Greenwich - June 2023

JUNE 2023

BACK TO THE FUTURE

Ashely Aufderheide lights up the screen, and we get a chance to sit down with the talented actress to find out about her starring role in Netflix’s That ’90s Show, her life here in Greenwich and her plans for the future. This charming young lady has a lot to say.

by jill johnson mann

Bombas cofounder Andrew Heath and his wife, Sandra, welcome us into their newly renovated home. The 1920s Tudor was meticulously designed to accommodate the young family—and the result is stunning.

mary kate hogan

14 EDITOR’S LETTER

18 FOUNDER’S PAGE Of Attics and Old Stuff

21 STATUS REPORT

BUZZ How kids are improving their STEM skills in the great outdoors; At Home in Greenwich is helping seniors live vibrantly and safely. SHOP Pop into two stylish new shops on the Avenue—Cynthia Rowley and Eleventy. DO Horizons and AVID are giving our kids a leg up— in and out of the classroom. GO We offer you some options for your travel bucket list. HOME Coloring inside the lines can be fun—at least when it comes to décor. EAT OG Baking is ready to feed those of us who reach for the carbs but shun the gluten.

44 G-MOM

Summer is a great time to hit the books—in a fun way. Our libraries have plenty of programs to keep you and your kids entertained; Greenwich Moms offers up gifts for Dad, camps for kids and some sarcasm for Mom.

49 PEOPLE & PLACES

Planned Parenthood of Southern New England; Bruce Museum; Whitby School

75 CALENDAR

87 INDEX OF ADVERTISERS

88 POSTSCRIPT No chair? No problem.

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HELLO, AGAIN

One of our annual traditions here at the magazine is to highlight ten teens who are breaking barriers— be it on the field, in the classroom or on the stage—in our September issue. Nothing is more gratifying than meeting up with them later in life to see just how far their determination and talents have taken them. Some have achieved such acclaim that they have graced our cover a second time as incredibly successful filmmakers, entrepreneurs and tech leaders.

A few years back, we introduced you to a young, vibrant up-and-coming actress who was forging a career in Hollywood. To say that she had “it” is an understatement. This month, we proudly feature Ashley Aufderheide once again. She caught the eye of a little network called Netflix and is starring in the reboot of a show that was near and dear to many a Gen-Xer heart, That ’70s Show. In That ’90s Show Ashley stars among original cast members as well as talented newcomers.

Her character, Gwen, is a part of the next generation of Point Place-dwelling teens. And she lights up the screen.

Writer Jill Johnson Mann (whose own son, Cameron Mann, played a pivotal role in HBO’s hit Mare of Easttown) sat down with Ashley to talk about her profession, the challenges and rewards of a bicoastal high school career and where this starlet sees herself going (“Back to the Future, page 56). She is enchanting yet down-to-earth and exhibits a truly heartwarming level of gratitude for her family, friends and teachers. And the best part? This girl is having a blast doing it all.

We know you’ll be as charmed by Ashley as we were. And stay on the lookout for our September issue—you never know who you just might meet.

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OF ATTICS AND OLD STUFF

Does your spring cleaning include the attic? Not at my house, with those heavy, hinged pull-down stairs. But on occasion, it’s worth a trip. Just remember to bring along a sandwich. You’ll be up there a while, surrounded by memories.

Here’s a sampling of treasures I’ve found in mine.

My grandmother’s silver lamé banquet cloth with a big hole cut smack in the middle of it. Our five-year-old daughter Audrey came down from playing in the attic with a bewitching smile and hands behind her back. “Look, Mommy,” she proudly announced. “I made you the most beautifulest handkerchief!”

A box of seashells I’d collected in Jamaica intending to decorate a mirror someday. (I even had the special glue.) But when the Hermans bought a lovely condo on John’s Island, they said: “No gifts, please,” adding innocently, “What we don’t need is a shell mirror!”

A white satin book from our 1959 wedding in Cleveland listing 302 gifts, including an ugly ashtray from someone who had more money than God and eight monogramed silver napkin rings from someone poor as a church mouse.

Love letters from an old beau (not Jack).

A lamp made out of a binnacle from a WWII Japanese lifeboat. Okay, I’m married to a sailor, but it didn’t do well in our living room. Another lamp was made out of a stuffed ptarmigan (the Alaska state bird) that Jack brought home from Iceland and our golden retriever kept trying to remove from its pedestal.

A Din-Don hostess apron—white-dotted Swiss with lavender and blue ribbons. Dinny Robins and I had hired sewers and peddled aprons to stores like Outdoor Traders and Mark, Fore & Strike. Cottage industry, for sure, but I made $10,000—enough to treat Jack and me to a cruise around the Greek Islands.

My Astronomy 101 notebook from Wellesley. We all loved Professor Sarah Hill and were excited beyond our wildest dreams when she was invited to Scotland to investigate alien landings.

The crib, with all those little teeth marks on the railing. It’s illegal now—something about the spacing of the slats. Are babies born with pinheads these days? And the family bassinette from 1931, which my brother Mike, weighing in at almost twelve pounds, outgrew in two weeks.

A green galabeya from Cairo. First day back at the office, Jack and I showed up in Egyptian attire, complete with Cleo wig and pharaoh headdress. A new hire thought we were nuts.

My mother’s stone marten stole, the pelts sewed nose-to-tail with their legs hanging down. A kid I knew, seated behind two matrons in church, got so bored he quietly tied the feet of their stoles together, creating quite a scene when they stood up to sing.

My brother Lee’s original erector set—an early indicator that we’d have yet another engineer in the family.

A box with life-sized llama heads sticking out of it—part of a Pushmi-Pullyu costume that another Grace Note and I made out of Granny’s goatskin rug and cardboard for our Doolittle show. And a Grenadier guard uniform I found in an antiques shop in London and brought home on my lap in the plane for Prince Charming in Cinderella.

A lacquered blowfish the size of a grapefruit, its spines so needle-sharp you need gloves to handle it—the perfect booby prize for our family fishing contest in Vermont this summer. Its attic days are over.

Now it’s your turn. Go on up there, have fun and see why you’ve never been able to part with this stuff.

Just don’t forget the sandwich. G

“A lamp made out of a stuffed ptarmigan that … our golden retriever kept trying to remove from its pedestal.”

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KIDS GO GREEN

Local students of all ages are learning science and practicing stewardship at Mill River Park. From grade schoolers to paid seasonal teen interns, young people are getting involved in new programs at the Whittingham Discovery Center, which opened last June and encourages experiential learning, using the river, wetlands and meadows to improve kids’ STEM skills.

On half-day field trips, Environmental Engineers investigate the ways trees, meadows and wetlands act as natural engineers; then the kids return to the lab to learn how to explore ways to clean up water, restore habitats and improve quality of life. Habitat Hunters explore the park and river to learn what makes a healthy habitat. Then, they return to the lab to compare the adaptations of fresh and brackish water animals to their habitat.

During the warmer months, the Discovery Cart, a mobile science station sponsored by Henkel North America, is wheeled throughout the park to provide pop-up STEM educational activities. Lessons at the Discovery Cart are conducted by paid high school and college-age docents who also staff the exhibits in the Whittingham Discovery Center. There, they talk to visitors about the park’s restoration, explaining how, in 2009, the Army Corp of Engineers removed two dams and concrete channel walls, regraded the river banks,

and planted native meadows to protect the surrounding neighborhood from floods.       The Stewards Internship is a competitive eight-week paid summer program where teens work on park restoration projects and also spend time in the classroom learning about conservation methods. Stewards and docents participate in workshops on resume building and job skills as part of a workforce

development program. Career speakers visit the students to talk about different types of environmental careers, from food to finance. “You can have an environmental impact in almost any field,” says Kristia Janowski, Director of Education and Sustainability at Mill River Park Collaborative, the nonprofit that runs the Discovery Center. “Last year, we had someone working in ESG (environment, social and governance) in finance talk to them and a lot of kids were surprised to learn you could work in finance and still work toward an environmental goal.”

Most docents are older high school and college students who attend monthly workplace training sessions in addition to career workshops that include public speaking and presentation skills. “The docents need to know the background of the park and what our story means,” says Janowski. “It would be great if some could join us as educators down the road, as we grow.

PICKING UP STEM SKILLS IN THE GREAT OUTDOORS by amy sarbinowski

above: Inside the Whittingham Discover Center, kids get creative with hands-on lessons about science and conservation.

left: Nature's classroom: These gardens double as a learning zone. right: Engaging kids with an experiment.

SOCIAL NETWORK

A unique nonprofit OFFERS OUR SENIORS SUPPORT AND MEANINGFUL ENGAGEMENT

by valerie foster

Lise LaPointe Jamison has a hard time believing it’s been seventeen years since At Home in Greenwich—back then just a kernel of an idea—began to take shape. “I’m really happy and have to admit that I am shocked this is our fifteenth year,” says Lise, executive director of the nonprofit that takes a holistic approach to aging in place. “We offer peace of mind for those who want to continue to live in their own homes, providing a safety net, enrichment activities and social events for our members.”

