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AT HER CORE
With her hot new workout, Amanda Bartolomeo is helping Greenwich women get fit—physically and emotionally. And everyone is having a great time doing it. by m ichel l e ca l a rc o
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UNITED THE GREENWICH WAY
Though Greenwich is known for its wealth, a segment of our population lives at or below the poverty line, and another is literally one paycheck away from financial disaster. The GUW is changing lives by providing critical funding to local organizations focused on health, education and self-sufficiency. b y va l erie f o st er
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WEIGHING IN ON WEIGHT LOSS
Drugs for weight loss are nothing new. But with a whole new class of extremely effective pharmaceuticals on the market, the conversation is heating up. We take a look at the risks, rewards and alternatives. b y va l erie f o st er
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ike many lifestyle magazines, we tend to devote our January issue to health. Yes, we’ve even done the “New Year, New You” thing. But for this issue, we decided to take a look at wellness from a few different angles. The first: fitness. Working out is about more than appearance and physical strength. It’s about pushing your body to do things you’re not sure you can and the sense of achievement that comes when you do. For me, exercising saves my sanity. If I go a few days without a workout, I just feel off—a little cranky, a little sluggish. So, when we heard the buzz about Amanda Bartolomeo and her super-popular CorePlay workout, we had to investigate. Amanda’s classes are about feeling strong, empowered and connected to your physical and emotional care. Writer Michelle Calarco had a great time chatting with the fitness guru about her wending journey through both hardship and triumph that has put her in the spotlight. Meet Amanda in “At Her Core” (page 58.) Weight management is also (unfortunately) a part of wellness. And it can become increasingly more difficult as we age. For some, no matter how many calories we cut or miles we log on the treadmill, the weight just won’t budge. Enter all those drugs being hailed as miracle cures. You’d
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“If you marry a sailor, as I did, learn to sail, don’t forget the Bonine and ‘Carry On!’ ”
“My husband and I are very different. He is logical, I am impulsive. He is Republican; I am Democrat. (I like to say, “Someone’s gotta sleep with ’em.”) He’s sober and serious. I am ... a comedian. But we share the same values. And one other thing nobody ever sees: When he walks by me in the kitchen, he taps me on the shoulder. To me, that says, ‘I see you, we are connected, I love you.’ ” (Author’s note: It might mean, glad to see you in the kitchen for a change!) Suzanne and Jack Prunier (fifty years) had a weekly dinner date. “With his all-consuming practice of medicine,” she says, “it gave us airtime for reconnection and to really listen to each other.” They also wrote Our Words of Wisdom for a Happy Marriage, which was read at the weddings of their four children. Among their suggestions was “Allow each other space” to which I’d add: “Support each other’s interests.” These went hand-in-glove in the Moffly house. Example: If my Jack wanted to sit in a duck blind freezing his buns with the boys, it was fine by me. But I learned how to pluck a goose at the kitchen table (and broke my new Electrolux vacuuming up the feathers). Another example: If I wanted to spend hours singing with the Grace Notes, it was fine by him. But he became a real groupie, following us as far as Washington and Detroit for Spring Sings. Also, in the Pruniers’ Words of Wisdom they repeated (on purpose), “Laugh at every opportunity.” I agree. But if you find nothing to laugh about during a marital altercation, write it down. Years later you’ll find some of these little notes to yourself and can have a real laugh. Oh, one last thing: If you marry a sailor, as I did, learn to sail, don’t forget the Bonine and “Carry On!” G
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ith Valentine’s Day around the corner, a young person asked me recently what made my marriage to Jack Moffly work for fifty-nine years. I answered her flippantly with two words: “Two cars.” And before I could explain, she said: “You should write a column with tips for lasting marriages.” Hmm. I’d need a lot of help with that. So, I sampled some of my friends. Elaine Leegstra (fifty-six years with Ruurd) said: “Two bathrooms.” Seat up or seat down?! “I’d never lived with a boy before,” she adds. My mother said, “Two beds”, even if they were twins pushed together with one giant headboard. “The man wants to feel like the pursuer,” she explained. Her theory must have worked, or I wouldn’t be sitting here writing this column. Oh, and my two cars? I have the “first in, first out” approach to large parties and all the obligatory benefits. Jack was 100 percent “first in, last out.” When I felt it was time to go home, he told me it was rude to leave so soon. Two cars definitely preserved our marriage. Says Ann DuBois (fifty-one years with Jan): “Crazy busy with two jobs, three kids, four dogs? Share an activity—sing in the church choir; sail in winter frostbiting; pursue a passion for opera. Just do it! Together!” And, she adds, “Try holding hands when you are walking together—just for a while. Yesterday, walking six miles in the city, a polite man told us how nice it was to see an older couple holding hands on the sidewalk. The chat which ensued made all three of us feel good.” Jane Condon (forty-five years with Ken) says: “You need one person who can cook and one who can make reservations. He can cook, and I can say ‘delicious.’ And ‘Whoo, Honey, you’re the man!’
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had encountered. These high school girls were rowing in a new-to-them boat called a sectional for an unusual course length (2,112 meters instead of 2,000) in strong currents and wind. “Henley was very different,” says Francie McKenzie, the coxswain, who is now rowing for Princeton. “It’s like a bracket system. You race each day, and you have to beat the other crew you’re racing in order to move on.” The Greenwich Crew rowers arrived in England less than a week after competing at Nationals in Florida, some attending their high school graduation and team banquet in between. They spent three weeks living in the homes of British host families, as the town of Henley literally opened its doors to the athletes. The experience, talent and perseverance of this powerhouse crew paid off. Brooke Legenzowski, Lauren Koester, Julia Doss, Catherine Ruf, Phoebe Wise, Percy Wayne, Bow Cassidy McKee, Stroke Adair Beck and Cox Francie McKenzie rowed their way through a week of races to take first place, winning the Prince Philip Challenge Trophy at the most prestigious regatta in the world. With the support of their coaches and alternate Phelan Bryant, the team upset Headington and ultimately beat another American team, Deerfield Academy, in the final. “It was a surreal experience,” says Julia Doss, who is a senior at Greenwich High School and headed to Stanford. “Being there is such an amazing opportunity, because you’re surrounded by all these different teams from everywhere.” Coach Heidi Hunsberger adds, “Some of the best rowers in the world are there. You’re in these tents, and you’re sitting next to these college teams who just won at the NCAAs, or you’re sitting across from a world champion.” So much to take in while trying to stay grounded.
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The atmosphere and dynamics of this six-day event that draws athletes—from Juniors to Olympians—from around the world were unlike anything the Greenwich Crew girls had encountered. on location. (The trucks used to ship the longer shells used in the United States can’t fit on the small, windy roads in the U.K.) So Greenwich Crew had special boats and oars built for their Junior Women’s and Junior Men’s rowers, sponsored by Vineyard Vines and shipped to England on a barge. Vineyard Vines also designed custom blazers for the team, which the girls wore along with proper below-the-knee dresses in the Awards Ceremony when they received their handmade trophies in red boxes. It was a journey to reach that point. While Henley is a festive, lively scene with tents on the riverbanks housing all-night parties, the Greenwich Crew girls had to stay completely focused, first on training in a new boat and then racing every day. They practiced twice a day for three hours each practice. “It was breakfast, practice, second breakfast, meet, lunch, practice, dinner, sleep,” says Coach Paul Ruggeberg. These girls are no strangers to heavy lifting, typically dedicating fifteen to twenty hours a week to practice and doing doubles—rowing at 5:15 a.m. and then again after school—in order to prepare for Nationals. There’s a mental component, too. “We talked to them throughout the season about the importance of maintaining a level head,” says Coach Heidi. “Not matter how fast you are, no matter how many races you win or lose, it’s important that you’re doing the basic stuff. Are you doing your warmups right? Are you taking care of yourself? You have this big checklist that starts not right before Henley but freshman year in high school, learning how to take care of yourself, learning how to be tough.”
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As strong as these young women are, they are also typical teens who enjoyed the camaraderie of being in Henley for three weeks. They were already good friends and teammates, but living together with British families brought them even closer. “They’re literally like your sisters,” Julia says about her teammates and roommates for the weeks at Henley. “Before every race we’d have our dance routine. We would be blasting music in the house and do a little hype-up dance before we went out.” The host families treated the girls like their own, making them a breakfast of eggs, bacon, cereal and yogurt every morning, doing their laundry and rooting for them from a canoe tied up to a wooden boom near the finish line. “The families didn’t know them two weeks before, but then they were screaming until their voices were cracking to cheer them on,” says Heidi. As the race week progressed and the girls advanced, the possibility of winning made the stakes even higher. “The nerves and adrenaline compound each day,” says Coach Paul. “I can’t imagine how they felt. To stay focused for that length of time is a testament to the maturity of these athletes.”
top: Coxswain Francie with Adair and Percy middle: The Greenwich Crew girls preparing for a morning on the water bottom: Percy, Phoebe and Adair
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notes. For motivation, I have a different voice when I cox than when I’m speaking.” She’ll say things like, “In two, take a 10 and on this 10, I want an 8-seat. One-two, ready, 10, one now, two now, legs, legs.” She might tell the crew to “sit up” through a windy spot or “blades in” to make sure they’re getting their catches in. Then there are the calls that only the athletes in the boat understand, “a call that gets everyone hyped or a fun call that we build over the season,” says Francie. “If I’m using that call, we go for it, because I only use it so often.” During several of the races at Henley, they were behind for much of
“The nerves and adrenaline compound each day. I can’t imagine how they felt. To stay focused for that length of time is a testament to the maturity of these athletes.” —Coach Paul Ruggeberg
The Greenwich Crew Henley winners and their coaches were honored at a ceremony at Town Hall. Coach Catherine Starr, Francie, Catie, Julia, Adair, Phoebe, Cassidy, Percy, Brooke, Laure and Coach Heidi Hunsberger
the race and then ‘walked back’ to win. The bond between the girls may have helped Greenwich Crew cross the finish line first. “In the last race at Henley, I made more emotional calls for seniors, because it was our last race ever as Greenwich Crew,” Francie says. It also happened to be the last race for the coaches Heidi Hunsberger and Catherine Starr, who would be leaving on great terms after many years—with Paul taking over as the team’s head coach. This turning point heightened the moment. “There was a point where I remember Phoebe, Francie and Brooke were all in a room [before the race], and they burst out crying because they realized this would be their last race together,” Julia recalls. Going into each race was moving and especially during the final when they were thinking, “What mark are we going to leave on this team? What is our legacy?” Francie says. “We all loved each other so much. This was it for all of us. It was a very emotional experience, a closing-time kind of energy. I think that was the biggest thing. Because we were so close and we cared so much, it went really, really far.”
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Speaking the Language To save you a Google search, we break down some of the LATEST TRENDS IN TRAVEL We spoke with Amanda Frasier, president of ratings for Forbes Travel Guide, who tells us, “We see business travelers emphasizing work-life balance and making a business trip an extended travel experience.” The pandemic gave us Zoom and the ability to work remotely. As a result, more Americans are taking their vacation days, even if they have to occasionally work. Several governments worldwide have created Digital Nomad Visas. Simply put, these allow
Canal share? They are surprising bedfellows in the travel trends for the coming year.
The most significant trend over the last three years— dealing with uncertainty—is here to stay. But the good news is that there are plenty of new adventures awaiting you. First, there's some lingo you'll need to know. New travel experiences include “bleisure” (blending business and leisure travel), “set-jetting” (think White Lotus season two in Sicily) and “collabs” (fashion, art and hotels all in bed together). Here’s a quick rundown to help you feel extra hip at the next cocktail party.
you to work remotely in a country without paying local taxes for a specified period of time. But you need to do more than just show up with your laptop and call yourself a digital nomad. The application process varies by country. For example, you can live in Antigua for two years and work your way around the islands' 365 beaches. To qualify, you must own a “location independent business” and/or work remotely for a company based outside Antigua and Barbuda. You need to earn at least $50,000 annually and
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Se t-J e t t i n g According to a trend report by Expedia, 39 percent of global travelers have booked trips based on films or streamed shows. To wit, Sicily was overrun last summer by Jennifer Coolidge wannabes. If you haven’t watched White Lotus, this is your cue to finally stream it. Millennials and Gen Z also rely on social media to plan travel in a way their parents don’t. According to a report by the World Travel
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and Tourism Council and Deloitte, almost 40 percent of travelers in their mid-twenties or younger use social media platforms to plan holidays, compared to 29 percent for older generations. Mongolia, for example, has experienced a tourism boom of young travelers drawn by the #gobidesert hashtag. Mongolia’s tourism board set its sights on attracting a million tourists annually and launched a digital campaign targeting travelers aged twentythree to forty. Over the past several years, almost half of the country’s tourists have been under forty. This is likely because grown-ups don't want to sleep in yurts with yaks. But with Genghis Khan getting a namesake $650 million international airport, a direct U.S. flight and a slew of new luxury lodging, that will soon change. Sorry kids, but your parents will probably ruin Mongolia for you. The younger set may be looking for Instaworthy destinations, but the adults in the room are looking for the next hotspot before it actually becomes a hotspot. While everyone knows someone who’s recently been to Cartagena or Croatia, you’ll soon know someone who’s been to Casco Viejo, Panama City’s brightly colored historic downtown. Panama is a heady combination of sexy skyscrapers, UNESCO heritage sites and easily reachable wild islands. Copa Air offers fivehour nonstop flights to Panama City from New York; the U.S. dollar is one of the national currencies and the Isla Secas resort, just off the coast, was named Best Resort and Best Island in Central and South America in 2023 by Conde Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards. We’ll see you there.
Collabs Art and travel have always been inextricably linked in the luxury world. Find an expensive boutique hotel that’s well-loved by the jet set, and you'll likely find a private art collection worth more than the building itself. The venerable Ocean House recently hung an impressive set of Bemelmans. If the name rings a bell, but you can’t place it, Ludwig Bemelman illustrated the famous Madeline series; he also painted the murals in his namesake piano bar at the Carlyle Hotel in exchange for rooms when it opened in the 1940s. The new Bemelmans Gallery at Ocean House is the most extensive permanent private collection of work by Ludwig Bemelmans on public display in North America. Owners Chuck and Deborah Royce went to great lengths to pull together a never-beforeseen assemblage of his work. You don't need to be a guest of the hotel to enjoy it. But if you book the singular Bemelmans suite, you’ll wake up amongst original pieces of his artwork and a view of the Atlantic. In Tulum, art collector Lio Malca bought Pablo Escobar’s abandoned mansion and reimagined it as a beachfront boutique hotel with expensive contemporary art dotted around the property. Works from noted artists like Kaws, Keith Haring, Kenny Scharf and others sit watch over the lobby and beach. Boutiques in the French Riviera weren’t just selling designer togs last summer. Several beach clubs were transformed into high-fashion infused spots with products like Dior ice cream, Dolce & Gabbana towels and Valentino sun loungers. Two trends collided when the Four Seasons
in Sicily partnered with Dolce & Gabbana for the most instagrammable pool décor on the continent. If the Riviera isn’t in future travel plans, the Beverly Hills Hotel will likely host a Dior pop up next summer, and you can snag your own Dior surfboard, yoga mat or just enjoy a cone of Dior ice cream. We’re told the flavors were coconut, pineapple, mango and money. below: Gucci gets sporty with playful beach rackets.
above: Mongolia has become a must-see destination. below: The French Riviera; Bemelmans at Ocean House
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he collaboration celebrates a partnership between some of the biggest names in the home design industry. Studio McGee, founded by husband-and-wife team Shea and Syd McGee, is known for its fresh, modern, and timeless approach to interior design. By teaming up with Kohler, Shea was able to dig into the archives of the 150-year-old brand known for its commitment to quality and innovation. She lends her distinctive voice to a slew of new products, including kitchen and bathroom faucets, vanities, lighting, fixtures, and accessories. For her take on tile, the Ann Sacks options feature patterns, textures, and color palettes that align with Studio McGee’s aesthetic. Whether you’re overhauling your kitchen or tackling a bathroom renovation, these collections offer an opportunity to infuse spaces with a touch of Studio McGee’s design sensibility. kohler.com; annsacks.com
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elements, from classic stripes and sailboats to seashells and blooming hydrangeas. Most are printed on grasscloth and paperweave, textures that she’d loved but had trouble finding without a trade account. And the company’s mission extends beyond offering stylish home décor. The brand is deeply committed to philanthropy, partnering with Family Promise, a national nonprofit aiding low-income families and those experiencing homelessness. Its dedication led to substantial donations, exceeding $70,000 since its 2020 launch. After working with Lynn Morgan Design on her own home, Young is enlisting teh designer to get her brick-and-mortar store up and running. Stay tuned for updates on the shop, as well as product launches currently in the works. cailinicoastal.com —Samantha Yanks
above: Wallpaper prints drawn from Meg Young’s childhood memories by the sea; Young at home in Westport below: Decorative pillows in blue and white colorways; Lighting, rugs, and furniture are all on display in Young’s home; Tortola wallpaper featuring sailing scenes
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above: Rebecca Atwood’s Little Palm on Surrey flushmount; Belle Meade sconce with San Giacomo by Zak & Fox; Whimberly in Varykino by Décors Barbares.
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above: Pillows covered in beloved botanical Lee Jofa prints.
printed wallcoverings for the very first time. Complementing this exquisite textile ensemble, look for coordinating pillows, furniture, and carpeting that ties it all together. kravet.com/lee-jofa
LIFE IN PICTURES A photo-driven planner from the lens of JANE BEILES
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ourney through the enchanting landscapes of Virginia’s misty hills, the lively streets of Copenhagen teeming with cyclists and the idyllic corners of New England’s seaside towns. This planner is more than just a scheduling tool; it’s a visual odyssey captured by awardwinning photographer and Fairfield resident Jane Beiles. In 52 Weeks, you’ll find breathtaking interiors, flourishing gardens, artists’ sanctuaries, and awe-inspiring vistas. Each photograph is not just an image but a story, accompanied by Beiles’ whimsical anecdotes, valuable photography tips, and inspirational quotes from an array of voices from Walt Whitman to Maya Angelou. Together, these quotes and images encourage you to explore the world and find beauty in life’s simplest moments—the gentle dawn light, a solitary bird on a branch, or a table adorned with food and wildflowers and surrounded by friends.
left: Guests are greeted by moss signage. right: Janus et Cie is exclusive to the Connecticut showroom.
