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Palmer’s Catering: Mastering the Art of a Perfect Party A s the preferred caterer for five of Fairfield County’s most sought-after party venues, Palmer’s Catering and Events, a wing of the beloved, family-owned Palmer’s Market, has been bringing celebrations and events of all kinds to life for more than a decade of its 100-year history. From elaborate weddings and elegant, multi-course, seated dinners, to corporate holiday events and lively birthday bashes, Palmer’s prides itself, first and foremost, on exceptional food.

“We go above and beyond for our clients and the most important thing, what really stands out, is our food quality. Our dishes are delicious, and the plates and stations are beautiful. Our scratch bakery plays a huge role, designing everything from custom dessert bars featuring hand-decorated cake pops, cookies, and cupcakes to ornate wedding cakes. We don’t just show up and pump out food. A lot of care and love goes into our custom menus,” said Managing Director Megan Palmer Rivera.

But Palmer’s Catering is about so much more than sumptuous cuisine and baked goods prepared under the direction of a CIA-trained chef. It stands ready with its Gourmet-to-Go menu for simpler affairs and business

meetings and can pare down or add on to the exact specifications of the customer. For those looking for something more elaborate, Catering Director of Sales and Operations Melissa Zelaya says that what makes Palmer’s special is the promise of a fully formed event.

“We have a passion for detail,” she says. “We want to help create an event that feels cohesive from start to finish. Themes, décor, space, music, timing, rentals, flowers…we handle all of it.”

That list includes graphic design for custom invitations, menus and place cards, and signage for food stations.

In the case of kids’ parties, it might well include a face painter, bouncy castle, or other entertainment.

Parents of a little girl celebrating her 5th birthday were looking to host something whimsical, colorful, and fun for both kids and adults. Working with the Palmer’s team, the family landed on a Candyland theme. A lollipop tree outside the home set the tone, while inside, two massive balloon installations greeted guests who entered over a game board and were handed cards that directed them to the adult and children’s areas of the party. Dishes of jellybeans and candies flanked a polka

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any of us can recall exactly where we were twenty years ago on September 11. I was working as a reporter for Women’s Wear Daily and it was fashion week in New York. That day was perfect, weather wise. Clear blue skies with a bit of a crisp cool fall breeze after a slew of hot summer days. It was 9 a.m. and I was sitting at Bryant Park at the Liz Lange Maternity fashion show. It was a celebration of sorts as pregnant models graced that runway—beaming with pride as they walked feeling more fashionable than ever. I remember walking out after the show and seeing that something wasn’t right. There was a massive cloud of smoke downtown and people were running up Sixth Avenue. My phone (I had a Blackberry) wasn’t yet smart enough to tell me what was happening. I walked back to our offices on 34th Street and Fifth Avenue and learned right away how the world as we knew it was changed. A colleague was crying at her desk— her husband was a police officer in downtown Manhattan (we later learned that he was okay.

Phew). Our city was in chaos. And the world had indeed changed.

Living and working in New York in the days, months and years following 9/11 have forever changed me. I will never forget hearing the names of people I knew who were missing— one of whom I had just graduated college with a couple of years prior. I will never forget the missing persons posters, the smell (it was like smoke mixed with bleach), the sadness. And

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so, sitting down with Frank and Mary Fetchet last month in New Canaan, really brought a lot of those raw feelings back. And while I had not lost what they did, I felt their pain.

The Fetchets run their nonprofit, Voices of Resilience, in New Canaan. They started it just after losing their son Brad, who died in the North Tower that day. Brad was only 24. “It’s hard to think about what would have been if Brad was alive today,” says Frank. It is hard.

But what the Fetchets have done over the last 20 years to help people—survivors, responders and their families—is nothing short of miraculous. It’s because of their guidance that thousands of people have someone to go to for help getting through some of the worst tragedies we could imagine. Mary Fetchet has been in front of Congress several times fighting for the rights of these people, she has led a truly commendable organization and will only grow it from here. She is quite the inspiration. “When I think about the early days and being in that initial fog of what had happened, I can’t help but think that we got through it because of this community,” she says. “We simply could not have done without them.” You can learn more about the Fetchets in Leading With Resilience (page 16).

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s far as real estate agents go, Mauricio Umansky could be one of the most recognizable faces in the business.

He’s closed some pretty major deals in California over the years—the Playboy mansion (which was the first home in Los Angeles to sell for over $100 million), the Walt Disney estate and former homes of Michael Jackson, Prince and Michael Jordan to name just a few. His successes have even played out on Bravo’s hit show, Million Dollar Listing. But now, his luxury real estate agency, simply called The Agency, has opened at 2 South Avenue in New Canaan, one of the first

outposts on the East Coast for the rapidly growing brand. He’s partnered with longtime Fairfield County agents Cliff Smith and Todd David Miller, who own and operate the franchise territory throughout the county. Umansky says that with Smith and Miller at the helm here, he plans to “disrupt” the way real estate business is done in Fairfield County by offering clients a white glove approach to the experience of high-end home buying and selling.

Here, we chat with Umansky about his firm’s growth and how he plans to bring his company’s level of service to our towns.

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Our brand is unmatched in its power to deliver results for our agents and clients through our unparalleled marketing and proprietary technology offerings. We are among the most followed real estate brands in the world on Instagram. Our social media, in-house public relations and creative team bring distinct and effective marketing strategies to both our agents and our properties.

Why was it important to open in New Canaan?

Cliff and Todd reached out to me last year with the idea of bringing The Agency to Connecticut.

It came at a perfect time as we were beginning to expand the brokerage into other luxury markets in strategic locations on the east coast. With Fairfield County being a suburb of NYC, and New Canaan specifically being such

a beautiful and desirable town, we felt very confident this was a natural fit. Cliff and Todd were also our ideal partners to lead the charge as they already had such a strong business and reputation in the area with sales topping $100 million in 2020. They both represent The Agency culture and brand so well. We couldn’t be happier with this endeavor and they have already achieved so much in the few months since joining us.

What is your plan to expand on the East Coast?

The Agency has continued its growth trajectory with the debut of multiple new franchise locations this year, with our expansion on the east coast as a top priority. Introducing and expanding our brand’s presence with our existing offices and in synergistic regions including Boston, Montreal, Las Vegas, Maui, Denver, Seattle and the Cayman Islands is paramount to us. This year alone we’ve already

here and above: The Agency’s listing at 573 Cascade Road in New Canaan is on the market for $6.7 million.

launched new franchise locations in Oakville, Canada, North Shore-New York, Calgary and Vancouver, Canada, as well as new corporate office locations in Studio City and Pacific Palisades, California. In addition, we have a presence in the DC Metro area and South Florida, with more expansion on both coasts on the way.

What can a buyer/seller expect when working with one of your agents?

White-glove customer service. We have a fullservice in-house marketing team of specialists, including award-winning digital marketers, publicists and designers. Our support team is dedicated to each and every one of our agents to help them maximize their business and to go above and beyond for clients. Buyers and sellers can expect true collaboration across all our offices and sales agents. We truly operate as one family. Also, we understand real estate is one of the most personal decisions and one of the largest financial decisions a person will make. An app can’t tell you about the school district, neighborhood, history of the home, street or suburb. We are on-the-ground experts in each market we serve and aim to guide clients through this important investment each step of the way.

What is your view on the market in general?

Will it stay this active?

On a macro level across the country, we are seeing similar trends with buyers opting for suburban living over dense cities. With the workfrom-home culture remaining, buyers have the option of working from anywhere. This is to the benefit of suburban towns like New Canaan, Darien and others in Connecticut. New Canaan has been a top choice among New Yorkers exiting the city with its beautiful, quintessential Connecticut estates, top schools and the wide variety of dining destinations and boutique shopping.

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above: Frank and Mary Fetchet. top right: Mary Fetchet speaks with reporter Brian Williams at the World Trade Center site. bottom right: Mary Fetchet holds a copy of the 9/11 Commission Report in downtown Manhattan in 2004.

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t was the morning of September 11, 2001, when New Canaan native Brad Fetchet had just settled in to work at his new position as an equities trader at Keefe, Bruyette & Woods on the 89th floor of World Trade Center’s South Tower. American Airlines flight 11 had just crashed into the North Tower and in minutes, the 24-year-old Bucknell graduate called his dad, Frank, and spoke with him for a bit before leaving a voicemail for his mom, Mary, reassuring her that he was okay and that she was “welcome to give a call. I think we’ll be here all day,” he says.

Those were the last words heard from Brad. Just minutes after he left that message, the North Tower was hit by the second commercial airliner and Brad’s office was located above the impact zone. Brad became one of the 2,977 victims of that day, leaving behind a loving family that included his two younger brothers, Chris and Wes, who were just teens at the time.

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Brad Fetchet died in the World Trade Center’s North Tower on September 11, 2001. He was 24 years old.

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son 20 years ago. Understandably, it’s still hard for him to speak about what he and his family went through in the days following the attacks in New York and Washington, D.C. Today, 20 years later, we sit in the New Canaan offices of Brad’s parents’ nonprofit, now known as the Voices Center for Resilience, the organization that continues to keep Brad’s life, and the thousands of other victims, alive through support and guidance in the years following tragedy. Frank gives well-deserved praise to his wife, Mary, for the countless hours she has worked to help those victims’ families through (and still living with) the same sort of grief she was feeling.

Mary, a trained clinical social worker, has worked her whole career at helping families live with grief, so it seemed fitting for her to sit as the force behind their charity. Over the last 20 years she and her team have provided valuable long-term support services to victim’s families, responders and survivors.

Through her organization, Mary has worked tirelessly in order to advocate for the rights of victims’ families and survivors, she’s aided in developing an appropriate process for the notification of human remains, the Victim’s Compensation Fund and the creation of the 9/11 Memorial that currently sits at the World SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2021 NEW CANAAN•DARIEN

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Trade Center site. She has testified in front of U.S. Congress on five occasions. She is a fighter and she’s not giving up any time soon.

“This 20th anniversary is such a milestone, especially for those of us who remember that day so clearly,” Mary says. “Leading up to this anniversary we can see that there is so much demand to support what’s needed for the families, responders and survivors. And these needs will continue.”

And, to set her organization up to help even more people work through tragedy, the Fetchets have officially changed their organization’s name from Voices of September 11 to the Voices Center for Resilience. Mary explained that it was back in 2007, after the mass shooting at Virginia Tech, when she realized that their community wasn’t prepared with how to handle the needs of those victims’ families.

“It was then when we saw a real opportunity to help prepare and advance communities in the face of tragedy,” Mary says. “We were already set up and prepared to respond and give needed guidance and support. Whether it’s the recent collapse of the apartment building in Miami, a school shooting or a terrorist attack—there are slight differences in those kinds of tragedies, but the needs of the families are the same. They are dealing with loss and grief, and we can provide them with the support from people who truly understand what they are going through.”

To help shine light on this 20th anniversary, the Voices Center will hold an art exhibition at the Silvermine Arts Center in New Canaan, with an opening reception on September 1. Then, a conference and remembrance symposium will be open free to anyone at the Marriott Downtown in New York City on September 9 and 10. Attendees can register to appear in person or virtually and will be treated to a stellar lineup of speakers including Bobby Valentine who will speak about sports and September 11, doctors on medical updates and lawyers working to bring justice to victims’ families. The annual gala will then take place on November 3 at the New York Athletic Club.

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race Farms is (finally!) scheduled to reopen to the public this month after more than a year of closure due to the pandemic. With expansive spaces and one of the most beautiful pieces of landscape in our reach, Grace Farms has quickly become an essential community space for those of us who choose to gather, dine, work or play there.

While much of what guests will come back to will be the same as they remember, those who frequent the Grace Farms Café are in for a treat. The café will now offer take-home treats and gift boxes thanks to the dedicated Grace Farms Foods team led by cofounders Adam Thatcher and Sharon Prince.

