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National Day of

Unplugging is a 24 hour period to carve out time to unplug, relax, read!

SATURDAY, MAR 7

Alexander Graham Bell

Day: On March 7, 1876, Alexander Graham Bell patented “transmitting vocal or other sounds telegraphically.”

SUNDAY, MAR 8

International Women's Day Daylight Saving Time:

turn clocks ahead and lose an hour on the

second Sunday in March at 2:00 A.M.

MONDAY, MAR 9

National Napping Day!

which always falls one day

after Daylight Saving time.

TUESDAY, MAR 10

National Pack Your Lunch Day, so get ready to brown-bag it up!

Also, Mario Day

chosen by fans because

Mar 10 looks like Mario.

WEDNESDAY, MAR 11

National Promposal Day The promposal, the act of asking your boo to prom

in a super elaborate way,

was first invented in 2001.

Rock on, high schoolers, and good luck.

THURSDAY, MAR 12

National Alfred Hitchcock Day, a day to celebrate

the life, times, and work of master filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock.

National Girl Scout

Day, part of Girl Scout

Week, commemorates the anniversary of the first

Girl Scout meeting. In 1912,

Juliette “Daisy” Gordon Low organized the meeting in Savannah, Georgia.

FRIDAY, MAR 13

National K9 Veterans Day In 1942, an organization

called Dogs for Defense was founded to train dogs to be sentries for supply depots.

The program was approved by the U.S. Army in March 1942, the U.S. Army K9 Corps was founded on March 13, 1942.

SATURDAY, MAR 14 National Pi Day

3.14159265359….

Celebrated on March 14

(that’s 3-14), National Pi

Day commemorates a very special number and the

birthday of Albert Einstein.

National Potato Chip Day

Potato chips are recognized on March 14 annually.

Potato chips are a

predominant part of the

snack food market in many countries including ours.

A Garbage Problem Celebrating Women & Mathmatics

By Carolyn Paletta

Greenwich is facing a garbage problem. Waste removal fees are increasing as the state struggles to meet demand with an aging incinerator. Recycling removal, which used to be free for the town, will as of this year require a per-ton tip fee that adds an annual expense of nearly $1 million.

To combat these rising costs, First Selectman Fred Camillo has proposed the adoption of a Pay As You Throw (PAYT) system for garbage disposal in Greenwich.

In a PAYT system, residents pay the town for each bag of trash they dispose of, instead of paying a flatrate tax increase. Similar to how people pay for electricity or gas, the cost of waste disposal is directly proportional to the output of the household.

"This is the only option that gives you personal control over your costs," Camillo said. "The less garbage you have, the less you pay."

Under a PAYT system, the town would sell specially marked garbage bags at grocery stores, g a s s t at ion s a nd ot he r lo c a l distributors, and residents would purchase these bags at a rate ranging from $1.25 for 13-gallon

bags to $2 for 33-gallon bags. Only trash disposed of in these specially marked bags will be permitted to be processed at the town’s transfer station.

Th roug h t h is system, t he town gains revenue to subsidize recycling costs and reduces the overall tonnage of waste production as residents become more conscious of the amount of garbage that they produce.

"Rather than just look for a money grab, I want to promote this as both an economically and environmentally sound policy,” Camillo said.

PAYT is not a new system. It has been studied and implemented in municipalities across the United States for the last two decades, and it is already being used by 556 communities in New England alone. According to statistics prov ide d by t he D epa r t ment of Energ y and Environmental Protection, every community that has adopted a PAYT system has reduced its trash output by 40 to 60 percent, without exception.

"That has happened in every single town that it's been tried,” Camillo said. “So it's not like we're

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The Greenwich Girls Math Festival was held on March 1st. The sold-out event, hosted by Greenwich Academy and co-sponsored by Greenwich Country Day School, the Girl Scouts, Girls Advancing in STEM (GAINS), Julia Robinson Mathematics Festival, and Sacred Heart, brought together close to 200 young women. Festival organizers are pictured wearing their #MathGals t-shirts featuring first names of female mathematicians from throughout history.

Pictured above left to right: Frances Wu Nobay (co-head of Greenwich Girl Scouts), Trish Kepler (Director of Mathematics for Nursery – Grade 5 at Greenwich Country Day School), Ann Decker (Director, STEM Initiatives at Greenwich Academy and Administrator, The GAINS Network), Georgianna Lissauer (Girl Scout Leader), & Lori Mulligan (Girl Scout Leader & Math Teacher at Greenwich High School). Not pictured is fellow organizer: Cilla Bercovici (Math Specialist & Area Coordinator for PreschoolGrade 6 at Sacred Heart).

Greenwich Responds to the Coronavirus

By Richard Kaufman

UPDATE AS OF MARCH 8 - GO TO THIS LINK https://portal.ct.gov/Off ice-of-the-Governor/ News/Press-Releases/2020/03-2020/GovernorLamont-Announces-First-Positive-Case-of-NovelCoronavirus-Involving-a-Connecticut-Resident?fb clid=IwAR2xbipda5WbfI3kXNGg09UAs1q0IFw7N yMQaZaBo0sZEh-EK18lIJT0Vls FOR THE MOST UP TO DATE INFORMATION ON THE FIRST PRESUMPTIVE CASE IN CT. As the United States and the world as a whole continues to grapple with the novel coronavirus, officials and the medical community in Greenwich are putting measures in place to keep residents safe.

Dr. James Sabetta, Chief of Infectious Disease at Greenwich Hospital, said the facility is preparing by rolling out their pandemic plan, which is designed to deal with outbreaks of influenza and other viruses.

“For our hospital, we have plans related to what is to be done if we have many many patients with the coronavirus that are coming in. That plan involves what we're doing in the Emergency Department (ED); setting up tents for

“We have a flow diagram for what the ED should do for any person coming in with a respiratory infection. They'll essentially be on isolation until we can sort things out.

We're being pretty conservative with that, but we've been aggressive with our plan.”

The coronavirus, or COVID-19, is a respiratory disease that was first detected in China and which has now been detected in 60 locations internationally, including the United States. The disease, related to SARS, most likely originally emerged from an animal source in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China, but is now spreading from personto-person.

There is currently no vaccine to prevent infection. It can be spread between people who are in close contact with one another through respiratory droplets that are produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes. It can also be contracted by touching surfaces that have the virus on it, then touching your mouth, nose, or possibly eyes, although this is not perceived to be the main way the virus spreads. screening and triaging, and addressing staffing issues and Symptoms, such as fever, cough or shortness of breath, all sorts of public health issues,” Sabetta said. The hospital may appear 2-14 days after exposure. Symptoms are similar is sending memos out each day to the medical staff to notify continued on page 7 them of any updates.

Seven Local Students GeoBee Semi-Finalists The National Geographic Society named seven Greenwich students as semif inalists eligible to compete in the 2020 National Geographic GeoBee State Competition. The contest will be held in Hartford on Friday, March 27, 2020.

This is the second level of the National Geographic G eoBee competition, which is now in its 32nd year. To determine each school champion, GeoBee competitions were held in schools throughout the state with students in the fourth through eighth grades.

This year, an estimated 2.4 million students competed in the GeoBee, with 8,661 students becoming school

champions. Up to 100 of the top-scoring students in each of the 50 states were invited to compete in the State GeoBees.

State champions will represent their state in the National Championship which will take place May 1821 at National Geographic headquarters.

Visit www.natgeobee.org for more information on the National Geographic GeoBee. How would you fare as a National Geographic GeoBee contestant? Check out our Puzzles page 12 this week for questions like the ones our Greenwich students had to answer correctly in order to get this far.

SEMIFINALISTS Brunswick School's Kiran Marsh Carmel Academy's Micah Taffet Central Middle School's Thomas McKinney Eastern Middle School's Elizabeth Flintoff Greenwich Academy's Alice Early Greenwich Country Day School's Steele Barhydt Riverside Elementary's Matthew McFarlane.

Congratulations and good luck!

The Future of Greenwich Big, Ugly Earrings Camillo Outlines Vision

By Richard Kaufman First Selectman Fred Camillo outlined his vision for Greenwich over the next decade at a forum hosted by the RMA. Camillo, a Greenwich native and former State Representative for the 151st District, spoke about Greenwich's rich history, and how it's been a destination for thousands of people.

"It has a storied past.

When you look at how to move Greenwich forward, how do you marry that vision of the past with a bright bold future?" he said.

Camillo pointed to Greenwich's proximity to the city, the waterfront and shoreline, backcountr y, and the tow n's strong civil spirit. "How do we make these things even better?"

He f irst discussed the waterfront, and how to maximize perhaps the town's most valuable asset. Last week, he said he put in a request for a proposal that would redesign Roger Sherman Baldwin Park.

"It doesn't really f low that well, and it's really an economic driver. It needs a bit of a redo.

That should be the centerpiece of downtown, but it's not. It could be a lot better," Camillo remarked.

Part of the redevelopment of the waterfront would involve demolishing a building near the park that's used for Parks & Rec operations.

Camillo also wants to connect G r e e n w i c h Av e n u e t o t h e waterfront.

"Greenwich Avenue is such a beautiful place and venue, but we could do better there, too, and we could connect it to the waterfront.

You want to drive people to and from both places."

A To w n P r o p e r t i e s Committee has been paneled which will look at Roger Sher ma n Ba ldw i n Pa rk , but a lso the Boa rd of Education building off the Avenue. Camillo noted that Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Toni Jones, is open to moving locations. " W hatever you th in k of where we should put government of f ices, they shouldn't be on Greenwich Avenue. It's nobody's fault, it's been there for decades.

If we don't start taking on these things now, when are we going to do it?" Camillo said.

Camillo touched on the controversial Pay As You Throw (PAYT) initiative. Under the plan, residents would use town issued garbage bags at either $1.25 or $2

depending on the size. Officials have said it would cut down on waste and encourage recycling, while guarding against the increased cost of recycling.

However, a day after Camillo's talk at the RMA when the Board of Selectmen was scheduled to vote on the PAYT ordinance, Camillo pulled the item off the agenda in order get more people on board with the plan.

The Greenwich Plaza proposal was also a topic that Camillo spoke about. Plans for a redevelopment of the plaza and the Greenwich train station are on hold, as the deal surrounding the plaza is complicated due to the involvement of air rights.

Camillo created a committee of six people to further understand how deals involving air rights work.

"My job as I see it is to do ever y thing I can to redo the train station, but to protect the taxpayers," Camillo said.

The issue of remov ing police officers from Greenwich Avenue came up in Camillo's talk. Camillo, who has a plan to remove officers from the Avenue, said the tow n loses police recruits when they find out they

ILLUSTRATED BY WAJIH CHAUDHRY

FRIDAY, MAR 6

By Jill S. Woolworth, LMFT Imagine someone says to you, “Those are the biggest, ugliest earrings I have ever seen!” Confronting that person’s rudeness directly or disagreeing with her could easily escalate into an argument. “Oh, I do have on big earrings today” is a response that avoids a confrontation.

Whenever we can agree with even a small part of what someone else is saying, it calms our nervous system and defuses the energy behind the other person’s comment. It is literally disarming. The other person will feel heard—and perhaps surprised.

We all stumble into saying the wrong thing sometimes. Let’s give ourselves and others a second chance. (Of course, if the hurtful language is abusive, repetitive, or contemptuous, we need a different strategy.)

Cameron’s teenaged son, Liam, complained, “You are always late to pick me up.” Cameron wisely avoided reacting to the word, “always.”

He was late that day. Instead, he countered with, “You’re right. I am late sometimes.” Liam felt heard and was open to hearing the reasons why Cameron sometimes arrives late.

Greenwich resident Jill Woolworth is the author of the book, The

continued on page 7 Waterwheel available locally at Diane's Books and Dogwood or at Amazon.

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America’s Boating Club of Greenwich: Change of Watch. Innis Arden Country Club, 120 Tomac Ave. GreenwichSquadron@gmail.com. greenwichsps.wordpress. com 8 p.m.

St. Catherine’s Players presents ‘Matilda The Musical!’. St. Catherine, 4 Riverside Ave. Also offered on March 7 & 8 (curtain times: Fri., 8pm; Sat., 7; Sun., 2. $21 in advance, $25 at the doo)r. 203-637-3661 x327. scplayerstickets@ gmail.com. stc-sta.org SATURDAY, MARCH 7 The Junior League of Greenwich Community Service Award application submission deadline (for female high school students in grade 9-12, who live in or attend school in Greenwich). jlg@jlgreenwich.org. jlgreenwich. org 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. - 3 p.m.

Greenwich Community Gardens: 2020 Garden Sign Up Days. Cos Cob Firehouse, 2nd floor, 200 E. Putnam Ave. Also offered on March 8, 1-4pm. greenwichcommunitygardens. org/events 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Yoga Series for Adults with Inger DeGroat. Byram Shubert Library - Community Room. Free. 203-531-0426 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 FRIDAY, MARCH 6 Greenwich Restaurant Week. Through March 13. For participating restaurants, visit greenwichrestaurantweek. com 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Meditation Workshop. Greenwich Library - The Jewel, 101 West Putnam Ave. Free. No registration is required. All ages.

203-625-6549.

12:30 - 1:30 p.m.

Exhibition Highlights Tour. Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Dr. (Every Tue, 1:30pm & Fri, 12:30pm) 203-869-0376. info@ brucemuseum.org. brucemuseum.org 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

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Greenwich Library - The Jewel, 101 West Putnam Ave. Free. Register. Adults. 203-625-6560. trainingcenter@ 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 - 4:15 p.m.

World Music with Anitra. Cos Cob Library - Community Room, 5 Sinawoy Rd. Free. All ages. 203-622-6883. lmatthews@greenwichlibrary.org 5:30 – 9 p.m.

Pub Pizza Fridays. St. Lawrence Society (SLS), 86 Valley Rd. RSVP before 4pm. 203-618-9036. admin@ stlawrencesociety.com. stlawrencesociety.com/events 7 p.m.

Trivia Challenge - a night of competition to benefit the Greenwich Alliance for Education. First Presbyterian Church, 37 Lafayette Pl. $150, high school age and adults welcome.

12 - 12:45 p.m.

Greenwich Historical Society Gallery Tours. 47 Strickland Rd. Free with museum admission. No registration necessary.

Meet at the information desk in the Museum Lobby. (Every Wed and Sat). 203-869-6899. greenwichhistory.org 1 - 3 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 - 3 p.m.

Seeding the Garden with Jay. Byram Shubert Library Community Room, 21 Mead Ave. Free. Adults. 203-5310426.

2 - 3:30 p.m.

Intro to 3D Printing. Greenwich Library - The Jewel, 101 West Putnam Ave. Free. Register. Adults, young adults.

203-622-7914. innovationlab@greenwichlibrary.org 2 - 4 p.m.

Free Blood Pressure Screenings. Cos Cob Library, 5 Sinawoy Rd. Free. 203-622-6883. lmatthews@greenwichlibrary.org 7 - 10 p.m.

Pinewood Derby Social. Miller Motor Cars - Ferrari Dealership, 342 West Putnam Ave. $200 per couple; Individual racer, $100; Spectator, $100. greenwichscouting.org 7:30 p.m.

Byram volunteer fire department celebration, honoring two 50-year members, thomas curtin and william thompson. Byram veterans association club, 300 delavan ave. Rsvp. Byramvfdct@ gmail.Com

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International Women’s Day Event. YWCA Greenwich, 259 East Putnam Ave. 203-869-6501. ywcagreenwich.org 10 - 11 a.m.

Nature Yoga. Greenwich Audubon Center, 613 Riversville Rd. $10. RSVP. Ages 12 & up. All ages, experiences levels, and abilities. 203-900-3349. Caroline.Bailey@audubon.org. greenwich.audubon.org/events 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Family Yoga. Greenwich Audubon Center, 613 Riversville Rd. All ages are welcome. $5, children; $10, adults. RSVP is requested. 203-900-3349. Caroline.Bailey@audubon.org 3:30 - 6 p.m.

Greenwich Skate Park opens, weather permitting. 3:306pm, when school is in session & 12:30-6pm, weekends and school holidays. Roger Sherman Baldwin Park, 100 Arch St. Daily pass: $10; monthly: $30. greenwichct.gov continued on page 18

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SpeedRead: Local News Briefs

Construction on Town Hall Parking Garage begins Monday, March 9

will be deployed to facilitate the detour of traffic in a safe and efficient manner.

Route #1 will be closed for the pa rade f rom Dea r f ield Dr ive to Lafayette Place from 1:45 pm until approximately 3:00 pm.

Roads will be re-opened as the Work on the Town Hall Parking parade passes by, and it is determined Garage will begin Monday, March that it is safe to do so.

9 and will continue through July 1.

Holders of “T” Parking Permits are Youth Citizens Police Academy asked to park in the designated “T” (Police Camp) Permit Parking areas located on the The Greenwich Police Department 2nd level of the garage. During the is now accepting applications for the project, additional spots will be made 2020 Youth Citizens Police Academy. available on the lower level of the The course runs from June 29 to July 2.