The concept for At Home was inspired by a 2006 article in The New York Times describing a Boston program that enabled residents of Beacon Hill to age in place. Not wanting to duplicate any services already available in Greenwich, At Home was designed to link to

above: Stefanie Cruz and Carolyn Decker package up “Cake to Go” for At Home members above right: A picnic at Tod’s Point right: Lise LaPointe Jameson, At Home executive director far right: Marylin Chou, Sandy Herman and Donna Moffly hit the New York Historical Society for the Ruth Bader Ginsburg exhibit

existing services while filling in gaps to help seniors remain independent. Today, the membership age ranges from fifty to 101, with annual rates of $500 for individuals, $650 per household.

Over the past fifteen years, At Home in Greenwich has served 517 members. Today, there are 180 members, many of whom have been with At Home since it began.

Andy Kirkman, a retired Greenwich High School Spanish teacher, was an original member and is so thankful to have this organization in town. “Everyone is so friendly, helpful, and a lot of fun to be with,” she says. “They have a long list of people who can help you with everything—plumbers, electricians, handymen.”

Andy uses her teaching skills in the twice-a-month Spanish conversation group she leads. She also joins the lunch bunch and often participates in day trips.

Dick and Polly Franck joined about seven years ago. Like Andy, they are also volunteers, Dick drives members to doctors’ appointments, and Polly serves on the programming committee.

“When you retire, you lose contacts,” Dick says. “We had many friends when our kids were growing up, but many you lose. This group sounded like a good idea, and it has turned out to be that.”

The At Home staff also calls each member every other week, to check in and simply ask how things are going. “Some of our conversations are short, others long, depending on the needs of the member,” Lise says. She also points out that as a licensed social worker, she is always available to listen to a member’s concerns and is able to get them the help they may need. “We really are their safety net and support network. If something goes wrong that they didn’t anticipate, we are always there to help.”

She explains that the organization also offers peace of mind to family members. For example, if a son or daughter can’t get in touch with a parent, they know they can call At Home. “Our membership is awesome, a pleasure to work with and help,” Lise adds. “We become a lifeline, offering valuable services for those Greenwich residents who want to remain in their homes.”

At Home Annual Fundraiser

FRIDAY, SEPT. 29, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Delamar

The mix-and-mingle event will include music and dancing harborside, with proceeds benefitting the programs and services the nonprofit provides.

For more information on the event or membership, call 203-422-2342.

Member Activities

WEEKLY LUNCH BUNCH

DINE-AROUND DINNERS

BOOK CLUB

MAHJONG

WEEKLY TALKS

Including topics such as “America Underwater and Sinking” and “Heart, Health and Arrhythmias”

READING ALOUD SESSIONS

POETRY READINGS

COFFEE GET-TOGETHERS

DAY TRIPS

RETIRED MEN’S ASSOCIATION (part of At Home in Greenwich) holds weekly Walkie Talkies, ninety-minute leisurely walks around town and discussion groups that are also available virtually.

“The programs are so varied. I think there is probably something that would interest anyone.”

–ANDY KIRKMAN

Tim and Phyllis Alexander discuss their world tour with At Home members

by janel alexander

TIMELESS STYLE

ELEVENTY’S LOW-KEY APPROACH TO LUXURY

If a wardrobe based on understated elegance sounds appealing, then Eleventy’s texturally-refined neutrals and fine Italian tailoring are for you. This minimalist Italian brand has become a coveted resource for gentlemen—from suiting to business casual. (Don’t worry ladies, there’s plenty for you, too.)

Eleventy echos other Italian luxury brands in quality and style, but with a price tag that is often half to a third of the price. The deconstructed menswear pieces, pique shirts and wool blazers pair just as well with trousers as they do with Saturday night jeans. Fine gauge knitwear and suede accessories create a professional alternative to the five-daya-week suit-and-tie uniform. The shop,

which is the brand’s fourth U.S. location, also includes women’s and children’s departments. Women’s tailored pleated pants mix seamlessly with pointelle knits and double-breasted chambray denim blazers. And there are elevated adorable mini-me versions of both in the children’s wear line.

Marco Balassari, CEO and cofounder, who visited the Greenwich location back in March, is the poster child for this type of easy yet elevated style. The shop’s soft-hued lighting, airy interior, muted color palette and soft textures all reflect Balassari’s understated polish. And we’re here for all of it.

Stroll in, have a cappuccino, and shop for the whole family.

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THE STORE’S LIGHT AND AIRY INTERIOR PROVIDE THE PERFECT CANVAS FOR SOFT TEXTURES AND UNIQUELY LAYERED MENS, WOMENS AND KIDS ITEMS YOU WON’T WANT TO LEAVE BEHIND.

far left: CEO Marcus Balassari left and below: A selection of men’s coveted casual wear

283 Greenwich Ave., eleventymilano.com

PRINTS, PLEASE!

Who doesn’t want to be the quintessential Cynthia Rowley girl? The designer herself is much like her collections—whimsical, bright and fun. California surfer-girl meets strong, empowered female. Cynthia’s sense of adventure and playfulness have been a part of the brand’s DNA consistently and successfully for thirty-five years.

Inside this jewel box boutique you’ll find pieces that are on-trend and infused with unique Rowley touches—think organza flower details and metallic accents. Staples like fit-and-flare pants and mini-dresses appear season after season, yet always with originality. They are perfect for when “wallflower” is not the vibe you’re going for.

The surf-and-swim collection recently expanded and includes essentials for every type of vacation, whether you’re lounging by the pool or hitting the waves. Choose from floral tops and bottoms as well as fun rash guards and ombre surfsuits. And if your plans include a cold-weather adventure, last year the brand launched the Snow line, including puffers and ski suits, to keep you looking fab on the slopes.

Rowley wanted to connect with Greenwich as an extension of her appreciation for both urban and suburban lives. “I've always loved the sense of style in Connecticut. I hope residents will love everything about our designs,” she says.

We look forward to following her constant reinvention! 315

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This Not That

ALTERNATIVE TRAVEL DESTINATIONS THAT SHOULD BE ON YOUR BUCKET LIST

As a little girl, I fantasized about sleeping inside the Disneyland Hotel. I finally got the chance when I flew my small children across the country to experience my—I mean, their—dream. The reservations agent assured me that Tinkerbell herself magically turns out the lights every night. I was a grown woman; I should have known better. The lights simply flickered briefly when you turned off the boring light switch made for humans. The hotel has since been renovated, and now the headboard sparkles when you push a Tinkerbell button. Some destinations take on such a mythical aura that reality doesn’t stand a chance.

We asked some Greenwich locals to share their travel disappointments and suggest where to go instead. We can’t promise Tinkerbell. No one can. (I’m

not sure I’ll ever get over that.)

To be clear, we’re not saying these are “don’t visit” destinations, but rather, places that didn’t live up to the hype surrounding them. As Old Greenwich native Cal McKinney, whose family lived abroad for several years, says, “Many dream destinations in Europe are overrated and overcrowded. There’s always a better version of what you’re looking for just around the corner.”

ICELAND

GEOTHERMAL SPA

the blue lagoon Blame Instagram or TikTok, but the Blue Lagoon is the most popular destination in Iceland. Dreamy images of bikini-clad bathers floating in milky blue waters give the impression this is a remote and tranquil destination. The water in the lagoon is actually runoff from the nearby power

sky lagoon

plant. The blue color and skin-healing silica were a happy accident. Jessica Murphy visited and booked an in-water massage, which sounds sublime until you’re front half is in the cold and the masseuse can’t put pressure on you because you’re buoyant. Jessica says she felt like she was “being bounced on by a toddler in a swimming pool, but paying hundreds of dollars for it.” An average of 4,000 visitors per day buy a pre-timed ticket to visit the lagoon and try for the perfect Insta pic.

The Retreat at the Blue Lagoon is a five-star hotel with a private lagoon and only sixty-two suites. If you’re going to do it, do it right. Stay the night, get the photos, and don't fight over a public robe. You should also visit the recently opened Sky Lagoon, just fifteen minutes from downtown Reykjavík. It also has an infinity pool overlooking Skerjafjordur Bay, where you can watch the midnight sun in summer and the northern lights in winter.

The alternative to Blue Lagoon

The Blue Lagoon is stunning, you just may want to reconsider how you visit it.

Sky Lagoon

SKY LAGOON

GREECE

The alternative to Athens delos

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The birthplace of Western civilization and former stomping grounds of Socrates and Plato has been drawing visitors for centuries. Over five million people visit annually to see monuments like the Acropolis and Parthenon for themselves. On his visit to Athens, local developer Arnold Karp expected to be awed by the ancient

architecture. Instead, he found numerous non-Acropolis monuments plopped amid busy roads surrounded by fencing. “We would hustle from one site to the next, in the heat and smog, only to find the artifact bathing in the trash that passersby would toss into the fencing. What’s the point of preserving them, if this is how they're treated?”

