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S Greenwich High School Teacher Ian Tiedemann will receive the Council for Economic Education (C E E)’s 2 019 A l f r e d P. S lo a n Fou nd at ion Te a c h i n g C h a m p i o n Aw a r d , r e c o g n i z i n g excellence in economic education. Tiedemann’s awa rd comes w it h a schola rship to at tend C E E ’s 5 8 t h A n n u a l Financial Literacy and Economic Conference in Los A ngeles, a nd $2,500 for Greenwich High School to support economic and financial e duc at ion . For more o n t h i s s t o r y, g o t o greenwichsentinel.com S The Greenwich Police Department continues to investigate the murder of 13-year-old Mattew Ma rgol ie s , who went fishing on Aug. 31, 1984 and never returned home. His body was fou nd on a hillside on Sept. 5, 1984. If anyone has any information on this case, please contact the Greenwich Police Tip line at 203-622-3333 or toll free at 800-372-1176. Tips may also be emailed to tips@ greenwichct.org S Wes Hay nes, Executive Director of t he Mer r it t Pa rk w ay Conservancy, spoke in front of the Retired Men’s Association of Greenwich on Wed ne sd ay about the story of the origin, construction, and effect of the historic parkway that changed the design of American roads and life in Fairfield County, the challenges it faces, and what is being done to ensure its future as a safe and beautiful drive. For more on this story, be sure to check out next week’s Greenwich Sentinel. S T he Glenv i l le Fire Department will hold a 9/11 memorial ceremony on Wed nesday at t he Glenv i l le Fire House, beginning at 7 p.m. A ceremony will also be held at Cos Cob Park at 5 p.m.

Monterosso Vikings' led by Siri Bazzoni (center above) won the second public match of the 2019 East Coast Open against new team Christophe Landon' Los Violines. Played in front of a sold-out venue with close to 4,000 fans, Monterosso Vikings finished with an 11-10 score, securing the last spot for the Semi-Finals. The Most Valuable Player was awarded to Los Violines' Pedrinho Zacharias, and the Best Playing Pony blanket was awarded to Don Ercole "Navideña" played by Bartolome (Barto) Castagnola of Monterosso Vikings team. Barto is already rated 7 handicap at just 18 years old, as the son of a successful 10-goaler player from Argentina there are great expectations for his career, but he seems to be fulfilling those expectations with ease. Coming up, the season's Grand Finale will be held Sunday, September 8th, the final match of the East Coast Open.

August Home Sales Report By Mark Pruner

We had 63 si ng le fa mi ly homes sales in August 2019 in Greenwich. This is 2 more sales than we had last year and just 1 less than our ten-year average. We a l s o h ave 83 c ont r a c t s waiting to close which is 22 or a third more than we had last year at this time. Both are indicative of our strengthening market. Earlier in the year sales and

contracts were not good and there was some real worry about whether Greenwich real estate was going through a paradigm shift that meant we were just going to have a slower market in the new federal tax regime with non-deductible state and local taxes. It may be possible that we are seeing a sales slowdown, but the last two months we have started to pick up ground on last year and on our historical averages. Just as in this month, our contracts were up in July poi nt i ng to t he bet ter sa les month that we had in August. Wit h a hig her nu mber of contracts, we are very likely to see a better month in September 2019 than we saw in September last year. However, it’s not like the last two months were stellar, they were just average. Average

looks pretty good compared to bad and we’ve had two months of average, so things are looking up. It ’s n o t o n l y s a l e s t h a t are back to average, but also inventory. Above $2 million we are basically the same as last year, except for $5 -6.5 million where we are down from 51 listings to 43 listings this year. Below $2 million we have a mixed bag. We have more inventory from $600K – 800K and from $1.5M – 2.0M, but less inventory from $800K - $1.5M. These changes in both directions are not small. From $1.5M – 2.0 million we are up 19 listings and from $800K - $1.5M we down the same 19 listings. When you add it all up, our inventory at 585 listings is only 3 more than last year or not even 1% different.

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First Selectman Peter Tesei on ‘the Treasure of the Bruce’ By Anne W. Semmes First Selectman Peter J. Tesei has presided over the Town of Greenwich, its governing, its 62,000 residents, and its special partnership with of the Bruce Museum and its collection for the past 12 years. As a fifth generation resident, Tesei has deep roots in Greenwich – he knows the historic imprint that generous indiv idua ls have had on t he Tow n. “It was Rober t Br uce who lef t his ma nsion to t he Town,” he tells, “Also, Robert Bruce and his sister built the old Town Hall, on Greenwich Avenue, which now houses the Greenwich Arts Council and other nonprofit groups.” Looking back on that Gilded A g e , Te s e i s e e s h o w “ v e r y successful af f luent residents making gifts to the Town were transforming it from a more rural, agricultural community to a subu rba n com mu n it y.” To d ay, h e c it e s W i l l i a m L . Richter, with his $15 million donation to the soon-to-be New Bruce, as a “twenty-first century Robert Bruce.” It was Tesei who introduced Richter to the Bruce Museum a nd to Peter C . Sut ton, t he long time Executive Director now ser v ing as Director Emeritus. “In this role as the Town's chief elected official,” Tesei says, “you have to be a

champion for all of its people and for its institutions.” So, when the call came from resident Richter, with his desire to gift the Town, Tesei saw a “natura l sy nerg y in t iming” with the expansion plans of the Bruce. T he Br uce receives some 10 to 15 percent of its annual budget from the Town. Tesei lists the Town’s contributions for the fiscal year 2019-2020 as $875,000 for ongoing operations and $824,000 for capital improvements to the existing Museum building.” “The expansion of the Bruce with its exquisite c o l l e c t i o n ,” s ay s Te s e i , “ i s further reinforcing Greenwich as a world-class communit y, a global destination. Being in close proximity to our Harbor a nd Dow ntow n, a nd located within Bruce Park and near to Roger Sherman Baldwin Park, which has become t he event venue for our town, the New

Bruce is an attraction that will spur cultural enrichment and economic activity.” “The proposed design lends itself to the topography of the site. It incorporates the natural elements and provides natural light into the building. There's a cer tain elegance to it, and it's inviting because it has this public space that you can come into, where we can say ‘let's go look at this wonderful program or exhibition and then let's go have a cup of coffee.’” “It's ver y beneficial as we look to attract people to our Town that this amenity is here for our children – not ever y child has the opportunity to go into New York to the wonderful institutions that are there. And this treasure of the Bruce affords them that ability through their schools or through their parents being able to take them because it's very accessible.” Te s e i s e e s t h e B r u c e Museu m a s prov id i ng , “a unique and special way to support this cultural enrichment. So, Bi l l R ichter has really set the standard that others, I believe, are going to fol low bec au se t hey see t he same value that this Museum has for the broader community. It's really a tremendous legacy for those who have the ability to contribute to make the New Bruce a reality.”

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Nature “Right-Sizes” Us ILLUSTRATED BY WAJIH CHAUDHRY

S G ov. Ne d L a mont announced earlier t his week t hat he has signed a n executive order st reng t heni ng Connecticut’s ongoing ef for ts to combat t he effects of climate change. The order expands the responsibilities of the Governor’s Council on Climate Change (GC3); increases membership of the GC3; and directs DEEP to evaluate pathways to transition to 100 percent clean energy grid by 2040.

BY MARCELO BIANCHI

S Sgt. Debora Vesciglio of the Greenwich Police Department has retired after 33 years of service to the Town. Before coming to work for the Greenwich Pol ice Depa r t ment , Vesciglio was a teacher in the Stamford Catholic Regional School system a nd a coach at New Canaan High School. The Department hopes to see Vesciglio remain involved with the Department as a Special Police Officer.

By Jill S. Woolworth, LMFT Indoor spaces can make us forget our true size. We can swell to larger-than-life with a recent accomplishment or shrink to insignificance with a disappointment. When we are indoors, our appearance and our performance are often evaluated, either by ourselves or by others. It is easy to feel too big or too small. Walking in the woods, in the mountains, on a beach, or even around the block restores us to our true size. Nature does not evaluate us. There is no need to look a certain way or to do more than put one foot in front of the other. Being in nature causes blood to flow away from the parts of our brain that brood over things we cannot change. Solitude, silence, and slowing our pace can restore a sense of wellbeing. Brad shuts down his laptop when it needs to reboot. For the same reason, he takes 10 minutes to walk outside every day at lunchtime. Even in the cityscape where he works, fresh air and the occasional tree remind him that there is life beyond his deadlines, his financial concerns, and the challenges of raising children. Nature reboots his brain. An excerpt from The Waterwheel by local author, Jill Woolworth, available through Amazon. Alternatively, we encourage you to shop locally where it is also available at Diane's Books or Christ Church Books & Gifts.

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12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Exhibition Highlights Tour - guided tours of the current exhibitions led by a Museum Docent. Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Dr. (Every Tuesday, 1:30 p.m., and Friday, 12:30 p.m.) 203-869-0376. info@brucemuseum.org. brucemuseum.org 1 - 2 p.m. Meditation Workshop. Greenwich Library - The Jewel, 101 West Putnam Ave. Free. All ages. 203-625-6549 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Marine Tank Animal Feeding. Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Dr. (Every Tuesday and Friday, 2:30-2:45 p.m.) 203-869-0376. info@ brucemuseum.org

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11 a.m. Beekeeping 101: Tips, Tricks and Winter Prep. Greenwich Botanical Center, 130 Bible St. Members, $10$20. 203-869-9242. info@ greenwichbotanicalcenter. org. 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Drop-in Computer Lab get assistance with email, online forms, social media, creating documents and more from Library Staff. Greenwich Library - Health Information Center, 101 West Putnam Ave. Free. 203622-7914. trainingcenter@ greenwichlibrary.org

12 p.m. The Pemberwick Glenville 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Association's 'Valley The Greenwich Farmers 3:45 - 4:15 p.m. Jam 2019' - food trucks, Market. Arch Street Parking World Music with live music. Bendheim Lot, 100 Arch St. (Saturdays Anitra. Cos Cob Library Western Greenwich Civic IO through December). 203-380- Community Room, 5 NSTUD ROBBE Center, 449 Pemberwick 0580. gfm-ct@optimum.net. Sinawoy Rd. Free. All ages. Rd. Free admission greenwichfarmersmarketct. 203-622-6883 (donations welcome). Info@ com 4 - 5 p.m. Pemberwickglenville.com. P rof es s i o n a- 12 lp.m. P h oto Po rt ra i ts 10 a.m. Greenwich Newcomers pemberwickglenville.com Choral Club: Kids at Play - Bruce for family,Greenwich Business and modeling 12 - 12:45 p.m. Society Auditions. The Park Playground, fenced Greenwich Historical section for younger children. First Congregational Society Gallery Tours. 47 (Look for Greenwich J O H N Church F EofRGreenwich R I S- R O B BEN Strickland Rd. Free with Auditorium, 108 Sound Newcomers Club stickers museum admission. No Beach Ave. 203-622-5136. to identify the group). registration necessary. greenwichchoralsociety.org greenwichnewcomers.org Meet at the information 10:30 - 11 a.m. 4:15 - 5:15 p.m. desk in the Museum Lobby. Mother Goose Storytime Yoga class. Banksville (Every Wednesday and - stories and songs (Baby, Community House, Inc., 12 Saturday). 203-869-6899. Preschool, Toddler). Banksville Rd. 203-622-9597. greenwichhistory.or Greenwich Library - Rear bchinfo@optonline.net 1 - 6 p.m. of Children's Room, 101 5 - 6:30 p.m. Young Artists Philharmonic West Putnam Ave. Free. Special event: Two-Part Auditions. The First 203-622-7940. dsullivan@ Screening for Prostate Congregational Church greenwichlibrary.org Cancer - Part I: blood draw of Greenwich - Choir 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. (Also held Wednesday, Sept. Room, 108 Sound Beach Family Craft: Friendship 11). Greenwich Hospital Ave. Also, Sunday, Sept. 8, Bracelets with Laura. Outpatient Laboratory, 1st 12 - 5 p.m. 203-489-5423. Byram Shubert Library flr., 5 Perryridge Rd. Men youngartistsphil.org Community Room, 21 Mead must attend both parts. No 2 - 3:30 p.m. Ave. All ages. Free. 203-531appointments needed. 8883D Printer Certification: 0426 305-9253 Lulzbot Mini. Greenwich 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 8 p.m. Library - The Jewel, 101 West Family Fun Saturday: Legos, 'God Of Carnage' - A Play Putnam Ave. Free. Register. Games, and Craft. Cos Cob presented by Greenwich Adults, young adults. Library - Community Room,

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11 a.m. - 3 p.m. School of Rock grand opening event - guitar raffle, a t-shirt and hat giveaway, and lesson previews. 1154 East Putnam Ave. Free. Greenwich. SchoolofRock.com 12 - 4 p.m. “Bruce ConsTRUCKS” - a day of family fun to celebrate the start of the Museum’s new renovation and construction project. Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Dr. Free. 203-8690376. ssmith@brucemuseum. org. brucemuseum.org 1 p.m. East Coast Open Final. Greenwich Polo Club, 1 Hurlingham Dr. Gates open at 1 p.m., match begins at 3. $40 per car. The Brant

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The 2020 Election Conundrum

Who Will Represent the Vast Center of American Society? By Patricia Chadwick

Watching the twenty plus Democratic candidates debating on back to back nights in late July, I found it almost comical to observe how most of the them appeared to be in a mad scramble to outrank each other as the “most left wing liberal of the moment”. The Federal Government was offered up as the solution for all social issues – from health care to the cost of education to the environment, while whole industries that employ millions of American workers were castigated as though they were a national enemy. Given that most of the candidates

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had at least one graduate degree, it was puzzling – and downright disconcerting – that they seemed entirely ignorant of that sound economic concept known as costbenefit analysis. And then from amongst their midst came a solo voice of reason – a relative newbie to the game of high stakes politics – the recent U. S. Congressman from Maryland – John Delaney. He was certainly not a household name, but he stood out in the crowd (at least he did to me) because of his common sense attitude to addressing complex issues, his ability to espouse centrist themes in a field of candidates who were relishing their status as near socialists, and his willingness to challenge positions espoused by fellow candidates. A case in point was the discussion on health care, in which nearly every candidate was a standard bearer for “Medicare for All”. John Delaney boldly pu she d b ack w it h t h i s me mora ble statement, “I think we should be the party that keeps what’s working and fixes what’s broken.” The Cong ressman then cogently argued that many of the health care options available in this country are far superior to Medicare. He had done his homework and was able point out that every hospital

administrator in this country admitted that it would have to shut down if its bills were reimbursed at the Medicare rate. He could have gone on to remind the candidates, particularly those who are over 66 years old and enrolled in the Medicare system, that every Medicare recipient is obligated to purchase supplemental PRIVATE insurance. Delaney knew something about the health care industry, unlike most of his confreres on the stage, because he had been a co-founder of a company that helped to finance small health care service providers. He understood small business, the backbone of American enterprise, because he was CEO of CapitalSource, a firm that provided capital to thousands of small and medium-sized companies across the country. Watching television alone on that evening of debate, I found myself cheering out loud and making a mental note that, Democrat or Republican, John Delaney was my kind of candidate! His biography is impressive. From humble beginnings, the son of a union member electrician, and through dint of hard work, John Delaney became a highly successful businessman before he turned 40. I wonder how many Americans realize that more than 150 million people living in

this country get their private healthcare through a benefit plan offered by their employer. Such plans provide an egalitarian approach to health care – from the lowest paid to the highest paid, all are covered with the same benefits. In some cases, the higher paid employees will pay a larger share of the premiums, but the benefits are applied equally to all. The primary benef iciaries of the elimination of such privately provided health care would be the corporations themselves, who would be off the hook. Eight years or so ago, when the prior administration announced that it would set a date by which it would levy a 40% “Cadillac” tax on private health care benefit plans that it – the Government in its ‘wisdom’ – deemed to be too lucrative to employees, many companies jumped the gun and took the opportunity to reduce their health care benefits. There were two beneficiaries of that action – the employer, which was able to reduce its premiums, and the insurance company which reduced its liability. The losers were the employees who were left with a reduced benefit. Two months ago, that “Cadillac” tax was repealed almost unanimously by the Democrat-led House of Representatives. Ironically, the Republican-led Senate has yet to follow suit.

Sadly, John Delaney will not be on the debate stage in September. It’s a crying shame because we all know that once the Democratic Presidential candidate is chosen, he or she will be making a mad dash to the center of the see saw during the general election campaign and will most likely be plagiarizing Delaney’s very words. The vast majority of the electorate in this country are pragmatists who are tired of watching Government work in its own interest rather than for the common good. For my part, come November, I will vote for whichever candidate convinces me that he or she can: - Reach across the aisle, engage in compromise, and work collaboratively with both parties in Congress. - Respect that the role of the Executive branch of our Government is to enforce the laws, not to “de facto” create law through executive action. I hope I won’t be forced to vote for a candidate who has no chance of winning. Patricia Chadwick is a businesswoman and an author. She recently published Lit tle Si ster, a memoir about her unusual childhood growing up in a cult. Learn more at www.patriciachadwick.com.

Perfection in Our Imperfect World

By Icy Frantz

weekend of summer at barbecues and outings, I sat glued to the tv ready to watch a match that had received a lot of hype. Young 1 5 -ye a r - o l d C o c o G u a f f w a s playing for the first time on center court against the current number one, Naomi Osaka. If you have followed the tennis, you know where I am going with this, but it merits repeating all the same. The match had not been as close as many had predicted. Osaka was in command from the first point. It was good tennis, but what gave me and all those watching pause were t he moments fol low i ng the match. Coco was emotional, as she should have been. Here was a 15-year-old, playing on center court against the world number one. It is hard for me to fathom any of our own children in that predicament. There was pressure and nerves and an expectation to do well. How could there not be? Coco lost and Osaka, young in her own right at 21, put aside her own joy and shared the moment w ith the younger player. She consoled her and then brought her into the courtside interview that is usually limited to just the winner. And then Osaka gave a shout out to Coco’s parents and even to the crowd that had been clearly

at the f inal First Presbyterian the loss of her mother, while a show stopping, ear th mov ing summer service at the seaside monarch butterfly flitted around miracles that we want, but more ga rden at Tod ’s Poi nt. It was the congregation. Sean Miller a b out t he ever yday m i racles that we sometimes get. In the quiet that followed the sermon, I thought about the words spoken. Tears were shed in the quiet. Hands were held in the quiet. A mother was remembered and missed in the quiet. I thought about the everyday miracles in our imperfect world. And the miracle of life and death, and mothering, and l i fe l on g f r i e n d sh ip s a n d t h e monarch butterfly. And about the performance of two young tennis players who, on center stage, were able to give us all a gift that far exceeded the gift of tennis. They gave us the gift of renewed a beautiful morning and I sat gave the sermon titled “When One hope that maybe some things are among two wonderful friends, Plus One Equals A Thousand”, a actually going great. on e o f w h om w a s m ou r n i n g sermon about miracles; not the

We were moved by the incredible example of sportsmanship, by the support of one young athlete to another, by the mentorship of one woman to another, by a victory that far exceeded the actual win, and by beauty that is so available to all of us. By grace.

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Sometimes it seems like we are living in a world full of conf lict and criticism, devoid of kindness and grace. When a story comes around that touches us in a way that is both reassuring and inspirational, it rekindles our own grace. Maybe it’s not so much a story, but a powerful moment that allows us to look toward the future with renewed hope because we know that the moment doesn’t stand alone. There are many more like it, every day. Noticing them and talking about them and, dare I say it, tweeting them, holds them up as testimony that some things are actually going great. For as long as I can remember, I h ave b e e n c o m p l e t e l y a n d totally addicted to the US Open. It’s relentless. I blame it on my first trip to the then, Forest Hills. Watching from the nose bleed section at all of twelve, I was thrilled. Then I spotted a friend much closer with a few empty seats by her side. I ended up in the front row. It was exhilarating and exciting and I have loved the US Open ever since. A few de c a de s l ate r, ju s t around Labor Day every year as summer begins to turn to fall, I find myself uncharacteristically in front of the tv, tuned to tennis f rom mor n i ng u nt i l late i nto the night. I excuse myself early from commitments. I turn down invitations. I watch. If I am lucky, I make the trek into the now, USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, and am remined of my first taste so many years ago. I love the tennis. I love the commentating. I love the people watching. I love to hear about the players, their lives, their training, their path to the US Open. I LOVE NEW YORK! There is electricity in the air. So, this past Saturday night when many were enjoying the last

rooting for the younger player. It was totally off script and genuine and kind. Just as this was happening, my daughter came into the room. “What? Mom are you crying?” Admittedly, this is not an unusual occurrence for me so I do sometimes get mocked by my less emotional children. And then a text from a friend. “I am crying.” Relief, I am not alone. We were move d by the incredible example of sportsmanship, by the support of one young athlete to another, by the mentorship of one woman to another, by a victory that far exceeded the actual win, and by beauty that is so available to all of us. By grace. And, as it turns out, I was fa r f rom a lone. Socia l med ia was ag low. “In a society that encou rages competition over connection on most days, the beauty exists in the moments we lift as we climb,” exclaimed Susan Piver, a meditation expert and teacher, on her Instagram feed. When this year’s tournament is over, and we think back over t he t wo we ek s of wonde r f u l tennis, it will be this story that we remember. Not long after, our daughter was using a few final hours to put the finishing touches on her eighth grade summer package. She was asked to write an essay describing how she sees herself and how that might differ from the way the outside world sees her. Her piece was honest and thoughtful. I won’t divulge her insights but I will share her last line. “I hope this year is perfectly imperfect.” And I thought that’s it, we live in such an imperfect world with moments of complete and utter per fection. Naomi Osaka had given us one of those moments of pure perfection. On Sunday, I found myself

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Tod's Point: "Town Hall" with candidates for First Selectman, Jill Oberlander and Fred Camillo. Sue H. Baker Pavilion at Greenwich Point. Free and open to the public. greenwichpoint.org

6 - 9 p.m. Greenwich Choral Society Auditions. The First Congregational Church of Greenwich - Daniels Center, 108 Sound Beach Ave. 203622-5136 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Diabetes Support Group: Dr. Ashutosh Kaul: “Weight-Loss Strategies” in Greenwich Hospital’s Noble Conference Center, 5 Perryridge Rd. Free. Register. 888-305-9253 TUESDAY, SEPT. 10 10:30 - 11 a.m. Spanish Storytime - music and songs, stories and

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1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Tech Assistance. Cos Cob Library - Community Room, 5 Sinawoy Rd. Free. (Bring your device, if possible.) 203622-6883 3:30 - 8:30 p.m. Open Studio Time at Andrew's Studio - learn recording, mixing and production. Arch Street Teen Center, 100 Arch St. Free. Grades 7th-12th. Free. Every Tuesday and Thursday. Reserve a time. 203-6295744. info@archstreet.org. archstreet.org

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11 a.m. Retired Men's Association of Greenwich: Asha Rangappa: "Information Warfare and Social Media: Preserving Democracy in the (Dis) Information Age." First Presbyterian Church, 1 West Putnam Ave. Free and open to the community. info@greenwichrma.org. greenwichrma.org

1 - 3 p.m. Career Coach: Microsoft Excel - Intermediate. Greenwich Library, 101 West Putnam Ave. Free. Register. 203-6227914. trainingcenter@ greenwichlibrary.org

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5:30 - 7 p.m. Special event: Two-Part Screening for Prostate Cancer - Part II: physical exam and PSA result counseling (Also held Sept. 12 & 17). Greenwich Hospital Ambulatory Surgery Unit, 2nd flr., 5 Perryridge Rd.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 11 9:45 a.m. & 12:45 p.m. The Perfectly Polite Bridge Group - Relaxed Duplicate Bridge, 9:45 a.m. - 12 p.m.; Duplicate Bridge with Conventions Game, 12:45 - 2:45 p.m. YMCA of Greenwich, 50 E. Putnam Ave. $10, members; $12, nonmembers. Register. (Every Wednesday). 203-525-8032. Ppolitebridge@optimum.net. greenwichymca.org

11 - 11:30 a.m. Storytime - Deborah Kupper will lead kids on explorations of historical events and figures through storytelling, songs, and movement. Ages 2 to 5. Greenwich Historical Society, 47 Strickland Rd. Free. (Every Wednesday).

