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contents NOVEMBER 2018 vol. 71 | issue 11

features

departments

18 EDITOR’S LETTER 20 PRESIDENT’S LETTER

HEROES AMONG US: LIGHT A FIRE 2018

24 FROM THE FOUNDERS

Of Turkeys and Tradition

For the eleventh year, we celebrate the heroes among us who are making the world—near and far—a better place to live. No task is too big or problem too grave for this group of dedicated men and women.

by d onna mof f ly

33 STATUS REPORT

BUZZ This Place Matters photo contest winners; Warby Parker comes to the Avenue SHOP Get a jump-start on all that holiday shopping. We’ve got what you’re looking for. GO Lexus ES DO What to really expect when menopause hits. EAT Mexicue

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56 FINANCE FIX

What you should know about annuities

EYE OF THE BEHOLDER Photographer Chris Jordan’s stunning work sends a powerful message about overconsumption and the state of our environment. Meet the controversial and outspoken artist who is on a mission to give the world a wake-up call.

58 G-MOM

Politics can seem like a four letter word these days, which means it’s more important than ever to get involved. Here’s how. 61 PEOPLE & PLACES

Races & Ritas; Kids in Crisis; Abilis; Greenwich Botanical Center; Gabriela Dias; Hospital for Special Surgery; Greenwich Riding and Trails Association; The Glass House

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KIDS AND KINDNESS

79 VOWS

Hagerbrant–Ramachandran

We sit down with psychologist and TODAY contributor Dale Atkins and Amanda Salzhauer to discuss how to raise empathetic, kind and compassionate kids.

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136 POSTSCRIPT

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editor’s letter

NOVEMBER 2018 / CRISTIN MARANDINO

THE POWER WITHIN

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So what better time for us to speak with Dr. Dale Atkins and Amanda Salzhauer, authors of The Kindness Advantage? The pair provide hands-on advice for raising our kids with empathy and compassion. I don’t think it’s an oversimplification to say that we can change the world by being kind to one another (“Kids & Kindness,” page 106). We also introduce you to Chris Jordan, an artist whose work uses, for lack of a better term, optical illusion to juxtapose serene beauty and environmental degradation. His talent confounds the mind. His message hits home—hard. But don’t take my word for it. Turn to “Eye of the Beholder,” page 94. If there is one message to take away from this issue, it is that the power to affect change lies within each of us.

Please join us to meet our Light a Fire honorees in person at our Celebration of Giving on Thursday, November 29 at 6:30 p.m. at the King School. Actor James Naughton will once again emcee the evening. Go to lightafireawards.com for tickets.

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t’s hard to believe that eleven years have passed since we launched our Light a Fire awards. During those years our country has certainly had its challenges— facing devastating events, whether caused by the fury of Mother Nature or the evil of man. But it’s because of these events that we’ve also witnessed the very best of humanity. And that is exactly what Light a Fire is all about. The more than 100 men, women and, yes, children that we’ve honored epitomize kindness and compassion. Each is determined to leave their corner of the world in a better place then where they found it. They refuse to accept the status quo. It’s time to meet our class of 2018 honorees. Their stories are as varied as the people they help—victims of domestic violence, those struggling with the specter of addiction, children in need of support and services, homeless families right in our backyard. But the message that they send is the same. It is this: Every moment of joy, or hope, or relief that you bring to another human being has an impact (“Heroes Among Us,” page 80). It is a privilege to welcome them to our pages. Many honorees credit their parents for setting a socially-conscious example.

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reenwich is lionized and demonized, but never can it be accused of being unambitious. Germinating from First Selectman Peter Tesei’s Economic Advisory Council is the dream of leveraging our intellectual capital to strengthen the economy. A new venture, the Greenwich Economic Forum (GEF) seeks to bring together the greatest financial minds to create discussion like a Davos World Economic Forum for the alternative investment space. But key advocates needed to be on board. First Catherine Smith, Commissioner of Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development offered the department’s support. Then came the essential backing of Ray Dalio. Soon to follow was Paul Tudor Jones II. The seed sown, roots grew and the momentum built. On November 15 and 16, the Greenwich Economic Forum will make its debut. How do you assemble a world-class financial summit in sixteen short months? Jim Aiello, Chairman of the town’s Economic Advisory Council, founder of the Greenwich Business Institute and cofounder of the GEF says “collective effort is the secret.” His cofounder Bruce McGuire, fellow Economic Advisory Council board member and president of the

Connecticut Hedge Fund Association, played an integral role in championing the dream. The conference will focus on where the economy and financial industry are headed and the agents of change that will take them there. It will represent diversity in financial sectors, geographic participation and gender balance. To make this “start-up” happen, the pair sought out best in class service partners, Peregrine Communications and the Markets Group to manage the event. The metric for success? Hearing “Excellent job” across the board from participants, they say. For this gathering of type A personalities, there’s a kindred appreciation of the entrepreneurial spirit. As Ray Dalio suggested to Bruce, “expand the aperture” going forward and build on year one. Its goal is to impact both industry and community. Greenwich is home to people who care about community but also want to make an impact on the world. All of our Gold Coast towns echo these sentiments. We have talent. We have determination. For Greenwich, the conference—with a campus that spans the Delamar hotel, Bruce Museum and Arch Street Teen Center—will bring immediate economic activity from shopping and dining. But in the bigger picture, greenwichmag.com

it will introduce the beauty, assets and culture of the area to influencers from across the nation and the globe, with the goal of attracting new residents and businesses. What better place to live, work or play? What better place to stand side by side with thought leaders? Growth of financial services on the Gold Coast is imperative for Connecticut. Industry sectors that are nurtured stay; those that are milked leave along with their tax dollars. At the foundation of what makes the GEF special is an intimate experience. Three hundred people interacting with the best and brightest in their disciplines from near and far. Among the panelists are luminaries Dmitry Balyasny (CEO, managing partner Balyasny Asset Management), Afsaneh Beschloss (founder, CEO RockCreek), Annie Lamont (cofounder, managing partner, Oak HC/ FT), Tim Armstrong (strategic advisor to the chairman, Verizon Communications) and Bob Dilenschneider (founder Dilenschneider Group). According to Bruce: “No one—not one— has questioned the vision.” The resounding response was: “Build a Davos in Greenwich? Sounds like a good idea.” Dream big. Make it happen. The Greenwich way. G

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NOVEMBER 2018 / DONNA MOFFLY

There was one turkey I knew would never end up on a platter. His name was Harley.

t’s November and time to talk turkey. Of course there are all kinds of turkeys. Some people are real turkeys, and we all know a few. Then there are the wild turkeys that the Pilgrims counted on, and I’ve run into some of those, too. Run into, that is, not over. One year, five of the wild type showed up on the terrace by my kitchen door exactly on Thanksgiving morning! That wasn’t so clever of them. They must have known we were harmless. Then there was the one that landed in the parking lot across from our old building on Lewis Street. I watched from my office window while squad cars roared up; the police circled the poor thing, and an old lady waved her umbrella at it. Quite the tadoo, but guess what? When it had finally had enough, it simply flew off to sit on a rooftop on Mason Street. Clever bird. I don’t know what kind of turkeys the President will be pardoning this month, but let’s just stick to talking about the big fluffy brown or white ones with the red wattles—the ones that are good enough to eat or even have as pets. The first turkey that surfaced in my life fed twenty people. He (or she) was enormous and was raised, personally, by my father and his best friend “Uncle Charlie” Davidson. They both loved pranks. Once on a business trip they bought a pony in Detroit for the Davidson children and drove it all the way home to Cleveland standing up in the back seat of Dad’s convertible. greenwichmag.com

Then came the day the men decided, for whatever reason, that they’d raise turkeys— at Uncle Charlie’s house, which was in the country (no way would this enterprise work in our apartment on Shaker Boulevard). So, hearing that turkeys catch cold easily, Dad and Uncle Charlie strung chicken wire (turkey wire?) a few inches off the floor in the Davidson guest room to keep their feet warm, and there they grew—three of them. The deal was that since they were being raised at Uncle Charlie’s house, they would be eaten at ours. But there was a hitch: The one survivor had grown so huge that by the time Thanksgiving rolled around, it wouldn’t fit into our oven. Never mind. Just down the street at Shaker Square was a Stouffer’s Restaurant, and my parents knew the Stouffer brothers, Vernon and Gordie, who obligingly had it roasted for us. Then a man from the men’s locker room at the country club arrived in a white jacket to carve it up by candlelight. It was some impressive scene. After that, we always had lobster for Thanksgiving, because my father had gotten so sick of eating nothing but poultry at all those business lunches during World War II. Early Thanksgiving morning, a giant tin of lobsters and clams would arrive at the back door from Damariscotta, Maine. Then someone would punch holes in the lid and set it to steam on the kitchen stove while our cook stared at it suspiciously from a safe distance, saucer-eyed. »

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My brothers and I were used to seafood. Once when I was about four years old visiting our grandparents in New York, Dad and I were sitting at the lunch counter in the Oyster Bar in Grand Central Station where someone commented: “Look at that baby eating oysters!” To which my father retorted: “She’s a Clegg. She can eat like a Clegg!” But there was one turkey I knew would never end up on a platter. His name was Harley. I’d heard that turkeys were dumb, with little pea brains; but boy, was Harley smart. And unbelievably social. He belonged to our daughter Audrey and her husband, Drew Klotz, along with a bunch of other rescued animals. Harley was always beside you, listening in on your conversations, contributing the occasional gobble. He would follow you around the yard, becoming visibly ruffled when you got too far ahead of him, and would squawk furiously when the kids left him way behind when they ran around to the other side of the house to smack a piñata at a birthday party. He couldn’t walk very fast. But dressed in a little white tuxedo bib, he managed to precede the bride up the grass path between the art studio and the pigpen when Audrey and Drew renewed their vows on their seventh wedding anniversary. Our grandchildren were devastated when Harley went to the big turkey coop in the sky. And so were Jack and I. Have a very happy Thanksgiving, whatever your menu may be. G Riley Klotz and Harley

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ast summer the Greenwich Historical Society invited residents to enter the organization’s This Place Matters! photo contest. The annual contest is designed to encourage conservation on a local level and asks shutterbugs of all ages to submit photos of their favorite places around town. The winning entries were announced at a Founder’s Day celebration on July 18. The event

above: Second Place: Jay Wilson, Second Congregational Church right: Third Place: Mike Stempien, Calf Island and Shell Island

Entries are on display at the Historical Society’s brand-new campus at 47 Strickland Road, Cos Cob.

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THE EYES HAVE IT WARBY PARKER SETS ITS SITES ON GREENWICH

State, using quality materials at affordable price points. Step inside the Greenwich store and you know something cool is happening. The back wall sports a whimsical illustration by artist MAIRA KALMAN, setting the vibe of reading room/library, complete with plenty of books to peruse as you try on any of the hundreds of frames that line the walls. —Valerie Foster

WHAT YOU’LL FIND All the usual shapes– round, rectangular, square and cat-eye. Every color of the rainbow—from brights, crystals and two-tones to neutral, black and tortoise.

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he eyeglass retailer with a heavy online presence and eighty-one brick-and-mortar stores recently opened its first shop in Connecticut on Greenwich Avenue. The opening is a natural fit since many loyal customers have been shopping locations all over New York City and the internet for the past eight years. Warby Parker is a textbook lesson in creative entrepreneurialism that began when one of the founders, DAVE GILBOA, lost his eyeglasses on a backpacking trip. He was horrified by how much a replacement pair would cost, so he spent his first semester in grad school sans specs. Some sleuthing uncovered the fact that one company dominated the eyeglass market, inflating prices. And so Warby Parker was born. It not only sells eyewear, it designs and manufactures in New York

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s the first children’s hospital built in New York City in nearly 15 years, Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital–34th Street opens as one of the most technologically integrated, digitally sophisticated hospitals in the country.

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“Our state-of-the-art technology isn’t just behind the scenes. It’s front and center to help us take the very best care of patients and their families,” says Nader Mherabi, senior vice president and vice dean, chief information officer, NYU Langone Health. “The technologies implemented here are setting a new standard for hospitals across the country.” Here are just a few examples of this technology in action: Touch-Screen Technology Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital–34th Street is the only pediatric facility in Manhattan with all single-patient rooms, thereby providing optimal privacy and cleanliness. Each patient room features MyWall, a 75-inch, high-resolution electronic display screen that partners with a Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 tablet so patients can customize their hospital experience. With the MyWall system, patients can learn about their care team, plan goals, access the internet and any assigned educational activities, watch TV and movies, play video games, order meals, and control their room’s ambiance and environment.

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GYN affiliated with Greenwich Hospital. “There are some women who will never have a hot flash, but there could be so many other things happening in her body that are connected to menopause.” It’s wise, then, for women in this phase of life to check in with their doctors, says Dr. Mary Murray, an

OB/GYN affiliated with Yale-New Haven Hospital, whose group practice, Southern Connecticut Women’s Health Care Associates, recently expanded to Westport. “It’s important for us to know everything that’s going on because there’s a lot we can do to help.” —Beth Cooney Fitzpatrick

change of life if you experience any of these symptoms, make sure to discuss them with your doctor

BODY ODOR “In the same way you had more body odor when you became a teen, a woman can develop a stronger odor when she goes through menopause,” says Dr. Ankrah.

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What you can do to support good health and normalize changes CONSIDER TAKING ANTIDEPRESSANTS The drug Effexor has proven effective for treating hot flashes and depression, says Dr. Ankrah.

UP YOUR SUPPLEMENTS Try omega-3 fatty acids to counteract dry eyes, skin and vaginas, suggests Dr. Murray. Vitamin D and calcium support bone health, while magnesium can alleviate sleep disorders.

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Check bone density and cholesterol, and for breast cancer, but keep in mind, “Not everything should be blamed on menopause,” says Dr. Ankrah, who cites thyroid disorders and Lyme disease as conditions that can be confused with change of life symptoms.

Among Dr. Murray’s tips to patients are “technology breaks” fifteen minutes before bed, and daily meditation.

CLEAN UP YOUR DIET Eat less simple sugar and see a nutritionist, suggests Dr. Murray.

The loss of estrogen can mark the onset of osteoporosis, which makes bones brittle and prone to breaks.

3 CHRONIC DRY EYE “The eye, like the vagina, is a mucus membrane and they all tend to get drier during menopause,” says Dr. Murray.

TRY ALTERNATIVES TO HORMONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY Dr. Ankrah prescribes oral hormone replacements only as a “last resort.” She prefers healthier options like topically administered hormonal creams to help with vaginal dryness.

4 DEPRESSION/ANXIETY Dr. Murray estimates some 60 to 70 percent of pre- or post-menopausal

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women experience mental health issues.

5 ELEVATED CHOLESTEROL OR BLOOD PRESSURE Estrogen and progesterone are heart protective. Even women who had healthy numbers before menopause may see them go up, says Dr. Ankrah, especially if there is a family history.

FUZZY BRAIN “[Menopausal] women will often tell me they are struggling with focus,” says Dr. Ankrah. Blame changes in hormone levels, associated sleep disturbances, depression or anxiety. “All woven together they can affect concentration levels.”

7FOOD ALLERGIES “We see more food

intolerances crop up in women in their late forties,” says Dr. Murray. Gluten and lactose sensitivities can also materialize.

8 LOSS OF LIBIDO “A loss of interest in sex and intimacy is common,” says Dr. Ankrah. “Some of it may revolve around vaginal dryness, but there can be an emotional component, too.”

9 HAIR GROWTH “You’ll likely see changes to your skin and nails too, but unwanted hair growth is the thing that seems to bother women a great deal,” says Dr. Ankrah.

10 INSOMNIA Even women who don’t suffer from night sweats report erratic sleep patterns. “Good sleep is critical. A lack of it can play a role in Alzheimer’s disease and cancer,” says Dr. Murray.