Town Hall garage. As per usual, permit Applications need to be received by June holders should make certain that their 1, 2020. Applicants must be Greenwich permit hangtag is properly displayed r e s i d e nt s o r c h i l d r e n o f Tow n o f Greenwich Employees, entering 7th, 8th, while parked in the garage. or 9th Grade in the Fall of 2019. The fee Please use caution entering and for the program id $150.00. The course exiting the garage, being sure to follow is an excellent four-day comprehensive all posted signs. instruction with the Greenwich Police Department. The children will learn about patrol operations, marine operations, forensics, firearms, and selfSaint Patrick's Day Parade defense, Participants will also be asked to The Town of Greenwich’s annual participate in physical agility drills.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade will take place For more information about the Youth CPA, contact the Community Impact on Sunday, March 22, 2020.

The parade will begin at 2:00 pm Section at 203-622-8054.

Police Notices

Saturday construction as well.

The GPD Traffic Section will be in the area monitoring the construction zone on March 9th and 10th to monitor the impact on the area traffic.

Stolen Car Recovered Greenwich Police Detective Anthony Fiscella recovered an UNLOCKED car stolen on March 2, 2020. The suspects were arrested. Det. Fiscella was able to put the information together to identifiy the suspectsand work with Manchester Police to recover the car and put the two responsible under arrest. The two suspects also had active arrest warrants out of Manchester for robbery. The GPD reminds you that car thieves don't just commit vehicle thefts. "Let's not help criminals commit more crimes. Lock it or Lost It #9PM Routine"

Greenwich Ranked 7th Safest City in Connecticut by a la r m s .org- s a fe st- c it ie s connecticut-2020 The Town of Greenwich was ranked the 7th safest place to live in the State of Connecticut by Alarms.org for 2020.

This 7th place ranking is impressive because Greenwich is double the size of all of the other towns in the top ten.

Recent Deaths

longtime Greenwich resident who ran the bookstore at Christ Church for 25 years, passed away on Feb. 23 at The Nathaniel Witherell. A funeral service to celebrate her life will be held at Christ Church on Thursday, March 11 at 6 p.m.

Anna Marie Quigley, 85, passed away peacefully at home late in the evening on Sunday, March 1, following a long illness.

Bu r ton L . Ste er e , age 8 5 of Massillon, Ohio, formerly of Cos Cob, CT, beloved husband of the late Sheila (Rosenthal) Steere, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 25. Graveside services were held March 3 at Putnam Cemetery.

Gretchen Everbach Tatge, a Greenwich, CT, resident for 50 years, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 16, with family, at her home in Vass, NC. A memorial service will be held on Memorial Day weekend in Greenwich Barbara Ann Vesey Brown Reed passed away Feb. 16 at the age of 90.

Memorial gatherings will be held at Christ Church on June 6.

Howa rd Wi llia m T r uss, a longtime resident of Riverside and Old Greenwich, CT, peacefully passed away on Feb. 26 at the age of 95.

A memorial service for Howard was held Feb. 29 at Leo P. Gallagher & Son Funeral Home.

On Thursday, Feb. 20, Kevin Frederick Brown, former resident of Greenwich and Trumbull CT, and more recently of Fort Myers, FL passed away at the age of 44 from a heart attack.

There was a memorial mass on March 3 at St. Catherine's.

Cristine Mead Albinus, age 86, a longtime resident of Ft. Myers, passed away peacefully on Feb. 25. Cristine was born and raised in Greenwich, retiring to Florida with her husband Jack in 1988.

from the Town Hall southern parking Women's Self Defense Classes Please see page 10 for this week's lot and will go north to US Route The Greenwich Police Department is obituaries or visit the Greenwich #1, then proceed east to Greenwich now accepting applications for the 2020 S e n t i n e l w e b s i t e a t w w w .

Avenue and run down to the bottom of High School Women's Self-Defense Class. GreenwichSentinel.com. Below are the Avenue to Steamboat road where The course is open to high school juniors those we have lost since the Greenwich and seniors from Greenwich. it will disband.

The class session is from April 21, Sentinel's last issue.

Parking restrictions will be in Gerald W. Puschel, born in 1941, effect starting at 10:00 am Sunday, 2020, to May 21, 2020. The classes are passed away at his home on Feb. 28. A Tuesday and Thursday evenings from there will be “NO PARKING” on the 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm. There is a $40.00 memorial service will be held Friday, east side of Greenwich Ave. from West registration fee for this course. Certified March 6 at 3:30 p.m. at St. Paul’s Putnam Avenue to Steamboat Road. police instructors teach each class. The Episcopal Church in Riverside, with Also, there will be “NO PARKING” student will learn proven techniques and a reception to follow at the Riverside on the west side of Greenwich Avenue bolster their confidence in self-defense Yacht Club. from Bruce Place (the Greenwich situations.

Janet Post Vojt “Mama” passed Fo r m o r e i n fo r m at i o n c o nt a c t aw ay M a r ch 3 at t he a ge of 8 9 Commons Park) to Steamboat Road.

Dayton Avenue will be closed Sergeant John Thorme at john.thorm@ peacefully at her home in Greenwich. at noon from Field Point Road to greenwichct.org Visitation will be held on Friday, Traffic Notice the entrance of the supermarket to March 6 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Castiglione Plan for alternate routes starting facilitate the Parade trucks, floats, and Funeral Home. A funeral service will March 03-09-2020- Railroad Avenue. other parade elements. be held on Saturday, March 7 at 10 a.m.

The TOG DPW notified the Greenwich Parking restrictions will be strictly PUB/POST: Greenwich Sentiat St. Paul Lutheran CODE: HSS-2020-9 PRODUCTION: LIVE: Church.

None Department that starting on N/A nel-2/3/2020 (Due Date: 1/24/2020) enforced, and vehicles illegally parked Police Elizabeth Carroll 91, DESCRIPTION: World leader in orthopedics (w/border) WORKORDER #: 74058 TRIM: 10.75” Gordon, x 10.8” Monday, March 9th (and until further will be towed. of Greenwich died Saturday, Feb. 15.

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Schwarzenegger Pratt Headlines Center for HOPE

event will begin at 11:30 a.m. at the Country Club of Darien.

Schwa rzeneg ger P rat t ’s new book , ‘ The Gi f t of Forg iveness: Inspiring Stories from Those Who Have Overcome the Unforgivable’, provides perspective on what it means to forgive, use forgiveness as a tool to accept and move forward, be more compassionate, release challenging emotions and be unafraid to forgive.

Fishway Workshop for Volunteers

T h e To w n o f G r e e n w i c h Conservation Commission is looking to expand its current volunteer base and monitoring program at the Mianus Pond Fishway. The fishway, which was constructed in 1993, allows diadromous fishes such as alewives and blueback herring that spend a portion of their lives in freshwater and saltwater to gain access to important spawning and feeding grounds in the Mianus River. The Mianus River fish ladder continues to support one of the largest fish runs in western Connecticut.

A s pa r t of t he Con ser vat ion Commission’s effort to increase their volunteer monitor base, all interested residents are invited to attend a workshop/informational meeting on Wednesday, March 11 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. No prior knowledge of fish passage is needed to attend.

There is no fee for this program, but pre-registration is required.

To register call the Conservation Commission at 203-622-6461. For more.

Town Skate Park to Open March 8

The Department of Parks and Re cre at ion a n nou nce s t hat t he Greenwich Skate Park will open Sunday, March 8, weather permitting.

The park will open 3:30 to 6 p.m. when school is in session and 12:30 to 6 p.m. on weekends and school holidays.

For up to date weather cancellations, please call the skatepark directly at 203-496-9876.

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First Bank of Greenwich Community Corner The Neediest Always Come First - A Shared Vision

About six years ago, Greenwich resident Lucy Langley was volunteering at Neighbor to Neighbor, a local nonprofit which helps those in need, when she had an idea.

W h i le sor t i ng clot he s for distribution, she realized that underwear was the most underdonated, yet the most needed item of clothing. She decided

that something must be done to address the issue.

Langley enlisted the help of her friend, Laura Delaf lor, while the two were walking their dogs one day. “She told me what she thought, and I said, 'Lucy, we have to do something about this,'" Delaflor recalled.

L a n g ley a nd D ela f lor c o founded The Undies Project in 2015 with the help of Neighbor to Neig hbor, and it became a registered 501(c)(3) public charity on its own in 2016.

The mission of The Undies Project is to provide new underwear to men, women and children in need to improve their lives. Benef iciaries are either homeless, in shelters, or on low income.

"We had no idea when we started this how huge this need was," Langley said.

The Undies Project distributes donations to 25 nonprof its in Fairfield and Westchester Counties that help the less fortunate.

"We believe the need locally is

very, very big. People think that in Fairfield and Westchester Counties there's no need. But there's a huge need, bigger than what people think," Delaflor added.

Wearing clean undergarments is something most people take for granted. The impact from The Undies Project on those who need them has been tremendous over the last few years.

"It might not seem anything

huge to give a pair of underwear, but for dignity and self-esteem a nd hyg iene , it do e s m a ke a big difference in people's lives," Langley said.

A big supporter of The Undies Project has been the First Bank of Greenwich.

The relationship started with a meeting with FBOG President and CEO, Frank Gaudio, for tips on how to enlarge their reach after attending several successful artist receptions at the bank. Their banking relationship was soon solidified and they were offered to exhibit at the bank's B2B event, where they were exposed to over 2 ,000 attendees. Langley and Delfalor were then invited to join the bank's Advisory Board.

The bank was eager to become one of the first drop-off locations for donations for The Undies Project, with donation boxes in the lobbies of their Greenwich and Stamford branches. FBOG has also supported and sponsored the various fundraising campaigns for The Undies Project, such as the

"It might not seem anything huge to give a pair of underwear, but for dignity and self-esteem and hygiene, it does make a big difference in people's lives," Lucy Langley said.

Undies Project co-founders Laura Delaflor (center left) and Lucy Langley (center middle) with the staff at the First Bank of Greenwich. annual Cocktails & Comedy event, held in the fall, and most recently, Mardi Bra. Coinciding with Mardi Gras, residents can drop off new bras at the FBOG until March 9. Last year, over 1,700 bras were collected.

The Undies Project is also a part of the bank's Charitable Checking Program, which calculates bank members’ checking account balances to make quarterly donations to enrolled organizations. All donations come directly from the FBOG, and no monies are withdrawn from the nonprofit or supporters' accounts.

“They are the perfect example of a small organization enrolled in our Charity Checking Program -one that operates on a tight budget where donations in are turned around quickly to purchase items they deliver to the community, but where their supporters allow them

Detective McKiernan Retires Detective Robert McKiernan retired in February 2020 after twenty-three years of service to the Town of Greenwich. Before coming to work for the Greenwich Police Department in 1997, Detective McKiernan earned an Associate degree in criminal justice at Western Connecticut State University.

Detective McKiernan served our nation in the US Marine Corps from 1988-1992. Then Corporal Robert McKiernan served as an Aircrew/Door Gunner on CH-46E Helicopters. Bob was deployed to the Persian Gulf in the Persian Gulf war, as well as serving in West Africa and Mediterranean Eu rope. Detective McK ier na n received a n Honorable Discharge in 1992 Detective McK ier na n’s ca reer included assignments as a Patrol Officer, Accident Car Investigator, Neighborhood Resource Officer (now known as a Community Impact Officer), and in the Detective Division. In 2012, Detective McKiernan was deputized as a federal agent and assigned as a Task Force Officer to the FBI-Connecticut Securities, Commodities, and Investor Fraud Task Force. In each of the roles he served, Detective McKiernan received numerous awards, citations, and recognition for his excellent police work.

In 2007, then Neighborhood Resource Officer McKiernan was awarded the Greenwich Lions Club, Dr. John Clarke Police Officer of the Year award for the excellent work he and his fellow officers completed that year to improve the Greenwich community. In 2016, The United States District of Connecticut awarded Detective McKiernan as

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the Task Force Officer of the Year in the District of Connecticut.

His passion for seeking out the truth for the victim of a crime was second to none. Detective McKiernan exemplified the core values of the Greenwich Police Department with his dedication, diligence, service, fairness, and respect to everyone.

to earn dollars while they are at work supporting the neediest,” said Emily Newcamp, retail banking manager for FBOG. FBOG assistant branch manager, Amy Huertas, added that she has enjoyed seeing the impact The Undies Project has had. “It’s amazing how their organization impacts surrounding communities and those in need, making the world a little better than how they found it,” Huertas said.

"The bank just embraced us.

They're a community bank so they've really supported us as a local nonprofit," Langley said.

"The bank has nice, down to earth people. We like coming here; everyone is friendly and they know your name," added Delaflor.

Gaudio mentioned how Langley and Delaflor's dedication

was evident from the beginning.

"When they f irst came in, I saw how compassionate they were for the work they were doing. I value that a lot when I deal with people here at the bank," Gaudio remarked. "They really have done a great job with their organization, and they put a lot of work and effort into what they do. It's turned out to be a really good thing for the community."

Going forward, Langley and Delaf lor want to increase their team of about 26 volunteers, and they want to move into a physical location, as they're currently working out of their homes. The need for clean undergarments is unfortunately growing, and The Undies Project gets requests f o r h e l p f r o m o u t- o f- s t a t e organizations, and from around

the world.

But f irst, they’re hoping to address the need locally by adding 2-4 organizations to their list each year. They also want to continue outreach to let people know about the ongoing need for underwear for the less fortunate. " We c ou ld n' t do wh at we do without the support of the local communities and all the towns we’re involved with now, and w ithout the support of individuals here at the First Bank of Greenwich and people who donate,” Langley said.

To learn more about Charitable Checking, contact Emily Newcamp at the FBOG at 203-302-4382. For more information on The Undies Project and how to donate or volunteer, go to theundiesproject. org.

Sergeant Moran Retires Chief of Police James Heavey announced the retirement of Sergeant Jeffery Moran, who has completed 39 years of service with the Greenwich Police Department. His departure was effective on March 1, 2020.

On June 2 2 , 1981, he was sworn in as a Greenwich Police Off icer. Sergeant Moran’s assignments included Patrol Officer, Accident Investigator, Marine Officer, and Court Technician.

Sergeant Moran spent ten years with the GPD Marine Section and followed that with several years in the department’s Training Section. Sgt. Moran was a long time Emergency Medical Technician recertification instructor for the Greenwich Police Department. Off icer Moran was promoted to Sergeant on September 7, 2001. He was assigned to the Patrol Division and helped mentor many of the officers in the department.

Sergeant Moran exhibited the best traditions of police service. He received numerous departmental commendations for excellent police work. He received numerous Chief ’s commendations for investigations and apprehensions involving a w ide a r ray of sit u at ion s a nd su sp e c t s .

These commendations span his career. The commendations are representative of the full range of crimes and calls for service in Greenwich.

In 2003, the Greenwich Lions Club awarded Sergeant Moran the Dr. John Clarke Police Officer of the Year for his efforts with the Coalition for Underage Drinking and starting the Greenwich Police Citizens Police Academy.

Announcing the Engagement of Caroline FitzPatrick to Eric Green

Caroline FitzPatrick of Greenwich, daughter of Helen Ix FitzPatrick and Dan FitzPatrick and granddaughter of Greenwich's Cissie Ix and the late Robert Ix will wed Eric Green early this summer at St. Roch's Church. A reception will follow at the Belle Haven Yacht Club. Congratulations to the happy couple!

Sergeant Moran exemplified the core values of the Greenwich Police Department, Service-RespectCourage-Fairness-Diligence.

Upon his retirement, Sergeant Moran chose to continue to serve the Town as a Special Police Officer and was sworn-in on March 3, 2020.

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EDITORS & COPY EDITORS Editor@GreenwichSentinel.com Daniel FitzPatrick, Caroll Melgar, Stapley Russell, Anne W. Semmes, Emma Barhydt

Keep Calm and Carry On July 10th of this year will mark the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain (10 July – 31 October) in which the people of the British Isles were subjected to unrelenting, large-scale attacks by Nazi Germany’s air force, the Luftwaffe. The city of London was systematically bombed for 56 days and nights in what is now known as the London Blitz. For three months and three weeks, the future of Great Britain as an independent country was seriously challenged.

The months leading up to the battle had been full of difficult and demoralizing news for the people of Great Britain, including the disastrous Battle of Dunkirk (26 May – 4 June) and the fall of France in just 46 days (10 May – 25 June). In that period the new prime minister, Winston Churchill, gave three of his most famous speeches: “Blood, toil, tears and sweat” (13 May), “We Shall Fight on the Beaches” (4 June) and “This was their finest hour” (18 June). Churchill used every skill he had to capture the hearts and strengthen the resolve of the British people in a time of unprecedented national peril and in the face of an implacable and seemingly unstoppable foe.

Seven years earlier, the newly elected and similarly gifted leader of another English-speaking country, Franklin Roosevelt, gave his first inaugural speech against the background of another grave crisis, the Great Depression. In the very beginning of that speech he famously said “let me assert my firm belief that the only thing we have to fear is … fear itself – nameless, unreasoning, unjustified terror which paralyzes needed efforts to convert retreat into advance.” He too was seeking to calm the fears of a population unnerved by the prospect of an existential threat to the country’s economic future.

Fortunately, we are not currently facing the threat of war or economic collapse. But among the many challenges we do face, there is a new one which has the potential to instill fears of a similar level: the appearance and outbreak of the coronavirus disease titled COVID-19.