Community Church of Old Greenwich, 38 West End Ave. Rain or shine. (Every Wednesday, 2:30 - 6 p.m. through end of October; 2 - 5 p.m. in November). oldgreenwichfarmersmarket. com 3:45 - 4:45 p.m. Drop-In Pre-School Story/ Craft - ages 2 1/2 and up. Cos Cob Library - Community Room, 5 Sinawoy Rd. Free. 203-622-6883

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First Bank of Greenwich Community Corner Family Comes First in Cos Cob

Since the 1950's, the Caravella family has been a steady presence in the heart of Cos Cob. It all started with Lou, the unofficial mayor of Cos Cob and former town tax collector, who opened a stationary store in 1953 at 232 E. Putnam Ave. He later sold the business in 1988. His son, Randy, opened Randy's Wines a year earlier at 230 E. Putnam Ave., which has served the community for the past 32 years. Randy said he originally wanted to enter the spor ts field, perhaps as a broadcaster, but was d raw n to Cos Cob after helping his father run the stationary store. He was approached about buying the previous wine store, and the rest is history. "It just happened, and it's 32 years later. It's been remarkable. It's been a lot of fun, and you meet a lot of people. It's afforded me the luxury to travel to places like California and Italy to visit wineries and make friends and

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First Bank of Greenwich Evan and Vice President and Retail Banking Manager, Emily Newcamp; Randy and Kim Caravella; and FBOG President and CEO, Frank Gaudio.

build relationships," Randy said. "It's been a very rewarding experience." So when Randy's wife, Kim, an interior decorator for over 30

years, wanted to open up her own brick-and-mortar store a few years ago, there was only one logical place: 234 E. Putnam Ave.

Habitatgreenwich opened its doors in July of 2018. " T her e's a lw ays b e en a Ca ravel la pr e s ence on t he block," Randy said, noting that his father and his sister worked for him at times in the wine store. "I wouldn't want to be any place else. I love the people of Cos Cob, and I love the vibe. This is home to me," Kim added. H a bit at g r e enw ich is a n original concept shop, design philosophy and lifestyle brand. Kim supports artisans around the globe by featuring carefully curated furniture, lighting, accessories and gifts which are meant to enhance one's home habitat or surroundings. "Every piece in the store has a story," Kim said, explaining that her favorite part of interior decorating is seeing a finished project and a client's reaction. "It's a puzzle. You see an empty shell, and you get into a client's head and then you pull in your experience and your expertise," she added. Both Kim and Randy are dedicated to the community

outside of their businesses. R a n d y, a m e m b e r o f t h e Representative Town Meeting, is a founding member of the Greenwich Athletic Foundation, and currently ser ves as treasurer. Recently, the GAF awarded Greenw ich Public Schools with a $120,000 gift to shore up the failing bleachers at Cardinal Stadium. Kim gives back to various local non-prof its, and runs the gift shop at the Greenwich Botanical Center. "My father helped people in this community for years. With all of the things we're doing, we're trying to make the town a better place. We're a community, and we need to stay a community," Randy said. Because of their community involvement, the Caravellas have a relationship with the First Bank of Greenwich. Both

Lou and Randy are on the FBOG Advisory Board. "I started with the FBOG probably four months after they opened. The bank really has become a vibrant place," Randy said. "We're thrilled to have a community bank here [in Cos Cob]." FBOG President and CEO, Frank Gaudio, said the Caravellas have been essential to Cos Cob. "R andy has been ver y inf luential for me in working with the people of Cos Cob. Now that his wife has joined and opened her business, I'm very happy about it," Gaudio said, noting that he used to own retail stores of his own. "I know what it's like to run a store and be in the community. They're great for Cos Cob."

Greenwich Police Focus on Illegal Drugs By Richard Kaufman With the opioid epidemic reaching every corner of the country, the Greenwich Police Department is continuing its fight against those who provide illegal drugs to addicted victims. According to a statement from the GPD, a Norwalk woman w a s a r r e ste d a nd cha r ge d for providing drugs to a local resident who overdosed and

almost died. O n Ju n e 1 5 , G r e e nw i c h police officers responded to a private residence on Josephine Evaristo Avenue on a report of an unresponsive female. Upon arrival, off icers located the unconscious female in a bathtub and began lifesaving efforts after they noticed her vital signs were weak, and that she was likely suffering from a drug overdose. “[O f f ic e r s] q u ick ly

administered a dose of naloxone, and then a second one, before seeing a positive response from the patient. Medics from GEMS arrived on scene, took over care and then transported the patient to the hospital. She eventually recovered and was released from the hospital,” GPD said in a statement. After detectives from the GPD Narcotics Section conducted an investigation into the source

of the illega l dr ugs, it was determined that two individuals were responsible for selling and administering the drugs to the victim. Authorities established probable cause, and arrest warrants were obtained for the suspects with the assistance of the Stamford State's Attorney's office. On Sept. 2, GPD of f icers responded to the Norwalk Police Department, to take custody of

one of the suspects, who was placed under arrest and charged with assault, sale of narcotics and conspiracy. The suspect was processed by Greenwich Police and held on $100,000 court set appearance bond. The suspect’s next scheduled court date is Sept. 16 in Stamford Superior Court. The GPD is expecting to serve an arrest warrant in the near future on the second suspect

who is currently incarcerated for a different case. "Greenwich Police continue to focus special attention on those who sell or distribute illegal drugs within our community. We urge individuals, or the families of individuals, suffering from drug addiction to seek help,” the GPD said in a statement. Resources for assistance are available at www.thehubct.org.

Citizen's Police Academy Accepting Applications The Greenwich Police Department is accepting applications for the 2019 Citizen’s Police Academy Fall Session. This fall’s program features a new, condensed schedule. The 8 week prog ram w ill c o m m e n c e o n We d n e s d a y, September 18, 2019 and meets once a week on Wednesdays from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. at the Greenwich Police Department. Graduation will be held on Wednesday, November 6, 2019. Completed applications and a copy of a motor vehicle operator’s license must be received at the

Greenwich Police Department Community Impact Section no later than Thursday, September 12, 2019. The Citizen’s Police Academy provides Greenwich Residents with a first-hand overview of both law enforcement and communityrelated functions of their Police Department. Topics of instruction include: Introduction to Policing Court Procedures/After the Arrest 911 Awareness Use of Force

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a nd ex p er ience d Greenw ich Police Off icers. In addition to par ticipating in role-play ing Scams/Fraud exercises, attendees will Patrol Operations accompany on-dut y police Community Impact Section personnel within the Marine Section and Patrol Div ision. Narcotics Investigations R ide -a-lon g s a r e s che du le d Motor Vehicle Stops/DUI b eyond reg u la r class t i mes. Criminal Investigations/Special A demonstration at the Police Victims Firing Range will allow recruits Crime Scenes (CSI) to participate in mock scenarios where an officer may or may not Special Response Unit have to fire their weapon. Marine Patrol Applicants must be Instructors for the Greenwich residents or Town pr og ra m a r e h ig h ly-t ra i ne d employees, 18 years of age or

older. There is no fee for the p r o g r a m ; h owe ve r, t h e Department requests that applicants be committed to the full eight week program. The class size is limited to 40 students. Due to the high demand for this course, qualified applicants will be subject to a lottery drawing to determine the final class roster. A criminal history background check will be performed on all qualif ied applicants. Accepted recruits will be contacted upon completion of

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7 p.m. Architectural Review Committee Meeting. Greenwich Town Hall Meeting Room, 1st floor, 101 Field Point Rd. 203-622-7702 7 - 8 p.m. The Social Justice Committee of the Parish of St. Catherine of Siena and St. Agnes: Prayer Service for Children at the Border. St Catherine of Siena Chapel, 4 Riverside Ave. 203637-3661. stcath.org 7:30 p.m. Greenwich Grind Teen Coffee House - featuring Open Studio time. Arch Street Teen Center, 100 Arch St. Free. Grades 7th-12th. Free. Every Wednesday. 203-629-5744. info@archstreet.org 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. 203-8633417 THURSDAY, SEPT. 12 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. Board of Estimate & Taxation (BET) Audit Committee Meeting. Greenwich Town Hall - Gisborne Room, 1st floor, 101 Field Point Rd. greenwichct.gov 9:30 a.m. Greenwich Newcomers Club: Wellness Group - learn about Chinese medicine and an acupuncture demonstration. 9 Grace St., Old Greenwich. greenwichnewcomers.org THURSDAY, SEPT. 12

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10:30 - 11 a.m. Mandarin Storytime story, movement, song and games. Cos Cob Library - Community Room, 5 Sinawoy Rd. Free. Children. Every Thursday. No prior knowledge required. No registration needed. 203-6226883 11 - 11:30 a.m. Fiesta de los Cuentos - Spanish and English storytime. Greenwich Library - Children's Constellation Room, 101 West Putnam Ave. Toddlers and preschoolers. Free. No registration required. 203-622-7940. dsullivan@greenwichlibrary. org 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Chair Yoga. Cos Cob Library - Community Room, 5 Sinawoy Rd. Free. Adults. 203-622-6883 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 2 - 2:30 p.m. My First Story Time - songs, nursery rhymes, fingerplays, movement, and simple stories. Ages 12-18 months with a parent/caregiver. Cos Cob Library - Community Room, 5 Sinawoy Rd. Free. 203-622-6883. lmatthews@ greenwichlibrary.org 3 - 4 p.m. Drop-in Computer Lab get assistance with email, online forms, social media, creating documents and more from Library Staff. Greenwich Library - Health Information Center, 101 West Putnam Ave. Free. 203622-7914. trainingcenter@ greenwichlibrary.org 6 - 9 p.m. Farm-to-table dinner with with Chef Geoff Lazlo. Greenwich Botanical Center, 130 Bible St. $125$140. 203-869-9242. info@ greenwichbotanicalcenter. org. 6:30 - 8 p.m. Knit & Stitch - Knit, Crochet, Embroider, Needlepoint. Byram Shubert Library Community Room, 21 Mead Ave. Free. Adults. All levels welcome. Please bring your own materials. 203-531-0426 7 - 8 p.m. Game Night for Adults Monopoly, Cards, Uno, Checkers, etc. Byram Shubert Library - Community Room, 21 Mead Ave. Free. Adults. 203-531-0426 7:30 p.m. RTM District 10 Meeting. Round Hill Community Church - Meeting Room, 395 Round Hill Rd. 203-869-1091. church@ roundhillcommunitychurch. org 8 p.m. RTM District 12 Meeting - three vacancies available. North Mianus School Library, 309 Palmer Hill Rd. If you are interested in filling a vacancy, contact Bob May: 203-637-8676. RTMay75@ aol.com 8 - 10 p.m. RTM District 6 Meeting. The First Congregational Church of Greenwich - Lounge, 108 Sound Beach Ave. 8 p.m. 'God Of Carnage' - A Play presented by Greenwich Theatre Company. Arch Street Teen Center, 100 Arch St. Sept. 12-15. Evening show times: 8 p.m.; Sunday matinees: 2 p.m. General admission, $40; seniors, $30; students, $10. 203-629-5744. greenwichtheatrecompany@ gmail.com. greenwichtheatrecompany. org FRIDAY, SEPT. 13 1 - 2 p.m. Meditation Workshop. Greenwich Library - The

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6 - 10 p.m. Friends of Greenwich Point: Greenwich Point Comedy Night. Clambake Pavilion at Greenwich Point. (BYOE - Bring Your Own Food & Drinks). Advance ticket purchase only. info@ friendsofgreenwichpoint.org. friendsofgreenwichpoint.org SATURDAY, SEPT. 14 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. The Art Society of Old Greenwich's 68th Annual Sidewalk Art Show & Sale. Along Sound Beach Avenue. Also, Sunday, Sept. 15, 10am-5pm. Young Artists’ Show with awards also. All artists, in all mediums (except sculpture) can register online. Rain date: Sept. 21 & 22. asogct.com 1 - 4 p.m. Cos Cob Library Annual Open House and Children's Book Sale - including Animal Embassy, Huckster Band, face painting, a caricaturist, crafts, games, ice cream truck. Library parking lot, 5 Sinawoy Rd. Free. 203-6226883 7 p.m. The 2nd annual “Dancing Stars of Greenwich” charity dance-off Gala for Abilis, in conjunction with The Fred Astaire Dance Studio of Greenwich. Tamarack Country Club, 55 Locust Rd. $270. dancingstarsofgreenwich.net SUNDAY, SEPT. 15 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. The Art Society of Old Greenwich's 68th Annual Sidewalk Art Show & Sale. Along Sound Beach Avenue. Rain date: Sept. 21 & 22. asogct.com 10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Cos Cob Riders Fourth Annual Charity Ride benefiting Kids In Crisis. St. Lawrence Society, 86 Valley Rd. $25 per rider, $25 per passenger. kidsincrisis. org. facebook.com/ events/402287867167835 12:30 - 5:30 p.m. The 21st Annual Fall Festival & Hawk Watch. Audubon Greenwich, 613 Riversville Rd. $10, members; $15, non-members; children 2 and under, free. Register in advance online for a 10% discount. greenwich. audubon.org/fall-festivaland-hawk-watch 2 p.m. 'God Of Carnage' - A Play presented by Greenwich Theatre Company. Arch Street Teen Center, 100 Arch St. $10, $30 & $40. 203-629-5744. greenwichtheatrecompany@ gmail.com 3 - 5 p.m. “A River Runs Through It” Opening Reception. The Bendheim Gallery at the Greenwich Arts Council, 299 Greenwich Ave. 203862-6754. tatianam@ greenwicharts.org. greenwichartscouncil.org 3 - 5 p.m. Avoiding Scams and Frauds: Cybersecurity for Individuals. Greenwich Library - Meeting Room, 101 West Putnam Ave. Free. Register. 203622-7914. trainingcenter@ greenwichlibrary.org 3 - 6 p.m. Greenwich Newcomers Club's annual Lobsterfest. Clambake Area at Greenwich Point Park. Adults, $40; children, $15. Beach passes required. Register at greenwichnewcomersclub. wildapricot.org/ event-3498772. If you are vegetarian, email judy. rayner@gmail.com

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Thursday 6:30 - 7:30 a.m. AA Meeting - "Greenwich Morning Men's Group." Greenwich Baptist Church, 10 Indian Rock Ln. This meeting is open and anyone may attend. 203-869-2807 12 - 1 p.m. AA Meeting - "Getting It Together Group." Christ Church - Parish House Loft, 254 E. Putnam Ave. This meeting is open and anyone may attend. 203-869-6600 7 - 8 p.m. AA Meeting - "12 & 12 Group." Christ Church Parish House Loft, 254 E. Putnam Ave. This meeting is open and anyone may attend. 203-869-6600 Friday 12 p.m. AA Meeting - "AA Friday." Diamond Hill United Methodist Church, 521 East Putnam Ave. This meeting is open and anyone may attend. 203-869-2395 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. AA Meeting - "Greenwich Friday Night Group." Christ Church - Parish House Loft, 254 E. Putnam Ave. This meeting is open and anyone may attend. 203-869-6600 Sunday 1 - 2 p.m. AA Meeting - "Brunch Bunch Group." Greenwich Hospital - Behind Cafeteria, 5 Perryridge Rd. This meeting is open and anyone may attend. 203-863-3000 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. AA Meeting - "Sunday Afternoon Group." St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 200 Riverside Ave. This meeting is open and anyone may attend. 203-637-2447 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. AA Meeting - "12 &12 Group." Christ Church Parish Hall, 254 East Putnam Ave. This meeting is open and anyone may attend. 203-8696600 AL-ANON MEETINGS Thursday 11:30 a.m. Al-Anon Family Group Meeting: Thursday Noon AFG. St. Catherine of Siena Church - Room 101, school building, 4 Riverside Ave. 203-637-3661. al-anon.org/ al-anon-meetings 8 p.m. Al-Anon Family Group Meeting: Thursday Night AFG. Greenwich Hospital's Watson Pavilion; cafeteria's meeting room, 5 Perryridge Rd. 203-863-3000 Saturday 9:30 - 10 a.m. Al-Anon Newcomers. The First Congregational Church of Greenwich - Lounge, 108 Sound Beach Ave. 203-6371791 10 - 11:30 a.m. Al-Anon Meeting. The First Congregational Church of Greenwich - Lounge, 108 Sound Beach Ave. 203-6371791 4 p.m. Al-Anon Family Group Meeting: Saturday Old Greenwich Men's Group AFG. Saint Saviour's Church - social room on lower level, 350 Sound Beach Ave. 203637-2262 ONGOING Registration is now open for the Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich 8th annual Muddy Up 5k. Camp Simmons, 744 Lake Ave. 203-869-3224. msmith@bgcg.org. give.classy. org/bgcgmuddyup5K2019 Old Greenwich-Riverside

OpEd

Editorial Page Time for Something Different

So this is something different. Something seems...missing. As I was looking through last week's Greenwich Sentinel, my home for over four years, I had to stop and pause for a minute. For the f irst time in just over 20 yea rs of jou r na lism, my name isn't in a masthead. It was definitely a shock to not see my name there...I'm just so used to it. My name was in Keene, N.H., Norwalk, Greenwich, Trumbull, and Greenwich once again. But it's time. Simple as that. When I gave my two weeks, I knew it was time for a new challenge and to start writing a new chapter in my life. While this is not the place to discuss my reasons for deciding that now is the time to step down as editor of the newspaper, this is definitely the place to say how great the staff at the Sentinel was during my tenure as editor. Caroll Melgar was my partner-in-crime as the Sentinel’s assistant editor. When I took over the editor-in-chief position, I said that I would only do it if Caroll was promoted to assistant editor. Caroll, who I also worked with during my time with the Greenwich Post, is amazing at everything she does and is even better of a friend, someone I can chat with about anything and she would tell me the truth or suggest a better way to handle situations, no matter how hard it is to hear. And somehow she put up with my antics, which is not an easy feat. Rich Kaufman, who was a reporter I hired a few years ago, made me look good. He’s an incredible writer, knows all the questions to ask during an interview to make his stories stand out, is always eager to help out…even when he’s stretched to the max, and gets the job done

in impressive fashion. While I’m thrilled I made the right choice in hiring Rich, I am even happier that I get to call him a friend. When it comes to photography, John Ferris Robben’s as good as they come. His ability to take amazing photos of scenery, athletic events, n e w s h ap p e n i n g s a n d o t h e r things is truly something special. Plus all the laughs…and I mean when I see John on assignment,

two each week that helped make the Sentinel more engaging and more community driven. I have never seen anybody connect with a community like Michelle has. And there’s the people that weren’t on staff all the time that were amazing. Icy Frantz, Anne Semmes, Liz Leamy, and Stapley Russell were an absolute pleasure to work with. They made working at the Sentinel easy, as they were

