeping balance, watching rain fall and puddles collect. The effects of temperature on water, how ice develops,

The therapy for boredom is "GO OUTSIDE" it looks and feels entirely dif ferent than the other seasons. Studies have shown that children that play in all kinds of weather learn to adapt easier, are more flexible and creative, and become more appreciative of nature and will receive the many benefits of fresh air. Trees are seen without leaves, the air feels crisp, they beg in to learn about temperature and wind, they build self-confidence by developing independence, creating their own games and finding their own way to play. A child’s critical thinking skills are at work by having

then melts, are important for children to witness this signif icant discovery. L isten i ng to t he q u iet a s snow is falling and forming snow sculptures are just a few of the many lear ning and exciting opportunities available to them. The winter encompasses all of our senses a nd for ch i ld ren, play i ng outdo ors c re ate s its ow n unique experiences and risks. Safe a nd hea lthy r isk s afford children opportunity for g row th. They learn important sk ills that they must practice to improve and perfect. Sometimes this is the only time they have

unstructured play without adult direction. Not allowing children this valuable oppor tunit y to ta ke r isk s actually harms them; risks help develop their emotional health. They are overcoming their fears a little at a time. T h e s ay i n g “A W i nte r Wonderland” is truly what it is. If you ask a child “do you want to go out to play in the rain or snow?” Mostly likely you will get an enthusiastic “YES”. We should tell children to “jump in that puddle, taste the snow, look up at the sky as the rain is falling”. There should be no limits to outdoor play. So, I enjoy that my grandchildren will put on t hei r ra i n or snow b o ot s depending on the weather, even if I have to be a little cold, as I accompany them down to the river so I can watch them g leef ully and tirelessly throw rocks into the water which for me seems like hours. They have learned that the heavier the rock the

big ger the splash and the smaller the rock the farther they can throw. As they walk in the water, they have to navigate the big, the small and the slippery rocks. Sometimes they fall, sometimes they may bang a finger, sometimes they get wet. In the beginning I heard: “I can’t” and some crying, now I mostly hear “I’m okay” and “look at me!” Children should not complain of boredom. The therapy for boredom is” GO OUTSIDE!” It has been said “outdoors is the world’s greatest playground”. Wouldn’t every child want the opportunity to play in the world’s greatest playground? And best of all it’s free and right outside your door! Lee Longo is the director of Sound Beach Day School, a progressive school whose philosophy is inspired by the Reg g io Emilia and P roject Approach model of teaching, located on the Greenwich/ Stamford Border..

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Address 154 Putnam Park #154 66 Richland Road #1 27 Westover Avenue 90 Pond Road 450 Riversville Road 37 Barton Lane 301 W Lyon Farm Drive #301 8 Skylark Road 5 Greenfield Place 15 Rockland Place 78 Butternut Hollow Road 142 Lower Cross Road 63 N Ridge Road 175 Riverside Avenue 8 Tinker Lane 16 Tod Lane 43 Mianus View Terrace 5 Holman Lane 22 Brown House Road 39 North Ridge Road 418 Harbor Road 40 W Elm Street #3D/E 85 Perkins Road 21 Kenilworth Terrace 15 Wyckham Hill Lane 1 Lismore Lane 94 E Elm Street #2 183 Round Hill Road 8 Rockwood Lane Spur 487 Lake Avenue 487 Lake Avenue 47 Hillside Road 29 Crescent Road 53 Hillside Road 10 Andrews Road 4 Doverton Drive 1 Old Round Hill Lane 27 Evergreen Road 500 Lake Avenue

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Price $450,000 $575,000 $649,000 $849,900 $860,000 $920,000 $995,000 $1,199,000 $1,245,000 $1,450,000 $1,595,000 $1,675,000 $1,695,000 $1,749,000 $1,775,000 $1,795,000 $1,875,000 $1,890,000 $1,895,000 $2,095,000 $2,395,000 $2,595,000 $2,795,000 $2,950,000 $2,995,000 $2,995,000 $2,995,000 $3,095,000 $3,100,000 $3,400,000 $3,400,000 $3,495,000 $3,595,000 $3,749,000 $3,995,000 $4,450,000 $4,795,000 $4,995,000 $7,100,000

