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The Local News You Need to Know CARDINAL STADIUM’S GRAND OPENING This past Saturday, Cardinal stadium's grand opening was celebrated with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The Cardinals marked their homecoming return with a win against Stamford High School.

The stadium features new bleachers, is ADA compliant, and has new bathrooms underneath its bleachers.

UPDATES TO GREENWICH SAILING PROGRAMS Following Greenwich Community Sailing’s announcement that they would not be holding a summer sailing season, First Selectman Fred Camillo has announced that the town will be working on a deal to ensure that the community sailing program at Tod’s Point will have a season this summer.

YMCA ANNOUNCES NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER The YMCA of Greenwich has announced that Matthew Skaarup has been appointed to the position of Chief Executive Officer. Skaarup was selected by the Board of Directors, and will succeed Patrice Francois.

In his role, Skaarup will be responsible for increasing membership services, family and youth programming, and for further developing community wellness initiatives.

ABILIS HOLIDAY CENTERPIECE WORKSHOP The Greenwich Botanical Center and Abilis are partnering to hold a special holiday centerpiece workshop.

The event will take place on Friday, December 17 at 10:00 a.m. at Abilis Gardens and Gifts,

Cardinal Stadium is Open

Greenwich High School welcomed back their football Cardinals in dramatic fashion at the official grand reopening of Cardinal Stadium. The Cardinals played host to the Stamford HS Black Knights (see our story on the game on page 15). A special thanks went out from Superintendent Toni Jones to the Town of Greenwich staff, BOE Member Joe Kelly, GPS staff, BOE, BET, and RTM elected officials, and patrons who have supported this project.

The day began with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony where former Rugby coach and current BOE Member and Committee Liaison for the stadium project, Joe Kelly did the honors. “The most important factor for me throughout the project was making it possible for the kids to play home games in Cardinal Stadium,” Kelly said. “After our big victory at the soft opening in October, Greenwich Football, Greenwich athletes, and GHS graduates are excited to have a proper venue for families and friends to celebrate their accomplishments.

This field is hallowed ground with a great history of blood, sweat, and tears. The memories and life lessons learned are carried for a lifetime.”

“The stadium is now built to the high standards appropriate for Greenwich,” Kelly added.

“It was my honor to work with all the town departments and multiple individuals who contributed to the construction of Cardinal Stadium. I look forward to many Cardinal victories ahead.” John Ferris Robben photo.

Tesei Takes on a New Role at Pathways Pathways President, Tom Athan, announced the appointment of Peter J. Tesei as the Executive Director.

Tesei, who was First Selectman from 2007 until 2019, began his new role on November 8. According to Pathways, Tesei was selected from a pool of more than a dozen applicants.

P resident Atha n said, “The Board of Pathways is fortunate to have found Peter, who is an experienced and distinguished leader with a depth of knowledge of our community and its institutions as well as a passion for the mission of Pathways. We are excited that Peter will be at the helm of Pathways supporting our dedicated staff in their service to our clients, using his decades of experience of listening, learning and leading.”

Prior to his tenure as First S e l e c t m a n , Te s e i w a s a V i c e President with BNY/Mellon. He served on the Town of Greenwich Finance Board (BET) for 10 years, six as Board Chair. He began his community service at the age of 18, as the youngest member ever elected to the Greenwich Representative Town Meeting. Presently, he serves as the Chairman of the Board of the Greenwich Symphony Orchestra.

Promotions Cause for Celebration

Please turn to page 9

Illustrated by Wajih Chaudhry

Avoiding Triangles

By Jill S. Woolworth, LMFT Amanda and Casey argue. Amanda calls Beth to complain about Casey. Beth’s best bet is to duck the triangle and avoid being sucked into a “helper role.”

When she suggests that Amanda work it out directly with Casey, everyone ben- efits. Exceptions would be if Amanda is truly powerless to help herself, or if Beth has a professional responsibility to manage the relationship between Amanda and Casey.

Triangles are unhealthy in most relationships, but they are especially dangerous in nuclear families with siblings and adult children.

When you need advice or a place to vent, it’s helpful to limit sharing to the smallest possible number of trustworthy friends. This limited sharing can help calm your mind and reboot your perspective. Then your work is best done directly with the offending party.

After years of feeling obligated to help, Anthony, the eldest in a family of six, realized that he was not helping and refused to participate when his siblings called to complain about each other. His siblings continued to try to bring him in, but he was firm. When he avoided family triangles, his life became more peaceful.

Nadia believed she had to be the go-between for disputes between her adult daughter and her ex-husband. When she gave up this role, her daughter grew stronger.

Greenwich resident, Jill Woolworth is author of the book, The Waterwheel, which is available locally at Diane's Books (203-869-1515) or info@dianesbooks.com) or at Amazon.

By Albert Huang On a rainy, gloomy Friday, the clouds parted and the sun shone just in time for the Greenwich Police Department Promotional Ceremony.

Over 100 people witnessed Sergeant Patrick J. Smyth’s promotion to the rank of Lieutenant, and Master Police Officer Brian N. Tornga’s promotion to Sergeant.

First Selectman and Police Commissioner Fred Camillo beamed a big smile as he gave the promotional oaths to the two officers. After swearing them in he commented, “We couldn’t be more proud of the both of you.”

Also among the crowd were ex-selectman Penny Monahan and State Senator Ryan Fazio.

After the oaths, Smyth and Tornga’s wives and family stepped on stage to pin their new rank insignias and officers badges on their uniforms.

“I consider the roles which you’re about to assume probably more important than the command staff,” said Police Chief James Heavey. “Sergeants are the first line of supervisors and besides supervising you mentor and mold our new officers, and even some of our senior officers, to be outstanding officers. That officer development is critical.

“This job isn’t easy, it doesn’t matter what little small town you work in,” said Tornga. “When you put on a uniform you go out and do things that people are not supposed to see and do, if you don’t have a strong support system at home with your family and friends you’re not going to make it through, and a lot of us don’t. But Pat and I do, look around, this is fantastic.”

“For everybody that I supervise now, I will work every single day to hopefully be one of those officers that you can look up to.”

John Ferris Robben photo.

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Complete Town Wide Calendar of Events

BETTERIDGE Betteridge.com

Saturday, Nov. 20 Trunk Show & Personal Appearance from Goshwara

MySuiteBoutique.com

GREENWICH LIBRARIES: greenwichlibrary.org Friday, Nov. 19 9 a.m.

LifeSkills Learning. 203-625-6560. csherman@greenwichlibrary.org 10 & 11 a.m.

Outdoor Toddler Storytime. On the front lawn of Cos Cob Library. 203-622-6883. lmatthews@greenwichlibrary.org 10 a.m.

Senior Chinese Book Discussion Group.

203-622-7924. ywang@greenwichlibrary. org 2 p.m.

Get Creative with Sketchbook. Learning Lab. 203-625-6560. csherman@greenwichlibrary.org 3:45 p.m.

World Music with Anitra. Cos Cob Library Community Room. 203-622-6883. lmatthews@greenwichlibrary.org 7 p.m.

Friends Friday Films: “ Smoke Signals.”

Berkley Theater.

Saturday, Nov. 20 10:30 a.m.

Genealogy 101: How Best to Research and Record Your Family History. Online. 203622-6883.

10:30 a.m.

Sing-a-Long Music Time with Tom Weber.

Baxter Courtyard. 203-622-7940. children@greenwichlibrary.org 11 a.m.

Technology Help. Lab Learning Lab. 203625-6560.

2 p.m.

Poet’s Voice: Award Winning Poet Erika Meitner. Berkley Theater. csherman@ greenwichlibrary.org Monday, Nov. 22 9 a.m.

LifeSkills Learning. 203-625-6560. csherman@greenwichlibrary.org 10 a.m.

Wee Ones Storytime for 1s and 2s. Marx Family Black Box Theater. 203-622-7940. children@greenwichlibrary.org Tuesday, Nov. 23 9:15 a.m.

Baby Lapsit Storytime. Marx Family Black Box Theater. 203-622-7940. children@greenwichlibrary.org 10:30 a.m.

Spanish Storytime at Cos Cob Library.

203-622-6883.

1 p.m.

Sit n Stitch Knitting Group Cos Cob Library Cos Cob Community Room. 203622-6883.

4 p.m.

Laser Engraved Gift Tags. Online. 203622-7979. innovationlab@greenwichlibrary.org Wednesday, Nov. 24 10 a.m.

Tales for 2s and 3s. Marx Family Black Box Theater. children@greenwichlibrary. org Thursday, Nov. 25 Libraries closed.

Friday, Nov. 26 Libraries closed.

Saturday, Nov. 27 10 a.m.

Saturday Storytime! Children’s Constellation Room. children@greenwichlibrary. org 11 a.m.

Technology Help. Lab Learning Lab. 203-

625-6560. csherman@greenwichlibrary. org GREENWICH HOSPITAL: greenwichhospital.org/events 888-305-9253 Saturday, Nov. 20 6 p.m.

Webinar: Bariatric Informational.

Monday, Nov. 22 12:30 p.m.

Webinar: Hip Replacement Education.

Tuesday, Nov. 23

12 p.m.

Webinar: Neck & Lower Back Pain: Holistic Treatment.

Monday, Nov. 29 12:30 p.m.

Webinar: Knee Replacement Education.

NEIGHBOR-TO-NEIGHBOR: ntngreenwich.org Everyday, all day 24/7 Food Drive Collection site at North Greenwich Congregational Church, 606 Riversville Road. The weatherproof bin is located outside of the Parish Hall.

Tuesdays, 9 - 11 a.m.

Food Drive (drive-thru) at St. Catherine of Siena’s parking area across the street from the rectory entrance, 4 Riverside Ave. (Non-perishable foods, personal care products, large sized diapers (5 & 6) and pull-ups, and knit hats (hand knit or store bought).

Thursdays, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Food Drive at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church parking lot, 200 Riverside Ave. YMCA OF GREENWICH: greenwichymca.org Friday, Nov. 19 6 – 8 p.m.

Turkey Bingo. 50 E. Putnam Ave. Free & open to the community. dgonzalez@ gwymca.org FAMILY CENTERS: familycenters.org Through Friday, Nov. 19 Thanksgiving Food Drive - All those who participate must be willing to drop off bags at 40 Arch St. 203-869-4848. tshanafelt@familycenters.org Through Monday, Dec. 20

Intro to Backyard Birdfeeding & Project FeederWatch. 613 Riversville Rd. All ages. $15. RSVP. 203-930-1353. ryan.maclean@ audubon.org COURAGE & FAITH: christchurchgreenwich.org/joan-chittister Saturday, Nov. 20 7 p.m.

Joan Chittister – The Time is Now, followed by reception and book signing.

Christ Church Greenwich. Free and open to the public. RSVP. SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: greenwichsymphony.org Saturday, Nov. 20, 7:30 p.m. & Sunday, Nov. 21, 3 p.m.

Conductor Martin Majkut; Program: John Adams, The Chairman Dances; Ravel, Piano Concerto; Beethoven, Symphony Nº 6. GHS Performing Arts Center. $40, adults; $10, students. 203-249-3653. gsorch@verizon.net FAITH & THE OUTDOORS: christchurchgreenwich.org Sunday, Nov. 21 1 p.m.

Lecture: Faith & The Outdoors: Hearing a Voice in the Wilderness with Jennifer Pharr Davis. Christ Church, followed by book signing and reception at Dogwood Books and Gifts. Free and open to the public. RSVP. cmcfadden@christchurchgreenwich.org EARLY ENCOUNTERS LECTURE: stcath.org Sunday, Nov. 21 11:45 a.m.

Deacon Robert Henrey: “Japan Bars the Gate leaving it a crack open to Dutch Learning.” St. Catherine’s Lucey Parish Hall, 4 Riverside Ave. Free & open to all.

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB: bgcg.org Tuesday, Nov. 23 4 p.m.

Thanksgiving Feast. BGCG, 4 Horseneck Ln. RSVP. Through Monday, Dec. 13 BGCG’s Torch Club Holiday Toy Drive - new, unwrapped teddy bears, board games, toys and candy canes. Donations can be dropped off at the Club, 4 Horseneck Ln.

Adopt a Family - Request a local family’s holiday wish list and shop on their behalf, or Make a monetary donation and Family Centers will purchase gift cards for a family in need. tshanafelt@familycenters.org

BRUCE MUSEUM:

JUNIOR LEAGUE: jlgreenwich.org

Art Adventures: Leaf Collages. 1 Museum Dr. Ages 4 & up. Free with admission. No reservations required.

Friday, Nov. 19 12 a.m.

SOROKIN GALLERY: sorokingallery. com Friday, Nov. 19, 6-8pm & Saturday, Nov. 20, 1-4pm “Rhythm Dance” Exhibition Opening Receptions/Meet the Artist featuring the artwork of Greenwich resident, Florence Suerig. Free. 203-856-9048. sorokingallery@gmail.com AUDUBON CENTER: greenwich.audubon.org/events 10 a.m.

Saturday, Nov. 20 & Sunday, Nov. 21 1 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 21

Enchanted Forest digital auction begins.

203-869-1979. communications@jlgreenwich.org

Saturday, Nov. 20

brucemuseum.org

11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Family Gallery Tours. 1 Museum Dr. Best for ages 6-10. Free with admission. No reservations required.

Tuesday, Nov. 23 10 & 11 a.m.

Bruce Beginnings: Jumping Jaguars. 1 Museum Dr. Ages 2 1/2-5. Free with admission. No reservations required.

BOTANICAL CENTER: greenwichbotanicalcenter.org Sunday, Nov. 21 10 a.m.

Merry Bright and Waste Free Holidays expert speakers offer ideas and answer

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Complete Town Wide Calendar of Events questions. Via Zoom. $10. 203869-9242. info@greenwichbotanicalcenter.org

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Tuesday, Nov. 23

YWCA GREENWICH: ywcagreenwich.org

FLINN GALLERY: flinngallery.com/calendar

Through Saturday, Dec. 4

Through Wednesday, Dec. 8 “Not By The Book” exhibition.

101 West Putnam Ave., 2nd Floor. Free. 203-622-7947. info@flinngallery.com

10 a.m.

Chair Yoga with Julia Otani-Caruso. Online. $20. info@greenwichbotanicalcenter.org ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE: afgreenwich.org Friday, Nov. 19 10 a.m.

‘Café Franco-Américain’ Conversation in English and French. In person. sbenthal@ aol.com Wednesday, Nov. 24 5 p.m.

‘Worldwide Wednesdays’ join in for lively discussions on French films. Open to all.

RSVP for a Zoom link.

Tuesday, Nov. 30 5 p.m.