PERU

machu picchu

Almost every travel bucket list published has one common destination: the ancient Incan city of Machu Picchu. The city in the sky riveted the global imagination when it was rediscovered 100 years ago by erstwhile adventurer Hiram Bingham. The architecture is fascinating; the Incans used no method of securing the stones next to each other, yet the buildings still stand—earning it a spot as one of the seven wonders of the world. But is it worth the time, money, effort and probable altitude sickness to see it in person? When Carolyn and Mark DewingHommes honeymooned there forty years ago, Peru was only on a few people’s travel lists. Locals were surprised and charmed to meet the young American couple and invited them into their homes for dinner and conversation. They want to return with their kids but wonder if it will be as magical as they remember it. Probably not. It’s no longer necessary to hike to the site. Tour buses ferry an average of 2,500 visitors there daily.

If you don’t see a llama, don’t worry: they have one behind ropes you can take a photo with.

In Greece, we say skip Athens and head straight for the islands. The tiny island of Delos has been uninhabited since the seventh century B.C. and is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Records show that in 90 B.C., 30,000 people lived there. Today, there are less than twenty inhabitants, and no hotels exist. The island has so many ancient monuments and sculptures, it's been called an open-air seaside museum. According to Visit Greece:

“Delos is not a museum; Delos is not there to tell a story. Delos is history itself.”

Ancient ruins on the island of Delos, one of the most important mythological, historical and archaeological sites in Greece

Reach the island by boat from Mykonos,

choquequirao

For the daring, make the four-day roundtrip hike to Peru’s Choquequirao, a site built at the same time as Machu Picchu that still needs to be fully excavated. Or, switch ancient civilizations, and head to Mexico to visit the ancient Mayan Temple of Chichen Itza, which is also one of the Seven Wonders of the World.

Even travel writers fall for travel hype. Here, Kim-Marie takes in Matchu Picchu.

The alternative to Machu Picchu

Naxos and Paros.

Erechtheion in Athens

Choquequirao is known as the younger sister of Machu Picchu.

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We explore two educational programs that are LOOKING OUT FOR OUR KIDS IN THE CLASSROOM— AND BEYOND

Bright Horizons!

How MIDDLE SCHOOLERS ARE GETTING A LEG UP over the summer

Marianne Ho Barnum looks back over the last decade with pride as the nonprofit she leads, Horizons at Brunswick School, celebrates ten years.

Horizons is a six-week summer program that begins after kindergarten, providing Greenwich public-school boys who need academic help with tools to thrive throughout their elementary and middle-school years. The students, teachers and parents also meet six times during the school year, to keep the kids connected and reinforce skills and assess needs.

“We are all so happy to be at this point, to have good, successful years under our belts,” Barnum says. “Horizons focuses on closing the opportunity gap in Greenwich and creating opportunities critical for education.”

above: Boys engage in plenty of activities outside of the classroom that provivde social engagement and enrichment.

above: Horizons student turned volunteer Mario Muniz right: Mario at work in the classroom

left: An inclusive and comfortable work environment is one of Horizon's keys to success.

Two-thirds of students entering the program are performing below grade level and are recommended for the program by their publicschool teachers. All receive reduced price or free lunches. Once admitted, there is a nine-year commitment and an annual yearly fee of $35 per student. Currently, there are 132 students enrolled in the program.

“The improvement in academic scores each year proves to the student that he can do the work and do well,” Barnum says. “We have a reading specialist and a math interventionist who work with the students that need extra help.”

Barnum emphasizes that the summer program is crucial to the boys’ success, because this is when students historically forget much of what they learned the previous year. “We consistently show an increase in students moving to or at grade level over the six weeks, which makes them

better prepared for the following school year,” she says. “We also see a decrease in students who are identified as urgent intervention.”

Many of the boys return during their high-school summers to work with the group. One is fifteenyear-old Mario Muniz, a sophomore at Greenwich High School.

“Academically, I really struggled with math,” he says. “Horizons changed the way I studied, the way I took notes. They taught me the tools I needed to succeed. They gave me self-confidence and also built my self-esteem. I also made so many new friends with kids I never would have met, since they went to a different school. Now they are my friends in high school.”

By becoming a Horizons assistant this summer, he’s fulfilling a dream he’s had since his primaryschool years. “I always looked at the high school students as role models. I wanted to be like them when I grew older.” And now he is!

AN EDUCATIONAL SUMMER

Horizons at Brunswick School’s summer program is a full-day, six-week structured summer course that supports the Greenwich Public School’s academic goals. It is led by public and private school teachers with a student to teacher ratio of 5:1. It includes:

A HEALTHY BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND TWO SNACKS

AN ACADEMIC PROGRAM OF READING AND WRITING AND STEAM (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ARTS, MATH)

AFTERNOONS INCLUDING SPORTS, FIELD TRIPS AND SWIMMING

Program Benefits

100 percent of Horizon boys learn to swim.

The program also focuses on other sports and emotional support.

Parents attend workshops on parenting, community building and social-emotional topics.

Horizons touches base with the home schools during the year, delving into reports, assessments and academic levels to prepare individual programs to meet the needs of all boys come summer.

When the boys enter high school, there is a program with Manhattanville College in which college students work with Horizon graduates who need help.

“We consistently show AN INCREASE IN STUDENTS MOVING TO OR AT GRADE LEVEL OVER THE SIX WEEKS, which makes them better prepared for the following school year.”

–MARIANNE HO BARNUM

Physical activity is also an important part of the program.

Determined to Advance

A unique program that PROVES EDUCATIONAL AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT can indeed change lives

clockwise from left: Missy Brown with Jenny Cepedes (AVID 2013 graduate, now a nurse at Sloan Kettering)

• Ashley Sierra speaks to her classmates at the AVID 2022 Graduation Family Celebration • Mara Subach and Julie Faryniarz • Ken Alcorn and Missy Brown with their students

FOCUS OF AVID HIGHSCHOOL CLASSES

During freshman and sophomore year, the AVID class emphasizes organizational and executive functioning skills, note taking, developing grit, public speaking and writing and research skills.

For a decade, AVID has been helping Greenwich teens realize their dreams of a college education. These are the students in the academic middle, traditionally underrepresented on college campuses, often the first in their families to attend college. All possess one distinguishing characteristic: great academic potential.

It all began in 2008 when a few teachers, including high school teacher Missy Brown, submitted a $42,170 grant to the Greenwich

Alliance for Education to start an Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) program in Greenwich. The Alliance, which is the only nonprofit that supports the Greenwich public schools, approved the grant—the first of many—and AVID was born, graduating the first class in 2013.

AVID, a daily, five-day-a-week academic elective and creditbearing class, is now offered at Greenwich High School and Central and Western middle schools. Students are interviewed

and chosen for the program in seventh grade and begin support in eighth grade.

When they enter high school, AVID students are divided into two classes, and each is assigned a teacher, a group that stays together the whole four years.

The students’ classes are a demanding college-preparatory curriculum, and student involvement in extracurricular activities is encouraged. Currently, there are forty-five AVID students per grade.

Junior year, the shift is toward standardized test taking, how to research colleges and beginning college essays.

Senior year, students receive support during the college application and financial aid processes, identifying the best schools, and help with high-school internships.

In addition, sophomore through senior year, all kids visit two college campuses annually.

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THE PILLARS OF AVID

Ashley Sierra, currently a freshman business major at Fordham University, is one such student. Her parents emigrated from Honduras to the United States, seeking a better life for the family. Ashley is the oldest of two.

“My parents weren’t schooled here and have no idea about the college process,” she says. “AVID students are different from other students whose parents went to college. Those kids know what it’s like to research colleges and apply.

“I am eternally grateful for AVID, and especially Ms. Brown, who taught me all four years I was at the high school,” Ashley says. “She is the kindest, most considerate teacher. My class was like family. In the midst of everything we were going through in high school, including Covid, we could talk to each other about anything. It’s nice to be able to talk with people who are just like me, with similar backgrounds.”

Mara Subach, the AVID site coordinator at Greenwich High, explains AVID is now fully funded by the Greenwich Public Schools because of the program’s success. The Alliance is still involved with support—close to $1 million since the original grant—through the AVID Success initiative that helps AVID students and alumni achieve college and career success, providing essential extensions to the public school system and AVID experience.

“AVID is a life-changing program for our students,” says Dr. Toni Jones, superintendent of schools. “Students set their goals, and Greenwich Public Schools ensure that those students are successful on their personal journeys to excellent and higher

education. We are all so proud of the students in the AVID program and grateful to the Greenwich Alliance for Education for their devotion to the entire community.”

“The teacher becomes the advocate and cohort for the students the whole four years,” Subach adds. “Students develop a sense of belonging, so important and often overlooked. They learn what it takes to be a successful

student.”

Although Sierra says she knew she would always attend college, it wouldn’t have been with the confidence she received from AVID. “The process to get to college would have been so much more difficult,” she says. “I would tell anyone who is offered the chance for AVID to take it. It helped me so much. It provides the best opportunity to learn.”