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ack in the day, inventive chefs came up with Latin fusion. Around the same time, they began experimenting with blends of Mediterranean traditions. Terms like Cal-Asian are now part of the foodie lingo. And although this trend to blend continues, it would seem safe to say that innovative combinations are fewer and harder to find. Not necessarily. Mexicue, now in Stamford, delivers a menu

that fuses Mexican cuisine with American Southern culinary tradition, including barbecue. Who would have thought? We’re glad someone did. Mexicue has a storied past, starting eight years ago, when the concept was housed in a food truck plying the streets of Manhattan and Brooklyn. It was popular then, feeding the business lunch bunch, tourists, festival fans and concertgoers greenwichmag.com

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For those watching their carb and gluten intake, the tacos— normally prepared with organic corn tortillas—can be ordered in gluten-free tortillas or romaine boats.

eat who sought it out. Then came NYC’s crackdown on food trucks, and Mexicue moved to its first of three Manhattan brick-and-mortar eateries. We’re happy the owners looked north to open their fourth location in the site that once housed Paloma. Offering casual eats with authentic, down-home cooking techniques, Mexicue should be on your go-to list for meantto-be-shared meals that appeal to all ages. The location, one of the best in Stamford, sets Mexicue apart. In a breezy, bustling area with perfect views of the harbor, Mexicue’s large dining room opens to a dockside outdoor patio that is shaded with umbrellas in the warmer months. Upstairs the scene is lively, with deep-cushioned chairs and sofas on an outdoor deck, the picture-perfect place to sip a tequila—there are forty-three varieties on the menu—or interesting cocktails, like a Smoky Margarita or Grapefruit Paloma. Once you are ready to begin sampling, consider beginning with two from the starter section, the Poblano Queso and Charred Jalapeño Guacamole. Both are served with thick, crunchy chips that hold well under deep dipping. The queso is exactly as it should be, cheesy gooeyness with a hint of heat thanks to the poblano. Given the meal ahead, we opted to pass on adding burnt ends brisket chili, as offered, as it surely would add smoky complexity to this opening dish. The guacamole, too, is lovely and thick, with welcome crunch from the added onions. We had ours mild, though it did come with a slight kick that hits after the first bite, a sign of a properly seasoned dish. Suggestion: Order a side of watermelon radish chips. A variety of daikon, this radish is a root vegetable that is crisp and succulent with a peppery note that adds depth to the creamy avocado. From the bowl section, we selected kale with creamy chipotle. Lightly dressed, it did not disappoint. The crunchy greens are brightened by fresh corn and Brussels sprouts, and the added pepitas make this atypical salad a sunny

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transition to the tacos, sliders and burrito bullets that round out the menu. (You can make a meal out of the bowls section. Tuna poke next time!) There are eleven taco varieties, which are served in portion sizes that are easy to share— typically two or three per person are suggested. And after our first foray, we can see why the tacos are the reason fans of Mexicue return for more. Consider the pulled pork, smoky and tender, seasoned with creamy chipotle. Or the tuna ceviche, fresh and bright thanks to the citrus vinaigrette. It’s hard to resist lobster, and here it’s sweet, accented with chipotle butter. The charred brisket is balanced with slaw, salsa verde and Cotija, the white and salty Mexican cheese that gives this beef preparation its authenticity. Still hungry? Order the wild rock shrimp, a tad spicy, but its heat is balanced by sliced mango. To complete our meal, we shared two burrito bullets. The Jamburrito—chicken and chorizo jambalaya with slow-simmered black beans, pico de gallo, Cotija and brown rice wrapped in NOVEMBER 2018 GREENWICH

a flour tortilla—was worth loosening our belts. As was the burnt ends brisket chili accompanied by house-pickled peppers, a perfect mélange of smoke, heat and savory crisp. Will we return? We already have. Twice. The atmosphere alone is so hard to resist. But what brings us back repeatedly are the fresh ingredients, which the chefs at Mexicue know how to make sing, with textural components and interesting pairings. We hope Mexicue calls Stamford home for years to come. G

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THE LONG RUN IF YOU’RE INTRIGUED BY ANNUITIES, ASK QUESTIONS FIRST

BEFORE YOU BUY • The credit quality of the provider • Long-term benefit (adjusted for inflation) • Survivor benefit or a death benefit • Fixed or variable annuity • Fees, including borrowing or withdrawing

benefit to benefit, line by line, to make sense of it,” Vasileff says. That person can help you whittle down the choices to three or four, so you can better decide what’s best for you. “I have a gasp reaction when people go shopping online for a low-cost annuity. Buyer beware! Look up who the provider is. Understand their credit worthiness. Are they in it for the long term? You want to be sure the provider has been around and will be around,” Vasileff says. Insurers selling annuities are rated by industry watchdogs Moody’s, Standard & Poor’s, A.M. Best, and the like. Ask the salesperson or your financial adviser for the company’s Comdex rating or find it online. Which annuity is right for you? Annuity features can seem mind-boggling. “Look for the goal of the product,” she says. “Compare like to like and different to different. Annuities have come a long way; you can make any mix and match you want. It’s like ice cream.” Annuities can be structured by time, when payments start, how long payments will last and whether they’ll continue if one spouse dies. They are usually fixed—which means they’ll pay a specified amount on a regular basis, or variable—which means that the insurance company will invest your money (you can select the investments) and if those investments do well, you will receive higher payments. On the other hand, payments shrink if investments fare poorly. In many cases, you can buy riders to customize benefits and protections. Fixed, variable, immediate and deferred annuities all have sub-accounts with different fees, goals and investment options. Consider an annuity a type of forced savings packaged in a nice wrapper to protect yourself from your own instincts, says Vasileff. “It costs you more than if you invested on your own. But then again, you’re not at the mercy of your own foolishness.” G greenwichmag.com

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You’ve maxed out retirement vehicles and want another tax-deferred way to invest.

You have a lump sum to set aside so you’ll have cash flow for life.

With an annuity, the insurance company absorbs the invest-loss risk.

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With many annuities, you lock up your savings.

Annuity costs tend to be high and hidden

You don’t think you’ll outlive your money.

If interest rates rise and you’ve locked in an annuity rate, you might miss out.

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As you’re building your wealth, it helps to be a soothsayer. Do you foresee an anchor in your portfolio guaranteeing you a stream of income in your retirement Lili Vasileff years? Something like Social Security or a pension? As these two become less reliable, another financial product, one that has been around since the Roman Empire, might be more viable: the annuity. This contract between you and an insurance company provides you with income for the rest of your life. In theory, anyway. Lili Vasileff doesn’t sell annuities. President of Wealth Protection Management in Greenwich and a fee-only certified planner, an independent registered investment adviser and the author of the new book Money & Divorce: The Essential Roadmap to Mastering Financial Decisions, she evaluates whether a particular annuity is right for a particular client’s goals. Often, an annuity pitch comes from a salesperson armed with a spiel, a promise and terrifying graphs and pie charts demonstrating that you’ll run out of money just when you need it most. You sign on the dotted line and buy something you don’t really understand, while the salesperson banks a fat commission. “It helps to not only do your homework, but to have an adviser who does the analysis,

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TALKING POLITICS / BY EILEEN BARTELS

MAKING A RUN FOR IT A GUIDE TO GETTING IN ON THE POLITICAL ACTION OF GREENWICH

Last year saw record numbers of residents running for the RTM with seventy-three new faces elected, including fifty-seven women. One of those new RTM members, Kathy Walker, a Riverside resident representing District 5, dispels any notion that running for local office is complicated, saying: “I found the process of running for the RTM to be straightforward, with the added benefit of learning more about my community’s thoughts and concerns. I ran for the RTM because I wanted to become further engaged in the decision-making process of the town and to be a part of enhancing Greenwich’s vibrant community.” In addition to the RTM, there are a wealth of appointed committee positions and other offices that residents can serve on. Here is a quick rundown of how you can get involved.

ovember means it’s time to get out and vote! Whether on the national, state or local level, your voice can make a difference. But if you’d like to go a step further, few towns offer residents more opportunities to get involved and be a part of local government than Greenwich. With the third

largest governing body in the United States (just behind the U.S. Congress and the New Hampshire State Legislature), our Greenwich Representative Town Meeting (RTM) is a nonpartisan 230-member governing body comprised of elected individuals representing twelve voting districts in Greenwich. greenwichmag.com

Potential members run without a party affiliation to represent the specific voting district they live in. To run for a spot on the RTM, residents must pick up a petition from the Town Clerk in August and get a minimum twenty-five resident signatures to submit by mid-September. (Check for specific dates and deadlines with the Town Clerk’s office.) The RTM meets regularly, eight times a year at 8 p.m. at Central Middle School on the second Monday of the month. Standing Committees meet at additional times, and district meetings are held the week preceding the general RTM meeting. Members may be appointed to Standing Committees or Ad Hoc

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Committees to study and report on matters to come before the RTM. RTM and RTM District meetings are open to the public. To learn more about the RTM, visit greenwichct.gov/721/ Representative-Town-Meeting-RTM.

BEYOND THE PTA Feel passionately about public education in Greenwich? If you are already involved in your school’s Parent Teacher Council and want to take it a step further, consider the town’s Board of Education (BOE). This elected board comprises eight bipartisan members serving an unsalaried four-year term. All meetings of the BOE are open to the public and held on school premises throughout the district and in the Havemeyer Building on Greenwich Avenue. Visit the BOE website for a list of upcoming meetings and agendas. Attending a BOE or RTM meeting is a great way to watch our elected officials in action and determine if you are interested in running for office. greenwichschools.org/ board-of-education

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PARTY PEOPLE Residents may run for the following two-year term offices: First Selectman, Selectman, Town Clerk, Constable, Tax Collector, Register of Voters, Board of Estimate, Board of Assessment. Many elected offices have a party affiliation, and getting involved with local political parties is a great way to shape the selection of candidates running for office and the platforms they advocate. Greenwich Republican and Democratic town parties announce their slate of endorsed candidates typically in July. Primary petitions are available

from the Registrars of Voters the day after party nominations. Deadline for filing these petitions is in August. Petitions must be filed with the Registrar of Voters of the petitioner’s party, but you don’t need to be a member of the Republican or Democratic party to run for office. Unaffiliated candidates may run by filing their petitions with the Town Clerk in August. For more information about specific local political parties, visit greenwichdemocrats. com and greenwichrtc.com.

A SEAT AT THE TABLE There are over twenty appointed boards, committees and commissions in town that need residents to serve on them. For most of these committees, potential members are nominated by the Board of Selectmen (BOS) and appointed by the RTM. The terms of these positions vary and members serve without pay, but it is a great way to support our town government. The BOS nominates, and the RTM appoints, members to Commission on Aging, Alarm Appeals Board, Board of Ethics, Harbor Management Commission, Board of Health, Historic District Commission, Board of Nathaniel Witherell, Board of Parks and Recreation, Planning and Zoning Commission, Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals, Board of Social Services and Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency. Interested residents should contact the Selectmen’s Nominations Advisory Committee and fill out a nomination form, which is sent to the BOS for review. The Selectmen interview candidates and make nominations to the RTM. The chair of the RTM Appointments Committee and a chair of one other RTM NOVEMBER 2018 GREENWICH

committee will then interview nominees on topics including involvement in community affairs, time commitment, availability, any conflict of interest and knowledge of the subject. After the interview process, the RTM Appointments Committee makes its recommendations for appointment at a subsequent full RTM meeting. Positions become available on committees throughout the year. For a list of appointed committees and a nomination form, visit greenwichct.gov/719/ Nominations-Advisory-Committee. For information on specific meetings, call the Town Clerk (203- 622-7897) or visit greenwichct.gov/319/Town-Clerk.

LEARN FROM THE PROS No one knows Greenwich politics and how to run for elected and appointed offices like our very own Greenwich League of Women Voters. This nonpartisan organization encourages informed and active participation in government, providing a website chock-full of guides and information on everything from how to register to vote, which voting district you live in and how to run for office. Check out its How To Run pamphlet at lwvg. org/files/LWVGHowToRunHR.pdf.

DEMOCRACY IN ACTION You don’t have to run for office to support our town’s election process. You can be a part of democracy in action by working at the polls. Every election the town Registrar of Voters hires 150 to 225 poll workers. Learn more at greenwichct.gov/ 628/I-Want-toWork-at-the-Polls. G

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KIDS IN CRISIS / Stamford

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arah and Arjun are a modern couple who met in a modern way—online through okcupid.com. Sarah was living outside Fort Lauderdale while in medical school, and Arjun was living in Miami while working for a tech company. They agreed to meet but lived far apart, so they decided to have their first date at a Starbucks halfway between, in Hollywood, Florida. They hit it off and talked until closing. Cupid’s arrow clearly hit the mark. The couple dated for two years before Arjun proposed to Sarah at home one cozy evening. The bride’s sister Alyssa and the groom’s brother Harish officiated at the ceremony at Wave Hill Gardens in New York, where the reception followed. The bride, daughter of Eric and Lynn Hagerbrant of Greenwich, graduated from Greenwich Academy, Bucknell University and Nova Southeastern University. Sarah is an osteopathic physician in Florida. The groom, son of Sanjeev and Genevieve Ramachandran of Florida, graduated from Charlotte High School, Florida State University and Florida International University. Arjun is a consultant for CoreSystems in Jacksonville, Florida. The newlyweds honeymooned in Portugal before returning home to Jacksonville, Florida. G

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t’s that time of year again— a time when we stoke the flames in our fireplaces to warm our bones and honor those who give back to warm our hearts. There will be no toastier place in November than Moffly Media’s Light a Fire awards, to be held on Thursday, November 29, at the King School (lightafireawards. com for tickets). Read these interviews with the honorees and you’ll understand why. From a father who lost his son and has since saved countless families from the same pain to a teen determined to get 100,000 meals into the mouths of the hungry around the globe, our honorees believe one person can change the world. And they are changing it— for the better—every day. New this year is our partnership with the Fairfield County’s Community Foundation, an organization that promotes philanthropy as a means to create lasting change by advising donors, providing training and resources for area nonprofits, and unifying communities through targeted initiatives and programs. Every year a portion of our proceeds from the event has gone to support FCCF’s mission. This year we invited FCCF to highlight two organizations that are closing the opportunity gap for the underserved of Fairfield County. The honorees, All Our Kin and the Center for Children’s Advocacy, will each receive a $2,500 grant from FCCF. Our other honorees were chosen by our readers who noticed and nominated the most admirable among us. Your thoughtful letters are fuel for the best kind of fire there is. »

Peter Malkin

organizations: Greenwich Green & Clean, Greenwich Adopt-a-Road and Greenwich Tree Conservancy (founder of all three); Merritt Parkway Conservancy, Greenwich Historical Society, Lincoln Center Emeritus Council (cochairman), National Trust of Historical Preservation (trustee emeritus), Harvard Board of Overseers, Harvard Kennedy School Dean’s Council (chairman emeritus), among numerous others

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT Inspiration “My inspiration is my wife, Isabel,” says Malkin. “She has carried on the tradition in her family of community involvement and urged me to as well. She has the

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ideas and it’s my job to carry them out.” He adds, “I believe in the Athenian Oath. The citizens took an oath to leave the city better than they found it, and I feel that is everyone’s responsibility.”

“Our family feels very fortunate to live in this extraordinary community,” says Malkin, who has called Greenwich home since 1966. “We think it’s important

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that residents undertake programs for the benefit of the community and not simply rely upon the government. I’m a strong believer in public-private partnerships, where individuals provide ideas and initiate programs that support what the government may not be able or choose to do.” The list of all that Malkin has done is too long to include here, but he humbly mentioned several highlights. “I’m really proud of preserving and enhancing our landmark former downtown post office. I led the purchase and the restoration and enhancement of the building by Restoration Hardware as a tenant,” he says. “The other is chairing the capital campaign for the Greenwich Historical Society, which opened its new structure on October 6.” “Peter Malkin is a visionary who rolls up his sleeves and reaches new heights,” comments JoAnn Messina, executive director of Greenwich Tree Conservancy. “He has routinely seen opportunities in town that need attention and has created a solution, the Greenwich Tree Conservancy being one. He saw the dying and degradation of trees and with a handful of like-minded individuals began the GTC, which is thriving under his leadership a decade later.”

Hopes & Dreams “The crucial thing is that these activities continue,” says Malkin. “I think that one of my responsibilities is to help select and support the staff of each organization, the people who carry the programs forward. My hope is that Greenwich will continue to preserve and improve the things that make it special.”

Polly Perkins Johnson organization: Future Five

BEST FRIEND TO CHILDREN Inspiration “Cliff McFeely decided to launch a new nonprofit in 2009 and someone suggested he call Eads Johnson,” recounts Polly Perkins Johnson, a New Canaan resident. “My sweet, adorable husband told him, ‘You don’t want me. You want my wife!’ I knew when I met Cliff that it was time to take all the amazing lessons I learned from my career launching and turning around magazines and help him realize his dream of Future Five, which stands for the five most important people to help you find a path to an appropriate college and an ideal future career. We believe that the difference between the poor and the rich is not just money; it’s also the connections that more affluent individuals have. If you believe you can change your life— whether you have a 1.7 or 3.7 GPA—we will work with you.”