I knew it was time for a new challenge and to start writing a new chapter in my life. You'll still see me around (my apologies in advance), as I am still going to freelance for the sports department at the Sentinel every now and then. there are plenty of laughs and good times to be had. A nd when it came to helping me get through some challenging spots and working out several things with the newspaper, whether it was on layout, editing or story ideas, I can’t thank Tim Dumas enough. To say Tim is a pro is a colossal understatement. There are few people I know that can write as well and captivate an audience with words like Tim. I can honestly say that I would not be where I am today if it wasn’t for Tim’s guidance, expertise, commitment to helping the paper succe e d when he wa s at t he paper, and his friendship. Michelle Moskowitz was a freelancer for me, but she always had a story or

all immensely talented and helped bring the newspaper to the next level. And a thank you goes out to Beth Barhydt. As the publisher of the Sentinel, she took a chance and hired me as the paper’s first-ever employee, and I am incredibly g ratef u l. She is so ded icated to the newspaper and was understanding when there were some family or medical issues that needed to be addressed and always made family first. There have been some truly amazing people I have worked w it h du r i ng my t wo decades in journalism. I had the chance to cover memorable elections, Super Bowl XLVIII, ice hockey at Madison Square Garden, a slew

of FCIAC and state championship te a m s , a nd me et s ome t r u ly amazing people that I had the privilege to write about. And boy did I have some amazing laughs with some amazing co-workers. Whether it was th row ing a pumpkin off the roof of a building, h u n t i n g d ow n T h e We a t h e r Channel’s Jim Cantore during a blizzard in Boston, singing or reciting Neil Diamond lyrics on the air, sharing the news to my colleagues about my marriage, and later the birth of my twin b oys , or a p l e t h or a o f o t h e r phenomena l moments, I w i l l forever cherish each of them. You'll still see me around (my apologies in advance), as I am still going to freelance for the sports department at the Sentinel every now and then. But I wanted to ta ke t he ti me to si ncerely thank my former staff, as well as the Greenwich community for treating me like you did. Whether you loved what I wrote or hated my decision on something, the Greenwich community always showed me respect, pushed me to be a better journalist, and proved to me why Greenwich is so special. I can’t be any more grateful for the past 20 years and I can’t put into words how excited I am to see where the next 20 years take me. But there’s one thing I am fairly certain about. After taking a long, hard look in the mirror, I am slowly grasping the realization that I will be not living out my dream of taking the mound at Yankee Stadium…I mean I can’t even strike out my 10-year-old kid anymore. Paul Silverfarb Fairfield, Connecticut

Letter to the Editor

Camillo Supports Victims of Domestic Violence Fred Camillo is a leader with a long track record of actively listening to the people he represents, and then working in a nonpartisan way to deliver results. This is of paramount importance, especially given the era of divisive politics in which we now find ourselves in. His persistent efforts to help protect women seeking relief from domestic violence yielded the passing of Senate Bill 466 last year which ended the scourge of dual arrest and replaced it with a primary aggressor standard for law enforcement. Fred worked hard on this because he listens and because he cares. How do I know this? Because I have personally seen him take an interest in the details of victim’s cases so that he can better understand how to address making changes in an effective way. Where others are apathetic, Fred is thoughtfully encouraging and will connect people who share common goals and promote ways for them to work together, regardless of their political value to him. These are the qualities that we know we can expect from Fred if we are fortunate enough to have him as First Selectman. At its core, addressing family violence is addressing issues of equality, human dignity, fairness, and moral decency. These values go across party lines, although both parties contend to claim them. What matters to our

community is choosing a leader who will actually uphold these constructive values and hence ensure and improve our quality of life for all who reside here. The Office of First Selectperson is likewise the office of the Police Commissioner and tasked with addressing the complexities of domestic violence in our community directly through oversight of and interfacing with the police department. From speaking with him about many cases and knowing that he is regularly in touch with administrators of local agencies that help victims in our community, it is clear to me that Fred actively seeks out how to better understand addressing these issues. Mr. Camillo makes the opportunities to listen and has expressed deep compassion for aggrieved victims of family violence in his advocacy as a legislator and his supportive actions locally. He has for years proposed measures to improve victim reporting, with thoughtful solutions that address issues of stigma and safety concerns. Fred has shown countless individuals the willingness and patience to hear from them, and to help them, and his accessibility and outreach is a functional asset that he brings with him to town hall. Our organization owes its genesis to Fred, who had the gracious insight to make introductions and unite us together in our common goal of improving outcomes for

domestic violence victims and their children. Our group of stakeholders includes women across the political spectrum, and Fred not only understood this when he put us in contact, but additionally offered to help with advocacy efforts across party lines in the future. He has made it clear through his actions that his energy is spent on the goal, not the political gain, and that truly, he operates above the divisiveness of party politics with a deeply held personal conviction to better his community, by identif y ing what he calls the “unmet needs” and finding solutions within available resources both public and private to meet them. Mr. Camillo has been a remarkable leader in representing and protecting women as a state legislator, he is familiar with the issues that need to be addressed from his years of listening to and supporting domestic violence victims, and will be an unparalleled leader as First Selectman in his sensitivity to issues of equality, his alignment with the value of upholding moral decency, and his ability to comprehensively gather information in a fair and impartial way towards his ultimate and completely apolitical goal of making our community an even better home for us all. From the grassroots level to the statehouse, we have seen him do just this. Cleo Miller CT Protective Moms

Letter to the Editor

Volunteer Service Thank You to the Sentinel We would like to express our sincere gratitude for your excellent coverage of the launch of our new company, The Volunteer Service, in your August 23rd publication. The positive exposure you gave our business initiative that provides an easy tool to connect local organizations with willing Greenwich volunteers has already proven to be significant with the uptick in signups immediately out of the gate. We hope to maintain this momentum with quality service and meaningful volunteer experiences for our customer base and participating organizations.

Having over forty-five years of volunteer experience combined, we were consistently being asked where we volunteer and how we find out about local opportunities to give back. It occurred to us, although there are over a hundred non-profit organizations in our area struggling to get volunteers, individuals really don’t know how to easily connect with the organizations that need help. Because we saw this need in our community, we created this helpful database which consolidates volunteer opportunities in the area, and is focused on supplying

individuals and families with the chance to search and sign up for an opportunity that fits their schedule and needs. We pride ourselves on providing a platform where social awareness and opportunity come together. Please extend our thanks to everyone involved and we appreciate you joining us on this exciting journey to make an impact. TVS Partners Anne Franscioni, Debra McLaughlin, Hadley Mongell and Heather Woodbridge

School of Rock Ready to Rock N' Roll School of Rock announces the grand opening of its newest school in the Greenwich. The event will take place on Sunday, Sept. 8 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at 1154 East Putnam Ave. in Riverside. It will be an evening filled with a guitar raffle, a t-shirt and hat giveaway,

and lesson previews. School of Rock Greenwich is owned and operated by Steve Kennedy. In 2010, Kennedy opened his first School of Rock location in Fairfield, CT. Over the years, he’s opened and acquired three more locations – one more

in Connecticut and two in New York. After selling all four locations a year and a half ago, he decided it was time to go back to School of Rock and open the Greenwich location to continue his passion for music, specifically rock n’ roll.

RTM District 12 Vacancies Are you looking for a way to serve your community? Would you like to serve on the Town of Greenwich legislative body, the RTM? If so, RTM District 12 has three vacancies which will be filled at the district meeting on Thursday, Sept. 12, at 8 p.m. in

the library of the North Mianus School. District 12 is bounded on the East by the Stamford border, on the South by East Putnam Ave. (US-1), and on the North and West by the Mianus River. To qualify, you must be at least 18 years old and a

registered voter living in the district. If you are interested in f illing a vacancy, please contact Bob May at 203 637-8676 or RT May75@aol.com for additiona l information.

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

GLT Guest Editorial! It all began when Dan Badger, a Greenwich Land Trust (GLT) Board Member and his wife, Mariette, went to Nantucket and saw how much open space their land trust had preserved. When they returned home from their trip, Mariette immediately gathered people from Greenwich Land Trust, local garden clubs, and other friends at her home. She declared it was critical that everyone come together to help Greenwich Land Trust raise money with a benefit in order to preserve the open space that contributes to the natural resources, historical character, and scenic

Board members flipped hamburgers, volunteers in orange t-shirts helped smaller children with the rope wall and the maze made from hay bales while the Ragtime Evolution Jazz Band played toe-tapping country music. beauty of Greenwich. Since, clearly, a formal black-tie event was out of character for the Land Trust, the group started brainstorming. Greenwich childhood memories of the outdoor fun of A Day in the Country, an image from skiing in Colorado, of floating hot air balloons, horses and hay bales all became elements of the planning. Peter Brant had recently given the Land Trust a conservation easement on the polo fields at Conyers Farm which provided the perfect place for a family field day event. GLT Board President, George Host, talked Jane Dunn and Leslie Lee into taking on the event and so, Go Wild! for open space began. The event was planned to be a relaxed time for families to have fun outdoors and to make a wide audience aware of the work of the Land Trust. All the activities, food, and drinks were included in the entry fee, so parents did not have to keep track of ride tickets or make any additional purchases. It was an amazing success from the start. From an anticipated attendance of 400 people, the ticket sales grew to 1,800 people. All that summer, co-chairs, Jane Dunn and Leslie Lee and GLT Executive Director, Ann Sawyer, were frantically calling vendors to increase the potato sacks for jumping races, the animals in the petting zoo, the pumpkins and paint for craft projects and asking the local restaurants and caterers donating food for more apple pies. The 37-member committee pitched in to f ind sponsors, organize children’s activities, and arrange for a fire engine and medical van to be on hand. The afternoon of the first Go Wild!, October 1, 2000, was clear and sunny. The polo fields glowed with orange balloons that outlined where the fly casting, the falconer, and the field games would be held. At Exactly 3 p.m., the hot air balloons started to rise: huge, colorful, and breathtaking! Board members flipped hamburgers, volunteers in orange t-shirts helped smaller children with the rope wall and the maze made from hay bales while the Ragtime Evolution Jazz Band played toe-tapping country music. It was at that first Go Wild! that David Ogilvy, who was leading the fundraising efforts for the acquisition of the Treetops estate, enlisted the support of Congressman Chris Shays, State Senator Bill Nickerson, and Greenwich First Selectman Lolly Prince for Treetops as a 94-acre state park with conservation easements held by the Land Trust. From its first success, Go Wild! has continued to be a fixture of Greenwich life through 20 years. It has had incredible co-chairs, who each year have added new fun elements and ideas to the party, while also bringing friends into the committee and into the GLT family. In addition, many of the chairs have, through the years, joined the Board of GLT and added their talents and energy to its important work. Go Wild! has helped the Land Trust raise funds to support efforts to conserve open space, connect our community with the natural world, and inspire the next generation of conservationists. GLT has gone from conserving 500 acres of open space in 2000, to 776 acres protected and cared for today. Along with amazing chairs and active committees, many local organizations and businesses have joined in on the fun. Community involvement has been a hallmark of Go Wild! from the start. The community is now invited to come join Greenwich Land Trust for the special 20th anniversary celebration on Sunday, September22 at the Greenwich Polo Club! Get your tickets now at gltrust.org.

ONGOING

Community Center (OGRCC) Registration for the Fall season - offering youth and adult programs. Programs include indoor recreational soccer, dance, drama, art, fitness and more. 203-637-3659. office@ myogrcc.org. myogrcc.org

Volunteer Transcribers. The Greenwich Historical Society is seeking volunteers to join a team of volunteer transcribers working from home to use voice dictation to digitize handwritten Town records. This will reveal much new information about early Town meetings, land records before the American Revolution and wills, deeds, and genealogy that have never been accessed before. CT1640@ gmail.com THROUGH SEPT. 10 The Friends of the Cos Cob Library is collecting new or slightly used children and young adult books to be sold at the Annual Cos Cob Library Open House and Children's Book Sale on Sept. 14. Please, no adult books, reference books, encyclopedias, audio and

yourCOMMUNITYcalendar video cassettes. The library is open Monday, 12 - 8 p.m.; Tuesday - Saturday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. More information at, 203-622-6883. THROUGH SEPT. 21 "Summer ReFRESH!" Works from the collection. Gilles Clement Gallery, 45 East Putnam Ave. 203-4893556. gclementgallery.com/ upcoming-exhibitions THROUGH SEPT. 28 'Two Colombian Perspectives on Art' - art exhibit. Byram Shubert Library Community Room, 21 Mead Ave. Free. 203-531-0426 THROUGH OCT. 3 “A River Runs Through It.” The Bendheim Gallery at the Greenwich Arts Council, 299 Greenwich Ave. 203862-6754. tatianam@ greenwicharts.org. greenwichartscouncil.org

OUR NEIGHBORING TOWNS

FRIDAY, SEPT. 6

6:30 - 8:30 p.m. First Fridays Live Music: Marc Black. Bedford Playhouse, 633 Old Post Rd., Bedford, N.Y. No tickets required. 914-234-6704. bedfordplayhouse.org

SATURDAY, SEPT. 7 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. EMT Basic course. Norwalk Community College, 188 Richards Ave., Norwalk. (Must be at least 16 years old prior to the state date of class). Through Oct. 19. 203- 8577080. norwalk.edu 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Stamford Downtown Farmers Market Opens. Prospect Street at Latham Park (Bedford Street) in Stamford Downtown. Saturdays, through Oct. 26. stamforddowntown.com 2 p.m. Special Saturday Cinema: 'Us'. Ferguson Library, DiMattia Building, 3rd floor Auditorium, One Public Library Pl., Stamford. 203351-8231. fergusonlibrary.org SUNDAY, SEPT. 8 2 p.m. Celebrating the historic centennial of women’s suffrage. Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum, 295 West Ave., Norwalk. $10, members; $15, non-members. 203-838-9799. info@ lockwoodmathewsmansion. com. MONDAY, SEPT. 9 6:30 p.m. Medical Mondays health series: Family Nutrition:

Practical Tips for Healthy Eating for All Ages. Ferguson Library, Ernest A. DiMattia, Jr. Building, One Public Library Pl., Stamford. Free. 203-351-8231. fergusonlibrary.org 7 - 9:30 p.m. NAMI Southwest CT: Mental Health Course for Families. St. John’s Lutheran Church, 884 Newfield Ave., Stamford. (12 consecutive Mondays, through Nov. 25). Registration is required. 203849-9573. rcornell@aol.com. namisouthwestct.org TUESDAY, SEPT. 10 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Lecture: “The Biological Clock: Take Control of Your Fertility.” Long Ridge Medical Center, 260 Long Ridge Rd., Stamford. Free. Register. 888305-9253. greenwichhospital. org/events 7 p.m. Hope on the Hudson Series: Three Short Films + Q&A with Jon Bowermaster. Bedford Playhouse, 633 Old Post Rd., Bedford, N.Y. Regular ticket pricing beginning at $14. 914-2346704. bedfordplayhouse.org

Filmmakers, wine & cheese reception, 7 p.m.; film, 7:45. Bedford Playhouse, 633 Old Post Rd., Bedford, N.Y. 914234-6704. bedfordplayhouse. org 8 p.m. World Affairs Forum Dinner Lecture: “The Search for Peace in Afghanistan” Ambassador Omar Samad. Networking, 6:30; Dinner 7; Presentation & Q&A, 8. Stamford Yacht Club, 97 Ocean Dr. W., Stamford. Public, $110; Forum members, $100, Premier members, free. RSVP. info@ worldaffairsforum.org. FRIDAY, SEPT. 13 1 - 6 p.m. American Red Cross Community Blood Drive. Belltown Fire Department, 8 Dorlen Rd., Stamford. 800733-2767. RedCrossBlood.org 8 p.m. 'Animal House', Screening + Q&A with Peter Riegert. Bedford Playhouse, 633 Old Post Rd., Bedford, N.Y. 914234-6704. bedfordplayhouse. org

PLANNING AHEAD

THURSDAY, SEPT. 12 7 p.m. Desert Flight. Reception, Screening + Q&A with

9/22/2019 @ 3 - 6 p.m.

Greenwich Polo Club at Conyers Farm: GO WILD!

Education

Photos from Our First Day Back at School All Over Town

Visit: https://gltrust.org/ go-wild/ 9/28/2019 @ 7:00 pm Arch Street, The Greenwich Teen Center, 100 Arch Street: LocalMotion is a celebration benefiting River House. $175+ per person. (203) 622-0079. Email: events@ theriverhouse.org 9/29/2019 @ 10:00 am Roger Sherman Baldwin Park, 100 Arch St: Puttin' On The Dog is a celebration of pets and their people; $20 per person or 2 for $35. (914) 273-1674 or samara@Adoptadog.org or https://adopt-a-dog.org/ 10/03/2019 @ 6:00 pm Greenwich Botanical Center, 130 Bible Street, Cos Cob: GBC's Greenhouse Garden Dinner with Chef Geoff Lazlo! $125 M/$140 NM (cost per dinner) For More Information Contact (203) 869-9242 or email info@ greenwichbotanicalcenter. org 11/09/2019 @ 6:00 pm HYATT: Inner City Foundation's Gala Event Featuring the Fab Faux with songs from the Beatles! Visit www. innercityfoundation.org for ticket information.

Education Feature

By Jack Creeden

A Future We Cannot Even Imagine

The start of a new school years brings excitement, energy and sometimes a bit of anxiety among students of all ages. The slower pace of summer has been replaced by the anticipation of a school day schedule. It seems there are more cars on the road and the presence of those big yellow school buses is undeniable. Beginnings are important, and each year students have the opportunity for a fresh start. Although the back to school sales began shortly after the 4th of July, I admit to getting excited in August thinking about the new school supplies, clothes or school uniforms. Whether it is a new backpack, notebook or computer app, I know students and parents alike embrace the endless possibilities that a new school year brings. In those first few weeks, we are filled with optimism. As parents, we have an important responsibility to help our children make a positive transition back to school. In the same way that teachers spend the week before school getting ready for students, parents can help their children make a smooth transition to the new year by

talking with their children and asking the following questions: • What are you looking forward to this year? • How will this year be different from last year, and what changes are needed to adjust to new classes and teachers? • What goals do you have for the year? How can I as a parent help you achieve those goals? • Are there new students in your grade or school? Can you help them learn about school, introduce them to your friends, and be helpful to them in the first few days of school? • What do you need to do to live a healthy lifestyle this academic year? How much sleep do you need? • How can I as a parent help you be organized and ready for the start of school each day? Teachers and parents must learn to strike the delicate balance between helping a young person succeed, and allowing them the opportunity to struggle a bit and learn from mistakes or missed opportunities. We want our children to develop the skills of self-sufficiency at all ages. Literacy and numeracy are

the core characteristics of every school’s curriculum, but equally important are problem-solving skills, empathy, selfrespect, and care and concern for others. At Whitby School, our Montessori and International Baccalaureate curricula emphasize the importance of both academic and the social emotional skills. Our goal as educators is to work with families so that the young people become critical thinkers, thoughtful communicators, and principled individuals who lead a balanced lifestyle and are respectful of the other’s perspective. In school, as in life, children will have days when things just don’t seem to go well. Especially with younger children, we need to provide the comfort and reassurance to a child who has had a bad day. Our opportunity as parents and teachers is also to teach a young person how to cope with those inevitable bad days, think about what behaviors might change in the future, and affirm for the child that he or she can move beyond this temporary setback. That’s easy to say, but hard for all adults to do when we believe we can solve the problem ourselves and make it better for the child. Perhaps one of the greatest challenges

for parents these days is managing screen time for our children. This is a generation of young people who only know a world where technology is everywhere. To help understand the values that are at the heart of this cultural norm, I have been educated by reading Jean Twenge’s iGen: Why Today’s Super-Connected Kids Are Growing Up Less Rebellious, More Tolerant, Less Happy and Completely Unprepared for Adulthood (and What That Means for the Rest of Us). I encourage all parents, regardless of the age of their children, to read Professor Twenge’s book. I am sure you will find it fascinating. The familiar advice, “Prepare the child for the road, not the road for the child,” is a gentle but powerful reminder to adults about our role in helping young people grow into confident, resilient individuals who become healthy and balanced citizens, prospering in both good and bad times. There has never been a more exciting time to be in education. The neurodevelopment science of the last two decades has taught us how the brain functions and processes information. We are all wired differently, so educators and parents today know so much more about how children learn than we knew

in the past. Technology presents us with almost limitless access to information. The opportunities are endless for this generation of young learners. As parents and teachers, our responsibility is to prepare them for a future we cannot even imagine.

Jack Creeden is the Interim Head of Whitby School. He is a longtime school leader who has served as Head at three independent schools and has written and presented extensively on governance, strategic planning, and the intersection between global studies and diversity initiatives.

Middle School Column

Parents, Please Remain the Voice of Reason

By Gordon Beinstein

This will likely come as a shock to none of you, but your middle school-aged children can be unreasonably emotional. You likely had the pleasure of noticing this trait in your child when you failed to purchase the right shoes, asked them to do something they feel is unjust (like load the dishwasher, pick clothes up off the f loor or eat their vegetables), or simply said ‘good morning’. Their hormones are in overdrive and the result is a roller

coaster of emotions, which are often disjointed from the reality of the situation. I am asking that on the off chance this describes your child, that you serve as the voice of reason in these instances. The last thing your pubescent child needs is for their parent to validate their irrationality...they have their 12-yearold friends for that. What your child requires from you is to help them to gain perspective. Why are you getting these words of wisdom from your child’s principal? Because I am asking that you not overreact to you r ch i ld’s ir rationa l outbu rsts when it comes to school issues. While I understand how an unexpected schedule cha nge or a last-m i nute homework assignment, or an issue with a “frenemy” at a lunch table may put your child into a tailspin, it shouldn't have the same impact on you, the rational adult. Do not call the school in the moment, feeling you need to save your child and ‘be on their side’ from

what is often a non-issue. Help them to perspective-take. Even better, assist them in ways to address the perceived problem themselves. I ask that you not interpret this column as a message of apathy on our part. We are there for you and your child when there are issues that truly require adult intervention. That is why we need your help determining what those big issues really are. Thank you and good luck! Some further pieces of advice from the mental health professionals in our building, of which I am clearly not one! Gordon Beinstein is currently in his 32nd year as a middle school educator (and he still can't get out of 8th grade!). This is his seventh year as the principal of Western Middle School and was recently named the 2019 Connecticut Association of Schools Principal of the Year.

1. Children learn emotional regulation from us. Kids won't always do what we say, but they will always, eventually, do what we do. If parents indulge in throwing their own tantrums, so will their children. If we can stay calm, they learn that it's not actually an emergency when they get upset, and they learn to calm themselves. 2. The emotional safety we create for our children is exactly what allows them to heal, grow and thrive. Like us, children WANT to feel happy and connected, but sometimes their fear or anger overwhelms them. Our calm gives them a path back to loving connection. When they feel better, they do better. 3. When we provide a calm "holding environment" for our children, they feel safe enough to experience their emotions, which is what allows those big feelings to begin to evaporate. Kids learn that feelings are just part of being human, and they don't have to fear them -- OR act on them.