Virtual Meditation and Breathing. RSVP for Zoom link. Gail.covney@gmail.com ST. LAWRENCE SOCIETY stlawrencesociety.com Friday, Nov. 26 7 p.m.

Underground Comedy. St. Lawrence Society, 86 Valley Rd. 203-618-9036.

Holiday Hope Auction – benefiting its Domestic Abuse Services: kick off luncheon: Dec. 2, The Stanwich Club (guests will preview auction items). Online auction closes Dec. 4.

LIGHTHOUSE: kidsincrisis.org/get-help/ lighthouse Thursday, Nov. 25 5 p.m.

Lighthouse, a Program of Kids In Crisis: LGBTQ Youth Group Meeting. Christ Church Greenwich, 254 E. Putnam Ave. Free. No RSVP required. Open to all LGBTQ Youth and allies.

203-661-1911. lighthouse@ kidsincrisis.org ROTARY CLUB: greenwichrotary.org Wednesday, Nov. 24 6:30 p.m.

Weekly Wednesday lunch meeting. Riverside Yacht Club, 102 Club Rd. Full Dinner, wine on table, cash bar: $68/person.

RSVP to Sally Parris: sally. parris@cbmoves.com

SGBBW Family Law virtual food drive to benefit the Connecticut Food Bank. Through Thanksgiving Day. 203-8625000. info@sgbfamilylaw.com

TAI CHI: experiencetaichi.org Thursdays, 8 a.m. & 4 p.m.

Basic Moves. First Congregational Church of Greenwich, 108 Sound Beach Ave. Registration is required. Tuition is paid as a donation made directly by the participant to abilis, Neighbor to Neighbor, or the First Congregational Church.

ALLIANCE FOR EDUCATION: greenwichalliance.org

FARMER’S MARKET: greenwichfarmersmarketct. com

Saturday, Nov. 27 9:30 a.m.

Saturdays, through Nov. 20 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Order from Sunday to Wednesday for Saturday pickup. Arch Street & Horseneck Lane Commuter Parking Lot. (Parking is free during market hours). (No dogs allowed).

203-380-0580. gfm-ct@opti-

SGBBW FAMILY LAW: sgbfamilylaw.com Friday, Nov. 26 12 a.m.

11th Turkey Trot - 5K Race/1 Mile Fun Run. Bruce Park.

Register by Nov. 15 and get a t-shirt & goody bag. $35, through Nov. 26; $40, day of race. 203-912-9543. julie@

ART SOCIETY: greenwichartsociety.org Through Feb. 28, 2022 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Julie Tehrani exhibition.

Greenwich Hospital Garden Café, 5 Perryridge Rd., 8:30am-3:30pm, daily.

BOOK SWAP: books4everyone.org Every Friday & Saturday 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Book Exchange – choose from a huge selection of books. Holly Hill Recycling Center. Free, or, donate books. (Open every Fri & Sat. FRIENDS OF GREENWICH POINT: friendsofgreenwichpoint.org Ongoing: Scavenger Hunt @ Greenwich Point - Looking for something fun to do? Come out and explore the Point in springtime with a family friendly scavenger hunt. Break out your binoculars and explore all areas of the Point!

ARCH STREET: archstreet.org Open Studio. 7th-12th Grade.

Wednesday, by Appointment Only. Free.

NAMI SOUTHWEST CT: namisouthwestct.org/online-support Wednesday, Nov. 24 6:30 p.m.

NAMI-CAN (Child and Adolescent Network) Online Support Group - for parents and primary caregivers of children and adolescents, under age 21, with behavioral and emotional issues (Every Wednesday). Free. Contact admin@namict.org for the meeting password.

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RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE: RedCrossBlood.org Friday, Nov. 19 7 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Greenwich Blood Donation Center, 99 Indian Field Rd. Sunday, Nov. 21 7 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Greenwich Blood Donation Center, 99 Indian Field Rd. Monday, Nov. 22 11 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Greenwich Blood Donation Center, 99 Indian Field Rd. Tuesday, Nov. 23 11 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Greenwich Blood Donation Center, 99 Indian Field Rd. Wednesday, Nov. 24 TOWN MEETINGS: greenwichct.gov/calendar Friday, Nov. 19 12:01 p.m.

RTM Call Closes.

Monday, Nov. 22 9:30 a.m.

Energy Management Advisory Committee and Planning and Zoning Team Meeting. Via Zoom.

6:30 p.m.

BET Regular Meeting. Town Hall – Meeting Room.

6:30 p.m.

Board of Health Regular Meeting.

7 p.m.

Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency Meeting. Via Zoom.

1 p.m.

Planning & Zoning Commission Briefing. Via Zoom.

Tuesday, Nov. 23 10 a.m.

Board of Selectmen Meeting.

5 p.m.

Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting. Via Zoom.

Monday, Nov. 29 9:30 a.m.

Energy Management Advisory Committee and Planning and Zoning Team Meeting. Via Zoom.

10:30 a.m.

Architectural Review Sign Meeting.

3 p.m.

Energy Management Advisory Committee Meeting. Town

Hall – Cone Room.

UPCOMING FUNDRAISERS:

CURTAIN CALL: curtaincallinc.com Saturday, Nov. 20 8 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 20 8 p.m.

Pivot Ministries’ Families Restored Gala Fundraiser.

Online. maryaly@pivotministries.org

Comedy Night @Curtain Call.

1349 Newfield Ave, Stamford. $35/50.

OUR NEIGHBORING TOWNS

Sunday, Nov. 21 10 a.m.

BEDFORD RIDING LANES: bedfordridinglanes.org

The Trail to Holiday Sanity.

Bedford Riding Lanes. $55.

Register.

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The Best Restaurant in Greenwich You've Probably Never Heard Of

By Emma Barhydt We l c o m e t o t h e b e s t restaurant in Greenwich that you’ve probably never heard of: Greenw ich Flavors by Myrnah. Greenwich Flavors is owned and operated by My r n a a nd he r hu sb a nd P ier re, who br ing love, culinary expertise, and a celebration of their cultures to every dish they artfully create and serve. Greenwich Flavors is a Mediterranean restaurant full of bright flavors and light textures.

When we went we were there for a little over two h ou r s a n d l e f t w it h f u l l stomachs, but without the heavy feeling that often comes from eating such a large meal.

That’s by design. Everything Myrna and Pierre make in their restaurant is created with the best ingredients and health in mind right down to the oils they use. Greenwich Flavors creates just about everything from scratch with the best organic ingredients on the market. For Myrna and Pierre, having good food isn’t just about a good f lavor but a dish that’s all around good for your mind, body, soul, and taste buds!

Everything about Greenwich Flavors is designed with the customer in mind, f rom how many ways you can access their food (delivery, take away, dine in) to the way their menus are organized. They have both an eat in and a take away/delivery menu.

While their dine in menu is organized in a fairly standard way, their take away menu features helpf ul sections featuring their combination meals. Their combo meals section makes it so easy to order a well rounded meal.

When we went for o u r r e v i e w, w e h a d t h e oppor t u n it y to do a wel l rounded sampling of their dishes from appetizers through dessert. The f irst dish we started with was the Tzat zi k i n wh ich was a beautifully creamy and light greek yoghurt (made i n h o u s e) m i x e d w i t h cucumbers, garlic, and mint leaves and served with their warm and beautifully f luffy pita bread. The first bite was incredible and it just kept getting better from there.

Somehow the meal got better

Family means everything to Myrna and Pierre, and that is how they treat everyone who comes through the doors of Greenwich Flavors.

Crispy Cauliflower with Tahini Dressing- Yum!

the eye opener! The meat was so tender and fragrant, it just melts in your mouth. I know I’ve said it already, but truly each dish was so perfectly balanced I finished my plate

wanting for nothing. The rice to meat ratio was perfect and each sauce or topping that came with complimented it perfectly.

After eating more than I thought was possible to eat in one sitting, we finished the meal with their homemade baklava and a cup of their cardamom coffee. The sweet baklava juxtaposed with the robust coffee made for a great ending to an amazing meal.

One of the most i nter e st i ng t h i ng s a b out Greenwich Flavors is how versatile they are if you have food sensitivities or are on a special diet including vegan, vegetarian, or even kosher.

They make substitutions for almost anything in just about all of their dishes.

The p or t ion si z e s a r e almost as generous as the owners themselves! While we were finishing sipping our coffee, Myrna came over to our table and we got to hear all about why she started her restaurant, how she balances running a small business and being a mom, and why she

and her husband have made the culinary choices they have with the restaurant. It was a wonderful experience getting to talk to her, and I’m glad to say we weren’t the only table she stopped at. Myrna was helping serve guests, check ing on their mea ls, laughing and chatting with everyone in the restaurant.

Family means everything to Myrna and Pierre, and that is how they treat everyone who comes through the doors of Greenwich Flavors.

Inspired by both of their culinary backgrounds, they wanted to open a restaurant to share the food they love w it h a s m a ny p e op l e a s possible. Myrna’s mother was a private chef and taught Myrna all her trade secrets and Pier re was a chef in France before moving to the United States. Greenwich Flavors by Myrna is open every day Monday through Saturday. But don’t stop by on Sunday because, as Myrna reminded us, Sunday is for family.

Thanksgiving Food Drives Baklava and Cardamom Coffee

By Albert Huang

Vegetarian Combo

from the Tzatziki!

The most standout dish of the af ternoon was the seared halloumi cheese. On all levels it was unexpected and delectable. Dates, strawberries, arugula, and of course the seared halloumi all came together for an amazing bite. This dish was perfectly sweet and savory at the same t i me , it w a s a n a ma z i ng balance both texturally and in flavor.

We a l s o e n j o y e d t h e

vegetarian combo meal which features their hummus, baba ghannouj, falafel, lima beans, and tabouli salad. All of the f lavors were balanced and bright. Nothing overpowered any other part of the dish and it was just the perfect bite every time.

We had the opportunity to try three of their kebabs; the chicken, lamb, and beef kebabs. I had never before had flavors like this probably in my life and I was glad for

The time of generosity and giving thanks is right around the corner. Celebrate your Than k sg iv ing by helping other families in need around you. This year you can donate to: Family Centers Thanksgiving food drive which is being held from November 15th to the 19th.

All those who want to donate or participate can drop off bags of food at 40 Arch Street from 9-5PM.

cheese, stuffing, alongside other non-perishable foods.

Ideally a bag of food will have around $30 worth of food alongside a $20 grocery store gift card for a family i n-ne e d to f i l l out t hei r Thanksgiving dinners.

For monetary donations you can visit the Family Centers website or tex t fcthanksgiving to 41444.

Ave. The food drop-off will be in the church parking lot and they are accepting a l l non-p er i sha ble fo o d donations.

Neighbor-to-Neighbor also holds food drives every Tuesday from 9-11 AM at St. Catherine’s of Siena at 4 Riverside Ave. The best items for this drive are nonperishable foods, personal care products, large sized diapers or pull-ups, and knit hats or clothing.

First Cong regational Chu rch of Greenw ich is hosting their annual food d r ive for Neig h bor-toS t . P a u l ’s E p i s c o p a l Church holds food drives N e i g h b o r t h i s S u n d a y, Fa m i l i e s a r e h o p e f u l for items such as: instant November 21st from 11:30AM every week at 200 Riverside mashed potatoes, mac and to 3PM at 108 Sound Beach Ave from 10AM to 12PM.

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PUBLISHER Beth@GreenwichSentinel.com Elizabeth Barhydt

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

Thanksgiving Wilbur L. Cross was Governor of Connecticut from 1931 until 1939. He was also a literary critic and English Professor at Yale University. In 1936, during the height of the Great Depression, his issued the following Thanksgiving proclamation: “Time out of mind at this turn of the seasons when the hardy oak leaves rustle in the wind and the frost gives a tang to the air and the dusk falls early and the friendly evenings lengthen under the heel of Orion, it has seemed good to our people to join together in praising the Creator and Preserver, who has brought us by a way that we did not know to the end of another year. In observance of this custom, I appoint Thursday, the twenty-sixth of November, as a day of Public Thanksgiving for the blessings that have been our common lot and have placed our beloved State with the favored regions of earth – for all the creature comforts; the yield of the soil that has fed us and the richer yield from labor of every kind that has sustained our lives – and for all those things as dear as breath to the body, that quicken man’s faith in manhood, that nourish and strengthen his spirit to do the great work still before him: for the brotherly word and act; for honor held above price; for steadfast courage and zeal in the long, long search after truth; for liberty and for justice freely granted by each to his fellow and so as freely enjoyed; and for the crowning glory and mercy of peace upon our land - that we may humbly take heart of these blessings as we gather once again with solemn and festive rites to keep our Harvest Home.”

Next Thursday as we gather with family and friends, we give thanks.

Or at least we say we do.

But what are we giving thanks for?

Thanksgiving Day is more than eating too much turkey and watching too many football games, although we do not believe you can have an excess of either. Next Thursday as we gather with family and friends, we give thanks. Or at least we say we do. But what are we giving thanks for?

And what if we have no family or friends to gather with or no turkey for the table?

History tells us the American version of Thanksgiving began in 1621 when the Pilgrims invited the Wampanoag Indians to celebrate their f irst bountiful harvest.

Unprepared for the harsh winter when they first arrived in 1620, most pilgrims remained onboard their tiny Mayflower and ate rations they had brought with them.

Of the original 102 passengers, only half survived. The following spring the Wampanoags had helped the new settlers learn how to grow corn, what plants were poisonous, and how best to hunt and fish. It is easy to understand that once they had gathered and stored their crops and provisions for the coming winter, they would want to celebrate and give thanks.

You cannot look at the history of Thanksgiving without acknowledging that there has always been a religious aspect to it. In the American tradition it began as a way to thank God for His blessing and bountiful harvest. But there has been a thankfulness for a successful harvest, with the Egyptians and Romans thanking their gods, with the ancient Jewish harvest festival of Sukkot - and those Native Americans were celebrating long before we arrived.

President Lincoln at the height of the Civil War in 1863 issued a proclamation that established a national day of Thanksgiving. Prior to 1863, mostly northern states and New England celebrated Thanksgiving when they wished.

Since President Lincoln’s proclamation Thanksgiving Day has been about feasting and celebrations. Interestingly, President John Adams’ proclamations called for fasting and humiliation. We are glad this ended in 1799 and does not jeopardize our mashed potatoes and football.

On Thursday when we gather, we give thanks, but we don’t often identify who we give thanks to. We have become overly sensitive to being politically correct where the holidays are concerned to ensure we do not offend anyone. As one noted religious leader in town commented, it is hard to take the theology out of Thanksgiving regardless of what religion you are or even if you do not believe in religion. Pagans would celebrate their harvest during the full moon in October. They may not have been giving thanks to God, but they were thankful to something.