Courage into Action “For the first few years, keeping the door open is a major achievement,” says Polly. “You’re going month to month, donor to donor, student to student— doing anything you can with the little money you have.” She was instrumental in creating the board of directors in 2013. “Pulling that together is something I’m very proud of,” she says. During the past year, she has helped Future Five based in Stamford secure space in an adjoining building,

adding 2,100 square feet to their existing 1,400. The organization has grown from one workshop and fifteen students to sixty mentors/ coaches, 150 students including forty-eight graduating seniors going to college, and an annual budget of $800,000. “Polly is way beyond chairman of the board; she is my business partner, and we would not be anywhere near where we are today if her energy had not been part of the propulsion,” says McFeely.

Hopes & Dreams “We have hired a new executive director, and our hope is to create a sustainable organization in Stamford that’s here for the next ten to fifty years,” explains Polly. “We are so happy with our model of networking and taking a holistic approach to working with kids. We help with parent issues, personal issues, getting a driver’s license, getting into college, and then from college to job-hunting.” Polly is comfortable that now is the time to pass the chairman baton. “Cliff and I—we are like the entrepreneurial grandparents,” she says. “Our hope is to pass on the infrastructure and have hundreds of kids go through this new beautiful space. One thing I swore when I came on was that we would create an organization that will live on successfully beyond the founders and be a major part of the Stamford community for many years.” »

Karen Keegan organization: Greenwich United Way (GUW)

OUTSTANDING LEADER Inspiration “My early inspiration came from my parents,” says Karen. “They were always involved in community service.” Karen followed suit, and while at UCLA for a master’s in business, finance, and marketing, she earned an Outstanding Community Service Award. While living in London, she joined the Junior League. In 1993, the family moved to Greenwich. The Great Recession hit and took a toll. “The financial need in the town was going up while private funding of services was going down,” says Karen, who joined the board of the Greenwich United Way. “Across the country most United Ways were experiencing declines in fundraising. If the United Way in Greenwich could figure out what to do, we would be a beacon to other communities. That was exciting to me.”

Courage into Action “In 2015 we restructured the organization. We changed every aspect of our business in order to meet increasing needs, give donors quantifiable results and meet the needs of our partners.” When the CEO resigned in 2015, Karen helped lead the organization for almost a year. “That year the board led the organization as a team. We worked hand in hand with staff and shoulder to shoulder with other town agencies. The whole

community got behind the effort.” Fellow board member Brook Urban comments: “Leaders inspire, motivate, create, manage, listen, guide, take risks, build teams and move an organization forward. As a GUW board member since January 2010 and the chair of the board from January 2015 to January 2018, Karen did all of these things in an outstanding manner, all the time.” GUW CEO David Rabin states: “Without Karen’s approach to the challenges that faced the GUW when she became board chair, we would not be anywhere near as well positioned to address the health, education and selfsufficiency needs facing our most vulnerable population. Karen has allowed the GUW to continue its mission for another eighty-five years and beyond.”

Hopes & Dreams Karen serves on numerous committees at GUW and beyond. “Given the funding landscape in our state, and in Fairfield County in particular, budget constraints on nonprofits are on the rise” she says. “More and more people will be unable to afford basic needs, so we need individuals to come forward with personal support, whether through hands-on help, sharing expertise or lending financial support. We all have something to give. We must get behind the needs of our neighbors. It’s the only way forward.”

Phone calls flooded in from people Brian had helped: staying up all night to give a depressed patient hope; whispering “It’s going to be OK” in the ear of a new arrival.

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In his seventh program, Brian was put on medication. He never used substances again. The final program advised he go off it. On October 20, 2011, Brian wrote a suicide note, lit a candle and took his life,” recounts Mendell. He was 25. “Four months before that he told me, ‘I wish that someday people would realize I’m not a bad person; I’m a good person with a bad disease, and I’m trying my hardest,’” says Mendell. He felt frustrated by the programs’ inconsistencies, misunderstood and ashamed.

organization: Shatterproof

MOST DEDICATED HEALTH ADVOCATE Inspiration “It was a situation that happens too often,” says Easton resident Gary Mendell. “My son Brian went into the woods with friends to try beer or pot, as kids do. If ten kids try it, one will get addicted.” Heavier drugs followed. “Brian had a little anxiety. Did that first beer soothe

his anxiety? Maybe. By his junior year, it became a problem.” The school psychologist recommended a wilderness program, which went well but the ensuing therapeutic high school did not. “It led to eight different programs,” says Mendell. “We didn’t realize their treatments were not based on current science.

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“I was inspired by Brian to help others” explains Mendell. “I learned we had all this research in medical journals, not being used. For every major disease, we have a well-funded national organization. But nothing for addiction. I remember thinking how this information could start saving lives.” He founded Shatterproof five months after Brian died. “Gary is unyielding in his goal to change the way our country thinks about and treats addiction,” says Holly Jesperson, Shatterproof ’s senior communications manager. The nonprofit has passed lifesaving legislation in fifteen states, established a community alliance program with over 1,300 ambassadors, advocated for safer opioid prescribing practices, hosted the largest event series for addiction ever with the Shatterproof Challenge Rappel and created a national standard of care for addiction, among numerous other accomplishments. The most impactful moments for Mendell have been hugs from people whose family members have been saved by Shatterproof.

Hopes & Dreams Shatterproof is poised to transform unregulated, outdated rehabs into regulated treatment programs. “We are close to finalizing $6 million in funding to build a rating system for every treatment program in the country,” he says. »

the go-ahead to launch her own MobilePack event, which would require raising $22,000. “I went to big corporations and asked how to best approach the fundraising aspect,” says Diana. “I did a big email campaign to everyone I had in my contacts and raised about $9,000.” She then planned three field hockey clinics, which her coach from King volunteered to run. She raised another $5,000. “I have $8,000 more to go before the event, which will be in March. I’m doing a ‘King Talk,’ an assembly where I’ll talk about what I’m working on.” Diana finds public speaking a little daunting, but she’s not deterred: “I’ve been working so hard and am so excited, so I want to share it.” Kathleen O’Rourke, director of marketing and communications at King, comments: “All sixththrough twelfth-grade students at King will pack over 100,000 meals to be sent to children in need throughout the world. Diana is so excited for the event because it will allow kids in our community to make a real difference in the lives of thousands of hungry children throughout the world.”

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school in Darien. I wanted to bring it to King, as I thought a lot of my friends and community would love it too.”

organization: Feed My Starving Children

OUTSTANDING TEEN VOLUNTEER Inspiration “I had gone to [food] packing events since I was a little girl and fell in love with them,” says Diana, a Darien resident who attends the King School in Stamford. At the events volunteers pack the organization’s MannaPack rice

Courage into Action “I contacted the organization and found out how to have an event, how many meals we would need, how much it would cost—all the details,” explains Diana. “I made a PowerPoint presentation and presented it to the administration at school.” She was persuasive with both her school and Feed My Starving Children and got

meals, which are then shipped to remote areas in the world. “You were helping kids in a way you could really see and feel. I would be there for two hours, but it felt like fifteen minutes. The events were organized through local churches and the public high

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Hopes & Dreams “I really hope that people fall in love with the event and that others are inspired to do something like this in the future, with a charity they are passionate about,” says Diana. “I hope they will see that you can make an impact when you are a kid and that community service can be really fun!” Want to help Diana reach her goal? Contribute at give.fmsc.org/ kingschool

Jeff Scanlan organization: Homes with Hope

OUTSTANDING COMMITTEE MEMBER Inspiration “I joined the board of Homes with Hope in 2006,” says Easton resident Jeff Scanlan. “I’d just retired from Wall Street and I had time. The idea that there were homeless in Westport was a bit of a shock to me.” In 2007 Scanlan was named chairman of the newly formed fundraising committee. “Homes with Hope started in 1984, as an emergency shelter for men, where food was served,” explains Scanlan. “We wanted to create an event to jack up our fundraising so we could offer more.”

Courage into Action “There’s nothing funny about homelessness, but we thought we could attract an audience with comedy,” says Scanlan. “Stand Up for Homes with Hope is a play on comedy and on what we want people to do. It’s not only entertainment. We tell the audience about Homes with Hope, which now offers forty-one units of permanent housing and shelters at the Gillespie Center and Project Return in Westport. In 2008, we sheltered fifty-two people a night; now we’re at 115. Some of our clients get up in front of this rapt audience and share how they became homeless and how Homes with Hope got them back on their feet. It takes a lot of courage on their part, and listening you realize you may not be so far away from

being homeless. Life can unravel quickly.” The first year the committee underwrote the appearance of Lewis Black to a sold-out crowd at the Quick Center. “The evening was a remarkable success,” says Jeff Weiser, president of Homes with Hope. “Since 2008, this iconic event has entertained over 6,500 people and has netted our agency nearly $2 million. Jeff has spearheaded every committee meeting, and subsequent versions of this critical annual appeal have welcomed the likes of Martin Short, Paula Poundstone, Wayne Brady and Darrell Hammond.” Scanlan says, “This community is amazing. We always have a full house at the event, and serving dinner at the Gillespie Center is the hottest ticket around. We hardly ever have any openings— that’s 30,000 meals a year.” Scanlan also emphasizes the importance of the permanent supportive housing Homes with Hope offers. “This is for people with diagnosed mental illness who are chronically homeless. Without it, they’d be homeless again,” he explains. “We all know people with family members with these problems, but the people we are housing are without that family support.”

Hopes & Dreams “Some people are under the impression that we’ve solved

homelessness around here,” says Scanlan. “I don’t think we ever will, but we have come a long way in alleviating it. My hope is that this community, and Fairfield County in general, continues to support the homeless in the way they have. The work of Homes with Hope is so vital because for the homeless, hope starts with a roof over your head.” »

$30,000.” Every year MacNamara struts for one mile down the Post Road in a towering pair of red high heels to draw attention to the role men can play in breaking the cycles of violence against women. “Chief MacNamara’s leadership has helped galvanize the community around this issue in an engaging, high-profile way,” says Deb. MacNamara has also been involved with Fairfield Cares for many years. “For the last two years, I have cochaired a coalition to try to reduce substance abuse among residents, particularly youth in the community.” He is particularly proud of their Life Not Wasted campaign. “The goal of the coalition is to not only serve the young adults, but also bring them into the coalition, so they are the ones getting the message out,” explains MacNamara. “It’s twofold: #lifenotwasted meaning my life is not going to be wasted using substances, and a positive spin— like ‘I just climbed a mountain’ or ‘I just ran a marathon’ #lifenotwasted.”

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how to bring awareness to victims of domestic abuse and sexual assault. We decided we should do a Walk a Mile event in Fairfield. We all can be victims of crime, but to be victims on such a personal level, we wanted to raise awareness of how impactful that is.”

organizations: Center for Family Justice, Fairfield Cares Community Coalition, CT Police Chief Association

BEST FRIEND TO WOMEN Inspiration “The people at the Center for Family Justice (CFJ) really inspired me,” says Fairfield Police Chief Gary MacNamara. “In law enforcement, our paths cross with a lot of outside agencies. Our response is often limited, so

agencies like CFJ help us to help victims. Around the country, there are a variety of Walk a Mile events [men’s marches to stop rape, sexual assault and gender violence]. Deb Greenwood [CFJ’s president] and I were having coffee, talking about

Courage into Action CFJ’s Walk a Mile in Her Shoes is now in its sixth year. “The first year we probably had 200 walkers,” says MacNamara. “Last April we had 1,300 and raised close to

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“My hope is that people realize the impact they can have, within arms reach,” says MacNamara. “Often we look at global problems and forget about local solutions. Domestic violence and sexual assault are global issues, but there are people in your community doing something about it.” He has been doing just that for his thirtyyear career as a police officer. He recently announced his retirement and looks forward to his new role as executive director of Public Safety and Governmental Affairs at Sacred Heart University.

Lynn Villency Cohen organization: Stamford Museum & Nature Center

MOST DEDICATED SUPPORTER OF THE ARTS Inspiration “My family was the catalyst for my dedication to the arts,” says Lynn Villency Cohen. “My mother dabbled in music, languages, opera and great literature. My father worked as a news reporter, PR executive and writer. And my uncle was an artist and noted furniture designer. In travels to Europe with my parents, I would take notes as an eleven-year-old about ceiling frescoes and paintings.” Lynn earned two master’s in art history (from Boston University and Oxford) and worked in D.C. for the Commissioner’s Art Advisory Panel.

Courage into Action When Lynn moved to Stamford over twenty years ago, she immediately became involved with the Stamford Museum & Nature Center (SM&NC). “I have worked on a wide array of projects,” she says, “most notably chairing the collections committee to ensure the care and thoughtful display of the art and natural history collection throughout the Bendel mansion, as well as maintaining a robust exhibition line-up of educational, fun shows.” Kirsten Reinhardt, former Curator of collections and Exhibitions, comments, “Lynn’s knowledge of art history, her keen eye for contemporary art talent

and her conscientious insistence on fiscal responsibility ensured that the exhibitions schedule was robust, interesting and complementary to the mission of the SM&NC. She was hands-on and involved while respectful of the professional responsibilities of the staff—a true team player who made time to jury art shows, solicit donations and support exhibition openings.” Lynn is involved in plans for the new Farm House, which will bring cooking and art classes, speaker events, environmental offerings and more exhibitions to the SM&NC campus. “It’s without a doubt a most exciting time in the eighty-two year history of this institution,” she says. “I’ve always felt when one enters, you come upon a magical universe,” she adds. Her husband has also been an enthusiastic supporter of SM&NC and her daughter an avid volunteer.

Hopes & Dreams “My hope is that I have dedicated myself in every way possible to advancing the growth of this institution’s journey and to ensure that it will continue to bring joy, learning, healing and excitement to the next generation of visitors,” she says. “While the arts may not be as crucial as progress and discoveries in science and medicine, museum

and art offerings bring joy, enhance learning and offer shared experiences, which can affect life for the better. Visiting a museum or historical property, or attending a theater or music performance, serves to engage, heal, enrich and enlarge our worlds, making our lives fuller, which in turn helps us understand our most complex, intricate world.” »

q&a with executive director of all our kin

Jessica Sager

FAIRFIELD COUNTY’S COMMUNITY FOUNDATION c o m m u n i t y i m p a c t aw a r d COMMUNITY IMPACT AWARD conversation. By valuing and investing in these childcare providers and these families, with the help of partners like FCCF, we are engaging the broader public in a different way. This really is what will lead to these gains being sustained and deepened over time.

What is All Our Kin’s mission?

Our mission it to train, support and sustain family childcare providers offering home care in areas desperately in need of childcare and to give our youngest children high-quality, earlylearning experiences that will allow them to succeed in school and in life.

What does the future hold? The Fairfield County Community Foundation is based on the values of diversity, equity and collaboration. How does All Our Kin’s mission fit these values?

It constantly astonishes me, the way in which we as a nation have failed to invest in and support families, particularly families with very young children. Families with barriers to accessing care really struggle, and it plays out in the opportunity gap. We foster diversity, equity and justice on so many levels: investing in caregivers, giving them the educational tools they need, enabling them to create businesses and giving them a voice in the childcare system; giving parents the support they need so they can succeed in the workplace, and giving children the early learning services they need to be successful. It is essential that all families have access to highquality, nurturing childcare. People

difference in the supply of homebased childcare for infants and toddlers. We also are having a profound impact on the quality of that care. We are impacting provider earning and quality of life, and parents are entering and remaining in the workplace. What I’m proudest of is that we’ve really changed the

assume the women offering to care for children in poor communities can’t give high-quality care. At All Our Kin, we say the opposite. These women are already leaders in their communities. What do you see as All Our Kin’s biggest accomplishments?

We are making an enormous

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We’re creating more All Our Kin networks. We are in Bridgeport and Stamford/Norwalk and have already launched a partnership in Danbury. We continue to deepen and expand our programs, as we learn more about what children need. We are also expanding our training through partner agencies. We will keep working to change the conversation around family childcare, build connections and partnerships, and incorporate these home caregivers in a deeper way into the childcare network Juanita James, president of FCCF, comments: “We are truly blessed to have All Our Kin working to support local family childcare providers caring for young children in Connecticut. There is probably no other nonprofit in the country that has done as much in this field, and All Our Kin was ‘born’ right here in our state!”

q&a with executive director of center for children’s advocacy

Martha Stone

FAIRFIELD COUNTY’S COMMUNITY FOUNDATION COMMUNITY IMPACT AWARD minor behavior problems. We also got a law passed that bans out-of-school suspensions of preschoolers through second graders, so those kids can stay in school with the right support. We’ve developed a band of pro bono attorneys to help undocumented kids who are eligible to remain in the country. Together we’ve represented over one hundred abandoned and abused undocumented kids. Ninety-five percent of the kids we represent stay in school.