4. When children respect us and feel understood by us, they want to follow our lead. They learn that they don't always get what they want, but they get something better -- a parent who understands, even when they say no. So the child becomes more open to our guidance, more likely to follow our rules. 5. Children are sensitive barometers of our moods and tensions. If we have an unresolved issue, we can count on them to subconsciously pick up on it and act out. So very often, when we work on our own issues, we find that our child's behavior changes--even w ithout our directly addressing it! 6. When we respond differently, so does our child. Remember, it's always your child's action + your response that = the outcome. When we get triggered and react without thinking, we escalate the storm. When we respond more mindfully and connect with our child, we settle the storm. Less drama, more love.

Elementary School Column

Curiosity & Wonder: A Teacher’s Best Friends

By Eli Schaffer

Children are natural scientists. The field of child psychology has made great strides in understanding how our brains develop over our first two decades alive to make sense of the world around us and how to best interact with that world in order to thrive in it. While children use smartphones at earlier and earlier ages, their natural curiosity is satisfied with online videos and scrolling text where only a generation earlier, that same curiosity was satisfied by digging, climbing, feeling, and observing the world of their backyards and neighborhood parks. Experiences in nature can provide children with essential skills such as sensory awareness, safe risk-taking, self-confidence, and respect for nature. However, learning in natural settings like school yards and town parks can improve a child’s ability to understand and retain academic topics from math and science to reading and writing. My son just turned one and has started to walk and exercise his curiosity at a whole new speed. From investigating

Nursery School Column

different types of leaves, to hearing dogs bark down the street, the world is full of new and exciting experiences. While my four-year-old niece is not as enthralled with the newness of the world anymore, she is entering a phase most people know well, the “why-phase”. In the “why-phase,” the toddler’s sense of adventure is focused into the fact-finding urgency of a growing mind. As an early childhood educator of many years, and now as the Director of the Greenwich Audubon Center, I am well acquainted with that question, and its unique ability to repeat nearly indefinitely. Whether asked by an intrepid preschooler on the playg round or a curious 5th grader hiking the Audubon trails, the question “why” represents a tremendous opportunity for those of us fortunate enough to provide answers – or as you’ll shortly read, provide guidance as youth seek answers of their own. Our classrooms and teachers have done amazing work applying modern understandings of child development to their lessons. Parents have also taken hee d a nd focuse d i ntensely on t he progress their children make in school

and on the sports field or in the dance studio. While we all want the best for the generations that follow us, we can sometimes be too quick to dismiss the benefit of our most-affordable and easily accessed teaching-aide – Nature.

P i on e e r i n g p l a c e -b a s e d n at u r e education for over 75 years, the Greenwich Audubon Center has demonstrated firsthand that no amount of learning indoors can recreate the sense of wonder elicited by an experience of discovery outdoors.

Eli Schaffer is the Center Director of the Greenwich Audubon Center at 613 Riversville Rd in Greenwich. He is thrilled to be fulfilling his dream of connecting people to nature by creating a warm and welcoming community center for all those who care for our shared environment.

Making STEAM from STEM

By Catherine Neiswonger The buzz about STEM education has educators looking for ways to include more Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math into their daily curriculum. STEAM integrates arts into the STEM curriculum to help children express STEM concepts. Since the arts are a natural part of early childhood education, adding this element may help more teachers find ways to approach STEM concepts. Each discipline of STEA M helps your child grow and navigate through everyday challenges. Most significantly, by promoting problem-solving and creative and analytical thinking. Activities build upon children's natural curiosity and interest to know how and why things work. For this reason, among others, it is never too early to begin introducing STEAM learning to your child. Round Hill Nursery School has created a STEAM inspired classroom for its students. The "Imag ination Station" classroom will provide space to explore, investigate, pursue their curiosities, and draw conclusions

The science is settled, “outdoor learning experiences result in greater engagement and science achievement for elementary students” (Jose Rios. Outdoor Education and Science Achievement, 2014). While we have excelled at educating thousands of students and teachers in local ecology and ecosystem science, the work we do that I am the most proud of is simply connecting people to nature. We can answer our children and students when they ask us “why,” but we can also connect them to the resources by which they can answer it themselves, and in doing so, we can foster in them the skills needed to learn and grow. In showing more than answering, we can offer them access to the greatest classroom there has ever been, the great outdoors.

a bout how th ings work , how to build or develop, and how to improve their designs. Children will work in small groups on teacherdirected, child-initiated, and teacherfacilitated projects. They will have opportunities to engage in indepth, long term studies that will complement what is happening in their classroom. Research has demonstrated that the drive to explore, interact, and observe in human beings begins in early childhood, long before middle and high school, and even before elementary school. The nation's economy is moving toward technologically based industries, creating growth in demand for workers proficient in science, technology, engineering,

and mathematics. The bonus is that STEAM instruction improves abilities in subjects outside of S T E A M , i n c l u d i n g l i t e r a c y, language-learning, math, and executive functioning. There are a lot of reasons why STEAM studies are essential, not the least of which is the United States is falling behind in scientific innovation. Consider the jobs that affect our economy that include STEAM subjects: Accounting, architecture, medical research, and environmental studies all involve science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics. According to the U.S. Department of Commerce, STEAM occupations have grown in the last ten years three times faster than non-STEAM occupations. America's STEAM workforce is crucial for generating new ideas, receiving and commercializing patents, and providing the flexibility and critical thinking required in the modern economy. Families do not need to wait to introduce a child to STEAM learning. Introducing STEAM learning can begin simply by pointing out why and how things in our everyday lives work. For example, when something falls to

website the ground, explain to your child that the object fell due to gravity. 2. Programs or games that help develop typing skills Families can also try different activities at home that focus on 3. Practice reading, writing or math skills through a fun, these five disciplines. educational app Science S c ienc e do e s not ne e d to be taught through a textbook or throug h the lab work that some families may remember participating in school. There are so many fun, creative activities that can be done right at home to engage your child in learning more about this discipline. Activities can include: 1. Grow plants from seeds in a jar 2. Make magnetic slime 3. Create your child's name out of crystals Technology Technology is all around us and is rapidly progressing each day. These STEAM activities not only promote a STEAM discipline but also help prepare a child for their future and the types of skills they will need in their everyday lives. Activities can include: 1. Learn about space using the NASA data from their

structures with Mathematics Your child will use math in their everyday lives, and just like technology it is essential that families still encourage activities t hat promote le a r n i ng a b out mathematics, so children have the proper tools and knowledge they need in life. Activities can include: 1. Practice different ways to add numbers and come to the same answer 2. Learn about odd numbers and even numbers 3. Learn about different coins and bills and how to add them

Engineering Many children are already taking part in fun engineering activ ities on a dai ly because children love to build and create. Here are some excellent engineering activity ideas outside of the typical building activities. Activities can include: 1. Design and create straw bridges 2. Create a conveyor belt 3. Design a structure out of cups, sticks, and blocks and Families should always test balance remember that these disciplines go hand in hand, and they will find Art and Design The newest discipline to be that activities that promote STEM added to this specif ic focus of and STEAM learning will involve education calls for children to not more than one focus of learning. Catherine Neiswonger is the only be analytical but creative as Director at Round Hill Nursery well during the process. School, which provides early Activities can include: learning opportunities for 1. Research what happens when children 2-5 years age. ww.rhns. mixing watercolors and oils org. She has been an educator 2. Determine how plants absorb of young children and adults for water with food coloring over 30 years. 3. Dip dye craft sticks to build

From Hartford

Bi-Partisan Veteran Support Bills Become Law By Richard Kaufman Last week Gov. Ned Lamont signed three new bills into law. The bills had been approved in both chambers of the Connecticut General Assembly by unanimous, bipartisan votes. The laws will expand access for veterans to certain state services and will provide assistance after they've returned to civilian life. The laws establish certain job training programs to assist veterans with the skills they need to obtain jobs in advanced manufacturing and other similar positions; expand eligibility for veterans to receive certain state benefits; and provide greater property tax relief for veterans. State Rep. and current Greenw ich First Selectman candidate, Fred Camillo, praised

the bills earlier this week, saying such le g islat ion is "a lways a bipartisan effort." He added that while there's a lot more that can be done for veterans, the recent bills are "welcome and deserving" of Lamont's signature. "When veterans come home, everyone thanks them. But once that public display of gratitude is over, sometimes it goes off the radar again, and that's what we have to guard against. We have to make sure that we don't just salute them on Veterans Day, or when they come back. You have to salute them every day and make sure that there are policies and procedures and laws in place that certainly acknowledge the job they did and the service they provided for the rest of us," Camillo said. "I really do think that when people focus on that, they're very supportive of it.

The key is to make sure it stays in front of people and on their radar." "The men and women of the military committed themselves to serve on behalf of our nation, and it is our responsibility to be there for them after they return to civilian life – whether that be immediately after they leave service, throughout the duration of their civilian careers, or well after a long-deserved retirement,” Lamont wrote in a statement. “These are thoughtful and needed services for our veterans, and I’m proud to sign them into law.” Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz noted that Connecticut has always been a state that takes care of its veterans. "Our veterans put their lives at risk to serve our country and to protect us, the least we can do is ensure that when they return home they have the necessary resources

to take care of themselves and their families," Bysiewicz said. The bills include: Public Act 19-129, An Act E s t a bl i sh i n g t he M i l it a r y to Machinists and Veterans Platform to Employment Pilot Programs and Providing Other Employment Assistance to Veterans This bill requires the workforce development board for Connecticut’s southwest region to develop and operate a Military to Machinists pilot program that will assist veterans in earning an advanced manufacturing certificate from a qualifying program and secure employment in the field upon certificate completion. In addition, the board must develop and operate a Veterans Platform to Employment pilot prog ra m, wh ich w i l l prov ide training and subsidized

employment for veterans who h ave e x p e r ie nc e d lon g-te r m unemployment, including skills assessments, career readiness workshops, and other tools. Finally, it requires the board to identify appropriate written materials on mental health conditions common to veterans that will be distributed to employers. P ublic Act 19-3 3, A n Ac t Concer n i ng the Def i n ition of “Service in Time of War” and State Residency Requirements for Certain Veterans’ Services This bill extends certain state war service benefits to veterans who have served less than 90 days in a period of war because they incurred or aggravated an injury in the line of duty that is not a service-connected disability rated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

It also removes a prior law that required a two-year state residency eligibility for certain state benefits (e.g. hospital care and funeral expenses) for veterans who did not reside in Connecticut at the time of their enlistment or induction into the military. P ublic Act 19-17 1, A n Act Concerning the Property Ta x Exemption for Service Members and Veterans Having Disability Ratings This bill increases the base property tax exemption for certain disabled service members and veterans by $500. By doing to, it increases the additional incomebased exemption for such service members and veterans by $250 or $1,000, depending on their income. This is calculated using the base exemption corresponding with an individual’s disability rating.

Overall, the legislature passed and the governor signed over 210 bills into law this year. We have listed most of them here. Visit www.cga.ct.gov and enter the number in the search box to read the new laws. HB05002 About a Green Economy & Environmental Protection. HB05004 Increasing The Minimum Fair Wage. HB05125 Increasing The Property Tax Abatement for Certain First Responders. HB05181 Requiring The Public Utilities Regulatory Authority to Study The Creation of a New Rate Class for Gas Companies. HB05213 Exp&ing Required Health insurance Coverage for Hearing Aids. HB05455 About Qualified forest Fire Fighters. HB05521 Exp&ing Required Health insurance Coverage for Preexisting Conditions. HB05524 increasing The Penalties for The Sale of Fentanyl. HB05575 About The Suspension of Delinquency Proceedings for Fire Starting Behavior Treatment. HB05683 Establishing a Dry-L& Water Safety instruction Pilot Program. HB05779 Extending The Reporting Deadline of The Task force to Study Voluntary Admission to The Dept. of Children & Families. HB05833 Establishing a Pilot Program for The Expansion of Advanced Manufacturing Certificate Programs. HB06088 About Contracting Health Organizations & Dentists, Dental Plans & Procedures. HB06122 About Boards of Police Commissioners Established By Special Act. HB06146 About The Expansion of Certification Courses in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation & Education & Training Courses in The Use of Automatic External Defibrillators & The Administration of First Aid. HB06184 About Access to information on Early Childhood interventions. HB06346 About The Review of Municipal Arbitration Awards. HB06376 About Motor Vehicle inspectors As Peace Officers. HB06403 About a Children in Care Bill of Rights & Expectations & The Sibling Bill of Rights. HB06522 About Continuing Medical Education in Screening for inflammatory Breast Cancer & Gastrointestinal Cancers. HB06540 About The Prevention of The Human Immunodeficiency Virus. HB06588 About The Issuance of Parking Citations By independent institutions of Higher Education & Private Secondary Schools. HB06637 Requiring an invasive Species Stamp for The Operation of a Motorboat on The Waters of The State & Enforcement of Noise Ordinances on C&lewood Lake. HB06643 About Regional Animal Control Shelters. HB06666 Requiring The Prompt Payment of Contractors. HB06747 Amending The Charter of The Grove Beach Point Association. HB06754 About Reimbursement for The Purchase of Body-Worn Electronic Recording Equipment. HB06890 Requiring a Study of The United States Dept. of Education's Proposed Regulations Regarding Sexual Misconduct Under Title Ix of The Elementary & Secondary Education Act of 1972. HB06916 Establishing a Task force to Study Remedies & Potential Liability for Unreasonably Contested or Delayed Workers' Compensation Claims. HB06921 Establishing a Council on The Collateral Consequences of a Criminal Record. HB06927 Establishing a Task force to Study Debarment & Limitations on The Awarding of State Contracts. HB06939 About The Establishment of Municipal Cultural Districts. HB06942 About a Collaborative Relationship Between Physician Assistants & Physicians. HB06996 Extending The Ezequiel Santiago foreclosure Mediation Program Until June 30, 2023. HB06997 Requiring The Provision of information About Domestic Violence Services & Resources to Students, Parents & Guardians. HB07000 About Training for Certain Public Safety & Emergency Services Personnel

HB07063 About Leasing of Military Dept. Facilities. HB07064 About Municipal Veterans' Representatives. HB07082 About The inclusion of Black & Latino Studies in The Public School Curriculum. HB07087 About The Reporting of The Triennial Audit of State Contracting Agencies By The State Contracting St&ards Board & The Membership & Quorum Requirements of The Board. HB07093 Establishing a Task force to increase Employment Opportunities for Persons With Disabilities. HB07104 About Adoption of The Connecticut Uniform Trust Code. HB07113 About Education Issues. HB07122 About Mobile Dental Clinics. HB07125 About Mental Health & Substance Use Disorder Benefits. HB07126 About The Award of Double or Treble Damages to an injured Party in a Civil Action Resulting from Certain Traffic Violations. HB07130 About Probate Court Operations. HB07140 About The Operation Lifesaver Program, Transportation Network Companies, Public Electric Vehicle Charging Stations, The Use of Colored & Flashing Lights, Road & Bridge Designations, The Issuance of Removable Windshield Placards, Snow Removal Services Contracts, Reports By The Dept. of Transportation & Other Transportation Statutes. HB07141 Regulating Electric Foot Scooters. HB07152 Accelerating The Deployment of 5G Wireless Facilities. HB07156 About The Procurement of Energy Derived from offshore Wind. HB07158 Exempting Certain Persons Engaged in The Boarding of Cats & Dogs from The Requirement to Obtain a License to Operate a Commercial Kennel. HB07159 Addressing Opioid Use. HB07163 About The Dept. on Aging & Disability Services & Meals on Wheels. HB07165 About Medicaid Coverage for Donor Breast Milk. HB07168 About Transitional Services for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder. HB07179 About Crumbling Concrete Foundations. HB07190 Extending Good Samaritan Protections for Persons or Entities That include an Opioid Antagonist Within a Cabinet Containing an Automatic External Defibrillator. HB07192 About Municipal & Regional Opportunities & Efficiencies. HB07194 About The Dept. of Public Health's Recommendations Regarding Public Drinking Water & Clarification About The Effect of The Provisions of The State Water Plan & Defining Municipality With Respect to Stormwater Authorities. HB07198 About Social Workers. HB07200 Prohibiting The Sale of Cigarettes, tobacco Products, Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems & Vapor Products to Persons Under Age Twenty-one. HB07201 About The Convenience of Acquiring Motor Vehicle Licenses & Registrations. HB07212 About Primary Petitions for C&idates for State Legislative offices. HB07215 About School Climates. HB07217 About The Release of inmates Suffering from Opioid Use Disorder & Repealing Obsolete Dept. of Correction Statutes. HB07218 About The Safe Storage of Firearms in The Home & Firearm Safety Programs in Public Schools. HB07219 About Ghost Guns. HB07223 About The Storage of a Pistol or Revolver in a Motor Vehicle. HB07225 About Public Housing. HB07229 About Fire Sprinkler Systems in Rental Units. HB07230 About interpreter St&ards. HB07244 About The Property Tax Exemption for Service Members & Veterans Having Disability Ratings. HB07248 About in-State Student Status for Spouses & Children of Certain Members of The Armed forces.

HB07250 About The inclusion of Additional Time Devoted to Undirected Play to The Regular School Day.

Employers That Make Payments on Certain Loans Issued to Employees By The Connecticut Higher Education Supplemental Loan Authority. HB07253 About Distance Learning Programs SB00081 Making Certain institutions of Higher Operated By institutions of Higher Education Education & Private Occupational Schools Outside of The State. ineligible for Public Funds & Licensure. HB07257 About Food-insecure Students At SB00138 Modernizing The State's Cooperative Public institutions of Higher Education. Association Statutes. HB07258 About The Establishment of a Firm SB00140 Exp&ing Eligibility for Tax Relief for Graduation Date. Certain Elderly Homeowners. HB07269 About Conforming, Minor & Technical SB00164 About Workers' Compensation Changes to Statutes About insurance & Real Benefits for Certain Mental or Emotional Estate. Impairments, Mental Health Care for Police Officers & Wellness Training for Police Officers, HB07277 About The Creation of L& Bank Parole Officers & Firefighters. Authorities. SB00226 Authorizing Dual L&ings of Fish in HB07282 About Newborn Screening for Spinal The State. Muscular Atrophy. HB07286 About Home inspectors & Appraisers. SB00233 About Cottage Food Products & The Production of Honey & Maple Syrup. HB07291 About School Security. SB00265 About Certification of Moderators & HB07297 About Quarantine & Disposal Orders Alternate Moderators. of Animal Control Officers. SB00320 About Real Estate Closings. HB07299 Making Changes to Dept. of Consumer SB00356 Establishing The Connecticut Protection Enforcement Statutes. HB07303 Apprenticeship & Education Committee. About Dental Practitioners. SB00359 Extending Whistleblower Protections HB07306 About Recommendations from The to Employees of Businesses Receiving Financial Speaker of The House of Representatives' Blue Assistance from The State. Ribbon Commission on tourism. SB00375 About Nursing Home Staffing Levels. HB07313 About Homeless Students' Access to SB00380 About The Use of force & Pursuits Education. By Police & increasing Police Accountability & HB07325 About State Marshals & Statements Transparency. of Financial interests. SB00394 Establishing a Council on Protecting HB07340 About The Use of Veil Piercing to Women's Health. Determine The Personal Responsibility of an SB00469 Requiring The Public Utilities interest Holder of a Domestic Entity for The Regulatory Authority to Study Performance Debts, Obligations or Other Liabilities of Such Entity & The Responsibility of a Domestic Entity St&ards & Minimum Staffing & Equipment Levels for Electric Distribution Companies. for The Debts, Obligations or Other Liabilities of an interest Holder of Such Entity. SB00504 About The Suspension of Delinquency HB07343 About The office of The Claims Proceedings for Treatment or Other Services in Commissioner. Motor Vehicle Theft or Misuse Cases & About Detention of Juveniles. HB07353 About The Provision of Special SB00527 Permitting Municipalities to Combine Education. The Property Assessments of Multiple Electric HB07361 About The Adoption of Master Plans Generating Facilities. By Tax increment Districts. SB00556 About Additional Compensation for HB07363 Prohibiting Certain Recoupment Certain Retired Public Safety Employees. Provisions in Pharmacy Services Contracts & SB00570 About Opportunity Zones. About a Prevailing Rate of Wages Exemption. HB07364 About The Renewal of Certain SB00585 About Air Quality Monitoring in towns Temporary Notes Issued By The town of Near The Cricket Valley Energy Center. Woodbridge. SB00594 Prohibiting The Use of Certain HB07373 About The Dept. of Revenue Services' Contracts for The Sale or Lease of Cats & Dogs. Recommendations for Tax Administration & SB00607 About Apprenticeship Pathways to Minor Revisions to The Tax & Related Statutes. Earning a Bachelor's Degree. HB07378 About Negligent Homicide With a SB00682 Establishing a Reward Program for Motor Vehicle & Illegal Racing. State Employee Reporting of Wasteful Practices. HB07389 About Confidentiality in The Case of SB00702 About The Transfer of Law a Discretionary Transfer of a Juvenile's Case to Enforcement Agency Records Between Agencies. The Regular Criminal Docket & Implementing The Recommendations of The Juvenile Justice Policy SB00706 About Epinephrine Auto injectors. SB00745 Requiring a Feasibility Study on The & Oversight Committee. Establishment of an Environmental Agricultural HB07394 About The Protection of Confidential Communications Between a First Responder & a Program At Public institutions of Higher Education. Peer Support Team Member. SB00750 About The Prevention & Treatment HB07396 About Parity Between Sexual of Mental Illness At institutions of Higher Assault in The Case of a Spousal or Cohabitating Education. Relationship & Other Crimes of Sexual Assault SB00753 About The State-Wide Ban on & About The investigation of a Family Violence Fracking Waste. SB00795 About The Use of Crime. Automatic External Defibrillators. HB07402 About Funding for Assistance to SB00796 About Sexual Assault forensic Persons Displaced By Hurricane Maria. Examiners. HB07413 About The Failure to File for Certain Gr& List Exemptions, Payment of a Grant-in-Aid SB00800 Establishing The Medal of Merit for Civilians. to The town of Wallingford & The Extension for Filing an Annual Declaration of Personal SB00804 About a Community Ombudsman. Property & Validating a Tax Credit Claim. SB00807 About The Legislative Commissioners' HB07424 About The State Budget for The Recommendations for Revisions to The Public Biennium Ending June 30, 2021, & Making Health Statutes, Dental Assistants & Dental Appropriations Therefor, & Provisions Related to Therapy. Revenue & Other Items to Implement The State SB00812 About The Legislative Commissioners' Budget. Recommendations for Technical Revisions to The SB00001 About Paid Family & Medical Leave. Education & Early Childhood Statutes. SB00003 Combatting Sexual Assault & Sexual SB00815 Allowing insurance Policies in Lieu of Harassment. Surety Bonds. SB00005 Establishing a Workforce Pipeline & SB00827 About Alzheimer's Disease & Job Creation Task force. Dementia Training & Best Practices. SB00026 Making Permanent The Moratorium SB00831 About Minor Revisions to Special on The Approval of Programs At independent Parole & Parole Discharge Statutes. institutions of Higher Education. SB00832 About Registries of Persons Found SB00058 About Gay & Transgender Panic Responsible for Assaults or Other Abuse, Defense. Neglect, Exploitation or Ab&onment of Elderly Persons or Persons With Disabilities. SB00072 Establishing a Tax Credit for