PARTY

Julie Faryniarz, executive director of Greenwich Alliance for Education, explains that the nonprofit has four programming areas, with the AVID Success program being the largest. AVID focuses on:

STUDENTS

Teaching good money habits and offering help with jobs, internships and career-related skills; mentoring and coaching; family programs to keep the entire family in the loop on college and career goals.

ALUMNI (COLLEGE STUDENTS AND GRADUATES)

Scholarships, job and professional tools; mentoring, coaching, engagement that helps alumni connect and support one another and talk to students in middle and high school

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATORS

Education for public school professionals; summer stipends for educators for AVID Success program planning, implementation and evaluation; research and development to evaluate, improve and communicate the impact of AVID and AVID Success; administrative support, using Success volunteers

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Communication and awareness building; providing financial and volunteer support and career opportunities for AVID students and alumni; building a volunteer network; providing AVID students and alumni with paid and unpaid summer and part-time school year jobs

date: Saturday, June 10 time: 6:30–10:30 p.m. location: Arch Street Teen Center tickets: $150 each greenwichallianace.org

There will be two food trucks, a chance to speak with AVID students and alumni and opportunities for sponsorships. Open to everyone in the community.

“AVID is a life-changing program for our students … STUDENTS SET THEIR GOALS AND GREENWICH PUBLIC SCHOOLS ENSURE THAT THOSE STUDENTS ARE SUCCESSFUL on their personal journeys to excellent and higher education.”

–DR. TONI JONES, SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

right: Mara Subach with Dr. Ernie Fleishman, former superintendent of the Greenwich Public Schools, and his wife, Amy

“CELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF COLLEGE DREAMS”

by mary kate hogan

Daily Bread

Many people took up baking during lockdown, but Matt’s culinary pursuits were specific: creating baked goods that are both delicious and gluten-free, as his wife can’t have gluten. While perfecting his baking techniques, Matt realized that he was happier in the kitchen than at his job as a lawyer. “Like a lot of folks, I was re-evaluating and seeing what I really enjoy doing, what I was going to wake up and be excited to do for work,” he says. “It clicked that I like gluten-free baking, and there’s a market for it.”

After many rounds of taste testing with family and friends, Matt began selling his baked goods at the Old Greenwich Farmer’s Market last September and also launched online with home delivery. Though all his freshly baked goods are popular, the baguettes in particular were an instant hit. “Making bread is a little trickier than cookies or other sweet treats,” Matt says. “Savory things are the most rewarding and the things that people miss most.” He continues to perfect his brioche bread recipe and is working on dinner rolls.

above: Cookies, doughnuts, baguettes— nothing is off limits anymore for those who are gluten-free.

AFrench baguette with crispy crust. Light and flaky buttermilk biscuits. Sandwich bread that’s truly tasty, even when you don’t toast it. These are a few food items that people with gluten sensitivities miss most. Now they can enjoy these savory favorites again, thanks to a new company that’s turning out fresh loaves as well as muffins, bagels, cookies, doughnuts and more, baked here in town. Old Greenwich Baking Company, which started as a pandemic passion for Matthew Goodro, has turned into a lucrative business with loyal customers and a retail location in the works.

On the sweet side, he bakes incredible chocolate chip cookies, salted oatmeal cookies, brownies, blueberry muffins, lemon poppy seed muffins and duffins (a doughnut meets a muffin with cinnamon-sugar topping) as well as pies for the holidays and cakes by request. He also sells certain items frozen and ready to bake at home, so you can have the smell of freshly baked bread in your own kitchen.

Matt and his wife, Amanda, who works in real estate, are now looking for a retail location in town but taking their time, wanting to grow the business at a sensible pace and find the ideal spot. In the meantime, he will continue home delivery and plans to be at the farmer’s market again this summer; his baguettes and bread are also being sold and used for sandwiches at Alpen Pantry. He says, “There’s been a great response, which is very rewarding.”

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ALL BOOKED UP FOR SUMMER

OUR LIBRARIES ARE HOTSPOTS FOR CREATIVITY, IMAGINATION AND CONNECTION

School may be out, but your family can still hit the books—and so much more—at any one of our local libraries. Our four branches offer a combined 1,800 programs every year. More than just a place to check out books, these libraries offer kids opportunities for adventure and connection. Beyond reading, there are game times, puppet shows, music sing-alongs, science workshops, crafting and much more. There’s a wealth of offerings just a library card away. Here’s a primer to get you started.

BRANCHING OUT

In addition to the downtown library, Greenwich boasts three additional branches in Byram, Cos Cob and Old Greenwich, each with individual programming. Anyone who lives, works or goes to school in Greenwich and is over the age of twelve is eligible for a free library card. All you need is a photo ID, proof of residency such as mail or proof of employment in Greenwich. Nannies and caregivers are eligible as well. It is not necessary to have a library card to use the facilities; but inevitably, once you step inside, you’ll want that card to take advantage of everything available.

EXPLORE YOUR OPTIONS

Greenwich Library’s online calendar allows users to check out what’s going on at each branch. From chess and checkers in Cos Cob to Science Girls!, an interactive workshop at the main branch, kids can do so much more than just read. The libraries also feature virtual field trips, with suggestions for online journeys. How about a Broadway musical, anyone? Or perhaps a trip to the Monterey Aquarium?

For children who want someone to read to them or want to read along with a narrator, there’s the Tumble Book Library, a collection of audio books and graphic novels that can be listened to in English and Spanish.

And remember that books can be requested online and through the interlibrary system transferred to the branch near you.

SUNSHINE, STORIES AND MUSIC

Get outdoors on Mondays and Wednesdays at 10 a.m. with Summer Courtyard Storytime in the Baxter Courtyard, or enjoy the Petite Concert on Tuesday, June 20, at 11 a.m. at the Marx Family Blackbox Theatre—both at the main library. Check the website for dates and times of programs like World Music.

Storytimes are offered in an array of languages and grouped by ages—from babies and toddlers to pre-k and drop-off age.

These programs are also a great way for parents and caregivers to connect with others. And since little ones often need to move around, some options combine storytime with yoga and stretching.

SNACK TIME

When visiting Greenwich Library, hungry little ones can enjoy a snack break at The Cafe downstairs. Serving a variety of popular food options from local partners, this spot to refuel is run by Abilis and provides a competitive employment program for those with special needs. The Cafe is open Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

ON THE APP

In addition to all that’s offered in the libraries, a library card allows holders to use the Libby App to check out e-books, magazines and audiobooks for free. Over 140 titles of children’s read-along books are available. This is the perfect way to bring a library full of books on vacation or into your living room.

FOR THE SMALLEST BOOKWORMS

With a separate children’s wing, Perrot Library is a perfect summer destination for the littles. Situated directly across from Binney Park in Old Greenwich, it’s a great place to start for an afternoon of reading, picnicking and running around the park greeting the turtles and ducks. Unique programs like Yoga Storytime, Read to a Dog and Sing with Me are just a few of the ways the library engages local youth. Some programs are drop-in, and some require registration; so check the website for ages and registration requirements.

MEMBERSHIP HAS ITS PRIVILEGES

Members of the library are also eligible for discounts or free admission to other destinations. Passes can be reserved online and are available at the Youth Services Circulation Desk. One pass that's valid for three days is permitted

GREENWICH LIBRARY

101 West Putnam Avenue

203-622-7900

Monday to Friday 9 a.m.–9 p.m.

Saturday 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Sunday 1 p.m.–5 p.m.

BYRAM SHUBERT LIBRARY

21 Mead Avenue

203-531-0426

Monday 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Tuesday 10 a.m.–6 p.m.

Wednesday 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Thursday 12 p.m.–8 p.m.

Friday and Saturday 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

per family. Participating partners include: Audubon Greenwich; Bruce Museum; Beardsley Zoo (Bridgeport); Discovery Science Center (Bridgeport); Stamford Museum and Nature Center; Earthplace: The Nature Discovery Center (Westport); Stepping Stones Museum (Norwalk); and a number of New York City destinations such as the Intrepid Air and Space Museum, The Museum of Modern Art and The Metropolitan Museum.

READING TO-GO BAG

A great tip for grandparents or anyone with young visitors this summer is to contact the children’s department at any branch and ask a staff member to prepare a bundle of books for pick up. They are experts at what kids like to read and can pull together a custom pile of selections based on interests and age.

COS COB LIBRARY

5 Sinawoy Road

203-622-6883

Monday 12 p.m.–8 p.m.

Tuesday through Saturday 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

PERROT MEMORIAL LIBRARY

90 Sound Beach Avenue

203-637-1066

Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9 a.m.–6 p.m.

Tuesday and Thursday 9 a.m.–8 p.m.

Saturday 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Sunday 1 p.m.–5 p.m.*

* Perrot is closed Sundays during the summer from June 25 through September 3.

Information on all libraries can be found at greenwichlibrary.org.

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IT’S SUMMERTIME!