What is the Center for Children’s Advocacy’s mission?

Our mission is to protect lowincome children and fight for their rights, including rights to services from the juvenile justice, education, child welfare and healthcare systems. Our legal services help kids by reducing problems that are interfering with school achievement and health. We also advocate for systemic reforms and help parents, doctors and other professionals learn about children’s rights and how to advocate for kids.

What does the future hold? Fairfield County Community Foundation is based on the values of diversity, equity and collaboration. How does CCA’s mission fit these values?

Our advocacy is based on the belief that all children should have equal opportunities to succeed. In Bridgeport we’ve brought together schools, police, the juvenile court and community organizations to reduce the number of youths of color who enter the juvenile justice system, and we’re collaborating with parents to improve education for kids learning English. We also teach about the rights of kids with disabilities to participate in afterschool programs and camps.

the number of youths sent to juvenile detention. We’ve brought restorative justice into secure juvenile facilities to teach youth how to avoid problem behavior. We led the overhaul of alternative school programs across the state and helped Bridgeport schools reduce the number of kids arrested for

What do you see as CCA’s biggest accomplishments?

Our juvenile justice reforms stopped the state from locking up runaways and truants like they were criminals and made sure the kids get help with what’s causing their behavior. We’ve also changed the way the system decides what to do with kids and reduced

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We’d like to bring our mobile legal van to Stamford to serve that area. In January we’ll start training pro bono attorneys to represent youth aging out of foster care who are not ready to be independent. In Norwalk, we’re collaborating on a project that supports immigrant children as they strive for academic success and hope to roll this program out to other districts. FCCF President Juanita James says: “We salute the longstanding work of CCA. The Center’s combination of legal advocacy and community partnerships has turned around the lives of hundreds of vulnerable youth. The staff is relentless in pursuing positive outcomes for their clients.” G

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opposite, first row: “Light Bulbs,” (2008 72x96”) depicts 320,000 light bulbs, equal to the number of kilowatt hours of electricity wasted in the United States every minute from inefficient residential electricity usage (wiring, computers in sleep mode, etc.). second row: “Jet Trails“ (2007, 60x96”) depicts 11,000 jet trails, equal to the number of commercial flights in the U.S. every eight hours. third row: “Silent Spring” (2014, 44x58” and 60x80”) depicts 183,000 birds, equal to the estimated number of birds that die in the U.S. every day from exposure to pesticides. fourth row: “Unsinkable” (2013, 60x107”) depicts 67,000 mushroom clouds, equal to the number of metric tons of ultraradioactive waste being stored at U.S. nuclear power plants.

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chris jordan creates a world where what you see—at first glance—isn’t what you get

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ixteen years ago, at the age of thirty-eight, the artist-photographer Chris Jordan left corporate law for fear of letting his talent wither and waste. Soon he was making some of the most provocative images on the American scene. Jordan’s best photographs resemble abstract expressionist paintings in their arrangement of color, form and rhythm, not to mention their epic scale. In keeping with the ab-ex creed, these works don’t appear to be “of ” anything but themselves, like Pollock’s spatters and Rothko’s blocks of color. But they do invite imaginative contemplation. Here, for example, is a light blue canvas marbled with white, suggesting the glimmering surface of a pool in full sunlight. And there is a pointillist landscape—a field of wildflowers?—under a shroud of mist. But wait. As we cross the gallery and approach the work, we see Jordan’s dots and strokes take on a curious resolution. As we come nose-to-surface with these vast images, we are struck with dread, or at least troubled wonder, to find that they’re composed of thousands upon thousands of tiny photographs of commonplace objects—objects that represent our voracious consumptive habits and the damage they do. The glimmering pool? It’s actually thousands of jet contrails. The pointillist landscape? Plastic bottles, a whole wasteland of them, as far as the eye can see. “There’s an incredible, almost terrible, beauty about his work,” notes Mark Sloan, a writer and curator who heads the Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art in Charleston, South Carolina. “You’re seduced by the surface appeal of the image, and then the rug is pulled out from under you as you realize what you’re looking at—this horrible environmental catastrophe.” The two pieces mentioned above are from Jordan’s series “Running the Numbers” (2006–present), in which images of cargo containers, mail order catalogues, plastic bags, Vicodin pills, cigarette packs, tire valve caps, aluminum cans, paper cups, packing peanuts—garbage is his great subject—take curiously elegant measure of our mass consumption. That measure is quite precise. The wall plaque for a piece called “Handguns, 2007,” for instance, says we’re looking at “29,569 handguns, equal to the number of gun-related deaths in the U.S. in 2004.” “Plastic Bottles, 2007” depicts two million beverage bottles, “the number used in the United Status every fifteen minutes.” “The real root of that series was rage,” Jordan tells us by phone. “Rage against the incomprehensible enormity of our mass consumption.” Raised in Old Greenwich and based in Seattle, he is, as we talk, somewhere in the Bay Area, awaiting a flight to South Korea to keynote an environmental conference. From there he’d fly to Berlin for a two-month artist residency at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research. After that? Anywhere. Jordan and his wife, the poet Victoria Sloan Jordan, recently separated, sold their house and closed up his studio (but remain business partners and best friends). “So I decided to hit the road for a bit. It could be one year, it could be five.” As you read this, Jordan is wandering the Earth with little more than a backpack and some camera gear. Once upon a time, before the rage—before the awakening—he lived in the anesthetic fog that plenitude induces in most of us. Color was his obsession. On his way home from lawyering, he would meander

through Seattle’s alleys, looking for random occurrences of color to photograph. “In the alleys, I would see these amazing scenes—a rusty old drain pipe that’s slowly dripping water, and right underneath is an entire garden of gorgeous mosses and ferns that had grown there for twentyfive years. These photographs that I call my ‘alley studies’ led me on an exploration all over the dirty, nasty, out-of-the-way parts of Seattle.” Specifically, to the Port of Seattle, where he photographed mountainous piles of garbage. “The color is astonishing,” Jordan notes. “The brightly colored potato chip bags and Altoids tins, all the stuff that’s marketed to grab your attention on the shelf—it totally looks like a Monet painting if you just look at the color.” One day Jordan showed a big garbage print to his friend Phil Borges, a renowned humanitarian and photographer. “As he stood in front of it, I started talking about color,” Jordan recalls. “And he said, ‘Dude, this isn’t about color, this is a portrait of America. You’ve hit on something here. Keep doing this.’ And that’s when the light bulb went on.” The garbage pictures evolved into “Intolerable Beauty” (2003–2005), the series that put Jordan on the art world map. He photographed, en masse, cell phones, spent bullet casings, circuit boards, cigarette butts, light bulbs, grain silos, crushed cars, recycled matter, steel drums, wooden pallets, piles of sawdust. Some of these images suggest otherworldly landscapes; all of them are beautiful in the way that an industrial plant seen at night, with its floating lights and purple smoke, can be beautiful. This paradox became a sort of Chris Jordan trademark. “You can’t escape the beauty of our world, no matter how hard you try,” he says. “It comes and hits you in the forehead with a baseball bat.” Soon galleries from Los Angeles to Madrid were giving Jordan oneman shows. The New York Times profiled him on the front page of its Arts & Leisure section. The Seattle Times called him “the ‘it’ artist of the international green movement.” He gave TED talks and appeared on The Colbert Report and Bill Moyers’ Journal. His work landed in the collections of the Getty Museum, the Nevada Museum of Art and the Museum of Fine Arts in Houston, among others. He published coffee-table books based on his two big series, “Intolerable Beauty” and “Running the Numbers,” and between them, a book of photographs titled In Katrina’s Wake: Portraits of Loss from an Unnatural Disaster (2006)—images of people’s possessions weirdly displaced by the great hurricane, introduced by environmental all-star Bill McKibben. But to dwell on Jordan’s successes is to avoid the deeper, more instructive story—the story of a journey whose greatest reward was grief.

THE JORDAN PARADOX Chris Jordan grew up on Harding Road, “four doors down from the Perrot Library,” in Old Greenwich. Both of his parents were artists—his father, Rocky, a photographer steeped in the history of the art form, and his mother, Susan, a watercolor painter. Each was a skilled technician, though Jordan adds delicately, “They never found their way out of a very traditional view of things like potted flowers and chairs on porches with the sunlight coming through.” Chris inherited his father’s medium and his

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running the numbers: an american self-portrait (2006 – present)

the message: Depicts 32,000 Barbies, equal to the number of elective breast augmentation surgeries performed monthly in the U.S. in 2006 “Barbie Dolls” (2008, 60 x 80 in.)

the message: Depicts 426,000 cell phones, equal to the number of cell phones retired in the U.S. every day

“Cell Phones” (2007, 60 x 100 in.)

the message: Depicts

38,000 shipping containers, the number of containers processed through American ports every twelve hours

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“Shipping Containers” (2007, 60 x 120 in.)

the message: Depicts 60,000 plastic bags, the number used in the U.S. every five seconds “Plastic Bags” (2007, 60 x 72 in.)

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intolerable beauty: portraits of american mass consumption (2003 – 2005)

mother’s eye for color. He once said, “I crave to be able to photograph the way a painter paints—in a loose, expressive way.” The Jordans left Greenwich in 1978, after Chris graduated from Eastern Junior High School, and settled in Santa Barbara, California. Law? “I knew from the beginning it was the wrong thing,” he admits. “I went into law just thinking it’s respectable and you could make good money, not realizing I was being driven by fear.” He laughs. “This was before I spent any years in therapy. I’d never had a self-reflective moment in my life, up until sometime in my thirties.” Jordan, at fifty-four, has a full head of wavy dark hair, and a lean, hawkish face made the more intense by rimless glasses and a focused squint. His manner, too, is intense, since it carries the conviction of a man from whom the blinders have fallen away; but he’s rescued from fatal serious-

ness (that environmentalist’s hazard) by a sharp, self-deprecating wit. And, crucially, he doesn’t wag his finger at us, believing that such an approach would deny the complexity of the problems he wants to bring to our attention. “For the ‘Running the Numbers’ pieces, I make sure it’s an issue that I’m personally implicated in,” he says. “I’m not looking at some bad guy over there. It’s all of us.” As an artist, Jordan occupies uneasy ground. “He exists at the intersection of environmental activism and the fine arts,” Mark Sloan observes. “There are very few people who can pull that off.” Sloan means that activist art tends to be one-note and ephemeral, drifting away with yesterday’s papers. “Though topicality plays a role,” Chris Bruce, director of the Museum of Art at Washington State University, has said, “[Jordan’s] photographs stand as autonomous works of art.”

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clockwise: ”Crushed cars #2, Tacoma” (2004, 44 x 62 in.); “Wall of Drums, Seattle” (2003, 44 x 56 in.); “Pallets #1, Seattle” (2003, 32 x 40 in.); “Sawdust, Tacoma” (2004, 44 x 75 in.)

The garbage pictures evolved into “Intolerable Beauty” (2003–2005), the series that put Jordan on the art world map … . “you can’t escape the beauty of our world, no matter how hard you try,” he says. “It comes and hits you in the forehead with a baseball bat.” Musician Rob Mathes, a friend of Jordan’s since their childhood in Greenwich (Chris’s Katrina photos adorn Rob’s 2015 album Wheelbarrow), sees the artist and his message as inextricable. “Chris, he’s kind of the Earth’s town crier. His message should be shouted from the rooftops all over the world—a clarion call of the universe.” Well into “Intolerable Beauty,” though, Jordan himself came to doubt the impact of his work. This occurred to him one day in the Port of Seattle. “I was photographing a giant pile of garbage, and it was the best of my giant-piles-of-garbage photographs,” he says. “I was like, ‘Wow, this is our mass consumption, right here.’” Then a Godzilla-sized bucket loader came along and dumped it all into one huge train car. The operator stopped long enough to explain to Jordan what he was seeing: a tiny portion of one day’s garbage from one neighborhood in Seattle. The full train, a mile long, left the Emerald City every day for a landfill in Portland. “In that moment, it hit me that I thought I was photographing the river, the great river of mass consumption, but I was actually photographing one drop in the river,” Jordan says. “There is no place where you can go and photograph the whole ocean that it flows into, because it flows to a million invisible places.” (By “invisible” he means landfills, which are constantly being covered over to banish the stench.) “Running the Numbers” was born of Jordan’s frustration. If no photograph could capture the scope of our consumption, he wondered, then how could he make people grasp it? The numbers he was reading—of credit cards, of plastic bags, of oil barrels, of cut-down trees, of unwanted pets, of dollars spent in Iraq—were mind-boggling, but also strangely desensitizing. You simply couldn’t visualize all those zeros. You couldn’t see what they meant. Or could you? In the early days of the Iraq War, when many Americans worried about government intrusiveness, Jordan read that Chrysler had recalled 800,000 Jeep Libertys, or four years’ worth. “Yeah, I remember having 800,000 liberties,” he thought, ironically, and set about playing with that idea. He borrowed a red Liberty from Jeep’s website and multiplied it digitally, making a rectangle one hundred Jeeps wide by a thousand tall—a tower of Libertys. Then he put another tower next to it. One year of Liberty recalls. When Jordan extracted the image from his industrial-sized printer, he stood face-to-face with an image that staggered him. “I’m like, ‘Oh, my God, look how many Jeep Libertys that is!’ It was astonishing to see 200,000 of something. I had no comprehension of the number until that moment.” Jordan discovered he could use the same method to create far subtler works, works of strange beauty readable on many levels. Some are abstract in the manner of “Handguns” and “Jet Trails”; others form his favorite

patterns, the rose window and the mandala; still others are novel recreations of famous paintings: Picasso’s Blue Nude composed of plastic water bottles, Van Gogh’s The Starry Night made of cigarette lighters. The tiny dots of paint in Seurat’s pointillist masterpiece “A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte” become, in Jordan’s hands, soda cans. To make the picture, he bought “one of every kind of soda can,” about seventy in total. He photographed them all, rotating each can five times to create a full color palette; he then deposited the photos into a software program designed to his specifications. The completed work, “Cans Seurat,” is composed of 106,000 soda cans, “the number used in the U.S. every thirty seconds.” But why use the Seurat painting? What is the, er, point? “It’s a picture of what it looked like to be in a park before we had all this stuff,” Jordan explains, noting the painting’s idyllic quality. “No parking lot filled with SUV’s and coolers, no barbecues, no plastic plates, none of this shit we take to a park. It’s a commentary on where we’ve gotten to in our mass consumption.” Jordan’s art inspires complex reactions: a single work can evoke amusement, fascination, horror and sorrow. Consider the extraordinary “Barbie Dolls, 2008,” a richly patterned image of a woman’s breasts. Zoom in and you discover the breasts are ingeniously made of naked Barbie dolls. “That’s by far the most popular, and also the most controversial, piece in the ‘Running the Numbers’ series,” Jordan reports. After rummaging through Seattle’s Goodwill stores, he returned to his studio with his many-splendored haul of Barbies. “They all came dressed—the tennis Barbie and the camouflage Barbie and the prom Barbie and the nurse Barbie—and I’ll never forget spending this really creepy evening in my studio, undressing fifty-three Barbie dolls. If anybody had seen me that night, they’d have been like, ‘Uh-oh, call the cops!’” Jordan arranged the Barbies into circular “florettes” and photographed them. Then, using a nude photo of a friend as a template, he multiplied the florettes into a grand Barbie tapestry, “slowly building this pair of smallish, naturally beautiful female breasts.” What was Jordan thinking? This idea too emerged from a statistic— that some 300,000 American women had elective breast augmentation surgery in 2006. He learned further that in Texas the “boob job” had become the high school graduation gift of choice. “And that just broke my heart,” Jordan says. “It took me about a second to realize the reason many women feel they have to go have a surgical procedure done on their body to feel beautiful is because they’re so badly objectified by men for their whole lives—and I’m just as guilty as anybody.” Though “Running the Numbers” represented the apex of Jordan’s art, the series left him dissatisfied. “There was this chasm between me as an

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above: Jordan’s most profound series to date, “Midway: Message from the Gyre” (2009 – current) features horrific images of dead albatrosses filled with plastic debris—toothbrushes, toys, cigarette lighters and bottle caps. “These birds reflect back an appallingly emblematic result of the collective trance of our consumerism and runaway industrial growth … Choked to death on our waste, the mythical albatross calls upon us to recognize that our greatest challenge lies not out there, but in here,” writes Jordan. The series led him on an eight-year journey filming the documentary Albatross.