The Greenwich Sentinel wishes you all a peaceful Thanksgiving Day.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Spoken from the heart: On libraries

It was a beautiful Saturday morning today with the fall colors bright and resplendent. Leaves came flying from the trees and the sun shone bright – completely fooling someone inside the warmth of the home on how the outside really was. As I looked o u t s i d e t h e w i n d ow, I thought to myself - There are a lot of things and places one can find “to do” but not very many where you can “be”. Living in my town of Greenwich and in the beautiful state of CT, there are t wo places one can always find solace to be and it’s the libraries in our towns and the amazing parks and farms – private and public.

Today my focus is on the library.

L i bra r ies a re such a haven to one’s mind – the

best in helping build mind matter and freeing up the grey cells to create as you unwind and read. This morning when I walked into my town library, there was this quiet confidence the library exuded and I felt at peace. As I touched and smelt the books that one has to live many lifetimes to read, I talked to my librarian – this lady who always recommends books. She recommended many books and then I settled into the tall armchairs lost in the book “the underground railroad”

by Colson Whitehead.

Beautifully written, the book paints the plight and travails of the slaves in America – a painful part of our history.

It was sad and got me into deep thought on how I could be more empathetic to my fellow humans.

As lunch time came by, I was pleased to see my children who sat in the quiet and serene library room upstairs doing their HW. At home they sometimes fool around losing focus by getting on google hangouts and text messaging while studying but I guess the librar y w ith her ageold wisdom cajoled them into focusing on what is right.

That’s the beauty of the library environment one must protect and put our taxes toward. When my daughter said she will get her friends to study there, I knew communal spaces such as libraries will remain intact if the future generation thinks this way and does not become clones of the character in the book “ the woman in the window”. We just need critical mass here

and as parents, it’s our job to remind our children that they have these resources that they should value and cherish.

A f ter a l l, as H Wa rd has said “ A library is not a luxury, but one of the necessities of life”. And J Joyce said “The Studious silence of the librar y … tranquil brightness”. Both these quotes were imprinted in the wooden panel in the beautiful room I sat in today.

Now if you ask me who H Ward and J Joyce are, I will say to you – I haven’t spent enough time in the library yet to read about them or their books. I intend to do so more to slow down and read in my library while life continues to whiz away speedily into the fast lane.

Priya Shenoy

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Second Congregational Campus a Place of Grace

By Anne W. Semmes On the high ground of Greenw ich, the 300-yea r-old Second Congregational Church (SCC) has a landmark spire that can be seen from New Haven to New Rochelle along the Long Island coastline. But it’s what the SCC church members are doing to make good things happen for others across this church’s fiveacre campus that is making it a place of grace.

There are seven nonprof its beside the church that have taken root on this campus with room for four more. To tell this good news story three instrumental church members gave this reporter a ca mpus-w ide tou r beg i n n i ng with its newest, headline making nonprofit, Coffee For Good, located on the main f loor of the newly renovated Mead House on Maple Avenue.

“The building was built in 1858

by Solomon Mead as a residence, then owned by several different owners over the next 100 years,” began long time member Steve Scroggins. “The church bought it in 1952 as a school facility…The Junior League of Greenwich was a tenant upstairs…They left because they needed more space. And then Act Two [a thrift shop] was here on the whole first floor.” So, what to do with a now rundown building. “Do we renovate it, or do we sell it?” The choice was, “Let's renovate it.” But the mandate was, “Our senior minister Max Grant said we need to have a major nonprofit tenant that serves the Greenw ich community in the building.”

S c r o g g i n s a s h e a d of t h e church council at this renovation decision time experienced the “rigorous and at times challenging” process of getting P&Z approval to e s t a b l i s h a j o i nt ve nt u r e between Abilis a nonprofit, and

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and will cost $75 including mater ia ls. The dead l i ne to register is December 8, which can be done on the Greenwich Botanical Center’s website.

RIVERSIDE SCHOOL CELEBRATES VETERANS DAY This past Tuesday, Riverside School hosted its 21st annual Veterans Day Ceremony on the school’s front lawn.

Students, volunteers, staff, town officials, and local veterans were in attendance.

During the ceremony, there was a flag raising, laying of the wreath, veteran recognitions, and participation in the Pledge of Allegiance.

CHRIST CHURCH’S COURAGE AND FAITH SERIES RETURNS After over a year, Christ Church’s Courage and Faith program is starting again with a special event!

On Saturday, November 20 at 7:00 p.m., world renowned author Sister Joan Chittister will be speaking at Christ Church’s main sanctuary. Sister Joan Chittister has written over 60 books and appeared with the Dalai Lama and Oprah Winfrey.

There will be a reception and book signing to follow in the Parish Hall.

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BATTLE OF THE BADGES BLOOD DRIVE The Greenw ich Police Department, Greenwich Fire Department, and Greenwich Emergency Medical Services, in partnership with the Red Cross, will be holding its annual “Battle of the Badges” blood drive on Saturday, December 4 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Greenwich Public Safety Complex The Battle of the Badges blood drive is a f riendly competition to see which Greenwich emergency response organization can collect the most units of lifesaving blood, through their own donations as well as through recruited donors.

UPTICK IN MAIL THEFTS The Greenw ich Police

Second Congregational Church as nonprof it. Coffee For Good would be a training platform for adults with IDD (intellectual and developmental disabilities) issues,” shared Scroggins.

He walked this reporter back through the renovated first floor.

“From about here forward was a catacomb of six or seven different rooms at different floor levels. So, we gutted all of that. We had to

the staff of three, and the trainees are paid minimum wage. We pay the utilities, and we pay the lease for Coffee For Good. So, all we're looking for is enough revenue to cover the costs of training the Abilis members and the cost of operating the coffee shop.”

Scroggins introduced member Deb Rogan as the catalyst for the Coffee For Good (CFG) idea.

Rogan, with a training in banking

“We want to use the blessing of our campus location and our facilities to support the nonprofit community in Greenwich,” Steve Scroggins. have disability access… And we expanded it and made this atrium as a back entrance for disability access and for supplies as needed.”

The cost was “roughly $1, 2 50,000,” he told. “So, we have taken that money out of our endowment, which is roughly seven million. We’ve had two long term tenants here, the Breast Cancer Alliance upstairs and the Greenwich Alliance for Education.”

That renovation also created two more rentable off ices upstairs.

“One of them is the Coffee For Good Executive Office. The second is an investment management firm, Martorell Capital Partners.”

And also on the first floor, besides Coffee For Good, is a tax services company, iFO. “So, the income generated by the rent that Coffee For Good pays and the tax service pays, and the two tenants upstairs is sufficient to give us a return on our investment in the building.”

“So,” he noted, “We didn't take church money and Abilis didn't take Abilis money to start Coffee for Good. None of us are trying to make money. We pay

and consulting, serves CFG as volunteer executive director.

Sitting down together in the stone-walled interior extension of CFG a latte is sampled with its cream-designed surface, done by a proud barista trainee. Presently, said Rogan there are 24 trainees.

“We have three primary training positions which each trainee will rotate through in their 6-12 months with us.” The positions: Po i nt o f S a l e - g r e e t i n g t h e customers and taking their orders; the Back Bar -fulfilling the orders for filter coffee, cold brew, nitro, ice teas, smoothies and pastries; and Barista – making espresso drinks, like lattes and cappuccinos.

Rogan was long sensitized by the struggles seen in a nephew w ith special needs and had approached Senior Minister Grant with the coffee shop idea three years ago. So, in Connecticut, if you have issues of IDD (intellectual and developmental disabilities),” s h e to l d , “a n d it 's yo u r 2 1 s t birthday, you're falling off the cliff.

Many of their services end then,” she said. “And they want to work,

Department is making residents aware of a recent increase of mail thefts from residential mailboxes.

Since a month ago, there have been si x instances in which packages or mail have been taken from homes.

Thieves seem to be targeting outgoing checks and protected personal information, so GPD suggests residents switch to online banking, or bring bills to a drop-off box for mailing if possible.

ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TREE & WREATH SALE First Congregational Church’s annual Christmas tree and wreath sale is returning this year for the 55th year in a row. The sale will feature Fraser Firs, Balsam Firs, wreaths, decorating kits, tree stands, and natural pine roping, The sale will begin on Saturday, November 27 at 9:00 a.m. and will go until 4:00 p.m.

Following the sale’s opening day, the sale will return to the lot on November 28, December 4, and December 5.

Every purchase’s proceeds will go to six local charities that are serving families in this time of need: Kids in Crisis, Pacific House, Fund for New Covenant Center, Mothers for Others, Community Centers, Inc., and Building One Community.

GREENWICH GALA RAISES $3.2 MILLION Children of Fallen Patriots raised over $ 3. 2 m illion at its twelfth annual gala at the Riverside Yacht Club last week.

The money raised will be used to support college education for children of fallen servicemen and women.

JUNIOR LEAGUE OF GREENWICH’S HOME ENCHANTED FOREST EVENT The Junior Leag ue of Greenw ich has created a digitally accessible Enchanted Forest community event.

Par ticipants can choose from gingerbread decorating kits, a VIP santa experience drive-by, a Zoom storytime session with Santa, or a customized letter from Santa.

An online auction will also be held on the Junior League of Greenw ich website from Novem ber 19-21. Items can be v iewed at ht tps://w w w. jlgreenwich.org/the-enchantedforest/.

WINTER COAT DRIVE The Greenwich Department of Human Services and Brunswick School are holding a winter coat drive from November 15 through December 1.

Donations can be dropped of f at the Greenw ich Tow n H a l l lobby, F i r st Repu bl ic Bank on Mason Street, GEMS Headquarters on West Putnam Avenue, or pick ups ca n be arranged by calling 203-6223800.

PROPERTY REASSESSMENTS The Town’s Assessors Office is reviewing preliminary values for the 2021 revaluation.

Greenwich completed its last revaluation for the 2015 Grand List in order to keep assessments equitable and reflect the current fair market value.

Property ow ners w ill receive a notice of assessment change the week of November 8, at which time there will be informal hearings available for all taxpayers to discuss or appeal their new assessment.

Discussion hearings will be available November 8 through Ja nu a r y, a n d ap p e a l s w i l l b e ava i la ble Febr ua r y 1 to February 20 of 2022.

they want to be out in life like the rest of us. They're very capable.

Working is not just about having a job and having a paycheck. It enables our whole life.

“We already have an employer who's ver y i nterested i n ou r graduates,” Rogan told, “and in fact we were just in that meeting, discussing four of our trainees who are ready to move on and this employer is opening a store on Greenwich Avenue.”

"Abilis is proud to partner w it h S e c ond Cong r e g at ion a l Church and Coffee for Good on the employee training program offered at Cof fee for G ood for adu lts with special needs,” said Amy Montimurro, CEO and president of Abilis. “Abilis provides job coaching and mentors the trainees and works with the Coffee for Good staff to help them navigate the workspace, as well as provides transportation (as needed) for the Coffee for Good trainees.”

“The church has always seen itself as an incubator of nonprofits,” Rogan summed up.

“Going back to its founders who had to run the town - they founded Greenwich Library, they founded G r e e n w i c h A c a d e m y. M o r e currently they founded Heart Care International, Inc. and Mothers for Others.”

Working shoulder to shoulder with Rogan on the CFG launch was member Cynthia Chang. “She was an architect in another life,” shared Rogan, mentioning Chang’s leading role in the renovation of the YMCA. Chang had overseen the additional renovation of a building adjacent to the church called the Steeple Commons that houses Heart Care International, Mothers for Others, and another outside nonprofit renter, At Home in Greenw ich. The f irst f loor houses the Church Preschool.

“I am trying to let the public k n ow t h a t t h e s e s p a c e s a r e

The newly renovated Mead House with its five nonprofits includes Coffee For Good listed on the sign.

Photo by Anne W. Semmes. available to nonprof its looking for spaces to rent,” said Chang.

“We have four spaces available.”

Walking this reporter through the spaces, the windows looked out onto the tree-studded campus.

Chang had enlisted the counsel of realtor Diane Roth of Allied Property Group in the renovation.

“It just look s beautif ul,” said Roth. Included in the spaces is a common conference room and a small k itchen area because sometimes, Roth added, “They’ll have a meeting and want to bring in some coffee.”

The rent for those spaces sized from 500 to 700 square feet, she shared was from $1,300 to $1,700 a

month, “including every thing which is very, very inexpensive.”

“We undertook this major construction project,” concluded Chang, “in order to pass along the property for future generations.

It's our duty to renovate and preserve this campus to continue t h e work o f t h e ge n e r at i on s before us who had acquired and assembled the land and built the buildings and planted the seeds for different communities to thrive on this property.”

“We want to use the blessing of our campus location and our facilities to support the nonprofit community in Greenwich,” echoed Scroggins.

on public streets in building zones R-20 that are a half-acre or smaller. There will be two pickups between November 2 and mid-December.

Schedu le details ca n be found at www.greenwichct. gov/257/Leaf-Collection.

COVID-19 UPDATE T he r e a r e c u r r e nt ly 62 active cases being monitored by the Greenw ich Health Department. Greenwich Hospital currently has three COVID positive patients.

PARKING PERMIT RENEWALS Park ing Permit renewal will be occurring online only this year. In order to renew your permit, residents must submit an application proving residency and making a payment.

Re sidents c a n renew at www.greenwichct.gov/572 by December 31, 2021. However, tiered late fees will be assessed for payments received after December 2. 28 active cases.

Four people with COVID are in the hospital, which is one less than last week.

Jim Fahey Jim Fahey died surrounded by family at on Nov. 10.

John Bianchi John Francis Bianchi, 88, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, Nov. 9.

Henry Beatini Henry Patrick Joseph Beatini passed away on Nov. 9.

Sandra Beard Sandra Clark Beard, 76, passed away on Nov. 6.

George Tai George Tai passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 9.

Frank O'Toole Frank O'Toole, a longtime Greenw ich resident, died unexpectedly on Monday, Nov. 8.

Christopher Thornley, Sr. Christopher P. Thornley, Sr. passed away on Nov. 2.

Clare Kane Clare Mellon Kane, aged 90, died on Oct. 31.

Dr. Hans Kramer Dr. Hans B. Kramer, age 96, died Oct. 26.

GREENWICH ALLIANCE EDUCATION’S 11TH ANNUAL TURKEY TROT After a year-long hiatus, the 11th annual Turkey Trot will be returning on November 27! Nearly 2,000 participants and spectators are expected to attend for the largest community fundraising event of Thanksgiving weekend.

Par ticipants can choose f rom a 5k race a nd a noncompetitive 1 mile run/walk, both of which end at the Arch Street Center and pace through Br uce Pa rk . The r u n /wa l k begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by the 5k at 10:00 a.m.