SB00833 About Validation of Conveyance Defects Associated With an instrument That Was Executed Pursuant to a Power of Attorney. SB00838 About Vision Plans, Optometrists & Ophthalmologists. SB00839 About The Revisor's Technical Corrections to The General Statutes. SB00848 About Funeral Service Contracts & Cemeteries. SB00850 About an Exemption from The Licensing Requirements for Child Care Services. SB00854 Promoting Careers in Manufacturing to Public School Students & Establishing a Task force to Study The Dem& for Career & Technical Education Teachers. SB00857 About Expedited Approval of Affirmative Action Plans Submitted By Contractors to The Commission on Human Rights & Opportunities. SB00861 About The Definition of "Service in Time of War" & State Residency Requirements for Certain Veterans' Services. SB00863 About Employment Protection for Members of The Civil Air Patrol. SB00869 About Recommendations By The Connecticut Airport Authority Regarding Nonbudgeted Expenditures, The Connecticut Airport & Aviation Account & Exempt Records Under The Freedom of information Act. SB00880 increasing Fairness & Transparency in The Criminal Justice System. SB00882 About The Municipal Employees' Retirement System & Authorizing Bonding for The City of Bridgeport's Pension Plan a Fund. SB00884 About The Administration of Epinephrine At The Dept. of Children & Families Wilderness School. SB00886 About The Licensure of The Albert J. Solnit Children's Center. SB00892 About The Provision of Certain information Pertaining to Congregate Care Facilities Licensed or Administered By The Dept. of Children & Families. SB00906 About The insurance Dept.'s Recommended Changes to The insurance Statutes, insurance Plans Procured By The Comptroller & Retirement Plans. SB00916 About Applications for Prequalification By Contractors & Substantial Subcontractors. SB00919 Removing The Term "Homemaker" in Reference to Home Health Aide Agencies & Services. SB00920 About The Dept. of Public Health's Recommendations for Various Revisions to The Public Health Statutes. SB00921 About The Scope of Practice of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses. SB00922 Allowing Students to Apply Sunscreen Prior to Engaging in Outdoor Activities. SB00924 About Motor Vehicle Registration Notice, The international Registration Plan, Carriers, School Buses, The Medical Advisory Board, Reserved Parking Spaces, Autonomous Vehicles & Other Motor Vehicle Statutes. SB00929 About The inclusion of Additional Mandated Reporters, The Duration of Child Abuse & Neglect investigations, Child Abuse & Neglect Registry Checks & The Repeal of Certain Reporting Requirements of The Dept. of Children & Families. SB00932 About The Staff Qualifications Requirement for Early Childhood Educators. SB00935 Requiring The office of Early Childhood to Develop a Proposed Early Childhood Educator Compensation Schedule. SB00936 Implementing The Recommendations of The office of Early Childhood. SB00945 About The innovation incentive Program for Nonprofit Providers of Human Services. SB00951 About Veteran Enrollment in Certain Alternate Route to Certification Programs. SB00956 About Guidelines for a Comprehensive School Counselor Program. SB00957 About Computer Science instruction in Public Schools. SB00964 About Court Operations. SB00965 Confirming & Adopting Volumes 1 to 13, inclusive, of The General Statutes, Revised to January 1, 2019. SB00967 About The Recommendations of The

Dept. of Mental Health & Addiction Services Regarding Emergency Medication. SB00968 Establishing The Military to Machinists & Veterans Platform to Employment Pilot Programs & Providing Other Employment Assistance to Veterans. SB00978 About Teachers' Retirement System Contributions. SB00992 About The Trust Act. SB00996 About Revisions to Various Statutes About The Criminal Justice System & Revising Provisions About Jailhouse Witnesses. SB01008 About a Study of The Disparities in Pretrial & Sentencing Outcomes of Criminal Defendants. SB01018 About The Opportunity Gap. SB01020 About The inclusion of instruction in Culturally Responsive Pedagogy & Practice in The Preservice Training, Professional Development & in-Service Training Provided to Teachers. SB01022 About Minority Teacher Recruitment & Retention. SB01024 About a Matching Grant Program in Regional tourism Districts. SB01026 About a Marketing Plan to Promote The Bioscience industry in The State. SB01028 About Connecticut innovations, incorporated & Private Equity investment. SB01029 About Workforce Development. SB01030 About The Transfer of Hazardous Waste Establishments. SB01048 About The online Database for State Expenditures. SB01052 Exp&ing Medicaid Coverage of Telehealth Services. SB01055 Establishing a Task force to Study The Juror Selection Process, Providing Access to Certain Records Possessed By The Dept. of Mental Health & Addiction Services, Connecticut Valley Hospital & The Psychiatric Security Review Board, & About Sentencing of Persistent Larceny offenders & Confidentiality Upon Application to a Diversionary Program. SB01062 Authorizing Municipal Climate Change & Coastal Resiliency Reserve Funds. SB01067 Establishing a Task force to Analyze The Implementation of Laws Governing Dyslexia instruction & Training. SB01069 About Various Revisions & Additions to The Education Statutes. SB01070 About Ab&oned & Blighted Property Receivership. SB01080 About a Two-Generational initiative. SB01082 About Funding for Public Safety Answering Points & incentives for Regionalization & Consolidation Thereof. SB01083 Improving The integrity of The Connecticut Business Registry. SB01087 About Service of Process on Out-ofState Financial institutions, Limited Liability Companies & Registered foreign Limited Liability Companies. SB01088 About Participation By a Resident of a Nursing Home Facility or Residential Care Home in a Receivership Proceeding. SB01091 Designating Various Days & Weeks. SB01098 About The Testimony of Jailhouse Witnesses. SB01100 About "Upskirting". SB01103 About interagency Data Sharing. SB01105 About The Confidentiality of Law Enforcement Records About Victims of Sexual Assault & Family Violence. SB01108 Establishing a Task force About Consumer Privacy. SB01110 About Access to Medical Records in The Possession of The Commissioner of Correction. SB01111 About Sexual Harassment & Sexual Assault. SB01114 About Payments from The Dept. of Correction to a Municipality That Provides Ambulance Services on Behalf of a Correctional Facility. SB01115 About Amendments to The Trust Act. SB01130 About Various Initiatives At The University Of Connecticut & Priority For Grants-In-Aid From The Higher Education Entrepreneurship Advisory Committee.

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Greater Good

The YWCA is Onto Something

YWCA Greenwich is onto something. Greenwich—all exercising, learning, laughing and connecting. On September 7th, hundreds of families will pack the Y WCA campus for our free Family Something different and something Fun Fair, enjoying every activity in the sp e cia l. S omet h i ng contemp ora r y building, from arts and crafts to our a nd s omet h i n g i mp or t a nt for ou r splash pad. community. P r e scho ol st udents st a r t i ng at We are bringing a fresh approach 1 5 m o nt h s a r e l e a r n i n g i n a n ew to our one hundred-year-old mission: S T E A M L a b w i t h a m o d e r n a n d Y WCA Gre enw ich is on a m ission focused curriculum. They graduate to emp ower women a nd g i rls a nd k now i n g how to s w i m a nd sp e a k promote inclusion and dignity for all in basic Spanish vocabulary. They have our community. Through leadership, learned gymnastics, yoga and elements innovative programs, services and of cultures from around the world. e ducat iona l opp or t u n it ie s, Y WCA Veteran staf f like Vicki Ditri teach Greenw ich is a driv ing force for a critical academic and social/emotional healthier, safer and more equitable fou nd at ion s , wh i le pr ov id i n g t he community. warmth and support that help children Walking through the YWCA’s doors, thrive. you are immediately aware of a warmth Our licensed afterschool program, and a sense of caring—a rarity in a world K a l e i d o s c o p e , p r ov i d e s t i m e f o r dominated by technology and short of h o m e wo r k , a t h l e t i c s , c h e s s , a n d human interaction. You are greeted computer science in a fun and engaging by friendly and knowledgeable YWCA atmosphere. Arthur Smith, YWCA’s staff at a modern, new reception desk. Director of Youth Programs, or “Mr. They smile, they laugh, and they try to Arthur,” as he is known throughout improve your YWCA experience and Greenwich, leads a highly structured your day. program where the low counselor/ A few feet away, Arcuri’s Café is student ratio gives parents confidence providing fresh and healthy food with in the attention and support that their a smile. Looking around the lobby, children receive. Middle schoolers have you see your neighbors and friends now joined YWCA during afterschool from all across this community—from hours as part of our new program called babies to seniors, from Byram to Old “The Hub.”

By Mary Lee A. Kiernan

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O u r n ew Wo m e n’s He a lt h a n d Wellness series is educating women in the com munit y about critica lly important issues that impact the quality of their lives. YWCA recently hosted a groundbreaking discussion on ovarian cancer, and we w ill feature a new Workout With A Doc in late September in an effort to optimize female exercise and address gender-specific risks such as osteoporosis. An upcoming evening event called Wine, Women and Soy will bust myths about diet and provide important tips on food and alcohol. The Dolphins Swim Team continues to dominate the competition, and two of

our swimmers have recently qualified for the next Olympic Trials! Our new Aquatics Director, Shanna Sudderth, has recently modernized our swim instruction at all ages, starting with t he ba bie s prog ra m—my p ersona l introduction to the YWCA facility many years ago. The YWCA’s new Babe Ruth baseball teams are swinging for the fences, and players are learning solid baseball and teamwork foundations

from Kyle Wirtz and Garrett Withiam. The Y WCA’s brand new D.I.V.E. Program (Diversity, Inclusion, Values and Equity) will build the YWCA staff’s capacity in these profoundly important areas, and we will provide education on how we prioritize human dignity and promote a more inclusive community. We will deliver early childhood, young adult and adult D.I.V.E. curricula, starting with programs we will deliver to the vibrant YWCA community at our facility in the heart of town. S eve ra l new Y WC A i n it i at ive s address the serious issues of teen dating violence and intimate partner violence. YWCA Greenwich is partnering with four other organizations in the Sexual Violence Prevention Collaborative of Fairfield County. The Collaborative will teach violence prevention strategies and concepts to athletic directors and coaches. Coaches are critical influencers in the lives of our young people, and they play a pivotal role in team cultures and school communities. The intended result: prevention and reduction of youth sexual violence in our region. Our new YWCA Domestic Abuse Services Civil Legal Clinic is providing free civil legal services to victims of domestic abuse—a critical unmet need of victims within our community. Our new Financial Empowerment Services program is teaching financial literacy

b a sic s a nd pr ov id i n g c u s tom i z e d budget planning for these victims—a more modern approach to building a sustainable future for victims. Come Walk the Walk with us in Bruce Park on October 6th as we raise awareness about the insidious and chronic problem of domestic abuse—the number one violent crime in our community. Y WCA Greenw ich is onto something. That “something” is serving and connecting our neighbors in a contemporary and effective way. We look forward to seeing you very soon at the YWCA Greenwich campus and around the community.

Mary Lee A. Kiernan is President & CEO of YWCA Greenwich

Are You Stuck In Retirement?

I lead two volunteer lives. I have met many retirees who are bored (if not depressed) stating that every day seems almost like the one before. Individuals who are stuck i n r et i r ement a r e p a s sively going through their motions in life, trudging through their daily routines feeling unfilled, unchallenged and uninspired; repeating the whole process day after day. You may very be am the Director of USE which stuck in retirement and not even helps 50+jobseekers. In this realize it. Use the following signs capacity, I have met numerous to determine if you need to start retirees who wish to remain making a change in your daily active by working part-time or life. Your energy and enthusiasm volunteering for USE. I also lead discussion groups on life after levels are low. Do you go through retiarement. In this capacity, I an average day full of “get up and

By Michael Amoroso

go” for what lies ahead? Or do you need to be dragged through the day, lie around and do very little. Have you become a couch potato? We all have good days and bad, but if more often than not you’re facing each day with a lack of energy and enthusiasm , that’s a good sign you’re stuck in retirement and may need a change. You’re st uck i n t he past. When people ask you what you do, do you tell them what you used to do rather than what you currently do? Do you reminisce about days gone by? People who are stuck in retirement avoid thinking about the future as a protective mechanism---keeping

Greenwich Point Comedy Night Join the Friends of Greenwich Point for a night of comedy. Greenwich Point’s Comedy Night will be held on Friday, Sept. 13 from 6 to 10 p.m., at the Clambake Pavilion. Dinner is from 6 to 7:30 p.m., comedy entertainment will begin at 7:30 and the last hour, from 9 to 10, will be dancing to music from the DJ. Proceeds from the event will benefit Friends of Greenwich Point programs. Tickets are on sale through the Friends of Greenwich Point website, friendsofgreenwichpoint.org Please note that this event is BYOE and waste free. Bring everything you want for your table – tablecloth, food, beverages, table decor – or don't bring anything at all. No food or beverages will be available at the event. The Friends request that all guests leave no trace, meaning what is brought to the event must go home with you to be disposed of

or cleaned. Reusables and recyclables are highly encouraged. Tables and chairs will be provided. A few things to remember: • No f lame candles (battery operated is acceptable) • Beach passes are not required; simply tell the gate attendant you will be attending the party • Advance ticket purchase only; no tickets will be sold at the door • Please bring a copy of your receipt to show at registration • Tables and seat assignment will be based on when you purchased your tickets. For more information, visit f r i e n d s o fg r e e n w i c h p o i n t .o r g o r e m a i l i n f o @ friendsofgreenwichpoint.org

9-11 Remembrance in Cos Cob Park The September 11th Memorial Greenwich will host a 9-11 remembrance ceremony on Wednesday, September 11, from 5:00-6:05pm at the memorial site in Cos Cob Park. The ceremony will include remarks by State Representative Fred Camillo. In attendance will also be elected officials from Greenwich and the State of Connecticut. Members of the community’s first responder’s organizations; Greenwich Police, Fire and Emergency Medical Service departments, will present the colors with an Honor Guard. Members of the Boys and Girls Club of Greenwich, Greenwich Boy Scouts and the GEMS Explorer Post will also assist in the ceremony. A gathering of over 200 people is expected to attend the annual ceremony and pay tribute to those who were lost. Opening the service will be Wells Noonan, Robert Noonan’s sister. This year,

reading the names of the deceased and ringing a bell for each victim, will be family members of Teddy Maloney. Additionally, Lt. Jim Bonney will play the bagpipes, Neil Spitzer will play the piano, and vocals by Leila Kharem. The event will conclude with a benediction and retreat of the colors. On September 11, 2001, so many innocents were lost to such a horrific act of terror - including 32 people with ties to Greenwich. They were mothers, fathers, sons, daughters who each left behind their families and friends a legacy of love and ultimate sacrif ice. With that in mind and heart, it is only f itting that as a compassionate community we united and built a September 11th Memorial. The Memorial was privately funded and was offered as a gift to our town.

Sidewalk Art Show & Sale The Art Society of Old Greenwich will be holding its 68th Annual Sidewalk Art Show & Sale on Saturday, Sept. 14 and Sunday, Sept. 15 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Stroll Sound Beach Avenue, view all the art

on display and enjoy live jazz. There is also a Young Artists’ Show with awards. All artists, in all mediums (except sculpture) are welcome to register on-line at asogct.com. The rain date is Sept. 21 and 22.

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them from having to confront an uncertain tomorrow. If this sounds like you, you might just be stuck in retirement. You lack purpose. Retirees who are in happy places in their lives are fueled by a sense of purpose and tackle each day, along with the goals they’ve set for themselves. Those stuck, embrace inertia. And it’s not ha rd to imag ine t he v icious spiral this creates, leading you to accomplish less and less as the days drag on. Don’t get stuck in a retirement spiral. One of the real tragedies of being stuck in retirement is that it robs you of the very ability to see a way out of it. It’s common

for those stuck in a rut to feel that there’s simply no way out or that they can’t even imagine that there’s something better out there. It’s not a good place to be. No doubt, it’s hard to change but you have to start somewhere. How about reading a book on the rewards of retirement. Then, start walking 30 minutes a day (4 or 5 times a week). While your walking (lifting your mood) talk to yourself about the rewards of retirement that you read about. Then, get out there and interact with some new people; join a book club or volunteer. Will this get you unstuck? Of course not but it will start you on your way. It’s a matter of trial & error.

The idea is to star t tr y ing a variety of new activities like the ones mentioned; some by yourself and some with others. Some will stick. Before you know it, you will get up in the morning looking forward to your day and your new pursuits. Best wishes. Michael Amoroso, BBA, MBA has been a retiree for 22 years, previously running his own consulting firm in Manhattan. He currently is the Director of USE, which helps jobseekers fifty and older. Their website is USEstaffing. org. Mike also lectures on Life after Retirement at libraries throughout Fairfield and Westchester counties. He can be reached at USE1978@ aol.com

YWCA Greenwich Walk the Walk Against Domestic On Sunday, October 6, YWCA Greenwich is hosting a community-wide walk to raise awareness and funds for YWCA Greenwich Domestic Abuse Services and education. YWCA Greenwich Walk the Walk Against Domestic Violence will be a family-friendly event that takes place at Bruce Park. Registration will open at 8:30 am. Members of the community are encouraged to form teams, come with friends and family, and even dogs are welcome. To preregister, go to ywcagrn.org/walkthewalk. Proceeds from the event will support the important work of YWCA Greenwich Domestic Abuse Services. “Community involvement is essential to ending the epidemic of domestic violence,” said Mary Lee Kiernan, President and CEO, YWCA Greenwich. “Last year, YWCA Greenwich Domestic Abuse Services responded to more than 3,700 calls to our hotline, and nearly every day, someone new walked through our doors seeking help. “ October is Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. YWCA Greenwich is the only state designated provider of domestic abuse services for victims of domestic violence in Greenwich with staff who are licensed to provide a variety of victim services. “One in four women will experience domestic violence during her lifetime. Unfortunately, the Town of Greenwich and its residents are not immune to this abuse,” said First Selectman Peter J. Tesei. “That is why I continue to work with the YWCA and support their efforts in fighting domestic violence and educating the public about this unacceptable behavior.” YWCA Greenwich Domestic Abuse Services has helped thousands of women, children, and some men since opening its doors in 1981. No client is ever turned away, and all services are free, including a 24hour hotline, crisis intervention, emergency shelter,

safety planning, individual and group counseling for adults, teens and children, and criminal court advocacy. The YWCA recently opened the Civil Legal Clinic to provide clients with support in navigating civil legal matters, and they have also begun providing financial literacy consultations important in helping clients get back on their feet. In addition to providing direct services to victims of abuse, YWCA Greenwich also provides professional trainings, as well as prevention education in Greenwich public and independent schools. “A lot of the work we are doing now is about reframing domestic violence as a public health issue,” said Meredith Gold, Director, Domestic Abuse Services, YWCA Greenwich, “We are really focusing on encouraging pro-social behaviors through our work with students and professionals who are facing the community-level impact of domestic violence.” The Walk the Walk co-chairs are: Michael Bodson, President and CEO, DTCC; Christine Petta Kelland, Administrative Assistant, Wells Fargo Private Bank; Anthony Morello, Head Coach, Greenwich High School Cardinals Football Team; Andrea C. Sisca, Attorney, Ivey, Barnum & O’Mara and YWCA Greenwich Board of Directors; Peter Tesei, First Selectman, Town of Greenwich; and Kimberly Owens Wise, YWCA Greenwich Board of Directors. If you are interested in registering to walk or forming a team, please visit www.ywcagrn.org/ walkthewalk If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic abuse, call the YWCA 24/7 hotline at 203622-0003. For more information about the walk, please contact Jackie Stam at 203-869-6501 x102 or j.stam@ ywcagreenwich.org.

Cos Cob Library Open House, Book Sale The Friends of the Cos Cob Library will host its annual Open House and Children’s Book Sale Sat., Sept. 14 from 1 to 4 p.m., in the library parking lot. The Children’s Summer Reading Program: “Universal Stories” is the theme of this year’s Open House. Beginning at 1pm join Animal Embassy in an “Over the Moon Animal Adventure” featuring a nocturnal journey through the nightlife of the animal kingdom. From 2 to 4, Huckster Band will be performing rock n’ roll music. Children of all ages can also enjoy face painting, a caricaturist, crafts, games, refreshments and the ice cream truck. The winners of the prizes for the children who

participated in the Summer Reading Club will be announced during the afternoon. Also, that day, The Friends of the Cos Cob Library will hold their annual Children’s Book Sale featuring hundreds of gently used children and young adult books. The preview sale begins at 12 p.m. and is free for members of The Cos Cob Library Friends (if you are not yet a member, this is a good time to join). The regular book sale begins at 1 and will continue through out the afternoon. For more information on either event, please visit the Cos Cob Library at 203-622-6883.