COVID-19 is serious, but it is important to keep its dangers in perspective. Inf luenza (the “f lu”) and COVID-19 are both infectious respiratory illnesses caused by viruses; though the symptoms of COVID-19 and the flu can seem similar, the viruses which cause them are different. Both can cause serious health complications and even death, but according to Johns Hopkins Medicine, as of March 4, 2020, the flu is showing much more of an impact on Americans than COVID-19. (For up-to-date information, see the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at cdc.gov.). Many global and national statistics further support that conclusion.

Both of these two virus-caused diseases seem to be most problematic for the very young and the very old, and those with other preexisting medical challenges.

Neither is treatable with antibiotics, which only work on bacterial infections, but both can be prevented by frequent, thorough hand washing, covering a cough or sneeze or coughing into the crook of your elbow, staying home when sick, and limiting contact with people who are infected. While there currently is no vaccine or treatment available for COVID-19, efforts are underway to create and fast-track them through the approval process in order to be available to the public as soon as reasonably possible.

In the meantime, thorough handwashing is probably the best thing we all can do to help prevent the spread of both of these diseases. The CDC recommends washing with soap and water for at least 20 seconds (the time it takes to hum the “Happy Birthday” song twice fully). See https://www.cdc .gov/handwashing /when-howhandwashing.html for more information.

While the health impacts of COVID-19 are difficult to gauge at this time, the follow-on consequences of its rapid spread will have near-term economic impact.

Some are quite obvious: declines in productivity; supply chain disruptions; cancellation of events at which large gatherings could be anticipated; reduction in business and leisure travel, etc. The cruise business in particular is likely to be significantly impacted. Less reasonable impacts reported include drops in patronage to ethnic restaurants and nail salons, and even a boycott of Corona brand beer!

No, Virginia, Corona beer does not cause COVID-19!

We are not trying to make light of this serious health challenge. We are simply arguing for putting everything in perspective, taking reasonable, everyday precautions, and focusing on moving forward with our lives. While the (likely temporary) economic impacts of COVID-19 may cause some significant near-term market volatility (Wall Street hates unpredictability), we do not believe that COVID-19 is likely to lead to the global meltdown and economic Armageddon that some reliable pessimists predict. Given all that, we believe the best advice is that contained in a classic morale poster which helped the British people get through the challenges of life during the second world war: “Keep Calm and Carry On!” And wash your hands.

TEAM SPIRIT by John Ferris Robben The boys Rugby team from Greenwich Highschool braves the cold at Tod's Point.

Letter to the Editor

Rotary Honors Jonathan Moffly

By Sally Parris For twenty-four years the Rotary Club and Foundation of Greenwich has been celebrating individuals and organizations for their dedication and volunteer commitment to the community.

This annual fundraiser is based on the Rotary motto: "Service Above Self".

In 2006 Rotary honored Greenw ich magazine ow ners and publishers, Jack and Donna Moff ly for their years of service

as benefactors in the Greenwich community. Other past honorees have included Bette and Sydney W i l l i s , M a l c o l m P r a y, J o a n Warburg, Mary Ellen LeBien, Sally and Mike Harris, Susan Bevan and Tony Daddino, Kevin Kimberlin, Adie Von Gontard, Jr., Bea and Peter Crumbine, Lisa and Scot Weicker, Karen Royce, Lennie and John de Csepel, Mary Hull, Chuck Hilton, Chris Franco and the Greenwich Land Trust.

Rev iew ing the impressive list of honorees, we realized that

Jonathan Mof f ly, President of Moff ly Media and Publisher-atlarge of Greenwich magazine, should be among them, since he has so ably and enthusiastically carried on the legacy of Jack and Donna. As a volunteer, he has contr i buted much to t he community, including serving on the boards of the Greenwich United Way, Kids in Crisis, the Greenwich Chamber of Commerce and Fairfield County's Community Foundation.

Jonathan believes the

purpose of Greenwich magazine is to support the many worthy charitable organizations that make Greenwich the very best place to live.

O n T h u r s d a y, M a y 7 t h , Jonathan Moffly will be recognized as the Rotary Citizen of the Year (COY) at the Round Hill Club. We want to share our enthusiasm with all the your readers and are submitting this letter hoping that many of them will wish to attend and support the event that evening.

Letter to the Editor

Congratulations to Wright Tech, A Well-Deserved Honor

By Rep. Livvy FLoren

Wright Tech is a center for innovation, not only for the number of unique programs it offers students, but also for its forward-thinking approach to education in the 21st Century.

No wonder Wright Tech has been formally recognized as a School of Distinction by the state Department of Education.

A s o u r wo r l d e c o n o my

evolves, so must the way we prepare our young people for the jobs of the future. Wright Tech has embraced this holistic approach and now prepares its graduates for promising careers in health sciences, IT, marketing, science, technology, hospitality, engineering, and math.

Located in Stamford, the school is at the epicenter of one of the northeast's most

preeminent cities where employ ment oppor t u n ities are available in digital med ia, med icine, proper t y ma nagement, constr uction technology, culinary arts, and finance.

This most recent accolade is a testament to both performance as a school and strength of graduating classes as they prepare for the next chapter in their lives, whether

by continuing their education or joining the workforce.

I know the entire Stamford d e l e g at i o n i n t h e G e n e r a l Assembly joins me in congratulating the faculty, staff, administration, and students of J.M. Wright Technical School.

State Rep. Livvy R. Floren 149th General Assembly Greenwich and Stamford

Kudos to Aquarion & Greenwich Land Trust

By Rep. Livvy FLoren Greenwich is a town with beautiful natural landscapes, and we take pride in keeping it that way. Recently, our local government and the Greenwich Land Trust (GLT) agreed to split the cost of acquiring a 72-acre parcel of land from Aquarion in the backcountry. Since the company has no use for the land, they are working with the town, GLT, and the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) to turn the property over to the public for a reasonable price, and they plan to use the proceeds to enhance water quality for customers by investing in capital projects.

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guessing and hoping it will happen, we know it's going to happen.”

Greenwich is developing its PAYT system in collaboration with WasteZero, a benef it company t hat ha s help e d hu nd r e d s of towns implement PAYT since its foundation in 1991. Kristen Brown, the company’s Vice President of Waste Production Strategy, explains that putting the fee into the cost of the garbage bags gives residents a direct motivation to reduce their trash output.

"For families that are busy, recycling is the last thing that they want to do, and so they don't,” Brow n said. “They th in k 'I'll recycle better tomorrow' or 'I'll start composting tomorrow', and tomorrow never comes. I've been in trash for 30 years, and PAYT is the one standard, go-to method that changes behavior significantly."

While this behavior change has been proven to decrease waste output and cost dramatically, many Greenwich residents are already expressing concerns about how the new system will impact their lives.

Brown said that it is typical for residents to be wary of the system prior to its implementation, but that in every case that WasteZero has worked with, towns achieve 100%

Our drinking water supply is one of our most valuable, and vulnerable, natural resources.

Last session, I supported a resolution approving the State Water Plan, which will focus on long-term sustainability and water purity for all Connecticut residents. This recent announcement by Aquarion, GLT, and the town supports the overall goal of the State Water Plan and proves that environmental stew a r d sh ip i s ever yone's responsibility.

This is an example of publicprivate partnership at work. In 2004, then State Senator Chris Murphy and I collaborated on legislation, which eventually became Public Act 04-200. This

law encourages water companies, such as Aquarion, to sell land adjacent to their reservoirs to buyers who would preserve the property for passive recreation, as opp ose d to com merc ia l or residential real estate development.

Our proposal was not successful at first amid concerns that requiring conservation easements wou ld resu lt in the taking of water companyowned land by eminent domain.

We developed a new strategy and w ith suppor t f rom the Water Planning Council, the Commissioner of Public Health, the governor, and members from both sides of the aisle, we prevailed. Ultimately, this became

a n issue of env i ron ment a l protection, public health, and good economics, and many local leaders recognized the advantage of working with our state utility companies in a manner that is mutually beneficial to their shareholders, their customers, and their host communities.

I am thrilled this land will soon be available for public enjoyment and I hope this success story serves as a model for future public-private partnerships.

W h e n s m a r t g ove r n m e nt , corporate citizenship, and the local community come together, the possibilities are endless.

State Rep. Livvy R. Floren 149th General Assembly Greenwich and Stamford

complicity after a four to six-week transition period.

"There is a huge big picture here, and in reality do residents

new conservation programs, such the start date to ensure that he has as a free textile recycling service, time to meet with residents and PAYT is intended to negate the address their concerns. need for a tax increase, encourage "These questions are legitimate,

"For families that are busy, recycling is the last thing that they want to do, and so they don't,” Brown said. “They think 'I'll recycle better tomorrow' or 'I'll start composting tomorrow', and tomorrow never comes. I've been in trash for 30 years, and PAYT is the one standard, goto method that changes behavior significantly." want to have unlimited disposal and burn resources that could be diverted into other streams?”

Brow n s a id. “F rom a c a rb on perspective, the reduction in Greenwich is equal to the effect of placing a solar panel on every single structure in town. It is hands down the best thing to do, and if you do it, everyone will like it, I truly believe that.”

If not addressed, Greenwich’s waste and recycling costs will increase by $1.2 million by 2021 and are projected to continue rising in the coming years. In concert with

recycling and reduce the amount of money that the town needs to spend on waste removal.

"There is an economic incentive as well as an environmental one, so it makes all the sense in the world, and that's why I am not backing off of it," Camillo said.

Camillo knows that communication and education is going to be a core tenet of the successful implementation of PAYT in Greenwich. While the program was originally proposed to go into effect on October 21 of this year, Camillo has decided to push back

and I had just as many questions when I first heard of this concept,” Camillo said. "We're going to take our time and go around the town to address the concerns and answer the questions, but this is certainly the way of the future and we are excited."

Camillo will be holding public forums throughout the year to address the public’s questions and concerns about PAYT. The town government will vote on whether to adopt PAYT later this year, and Camillo hopes to put the system into effect in 2021.

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Feature Column

Courtnay’s Kitchen: Immune-Friendly, Clean Eating

By Bobbi Eggers We are all trying to f igure out how to st ay he a lt hy a nd productive- an important part of our defense against illness. Right now, Courtnay’s Kitchen is offering “The Super Immune Boost”: 3 days of family-friendly meals that can include immune-supporting ingredients in soups, layered salads in a jar (“a jar for the car”), berries, grains, nuts, seeds, medicinal teas, snacks and dark chocolate, to super-charge your system and ward off sickness, delivered fresh to your doorstep, in an insulated bag. You will have everything you need to also lose weight, have clear skin, sharpen your mind, be strong, and feel like a new person. Good timing. Seize the day.

Courtnay’s Kitchens is one

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to the common cold or influenza, and can range from mild to severe.

The disease is more dangerous with age, and for those with other medical conditions.

“If you have a travel history to the five countries -- China, Iran, South Korea and Italy and Japan -- within the last 14 days or you've been exposed to a patient with an illness that's been documented, and you have respirator y symptoms into a fever, you need to call your doctor and get evaluated.

Those people currently will meet criteria for testing,” Sabetta said.

“The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention criteria are you have to be hospitalized to be tested. In the state of Connecticut, we're more liberal with testing anyone in that category even if they're not hospitalized.”

Sabetta urged anyone with a respiratory infection to watch for the worsening of symptoms.

“If it's a mild thing, let it go.

If they feel quite ill, they need to be evaluated by a physician.

We're trying to not have people come and clutter the Emergency Room up with just a regular cold,” Sabetta added. “People should call their health provider first before they go anywhere. Sometimes we do testing in the home. We don't want people coming to the ED and cluttering it up. We're wasting

of my very favorite local shops.

I passionately support buying, eating and spreading the word a b o u t l o c a l l y- o w n e d s h o p s and farms. Cour tnay A r pano welcomes everyone who enters her shop with her big authentic smile and her beautiful, glowing face. As I sat with Courtnay, at the long wood table in her storefront, the door was constantly opening with the flow of people who come to “raid” her refrigerator, stocked several times a week with salads, pr ote i n s , ju ic e s , a nd m e a l s .

Everything is free of gluten, dairy, soy, corn, and shellfish…and most of all, delicious. Courtnay stands up to warmly greet everyone, a sk i ng what t hey ne e d, how their kids are, how they feel. Her southern hospitality pours out of her.

B or n to a Nor t h Ca rol i na family of cooks, her grandmother’s home cooking was handed down and influenced the whole family.

Her parents were disciples of the Julia Child era in the 60’s. They loved to entertain so Courtnay grew up, like so many of us, with music playing, and friends and family always around - the smell of herbs and aromas, changing with every new recipe.

During her first year at UNC, she listened to her inner passion and left to go to one of the top cu lina r y schools in the U. S., L’Academie deCuisine. In her 20’s, she started her first job in a test kitchen at Tasteful Magazine before moving to New York to get her master’s degree in Nutrition and Food Studies. Her Southern roots were not to be denied when

she began teaching at the Institute of Culinary Education (ICE) and quick ly became the In-House Southern Expert. Teaching is still a joy for her, offering special evenings of an intimate class, followed by a magnificent dinner.

Courtnay is an advocate for clean food- real, whole foods, not processed or refined. She does not agree with juice cleanses or fad diets, so she created “Clean

3-5 complete days of meals and snacks, breakfasts, and everything you need to reset your body, get rid of cravings, break bad habits, shed some pounds, boost your energy, and feel and look brighter.

This month, Courtnay has added a special “Super Immune Boost” which begins on May 9-11, specially designed to ward off sickness. It is filled with soups, salads, smoothies, juices, and teas.

home-like kitchen on Hamilton Avenue. On some days she and her team will also make an organic trail mix or her yummy cookies.

Between Clean Weeks, people pop into Courtnay’s Kitchen to pick up meals or juices f rom her refrigerator- local business for local people, similar to our grandmothers’ kinder, gentler, less-processed world.

As they say, you can take

the girl out of the south, but you can’t take the south out of the girl.

Courtnay’s face lights up when she talks about another side to her business- her famous Chicken Pies. Based on her grandmother’s Morav ia n recipe they a re a ll organic, free-range chicken- no veggies, and no bottom crust.

Courtnay started making them years ago as Christmas gifts to send to friends. After so many rave reviews, she started selling them nationally. They can be shipped, frozen, in a free insulated container. She now has over 100 subscribers to “Pie Monthly,” a staple in many people’s homes (she made 370 pies last December.)

Also available as gluten-free, you can pick up her frozen pies at Courtnay’s Kitchens, available as a single serving in a mason jar, or pies that serve 2-3, 4-5 or Family Size, which serves 8-10, available in a glass fluted pie plate.

So reset and stay healthy, be strong, and eat clean, locally sourced food. What better way to love food and love the way you look and feel?

Courtnay's Kitchen 136 Hamilton Avenue, Greenwich https://www.courtnayskitchen. com/

a lot of unnecessary protective equipment.”

According to the CDC, the best way to avoid infection is to avoid close contact with people who are sick; avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth; stay home when you are sick; cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash; clean and disinfect f requently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.

Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom, before eating, and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing. If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Always wash hands with soap and water if hands are visibly dirty.

During the week of February 23, CDC first reported community spread of the virus that causes COVID-19 in California (in two places), Oregon and Washington.

"Community Spread" is when some people have been infected who are not sure how or where they became infected. Earlier this week, there was a confirmed case of the virus from a man who lives in New Rochelle.

As of Wednesday morning, there were confirmed cases in 12 U.S. states, with nine deaths related to the virus, all within the Seattle area.

Last week, Town Director

of Health, Caroline Calderone Baisley, briefed the Board of Selectmen about the very f luid and rapidly changing situation regarding the disease.

"The word pandemic is kind of scary because it tells you it's something that's a fear, and it is," Baisley told the Board of Selectmen last week. "You'll hear that word in the weeks and months to come that we have a pandemic. The last time you heard that was in 2009 when we had the pandemic influenza outbreak."

A hotline will be set up for Greenwich residents to call if they have any questions about the virus. There is also copious amounts of information on the Health Department website about the virus, with links to what the state and federal levels are doing about it.

Baisley said the jury is still out on how the disease will progress.

"If it starts to take off, you go from containment to mitigation.

Mitigation is to more or less defray the seventy of the disease as it takes off, and the measures you put in place to slow it down," she added, noting that in 2009, she put into place some restrictions on the congregation of large groups of people. "It all depends on the severity of the disease. The more you confine, the less you allow it to circulate. It's only done when you have to do it, but when you have to do it it's short term hopefully, and then your cases will start to drop."

Baisley said the town is taking

early preventative steps, but it's all a part of the overall emergency preparedness plan, which is followed during big storms.

"We're gearing up to do a little bit more than usual, but when you start early on these things people start to get frightened and a panic sets in," she said. "The worst thing you want to do is panic your public, because you need the public to listen when you speak, and tell them what to do when you need to do it. We've already built that in, and we're moving at a pretty good clip."