Registration costs $15 for those 13 and under, and $30 for adults until October 31, after which adult pricing increases to $35, and then to $40 on race day. All proceeds go towards the Greenw ich A lliance for Education programs.

To r e g i ster, v i sit w w w. greenwichalliance.org/turkeytrot-2021 LEAF COLLECTION PROGRAM November 2 of f icially For complete obituaries, marked the beginning of the DEATHS please see page 12.

Town of Greenwich’s annual Flt Lt. Renzo Pasquini leaf collection program.

R e n z o Jo s e p h Pa s q u i n i This service is for properties passed away at the age of 88.

Local Public Company Market Watch GREENWICH INDEX COMPANY AmBase Corporation

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Interactive Brokers Group, Inc.

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Starwood Property Trust Inc.

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StoneRiver Inc.

SPNS

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Townsquare Media Inc.

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Urstadt Biddle Properties Inc.

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W.R. Berkley Corp.

WRB

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XPO Logistics Inc.

XPO

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Ellington Financial LLC

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Walk/Run for Abilis Raises More Than $166,500 to Fund New Initiatives

Beautiful Fall Day Brought Out Hundreds for Abilis’ Annual Event that Supports the Special Needs Community Abilis, the nonprofit organization that supports more than 800 individuals with special needs and their families from birth throughout their lives, celebrated its 16th annual Walk/Run for Abilis this past weekend with a picture-perfect day for a 5K run and one-mile walk around Greenwich Point Park. Friends and families participated in Abilis’ annual event either virtually or inperson at Greenwich Point Park. Supporters came out on Sunday, October 17, to celebrate, dance, play with bubbles, run and walk and raised more than $166,577 for the nonprofit a nd its work w ith the specia l needs community in lower Fairfield County.

Walk / Run for A bilis is an annual celebration for the Abilis community and is Abilis’ largest annual fundraiser and signature “friend-raising” event of the year.

Many who take part in Walk/Run for Abilis do so because they are inspired by a friend or family member with special needs.

“What an amazing, happy day it was to

have so many in our community and those from afar, come out and join us for Walk/ Run for Abilis,” said Amy Montimurro, CEO and president of Abilis. “After being apart these last 19 months, having the opportunity to safely come together for Walk/Run for Abilis was so energizing! Walk/Run for Abilis provided an opportunity for family, friends, and Abilis community members to come together for a fun morning of physical fitness, the beauty of being outdoors at Greenwich Point Park and to raise critical funds for new Abilis initiatives that support the special needs community. Thank you to all who came out and showed their support!

We had many local families and many new community members and friends of Abilis.

It was wonderful!”

The Walk/Run ambassador this year was Andre DeNunzio, age 22, who is part of the Abilis LEAP transition program for young adults and who participated in the employee training program at Coffee for Good. Andre grew up in Norwalk, Connecticut, and will be moving into one of the new Abilis residences in Darien when

it opens this fall. Andre enthusiastically spoke about how the Abilis community has provided him with the support needed for greater independence, job training, a community of friends and the ability to attend his very first social event with peers, all that are helping him live a happy, independent and meaningful life.

Activ ities at Walk / Run for A bilis included music and a team dance-off as well as warm-up exercises and dance moves led by celebrity dance choreographer and creator of Dance It Out TV, Billy Blanks Jr., who got everyone dancing and grooving in the sunshine and warmed up for their run or walk. Children were entertained by bubbles and fun activities. Sponsors of Walk/Run for Abilis include Holland & Knight, DARCARS Automotive Group - Lexus of Greenwich, Inf initi of Greenwich and Lexus of Mt. Kisco, Alera Group, Connecticut Community Bank, Greenwich Magazine/Moffly Media, Shepard Insurance Group, The First Bank of Greenwich, John Dwyer Builders & General Contractors, Mutual of America Financial Group, J&S Sweet Success, Connecticut Skin Institute, Greenwich Braces, The Halper Family and SEBASS Events.

Donations are still being accepted at abilis.us/walkrun.

A bilis is celebrating its 70th year as a 501c3 non-prof it organization that supports more than 800 individuals with special needs and their families, from birth throughout their lives. Abilis is a leader in serving the special needs community in Fairfield County, Connecticut, including in the towns of Darien, Greenwich, New Canaan, Norwalk, Ridgefield, Stamford, Westport and Wilton, and has a longstanding reputation for individualized, highquality support for individuals and their families. For more information, visit www. abilis.us, or facebook.com/Abilisinc, twitter. com/Abilis, or instagram.com/abilis_us.

The Enchanted Forest November 19-21, 2021: Online Auction Bidding Now Through November 18: Online Shopping for Gingerbread Kits and Sign-ups for Santa Experiences The Junior League of Greenwich volunteers have created a special, digitally accessible Enchanted Forest with a variety of experiences for you to enjoy with your friends and family, from the safety of your own home. JLG President, Karen Richard, explains “Greenwich residents have enjoyed this hallmark event for over 40 years. We are thrilled to continue the tradition this year by offering many of the best parts of the past, in a mix of virtual and in person experiences for adults and children.”

Choose from Gingerbread Decorating Kits, a Santa VIP Experience Drive-by at your home with Holiday Goody Bags, a Zoom Storytime session with Santa, and a Letter from Santa customized for your child. An online Auction will be on the Junior League of Greenwich website November 19-21 only, with the auction closing at 3:00 pm., Sunday, November 21. All items can be viewed at https://www.jlgreenwich.org/theenchanted-forest/.

Pick Up: All online purchases can be picked up by safe distanced drive-thru on Sunday, November 21 at the Junior League of Greenwich Headquarters, 231 East Putnam Avenue, Greenwich, CT. For Santa VIP Experiences, every effort will be made to deliver direct sale items to your home at the same time as your appointment.

About the Enchanted Forest: The Junior League of Greenwich has historically hosted the popular 3-day Enchanted Forest community event that included several children’s events, decorated trees, visits with Santa Claus, shopping boutiques and a Children’s Giving Shop. Because of the pandemic, the JLG volunteers have recreated The Enchanted Forest for the community to still enjoy the magic of the holidays in your own home.

The Enchanted Forest 2021 Offerings: Live Santa VIP Personal Experience $200 (limited to 40) Drive-up, (Socially Distant) Front Porch Visit on Saturday, December 4th, 2021, prescheduled between 10:30 am – 3:30 pm. Price includes a VIP Zoom Storytime Session on Thursday, December 2nd, 15 minutes, pre-scheduled between 6:00 – 7:30 pm.

Santa will visit your home in a vintage vehicle! Santa will greet your child, and our “elves” will deliver a special goody bag to your child. You are welcome to come out and take photos (socially distanced) with Santa. Santa will be out visiting children on Saturday, December 4th between 10:30 am – 3:30 pm (rain or shine).

E x t ra G o o dy B a g s (w it h S a nt a V I P Experience only) $25 each Storytime with Santa, Thursday night, December 3rd, 15 minutes, pre-scheduled between 6:00 – 7:30 pm $25 Enjoy a virtual visit with Santa, who will read

a special story about holidays around the world and take questions from children. Limited to 13 families per session.

Santa’s Personal Letter to Your Child $20 Our elves will help Santa write personalized letters to your children. Each letter will be delivered in mid-December, with plenty of time for Christmas. Each letter is hand delivered, postmarked from the North Pole, with Santa’s wax seal. Limited to Greenwich and the surrounding area.

DIY Gingerbread Mansion Kit $25 This pre-built, ready to decorate gabled mansion comes complete w ith premade white, red and green icing, two decorating tips, gingerbread trees and gingerbread people plus enough candy to make your house a showpiece.

Decorate with your family or send kits to friends and family and have a Gingerbread House Building Cocktail Party on Zoom! Kits are available for drive-thru pick-up at the Junior League of Greenwich Headquarters on Sunday, November 21.

Live Online Auction, November 19-21 • 40+* magnificent professionally decorated trees, in various sizes, various themes. You can pick up your tree on Sunday, November 21, after auction closing.

• 8+* Large Professionally Created Showcase Gingerbread Houses You can pick up your Gingerbread House on Sunday, November 21, after auction closing.

Catholic Cemeteries Diocese of Bridgeport Immediate positions are available for

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at St. Mary - Putnam Cemetery in Greenwich, Connecticut

This work includes the opening and closing of graves, the installation of memorials, markers and grounds maintenance.

This is year-round outdoor work in an historic cemetery that provides a competitive salary and benefits.

For more information contact 203.742.1450, option #5 or email info@ctcemeteries.org

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Waste Free Greenwich Asks: How Can We Heal Our Planet?

Over 100 people filled the auditorium of Greenwich H ig h School Wed nesday night look ing to face the question: how do we heal our planet?

“Regeneration and Beyond: Exploring our Food System,” looked to educate and inspire Greenwich locals to reduce waste and take care of the earth’s soil. The event featured a screening of “K iss The Grou nd,” a f i l m a b out r e generat ive agriculture and a discussion panel that served as a way to put faces and names to community partners.

The event kicked off with First Selectman Fred Camillo and Julie Deschamps, founder of Waste Free Greenwich, a n n ou n c i n g t h e i r p l a n s to “ma ke Greenw ich the greenest town in Connecticut.”

Panelists included: Sharon Psyhojos - Waste Free Greenwich Julie Deschamps - Waste Free Greenwich Nick Skedas - Curbside Compost Nick Bridge - Sam Bridge Farmers’ Market Terri Brown Kutzen Greenwich Community Gardens Danielle Blaine - Food Rescue US (Fairfield County) Debra Ponzek - Aux Delices

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“ K i s s T h e G r o u n d ,” emphasizes repair and the importance of maintaining t h e e a r t h ’s r e m a i n i n g topsoil and warns against farming practices such as chemical fertilization that k ills and desertif ies soil around the globe.

According to the f ilm, the earth has already lost a third of its topsoil and the rest is projected to be gone in 60 years. The film suggests regenerating soil can be achieved by increased composting efforts alongside letting livestock graze and naturally turn the soil.

Waste Free Greenwich is a community resource organization that is looking to promote their 6 R’s: refuse, reduce, reuse, recycle, repair and rot.

The organization originally began as an online r e s ou r c e on ly, but w it h overwhelming support from the community and town leadership depar tments, W FG has been able to launch three municipal food scrap recycling locations in Greenwich.

“To date over 50 tons, or over 100,000 pounds, of food scraps have been diver ted f rom the waste stream through this municipal program,” said DesChamps. “This is a real major m i lestone for ou r community. We estimate that about 4% of Greenwich households participate in the program, but we’d really like to double that number over the next year.”

Curbside compost offers a food-waste residential and

Kiss the Ground

Fred Camillo, standing in front of a large screen presentation about regenerative agriculture, said he wants to make Greenwich the greenest town in Connecticut.

commercial pick-up service that ensures biodegradable waste.

“If you’re really, really lazy, then you call me.” said Nick Skedas of Curbside Compost. “I’ll come to your house and pick up your food scraps from your driveway and even clean your bucket for you too.”

“A l o t o f o u r f o o d i s coming from 2000 miles a w a y, a n d w e c a n ’t l a y compost on the property that's 2000 miles away, but at least we can recover these nitrogen-rich resources and support our soil here.”

Food Rescue US seeks

to work with businesses, orga n i zat ions, a nd even schools to pick-up excess hea lthy food f rom these food donors and deliver the food to local social service agencies.

Terri Brown of Greenwich Community Gardens invited participants to learn and garden with neighbors at the community gardens.

“Today we have three community gardens in different parts of town, and roughly 150 residents are growing food for their own tables, their own families, or for clients of neighbor to neighbor, or for residents of

nursing homes.”

“We adhere strictly to organic growing practices and that starts with the soil we use.” We’ve increased the biodiversity of plants because every gardener is growing where he or she would like to grow. We have beekeepers, and we even harvest our own rainwater to water crops. We have very enthusiastic composting p r a c t i c e s . We a r e v e r y close to being a zero-waste enterprise.”

Brown continued on to mention that growing locally reduces the distance from the farm to the fork.

“Shop local, a lot of the things you saw on screen here tonight, a lot of these prac tices a re a l ready i n play,” Nick Bridge of Sam Br idge Fa r mers’ Ma rket said “In grocery stores or restaurants, look at where t h e y ’r e s o u r c i n g t h e i r products. We have the power to change things by word of mouth, by how we shop and where we shop.”

Refuse means avoiding purchasing material like s t y r o fo a m w h i c h i s n o t recyclable. This also means turning towards local farmers markets who practice proper regenerative farming.

A s for r ot , ac c or d i n g to the CT Department of Energy and Environmental P r o te c t i on , fo o d s c r ap s make up more than 22% of municipal solid waste.

According to Waste Free Greenwich’s website, “Food scraps are wet and heavy, decreasing the efficiency of incinerators, and in landfills, the material creates methane, a potent greenhouse gas that traps heat contributing to climate change. Composting food scraps turns that story around, by producing a useful and valuable product that gives back to our nutrient life cycle, resulting in cleaner soil, water and air.”

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OBITUARIES Flt Lt. Renzo Pasquini

known for his international skeet shooting where he set a National record and became a Senior World Champion. Anyone who knew Hank, knew how much he loved hunting, fishing, and diving.

Hank was predeceased by his father Mario, his mother Agatha and his sister, Diane. Hank is survived by his three children and their spouses: Son Joseph Beatini and wife Trish Beatini, daughter Tricia Donovan and wife Kristen Martino, daughter Tina Guard and husband Sean Guard; Mother of his children and dear friend Renata Beatini. His legacy includes his grandchildren: Lily, Wyatt, Carson, and Brody Beatini, Ryan and Kylie Donovan, Rylie Martino and Landon Shields.

Services were be held on Tuesday, Nov. 16 at the Mausoleum at St. Mary's Cemetery, Greenwich.

In lieu of flowers, the family has asked to consider making a donation in Hank's name to the National Renzo Joseph Pasquini has moved, at the age of Fallen Firefighters Foundation.

88, to a higher plane joining his ancestors. He is the John Bianchi son of the late Cavaliere Menotti Pasquini of Tuscany, Italy. His great grandfather Vincenzo fought with Garibaldi to unite Italy as one of ‘Il Mille’ and later went on to become a founding member of the Croce Verde (the Italian equivalent at the time to the Red Cross organization).

A very private and stoic man, his formative years were spent in London dodging bombs during The Blitz. He once told the tale of how he and his Italian family would seek refuge in the local air raid shelter during the day. However, this changed the first evening when the night bombings started as the locals would not allow them into the shelter as they Loving husband, father, and grandfather, John were ‘Italian’ and hence ‘the enemy’. That evening he and his family sheltered around the kitchen Francis Bianchi, 88, of Cedar Grove, NJ, passed table with only a candle for company and 2 English away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, Nov. 9. neighbors who were pacifists. The next morning He was born and raised in Yonkers, NY, and lived at first light they discovered the air raid shelter in Tarrytown, NY, Briarcliff Manor, NY, and was a where they were refused entry the night before had longtime resident of Riverside and Greenwich.