Josephine Stapley Edwards

Obituaries As a youngster Tom was a superior athlete excelling in ice hockey. In high school he was an all-star and captained the school's first varsity hockey team. A WWII veteran, Tom first worked as a welder in the production of submarines. He then was assigned to the occupation force in Europe. Returning after the war he continued work as a welder. Soon after the start of Tom's 72-year marriage to Mary Bruno Fujitani their first son Thomas was born. Peter and Margo followed and their family was complete. Throughout his life Tom enjoyed fishing, helping many to be successful anglers. In retirement,he continued to fish, adding golf and gardening to his recreational activities. Thomas was pre-deceased by his wife Mary and son Thomas. He is survived by his daughter Margo and husband Richard, his son Peter and wife Kelly, daughter-in-law Donna Ferraro Fujitani, six grandchildren and 13 greatgrandchildren.

Elizabeth A. Gerardi

Rosemarie Fox

Josephine Stapley Edwards Bullard died peacefully in the early afternoon of August 29, 2019. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Roger Clifton Bullard, who was at her side at the time of death. Her mortal life was drawn from her by the remorseless grip of advancing memory and cognitive loss. That life was a testimony to motherhood. Joso gave life to her six children, all of whom survive her and surrounded her during her final days: her daughters, Stapley Bullard Russell and Josephine Bullard Glenn, and her sons, Hamilton Wallace, Gray Tasman, Charles Page and John Wilder. She is survived also by her five grandchildren: Charles, William and Matthew Russell, and Winslow and Taggart Bullard. Her Australian father, Stapley Edwards, and American mother, Josephine Taggart Hudson, met through their shipboard romance en route to England in 1936. Josephine Stapley Edwards was born March 20, 1941, in Sydney, NSW. In life she was devoted to her many Australian cousins, whom she both visited and received at home on numerous family travels. She was a magnet for friends, who were attracted by her wit, intellect, humor and spontaneity. She once generously observed: “Roger, all of our friends are those you have brought to us,” to which Roger responded: “Not true, you are the reason they keep coming back.” Joso was an addictive reader. She read everything, had several books going at any time. As she became interested in an author, she acquired their entire works. Early every morning she would be found in her library of 12,000 volumes transcribing and commenting on the memorable lines read the previous day. Those many handwritten “books on books” grew to fill a three-foot shelf next to her desk. From her childhood, she loved to write and tell stories. Her letters were a treasure, full of entertainment and insight. She wrote by hand or Royal typewriter, never on a computer. Joso was an avid writer and note-taker until overcome by the inexorable progress of dementia. She was an intense fan of movies, especially Westerns, of which she maintained an extensive collection. The lovely notes of her piano filled the house for an hour every morning until her artistic skill, her love of literature and movies was stolen by the cruel loss of cognition. Following the early death of her father in 1944, Joso returned to Watertown, NY, the maternal home of her widowed mother. Upon her mother’s second marriage to Charles Keating Rice, she moved with her family to Washington, DC, where she attended National Cathedral School. She graduated from Emma Willard School in 1959 and attended George Washington University, St. Lawrence University and Hood College. She and her husband, Roger, were married in Watertown, NY, on July 11, 1964. After a year in New York City, they moved to Greenwich, CT, where they lived for 54 years. Joso was predeceased by her elder brother, Byron Taggart Edwards, in 2017, and is survived by her younger halfbrother, Marcus Keating Rice, MD, of Norfolk, Virginia, and Henderson Harbor, NY. Her remains are to be interred in the Taggart family plot at Brookside Cemetery, Watertown, NY. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Sat., Sept. 7, at St. Barnabas Church, 954 Lake Avenue, Greenwich, CT. She would be deeply pleased for contributions made in her memory to the Greenwich Library, 101 West Putnam Avenue, Greenwich, CT, 06830.

Thomas Fujitani

Thomas Fujitani age 101 passed away at his home in Cos Cob on June 7, 2019. He was born on Feb. 23, 1918 to Tom and Anna Fujitani in R.I. After many moves, Tom at a young age settled in Cos Cob where he resided his entire life.

Rosemarie Fox, 87, of R iverside CT passed away peacefully on June 2, 2019. Beloved wife of the late John “Jack” and mother of Michael Fox Sr. and Elaine Forte. Grandmother of Cresta Fox, Michael Fox Jr. and Alicia Kovacs and great-grandmother of Zachary Kovacs. Visitation was June 6, 2019 at Castiglione Funeral Home, Greenwich. Burial was private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Robert "Bert" Foreman Robert “Bert” Foreman, 76, died at home in the arms of his loving wife, Margie (Wolter) Foreman, on Aug. 1, 2019. The couple would have celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary on Sept. 30. Born in Greenwich, CT, Aug. 4, 1942, Bert was the son of the late Katherine S. Olson and the late Robert W. Foreman Sr. He grew up in New Milford, CT, and attended New Milford schools. In 1987, the Foremans moved to their new home in Orwell, VT, a retirement home they physically built themselves. Bert and Margie enjoyed their life together in the beauty of the Vermont countryside. Bert was an avid sportsman. He enjoyed training his hounds and hunting with friends and family. For many years, he was service manager at Lindstedt Oil Co. of New Milford. In addition to his wife, Margie, Bert is survived by their children Timothy, of New Milford, CT, Michael and wife Sarah, of Roxbury, CT, and Rebecca, of Newport Beach, CA; his grandchildren Michael Jr., of SC, Matthew and Maddison, of Roxbury, CT; great-granddaughter Bailey, of SC; his siblings Richard (Elna), of Truro, IA, James (Rilda), of Fort Kent, ME, Tina (Allen) Popilowski, of New Milford, Peggy (Alan) Downs, of IA, Alan (Monique), of LaLuz, NM, and Beth, of IA.

Elizabeth A. Gerardi (Betty) of Greenwich, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2019, with her family by her side. She was born on January 12, 1939. The daughter of the late Raymond and Anna (Grescak) Chute. She is predeceased by her husband, Lucian Gerardi and her Grandson, Joseph R. Schiano. Betty is survived by her children, Debra Schiano (Robert Delmonico) of Trumbull and Joseph Gleason of Byram. As well as three Grandchildren, Nicole Bray (Stewart Bray) of Sarasota Florida, Tyler Schiano of Charleston, SC, and Nick Gleason of Connecticut. As well as Olivia Delmonico, Robert Delmonico III (Emily Delmonico) and several cousins, nieces and nephews. Betty attended Greenwich High School, and enjoyed meeting with her classmates for dinners and taking care of her family. She worked as a bookkeeper for many years but is best known for working on Little Lukes Hot Dog truck in Stamford with her brother-in-law. She loved reading, and her computer as well as kayaking. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Thur., Sept. 5 at 10:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church, in Stamford. Burial followed at Putnam Cemetery, Parsonage Road, Greenwich.

Norman "Barasch Norman Barasch died at age 97 at his home near Greenwich, Connecticut. Barasch, a Writer's Guild of America award winner for comedy writing, enjoyed a decades-long career writing sketches and situation comedies for many of the pioneering personalities of TV and radio comedy. He is survived by his sons, Marc and Doug Barasch, his daughter-in-law Lynne, three grandchildren (Leah Fox, Katie and Nicholas Barasch), and his two great-grandchildren, Antonio and Benicio Fox.

Faith

On Faith Column

Valentine and Hart Leading with Love By Nathan Hart B en Va lent i ne i s t he new Senior Pastor at Trinity Church. This is good news for Trinity and for our town. I am personally excited to partner with him in our churches’ shared visions to inf luence our region for good in the years to come, especially b e c ause Tr i n it y was bi r t he d twenty years ago from Stanwich Church, where I now serve as Senior Pastor. Over those twenty years, both congregations have grown and expanded their reach in Greenwich and beyond. I hope you will get to know Ben through the ways he answered my questions that follow here:

of our lives it seems, whether in the workplace, or in academics or athletics or even in our social l i ve s . T h e r e ’s t h i s u n s t a t e d pressure to at least appear like we “have it all together”, it’s a really heavy burden to carry. I think all of this produces a certain level You've been an Associate of busyness and loss of margin Pastor and a Campus Pastor that fights against our exploration of the deeper questions of life, at Trinity for several years. including faith. What is the biggest change was pretty opposed to becoming a pastor, and entertained other vocational paths, though I kept feeling drawn back to vocational ministry in a church setting. Today, I feel like I’m doing what I was wired and called by God to do.

as you step into the Senior Pastor role?

The biggest change for me is moving from a “single lane” focus, whether that was in the youth ministry, or as the Pastor of our Darien location, to a much broader role with the entire church. There is a natural learning curve for any Nathan: How did you receive new role, but I’m so thankful for your call to go into pastoral the support of our incredible staff ministry? team and congregation. They’ve Ben: Funny enough, I had a been very encouraging. sense that I was going to do this at a pretty young age, probably 4 or 5 What are the greatest spiritual years old. I even used to do “church challenges that people in our services” with my stuffed animals. region face? My dad became a Pastor when I I would say the exhaustion, was a kid, but even before that we’d anxiety, and isolation that often always been very involved in our church community, both in France, c o m e f r o m a p e r f o r m a n c e where I spent six years as a child, o r i e n t e d c u l t u r e . T h e g r e a t and back in the U.S. I will say pressure to “succeed” starts very that at other times as I grew up, I young, and extends to every part

wonderful thing. After all, God made us to create and add to the f lourishing of this place where He’s called us. At the same time, there is a shadow side to this, where we work in order to earn accepta nce (either hu ma n or divine), rather than working from a place of acceptance in Jesus. The Christian idea of grace says t hat t here is not h i ng we ca n achieve that will add one iota to our standing with God. His love How can churches like ours for us is not based on our spiritual meet such challenges? resume, but on his unmerited My conviction is that we’re favor in our lives. called f irst of all, to model an attractive counter-culture to the What strategic plans do you status-quo. People are desperate have for Trinity in the years to for lasting peace and satisfaction, come? and our role is to point people to The timing of my new role the hope and health that’s possible coincides with Trinity Church through following the way of Jesus. entering its’ third decade. In this Often though, “the Church” new chapter, I’m excited about has simply matched the frantic Trinity becoming the healthiest pace and performance orientation possible version of itself, a group o f o u r c u l t u r e . I n s t e a d , t h e of people who are absolutely Church is called to be a place that committed to follow ing Jesus offers true rest, that graciously a nd b e i n g a ble s si n g to t h i s challenges our misguided attempts community. to find meaning and purpose in My role is still very new, so workaholism or perfectionism, and I’m excited to start my leadership to discover a more resilient identity with listening, both for guidance as a daughter or son of God. from God, and the voice of our We l ive i n a ve r y ac t ion- congregation to see where there oriented place, which can be a are emerging “breadcrumbs.”

Ver y tang ibly thoug h, I’m Greenwich and our wider region excited for more impact and to f lourish. Oh, and let me know welcome more people in the days about that radio show idea! ahead, through the launching of a third Trinity congregation in Westchester County later in 2020. There’s an incredible team gathering around that mission and it’s amazing to see the momentum that’s happening. What do you like to do in your spare time? My wife and I love to explore new places w ith ou r you ng daughter. We love walks together, either in nature, or in a developed area. Sometimes on my day off, we do “Sa bbat h i n t he Cit y ”. Other than that, I listen to a lot of podcasts and love visiting good coffee shops! Valentine and Hart.... do you think with last names like ours we could've been anything other than pastors? You’re totally right! We were either meant to be pastors, or m ayb e c o -ho st s of a “ love & relationships” radio show! On a more serious note though, I’m really grateful for you Nathan, I’m a big fan of Stanwich Church, and excited for new ways that we m ig ht work together i n th is com i ng season to see

Rev. Dr. Nathan Hart is the Senior Pastor at Stanwich Church. Nathan grew up in Holland , M i c h i g a n , wh e r e h e a t te n d e d Hope College. He later received his Masters from Princeton Theological Seminary and his Doctorate from G o r d o n- C o n w e l l T h e o l o g i c a l Seminary. He was serving in New York City before being called to Stanwich in 2011 and was elected as Senior Pastor in 2018.

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

Day: 9am and 12:15pm. First Friday Mass & Benediction x28, avanderbrug@christchurchgreenwich.org; 9am. St. Paul Volunteers in Action, Fri mornings, office@ Hymn Sing, 9-10am. stpaulgreenwich.org or 203-531-8741. Sacrament of St. Barnabas Episcopal Church Reconciliation Sat 3-3:45pm or by appointment. First 954 Lake Ave.; 203-661-5526 Friday Mass & Benediction: Sept. 6, 9-10am. www.stbarnabasgreenwich.org St. Roch Church Sun: Holy Eucharist Rite I 8am, Holy Eucharist Rite II, 10am; 10 St. Roch Ave.; 203-869-4176 Worship, Church School & Nursery 10am. Serve dinner at www.strochchurch.com Pacific House, fourth Tue of the month, 5:30pm.

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 Mass: Mon, Tue, Frid: 7:30pm; Sat 4pm, Vigil Mass 4pm; - Every Sat, 10am-1pm. Sept. 6: Messiah's House, 7-9pm. Sun: 7:30, 9:30, 11:30am - Social Hour (immediately after Sept. 7: Men's Breakfast, 8:30-10am. 9:30 Mass). Confession: Sat 3-3:45pm. Prayer Group (Spanish) Fri 8pm. BAPTIST First Baptist Church 10 Northfield St.; 203-869-7988 www.firstbaptistgreenwich.com

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

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

St. Catherine of Siena Church 4 Riverside Ave.; 203-637-3661 www.stcath.org

Mass: Mon-Fri: 7am and 5:15pm, Sat 7am, Sun 7:30, 9, 10:30am and 5pm; Vigil: Sat 5pm; Holy Day 7am, 12:10 and 5:15pm (Vigil). Confessions Sat 3pm. Meditation Group Thu 7pm. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, First Fri of month. Registration for Faith Formation Classes for Grades 1-8 and Confirmation: ongoing. Cursillo Men's Group: Sept. 7, 8:30-11:30am, O'Malley Center. Prayer Service for Children at the Border: Sept. 11, 7-8:30pm, Chapel. Bereavement Group begins: Sept. 12, 1:30-3:30 & 7-8:30pm, every Thursday through Nov. 14, free, registration is required, 203637-3661 ext. 375 to leave a message or contact parishpartners@stcath.org. St. Mary Church 178 Greenwich Ave.; 203-869-9393 www.stmarygreenwich.org

Mass: Mon-Fri 7am & 12:05pm; Sat 8am; Sun 7, 9, 10:30am, 12:15 and 5:15pm Sat Vigils: 4 and 7:30pm (Spanish). Confession: Sat 2:45-3:45. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Mon 11am-12pm. Walking With Purpose, Tue 9:30am. Choir Rehearsals, Thu: Children 5:30-6pm, Youth 6-7, Adults 7:30-9:15. Adult Choir Rehearsal: Sept. 5, 7:30-9:30pm. 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. 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

Sun 10:30am with childcare. Children's Ministry Director Training Workshop: Sept. 7, 10am-1pm, New York Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church, 20 Soundview Ave, White Plains, NY, childrensministry@ nyac-umc.com Diamond Hill United Methodist 521 E. Putnam Ave.; 203-869-2395 www.diamondhillumc.com

Worship & Sunday School: 10am. Girl Scouts Troop 50348: Sept. 13, 5:30- 7pm, Wesley Hall.

Service: Sun: Holy Eucharist, 8am; Christian Education Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Formation (Sunday School), 10; Holy Eucharist, 10:15; 42 Lake Ave.; 203-661-3099 First Church of Christ, Scientist Coffee Hour, 11:30. Service: Sun 11am Bible Study: Wed. 6pm. 11 Park Place; 203-869-2503 St. Saviour’s Episcopal Church NONDENOMINATIONAL www.christiansciencect.org/greenwich 350 Sound Beach Ave; 203-637-2262 Dingletown Community Church Service and Sunday School 10:30am Wed. Service 7:30pm. www.saintsaviours.org 376 Stanwich Rd.; 203-629-5923 Childcare. Sun: Rite I Eucharistic Service, 8am. Rite II Eucharistic www.dingletownchurch.org COMMUNITY Service, 10am. School & childcare offered during 10am Service & Sunday School: Sundays 10:30am followed by service. First Church of Round Hill coffee hour. Holy Communion: first Sun of each month. JEWISH 464 Round Hill Rd.; 203-629-3876 Sunday School 11am. www.firstchurchofroundhill.com Chabad Lubavitch of Greenwich Revive Church Service: Sundays 10am Holy Communion: first Sun every 75 Mason St.; 203-629-9059 90 Harding Rd., Old Greenwich (Old Greenwich Civic www.chabadgreenwich.org month. Center) www.myrevive.org CHRISTIAN SCIENCE

Round Hill Community Church 395 Round Hill Rd.; 203-869-1091 www.roundhillcommunitychurch.org

Mass: Mon-Fri 7am, Sat 4 & 5:30pm, Sun: 7:30, 9:30, Service & Church School: Sun 10am (childcare available) 11:30am Confessions: Sat 3:30 & 5pm. followed by Coffee Hour; Summer Meditation Schedule: Thurs, 6:30pm. Sept. 8: Rally Day Sunday, 11:30amSt. Agnes Church Greenwich 1:30pm. RHCC Art Studio "Paint 'n Sip": Sept. 10, 6:30247 Stanwich Rd.; 203-869-5396 8:30pm, church@roundhillcommunitychurch.org www.stagnesrc.org Mass: Mon 9am, Sat 4pm (Winter only), Sun: 8:30 & 10am.

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church 200 Riverside Ave.; 203-637-2447 www.stpaulsriverside.org

www.fumcgreenwich.com

CONGREGATIONAL

The First Congregational Church 108 Sound Beach Ave; 203-637-1791 www.fccog.org

Shabbat Prayer, Study and Kiddush, Chassidic Philosophy Service: Sunday 10am. Childcare and children’s ministry 8:45am, Sat 9:30am; Torah reading and discussions available. 10:30am; Youth Services 11am. Women’s Torah Study Stanwich Church Group, Wed 9:30am. Mommy & Me: Musical Shabbat Tue 202 Taconic Rd.; 203-661-4420 & Fri, 9:15-10:15am, during summer: 12:30pm. Through www.stanwichchurch.org Dec. 22: Mommy & Me Fall Session begins (0-24 months), 9:20am, register. Sunday Services: Greenwich location (202 Taconic Rd.), 9 & 10:45am (June 9-Sept 2, 10am only); Stamford location Congregation Shir Ami (579 Pacific St.), 6pm. Tennis Outing: Sept. 6, 5:30One W. Putnam Ave; 203-274-5376 8:30pm, Field Club of Greenwich, 276 Lake Ave., $25 www.congregationshirami.org (Rain date: Sept. 7), RSVP, christahartch@me.com. Shir Ami Religious grades K-6, Tues, 4-6pm, B’nai Mitzvah Alpha - a series of sessions exploring the Christian faith Classes; Shabbat Services two Fridays a month. - begins Sept. 9, 7pm, at the Deinards, sign up, (open Greenwich Reform Synagogue to all). 92 Orchard St.; 203-629-0018 The Albertson Memorial Church www.grs.org 293 Sound Beach Ave; 203-637-4615

Regular Worship and Church School: Sun 10am in Meetinghouse. Caregivers Support Group, 1st Sun 11:15am12pm. Hats Off Book Discussion Group, Thu 10-11:30am. Movie on Front Lawn: Sept. 7, 5-8:30pm. Front Lawn Shabbat services, Fri 7pm. Adult Jewish Learning, Sun 10am. Religious school, Sun 9-11:30am. Introduction to Homecoming 2019: Sept. 15, 11am-1:30pm. Judaism, Tue 7pm. Through Dec. 21: ‘Baby & Me’ program, North Greenwich Congregational 11am-12pm. Tot Shabbat & Family Dinner: Sep. 6, 606 Riversville Rd.; 203-869-7763 www. 5:30pm (Tot Shabbat, 5:30, dinner, 6, family services, northgreenwichchurch.org 7), RSVP. Family Fun Day & BBQ: Sep. 7, 11:30am-2pm, Service: Sun 10:30am. Communion first Sunday of month. prospective and new members are welcome at no charge, RSVP, 203-629-0018. Second Congregational Church 139 E Putnam Ave.; 203-869-9311 Temple Sholom www.2cc.org 300 E. Putnam Ave.; 203-869-7191

www.templesholom.com Family-friendly Evensong Service, every Sat 5pm. Summer Sunday Services, 8:15 & 9:30am, Chapel. Homecoming Service: Fri 6:30pm; Sat 10am; Sun 8:30am. Candle Weekend: Sept. 6-8. Lighting: Fri night. Shabbat Study: Sat 9am. Minyan: Sun 8:30am. Lunch ‘n Learn: Tue 12pm. Itsy Bitsy Playgroup: EPISCOPAL Wed 10:30am. Musical Shabbat Services and Rabbi Anglican Church of the Advent Chaya's Installation: Sept. 6, 6:30pm; Celebratory 606 Riversville Rd.; 203-861-2432 Shabbat Dinner for Rabbi Chaya's Installation, $18 www.churchoftheadvent.org adults, $10 children (age 12 and under) 7:30pm, RSVP Service: Sun 9am Holy Eucharist. Sunday School during by Aug. 30, alice.schoen@templesholom.com. Game academic year. Night, hosted by Sisterhood: Sept. 9, 7pm. Christ Church Greenwich LUTHERAN 254 E. Putnam Ave.; 203-869-6600 First Lutheran Church www.christchurchgreenwich.org 38 Field Point Rd.; 203-869-0032 Sunday Worship - May 18-Sept 15: Holy Eucharist, Rite 2, www.flcgreenwich.org 8am; Holy Eucharist, Rite 2, 10am; Compline & Commuion, Service: Sun 10:30am followed by coffee and fellowship. 5pm. Sunday Educational Offerings: Exploration Series, Wed: education ages 3.5 & up 2:30-5:15pm at St. Paul Youth Formation & Church School, 10:10am. Tue: Holy Lutheran. Eucharist, 10am. Bookstore presents Sound Bath: St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Sept. 6, 6-9pm & Sept. 7, 8-11am, 203-869-9030, 286 Delavan Ave.; 203-531-8466 bookstore@christchurcngreenwich.org. Emmanuel College Cambridge Chapel Choir Concert: Sept. 7, Service: Sun 9am, Bible Study 10:30. 7-8pm; Concert Reception, 8-9pm, 203-869-6600 METHODIST ext. 23, music@christchurchgreenwich.org. "Come and See: An invitation to Children and Family First United Methodist Church Ministries at CCG": Sept. 8, 9-10am, 203-869-6600 59 E. Putnam Ave.; 203-629-9584

www.albertsonchurch.org

Worship Sun: 11-12:30pm.