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

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Price/SqFt

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Area

1465 Putnam Avenue 202 102 Valley Road 19 16 Spezzano Drive 1 Nedley Lane 23 Hartford Avenue 20 Hunt Terrace 9 Cottage Place 28 Pleasant Street 450 Riversville Road 61 Summit Road 71 Sheephill Road 414 Lyon Farm Drive 414 21 Georgetowne N 21 20 Church Street B61 73 Weaver Street 6 51 Forest Avenue 41 63 Ridge Road 46 Terrace Avenue 23 Stanwich Road 175 Riverside Avenue 80 Elm Street UNIT B 166 Old Church Road 233 Milbank Avenue 9 36 Cassidy Park 36 38 Cassidy Park 38 47 Glen Road 1 Idar Court B 16 Dearfield Lane 12 Center Road 15 Hycliff Road 2 Holly Way 192 Bible Street 237 Lake Avenue 123 Shore Road 276 Palmer Hill Road 17 Cottontail Road 40 Elm Street 3D/E 9 Tomney Road 19 Ridge Brook Road 544 North Street 250 Old Church Road 28 Oak Street 16 Cobb Island Drive 47 Hillside Road 29 Crescent Road 20 Greenbriar Lane 62 Sherwood Avenue 56 Old Church Road 104 Woodside Drive 432 Field Point Road 33 Broad Road 206 Stanwich Road 628 Lake Avenue

$324,995 $595,000 $645,000 $679,000 $769,000 $770,000 $839,000 $849,900 $860,000 $895,000 $899,000 $995,000 $995,000 $1,190,000 $1,198,000 $1,200,000 $1,695,000 $1,695,000 $1,695,000 $1,749,000 $1,750,000 $1,850,000 $1,875,000 $1,895,000 $1,895,000 $1,895,000 $1,949,000 $2,095,000 $2,095,000 $2,149,000 $2,249,000 $2,295,000 $2,450,000 $2,469,000 $2,475,000 $2,595,000 $2,595,000 $2,595,000 $2,650,000 $2,695,000 $2,995,000 $3,295,000 $3,490,000 $3,495,000 $3,595,000 $3,895,000 $3,895,000 $3,950,000 $4,295,000 $4,499,000 $5,500,000 $5,950,000 $6,495,000

$500 $595

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$271 $436 $379 $838 $397 $454 $579 $489 $351 $343 $640 $340 $548 $463 $667 $504 $537 $550 $573 $743 $474 $474 $588 $546 $639 $908 $412 $267 $436 $646 $602 $325 $389 $898 $661

2,502 1,765 2,031 1,001 2,140 1,895 1,547 1,839 2,833 2,898 1,858 3,527 2,191 3,659 2,540 3,363 3,258 3,184 3,229 2,524 4,000 4,000 3,221 3,572 3,280 2,307 5,212 8,414 5,269 3,791 4,098 7,622 6,664 2,890 3,924

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$486 $536 $443 $520 $626 $480 $801 $513 $654 $648 $500 $1,117 $662 $690

5,546 5,587 7,438 6,718 5,582 7,489 4,861 7,587 6,038 6,628 8,993 4,922 8,985 9,416

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

0.07 0.15 2 0.29 0.2 0 0 0 0 0.28 0.19 0.57 0.28 0 0.54 0 0.26 0.26 0.23 0.22 0.29 0.2 4.67 1 1.12 0.21 0.79 0.65 1.79 0 0.42 0.47 2.14 1 0.69 1.49 1.51 0.42 2.22 5.02 0.52 1.34 0.9 1.35 2.25