SO LET’S ALL HAVE A LITTLE FUN

by layla lisiewski

No. 2 THE UNOFFICIAL GREENWICH MOM SUMMER CHECKLIST

Instead of making yourself crazy trying to have the best summer ever, why not just lean into the craziness of the season? You might as well enjoy the only time of year when it’s acceptable to feed your kids hot dogs for dinner five nights a week. Andrea Lavinthal People style and beauty director and Greenwich mom of two (who is also well-known for her sarcastic and self-deprecating wit), offers her amusing ideas.

• Rent a place in Sag Harbor for a week so you can pay $15,000 to do the laundry in someone else’s house.

• Start a petition for the Mr. Softee truck to serve frosé.

• Spam your family group text with photos of your hydrangeas

• Make an appointment with your therapist when

No. 1 SHOW DAD SOME LOVE

Ditch the tie idea, and consider one of these unique gifts.

• Get out on the water

Take a ferry for a day-trip to Island Beach or book dad a fishing charter through Fish Hunter in Stamford. fishhunterct .com

• Play a Round

Hit the links at the only non-private course in Greenwich—“The Griff.”

It’s an award-winning course designed by Robert Trent Jones and is recognized as one of the premier golf courses in the area. thegriffgolf.org

• Take the Leap

Give dad the gift of flight at iFly in Westchester,

an indoor skydiving destination in Yonkers. It’s perfect for the adventurous pop. Flyers must make reservations. iflyworld.com

• Go Hunting

Join the Greenwich Historical Society on Sunday, June 18, for a scavenger hunt around town. Explore the people and places that make Greenwich great. Gather with friends and family on a race to track down clues and win the hunt. The day culminates in a celebration on the Historical Society's campus.

no one in your family responds to the photos of your hydrangeas.

• Book a Keratin treatment. Whenever someone compliments your hair, tell them that it air dries naturally.

• Pretend you love to play pickleball.

• Go to HomeGoods for new outdoor pillows. Leave with indoor pillows, a laundry

basket and a serving bowl adorned with lobsters.

• Commit to reading three books this summer.

Okay, two. Fine, one. Sure, a chapter.

• Start freaking out about going back to school

No. 3 THE 411 ON FINDING A CAMP

Still looking for activites to fill out your kids’ summer? Our area has a lot of amazing day camps for all ages

and interests—from sports to music to STEAM and everything in-between. The Greenwich Moms Day Camp Guide can help you make your decisions and registration process quick and easy, with all the info in one place. greenwichmoms.com G

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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A Healthy Happening

Planned Parenthood of Southern New England hit a home run with its annual Spring Luncheon, which was attended by 450 enthusiastic supporters at the Hyatt in Old Greenwich, along with dozens of virtual viewers. Comedian Samantha Bee, Full Frontal TV star and vocal advocate for reproductive rights, was interviewed by Rob Simmelkjaer, former television host and fellow journalist. Dr. Frances Ginsburg, OB-GYN, received the Community Impact Award for her unparalleled dedication to PPSNE. Cochairs were Jane Carlin, Elissa Garber-Hyman, Lindy Lilien, Mini Nunna, Brice Russian and Carlyle Upson. The luncheon raised a record $870,000 in support of reproductive healthcare for 61,000 patients across Connecticut and Rhode

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BY BOB CAPAZZO; PHOTOGRAPH 3 BY KRISTEN SCHUELER

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1 Jennifer Frascella, Kim Athan, Karen Richard 2 Donna Moffly, Cristin Marandino, Dr. Frances Ginsburg, Jen Danzi 3 Jane Brash, Samantha Bee, Nancy Brash Hume, Alex Brash 4 Deborah Needle, Francesca Dunn, Martha Spector, Julie Church, Sophie Veronis 5 Trevor Crow, Selectman Janet McGuigan 6 Cynthia Milazzo, Victoria Hanes, Merritt McConnell, Mini Nunna 7 Alessandra Messineo Long, Sue Bodson 8 Jane Condon, PPSNE President & CEO Amanda Skinner, Samantha Bee

1 Amanda Skinner (c.) with cochairs Carlyle Upson, Lindy Lilien, Mini Nunna, Jane Carlin, Elissa Garber-Hyman, Brice Russian 2 Rabbi Gerry Ginsburg, Dr. Frances Ginsburg 3 Kristen Beckman, Naomi Azrak, Amy Andrews, Alessandra Messineo Long, Kristine Gigliotti, Janine Kennedy, Kristin Taylor 4 Kay Maxwell, Marianne Pollack, Dede Bartlett, Amanda Skinner 5 Brent Peterkin, PPSNE Chief of Staff Erika Ulanecki 6 The scene 7 Julianna Miano, Katey Goldberg, Sandra Giuffra, Samantha Bee, Kate Curtin 8 American Sign Language interpreter with Amanda Skinner 9 Gail Gluckman, Hillary Peruzzi, Heather Friedman, Marcie Braver, Debra Ellenoff 10 Stamford Heath Center staff: Juliet Chin, Xhamya Williams, Elizabeth Kaplan, Kadian Daley 11 Samantha Bee, Nancie Schwarzman 12 Cricket Lockhart, Ann Hagmann, Leah Marmon, Susan Ness

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13 Samantha Bee on stage with Rob Simmelkjaer 14 Miriam Kreuzer, Karen Beiley, Paige Shockley, Jennifer Landry Le, Kelly Annunziaro 15 Julie Dozier, Julie Oh Ybarra 16 Shiva Sarram, State Rep Rachel Khanna, Alicia Meyer, Jess Heckerling, Julia Stewart 17 Dr. Frances Ginsburg at podium 18 Nancy Kail, Cathleen Blood, Julie Faryniarz, Susan Kail, Pam Littlander 19 Artist Audrey Klotz with her painting for the raffle 20 Caroline Lisker, Danielle Eason, Meghan Lowney, Lee Bollert 21 The scene 22 Caroline Lisker, Carolyn Surgent, Sharon Herzog, Liz Rile, Jeanette Wallace 23 Samantha Bee, Sherry Wernicke 24 Mary Grace Pagaduan, Susan Kail »

Opening Night

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1 Ronald and Davidde Strackbein, Maxine Armstrong, Yves Coleon 2 Jan Rogers Niphon, Bob and Gail Lawrence 3 Guests in the gallery 4 Katherine Holden, Jen Davis, Melissa Levin 5 Kyrie O’Connor-Stillman, Kristen Peterson Edwards

6 Robert Wolterstorff, Emily Dreas, Susan Mahoney, Heidi Smith, Jim Lockhart

7 Taylor Grothe, Shari Aser, Grace Djuranovic 8 Michael Blechman, Kathy Epstein, Felicity Kostakis, Stacey Epstein 9 Andy and Susan Amill 10 Jeanie and Taylor Gray 11 Artist Gabriel Dawe in front of his installation, Plexus no. 43 12 Elliot Wagner, Lauren Yeager

BRUCE MUSEUM / Greenwich

Gatsby Glam

Our friends at the Whitby School sure know how to throw a bash. The annual gala is always exceptional, and this year was no different. The Village in Stamford was transformed with old Hollywood vibes as guests came decked out in fringe and pearls and feathers. whitbyschool.org. G

1 Gloria Arposi, Loren DeNicola 2 Anita Meconiates, Dr. Andrea Douglas, Luis Rodriguez 3 Gunnar and Helma Wiedenfels, Amanda and Steve Parry 4 Hien and Seth Kaplan 5 Whitby School pride! 6 Terresa and Matthew Cantlon 7 Matt and Lancey Gandy, Allison and Zachary Gibbs 8 Jonathan Wang

9 Akshay and Bhavan Chand 10 Guy Manetti 11 Michael and Anna Janis, Kane Geyer, Munir Javeri, Heather Cotter

12 Louise Doyle, Rachael Rees 13 Amanda Doheny 14 Vishal Puri, Ity Kaul 15 Andrew Wiener 16 Paul and Amanda Walton

17 Svetlana and Jonathan Samuels

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Teen star Ashley Aufderheide

on her bicoastal life from a Greenwich Academy classroom ( and a 2021 Greenwich magazine

Teen to Watch ) to a Hollywood set where she stars in Netflix’s That ’90s Show

portrait photography by victoria stevens

“Gwen has a better fashion sense than I do. I’m trying to up my fashion sense to be a little bit more like her. I hear that the 90s style is coming back, so maybe we all can learn from Gwen,” says Ashley.

Ashley Aufderheide

That “Wisconsin” basement is actually in a Hollywood soundstage, where Ashley is about to shoot her second season of the reboot, That ’90s Show. Calling it a big job is an understatement, but the seventeen-year-old has successfully melded her screen life as “Gwen” with school at Greenwich Academy so she could graduate with her longtime classmates this year.