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or generations, Glengate’s family-run operation has been serving Fairfield County residents, elevating outdoor spaces with its pool, landscape and garden expertise. With the opening of a new Wilton showroom, the comapny is adding furniture to its offerings, providing clients with a truly holistic outdoor experience. From seating to containers, water features to statuary and beyond, they’ve curated every element to create your outdoor oasis. Luke John Scully leads the furnishings and décor division and played an integral role in shaping the showroom. In addition to assisting landscape architects and designers in selecting styles for their projects, he crafts spaces for property care clients. Let him give you a tour of the latest from Janus et Cie, Sutherland and Summer Classics, among other lighting and décor brands on the floor. 47 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; glengatecompany.com
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inviting you to experience life more fully through your five senses.” While it sounds simple, the practice provides major benefits. Research has shown that, over time, practicing mindfulness can increase the cortical thickness of the brain’s prefrontal lobe, the area responsible for executive function. In turn, it can help us to create self-awareness, compassion and empathy, and reduce stress and anxiety. Dr. Nancy, who teaches mindfulness at Greenwich Point, the Perrot Library and to businesses, recommends starting with just three minutes a day five times a week and increasing to twelve minutes a day over time. Here, she shares key tips and practices to help you pause and begin again.
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Take a mindful moment. It doesn’t have to take long —even a minute or two is beneficial. “The everyday moments that we typically go through on autopilot can be used to downshift from pressured to present,” says Dr. Nancy. You can follow this practice throughout the day, as you’re pouring your coffee or steeping tea, waiting in the school pick-up line, brushing your teeth or rinsing conditioner out of your hair. Take a moment to bring attention to how your body feels, unclench your jaw, relax the shoulders and belly. Feel where your body meets the chair (if you’re sitting) and where your feet meet the ground. Take a long, slow, deep breath. And begin again.
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Simply listen—when non-action is the best action. Practicing mindfulness during non-stressful times develops the skills we need during crunch times. For example, helping you to pause during a tense conversation with your partner and then have a
percent of the time people’s minds are hijacked. They’re lost in a loop, pulled into the past by regret or pushed into the future by worries, problem-solving, etc. Many of us are tired and wired from too much screen time. Practice shifting your attention to your breath, and how it moves in and out of your body. Bring your attention to your right hand. Feel the sensations of the hand. Then move your attention to your left. Each time you shift your attention from your thoughts to what you want to focus on, you build your mindfulness muscle, even if you find your mind drifting. “The moment you notice that your mind has wandered is the moment you become mindful,” says Nancy.
constructive conversation instead of an argument. Tune in to the sounds around you, welcoming them whether they’re from nature or manmade noises. If your mind wanders, gently return your attention to your experience of listening. Simply listen. Pass no judgment. There are no good or bad sounds. Only sounds. Take a long, slow, deep breath. For an enhanced sensory experience, try spending time in nature where the senses naturally awaken. Take a walk at Tod’s Point or the Pinetum; leave the airpods at home and listen to the birds, feel the cold breeze. (Dr. Nancy takes a walk at the Point most mornings to recalibrate and open the senses.)
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Befriend your breath. We take about 17,000 breaths every day, so that means many opportunities to focus attention on the breath. One breathing exercise Nancy recommends involves a counting mantra.
“Mantras are especially useful during times of higher stress,” she says. “They break the trance your mind is in by giving it a competing thought or word.” Take a few breaths and tune into the sensation of breathing, feeling the breath at the tip of the nose, in the chest, in the belly. When you’re ready, begin to silently count your inhale and exhale. Breathe in, count 1, breathe out, count 2; breathe in, count 3 and breathe out, count 4. Continue you until you reach 10. Try a few rounds.
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Help for habit building. To help mindfulness stick, try habit stacking. Pick an existing daily habit such as brushing your teeth, walking your dog or making coffee and “stack” your new mindfulness practice with the existing one. Dr. Nancy offers a seven-day mindfulness course on the Kajabi app, called Catch Your Breath. She will also be hosting a class at Perrot Library on January 9. For self-care tips and mindfulness help, follow her Instagram @withdrnancy.
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ith the holidays behind us, now’s the perfect time to hibernate and curl up with a great book. We asked Jennifer Bird, owner of Athena Books in Old Greenwich, for her top picks for the new year. Here, a roundup of top tomes due out in the first half of 2024. Enjoy some now and then pre-order for the coming months.
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CAN'T-PUT-IT-DOWN NOVEL
BEST FAMILY DRAMA
LOVE, ME BY JESSICA SAUNDERS (JANUARY 2024)
THE WOMEN BY KRISTIN HANNAH (FEBRUARY 2024)
FAMILY, FAMILY BY LAURIE FRANKEL (FEBRUARY 2024)
A pitch-perfect exploration of modern married life, Jessica Saunders’ debut novel embraces the truth that some old flames can’t be snuffed out, no matter how many years go by.
Another brilliant historical novel by Kristin Hannah that features a young female nurse in Vietnam, The Women is the story of one woman gone to war, but it shines a light on the story of all women who put themselves in harm’s way to help others.
New York Times bestselling author Laurie Frankel has written another brilliant new novel about adoption and what really makes a family—a theme in her books. The author says, “Family and ‘normal’ are both wider and more complicated than we like to imagine.”
BEST SELF-HELP BOOK
ASK: TAP INTO THE HIDDEN WISDOM OF PEOPLE AROUND YOU FOR UNEXPECTED BREAKTHROUGHS IN LEADERSHIP AND LIFE BY JEFF WETZLER (MAY 2024) Globally recognized expert on learning and leadership, Jeff Wetzler offers a hands-on, surprisingly effective way to find out what others really think, know and feel. Ask leads to smarter decisions, more creative solutions and deeper relationships.
BEST BEACH READ
SUMMER ROMANCE BY ANNABEL MONAGHAN (JUNE 2024) Annabel Monaghan, local author of Nora Goes Off Script, has done it again with her third novel, the ultimate beach read. It’s a story of a professional organizer and mom of three whose life is a mess and the summer love that helps her to get unstuck.
ATHENA PHOTOS: VENERA ALEXANDROVA; BOOKS: CONTRIBUTED
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hether the chicken or the egg came first, no matter. You can enjoy both all day at fast-casual eatery FREEBIRD. Located next to Whole Foods with plenty of parking in back, Freebird is the brainchild of culinary couple Heather and Scott Fratangelo, who met while working together at Union Square Café. After years at top restaurants in Manhattan and co-owning award-winning Spigolo, the pair opened an Italian restaurant called Linizio in Westchester. They recently decided to expand into the gourmet grab-and-go category. “Scott loves chicken sandwiches,” Heather says, recalling what inspired them to hatch Freebird. His signature chicken sandwich with lettuce, house pickles and horseradish is a top-seller along with breakfast sandwiches and wraps—served all day. And there's a terrific menu of salads and healthy sides like air-fried brussels sprouts and cauliflower and “dippers,” an air-fried version of fries. All sandwiches are served on fresh baked bread from The Kneaded Bread with a choice of grilled or crispy chicken. Some
customer favorites include The Hot Bird with cabbage slaw and sriracha honey sauce and the Barbecue bird with Monterey jack cheese, pickled onions and barbecue sauce. Vegetarians will appreciate the Gluten-Free Crispy Butternut Squash Cutlet sandwich. Among the salads and wraps, most popular are The Crudite (a mix of veggies with a yogurt raita), Squash It (blend of kale with pumpkin seeds, cranberry, squash and crispy chickpeas for crunch) and The Southwest with sweet potato, Romaine, black beans and other veggies in a creamy chipotle avocado dressing. This is also a great spot to grab coffee and homemade baked goods, all made in-house by Heather, who is a pastry chef. Some recent hits include banana Nutella muffins and pumpkin cheesecake swirl muffins. Freebird has a following with high school kids and local businesses who call on the shop for lunch catering. They are also happy to put together breakfast platters. Need thirty bacon-eggand-cheeses for a team tailgate? Freebird is on it.
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left: Perfect ingredients for the quintessential French breakfast below: Whether you're in the mood for an avocadotoast boost or an indulgent nutty chocolate chip cookie, Maman has you covered.
ultimate winter pick-me-up called Sweater Weather, with hot ginger tea, bay leaf simple syrup, pear and cognac liqueur, steamed pistachio milk and cinnamon. Perhaps the No. 1 indulgences are Maman’s nutty-chocolate chip cookies, which earned a spot on Oprah’s Favorite Things list and can be shipped around the country. G 98 Greenwich Avenue, 203-489-3162; mamannyc.com
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gluten-free and vegan options. The new seasonal winter menu includes dishes such as Rosario’s Squash Salad, with kale, black rice, roasted squash, goat cheese, pomegranate and pumpkin seeds; Ashley’s veggie Reuben with roasted turmeric cauliflower subbing for the meat; and Elisa’s breakfast bowl that mixes Greek salad-style veggies with farro and egg. If a well-earned cocktail is more your speed, try one of the seasonal favorites like the
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(the account holder) could transfer the balance to a different collegebound family member to be the new beneficiary; you could withdraw the leftover money, suffer the tax consequences and pay a 10 percent penalty; or the beneficiary could direct up to $10,000 of the excess money to repay federal or private student loans. The federal SECURE Act 2.0, however, offers a new option. Beginning in 2024, beneficiaries of 529 plans can transfer up to $35,000 from their 529 plan to their own Roth IRA without paying penalties or taxes. Once in the Roth, that money can continue to grow tax-free. There are a few caveats, says Fitzgerald, who holds 529 accounts for each of his two children. For example, the plan has to have been open for at least 15 years, transfers are subject to Roth annual contribution limits (up to $7,000 in 2024) and beneficiaries must have earned income at least equal to the amount transferred. G
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GO BIG One of my favorite gatherings was an all-women birthday party where the host had theme rooms—one featuring a fortune teller and another with a masseuse giving shoulder rubs. Invite a big gathering of friends and let them all mingle. Who knows what new friendships may form?
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GO SMALL An intimate gathering creates the chance to truly catch up. Go the extra mile and consider each friend. Make place cards that say more than just a name. Include a special memory or what you admire the most about them.
GIVE A GIFT It’s hard to keep up with birthdays amid job deadlines, kids’ sports schedules and life’s fast-paced calendar. Make Galentine’s the day you send a thoughtful gift to one or more friends whose birthday you might have missed. It doesn’t have to break the bank. Simple and personal is best. Wrap up a book you enjoyed, a journal, colored pens, a box of macaroons—the key is being personal. Try being a little nosy and take notes. The Notes section in your contact list is a great place to store personal details as they come up—things like gluten-free, loves caramel, hates nuts.
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WORDS GO A LONG WAY We text, we voice-memo, we stand side by side on the playgrounds with friends with every other sentence interrupted by the need to dust mulch off a fallen toddler or answer a text about next week’s lax car pool. We can spend hours with friends and never finish a conversation. Whether it’s nap time or after the kids are asleep and the rest of the house is giving you a break, sit down to send that note letting your friends know what their companionship means to you. It doesn’t need to be an essay, but a real paper card, handwritten and mailed, is a priceless gift. If you are a planner, set this on your schedule as a regular event. Go back through your list of friends, old and new. Think of where your words might matter. One of the best things I have ever done was taking the time to write to a friend’s parents who had hosted me as a teen almost every summer at their lakehouse. As an adult, I could look back and realize that their casual gesture was one of great generosity and shaped the person I became. My note made their day. Your words can make an aunt, teacher or long-ago friend feel valued and loved.
SCHEDULE FRIENDSHIP Life is fast-paced and a little scheduling goes a long way. Keep a list of faraway friends you want to keep in touch with and add a name or two to your calendar each week and set a reminder to reach out. Check names off after
We read about it everywhere. There is a loneliness epidemic. At a time when we seem to be more connected than ever, we still sometimes feel alone. Friendship is the antidote to isolation, but keep some perspective. We do ourselves and our children a disservice by stoking the bestfriend myth. Girls covet that BFF status and find themselves searching each new classroom for the “One”—that girl to stick with them through thick and thin like a Hallmark movie. Searching for that one emotional soulmate to help us navigate everything from school to workplace drama to married life and motherhood is rare, and she usually is not just one person. Most of us will have many different friends over the course of our lives. Accepting that and not holding on to an expectation that is unrealistic is sage advice. A satisfying friendship doesn’t always have to work both ways. Keeping score over who called who last and what you do for friends vs. what they do for you turns a connection into a sport, and nobody wins. Some friends simply are better at making the call, remembering birthdays and dropping off bone broth when you’re sick. Take heart. You don’t always have to be the perfect friend. But Galentine’s Day, or any day, is an opportunity to take time to reach out and rekindle friendships.
you have a catch-up and move them to future dates so you make certain those valued friendships don’t slip away.
START A FRIENDSHIP CHAIN Is there anything better than anonymous flowers, sweets or a special treat at your door? Try the winter version of Halloween “Booing,” where children leave a treat anonymously at a friend’s door asking them to pass it on. Sneak an anonymous surprise at the door of a friend with a note telling them they have a week to pass a similar surprise along to another anonymous friend. See how far your chain of friendship can go. Maybe you'll even find something to make you smile at your front door.
SHAKE THOSE POM POMS Celebrate friendship all year long. One of the ways to stoke true friendship and personal happiness is by embracing a philosophy of freudenfreude. This phrase is derived from the German word for joy and means to be happy for someone else’s success. The whole concept of freudenfreude is to cultivate genuine joy and positivity when good things happen to others. In a social media culture that exposes us daily to comparison, try to counter jealousy by assuming the role of cheerleader. Our friends are on our team, and when good things happen for a teammate, we all win. JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2024 GREENWICH
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Celebrate Galentine’s Day with a feel-good movie. Gloria Gaynor: I Will Survive is the story of the disco legend who, for five decades, has inspired millions with the words of her signature hit. However, the singer herself only understood the lyrics when she hit rock bottom at age sixtyfive. The film is about reinvention, the power of faith and one woman’s magnificent second act. “I am finally at a place of joy and self-fulfillment, and I am ready to share my secret to not only surviving, but thriving, with the world,” says Gaynor. For one special night, Tuesday, February 13, you can see this film in theaters nationwide. It’s the perfect way to celebrate Galentine’s Day with your friends and family. It celebrates the power of friendship, music, faith and the message that it’s never too late to change the course of your life. And if that’s not enough to convince you, it has 100 percent positive reviews on Rotten Tomatoes. gloriagaynoriwillsurvive .com
Honey Joe’s Family Coffeehouse in downtown Stamford is a specialty café catering to all ages. On the menu is a variety of delicious coffees, kid-friendly drinks, pastries, sandwiches and more. In addition to Honey Joe’s spacious seating area, it offers a large play area designed for children to explore so parents and caregivers can kick back and relax. Enjoy a separate soft play area in the Den for the littlest explorers. (Intended for crawlers and early walkers only.) 5 Broad St., Unit 2B, Stamford. honeyjoescoffee.com
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Meli-Melo is celebrating its thirtieth anniversary. A local favorite on the Avenue since 1992, this is the perfect spot to warm up on a cold day. Enjoy delicious soups, crépes, sandwiches and more. After lunch, stroll across the street to Diane’s Books and find a few good reads for you and your family to cozy up with at home. G
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Every month Layla Lisiewski, Greenwich mom of four and founder of Greenwich Moms and its parent company, The Local Moms Network, shares some of her favorite things to do—from seasonal activities to can’t-miss events. Follow @greenwich_moms on Instagram, sign up for the newsletter and check out the calendar at greenwichmoms.com.
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BY NOW YOU’VE LIKELY HEARD OF COREPLAY, THE BUZZY WORKOUT TAKING GREENWICH BY STORM.
Founder Amanda Bartolomeo’s cardiovascular mat-based Pilates class has developed a cult following and has become a favorite workout for celebrities like Jenna Bush Hager. Bartolomeo aspired to be a dance teacher from a young age and achieved that dream when she became a professional dancer for sports teams including the New York Knicks City Dancers, New York Titans and New Jersey Devils. Despite experiencing the ugly side of the dance industry, she persevered and performed around the world for several years. However, in 2019 Bartolomeo underwent emergency surgery due to an ectopic pregnancy. It was there, at rock bottom, that CorePlay was born. She set out to create a space where women can prioritize fitness, shine and feel connected— to themselves and one another. We spoke with the thirty-four-year-old, who recently moved to Stamford, to learn about the trials and triumphs of her journey. » greenwichmag.com
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TELL US ABOUT YOUR UPBRINGING. I was born in Texas and raised in Valley Stream, Long Island. My family [parents and a sister] was— and still is—the most important thing to me. I have fond memories of riding bikes, playing basketball until it was dark, kitchen dance parties with my mom and sister and, of course, Sunday family dinners. My grandparents were big role models and influential in pushing me to achieve my dreams. My grandmother, Joan, encouraged me to see the world, dance the night away and never settle. They were the type of people that for Grandparents’ Day at school they would walk in with a smile and make all my friends feel special and seen. Years later that played a big role in the development of CorePlay. I grew up with so much love, and I am extremely grateful to have had that type of support. I think it’s the reason why I’m able to work with people the way I do. I like motivating people to move in ways that feel good but also push them out of their comfort zone. I want to make sure you feel seen, inspired and supported when you take a CorePlay class.
WHEN DID YOU DEVELOP A LOVE FOR DANCE? I loved dance as a kid, and I wanted to be a dance teacher or a school teacher like my mom. My sister started dancing first and had these big dance recitals. I was spotted in the aisles dancing at her recital, and the studio owner told my mom to put me in for next season—at only two years old. Dance was everything to me and still is. When I hear music, it touches my soul, and I feel inspired to dance no matter where I am or who I’m with. As a shy young girl, dance brought me out of my shell. As I got older, my mother brought me to Ballet Hispanico where I trained in flamenco, ballet and Mexican folk dance. I attended Kellenberg Memorial High School, a private, independent Catholic school, where I started out as a cheerleader. I loved the acrobatics and stunts, and ended up captain of the dance team.