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Mary Jones, Sotheby's International Realty 203-249-2950 ONGOING Old Greenwich-Riverside Community Center (OGRCC) Registration for the Spring/Summer 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 MARCH 14 ‘Classical ReMix: modern takes on traditional themes’ art exhibit. Gilles Clement Gallery, 45 East Putnam Ave. gclementgallery.com 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 THROUGH APRIL 8 Easter Basket Drive: Splurge partners with Kids In Crisis and The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County to collect filled Easter baskets for children in need. Cellophane wrapped Easter baskets can be filled with items for children ages 2 to 17 and can include toys, journals, games, personal care items, gift cards, packaged healthy snacks and traditional Easter candy. Splurge, 39 Lewis St. 203-869-7600. THROUGH APRIL 22 ‘In Plain Sight’ - The Greenwich Library Print Collection. Flinn Gallery, 101 West Putnam Ave., 2nd flr. Free. 203-622-7947. flinngallery@gmail. com. flinngallery.com THROUGH SEPT. 6 “An Unfinished Revolution: The Woman’s Suffrage Centennial” Exhibition. Greenwich Historical Society, 47 Strickland Rd. $10, adults; $8, seniors/students; free, under 18. (Free admission to all, first Wednesday of the month). 203-869-6899. greenwichhistory.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. 203637-3661. al-anon.org/al-anonmeetings 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. 203-637-1791 10 - 11:30 a.m. Al-Anon Meeting. The First Congregational Church of Greenwich - Lounge, 108 Sound Beach Ave. 203-637-1791 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

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An Open House Guide for Buyers