“While on-site I saw firsthand the opportunity for people who loved the experience of coming and gathering at Grace Farms,” explains Thatcher, who was previously in the role of director of operations and sustainability at Grace Farms before branching off to start Grace Farms Foods.

“People would come to us and ask if they can purchase bags of our coffee beans because they loved it that much.”

After doing his research and learning how a nonprofit organization like Grace Farms can run something like a packaged food business, Thatcher and Prince were able to branch off in order to launch Grace Farms Foods last year.

The idea, he says, was to create take-home foods so that people far and wide can take a piece of the Grace Farms experience with them. The result has been an online launch of curated bundles offering coffee, tea and cookies. Eventually, Thatcher says he plans to launch more items that remind people of the Grace Farms experience.

But, Thatcher stresses, this isn’t your typical food business. Thatcher sees the brand as an entirely new model of social entrepreneurship not only because 100 percent of all of the profits go directly to support the missions of the Grace Farms Foundation, but every single

Grace Farms Foods cofounders Adam Thatcher and Sharon Prince in the Grace Farms gardens.

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product they offer demonstrates all of the values that the organization represents. For example, all coffees are sourced from women led co-ops in Columbia, Indonesia and Ethiopia and ingredients are all organic and in biodegradable packaging. The chocolate chip cookies were even recalibrated by local chef and Grace Farms Foods founding board member Silvia Baldini who helped to gather ethically sourced ingredients and specialty sea salts to create a truly delicious cookie.

For those looking to purchase the products online, they’re available on the organization’s Amazon store or on gracefarmsfoods.com.

Curated bundles start at $28 for one container of tea and two boxes of cookies, to $129 for the whole collection. Or you can even customize your own bundle. All products will also be available for purchase on-site.

“It has been a very exciting thing to be able to pioneer this new model of social entrepreneurship,” Thatcher says. “When we reopen Grace Farms, it’s going to be so great to see people go home with our products and a piece of our mission.”

Looking ahead the organization plans to launch more cookie varieties as well as a gluten-free option.

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The Florida Keys are made up of 1,700 coral isles that curl from the south Florida peninsula into the Gulf of Mexico. Key Largo is the first island on the arrow-thin Overseas Highway.

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Hop a flight to Miami, rent a car, and it’s a short one-hour drive to Key Largo.

As cheesy T-shirt shops and tacky roadside bars float

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Stretched over fourteen acres of pristine white sand on the shores of the Florida Bay, Playa Largo has resorts within the resort.

For honeymooners or couples who just really like each other, there are The Hammocks. The cheerily painted bungalows are hidden from the hustle of the main resort in the shade of literal Florida Hammocks (trees). Each of the ten cottages features

a master bedroom encompassing the entire second floor, lookout decks, full kitchens, living rooms and secluded back porches.

The hotel has 177 rooms decorated in a contemporary style and blessedly free of kitschy oceanfront décor, and outfitted with $400 illy coffee makers.

For the ultimate retreat or destination wedding, there’s The Beach House.

It is on the far end of the resort beach and has a private

pool overlooking the ocean, wrap-around deck, private beach and event lawn. With three bedrooms, endless lanai seating and hammocks strung from the branches of the waterfront sea grape trees, it’s no wonder The Beach House is already booked every weekend for the next year.

Hotel room rates start at $400 per night. The Hammocks at $900 per night. The Beach House $3,500 per night.

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the entire family or your entourage, book one of the brand-new Ocean Residences by Playa Largo. These luxury homes are across the street on the Atlantic side of the island (that’s how narrow Key Largo is), offering both privacy and full service.

(Note: You can’t walk from the homes to the resort, but it’s only a two-minute drive.) Each of the five homes feature private balconies, soaking tubs in sprawling master suites, full indoor and

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outdoor kitchens.

Guests of the Ocean Residences have exclusive access to the oceanfront pool, all resort amenities and the clubhouse located at the tip of the community at the watersports pier.

The clubhouse offers lockers, showers and a full lounge— making it easy to enjoy beach activities from kayaking, paddle boarding, sailing,

parasailing and more without needing to drive back “home” to shower and change.

Every stay includes a picnic basket of breakfast goodies delivered every morning with additional options to pre-stock the fridge or invite a private chef to handle dinners.

The homes sleep ten and start at $1,800 per night.

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THE BEACH The real stars of the show are the expanse of talcum white sand and warm waters.

Choose from a chaise lounge shaded by the beachfront trees or one of the many pods of hammocks. The Florida Bay is a shallow lagoon that connects the Gulf of Mexico with the western side of the Keys. Grab a floatie and drift on the still water until you hear the bell that’s rung daily to warn that sunset is just thirty minutes away. Take a spot at one of the two fire pits, sip a sunset cocktail and enjoy the resort’s Eventide Celebration. The staff lights tiki torches as Caribbean drumbeats fill the air. Guests are offered cocktails and asked to write their worries/stresses on a piece of paper that’s placed on a floating buoy and set off to sea. We couldn’t find paper big enough for our worries, so we just went for the cocktail portion of the evening.

THE POOL The zero-entry pool with arched gazebo is designed for envyinducing Instagram posts. The Sand Bar services the pool and beach with food and cocktails. It’s not often that we rave about the culinary offerings of a beach bar, but the Sand Bar is exceptional.

Try the gluten-free pizza that actually tastes like pizza and the watermelon salad drizzled with basalmic reduction.

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SETTING SAIL The highlight of a stay at Playa Largo is getting out on the water with Captain Lolly who commands the mighty Carolina Moon catamaran. Ok, it’s not all that mighty, but with Captain Lolly at the helm, it’s an amazing amount of fun. You can book day trips, sunset trips and champagne trips. The water is as warm as the south Caribbean, the champagne is cold, and Lolly is a gifted photographer who loves nothing more than to send you home with amazing memories of your time in Key Largo. Book through Caribbean Watersports under the pier at the end of the beach. caribbeanwatersports .com

EXPLORING THE REEFS Surrounded by crystal blue water and thriving reefs, Key Largo is a hot spot for diving. Here you’ll find the only living barrier reef off the continental United States. The area is also known for its remarkable wreck diving. You’ll find the world's largest artificial reef, the 510-foot USS Spiegel Grove (deliberately sunk to create a reef) and more.

John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park was established in 1963 and is the first under-the-sea park in

the U.S. Here you can swim with the coral fish and high five the underwater 4,000pound Christ of the Deep (sometimes called Christ of the Abyss), a bronze statue by Italian sculptor Guido Galletti submerged about twenty-five feet under water. The Jesus effigy is robed and barnacled, with arms outstretched and gaze raised to the light above. Though he’s covered in dangerous fire coral, he’s been high-fived frequently enough that it’s been worn off his hands, making it safe for you to do the same.

Brides have the option to feel like a mermaid with Playa Largo’s underwater weddings. Couples say “I do” amongst the shallow-water corals, shipwrecks and hidden treasures of the Keys.

To anchor their love, they can sponsor the planting of a coral reef fragment that will remain and continue to grow over the years.

BEST BITES The best food in the area is at Chef Michaels in nearby Islamorada. Anyone who’s seen the moodily atmospheric Netflix series Bloodline, set around a family-run Islamorada beachfront inn, knows the territory. Chef Michaels is a roadside treasure deserving of a Michelin star.

Reservations are a must. Order the lion fish cooked whole. Not only is it delectable, you’re helping to save the ocean by removing a dangerous predator. foodtotalkabout.com On your way back to the resort stop at The Islamorada Brewery & Distillery located at mile marker 82.2 with a bright yellow-andteal-colored tasting

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“completely different realms of thinking,” she says. The danger is that they are masking the onset of the fatal disease, delaying diagnosis and treatment.

She and her colleagues in the Fredericks Lab, a research facility on the Yale University campus, are using advanced neuroimaging technology to understand how variant strains of Alzheimer’s spreads across networks in the brain.

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Difficulty completing familiar tasks—you have trouble driving to a local grocery store and remembering where it is.

Confused about time or place— forgetting where you are or how you got there.

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The hope is that their work will result in earlier identification of the illness, more precise monitoring for future drug studies, and identification of targets for direct treatments particularly for patients with atypical variants of Alzheimer’s disease.

Meanwhile, in her clinical practice, Dr. Fredericks sees patients with a variety of cognitive and behavioral issues and concerns.

During an initial visit, Dr. Fredericks asks detailed questions around a patient’s medical history and does cognitive testing to test memory, language, attention, and spatial functions. She also conducts a neurological exam that checks a range of abilities, including a patient’s motor system, reflexes, and coordination.

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process for someone. Sometimes, we will learn that a patient’s thyroid is not working well or that they have an autoimmune condition we can treat. Those kinds of catches are amazing to be a part of.”

The Connecticut resident graduated from Brown with a BA in the Classics and a BS in Neuroscience before going on to the Stanford University School of Medicine. In April, Dr. Fredericks was named a Henry F. McCance Yale Scholar, recognizing her as an outstanding young faculty member, granting her funding for research. She also recieved a $175,000 research grant from the Alzheimer’s Association.

Alzheimer’s and its variants do more harm than rob memory or spatial reasoning. They are also usually fatal. Now, death rates from the progressive disease, for which there is no cure, are on the rise: something Fredericks and others are working to stem.

“Research is the path forward with this disease,” says Ginny Hanbridge, Executive Director of the Connecticut Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association. “We are so honored and proud to have so many dedicated scientists in Connecticut, including Dr. Fredericks, working to get us closer to new treatments and hopefully a cure for this disease.”

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top: sous chef Danielle Mailhot, Bill Taibe, Andrea Dinan, cafe manager Kelly Clement and executive chef Caitlin McGowan top right: Overnight oats with maple, almonds and dried fruits and berries bottom left: The What’s Bill Having—matcha, espresso, pistachio milk and luxardo cherries

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rue artists keep growing and exploring, and Art Space Café is Chef Bill Taibe’s new medium. Set in the vibrant Art Space Museum, this contemporary spot is a creative oasis on busy West Avenue in Norwalk.

Chef Taibe curates locally produced, highquality coffee, tea, nut milk, bread, pastry, cheese and chocolate, to create an all-day menu that hits every flavor note. Embracing healthful trends, the chef and his team have created indulgent vegan and gluten-free “light fare” with plenty of fruit, greens, nuts and grains.

Good news for omnivores: eggs, cheese, fish and meats are given the Taibe touch too.

Half of the menu is devoted to refreshing hot and cold beverages: locally roasted ILSE Coffee prepared by drip or in a full range of espresso-based drinks, loose Arogya Teas, Cross Culture Kombucha and artisan nut milks from the Hudson Valley. Art Space Café’s got it covered—cold brews, espresso ginger tonics, matcha lattes, and the Itariahito an eastmeets-west blend of matcha latte and espresso.

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Having.” If anyone can bring unexpected ingredients together into a mysteriously delicious blend, it is chef Taibe. Matcha, pistachio milk, cherry syrup and espresso, this is a cold drink in tones of khaki, tan and cream that tastes creamy, nutty and just-sweetenough, with a strong caffeine kick. For nonor pre-caffeinated folks, the most refreshing cold drink is an old-fashioned shrub. The base is fruit steeped in sugar and vinegar. We tried the raspberry shrub. It was light, bubbly, with a thirst-quenching sweet-sour fruitiness.

left: Avocado tofu with queso blanco, sprouts and alp blossom far right: the mixed berry shrub below: Caitlin McGowan shows off two popular dishes.

Here you could start the day with a cup of cafe au lait or a fine Earl Grey tea, accompanied by a warm baguette, butter and matcha pear jam, and feel like you’ve found a touch of Europe in Norwalk. But try a bowl of rich, creamy chocolate coconut “yogurt,” topped with raspberries and raspberry dust over a layer of espresso granola (puffed and toasted grains, bits of chocolate, and a hint of salt). With its smooth and crunchy textures, fresh fruit and dark chocolate, sweetness and essential touch of salt, this was dessert for breakfast or lunch, and we’re all in.