Baisley pointed to the Department of Health's sponsorship of the town's Medical Reserve Corps. (MRC), which is a public health focused unit whose primary roles are to assist in local public health initiatives, promote and enhance emergency preparedness among residents and businesses, and to respond to public health and other town emergencies. " We have an outstanding number of medical personnel -- doctors, nurse practitioners, nurses -- all levels of medical personnel, who have signed on to help the town during a case like this," Baisley remarked. "They participate with us in drills, and we meet with them every June. It's very refreshing to see how many people are committed to this town.

It makes me feel confident we can handle something out of the ordinary with help. The hospital deals with the hospital; they have

to care for patients, they don't come into the community. That's our job."

The Health Department has started outreach with the town's elderly and special needs population to inform them of what's going on.

Schools in Greenwich are also doing their own outreach, especially with spring break approaching.

"Should the school need to close temporarily due to disease outbreak, we are prepared to operate on a distance-learning basis for classes as needed," said Sacred Heart Greenwich Head of School, Pamela Juan Hayes, in an email to parents. "We have our eye on the upcoming March break for two reasons. First, we will use it as an opportunity to make sure the School is fully sanitized beyond our regular, daily cleaning schedules. Second, we know many of you are traveling with your families and many students are traveling on school-related trips for extracurriculars, athletics and more. As these trips approach, we’ll be in touch with students a nd f a m i l ie s r e g a r d i n g a ny travel precautions and/or other considerations as appropriate."

Sacred Heart Greenwich has created an online form families can fill out, alerting the school about their spring break travel plans.

As of Wednesday morning, there were Level 3 nonessential travel recommendations to China,

Iran, South Korea and Italy; a Level 2 notice to Japan, and Level 1 to Hong Kong. " Ple ase note t hat i f you r child or family is traveling to a destination with increasing cases of COVID-19, GCDS will follow CDC and World Health Organization recommendations r e g a r d i n g q u a r a nt i n e up o n students' and employees’ return from Spring Break," said Adam Rohdie, Headmaster for Greenwich Country Day School, in a letter to the school community.

"At this point, our group trip to Rwanda chaperoned by our teachers and parents will proceed as planned."

Rohdie also said the school will use spring break to thoroughly clean facilities, and stressed the fact that GCDS is not equipped to evaluate for coronavirus at school upon return from travel.

"Should you have any concerns of having been exposed to the virus and/or any symptoms, you are strongly urged to contact your physician before having any child return to campus," he said.

Baisley encouraged Greenwich residents to adhere to travel restrictions and recommendations. Town officials will have continued meetings with the Department of Health to receive updates on the virus.

For more information on the Greenwich Health Department a n d t h e c o r o n av i r u s , g o t o greenwichct.gov and the Health Department tab.

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"Police are directing traffic from 9 a.m., to 5 p.m., but they're not there before 9, and there after

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5. On Sundays they're not there at all, and Sundays have the most vehicular traffic on the Avenue," Camillo said, noting that he discovered Sundays have the least amount of accidents.

The First Selectman's Safety Committee will look at pedestrian safety. Camillo said he'd like to see cops return to walking a downtown beat, which would improve public safety.

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Camillo commented that Greenwich needs to keep what has worked, but that it's time to retool and look forward to the future in order to maximize town assets and meet challenges that come down from the state, even if there are some headaches along the way.

"I said I would treat my first term like it was my last, and at the end of that term if the voters

think I did I good job, then and only then would I think about a second term," he said. "If you go to sleep at night knowing that you're doing what you think is best in your heart for the town, then I'm ok with that."

The full video of Camillo’s appearance at the RMA is available at greenwichrama.org..

How OsteoStrong Is Helping Us Live Longer

By Christine Moffat Edy Seaver, a 61-year-old artist who swims and kayaks for fitness, had osteoporosis. Yes, had — as in past tense. After four months of once-a-week 10-minute workouts at OsteoStrong, a wellness concept that features proprietar y resistance machines, a DEXA scan showed that her bone density improved by more than 7%. That moved her up out of the osteoporosis category into osteopenia, a less severe degree of bone thinning. "This is a radical improvement in a tiny period of time — after years of getting worse and worse," she says. "And on top of that, I feel so much stronger that I can swim 20 laps instead of my old 12." Jim O'Brien, a 73-year-old Greenwich native and realtor at William Raveis had back pain that limited his activities. He also began once-a-week sessions at Osteostrong, and after a couple of months, he was able to enjoy a day at his beloved boat without back pain. It gets better: he is also back on cross-country skiing, as stronger as many years ago. Thinning bones, loss of strength, and bad joints impact health, longevity, and athletic performance, but addressing them usually falls between the cracks of regular exercise

training. That has presented opportunities for new franchise operations such as OsteoStrong, which in the last few years have emerged as a key player on the f itness scene. OsteoStrong was founded in Texas in 2012 by entrepreneur Kyle Zagrodzky and biomechanics engineer Dr. John Jaquish. Dr. Jaquish wanted to help his mother, a lifelong tennis player who'd been diagnosed with osteoporosis.

He found some interesting information in a study from the osteoporosis research center at Jyväskylä University in Finland, which said that the world's densest bones belong to gymnasts — due to their ability to absorb the force of 4.2 times their body weight when they "stick the landing." Knowing that his mom wasn't likely to do a pike-position dismount, Jaquish set about creating a safe, doable gymnastics level of "osteogenic" loading. The result: Four superresistance machines that cover every section of the body — upper body, lower body, core pull, and skeleton-stressing vertical lift — that resemble standard gym weight machines without weight stacks and include digital feedback monitors, which give clients instant numerical feedback on their effort.

Wearing comfortable clothes, OsteoStrong clients come in once a week, brief ly stand on vibration

platforms to warm up, then exert 30 seconds of allout force at each workout station. The handlebars they push barely move, even when the data on the screen jumps. For some, that two minutes of total workout time has yielded striking and documented results. With DEXA scans to prove it, Dr. Susan Guiney, excited to help others take control of their own life stories as a clinical hypnotherapist in Thornwood, NY, grew bone density in her femoral neck (top of the leg bone) by about 4% in 8 months, from April 2019 to January 2020. "I will shock my doctor," she said. "I started with osteoporosis, and now I'm on the borderline of osteopenia, but growing this much bone back, this fast is just not done." She has continued with weekly visits. OsteoStrong now has about over 130 locations worldwide, most in the US. The first studio in the US Northeast opened one year ago, in Greenwich, CT, followed by Darien a few months later. Now Manhattan, Westfield, NJ, and many locations in Long Island have an OsteoStrong Center. The f ranchise g row th is impressive: Osteostrong opened about one new Center per week in 2019. Plans prices vary per location, and on average, it costs $ 200 per month, and veterans and seniors have discounts.

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By Rev. Heather Wright Recently, I was honored to be among the 300 guests that came together to celebrate Rabbi Mitch’s 25th year of ministr y at Temple

Gerald Puschel Gerald W. Puschel passed away at his home in Greenwich, CT on Feb. 28. His family was at his side.

Gerry died from complications of Progressive Supra Nuclear Palsy (PSP), a rare brain disorder. He was the son of Walter and Francoise Puschel. He was born in Montclair, NJ December 1941 and grew up in Riverside, CT attending Riverside School and Brunswick School. He attended St. Lawrence University and the then Philadelphia School of Textiles. He later received an MBA from Rutgers University.

After graduating from Officers Candidate School, he served as a Lieutenant in the US Navy for three years serving two tours of active duty in Vietnam.

Gerry subsequently joined F. Schumacher & Co. and continued the family tradition as the fourth generation to work at the company which was founded in 1889 by his great-great-uncle, Frederic Schumacher. Gerry retired from F. Schumacher & Co. as Chairman of the Board in 2016.

Gerry is survived by his wife of 39 years, Louise and his two sons Andrew of San Francisco, and Stephen (Laine) of New York.

In lieu of flowers, if you wish, gifts may be made (in Gerry’s memory) to support research to combat this disease and other movement disorders to: The Trustees of Columbia University/Movement Disorders, Office of Development, Attn: M Reals, 516 W. 168th Street, New York, NY 10032 or please email: mr3134@columbia.edu A memorial service will be held Friday, March 6 at 3:30 p.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Riverside, with a reception to follow at the Riverside Yacht Club.

Janet Vojt J a n e t P o s t Vo j t “ M a m a ” passed away March 3 at the age of 89 peacefully at her home in Greenwich, CT. She was born on Jan. 17, 1931, and was raised in Danbury CT until attending nursing school at Mt. Sinai Hospital. While working as an emergency room

Congratulating Rabbi Mitch Sholom. Those of us gathered, i nclud i ng a nu m b er of my clergy colleagues from houses of worship across tow n, celebrated his quarter century of service and commitment to h is cong regation a nd to our town. He is a bright light working to make Greenwich the best it can be.

Being asked to offer one of the toasts, I had the following wor d s to sh a r e . O ve r t he past 1 5 ye a rs of get t i ng to know Rabbi Mitch, Roseanne and their family, I have great affection for all of them. My husband Mark calls, R abbi Mitch my brother.

As I think of who Rabbi M i t c h i s to m e , to u s a n d t he broader com mu n it y of Greenwich a metaphor came to mind, that of an anchor. To be an anchor takes courage, it grounds us in something deeper, despite the storms on the seas up above it holds us fast. Mitch has a conviction of values, principles and faith which ground him. In some of the most challenging times I’ve seen him recall the words of Scripture and like a true Rabbi draw life truths out of them, that secure and give us hope. I get his weekly teaching and recently after a national

and we have been there for one another is seasons of challenge.

As an anchor, he grounds ou r cler g y fel lowsh ip. He has served as President for 4 terms and created our Exec committee. Thank God we don’t have term limits! He i s t h e h i s t o r y-b e a r e r a n d steadies our group in seasons of transition, recalling our pu r p o s e a nd p o s si bi l it ie s , what has worked and what doesn’t. Some things can only happen when you invest in one community for a quarter century. There is a legacy you leave and wisdom you bring.

I want to end with a few

words of scripture that speak well to who Rabbi Mitch has been as he serves us: From Psalm 1 - Blessed is the man… whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night. He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither. In all that he does, he prospers.

I congratulate Rabbi M itch a nd Te mple Sholom for this quarter century accomplishment together. May your partnership continue for many years to come.

nurse at Greenwich Hospital she met her future husband George Vojt, a Greenwich Police Officer.

Together they settled and remained in Greenwich for the rest of their lives.

Janet worked as a nurse her entire career including Greenwich Laurelton, Electrolux, and Byram shore. She also served as the neighborhood nurse attending to several family members and neighbors and even their pets.

H e r m o s t i m p o r t a nt r o l e h ow e ve r w a s a s m o t h e r, grandmother and great g ra nd mot her. A f fe c t ionately known to everyone as “Mama” she encompassed all that a grandmother had to offer. Shuttling her three grand children to extra curricular’s and attending every concert and activity they were involved in was the norm. Her love for them was immeasurable and it showed in her every day presence in their lives.

Janet is also great grandmother to Eliza and Isabelle Cornelius.

The special bond she formed with “her girls” was in itself a rare and cherished accomplishment.

M a m a ’s f a v o r i t e p l a c e was always the lake house on Candlewood Lake and it is a love she has passed dow n to each generation. She also loved painting, gardening and her love of animals.

She was predeceased by her husband George Vojt, and g randson-in-law Joseph J. Cornelius.

She is survived by her daughter Georgianne Ingraham (Danny), g ra ndch i ld ren A l i Cor nel ius, Daniel and Gillian (Greg) and great grandchildren Eliza and Isabelle.

She is also survived by her brother Roger (Lucy) Post and sister-inlaw Millie Vojt and many nieces, nephews, and extended family.

Visitation w i l l be held on Friday, March 6 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Castiglione Funeral Home, 544 Old Post Rd #3, Greenwich.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 7 at 10 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 286 Delavan Ave., Greenwich. Burial to follow at Greenwood Union Cemetery, Rye, NY.

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request that donations be made in her memory to: Sisters of Life, Elizabeth Carroll Gordon, 91, 38 Montebello Road, Suffern, NY of Greenwich died Saturday, Feb. 10901. Please designate "Villa Maria 15. Born in Charleston, WV on July Guadalupe."

19, 1928, she was the wife of the Burton Steere late Joseph Wallace Gordon and the daughter of the late William Burton L. Steere, age 85 of A. and Mildred Van Horn Carroll. Massillon, Ohio, formerly of Cos B e t t y a t t e n d e d G e o r g e t ow n Cob, CT, beloved husband of the late Visitation Preparatory School and Sheila (Rosenthal) Steere, passed Marjorie Webster Junior College in away Tuesday, Feb. 25.

Washington, DC. Upon graduation, He was born March 29, 1934, she returned to Charleston, West in Springfield, MA the son of the Virginia to work at the Columbia late Clifton and Borghild (Larsen) Gas Company. She met her future Steere. husband, Joe, and married in 1956 He will be greatly missed by his at Andrews Air Force Base. three children and their spouses, W h i l e r a i s i n g h e r t h r e e Clif f (Sharron) Steere, James children, Betty was active in the (Kathleen) Steere and Melissa Ju n ior L eag ue of Greenw ich, Steere. He was very proud of his Christ Church Altar Guild, and the seven grandchildren, Stephanie North Mianus PTA. She was also a and Shannon Steere, Tim, Julia and steadfast volunteer for the Burning Sara Steere, Sequoya and Galen Tree swim and tennis teams. After Madden as well as his two greatraising her three children, she granddaughters Caroline and Lily volunteered weekly answering Madden. phones i n t he Ch r ist Chu rch Burt served his country as a office. Betty loved travelling with member of the US Army Signal her husband, Joe, to visit family Cor p. st at ione d i n Honolu lu, and friends and to enjoy many Hawaii. He was one of the first Princeton University sponsored radio personalities of WGCH in trips.

Greenwich, CT, hosting a popular Betty is survived by two sons, call in talk show "What's Your Joseph Wallace Gordon, Jr. and wife Opinion?" He was also the voice of Liz, of Boulder, CO and William GHS football broadcasts in the 70's.

Carroll Gordon and wife Christine Burt enjoyed summer vacations of Old Greenwch, CT; a daughter on Cape Cod, and was a fan of Susan Gordon Cinkala and husband Boston Red Sox and LA Dodger Dean of Potomac, MD; a sister Mary baseball, and UCONN Women's Ellen Moore and husband Harry of Basketball. As his health declined, Sarasota, FL and six grandchildren. Burt was lovingly cared for by his Services will be held Saturday, son James and daughter-in-law March 7 at 2 p.m. in Christ Church, Kathleen, for which he stated, he 254 East Putnam Ave., Greenwich. would be eternally grateful.

Reception to follow. Memorial Graveside services were held contributions may be made by March 3 at Putnam Cemetery, check payable to Christ Church Greenwich. Donations in Burt's Greenwich; please put GORDON- memory can be made to Diamond BELLS on the memo line.

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create a Traveling Art Program for the Elderly at Nathaniel Witherell.

She also mentored art students at the CLP alternative school in Greenwich. In 2007, Gretchen was privileged to receive an Honorary Membership in the National League of Penwomen in "recognition of outstanding leadership and service to the art community over many decades."

In addition to her involvement in the art community, Gretchen was an active member of the Vassar Club of Fairfield County. She was Chairman of the Annual VC Book Awards for high school juniors.

Gretchen is survived by her three children, Conrad Tatge of North Adams, MA, Amanda Jones of Williamstown, MA, and Melissa Tatge, of Vass, NC, her granddaughter, Sophie Jones, of Williamstown, MA, and her b r o t h e r, E r i c h Eve r b a c h , o f Northridge, CA, as well as many dear nieces and nephews and their families. Inspiring many along the way, Gretchen lived a truly vital creative life and will be deeply missed by all who loved her.

A memorial service will be held on Memorial Day weekend in Greenwich.

He was predeceased by his wife Sylvia and his daughter Sarah.

He leaves three daughters: Helen (and Ed) Kweskin of Rowayton, CT; Fran (and Dennis) Bresnan of Westport, CT; and Dianna (and Joe) Santora of Norwalk, CT. He also leaves six grandchildren: Abigail and Adam; Spencer and Kelsey; Ryan and Lauren; as well as five great-grandchildren: Sylvia, Simon, Augie, Chase, and Bailey.

Born in Reading, England, in 1924, Howard served in Great Br it a i n's Fle et A i r A r m a s a navigator. After World War II he attended the University of London, where he played rugby and earned a degree in civil engineering.

During the early years of his career he moved his family to South America, where he set up telecommunications systems for the Colombian and Venezuelan governments. In 1961 he moved to the United States to work with I nter nat iona l Telephone a nd Telegraph, where he rose to become one of the youngest vice-presidents in its history. He served under legendary CEO Harold Geneen, who held Howard in the highest esteem for his engineering, business, and administrative talents.

R e c o g n i z e d for h i s a c ute intelligence, encyclopedic knowledge, and voracious reading habits, Howard was also a scratch golfer, skilful craftsman, and avid gardener. He enjoyed his bridge games, right up until the last week of his life.

A memorial service for Howard was held Feb. 29 at Leo P. Gallagher & Son Funeral Home, Greenwich.

In lieu of f lowers, donations in Howard Truss's name may be made to the Cos Cob Library, Cos Cob, CT.