individual and the enormity of global consumption,” he says. “And I was craving a way to bridge that divide, to somehow experience these global phenomena on a more personal level. That was the missing piece—and I had no idea how to find it.” Around this time Jordan learned of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, where ocean gyres gather human refuse into a concentration of plastic twice the size of Texas. In 2008 he attended a small meeting of scientists in hopes of bumming a ride on a research boat to the patch. “My dream,” he says, “was to climb to the top of the mast with my camera and make a horizon-to-horizon photograph of floating plastic garbage that would blow everybody’s minds.” Instead, he learned the patch is somewhat illusory; garbage disperses in the ocean like smoke disperses in air. “And I remember I slapped my knee and said, ‘Damn! I’m a photographer, and I want to take a photograph of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch!’ I said it half in humor and half in frustration. And this young woman named Anna Cummins was sitting next me—she has since become one of the world’s leading activists on ocean

plastic pollution—and she said, ‘Chris, if you want to take a photograph of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, go to Midway Island and look inside the stomachs of dead baby albatrosses.’ “And I will never forget that moment. I heard this bell ring—like a temple bell in the very back of a cathedral going, ‘waaaooong.’ And I was like, ‘What did you just say?’” Midway Atoll, in the Pacific between North America and Asia, served as an important battle station in World War II. These days only about three dozen people, employees of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, live there—together with innumerable Laysan albatrosses. It is the albatross that Coleridge’s ancient mariner shoots with his crossbow, dooming his crew: “And till my ghastly tale is told,” the mariner intones, “This heart within me burns.” When Jordan made his first trip to Midway in September 2009, the ghastly tale became his to tell. “My only interest when I first went to Midway was the plastic inside the birds,” he says. “I wasn’t even that interested in albatrosses. But I did think it was strangely poetic that of all the possible

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birds it could be, sending us this lyrically horrible message from the very heart of the Pacific Ocean, it’s the albatross, this iconic carrier of messages.” In September the live albatrosses were all out at sea, roaming the ocean in search of food. Their babies, many of them, had died in August and now were decomposing in their nests. “I came back from the trip with this godawful body of photographs, these horrible scenes of birds whose bodies are filled with plastic”—bottle caps, cigarette lighters, toothbrushes, toys, unrecognizable jagged bits. Their parents had swallowed these things first, unable to distinguish food from plastic, and regurgitated them into the eager mouths of their young. The photos depict beak, bone and feather, and at the center of that grisly assemblage, where a stomach once existed, a bright imperishable jumble of plastic. Jordan left Midway thinking his work was done, though notably worse for wear: “I was totally devastated by what I saw there. We were all devastated. When I look back on it now, I think I was clinically depressed.” His “Message from the Gyre” photos went viral—more viral than any-

thing he’d ever done—appearing on the websites of prestigious publications like Wired and The New York Review of Books. “But the response,” he notes, “was trauma.” The most cynical commentators remarked that albatrosses deserved to die if they can’t tell food from trash—though the same would hold for sea turtles, seals, fish and whales, and, Jordan’s larger point, ourselves. Not unlike albatrosses, we big-brained mammals also fail to distinguish between what nourishes and what destroys. Once, Jordan showed the Midway photos to a girls’ school in Brisbane, Australia—“an entire auditorium full of beautiful girls, dressed in uniforms.” When he had finished his macabre presentation, the teacher who’d invited him stood up with a pale expression on her face. “I see the intention behind your work,” she said, “but what I feel is panic.” Then she began to weep. “Would you please tell me, how do we get to hope from here?” Jordan knew instinctively that he had to go back to Midway. True, he had managed to tell the story of mass consumption in a bracing new way: not by bigger mountains or greater numbers, “but in a handful of plastic.” He had

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“Gyre II” (2011, 44 x 56 in. and 60 x 76 in.) depicts 50,000 cigarette lighters, equal to the estimated number of pieces of floating plastic in every square mile in the world’s oceans.

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From the “Running the Numbers II: Portraits of Global Mass Culture,” “Venus” (2011, 60 x 103 in. in one panel and 8 x 13 feet in three panels) depicts 240,000 plastic bags, equal to the estimated number of plastic bags consumed around the world every ten seconds.

held a mirror to our culture, and what that mirror showed was death. But was it sufficient to talk about death without talking about life? He returned to Midway in a different season—high summer. “And instead of being met by this silent, dead killing field and the horrible smell of death, I stepped off the plane and there was this cacophony, a million of these extraordinary birds singing and dancing like crazy. So immediately the salve, the medicine, began to show itself. And I just fell in love with these magnificent beings.” The project was a documentary film. To make it took eight years and eight trips to Midway (with a small crew, including his wife, Victoria, who helped write and produce the film), at a cost of nearly $100,000 per trip. “And I’m not a rich guy,” Jordan hastens to add. But between Kickstarter campaigns and foundation grants and his own formidable drive, he kept finding a way back to this remotest of islands. The albatrosses, having no natural predators on Midway, did not know fear, and admitted Jordan among them with apparent bonhomie. But Jor-

dan’s love of the birds exacted an emotional price. “I am seeing a bird that’s choking to death—you can see it’s choking to death on a piece of plastic,” he recalls. “And I couldn’t hold back any longer. I would just drop the camera and run over and put my arms around it and hold it, and put my cheek on its warm body as it took its last gasping breaths. And I would just dissolve into weeping and tears. “All this time I had never allowed myself to grieve for what was happening. I was just taking it in, the horror bashing and crushing me. I never allowed myself to feel sadness for it. I was afraid that if I grieved, then I would become depressed forever, because I saw the symbolism: These birds stand for all that is being lost in the world. They are a representation of humanity’s destruction of the living environment, the living world.” As Jordan comforted the dying albatrosses of Midway Atoll, he had an insight that he came to see as the heart of his film. “I learned the essential nature of grief,” he says. “And that is, grief is not the same as sadness. Grief is the same as love. Grief is the love we feel for something we are losing.»

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The love we feel for a being that is suffering, and we can’t do anything about it. That, to me, was a totally liberating experience, because then I could fully feel, I could just let the emotion wash over me. Rather than being a trap door that leads to hell, I discovered that grief is the doorway that leads home. It leads back to our essential connection with life, with the living world, and in that place we have access to our wisdom and our compassion, and we are home.”

typal character who lives inside of all of us. I have seen him. And I’ve seen that consciousness can change in the blink of an eye.” Jordan has, for now, stepped back from the troubling subject matter that culminated in Albatross. “I have a sense that there’s never going to be another story that powerful that comes to me and offers itself like that,” he says. “And I’m not even sure I want to be in such a giant project again, at least anytime soon.” “It’s easy to see why,” adds Mark Sloan, the curator. “He really does wear this stuff. It’s not fun for him to be knee-deep in dead albatrosses.” Mathes, noting the duality of Jordan’s art, the beauty and the sorrow, reports that Jordan is at present focusing on the beauty. “He goes out and does these massive exposures of trees, or the surface of water, with so many pixels it never gets blurry,” he says. “The detail is astounding.” Jordan himself admits his new project might seem quaint at a time when great forces are arrayed against beauty—not least an art world “driven by conceptual [claptrap] that says beauty is irrelevant.” “Maybe,” Jordan continues, “it’s time to turn unabashedly toward beauty for its own sake, without any artist’s statement or justification, as a way of remembering that we’re all part of an incomprehensible miracle, and the only real response is to fall on our knees in gratitude.” G

HIS NEXT AWAKENING Albatross was released last year. It’s by turns tragic and gorgeous, each frame a painterly composition and the whole a work of art that exalts the spirit of life. “The miracle of Albatross to me,” says Rob Mathes, “is how the story is so disturbing to look at, but still has a happy ending. Which is that life prevails—beauty prevails.” But will they keep prevailing? There are plenty of reasons to despair; one could even come away from Albatross accentuating the negative. Jordan puts his own hope in our capacity to wake up—even the most coalhearted, plastic-brained folk among us can do it. He cites as evidence none other than Ebenezer Scrooge, Dickens’s woke miser. As Scrooge’s stinginess is, at bottom, a spiritual problem, so is our despoliation of the planet, Jordan says. “And that problem is simply the disconnect from our hearts, from our essential state of being, which is to be in love with each other and the world. Now, you can say that Ebenezer Scrooge is a fictional character. But Charles Dickens was a genius: He made Scrooge an arche-

Jordan considers Albatross a gift to whomever may want it. Watch it at albatrossthefilm.com. Explore his artwork, zooming in and out of the mesmeric patterns at chrisjordan.com.

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In a world where divisiveness seems to be the new normal, raising our children with grace and benevolence is more important than ever The more the two women talked, the more they realized they not only shared the same values when it came to their families, they also shared the children seek to be compassionate and charitable, to be empathic and same vision. “One of the things I saw going on in the world around us at the connected and interested in helping others, not because it looks good time was the behavior of our kids’ friends and being a little disappointed but because it feels good. Such a world is possible, say Dale Atkins that a lot of them were not engaged or connected with other people in a and Amanda Salzhauer, whose recently published book, The Kindness way that I wanted my kids to be,” says Amanda, who lives in Riverdale Advantage: Cultivating Compassionate and Connected Children, is a and presently serves on the boards of several nonprofits, including the blueprint for raising “kids who care.” Dartmouth Center for Social Impact and Child HELP Partnership. Dale, a Greenwich resident, psychologist, and frequent media contributor The pair decided to collaborate and write the book together. Initially and TODAY guest, says she was originally inspired to write a book in the they intended to focus on Dale’s original premise—how to teach children aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis. “I’d had this idea based on questions to be charitable and compassionate. However, their research led to a and conversations that came up during talks and surprising discovery and an “aha” moment. “We media appearances at that time,” she recalls. “It interviewed people we considered to be very seemed to me there were lots and lots of people charitable,” Amanda recalls. “Most of them shared concerned about what was going to happen and how similar characteristics that seemed integral to their they were going to raise financially responsible and being,” she says. “It was part of who they were.” charitable children.” The women identified ten of these characteristics She reached out to friends and colleagues for they consider to be the components of kindness: input—starting with her niece, Amanda Salzhauer, acceptance, commitment, connection, empathy, mother of three with a Master of Social Work. “She nurturing, giving of oneself, being interested in was raising three young girls; and even though I others, observing, questioning and being yourself. am prejudiced, they were by anyone’s assessment “We realized that instead of teaching children how three of the most charitable children I had ever to be charitable and compassionate, we should focus Amanda Salzhauer and Dale Atkins met,” says Dale. on giving parents the tools to nurture the qualities that greenwichmag.com

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It’s recognizing and understanding what an incredible impact you can have on the world, even as a young kid.”

are already in their children,” says Dale. She points to research from the Yale Baby Lab that supports their idea. “With infants between six and ten months, they have observed these little ones as individuals on the basis of their helping or hindering kinds of behaviors. The infants show a preference for those exhibiting helping behaviors. It’s really those helping behaviors that we wanted to focus on and encourage in our children,” she adds. The Kindness Advantage is filled with insights, tips and tools for parents, teachers and grandparents looking to get young children started down a kinder, more compassionate path. It is divided into three parts. In Part One, the authors tackle the question, Why kindness? The short answer: Because it’s good for you. “Kids who have a purpose in life, tend to feel better about themselves,” says Dale. “And the better they feel about themselves, the better they will feel about other people. It leads to a lot of good things like compassion and happiness, better relationships, improved self-esteem and good mental and physical health.” Additionally, “It’s recognizing and understanding the incredible impact you can have on the world, even as a kid,” says Amanda. Part Two helps parents uncover their child’s compassionate qualities—the ten characteristics outlined above—and then offers practical suggestions on ways to nurture them. “Understanding these characteristics will give you the tools to shape and strengthen your child’s kindness neural pathways,” says Dale. The authors tackle each of the ten individually, and include text for parents to read themselves, text for parents to read to their children, and questions designed to help children connect and integrate each concept with their own life experience.

Part Three offers practical advice on everything from conversation starters and relaxation techniques to recommended books for both adults and children. Sprinkled throughout are stories of young people who are already doing amazing work, as well as quotes from children, clergy and community leaders about the value of caring and compassion. “One of the most inspiring things for me was learning how many kids are out there engaged in their communities,” says Amanda. Among them? Kids like Max Konzerosky who badly wanted to volunteer when he was seven years old, but none of the places he tried welcomed children his age. So, he started his own charity, Happy Kids Care, whose young volunteers work with children at a local homeless shelter. (Max was honored with Moffly Media’s 2013 Light a Fire Outstanding Youth award). And Olivia Bouler, who was inspired to use her talents as an artist to help with the Gulf Coast cleanup. She created 500 original watercolor illustrations of birds that she donated to the Audubon Society and raised $200,000 in the process. And Phoebe, a five-year-old in San Francisco, who was so moved by the sight of a homeless man begging for food, she chose to collect and recycle cans for her preschool community service project. Phoebe raised more than $3,700, which funded 17,800 hot meals. “Parents really want to raise charitable children, but they’re not sure how to go about doing it,” says Dale. “And what we wanted to help them understand is that there are wonderful opportunities every day. You don’t have to start a nonprofit. You can do something small.” In a world that feels more and more divisive, a little kindness can go a long way.

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THE BASICS • The authors offer a variety of suggestions on how parents can help children become more compassionate and empathetic. They urge parents to start instilling these messages as soon as possible. “Parents tell me they want to raise their kids to be charitable people but worry their kids are too young to understand,” says Dale. “I tell them, ‘It’s never too early.’” • Remember: The goal is nurturing what’s already there. “We are hardwired to be kind,” she says, comparing the process to working a muscle in order for it to get, and stay, strong. “We have to encourage the kindness muscle, to work it to see it grow.” • Role modeling, praise, paying attention—these are all ways to reinforce new ideas. Think outside the box. “Bedtime stories are a great tool for making kids more aware of their actions,” says Amanda. “Use the time you read to your child as an organic opportunity to discuss what the character is doing—what the motivation is, what the underlying feelings are. Was she kind to the other characters, for instance, and, if not, how did her actions affect them?” Dale adds; “The idea is that we get so busy with our own lives, we miss opportunities to teach our children to observe the world around them.”

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• It all starts at home. By showing patience, communicating respectfully and showing compassion at home, parents model kindness for these interactions outside the home. “Kids watch everything we do,” says Amanda. “How you speak about other people, what you don’t say. How you treat other people, friends, colleagues, even strangers.” Small acts of kindness are as important as grand gestures. “We’re talking about the little things. If you see someone who needs a hand, give it to them. Holding the door for someone, helping someone at the grocery store. Smiling at someone you don’t know. These are the opportunities that we all have every day of our lives.”

• “The research tells us that when people are motivated to do something themselves rather than when they are made to do it, the experience is much better for the giver and the receiver,” says Dale. The goal? “We want people to create hands-on experiences that start a lifetime of volunteerism,” says Amanda.

• Conversations about difficult subjects can be hard, especially when kids are involved. But the ways in which we communicate through challenging situations, particularly when emotions are heightened, play a critical role in teaching kindness. “We really believe you can talk about anything to a kid,” says Dale. “You want your children to come to you and ask questions. The way we respond to them will determine if they will do that.”

• The book outlines action plans for a variety of scenarios—from how to talk about death to what to do if your child is frightened by something he sees on the news.

• Share why volunteering is important to you. If possible, take your child with you so he or she can see what you do and the impact you have. “It’s important for kids to understand that volunteering not only helps other people, it helps them feel good about themselves, too,” says Dale.

• Be attentive. “Show your kids that you are paying attention when they do something kind, that what they did was important. A lot of people say, ‘I expect them to do that.’ And I say, ‘Kids appreciate it when they are acknowledged.’”

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• Find something that is meaningful for the whole family. To help facilitate this, the book offers a questionnaire for parents to help identify subject areas and topics that interest them—from animals, refugees and veterans to the elderly, domestic violence and the environment. From there, readers explore types of settings they might be interested in, such as a day-care program, hospital, library, or soup kitchen. Most important, the questionnaire asks what strengths you would like to encourage through a volunteer experience. “We want to help people understand their goals and break it down so it’s a good match,” says Dale. “Something that is meaningful to the family, that will resonate with the family and reflect the child’s interest.”