John graduated from Cardinal Hayes High unfortunately taken a direct hit.

To meet him, you would say that Joseph (as School, The University of Maryland, and University he went on to be more commonly known) was of Maryland Law School. A veteran, he served in the quintessentially the English gentlemen – often US Army in Stuttgart, Germany as a Spec/5 in the causing his daughters to giggle when their friends Judge Advocate General's Corps and Army Reserve called and upon hearing his voice asked if the family during the Vietnam War. John practiced law for more had a butler. We say quintessential as well as no than four decades before retiring in 2001. He enjoyed cup of tea could be served in the house without first sports, music, theater, food, and travel.

His parents, Anthony and Florence (nee Sapere), warming up the cup!

We should stress that he was actually a true and his sister, Madlyn Martin, predecease him. He is Officer and a Gentleman as he proudly served his survived by his loving wife, Rosanne (nee Iaconis); birth country as a Flight Lieutenant in the Royal Air his daughter Andrea and son-in-law John Wooten Force – serving for a number of years and also acting of Glen Ridge, NJ; his son John and daughter-in-law Kathleen Vance of New York City; his grandchildren as an instructor for the RAF Bomber Command.

However, his military legacy is very much of Jack Wooten and Julia and Dinah Bianchi, and important historic note as he was one of a handful of numerous nephews, nieces, and cousins.

Donations may be made in his name to Volunteer survivors who flew through the mushroom cloud of a nuclear bomb (more than once) for research purposes Lawyers For The Arts vlany.org/. A private memorial during Operations Grapple and Yankee – part of the service is planned for a future date.

British Nuclear Testing program in the 1950s.

Sandra Beard In his words, “At the time we didn’t know why, and we didn’t want to know. We were far too busy preparing for our main event. Within ten minutes we would be flying through Grapple Yankee. We would be the first aircraft to fly into the nuclear cloud. We knew we would be flying in. But, we didn’t know if we would be flying out”.

J o s e p h s p e n t t h e l a t e r ye a r s o f h i s l i f e campaigning for recognition of not only his fellow servicemen involved in the nuclear tests but also their families – working with organizations such as the BNTVA (the British Nuclear Test Veterans Association), LabRats International and Fission Online as well as being an expert witness with his first-hand knowledge and experience. A year before passing he published a book documenting his knowledge and experience of the events of that time.

A Memorial Service was held at Christ Church in Sa nd ra Cla rk B e a rd, 76, passe d away on Greenwich on Veterans Day – Thursday, Nov. 11 – A fitting time for an honorable officer and a gentleman Nov. 6 surrounded by her loving family. She was affectionately known as Sandy by her friends and of military lineage. family.

Jim Fahey She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Howard and Lisa Clark III, her husband, John Beard and his three sons, Geoffrey, Derek and Adam Beard, and her grandchildren, Lizzy and Aiden Clark.

Sandy was the only child of George and Elizabeth Little from Old Greenwich. She was born in Lima, Peru where her father was stationed at the end of World War II. Her family returned to the United States when Sandy was still a baby and she grew up in Old Greenwich and attended Rosemary Hall School in Greenwich.

She married Howard L. Clark Jr. and moved to New York City where she taught grade school for many years. They had two children, Howard Clark III and Alexandra Clark. Sadly, Alexandra passed away at the age of 3.

A life-long learner, Sandy spent many years as a volunteer at the Metropolitan Museum of the Art Jim died surrounded by family at his Greenwich and gave extended tours in the Costume Institute. home on Nov. 10. He was born in Port Chester, NY on Her volunteering also included The Central Park Aug. 7, 1937 to James and Margaret (Carey) Fahey.

James served in the Armed Forces from 1957- Conservancy.

After her marriage ended with Howard, she 1962. He was owner of Fahey's Delicatessen on Main married Bob Sisk, from Greenwich. Their marriage Street in Port Chester. During his years at Fahey's, was filled with love and adventure. Big sailors, Bob Jim made many friends and assisted more than a few customers when they needed help stretching a dollar. and Sandra sailed from New York to Virgin Gorda, He completed his career at Stop & Shop, retiring at BVI. Tragically, Bob passed away from throat cancer in 2004. age 82 after more than 35 years as a Deli man.

She met John Beard, from Charlottesville, VA, and James is sur v ived by his w ife of 61 years Veta (Pennella), his 5 children Maureen (Mike), they were married in 2009. Each having survived Cheryl, James III (Kim), John, Rick (Sherrie) and the loss of a spouse, Sandra and John spent 12 years 6 grandchildren Rebecca, James IV, Kara, Jack, together sharing happiness, love and travel. They Samantha, and Lindsay, his twin sister MaryAnn lived in Charlottesville and spent the winters in Vero (Eugene) Hilser, and sister Kathleen (Mike) Dzuban Beach, FL. During their years together they travelled to Central America, Bhutan and Myanmar with the along with several nieces and nephews.

Visitation was at Castiglione Funeral Home charity organization Save the Children.

A dedicated wife, mother and grandmother, Monday, Nov. 15. A mass of Christian burial took Sandy found pure joy in her family and friends. She place Tuesday, the 16 at Sacred Heart Church. In lieu of flowers please consider making a blood donation. was an incredibly positive force for all who knew her.

In lieu of flowers please make a contribution in (Call Red Cross for details). her name to AmericaShare at 15 W. 26th Street, 11th Henry Beatini floor New York, NY 10010.

Henry Patrick Joseph Beatini, born on March 17, 1941, passed away at his home in Oak Island, NC on Nov. 9. He attended Greenwich schools and in 1959 he joined the U.S. Navy and became the youngest petty officer in the Naval f leet at that time at the age of 18. He received 2 Naval Accommodations for duties, including the U.S. Performance of Duty for assisting in the evacuation of U.S. citizens from the Dominican Republic when Dictator Rafael Trujillo was assassinated, as well as the U.S. Performance of Duty during covert operations in the Cuban Missile Crisis. Upon his military discharge, Hank worked as a commercial and marine salvage diver, Dockmaster, sheet metal worker, as well as a Firefighter. After retiring from the Fire Department, he became a Chief Range Officer for Westchester County. Hank was well

High School in 1962, Chris joined the Army National Guard where he served for 6 years.

He married Jennifer Chizmadia on Nov. 18, 1967 and would have celebrated their 54th anniversary this month. They lived in Greenwich for almost 40 years surrounded by family and good friends. Chris worked at Post Road Iron Works as a draftsman for many years before venturing out to start his own business, Construction Services. They moved to the Villages, FL in 2013.

Chris was predeceased by his parents, and his brother Barry. He is survived by his loving wife Jennifer, their son Christopher Jr. (Mary) Thornley of Monroe, CT and their daughter, Stacy (Dave) Norton of Old Greenwich, CT, plus his five grandchildren who he held so dearly in his heart, Amanda and Jake Thornley, Emma, Justin and Lily Norton, plus many nieces and nephews.

He was a member of Innis Arden Golf Club for many years, serving on the board for 8 years. He scored his first hole-in-one in March of 2021 in the Villages, FL. He was an avid sports fan pulling for his favorites, the Indianapolis Colts, the Toronto Maple Leafs and the New York Yankees.

A private burial will be held in Conencticut at a later date. Chris, The world is a better place for the 77 George Tai years you spent with us.

George Tai passed away on Tuesday evening, May you rest in God's eternal peace!

Nov. 9, at The Nathaniel Witherell Nursing Home.

Clare Kane George was a resident in the Greenwich backcountry and maintained an apartment in New York City.

George was born in Guangzhou, China on Oct. 10, 1914, but declared his age to be July 15, 1926 in order to ensure he would be accepted as an enlisted seaman in the US Navy during World War II. He returned to Guangzhou after the war as a naturalized US citizen to marry Agnes Kan (who predeceased him in 2020). They settled in New York City where he owned a Chinese hand laundry and subsequently became a part-owner of a Chinese restaurant in Fairfield County. He is survived by Thomas, Jackson and wife Kay, Elizabeth, five grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. He was most proud of his family, his military service to his adopted country, Clare Mellon Kane, aged 90, died on Oct. 31 at her as well as his Congressional Gold Medal, which was home in Greenwich, surrounded by her family. recently awarded to Chinese-American World War II Clare Catherine Mellon was born to Joseph and veterans.

Elsie Edling Mellon on Aug. 6, 1931, in Queens, NY. A requiem mass was held on Saturday, Nov. 13 at Clare grew up in Springfield Gardens, NY along with the Saint Catherine of Siena and St. Agnes Church in her older brother Robert. Outgoing and vivacious, Riverside. she attended Andrew Jackson High School, where she was the captain of the cheerleading team, and Frank O'Toole attended Barbizon Modeling School at the same time.

She graduated from Berkley Secretarial School (now Berkley College) and went to work for American Airlines in New York City. As the executive assistant to the ticketing director, she took full advantage of free f lights to indulge her love of travel, often returning to her favorite destinations – Acapulco and Tucson.

In 1952, when a high school friend set her up on a blind date with his college buddy, she met the love of her life. Clare Mellon and David Kane were kindred spirits who shared a great sense of adventure, love of the outdoors and commitment to family. It was truly a match made in heaven.

They married in 1955, and moved to St. Louis, MO, where David was stationed with the Coast Guard. During their two years in St. Louis, Clare fully embraced her new role as a Coast Guard wife. After Frank O'Toole, a longtime Greenwich resident, the birth of their first child, they returned to the east died unexpectedly on Monday, Nov. 8. He was 39. coast and built a house in Greenwich, Connecticut, Growing up in Byram, Frank attended St. Paul's where David began teaching in the Greenwich School Nursery School, New Lebanon Elementary School, system.

Western Middle School and Greenwich High School.

The family grew to include four children and He participated in the local Scout Pack/Troop 1 and David became the assistant superintendent of the served as an altar boy at Sacred Heart Church from school system. In 1966, they launched a real estate first grade through his senior year. At Greenwich business, gradually building a portfolio of residential High School, he was a member of the International properties, and Clare took on the role of business Thespian Society and played the tuba in the band. He manager. graduated with the Class of 2000.

Her lifelong passions included tennis and biking, Frank was a Connecticut Certif ied Level 1 which she continued into her eighties, and travel, Firef ighter, Medical Response Technician and especially to Martha's Vineyard and St. John. It was dedicated volunteer with the Cos Cob Fire Police on these two islands that Clare and David purchased Patrol. He taught CPR for the Red Cross including to land and built - by themselves and by hand- a members of his fire police patrol and the Greenwich beach house in each location. Clare was not just Fire Department. As a 2nd Lieutenant and appointed handy but creative as well and had a special gift for driver with the CCFPP, Frank served on the Bed and homemaking. Her talents ranged from gardening Truck Committee for the 2004 CCFPP apparatus and f lower arranging to decorating, cooking and (Patrol 2), chaired the wet down ceremony for the entertaining. She was also an exceptional baker, and truck, and lastly, was named Patrolman of the Year. her daily homemade desserts were legendary.

His last title held was Veteran for retired service Clare was known for her infectious sense of members of fifteen years or more. humor and down-to-earth outlook on life. She had Frank worked as a Greenwich town employee for a deep and abiding faith in God and lived that faith over twenty years and began his career as a Ranger by example. Whether she was volunteering in a at Tod's Point. He was a skate guard and zamboni soup kitchen, school library or animal shelter, her driver at Dorothy Hamill Skating Rink before moving generous spirit and sunny disposition made everyone on to the Greenwich Police Department. For the past feel loved and appreciated. fifteen years he worked as a dispatcher and recently Clare is survived by her devoted husband of 66 accepted a promotion to Lead Dispatcher. years, and their children: Michael and his partner Throughout his life Frank loved cars, playing Ruth Oberg; Elizabeth and her husband Phillip piano, and his golden retriever Doc. Arturi; Maura and her husband Erik Sayre; and He is survived by his mother Barbara.

Timothy and his wife Annette. In addition, she is He was predeceased by his father, Francis T. survived by her eleven grandchildren: Caitlin (Nate), O'Toole, Sr. Emily (Joe), Joseph (Molly), Andrew, Tucker, Jake, Calling hours were Sunday, Nov. 14 at Castiglione Nolan (Whitney), David, Bo, Kyle and Wyatt, three Funeral Home, Greenwich. great grandsons: Ben, Finn and Charlie; sister-in-law A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, Nancy Bischoff, and eleven nieces and nephews and Nov. 15 at Sacred Heart Church, Greenwich, followed their families. by burial at St. Mary's Cemetery, Rye Brook, NY. Clare's greatest gift to her family is an amazing In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the legacy of love that will live in their hearts forever.

Greenwich Police Department Scholarship Fund or There will be a celebration of Clare's life at 2:00, the Greenwich Council Boy Scouts of America.

November 26 at St. Michael Church in Greenwich.

The O'Toole family wishes to express their In lieu of f lowers, donations may be sincerest thank you to the Greenw ich Police m a d e t o : V i n e y a r d C o n s e r v a t i o n S o c i e t y Department and the Cos Cob Fire Police Patrol for vineyardconservation.org, Friends of Greenwich their support during this difficult time.

Point friendsofgreenwichpoint.org, Animal Care Rest in Peace Frank. You will be forever missed.

Center of St. John stjohnanimalcarecenter.com/ donate/ Christopher Thornley, Sr.

America, President Solkatronics Chemicals Inc., Vice Chairman Solvay Performance Chemicals Inc. (formerly Kali Chemie Corporation).

Hans Kramer was a devoted husband, father and grandfather, an avid reader, proficient in several languages, a globe trotter and a connoisseur of poetry and classical music.

In addition to his beloved wife, Christa, he is also survived by his three children: Gabriele Kramer-Malchow and her husband Horst Malchow of Germany and Florida, Ellenor Golonka and her husband Michael Golonka of Massachusetts and Claudia Hans and her husband Cliff Hans of Connecticut and four Grandchildren: Christopher Klabes, Alex and Michelle Golonka and Andrew Chait and his sister Ruth Tittel (Kramer). He was predeceased by his brother Harry Kramer.

Memorial services were held Saturday the 13th of November in the First Congregational Church of Greenwich, Old Greenwich.

In lieu of f lowers, the K ramer family has requested that donations be made to The Chamber Players of the Greenwich Symphony, P.O. Box 11, Greenwich, CT 06830, chamberplayersofthegso.org

Dr. Hans Kramer Dr. Hans B. Kramer, age 96, of Stamford, died Oct. 26 at Edgehill in Stamford. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Christa Kramer (Albrecht).