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Anna Quigley Anna Marie Quigley, 85, of G r e enw ich , CT p a s s e d aw ay peacefully at home late in the even ing on Su nday, Ma rch 1, following a long illness. Born on March 12, 1934 in North Tarrytown, NY, the only daughter of Paul and Emma Tortora and brother of Peter and Armand.

As a young girl Anna Marie loved to da nce a nd was ver y artistic, but her dream came true when she married her high school sweetheart, Ronald C. Quigley on May 23, 1959 and had three children. Anna Marie and her family lived for 6 years in Spring Valley, NY before they all moved to Europe (Mom's "Camelot") on the French Riviera and Paris from 1973-1977 where they traveled extensively throughout Europe and the Middle East before returning to the U.S. and settling in Greenwich.

More than anything else, Anna Marie loved being a mother. She was the kind of Mom who always made a little too much food her mantra being "better to serve too much than not enough". Her rich Italian sauces, pasta dishes (gnocchi) and big holiday dinners (especially Christmas Eve) were legendary, and she loved a good laugh. In her later years, Anna Marie loved to watch her favorite films on Turner Classic Movies and was a night owl. Mom always said her life's three greatest gifts were her three sons and she spent the latter part of her years enjoying the company and growth of her five grandchildren.

We will miss her laugh, her smile and just hearing her pick up the phone to say "hello"!

We love you, we'll miss you but we know you are in a better place.

Anna Marie is survived by three loving sons, James ( Jaqueline), Ronald Jr. (Natalie) and Daniel (Antoinette) and five grandchildren (Alyssa, James, Liam, Victoria and Maximilian).

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Gretchen Tatge Gretchen Everbach Tatge, a Greenwich, CT, resident for 50 years, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 16, with family, at her home in Vass, NC. Gretchen was born to Adelaide and Lyndon Everbach in New Albany, IN, on March 3, 1933, and grew up in Louisville, KY. She attended Louisville Collegiate School and went on to receive a BA from Vassar College in 1955, m ajor i ng i n D ra m a . I n 19 59, Gretchen moved to New York City and assisted fashion photographer Francesco Scavullo. Soon after, she met and married her husband, John Stanley Tatge, and in 1964 they settled down in Greenwich, CT. For over 30 years, Gretchen established herself as a leading social photographer in Fairfield County, CT, shooting society events, weddings, and family portraits.

After retirement, Gretchen devoted her t i me to t he a r t of pa stel painting, traveling to France, Italy, Mexico, Taos, and Sonoma to paint landscapes and still lifes. She participated in many art shows and received numerous awards for her work. As a pastel artist, Gretchen had three major solo exhibitions.

Gretchen contributed greatly to the local arts community. A very active member of the Art Society of Old Greenwich, she volunteered for and helped organize innumerable art exhibitions, receiving their Volu nteer of the Yea r Awa rd in 1998. She ultimately led the organization as President from 2006 to 2011. Gretchen was also very active with the Greenwich Arts Council over the years, holding a Board seat as well as Advisor position, and sitting on their Gallery Committee. She was also a member of the Greenwich Arts Society and Rowayton Arts Center, where she painted regularly. For 10 years, Gretchen served as a docent on the team of the Traveling Art Program, run by volunteers for the Greenwich Public Schools. In 2005, she helped

Barbara Reed Barbara Ann Vesey Brown Reed passed away Feb. 16 at the age of 90 in Cincinnati, OH. She was a resident of Cincinnati for the last year and a half of her life. Barbara w a s b or n i n S out h Cr oydon , England on Nov. 15, 1929.

Barbara grew up in Estoril, Portugal until 1940, when she m ove d b a c k to E n g l a n d a n d attended Felixstowe School in Norfolk, England. After the war, Barbara enrolled at Vassar College, graduating in 1950 with a degree in history. She started her career at the American Embassy in the Hague, Netherlands. She then worked with Radio Free Europe in Lisbon, Portugal for a few years, until she was offered a position with the BBC in London. In 1960, she was transferred to the New York office of the BBC, where she met Francis Woodbridge Reed. They were married in September 1961.

In 1964, they moved to Greenwich, CT. Barbara received her master's degree in library science from Pratt Institute in 1968, working as a librarian for the Greenwich Public Schools until her retirement in 1990. In 1999, she moved to Southport, NC where she lived for 19 years, playing golf and bridge, traveling and volunteering. In 2018, she relocated to Cincinnati, OH to be close to family.

Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, Catherine Grace Rennie Vesey Brown (formerly Pengilly) and John Sidney Vesey Brown, and her husband, Francis Woodbridge Reed. She is survived by her daughters, Margaret (Peg) Reed of Cincinnati OH, Rosemary R e e d o f Ta b e r n a sh , CO, h e r grandson John Pablo Vesey Reed of Cincinnati OH, and her nieces Diana Reed of Washington, PA and Susan Reed of Sag Harbor, NY. She is also survived by many wonderful cousins in England, including Sue Wheeler of Redhill, Surrey, England and Gillian Wootton of West Wickham, Kent, England.

Memor ia l gat her i ng s w i l l be held at St Philips Episcopal Church, Southport, NC on April 18 and Christ Church, Greenwich, CT on June 6. In lieu of f lowers, donations can be made to Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, N Y or Southport-Oak Island Animal Rescue, Southport, NC, in memory of Barbara Reed.

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Kevin Brown On Thursday, Feb. 20, Kevin Frederick Brown, former resident of Greenwich and Trumbull CT, and more recently of Fort Myers, FL passed away at the age of 44 from a heart attack.

Kevin was born on Jan. 10, 1976 in Greenwich, CT. Kevin grew up in Byram, CT where he attended Greenwich public schools and graduated from Greenwich High School and Marist College.

Kevin was a longtime employee of Gartner, Inc. where he enjoyed the success of those he mentored and worked with in his career. Monica and his boys were the light of his life and he loved enjoying all his time with them.

He is survived by his wife, Monica and their sons Brennan and Brayden; his sister Shannon Treglio of Trumbull and her husband Dante, nieces Maggie and Bridget and his uncle Kevin Burns of Cos Cob and his wife Anne. He was predeceased by his parents, Robert and Mary Lou Brown.

Visitation was held on March 2 at Bosak Funeral Home in Stamford, CT. There was a memorial mass on March 3 at St. Catherine of Siena Church, Riverside. There will be a second visitation in Florida on Saturday, March 7 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Gallaher American Family Funeral Home in Fort Myers, FL. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Kevin Brown to the American Cancer Society or American Diabetes Association.

Cristine Albinus Cristine Mead Albinus, age 86, a longtime resident of Ft. Myers, . passed away peacefully on Feb. 25.

Cristine was born and raised in Greenwich, retiring to Florida with her husband Jack in 1988. She was the devoted wife of Jack, who preceeded her in death in 2004.

Obituaries, which are free in Howa rd Wi l l ia m Tr uss, a the Sentinel, may be submitted to longtime resident of Riverside and Editor@GreenwichSentinel.com.

Old Greenwich, CT, peacefully passed away on Feb. 26 at the age of 95.

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Meeting God in the Wilderness

By Marek Zabriskie Have you ever noticed how many Bible stories are set in the wilderness?

Abraham banished Hagar and her son to the wilderness, where an angel met them and provided hope. Moses worked as a shepherd for forty years in the wilderness before he had encountered the burning bush. The Jews wandered for forty years in the wilderness before reaching the Promise Land.

The Bible is full of stories about barren places where people are made strong and resilient as they reach out and rely on God. A wilderness is any place where our life unravels and pain and chaos take over. We feel isolated and alone and anxiety and fear consume us.

We wonder, “Will my mar r iage survive?” “Will I find another job?” “Can I beat this illness?” “Will I ever be happy

again?” I’ve been there. Perhaps, you have as well. If so, there’s hope.

The Desert Fathers believed that God’s voice is heard most clearly in the wilderness. Dionysius the Areopagite, a judge in first century Athens, says that all spiritual journeys move from purgation to illumination to union. The wilderness is where we experience purgation.

The layers of our lives are peeled away, and we are stripped down. Like Job we feel as if everything precious and even God has been taken away from us. But God is always at work in the wilderness.

In his book The Second Mountain, David Brooks notes that God transforms people in the wilderness. “People in the valley have been broken open,” he writes.

They “have been made larger by suffering and are brave enough to let parts of their old self die. Down in the valley, their motivations changed. They’ve gone from self-centered to other-centered.”

Before Jesus performed any miracle, he spent time in the wilderness. The wilderness prepared him for ministry.

No one is called to serve God until they have passed through a wilderness, where God transforms our most painful wounds and makes them instruments for healing others.

That’s why the best counselors for alcoholics are often recovering alcoholics and why a mother or father who has lost a child can comfort parents who have recently lost a son or daughter. Our wilderness experience equips us to be

wounded healers.

If you are in the wilderness right now, trust that God will care for you and show you the way to a better life. The key is to trust God. If not, our God becomes tiny like an impotent little being.

But Meister Eckhart says, “God is

disbelief. “Your church does that?” “Yes,” replied our priest. “That’s our mission.

We’re here to care for people going through the wilderness.”

The best way to sur v ive the wilderness is to do what Jesus did. Spend time each day in prayer and moderate

The best way to survive the wilderness is to do what Jesus did.

Spend time each day in prayer. greater than God.” God is greater than we can possibly imagine that our biggest problem pales in comparison to almighty God. So, if you are feeling broken and lost, trust that God is watching over you. You may not see or feel it, but God is at work and has a plan to rebuild your life. In every Bible story set in the wilderness p e o p l e d i s c ove r h o p e , c h a r a c t e r, resiliency, angels and God. Christ Church Greenwich recently received a call from someone in distress.

We get a lot of calls like this. I returned the call late at night. One of our priests followed up the next day and told her, “We will surround you with people who can support you.” “Really,” she said in

fasting because these spiritual tools clarify our vision and equip us to hear and follow God. Pray several times each day. Your prayer can be as simple as saying, “Thank you” to God five times a day. In doing so, you will put on the armor of God. When we fast moderately, we say to God, “I want to make sacrifices for you.”

Fasting hollows us out so that the Spirit can fill us. It helps us to gain mastery over our appetites which can pull us like wild horses.

Fasting, prayer and daily Bible reading equip us for spiritual warfare.

Notice how each time the devil tempted Jesus, our Lord countered by quoting Scripture. He used it like a sword so the

devil could not defeat him.

Three times the devil said to Jesus, “If you are the Son of God….” Greek has two words to convey “if.” One expresses something hypothetical. “If the world ended tomorrow....” The other expresses cer taint y. “If you a re reading th is article…”

When the devil says to Jesus, “If you are the Son of God….” the devil uses the “if” of certainty for he knew that Jesus was God’s Son. God is in the wilderness with us, and God is never more present than when we are most in need. So, never despair.

L a st ly, s omet i me s f r iend s a nd family disappoint us when we’re facing challenges. But God surprises us by sending unexpected angels to help us.

We read, after Jesus faced the devil in the wilderness, “the angels came and ministered to him.” (Matt. 4:11) When our health breaks, our marriage fails, our career implodes, we battle an addiction or are bullied at school, God sends angels, not with fluffy wings, but real people, to care for us. So, look for the angels to help you.

If your life is crumbling, trust that God will catch you and hold onto you like you’re the most precious thing on earth.

God won’t just hold you, God will rebuild you, and God make you stronger, more grateful, resilient, compassionate and loving than ever. Count on that. Jesus did.

The Rev. Marek Zabriskie, is the Rector of Christ Church.

Marijane Felvey Marks Passed Away February 23 Marijane Felvey Marks, a longtime Greenwich resident who ran the bookstore at Christ Church Greenw ich for 2 5 years, passed away on February 23 at The Nathaniel Witherell in Greenwich.

A well recognized and much loved force of nature in all of her many activities in the Town of Greenwich, a community she loved, Marijane was the widow of the late Wirt Peebles Marks III, and is survived by her three ch i ld ren Wi r t P. Ma rk s I V (Paula) of Richmond, VA; Susan Marks Reed (Alfred) of Pawling, N Y; a nd Wa r ren Shepherd Marks (Amy) of Portland, OR. Marijane was born August 30, 1929, in Richmond, VA, and raised by her beloved aunt, May Rose Felvey. She attended the Ginter Park School and Thomas Jefferson High School before embarking on a career in politics. In 1958, she was the youngest female delegate to the Democratic Convention, and in 1960 she was the shepherd for Jack & Jack ie Ken ne dy during their visit to Richmond, VA. Many years later, in 1978, having taken time to marry and raise her family, Marijane co-chaired her friend Rebecca

Breed’s successful campaign for Selectman, and again, in 1980, co-chaired Rebecca’s primary campaign for First Selectman and then her successful First Selectman campaign. “MJ” i s fo n d l y r e m e m b e r e d fo r those few years in the political spotlight in Greenwich as being firm and fair.

Marijane and Wirt Peebles Marks III were married on July 12, 1958. In 1961, they moved to New York City and Marijane spent much of her time volunteering at the Institute for Physical Medicine, She had a passion for music and, throughout her life, reg ularly attended the Metropolitan Opera and the New York Philharmonic. They moved to Greenwich, CT in 1963 and became active in the com mu n it y. Ma r ija ne was a member of the Greenwich Garden Club, The Field Club of Greenwich, the Round Hill Club, the Greenwich Choral Society, Christ Church Greenwich and an active volunteer in community efforts.

In 1984, she opened the Christ Church Bookstore, and was well known for dispensing sage advice and pastoral care. The three great driving forces in

Marijane’s life were her love for her family, her friends and her faith.

In addition to her children, Marijane is survived by her brother Thomas Felvey (Joan) of Richmond, VA and a niece and four nephews.

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Worship Services & Events

ASSEMBLIES OF GOD

Harvest Time Church 1338 King St., 203-531-7778 www.htchurch.com Service: Sun 9 & 11am; Wed 7pm - Family Life Night. Spanish: Thur & Sat 7:30pm; Sun 4pm. Sunday School, 10:30-11:15am. Service - Stamford campus, Sun 10am, Palace Theatre, 61 Atlantic St. Every Wed, from Jan. 10-March 28: The Alpha Course, 7-8:30pm.

Connie’s Circle - Every Sat., 10am-1pm. Water Baptisms: March 8, 9 & 11am services. 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.

The Parish of St. Catherine and 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 6: Adoration of Blessed Sacrament, 5:35-6:35pm; Stations of Cross, 7:30-8:30pm. SCP-‘Matilda’: March 6, 8pm; March 7, 7pm; March 8, 2pm. Support Circle: March 12, 6:30-9pm, Room 209. March 13: Potluck Dinner, 7-9pm; Stations of Cross, 7:30-8:30pm. Men’s Group: March 14, 9:1511:15am. Part One: The Origins of Writing and Narrative: March 15, 11:30am-1:30pm, free, psloane@optonline.net.

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: M a rc h 6 & March 13, 5:45pm, $7. Stations of the Cross: March 6, 7pm. Rosary and Solemn Benediction with His Eminence Raymond Cardinal Burke: March 8, 3-4pm. Stations of the Cross: March 13, 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 9:30am8pm. Sacrament of Reconciliation: Wed 7-8pm & Sat 4:15-4:45pm. First Penance: March 7, 10am-12pm. Walking with Purpose: March 10, 9:30-11:30am (Children - Reaching your Child’s Heart) & 7-9pm (Psalm 23).

Adoration: March 11, 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. First Friday Mass & Benediction: March 6, 9-10am.

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. Pacific House Meal Preparation and Service: March 9, 4pm. Friday Night Live: March 13, 6pm.

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. Lenten Dinner#3: March 11, 6-8pm. Free Lent Lunchtime Recitals: March 12: Leslie Smith, 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. Faith on Fire: March 6, 7:10 & 10am, jtredinnick@ christchurchgreenwich.org.

March 6: Greenwich Choral Society Concert, 4:30pm; Christ Church Friends event, 6:30pm, friends@christchurchgreenwich. org. March 8: Consider the Lilies - Lenten Meditation on the trees and flowers in the stained glass windows, 4pm, jtredinnick@ christchurchgreenwich.org; Greenwich Choral Society Concert, 4:30pm.

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.

“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. Mission Conference 2020 – keynote speaker The Rev. Michael Walrond: March 7, 8:30am-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.

Greenwich Reform Synagogue 92 Orchard St.; 203-629-0018 www.grs.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, 11am12pm. March 6: Community Shabbat, 6pm;

Purim Family Shabbat services led by 2nd/3rd grade class, 7pm. Purim Carnival: March 8, 9:30-11:30am. March 13: JCC Preschool at GRS Open House, 10am-1pm; Home Hospitality Shabbat Dinner Potluck, 6-8pm.

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. PJ Shabbat: March 6, 5:30pm. BBYO Regional Beau/Sweetheart Dance: March 7, 8-11pm. Purim Carnival: March 8, 11:30am. March 9: Purim activities, 5:30pm; Megillah reading 7:30pm.

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 2:305:15pm at St. Paul Lutheran. 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.

and

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. March 6: S. Norwalk meals for BRM, 5:30-7:30pm; Student Life Groups, 6:30-9pm. Guest Speaker – Brian Dembowczyk: March 8. 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. Spiritual, Psychic and Healing Fair: March 7, 11am-4pm.