• TAKE YOUR TIME “It’s okay not to have a conversation the moment your child brings something up,” says Amanda. “You can say ‘I really want to talk about this, but I don’t think it’s the right time. That gives you a chance to gather your thoughts.” • DON’T OVERSHARE “You may feel that you need to share a lot of detail, but that’s not the case. Give basic information, and if your child wants or needs more, they’ll ask,” says Dale. • BE FOCUSED “Do everything you can to make the conversation as successful as possible,” says Amanda. “Speak slowly, calmly and in short sentences.” • LISTEN PATIENTLY “You may want to jump in with a reaction. But listening nonjudgmentally conveys that you’re hearing what your child is saying,” says Dale.

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• BULLYING You learn that your child is being bullied. What next? “It’s important to know the circumstances,” says Dale. “Did your child come to you or did someone else give you the information?” Don’t feel rushed. Listen to what your child is telling you. Validate the feelings but avoid making promises about how you will handle the situation. “Promise what you can,” say Dale. “That you will decide how to handle the situation together.” As important as it is to be there for your child, it’s important to be there for yourself. “Be aware of the feelings you are having. It will bring out all the mother bear instincts, but you don’t want to overreact. Children watch us carefully. If you collapse on the first sentence, you won’t get a second.” • THEY SEE SOMETHING SCARY ON TV Whether it’s a scene in a movie or a segment from the news, acknowledge your child’s fears. “Try to get them to tell you specifically what they’re afraid of,” says Dale. “Did they see something in a movie that frightened them—someone being kidnapped or hit or lost? Did they hear about a school shooting, an earthquake or hurricane?

They might worry about what would happen to the dog, to us.” The first thing you need to do is reassure them, tell them they are okay and safe in this moment with you, says Dale. And if the timing feels appropriate, talk about the importance of being prepared and having a plan. “You never want to say ‘it can’t happen here’ because we know all too well, it can,” says Dale. “Don’t give a false sense of security, give a present sense of safety.” • DEATH OF A FAMILY MEMBER “Consider your child’s developmental level. He may not understand that it’s permanent,” says Dale. “It’s important that you understand your own issues around death.” Avoid euphemisms. “If you tell your child someone is asleep, they will expect them to wake up.” Avoid going into too much detail. “It’s important, but not important all at once,” says Amanda. “Follow your child’s lead. They will tell you or show you what they need.” The Kindness Advantage is available on Amazon.com and Barnesandnoble.com, as well as at Diane’s Books in Greenwich. For a schedule of upcoming readings, visit thekindnessadvanagebook.com

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Reich & Truax PLLC 2507 Post Rd., Southport 203-254-9877 reichandtruax.com

AMY MCNAMARA

Ferro, Battey & McNamara LLC 320 Post Rd., Darien 203-424-0482 ferrofamilylaw.com

PAUL TUSCH

MORTON MARVIN

Morton E. Marvin LLC 80 Main St., New Canaan 203-539-0888 mortmarvinmediation .com Meehan Law LLC 76 Lyon Ter., Bridgeport

STEPHAN FINN

Cohen & Wolf 1115 Broad St., Bridgeport 203-368-0211 cohenandwolf.com

AUSTIN WOLF

ROBERT C. E. LANEY

Ryan Ryan DeLuca 185 Asylum St., Hartford 203-785-5150 ryandelucalaw.com

LITIGATION ROBERT ADELMAN

Adelman Hirsch Connors 1000 Lafayette Blvd., Bridgeport 203-331-8888 ahctriallaw.com

DAVID BALL

Cohen & Wolf 1115 Broad St., Bridgeport 203-368-0211 cohenandwolf.com

JOHN CANNAVINO

Cummings & Lockwood LLC 6 Landmark Sq., Stamford 203-327-1700 cl-law.com

JOHN CARBERRY

AIDEN WELSH

STEPHEN CONOVER

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PATRICIA SULLIVAN

Cacace, Tusch & Santagata 777 Summer St., Stamford 203-327-2000 lawcts.com Schoonmaker George & Blomberg PC 1700 E. Putnam Ave., Old Greenwich 203-862-5000 sgbfamilylaw.com

MICHAEL MEEHAN

Silver Golub & Teitell LLP 184 Atlantic St., Stamford 877-731-9050 sgtlaw.com Wofsey, Rosen, Kweskin & Kuriansky LLP 600 Summer St., Stamford 203-327-2300 wrkk.com

RACHEL PENCHU

37 Arch St., Greenwich 203-622-9004 shanleylawfirm.com

Cohen & Wolf 1115 Broad St., Bridgeport 203-368-0211 cohenandwolf.com

PETER DREYER

LAND USE & ZONING

DAVID FRIEDMAN

THOMAS SHANLEY

JOCELYN HURWITZ

Holahan, Gumpper Dowling 1375 Kings Highway E., Fairfield 203-384-1385 hganddlaw.com

LEGAL MALPRACTICE

Rutkin Oldham & Griffin LLC 5 Imperial Ave., Westport 203-227-7301 rutkinoldham.com

Wofsey, Rosen, Kweskin & Kuriansky LLP 600 Summer St., Stamford 203-327-2300 wrkk.com

Murtha Cullina LLC 177 Broad St., Stamford 203-653-5407 murthalaw.com

MICHAEL DOWLING

THOMAS PARRINO

ARNOLD RUTKIN

ERIC HIGGINS

PAUL KNAG

Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey 50 Leavenworth St., Waterbury 203-573-1200 carmodylaw.com

MONTE FRANK

Cohen & Wolf 1115 Broad St., Bridgeport 203-368-0211 cohenandwolf.com

Rutkin Oldham & Griffin LLC 5 Imperial Ave., Westport 203-227-7301 rutkinoldham.com

Pullman & Comley LLC 850 Main St., Bridgeport 203-330-2000 pullcom.com

MAUREEN DANEY COX

Cohen & Wolf 1115 Broad St., Bridgeport 203-368-0211 cohenandwolf.com

Parrino Shattuck PC 285 Riverside Ave., Westport 203-557-9755 parrinoshattuck.com

67 Holly Hill Ln., Greenwich 203-622-1160 effronlaw.com

DAVID GRIFFIN

Cohen & Wolf 1115 Broad St., Bridgeport 203-368-0211 cohenandwolf.com

COLLIN BARON

212 Post Rd. W., Westport 203-226-8181 nusbaumparrino.com

HOWARD TUTHILL

RICHARD ALBRECHT

ANDREW NEMIROFF

EDWARD NUSBAUM

Braunstein & Todisco PC One Eliot Place, Fairfield 203-254-1118 btlaw.com

FAMILY

HEALTHCARE

Fogarty Cohen Russo & Nemiroff LLC 1700 E. Putnam Ave., Old Greenwich 203-661-1000 fcsn.com

GARY I. COHEN

Ferro, Battey & McNamara LLC 320 Post Rd., Darien 203-424-0260 ferrofamilylaw.com

Cummings & Lockwood LLC 6 Landmark Sq., Stamford 203-327-1700 cl-law.com

203-521-1040 meehanlaw.com

Cummings & Lockwood LLC 6 Landmark Sq., Stamford 203-327-1700 cl-law.com Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey 707 Summer St., Stamford 203-425-4200 carmodylaw.com

Pullman & Comley LLC 850 Main St., Bridgeport 203-330-2000 pullcom.com Murtha Cullina LLC 177 Broad St., Stamford 203-653-5438 murthalaw.com

SCOTT HARRINGTON

Diserio Martin O'Connor & Castiglioni LLP 1 Atlantic St., Stamford 203-569-1107 dmoc.com

MICHAEL KAELIN

Cummings & Lockwood LLC 6 Landmark Sq., Stamford 203-327-1700 cl-law.com

STUART KATZ

Cohen & Wolf 1115 Broad St., Bridgeport 203-368-0211 cohenandwolf.com

PAUL LANGE

80 Ferry Blvd., Stratford 203-375-7724 lopal.com

FRANK MURPHY

Tierney, Zullo, Flaherty & Murphy PC 134 East Ave., Norwalk 203-853-7000 tierneyzullomurphy.com

CATHERINE NIETZEL

Ryan Ryan Deluca LLP 707 Summer St., Stamford 203-357-9200 ryandelucalaw.com

PHILIP PIRES

Cohen & Wolf 1115 Broad St., Bridgeport 203-368-0211 cohenandwolf.com

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JAMES ROBERTSON JR. Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey 50 Leavenworth St., Waterbury 203-573-1200 carmodylaw.com

JAMES ROSENBLUM

Rosenblum Newfield 1 Landmark Sq., Stamford 203-358-9200 rosenblumnewfield.com

EDWARD SCOFIELD

1000 Lafayette Blvd., Bridgeport 203-331-8888 ahctriallaw.com

JIM HORWITZ

Koskoff Koskoff & Bieder PC 350 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport 203-583-8634 koskoff.com

ANTONIO PONVERT III

Zeldes, Needle & Cooper 1000 Lafayette Blvd., Bridgeport 203-333-9441 znclaw.com

Koskoff Koskoff & Bieder PC 350 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport 203-583-8634 koskoff.com

JAMES T. (TIM) SHEARIN

CINDY ROBINSON

Pullman & Comley LLC 850 Main St., Bridgeport 203-330-2000 pullcom.com

JOHN STRETTON

Ogletree Deakins 281 Tresser Blvd., Stamford 203-969-3101 ogletree.com

JONATHAN TROPP

Day Pitney LLP 201 Broad St., Stamford 203-977-7300 daypitney.com

FREDERIC URY

Ury & Moskow, LLC 883 Black Rock Tpke., Fairfield 888-529-4335 urymoskow.com

DOUG VARGA

Lucas & Varga 2425 Post Rd., Southport 203-227-8400 lbv-law.com

Tremont Sheldon Robinson Mahoney PC 64 Lyon Ter., Bridgeport 203-335-5145 tremontsheldon.com

DANIEL RYAN III

Ryan Ryan Deluca LLP 707 Summer St., Stamford 203-357-9200 ryandelucalaw.com

NICHOLAS WOCL

Tooher Wocl & Leydon LLC 80 4th St., Stamford 203-517-0456 tooherwocl.com

MALPRACTICE RICHARD MEEHAN

Meehan Meehan & Gavin LLP 76 Lyon Ter., Bridgeport 203-333-1888 meehanlaw.com

MEDICAL MALPRACTICE MARY CONNORS

Adelman Hirsch Connors

Silver Golub & Teitell LLP 184 Atlantic St., Stamford 877-731-9050 sgtlaw.com

CHARLES DELUCA

Ryan Ryan Deluca LLP 707 Summer St., Stamford 203-357-9200 ryandelucalaw.com

JASON TREMONT

Tremont Sheldon Robinson Mahoney PC 64 Lyon Ter., Bridgeport 203-335-5145 tremontsheldon.com

RICHARD HASTINGS

Hastings, Cohan & Walsh LLP 440 Main St., Ridgefield 203-438-7450 hcwlaw.com

ANGELO ZIOTAS

ROBERT HICKEY

Silver Golub & Teitell LLP 184 Atlantic St., Stamford 877-731-9050 sgtlaw.com

JORAM HIRSCH

PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY

Ryan Ryan Deluca LLP 707 Summer St., Stamford 203-357-9200 ryandelucalaw.com Adelman Hirsch Connors 1000 Lafayette Blvd., Bridgeport 203-331-8888 ahctriallaw.com

DAVID ATKINS

Pullman & Comley LLC 850 Main St., Bridgeport 203-330-2000 pullcom.com

DOUGLAS MAHONEY

76 Lyon Ter., Bridgeport 203-333-1353

NEAL MOSKOW

JONATHAN BOWMAN

JAMES NOONAN

MICHAEL CACACE

MARIO COPPOLA

Berchem, Moses & Devlin PC 1221 Post Rd. E. , Westport 203-227-9545 bmdlaw.com

PERSONAL INJURY

Ryan Ryan Deluca LLP 707 Summer St., Stamford 203-357-9200 ryandelucalaw.com

FRANK BAILEY

ANTHONY PIAZZA

Tremont Sheldon Robinson Mahoney PC 64 Lyon Ter., Bridgeport 203-335-5145 tremontsheldon.com

RICHARD BIEDER

Koskoff Koskoff & Bieder PC 350 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport 203-583-8634 koskoff.com

MICHAEL RYAN

ADAM BLANK

Tremont Sheldon Robinson Mahoney PC 64 Lyon Ter., Bridgeport 203-335-5145 tremontsheldon.com

Wofsey, Rosen, Kweskin & Kuriansky LLP 600 Summer St., Stamford 203-327-2300 wrkk.com

STEWART CASPER

Casper & de Toledo LLC 1458 Bedford St., Stamford

Cohen & Wolf 1115 Broad St., Bridgeport 203-368-0211 cohenandwolf.com Cacace, Tusch & Santagata 777 Summer St., Stamford 203-327-2000 lawcts.com

BRUCE COHEN

Piazza, Simmons & Grant 112 Prospect St., Stamford 203-883-0679 piazzainjurylawyers.com

Fogarty Cohen Russo & Nemiroff LLC 1700 E. Putnam Ave., Old Greenwich 203-661-1000 fcsn.com

STEVEN ELBAUM

Ryan Ryan Deluca LLP 707 Summer St., Stamford 203-357-9200 ryandelucalaw.com

Robinson+Cole 1055 Washington Blvd., Stamford 203-462-7526 rc.com

ROBERT SHELDON

Silver Golub & Teitell LLP 184 Atlantic St., Stamford 877-731-9050 sgtlaw.com

MARK KIRSCH

Cohen & Wolf 320 Post Rd. W., Westport 203-222-1034 cohenandwolf.com

BRETT DIXON

Cohen & Wolf 1115 Broad St., Bridgeport 203-368-0211 cohenandwolf.com

Finn Dixon & Herling LLP 6 Landmark Sq., Stamford 203-325-5000 fdh.com

HOWARD KOMISAR

LESLIE GRODD

Cummings & Lockwood LLC 6 Landmark Sq., Stamford 203-327-1700 cl-law.com Shipman & Goodwin LLP 301 Atlantic St., Stamford 203-324-8100 shipmangoodwin.com

EDWARD O'HANLAN

Robinson+Cole 1055 Washington Blvd., Stamford 203-462-7556 rc.com

MICHAEL PROCTOR

Pullman & Comley LLC 850 Main St., Bridgeport 203-330-2000 pullcom.com

JAMES RILEY

Whitman Breed Abbott & Morgan LLC 500 W. Putnam Ave., Greenwich 203-862-2342 whitmanbreed.com

STEVEN SIEGELAUB

Halloran & Sage LLP 315 Post Rd. W., Westport 203-227-2855 halloransage.com

DAVID LEHN

Withers Bergman LLP 1700 E. Putnam Ave., Greenwich 203-302-4077 withersworldwide.com

D. ROBERT MORRIS

Pullman & Comley LLC 850 Main St., Bridgeport 203-330-2000 pullcom.com

TRUSTS & ESTATES GREGORY HAYES Day Pitney LLP 201 Broad St., Stamford 203-977-7300 daypitney.com

PETER MOTT

Brody Wilkinson PC 2507 Post Rd., Southport 203-319-7100 brodywilk.com

RONALD B. NOREN

Brody Wilkinson PC 2507 Post Rd., Southport 203-319-7100 brodywilk.com

GRETA SOLOMON

GEOFFREY FAY

ANDREW GLICKSON

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AMY WILFERT

Pullman & Comley LLC 107 Elm St., Stamford 203-324-5000 pullcom.com

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RICHARD DI MARCO

Cummings & Lockwood LLC 6 Landmark Sq., Stamford 203-327-1700 cl-law.com

Braunstein & Todisco PC One Eliot Place, Fairfield 203-254-1118 bertralaw.com

Berkowitz, Trager & Trager LLC 8 Wright St., Westport 203-226-1001 bertralaw.com

Pullman & Comley LLC 107 Elm St., Stamford 203-324-5000 pullcom.com

RICHARD SILVER

MICHAEL HINTON

KENT NEVINS

LAWRENCE MERLY

TAXATION SAMUEL BRAUNSTEIN

Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey 707 Summer St., Stamford 203-425-4200 carmodylaw.com

JONATHAN MILLS

IRA BLOOM

203-222-1034 cohenandwolf.com

WILLIAM HENNESSEY

RICHARD BERKOWITZ

Berkowitz, Trager & Trager LLC 8 Wright St., Westport 203-226-1001 bertralaw.com

Ury & Moskow LLC 883 Black Rock Tpke., Fairfield 888-529-4335 urymoskow.com

Shipman & Goodwin LLP 300 Atlantic St., Stamford 203-324-8100 shipmangoodwin.com

REAL ESTATE

MUNICIPAL Berchem, Moses & Devlin PC 1221 Post Rd. E., Westport 203-227-9545 bmdlaw.com