WHAT WAS YOUR EXPERIENCE WITH BODY IMAGE IN THE DANCE INDUSTRY? After 2010, I didn’t make it back to the Knicks dance team. I was told that although I was one of the most talented dancers on the team, I had to watch my water weight. The dance industry can be a demanding one when it comes to booking jobs based on the way you look. I never let that bother me; I knew my love for movement and my talent would help me overcome any obstacles. Six months after that incident, I was booked as a burlesque headliner for Ivan Kane’s Royal Jelly Burlesque Nightclub, which ironically celebrated the way my body looked. After that, I spent some time traveling in Europe—just as my grandmother had advised me to do—and when I returned home I decided to move across the country to pursue a dance career in Los Angeles. In my first month there back in 2013, I booked a job dancing for Trinidadian singer-songwriter Machel Montano. I fell in love with the music and the community, and continued to dance for him for the next four years. After years on tour, traveling to perform at Carnivals all across the Carribean Islands, the U.S., Canada, London and Rotterdam, I was ready for some stability. In 2016 I started my personal training journey [while still touring] at a renowned fitness studio in LA while teaching dance and performing. I returned to New York in 2018 and continued training clients in the City and the Hamptons. »
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HOW DID YOU COME UP WITH THE IDEA FOR COREPLAY? In December of 2019 I had emergency surgery due to an ectopic pregnancy. That was rock bottom for me. Besides the emotional experience, it left me with an inability to do what I love. My whole life, my body had been moving, and now it needed rest. Then the pandemic happened. I needed to pick myself up and start recovering physically and mentally. As hard as things can get, you can still choose to get up, move forward and be active in a way that feels good for your body. I started to do live themed workouts on social media—some with activewear retailer Bandier and others as virtual private sessions. The name CorePlay comes from this experience, I lost connection to my physical and emotional core and didn’t feel like myself. My goal was to help other women connect to their core, but do it in a badass, fun way, with safe, mat-based Pilates moves that aren’t too difficult but still make it feel challenging. I wanted to make women feel strong and confident in their bodies. In the summer of 2020, I went out to the Hamptons and trained clients one-on-one and in small groups, doing beach workouts or backyard workouts. I also trained clients on New York City rooftops and at apartment gyms or dance studios. I had clients that lived in Greenwich, and I started coming out here in the fall of 2020. The ladies that started out with me gave me my selfconfidence back by believing in me. I am forever grateful to them. In September of 2022 I taught my first Full-Body Sculpt group class, and the classes began to grow so I added more days. The next thing I knew, CorePlay was the exciting new workout in Greenwich!
CorePlay classes are taught six days a week at Fred Astaire Dance Studios in Greenwich. letscoreplay.com
WHAT SETS COREPLAY APART FROM OTHER WORKOUTS? CorePlay has grown into so much more than just a workout. It’s this community of women who show up for themselves and support one another. When someone tries out a CorePlay class, I want them to leave feeling a sense of accomplishment. I’ve worked in my industry long enough to see toxic fitness cultures and fads. I’m against that in every way. The buzz in the room before a class starts is what gets me the most excited. To look around and see people that may not have known eachother before and are now friends is a beautiful thing. I want CorePlay to always be a welcoming fun space for everyone.
WHAT CAN PEOPLE EXPECT IN A COREPLAY CLASS? CorePlay isn’t about hitting twenty reps of a move—we move to the music. I want you to feel like you’re in a dance class—the music takes over and you go full-out. When the beat drops your leg is switching or we’re adding an arm while balancing on one leg. It really comes from my background as a pro dancer and knowing how to choreograph on the spot. It’s more of a bootcamp style that ranges from beginner to advanced, depending on what class you sign up for. It’s a class you work hard at, and it reminds you that every movement should come from your core. If you learn how to properly engage your core and lengthen your spine, you can move like a dancer. DO YOU HAVE A MOTTO THAT’S GUIDED YOU AS YOU’VE BUILT THIS BRAND?
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eyond our town’s palatial estates and lush lawns lies the working class of Greenwich, 7 percent of whom fall below the poverty line, and another 21 percent are one paycheck away from financial catastrophe. A fifth of the publicschool population is eligible for free or reduced lunch. It’s to this demographic that the Greenwich United Way (GUW) dedicates a good portion of its resources, firmly believing that every Greenwich resident should have the opportunity to be healthy, educated and self-sufficient. Formed in 1933 by Helen Wilshire Walsh as the Greenwich Community Chest and Council, this year marks GUW’s ninetieth year. The fact that Helen was able to raise $192,000 during the Great Depression makes this founding, and the needs it set out to fulfill even more compelling. Today, that seed money would be equivalent to $4.5 million. “What Helen Wilshire Walsh did was incredible,” says David Rabin, GUW CEO. “She felt something had to be done for Greenwich’s most vulnerable, providing them with a safety net and lifting them up. This is what makes Greenwich so special. People care about other people.” Although the name was changed to the Greenwich United Way in 1975, and the programs have evolved, the mission remains constant: identify unmet local health, educational and self-sufficiency needs; raise awareness and support; and collaborate with community partners to initiate solutions and implement programs that have a lasting and positive impact. “We are the one organization in town that supports all of Greenwich,” says Rabin. “Every other organization does a fantastic job. But no one knows the landscape of our town or understands the pulse of our community better than we do.” » JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2024 GREENWICH
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Rabin explains that every five years the United Way conducts an extensive Needs Assessment, a statistical portrait of the town’s human service needs, which is the basis that identifies initiatives that should to be created. “Everyone in town uses our findings,” Rabin adds. The latest report, released in 2020, was a research partnership among GUW, Fairfield University’s Center for Social Impact, community members and a multitude of town agencies that shared documentation, statistics, opinions and perspectives. The study explored the state of the town, focusing on demographics, basic human needs, physical and mental health, and community resources, as well as crisis and disaster resources. As former board chair Karen Keegan says: “The motto of the Greenwich United Way is ‘Find it, fund it, fix it.’ The Needs Assessment shows the organization where to raise money and build awareness with programs that address unmet needs.”
FIND IT, FUND IT, FIX IT.
The 2016 Needs Assessment uncovered the disparity in achievement gaps in the town. The data showed that children from low-income families and those in homes where English is the second language had achievement levels 28 to 36 percent lower than the town average. This gave birth to GUW’s Early Childhood Achievement Gap Solutions program in 2018. It was executed with assorted partners, including the Greenwich Public Schools and Grace Daycare & Learning Center. It includes a two-pronged approach: One is an evidence-based home visitation program—called Greenwich Parents as Teachers (GPAT)—with Family Centers that targets children through three years of age from low-income families. “We can see how things are going on in the family and help the parents succeed and get their children prepared for school,” Rabin says. The children then continue through age five at a pre-school coaching program at Hamilton Avenue and New Lebanon schools. “The children who are going through these programs are scoring higher on kindergarten assessments than their not-at-risk peers,” he adds. “We are making children’s lives better.
Once the children are in school, GUW’s focus is on strengthening student skills in reading and math with its “Champions” programs, a one-on-one volunteer tutoring program to build success and motivate the young.
“Our most recent Needs Assessment identified the mentalhealth crisis we are facing, specifically among the young, which is impacting everyone either directly or indirectly,” Rabin says. As a result, in February, the Adolescent Behavioral Health Outpatient Program will open—a partnership between GUW and Greenwich Hospital. It will be co-located with Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital Pediatric Specialty Center at 500 W. Putnam Ave. “It’s an intensive program in a soothing, relaxing, state-of-the-art atmosphere that will help children who need the help,” Rabin says, estimating that between 400 and 500 children will receive services annually. “We uncovered the need, and now we are raising awareness and support,” he adds. To date, GUW has raised $1.3 million of the $1.6 million for this project and are looking for final donors to hit the goal. “Nothing in life happens because we want it to happen,” says Rabin. “Success requires a lot of hard work and data, and, of course, the generosity of Greenwich families. If someone gives to Greenwich United Way, they can be assured that 81 percent of every dollar raised is used for program expenses. It is also important that our donors understand that we are data-driven and that we measure everything in all our programs. Their money helps those who need help.”
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ESSENTIAL EVOLUTION
Eleven years ago the GUW underwent a critical transformation that meant the difference between dissolution and prosperity KEN MIFFLIN remembers 2013 well, an anxiety-ridden time for the Greenwich United Way. Then, he was a member of the board and of its just-formed strategic planning committee. “Of the five companies who contributed the most to GUW through payroll deductions [a model that relied on employees making incremental donations to United Way from each paycheck], four had moved out of town,” he says. “Times were changing quickly, and we were concerned we would not be able to cover our grant commitments. We were all asking ourselves whether this great organization could even survive.” Former board chair Karen Keegan remembers this time, too. United Ways across the country were closing because of lack of payroll deductions. “We knew that we lived in a community that wanted to give
“TIMES WERE CHANGING QUICKLY, AND WE WERE CONCERNED WE WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO COVER OUR GRANT COMMITMENTS. WE WERE ALL ASKING OURSELVES WHETHER THIS GREAT ORGANIZATION COULD EVEN SURVIVE.” —KEN MIFFLIN, FORMER GUW BOARD MEMBER
back and help those who need the help, but it is sometimes easier for people to look to national or international organizations to donate. Our responsibility as a board was to help our community become aware of the needs right here in Greenwich.” A robust strategic plan was needed in order to transform GUW into a thriving organization. So began a collaborative effort among the board, volunteers, staff, consultants and town agencies. The strategy was centered on direct-impact initiatives, with the directive to consider other nonprofits and agencies in town as partners, not competitors. Today, GUW works in unison with its partners, including Family Centers, the Greenwich Public School System and Greenwich Hospital, to close the achievement gap and help adolescents’ mental health. The second important prong for lasting success was to figure out how to connect with donors. “We needed to understand how to refocus our energies and get the organization growing again,” Mifflin says. They identified three major categories of donors: Those who want to know exactly where their money is going, those who give to the organization as a whole, and those who favor a combination of the two. Today, GUW enjoys strong financial health, with only 3 percent of donations coming from payroll deductions. In the past two decades, GUW has awarded $40 million in grants, with 81 percent of money raised going directly toward program expenses. On average, GUW funds between thirty to thirty-five grants annually. “We have to fundraise for everything we do,” he continues. “We rely on the generosity of Greenwich families to make this all happen. We are truly fortunate, but none of this would happen without the commitment of the board and the hundreds of volunteers. They all work together to help the staff realize our goals. “Right now, the GUW is positioned to make a lasting impact in town. It all starts at home. And Greenwich is our home,” says Rabin. »
COMMUNITY OUTREACH Currently, GUW invests in more than twenty community initiatives and organizations, granting approximately one million dollars to its partners within the last year. A snapshot of how some of those funds were used this past year include:
Providing food and clothing to more than
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UP-CLOSE A personal look at the very real impact of the GUW Imagine this: You are newly divorced, pregnant and living alone in upstate Connecticut, when the world shuts down for Covid. You decide to go home to Greenwich to live with your mother and grandmother for support and familiarity, because you grew up there. Or you moved to Greenwich from South America with your partner and infant with no knowledge of the language or customs. You feel alone, in an unfamiliar culture, with no support system or firm grasp of English. Both of these scenarios are the lives of two young mothers— we will call them Maria and Julia to preserve their anonymity— who come from divergent backgrounds but share the desire to be the best mothers they can be. Both also found the services they needed then— and still use today—through the Greenwich United Way. “I had postpartum depression after my daughter was born,” Maria remembers. “It was the pandemic. I was newly divorced. My salary [as an administrative assistant] wasn’t covering the bills. I knew I wasn’t coping well, but I also knew I needed help.” Since both women had infants, GUW stepped in with the GPAT program that it supports with its partner, Family Centers. It began with home visits and assessments of what was needed by each family—supplies for the children, scholarships for daycare, gift cards for the holidays, turkeys at Christmas. Referrals connected the women to programs including Neighbor to Neighbor, Mothers for Others, La Leche League and Family Centers Health Care, among others. But for a woman like Julia, without friends or a support system, Jesica Alarcon, her family support provider at GPAT,
became her confidant in this strange new world. When Julia’s partner relapsed into alcoholism, Jesica stepped in to find him support through Alcoholics Anonymous and the St. Joseph Parenting Center, where Julia was attending English-as-asecond language classes. Today, both women are working, their children are in daycare, and they are moving forward. Their lives have been transformed. Maria offers advice for anyone in a comparable situation: “Who’s going to know you have problems if you don’t reach out and say you need help? Sometimes you must swallow your pride. If a baby doesn’t cry, it might not be fed. It’s the baby’s way of asking for help. Same for adults. You need to ask. There are resources and people to help.” This is exactly what Julia continued to do. As her partner’s alcoholism got worse, her determination to provide a good life for herself and her son deepened. Her English improved, and she is now on her way to earning a GED. And like Maria, she is now a single mom with hope for her—and her son’s—future. Maria says she is a spiritual person and believes it is time for her to pay it forward to others in need. “I don’t have much, but I can donate my daughter’s clothes. If I find out about a family in need, I can fill a basket. “I also want to tell anyone who needs help that the people at United Way and all the other agencies that have helped me are all loving and understanding. They never look down on anyone. They understand that people would not be asking for help if they didn’t need it. United Way is a nonjudgmental place, and I am blessed to have found my way there.”
CURRENT PARTNERS
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(support for people with intellectual disabilities)
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF GREENWICH
(after-school and summer educational programs)
CHILD GUIDANCE CENTER
(crisis and mental health services)
COMMUNITY CENTERS
(family and children’s programs)
FAMILY CENTERS
(childcare, pre-school, Head Start, mental health counseling, tutoring in English and reading)
FOOD BANK OF LOWER FAIRFIELD COUNTY
(food distribution for those in need)
GREENWICH FAMILY YMCA
(childcare and pre-school services)
HORIZONS AT BRUNSWICK SCHOOL (student enrichment program)
JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES (grocery shopping for seniors)
KIDS IN CRISIS
(children’s shelter, support for youth and families)
LAUREL HOUSE
(education programs)
LIBERATION PROGRAMS (substance abuse prevention and treatment)
MOTHERS FOR OTHERS (diaper distribution)
NEIGHBOR TO NEIGHBOR
(food and clothing for those in need)
PATHWAYS
(housing and support for people with mental illness)
PACIFIC HOUSE/SHELTER FOR THE HOMELESS (shelter & transitional support for the homeless)
RIVER HOUSE ADULT DAY CENTER
(support for seniors, care givers & families)
THE ROWAN CENTER (counseling and education)
TRANSPORTATION ASSOCIATION OF GREENWICH (TAG)
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Two women share their pride in being a part of the solution Nicole Kwasniewski started volunteering at Greenwich United Way through a friend who recruited her to join the committee for the organization’s annual Brew Ha-Ha fundraiser. “I had no idea what the organization did,” she remembers, “but I thought it could be fun.” The timing was perfect. Her three children were young, and she was looking for a way to meet people and get involved with an organization whose mission she could support. Brew Ha-Ha, a comedy night complete with food trucks, was the perfect first step for her, a casual way to get acquainted. “I met the staff, learned about all the work the GUW does for the people in our town, and I quickly became passionate about helping.” Fast-forward a decade and Nicole is now board chair. Karen Keegan, honored at GUW’s October gala, had a similar volunteer experience when she joined GUW’s fundraising group, Sole Sisters, working her way up to board chair and her current position on the advisory board. Both women are proud of GUW’s accomplishments over the years and credit the Needs Assessments—completed every five years—as the basis for success. “The Needs Assessments identify unmet local health, educational and self-sufficiency needs and subsequently give birth to programs that help meet the identified needs,” Karen explains. “Greenwich is like any other town,” says Nicole. “People just assume that everyone in Greenwich lives in $10 million-dollar homes. They think there cannot be any need in Greenwich. But our figures prove this is not the case. People in need are our neighbors, and our children are probably going to school with many kids from these families.”
SOME SOBERING FACTS The federal poverty level for a family of four is currently
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to survive. Factor in rent, childcare and food, and there is not much left for the bare necessities. About
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GRATEFUL TO BE LIVING IN THIS AMAZING TOWN, IN A COMMUNITY WHERE PEOPLE GO OUT OF THEIR WAY TO HELP OTHERS.” —NICOLE KWASNIEWSKI, VOLUNTEER “Approximately 28 to 29 percent of the town’s population is a flat tire or missed paycheck away from financial disaster,” says Rabin. “When people hear those statistics, the usual reaction is, ‘I had no idea.’ ” For Karen, these statistics were reason enough to give her time and support to help GUW. “My husband and I feel strongly that a community must care for its own,” she says. “GUW brings our community together to help our people who need the help.” Adds Nicole: “I am so grateful to be living in this amazing town, in a community where people go out of their way to help others. This is why I encourage everyone to get involved with GUW on some level. There are so many volunteer opportunities available that they will find something to do that inspires them.” “David wants to talk to everyone and anyone about GUW. There is no gatekeeping. He is that passionate about GUW. People can also contact any board member. We are all ambassadors in the community, happy and willing to talk and inspire them to join,” says Nicole. As for Nicole’s friend, Clarena McBeth, who originally persuaded her to join the Brew Ha-Ha committee: “We are really lucky to have her with us now, in her second year on the board,” Nicole says. It is a notable example of friends helping friends get— and stay—involved helping those in need in Greenwich. »
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Looking to volunteer? The GUW will welcome you with open arms
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LOSS EXPERTS DISCUSS THE PROS AND CONS OF THE HOTTEST HEALTHCARE DRUGS. By Liz Barron
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eight loss drugs are certainly not a new phenomenon. The concept of taking medication to lose weight has been in development for almost a century. The drugs currently on the market, however, including the widely known Ozempic, have gained our attention both locally and nationally—and not just for the advertising jingle that tends to get caught in your head. For nearly 20 years, these drugs have been used to treat diabetic patients. They are now being prescribed to non-diabetic patients looking to achieve weight-loss goals quickly. In clinical trials, these drugs have shown other benefits, like reducing cardiovascular events such as heart attacks. This may all sound pretty miraculous, but we also know that these drugs produce some uncomfortable short-term side effects. More time is needed to understand the long-term side effects. While it is important to closely monitor potential side effects, these drugs are certainly having a dramatic effect on people—both physically and emotionally. There are “countless reasons [why] some people struggle with weight and others don’t,” says Dr. Stephanie Ortiz Page, director of Bariatric and Metabolic Medicine at Nuvance Health. Fluctuating hormones, health issues, injuries, medications, insulin resistance and genetics can all contribute to weight issues. “Having to live with the stigma that comes with being overweight can take a tremendous toll on one’s physical and emotional well-being,” she adds. Being overweight increases the risk for numerous health issues ranging from heart disease to cancer. The rate of obesity in Connecticut currently stands at 30 percent and soars up to 42 percent nationally. Dr. Neil Floch, director of bariatric surgery at Greenwich Hospital and associate professor of surgery at Yale School of Medicine, has been working with patients to fight the obesity battle for several years. He claims that 86 percent of people with diabetes are treated with medications, yet only two percent of people struggling with obesity are treated with medication. “The medications are extremely helpful for patients struggling with weight and also for patients who have had bariatric surgery and regained weight,” he says. “This is a real game changer.”