Trinity Church 1 River Rd.; 203-618-0808 www.trinitychurch.life Worship: Sun 10am, Greenwich Hyatt Regency, 1800 E. Putnam Ave. Pledge Sunday: March 8. Trinity Kids Pancakes & PJs: March 14, 9-11am.

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

FPCG Academy - Susan Hellauer: March 8, 11:30am-12:30pm. March 11: Wednesdays In Lent Supper, 6-7pm; Wednesdays In Lent – Service with Bells, 7-8pm. Cooking for Pacific House Shelter: March 12, 1:30-4:30pm.

Grace Church of Greenwich 8 Sound Shore, 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 9, 7:10-9:10pm. Financial Peace University: March 11, 7-8:30pm.

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65 Ways to Celebrate CCI's 65th Birthday

By Gaby Rattner Travel is among my favorite things to do. The excitement of seeing new places and exploring new cultures is a joy for me like no other. When I was younger, though, I didn’t have the means to tour the world. Instead, I read.

Novels transported me to London, Paris, South America, Scotland, Los Angeles, ancient Greece. So etched in my mind were the places described in these books that when I was at last able to visit them in person, I felt as if I already knew their landmarks, their people, and

their food.

My love of reading has never left me.

And now, thanks to some of the programs we offer at CCI, I’m able to help share that love with others who, like me, want to grow and explore even if they don’t have the opportunity to leave the place we call home.

C C I d o e s t h i s t h r o u g h s e ve r a l initiatives. In one prog ram, our elementary school students visit with senior citizens to read to them and be read to in return. Sometimes they expand on their readings by dramatizing them as mini plays.

The benef its are many, star ting with the basics. Says Linda, one of our participating seniors, “It’s important to their success for the kids to be able to read. I look forward [each week] to coming and helping them improve their lives.” Much of that improvement stems from the bonds of friendship forged between the young and old, bonds that bring joy and laughter to all involved.

We also hold a book club for adults with disabilities. Led by Ed Morrissey from Greenw ich Librar y, the g roup chooses a book to read together and then

"We read to know that we are not alone,“ said Sinclair Lewis. watches a movie based on their readings.

A recent fave: the classic 1877 novel Black Beauty, written by the English author Anna Sewell in the last months of her life.

It’s a favorite of mine too; a book I’ve often given as a gift.

In the summertime our CCI kids read in different settings. A favorite among kids and staff alike is Thursday “Reading with Dogs. ” Kids sprawl across our front lawn reading stories of their choice to therapy dogs brought to us by wonderful owners.

Dogs (and the occasional rabbit), we find, are thoroughly non-judgmental and so make a phenomenal audience.

To mark our sixty-fifth anniversary this year, we’re joining w ith Julian Curtiss School, the International School at Dundee, and New Lebanon School to sponsor a month-long celebration of reading called “65 Ways to Be a Reader.”

month, each school will hold a drawing for prizes including extra recess, no homework for a day (principal approved!), a pizza party, and more. One child will win a grand prize of a brand new bike, thanks to the generosity of 10538 Bicycles in neighboring Larchmont…just in time for spring!

So why this extraordinary emphasis on reading? As is my habit, I’ll turn to wonderful authors, who said it better than I ever could: "We read to know that we are not alone,“ said Sinclair Lewis.

“When I look back, I am so impressed again w ith the life-g iv ing power of literature. If I were a young person today, trying to gain a sense of myself in the world, I would do that again by reading, just as I did when I was young,” observed Maya Angelou.

Ernest Hemingway felt “There is no friend as loyal as a book.” And the very great Dr Seuss urged “Be awesome! Be a book nut!”

Says Julian Curtiss Reading Specialist Grace Blomberg, “We are perpetually grateful for the way CCI works to support our students and families. After a great brainstorming session, we feel we’ve come up with a fantastic way to celebrate and commemorate the sixty-five years of unparalleled social work that CCI has offered our community.”

The initiative, to be held throughout the month of March, will offer children in grades K-5 in these three schools the chance to complete as many of the sixtyfive different ways to be a reader as they can. Opportunities range from listening to audio books to reading Sunday comics, reading aloud to adults or being read to and so many more. As the program progresses, participants will fill out a Gaby Rattner is the Executive Director ‘bingo sheet’ of reading opportunities of CCI, which is celebrating 65 years of they have completed. At the end of the service to the Greenwich Community.

Please join us for “65 Ways to be a Reader. ” Use the chart below, created by Julian Curtiss faculty and staff help us celebrate 65 years of CCI! How many can you complete by March 26th? Check off each one as you do them. You don’t have to go in order. ❍ "Act out" a book or a poem. ❍ Read dialogue with the character’s voice and intonation. ❍ Make a face that shows the way the character is feeling. ❍ Use a cookbook and make a recipe. ❍ Read a favorite story and record it making your own audiobook. Read from the dictionary and learn 3 new words ❍ Read a stack of wordless books, and tell the story. ❍ Read the Sunday comics. Listen to an audiobook. ❍ Read to your pet. ❍ Word hunt for sight words in a book or magazine or the Greenwich Sentinel! ❍ Choral read - read the book together. ❍ Read a stack of seasonal books. ❍ Read to your favorite stuffed animal. ❍ Read a how-to book, and make it! ❍ Make up a new ending for the story. ❍ Write your own & read it to your family. ❍ Read to your younger siblings. ❍ Make a blanket tent & read in it. ❍ Read a play with your family. Assign everyone a part.

❍ Read a genre that you don’t usually read. ❍ Read a magazine. ❍ Go to a museum and read the plaques. ❍ Read the signs in stores. ❍ Read bumper stickers on cars. ❍ Turn on the closed captioning on your TV and read along with your shows! ❍ Go to the library and let the librarian pick out a book for you! ❍ Ask a friend to recommend a book for you. ❍ Read a book to yourself that your teacher has read to the class. ❍ Read a Book with a title that starts with the same letter as your first name. ❍ Push yourself to read a page 2-3 times and make a clear picture in your mind of what is happening. ❍ Read 2 different nonfiction books about the same topic! What’s the same?

What’s different? ❍ Draw a picture of your favorite scene from a book your teacher has read. ❍ Draw a picture of your favorite scene from a book you have read.

❍ Write a letter to your favorite author! ❍ Their addresses are on the publisher’s website. ❍ P i ck 5 i nte r e s t i n g wor d s f r om a book and look up their meanings on dictionary.com. ❍ Write a poem and then read it to another person. ❍ Give a summary of a book you just finished to an adult. ❍ Read a book with a hardcover. ❍ Read a book to a Senior Citizen ❍ Re-read your favorite book. ❍ Read a book about a famous person. ❍ Read a book about nature. ❍ Read a book outside. ❍ Read a book written before you were born. ❍ Read in your PJs. ❍ Read 2 books in a day. ❍ Read a book about a different culture. ❍ Read a book that has won an award. ❍ Read a book with a red cover. ❍ Read a book published in 2019 or 2020. ❍ Read a joke book. ❍ Start a blog sharing your favorite books.

❍ Create an account on Good Reads to find new books. ❍ Search your favorite authors’ blogs to learn more about their books. ❍ Make a game board with questions about your book & play with family and friends. ❍ Read a graphic reader or novel. ❍ Write your own graphic novel for others. ❍ Go to the public library to do some reading in a quiet spot. ❍ Read a book that has been made into a movie, then watch the movie! ❍ Read a book about a place you have visited or want to visit. ❍ Do a partner read with a parent or sibling. They read a page, you read a page. ❍ Read at least 3 books in a series or by the same author. ❍ Read a fantasy book. ❍ Read a book that has a pattern, tell someone about the pattern. ❍ Read in the dark with a flashlight.

I completed (Count up how many boxes you have completed) _____________ ways to be a reader.

Greenwich’s Goggin Sisters Cabaret in Norwalk

By Carolyn Paletta Justine Goggin was seven years old when she discovered her life’s calling at a local theater in Riverside.

“I remember going to see Annie at St. Catherine's Players, and when I walked out I knew for the rest of my life what I wanted to do,” Goggin said. “It was so clear. It was the first time I saw someone who kind of looked like me, because I have Annie curls, and I was transfixed.”

Since that day, Goggin has performed

in dozens of theater productions, received her bachelor’s degree in English and Theatre from Dartmouth University, and is now pursuing a career in musical theater in New York City.

On April 25, Goggin is bringing her musical talents home with a live performance at BJ Ryan’s Magnolia Room in Norwalk. The show, titled “Back to the Garden”, is a cabaret, in which Goggin will perform hand-selected pieces from her favorite musicians and poets.

“What's fun about performing a cabaret is that you get to take these songs

that you love and put them into your own story, instead of playing a character in someone else's story,” Goggin said.

“Sharing those words with a group of people is like opening a window to your soul.”

“Back to the Garden” is inspired

by Joni Mitchell’s song “Woodstock”, and Goggin created the show to reflect on the cultural phenomenon of Woodstock and its continued significance today.

"I took inspiration from the song to look at how the ideas of that era align with the ideas that our generation

CT Appellate Court at GHS The Connecticut Appellate Court will hear arguments in two cases on Tuesday, March 10, at Greenwich High School, 10 Hillside Rd. The visit is part of the Appellate Court’s “On Circuit” program, which provides students, educators and the public with a greater understanding of appellate courts. Since the program began in 1996, the court has heard arguments at several high school and higher education locations.

The first argument will start at 1:15

p.m., the second, at 2:15 p.m. They both will be heard in the school’s Performing Arts Center. Arguments for each case should last approximately 40 minutes. A 20-minute question-and-answer period with counsel from the case, students and faculty will follow each argument.

Appellate Court Chief Judge Alexandra D. DiPentima, Judge Ingrid L. Moll and Judge Robert J. Devlin Jr. will hear arguments in both cases.

The 1:15 p.m. case is State of Connecticut v. Charles J. Ingala, a search-

and-seizure case from the Geographical Area Courthouse No. 4 in Waterbury.

The 2:15 p.m. case is Tina M. Carrico v.

Mill Rock Leasing LLC et al., a slip-andfall case from the New London Judicial District.

The arguments are open to the public.

News media organizations may record, broadcast, televise or photograph the arguments in accordance with Section 70-9 of the Connecticut Practice Book and the Court’s protocol.

grapples with,” Goggin said.

Justine will be joined on-stage by her younger sister, Jennifer Goggin, a Greenwich High School alumna who will pursue a career as a singer-songwriter after graduating from Columbia University this spring. The sisters have staged two performances of “Back to the Garden” for audiences in New York City, but will be performing a more personal, acoustic rendition for their hometown audience.

" S i n c e i t i s o u r s h ow, w e can customize it to ref lect our sense of belonging and make it more vulnerable

and connected to this place that is home,” Goggin said. “To be able to bring it back to the place where everything started and to the community where my parents still are, and to be able to share it with the people who have supported me from childhood – that is really special.”

Tickets: $20 online, $30 at the door and are available at www.bjryansmagnoliaroom.com

Show Times: Saturday, April 25 at 6:30pm and 8pm

Location: 57 Main St, Norwalk

ONS Discussion

Biolog ic treatments for pa i n f u l or thopedic conditions and injuries will be the topic of discussion with Dr. Demetris Delos, of Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists (ONS), at a free seminar on Wednesday, March 11 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Greenwich Hospital.

There are many claims about the healing powers of biologic treatments such as stem cells, platelet rich plasma and cartilage therapies, but not all of them are supported by fact. Regenerative medicine expert, Dr. Delos, will separate the science from science f iction by

discussing the research and proven results for treatments that are in use today. H is ta l k w i l l a lso cover the conditions that can benefit from these treatments and why, and he will offer insight into the promising studies that could shape the future of medicine. Q & A will follow.

The event is free and open to the public, but registration is requested.

To register, call 888-305-9253 or visit greenwichhospital.org

Girls Tech Savvy Conference Women leader-mentors in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) will provide Connecticut girls grades 6-9 a fascinating look into their STEM career opportunities during the state’s 7th Annual Tech Savvy Conference on March 7, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Trinity College’s McCook Auditorium, 300 Summit St., Hartford.

Girls, their parents/guardians and advisors may register for the conference online at tinyurl. com/vz7t9gw or contact Alison Draper at Alison. draper@trincoll.edu. Cost is $5 and includes lunch.

Sponsored by the American Association of University Women, the Petit Family Foundation and local donors, the conference features hands-on

experiments where girls learn how to extract DNA from plants, discover blood samples carrying Lyme Disease, learn about bone and tendon structure, construct an electro-mechanical jitterbug, print products in 3D, analyze the acidity of household products and more. Lunch in the college cafeteria and conversation with current college students

rounds out the day for the girls.

The conference will also feature a day of events for parents/guardians and teachers including panels of women professionals and educators and college admissions officers who will provide the information needed to support the girls’ interest in STEM.

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FRIDAY, MAR 6 National Day of

Just for Fun SATURDAY, MAR 7

Unplugging is a 24 hour

March 7, 1876, Alexander Graham Bell patented

period to carve out time to “transmitting vocal or other unplug, relax, read!

SUNDAY, MAR 8

International Women's Day Daylight Saving Time

sounds telegraphically.”

MONDAY, MAR 9

TUESDAY, MAR 10

which always falls one day

Lunch Day

National Napping Day!

National Pack Your

after Daylight Saving time.

1.Which ocean is not crossed by the Equator?

2.The U.S.-Canadian border runs through the middle of a library.

This library is located northeast of Lake Ontario on which continent?

National Promposal Day

THURSDAY, MAR 12 National Girl Scout Day

Mario Day

Bring Back Lost Words Sample Questions from the National Geographic Bee Competition. How will you do?

WEDNESDAY, MAR 11

grimalkin

Noun | gri-mawl-kin | 16th Century English A cat.

The grimalkin loved to hunt mice.

JOKE BOOK 1. What did the Buddhist ask the hot dog vendor?

“Make me one with everything.”

2. You know why you never see elephants hiding up in trees?

Because they’re really good at it.

3.The Great Barrier Reef is roughly the size of Italy. This reef is located in the Coral Sea off the coast of which continent?

3. What is red and smells like blue paint?

Red paint.Hoppy Birthday.

4.The Panama Canal connects the Pacific Ocean with which other ocean?

5.A giant anteater flicks its tongue in and out of its mouth up to 150 times per minute. Giant anteaters can be found from Guyana to Paraguay on which continent?

6.The Indus River forms a wide delta near its mouth at the Arabian Sea on which continent?

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9.The Somali current, a surface current that changes with the seasonal monsoon in South Asia, is located in which ocean?

10.At nearly seven miles deep, the Mariana Trench is the deepest point on Earth. In which ocean is it located?

ANSWERS 1. Arctic Ocean 2. North America 3. Australia 4. Atlantic Ocean 5. South America 6. Asia 7. Europe 8. Antarctica 9. Indian Ocean 10. Pacific Ocean 1.Which country is not in the same time zone as the United Kingdom— Egypt, Mauritania, or Liberia?

2.Which landlocked country is bordered by Mozambique, Zambia, and Tanzania?

3.A spongy bread called injera and a stew called wat are distinctive dishes in the city of Addis Ababa and throughout the largest country by area on the Horn of Africa.

Name this country.

4.Which country is bordered by Burkina Faso and Libya?5.The Zambezi River rises in northwest Zambia and empties into what channel in the Indian Ocean?

6.The Vai script is a unique indigenous writing system found in Sierra Leone and what country to its southeast?

7.Casablanca is the chief port on the Atlantic coast of which country in North Africa?

1. Egypt 2. Malawi 3. Ethiopia 4. Niger 5. Mozambique Channel 6. Liberia 7. Morocco

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Astrology Column For Week of Mar. 8, 2020

PISCES 20 Feb-20 March Your ruler Neptune in your birth sign is not an easy influence because it makes you question things you take for granted, and the last thing you want is to doubt your beliefs. But it looks like the last thing you want is the first thing you’ll get this week.

VIRGO 24 Aug-23 Sept Partners and loved ones may be hard to predict this week – in fact they may be downright impossible. But don’t assume they’re messing around for the sake of it: it’s more likely they just don’t know what they want. Give them time and they’ll get their act together.

ARIES 21 March-20 April Some people respond well to criticism and some don’t and if you want to get the best out of those you live and work with this week you must be careful that your words don’t have the opposite effect to what you intend. A little praise will go a long way.

LIBRA 24 Sept-23 Oct With the Sun aspecting Neptune, planet of illusion, you must make sure any changes you make are absolutely necessary. If you have any doubts at all you should keep things as they are for a few days, ideally until Mercury changes direction on Tuesday.

TAURUS 21 April-21 May You’ll be in a forgiving mood this week – you may even turn a deaf ear to something that offends your deepest principles. Have you seen the Light or finally flipped your lid? Or can you simply no longer be bothered to waste time on those not worthy of it?

SCORPIO 24 Oct-22 Nov Sit down and make a wish list of all the things you would like to happen if the world was yours to command. Then put it away and read it again in a few days’ time when you are feeling more realistic. If nothing else you will have a good laugh.