DONALD GUSTAFSON

Berkowitz, Trager & Trager LLC 8 Wright St., Westport 203-226-1001 bertralaw.com

Tremont Sheldon Robinson Mahoney PC 64 Lyon Ter., Bridgeport 203-335-5145 tremontsheldon.com

CHARLES WILLINGER

Willinger, Willinger & Bucci 855 Main St., Bridgeport 203-366-3939 wwblaw.com

PAUL SLAGER

203-325-8600 casperdetoledo.com

RICHARD SLAVIN

Cohen & Wolf 320 Post Rd. W., Westport

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broder & orland llc Matrimonial and Family Law

55 Greens Farms Road, Westport 115 East Putnam Avenue, Greenwich 203-222-4949 | broderorland.com

Broder & Orland LLC, Connecticut’s largest matrimonial and family law firm, concentrates on all divorce-related matters, including child custody and relocation cases, alimony and child support, property distribution, business valuation, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements and post-judgment enforcement issues. The firm provides mediation services and engages in litigation in all courts in Fairfield County and throughout Connecticut, representing a wide range of clients. It has successfully handled some of the most notable cases in the state. Its team model and concierge approach are highly effective in

law office of thomas m. shanley Family Law

37 Arch Street, Greenwich 203-622-9004 | shanleylawfirm.com

From left to right: Andrew Eliot, Jaime Dursht, Lauren Healy, Carole Orland, Eric Broder, Sarah Murray, Chris DeMattie and Nicole DiGiose.

cases that include complex business and asset structures where income and valuation are at issue, as well as childcentered disputes involving psychological and custody evaluations. The firm and attorneys Broder and Orland have received an AV® PreeminentTM rating from MartindaleHubbell®, the highest possible distinction in legal ability and ethical standards, earned through a strenuous judicial and peer review. Several of the firm’s attorneys have been selected as Connecticut Super Lawyers®. Additionally, attorneys Broder and Orland

have been designated as Top Lawyers in Westport, Greenwich, Stamford, New Canaan/Darien and Fairfield Living magazines. The National Academy of Family Law Attorneys has also chosen attorneys Broder, Orland, Healy and Murray as Top 10 Family Law Attorneys in Connecticut. Attorney Broder is the past president of the Fairfield Bar Association and past president of the Fairfield County Bar Foundation. Attorneys Broder, Orland and Healy serve as Special Masters in the Family Division of the Stamford and Bridgeport Superior Courts.

Attorney Thomas M. Shanley focuses his practice on family law, handling matters involving divorce, child custody, child support and other family law-related issues. He serves clients in Greenwich and throughout Fairfield County, including Darien, New Canaan, Fairfield, Norwalk, Old Greenwich, Stamford, Westport and Weston. Shanley has been licensed to practice law since 1979 and has more than thirty years of experience. He is a skilled negotiator and has successfully settled more than ninety percent of his cases, however, he is an extremely effective litigator willing and able to go to trial if required. He has successfully argued numerous cases before the Connecticut Appellate and Supreme Courts. Shanley has a history of representing clients, such as physicians, corporate executives, financial sector employees and other professionals who have significant and often complex assets and incomes. He has developed a case management method that is highly personalized, reliably private and technologically current. Over the course of his career, Shanley has received many honors and awards

for his accomplishments. He is rated AV-Preeminent from the peer review service Martindale-Hubbell, which is the highest professional standards of ability and ethics and is listed in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers. He has also been named a “top lawyer” by New Canaan Darien magazine and one of the “top 522 attorneys in 67 practice areas” by Greenwich magazine. Active in his legal community, Shanley has lectured at various bar association events and serves as a special master for the Connecticut Superior Court’s family division. He is a member of professional organizations including the Greenwich Bar Association, the American Association for Justice and the American Bar Association. Shanley holds a bachelor’s degree from Fairfield University and received his law degree Cum Laude from New York Law School. He is licensed to practice in all Connecticut state courts and is admitted and qualified to appear before the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut and the Supreme Court of the United States.

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rutkin, oldham & griffin, llc 5 Imperial Avenue, Westport 203-227-7301 2 Lafayette Court, Greenwich 203-869-7277 rutkinoldham.com Arnold H. Rutkin

THE FIRM Rutkin, Oldham & Griffin is a wellestablished boutique matrimonial law firm with a team of five attorneys who exclusively practice family law. We provide sophisticated legal services to clients in all areas of family law and have extensive experience resolving high net worth cases with innovative solutions. Our attorneys work diligently to solve problems and attain the most favorable results for clients while maintaining their privacy with the utmost discretion and compassion.

Sarah S. Oldham

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COMPLEX DIVORCES & CUSTODY DISPUTES We routinely navigate clients through high-stakes divorce. The majority of our clients have challenging cases due to complex property division issues or because alimony, child support and custody are being contested. Our depth in this niche is well known and differentiates Rutkin, Oldham & Griffin from other firms. We limit the number of cases we take to ensure that all clients receive the highest quality of service and personal attention.

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LEADERS IN FAMILY LAW Through both advocacy and client representation, Rutkin, Oldham & Griffin has played a major role in shaping Connecticut family law legislation and creating new case law. Two senior partners are co-authors of “Connecticut Family Law and Practice,” a three-volume series published by West Publishing that is widely cited by judges and other family lawyers in the state. Our firm is also internationally recognized for leadership within the field of family law. Our partners have lectured and written extensively on family law matters throughout the world.

pullman & Comley, LLC Two Stamford Plaza, 281 Tresser Boulevard, 10th Floor, Stamford 850 Main Street, Bridgeport 33 Riverside Avenue, Westport 203-330-2000 | pullcom.com

Celebrating 100 years in Fairfield County in 2019, Pullman & Comley is one of Connecticut’s preeminent full-service law firms and a leader in the business community, partnering with our clients to solve their most complex legal challenges. We serve emerging growth businesses and public and private companies of all sizes, as well as educational institutions, government entities and nonprofits, in the areas of business and finance, environmental, energy, healthcare, labor and employment, litigation, real estate and land use law.

Attorneys from the Family Law, Trusts & Estates and Tax practices are picture from left to right, standing: David B. Bussolotta; Johanna S. Katz, Jill D. Bicks, Campbell D. Barrett, Livia D. Barndollar, Jon T. Kukucka, James B. Stewart, Nancy A. D. Hancock, D. Robert Morris; seated: Judge Anne B. Dranginis (Ret.), Michael J. Marafito, Judge Lynda B. Munro (Ret.), Lauren C. Davies.

We also provide a range of legal services tailored to individuals, families and closely held businesses. Our Family Law attorneys, for example, are skilled in all aspects of divorce, property distribution, alimony, child support and child custody, and collaborative divorce. The Alternative Dispute Resolution practice offers mediation services in both business disputes and all family

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and matrimonial matters. Our Trusts and Estates attorneys provide estate, gift tax, business succession, charitable giving and philanthropic planning; estate settlement; trust administration; conservatorships; and probate litigation. Attorneys in our Tax practice regularly advise businesses, individuals and tax-exempt entities on all aspects of federal, state, local and international tax matters.

Icon Awards Tenth

Bruce Museum

Thursday evening, November 29, 2018 Belle Haven Club Greenwich, Connecticut

in the Arts

An awards ceremony, panel discussion and cocktail reception honoring those whose dedication to the arts enriches the cultural life of our community.

To purchase tickets, please visit brucemuseum.org and click Reservations or email bamico@brucemuseum.org

HONOREES

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Artist Petah Coyne Art Historian Kenneth E. Silver

and our Media Sponsor Greenwich Magazine/ Moffly Media

Collectors/Patrons of the Arts Herbert Lust Ann and RJ Vassiliou

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calendar NOVEMBER 2018

ART & ANTIQUES ALDRICH MUSEUM, 258 Main St., Ridgefield, 438-0198. Tues.-Sun. noon5 p.m.; Fri. until 8 p.m. AMY SIMON FINE ART, 1869 Post Rd. East, Westport, 259-1500. Tues.-Sat., 11 a.m.5:30 p.m., or by appt. BRUCE MUSEUM, 1 Museum Dr., 869-0376. Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 1-5 p.m. Free for members, $8 general admission. CANFIN GALLERY, 39 Main St.,Tarrytown, NY, 914-3324554. Tues.-Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. or by appt. Fine paintings and sculptures by established and emerging contemporary artists from all over the world. CAVALIER GALLERIES, 405 Greenwich Ave., 8693664. Mon.-Sat., 10:30 a.m.6 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m. and by appt. A showcase of a select group of established and emerging artists who represent the finest in modern painting, sculpture and photography. CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY PRINTMAKING, 299 West Ave., Norwalk, 899-7999. Mon.-Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m. CLAY ART CENTER, 40 Beech St., Port Chester, NY, 914-937-2047. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. or by appt. Sheena Easton

Operation Smile Be part of a very special evening to benefit Operation Smile on Friday, November 9 at Belle Haven Club. The intimate event will include a buffet, dancing, lots of smiles and a performance by Sheena Easton. The evening’s cochairs are Lisa Lori, Trisha Dalton, Stacy Zarakiotis and CNN anchor Alisyn Camerota. Proceeds will support the life-changing surgeries that are performed around the world by Operation Smile volunteers. For additional information and tickets visit operationsmile.org/smilegreenwich. »

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DISCOVERY MUSEUM AND PLANETARIUM, 4450 Park Ave., Bridgeport, 372-3521. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.5 p.m.; Sun. noon-5 p.m. Permanent exhibits include Energy Exhibit, Sound and Light Galleries, Preschool Power, Sports Science and Solar Legos. FAIRFIELD MUSEUM AND HISTORY CENTER, 370 Beach Rd., Fairfield,

259-1598. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.4 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., noon-4 p.m. FLINN GALLERY, 101 W. Putnam Ave., 622-7947. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun. 1-5 p.m. GERTRUDE G. WHITE GALLERY, YWCA, 259 E. Putnam Ave., 869-6501. Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. GREENWICH ARTS COUNCIL, 299 Greenwich Ave., 862-6750. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat.Sun., noon-4 p.m. The Bendheim Gallery hosts major exhibitions every six weeks; visit greenwicharts. org to learn about upcoming exhibits. GREENWICH HISTORICAL SOCIETY, 39 Strickland Rd., 869-6899. Wed.-Sun. noon4 p.m. J. RUSSELL JINISHIAN GALLERY, 1657 Post Rd., Fairfield, 259-8753. Tues.-Sat. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. A large selection of original marine and sporting art by Arguimbau, Blossom, Demers, Kramer, McGurl, Mecray, Mizerek, Prosek, Shilstone, Stobart and Thompson. KATONAH MUSEUM OF ART, Rte. 22 at Jay St., Katonah, NY, 914-232-9555. Tues.-Fri. and Sun. 1-5 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. KENISE BARNES FINE ART, 1955 Palmer Ave., Larchmont, NY, 914-834-8077, Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., or byappt. Visit kbfa.com for show information. LOCKWOOD-MATHEWS MANSION MUSEUM, 295 West Ave., Norwalk, 838-9799. Wed.-Sun., noon-4 p.m. Visit lockwoodmathewsmansion .com for information. »

to benefit the Greenwich Historical Societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Art and History Education Programs

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Opening Night for the Greenwich Winter Antiques Show Celebrating Honorary Design Chairs David Monn and Alex Papachristidis Friday, November 30, 7:00 to 9:00 pm Patrons Early Admission at 6:00 pm Eastern Greenwich Civic Center Generously sponsored by Betteridge

The Greenwich Winter Antiques Show Fine Art, Jewelry and Antiques Saturday, December 1, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm Sunday, December 2, 11:00 am to 5:00 pm Eastern Greenwich Civic Center Produced by Frank Gaglio, Inc.

Rago Modern Design Lecture and Appraisal Day Saturday, December 1, 2018 Lecture: 12 noon Appraisals: 1 pm to 5 pm Eastern Greenwich Civic Center Appraisals by appointment. Please contact Jennifer Pitman at jenny@ragoarts.com or 917.745.2730.

Holiday Boutique

Tuesday, December 4, 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm Wednesday, December 5, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm Greenwich Country Club

Holiday House Tour

Wednesday, December 5, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Reservations required (rain or shine) Generously sponsored by David Ogilvy & Associates

Holiday House Tour Luncheon

Wednesday, December 5, 11:30 am to 1:30 pm Greenwich Country Club Reservations required For further information and tickets please visit us at www.greenwichhistory.org/antiquarius Generously supported by

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calendar Featuring award-winning regional and national contemporary artists. Visit sandramorganinteriors.com for exhibit information. STAMFORD ART ASSOCIATION, 39 Franklin St., Stamford, 325-1139. Thurs.-Fri., 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., noon-3 p.m. THOMAS J. WALSH GALLERY, Fairfield University, 1073 N. Benson Rd., Fairfield, 254-4000, ext. 2969. Tues.Sat. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. noon-4 p.m. UCONN STAMFORD ART GALLERY, One University Pl., Stamford, 251-8400. Mon.Thurs. 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

By Karen Lederer

Flinn Gallery This autumn the Flinn Gallery takes a fresh look at still life in All Together, opening October 25 and running through Wednesday, December 5. Works by artist Kate Gilmore, Karen Lederer, Polly Shindler, Paula Wackers and Alex Yudzon will be on display, curated by Tracy McKenna. An artist talk will be held on Saturday, November 3 at 2 p.m. The gallery is open daily Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday until 8 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m.

LOFT ARTISTS ASSOCIATION, 575 Pacific St., Stamford, 247-2027 or loftartists.com. Fri., 6-9 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., noon-5 p.m. MARITIME AQUARIUM, 10 N. Water St., S. Norwalk, 852-0700. Daily, 10 a.m.5 p.m. MICHAEL FLORIO GALLERY, 135 Mason Street, 858-5743. Specializing in established and emerging contemporary artists, marine art and curiosities. Open most days by chance or by appointment, Michaelflorio.com. NEUBERGER MUSEUM OF ART, Purchase College, 735 Anderson Hill Rd., Purchase, NY, 914-251-6100. Tues.-Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN, Bronx River Pkwy. and Fordham Rd., 718-817-8616. Tues.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sat. 17-Jan. 21, 2019, Holiday Train Show: Marvel at model trains zipping around New York landmark replicas in the warm Enid A. Haupt Conservatory. This year’s show features 3,000 square feet of additional exhibition space, making room for dozens of new trains, bridges and tracks. Stroll the spectacular grounds, enjoy hands-on holiday fun for the entire family, and enjoy holiday shopping.

ROWAYTON ARTS CENTER, 145 Rowayton Ave., Rowayton, 866-2744. Tues.-Sat., noon5 p.m.; Sun., 1-4 p.m.

PELHAM ART CENTER, 155 Fifth Ave., Pelham, NY, 914-738-2525 ext. 113. Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat. noon-4 p.m.

SM HOME GALLERY, 70 Arch Street, Greenwich, 629-8121, Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.5 p.m. or by appointment.

SAMUEL OWEN GALLERY, 382 Greenwich Ave., 3251924. Mon.-Sat., 10:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. The gallery is committed to exhibiting the work of emerging to mid-career artists, as well as a variety of strong secondary market works. SILVERMINE GUILD ARTS CENTER, 1037 Silvermine Rd., New Canaan, 966-9700. Wed.-Sat., noon-5 p.m.; Sun., 1-5 p.m.

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WESTPORT ARTS CENTER, 51 Riverside Ave., Westport, 226-7070. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.4 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., noon-4 p.m. WESTPORT YOUNG WOMAN’S LEAGUE,

Staples High School, North Ave., Westport, 800-6490279 or craftwestport.com. Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat. 3 and 4, CraftWestport, a display of contemporary fine craft from more than 170 artists and craftspeople from throughout the country. YALE CENTER FOR BRITISH ART, 1080 Chapel St., New Haven, 432-2800. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. noon5 p.m. Permanent collection on view. YALE SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE GALLERY, 180 York St., New Haven, 432-2288. Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.5 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. YALE UNIVERSITY ART GALLERY, 1111 Chapel St., New Haven, 432-0611. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thurs. until 8 p.m.; Sun. 1-6 p.m. Permanent collection includes African art, American decorative art, American

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Gertrude White Gallery During the month of November, the Gertrude White Gallery will be hosting a new exhibit, Where the Wild Women Are, with works by Mayann Weinberg and Gay Morris. An opening will be held on Friday, November 2 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. 259 E. Putnam Ave, Greenwich.