Trinity Church 1 River Rd.; 203-618-0808 www.trinitychurch.life

Worship: Sun 10am, Greenwich Hyatt Regency, 1800 E. Putnam Ave. One Church Sunday: Sept. 8, 10-11:30am, Hyatt Regency Greenwich. 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 5:307pm. Homecoming Sunday: Sept. 8, edna.navarro@ fpcg.org. Grace Church of Greenwich 8 Sound Shore Dr, Suite 280; 203-861-7555 www.gracechurchgreenwich.com

Worship Sun: 8:45 & 10:45am at 89 Maple Ave.; childcare provided. Living Hope Community Church 38 West End Ave; 203-637-3669 www.LivingHopeCT.org

Worship Sun: 10am. Bible study: Mon 7:15-9pm. 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. World Vision Storehouse: Sept. 14, 9:10am-3pm (Carpool departs at 9:15am, lunch is included, sign up).

SPORTS

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

Varsity Schedule

When A Plan Comes Together By Paul R. Silverfarb

GHS

PAUL SILVERFARB

It was never going to be a quick fix for Danny Simpson. When he took over the Brunswick School soccer program three years ago, he knew it was going to take some time. He had a plan in place. Simpson didn’t want the Bruins to have one amazing season, followed by another few years of mediocre soccer. His goal is simple…sustained success at an extremely high level. It’s going to take a few seasons to get to where he would like to be. After taking a small step backwards last season, Simpson has some lofty expectations for his soccer club to get back on track as they kick off the fall season shortly. “I am excited to see the chemistry this year,” Simpson said. “We are looking for a lot of playing time across the board because we a few less players this year. There are high standards here. We raised the bar from last year because last year we fell short. This year the expectations and work rate that we want from the players and the output that we want in possession has gone up. The players are raising the bar too because they want to leave a legacy here.” Last year Brunsw ick ’s w in column didn’t show the amount of victories that Simpson was hoping for. However it wasn’t because of a lack of effort. The Bruins were in a plethora of close matches that were decided in the waning moments. “It’s good for the morale of the guys and it shows how hard they are working,” Simpson said. “The reality was that there were too many L’s in our record. However, it’s never a quick fix if you want to build a program for longevity.” And for Simpson, that’s a top priority. “My b el iefs a re t hat q u ick fixes never work for a program,” Simpson said. “I’ve proven that w ith my track record when I was at Greenwich High School. So I look at this year as another challenge. For the program to be successful, I have to look down at the six, seven and eighth grades, and even below that, and make sure they are going in the right direction. There is a set plan and ever ybody k nows that. From coming into middle school and going into high school, there are certain expectations and this is where we are trying to head towards. “The school has a tradition of excellence with other sports,” Simpson added. “My dream is to put soccer amongst the perennial

Senior captains Stevie Lopex, Henry Foster and Eric Meindl pose for a photo before taking the pitch in a scrimmage against Westhill High School. powers here like squash, swimming, lacrosse, water polo, ice hockey and football. To me that’s the important part.” Senior captain Henry Foster sees the difference. “I think we have improved immensely from where we were when I first started here,” Foster said. “Since I got here, I noticed we have an increase in fitness and the technical side of our game and ability to play with the football has really grown. It’s exciting.” In order for the Bruins to reach their goal of making a postseason app e a ra nce , t hey ne e d to b e impressive throughout the entire season. Unlike the FCIAC, where if a team gets a certain amount of wins they qualify for the state tournament, the NEPSAC isn’t so cut and dry. “ We n e e d t o g e t i n t o t h e conversation,” Simpson said. “To do that, it’s how we perform against other schools from the region and whether or not we earned it. We are not going to get into the playoffs with six wins. We know that. We are going to need nine or more wins to get into the conversation. And we need to play really well against those top schools to prove that we are worthy of it. For me, a successful season will be the playoffs.” This just might be the team to get it done. Simpson said that looking at the current roster, while

there are an amazing group of multi-sport athletes, this year’s group also has the most athletes that play soccer year-round. Seniors Eric Meindl, Stevie L opez, and Henr y Foster are this year’s captains. All three are experienced athletes in the Brunswick soccer program. “It’s a blessing to be a leader here,” Foster said. “These guys are the best and really buy into everything that we tell them. It makes it so much easier when that happens. I think we have a lot of skilled players on the field. I think we can play with the ball a lot this year and the goal is playoffs. We said that from tryouts and we’re going to stick to it.” Meindl, who last year became the starting goalie midseason, will be returning between the pipes as the starting goalie for the Bruins. “It’s really an honor and a big challenge we are all excited to tackle,” Meindl said. “We have a group of young guys, but they are skilled players and we are up to lead them through that. We want to make a run in the playoffs and that’s been the goal for the past two years. It’s something we are really going to go after this year and we are confident that we can achieve that.” A third-year player, Foster will shore up the team’s defense. Lopez, who missed all last year due to an ACL tear, is back for

his senior year and is playing the midfield. “It feels great to lead this team,” L opez sa id. “It ’s so exciti ng , especially since I missed last season due to my ACL injury. Being back on the pitch with a bunch of new guys is definitely exciting. I feel like I have something to prove because I really want to leave an impact before I head off to college. This year I need to leave everything out there and play the way I know how to play.” Playing forward for the Bruins this year will be senior Kyle Raker, who is skipping his senior year of academy soccer to play for Brunswick School. Joining Raker will be junior Aaryan Chinai, who was the team’s top scorer last year during his sophomore campaign. Sophomores Nico Montoni and Patrick Keller are expected to see some quality minutes at the attack position. In addition to Lopez in the midf ield, standout juniors Michael Huber and Freddy Gazel will be returning to the Bruins, as will fellow junior Anthony Deosa. Backing them up will be sophomores Gavin Foster and Frank Carroll. In front of Meindl will be a t a lente d g roup of defenders, led by Foster. Sophomore John Dunn gained a lot of experience competing at the varsity level by

playing nearly every minute for the Bruins last year, and will be a huge help for the team this year. Senior Peter Lehrman and junior Elliot Hynes will see good time on defense as well. Back i ng up Mei nd l w i l l b e junior Andrew Breckenridge. “This team has really been focusing on its fitness and having a really good team dynamic,” Meindl said. “We are all bonding together really nicely. We’re going to keep working on improving and we expect to see some good results.” Simpson is hoping that this year’s squad feeds off the momentum from last year’s team in its desire to compete. “I want to see the determination in this team and its desire to compete,” Simpson said. “Our last away game at Hotchkiss had a very hostile crowd. There were a couple of hundred students going crazy and making a lot of noise. It was tremendous and a proper atmosphere. But our guys smiled at it. They didn’t back away, took the challenge and came away with a 1-0 win that basically knocked Hotchkiss out of the playoffs. This year I am looking for that same determination, but I also want a little more belief that we can take on some of these bigger schools and not only compete at their level but supersede them. I am eager to see a few upsets this year.”

Fall Basketball a Slam Dunk with Greenwich Stars By Paul Silverfarb The second tryout day for the Greenwich Stars fall travel basketball teams is on Sept. 7. Tryouts are at Greenwich’s Carmel Academy. Teams are for boys and girls ages six- to 17-yearsold from all towns. There are two to four teams per age. The Fall season is currently underway and lasts until Nov. 10. The tryout schedule and further information is available at GreenwichStars.com and basketball locations are in both Greenwich and Hartsdale, N.Y. The Greenwich Stars are the most popular and successful youth basketball organization in Fairfield

and Westchester counties. They have won five Zero Gravity National Championships. “The growth of the Greenwich Stars has been phenomenal,” said President and General Manager of the Greenwich Stars, John Raybin. “Ten years ago, the Greenwich Stars began with nine kids and one team. In 2019, over 1,820 boys and girls from 38 towns in New York and Connecticut played basketball on our teams, and in our leagues, clinics and programs. We have teams and programs for every type of player. The Greenwich Stars are more than just a basketball organization. Our mentoring programs and special needs classes are for young people who need extra assistance and

support. Thirty-eight percent of our players are on scholarship and our coaches volunteer their time in schools and communities to help make a difference in young people's lives. Our coaches are professional coaches. We have no parent coaches and there's no politics.” The Greenwich Stars have fall and winter travel basketball teams, spring AAU teams and a summer basketball camp. Basketball leagues, clinics, and private instruction are conducted year-round. Scholarships are available. Further information is available at GreenwichStars.com or by emailing Cathy Hill at info@greenwichstars.com.

FOOTBALL Up next: Sept. 14 vs. Danbury High, 4 p.m. BOYS' SOCCER Up next: Sept. 13 vs. Ridgefield High, 5 p.m. GIRLS' SOCCER Tue. vs. Shelton High School, 4:30 p.m. FIELD HOCKEY Thu. at Brien McMahon, 7 p.m. GIRLS' VOLLEYBALL Thu. vs. Westhill High School, 4:30 p.m. BOYS' AND GIRLS' CROSS-COUNTRY Wed. vs. Danbury, Fairfield Ludlowe, Norwalk (at Tarrywile Park), 4 p.m. GIRLS' SWIMMING & DIVING Thu. at Norwalk/McMahon, 3:30 p.m. BOYS' WATER POLO Thu. vs. Staples High School, 3 p.m.

GREENWICH ACADEMY CROSS-COUNTRY Up next: Sept. 14 at Choate Invitational, 3:30 p.m. FIELD HOCKEY Up next: Sept. 13 vs. King School, 4:15 p.m. SOCCER Thu. at King School, 4:15 p.m. VOLLEYBALL Tue. at Sacred Heart Greenwich, 4:30 p.m. Thu. vs. New Canaan High School, 4 p.m.

BRUNSWICK CREW Up next: Oct. 6 vs. Head of the Riverfront (at Riverside Park), 8:30 a.m. CROSS-COUNTRY Up next: Sept. 14 vs. Choate Invitational (at Choate Rosemary Hall), 3:30 p.m. FOOTBALL Up next: Sept. 14 at Loomis Chaffee, 7 p.m. SOCCER Wed. at Choate Rosemary Hall, 3:30 p.m. WATER POLO Tomorrow at Phillips Exeter, 2:30 p.m. Tomorrow vs. Phillips Andover (at Phillips Exeter), 4:45 p.m.

SACRED HEART CREW Tomorrow vs. Newton Country Day School (at RowAmerica Greenwich), 10:30 a.m. CROSS-COUNTRY Tomorrow vs. Newton Country Day School, 12:30 p.m. FIELD HOCKEY Tomorrow vs. Newton Country Day School, Greenwich High, Staples High, Greenwich Academy, Darien High (at SHG), 9 a.m. Thu. at School of the Holy Child, 5 p.m. SOCCER Tomorrow vs. Newton Country Day School, 11:30 a.m. Wed. at Taft School, 4 p.m. VOLLEYBALL Tomorrow vs. Newton Country Day School, 11:30 a.m. Tue. vs. Greenwich Academy, 4:30 p.m.

Mud Run 5k Open Dancing Stars Event Reg istration is now open for the Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich 8th annual Muddy Up 5k. This highly anticipated friends and family mud run/walk takes place Sunday, Sept. 29 at Camp Simmons, 744 Lake Ave., at 9 a.m. T h e Mu d d y Up 5 K i s fo r runners and walkers of all ages who enjoy a competitive 3.1mile adventure on wooded trails with 18 natural and man-made obstacles, while crossing a rope bridge, plunging into a gigantic mud pit, and being “rinsed” off by the Greenwich Fire Department at the finish line. The race is not

timed, and everyone receives a hand-made medallion upon completing the course. Muddy Up 5K race registration is $50 per person and is open o n l i n e a t g i v e . c l a s s y. o r g / bgcgmuddyup5K2019. Individuals and teams are invited to sign up, get moving, have fun and mo s t i mp or t a nt l y, s upp or t our community's children in need. Each dollar generated f r om t he event w i l l ena ble the Club to continue its afterschool programs which provide families with high quality, safe and affordable after-school care,

affordable for all. The Club also encourages local businesses to support the event. The MU5k attracts 700 runners, walkers and volunteers from Greenwich and Fairfield County and provides wide-spread community visibility. Corporate Sponsorship opportunities range from $1,500-$25,000 as well as in-kind support through product donations. For mor e i n for mat ion on sp onsorsh ip opp or t u n it ie s, contact Michele Smith at 203869-3224 or msmith@bgcg.org

The second annual “Dancing Stars of Greenwich” charity dance-off Gala for Abilis will be held in conjunction with The Fred Astaire Dance Studio of Greenwich, Saturday, Sept. 14 at 7 p.m., at the Tamarack Country Club, 55 Locust Rd. Tickets are $270 per person and can be reserved through dancingstarsgreenwich.net or on Fred Astaire of Greenwich or A b i l i s’ Fa c e b o ok eve nt listing. The event fe at u re s lo c a l celebrities and com munit y

leaders performing a choreographed dance routine, mirroring the hit TV show. Dancing pairs can be sponsored by donations to Abilis, with the top f undraising team awarded the “People’s Choice Award.” A panel of celebrity judges decides who will win the mirror ball trophy. Guests will enjoy an evening of live entertainment, music, dancing, a champagne reception, hors d’oeuvres and a silent auction. Celebrity judges include: actor Brenda n Fraser, telev ision

p ers ona l it y a nd host L a ra Spencer, and Tony Dovolani, Dancing with the Stars All-Star Season, season 15 champion. Dancers include: Stephanie Webster, Ela i ne M adon na, Melissa Zoldan-Leite, Dr. Bina Park, Alonso Martinez, Dana Cifone, Dr. Stacy ZarakiotisA lexandrou, Linda Colucci, Billy Blanks Jr., Lillian Sibrizzi, and Afton Fraser. The dancers will be paired with Fred Astaire of Greenwich dance instructors. To learn more, visit dancingstarsgreenwich.net

Bonus!

Astrology Column

Round Hill Community Church Children’s Worship

For Week of Sept 8, 2019

VIRGO 24 Aug-23 Sept A tense aspect forming between the Sun in Virgo and Jupiter may make for some difficult moments with a partner or loved one this week. As neither of you is willing to back down you’ll have to grin and bear it until one of you decides to see sense.

PISCES 20 Feb-20 March Personal and career issues are likely to clash this week as the Sun squares up to Jupiter, planet of excess. If it’s impossible to choose between them try to give them equal time and attention. Plan carefully and there will be less chance of trouble.

LIBRA 24 Sept-23 Oct It will be easy to overreact this week – and hard to make amends when you upset someone close. With the Sun in the most sensitive area of your chart at odds with Jupiter, the next few days may not be easy – but they don’t have to be too tough either.

ARIES 21 March-20 April You may be easily influenced by the words and actions of others this week. For some reason you won’t trust your instincts. That will change after the Sun and Pluto unite on Friday but before then, by all means, seek advice from someone you trust.

SCORPIO 24 Oct-22 Nov You are entitled to your opinions and don’t have to change them just because someone in a position of power disagrees with them. It’s often those who reach the top who are the most intolerant. Could it be time you did something about it?

TAURUS 21 April-21 May Make allowances for those who think, feel and act in two dimensions. Not everyone shares your common sense and there are foolish ideas around. If colleagues and friends could see the wider picture they would understand your lack of enthusiasm.

SAGITTARIUS 23 Nov-21 Dec There is a danger you’ll be far too open this week, that you will reveal something about yourself it might have been wiser to keep secret. Your honesty is commendable but be realistic: if you give a rival the ammunition they are going to use it.

GEMINI 22 May-21 June Be kind to yourself this week, even if it means being less than gentle to others. There are too many swollen egos for you to get along with everyone. Don’t feel guilty when you lose your temper – but don’t be surprised when others lose theirs too.

CAPRICORN 22 Dec-20 Jan You will have some big ideas over the next few days – so big, in fact, you may be the only one who understands them. Whether they are good or bad ideas you will have to develop them alone. You will soon know if they are worth the effort.

CANCER 22 June-23 July If you waste time yearning for things you can’t have you’ll have less time and energy to go after those that you can. Your solar chart suggest you are jealous of someone whose lifestyle seems better than yours. Appearances can deceive.

AQUARIUS 21 Jan-19 Feb There’s always something new to discover and current aspects make it easy for you to see things you have missed in the past. But there is also wishful thinking, so whatever you see this week make sure it’s real and not your imagination playing tricks.

LEO 24 July-23 Aug This week’s Sun-Jupiter aspect may boost your confidence but that might not be such a good thing. Other aspects suggest you’re taking too much for granted and trusting people you hardly know. Personally and financially it could be disastrous.

College students Will DeTeso from Colgate and Courtney Smith from Georgetown donated their time and talent and shared their passion about taking care of our environment lead a very special green lesson with the children of Round Hill Community Church this summer. Aligned with Round Hill Community Church’s Green Initiative and team, the children learned the importance of recycling and how they can repurpose everyday materials in fun and creative

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Theater Company “We are very pleased to announce the creation and formation of the Greenwich Theatre Company,” said Kyle Silver, Executive Director.” Our goal is simple and bold: to serve our community by offering thoughtprovoking professional theater. We are excited to open our doors with a production of Yasmina Reza’s God of Carnage, directed by Rob Kennedy. What better way to kick-off back-to-school than a parental mediation that devolves into chaos?” Winner of the 2009 Tony Award for Best Play, God of Carnage relates an evening in the lives of two couples as they meet to discuss a playground incident involving their sons. What begins as an innocent squabble between children pivots into an emotionally charged evening and all-out hilarious brawl between adults. “We are extremely fortunate,” continues Kyle, “we have amazing relationships with other professional theaters and workshops in the area and our founding artists are industry professionals, as talented and as experienced as you’ll find anywhere.”

Greenwich Theatre Company is located at 100 Arch Street, an unconventional space bound to generate dynamic and uniquely staged productions. Greenwich Theatre Company will offer a diverse theater season, featuring classics, new works, Short Play Festivals, as well as plans to present outdoor Shakespeare in the Roger Sherman Baldwin Park in conjunction with Arch Street, The Greenwich Teen Center. According to Silver, Stephanie Hazard (New Canaan), Mike Boland (Fairfield), Wynter Kullman (Westport), and Jason Peck (Ridgefield) comprise the cast of God of Carnage. Collectively, they have a multitude of professional stage and screen credits and are all members of the iconic Theatre Artists Workshop founded by Keir Dullea. God of Carnage will open September 5 and c ont i nue t h r oug h S epte m b e r 8 w it h r ep e at performances September 12 through 15. For Ticket Reservations call 203-629-5744 or visit www.greenwichtheatrecompany@gmail.com

ways. The children took away that everyone big or small, can make a difference to helping the world be a better place. Round Hill Community Church’s children’s worship program has a focus on caring for the environment and all it’s inhabitants, and have many community collaborations happening this fall to inspire from even it’s youngest of members to be a force of good. To learn more: www. roundhillcommunitychurch.org

“Emanuel” Sept. 18 Free screening of acclaimed documentary “Emanuel” Sept. 18 Film about the Charleston church shooting examines the healing power of forgiveness. Panel discussion includes women who w i l l sha r e t hei r personal stories “I forgive you.” Not 48 hours af ter Dylan Roof murdered 9 p e ople i n a Bi ble St udy at Emanuel AME church in Charleston, SC, relatives of the v ictims of fered him words of forgiveness. This senseless act of terror — and the community’s response to

it — made national headlines. “ E m a nu e l ”, a n a c c l a i m e d documentary about the shooting and its aftermath will be presented free of charge at Stanwich Church in Greenwich at 7 pm on Sept. 18. A panel discussion featuring Polly Sh e p p a r d , a s u r v i vor o f t h e shooting and Rose Sim mons, the daughter of a victim, will follow. “When violence like this happens, we wonder if hope or healing is possible,” Rev. Nathan Hart, senior pastor of Stanwich Church said. “The story of what happened at Mother Emanuel

Church— before, during and after the shooting — is a chance for us to have important discussions a b out ju st ic e , f a it h , a nd t he healing power of forgiveness.” The movie weaves the history of race relations in Charleston, the signif icance and impact of Mother Emanuel church, and the hope that somehow emerges in the aftermath. Wednesday, Sept. 18 @ 7 p.m. Panel discussion to follow Seating is limited, registration required: www.stanwichchurch. org/events

Perfectly Polite Bridge By Frank Crocker Please note: the correct phone number for the Perfectly Polite Bridge Group is (203) 524-8032. A New Culture for An Old Game At the YMCA Perfectly Polite Bridge Group we enjoy rela xed Br idge. While we try to keep our voices down, players are encouraged to take the ti me to k now a nd help each other. For example, at one of our recent games Dean Goss called me over to review the lead by a defender. The defender incorrectly led an ace and

it basically set up his entire hand. LOL, he wanted me to help the defender lead the right card! Dean would rather used his sk ill to make his contract versus making a contract because of a blunder. In brief, he helped his opponent! Now that is Perfectly Polite Bridge! Last week Dean was awarded a Perfectly Polite Bridge Appreciation Certificate. By the way, he made the contract, but with one less trick. The following puzzle focuses on Bridge terms. I hope you enjoy it.

Perfectly Polite Puzzle #1

ACROSS 4. A bid made after the opponents have opened the bidding 6. The partner of player who makes an overcall or takeout double 8. Name given to points of a made contract that is not a game score 10. Name of play that consists of four cards played in rotation 14. The first card played to a trick 16. A technique of winning tricks using lower cards 18. The name of hand of Declarer's partner 19. Playing a trump to a trick when holding no cards in the suit led 20. This defender’s hand generally plays high

Please email ppolitebridge@optonline.net or text (203) 524-8032 for the answers.