Many of the salads bring together greens, grains and fruits. Heirloom melon salad hit every note, the sweet melon dressed in a berry vinaigrette with pink slivers of pickled onions that brought a taste memory of melon and prosciutto—without the cured ham. That’s our kind of vegan. Pea shoots were treated as vegetables rather than garnish, and why not?

Sweet, green, fresh and paired with blueberries and black berries and the vinaigrette, the salad was large enough to share and a welcome addition to the table as it balanced the richer, hearty sandwiches.

The grilled cheese sandwich was a rich, grilled croissant, filled with good cheddar and smoked strawberry-onion marmalade.

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the avocado toast didn’t need the upgrades of kimchee and cottage cheese. The mashed avocado is seasoned with lemon, scallions and Za’atar, a Middle Eastern spice blend. There are a lot of alluring sweet toasts on the menu, like strawberry covered chocolate toast and almond butter on chocolate malt bread. The pastries, which come from Flour, Water, Salt in Darien are superb. Kouing-Amann, a fat, sweet, sticky croissant baked in a muffin tin, is a wonder of buttery layers of puff pastry. Pain au chocolate, bombolini, and artistan chocolate bars from House of Knipschildt also tempt.

Chef Taibe is known for cooking with the seasons; the ingredients may change, but the flavor profiles always pop. Like any real artist, he doesn’t just want to repeat his greatest hits.

On the afternoon we stopped in, the chef and his team gathered around a table to taste a new recipe. At another table, chocolatier Fritz Knipschildt was having lunch. He recommended the tuna sandwich with sweet pepper conserves on artisan bread seasoned with herbs from the Alps. It was the second time he’d ordered it. A family with children pulled two round tables together and ordered peanut butter and jelly croissants. The vibe was friendly and cool, a place we’d come back to. Put Art Space Café on your list of places to meet.

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o, it’s not your imagination: The cost of college has skyrocketed over the past decade, greater than inflation, higher than your raise, faster than the cost of living. At the University of Connecticut, for example, tuition is in the middle of a five-year, 23 percent rate hike.

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College Board. Tack on another $13,000 or so for room and board at either option.

Covid-19 has served as a reckoning for soaring school costs, says David Tuttle, partner and portfolio manager at Crestwood Advisors in Darien. During the pandemic, as schools offered courses virtually, many families wondered, “Why can’t people just learn online? Why do you need to go to college?” Tuttle says.

Schools took note. Though tuition edged up for the academic year 2020-2021, it did so at historically low levels. Still, the price tag remains out of reach for many Fairfield County families.

“The profile of Fairfield County is that all the families can afford to self-pay,” Tuttle says. “The reality is that there are kids even in Darien, New Canaan and Greenwich that’s not the case for. They have a tremendous burden and pressure to follow the normal path of going to college.”

His advice: Start saving early.

“When kids are born, we’re encouraging parents to set up

529 plans.” Designed specifically for education, 529s let you invest in mutual funds, ETFs and the like, but your investments grow tax-free, so long as you use the proceeds for approved education expenses, such as tuition, books, room and board. Unlike many other tax-saving investments, 529s don’t come with income constraints.

Connecticut’s 529 plan, the Connecticut Higher Education Trust (CHET), is more attractive than ever, says Tuttle. Last December, the state selected Fidelity to administer it, lowering fees and expanding investment options. Connecticut parents can contribute up to $10,000 per year to CHET; earnings grow free of federal and state taxes. “You can contribute $50,000 today, pay your tuition tomorrow, and take $10,000 each year for five years,” he says. “I have had clients maximize the tax benefit in state to get the maximum, and then invest outside.”

If the designated beneficiary decides to forgo college, you can

transfer the account without penalty to another family member —even yourself—so long as it’s used for qualified education expenses.

Families don’t need a lot of money to set up a college fund.

Tuttle’s dad and grandfather each invested $500 into a Putnam Growth Fund when Tuttle was born, then started showing him the balance when he was ten years old and had his first job cutting lawns. “This money tripled in ten or twelve years, and here I was cutting lawns.”

As soon as your child is eligible, fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which determines whether you qualify for government aid.

Complete it even if you won’t qualify for need-based aid. Many schools grant merit-aid, based on grades, test scores or talents in things like sports, music and the arts. The average award for undergraduates in 2019-2020 was $14,940, according to the College Board. Without completing the FAFSA, you won’t get anything.

If you will need more aid than offered, write a email of appeal to the school financial aid office, outlining factors like reduced salary at work, a lay-off, a sibling attending graduate school or a bigger package from a comparable school. Get your appeal in early, Tuttle says. When schools exhaust their aid resources, there’s not much they can do for you.

Also, Tuttle advises some of Fairfield County’s wealthiest families, but he also mentors kids who live in subsidized housing in Darien. “There’s an opportunity for kids with drive to find a way to get to the finish line and pay little or nothing,” he says. “There are non-traditional paths that are a jungle-gym. It requires real planning.” Attending two years of Norwalk Community College or Housatonic Community College, for example, can shave tens of thousands of dollars off of a four-year college tab. The same holds for dozens of online, accredited schools. To lower the cost even further, get a job at Chipotle, Starbucks, Walmart or any number of other employers that pay or reimburse for college, even for part-time employees.

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October is for

October4design is New Canaan’s month-long celebration of architecture, art, design, and the community where it happens.

Design in New Canaan

Organized by the New Canaan Museum + Historical Society, the Museum and its cultural partners showcase New Canaan’s diverse creative community – its rich history, its distinctive character, and its vibrant future.

Architecture

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O4d features lectures, tours, and programs celebrating New Canaan architecture and beyond.

The 2021 Modern House Day Tour + Symposium on October 22 + 23 visits mid-century gems timeless and new, The Glass House, and the BassamFellows international headquarters.

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Programs include lectures by Robert Gregson, Sean Godsell, Nina Anker, and Mark Markiewicz AIA, and architectural safaris for young enthusiasts.

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Art

Art, photography, sculpture, drawings, and ceramics are all part of what makes this month a celebration of the arts.

Cultural institutions, galleries, and artists share their vision through programs, exhibitions and outdoor sculpture.

Join renowned ceramicist Frances Palmer for a luncheon, explore the many galleries in New Canaan, or participate in one of several children’s art projects.

Design

At the heart of O4d is design in its many forms.

On exhibition: NEA Studio focuses on sustainability in interior design, architecture, product design, and landscape.

Principal Nina Anker will present her fabulous Cocoon House.

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On location: tour the Craftsman Modern design of BassamFellows – an aesthetic grounded in impeccable craftsmanship, architectural rigor, and sensual minimalism.

Other programs include Fred Noyes AIA’s on the Noyes Family Legacy of Design and a builders challenge for children.

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e think it’s pretty safe to say that the future looks bright. This year’s top teens are like no other we’ve profiled. Sure, they’re smart and multi-talented, but they’ve shown us some major resilience too. They’ve lived through a global pandemic, put plans on hold, missed out on some of the most vital months of their high school years and yet their drive for a better tomorrow is more powerful than ever.

The ten young people we profile this year possess a bright, positive spirit that’s reflective of the global current mood. Among them, you’ll find a coxswain, photographer, pianist, tennis players, two EMTs, a stage manager, quantum physics student, hockey player, published author, a teacher-in-the-making, costumer, singer/songwriter and an animal lover. Though their personalities are unique, the common thread is an incredible heart for service often rare among those so young. Read on to get a glimpse into their everyday lives as well as their future aspirations—we can’t wait to see what they do next.

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I spent my summer… teaching tennis at the Country Club of New Canaan and spending time with family and friends.

A fun fact people would be surprised to learn about me is that… I’ve never been to the hospital.

My favorite books of all time are… The Hate U Give, And Then There Were None and all the books in the Harry Potter series.

I would love to discover… quick fixes for leukemia, breast cancer, or any type of cancer.

My role models include… my parents and younger sister, because they teach me so much.

The biggest dilemma today’s teen faces is… dealing with social media, the pressures and anxiety it causes and not living in the moment.

The nonprofit I’m most dedicated to is… Norwalk Grassroots tennis because I grew up there, and it’s something I’m very passionate about.

My favorite family vacation is… Fourth of July weekend when we visit family friends in Massachusetts.

My favorite extracurriculars include… piano and voice. I’m also a year-round athlete who plays soccer, squash and tennis.

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This fall I’m attending…

Boston College

I’m thinking of majoring in…

Economics, but I’m still undecided.

The greatest challenge I’ve ever faced was… struggling with mental health issues. I worked on this by finding mentors and friends to talk to, and making time to take care of my mental health.

My ideal job would be… doing something that involves travel and is related to the stock market.

A lesson I learned is... you shouldn’t feel ashamed to only do what you’re comfortable doing or what you can do in the moment.

I love many things about music including… playing the piano— I’ve played since I was 4. I also love singing and creating harmonies and different parts by myself with the piano.

My favorite subjects are…

Mandarin and math

I give back to my community by… working at the Grassroots tennis program, a nonprofit organization that provides tennis instruction and help with schoolwork to kids who live in low-income housing.

My pre-performance ritual includes… blasting music in the car, then deep breaths to calm my nerves.

I like to unwind by… taking long showers, reading a book and watching shows.

A mantra that I live by is…

“Your mind is a powerful thing.”

My dad taught me that our minds can influence us both positively and negatively.

In ten years, I’ll be… living in a city.

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My definition of changing the world involves… creating a positive impact on the people I meet.

My ultimate dream would be… to play in the US Open.

WHY AUDREY IS A TEEN TO WATCH Recipient of the St. Luke’s English and Mandarin Chinese award Recipient of the Richard Pedrick award for embodying leadership, dedication, intelligence, athletic participation, good sportsmanship and love for others Three-sport athlete for varsity soccer (cocaptain), squash and tennis (co-captain) Recipient of the Peter Stratton Memorial Athletic Award Studied at the Royal Conservatory of Music Social Media Coordinator of the Eye of the Storm student-run video and podcast club Volunteer and player at Norwalk Grassroots Tennis and Education Winner of Grassroots Sportsmanship Award Volunteer at The Capernaum Club of New Canaan, for kids and adults with disabilities

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My favorite teacher is…

Ms. Lai, my Mandarin teacher, who is so kind and creative, and Mrs. Demarco, my Health teacher and guidance counselor, who is there for me all the time.

other people that I wanted done a certain way.

Learning to delegate has helped my work because… in 911 EMS, teamwork is the only option and delegation is critical to the success of the crew chief. There are simply too many ongoing tasks to be managed by one person and multiple objectives that must be met simultaneously. This way of thinking is highly applicable to several aspects of the real-world.

A lesson that I learned recently is... be kind to everyone, because they probably have something going on you don’t know about.

My personal motto is… indulge in risk.

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I spent my summer… working and volunteering as an EMT at both New Canaan EMS & North Canaan Ambulance Corps. I also interned for the New Canaan Office of Emergency Management and studied Chinese to try to advance past what I’m learning at school. I’m continuing to volunteer for an EMS-related nonprofit designing curriculum and teaching one-on-one and group tutoring sessions. I supervised prep work for the 2021—'22 school year for my leadership teams for the Hotchkiss Medical Society, the Hotchkiss Outing Club, the Hotchkiss STEM magazine and the Hotchkiss admissions office.

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The nonprofit I’m most dedicated to is… New Canaan EMS. I have an opportunity to impact people’s lives in an incredibly intimate and tangible way. I can be a source of calm in situations that are chaotic and stressful.

The greatest challenge I’ve ever faced is… learning to say no and delegate (they go hand-in-hand).