The rising star considers That ’90s Show to be her big break, but “big break” is a relative term. Ashley has had quite a few, starting from when she was a toddler, and both the booker for Ralph Lauren and Susie Hilfiger approached Ashley’s mom in the same week and recruited the striking tot for their catalogs. Hilfiger noticed her at a Best & Co. Christmas party. “She came over to me and said, ‘Oh my gosh, we’d love to have your daughter in our catalog,’” recalls Ashley’s mom, Jillian Aufderheide. “A week later, we were at Susie’s house shooting the catalog.” Another mom recommended the agency Ford Models and soon Ashley was shooting ads for Ralph Lauren, Saks and Juicy Couture (with top photographer Stephen Meisel, no less). Commercials and voiceover work followed.

At age eight, Ashley landed a lead role in the movie Infinitely Polar Bear, with Mark Ruffalo and Zoe Saldana.

The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2014, and critics raved about Ashley’s performance.

“I was really young and working with very established actors, so that was a really great foundation,” says Ashley.

Speaking of established actors, the young talent also played Morgan Freeman’s granddaughter in Going in Style. She recently starred in ABC’s Emergence as Mia Evans and as Smash in the film Four Kids and It. A run like that, in the fickle acting business, indicates these may not be breaks at all but rather the steady upward trajectory of a kid with unstoppable drive, talent and work ethic. Granted, she did catch a break when the gods blessed her with can’t-takeour-eyes-off-the-screen good looks.

“Ashley is an extraordinarily hard worker,” says her mom. “She’s very modest in talking about what it takes. It takes a prodigious effort to excel in acting, with all the auditioning, memorizing, rehearsing. Your body is your instrument, so you have to manage your time and your health. She is also going to a very competitive school. It’s double the work.”

“Work” is also a relative term, and Ashley is clearly having a ball, not toiling like Gypsy Rose under Mama Rose’s thumb. “Even the auditioning process was so fun,” she says of That

was not born when That ’70s Show aired in the nineties, but a quarter century later the Greenwich teen has found herself in the iconic Wisconsin basement at the heart of the show, leading a new generation of Point Place’s ragtag teens.

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left: That ‘90s Show is Ashley’s first experience on a multicam show, which means performing for four cameras at once and a live studio audience. right: Some That ‘70s Show cast members are back in the reboot, including Debra Jo Rupp (“Kitty Forman”) and Kurtwood Smith (“Red Forman”).

’90s Show. “I had to learn a song. I sang ‘Seether’ by Veruca Salt, and I literally just went in a car to practice and went crazy. I wouldn’t stop singing it. I’d be brushing my teeth singing ‘Seether,’ I’d be going to school singing ‘Seether.’”

Oh, and she was not a singer. “I’d never sung before,” recalls Ashley. “You have to sing as if no one is watching, and then you are fine—even though everyone is watching!”

Spoken like her character Gwen, who is “rebellious, bold, confident,” describes Ashley. “This is my introduction to comedy, and I feel like she is a great character to play for that, because she has her funny comedic side; but she also has a side that is straight up and vulnerable.”

Ashley doesn’t hesitate in a hilarious song-belting scene in Gwen’s bedroom in Episode One. The show is a multicam sitcom, so a studio audience is another new element for the young actor. “It was an incredible experience. I cried my first live show, because I was just so overjoyed,” she raves. “There’s such a special energy the audience brings. You really don’t understand it until you experience it. It helps build the scene. And it’s real laughter! It’s the best feeling when you say a line and the whole room laughs.”

This project also marks Ashley’s first in Los Angeles. “I feel like I’ve shot everywhere—New Mexico, Ireland, London, Rhode Island, New York, New Jersey—but

never L.A. I’m happy to be there. It has a great vibe.” Ashley was born in New York City but grew up in Greenwich; it is home. The teen doesn’t get homesick, though. “I think because I get so invested in the character that I’m in my character’s life and world and don’t have time to think about my own life,” she muses.

A long break between seasons enabled Ashley to enjoy much of her senior year at Greenwich Academy. Ashley was even able to jump into Brunswick’s production of Newsies this spring, which was her first experience doing theater. “Ashley played Spot Conlon, the intimidating leader of the Brooklyn newsies,” says director Seth Potter. “She balanced our rehearsals and challenging school work with the intense pull of acting on the world stage, Netflix.” Ashley knew she’d need to miss rehearsals so she did not aim for a lead. She was “so happy” with her role as Spot and dance numbers with the Bowery Beauties. Potter comments, “Ashley has as much humility as she does talent and balances the boisterous characters she plays with modesty and grace behind the scenes.” That being said, he notes: “Ashley was often leading an impromptu dance party backstage!”

The Aufderheides are grateful to Greenwich Academy for enabling the young star to essentially have it all,

Point Place’s new generation of teens: Mace Coronel (“Jay Kelso”), Callie Haverda (“Leia Forman”), Ashley Aufderheide (“Gwen Runck”), Maxwell Acee Donovan (“Nate Runck”), Sam Morelos (“Nikki”) and seated, Reyn Doi (“Ozzie”)

top row: Ashley and castmates on the set of That ‘90s Show bottom row: On the set of AMC’s Preacher with Ruth Negga, whose character Ashley played a younger version of; In her role as Spot Conlon in Brunswick’s Newsies; Nantucket getaway

From a young age Ashley was comfortable in front of the camera, which made her an in-demand child model.

“It was an incredible experience. I cried my first live show because I was just so overjoyed,” she raves. “There’s such a special energy the audience brings. You really don’t understand it until you experience it. It helps build the scene. And it’s real laughter! It’s the best feeling when you say a line and the whole room laughs.”

“I want to go to college. But I also want to expand what I’ve built professionally in the entertainment industry. I want to produce, direct, screen write and really explore different elements of the industry and create something cohesive from that as well as from what I learn academically.”

“Ashley is an actor who raises the stakes and charts a path toward excellence that the rest of the cast

can follow.”

—SETH POTTER, NEWSIES DIRECTOR, BRUNSWICK SCHOOL

a normal childhood and a career in showbiz—which too often are oxymorons. “GA has been so supportive,” says Ashley. “They never told me I couldn’t do a project. They’ve always made sure I was involved with the school and could graduate. While away shooting, I also attended Dwight Global Online School and Stamford Online High School to fulfill all of my credits.”

Jillian adds, “GA has been spectacular. We could not have done it without them.”

Ashley is a loyal friend, and keeping her Greenwich Academy ties has been a priority. “Like Gwen, I’m a very protective friend,” says Ashley. “My family and my friendships are really important to me. My friends have been so supportive. They send videos watching the show and their reactions. Even though it came out exam week, they watched it on the Thursday it came out.” Ashley’s friend since kindergarten flew out to visit during one of her hiatus weeks, and she’s looking forward to a group coming to watch a live taping this summer.

When not with childhood friends, Ashley has her TV family. “The transition across the nation was easy for me, because the cast got along really well right away,” she says. “Essentially everyone from That ’70s Show, crew-wise, was there on That ’90s Show, so they accepted us into their pre-existing family. Also, when you are shooting, you are in a bubble—working was all I did when I was in L.A. I saw them five days a week, more if we saw each other on weekends. So you really instantly connect and are working together to create something you really love and you hope the world will love.”

Mission accomplished, considering the Season 2 renewal announcement came from Netflix a mere two weeks after That ’90s Show debuted. That means in the short term, Ashley expects to be in L.A. for the summer shooting. In the long term, she says, “I have committed to Duke. But

ASHLEY’S GREENWICH FAVES Food?

CFCF “For the chai tea latte, it’s delish!” sobol “I love some Sobol!” granola bar “I used to go after Newsies rehearsals; it’s delicious.”

Fashion?

aritzia “I go there a lot.” love shack fancy “I went to their show this winter and they just opened a store on the Avenue, which is great.”

Jewelry?

shreve, crump and low “They are very supportive. Their jewelry is top notch.”

Spa?

“I wish I had time to go to a spa. That sounds amazing!”

I also want to expand what I’ve built professionally in the entertainment industry. I want to produce, direct, screen write and really explore different elements of the industry and create something cohesive from that as well as from what I learn academically.”

Ashley dreams of one day working with Zendaya. “She is a big inspiration to me,” she says. “She really took her own path. She defied a lot of what people told her, and look where she ended up.” Ashley also admires Timothee Chalamet. “There is something about his energy—I can’t even put into words—that I’ve never seen in an actor.”

Her school director, Mr. Potter, might say the same about his Brooklyn newsie. “Ashley doesn’t need to be center stage,” says Potter, “but she ends up there because what she has to give is so positive and joyous.” G

“That ‘90s Show is a comedy, so it’s all laughter and heart,” says Ashley. “I wanted to create something that was authentic but also take elements from That ‘70s Show and have that same sort of chemistry.”

by mary kate hogan • photography by lo austin

welcome home

A 1920s Tudor gets a contemporary new look without losing its old-fashioned glam and becomes the perfect place for bombas cofounder andrew heath and his wife, sandra, to raise their young family

above: Andrew and Sandra with Logan (on dad’s shoulders) and daughter, Taylor

The family loves using their fireplaces, and the bench with an aged brass base and sherpa cover is a great spot to cozy up. The large raffia-covered coffee table adds a modern organic touch to this living room, which is painted in Benjamin Moore’s Van Deusen Blue.

ina town that’s teeming with interior design talent, what sealed the pairing of the Heath family with designer Andrea Sinkin was not reputation, mutual friends or a love of bold wallpaper—though they share all of these. Instead, they first connected over a common interest in helping people. Sandra and Andrew Heath, cofounder of the Bombas Company, had moved a short distance from Cos Cob to Greenwich and wanted help personalizing the 1920s Tudor they had purchased.