DOWN 1. The name given to any bid, double, redouble or pass 2. The name of high card assigned two valuation points 3. Description of hand: no void, no singleton, and one doubleton 5. The second bid by opener or responder 7. The first six tricks taken by Declarer 9. This defender’s hand generally plays low 11. The partner of the opening bidder 12. A contract to take twelve to thirteen tricks 13. Playing a card which is not the suit led or the trump 15. The designated player who distributes the cards 17. A way of getting from one hand to the opposite hand

Wednesday, September 4, 2019, Perfectly Polite Bridge Results 9:45 AM Duplicate Bridge ROOM WINNERS: First Place North/South: Dean Goss & John Friel First Place East/West Winners: Ruth Weinstein & Marvin Weinstein Second Place North/South: Margrit Fakundiny & Karen Goodman Second Place East/West: Rex Brown & Don McCulloch

TABLE WINNERS: Table One: Pip Porter & Peter Helmer Table Two: Judy Rein & Joel Rein Table Three: Rex Brown & Don McCulloch Table Four: Ruth Weinstein & Marvin Weinstein

12:45 PM Duplicate Bridge ROOM WINNERS First Place North/South: Myrna Block & Felice Robinov First Place East/West: Rex Brown & Don McCulloch Second Place North/South: Susan Keiser, Linda R. & Gail Sassos Second Place East/West: Robert Keiser & Joel Rein

TABLE WINNERS Table One: Susan Keiser, Linda R. & Gail Sassos Table Two: Jennifer Dott & Janet Lockton Table Three: Rex Brown & Don McCulloch Table Four: Myrna Block & Felice Robinov

REAL ESTATE DASHBOARD

This Week's Spotlight: Peter Janis

Peter B. Janis Business: Berkshire Hathaway Lives: Greenwich Works: Greenwich Expertise: Builders, investors and commercial real estate Contact: 203-249-1013 peterjanis@bhhsne.com

By Tom Williamson Berkshire Hathaway broker Peter Janis is a recognized real estate professional with more than 20 years of experience in the New York City and Greenwich markets. A Greenwich native, he prides himself on really knowing his clients and their needs so that he can put together deals that actually work for everyone. Peter has built a solid reputation among builders and developers, and has been able to successfully assist them through approval

processes and getting community support for various projects. As a result, he has grown his diverse client base including a wide range of buyers and sellers. Peter’s relocation clients, including various ex-pats, often circle back to again work with him in their search for a more permanent location. He is known for his exemplary work ethic, dedication to his clients and attention to detail. Peter h a s ex p a nde d h i s c a r e er i nto commercial real estate this year and leads BHHS commercial group here in Greenwich. He now spends half of his time working with local investors interested in projects across the county with a focus on the New Federal Opportunity Zones. He closed his first OZ commercial deal in Statesboro, Georgia this year and is in the process of negotiating several others. “You must be a good listener. It not about the deal, it is about the relationship. You need to have a strong knowledge of zoning regulations, building codes and wetland requirements to be able to successful help your client,” Peter says. Married, with three children in the publicschool system, Peter believes in giving back to the community and is very involved with Stanwich Church and Pivot Ministries in Bridgeport. “I love our community. There is something here for everyone.” With some of the same clients since he started, Peter Janis shows that, for him, it really is about the long term relationship.

REAL ESTATE DASHBOARD MASTHEAD DASHBOARD EDITOR

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

CONTRIBUTORS

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NEW SALES

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

Original List

List Price

Sold Price DOM BR FB Acres

SqFt

1465 Putnam Avenue 536 1465 Putnam Avenue 517 41 Greenway Drive 25 Hartford Avenue 188 Henry Street B 80 Sound Beach Avenue 10 Hassake Road 217 Lyon Farm Drive 217 33 Ferncliff Road 132 Riverside Avenue 20 Mohawk Lane 633 Round Hill Road 43 Harding Road 27 Meadow Road 38 Birch Lane

$365,000 $550,000 $689,000 $675,000 $849,000 $989,000 $995,000 $995,000 $1,550,000 $1,695,000 $1,895,000 $1,690,000 $2,595,000 $2,595,000 $5,995,000

$365,000 $520,000 $649,000 $675,000 $799,000 $899,900 $995,000 $995,000 $1,475,000 $1,495,000 $1,695,000 $1,690,000 $2,295,000 $2,495,000 $5,995,000

$345,000 $475,000 $635,000 $675,000 $736,000 $860,000 $985,000 $1,000,000 $1,370,000 $1,460,000 $1,550,000 $1,620,000 $2,295,000 $2,300,000 $5,550,000

662 1,122 1,638 1,634 1,995 2,354 1,763 2,353 3,924 3,837 4,830 5,638 4,900 4,189 8,585

131 173 98 31 491 607 59 67 636 70 1,169 57 167 119 519

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

1 1 2 2 2 2 1 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 7

0 0 0.33 0.13 0 0.25 0.18 0 3.35 0.29 4.27 2.09 0.24 0.28 1

NEW LISTINGS

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

List Price

Price/SqFt

SqFt

Area

33 Talbot Lane 3 25 Elm Street 33 11 Rex Street 1015 North Street 48 Dandy Drive 22 Jeffrey Road 25 Wesskum Wood Road 10 Ricki Beth Lane 208 Bedford Road 50 Bedford Road 70 Sound View Dr. 2-South 70 Sound View Drive PHW 122 Cedar Cliff Road 37 Woodside Drive 224 Byram Shore Road 11 Deer Park Court 32 Chateau Ridge Drive

$549,000 $590,000 $698,000 $918,000 $1,150,000 $1,395,000 $1,675,000 $1,750,000 $1,850,000 $2,100,000 $2,495,000 $3,495,000 $3,695,000 $4,500,000 $4,900,000 $6,995,000 $18,000,000

$429 $681 $656 $468 $444 $582 $669 $354 $374 $449 $1,195 $1,517 $1,205 $891 $969 $881 $1,104

1,280 867 1,064 1,960 2,592 2,395 2,505 4,938 4,953 4,672 2,088 2,304 3,066 5,053 5,057 7,937 16,301

3 1 2 2 4 3 4 5 4 5 2 3 4 5 5 6 11

1 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 3 3 2 3 4 5 6 6 11

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

0.11 0.32 1.01 1.28 0.38 1 2.01 2.5 0 1.27 0.69 0.49 2.3 4.66

Deborah Ference-Gray

One Pickwick Plaza Greenwich, CT 06830

Office: 203.618.3155 Mobile: 917.584.4903

deborah.ferencegray@sothebyshomes.com

FEATURED OPEN HOUSES

Data Compiled by Rob Pulitano [203] 561-8092

Address 12 Ricki Beth Lane RENTAL 52 Arcadia Road RENTAL 183 N Maple Avenue RENTAL 26 Cobb Island Drive RENTAL 190 Putnam Park #190 9 River Road #405 98 Prospect Street #98 5 Green Lane #A 50 N Sound Beach Avenue 11 Rex Street 29 Sheephill Road 18 Spezzano Drive 4 Seitz Lane 54 Center Drive 26 W Church Street #A 14 Indian Pass 1015 North Street 30 Almira Drive 500 River Road #17 48 Dandy Drive 5 Corrigan Lane 21 Heusted Drive 4 Banksville Road 56 Byram Shore Road 15 Heusted Drive 36 Sundance Drive 27 Griffith Road 257 Bruce Park Avenue #A 257 Bruce Park Avenue #B 558 River Road 25 S End Court 10 Schubert Lane 6 Old Mill Road 255 Bruce Park Avenue #D 12 Ricki Beth Lane 16 Tod Lane 16 Tod Lane 255 Bruce Park Avenue #C 22 Brown House Road 6 Hemlock Drive 233 Milbank Avenue #3 199 Palmer Hill Road 110 Hendrie Avenue 59 East Elm Street Front 49 Lockwood Lane 183 N Maple Avenue 900 Lake Avenue 8 Robin Place 82 Lockwood Road 2 Dewart Road 15 Anderson Road 123 Shore Road 4 Laurel Lane Spur 1 Lismore Lane 6 Golf Club Road 141 Milbank Avenue West 62 Lockwood Road 101 Dingletown Road 141 Milbank Avenue 26 Cobb Island Drive 46 Parsonage Road 1 Tower Lane 8 Buckthorne Lane 101 Perkins Road 293 Chapman Lane 105 Parsonage Road 297 Chapman Lane 141 Milbank Avenue 255-257 Bruce Park Avenue 15 Reynwood Manor

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

Price $8,700 $9,950 $11,500 $16,000 $378,887 $399,000 $575,000 $599,000 $639,000 $698,000 $745,000 $775,000 $775,000 $785,000 $860,000 $875,000 $918,000 $1,045,000 $1,125,000 $1,150,000 $1,229,000 $1,250,000 $1,265,000 $1,295,000 $1,349,000 $1,350,000 $1,375,000 $1,595,000 $1,595,000 $1,599,000 $1,699,000 $1,735,000 $1,795,000 $1,795,000 $1,799,000 $1,895,000 $1,895,000 $1,965,000 $1,995,000 $1,995,000 $1,995,000 $2,148,000 $2,150,000 $2,195,000 $2,290,000 $2,295,000 $2,475,000 $2,495,000 $2,495,000 $2,500,000 $2,500,000 $2,550,000 $2,695,000 $3,150,000 $3,295,000 $3,399,000 $3,495,000 $3,495,000 $3,499,000 $3,695,000 $3,795,000 $3,829,000 $3,995,000 $3,995,000 $5,799,000 $5,995,000 $5,999,000 $6,650,000 $6,900,000 $8,995,000

Day/Time Sun 1-3 PM Sun 1-3 PM Sun 1-3 PM Sun 1-3 PM Sun 2-4 PM Sun 1-3 PM Sun 2-4 PM Sat 11-1 PM Sat 11-1 PM Sun 1-3 PM Sun 1-3 PM Sun 1-3 PM Sun 2-4 PM Sun 12-1 PM Sun 1-3 PM Sun 1-3 PM Sun 1-3 PM Sun 1-3 PM Sun 2-4 PM Sun 1-3 PM Sun 2-4 PM Sun 1-3 PM Sun 3-5 PM Sun 1-3 PM Sun 1-3 PM Sun 1-3 PM Sun 1-4 PM Sun 1-3 PM Sun 1-3 PM Sat/Sun 12-5 PM Sun 2-4 PM Sun 1-3 PM Sun 1-3 PM Sun 1-3 PM Sun 1-3 PM Sat 12-2 PM Sun 12-2 PM Sun 1-3 PM Sun 1-3 PM Sun 1-3 PM Sun 2-4 PM Sun 1-3 PM Sun 2-4 PM Sun 2-4 PM Sun 11:30-1:30 PM Sun 1-3 PM Sun 1-3 PM Sun 1-3 PM Sun 1-3 PM Sun 1-3 PM Sun 2-4 PM Sun 2-4 PM Sun 1-3 PM Sun 12-4 PM Sun 2-4 PM Sun 1-3 PM Sun 1-3 PM Sun 2-4 PM Sun 1-3 PM Sun 1-3 PM Sat 1-3 PM Sun 2-4 PM Sun 2-4 PM Sat/Sun 2-4 PM Sun 2-4 PM Sun 1-3 PM Sun 2-4 PM Sun 1-3 PM Sun 1-3 PM Sun 1-3 PM

Broker Berkshire Hathaway Coldwell Banker Houlihan Lawrence Abart Estate, LLC William Raveis Keller Williams Coldwell Banker Houlihan Lawrence William Raveis William Raveis Coldwell Banker Berkshire Hathaway William Raveis Global Real Estate Berkshire Hathaway New England Land Coldwell Banker Coldwell Banker Coldwell Banker Global Real Estate Houlihan Lawrence Berkshire Hathaway Coldwell Banker Coldwell Banker Berkshire Hathaway Houlihan Lawrence Coldwell Banker William Raveis William Raveis Kinard Realty Group Houlihan Lawrence Berkshire Hathaway William Raveis William Raveis Berkshire Hathaway Coldwell Banker Coldwell Banker William Raveis Berkshire Hathaway Berkshire Hathaway Houlihan Lawrence The Higgins Group Houlihan Lawrence Houlihan Lawrence Houlihan Lawrence Houlihan Lawrence Coldwell Banker Berkshire Hathaway Coldwell Banker Berkshire Hathaway Coldwell Banker Houlihan Lawrence Houlihan Lawrence Coldwell Banker Houlihan Lawrence Coldwell Banker Houlihan Lawrence William Raveis Coldwell Banker Abart Estate, LLC Berkshire Hathaway Houlihan Lawrence Houlihan Lawrence William Raveis Houlihan Lawrence Berkshire Hathaway Houlihan Lawrence Coldwell Banker William Raveis Coldwell Banker

REPORT

The Fall Market Outlook

From Page 1

That’s the market overall, but for any one house, you really need to look at the competition on a house by house basis. Buyers are going to compare your house to handful of others and pick one. That’s when good marketing and staging can ma ke a rea l difference. Un d e r $ 6 0 0 K , y o u h a v e less to worry about, since you don’t have even a handful of competitors; you only have one other house listed. In this price range your competition is not the other houses in Greenwich, but St a m ford , Nor wa l k a nd Westchester. I wouldn’t be too worried though as we’ve sold 10 houses under $600K so far this year and have 3 others under cont ract. T his ma kes for a n amazing 1.6 months of supply. As always folks are very interested in getting into Greenwich at that price. Just above that price from $600K – 800K a lot more people are interested in getting out of Greenwich. Right now, buyers in that price range have 26 options compared to only 13 listings last year. Year-to-date sales are down 13 in that price range, but contracts are up 5 from last year, so we should start eating into

Single Family Home Sales

that inventory as demand for this price range has grown the later we get in the year. In fact, that increased demand is true all the way up to $3 million. Just above that price range, $3 – 4 million has fewer cont rac t s a nd fewer Aug u st sales than last year. The result is that months of supply for $3 – 4 million is up to 19.6 months of supply compared to 15.5 months last year. Above $4 million the market is also improving slightly with a few more sales and about the same inventory, but this masks some really dramatic price drops,

that sellers have made to bring their houses in line with today’s market. It’s clear that the 2017 tax law limiting the deductibility of our state income tax and our local property tax has made owning a home i n Gre enw ic h more expensive. As a result of houses being more expensive to own, we are seeing in Greenwich what we have always seen in Westchester C o u n t y. I n We s t c h e s t e r, homebuyers are facing the highest property taxes in the country and as a result home prices are lower than they are in Greenwich on a dollars per square foot basis. Here

SUBLEASE

in Greenwich it’s more expensive to own a house now than it was in 2017. The result is that we are seeing lower prices particularly above $ 4 m i l l ion where t he state income tax and the nondeductible property taxes make homeownership more expensive. (You can deduct the first $10,000 of SALT, but t hat doesn’t go far when you have $50,000 of Greenwich property taxes and $100,000 of state income taxes to pay.) The other ta x law change t hat i s hav i ng a n i mpac t i s the lowering of the mortgage deductibility from $1.1 million

to $750,000. This has been offset by falling interest rates as people continue to demand U.S. Treasury debt as a safe haven in a turbulent world. This may explain some of the slow down in our market just above $1.375 million ($1.1 million divided by an 80% mortgage.) At the same time, we had significant tax rate deductions, but the NY metro area with its high income and property taxes, seems to be one of the areas where lots of people are paying more federal income taxes even with the new, lower federal tax rates.

So, what do we have to look forward to in the fall market? Well the easy part to say is that we will have good sales in September. We have the aforesaid 83 contracts waiting to close and our average September sales are 47 houses. The rest of t he ma rket is harder to predict. Inventory will rise in September as it always does, but by a lot or a little is the question. Also, what areas are going to do well. Carline Martin and I are putting on some land in a new development near the Chieftains in western Greenwich, an area that has seen more activity as people move from Westchester, but want to stay close to old friends still there who can’t sell their houses. Backcountr y and Old Greenwich will probably continue to do well but will the shift in sales to later in the year continue. If so, will there be enough additional sales to make up lost ground from the first half of the year? We are still down 53 sales from last year or 13%. However, if you throw in contracts, we are only down 7% from last year. Stay tuned it will be an interesting fall. Mark Pruner is editor of the Real Estate pages and a regular columnist in the Sentinel. He is also an award-winning real estate agent with Berkshire Hathaway. He can be reached at 203-9697900 and mark@bhhsne.com.

Home Spotlights

AVAILABLE

At The Greenwich Train Station

By Tom Williamson 197 Stanwich Road; Beds: 5; Baths: 4 Square footage: 4,327 Enchanting 5 bedroom mid-country colonial fronted by charming stone walls. 4300+sq ft interior recently renovated and enhanced with stylish new additions for modern living while preserving character and architectural integrity. Elegant formal rooms; sun-filled gourmet kitchen adjacent to big family room. Amazing new two

tiered terrace overlooking 1.33 acres of open lawn bordered by woods. Master suite with spacious closets and luxurious Waterworks bath. Walkout lower level with in-law suite, hangout/exercise room. Three-car garage with f lexible space for office/game room. Convenient to schools, clubs and walking trails at 91-acre Montgomery Park and Pinetum. The ideal country house. Agent: Ellen Mosher, Houlihan Lawrence; Office: 203.869.0700, Mobile: 203.705.9680 emosher@ houlihanlawrence.com. $2.09M

727 SF

2 Sound View Drive Greenwich, CT For more information, please contact:

Kevin McCarthy 203 326 5868

cushwakenytristate.com

293 Riversville Road; Beds: 5; Baths: 4 Square footage: 4,110 Classic Connecticut charm meets modern amenities in this 5 BR, 3.1 BA, 4,100 sf home on 2.5+ acres. Updated & restored in 2008/2015, the home features a new kitchen & baths, freshly painted interior & exterior, new addition & new roof. The separate 2-story garage offers a bathroom, storage, parking & future art/yoga studio/in law suite. This special home is sited on a knoll, set back from the road, on a level, oversized property with mature

plantings for privacy. Multiple terraces lead out to the heated pool & yard. Known as the "GreenPeck" home (1774), the home is noted as one of Greenwich's historic homes. Lovingly renovated for today's lifestyle, it combines vintage details with a fresh, bright interior. Conveniently located close to shops, schools & highways. Agent: Julianne Ward, Berkshire Hathaway; Office: 203.869.0500, Mobile: 203.231.1064 jcward@ bhhsne.com. $1.99M

Open Houses Sunday, September 8th

293 Chapman Lane, Greenwich

297 Chapman Lane, Greenwich

62 Lockwood Road, Riverside

6 Golf Club Road, Greenwich

4 Laurel Lane Spur, Greenwich

123 Shore Road, Old Greenwich

8 Wildwood Drive, Greenwich

59 East Elm Street # Front, Greenwich

10 Ricki Beth Lane, Old Greenwich

25 S End Court, Old Greenwich

5 Corrigan Lane, Greenwich

1025 Stillwater Road, Lot #2, Stamford

2:00 – 4:00 PM | 293chapmanlane.com | $5,799,000

2:00 – 4:00 PM | 297ChapmanLane.com | $5,999,000

1:00 – 3:00 PM | WEB# GT1569591 | $3,495,000

2:00 – 4:00 PM | WEB# GT1533818 | $3,295,000

1:00 – 3:00 PM | WEB# GT1567934 | $2,695,000

2:00 – 4:00 PM | WEB# GT1565893 | $2,550,000

2:00 – 4:00 PM | WEB# GT1565518 | $2,195,000

2:00 – 4:00 PM | WEB# GT1536612 | $2,195,000

12:00 – 2:00 PM | WEB# GT1575836 | $1,750,000

2:00 – 4:00 PM | WEB# GT1554962 | $1,699,000

2:00 – 4:00 PM | WEB# GT1538220 | $1,229,000

2:00 – 4:00 PM | WEB# DT1533278 | $925,000

2 SOU N D V I E W DR I V E | G R EEN W ICH , C T 06830 | 203.869.0700

/ G R E E N W I C H C T R E A L E S TAT E

@A RO U N D G R EEN W I C H

17 W I L MOT L A N E | R I V ER S I DE , C T 06878 | 203.698.123 4 H O U L I H A N L AW R EN CE.CO M

Open Houses Sunday, September 8th

93 Old Church Road, Greenwich

1 Tower Lane, Old Greenwich

178 Cat Rock Road, Cos Cob

444 Old Church Road, Greenwich

4 Brookside Park, Greenwich, CT

183 N Maple Avenue, Greenwich

110 Hendrie Avenue, Riverside

233 Milbank Avenue # 3, Greenwich

7 Stanwich Road, Greenwich

36 Sundance Drive, Cos Cob

88 Southfield Avenue # 401, Stamford

200 Eden Road, Stamford

2:00 – 4:00 PM | WEB# GT1551587 | $4,495,000

2:00 – 4:00 PM | WEB# DT1536610 | $3,829,000

1:00 – 3:00 PM | WEB# GT1566188 | $2,950,000

2:00 – 4:00 PM | WEB# GT1401546 | $2,745,000

1:00 – 3:00 PM | WEB# GT1549037 | $2,295,000

1:00 – 3:00 PM | WEB# GT1550805 | $2,295,000

2:00 – 4:00 PM | www.retreatinriverside.com | $2,150,000

2:00 – 4:00 PM | WEB# GT1541082 | $1,650,000

1:00 – 3:00 PM | WEB# GT1571380 | $1,350,000

2:00 – 4:00 PM | WEB# GT1558634 | $710,000

2:00 – 4:00 PM | WEB# DT1576604 | $585,000

2 SOU N D V I E W DR I V E | G R EEN W ICH , C T 06830 | 203.869.0700

/ G R E E N W I C H C T R E A L E S TAT E

@A RO U N D G R EEN W I C H

2:00 – 4:00 PM | greenwichintownliving.com | $1,995,000

@A RO U N D G R EEN W I C H

17 W I L MOT L A N E | R I V ER S I DE , C T 06878 | 203.698.123 4 H O U L I H A N L AW R EN CE.CO M