For a long time, I found it difficult to give up opportunities that I had in exchange for others and I was hesitant to hand off tasks to

My favorite teacher is… my freshman world-history teacher, Mr. Seidenberg. The class was entirely discussion-based, and if nobody talked we would sit in silence for periods of up to five minutes.

Somebody had to step up and we couldn’t count on a teacher to jump in and save the discussion.

My biggest pet peeve is... when people are unwilling to adapt to new circumstances. I think that it’s dangerous.

The biggest dilemma today’s teen faces is… over-fixation on college instead of thinking about life as a whole.

My favorite family vacation is… visiting my grandparents every year in Idaho.

learn that… I’m on the varsity diving team at Hotchkiss. Although running was my main sport, during sophomore year they were going to cut diving due to low numbers so I volunteered to be on the team.

I like to unwind by….

FaceTiming with friends.

I would love to cure… Covid-19

In college, I plan to study… social sciences that contribute to my understanding of unstable and complex disaster environments. At this point, I’m considering human geography, global security and political science.

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My dream job would be… working in large-scale disaster management, national security, or austere medicine (the practice of medicine in compromised, low-resource environments).

Head tour guide, Hotchkiss Office of Admissions

My secret talent is… playing the acoustic guitar.

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President, Hotchkiss Outing Club President, Hotchkiss Medical Society Committee Member, Hotchkiss Clubs and Affinity Groups Oversight Committee Medical Editor, No Limits (Hotchkiss STEM Magazine) Hotchkiss Board Member, FOCUS (Fellowship of Christians at Universities and Schools) New Canaan EMS: EMT Crew Chief/Probationary EMT Trainer North Canaan Volunteer Ambulance Corps: EMT New Canaan Office of Emergency Management, Government of the Town of New Canaan: Emergency Management Intern Bag Valve Mask (Nonprofit): Clinical Curriculum Designer, Mentor

WHY MAGGIE IS A TEEN TO WATCH Honor roll every semester King Scholar (highest honors) as a freshman Tutored once a week at Building One Community Co-leader of the King Connections and Building One Community service clubs Volunteer and member of the Youth Board at the Children’s Learning Centers of Fairfield County Tutor at Beyond Limits Tutoring, part of Stamford PEACE Employed at King’s afterschool program working with kids Member of King’s Human Rights Cohort: one of 40 kids chosen for a leadership team that tackles social justice issues.

THE KING SCHOOL, CLASS OF 2022 The best thing about my school is… how kind everyone is and the community we have.

The greatest challenge I’ve ever faced was… the Covid-19 pandemic. I got through it by taking things day by day and focusing on tasks at hand.

A lesson I learned is…. you don’t have to say yes to everything.

My best study tip is… to have some system of time

her from reaching her goals.

She also changed the lives of so many women.

My favorite family vacation was… our trip to Anguilla. The weather was beautiful and we bonded as a family.

My personal motto is… enjoy the small moments.

I want to major in… early childhood education or psychology.

My dream job would be... to work with children.

I spent my summer… working as a teacher assistant in training at Horizons at New Canaan Country School and also went on some college tours.

My definition of changing the world involves… doing small things in your community. Doing something little for someone can change that person's world.

My favorite kind of books are… mysteries and psychological thrillers.

My favorite teacher is… my English teacher Mr. Boaz because he really connects with students and makes class engaging. He’s also made me a better writer.

My role model is… Ruth Bader Ginsburg because she showed that being a woman did not stop

My secret talent is… cooking and baking, especially cookies and cupcakes.

The biggest dilemma today’s teens face is…. that kids feel pressured to do too much and don’t realize their accomplishments.

People would be surprised to learn… that I’m not as shy as I come off to be.

The nonprofit organization I’m most dedicated to is…

Building One Community because I think their mission of advancing the successful integration of immigrants and their families is amazing.

I aspire to learn… more about the environment.

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English and History.

I like to unwind by… watching TV shows like Criminal Minds and Grey’s Anatomy.

I would love to cure… cancer.

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management. I write down what I have to do and plan out when I’m going to work on each thing.

students’ areas of interest are diverse.

Next year, I’m excited to…. be captain of my cross-country team and take courses I’m really interested in. I completed our school’s computer science curriculum this year, so this fall I get to do an independent study with a friend that focuses on quantum computing.

The greatest challenge I’ve ever faced was… switching schools in 10th grade. My new school was more academically rigorous, so that took some adjusting. In addition, there weren’t many new sophomores. I’m very introverted, so this was a challenge.

AMITAV NOTT RYE COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL, CLASS OF 2022 The best part about my school is… there are teachers who are more than willing to help me learn about any topic I want, and the

My definition of changing the world involves… looking at the role ethics should play in technology and its use.

I spent my summer… researching ethical programming with a focus on racial bias as it relates to artificial intelligence. People have been wrongly convicted because facial recognition software is often based primarily on white faces.

This is a good intersection of what I care about and also something that’s needed in the world.

People would be surprised to learn… that despite spending most of my time doing STEMrelated things, I also enjoy the classics like Latin, Greek and Roman mythology.

In ten years, I’ll be… writing code.

My favorite restaurant or place to meet friends is … Dante’s pizza in New Canaan. I can’t resist their Classic Margherita.

My favorite book of all time is…

The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller.

I would love to cure… homophobia.

I’m inspired by…. seeing others reach high and be successful.

If I could travel anywhere in the world, I would visit… Pompeii.

A lesson I learned recently is that… while we all had to work remotely during COVID, the social aspect of school is invaluable and impossible to recreate in a remote environment.

My favorite food is… Indian food, especially naan and mattar paneer.

My dad cooks a lot and his dishes are my favorite.

My biggest study hack is…. time-boxing. If I tell myself, “I want to get this done in the next hour,” I’m able to better focus and finish tasks.

The biggest dilemma today’s teen faces is…. spending too much time online. Not only do we not realize the permanence of everything we do, but there’s a disconnect interacting with people online versus in person.

The extracurricular I’m most dedicated to is…. the Asian American club.

My guilty pleasure is… chocolate.

My favorite family vacation is… going to India.

I want to major in…. software engineering.

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WHY AMITAV IS A TEEN TO WATCH Runs varsity cross country and track Science Olympiad participant Young Physicists Tournament (YPT) participant Member of the math club President of the Asian-American club Coding for a Cause participant, applying computer skills to help community organizations

My dream job is… researching and developing algorithms for quantum computers. Quantum computing will become more significant because computations that are impossible on classic computers can happen instantly on quantum ones.

A student of Advanced Topics in Computer Science

My favorite subjects are…. computer science and physics

Worked with nonprofit organization KidsCode based in CT/NY teaching high school students introductory programming

When it comes to sports…. I’m a runner and I also play tennis for fun.

I love watching Roger Federer play.

My creative outlet is…. the flute.

Completed Rye Country Day’s Computer Science Curriculum as a junior and doing an independent study on quantum computing

to meet friends is... Colony Pizza and the beach.

I would love to cure... Alzheimer’s.

WHY EMILY IS A TEEN TO WATCH Received the Paul Engemann Heart and Soul Service Award Recipient of the CIAC Scholar Athlete Award Recipient of the English Department Award (two years)

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DARIEN HIGH SCHOOL, CLASS OF 2021

One of several recipients of the DHS Principal's Award

This fall, I’ll be… attending Vanderbilt University in Nashville.

The best part about my school is... the undeniable school spirit, especially for sports.

The greatest challenge I’ve faced is… recovering mentally and physically from a traumatic dog attack my sophomore year.

After the attack, I had surgery and over 100 stitches. I had to relearn how to walk in the next two weeks and lost a major part of my tennis season. I overcame this trauma by journaling and later selfpublishing a book entitled Opening the Gate: A Journal of Healing From Trauma & Creating Positivity. I also worked on legislation with a local representative to better protect dogs and victims.

A lesson I learned is that… being gracious to others is the best way to lead.

My best study tips include… using a giant white board. I write down what I need to study and color-code my notes to help keep them organized.

One of my favorite things to do is… share the things I love with others. I’m a big tennis player, so

I play at school and volunteer at Grassroots Tennis and Education in Norwalk. I also coach there and help run The Autumn Classic, its charity tennis tournament.

sister, and she is such an important part of my life. She’s also a tennis player, and we complement each other well. I love having someone I can depend on and who I can truly be myself around.

I spent my summer… working at the Middlesex Club pool and hanging out with friends and family.

I’d like to major in… either English or Math. I’m undecided, but I’d like to minor in business. I’d really love to combine my writing passion with something that uses math.

My favorite book is… Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens.

My most influential teacher was… Ms. McCarthy, my sophomore year English teacher, as she helped me realize I love to write.

My dream job is… working at a start-up, potentially in the tech industry.

My role model is… my mom and dad because they are my biggest fans and taught me to dream big.

I love music and play… the violin.

I love how soothing it is. Because I’m in the orchestra at school I’m able to play every day.

My biggest pet peeve is… too much negativity. I tend to be a pretty positive person.

My pre-game ritual is… having bagels with my team before a big tennis match.

My favorite family vacay is… going to Turks and Caicos and watching my grandpa on a jet ski and go down waterslides.

My secret talent is… saying the alphabet backwards.

In ten years, I’ll be... living in a city, working at a start-up company.

A fun fact people may not know about me is that… I have a twin

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I would love to cure… financial illiteracy.

My definition of changing the world involves… making something that has an impact on more than just a small group of people.

The best part about my school is… the discussions in my AP U.S. government and politics class. It was a nice break during the day because it was all discussion.

WHY HENRY IS A TEEN TO WATCH Congressional Award Gold Medal winner for work with his Mock Stock Challenge Program

HENRY BENTON NEW CANAAN HIGH SCHOOL, CLASS OF 2021

This fall, I’m looking forward to… being a coxswain at The University of Wisconsin and being able to continue my academic and athletic career at such a high level.

One of the things I love about rowing is… that my job is essentially talking. I steer and run the boat and I run the workouts and drills. I’ve always loved being a leader.

A lesson I’ve learned is… to hold myself to a higher standard than anyone else will and always conduct myself with the utmost professionalism.

My most successful study tips include… making unit summaries and study guides, then quizzing myself with these tools.

One way I’ve given back to my community is by… starting the Mock Stock Challenge Program, which teaches investing and financial literacy to economically disadvantaged youth across America.

My personal motto is… complacency kills all progress.

Every day I strive to be better and improve. As my coach once said, “Every day aim for 1 percent marginal gains.” That mantra, as well as the phrase, “Why not you?” has inspired my rowing team to push ourselves harder.

My favorite vacation is… a big beach trip, like our family vacation in Hawaii.

I plan on majoring in… finance.

My career goals and dream job include… being financially independent and working in private equity one day.

I spent my summer… coaching and training at Maritime Rowing Club.

My favorite book of all time is…

Flash Boys by Michael Lewis. It’s a perfect example of how deceptive the word “free” is when it comes to every day services.

My favorite teacher is… my junior year physics teacher, Mr. Hague.

He did such a great job of bringing science to life and, because I’m a visual learner, his hands-on examples helped tremendously.

My biggest pet peeve is… wasting time.

Honor roll every year of high school Maritime Rowing Club Boys Varsity team captain

People may be surprised to learn that… I don’t like chocolate.

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My favorite restaurant or place to meet friends is… Spiga in New

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My pre-performance ritual involves… studying the competition, talking to my team and putting together a plan.

Even though they are the ones propelling the boat, I have to create a plan. One way I do this is seeing what works for us in practice. I know my crew well and what their physical limits are. If I push them too hard in the beginning they will burn out, so having a plan of when and how hard to push is crucial.

I aspire to learn… more about the factors that influence the financial markets.

The biggest dilemma today’s teen faces is… time management in the face of all the distractions with social media and the internet.