When Sandra first reached out to Andrea as a prospective designer, she was wrapping up other projects and said she would be in touch. Weeks later, Andrea was scrolling through the Facebook Greenwich Moms group and noticed a post from Sandra, who had been collecting water bottles for a school in Bridgeport that was having a problem with its water fountains. “She was making an effort to drive around and gather all these bottles and bring them up to the school. Giving back is very important to me,” says Andrea, who cochaired Greenwich Hospital’s Under the Stars fundraiser for three years and is highly involved in animal rescue. “I saw that Sandra is also very into helping make this town a better place. That made me love her even before I knew her,” she says. »

above: Triptych art above the channel-tufted sofa reminds the Heaths of time spent on the water. A circular side table with a brass “tree” base and a textural rock lamp bring organic elements into the living room. below: Upstairs, a photograph of a motorboat and its wake brings in a touch of nautical in a modern way, a juxtaposition to the traditional oak ballisters. opposite: This dining room is set for entertaining with round glass-top table that seats ten, playful wallpaper, high-gloss ceiling and an indoor-outdoor rug under foot.

When the Heaths sat down with Andrea to scope out wallpaper options for the dining room, the designer and clients had an Aha! moment. “When both of them said ‘yes’ right away to this wallpaper, it set the tone for the whole house. I thought, we’re going to have the best time here,” says Andrea.

Soon they were talking, and Andrea learned that Sandra’s husband built an entire business around the idea of generosity and giving. The Bombas Company, which Andrew Heath started with his brother ten years ago, came about when the brothers learned that socks are one of the mostneeded items at homeless shelters. He thought, what if we make really top-quality socks and then donate a pair for every pair we sell? “Socks are an everyday thing, and people didn’t really care about them. But we focused on quality and added the mission component, and people really supported that,” says Andrew. His company has since donated 75 million pairs of socks and has thrived with its do-good mission.

Once Andrea went to meet with the couple, who have two young children, it was clear they had more in common than their penchant for helping. “We did a walk-through, and I felt an instant connection with them,” she says. The Heaths also felt rapport with Andrea, but Andrew was initially skeptical about the design process, wondering how someone could “get to know you so well that they create something that you’re going to want to walk into every day,” he recalls. “Andrea did an amazing job of talking to us and finding out what we like, taking her design aesthetic and pulling in pieces of our life.”

Her focus for the project was to transform this classic five-bedroom house into something that reflects the Heaths, a young, vibrant family who hosts all the holidays as well as plenty of dinners, playdates and pool parties. Because their near-century-old Tudor, originally built as a summer cottage, had been updated by the previous owners, the design work was less about renovating and more about making the space feel like their own—with stylish and functional rooms that could stand up to the wear and tear of a one-and-a-half and three-year-old as well as two big dogs. “This house had to serve them in their day-to-day life,” Andrea says. “Their house is a revolving door of company.”

THE PERSONAL TOUCH

Though the Heath’s home looks fresh and contemporary with its new design, Andrea also took care to respect the past, preserving beautiful details like the original crystal light fixtures and the timeless black-andwhite checkerboard flooring in the entry. “Part of my mission is I shall do no harm. I don’t want to get rid of things that are still good,” she says. “I like to reuse. I like antiques and finding family artifacts in a home.”

With a goal of tailoring the house to the family, Andrea spent time learning about their interests and lifestyle and discovered that they share a love for boating on Long Island Sound. This informed some of her color and art choices. “I kept coming back to blues, boating and water, because that’s so important to them. I wanted them to see themselves in the home and have fun,” she says. “They’re on the edge when it comes to fashion, with The Bombas Company, and I wanted to reflect that.”

In the living room, the walls are painted in navy, Benjamin Moore’s Van Deusen Blue, and the art above the sofa is a large-scale custom triptych of a water scene. A fifty-inch round mirror hanging over the console is made of bleached oak, which looks like driftwood for a subtly nautical

above: A pair of pink armchairs pick up on a hue from the pattern on the couch pillows, a fabric by Osborne and Little. below: In the home office, tufted velvet fabric covers the walls and an oversized corner chair is the perfect perch to curl up with a laptop.

“This house had to serve them in their day-to-day life. their house is a revolving door of company. ”

—andrea sinkin, designer

In the family room the double-pedestal table with marble top offers extra seating. The sofa and chairs are by Century and set on a rug from Turabian and Sariyan.

above: Taylor and Logan play in the primary bedroom on a bed from RH. below: The third-floor attic was converted into two guest bedrooms. Andrea repurposed a foyer table and lamps from the Heath’s previous house; she updated the bedding and brought in starburst mirrors, a chic mix of old and new.

Even with the edgier wall treatments and accessories, nothing is off-limits in the house, which is family- and pet-friendly to its core. “That was one of our mandates: I don’t want anything to be precious where it’s like, ‘oh no, you’re not using a coaster,’ or to spend so much money on something that no one can touch it,” Andrew says.

element. At the top of the stairs, a graphic photo of a powerboat’s wake anchors a sitting area, while on the stair landing, an abstract piece depicting New York City in blues, blacks and grays brings a modern touch that also reflects where the couple spent years living and working.

In the foyer, where the walls are finished in a chevron-blue grasscloth and the ceiling a sponge-painted paper, the abstract gold art that draws the eye, sourced from London company, is made of gold-dipped bee honeycombs. The bee happens to be the symbol for Bombas, and this gilded art speaks to the company and its success. Almost every room in the house contains personal and stylish details such as these.

PAPER CHASE

When the Heaths sat down with Andrea to scope out wallpaper options for the dining room, the designer and clients had an Aha! moment. Andrea likes to show swatches and samples early in the process, so she can gauge her clients’ style. They sat down with a pile of wallpapers and fabrics that she ran through, holding each one up to see their response—yes, no, yes, no. “When they started saying ‘yes’ to some of this crazy stuff, it was like my heart was on fire,” says Andrea. “When both of them said ‘yes’ right away to this wallpaper, it set the tone for the whole house. I thought, we’re going to have the best time here.” The bold paper in question is the playful Audubon by Emma Shipley featuring big birds draped in rapper chain necklaces. “We were willing to push the envelope,” says Andrew, recalling this wallpaper litmus test.

In addition to the striking wallpaper, the mood in the dining room is set through its ceiling, which is finished in glossy Blue Jeans lacquer from Fine Paints of Europe that reads like water, punctuated by a bubble-glass chandelier. The round table is perfect for group dynamics—they needed it to seat ten—and Andrea purposely picked glass so it would have an ethereal, floating quality, not heavy in any way. Chairs are finished in a forgiving Krypton, stain-resistant fabric.

Wallpaper is used to chic effect throughout the house, and the office wall treatment is one of the couple’s favorites, a flocked velvet with gold foil that’s rich and soothing, and also helps to absorb sound. Andrea found a midcentury modern desk that’s electric and can be used standing or sitting. The office is technically Andrew’s workspace, but Sandra, an e-commerce marketing exec, uses it as well, often curling up in the chair with her laptop. They both love the room. To filter the light coming in from three sides of windows (and keep glare off the computer screen), Andrea installed custom, motorized shades that are set on timers and can be controlled from an iPhone.

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above: Wallpaper figures prominently in the design. In the primary bedroom, Andrea chose a Schumacher floral that isn’t overly feminine. bottom: For Logan’s room, the ceiling is finished with a cloud-like Cole & Son paper.

The finished lower level houses a pool table with vibrant pop art enlivening the space.

ONE OF THE FAMILY

Even with the edgier wall treatments and accessories, nothing is off-limits in the house, which is family- and pet-friendly to its core. “That was one of our mandates: I don’t want anything to be precious where it’s like, ‘oh no, you’re not using a coaster,’ or to spend so much money on something that no one can touch it,” Andrew says. “You want that peace of mind. Come on over, bring the kids. If they have sticky fingers, no big deal.”

In the living room, the channel-tufted sofa in a pristine white is actually a performance fabric that makes it a great choice for kids and dogs. After living with the sofa for a while now, the Heaths report that spilled red wine beaded off, and they could wipe it away with a paper towel. The dogs once rolled in the dirt and then jumped on the couch, and it cleaned up easily.

Most of the rugs in the house are indoor-outdoor, a must when you have a baby who is occasionally prone to “chucking” his food on the floor. The kids have a playroom they love, but the whole house draws them in. “I’ll walk into the office and find a pile of bunnies on the chair,” Sandra says with a laugh. “The ‘prickly’ white ceramic bowl in our living room is a swimming pool for ducks.”