Dr. Kramer was born Aug. 25, 1925 in Cottbus Germany to the late engineer Bernhard Kramer and Charlotte Kramer (Bathe). He obtained his PHD in organic chemistry in 1954 from the Technical University of Braunschweig. He retired in 1993 after a long, distinguished career including positions as President and Chief Executive Officer of American July 16, 1944 - Nov. 2, 2021 Hoechst Corporation, Vice President, International Christopher P. Thornley, Sr. was born in Coventry, operations Midland-Ross Corporation, President England, to Sydney and Marjorie Thornley. The and Chairman of Varta Batteries Inc., President family moved to Toronto, Canada and when he was 16 and Chief Executive Officer of Dynamite Nobel of they to Greenwich. Upon graduation from Greenwich

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Fruits and Fig Trees That religions are only useful when they lead to fruitful lives, when they bring forth the best in us. Jesus came, as many prophets often come, as a person who made us question institutions who have become so wrapped up in ritual and tradition that they forgot what religion was made for in the first place.

By Shawn Garan T h e r e i s a s t ra n g e l it t l e story in the Bible where Jesus is walking with his disciples and he comes upon a fig tree. You can f ind it in Mark chapter 11 verses 12-14. He is walking by it and it says, “he was hungry.” He went up to it hoping to find a fig on it but was dismayed when he found nothing but leaves. Jesus then curses the fig tree and says, “May no one ever eat fruit from you again.” His disciples heard this and must’ve all wondered, “what was that all about?” The S cr ipt u r e t hen br i ng s us to another scene where Jesus goes to his temple and gets so upset by what he sees that he starts f lipping over the tables. It says that he was frustrated by what he saw. I won’t get into the whole

story but the gist is, he just saw people who were participating in traditions and rituals that, to him, yielded nothing meaningful.

Now can you imagine someone coming to your church, your mosque, temple, or holy space and flipping all the tables over? I know our deacons would rush to have them removed and that is exactly how the people back then responded to Jesus.

But after this scene, now in Mark chapter 11 verses 20-21, we are back to the fig tree and it says, “in the morning as they passed by, they saw the fig bush withered away to its roots. Then Peter remembered and said to

him, ‘Rabbi, look! The fig tree that you cursed has withered.’”

Many people may not know this about Jesus, that he taught in a certain way. He taught using parables. In Mark chapter 4 verses 33-34 it says, “With many such parables he spoke the word to them, as they were able to hear it; he did not speak to them except in parables.” Jesus always taught using parables, with short stories that were meant to be a way of teaching a spiritual or moral lesson. This is how we should read sacred texts. The Bible can be read completely like this, as allegorical stories that point us to a spiritual or

moral lesson.

Now let me show you how one can read this story of the fig tree allegorically. In Psalm chapter 1 verse 3 you can read this about the happy person, “they are like trees.” In Matthew chapter 7 verses 15 -20 Jesus compares bad teachers to bad trees and says you can tell by them by their fruit. Likewise he says a good tree will provide you with good fruit. There he is again, teaching in parables. In the book of Galatians chapter 5 verses 22-23 we read that fruits are the virtues of love, kindness, patience, gentleness, and selfcontrol.

who have become so wrapped up in ritual and tradition that they forgot what religion was made for in the first place.

The Bible can turn into a fun book to read when we read it allegorically and prophets can become more than just people we worship. With many religious places seeing a bit of a drop in attendance may we take a lesson from Jesus and ask ourselves, are our ser v ices focused on virtuous living or is it just a place we attend? Are we focused on our traditions and rituals more than we are on those fruits of the spirit that Jesus was seeking to find in us?

A nd may those who have stopped attending, would you give a place of worship another shot, another chance, and allow them to serve as a resource for you, to draw out the best in you, as they maybe share a parable, a story, or a reflection that pointed you in the right direction?

Using our imaginations, we can maybe make a little sense out of this bizarre fig tree episode.

That Jesus came upon a tree, a religious person who did all the religious things, but they had nothing to show for it, no fruit, no virtues. Jesus wonders why and goes to the Temple and sees the source, a whole religious spectacle that yielded no fruit, nothing good, and he proceeds to flip tables to make a point.

That religions are only useful when they lead to fruitful lives, Re v e r e n d S h a wn G a r a n i s when they bring forth the best in us. Jesus came, as many prophets the Associate Pastor at Second often come, as a person who C o n g r e g a t i o n a l C h u r c h o f made us question institutions Greenwich.

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Sat, 4pm. Sun: 7:30, 9:30, 11:30am.

Confessions: Sat, 3:20-3:50pm. Prayer Group: Wed, 5:15pm, in the Chapel, 38 Gold St, all are welcome. Mass: Nov. 24, 5:30pm, in the Church. Thanksgiving Mass: Nov. 25 9am, in the Church.

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Masses: Mon, Tue, Thu & Fri: 7am, St. Catherine’s Church (livestream); 5:15pm, St. Catherine’s Chapel. Wed: Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, 8:30am-4pm, St. Catherine’s Church.

Sat (Specific dates confirmed in bulletin): Confessions, 3-4pm, St. Catherine’s Church; Vigil Mass, 5pm, St. Catherine’s Church (livestreamed).

Sun: Mass, 7:30am, St. Catherine’s Church (livestream); Mass, 8:30am, St. Agne’s Church; Family Mass, 9am, St. Catherine’s Church, (livestreamed); Mass, 10am, St. Agne’s Church; Traditional Mass, 10:30am, St. Catherine’s Church, (livestreamed); Teen Mass, 5pm, St. Catherine’s Church, (livestreamed). Language Masses: St. Catherine’s Chapel: Korean Mass (every Sun), 9am. French Mass (2nd Sun of the month), Italian Mass (3rd Sun of the month), Spanish Mass (4th Sun of the month [not in September]), 11am. Ongoing: Food & Essentials Drive for Neighbor to Neighbor (there will be a car or SUV with an open trunk in the parking lot across from St. Catherine’s church on Tuesdays, 9-11am for dropoff donations. Donations can also be dropped at the Sign-in table at Sat, Sun or Daily Mass at St. Agnes). Join Music Ministries for their choir rehearsals - contact Music Director, Dr. Liya Petrides at music.director@stc-sta.org with questions. Deacon Robert Henrey: Early Encounters: European and Asian

Cultures at the Crossroads: “Japan Bars the Gate leaving it a crack open to Dutch Learning”, Nov. 21, 11:45am.

St. Mary Church 178 Greenwich Ave.; 203-869-9393 www.stmarygreenwich.org

Public Mass: Sun: 9, 10:30am, 12:15 & 5:15pm. Sat Vigils: 4 & 7pm (Spanish).

Daily: Mon-Fri, 12:05pm (Church doors will open from 10am-3pm). Confessions (English): Tue: 7-8pm; Sat: 3-3:45pm.

Eucharistic Adoration: 1st Fri of the month: 12:30-5pm.

St. Michael the Archangel 469 North St.; 203-869-5421 www.stmichaelgreenwich.com Mass: Mon-Fri: 7:30 & 9am. Sat: 9am & 5pm. Sun: 7:30, 8:30, 9:45am, 12 & 5pm.

Confession: Sat: 4:15-4:45pm; Wed: 9:30-11am & 6:30-8pm. Eucharistic Adoration: Wed, 9:30am-8pm.

St. Timothy Chapel 1034 North St.; 203-869-5421 Mass: Sat: 4pm (Vigil Mass). Sun: 11am.

St. Paul Church 84 Sherwood Ave.; 203-531-8741 www.stpaulgreenwich.org Mass: Mon-Thu: 9am; Sat: 4pm (Vigil); Sun: 7:30, 9:30 & 11:30am. Confession: Sat, 3-3:45pm. Mass on Holy Days: Vigil: 5:30pm, 9am & 12:15pm. Visit the website for information regarding the Bereavement Group (twice monthly) and weekly volunteer opportunities at the Don Bosco Kitchen and Food Pantry with the St. Paul Mercy Volunteers. All masses are available via livestream through the website.

St. Roch Church 10 St. Roch Ave; 203-869-4176 www.strochchurch.com Mass: (Reservations and/or for viewing via live streaming): Mon-Fri: 7:30pm; Sat: 5pm; Sun: 7:30am (Concelebrated for Previously Scheduled 9:30am Mass Intentions), 10:30am, 12pm (Spanish).

Mass Intentions: consult the bulletin for time.

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE First Church of Christ, Scientist 11 Park Pl; 203-869-2503 www.christiansciencect.org/ greenwich Sundays: 10:30am. Nov. 21: “Soul and Body” Sunday School, for students up to 20years, 10:30am. Wed: 7:30, testimonies of healing. Call in for all services: 203-680-9095 code 520520*.

Reading Room: 333 Greenwich Ave, 203-869-2503. M-F: 11-3, some Saturdays. Bibles for sale.

COMMUNITY First Church of Round Hill 464 Round Hill Rd; 203-629-3876 www.firstchurchofroundhill.com No in-person service at this time. (If you need to reach Rev. Leo W. Curry, pastor, or any other personnel, call 203629-3876 and leave a message or email fcroundhill@outlook.com).

Round Hill Community Church 395 Round Hill Rd; 203-869-1091 www.roundhillcommunitychurch. org Weekly Sunday Worship services in the Sanctuary at 10am or online at roundhillcommunitychurch.org anytime. Children’s Worship for grades K-5 is now available; nursery care is not yet being offered. Please call the church office or visit the website for the most up-to-date information, events, and schedules, which are subject to change based on current local health and safety protocols.

CONGREGATIONAL

The First Congregational Church 108 Sound Beach Ave; 203-637-1791 www.fccog.org Worship: In-Person & Virtual: Sundays, 10am. Live-streaming on YouTube and Facebook, and broadcast on WGCH (1490 AM). Connect during the week: Friday: Friday Email Blast (sign up by calling the church office); Church school before worship most Sundays, 9am for preschoolers through grade 6. Online programming available via Zoom. A joyful community diverse in spiritual backgrounds and beliefs.

Harvest Sunday: Nov. 21, 11:30am-4pm, Meetinghouse.

North Greenwich Congregational 606 Riversville Rd; 203-869-7763 www.northgreenwichchurch.org Online Worship Service: Sun, 10:30am, via Zoom (email Rev. Halac at Pastor@ northgreenwichchurch.org or call the church).

Second Congregational Church 139 E Putnam Ave; 203-869-9311 www.2cc.org Saturday: Contemporary Evensong Worship, 5pm. Traditional Sunday Service: 8:30 & 10:30am. Please email Pam@2cc.org & they will save you a seat. Livestream available. Details at 2cc.org.

EPISCOPAL Anglican Church of the Advent 606 Riversville Rd; 203-861-2432 www.churchoftheadvent.org

10:30am (weather permitting). Sunday School continues in Selleck Hall.

Yoga on the Meadow: Fridays, 10am.

Ongoing: Neighbor-to-Neighbor Food Drive: Every Thu, 10-11:30am, in the parking lot (volunteers needed).

Ongoing: Inspirica Turkey Drive, plindemeyer@gmail.com or liz. skaleski@stpaulsriverside.com.

St. Saviour’s Episcopal Church 350 Sound Beach Ave; 203-637-2262 www.saintsaviours.org In-person Outdoor Service: Sun, 11am.

Online Worship Services available on Youtube.

JEWISH Chabad Lubavitch of Greenwich 75 Mason St.; 203-629-9059 www.chabadgreenwich.org

Services available via Zoom. PJ Library Zoom Storytime: Mon-Thurs, 3pm & Fri, 2pm. Shabbat Guest Scholar: Dr. Dovid Imbo: Nov. 19 & 20.

Congregation Shir Ami One W. Putnam Ave; 203-274-5376 www.congregationshirami.org All services, programs and celebrations are available online via Zoom. Pop-Up Choir: Nov. 21, 10:30am. Essential Jewish Conversation Class – Immigrants: Nov. 22, 7:30pm.

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

Service: Sun, 9am, Holy Eucharist.

Sunday School during academic year.

Join Rabbi Gerson and Cantor Rubin every Friday, 6pm for Shabbat Services, and once a month for Tot Shabbat, 5:30pm. All in person services are also live streamed on Zoom.

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

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

Worship: Sun: Eucharist, 8am (in-person); 10am (in-person & livestream/ondemand); Choral Evensong (in-person & livestream/on-demand), 5pm; Compline, 8pm (livestream/on-demand).

Mon-Fri: Morning Prayer, 8am (via Zoom). Tue: Eucharist, 10am (in-person). Thu: Choral Evensong, 6:30pm (in-person & livestream/on-demand).

“Something Different” Summer Outdoor Worship: Sundays through August, behind the Tomes-Higgins House (rain location: Parish Hall), bring a chair or blanket. An Introduction to Synoptic Gospels: Mon, through Nov. 22, 7-9pm, in The Rectory, register.

Courage & Faith: Joan Chittister – The Time is Now: Nov. 20, 7pm. A Cry in the Desert – Jennifer Pharr Davis: Nov. 21: Forum: 11:15am, Parish Hall; Lecture: Faith & The Outdoors: Hearing a Voice in the Wilderness, 5pm, Church, followed by book signing and reception at Dogwood Books and Gifts. Decorate Pacific House for the Holidays: Nov. 27, 1-2pm.

Services - In-person and virtual Friday night Shabbat services, 6:30pm & Saturday morning Shabbat services, 10:30am. Midnight Run To NYC Motzei Shabbat: Nov. 20, 6pm. Youth Program For K-5th Graders: Nov. 21, 11:30am.

Teen Thanksgiving Cooking: Nov. 22, 6:30pm.

St. Barnabas Episcopal Church 954 Lake Ave.; 203-661-5526 www.stbarnabasgreenwich.org

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Sunday Worship: Spoken Eucharist, 8am, Church; Holy Eucharist with music, 10am, Church and Livestream; Family Eucharist, 10am, Parish Hall. (sign up for inperson service: signupgenius.com/ go/4090e4aadac2ea3ff2 -sunday1).

Coffee and Morning Prayers Podcast: Mon-Fri. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church 200 Riverside Ave.; 203-637-2447 www.stpaulsriverside.org Worship: Sundays: Rite 1, 8am (inperson in the sanctuary & streamed).

1st and 3rd Sunday of every month: 10:15am, in the Sanctuary. 2nd & 4th Sunday of every month: in the Meadow,

LUTHERAN First Lutheran Church 38 Field Point Rd.; 203-869-0032 www.flcgreenwich.org Indoor Service: Sun, 10:30am. Bible Study: Sun, 11:45am.