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HOW THEY WORK
As the U.S. Food and Drug Administration continues to approve these medications, demand for them is skyrocketing. In addition to Ozempic, you have likely heard the names Wegovy and Mounjaro (now also being sold under the brand name Zepbound). All of these drugs are said to suppress one’s appetite and reduce cravings for unhealthy and fatty foods using the active ingredient semaglutide. Semaglutides mimic the effects of the naturally occurring hormone in your body called GLP-1. This hormone helps to control blood sugar by increasing the release of insulin by the pancreas and lowering the release of glucagon. By reducing blood sugar, the body can shed pounds more quickly. Ozempic and Wegovy are essentially the same drugs, with both being distributed through at-home injections. The differences lie in the dosage levels and what health issues the drugs are prescribed for. Ozempic was given FDA approval to treat patients with type-2 diabetes. Wegovy, which is prescribed at a slightly higher dosage, is intended for the management of chronic weight issues. "Traditionally, the American Diabetes Association used metformin as the first line of defense for insulin resistance issues,” says Dr. Maria Ceclia Asnis, director of the medical weight-loss program at Stamford Hospital, "but recently amended their recommendation and GLP-1 receptors are now being used for the same purpose and have a similar level of efficacy in reducing blood sugar and improving cardiovascular health.”
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A drug called tirzepatide first received FDA approval for treating diabetes in May 2022 and more recently was approved for weight loss in November 2023. This new and possibly even more-effective drug is sold under the name Mounjaro (for diabetes) and Zepbound (for weight loss). It works by activating not only the GLP-1 receptors, but also those of another natural hormone called GIP. And these are not the only drugs that are being used for weight loss these days. There is Qsymia and the seizure medication Topamax. There is also Contrave, a combination of the smoking-cessation antidepressant found in Wellbutrin and Naltrexone, a medication used to treat alcohol and opioid disorders. Some of these, like Naltrexone, have shown to be effective for smaller amounts of weight loss, but “if someone has 30 or 40 pounds to lose, I would prescribe a GLP-1 agonist such as semaglutide or tirzepatide,” Dr. Floch says.
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“This is not a one-size-fits-all approach,” says Dr. Page, who believes these drugs are a major advancement in the management and treatment of weight loss. “However, it is not the right drug for everyone struggling with obesity.” As with any medication, there are side effects and risks. Some people may have little to no reaction, while others may suffer from much more uncomfortable side effects. It is important to seek the guidance of a specialized and well-informed physician who will help you weigh the health implications that come with being overweight versus the negative effects that can potentially arise when being on a weight-loss drug. Unfortunately, there are numerous online providers that are not doing their due diligence and are prescribing medications in unsafe ways. Each patient’s personal physical and emotional health history needs to be carefully considered by a professional, especially when it comes to a background of disordered eating. The same way these drugs can help to quiet cravings and speed up metabolism, they can also trigger those with a history of anorexia. “Working with a mental health professional to develop insight into what core issues might be feeding into weight struggles can help create awareness into the thoughts, feelings and behaviors that are contributing to the larger issue,” says Ellen Arcamone, a licensed clinical social worker at Bluestone Psychiatry in New Canaan. “Once identified, work can begin toward creating effective strategies and solutions to make changes for the long term.” For perimenopausal and menopausal women, hormonal imbalances and a slowing metabolism can often make weight-loss goals feel unattainable. “Even for those who might just have five to ten pounds to lose, if they are gaining weight steadily, even just one or two pounds a year is going to add up over time,” says Dr. Shieva Ghofrany, a board-certified OB/GYN at Stamford Hospital. “We do know the numerous long-term health implications of weight gain and they can be really profound. But should we consider these medications for everyone at this point?” Ghofrany believes that time will tell, but stresses the importance of considering each patient’s specific situation to decide the risks versus the rewards.
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ARE THEY FOR ME?
THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE UGLY
The most common side effects include abdominal pain, constipation, nausea and vomiting. The more rare but also more severe side effects can be kidney failure, gallbladder issues, thyroid tumors, pancreatitis, bowel obstruction, gastroparesis, hypoglycemia, heart palpitations, vision changes and depression. This list of possible side effects can seem daunting, so it’s also important to note that for many patients, doctors are also seeing significant health benefits—like lower cholesterol (as much as 13 percent in diabetics) and blood pressure, better liver function numbers and improvements in blood sugar and fasting glucose. They have also seen improved cognitive repair, better quality of sleep and a reduction in heart failure symptoms. Early research has shown that these changes in some patients have enabled them to lower their dosage or even stop taking previously prescribed medications altogether. In addition to physical improvements, patients are also seeing emotional benefits. One local female patient in her mid-40s (who asked to remain anonymous) has been on one of these medications for about a year and a half and has had negligible side effects from the start. “For most of my life, I would look in a mirror and hate what was staring back at me,” she says. But the effects of the drugs have had on her body has improved her self-confidence. “I don’t feel like my weight is all anyone sees when I walk in a room,” she adds. “All of the food noise is gone, I no longer constantly think about food, about what I will eat next, about why I ate more than I know I should have. Some days I literally feel like I’m free.” Another female patient in her mid-50s says, “This medication allows me to generally eat healthily without thinking as much about it. I can have half of a cookie and not the whole box.” Some patients who have been put on restricted diets but still have difficulty losing weight have found themselves able to up their caloric intake and finally move the dial on the scale. They are suddenly able to eat normally for the first time in their lives.
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While there are obvious health risks and rewards, there are also other crucial factors to consider when deciding whether these medications are right for you—namely accessibility, cost and commitment. Some patients find they are facing difficulty obtaining their prescriptions and frequently show up to pharmacies only to be told that their needed medication is out of stock. Many others are paying anywhere from $600 to $1,400 out of pocket per month. The hope is that as the FDA approves more of these drugs, these challenges will improve. “The great demand for this class of medication supports the need to manage and treat obesity and diabetes,” says Dr. Page. “My hope is that more health insurance companies will cover medications to treat obesity and then supply will improve.” These hurdles will need to be resolved in order for people to continue on these drugs long-term. While some patients who only needed to lose a small amount of weight have been successfully able to wean down their dosages or get off the medications altogether, these drugs are not intended for short-term use. Two-thirds of those who stop taking the meds will gain back the weight that they initially lost, especially if lifestyle and dietary changes haven’t been diligently implemented.
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LIFESTYLE CHANGES WEIGHT IS SO MUCH MORE THAN CALORIES IN VS. CALORIES OUT."
- SARAH SWANBERG DOCTOR OF ACUPUNCTURE & CHINESE MEDICINE AND INDIGO WELLNESS GROUP CO-FOUNDER
One of the side effects that is of concern with the long-term use of these drugs is muscle loss, which has been reported among many patients. While any type of rapid weight loss can impact muscle density, it can be amplified among patients being treated for diabetes and obesity. It is extremely important that anyone taking these drugs makes the proper lifestyle changes in regards to nutrition, exercise and mental health. “We really need multidisciplinary intervention in addition to medication,” says Dr. Ghofrany. “People should ensure that they are getting adequate mental health support about potential food-addiction issues, and that they are moving their bodies, especially with weights, because we know that there is a significant amount of muscle loss with rapid weight loss.” Sarah Swanberg, doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine and cofounder of Indigo Wellness Group of Westport and Stamford, has worked with patients looking to achieve major weight loss for several years. “Weight is so much more than calories in vs. calories out, and we often see big changes just focusing on stress reduction, protein intake, hydration and mindful eating,” Swanberg says.
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WE DON'T NATURAL TALK ABOUT OPTIONS WHAT Before attempting these drugs as a quick fix, one should consider that there are a number of foods that can help the body react in a similar way to the weight-loss drugs. Fiber, for instance, helps stimulate the GLP-1 hormone because it breaks down slowly as it moves through the body. That makes you feel full, therefore reducing cravings and suppressing the appetite. The best type of fiber for this effect is fermentable fiber, the kind found in oats, rye, barley, beans, peas and lentils. Pectin—which is found in fruits like green bananas, apples and pears— can also trigger weight loss. Dr. Katherine Wehri Takayasu, Darien-based functional medicine practitioner, explains that some patients experience “more satiety when increasing fiber (with psyllium husk most recently making a social media splash) because fiber increases a sense of fullness” and others have seen results using herbs like berberine. “It's important no matter where you are on your journey that you need to balance fiber, fat and protein in the diet so that you are keeping yourself full, satisfied and in metabolic balance,” she adds.
WEIGHT SOMEONE SHOULD BE; WE TALK ABOUT WHAT WEIGHT WOULD BE HEALTHIER."
All the professionals we spoke with ultimately feel that these drugs can be very helpful for people struggling with type-2 diabetes and obesity and will continue to monitor both short-term and long-term side effects. They also all stress the importance of making changes in your diet and exercise routine, as well as addressing any mental health issues you may be struggling with. Dr. Asnis likes to begin discussing this topic with her patients by talking about the science of weight. “I explain to my patients that there are things that are and are not completely in their control,” she says. “We don’t talk about what weight someone should be; we talk about what weight would be healthier. We talk about lifestyle, exercise and diet... and, yes, medications when appropriate. These drugs can be highly effective if prescribed the right way.”
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ADOLESCENT MEDICINE Sara B. Levine
Greenwich Adolescent & Young Adult Medicine 239 Glenville Road, Greenwich 203-532-1919
ALLERGY & IMMUNOLOGY Aimee AltschulLatzman
Allergy & Asthma Consultants of Fairfield County 140 Sherman Street, Fairfield 203-955-1461
Kenneth S. Backman Allergy & Asthma Care of Fairfield County 55 Walls Drive, Fairfield 203-259-7070
Jonathan B. Bell
Jonathan B. Bell MD 107 Newtown Rd, Danbury 203-830-4700
Katherine Bloom
Allergy & Asthma Care of Fairfield County 55 Walls Drive, Fairfield 203-259-7070
Leslie R. Coleman
Allergy and Asthma Associates of Stamford PC 144 Morgan Street, Stamford 203-324-9525
Philip H. Hemmers Allergy Center of Connecticut 761 Main Avenue, Norwalk 203-870-8731
Richard J. Lee
Advanced Specialty Care 107 Newtown Rd, Danbury 203-830-4700
Paul S. Lindner
Allergy and Asthma Center of Stamford 1275 Summer Street, Stamford 203-978-0072
Mark D. Litchman
Fairfield County Allergy Asthma and Immunology Associates 2½ Dearfield Drive, Greenwich 203-838-4034
Aymeric E. Louit
Fairfield County Allergy Asthma and Immunology Associates 80 Mill River Street, Stamford 203-357-1511
Agnieszka Matczuk
Fairfield County Allergy Asthma and Immunology Associates 2½ Dearfield Drive, Greenwich 203-869-2080
Joseph Sproviero
Fairfield County Allergy Asthma and Immunology Associates 148 East Ave, Norwalk 203-838-4034
ANESTHESIOLOGY Mark Chrostowski Greenwich Anesthesiology Associates PC 5 Perryridge Road, Greenwich 203-863-3390
Alfonso A. Tagliavia Greenwich Anesthesiology Associates PC 5 Perryridge Road, Greenwich 203-863-3390
Cynthia Twu
Greenwich Anesthesiology Associates PC 5 Perryridge Road, Greenwich 203-863-3390
CARDIAC ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY Murali Chiravuri
Cardiac Specialists 25 Germantown Rd, Danbury 203-794-0090
Sandhya Dhruvakumar Stamford Health Medical Group 29 Hospital Plaza, Stamford 203-276-2321
Michael R. Pittaro
Cardiology Associates of Fairfield County 32 Knight St, Norwalk 203-845-2160
Robert D. Winslow Cardiac Specialists 25 Germantown Rd, Danbury 203-794-0090
CARDIOLOGY Margaret P. Bond Nuvance Health 111 Osborne Street, Danbury 203-739-7155
Alexander Delvecchio
William A. Jakobleff, Jr.
Wayne H. Miller
Anja Wagner
Ira D. Galin
Robert E. Michler
Robert M. Moskowitz
Craig S. Werner
Yale New Haven Health Heart and Vascular Center 500 W Putnam Avenue, Greenwich 203-863-4210
Specialty Surgeons of Connecticut 1455 E Putnam Ave, Greenwich 203-787-4366
Nuvance Health 111 Osborne Street, Danbury 203-739-7155
Specialty Surgeons of Connecticut 1445 E Putnam Ave, Greenwich 203-787-4366
Jeffrey Green
David D. Yuh
The Heart Center 215 Stillwater Avenue, Stamford 203-674-1805
Heart and Vascular Institute 29 Hospital Plaza, Stamford 203-276-4400
David H. Hsi
Stamford Health Medical Group 32 Strawberry Hill Court, Stamford 203-276-2323
CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE Gregory S. Bloom
Robert L. Labarre
Cardiology Associates of Fairfield County 1177 Summer Street, Stamford 203-353-1133
Connecticut Heart and Vascular Center 112 Quarry Road, Trumbull 203-333-8800
David J. Lomnitz
Linda R. Casale
Cardiac Specialists 999 Silver Lane, Trumbull 203-385-1111
Nuvance Health Medical Practice 28 East Avenue, New Canaan 203-855-3680
Venu Channamsetty Cardiology Associates of Fairfield County 2979 Main Street, Bridgeport 203-683-5100
Mina Owlia
Stamford Health Medical Group 29 Hospital Plaza, Stamford 203-348-7410
Joonun Choi
Stamford Health Medical Group 29 Hospital Plaza, Stamford 203-348-7410
Maria C. Pavlis
Yale New Haven Health Heart and Vascular Center 500 W Putnam Avenue, Greenwich 203-863-4210
Evelyn J. Cusack Stamford Health Medical Group 29 Hospital Plaza, Stamford 203-348-7410
Ari Pollack
Cardiac Specialists 1305 Post Road, Fairfield 203-292-2000
Lawrence I. Fisher Cardiac Specialists 25 Germantown Rd, Danbury 203-794-0090
Adam E. Schussheim Cardiac Specialists 1305 Post Road, Fairfield 203-292-2000
Ram Gordon
Cardiac Specialists 999 Silver Lane, Trumbull 203-385-1111
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Steven H. Kunkes
Michael A. Coady
Cardiac Specialists 1305 Post Road, Fairfield 203-292-2000
Heart and Vascular Institute 29 Hospital Plaza, Stamford 203-276-4400
Craig A. McPherson
Bridgeport Hospital 267 Grant St, Bridgeport 203-384-3442
Michael I. Ebright Stamford Health Medical Group 29 Hospital Plaza, Stamford 203-276-4404
Jay Lewis Meizlish
Cardiac Specialists 1305 Post Road, Fairfield 203-292-2000
Stamford Health Medical Group 29 Hospital Plaza, Stamford 203-348-7410
Cardiac Specialists 1305 Post Road, Fairfield 203-292-2000
Francis J. Neeson
Yale New Haven Health Heart and Vascular Center 500 W Putnam Avenue, Greenwich 203-863-4210
John Novella