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Member of Varsity Rowing team all four years Two Top 10 finishes at The National Rowing Championships, including one silver medal Founder of the NCHS Global Investment Club

Member of NCHS Service League of Boys (SLOBS)

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“At St. Luke’s, Jack developed his love of computer science, engaged in two independent research projects, competed in tennis and squash, all while building lifelong friendships. Along the way, he was mentored by faculty that truly cared about challenging him academically and developing his passions. Jack leaves SLS truly knowing himself and what kind of person he wants to be.”

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WHY JACK IS A TEEN TO WATCH

I spent my summer… working at the Wee Burn Beach Club snack bar.

Logged more than 1,000 service hours since 9th grade

I’ll always order… seafood. My go-to Father’s Day/birthday gift for my dad is to buy seafood at Rowayton Seafood Market and cook dinner.

My biggest pet peeve is… inauthenticity.

The worst problem today’s teen faces is… the climate crisis and dealing with social media. We see all this messaging about who and what we should believe from peers and others on social media, and this makes it hard for a lot of people to find their genuine selves.

My guilty pleasure is… TikTok. There are really some gems on that app.

In college, I’m likely to… double major in humanities/social sciences and STEM. They are absolutely not mutually exclusive.

through the latter. I love thinking on my feet and was looking for something else that allowed me to do so. I get to run a show four or five times a year, but I’m able to be an EMT every Friday night and change.

It’s really fulfilling and exciting.

JACK LAIBE ST. LUKE’S SCHOOL, CLASS OF 2021

My favorite subject is… English, because of how you get the opportunity to pull from different subjects when examining issues.

My pre-show and pre-work ritual involves… checking with every crew member to make sure they’re ready and see if there’s any sudden issues to fix or run with. This is true for EMT and theater.

My greatest challenge is….. dealing with ADHD. Sometimes it’s my greatest asset because it gives me the ability to think on my feet, which works well for a lot of things.

With school it can be challenging, but I’ve gotten better working with and around it.

This fall, you can find me at…

Colby College.

My advice on studying is to… complete homework assignments thoroughly, and don’t just phone them in. This will make studying for tests much easier and quicker.

My two biggest passions are….

EMS and stage management, and I was actually drawn to the former

My personal motto is...“Know yourself.” I don’t mean that you can’t or shouldn’t change and

My secret talent and creative outlets include…cooking and baking.

I unwind by… playing Xbox.

I aspire to learn… how to play the piano.

My favorite restaurant or place to meet friends is … Mr. Frosty’s

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Volunteers 15 to 18 hours per week as a crew chief for New Canaan EMS Selected to be a global scholar at St. Luke’s, doing a deep dive on propaganda and disinformation Won the Academic Theatre Award and the Golden Wrench award for excellence in technical theater.

Received the St. Luke’s Service Award given to a senior who exemplifies the school’s motto "enter to learn go forth to serve” Recipient of the Seldin Family Performing Arts Award Recipient of the Graham Mackenzie Student Award for contribution to New Canaan EMS and the community Stage manager, student technical Director, dLS Theater Editor for The Pendulum, St. Lukes’ annual upper school literary arts magazine

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I would love to cure… paranoid schizophrenia. In my work as an EMT I’ve seen a lot of people suffering from it.

My definition of changing the world involves… doing the best you can to do good in the space you live.

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My favorite book of all time is…

A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving. I love how frustratingly well every tiny thing comes together at the end.

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everyone there, including my younger brother, started calling me that and it stuck.

The best part about my school is… my friends. They have taught me lessons on thoughtfulness and compassion and aren’t afraid to call me out when I go wrong.

In ten years, I’ll be… a better version of myself.

I give back to my community by… volunteering at the Darien Book Aide, an organization that packages and ships books to schools in need around the world.

I spent the summer…working at Brendan’s 101 in Rowayton.

If I could take any celebrity to prom it would be… Nicki Minaj My favorite book is… Bad Feminist by Roxane Gay. It’s a series of essays that taught me a lot about the interworkings of how and why society treats women the way it does.

BELLA BOHNSACK

My role models are… my parents.

Both teach me equally important lessons in how to be hardworking, passionate and kind.

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My creative outlet is… photography The greatest challenge I’ve ever faced was….co-editing my school’s yearbook during the pandemic. While I was fortunate not to have to deal with extreme challenges that other people had to, I was forced to trust others, manage and organize a staff of people and learn to go with the flow.

I managed this process by… coming up with new sections such as “quaran-teens” and going with an entirely new process to build and design the book. In past years, the

My definition of changing the world involves… giving people an opinion.

WHY BELLA IS A TEEN TO WATCH Earned a gold and two silver keys for the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards Featured twice in the national Drexel University High School Art Exhibition Earned the Jurors Award at the 40th Annual Photography Show at the Carriage Barn Art Center in New Canaan

My favorite family vacation is… going to Squam Lake in New Hampshire I plan to major in…something related to marketing and advertising.

Graduated with High Honors, concentrating in Global Studies

My dream job would be…being a fashion editor like Miranda Priestly in The Devil Wears Prada.

Co-editor of the yearbook Senior year

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I would love to cure… indifference.

Young Arts Winner in the photography category, a prestigious, nationwide competition for high schoolers (the third person from GFA to receive this award, the second person at GFA to receive the award for photography, and the first woman from GFA to receive this award)

The biggest dilemma today’s teen faces is… social media. It has destroyed, or at least drastically altered, our childhoods and lives in a way that’s never been done before, and we have yet to see the true repercussions.

Next year I’ll be… enrolled at Boston University in the School of Communications.

I aspire to learn… more about how I can use my voice to help others.

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My most successful study tips involve… taking mental and physical breaks to walk my dogs, have a snack or sit outside.

I like to unwind by… spending time with my two yellow labs.

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My secret talent is…. cat whispering.

People would be surprised to learn that…. I’ve written a five-part choral piece, In These Woods, that our high school choir is going to sing this year.

My favorite place to meet friends is ... the rose garden at Waveny Park.

I would love to cure... our planet’s ecosystems.

My definition of changing the world involves... expanding the use of nuclear energy.

WHY CLARA IS A TEEN TO WATCH NEW CANAAN HIGH SCHOOL, CLASS OF 2022

I would best describe myself as someone who… has a musical/arts side as well as an environmental science and engineering side. I’ve always been very creative and love spending time in nature. In eighth grade, I had an amazing science teacher who made me fall in love with science, and sophomore year I discovered engineering, the perfect way to help the world while using math, science and my creative side.

A lesson I’ve learned was... not to let other people define my limits.

When it comes to music, I love… singing. I’ve been doing it my whole life, am a member of the competitive NCHS Madrigal Ensemble, and I write songs to sing and play on the piano.

Another creative outlet I have is... a love of costuming and being an avid seamstress. My grandmother taught me how to sew when I was young, and I’m

head of costumes for the NCHS theater department where I manage the budget, source period pieces, and help with alterations.

The greatest challenge I’ve ever faced was when… our long-time high school theater director/ costume designer retired, leaving the theater program without a costume collection or a plan. I stepped up to lead the costume department and put together costumes for the season.

My role model is… my older sister, who taught me critical thinking.

The non-profit I’m most dedicated to is… The New Canaan Nature Center. I’ve taken care of everything from chickens and goats to rabbits, chinchillas and ferrets over my seven years volunteering there.

I give back to the community by…. being a mammal care volunteer at the New Canaan Nature Center and doing a River Research Internship with Harbor Watch at Earthplace, a non-profit nature discovery and environmental learning center in Westport. In addition, I led a NCHS Science Team water sampling project at Bristow Bird Sanctuary in collaboration with Harbor Watch and the New Canaan Conservation Commission.

My favorite family vacation was… horseback riding on the beach in Portugal.

I want to major in… engineering physics.

My dream job would be… to develop a cold fusion reactor. These are currently impossible to create, but they would be able to provide sustainable energy to our entire population and would be a great alternative to natural gas and coal.

I spent my summer… continuing the research project I’m working on with Harbor Watch.

I also attended a short introto-engineering program at the University of Maine to get a better idea of the scope of different engineering fields.

In ten years, I’ll be... designing a house out of stained translucent wood and solar glass windows.

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High honors every semester of high school Recipient of NCHS Excellence in the Study of American Literature Award Recipient of NCHS Director’s Award for the Outstanding Junior in Theater Received the Harvard Club of Fairfield County Book Award for Outstanding Junior Member of honors choral groups: All-Eastern, All-state and Connecticut Western Region high school choirs President and Manager of NCHS Science Team Captain of NCHS’ TEAMS (Tests of Engineering Aptitude, Mathematics, and Science) engineering teams Costume designer for NCHS Theater Arts editor of NCHS Spectator Literary Magazine

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My favorite book is…. Candide

by Voltaire. I played Voltaire in a history simulation in 10th grade of Enlightenment thinkers, so I decided to read some of his short stories to get into character.

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My favorite teacher is… Mr. Burdett. I had him for english my sophomore year. Not only is he an outstanding teacher, but he was my college counselor and mentor.

My role model is…my grandfather because he’s smart, kind and caring. He’s knowledgeable about everything and he also loves to garden.

My biggest pet peeve is… when people don’t say thank you.

The biggest challenge teens face today is… comparing oneself to another.

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People might be surprised to know that…. I'm a good cook.

I aspire to learn… more about space and its origins.

My favorite restaurant is…

Louie’s in Darien.

I would love to cure… wrongful hate.

My definition of changing the world involves… promoting unity.

The extracurricular I’m most dedicated to is…. hockey. I’ve played my whole life and been on Darien, Westchester Express, New Canaan Winter Club and Mid Fairfield teams. I love it and plan on playing for SMU’s club team next year.

My guilty pleasure is… Xbox.

A lesson I learned is that… everybody struggles whether they show it or not.

In the future, I see myself… running my own business.

My most successful study advice is… take adequate breaks.

My favorite subject is… psychology.

I give back by… volunteering at Person to Person in Darien as well as working with the elderly at Parsonage Cottage.

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This fall I’ll be attending…

Southern Methodist University in Dallas.

One of my greatest challenges was… being the new kid at Brunswick. Playing sports helped me meet people and branch out beyond my comfort zone to make friends.

I always root for... the Boston Bruins.

My personal mantra is…“Believing is half of becoming.”

I was 12 when I came up with this phrase, and I still try to live by it.

I spent my summer… working for the fourth year in a row as a camp counselor at The Tokeneke Club. I also helped my sister, who just started her own healthy food company, run her stand at the Rowayton Farmer’s Market.

Before a big game, you can find me… meditating and getting in the zone.

High Honor Roll (2 years), Honor Roll (3 years)

My secret talent is… basketball.

I have two older brothers and we always play together.

My creative outlet involves… using sidewalk chalk. I like to draw

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Senior Prefect One of 20 seniors selected as a Peer Leader for incoming freshmen

I’m currently reading…

Angels and Demons, the sequel to The Da Vinci Code.

My favorite book is… The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown because it’s thrilling, mysterious and fun.

Member of the Varsity Hockey team and Captain Senior Year

My sports idol is… Tim Duncan who is from the Virgin Islands and plays for the San Antonio Spurs.

At the moment I’m listening to… Justin Bieber.

The most interesting person to take to prom would be…

Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson. He’d be so great to talk to.

WHY HENRY IS A TEEN TO WATCH

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Geometric print fitted jacket; $1,590. farfetch.com

“Bold logo graphics were all the rage on the runways.

Make a statement by mixing these standout prints with sharp silhouettes in saturated hues."

– ANGELA PIERETTI, DIVISIONAL MERCHANDISE MANAGER OF WOMEN'S READY-TO-WEAR, MITCHELLS

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The annual New Canaan CARES House Tour was a hybrid affair that celebrated being together in the healing air. Here, a peek at a select few of those spaces by tom c onnor

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ew elixirs rival the great outdoors—the sun and stars, the open space and tranquility, the scent of gardens and meadows and woods­ —for reviving the spirit and

celebrating life among those we love. If any possible good has come from this Covid pandemic, it is these elements, along with gratitude for our family and friends and the shelter of our homes and land.