St. Paul Lutheran Church 286 Delavan Ave.; 203-531-8466 Indoor Service: Sun, 9am. Bible Study: Sun, 10:15am. Wednesday After-School program: Snacks & Crafts, 3-4pm; Bible Stories & Catechesis, 4-5pm; Community Dinner, 5:30pm (all are welcome); Bible Study on Romans (adults), 6:30pm.

Diamond Hill United Methodist 521 E. Putnam Ave.; 203-869-2395 www.diamondhillumc.com Sunday Worship Services: In-person or online, 10am, followed by a time of Fellowship. Wednesdays: Virtual Noonday Prayer & Evening Bible Study.

(Details at diamondhill.com).

First United Methodist Church 59 E. Putnam Ave.; 203-629-9584 www.fumcgreenwich.com Virtual Sunday Worship, 9:30am, via Zoom (203 629 9584). Virtual Daily Gathering: Mon-Fri, 3pm, Zoom.

Talking with Your Hands: Mon, 3pm.

Reading this World as a Christian: Tue, 3pm. Back to Rock – music with Mr. Bruce: Tue, 3pm, via Zoom. Reading the Shape of Scripture: Wed, 3pm, via

Zoom. Spring Bible Study: Thu, 3pm, via Zoom. Tea & Talk: Fri 3pm, via Zoom.

Bethel African Methodist Episcopal 42 Lake Ave.; 203-661-3099 Worship via teleconference: Sun, 11am and until further notice (Dial-in number: 425-436-6380, Access code: 612220).

NONDENOMINATIONAL Revive Church 90 Harding Rd., Old Greenwich (Old Greenwich Civic Center) www.myrevive.org Worship Service: Sun, 10am, Holiday Inn 980 Hope St, Stamford. Online Sermons available on Facebook (facebook.com/ myrevivechurchgreenwich) and on Youtube. All groups are online. Direct any prayer needs to the prayer chain at 203-536-2686 or revivecfm@gmail. com.

Stanwich Church 202 Taconic Rd.; 203-661-4420 www.stanwichchurch.org Worship Services: Sundays, 9 & 10:45am (live-streamed). Fall Concert: Nov. 20, 4pm. Thanksgiving Eve Service: Nov. 24, 7pm. Service of Remembrance & Hope: Dec. 1, 7pm.

The Albertson Memorial Church 293 Sound Beach Ave; 203-637-4615 www.albertsonchurch.org

Sunday Service: 7pm, via Zoom.

Virtual Children’s Lyceum (ages 5-14): 3rd Sunday of the month, 10-10:40am. Healing Service: 3rd Thursday of the month, 7-7:30pm.

(Email Albertsonpcc@gmail.com for registration and Zoom Links).

Trinity Church 1 River Rd.; 203-618-0808 www.trinitychurch.life In-Person Services: Sun, 9:45am, Hyatt Regency Greenwich, 1800 E Putnam Ave. Online Services: Sun, 9:45am, youtube.com/c/TrinityChurchLife/l ive. House Churches: Sun, 9:45am, Fairfield County, CT & Westchester County, NY. Alpha (online): Tue, 7:308:45pm. Receive Private Zoom Prayer: Sundays, 11-11:30am.

PRESBYTERIAN First Presbyterian Church 1 W. Putnam Ave.; 203-869-8686 www.fpcg.org Sanctuary Worship: Sun, 10am (Traditional Service); 5pm (Contemporary Service).

Online Worship: Sun, 10-11am at fpcg.org/live.

Sunday School online, 10:15-11am. The Prayer Room: 2nd Thu of each month, 8-8:30pm, via Zoom. Christmas Pageant Auditions: Nov. 20, 9-10am.

Thanksgiving Dinner for Seniors: Nov. 25, 11:30am-1pm.

Grace Church of Greenwich 8 Sound Shore Dr., Suite 280 203-861-7555 www.gracechurchgreenwich.com Worship: Sun, 10am, Woman’s Club of Greenwich, 89 Maple Ave. (Outside. Please bring a mask and a chair or a blanket). All Bible Study studies through zoom (email gracechurchofgreenwich@gmail.com for zoom links). All are welcome.

Living Hope Community Church 38 West End Ave; 203-637-3669 www.LivingHopeCT.org In-Person & online (LivingHopect. org/livestream) worship: 10am. Coffee & fellowship after the service on the patio, weather permitting. Collection of Thanksgiving Baskets: Nov. 21, 1011:15am, in the Church.

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Big Red Thumps Black Knights in Homecoming Clash, Awaits Wreckers on Turkey Day

Photos by John Ferris Robben

By Paul Silverfarb It was a Homecoming and Senior Day to remember for the Greenwich High School football team Saturday af ternoon. Of f icially opening the updated Cardinal Stadium, Big Red scored early and often against Stamford High School and sent the crowd home happy with the commanding 64-12 victory.

“The team was f iring on all cylinders,” said Greenwich High School head coach Anthony Morello. “It was only the team’s third home game this year, and they made the most out of the day. Five seniors scored and there’s no better feeling than seeing your seniors perform well on Senior Day. They secured a winning season as well.”

Even prior to the opening kick, the excitement was in the air. A ribbon cutting ceremony officially ushered in a new era at Greenwich High School, as the new Cardinal Stadium was unveiled in front of the new ticket booth at Cardinal Stadium. First Selectman Fred Camillo, Board of Education member and Committee Liason Joe Kelly, as well as other members of the Greenwich PTA and Board of Education were on hand to join in on the festivities.

In addition to the new bleacher, t her e’s a n ex pa n sive pr e ss b ox , permanent rest rooms under the bleachers. The speakers have been upgraded and ever y thing is A DA compliant. The ticket booth, along with

Five seniors scored and there’s no better feeling than seeing your seniors perform well on Senior Day. the home team locker room, trainer’s room, and new concession stand are still being worked on.

“It was certainly a sight to see on Saturday,” said Morello. “There were so many tremendous people behind Saturday's success and grand opening.

The Chamber singers and National Guard performing the National Anthem were fantastic. All of the Homecoming events that Karen Foster coordinated were fantastic. The Cardinal Crazies are always keeping the energy up, and being our 12th man at games. [Athletic director] Gus Lindine has worked tirelessly to get this stadium within regulations. He has been flexible and understanding throughout this process with all Fall sports. A special thanks to Joe Kelly, as well as the Greenwich Athletic Foundation is much needed too. All parties involved, my staff included, have worked hard to ensure a beautiful and enjoyable experience for student athletes of GHS.” As for the game, it was Big Red that dominated from start to finish, scoring 22 points in the f irst quarter and backing that up with 14 points in the second and 21 more in the third frame.

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a standout performance, going 6-for-8 for 136 yards and five touchdowns. On the ground, it was the trip of Holden Brown, James Wailgum, and Thomas Foster that led the way. Forester finished with 94 yards on five carries and a touchdown, while Wailgum netted a 43-yard touchdown run and Holden ran the ball nine yards for the touchdown.

Wilson kept the Black Knights g uessing all game, as he hit f ive different receivers for touchdowns.

Leading the way was Zach Mantione, who picked up two catches for 79 yards and a touchdown. Not to be outdone was Chason Barber, who finished with 56 yards on two receptions and a score.

Jake Stefanowicz hauled in a 26-yard touchdown reception, while teammate Wailgum found the end zone on a 13yard strike. James Babb took home a 10-yard touchdown and Charlie Dixon made the most out of his one catch and cross the end zone.

Defensively, Dan Fox was a pain for the Stamford offensive line throughout the game and finished with 1.5 sacks, while Matthew Trimmer grabbed another sack for Big Red. With the game against the Black

Knights also being Senior Day, the game was quite special for Morello.

“It was always a special day for me as a player in this program,” the head coach said. “You know that there will be family, and alumni present, and the athletes feed off of that hometown energy. So much went into making this past Saturday a success. I’m very grateful for the support of the parents, at h let ic depa r t ment, a nd scho ol administrators and town employees who worked the event. It was a true community effort.”

With the victory, Greenwich moved to 6-3 on the season and guaranteed it s el f a n a b ove . 5 0 0 s e a s on . Up next for Big Red will be its annual Thanksgiving Day battle with Staples High School.

While it could have been easy for Greenw ich to overlook its Homecoming opponent and think about Thanksgiving football. Morello said he was thrilled with the way his team was able to keep its focus on the task at hand.

“There’s been no oppor tunit y to look ahead this year,” Morello said. “Every game has been big, and every week has come with its own

unique challenges. This week was no exception. Dress up days, dances, and other Homecoming distractions happen all week, but my response to the players is simply this. Play football.

Everything else going on during the week is for everyone else. The week culm inates w ith you per for m ing well on game day. That’s your job Homecoming week. Play your best.”

And with the game against the Black Knights now in the rearview mirror, Big Red can now focus its attention on a big Turkey Day battle with perennial power Staples High School. This year the game will be played at Cardinal Stadium, with kickoff slated for 10 a.m. “ S t a p l e s a n d G r e e nw i c h h a s become a great rivalry in the state of Connecticut,” Morello said. “There have been many classic battles over the past two decades. Coach Behrends has done a great job with his program and this year will be no exception. Both teams will need to win, and have some other teams lose on Thanksgiving to have a shot at a playoff spot. All we can do is control what we can control. We are all in against Staples.”

SCOREBOARD Football:

Stamford High 12 vs. Greenwich High 64

Trinity-Pawling School 20 vs. Brunswick School 28 Field Hockey

Newtown High 0 vs. Greenwich High 9

Hotchkiss School 2 vs. Brunswick School 1

Brunswick School 1 vs. Westminster School 3 Girls’ Soccer

Greenwich High 2 vs. Farmington High 5

Hopkins School 1 vs. Greenwich Academy 3

Greenwich High 0 vs. New Canaan High 1 (OT)

Greens Farms Academy 0 vs. Greenwich Academy 1

Greenwich Academy 0 vs. Sacred Heart 2

Rye Country Day 2 vs. Sacred Heart 1

Greens Farms Academy 0 vs. Greenwich Academy 6 St. Luke’s School 0 vs. Sacred Heart 9 Boys’ Soccer

Cheshire High 2 vs. Greenwich High 1

Greenwich Academy 0 vs. St. Luke’s School 2

Girls’ Volleyball

Bristol Central 0 vs. Greenwich High 3 Wilton High 0 vs. Greenwich High 3

Sacred Heart 1 vs. St. Luke’s School 3

Greens Farms Academy 1 vs. Greenwich Academy 3 Greenwich Academy 1 vs. King School 3 Water Polo

Philips Exeter 4 vs. Brunswick School 12 (New England Semis) Suffield Academy 7 vs. Brunswick School 25 (New England Finals) Cross-Country

Brunswick School: 10th place at New England Championship

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Astrology for Next Week SAGITTARIUS 23 Nov-21 Dec Forget about last week and last month – all that matters is the future you can now create for yourself.

As the Sun enters your birth sign and a new solar year begins you must leave your cares behind you and act as if you are starting afresh. You could be.

GEMINI 22 May-21 June It’s no good trying to force others to follow your lead as the Sun’s transit of Sagittarius puts the ball in their court. If you’re going to get things done you must treat those you deal with as equals. And don’t forget flattery – it will get you everywhere!

CAPRICORN 22 Dec-20 Jan The Sun’s entry into the most sensitive area of your chart marks the start of a four-week period during which you will reflect on all the things that happened over the previous 12 months. Learn from your inevitable mistakes and failures – and move on.

CANCER 22 June-23 July With the Sun focussing on duty and everyday issues you must not get bogged down with details and lose sight of the overall design. Remind yourself at regular intervals why you’re working so hard and what it’s all for.

Always keep an eye on the big picture.

AQUARIUS 21 Jan-19 Feb Combine aspiration with perspiration this week and you’ll alter the world for the better. Don’t worry that your efforts are too small scale to make a difference as it’s the little things that matter most – adding up, over time to real revolutions in thinking.

LEO 24 July-23 Aug Recent petty irritations will be forgotten once the Sun enters the most dynamic area of your chart tomorrow. Most importantly, you’ll throw off restrictions imposed on you and reclaim the right to lead your own life in your own way for your own reasons.

PISCES 20 Feb-20 March As the Sun crosses the midheaven point of your chart you’ll be inspired to aim higher and push harder to make more of your many talents. But ambition alone is not enough, you must know your limits and have the intellect and self-discipline to stay within them.

VIRGO 24 Aug-23 Sept You’re entering a brief but intense phase when you will have to deal with home and family issues you would probably prefer to avoid.

Deep down you know that if you don’t deal with them now you’ll suffer for it later on. It won’t be as bad as you fear.

ARIES 21 March-20 April Don’t limit yourself to the tried and tested. With the Sun in the most adventurous area of your chart you’ll find it easy to expand your horizons and take on board ideas that previously seemed a bit too exotic. Be different, be daring, be the best.

LIBRA 24 Sept-23 Oct You hate to be tied down so do what you can to get out of obligations and spend as much time as you can travelling and having fun with your friends. Don’t force yourself to do things you don’t enjoy – you will only resent it and won’t do them well.

TAURUS 21 April-21 May Joint financial matters will be much on your mind this week but don’t let them dominate your thoughts. In the greater scheme of things the size of your bank account is of no importance. The only things that matter are love, laughter and learning.

SCORPIO 24 Oct-22 Nov If you’re not getting what you know you’re worth it may be time to think seriously about changing your job or location. The Sun focussing on money from tomorrow will make you acutely aware that you could be, and should be, earning more. Act on it.

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DOWN 1 Possibilities 2 Not cooked 3 Structures that are many blocks wide?

4 Unrelenting 5 Seller’s warning 6 Edible ice cream holder 7 Proverbial bump’s place 8 Rid of obstruction 9 Great Plains tribe

10 Pallid 11 Fruits that Turkey produces the most of 12 Manual reader 13 Not as much 18 Entourage 19 Sound like a snake 23 Grading aid 24 Frozen french fry brand 25 Dismiss with contempt 26 Clamors 29 Used to be 30 Cable co., often 31 People who have hot meals?

32 Completely destroys 33 Gobbles (down) 38 Satisfied cries 40 Gallic denial

41 Person with a stethoscope, briefly 44 Very arid 46 Intended 49 Qatar’s capital 50 Made null 54 African snake 55 Self-satisfied 56 Thing often stored in a weekly organizer 57 Just one chip, perhaps 59 Ancient letter 60 Russia, once: Abbr.

62 “... blessing ___ curse?”