GEMINI 22 May-21 June You may find yourself swimming against the tide of opinion this week but don’t change course just to be like everyone else. It may be tough being the odd man out but the planets indicate the odd man out is the only one heading in the right direction.

SAGITTARIUS 23 Nov-21 Dec You are not the type to be easily fooled but the planets suggest you should be on your guard this week as someone you thought you could trust is playing games at your expense.

They may claim it is only a bit of fun but really they are bent on mischief.

CANCER 22 June-23 July If colleagues and partners seem a bit evasive this week it’s a sure sign something is going on – and you should have a fair idea what it is. You may still be missing a few facts but you’re smart enough to fill in the gaps and draw your own conclusions.

CAPRICORN 22 Dec-20 Jan You may be too lenient with someone this week and if you are it’s odds-on they will assume you’re an easy touch and you’ll have a real issue to deal with. If someone breaks the rules they must be punished. You can’t afford to let your heart rule your head.

LEO 24 July-23 Aug What you say this week may be important but it’s the way you say it that will make people sit up and take notice. For best results, be totally and brutally honest, even if it means your financial interests could suffer. In the long-term your reputation will soar.

AQUARIUS 21 Jan-19 Feb Under no circumstances take risks with money this week. With the Sun close to Neptune highlighting your finances, stick to safe investments, even if all around you people are gambling and cashing in. What is right for them may not be right for you.

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Pursuing Excellence in Education

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Education Column: Feature

Parental Guidance Suggested

By Patrice Kopas

Students can learn to selfadvocate from the time they are in PreK. In fact, learning this skill early in life builds self-confidence, empowers decision-making, and develops a sense of ownership of an outcome, especially if they have had to struggle, and even fail, before succeeding.

How often do you let your child fail? Once a day? Once a week?

Never?

I’m not talking about “big” failures like letting him knowingly

Education Column

make a bad decision or take an unnecessary or dangerous risk. I’m talking about “everyday failures” like forgetting homework, leaving a lunchbox in the car, or not returning a library book on time.

Do you let your child solve these “small and solvable” problems on his own, or do you solve them before he can come up with a solution for himself?

W h e n P r e K s t u d e nt s p ut puzzles together on their own, they are doing much more than refining their fine motor skills. If a piece doesn’t fit, our teachers encourage students to put the piece in another place, turn the piece around, or try a new piece that might fit better. In most cases, guiding the learning process is more important than rushing through a task without thought.

Think about this. When your student has challeng ing homework, what is your f irst reaction? Do you look at a math problem and try to solve it for him,

or do you ask him questions that might lead him to the answer? Do you ever tell him to leave it blank so he can ask his teacher for help?

cha l leng ing for students a nd parents alike. It’s a time when parents are learning to “let go” a little more and when students

As parents, it’s natural to want to protect our children from anything that hurts them, but we also need to help them to handle emotions and setbacks.

Allowing your student to advocate for him/herself and approach the teacher about difficult homework helps the student, the teacher, and the entire class. If parents solve homework at home, teachers lose important insight, and children lose the opportunity to struggle and persevere.

Middle school years can be

start to test their limits. In a safe environment, especially in school where teachers know your student by name and understand adolescent development, students are more likely to self-advocate, both academically and socially.

Letting our kids self-advocate is equally important in social situations. If a child is having a

tough time with a friend, a parent’s role is to let the child talk about the problem, and even let him/her become emotional about it. Being at home with a parent is a safe space for your child, and by allowing the child to break down a bit, he can complete the cycle of emotion that’s necessary to navigate anger, sadness, and loneliness.

Being a sounding board and not being reactive is the most effective strategy to encourage a nd ensu re self-relia nce a nd problem-solving ability. Examples of responses to have ready could be “I hear and understand your frustration.” “I’m confident you’ll find a solution.” “I’m here to help you figure out what to do.”

In much the same way, when there’s an issue between two friends - being excluded from a playdate, not being asked to attend a party - it’s important to listen to your child first. Ask him how he’s feeling, and validate his emotions.

Problems between adolescent

friends are usually fixed within a few days. So leave your phone on the table, and resist the urge to contact the other parent unless your child requests it on his own.

As parents, it’s natural to want to protect our children from anything that hurts them, but we also need to help them to handle emotions and setbacks.

We need to let our kids try, and we need to let them fail. We need to watch them fall, and we need to let them get up on their own. They need to know they can get up. And you need to know that, too.

Patrice Kopas became Principal of Greenwich Catholic School in 2009. Throughout her time at GCS, Mrs. Kopas has also served as Chair of NEASC Visiting Committees , a member of the NCEA, and on both the Catholic Identity Committee (Chairperson) and the Education Committee of the Diocese of Bridgeport.

Alliance Increases Access to Music

By Julie Faryniarz

“Music creates access. It is a b out mu lt i- c u lt u ra l ism a nd allowing many points of view to come to the table.”

Laura Newell, Arts Coordinator, Greenwich Public Schools.

In 2006, the Greenw ich Alliance for Education (“Alliance”), developed our first program called Tuning In To Music (“TITM”).

outlines many important reasons why we value arts education. Here are some of his lessons: • The arts teach children to make good judgements about qualitative relationships • The arts teach children that problems can have more than one solution • The arts celebrate multiple perspectives • The arts teach children that complex forms of problem solving are seldom fixed, but change with circumstance and opportunity • The arts help children learn to say what cannot be said TITM has funded over $700K in free instrumental music lessons for over 800 students who are eligible for free or reduced price

Tuning In To Music has funded over $700K in free instrumental music lessons for over 800 students who are eligible for free or reduced price lunch in 4th through 12th grades.

Joanne Zammit, Alliance founder and TITM founder, said “prioritizing this program was about balancing the situation.” At that time, there was a very low participation rate of students living on the western side of town in the high school music ensembles.

To participate fully at Greenwich High School, as good musicians, many students took private music lessons outside of the school day to build their musical proficiencies.

Our founders established the arts, including music, as an Alliance value and we believe all students should have a chance to enjoy and actively participate in the arts regardless of their socio-economic situation.

The “Ten Lessons the Arts Teaches” (Elliot Eisner, 2002)

Education Column

By Maya Hurst

Since the beginning of middle school, I have been consumed w ith crippling a n x iet y. My te enage ye a rs feel as if they have been an endless purgatory; I am caught b e t we e n w h at I w a nt a n d love and what others think is

lunch in 4th through 12th grades.

Students are nominated by their Greenwich Public School music teachers to participate in the program and receive private, semiprivate, or orchestra-style lessons, depending on their music level.

An annual recital showcases the student’s talents for their parents and the community. TITM students must participate in their school’s music ensembles and continue to demonstrate a commitment to playing and improving with their instrument.

Ken Kuo, P resident of CT School of Music, helped design and administers TITM. He believes so strongly in offering this opportunity to students because music is a universal language and no matter the age of the student, it allows

Students perform with their music teacher at the annual Tuning In To Music recital.

them to express themselves. Music education develops discipline, fine motor skills and self esteem. Ken feels that everyone has the right to enjoy music and that it provides the opportunity to unify and play together.

“Music education has been a part of my entire life”, shares Laura Newell. “As a first generation American, it was important to my family to preserve the Caribbean culture in our home. Music was something I connected to instantly and brought our family together in so many ways. This connection encouraged me to pursue music as a career. In education, my goal is to highlight the importance of music, either as a performer or consumer, and how your experiences in the music extends beyond the classroom.”

I spoke to a parent of one of our former TITM students and he was remembering how magical it was for his daughter to play with TITM in a special collaborative performance with Jazz at Lincoln Center at Lincoln Center. He is sure that she will remember that day for the rest of her life. Other students have played at Carnegie Hall in the Middle School Honors Performance Series and at Western Regionals and the Strings Festival Orchestra.

The Greenwich Symphony has partnered with TITM twice to offer an afternoon of master classes for all of the students.

We are fortunate to live in a community, like Greenwich, where our public schools invest in a strong and varied music and arts curriculum from Pre-K to graduation. The Alliance remains

committed to making sure make sure that all of our students, regardless of their socio-economic situation, can access all the benefits this curriculum can offer them.

I have been thrilled by the p r o g r e s s I h ave s e e n i n my students as a result of the Tuning I n To M u s i c p r o g r a m . T h i s program clearly helps students to feel more confident in their playing, fostering a love and enjoyment of music at Western Middle School.

From beginners to more advanced players, this program addresses the indiv idual needs of all students. Students report positive experiences from their lessons and are grateful for the extra help.

Thank you for all that you do, Tuning In To Music!

-Jillian Corey, WMS Orchestra Director

Thank you Tuning In To Music for supporting my students with private lessons! They are all more inspired to practice and their technique and note reading skills have really improved. This has brought my program at school to a significantly higher level.

-Lisa Wolfe, Hamilton Avenue Orchestra Director

Julie Faryniarz is the Executive Director of the Greenwich Alliance for E duc at ion . She h a s th ree children who graduated from the Greenwich Public Schools and has been married for nearly 30 years to her husband, Danny. Recently, Julie was honored by the YWCA as a Woman Who Inspires.

Junior Year Blues best for me. Between school, extracurriculars, mental health issues, family, friends, and trying to figure out who I am and who I want to be, high school has proven to live up to all of its stereotypes.

This is not to say that the past three years have been all bad. In fact, they have been far from that. I have made life long friends, learned about the world, fallen in love, and have even begun to understand what I crave to do with my own life.

I am currently a Junior at Greenwich Academy, and this too has lived up to its infamy.

The hours of studying for the SAT and A P tests have not been lost on me, nor has the seemingly endless plight to get into college. I have minimal time to myself, and with what

time I do have, I am constantly stressed over the idea that I am not doing enough. Although I have been advised for years to prepare for the academic challenges of eleventh grade, no one gave me warning of the heartbreak I would face

angst, watching seniors friends a n d o t h e r s t h a t I l ove b e accepted to college is absolutely heart-wrenching.

Again, I f ind myself in a state of contradiction. How do I show the people I love that I am proud of their achievements

anxiety and stress over my own college applications, I am unsure how to deal with the goodbyes that will come with the graduation of this year’s s e n ior cla s s . I h ave sp e nt so long learning to cherish the small moments and the r e l at i o n s h ip s I h ave b u i lt throughout my high school years, but some days it feels as if my entire life is just one long game with the end goal of getting into an Iv y. I am terrified of being left behind while my senior boyfriend and senior best friends are out in the world making a name for themselves.

O n top of a l l t hat, I a m attempting to avoid getting this year. Between struggling while I am simultaneously s u c k e d i n t o t h e i d e a t h a t t ow a r d s g o o d g r a d e s a n d je a lous of t hei r se em i ng ly college is everything. I want to dealing with my own teenage secure future? In this time of go to college because I want to

My teenage years feel as if they have been an endless purgatory; I am caught between what I want and love and what others think is best for me.

learn and to grow as a person, but each day I f ind myself becoming more competitive for no real reason. I f ind it nearly impossible to keep my own goals and desires in check when others are constantly telling me how to act and how to be better.

The culture of junior year is somehow suffocating and liberating at the same time. I feel a life planned out for me, and yet I am reminded how much life I have ahead of me each day.

M a ya H u r s t i s 1 7 ye a r s old and currently a junior at Greenwich Academy. She writes for the Greenwich Ac ademy Press and Daedalus, the GA Art and Literary Magazine. Maya has four younger siblings and adores practicing photography.

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JSJ Window Treatments Makes a Moves

JSJ Window Treatments knows t here a re ma ny d i f ferent place s to go to enhance home views and secure interior privacy. However, this doesn’t have staff at their new Greenw ich location rushing over

with a heavy sales pitch. Instead, JSJ rests on a long-standing professional commitment to work with clients in the showroom and at their houses, a nd t h i r t y ye a r s of s e r v i n g t he community isn’t the only barometer that bears out this success.

“We usually get about 95% of the jobs,” said Greg Cameron, who or i g i n a l ly fou nde d t he Co s Cob business in 1989 with his University of New England college roommate, Keven Feighery.

A bigger space became available in Greenwich so JSJ took it and having t he com mu n it y f i nd t hem aga i n hasn’t really been a bother. “It’s been seamless,” Cameron said.

F i t t i n g l y, i t w a s a n o t h e r changeover that brought Cameron into this business venture in 1989.

Cameron had just retired from Mobil, and the college connection had him join forces with Feighery, who had worked in window treatment in NYC. The duo st a r te d w it h a l it t le money but got a big boost when their previous landlord let them sign on the dotted line. “Former First Selectman

Griff Harris was the owner of the building, and he took a chance on two Irish kids,” said Cameron.

Harris also knew a lot of people in the area, and the familiarity provided another boost to get the business off to a good start. But, JSJ hit a bump

when Feighery died prematurely in 1994.

H is ch ild ren stepping in kept t he bu si ne ss f rom ex p er ienc i ng any prolonged hiccup, and Stephen Feighery filled his father’s shoes as coowner and VP. “The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree,” boasted Cameron.

The overall business doesn’t hold to a similar continuity, though. “Years ago, there were only a few items you could select from,” said Cameron, and there wasn’t much by way of shades, shutters and drape options, he added JSJ, named for Keven’s children, Jennifer, Stephen and Justine, make it their business to keep up. “We go to trade shows and seminars around the country and take classes to be on top of modern trends, he said.

Whether customers entered the Cos Cob store or the current locale at 311 Hamilton Ave, a kaleidoscope of displays reflects JSJ's knowledge and so does a thick roster of fabric and design books.

The stand-offish sales approach, though, doesn’t mean they shrink in terms of helping potential clients narrow the search. JSJ takes a look at budgeting concerns, lends a hand in turning the pages and then sends staff designers out to the house to advise.

The estimate free, JSJ professionals log in the privacy concerns, consider the colors, the sun’s positioning and help delineate needs between kitchens, bedrooms, living rooms and bathrooms. For instance, bedrooms and bathrooms obviously need more of a blackout capability, while living rooms usually have clients looking for a light and airy purview. “There are different opacities,” said Cameron.

The present day also allows for material that keeps the heat in during winter and cools in the summer. Of course, whatever the savings and scenery concerns, you wouldn’t put silk curtains in the kitchen and more formal rooms might add a valence to suit the drapery to the setting.

JSJ also manages the scenery by offering shades, shutters and blinds.

Cameron has plantation shutters in his house, while anything working on strings has less pull on the market.

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on a motor. “The manufacturers have lifetime warranties,” Cameron asserted.

Those include Hunter Douglas, P r e st ige , D uet te , Hor i z on s , a nd Conrad, and once the collaboration decides on the products, the tape measure comes out and the order goes in.

This leaves only the f inal installation and encompasses an entire process that takes between two and five weeks. “It will freshen up the room,” he said There’s also upholstery service,

and if you’re into DIY, SJS can provide a discounted service to get you on your way.

On the other end, Cameron and crew will take away your old treatments for recycling at the center in Greenwich. But he doesn’t see himself pressing on much longer at JSJ and is certain that the business will carry on in the image of his old friend.

“I think he would be proud of what his son has done,” Cameron concluded.

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SPORTS BOYS’ BASKETBALL:

SCORE BOARD

Greenwich High 46

vs.

Fairfield Ludlowe 61

Norwalk High 41 Greenwich High 59 Enfield High 55 Sacred Heart 53

vs. vs. vs. vs.

Greenwich High 54 Staples High 65 Greenwich High 69 St. Luke’s School 68

Trinity-Pawling 3

vs.

Brunswick School 4

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL:

BOYS’ ICE HOCKEY:

GIRLS’ ICE HOCKEY:

Greenwich High 0 vs.

Greenwich Academy 2 vs.

Darien High 1 Worcester Academy 4

INDOOR TRACK:

Greenwich High Girls’: 1 place in 4x800-meter relay (Bianca Granittto, Grace Collier, Zoe Harris, Mari Noble) at New England Championships (9:17.27)

SQUASH:

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Brunswick School: 1st Place at New England Interscholastic Squash Association Class A Championships (beat Kent School 7-0 in championship match) Greenwich Academy: 1st Place at New England Interscholastic Squash Class A Championships (63 points) Sacred Heart Greenwich: 2nd Place at New England Interscholastic Squash Class A Championships (56 points)

SWIMMING & DIVING:

Brunswick School: 1st place at Fairchester Athletic Association Championships (161 points) Greenwich Academy: 1st place at Fairchester Athletic Association Championships (577 points) Sacred Heart Greenwich: 2nd place at Fairchester Athletic Association Championships (443 points)

ALPINE SKIING:

Brunswick School: 7th place at CISL Championships (292.0 combined time) Greenwich High: 8th place at CISL Championships

‘Wick Skiers Place 7th at CISL Championships

By Paul R. Silverfarb The Br u nsw ick S cho ol sk i team took to the slopes at Mount Southington on Monday and had its third best f inish as a team, taking bronze in their division and seventh overall at the CISL State Championships.

Overall, the Bruins took home a combined time of 292.00, which was good enough for seventh overall. Overall it was the team from Pomperaug and Newtown high schools that won the championships, finishing with a combined time of 273.67.

Brunswick finished with two skiers in the top 20 individually.

Leading the way was William Kallman, as he earned a second CISL All-State honor. In his two runs, Kallman, who earned an CISL A ll-State nod last year, finished with a combined time of 44.89. He ended his first run with a time of 23.04, but bettered it the second time down the slopes, finishing with a blistering time of 21.85. That was good enough for ninth individually and it capped off yet another stellar season.