Last May, the New Canaan CARES Hybrid House Tour kicked off just as the pandemic was waning but still a concern. As a result, ticket-holders were granted entry to several handsome local homes and outbuildings as well as tours of some magical properties—the pools, cabanas and outbuildings, the patios, fire pits and outdoor kitchens—where New Canaanites safely gather to enjoy nature and one another’s company.

In the following pages, we have another chance to see how we might celebrate home life and the outdoors, but also to take part in the sense of community that led our neighbors to open their gates and doors for a worthy cause.

Founded in the 1970s, New Canaan CARES serves local youth and families through programs that support and strengthen parenting skills, children’s development and healthy lifestyles.

During the pandemic, the nonprofit’s primary focus has been on the mental health and stability of young people in the community.

“It was one of the first in-person events coming out of Covid,” those who did tour the properties were absolutely effusive about being out among other people again and in safe spaces.”

Here, we take the tour of a selection of the homes presented that day in May. One feature of this year’s tour was the placement of cabanas, exterior kitchens and bars, and outbuildings at a distance from the main house for when family members, having perhaps become use to time apart, needed an escape from family life in the main house. newcanaandarienmag.com

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f you can’t travel to where palm trees sway in a balmy breeze, why not bring the palm trees to you?!

Which is what this New Canaan family of outdoor lovers did in the spring of 2020. But first they updated their property from a backyard landscaped for active young children to one designed for equally-active teenagers and their friends, as well as for the parents and their friends.

The first step was to have Robidoux Landscaping install a regulation-size bocce court on one side of the property. So popular has the game become that the family holds an annual party they call “Boccepalooza.”

Robidoux also installed a pool designed by Bruce Eckerson of Eckerson Design Associates with a shallow sun-shelf perfect for sitting in a lounge chair. There’s also a built-in, winterized spa that gets year-round use; a bar at the far end of the pool a refrigerator, ice maker and kegerator; and, given the family’s love of music, 16 satellite poolside speakers.

With the onset of the pandemic a year ago and most travel plans abruptly disrupted, Tom Robideau planted three 22’-high Christmas Palms from Key West around the pool, making the family feel as if they were on vacation anyway, and somewhere balmy and tropical.

New England winters are too harsh for the Christmas palms to last and they are discarded at the end of the season, but who cares? Let us enjoy the great outdoors and one another’s company while we can.

The Chapel was newly designed as a guest quarters and gathering space that pays homage to the building’s roots as a former community house.

next door in 2008, they began the arduous process of purchasing and renovating the Chapel.

“We feel indebted to show the town how old buildings can be repurposed and used in a fresh way,” Ainsley says, “and I think that the Ponus Ridge Chapel, so close to the street and such a prominent location, is a good example.”

Under the direction of general contractor Ted Sihpol of Renaissance Partners, the roofline and details in the eaves were saved and restored, as was the majority of the original windows. The company also had replicas of original architectural details manufactured and installed throughout the building. Much of

has been such a great resource for everyone, and we feel it’s our duty to give back in a small way.”

One small way was by opening the Chapel to townspeople for the CARES tour. Now, the couple is looking to offer use of the restored building, which they’re using as a guest house and temporary office, for other charitable events.

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ne property of considerable interest to tourists was a small gem of a building many of us have passed for years, wondering what was inside. Thanks to the generosity of Brendan and Ainsely Hayes, however, this spring we were able to do just that.

Built in 1911 as a neighborhood chapel and later as a community house for nearby residents, for decades he Ponus Ridge Chapel provided space for 4H classes, art and dance lessons, and local events.

For the next 40 years, however, passersby witnessed its slow deterioration.

But not long after the Hayes bought the 19th-century house

the mid-20th century furniture references the Chapel’s use as a community house. The rosewood and leather arm chairs belonged to the owner’s grandparents, while other elements were found in New England antique stores.

Fully restored, the new old Chapel may soon see more visitors. Notes Ainsley: “CARES

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t’s not everyday that New Canaan residents get to see a black barn that is New Englandsimple but also super-cool.

“I thought that black would be fun and edgy and a cool look on the property,” says Krista Fox of Krista Fox Design, for whom this was the third time her firm has been represented on a CARES tour. What was fun for her was that “people on the tour got what we intended.”

The main house is a 10,000-square-foot Dutch Colonial, yet this tall, active family of six wanted space to work out, entertain and watch movies as a family, especially with four children home during the pandemic.

Fortunately, Schettino Architects, V&A Construction and Krista Fox Interiors had teamed up in 2019 to build this gem of a modern barn to serve—and anticipate—those needs.

A handsome gray bluestone path led tour-goers from the house to the outbuilding. The striking, 1000-square-foot

structure features large-paned, aluminum-framed glass doors, rough cedar siding and a gabled aluminum roof that picks up lines from the main house.

Inside, a custom-made bistro table of dark-stained oak is the central island on which to serve snacks and drinks. Those are easy to fix thanks to the bar, icemaker, two refrigerator drawers, a dishwasher and a stainless steel bar sink. There’s also room in the sleek but open space for a fully equipped gym and, after a meal or workout, a sitting area with sectional sofa and leather chaise lounge. The staircase leads to a cozy bedroom, bathroom and office or billiards room, depending on time and mood.

Around the outer perimeter, Robidoux Contracting installed three handsome patios, a 10’x14’foot spa and an outdoor fireplace for additional relaxation time. The company’s projects have been featured on the CARES tours in the past, and he was happy to be on-

site this spring, along with his son Joe, for the tour.

“I’m a New Canaan resident as well as a landscape contractor,” says Tom Robidoux. “New Canaan CARES has done a lot for the town and it was enjoyable to be there and talk to a lot of people.”

The modern black barn was built for open-air entertaining with a custom kitchenette, sitting area, gym and billards room. There’s even a bedroom upstairs for overnight guests.

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ur smiles say a lot about us. So finding the right dental professional is very important. We’re here to help with our 2021 guide to leading dental practitioners in Fairfield County.

We turned to topDentists, a leading dental data research firm, for its inventory of elite practitioners. Its process is simple: TopDentists surveyors asked area specialists who are members of the American Dental Association to evaluate their peers. The criteria included experience, continuing education, patient care and use

of new technologies. Respondents were also asked to put aside personal and political bias and use only their knowledge of a peer’s work when evaluating nominees.

Final selections were made after careful examination of credentials and past records with state academies and dental boards.

So, whether or not you’ve put off your regular cleaning, your child needs braces or you’ve been thinking about whitening, take a look. The list that follows is sure to include a specialist you can count on. »

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ENDODONTICS BRIAN AMOROSO

259 Stillson Road, Fairfield 203-333-3636 amorosoendo.com

ALBERT N. BONANNO

Dental Care of Stamford 1500 Summer Street, Stamford 203-884-0277 dentalcarestamford.com

ALEXANDRA BYRNE 5 Eversley Avenue, Suite 102, Norwalk 203-803-1849

JOEL B. CHASEN

Advanced Endodontics of Connecticut 95 Armory Road, Suite 2, Stratford 203-377-1331 advancedendo-ct.com

EVAN D. CHRISTENSEN

Fairfield Shore Endodontics 61 Sherman Street, Suite E, Fairfield 203-255-3636 4 Dearfield Drive, Suite 104, Greenwich 203-470-5953 fairfieldrct.com

JOSHUA L. DEMBSKY

Advanced Endodontics of Connecticut 95 Armory Road, Suite 2, Stratford 203-377-1331 advancedendo-ct.com

DAVID T. FONG

The Stein Dental Group 1081 Hope Street, Stamford 203-329-8444 thesteindentalgroup.com

ANDREA GENTILE-FIORI Advanced Endodontics of Connecticut 95 Armory Road, Suite 2, Stratford 203-377-1331 advancedendo-ct.com

ANJANETTE W. GJERTSEN

10 Berkeley Street, Suite 4, Norwalk 203-899-1636 microendoct.com

AGNES HERCEG

Advanced Endodontics & Microsurgery of Stamford 44 Strawberry Hill Avenue, Suite 5, Stamford 203-324-9239 stamfordendo.com

PHILIP R. MASCIA

The Greater Danbury Center for Endodontics 360 Federal Road, Brookfield 203-775-3344 danburyendo.com

DENNIS L. PIPHER

Endodontic Associates of Norwalk

120 East Avenue, Suite 3E, Norwalk 203-635-6300 rootcanalnorwalk.com

Stamford 203-324-9506 jamestbowmandds.com

ALLEN J. ROSENTHAL

144 Morgan Street, Suite 5, Stamford 203-327-1167 drkenbroder.com

Advanced Endodontics & Microsurgery of Stamford 44 Strawberry Hill Avenue, Suite 5, Stamford 203-324-9239 stamfordendo.com

IRENE WONG

Fairfield Endodontics 999 Summer Street, Suite 301, Stamford 203-325-3636 fairfieldendo.com

JOSEPH A. ZERELLA

Zerella Endodontics 21 Sherman Court, Fairfield 203-553-9700 zerellaendo.com

GENERAL DENTISTRY DOMINICK P. AGOSTIN

15 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton 203-762-9907 agostindentalcare.com

STEVEN ALTMAN

Greenwich Dental Group 18 Field Point Road, Greenwich 203-869-3984 greenwichdentalgroup.com

THOMAS ANZALONE

Integrity Dental of Greenwich 235 Glenville Road, 2nd Floor, Greenwich 203-531-5595 integritydentalgreenwich .com

JEFFREY A. BABUSHKIN Cosmetic & Preventive Dentistry 888 White Plains Road, Suite 102, Trumbull 203-268-5881 cpdentistry.com

CYNTHIA A. BARTOLONE 2150 Black Rock Turnpike, Suite 201, Fairfield 203-333-2060

JANETTE A. BLACK

69 Sherman Street, Fairfield 203-255-1545 drscullyandblack.com

M. NICHOLAS BOCCAROSSA

Dental Associates of Connecticut 32 Church hill Road, Suite 201, Newtown 203-426-5891 dentalassociates.us

FRANK R. BOTTINO

329 Riverside Avenue, Westport 203-227-3709 westportdental.com

KENNETH N. BRODER

YOLANI P. EDIRISINGHE Family Dentistry of Milford 53 Cherry Street, Milford 203-878-1766 familydentistrymilford .com

ELKE W. CHEUNG

Elke Cheung Dentistry 43 North Avenue, Norwalk 203-846-0400 drcheungsmiles.com

MARK L. EINZIG

Ridgefield Cosmetic & Family Dentistry 90 Grove Street, Suite 208, Ridgefield 203-438-0120 markeinzigdds.com

CRAIG C. CLABAUGH

Mondovi Dental 1177 Summer Street, 2nd Floor, Stamford 203-327-2540 dentistofstamford.com

ELIOT S. ESSENFELD

Vanlang & Essenfeld Family Dentistry 53 Old Kings Highway North, Darien 203-655-8887 dariendentists.com

CHRISTOPHER C. COGGUILLO

Cogguillo Family Dentistry 203 Cherry Street, Milford 203-874-0000 drcogg.info

WILLIAM J. FESSLER

William Fessler Family Dentistry 116 East Avenue, Norwalk 203-838-3939 wfesslerdds.com

ALEJANDRA G. COSTANTINO-FINIASZ

The Stein Dental Group 1081 Hope Street, Stamford 203-329-8444 thesteindentalgroup.com

ANTHONY T. FESTA

New Canaan Dental Care 116 South Avenue, New Canaan 203-966-9696 newcanaandentalcare.com

CHARLES A. CRAPE

Center for Family Dental Health 435 New Haven Avenue, Milford 203-877-4511

SCOTT R. FISHER

4 Dearfield Drive, Suite 206, Greenwich 203-869-2929

VINCENT B. DEFINA

Devine Dental 4 Dearfield Drive, Suite 202, Greenwich 203-629-9009 dentistofgreenwich.com