63 Coffee, slangily 64 Cautious acrobat’s device 65 Lowest roll in Monopoly

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OWN D 1. (K) ___ and fall 2. A city in Texas 3. (K) Easiest numbers to add by 4. (K) Line across the bottom of the United States 5. (K) Mature, as expensive cheese 6. Sheepskin recipient 7. (K) School year divisions 8. (K) Did a cowboy’s job 9. (K) Makes machinery do its job 10. An animated Simpson 11. (K) Some woodland creatures 16. Euro fractions 20. (K) Help signal on the ocean 22. General fatigue 24. (K) Rodent many despise

25. (K) Statistic for a pitcher (Abbr.)

26. (K) Don’t run with these 27. (K) Wheel tooth 29. Put to good ___ 30. (K) Prayer recipient 33. (K) Window sections 35. Code letters of life?

36. (K) Having Brussels sprouts 38. Where naval victories are won (2 words) 40. Teaching mentor 41. (K) In the distance 42. (K) Had studied and memorized 44. (K) Stick a toothpick in 45. (K) Squeal 46. One of two in a Corvette 49. (K) Where an animal can graze 24/7?

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Recultivate Self-Care: A Daily Dose of Self-Compassion

By Shanta Smith Ed.D During the month of N o v e m b e r, w e e m b r a c e t he t heme of g rat it ude . At Greenwich Public Schools, it has been a busy start to the school year. Our school-wide theme at Hamilton Avenue School this year is: “Moving Full STEAM A head, St ronger Toget her, Lifting As We Climb”.

As we confront the challenges that arise, we know that if we work together, we can accomplish the impossible.

It helps when you have an outstanding team of educators who provide exemplary instruction, exceptional staff who execute tasks with h i g h l e v e l s o f e f f i c i e n c y, extraordinary colleagues who

Self-compassion is not a remedy for the trials that may come, but it is a necessary self-care component. are always willing to lend a hand, supportive central office staff members at the Havemeyer building that help us to lead the way, and outstanding and caring parents who partner with us to ensure that we are maximizing their children’s educational capacities. I am truly grateful to serve at the helm during this continued pandemic with these wonderfully dedicated groups of individuals in Greenwich.

During these challenging times, we work collectively together to stay the course. Staff continue to work diligently each day to meet these expectations.

As school leaders, we work hard daily to maintain efficient buildings that support the needs of all of our students, while

working collaboratively with staff and parents to provide a h ig h q ua l it y educationa l environment. Our positions require us to make the tough decisions that are not always w e l l r e c e i v e d . H o w e v e r, considering the safety of our students and staff is paramount.

In this demanding time, sometimes the gratitude may be sparse, which is why we as educational leaders must remember to provide ourselves w i t h a d a i l y d o s e o f s e l fcompassion.

As educational leaders, we are constantly ref lecting on how to continuously improve our practices. We ask ourselves questions such as, how do we continue to leverage structures

and systems to obtain optimal learning environments for all of our students? How do we maintain high expectations and continue to reach towards exceeding expectations, while addressing the impact of the weight of the repercussions of the pandemic?

As a result, school leaders may often be harder on themselves and show compassion to everyone else and not themselves. For example, it is quite rare that you will hear a principal mention that the month of October is National Principals’ Month. I discovered this wonderful designation last year after 10 years as a school leader.

During the month of

November, I encourage my colleagues to take a daily dose of self-compassion each and every day to sustain themselves and nourish their souls.

I sug ge st t h at you g ive yourself daily reminders for infusing practices that promote s el f- compa s sion u si ng t he following affirmations: You have great strength and compassion You have what it takes to lead courageously with extreme gratitude and love Compa ssion for one sel f breeds greater compassion for others Select one self-compassion activity to participate in each day. Self-compassion activities may include mindful breathing,

w riting thank you notes to yourself, engaging in a selfcare activity and/or writing in a gratitude journal. Selfcompassion is not a remedy for the trials that may come, but it is a necessary self-care component. Self-compassion is essential because it aids in providing the self-care that educational leaders need to stand the test of time.

Educational Leaders: take a daily dose of self-compassion each morning.

Shanta M. Smith, Ed.D is an educational leader with over 20 years of educational experience.

She is the principal of Hamilton Avenue School in Greenwich.

Come One, Come All

not serve students with special needs. This could not be more false. At Greenwich Catholic School, we have an experienced and expert Special Educator on-campus, Mr. Chris Waller, who attends to the needs of our students who may need a little extra help. During the last few weeks, our team, which includes myself, Mr. Waller, our Speech Therapist, Mrs. Mimi Rukeyser, the general education teachers, and oftentimes our campus therapist, Mrs. Valerie Vincent, and of course the childs’ parents, all meet to discuss how we can best support each st udent . The s e t houg ht f u l

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eventually ran a summer camp for developmentally challenged youth.

At home, my younger brother struggled to learn to read. At a young age, I observed his, and even my mother’s, frustration over his homework.

O ver ti me, I watched h i m, with the support of dedicated te achers, re ach h is f u l lest potential and experience adult life as a successf ul businessman.

Now, many years later, I carr y these experiences in my hea r t. One of the most m i sle ad i n g ste r e ot y p e s of Catholic education is that we do

convers at ion s pr ov ide t he p a t hw ay to a c h i e v i n g t h e greatest potential of each child every school year. They are critical to establishing our best plan of action to help diminish any educational barriers in our students’ way. Even more evident in these meetings is the love that our team has for each child, no matter what.

Greenwich Catholic School is here to serve your family.

We w ill do what we can to p r ov i d e t h e b e s t l e a r n i n g environment in which whole child development is the goal, no matter their differences.

Rebecca Steck is in her first

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that I witnessed my father open up his lunch box in which he had packed an extra lunch for his friend in the park. It was clear that they had formed a relationship over their love for nature and had a mutual understanding that went well beyond the confines of social norms.

When I had the opportunity to v isit my mot her ’s place of work, I learned a similar lesson. My mother was a nurse at a Board of Developmental Disabilities workshop. Over the course of her tenure, I became friends with the individuals who attended the adult center, and

year as Greenwich Catholic’s Head of School. She is an Indiana University School of Education graduate and earned her Masters degree in Educational Leadership from University of Dayton. Formally, she was the Principal of St. Patrick’s School in Yorktown Heights, NY of which was named Best Private School in Westchester in 2020 and 2021.

She is one of ten National Catholic School Principals to graduate from the NCEA New Leader’s Academy in June. More than anything she is passionate about personalized student growth and making the world a better place through her students.

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I grew up in a family in which love and faith were the apex of all of the decisions my parents made. Little did I know just how much their day-to-day acts of kindness would impact me now hundreds of miles away in Greenwich Catholic.

On special occasions as a pre-teen girl, I would experience my parents’ work life. My father was a farmer and also worked in Richmond, Indiana managing a lumber warehouse. During those rare, sweet, summer lunch breaks, after cleaning and organizing tools at the warehouse, we would head to the park for lunch. It was there

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By Rebecca Steck, M.S.ED

One of the most misleading stereotypes of Catholic education is that we do not serve students with special needs.

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$1,799,000 $1,390,000 $2,395,000 $1,780,000 $1,475,000 $2,395,000

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

Original List

List Price

7 River Road Boat Slip F-1 304 Valley Road 51 Forest Avenue 24 38 Riverside Lane 41 Greenway Drive 5 Dale Drive 39 Old Church Road 6 Miami Court 2 Flintlock Road 569 Round Hill Road 11 Old Forge Road 45 Willow Road

$98,000 $810,000 $849,999 $925,000 $910,000 $999,000 $1,177,777 $1,150,000 $1,397,000 $3,050,000 $3,900,000 $4,750,000

$88,900 $775,000 $849,999 $859,000 $910,000 $999,000 $1,177,777 $1,150,000 $1,397,000 $3,050,000 $3,900,000 $4,750,000

Sold Price DOM BR FB Acres SqFt

$100,000 $720,000 $790,000 $835,000 $910,000 $990,000 $1,177,777 $1,255,000 $1,440,000 $3,628,888 $4,250,000 $4,800,000

266 108 19 131 0 89 0 13 11 7 341 44

0 2 1 3 2 3 6 4 4 6 6 6

0 2 2 1 2 2 3 2 2 7 6 5

0.25 0 0.23 0.33 0.12 0.27 0.11 1.27 4.01 2.06 0.33

1,736 1,160 1,386 1,638 1,722 3,585 1,690 2,520 8,238 4,515 6,141

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Data Compiled by Cesar Rabellino (203) 249-9866 Price/ Address List Price SqFt AC BR FB SqFt 27 Putnam Park 27 $525,000 2 2 98 Valley Road APT 15 $539,000 $535 1,008 0 2 1 49 Nicholas Avenue $625,000 $510 1,225 0.12 2 1 16 Pilgrim Drive $749,000 $416 1,802 0.22 3 2 12 Cross Street $879,000 $620 1,417 0.12 3 3 16 Nedley Lane $898,000 $403 2,228 0.28 3 2 10 Neighborly Way $1,125,000 $659 1,706 0.33 4 2 117 Dingletown Road $1,150,000 $332 3,468 1.24 5 3 87 Indian Field Road $1,250,000 $587 2,128 0.34 3 1 89 Florence Road $1,350,000 $546 2,474 0.31 4 3 746 Lake Avenue $1,900,000 $531 3,577 2.65 5 3 122 Sheephill Road $1,995,000 $574 3,476 0.27 4 3 10 Birchwood Drive $2,395,000 $544 4,399 2.59 5 3 232 Valley Road $2,450,000 $392 6,243 0.51 6 6 29 Stanwich Road $3,495,000 $670 5,217 1.24 7 5 16 Grant Avenue $3,995,000 $711 5,620 0.35 5 5 33 Ballwood Road $3,995,000 $772 5,176 0.31 5 5 66 Mooreland Road $4,700,000 $885 5,308 7.81 5 4 222 Riverside Avenue $4,825,000 $587 8,221 0.5 6 5 27 Evergreen Road $5,495,000 $742 7,401 0.72 5 5

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

Q: My home has been on the market for 187 days. Although we have had several showings, we have received no offers. I pay close attention to the market and see other similar homes in my area selling rather quickly. Within the last 7 years I have replaced my roof and furnace and replaced my kitchen appliances just before listing. The only thing the buyer may wa nt to do is pa i nt a nd refinish the floors. Based on other homes that are selling, my home does not appear to be overpriced.

Can you shed some light on why it may not be selling?

A: There was a time, not so long ago, when a home that had been on the market for 187 days seemed almost like a fresh listing.

Homes would sometimes sit for more than a year with no offers in sight. This is no longer the case. In today’s market, a home that is well maintained, aesthetically pleasing and well-priced will often f ly off the market within days. Buyers are sitting on the sidelines waiting to snatch up that turn-key home that they can move right into.

Ma k ing su re that the bigticket items, such as roof and mechanicals are addressed before listing is a very smart approach to getting your home sold quickly.

However, this is only part of the equation. Today’s buyers are ready to make an offer on the house that wow’s them the moment they step inside. The days when buyers felt compelled to remodel and redecorate are, virtually, a thing of the past. Buyers are now searching for homes that appear fresh and updated. However, if professional stag ing is not in your budget (or even if it is), it is not always necessary if you take the proper measures to ensure your home presents well when buyers cross your threshold. Also, you need not fear that without embarking on an expensive remodeling project that your home won’t sell. There are some very simple steps you can take to prepare your home before it hits the market that will translate into cash at the closing table.

Most importantly, be sure to address any signs of distress.

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Refinishing floors will, also, have a positive impact, although not always possible. While refinishing f loors that are worn is always a smart investment to make before listing your home for sale, this can be a costly and messy endeavor and can be an inconvenience if you are still living in your home. If your floors are only mildly worn in some spots, invest in some new area rugs to place over those areas.

If possible, remove wallpaper and repaint rooms a crisp white or light gray. If your color scheme is already neutral and paint is in good condition, touch up trim with fresh, crisp white to freshen it up.

C a m i We i n s te i n , i nte r i o r decorator and ow ner of Cami Designs, took these measures when recently selling her own home and her home sold in 7 hours!

During our recent conversation, Cami pointed out that even as a decorator she recognized the need for some minor tweaks. She noted that there are simple, inexpensive upgrades you make that will have a powerful impact. For example, replacing busy or worn area rugs with light colored Jute rugs will add a fresh look to any room. Replacing throw pillows with light colored pillows can make a room pop. Bath towels should be replaced with fresh, simple white towels.

Another important step is to remove clutter from inside and outside your home. A lthoug h you may love items that you have collected over the years, buyers may feel differently. It is important for buyers to walk into a room and imagine themselves living there. This is very difficult to do with someone else’s belongings staring them in the face. Keep t h i n g s s i mp l e . For e x a mp l e , in the living room, remove all unnecessary furniture. Make the room look smart and functional, yet welcoming. Nicely arranged sofa, side chair, coffee table and end tables are all that you need to make a statement that will entice your buyers. Cami suggests taking a picture of your living room and look ing at it from a buyer’s perspective. Take note of unnecessary knickknacks that should be removed.

However, before your buyers even step foot into your home, they will form their first impression based on curb appeal. As with the interior of your home, the exterior should also be inviting and free of clutter. Make sure that all unnecessary items are cleared

from the yard. Garden hoses should be rolled up neatly and placed away from areas where there may be foot traffic. If paint is looking worn or peeling from your home or porch area, this is something you should address. If repainting your entire home is not in your budget, take steps to touch up areas that are not aesthetically appealing. Even homes that appear well-maintained can take steps to boost a buyers’ interest. Neatening up flower beds and adding fresh mulch will make a good impression, as will the addition of potted plants.

Finally, spend some time on your basement, garage and attic.

Most sellers assume that buyers are only interested in living space so they neglect their basements, garages and attics when preparing their home to go on the market.

These spaces should be kept neat, clean and organized, as well. Even if your basement is unfinished, displaying it as clean and organized as possible will give the buyer a sense of it’s potential. If you are unable to remove all items, clear out the things that have collecting dust for years. The items you must keep should be neatly stored on shelves, in bins or hanging on the wall. Once the space has been organized, mop the floor and replace dim lighting with bright bulbs. This rule would apply to garage and attic space, as well.

Remember, the same features that attract you to other homes in your search, apply to your home, as well. Following these simple steps will pay off at the closing table.

If you would like advice on how to sell your home, please contact me for a complimentary market opinion and a marketing plan designed uniquely for your home.

This article does not express the views of BHHS and is not intended to provide legal advice.

If you have a real estate or home related question for which you would like a professional opinion, please email me at carlinemartin@bhhsne.com with “Sentinel” in the subject line.

Each month, I will provide answers to a couple of selected questions. Email me your Real questions. I look forward to hearing from you!

Carline Martin is a Greenwich native and realtor with Berkshire Hathaway/New England Properties in Greenwich. She may be reached at carlinemartin@bhhsne.com or at 203-249-9975.

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