Cardiology Associates of Fairfield County 2979 Main Street, Bridgeport 203-683-5100 Northeast Medical Group Cardiology 112 Quarry Road, Trumbull 203-333-8800
Stuart W. Zarich Northeast Medical Group 226 Mill Hill Ave, Bridgeport 203-384-3844
Cardiology Associates of Fairfield County 32 Knight St, Norwalk 203-845-2160
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Suhash Patel
Deborah S. Lipschitz
Cardiology Associates of Fairfield County 425 Post Road, Fairfield 203-254-2452
Ronald J. Raymond Cardiac Specialists 30 Prospect Street, Ridgefield 203-438-9621
Deborah S. Lipschitz MD 21 Sherman Ct, Fairfield 203-256-9926
Joan F. Poll
Joan F. Poll MD 16 Bushy Ridge Rd, Westport 203-222-1186
Alon Ronen
Northeast Medical Group Cardiology 112 Quarry Road, Trumbull 203-333-8800
Robert D. Sackstein Connecticut Heart and Vascular Center 112 Quarry Road, Trumbull 203-333-8800
Jeffrey Schmierer Nuvance Health Medical Practice 111 Osborne Street, Danbury 203-739-7155
Edward H. Schuster
Stamford Health Medical Group 32 Strawberry Hill Court, Stamford 203-276-2323
Aparna Srinivasan
Cardiology Associates of Fairfield County 32 Knight St, Norwalk 203-845-2160
Richard L. Taikowski
Cardiac Specialists 999 Silver Lane, Trumbull 203-385-1111
Joseph J. Tiano
Cardiology Associates of Fairfield County 115 Technology Drive, Trumbull 203-445-7093
COLON & RECTAL SURGERY Stuart E. Bussell Nuvance Health 111 Osborne Street, Danbury 203-739-7131
Marc J. Casasanta Nuvance Health 111 Osborne Street, Danbury 203-739-7131
Marilee L. Freitas Stamford Health Medical Group 29 Hospital Plaza, Stamford 203-323-8989
James M. McClane
Nuvance Health Medical Practices - Colon and Rectal Surgery Norwalk 30 Stevens Street, Norwalk 203-852-2262
CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE Sandra K. Wainwright Center for Hyperbaric Medicine and Wound Healing 5 Perryridge Road, Greenwich 203-863-4505
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DERMATOLOGY Beth A. Buscher
Dermatology Associates of Western Connecticut PC 170 Mt. Pleasant Rd, Newtown 203-792-4151
Julie Cantatore
Dermatology Physicians of Connecticut 148 East Ave, Norwalk 203-538-5682
Severine M. Chavel Dermatology Center of Stamford 1290 Summer Street, Stamford 203-325-3576
Richard C. Connors
Richard C. Connors MD 1 Perryridge Road, Greenwich 203-622-0808
Brittany G. Craiglow
Fair Haven Health Center 425 Post Road, Fairfield 203-292-9490
Sarah E. Dolder Greenwich Point Dermatology 20 E Elm St, Greenwich 203-764-2230
Rhett J. Drugge
Sheard and Drugge 50 Glenbrook Road, Stamford 203-324-5719
Kenneth J. Egan
Advanced Specialty Care 488 Main Ave, Norwalk 203-830-4700
Kimberly M. Eickhorst Dermatology Associates of Western Connecticut PC 170 Mt Pleasant Rd, Newtown 203-792-4151
Robin D. Evans
Stamford Health Medical Group 1275 Summer Street, Stamford 203-323-5660
Rena Fortier
Long Ridge Dermatology 1051 Long Ridge Road, Stamford 203-329-7960
Samuel L. Gettler
Advanced Medical and Cosmetic Dermatology 23 Hoyt St, Stamford 203-648-4063
Loyd Godwin
Dermatology Physicians of Connecticut 148 East Ave, Norwalk 203-538-5682
Rebecca Ross Hall Dermatology Center of Stamford 1290 Summer Street, Stamford 203-325-3576
Lynne M. Haven
Lynne Haven MD PC 5 Oak Street, Greenwich 203-869-4242
Omar A. Ibrahimi Connecticut Skin Institute 2777 Summer St, Stamford 203-428-4440
Michael A. Jacobson Advanced Dermcare 25 Tamarack Ave, Danbury 203-797-8990
Rhonda Q. Klein
Modern Dermatology 1032 Post Road East, Westport 203-635-0770
Jeffrey D. Knispel
Dermatology Associates of Western Connecticut PC 170 Mt. Pleasant Rd, Newtown 203-792-4151
Steven A. Kolenik III Connecticut Derm Group PC 761 Main Avenue, Norwalk 203-810-4151
Graeme M. Lipper Advanced DermCare 25 Tamarack Ave, Danbury 203-797-8990
Elizabeth R. Marsh Dermatology Center of Stamford 1290 Summer Street, Stamford 203-325-3576
Fern E. Mayer
Brookside Dermatology Associates 4639 Main Street, Bridgeport 203-374-5546
Bradford Bottger Specialty Imaging Associates 2 Riverview Drive, Danbury 203-426-3002
Kim M. Nichols
NicholsMD 50 Old Field Point Road, Greenwich 203-862-4000
Richard R. Culver Norwalk Radiology Consultants One Hospital Plaza, Stamford 203-276-2663
Michael P. Noonan Adult & Pediatric Dermatology Specialists PC 160 Hawley Lane, Trumbull 203-377-0639
Jennifer Fan
Advanced Radiology Consultants 267 Grant St, Bridgeport 203-843-3739
Mark I. Oestreicher Adult & Pediatric Dermatology Specialists PC 160 Hawley Lane, Trumbull 203-377-0639
Christopher P. Fey
Greenwich Radiological Group 49 Lake Avenue, Greenwich 203-861-2381
Robin G. Oshman
Robin Gail Oshman MD 101 Long Lots Road, Westport 203-454-0743
Shelley L. Goodstine Advanced Radiology Consultants 267 Grant St, Bridgeport 203-843-3739
Robert John Patrignelli Robert J. Patrignelli MD 17 Church Hill Road, Trumbull 203-261-0800
Lily Kernagis
Stamford Health Medical Group 32 Strawberry Hill Court, Stamford 203-276-7465
Deanne M. Robinson Modern Dermatology 1032 Post Road East, Westport 203-635-0770
Greenwich Hospital Radiology 5 Perryridge Road, Greenwich 203-863-3952
Greenwich Med Spa 1285 E Putnam Ave, Riverside 203-244-8619
Ronald P. Lee
Norwalk Radiology Consultants One Hospital Plaza, Stamford 203-276-2663
Elizabeth C. Smith
Fairfield Dermatology 1305 Post Road, Fairfield 203-259-7709
Anna S. Mah
Danbury Radiological Associates 24 Hospital Avenue, Danbury 203-739-7532
Debra S. Weissman
Dermatology Physicians of Connecticut 148 East Ave, Norwalk 203-538-5682
Michele E. Gasiorowski
Jason C. McBean
Jonathan R. Zirn
Sarah T. Stewart
Advanced Radiology Consultants 267 Grant St, Bridgeport 203-843-3739
Noel Velasco
Advanced Radiology Consultants 267 Grant St, Bridgeport 203-843-3739
Adam Welber
Danbury Radiological Associates 24 Hospital Avenue, Danbury 203-739-7532
EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Erez Salik
Greenwich Hospital Radiology 5 Perryridge Road, Greenwich 203-863-3960
Advanced Specialty Care 1290 Summer Street, Stamford 203-830-4700
Andrew Shih
Norwalk Radiology Consultants 148 East Ave, Norwalk 203-276-4311
Advanced DermCare 25 Tamarack Ave, Danbury 203-797-8990
Bismruta Misra
Stamford Health Medical Group 292 Long Ridge Road, Stamford 203-276-7213
Antonio Pantaleo
Endocrinology Center of Stamford 80 Mill River Street, Stamford 203-359-2444
Nancy J. Rennert Nuvance Health 249 Danbury Rd, Wilton 203-852-2270
Joseph Rosa
Bridgeport Hospital 267 Grant St, Bridgeport 203-384-3923
Northeast Medical Group Endocrinology 112 Quarry Road, Trumbull 203-371-7048
Robert J. Capodanno
Robert R. Savino
Justin C. Cahill
Bauer Emergency Care Center at Norwalk Hospital 34 Maple Street, Norwalk 203-852-2281
Nuvance Health 25 Germantown Rd, Danbury 203-794-5620
Christopher M. Davison
Riverside Endocrinology 225 Main Street, Westport 203-429-5300
Greenwich Hospital - Department of Emergency Medicine 5 Perryridge Road, Greenwich 203-863-3632
Christopher J. Michos Bauer Emergency Care Center at Norwalk Hospital 34 Maple Street, Norwalk 203-852-2281
Linda LaTrenta
Mitchell J. Ross
Greenwich Dermatology 40 West Elm Street, Greenwich 203-661-7546
Fairfield Dermatology 1305 Post Road, Fairfield 203-259-7709
Norwalk Radiology Consultants 148 East Ave, Norwalk 203-276-4311
Ellen S. Naidorf 22 Long Ridge Road, Stamford 203-964-1103
Rand L. Werbitt
Greenwich Dermatology 40 West Elm Street, Greenwich 203-661-7546
Steven Bernstein
Ellen S. Naidorf
Dermatology Physicians of Connecticut 132 Morgan Street, Stamford 203-969-0123
Henry C. Gasiorowski
DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY
Jeremy Moss
ENDOCRINOLOGY, DIABETES & METABOLISM Mary E. Arden-Cordone Peak Wellness 195 Field Point Road, Greenwich 203-625-9608
Danielle BenavivMeskin
Northeast Medical Group Endocrinology 1 Perryridge Road, Trumbull 203-371-7048
Sandi-Jo Galati
Northeast Medical Group Endocrinology 112 Quarry Road, Trumbull 203-371-7048
Judith C. GoldbergBerman
Judith GoldbergBerman MD 159 West Putnam Avenue, Greenwich 203-622-9160
Debra Schussheim
Glenn Siegel
Soundview Medical Associates 50 Danbury Road, Wilton 203-838-4000
Linda S. Werner
Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute 115 Technology Drive, Trumbull 203-372-7200
Yi-Hao Yu
Endocrinology Assoc. of Greenwich - Northeast Medical Group 2015 West Main Street, Stamford 203-863-3750
FAMILY MEDICINE James K. Ahern Copps Hill Family Medicine 77 Danbury Rd, Ridgefield 203-431-6342
Steven T. Benaderet Northeast Medical Group Family Medicine 327 Riverside Avenue, Westport 203-221-3030
Jennifer Bendl
Stamford Health Medical Group 1500 Boston Post Rd, Darien 203-655-8701
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Angelo Mallozzi
Robert M. Dettmer
Marc Brodsky
Leslie Miller
Joseph Fiorito
Soundview Medical Associates 50 Danbury Road, Wilton 203-838-4000 SHMG-Center For Integrative Medicine and Wellness 32 Strawberry Hill Court, Stamford 203-276-4777
Andrew F. Cutney
Northeast Medical Group 5520 Park Avenue, Trumbull 203-666-3750
Shanthi Devaraj
Shanthi Devaraj MD 1400 Bedford Street, Stamford 203-323-8700
Douglas Duchen
Northeast Medical Group Family Medicine 112 Quarry Road, Trumbull 203-372-4065
Alan T. Falkoff
Hartford HealthCare Medical Group Primary Care 30 Buxton Farm Road, Stamford 203-322-7070
Joseph Feuerstein
SHMG-Center for Integrative Medicine and Wellness 32 Strawberry Hill Court, Stamford 203-276-4777
Cosmo Filiberto
Northeast Medical Group Family Medicine 112 Quarry Road, Trumbull 203-372-4065
Carol-Ann Galban Copps Hill Family Medicine 77 Danbury Rd, Ridgefield 203-431-6342
Joshua B. Herbert Stamford Health Medical Group 5 High Ridge Park, Stamford 203-276-4644
Anna Jamrozik Stamford Health Medical Group 637 West Avenue, Norwalk 203-276-7870
Lawrence D. Leibowitz Matrix Personalized Medicine 45 Grove Street, New Canaan 203-920-1772
Stamford Health Medical Group 90 Morgan Street, Stamford 203-276-7215
Bridgeport Hospital 52 Beach Road, Fairfield 203-256-9905
Byron S. Thomas
Dignity Memorial 79 Sand Pit Rd, Danbury 203-749-5700
Ann H. Williams
Stamford Health Medical Group 32 Strawberry Hill Court, Stamford 203-977-2566
Henry Yoon
Gastroenterology Hepatology Associates 32 Strawberry Hill Court, Stamford 203-348-5355
Nuvance Health 111 Osborne Street, Danbury 203-739-7038
Charles Adelmann Soundview Medical Associates 761 Main Avenue, Norwalk 203-838-4000
Naveen Anand
Nuvance Health Medical Practice 30 Stevens Street, Norwalk 203-852-2278
David Barenberg Nuvance Health 111 Osborne Street, Danbury 203-739-7038
Henry G. Beecher
Gastroenterology/ Hepatology Associates 32 Strawberry Hill Court, Stamford 203-348-5355
Emil J. Blanco
Connecticut GI 425 Post Road, Fairfield 203-292-9000
Steven Brandwein
Nuvance Health Medical Practice 111 Osborne Street, Danbury 203-739-7038
Bryan Burns
Connecticut GI 425 Post Road, Fairfield 203-292-9000
Tarun Gupta MD 115 Technology Drive, Trumbull 203-452-1411
Sarah A. Kahn
Stuart Waldstreicher Diagnostic Endoscopy Center 778 Long Ridge Road, Stamford 203-967-2100
Nuvance Health Medical Practice 30 Stevens Street, Norwalk 203-852-2278
Thomas P. Whelan Nuvance Health 111 Osborne Street, Danbury 203-739-7038
Stamford Health Medical Group 32 Strawberry Hill Court, Stamford 203-276-8490
Felice R. Zwas
Center for GI Medicine of Fairfield & Westchester 15 Valley Drive, Greenwich 203-489-6900
Neda Khaghan
Center for GI Medicine of Fairfield & Westchester 15 Valley Drive, Greenwich 203-489-6900
GENERAL SURGERY James A. Bonheur
AMI Surgery 32 Strawberry Hill Court, Stamford 203-327-4444
Chunwang Lam
Northeast Medical Group Gastroenterology 888 White Plains Road, Trumbull 203-459-4451
Diego Camacho
Specialty Surgeons of Connecticut 1445 E Putnam Ave, Greenwich 203-787-4366
Gordon S. Latzman GI Health Specialists 888 White Plains Road, Trumbull 203-459-4451
Jeanne S. Capasse Nuvance Health 761 Main Avenue, Norwalk 203-846-8885
Kenneth R. Mauer Gastrtoenterology Associates 425 Post Road, Fairfield 203-292-9000
Walter M. Cholewczynski
Northeast Medical Group 5520 Park Avenue, Bridgeport 203-384-3890
Darlene S. Negbenebor Stamford Gastroenterology 90 Morgan Street, Stamford 203-998-7400
Anthy Demestihas
Northeast Medical Group Gastroenterology 888 White Plains Road, Trumbull 203-459-4451
Alan M. Nelson
Gena M. Cobrin
Center for GI Medicine of Fairfield & Westchester 15 Valley Drive, Greenwich 203-489-6900
Connecticut GI 425 Post Road, Fairfield 203-292-9000
Royd Fukumoto
Julie E. Spivack
Tarun Gupta
GASTROENTEROLOGY
Alan E. Selkin
Center for GI Medicine of Fairfield & Westchester 15 Valley Drive, Greenwich 203-489-6900
Steven M. Gorelick
William B. Hale
Neil Floch
Nuvance Health 111 Osborne Street, Danbury 203-739-7038
Nuvance Health 111 Osborne Street, Danbury 203-739-7038
Stamford Health Medical Group 90 Morgan Street, Stamford 203-359-9997
Michael K. Schiffman
St. Vincent’s Medical Center 2800 Main Street, Bridgeport 203-576-6000
Connecticut GI 2660 Main St., Bridgeport, 203-333-3328
Kevin M. Dwyer
Neal J. Schamberg
Stamford Health Medical Group 29 Hospital Plaza, Stamford 203-276-5959
Dr. Neil Floch 5 Perryridge Road, Greenwich 203-852-3050 Nuvance Health 111 Osborne Street, Danbury 203-739-7131
Kristen M. Glasgow Northeast Medical Group 226 Mill Hill Ave, Bridgeport 203-366-3211
Mandy S. Greenberg Surgical Breast Care of Connecticut 148 East Ave, Norwalk 203-846-8885
Andrew S. Kenler
Andrew S. Kenler MD FACS 5520 Park Avenue, Trumbull 203-373-9015
Sajid A. Khan
Yale Surgical Oncology 5520 Park Avenue, Trumbull 203-337-8507
Kevin D. Miller
Stamford Health Medical Group 29 Hospital Plaza, Stamford 203-276-5959
Jeraldine S. Orlina Nuvance Health 111 Osborne Street, Danbury 203-739-7131
Athanassios Petrotos Yale Medicine Surgery 5 Perryridge Road, Greenwich 203-863-4300
Mary Pronovost
Norma F. Pfriem Breast Care Center 5520 Park Avenue, Trumbull 516-742-3404
Harsha Naik
Yale New Haven Health Center for Geriatrics 112 Quarry Road, Trumbull 203-384-3388
Allison B. Ostroff Nuvance Health 520 West Avenue, Norwalk 203-852-2740
GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY Karen Nishida
Karen Nishida MD 1290 Summer Street, Stamford 203-998-0848
HAND SURGERY Henry Backe
Orthopaedic Specialty Group PC 305 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield 203-337-2600
Joseph DiGiovanni OrthoConnecticut 2 Riverview Drive, Danbury 203-797-1500
Haik G. Kavookjian
Stamford Health Medical Group 40 Cross Street, Norwalk 203-846-0040
John G. Lunt
Ortho Connecticut 2 Riverview Drive, Danbury 203-797-1500
Thomas A. Rago
The Surgical Center of Connecticut 3101 Main St, Bridgeport 203-374-5892
Mark A. Vitale
Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists 5 High Ridge Park, Stamford 203-869-1145
Barbara A. Ward
Breast Care Services of Greenwich Northeast Medical Group 77 Lafayette Place, Greenwich 203-863-4250
HEMATOLOGY Edward Duda
GERIATRIC MEDICINE
Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute at St. Vincent’s Medical Center 425 Post Road, Fairfield 203-255-4545
Mithil Choksey
Amy Gates
Yale New Haven Health Center for Geriatrics 112 Quarry Road, Trumbull 203-384-3388
Yale Medicine/Trumbull Care Center 5520 Park Avenue, Trumbull 203-502-8400
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David H. Witt
Yale Cancer Center 5520 Park Avenue, Trumbull 203-502-8400
HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE MEDICINE Marina L. Blagodatny Yale New Haven Health Center for Geriatrics 112 Quarry Road, Trumbull 203-384-3388
INFECTIOUS DISEASE Maher I. Madhoun Stamford Health Medical Group 292 Long Ridge Road, Stamford 203-323-4458
Gavin X. McLeod Infectious Diseases Consultants of Greenwich, P.C. 5 Perryridge Road, Greenwich 203-869-8838
Paul Nee
Nuvance Health 33 Germantown Road, Danbury 203-739-8310
Michael F. Parry Stamford Health Medical Group 29 Hospital Plaza, Stamford 203-353-1427
Paolo A. Pino
Stamford Health Medical Group 29 Hospital Plaza, Stamford 203-353-1427
John G. Stratidis
Nuvance Health 33 Germantown Road, Danbury 203-739-8310
Lynda S. Streett Stamford Health Medical Group 29 Hospital Plaza, Stamford 203-353-1427
INTERNAL MEDICINE Robert A. Altbaum
Internal Medicine Associates of Westport 333 Post Road West, Westport 203-226-0731
David H. Baum
Concierge Physicians of Westport 333 Post Road West, Westport 203-571-3000
James Bivona
Stamford Primary Care 1275 Summer Street, Stamford 203-325-2667
Ralph J. Cipriani
Peter G. Hasapis
Stamford Health Medical Group 292 Long Ridge Road, Stamford 203-348-9455
New Canaan Medical Group 173 East Avenue, New Canaan 203-972-4218
Carolyn Couture
Pamela B. Hoffman
Dr. Carolyn Couture 35 Old Ridgefield Rd, Wilton 203-762-6233
Jewish Senior Services 4200 Park Avenue, Bridgeport 203-365-6400
Allen Davis
Richard G. Huntley, Jr.