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your homework you have the list of open ignore the furniture, pictures, and throw rugs. better a much better feel about these “poorly houses with the street address. Many years ago Do try to imagine your stuff in the house. If marketed” properties. when I was getting started as a realtor, there you like the house, swing back to the kitchen Also, don’t go see what you can’t afford. were two driveways right next to each other and pick up the brochure and talk to the agent. You can get some ideas of what you might do with a realtor open house sign in the middle. I Make notes and head out to the next house. with your new home, but if your budget is went down the wrong driveway, parked, walked Now is a good time to pick up the cookies and for 3,000 s.f. and you look at 6,000 s.f. house, up to the house, stepped inside the front door candy. Searching for the perfect house can your properties is going to look dwarfed. Focus and said hello. I quickly realized that the open work up quite an appetite. on reality, which is what the vast majority of house was actually the next house. So, check During the week, I often don't have time buyers do. the number on the mailbox and on the front to get to the realtor open houses since I have At the high-end, I would say the majority of door to make sure that you're at 44 and not 46. my own client/s open houses, so on a weekend sellers think that people are going to come see Once you get to the open house there is no when I'm free I'll go out to the public open their house just to see what an $8 million house need to ring the front bell, walk right in and houses. I still remember the comment I heard looks like. I can truthfully say that I have never announce yourself by simply saying hello. as I was walking down the hall of lady who had a “buyer” show up to see a high-end house Usually the agent will be there, unless they're said “Harvey, we can't live here - the bedroom they couldn’t afford it. Buyers self-filter - they showing the house to another perspective is blood red.” She was correct - the bedroom don’t do high-end tourism. If you have a $10 buyer. Most times, the signup sheet is in the had been painted in oxblood red, a short-lived million open house, you are only going to get a By Mark Pruner kitchen so head over there to sign in and say phenomenon last decade. Once you own the handful of buyers, most of which are qualified Starting in March and continuing through hello to the agent. The agent wants to sell the house you can paint walls and even take out buyers, who likely would not come otherwise. July we will have about 100 open houses every house and is usually a font of information about entire walls to make the house accommodate Mark Pruner is a real estate agent with weekend in Greenwich. The record for most the house. If the agent has food don't take it your family and the way you want to live. Some other things to check out at an open Berkshire Hathaway and member of it’s President open houses in a weekend that I have seen is now. You don't want to walk around the house around 168, which considering that we peek dropping chocolate chip cookie crumbs all house is just how busy it is. Are you one of four Circle. He can be reached at 203-969-7900 or by around 600 single family homes is quite a lot. over the house. This is particularly true if your groups touring the house at the same time? You email at mark@bhhsne.com. can often look at the signup sheet, particularly Over the last couple of years more sellers are children are with you. What you do want is to get the listing sheet if it's later in the open house and see whether having more open houses at more different that has all of the stats on the house. Also, if you're looking at three or four or 20 or 30 price ranges. We will now have open houses for you're touring the open house for a spouse or groups that have come through. houses over $10 million when historically we a child in a remote location who wants photos You want to wear the right the clothes for would rarely see open houses much over four and videos, ask before you take any pictures to the property that you are looking at. Last year or five million. We also have open houses for send them. Last week, I had a couple that had we were showing a land listing and the male rentals, condos, co-ops and even land. ROOKRIDGE RIVE REENWICH a small dog in a shoulder bag and that's fine, showed up with a large, pungent cigar and the ROOKRIDGE RIVE What most people initially do when they REENWICH however you don't want to walk around with female showed up with pencil pants and high look for6a house is to look| at5/2 a bunch of pictures Baths || 8,735 SF || 3.92 Acres 6 Bedrooms Bedrooms | 5/2 Baths 8,735your SFpets 3.92 Acres or small inquisitive children who are heels. For most open houses this was fine, but online to see what house looks nice. The better and Chic! in-town estate. this family opening every drawer and Enjoy touchingentertaining every little thisin-style was fourin raw land with no house home Sophisticated and Chic! Wonderful Wonderful in-town estate. Enjoy entertaining in-style inacres thisofspectacular spectacular family home done done with with unerring unerring taste. taste. plan is Sophisticated to narrow it down to the neighborhoods knickknack on the table. and no trails. The poor woman followed behind you'd like to live in. The odds that you're going Ideally, the owner should have put away the cigar on tip toes. I have co-listed four acres to walk into the perfect house in the perfect many of their small items, however that's not at 5 Greenf ield Place with Carline Martin. neighborhood is low if you don’t plan ahead. always the case. If it is something that you'll We are having hosting on open house there The first time you look at open houses you be buying, i.e., the realty and f ixtures, feel this Sunday. It is a new development across want to put your phone down and look at the free to take a look. However, if it is personal from the Chieftans on Sherwood Avenue. It is houses in the neighborhood as you approach property, (those items that can be picked up) beautiful land, but boots work better than high the open house. Is this a place that would work do not touch. Feel free to open closets and heels. for you and your family? Check out the traffic kitchen cabinets, but do not open drawers in If you are looking for a bargain go for the in the neighborhood and the number of kids the furniture. bad that has an underlying good. We do have around. Are there basketball goals facing the You want to dress for what you are planning listings where the agent took the photos with an street meaning that it's a slow traffic area? As you approach the house, see what to look at. If it's a rainy day you probably need iPhone rather than professional photos. A key you're feeling is from the street, the so-called to take off your shoes or wear booties at each giveaway is when all you see of the bedroom curb appeal. It's great to have a house that house. This is not the time to wear the knee- or bathroom is the opposite corner due to the everybody likes, however if you're looking for a high boots with a dozen buttons. Also, you narrow angle of the iPhone. This may well be bargain one of the things you want to look for is may be going up spiral staircases or looking a horrible teardown, but it may just be poorly negative curb appeal, where other people have under various parts of the house so dress photographed. If you are looking for a good deal, look for poor photography, apparent poor come in decided that they don't like the house appropriately. Staging is a huge benefit for sellers and can curb appeal, fixable issues like mold, asbestos before they've even gotten inside the house. give you a feel of what the house could look and cramped f loor plans. See the potential Another important factor is to make sure like when you move your stuff in. However, it that other buyers can’t see. Call your agent that you're at the right house. If you've done does not sell with the house. At an open house, about these properties, she, or he, can give you

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