FLOOR OF FUN

After dinners in the dining room or get-togethers in the family room, gatherings often move to the lower level, which is tricked out for play. The finished basement houses a pool table and a movie theater, and offers access to the backyard pool and hot tub and patio with sectional, with guests often coming in and out.

“There have been times we’ve had people over for a pool party, and it starts raining so we say, it’s this kind of pool party now,” Sandra says. The décor is as lively as the space, with a surfboard hanging in the bathroom, three pinball pop-art prints on the wall and bright orange lockers. Sandra requested the lockers, knowing that friends need a place to put their towels and wet bathing suits. A retro-1960s image of a woman in an orange suit, which hangs in the bathroom, picks up the hue of the lockers.

A pool table is one thing, but the Heaths also have some one-of-a-kind entertainment at their disposal: Andrew and friends can head to the lower level to “go for a drive.” A fan of race car driving, he created his own racing simulator. “I’ve always loved cars,” he says, explaining how he built the simulator piece by piece. “It was a hobby to build something. It kind of got a little out of control. Now it’s this big rig, a simulation of a real race car. There are three screens that wrap around you, envelop you, a steering wheel in front, racing seat and virtual reality.” The more the Heaths share about their home, the more it begs the question, how do they get guests to leave?

Thanks to all the custom work by Andrea’s firm and the attention paid to making the house accessible for the kids and simple to clean, it’s that much easier for the Heaths to welcome friends—and enjoy their own space. “Our styles ended up being very compatible,” says Andrew of the client-designer team. As the family has settled in and grown deeper roots in town, Sandra says, “It finally feels like we’re in this house that we love.” G

above and below: This bathroom doubles as a changing room for the pool, outfitted with bright orange lockers for stashing swim gear.

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Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater

One of the best things about summer is going to see live music, and one of our favorite venues is just thirty minutes from Greenwich, the Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater. This 5,700+ seat venue will blow you away with its state-of-the-art sound system, iconic tensile roof, marble bathrooms, delicious curated food stands, twinkle lights reminiscent of the evening sky, four huge video boards and so much more. You won’t want the encore to end! The “Amp” is a joint venture between the City of Bridgeport and Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater in association with Live Nation. hartfordhealthcareamp.com

ART & ANTIQUES

ALDRICH MUSEUM, 258 Main St., Ridgefield, 438-0198. Tues.–Sun. aldrichart.org

AMY SIMON FINE ART, 1869 Post Rd. East, Westport, 259-1500. amysimonfineart.com

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

DISCOVERY MUSEUM AND PLANETARIUM, 4450 Park Ave., Bridgeport, 372-3521. discoverymuseum.org

FAIRFIELD MUSEUM AND HISTORY CENTER, 370 Beach Rd., Fairfield, 259-1598. fairfieldhistory.org

FLINN GALLERY, 101 W. Putnam Ave., 622-7947. flinngallery.com

GERTRUDE G. WHITE GALLERY, YWCA, 259 E. Putnam Ave., 869-6501. ywcagreenwich.org

GREENWICH ARTS

COUNCIL, 299 Greenwich Ave., 862-6750. greenwichartscouncil.org

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

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

NEUBERGER MUSEUM OF ART, Purchase College, 735 Anderson Hill Rd., Purchase, NY, 914-251-6100. neuberger.org

PELHAM ART CENTER, 155 Fifth Ave., Pelham, NY, 914-738-2525 ext. 113. pelhamartcenter.org

ROWAYTON ARTS CENTER, 145 Rowayton Ave., Rowayton, 866-2744. rowaytonarts.org

SAMUEL OWEN GALLERY, 382 Greenwich Ave., 325-1924. samuelowen.org »

Caramoor

Caramoor’s summer concert season opens Saturday, June 17 with Audra McDonald, followed by a Hot Jazz Age Frolic with the Eyal Vilner Big Band the next day (wear your dancing shoes!). Forty-plus concerts follow from June through August in one of their five beautiful venues. Go early to enjoy the landscaped gardens, explore outdoor Sound Art, tour the historic Rosen House and linger over a pre-concert picnic before seeing artists like Mary Chapin Carpenter, Oumou Sangare, Sandbox Percussion, Garrick Ohlsson, Samara Joy and more. caramoor.org

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

STAMFORD ART ASSOCIATION, 39 Franklin St., Stamford, 325-1139. stamfordartassociation.org

YALE CENTER FOR BRITISH ART, 1080 Chapel St., New Haven, 432-2800. britishart.yale.edu

YALE UNIVERSITY ART GALLERY, 1111 Chapel St., New Haven, 432-0611. artgallery.yale.edu

CONCERTS, FILM & THEATER

ARENA AT HARBOR YARD, 600 Main St., Bridgeport, 3452300. websterbankarena.com

AVON THEATRE FILM CENTER, 272 Bedford St., Stamford, 661-0321. avontheatre.org

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

STAMFORD MUSEUM & NATURE CENTER, 39 Scofieldtown Rd., Stamford, 977-6521. stamfordmuseum.org

TAYLOR-GRAHAM GALLERY VALLARINO FINE ART, 80 Greenwich Ave. 203-489-3163

taylorandgraham.com

vallarinofineart.com

UCONN STAMFORD ART GALLERY, One University Pl., Stamford, 251-8400. artgallery.stamford.uconn.edu

WESTPORT ARTS CENTER, 51 Riverside Ave., Westport, 226-7070. westportartscenter.org

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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

WESTPORT COUNTRY PLAYHOUSE, 25 Powers Ct., Westport, 227-4177. westportplayhouse.org

ALDRICH MUSEUM, 258 Main St., Ridgefield, 438-0198. aldrichart.org

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

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

GREENWICH LIBRARY, 101 W. Putnam Ave., 622-7900. greenwichlibrary.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

C. Parker Gallery

Photographs by Christina Mittermeier and Paul Nicklen will grace the walls of the C. Parker Gallery until Monday, June 26. These artists are two of the most globally celebrated photographers and conservationists of our generation. cparkergallery.com. »

MARCH 8–SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

A dynamic exhibition presenting an inclusive and insightful history of sporting culture, athletics, fan culture and star athletes in Greenwich. Featuring exclusive memorabilia, equipment and personal effects from some of our most famous Olympians and celebrated stars, Sports! More than Just a Game explores how people from Greenwich and surrounding communities broke boundaries, tested their limits and found common ground through athletic achievement.

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JIM HEAVEY (16), JIM LEMLER (17), SUSAN WOHLFORTH (18), JAMES MCARDLE (19), PAMELA PAGNANI (20), STEPHANIE DUNN ASHLEY (21), BOB CAPAZZO (22)

CONNECTICUT CERAMICS STUDY CIRCLE, Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Dr. ctcsc.org

FAIRFIELD MUSEUM AND HISTORY CENTER, 370 Beach Rd., Fairfield, 259-1598. fairfieldhistory.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

BackCountry Jazz

Join BackCountry Jazz to celebrate Opening Night of the 2023 Greenwich Jazz Festival with an Evening of All Star Performances on Thursday, June 8 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. for drinks, dinner, dessert and, of course, music! This nonprofit is dedicated to bringing the best of jazz to you and tuition-free music education programs to underserved youth. For more information, visit give. classy.org/BCJazzBenefitConcertRoundHillRoad, call 203-561-3111 or scan the QR code above.

Maritime Aquarium

Looking for a memorable camp experience for your child? The Maritime Aquarium offers a variety of camps that are sure to inspire wonder in your young scientist. Registration is open now. For more information, visit maritimeaquarium.org/camps. »

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LOOKING FORWARD!

The Chimes Building Greenwich Point

Please join us in celebrating the restoration of one of the most beautiful and unique structures at Greenwich Point, the Chimes Building. Plans are underway for the restoration of the building, including the tower which contains the rare and unique chimes instrument. Following the restoration, the Chimes Building and the facilities there will be named in honor of GPC founding board member, Daniel J. Donahue. The historic chimes will be called Emily’s Chimes, in honor of Emily C. Fedorko.

Please join us by donating in support of this project. Your dollars are needed to help create a one-of-a-kind facility for use by all Town residents, offering the same popular summer activities it is known for... sailing lessons, kayak rentals... but with modernized facilities including ADA accessible restrooms.

DOUGLAS WRIGHT Douglas C. Wright Architects

JASON & KATIE MAINE Maine Design

JOSH GREENE Josh Greene Design

MELISSA REAVIS Hollander Design

YOUNG HUH Young Huh Interior Design PHILIP GORRIVAN Philip Gorrivan Design

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GRAB A SEAT

Just in case we didn’t get across how kid-friendly the Heath home is—the one we feature in this issue—we offer up this adorable photo that mom, Sandra, snapped of nineteen-month-old Logan enjoying a little alone time. In a bowl. On a table. Sandra tells us if she turns her back for a second, little Logan is perched in some sort of decorative bowl (his sister prefers to use them as swimming pools for her toys). It all gives wonderful new meaning to “living room.” G

photograph by sandra heath