Pro Health Physicians 164 Mt Pleasant Rd, Newtown 203-270-1016
Westmed Medical Group 40 Cross Street, Norwalk 203-845-4800
Christopher M. Edelmann
Shara P. Israel
Christopher M. Edelmann MD PC 42 Sherwood Place, Greenwich 203-869-0502
Stamford Health Medical Group 51 Schuyler Avenue, Stamford 203-327-1187
Steven Fisher
Nina S. Karol
Fairfield County Medical Group PC 15 Corporate Drive, Trumbull 203-459-5100
Concierge Physicians of Westport 333 Post Road West, Westport 203-571-3000
Vernetta D. Gallop
Thomas Cigno MD 10 South St, Ridgefield 203-244-7848
Frank A. Ciminiello
Sarah M. Gamble
Northeast Medical Group Internal Medicine 112 Quarry Road, Trumbull 203-374-6162
Sachem Medical 128 East Avenue, Norwalk 203-852-1300
Joseph V. Costanzo
Stamford Health Medical Group 555 Newfield Avenue, Stamford 203-359-4444
Thomas V. Cigno
Steven L. Glazer
Glenville Medical Concierge Care 7 Riversville Road, Greenwich 203-531-1808
Melanie Kelton
Melanie S. Kelton MD 8 West End Avenue, Old Greenwich 203-637-5406
Nazanine Khairkhah True Care Medical 49 Lake Avenue, Greenwich 203-869-2304
Greenwich Pure Medical 15 Valley Drive, Greenwich 203-869-2800
Ted E. Listokin
Westchester Health Northwell Physician Partners 945 Summer Street, Stamford 203-327-9321
Steven P. Mickley Glenville Medical Concierge Care 7 Riversville Road, Greenwich 203-531-1808
Charles Miner
Stamford Health Medical Group 1500 Boston Post Road, Darien 203-655-8749
Caleb I. Moore
Greenwich Medical Partners 644 W Putnam Avenue, Greenwich 203-661-2596
Ken J. Nori
Northeast Medical Group Internal Medicine 112 Quarry Road, Trumbull 203-374-6162
Craig H. Olin
Steven E. Phillips
Steven Phillips MD 944 Danbury Rd, Wilton 203-544-0005
Ioana S. Preda
Northeast Medical Group Internal Medicine 112 Quarry Road, Trumbull 203-374-6162
Jeffrey S. Puglisi Glenville Medical Concierge Care 7 Riversville Road, Greenwich 203-531-1808
David M. Radin
David M. Radin MD 27 Oak Street, Stamford 203-359-4888
Remi M. Rosenberg Stamford Health Medical Group 5 High Ridge Park, Stamford 203-276-4644
Burton R. Rubin
Burton R. Rubin MD 8 West End Avenue, Old Greenwich 203-637-5406
Stamford Health Medical Group 5 High Ridge Park, Stamford 203-276-4644
James Samuel
David Pazer
Nuvance Health 249 Danbury Rd, Wilton 203-762-3353
ProHealth Physicians Gastroenterology 96 Danbury Rd, Ridgefield 203-438-0874
Arnold Peterson
Northeast Medical Group Internal Medicine 999 Silver Lane, Trumbull 203-380-5270
Westmed Medical Group 40 Cross Street, Norwalk 203-845-4800
Craig D. Serin
Frederick B. Slogoff Personal Physicians of Connecticut 5 High Ridge Park, Stamford 203-968-9500
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Nuvance Health Medical Practices - Infectious Disease Norwalk 761 Main Avenue, Norwalk 203-852-2280
Asha Shah
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Neil E. Smerling
Primary Care Physicians of Fairfield PC 425 Post Road, Fairfield 203-259-7442
Frank Spano
Robert D. Jumper
Cardiology Associates of Fairfield County 115 Technology Drive, Trumbull 203-445-7093
Fairfield County Medical Group 15 Corporate Drive, Trumbull 203-459-5100
Marc Z. Krichavsky
Maura Sparks
Charles Landau
Stamford Health Medical Group 372 Danbury Road, Wilton 203-276-4015
Shiela V. Subramanian New Canaan Medical Group 173 East Avenue, New Canaan 203-972-4205
Joseph Tortorello
Cardiac Specialists 25 Germantown Rd, Danbury 203-794-0090
Connecticut Heart and Vascular Center 112 Quarry Road, Trumbull 203-333-8800
David Lorenz
Cardiology Associates of Fairfield County 32 Knight St, Norwalk 203-845-2160 Connecticut Heart and Vascular Center 112 Quarry Road, Trumbull 203-333-8800
Shira B. Vadel
Thomas J. Nero
Julia H. Voytovich New Canaan Medical Group 173 East Avenue, New Canaan 203-972-4204
Dennis James Williams Hartford HealthCare Medical Group Primary Care 1381 Reservoir Avenue, Bridgeport 203-371-5197
Lu Yu
Stamford Health Medical Group 32 Strawberry Hill Court, Stamford 203-977-2566
INTERVENTIONAL CARDIOLOGY Mitchell H. Driesman Cardiac Specialists 1305 Post Road, Fairfield 203-292-2000
Robert F. Fishman
Cardiac Specialists 1305 Post Road, Fairfield 203-292-2000
Christopher J. Howes Yale New Haven Health Heart and Vascular Center 500 W Putnam Avenue, Greenwich 203-863-4210
Richard S. Zelkowitz
Park Avenue Perinatal Specialists 5520 Park Avenue, Trumbull 203-372-0710
Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute at St. Vincent's Medical Center 2800 Main Street, Bridgeport 203-382-2475
Steven Laifer
Park Avenue Perinatal Specialists 5520 Park Avenue, Trumbull 203-384-3544
NEONATAL-PERINATAL MEDICINE Shruti Gupta
Robert J. Stiller
Park Avenue Perinatal Specialists 5520 Park Avenue, Trumbull 203-384-3227
Stamford Health - NICU One Hospital Plaza Pediatric Department, Stamford 203-276-7082
Dimitry Zilberman
Gerald B. Rakos
Nuvance Health 24 Hospital Avenue, Norwalk 203-852-3354
Stamford Health - NICU One Hospital Plaza Pediatric Department, Stamford 203-276-7083
MEDICAL ONCOLOGY
Stylianos N. Theofanidis
Victor M. Mejia
Yale New Haven Health 112 Quarry Road, Trumbull 203-374-6162 Stamford Health Medical Group 51 Schuyler Avenue, Stamford 203-327-1187
Gary Eleazar Kleinman
Cardiology Associates of Fairfield County 1177 Summer Street, Stamford 203-353-1133
Edward L. Portnay
Cardiology Associates of Fairfield County 1177 Summer Street, Stamford 203-353-1133
Jared G. Selter
Cardiology Associates of Fairfield County 425 Post Road, Fairfield 203-254-2452
D. Barry Boyd
Smilow Cancer Hospital Care Center 77 Lafayette Place, Greenwich 203-863-3700
Sandhya Dhanjal
Aaron M. Dommu
Neal Fischbach
Nephrology Associates PC 7 Cambridge Dr, Trumbull 203-335-0195
Richard C. Frank
William Cusick
Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialists of Fairfield County 2800 Main Street, Bridgeport 203-576-6201
Gina A. Dunston-Boone Bridgeport Hospital 267 Grant St, Bridgeport 203-384-4048
Stamford Health Medical Group 292 Long Ridge Road, Stamford 203-324-7666
Smilow Cancer Hospital Care Center 77 Lafayette Place, Greenwich 203-863-3700
Mark K. Warshofsky
MATERNAL & FETAL MEDICINE
Brenda S. Chan
Beverly J. Drucker
Cardiac Specialists 999 Silver Lane, Trumbull 203-385-1111 Nuvance Health 111 Osborne Street, Danbury 203-739-7155
NEPHROLOGY
Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute at St. Vincent’s Medical Center 425 Post Road, Fairfield 203-255-4545
Smilow Cancer Hospital Care Center 111 Beach Road, Fairfield 203-502-8400
Chirag Shah
Greenwich Hospital - Neonatology Department 5 Perryridge Road, Greenwich 203-863-3515
Nephrology Associates PC 7 Cambridge Dr, Trumbull 203-335-0195
Irwin Feintzeig
James P. Gavin
Nephrology Associates PC 7 Cambridge Dr, Trumbull 203-335-0195
Nuvance Health Medical Practice 34 Maple Street, Norwalk 203-845-4811
Richard T. Gervasi
Westmed Medical Group 40 Cross Street, Norwalk 203-845-4800
Anthony Gulati
William H. Hines
Hematology Oncology PC One Hospital Plaza, Stamford 203-276-2695
Stamford Health Medical Group 292 Long Ridge Road, Stamford 203-324-7666
Paul L. Weinstein
Hematology Oncology PC One Hospital Plaza, Stamford 203-276-2695
William Hunt
Nephrology Associates PC 7 Cambridge Dr, Trumbull 203-335-0195
George F. Zahrah
Robert Kim
Nuvance Health 34 Maple Street, Norwalk 203-845-4811
Nephrology Associates PC 7 Cambridge Dr, Trumbull 203-335-0195
Raymond Raut
Nuvance Health 111 Osborne Street, Danbury 203-739-7104
Winston Shih
Nuvance Health 111 Osborne Street, Danbury 203-739-7104
Eric Kung
Stamford Health Medical Group 1 Blachley Road, Stamford 203-276-4464
Peter J. McAllister
NEUROLOGICAL SURGERY
New England Institute for Neurology and Headache 30 Buxton Farm Road, Stamford 203-914-1900
Paul J. Apostolides
Louise D. Resor
Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists 6 Greenwich Office Park, Greenwich 203-869-1145
Andrea F. Douglas Stamford Health Medical Group 75 Holly Hill Lane, Greenwich 203-661-3333
Abraham Mintz
Stamford Health Medical Group 29 Hospital Plaza, Stamford 203-276-4464
Alice H. Rusk
Yale Medicine Neurology 15 Valley Drive, Greenwich 203-863-4490
Daryl R. Story
Griffin Health 115 Technology Drive, Trumbull 203-372-6460
Nuvance Health Medical Practice 605 West Avenue, Norwalk 203-853-5000
Perry A. Shear
Jennifer C. Werely
Yale Neurosurgery 5520 Park Avenue, Trumbull 877-925-3637
Scott L. Simon
Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists 5 High Ridge Park, Stamford 203-869-1145
Neurology and Headache Center of Greenwich 500 W Putnam Avenue, Greenwich 203-900-4226
Dario M. Zagar
Yale Medicine Neurology 75 Kings Highway Cutoff, Fairfield 877-925-3637
Gary A. Zimmerman
Orthopaedic Specialty Group PC 305 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield 203-337-2600
NEUROLOGY
NEURORADIOLOGY Howard Liu
Stamford Health Medical Group One Hospital Plaza, Stamford 203-276-2362
Robert Bonwetsch Nuvance Health Medical Practice 79 Sand Pit Rd, Danbury 203-748-2551
Neil W. Culligan
Nuvance Health Medical Practice 79 Sand Pit Rd, Danbury 203-748-2551
Louis J. Cuzzone Nuvance Health Medical Practice 605 West Avenue, Norwalk 203-853-5000
David T. Greco
Nuvance Health Medical Practice 79 Sand Pit Rd, Danbury 203-748-2551
OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY Roxanne C. Abder
Women's Health Care of Trumbull 5520 Park Avenue, Trumbull 203-374-1018
Gary S. Besser
Obstetrics and Gynecology Associates PC 29 Hospital Plaza, Stamford 203-325-4321
Emily E. Blair
OB/GYN of Fairfield County 1735 Post Road, Fairfield 203-256-3990
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Patrick J. Cahill
Coastal Obstetrics and Gynecology 999 Summer Street, Stamford 203-353-9099
Ronika D. Choudhary Women's Obstetrics & Gynecology 115 Technology Drive, Trumbull 203-268-2239
Deanna DelPrete
Women's Health Care of New England 761 Main Avenue, Norwalk 203-644-1100
Leslie A. Donovan
Brookside Gynecology 159 West Putnam Avenue, Greenwich 203-869-7080
Leonard Ferrucci Ferrucci, Ferrucci & Morris 1250 Summer St, Stamford 203-325-4665
Vito Ferrucci
Ferrucci, Ferrucci & Morris 1250 Summer St, Stamford 203-325-4665
Caroline Filor
Brookside Gynecology 159 West Putnam Avenue, Greenwich 203-869-7080
Shieva L. Ghofrany Coastal Obstetrics and Gynecology 999 Summer Street, Stamford 203-353-9099
Donna J. Hagberg
Donna J. Hagberg MD 31 River Road, Cos Cob 203-742-1150
Edward Jacobson
Helena T. Squicciarini Women's Health Connecticut 5520 Park Avenue, Trumbull 203-374-1018
Marina C. Torbey Women's Health Connecticut 5520 Park Avenue, Trumbull 203-374-1018
Russell F. Turk
Stamford Health Medical Group 1200 East Putnam Ave., Riverside 203-637-3337
Caterina Violi
Obstetrics & Gynecology for Women-By Women 2 ½ Dearfield Drive, Greenwich 203-861-9586
Christine E. Waldron Women's Health Care of New England 761 Main Avenue, Norwalk 203-644-1100
OPHTHALMOLOGY Bruce S. Altman Connecticut Eye Consultants PC 69 Sand Pit Rd, Danbury 203-791-2020
Ora Burstein
Allergy and Asthma Center of Stamford 1275 Summer Street, Stamford 203-978-0072
Christienne F. Coates Ridgefield Ophthalmology 90 Grove St, Ridgefield 203-894-9700
Joseph L. Conway, Jr.
Hormone Replacement Therapy Center 1 Perryridge Road, Greenwich 203-580-6383
Greenwich Ophthalmology Associates 2046 W Main Street, Stamford 203-869-3082
John A. Morris
Donna Densel
Ferrucci Ferrucci & Morris 1250 Summer St, Stamford 203-325-4665
Sujata Pendyala
Women's Health Care of New England 761 Main Avenue, Norwalk 203-644-1100
Michael D. Schechter Westmed Medical Group 644 W Putnam Avenue, Greenwich 203-210-2880
CT Eye Specialists 2046 W Main Street, Stamford 203-869-3082
Leslie C. Doctor
Joan T. Gewirtz
Vincent S. Reppucci MD 65 North St, Danbury 203-792-6291
Kim P. Robbins
Gina F. Gladstein
Robbins Eye Center 1 Sasco Hill Rd, Fairfield 203-371-5800
CT Eye Specialists 2046 W Main Street, Stamford 203-869-3082
Joanna Lumba Sarracino
Anisha Jangi
Connecticut Eye Consultants PC 69 Sand Pit Rd, Danbury 203-791-2020
Ophthalmic Surgeons of Greater Bridgeport 2371 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield 203-371-0141
Archna Johar
Richard Scartozzi
Connecticut Eye Consultants PC 69 Sand Pit Rd, Danbury 203-791-2020
Connecticut Eye Consultants PC 69 Sand Pit Rd, Danbury 203-791-2020
Jeffrey N. Kaplan
Katherine J. Zamecki Connecticut Eye Consultants PC 69 Sand Pit Rd, Danbury 203-791-2020
Stephen J. Zuckerman Connecticut Eye Consultants PC 69 Sand Pit Rd, Danbury 203-791-2020
ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY David F. Bindelglass
Orthopaedic Specialty Group PC 305 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield 203-337-2600
Michael Brand
OrthoConnecticut 2 Riverview Dr., Danbury 203-797-1500
Jeffrey V. Deluca
OrthoConnecticut 761 Main Avenue, Norwalk 203-845-2200
Francis A. Ennis
Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists 6 Greenwich Office Park, Greenwich 203-869-1145
James J. Fitzgibbons Orthopaedic Specialty Group PC 305 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield 203-337-2600
Mark J. Fletcher
OrthoConnecticut 761 Main Avenue, Norwalk 203-845-2200
Eye Group of Connecticut 4699 Main Street, Bridgeport 203-374-8182
Scott Seo
Wendy A. Klein
Elizabeth Siderides
Flora Levin
Mahsa A. Sohrab
Mahsa A. Sohrab MD 25 Valley Drive, Greenwich 914-200-1405
Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine 166 Cherry Street, New Canaan 203-323-7331
D. Ross Henshaw
Suresh Mandava
Jerry W. Tsong
Jeffrey J. Brooks
Greenwich Ophthalmology Associates 2046 W Main Street, Stamford 203-869-3082
Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine 166 Cherry Street, New Canaan 203-323-7331
Peter W. Hughes
Delia M. Manjoney
Esteban C. Vietorisz
Ortho Care Specialists 4747 Main Street, Bridgeport 203-372-0649
Robert J. Noecker
Eric L. Wasserman
Merritt Medical Center 3715 Main Street, Bridgeport 203-372-4211
Ophthalmic Associates PC 160 Hawley Lane, Trumbull 203-378-3224
Stamford Opthalmology 1351 Washington Blvd., Stamford 203-327-5808
Flora Levin MD 1391 Post Road East, Westport 203-814-1438 Greenwich Ophthalmology Associates 2046 W Main Street, Stamford 203-869-3082 Manjoney & Manjoney 2720 Main St, Bridgeport 203-576-6500
Stamford Opthalmology 1351 Washington Blvd., Stamford 203-327-5808
Ophthalmic Consultants of Connecticut 1375 Kings Hwy E, Fairfield 203-366-8000
Eye Care Center of Stamford 1275 Summer Street, Stamford 203-978-0800
Glenn E. Ostriker
Richard B. Weber
Dr. Ostriker and Associates 71 Strawberry Hill Avenue, Stamford 203-348-6300
Stamford Health Medical Group 1275 Summer Street, Stamford 203-353-1857
Philip A. Piro
Doctor & Associates PC 129 Kings Hwy N, Westport 203-227-4113
Retina Associates of Connecticut 70 Mill River Street, Stamford 203-325-4481
Shelley K. Driesman
Stephen M. Rabinowitz
Ophthalmic Surgeons of Greater Bridgeport 2371 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield 203-371-0141
Vincent S. Reppucci
Joan T. Gewirtz MD 70 Mill River Street, Stamford 203-348-0868
Marc L. Weitzman
Ophthalmic Surgeons of Greater Bridgeport 2371 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield 203-371-0141
Andrew Wolf
Ophthalmic Surgeons of Greater Bridgeport 2371 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield 203-371-0141
Stamford Ophthalmology 1351 Washington Blvd., Stamford 203-327-5808
Dante A. Brittis
Orthopaedic Specialty Group PC 305 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield 203-337-2600
Adam Brodsky
David B. Brown
Russell J. Cavallo Stamford Health Medical Group 945 Summer Street, Stamford 203-614-8888
Angelo M. Ciminiello OrthoConnecticut 2 Riverview Drive, Danbury 203-797-1500
Michael R. Clain
Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists 6 Greenwich Office Park, Greenwich 203-869-1145
Demetris Delos
Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists 6 Greenwich Office Park, Greenwich 203-869-1145
Joshua B. Frank OrthoConnecticut 761 Main Avenue, Norwalk 203-845-2200
Andrew L. Haas
Westmed Medical Group 1281 East Main Street, Stamford 203-210-2830 OrthoConnecticut 2 Riverview Drive, Danbury 203-797-1500
Westmed with Orthopaedic Associates of Stamford 1281 East Main Street, Stamford 203-325-4087
Brian F. Kavanagh
Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists 6 Greenwich Office Park, Greenwich 203-869-1145
Marc S. Kowalsky
Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists 6 Greenwich Office Park, Greenwich 203-869-1145
Michael M. Lynch
OrthoConnecticut 761 Main Avenue, Norwalk 203-845-2200
Daniel S. Markowicz
HSS Stamford 1 Blachley Road, Stamford 203-705-0715
Seth R. Miller
Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists 6 Greenwich Office Park, Greenwich 203-869-1145
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Todd A. Morrison
Orthopaedic Specialty Group PC 305 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield 203-337-2600
Sean Peden
Mark E. Wilchinsky
Connecticut Orthopaedics 888 White Plains Road, Trumbull 203-268-2882
Yale Medicine 260 Long Ridge Road, Stamford 877-925-3637
OTALARYNGOLOGY/ EAR, NOSE & THROAT
Kevin D. Plancher
Advanced Specialty Care 107 Newtown Rd, Danbury 203-830-4700
Plancher Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine 31 River Road, Cos Cob 203-863-2003
Ross J. Richer
Orthopaedic Specialty Group PC 305 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield 203-337-2600
William T. Schmidt
Westmed with Orthopaedic Associates of Stamford 1281 East Main Street, Stamford 203-325-4087