In four CISL races this year, Kallman finished with the silver medal three times. He also netted dou ble golds at t he N EPSAC Class B Championships this year, winning the slalom and giant slalom.

Not to be outdone was team mate Eliot Hy nes, as he ended the day 16th individually with a combined time of 45.89.

After posting a time of 24.00 his first time down the hill, he greatly i mprove d t he se cond rou nd, finishing with a time of 21.89.

In addition to Hy nes and Kallman, the Bruins had several o t h e r s te l l a r p e r fo r m a n c e s .

Cameron Shipman finished the cha mpionsh ips 30 t h overa l l, netting a combined time of 47.45.

Just m issi ng out on a top 50 showing was Matteo Santulin, as his time of 49.53 placed him 53rd overall.

Keeping the good times rolling was Evan Daigle, as he took home Brunswick School’s William Kallman takes to the slopes during a recent competition at Mount 75th overall with a combined time Southington. During Monday’s CISL Championships, Kallman finished ninth individually, posting a of 51.40. combined time of 44.89.

The nex t t h ree Br u nsw ick skiers were separated by just over a second. Rafe Sconzo finished time of 52.84, while Jamie Meindl the day with a combined time of for the Bruins was Lucas Pombo, placed him 95th overall.

88th overall by taking a combined was two places away, ending 53.03. Rounding out the scoring as his combined time of 53.93

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Area Cos Cob Old Greenwich Greenwich Greenwich Greenwich Cos Cob Greenwich Riverside Greenwich Greenwich Cos Cob Riverside Greenwich Cos Cob Cos Cob Greenwich Greenwich Greenwich Riverside Greenwich Greenwich Riverside

Price $4,200.00 $5,300.00 $599,000.00 $679,900.00 $699,000.00 $799,000.00 $849,000.00 $1,285,000.00 $1,395,000.00 $1,395,000.00 $1,399,000.00 $1,675,000.00 $2,375,000.00 $2,445,000.00 $2,495,000.00 $2,649,000.00 $2,695,000.00 $3,095,000.00 $3,295,000.00 $3,400,000.00 $3,495,000.00 $3,575,000.00

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5 Putnam Hill 4J 20 Church Street B32 20 Church Street A10 49 Indian Harbor Drive 5 307 Lyon Farm Drive 307 61 Orchard Place B 16 Georgetowne North 16 21 Mohawk Lane 78 Butternut Hollow Road 24 Indian Field Road 110 Hendrie Avenue 28 Hassake Road 8 Rustic View Road 92 Hillcrest Park Road 31 Hillside Drive 38 Skyridge Road 9 Chateau Ridge Drive 83 Howard Road 20 Meadow Marsh Lane 27 Delwood Lane 27 Vineyard Lane 16 John Street 10 Rockwood Lane 17 Hendrie Avenue 40 Baldwin Farms N 297 Round Hill Road 13 Aiken Road 2 Huntzinger Drive 224 Byram Shore Road 131 Meadow Road

$360,000 $699,000 $725,000 $835,000 $910,000 $1,099,000 $1,195,000 $1,550,000 $1,595,000 $1,675,000 $1,850,000 $1,999,999 $2,195,000 $2,295,000 $2,475,000 $2,495,000 $2,595,000 $2,649,000 $2,695,000 $2,999,000 $3,250,000 $3,495,000 $3,495,000 $3,575,000 $3,650,000 $3,695,000 $4,250,000 $4,375,000 $4,900,000 $26,750,000

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$350,000.00 $785,000.00 $865,000.00 $1,050,000.00 $1,485,000.00 $1,995,000.00 $2,250,000.00 $2,495,000.00 $3,495,000.00 $4,795,000.00 $2,875,000.00 $3,050,000.00

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February 2020 Market Report

Coronavirus & Stock Market Corrections Don’t Dent Real Estate Market

By Mark Pruner Neither wor r ies about the coronavirus, nor a record stock market slump dented the Greenwich market in February 2020. Our 30 single family home sales in February 2020 were 50% higher than the 20 SFH sales we had in February 2019.

To make things look even better, we had 75 contracts at the beginning of March 2020 compared to only 51 contracts in March 2019.

As I noted in my January report there seems to be a new urgency in

buyers to actually get deals done.

My new listings are getting regular showings and two listings have accepted offers including a land listing that got multiple offers. Now you might think that, since the stock market didn’t correct until the last week of February, that a last week market slump is being disguised by the three previous weeks, but that is not the case. We had as many contracts and sales in the last week of February as we had in each of the other three weeks and the last week was actually better than one of the weeks. The pace of transactions is also continuing in the first couple of days of March.

This increase in sales is despite a slower than normal start of new inventory coming on the market. We are down 24 houses from last year, which is only 4.5% lower, but you would think with February 2020 being the first February without measurable snow in Central Park, that we would see more houses

coming on to take advantage of the good weather and increased sales, but you’d be slightly wrong.

Our inventory drop is concentrated between $1 million and $10 million where we are down 50 listings. This drop is counterbalanced by inventory from $600,000 to $1 million where we are up 19 listings. The result of lower inventory and higher sales means a real drop in months of supply going from 22.9 months of supply in February 2019 to 15.1 months of supply this February, a drop of 34%.

When you look at the bottom line, all of the numbers show a movement to a seller’s market. Inventory is down 4.5%, year-to-date sales are up 50% and contracts are up 39% resulting in a drop of months of supply of 34%.

What could be better for sellers?

There is only one fly in the ointment, last year was not a good year for the Greenwich market, so comparing a decent year to a poor year will always make for a positive outlook. When

you go back to 2018, those same year over year numbers are inventory down 2%, year-to-date sales up 5%, contracts down 16% and months of supply down 6%. So, 2020 is still doing better overall than 2018, but the story is just not as dramatic.

Part of what is fueling this year’s buyer interest is interest; interest rates that is. The Fed just lowered interest rates by half a percentage point in an emergency process not seen since 2008. The result is that the 10-year Treasury note is at record lows and the average mortgage rates for 30 year mortgages are under 3.5%.

For the national housing market this is excellent news.

In Greenwich, the situation is a little more nuanced. Lower interest rates do push up sales, but so is having an expanding stock market portfolio. The market hit an all-time record high on February 12th. When people have stock portfolios that have grown, the temptation is to put some of these funds into real estate. You

see this particularly over $3 million where most of our purchases are done without traditional mortgages.

This has become even more prevalent now that the mortgage deductibility is capped at $750,000 down from $1.1 million in 2017. Interestingly, lower mortgage rates may still encourage real estate investments as bonds aren’t returning as much money as they did.

From $3 – 6.5 million our 2020 sales are up 117% from 6 sales last year (it was a bad year) to 13 sales this year. This even better than 2018 when we had 11 sales in that price range.

Numbers like that don’t seem to make the mainstream press as evidenced by a Wall Street Journal article on Tuesday that said our market was “struggling” citing the same author’s story from April 2019 and ignoring what is going on this year.

Now she does have a bit of a point if you look at only the market over $10 million. There we’ve had no sale this compared to 2 sales in 2019. We do

have 2 contracts for listings over $10 million compared to only 1 contract in 2019, but any way you look at it we are dealing with small numbers. We are also seeing very high-end sales move to later in the year, so on a percentage basis sales are down dramatically, the reality is a couple more sales and our numbers are up in the very high-end also.

O u r c ont rac t s a r e m a i n ly distributed in the $1 – 4 million price range, which bodes well for these price ranges in March. We have a very volatile world and U.S. situation at the moment. We have a had good beginning, but we have factors pushing our market both ways, so stay tuned. At least the market won’t be boring.

Mark Pruner is a real estate agent with Berkshire Hathaway and member of it’s President Circle. He can be reached at 203969-7900 or by email at mark@ bhhsne.com.

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Board of Estimate & Taxation (BET) Budget Committee Meeting. Greenwich Town Hall Cone Room.

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Greenwich League of Women Voters ‘Women Get the Vote!’ Reception.

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Presentation: ‘L.A. Ring, Denmark, and the Threshold of Modernity’. Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Dr. Free to members and and students with ID; non-members, $15. Reservations are required. 203-8690376. brucemuseum.org 7 p.m.

Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting.

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Alliance Française of Greenwich: Kick off event Focus on French Cinema: Young Ahmed. Avon Theatre, 272 Bedford St., Stamford. FFC2020 VIP Pass holder: free, AFG Members $9, non-members: $14. 203-9673660. afgreenwich.org

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Nature’s Best Hope: An evening with Doug Tallamy. Greenwich Academy’s Massey Theater, 200 N Maple Ave. $5-$25. Register.

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Ciné-Critique: The Music Teacher (Le maître de musique). Cos Cob Library - Community Room, 5 Sinawoy Rd. Free. 203-629-1340. info@afgreenwich.org. afgreenwich.org

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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.

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Board of Estimate & Taxation (BET) Audit Committee Meeting. Greenwich Town Hall - Evaristo Conference Room, 101 Field Point Rd. 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Celebrating Women Artists Film Series: ‘Arc of Light: A Portrait of Anna Campbell Bliss’. Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Dr. Free to members and visitors with paid admission. Reservations are required.

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Donna Spellman: “Dementia Friends.” First Presbyterian Church, 1 W. Putnam Ave. Free and open to the community. info@ greenwichrma.org. greenwichrma.org 11 - 11:30 a.m.

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Reading Champions Literacy Summit & Volunteer Workshop. Greenwich Town Hall, 101 Field Point Rd. 203-869-2221. greenwichunitedway.org 1 - 3 p.m.

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Art Opening Reception: New Lebanon School Art Show. Byram Shubert Library Community Room, 21 Mead Ave. Free.

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Greenwich Public Schools 2020 Community Service Awards. Greenwich High School – Performing Arts Center, 10 Hillside Rd. RSVP. 203-625-7426. michael_ antonaccio@greenwich.k12.ct.us 6 p.m.

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Greenwich Conservation Commission: Fishway Workshop for Volunteers. Greenwich Town Hall - Hayton Meeting Room, 3rd floor, 101 Field Point Rd. Free. Registration is required. (No prior knowledge of fish passage is needed). 203-622-6461. sarah.coccaro@ greenwichct.org 7 - 8:30 p.m.

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Anchor Health Initiative: Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Support Group.

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OPEB Trust Board Meeting. Greenwich Town Hall - Mazza Room, 101 Field Point Rd. 10 - 11:30 a.m.

Board of Estimate & Taxation (BET) Investment Advisory Committee Meeting.

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Chair Yoga. Cos Cob Library - Community Room, 5 Sinawoy Rd. Free. Adults. 203622-6883.

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Retirement Reality Check 4: Smart Ways to Plan for Retirement Account Withdrawals after Age 70. Greenwich Library - Flinn Gallery, 101 West Putnam Ave. Free. Register.

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Wine Tasting & Tapas Happy Hour. The Club at St. Lawrence Society (SLS), 86 Valley Rd. Members, $25; non-members, $30. RSVP. 203-618-9036. stlawrencesociety.com/events 7 - 8 p.m.

Family Music Night: St Patrick’s Day Celebration with “Keltic Kick”. Byram Shubert Library - Community Room, 21 Mead Ave. Free. All ages. 203-531-0426.

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Zen Group - Twining Vines Sangha. The First Congregational Church of Greenwich - Daniels Center, 108 Sound Beach Ave. twiningvines.org 7:30 p.m.

Greenwich Grind Teen Coffee House featuring Open Studio time. Arch Street Teen Center, 100 Arch St. Free. Grades 7th-12th.

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Marine Tank Animal Feeding. Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Dr. (Every Tue & Friday, 2:30-2:45pm) 203-869-0376.

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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.

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The Greenwich Lions Club’s annual Pancake Breakfast. Eastern Greenwich Civic Center, 90 Harding Rd. $10, adults; $8, kids; free, ages 5 and under.

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Tax Prep with AARP Foundation. Greenwich Library, 101 West Putnam Ave. Free. 203-6256534. ghayes@greenwichlibrary.org 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

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Greenwich Historical Society Gallery Tours. 47 Strickland Rd. Free with museum admission. No registration necessary. Meet at the information desk in the Museum Lobby. (Every Wed and Sat). 203-869-6899. greenwichhistory.org 1 - 2:30 p.m.

Raspberry Pi for Beginners. Greenwich Library - The Jewel, 101 West Putnam Ave. Free. Register. Adults, young adults. 203-622-7914. innovationlab@ greenwichlibrary.org 2 - 4 p.m.

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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.

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. 203-6225136. gcs-ct.org SUNDAY, MARCH 15 11:40 a.m.

Talk: Part One: The Origins of Writing and Narrative. St. Catherine of Siena Church – Gymnasium, 4 Riverside Ave. Free. 203-6373661. 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 GREENWICH HOSPITAL EVENTS: SATURDAY, MARCH 7

or Hype?” Greenwich Hospital’s Noble Conference Center, 5 Perryridge Rd. Free.

Register. 888-305-9253.

7:30 - 9:30 p.m.

Perinatal Bereavement Support Group - for families who have suffered a perinatal loss through miscarriage, stillbirth or neonatal death. Greenwich Hospital, 5 Perryridge Rd. Free. 203-863-3417.

THURSDAY, MARCH 12 1 - 2:15 p.m.

Women’s Spousal Support Group - for women who provide care for a chronically ill spouse. Center for Healthy Aging at Greenwich Hospital, 5 Perryridge Rd. Free.

Register. 203-863-4375.

1 - 2:30 p.m.

Support: “Chronic Physical Disabilities Support Group.” Long Ridge Medical Center, 260 Long Ridge Rd., Stamford. Free.

Register. Walk-ins welcome. 203-863-4375.

GHCBNH@greenwichhospital.org

9 - 11 a.m.

CPR Friends and Family (Infant/Child).

Greenwich Hospital’s Medical Education Room, 5 Perryridge Rd. $65. Register. 888305-9253.

2:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Support: “Caregiver Stress Group.” Long Ridge Medical Center, 260 Long Ridge Rd., Stamford. Free. Register. Most insurance accepted. 203-863-2939.

MONDAY, MARCH 9

Greenwich Hospital’s Cancer Wellness Series: “Nutrition and Cancer” with Dr. Barry Boyd. Greenwich Hospital’s Noble Conference Center, 5 Perryridge Rd. Free.

Register. 888-305-9253.

6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Diabetes Support Group: “Diabetes Basics, Treatment and Management.” Greenwich Hospital’s Noble Conference Center, 5 Perryridge Rd. Free. Register. Walk-ins welcome. 888-305-9253.

TUESDAY, MARCH 10 1:30 - 3 p.m.

Parkinson’s Support Group: LSVT BIG and LOUD Programs with Marisha Tamakuwala, DPT. Eastern Greenwich Civic Center, 90 Harding Rd. Free. 203-863-4444.

6 - 8 p.m.

CPR Friends and Family (Infant/Child).

Greenwich Hospital’s Medical Education Room, 5 Perryridge Rd. $65. Register. 888305-9253.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11 1 - 2 p.m.

Education: “Searching the Internet for Medical Solutions.” Greenwich Hospital’s Hyde Conference Room, 5 Perryridge Rd. Free. Register. (Bring your laptop or mobile device to follow along). 888-305-9253.

4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Stroke Education and Support Group: “Updates on Stroke Management.”

Greenwich Hospital’s Pemberwick Conference Room, 5 Perryridge Rd. Free.

Register. 888-305-9253.

6 - 7:30 p.m.

Lecture: “Regenerative Medicine – Hope

6 - 7:30 p.m.

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 9 The Undies Project Mardi ‘Bra’ Community Clothing Drive (new and gently used (clean) bras to donate to those less fortunate). Aux Délices, 3 W. Elm St. & 1075 E. Putnam Ave.; First Bank of Greenwich, 444 E. Putnam Ave.; First United Methodist Church, 59 E. Putnam Ave.; Inside the Armoire, 45 E. Putnam Ave. and Sophia’s, 1 Liberty Way. theundiesproject.org/event THROUGH MARCH 12 Women of Atelier 17. The Bendheim Gallery, 299 Greenwich Ave. Gallery Hours:

For those on a journey RIVERSIDE | OPEN HOUSE: SUNDAY, MARCH 8TH | 1PM - 3PM

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Cynthia Vanneck 203.434.0500

GREENWICH | OPEN HOUSE: SUNDAY, MARCH 8TH | 12PM - 2PM

GREENWICH | NEW LISTING

47 Hillside Road

Round Hill Farm

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ROUNDHILLFARMCT.COM | OFFERED AT $3,495,000

Tracey Koorbusch 203.561.8266

Leslie McElwreath 917.539.3654

GREENWICH | NEW LISTING

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Gracious Colonial

8 Rustic View Road

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Leslie McElwreath 917.539.3654

Carol Zuckert 203.561.0247

GREENWICH | NEW LISTING

GREENWICH | NEW LISTING

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Easy Living at West Lyon Farm

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STYLISHWLYONFARM.COM | OFFERED AT $1,350,000

Steve Archino 203.618.3144

Alice Duff 203.550.7337

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up from time to time,

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