CAMILLO L. FONTANA

Fontana Family Dental Care 1100 Kings Highway East, Suite 3-A, Fairfield 203-333-4700 fontanafamilydentalcare .com

SANTO A. DELALLO

122 West Norwalk Road, Norwalk 203-855-8877

JOSEPHINE A. FRANZESE

CARL F. DELUCIA

Ridgefield Perfect Smile Center 162 Danbury Road, Ridgefield 203-493-0556 danajonesdds.com

3100 Main Street, Bridgeport 203-374-0082

BARBARA J. DEVINE

Devine Dental 4 Dearfield Drive, Suite 202, Greenwich 203-629-9009 dentistofgreenwich.com

ADAM J. FREEMAN

Westport Dental Associates 329 Riverside Avenue, Westport 203-227-3709 westportdental.com

MARK S. DEWAELE

208 South Avenue, New Canaan 203-966-5944 newcanaanctdental.com

ROBERT GALELLA

JAMES H DOUNDOULAKIS

Ridgefield Dental Arts 42 Danbury Road, Ridgefield 203-438-2236 ridgefielddentalarts.com

Cosmetic Dental of Greenwich LLC 1 Webb Avenue, Old Greenwich 203-637-1141 cosmeticgreenwichct.com

JAMES T. BOWMAN

BRIAN S. DUCHAN

70 Strawberry Hill Avenue,

Westport Dental Associates

Dental Associates of Connecticut 36 Padanaram Road, Danbury 203-748-5717 dentalassociates.us

MARILYN GENI

Imperial Dental Associates 15 Imperial Avenue, Westport 203-227-2520 imperialdentalassociates .com

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MICHAEL D. GENTILE

49 Lake Avenue, Suite 203, Greenwich 203-869-2090 michaelgentiledds.com

TAHA GHOMI

Dental Associates of Connecticut 36 Padanaram Road, Danbury 203-748-5717 dentalassociates.us

PAMELA A. GIBSON

Southport Family Dental 10 John Street, Southport 203-255-5142 southportfamilydental.com

ALAN GOLDBERG

Goldberg & Marcus Dental Associates 1825 Barnum Avenue, Suite 303, Stratford 203-375-6090 goldbergmarcusdental.com

DANIELLE D. GOODWIN Goodwin Dental 31 River Road, Suite 300, Cos Cob 203-869-2552 dgoodwindds.com

KRISTY L. GRETZULA

Hawley Lane Dental 475 Hawley Lane, Suite 9, Stratford 203-377-9300 hawleylanedental.com

PAUL D. HARBOTTLE

New Canaan Dentistry 162 East Avenue, New Canaan 203-972-0588 paulharbottle.com

MATTHEW HERBSTMAN Dental Associates of Connecticut 36 Padanaram Road, Danbury 203-748-5717 dentalassociates.us

THOMAS J. KAHL

Greater Danbury Community Health Center 70 Main Street, Danbury 203-743-0100 findcare.nuvancehealth .org/provider/ Thomas+J.+Kahl/1746501

MASHA KOGAN

The Dental Center of Westport 175 Post Road West, Westport 203-227-8700 dentalcenterwestport.com

ALISON KUDISH

Trumbull Dental Arts 160 Hawley Lane, Suite 101, Trumbull 203-377-0638 trumbulldentist.com

MARYANN E. LEHMANN 5 Brook Street, Suite 1-B, Darien 203-655-0021 maldds.com

MICHAEL LEVIN

Levin Dental 1171 East Putnam Avenue, Suite 1-D, Riverside 203-637-5252 doclevindds.com

JAN LINHART

Linhart Dentistry 40 E. Putnam Avenue, Cos Cob 203-661-2279 drlindhart.com

ANDREW M. MARCUS

Goldberg & Marcus Dental Associates 1825 Barnum Avenue, Suite 303, Stratford 203-375-6090 goldbergmarcusdental.com

JACKQUELINE J. MCLEAN

Mclean Smiles 23 Hoyt Street, Suite 2, Stamford 203-364-5081 (new patients); STEPHANIE J. HOTCHKISS 203-327-6717 Greenwich Dental Group mcleansmiles.com 18 Fieldpoint Road, Greenwich WILLIAM J. MCPADDEN, JR. 203-869-3984 135 Anton Street, Bridgeport dentalinformation.com 203-371-6586

MANDEEP HURA

Community Health Center of Stamford 141 Franklin Street, Stamford 203-969-0802 chc1.com/Locations/ Stamford

MATTHEW J. IWINSKI

45 Pine Street, Suite 1-A, New Canaan 203-966-5606 matthewjiwinskidds.com

DANA C. JONES

Ridgefield Perfect Smile Center 162 Danbury Road, Ridgefield 203-493-0556 danajonesdds.com

JOSEPH D. MICELI

Middlesex Dental Group 106 Noroton Avenue, Suite 5, Darien 203-529-4682 dentist-darien.com

WAYNE A. MICHALKA

Commerce Park Cosmetic Dentistry 4699 Main Street, Suite 200, Bridgeport 203-372-3726 commerceparkcosmetic dds.com

DONALD W. MILLER

Cosmetic & Reconstructive Dentistry 1275 Post Road, Suite 201, Fairfield

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ANDREW L. MOGELOF

Mogelof Dental Group 2499 Main Street, Suite 5, Stratford 203-378-5588 drmogelof.com

SCOTT A. MOGELOF

Mogelof Dental Group 2499 Main Street, Suite 5, Stratford 203-378-5588 drmogelof.com

CARLA M. MONTEIRO

Goldberg & Marcus Dental Associates 1825 Barnum Avenue, Suite 303, Stratford 203-375-6090 goldbergmarcusdental .com

MICHAEL A. NOCERINO Michael Nocerino & Associates 1809 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield 203-335-4413 michaelnocerinodds.com

THOMAS M. OHLSON Comprehensive Dental Group 999 Summer Street, Suite 400, Stamford 203-359-3296 compdentalgroup.com

COLIN M. PECH

Darien Center for Dentistry 36 Old Kings Highway South, Suite 105, Darien 203-655-0667 dariendds.com

DAVID A. PEREIRA

Dental Arts of Darien 800 Post Road, Suite 301, Darien 203-656-8079 dentalartsofdarien.com

MICHAEL J. PIZZO

Ridgefield Cosmetic and General Dentistry 65 Danbury Road, Ridgefield 203-438-8866 ridgefielddentistry.com

DONALD A. POGODA 8 West End Avenue, Old Greenwich 203-637-0554

DUSTIN F. RABINE

Rabine Family Dentistry 865 River Road, Shelton 203-941-4912 (new patients); 203-375-1932 rabinefamilydentistry .com

PETER J. RATHMAN

125 Strawberry Hill Avenue, Suite 204, Stamford 203-327-1470 peterrathmandmd.com

PRASANNA L. RAVURI Merritt Dental Care 999 Summer Street, Suite 306, Stamford 203-356-9990 stamfordfamilydentist .com

STEVEN M. REGENSTEIN Esthetic Dental Group of Westport 327 Riverside Avenue, 2nd Floor, Westport 203-227-3421 edgw.us

MICHAEL J. REYNOLDS

2600 Post Road, Suite L-1, Southport 203-256-8900 michaelreynoldsdds.com

MARK S. ROISMAN

225 Main Street, Suite 304, Westport 203-227-6338 mywestportdentist.com

JOSEPH M. ROMANELLI 1411 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield 203-384-6389

FRANK J. ROMANO

valleygreenwichdental .com

JERRY M. SIMON

Dental Care of Stamford 1500 Summer Street, Stamford 203-580-6390 dentalcarestamford.com

Dental Care of Stamford 1500 Summer Street, Stamford (203) 580-6390 dentalcarestamford.com

KEITH L. RUDOLPH

25 Valley Drive, 2nd Floor, Greenwich 203-625-0301

284 Sound Beach Avenue, Old Greenwich 203-637-4660 doctorwhittle.com

391 East Putnam Avenue, Cos Cob 203-869-2066 greenwichdentistry.com

DAVID J. WOHL

The Center for Aesthetic and Comprehensive Dentistry 111 Beach Road, Fairfield 203-255-4001 drdavidwohl.com

5 Eversley Avenue, Norwalk 203-853-0669 tamuccidds.com 40 East Putnam Avenue, Cos Cob 203-622-4243

MASIS YETERIAN, JR.

15 Commerce Road, Suite 2, Stamford 203-965-7795 davidthibaultdmd.com

My Creative Dentist 211 East Putnam Avenue, Suite 2-6, Cos Cob 203-529-4217 (new patients); 203-869-2884 dentist-greenwich.com

CHRISTINE L. TIERNEY

DAVID A. ZADIK

DAVID J. THIBAULT

Beautiful Dentistry of Greenwich 40 East Putnam Avenue, Cos Cob 203-869-5400 beautifuldentistryof greenwich.com

Greenwich Dental Group 18 Fieldpoint Road, Greenwich 203-869-3984 greenwichdentalgroup .com

ADRIANA TORENA

1200 Linden Avenue, Stratford 203-378-0182

ROBERT N. TRAMPOSCH

FRANCIS SHIN

ERNEST J. WHITTLE III

MARK R. SUTTON

JOHN J. SCHINTO III

Perfect Smiles of Fairfield 60 Katona Drive, Suite 20, Fairfield 203-366-7655 perfectsmilesoffairfield .com

The Stein Dental Group 1081 Hope Street, Stamford 203-329-8444 thesteindentalgroup.com

153 East Avenue, Suite 23, Norwalk 203-838-9997 josephsuarezdds.com

140 Sherman Street, Suite 3-A, Fairfield 203-254-9533 drkeithrudolph.com

CAROLINE A. SHENKER

STEVE WECHSLER

JOSEPH P. SUAREZ

Allure Dental Group 4699 Main Street, Suite 101, Bridgeport 203-368-9016 dentistryfairfield.com

Schinto Dental 2001 West Main Street, Suite 110, Stamford 203-978-1184 schintodental.com

Brooklawn Dental Associates 990 Brooklawn Avenue, Bridgeport 203-335-6471 brooklawndental.com

The Stein Dental Group 1081 Hope Street, Stamford 203-329-8444 thesteindentalgroup.com

KENNETH B. TEMPLE

ZACHARY M. ROTH

ROBERT S. WARREN

MICHAEL B. STEIN

JON C. ROSENBLITT

1450 Washington Boulevard, Suite 105, Stamford 203-359-2244 roshdental.com

Vanlang & Essenfeld Family Dentistry 53 Old Kings Highway North, Darien 203-655-8887 dariendentists.com

148 East Avenue, Suite 3-J, Norwalk 203-866-0415 davidstebbinsdmd.com

JEFFREY A. TAMUCCI

DAVID ROSH

QUYNHCHI N. VANLANG

DAVID R. STEBBINS

2240 Madison Avenue, Bridgeport 203-372-0881 romanodental.com Rosenblitt Family Dentistry 251 Long Ridge Road, Stamford 203-348-1632 rosenblittdentistry.com

Greenwich 203-633-4927 greenwichfamilydental .com

MARK L. ZAMAT

Greenwich Smiles 25 Valley Drive, Greenwich 203-862-9000 greenwichsmiles.com

The Town Practice 500 West Putnam Avenue, 4th Floor, Greenwich 203-869-9252 treppandmiller.com

DONALD J. CASE

Stamford Oral and Maxillofacial Surgical Arts 27 Bridge Street, Stamford 203-325-2661 stamfordoms.com

PAUL M. CIUCI

Milford & Derby Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery 708 Boston Post Road, Milford 203-874-1664 ctomfs.com

CHRISTOPHER J. CUOMO

Northeast Implant & Oral Surgery 27 Hospital Avenue, Suite 203, Danbury 203-797-0008 neimplantandoralsurgery .com