Paul M. Sethi
Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists 6 Greenwich Office Park, Greenwich 203-869-1145
Marc Silver
Stamford Health Medical Group 1281 East Main Street, Stamford 203-210-2830
Michael Soojian OrthoConnecticut 761 Main Avenue, Norwalk 203-845-2200
James I. Spak Connecticut Orthopaedics 1055 Post Road, Fairfield 203-254-1055
Karen M. Sutton HSS Stamford 1 Blachley Road, Stamford 203-705-0725
Katherine B. Vadasdi Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists 6 Greenwich Office Park, Greenwich 203-869-1145
Corinne VanBeek
Orthopedic and Spine Institute One Blachley Road, Stamford 203-276-2277
Michael C. Bard
Dov Bloch
Advanced Specialty Care 1290 Summer Street, Stamford 203-830-4700
Steven Bramwit
Greenwich Ear, Nose and Throat 49 Lake Avenue, Greenwich 203-869-2030
Richard J. Brauer
Associates of Otolaryngology, P.C. 49 Lake Avenue, Greenwich 203-869-0177
Stephen D. Breda
Ear Nose and Throat Head and Neck Surgery Physician 4695 Main Street, Bridgeport 203-371-5166
Jacquelyn M. Brewer Ear Nose and Throat Center 32 Strawberry Hill Court, Stamford 203-353-0000
Elise Cheng
Greenwich Ear, Nose and Throat 49 Lake Avenue, Greenwich 203-869-2030
Bradford S. Chervin
Ear Nose & Throat Allergy and Facial Plastic Surgery Specialists 2600 Post Road, Southport 203-256-3338
Steven M. Feldman
Westmed Medical Group 644 W Putnam Avenue, Greenwich 203-210-2870
Lawrence J. Fliegelman Ear Nose & Throat of Fairfield 1305 Post Road, Fairfield 203-259-4700
Neil A. Gordon
Retreat at Splitrock 539 Danbury Road, Wilton 203-834-7700
Jay Klarsfeld
Arghiris N. Barbadimos
Advanced Specialty Care 1290 Summer Street, Stamford 203-830-4700
Orthopedic and Spine Institute One Blachley Road, Stamford 203-276-2277
Jason R. Klenoff
Vincent R. Carlesi
Ear Nose and Throat Center 32 Strawberry Hill Court, Stamford 203-353-0000
Pain Management Associates of CT 40 Old Ridgebury Rd, Danbury 203-361-3303
Biana Lanson
Ear Nose and Throat Center 32 Strawberry Hill Court, Stamford 203-353-0000
PATHOLOGY
Sarah S. Lusman
Cohen Children's Specialty Center 32 Strawberry Hill Court, Stamford 203-273-7628
PEDIATRIC INFECTIOUS DISEASE Nimrod E. Dayan
Pediatric Healthcare Associates 15 Corporate Dr., Trumbull 203-452-8322
Robert C. Babkowski Stamford Pathology Group PC One Hospital Plaza, Stamford 203-276-7420
Richard Levin
Ear Nose & Throat of Fairfield 1305 Post Road, Fairfield 203-259-4700
Raymond A. Baer
Stamford Pathology Group PC One Hospital Plaza, Stamford 203-276-7420
Michal A. Manaster Pediatric Practice Associates 1515 Summer St, Stamford 203-323-8171
Bo Xu
Stamford Pathology Group PC One Hospital Plaza, Stamford 203-276-7420
Michelle Siegel Marrinan
Greenwich Ear, Nose and Throat 49 Lake Avenue, Greenwich 203-869-2030
PEDIATRIC PULMONOLOGY Jacob Hen
Pediatric Specialty Center 5520 Park Avenue, Trumbull 203-337-8600
Hossein Sadeghi
Pediatric Pulmonology 32 Strawberry Hill Court, Stamford 203-276-5949
PEDIATRIC SURGERY Steven Borenstein
PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY
Andrew J. Parker Parker Ear, Nose & Throat 148 East Ave, Norwalk 203-866-8121
Allison B. Levey
ColumbiaDoctors 1500 Boston Post Road, Darien 203-662-0313
Sara Richer
Michael S. Snyder
Northeast Medical Group 888 White Plains Road, Trumbull 203-459-2666
Stamford Health Medical Group 1500 Boston Post Road, Darien 203-662-0313
Stephen J. Salzer
Greenwich Ear, Nose and Throat 49 Lake Avenue, Greenwich 203-869-2030
Specialty Surgeons of Connecticut 1445 E Putnam Ave, Greenwich 203-787-4366
Gerard Weinberg
Stamford Health Medical Group 32 Strawberry Hill Court, Stamford 203-276-5912
PEDIATRICS GENERAL Robin Abramowicz
PEDIATRIC ENDOCRINOLOGY Patricia Eagan
Heather Waters
Pediatric Healthcare Associates 50 Unquowa Place, Fairfield 203-452-8322
CT ENT Sinus Center Hearing & Balance 761 Main Avenue, Norwalk 203-680-8960
Village Pediatrics 323 Riverside Avenue, Westport 203-221-7337
Nicole Abramowitz
Bay Street Pediatrics 156 Kings Highway North, Westport 203-227-3674
Peter J. Acker
Robert Weiss
PEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGY
CT ENT Sinus Center Hearing & Balance 761 Main Avenue, Norwalk 203-680-8960
Mark S. Glassman
Westmed Medical Group 644 W Putnam Avenue, Greenwich 203-210-2800
Joanne Angiello
Ridgefield Pediatric Associates 38B Grove Street, Ridgefield 203-438-9557
Maura Angiello-Smith Stamford Pediatric Associates 1275 Summer Street, Stamford 203-324-4109
Kathryn A. Baker Baker Pediatrics 4141 Madison Ave, Trumbull 203-371-8790
Karen E. Beckman
Riverside Pediatrics 1171 East Putnam Avenue, Riverside 203-629-5800
Marivic Dayrit Botta Pediatric Healthcare Associates 15 Corporate Drive, Trumbull 203-452-8322
Jane M. Brotanek
Ridgefield Pediatrics Associates 38B Grove Street, Ridgefield 203-438-9557
Sofia Chiocconi
Summer Pediatrics 992 High Ridge Road, Stamford 203-388-8668
Loretta Cody
Loretta Cody MD 42 Sherwood Place, Greenwich 203-661-2440
Bruce W. Cohen
Pediatric Associates of Western Connecticut 41 Germantown Road, Danbury 203-744-1680
Erik L. Cohen
Next Generation Pediatrics 644 W Putnam Avenue, Greenwich 203-661-6430
Jason Davis
New England Pediatrics 183 Cherry Street, New Canaan 203-972-5232
Arthur E. Dobos
Amy Agoglia
PAIN MANAGEMENT
Mark S. Glassman MD 148 East Ave, Norwalk 203-853-7170
Doctors' Pediatric PC 55 Danbury Road, Wilton 203-762-3363
The Center For Advanced Pediatrics 69 East Avenue, Norwalk 203-229-2000
Rahul S. Anand
Alexander Koral
Jamie L. Alon
Richard M. Freedman
Pediatric Specialty Center 5520 Park Avenue, Trumbull 877-925-3637
Connecticut Pain & Wellness Center 52 Beach Road, Fairfield 203-319-9355
Pediatric Associates of Western Connecticut 41 Germantown Road, Danbury 203-744-1680
Pediatric Healthcare Associates 50 Unquowa Place, Fairfield 203-452-8322
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Lambros G. Geotes Stamford Pediatric Associates 1275 Summer Street, Stamford 203-324-4109
C. Nicole Gorman
Rosemary E. Klenk
Jeffrey A. Owens
Elizabeth Z. Krowitz
Todd Palker
New England Pediatrics 183 Cherry Street, New Canaan 203-972-5232
Village Pediatrics 323 Riverside Avenue, Westport 203-221-7337
Greenwich Pediatric Associates 8 West End Avenue, Old Greenwich 203-637-3212
Debra K. Gotz
Susan E. Lasky
Stamford Pediatric Associates 1275 Summer Street, Stamford 203-324-4109
Stephen Grevious
Village Pediatrics 323 Riverside Avenue, Westport 203-221-7337
David B. Gropper
Pediatric Associates of Western Connecticut 41 Germantown Road, Danbury 203-744-1680
Jennifer B. Gruen
Village Pediatrics 323 Riverside Avenue, Westport 203-221-7337
Eva L. Grunberg
New Canaan Pediatrics 173 East Avenue, New Canaan 203-972-4250
Andrew S. Hart
Stamford Pediatric Associates 1275 Summer Street, Stamford 203-324-4109
Jennifer F. Henkind Stamford Pediatric Associates 1275 Summer Street, Stamford 203-324-4109
Thomas P. Homa
Pediatric Healthcare Associates 50 Unquowa Place, Fairfield 203-452-8322
Maria Ieni
New Canaan Pediatrics 173 East Avenue, New Canaan 203-972-4250
Susanna Jalkut
Stamford Health Medical Group 126 Morgan Street, Stamford 203-327-1055
Rebecca LePage
Doctors' Pediatric PC 55 Danbury Road, Wilton 203-762-3363
Christine Macken
Center for Advanced Pediatrics 40 Cross Street, Norwalk 203-229-2000
Alan H. Morelli
Stamford Health Medical Group 183 Cherry Street, New Canaan 203-972-5232
Alyssa Newman
New Canaan Pediatrics 173 East Avenue, New Canaan 203-972-4250
Katherine Kelly Noble Stamford Health Medical Group 2001 West Main Street, Stamford 203-363-0123
Karen Nordberg
Summer Pediatrics 992 High Ridge Road, Stamford 203-388-8668
Pediatric Healthcare Associates 50 Unquowa Place, Fairfield 203-452-8322
Nancy O'Hara
Paul Juan
Pediatric Healthcare Associates 50 Unquowa Place, Fairfield 203-452-8322
Valley Pediatrics of Greenwich 25 Valley Drive, Greenwich 203-622-4301
Amy S. Weinrib
Pediatric Healthcare Associates 50 Unquowa Place, Fairfield 203-452-8322
Kathryn J. Quinn
Trumbull Pediatrics 132 Monroe Turnpike, Trumbull 203-268-1766
Beth Wittenberg
Black Rock Pediatrics 1817 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield 203-337-5333
Henry M. Rascoff
Meredith Renda
Jennifer I. Moore
Black Rock Pediatrics 1817 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield 203-337-5333
Fairfield Pediatrics 501 Kings Hwy E, Fairfield 203-333-0800
Laura Marks
Doctors' Pediatric PC 55 Danbury Road, Wilton 203-762-3363
Mark H. Vincent
Ranjana V. Patil
Doctors' Pediatric PC 55 Danbury Road, Wilton 203-762-3363
Melanie Mier
Darien Pediatric Associates 106 Noroton Avenue, Darien 203-655-9741
New England Pediatrics 183 Cherry Street, New Canaan 203-972-5232
Sound Beach Pediatrics 2001 West Main Street, Stamford 203-363-0123
Willows Pediatrics Group 1563 Post Road East, Westport 203-319-3939
George V. Tsimoyianis
Willows Pediatric Group 1563 Post Road East, Westport 203-319-3939
PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION Michael J. Brennan
Michael J. Brennan, M.D. 140 Sherman Street, Fairfield 203-255-3451
Dara Thomas Richards
Alice Chen
Southwest Community Health Center 968 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport 203-330-6000
Marisa B. Rommeney Stamford Pediatric Associates 1275 Summer Street, Stamford 203-324-4109
Rachel R. Rothschild Pediatric Associates of Western Connecticut 41 Germantown Road, Danbury 203-744-1680
Alicia A. Salas
David Lee Tung
Core Medical Group & Physical Therapy 3180 Main St, Bridgeport 203-373-1593
Sarah Siegel
Harvey J. Bluestein MD 1735 Post Road, Fairfield 203-254-8557
Gregory F. Brucato
Linda F. Grant
Harold S. Gewirtz
Greenwich Hospital Outpatient Physiatry 500 W Putnam Avenue, Greenwich 203-863-4290
Harold S .Gewirtz MD 70 Mill River Street, Stamford 203-325-1381
Jeffrey Heftler
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Center 32 Imperial Ave, Westport 203-222-3700
HSS Stamford 1 Blachley Road, Stamford 203-705-2350
Edwin F. Richter III
Willows Pediatrics Group 1563 Post Road East, Westport 203-319-3939
Harvey Jay Bluestein
Specialty Surgeons of Connecticut 1445 E Putnam Ave, Greenwich 203-787-4366
Stephen J. Massimi
Edwin F. Richter III MD 29 Hospital Plaza, Stamford 203-316-0610
Sandra L. Margoles, MD 40 West Elm Street, Greenwich 203-869-2939
Maureen McEvoy Specialty Surgeons of Connecticut 1445 E Putnam Ave, Greenwich 203-787-4366
Joseph O'Connell
Elsa M. Raskin
Greenwich Hospital Outpatient Physiatry 500 W Putnam Avenue, Greenwich 203-863-4290
Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists 6 Greenwich Office Park, Greenwich 203-869-1145
Sandra L. Margoles
David Passaretti MD 722 Post Rd, Darien 203-450-4384
Lawrence Draper
Tamar Kessel
Children's Medical Group of Greenwich 42 Sherwood Place, Greenwich 203-661-2440
Anya Kishinevsky MD 148 East Ave, Norwalk 203-496-8402
David Passaretti
Keith Attkiss MD 2½ Dearfield Drive, Greenwich 203-862-2700
Boris Goldman
Sohel Islam
Anya Kishinevsky
Total Aesthetics 208 Post Road West, Westport 203-814-1721
PLASTIC & RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY
Janet E. Freedman
Steven Schiz
Jonathan E. Sollinger
Integrated Pain Solutions 2015 West Main Street, Stamford 475- 863-4588
HSS Stamford 1 Blachley Road, Stamford 203-705-2087
Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists 6 Greenwich Office Park, Greenwich 203-869-1145
Thomas I. Odinak
Halina M. Snowball
Brucato Plastic Surgery Center 38B Grove St., Ridgefield 203-431-7644
Stamford Pediatric Associates 36 Old Kings Highway S., Darien 203-655-3307
Wilton Clinic 3 Hollyhock Lane, Wilton 203-834-2813
Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists 5 High Ridge Park, Stamford 203-869-1145
Keith J. Attkiss
Doctors' Pediatric PC 55 Danbury Road, Wilton 203-762-3363
Village Pediatrics 323 Riverside Avenue, Westport 203-221-7337
Christopher S. Sahler
Advanced Specialty Care 901 Ethan Allen Hwy, Ridgefield 203-830-4700
Elsa M. Raskin, MD, PC 4 Dearfield Drive, Greenwich 203-861-6620
Arthur R. Rosenstock Dr. Arthur Rosenstock 1250 Summer St, Stamford 203-359-1959
Prashant Soni
Advanced Specialty Care 107 Newtown Rd, Danbury 203-830-4700
PSYCHIATRY Linus Abrams
Abrams Linus S. MD 4 Dearfield Drive, Greenwich 203-861-2654
Jeremy Barowsky
Jeremy Barowsky MD 640 W Putnam Avenue, Greenwich 203-340-1115
Joseph F. Goldberg
Joseph F. Goldberg MD 128 East Avenue, Norwalk 203-854-9607
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Laurence S. Lorefice
Laurence S. Lorefice MD MPH 1445 E Putnam Ave, Old Greenwich 203-637-4006
Charles J. Morgan
Charles J. Morgan MD 80 Grove St, Ridgefield 203-293-0343
Joshua C. Pollack
Greenwich Hospital Center for Healthy Aging 5 Perryridge Road, Greenwich 203-863-3316
Daniel J. Rudolph
Pulmonary & Internal Medicine Associates PC 15 Corporate Drive, Trumbull 203-261-3980
Paul Sachs
Stamford Health Medical Group 29 Hospital Plaza, Stamford 203-348-2437
Ian Weir
Nuvance Health 520 West Avenue, Norwalk 203-855-3632
Bruce Shapiro
Bruce Shapiro MD 666 Glenbrook Road, Stamford 203-327-4144
John S. Tamerin
John S. Tamerin MD PC 27 Stag Lane, Greenwich 203-661-8282
Mark Waynik
Mark Waynik MD PC 52 Beach Road, Fairfield 203-254-2000
PULMONOLOGY John-Paul Ayala
Pulmonary & Internal Medicine Associates PC 15 Corporate Drive, Trumbull 203-261-3980
Michael A. Bernstein Stamford Health Medical Group 29 Hospital Plaza, Stamford 203-348-2437
John J. Chronakos
Nuvance Health 33 Germantown Road, Danbury 203-739-8330
James S. Krinsley Stamford Health Medical Group 29 Hospital Plaza, Stamford 203-348-2437
Caroline P. Kurtz Nuvance Health 30 Stevens Street, Norwalk 203-855-3888
Christopher Manfredi Nuvance Health 30 Stevens Street, Norwalk 203-855-3888
Dominic J. Roca
Stamford Health Medical Group 29 Hospital Plaza, Stamford 203-348-2437
RADIATION ONCOLOGY Deborah X. Fang
Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute at St. Vincent's Medical Center 2800 Main Street, Bridgeport 475-210-5085
Christopher M. Iannuzzi
St. Vincent's Medical Center 2800 Main Street, Bridgeport 203-576-6000
Frank A. Masino
Bennett Cancer Center One Hospital Plaza, Stamford 203-276-7886
Bruce A. McGibbon Yale Therapeutic Radiology 77 Lafayette Place, Greenwich 203-863-3701
Pradip M. Pathare
Nuvance Health 34 Maple Street, Norwalk 203-852-2719
Seema Sanghavi
Nuvance Health Medical Practices - Radiation Oncology Danbury 24 Hospital Avenue, Danbury 203-739-7190
John Spera
Nuvance Health 24 Hospital Avenue, Danbury 203-739-7190
RADIOLOGY Ian Karol
Advanced Radiology Consultants 267 Grant St, Bridgeport 203-843-3739
Ruben Kier
St. Vincent's Medical Center 2800 Main Street, Bridgeport 203-576-6000
Kenneth Zinn
Alla G. Rudinskaya Nuvance Health 33 Germantown Road, Danbury 203-794-5600
Advanced Radiology Consultants 267 Grant St, Bridgeport 203-843-3739
Michael Spiegel
Nuvance Health 33 Germantown Road, Danbury 203-794-5600
REPRODUCTIVE ENDOCRINOLOGY/ INFERTILITY
Jessica Rachel Stein
Joshua M. Hurwitz
Rheumatology Norwalk 761 Main Avenue, Norwalk 203-852-2290
RMA of Connecticut 761 Main Avenue, Norwalk 203-750-7400
Mark Leondires Illume Fertility 761 Main Avenue, Norwalk 203-750-7400
SLEEP MEDICINE Adil Salam
Pulmonary & Internal Medicine Associates PC 15 Corporate Drive, Trumbull 203-261-3980
Andrew Levi
Park Avenue Fertility 5520 Park Avenue, Trumbull 203-372-6700
SPINE SURGERY
SPORTS MEDICINE
John N. Awad
Brian Bast
Orthopaedic Specialty Group PC 305 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield 203-337-2600
David A. Bomback
OrthoConnecticut 36 Old Kings Highway South, Darien 203-845-2200
UROLOGY
Connecticut Neck and Back Specialists 39 Hospital Ave, Danbury 203-744-9700
Edward B. Paraiso II
Amory J. Fiore
Robert P. Weinstein
Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists 6 Greenwich Office Park, Greenwich 203-869-1145
David Lawrence Kramer Connecticut Neck and Back Specialists 39 Hospital Ave, Danbury 203-744-9700
Northeast Medical Group Urology 160 Hawley Lane, Trumbull 203-375-3456 Northeast Medical Group Urology 160 Hawley Lane, Trumbull 203-375-3456
VASCULAR SURGERY Taras V. Kucher
The Vascular Experts 85 Old Kings Hwy North, Darien 844-482-7285
Cynthia Murdock Illume Fertility 761 Main Avenue, Norwalk 203-750-7400
DataJoe Research is a software and research company specializing in data collection and verification, and it conducts various nominations and research campaigns across the United States on behalf of publishers. To create the "top doctors" list, DataJoe Research facilitated an online peer-voting process, also referencing government sources. DataJoe also conducted media analysis through Internet research to factor in public perception. DataJoe then tallied the votes per category for each doctor to isolate the top nominees in each category. After collecting nominations and considering additional information from the media analysis, DataJoe checked and confirmed that each published winner had a current, active license status with the state regulatory board. If we were not able to find evidence of a doctor's current, active registration with the state regulatory board, that doctor was excluded from the list. In addition, any doctor who has been disciplined, up to the timeframe of the review process for an infraction by the state regulatory board, was excluded from the list. Finally, DataJoe presented the tallied result to the magazine for its final review and adjustments.