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calendar LONG WHARF THEATRE, 222 Sargent Dr., New Haven, 787-4282. Tues. 7 p.m.; Wed. 2 and 7 p.m.; Thurs.-Fri. 8 p.m.; Sat. 3 and 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 and 7 p.m. For more information on the 2017 season or to purchase tickets visit longwharf.com. RIDGEFIELD PLAYHOUSE, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, 438-9269. For shows and times, visit ridgefieldplayhouse.org. RIDGEFIELD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, Ridgefield High School, 700 N. Salem Rd., Ridgefield, 914-438-3889. Dec. 1, 8 p.m.

RIDGEFIELD THEATER BARN, 37 Halpin Ln., Ridgefield, 914-431-9850. A Year with Frog and Toad, coming in December. SHUBERT THEATER, 247 College St., New Haven, 800-228-6622. Visit shubert .com for shows and times. STAMFORD CENTER FOR THE ARTS, Palace Theatre, 61 Atlantic St., Stamford, 325-4466. Visit stamfordcenterforthearts.org for shows, dates and times. STAMFORD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, Allegro Pianos, 1068 Long Ridge

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Christ Church Greenwich Head over to Christ Church Greenwich Thursday, November 8 through Sunday, November 11 to enjoy the once-in-a-decade event, Follow the Star. The show will highlight over seventy stunning nativity sets from around the world, donated by residents from local churches.

paintings and sculpture, ancient art, Asian art, coins and medals, and modern and contemporary art.

CONCERTS, FILM & THEATER ARENA AT HARBOR YARD, 600 Main St., Bridgeport, 345-2300. Visit websterbankarena.com for show times. AVON THEATRE FILM CENTER, 272 Bedford St., Stamford, 661-0321. Visit avontheatre.org for special events and guest speakers. CARAMOOR, Girdle Ridge Rd., Katonah, NY, 914232-1252. Caramoor is a renowned oasis for musical inspiration that offers

audiences the opportunity to hear an in-depth spectrum of music in one of the country’s legendary outdoor settings. Visit caramoor.org for details. THE CHAMBER PLAYERS OF THE GREENWICH SYMPHONY, Sundays at Round Hill Community Church, 395 Round Hill Rd., 4 p.m.; Mondays at Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Dr., 7:30 p.m., 637-4725. Tickets $30. Sun. 4 and Mon. 5. CURTAIN CALL, The Sterling Farms Theatre Complex, 1349 Newfield Ave., Stamford, 3298207. Visit curtaincallinc.com for dates and show times. DOWNTOWN CABARET THEATRE, 263 Golden Hill St., Bridgeport, 576-1636. Sat. 3, Carole King by Tapestry. FAIRFIELD THEATRE COMPANY, on StageOne,

70 Sanford St., Fairfield, 2591036. Visit fairfieldtheatre.org for dates, shows and times. GOODSPEED OPERA HOUSE, 6 Main St., East Haddam, 860-873-8668. Thurs. 1-25, The Drowsy Chaperone. GREENWICH LIBRARY, 101 W. Putnam Ave., 6227900. Friends Friday Films: Fri. 2, Enigma; Fri. 9, Phantom Thread; Fri. 16, Stronger; Fri. 30, All the Money in the World,.Films start at 8 p.m. JACOB BURNS FILM CENTER, 364 Manville Rd., Pleasantville, NY, 914773-7663. Visit website for titles and times burnsfilmcenter.org. LEVITT PAVILION, Jesup Green, Westport, 226-7600. Visit levittpavilion.com for concerts and show times.

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National Executive Service Corps Greenwich residents Debby and Jim Lash, will be honored for their outstanding leadership in the nonprofit community by the National Executive Service Corps (NESC) at Greenwich Country Club on Thursday, November 15. The evening is being cochaired by Anne and Richard Adler. NESC’s mission is to strengthen and empower the management of nonprofit organizations, schools and government agencies by providing high-quality, affordable consulting services. For tickets email Sharon Reis sreis@nesc.org or call (212) 269-1234.

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calendar CLAY ART CENTER, 40 Beech St., Port Chester, NY, 914-937-2047. Clay Art Center’s mission is to offer a stimulating space for studio practice, exhibition and educational opportunities to better serve the community. CONNECTICUT CERAMICS STUDY CIRCLE, Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Dr., 966-9291. Mon. 12, George Ohr, the Mad Potter from Biloxi, 1:15-3 p.m. For information and reservations call 966-9291 or email rsvp@ ctceramiccircle.org.

FAIRFIELD MUSEUM AND HISTORY CENTER, 370 Beach Rd., Fairfield, 259-1598. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.4 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., noon-4 p.m. Visit fairfieldhistory.org for tours. GARDEN EDUCATION CENTER, 130 Bible St., 869-9242. Visit gecgreenwich .org for workshops. GREENWICH LIBRARY, 101 W. Putnam Ave., 6227900. The library offers a variety of programs: Blood Pressure Screenings, Drop-In Computer Lab, Chess Club,

Greenwich Economic Forum More than 300 finance and public policy experts and institutional investors will convene at the inaugural Greenwich Economic Forum in Greenwich on Thursday, November 15 and Friday the 16 at the Delamar Hotel. Guests will discuss the biggest opportunities and challenges facing global markets, public and private investments, pension plans, institutional investors and the wider economy. Conversations will be led by Ray Dalio, Afsaneh Beschloss, Paul Tudor Jones and Dmitry Balyasny. For more information visit greenwicheconomicforum.com.

Rd., Stamford, 325-1407 or 968-9250. Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 3 p.m. Sat. 10 and 11. WESTPORT COUNTRY PLAYHOUSE, 25 Powers Ct., Westport, 227-4177. Thurs. 1-17, Thousand Pines.

LECTURES, TOURS & WORKSHOPS ALDRICH MUSEUM, 258 Main St., Ridgefield,

438-0198. Tues.-Sun. noon5 p.m.; Fri. until 8 p.m. Fri. 2, First Fridays: A Contemporary Cocktail Hour, 7-9 p.m.; visit aldrichart.org for more information. AUDUBON GREENWICH, 613 Riversville Rd., 869-5272. Sun. 4, First Sunday Bird Walk at Greenwich point, 9 a.m.; visit greenwich .audubon.org for more events. AUX DÉLICES, 23 Acosta St., Stamford, 326-4540, ext. 108. Visit auxdelicesfoods.com for menu, dates and times.

BOWMAN OBSERVATORY PUBLIC NIGHT, NE of Milbank/East Elm St. rotary on the grounds of Julian Curtiss School, 869-6786, ext. 338. Wed. 7 and 21, Observatory open to the public free of charge, 8-10 p.m., weather permitting. Sponsored by the Astronomical Society of Greenwich. BRUCE MUSEUM, 1 Museum Dr., 869-0376. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 1-5 p.m. Docent, Audio, School and Group tours available.

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Greenwich Symphony Orchestra On Saturday, November 17 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, November 18 at 4 p.m., Greenwich Symphony Orchestra will perform Violin Concerto in E minor by Felix Mendelssohn with the brilliant young violinist William Hagen as soloist. The concert will take place at the Performing Arts Center at Greenwich High School. A free pre-concert lecture will take place one hour before each performance. Adult tickets are $40, students $10. Call 203-869-2664 or go online at greenwichsymphony.org for more information. »

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Rob Mathes Holiday Concert Get ready to rock in the holidays with the one and only Rob Mathes, celebrating the twenty-fifth anniversary of his holiday concerts. This annual celebration features Mathes, his all-star band, a choir of “Saints and Friends,” and this year, stay tuned for possible special guests. The concert is a high-energy evening of rock, jazz, and blues—original tunes and holiday classics that will put you in the spirit of the season. Mathes has worked with music legends like Bono, Bennett, Sting and Springsteen. The shows are Friday, December 14, and Saturday, December 15, 8:00 p.m., at the Performing Arts Center, Purchase College. Tickets available at artscenter.org. Sunday, December 16, 4 p.m., at the Schimmel Center in New York City. Tickets available at schimmelcenter.org.

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Volunteer Tax Assistance, Foreign Affairs Book Discussion Group; for dates and times visit greenwichlibrary.org. KATONAH MUSEUM OF ART, 26 Bedford Rd., Chappaqua, NY, 914-2329555. Guided tours are Tuesday through Sunday at 2:30 p.m. STAMFORD MUSEUM & NATURE CENTER, 39 Scofieldtown Rd., Stamford, 977-6521. Mon.Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday night Observatory Visitors’ Night, 8:30 p.m.

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WORLD AFFAIRS FORUM, Stamford Yacht Club, 97 Ocean Dr. W., Stamford, 356-0340. For more information, visit worldaffairsforum.org.

OTHER EVENTS & BENEFITS LIGHT A FIRE 2018, King School, 1450 Newfield Ave, Stamford, Thurs. 29, An inspiring evening of food and philanthropy with Moffly media, hosted by James Naughton, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

THE WOMAN’S CLUB OF GREENWICH, Holiday Boutique, 89 Maple Avenue, Fri. 9 and Sat. 10, Get your holiday shopping done early and come to the WCOG Holiday Boutique, Admission is free, two floors of vendors, raffle prizes and Santa will be there, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. »

CORRECTIONS • The Greenwich Association of Artists referenced in Art & Soul (September 2018) was named The Greenwich Society of Artists, today known as the Greenwich Arts Society. • Rates at Vermont’s Four Columns Inn start at $205 in the Fall.

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KIDS STUFF / NOVEMBER 2018

Schools of fish swirl across a colorful coral reef in a scene from Oceans: Our Blue Planet, a new IMAX movie playing on the six-story screen of The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk.

ALDRICH MUSEUM, 258 Main St., Ridgefield, 438-4519. Tues.-Sun. noon-5 p.m.; Fri. until 8 p.m. Sat. 17, Family Workshops, 10 a.m.3 p.m. AUDUBON GREENWICH, 613 Riversville Rd., 869-5272. Sun. 4, First Sunday Walk at Tod’s Point, 9 a.m. AUX DÉLICES, 23 Acosta St., Stamford, 326-4540 ext. 108. Sun. 4, Savory Cooking; Sun. 11, , 4-6 p.m. BEARDSLEY ZOO, 1875 Noble Ave., Bridgeport, 394-6565. One of Connecticut’s top family attractions. See more than 300 animals representing primarily North and South American species and learn about their endangered and threatened species, which include the Amur (Siberian) tiger, Andean condor, Ocelot, Red wolf, Maned wolf, Giant Anteater and Golden lion tamarin. Then grab a bite at the Peacock Café and take a ride on the carousel. BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF GREENWICH, 4 Horseneck Lane, 869-3224.

Visit bgcg.org for events and programs at the club. BRUCE MUSEUM, 1 Museum Dr., 869-0376. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 1-5 p.m. Sun. 4, First Sunday Science at the Seaside Center, 1:304 p.m. DISCOVERY MUSEUM AND PLANETARIUM, 4450 Park Ave., Bridgeport, 372-3521. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. noon-5 p.m. The Discovery Museum’s 20,000-squarefoot facility includes changing and permanent interactive exhibit galleries, a 124-seat planetarium, Challenger Learning Center, an 80-seat auditorium and five multipurpose classrooms where hands-on science classes are conducted for schools, groups and the general public. discoverymuseum.org. DOWNTOWN CABARET THEATRE, 263 Golden Hill St., Bridgeport, 576-1636. Sat. 10Dec. 23, The Christmas Elf 2. EARTHPLACE, 10 Woodside Lane, Westport, 227-7253. Loads of fun activities for children. The

mission of Earthplace is to build a passion within the community for nature and the environment through education, experience and action, earthplace.org. FAIRFIELD MUSEUM AND HISTORY CENTER, 370 Beach Rd., Fairfield, 259-1598. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.4 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., noon-4 p.m. GARDEN EDUCATION CENTER, 130 Bible St., 869-9242. Visit gecgreenwich. org for youth programs. GREENWICH LIBRARY, 101 W. Putnam Ave., 622-7900. The library offers many programs for children: Wee Ones, Tales for Tots, Baby Lapsit, Mother Goose Story Time; call or visit greenwichlibrary.org for dates and times. IMAX THEATER AT MARITIME AQUARIUM, 10 N. Water St., S. Norwalk, 852-0700. Visit the website for films and times; also being shown at the theater: Hollywood films on IMAX, maritimeaquarium .org.

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KATONAH MUSEUM OF ART, Rte. 22 at Jay St., Katonah, NY, 914-232-9555. Tues.-Fri. and Sun. 1-5 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays for Tots, 1 p.m; Picture This! Saturday Story Time, select Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. MARITIME AQUARIUM, 10 N. Water St., S. Norwalk, 852-0700. Daily 10 a.m.5 p.m. Fun for the whole family every day. The Maritime Aquarium inspires people of all ages to appreciate and protect the Long Island Sound ecosystem and the global environment through living exhibits, marine science, and environmental education, visit maritimeaquarium.org for classes and times. NEW CANAAN NATURE CENTER, 144 Oenoke Ridge, New Canaan, 966-9577. Sat. 24, Thanksgiving Weekend Waddle, 10-noon. RIDGEFIELD PLAYHOUSE, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, 438-5795. Dec. 1, Snowkus Pocus, 4 p.m. STAMFORD CENTER FOR THE ARTS, Palace Theatre, 61

Atlantic St., Stamford, 325-4466. Fri. 9, Peppa Pig Live!, 2 and 6 p.m. STAMFORD MUSEUM & NATURE CENTER, 39 Scofieldtown Rd., Stamford, 977-6521 or stamfordmuseum .org. Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. 11, 18 and 25, Sunday Explorers, noon-4 p.m.; Fri. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Observatory Nights, 7 p.m. STEPPING STONES MUSEUM FOR CHILDREN, 303 West Ave., Mathews Park, Norwalk, 899-0606. Every day 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Ongoing exhibits: Energy Lab, Tot Town, build it!, colorcoaster, light gallery, Ongoing events: Storytelling Yoga, Zelda the Zany Owl, Game On!, Ceramic Studio, Creative Dramatics, Open Studio, Dash’s Puppet Show, Sing-a-long, Mutt-igrees, Toddler Tales, Resource Center Roads! Story Time; visit steppingstonesmuseum .org for daily classes and times. WESTPORT ARTS CENTER, 51 Riverside Ave., Westport, 222-7070. Visit westportartscenter.org to sign up for workshops. G

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JEWELRY

Betteridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25, Cover 4 Carrera y Carrera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Manfredi Jewels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Patek Philippe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cover 4 Peter Suchy Jewelers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Steven Fox Jewelry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Verdura . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

LANDSCAPING. NURSERY & FLORISTS

McArdle's . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Sam Bridge Nursery & Greenhouses, LLC . . 71

NONPROFIT

Fairfield County's Community Foundation Community Impact Awards . . . . . . . . 125

PHOTOGRAPHY

Bob Capazzo Photography . . . . . . . . . . 131

REAL ESTATE

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties/ Patrick Eagan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Coldwell Banker Global Luxury . . . . . . . . 30 Coldwell Banker Global Luxury/ Tamar Lurie Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Compass/Robin Kencel Group . . . . . . 16, 17 David Ogilvy & Associates . . . . . . . . Cover 2 PrimeSites CT/Sabine H. Schoenberg . . . . 75 Related Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Sotheby's International Realty . . . . . . . 10, 11 William Raveis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4, 5

SEE YOUR WEDDING Featured in

William Raveis/Janet Milligan . . . . . 15, 23

REAL ESTATE/DESTINATION

John's Island Real Estate Company . . . . . 65 Orchid Island . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

MISCELLANEOUS

Big Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Greenwich Sentinel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Westy Self Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 NOVEMBER 2018 GREENWICH

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postscript PHOTOGRAPH BY VENERA ALEXANDROVA

BOOK CLUB I

f greenwich magazine art director, Venera Alexandrova, is ever in need of a good read, she doesn’t have far to go. Her neighbor and Nesting with Grace blogger, Brooke Christen, jumped on the Little Free Library bandwagon (there are about 75,000 of them around the world). The concept is simple: take a book or leave a book. It’s about sharing and community. In a blog post Brooke writes: “The happiest people don’t have the best of everything, they just make the most of everything.” We could think of no better way to close out our Kindness Issue! Go to littlefreelibrary.org for info on building your own and to find Little Free Libraries near you. G

Have a photo that captures a moment in Greenwich? Send it to us at editor@greenwichmag.com for a chance to win $100. Please write photo submission in the subject line. greenwichmag.com

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