Ilana Ressler
Illume Fertility 761 Main Avenue, Norwalk 203-750-7400
Spencer S. Richlin Illume Fertility 761 Main Avenue, Norwalk 203-750-7400
Barry Witt
Greenwich Fertility and IVF Center 55 Holly Hill Lane, Greenwich 203-863-2990
RHEUMATOLOGY Lana I. Bernstein
Northeast Medical Group Rheumatology 15 Valley Drive, Greenwich 203-302-4181
Final Note: We recognize there are many good doctors who are not shown in this representative list. This is only a sampling of the huge array of talented professionals within the region. Inclusion in the list is based on the opinions of responding doctors in the region and the results of our research campaign. We take time and energy to ensure fair voting, although we understand that the results of this survey nomination are not an objective metric. We certainly do not discount the fact that many, many good and effective doctors may not appear on the list.
Sharon W. Karp
Westchester Health Northwell Physician Partners 945 Summer Street, Stamford 203-327-9321
Disclaimers: DataJoe uses best practices and exercises great care in assembling content for this list. DataJoe does not warrant that the data contained within the list are complete or accurate. DataJoe does not assume, and hereby disclaims, any liability to any person for any loss or damage caused by errors or omissions herein whether such errors or omissions result from negligence, accident, or any other cause. All rights reserved. No commercial use of the information in this list may be made without written permission from DataJoe.
Joao Nascimento
John Nascimento, M.D. 3203 Main St, Bridgeport 203-371-0009
Stuart N. Novack
Nuvance Health Medical Practices Rheumatology Norwalk 761 Main Avenue, Norwalk 203-852-2290
Questions? For research/methodology questions, contact the research team at surveys@datajoe.com.
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20 East Elm Street, 2nd Floor | Greenwich, CT 203.764.2230 | greenwichpointdermatology.com Sarah Dolder, MD, Board-Certified Dermatologist and Founder Dr. Sarah Dolder is a board-certified dermatologist and founder of Greenwich Point Dermatology. Dedicated to excellence in comprehensive medical and cosmetic dermatological care, she provides exceptional expertise in all facets of aesthetic enhancement and facial rejuvenation, including Botox, injectable fillers, laser treatments and skin resurfacing. Dr. Dolder earned her Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery with honors from the University of Melbourne, in Australia. She completed her Bachelor of Medical Science at the University of Cambridge, UK. and completed her residency at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York.
Jacqueline Berliner, MD, Board-Certified Dermatologist and Mohs Surgeon Dr. Jacqueline Berliner is a board-certified dermatologist with clinical expertise in cutaneous oncology and the management of skin cancers with Mohs surgery, excisions, or other modalities. She also excels at reconstructions, benign excisions, laser surgery, and cosmetic procedures. Dr. Berliner earned her medical degree from the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York. She completed her residency training at the prestigious University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Department of Dermatology. She continued at the UCSF Dermatologic Surgery and Laser Center for fellowship training in Mohs Micrographic Surgery and procedural dermatology.
Meghan O’Brien, MD, Board-Certified Dermatologist Dr. Meghan O’Brien is a board certified dermatologist specializing in comprehensive medical and cosmetic dermatology. Her areas of expertise include inflammatory conditions of the skin, full body skin exams, skin cancer diagnosis and treatment, pediatric dermatology, photo rejuvenation, and cosmetic procedures including injectables such as Botox and fillers as well as laser and resurfacing treatments. Dr. O’Brien attended Harvard University where she graduated cum laude. She earned her medical degree from the University of Massachusetts Medical School. She completed her Dermatology Residency at Drexel University College of Medicine
Elizabeth Gaines-Cardone, MD, Board-Certified Dermatologist Dr. Elizabeth Gaines-Cardone is a board certified dermatologist who specializes in medical and cosmetic dermatology. Her approach to care combines cutting edge treatments backed by science with a detailed understanding of her patients needs. Her medical expertise includes acne and skin cancer screenings, along with diagnosing and managing dermatological conditions. In addition to her interest in medical dermatology. A native to Fairfield County, Dr. Gaines graduated with distinction from the University of Virginia and received her medical degree from New York University. She completed her Dermatology Residency at SUNY Downstate.
Alexandra Labiak, MD, Board-Certified Dermatologist Dr. Alexandra Labiak, MD is an accomplished Board-certified Dermatologist specializing in medical, cosmetic, and surgical dermatology. Dr. Labiak possesses clinical expertise in all areas of dermatology with a specialty in skin cancer screenings, acne and diagnosing dermatological conditions, all while employing a compassionate and patient-focused approach to her care. Dr. Labiak earned her medical degree from the University of Michigan Medical School. Moving to New York City, she completed her internship in Medicine at the renowned Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. She completed her Dermatology Residency at Albert Einstein College of Medicine.
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ART & ANTIQUES ALDRICH MUSEUM, 258 Main St., Ridgefield, 438-0198. Tues.–Sun. aldrichart.org
GREENWICH ARTS COUNCIL, 299 Greenwich Ave., 862-6750. greenwichartscouncil.org
AMY SIMON FINE ART, 1869 Post Rd. East, Westport, 259-1500. amysimonfineart.com
GREENWICH ART SOCIETY, 299 Greenwich Ave. 2nd fl., 629-1533. A studio school that offers a visual arts education program for kids and adults. greenwichartsociety.org
BRUCE MUSEUM, 1 Museum Dr., 869-0376. brucemuseum.org
CANFIN GALLERY, 39 Main St., Tarrytown, NY, 914-332-4554. canfingallery.com CARAMOOR CENTER FOR MUSIC AND THE ARTS, Girdle Ridge Rd., Katonah, NY, 914-232-1252. Caramoor is a destination for exceptional music, captivating programs, spectacular gardens and grounds, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. caramoor.org CAVALIER GALLERIES, 405 Greenwich Ave., 869-3664. cavaliergalleries .com CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY PRINTMAKING, 299 West Ave., Norwalk, 899-7999. contemprints.org CLAY ART CENTER, 40 Beech St., Port Chester, NY, 914-937-2047. clayartcenter.org
Our Day’s End by Brigid Kennedy, 14” x 11” oil, acrylic, graphite, 2023
Flinn Gallery Fun fact: The average American lives in twelve different dwellings throughout their lifetime, with each living space often being referred to as “home.” Home will be the theme of the show at the Flinn Gallery from Thursday, January 11, through Thursday, February 22. Home Sweet Home delves into the tangible and intangible aspects of the concepts of home and features works by four female artists: Brigid Kennedy, Melissa Misla, Mary Tooley Parker and Nitza Tufiño. A public opening reception will be held Thursday, January 11, from 6 to 8 p.m. The Gallery welcomes visitors daily Monday to Saturday, 10 to 5 p.m., Thursday until 8 p.m., and Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m. 101 West Putnam Avenue in Greenwich. Visit flinngallery.com for details.
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GREENWICH HISTORICAL SOCIETY, 47 Strickland Rd., 869-6899. greenwichhistory.org KATONAH MUSEUM OF ART, Rte. 22 at Jay St., Katonah, NY, 914-232-9555. katonahmuseum.org KENISE BARNES FINE ART, 1947 Palmer Ave., Larchmont, NY, 914-834-8077. kbfa.com LOCKWOOD-MATHEWS MANSION MUSEUM, 295 West Ave., Norwalk, 838-9799. lockwoodmathews mansion.com LOFT ARTISTS ASSOCIATION, 575 Pacific St., Stamford, 247-2027. loftartists.org MARITIME AQUARIUM, 10 N. Water St., S. Norwalk, 852-0700. maritimeaquarium.org
DISCOVERY MUSEUM AND PLANETARIUM, 4450 Park Ave., Bridgeport, 372-3521. discoverymuseum.org
NEUBERGER MUSEUM OF ART, Purchase College, 735 Anderson Hill Rd., Purchase, NY, 914-251-6100. neuberger.org
FAIRFIELD MUSEUM AND HISTORY CENTER, 370 Beach Rd., Fairfield, 259-1598. fairfieldhistory.org
PELHAM ART CENTER, 155 Fifth Ave., Pelham, NY, 914-738-2525 ext. 113. pelhamartcenter.org
FLINN GALLERY, 101 W. Putnam Ave., 622-7947. flinngallery.com
ROWAYTON ARTS CENTER, 145 Rowayton Ave., Rowayton, 866-2744. rowaytonarts.org
GERTRUDE G. WHITE GALLERY, YWCA, 259 E. Putnam Ave., 869-6501. ywcagreenwich.org
SAMUEL OWEN GALLERY, 382 Greenwich Ave., 325-1924. samuelowen.org »
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calendar SILVERMINE GUILD ARTS CENTER, 1037 Silvermine Rd., New Canaan, 966-9700. silvermineart.org SANDRA MORGAN INTERIORS & ART PRIVÉ, 135 East Putnam Ave., 2nd flr., Greenwich, 629-8121. sandramorganinteriors.com SOROKIN GALLERY, 96 Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich, 856-9048. sorokingallery.com
WESTPORT ARTS CENTER, 51 Riverside Ave., Westport, 226-7070. westportartscenter.org YALE CENTER FOR BRITISH ART, 1 080 Chapel St., New Haven, 432-2800. britishart.yale.edu YALE UNIVERSITY ART GALLERY, 1111 Chapel St., New Haven, 432-0611. artgallery.yale.edu
CURTAIN CALL, The Sterling Farms Theatre Complex, 1349 Newfield Ave., Stamford, 329-8207. curtaincallinc.com DOWNTOWN CABARET THEATRE, 263 Golden Hill St., Bridgeport, 576-1636. dtcab.com
LECTURES, TOURS & WORKSHOPS FAIRFIELD THEATRE COMPANY, On StageOne, 70 Sanford St., Fairfield, 259-1036. fairfieldtheatre.org GOODSPEED OPERA HOUSE, 6 Main St., East Haddam, 860-873-8668. goodspeed.org
by Ellen Gordon
Greenwich Art Society The Greenwich Art Society will continue its collaboration with the Burton-Young Health and Beauty Center to exhibit work by current members. This exhibition is by board member Ellen Gordon and on display until Tuesday, February 20. Gordon is an award-winning mixed media artist. For more information visit, greenwichartsociety.org. STAMFORD ART ASSOCIATION, 39 Franklin St., Stamford, 325-1139. stamfordartassociation.org STAMFORD MUSEUM & NATURE CENTER, 39 Scofieldtown Rd., Stamford, 977-6521. stamfordmuseum.org UCONN STAMFORD ART GALLERY, One University Pl., Stamford, 251-8400. artgallery.stamford.uconn.edu
CONCERTS, FILM & THEATER ARENA AT HARBOR YARD, 600 Main St., Bridgeport, 345-2300. websterbankarena.com AVON THEATRE FILM CENTER, 272 Bedford St., Stamford, 661-0321. avontheatre.org
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GREENWICH LIBRARY, 101 W. Putnam Ave., 622-7900. greenwichlibrary.org
SummerFare 2024
Looking for fun and engaging summer activities for your children? Or perhaps your teen is looking for an internship or summer job? Check out the Greenwich High School PTA SummerFare on Wednesday, January 31, from 6 to 8 p.m., in the GHS Student Center (snow date is February 1). This annual informative event focuses on summer activities, camps and employment for kids. Exhibitors will present material and talk with public and private elementary, middle and high school students and their parents about summer programs, internships and camps. ghs.greenwichschools.org WESTPORT COUNTRY PLAYHOUSE, 25 Powers Ct., Westport, 227-4177. westportplayhouse.org
ALDRICH MUSEUM, 258 Main St., Ridgefield, 438-0198. aldrichart.org
JACOB BURNS FILM CENTER, 364 Manville Rd., Pleasantville, NY, 914-773-7663. burnsfilmcenter.org LONG WHARF THEATRE, 222 Sargent Dr., New Haven, 787-4282. longwharf.com RIDGEFIELD PLAYHOUSE, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, 438-9269. ridgefieldplayhouse.org RIDGEFIELD THEATER BARN, 37 Halpin Ln., Ridgefield, 431-9850. ridgefieldtheaterbarn.org SHUBERT THEATER, 247 College St., New Haven, 800-228-6622. shubert.com STAMFORD CENTER FOR THE ARTS, Palace Theatre, 61 Atlantic St., Stamford, 325-4466. stamfordcenterforthearts.org
Blake Gopnik
Flinn Gallery The Flinn Gallery, in partnership with Greenwich Library, will welcome Blake Gopnik, art historian, critic and author, to present “Warhol: Icon and Enigma,” on Sunday, January 28 at 3 p.m. in the Berkley Theater. Gopnik has been the staff art critic at The Washington Post and Newsweek and is now a contributing critic at The New York Times. He holds a Ph.D. in art history from the University of Oxford. This event is free and open to the public (doors open at 2:30 p.m.). Registration is required; contact Kathy Cihi at kcihi@greenwichlibrary.org »
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calendar AUDUBON GREENWICH, 613 Riversville Rd., 869-5272. greenwich.audubon.org AUX DÉLICES, 231 Acosta St., Stamford, 326-4540, ext. 108. auxdelicesfoods.com BOWMAN OBSERVATORY PUBLIC NIGHT, NE of Milbank/East Elm St. rotary on the grounds of Julian Curtiss School, 869-6786, ext. 338 BRUCE MUSEUM, 1 Museum Dr., 869-0376. brucemuseum.org CLAY ART CENTER, 40 Beech St., Port Chester, NY, 914-937-2047. clayartcenter.org CONNECTICUT CERAMICS STUDY CIRCLE, Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Dr. ctcsc.org
GREENWICH BOTANICAL CENTER, 130 Bible St., 869-9242. gecgreenwich.org GREENWICH LIBRARY, 101 W. Putnam Ave., 622-7900. greenwichlibrary.org KATONAH MUSEUM OF ART, 26 Bedford Rd., Chappaqua, NY, 914-232-9555. katonahmuseum.org STAMFORD MUSEUM & NATURE CENTER, 39 Scofieldtown Rd., Stamford, 977-6521. stamfordmuseum.org
KIDS’ STUFF JAN / F E B 2 0 2 4 ALDRICH MUSEUM, 258 Main St., Ridgefield, 438-4519. aldrichart.org
AUDUBON GREENWICH, 613 Riversville Rd., 869-5272. greenwich.audubon.org AUX DÉLICES, (cooking classes), 23 Acosta St., Stamford, 326-4540 ext. 108. auxdelicesfoods.com BEARDSLEY ZOO, 1875 Noble Ave., Bridgeport, 394-6565. beardsleyzoo.org
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FAIRFIELD MUSEUM AND HISTORY CENTER, 370 Beach Rd., Fairfield, 259-1598. fairfieldhistory.org
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W EARTHPLACE, 10 Woodside Lane, Westport, 227-7253. earthplace.org
MARITIME AQUARIUM, 10 N. Water St., S. Norwalk, 852-0700. maritimeaquarium.org
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF GREENWICH, 4 Horseneck Lane, 869-3224. bgcg.org
GREENWICH HISTORICAL SOCIETY, 39 Strickland St., 869-6899. hstg.org
BRUCE MUSEUM, 1 Museum Dr., 869-0376. brucemuseum.org
GREENWICH LIBRARY, 101 W. Putnam Ave., 622-7900. greenwichlibrary.org
DISCOVERY MUSEUM AND PLANETARIUM, 4450 Park Ave., Bridgeport, 372-3521. discoverymuseum.org
IMAX THEATER AT MARITIME AQUARIUM, 10 N. Water St., S. Norwalk, 852-0700. maritimeaquarium.org
RIDGEFIELD PLAYHOUSE, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, 438-5795. ridgefieldplayhouse.org
WESTPORT ARTS CENTER, 51 Riverside Ave., Westport, 222-7070. westportartscenter.org
DOWNTOWN CABARET THEATRE, 263 Golden Hill St., Bridgeport, 576-1636. dtcab.com
KATONAH MUSEUM OF ART, Rte. 22 at Jay St., Katonah, NY, 914-232-9555. katonahmuseum.org
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s we sail into a new year, now is the perfect time to share the serenity of this single sailboat coasting under a full moon rise. On an unseasonably warm evening last October, Robby Gray captured the quiet moment while aboard Ian and Kim Treibicks’ Fleming Calypso. Here’s hoping that wherever your 2024 adventures may take you, the seas are calm, and the wind is always at your back. G
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