ROOLS L. DESSIEUX

Dental Care of Stamford 1500 Summer Street, Stamford 203-580-6390 dentalcarestamford.com

NAUSHAD R. EDIBAM

Stamford Oral and Maxillofacial Surgical Arts 27 Bridge Street, Stamford 203-325-2661 stamfordoms.com

SALVATORE J. FLORIO

The Facial Surgery Center 115 Technology Drive, Suite B-101, Trumbull 203-261-7800 drflorio.com

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Associated Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons 107 Newtown Road, Suite 1A, Danbury 203-797-0012 aomspc.com

ABED ALKHATIB

Infinity Oral Surgery 49 Lake Avenue, Suite LL4, Greenwich 203-661-4231 infinityoralsurgery.com

Greenwich Cosmetic & Family Dentistry 4 Dearfield Drive, Suite G2,

ANTHONY J. CAMILLO

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MICHELE S. BERGEN

GEORGE TSANGAROULIS

Fairfield Oral Surgery 760 Kings Highway West, Building B, Southport 203-259-2227 fairfieldoralsurgery.com

Aesthetic & Maxillofacial Surgery Center of Darien 777 Post Road, Suite 100, Darien 203-656-4466

Oral Surgery Associates 1305 Post Road, Suite 201, Fairfield 203-259-2665 oralsurgeryassociatesct .com

DOUGLAS M. TREPP

TODD E. BLOOM

Maxillofacial Surgery of Greenwich 4 Dearfield Drive, Suite 205, Greenwich 203-717-1222 maxfacsgreenwich.com

KEVIN S. MCLAUGHLIN

Norwalk Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery & Dental Implants 148 East Avenue, Suite 2F, Norwalk 203-866-0061 norwalkoms.com

PHILIP F. PACELLI III

New Canaan Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 166 Cherry Street, Suite A, New Canaan 203-972-1581 newcanaanoralsurgery .com

ALAN R. RISSOLO

Oral Surgeons Associates 10 Mott Avenue, Suite 4B, Norwalk 203-853-0500 norwalkdentalimplant .com

MICHAEL F. TROFA

Norwalk Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery & Dental Implants 148 East Avenue, Suite 2-F, Norwalk 203-866-0061 norwalkoms.com

HOWARD B. TWERSKY Oral Surgery Associates 4747 Main Street, Bridgeport 203-371-5595 oralsurgeryassociatesct .com

JOSEPH F. WALLACE III Greenwich Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 23 Maple Avenue, Greenwich 203-661-5858 greenwichoralsurgery .com

THOMAS B. WILSON

Greenwich Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 23 Maple Avenue, Greenwich 203-661-5858 greenwichoralsurgery .com

ROBERT M. YUDELL

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Center of Stamford 90 Morgan Street, Suite 207, Stamford 203-327-9966 oralsurgeryofstamford .com

BRETT ZUCKMAN

Greenwich Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 23 Maple Avenue, Greenwich 203-661-5858 greenwichoralsurgery .com

ORTHODONTICS FIGEN A. BAYDUR

Baydur Orthodontics 1817 Black Rock Turnpike, Suite 104, Fairfield 203-333-0050 drbaydur.com

PATRICIA A. BENDICK Fairfield Orthodontic Associates 111 Beach Road, Fairfield 203-256-9500

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JOHN S. BIBKO

JB Orthodontics 346 Main Avenue, Suite D, Norwalk 203-866-7806 jborthodonticsct.com

ORESTA L. BILOUS

Bilous Orthodontics 52 Beach Road, Suite 206, Fairfield 203-255-2677 bilous-ortho.com

CASS D. BURRELL

First Impressions Orthodontics 1476 Post Road, Fairfield 203-292-9595 fairfieldorthodontist.com

STEPHEN N. CAGLIOSTRO Westwalk Orthodontic Group 1460 Post Road East, Suite 9, Westport 203-857-9475 westwalkortho.com

TIFFANY CHRISTENSEN

Greenwich Braces 4 Dearfield Drive, Suite 204, Greenwich 203-869-2044 greenwichbraces.com

DAVID H. COWIN

CT Braces 53 North Street, Danbury 203-664-5833 ctbraces.com

ALIKA L. CREW

The Stein Dental Group 1081 Hope Street, Stamford 203-329-8444 thesteindentalgroup.com

JEFFREY S. DRAYER

203-348-7571 galloisortho.com

STEVE GIANNOUTSOS

Georgetown Orthodontics 73 Redding Road, Georgetown 203-544-9338 georgetownorthodontics .com

ROBERT B. GOLDMAN

Goldman Orthodontic Arts 1200 High Ridge Road, Suite 5, Stamford 203-329-2712 goldmanorthodontics .com

NIKA GRIGAITIS

Blue Wave Orthodontics 777 Boston Post Road, Suite 300, Darien 203-202-7610 bluewaveorthodontics .com

EROL GUND

Dental Associates of Connecticut 36 Padanaram Road, Danbury 203-748-5717 dentalassociates.us

SCOTT L. KESSELMAN

Riverside Orthodontics 1171 East Putnam Avenue, Building 2, Riverside 203-450-4969 riversideortho.net

BLAINE J. LANGBERG

17 Danbury Road, Suite 6, Ridgefield 203-431-4466 braceyourselves.com

FERNANDA D. MARCHI

Stamford Orthodontics 999 Summer Street, Suite 201, Stamford 203-325-3331 stamfordortho.com

Fairfield County Orthodontics 1275 Post Road, Suite 211, Fairfield 203-292-6644 bracesfairfield.com

EMILY C. DRIESMAN

GREGORY A. MCKENNA

Embrace Orthodontics 24 Imperial Avenue, Westport 203-227-6061 westportortho.com

AUSTIN W. FEENEY

45 Pine Street, New Canaan 203-966-3042 feeneysmiles.com

PETER FEIBISH

Dental Care of Stamford 1500 Summer Street, Stamford 203-580-6390 dentalcarestamford.com

MARK P. FEINBERG 4 Corporate Drive, Suite 195, Shelton 203-513-2014 feinsmiles.com

ROBERT J. GALLOIS

Gallois Orthodontics 125 Strawberry Hill Avenue, Stamford

McKenna Orthodontics 131 Deer Hill Avenue, Danbury 203-790-9155 mckennaortho.com

GARY L. OPIN

Opin Wide! Orthodontics 266 South Broad Street, Milford 203-877-3231 opinorthodontics.com

M. BINA PARK

Dr. Bina Park Orthodontics 42 Sherwood Place, Greenwich 203-900-1111 drbinapark.com

ALLAN S. PHILLIPS Braces CT 8 Prospect Street, Ridgefield 203-438-6922 bracesct.com

203-422-5437 greenwichkidsdentist .com

MARY E. RITTER

Commerce Park Childrens Dentistry & Orthodontics 4702 Main Street, Bridgeport 203-371-8282 commerceparkdental .com Greenwich Braces 4 Dearfield Drive, Suite 204, Greenwich 203-869-2044 greenwichbraces.com

Dental Care Kids 1500 Summer Street, Stamford 203-409-9162 dentalcarekids.com

GORDON K. LEE

ROBERT CHUNG

Westport Pediatric Dentistry 305 Post Road East, Westport 203-226-5500 zerocavityzone.com

GREGORY W. SANFORD

Sanford Orthodontics 44 Old Ridgefield Road, Suite 218, Wilton 203-762-2322 sanfordorthodontics.com

MEENAKSHI MADHU

Sensitive Care Dental 55 Old Gate Lane, Milford 203-951-5540 sensitivecare.net

UTTAMPAL SINGH

Dental Care Orthodontics 1500 Summer Street, Stamford (203) 580-6330 dentalcareorthodontics .com

VICTOR PARDI

Children’s Dentistry and Orthodontics of Greenwich 1212 East Putnam Avenue, Riverside 203-698-0794 childrensdentistryand orthodontics.com

MONICA A. TEREDESAI Smile Art Orthodontics 126 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton 203-210-7375 smileartortho.com

GREGORY S. MOKOTOFF

Kids First Pediatric Dentistry 1478 Post Road, Fairfield 203-255-6851 kidsfirstdentistry.com

GARRICK F. WONG

Garrick F. Wong DMD Orthodontics 453 East Putnam Avenue, 2nd Floor, Cos Cob 203-625-9888 drgarrickfwong.com

ANDREW SPADINGER

Commerce Park Childrens Dentistry & Orthodontics 4702 Main Street, Bridgeport 203-371-8282 commerceparkdental .com

SIMON ZMUIDZINAS

Dental Care of Stamford 1500 Summer Street, Stamford 203-580-6390 dentalcarestamford.com

GABRIELLE SYKOFF Dental Care Kids 1500 Summer Street, Stamford 203-409-9162 dentalcarekids.com

PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY HANNAH AHN

Westport Dental Associates 329 Riverside Avenue, Westport 203-227-3709 westportdental.com

HIROSHI TSUYUKI

ALEXI M. DAMASCUS Ridgefield Pediatric Dentistry 22 Prospect Street, Ridgefield 203-403-3009 ridgefieldpd.com

Kids First Pediatric Dentistry 1478 Post Road, Fairfield 203-255-6851 kidsfirstdentistry.com

273 Post Road West, Suite 1, Westport 203-226-7788 davidsonperio.com

LAWRENCE A. DELIBERO

Fairfield County Periodontics & Dental Implants 115 Technology Drive, Suite C-304, Trumbull 203-459-1210 drdelibero.com

71 Beach Road, Fairfield 203-255-7771 fairfieldperiodontics.com

PROSTHODONTICS JOHN CORINO

Norwalk Dental Arts 10 Mott Avenue, Suite 2C, Norwalk 203-854-9565 norwalkdentalarts.com

JACK DEGRADO

Stamford Dental Group 47 Oak Street, Suite 220, DAVID S. GOTTLIEB Stamford Periodontology Associates 203-325-4700 of Norwalk stamforddentalgroup.com 10 Mott Avenue, Suite 1-C, Norwalk MARIE E. FALCONE 203-853-1120 Dental Specialists of Darien perioimplantsofnorwalk 24 Old Kings Highway South, .com Suite 101, Darien 203-836-2744 TERENCE S. JACKSON dentalspecialistsofdarien Periodontics & Implant .com Dentistry Center 47 Oak Street, Suite 6, KIMBERLY A. FARRELL Stamford Westport Dental Associates 203-252-2252 329 Riverside Avenue, stamfordperio.com Westport 203-227-3709 SELMA KAPLAN westportdental.com Periodontics & Dental Implants STANLEY P. FREEMAN 10 Mott Avenue, Suite 4A, Westport Dental Associates Norwalk 329 Riverside Avenue, 203-635-4250 Westport norwalkperio.com 203-227-3709 westportdental.com

15 Roseville Road, Westport STEVEN J. ROTHENBERG 203-227-8990 Dental Specialists of Darien jennymathews-perio.com 24 Old Kings Highway South, Suite 1, Darien BRETE D. MORAN 203-836-2744 67 Cherry Street, dentalspecialistsofdarien Milford .com 203-876-0304 drbretemoran.com MIN-SUNG YOON Evergreen Family Dental & RANDALL H. NEICHIN Southbury Smiles Dental Care of Stamford 1300 Post Road, Suite 101, 1500 Summer Street, Fairfield Stamford 203-259-7870 203-580-6390 evergreenfamilydental dentalcarestamford.com group.com G

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LILIAN R. VIERA

Greenwich Pediatric Dental Group 4 Dearfield Drive, Greenwich 203-422-5437 greenwichkidsdentist.com

Greenwich Pediatric Dental Group 4 Dearfield Drive, Greenwich

15 Valley Drive Suite 302, Greenwich Periodontal Associates 203-661-5885 4 Dearfield Drive, Suite 201, tpigreenwich.com Greenwich 203-661-3733 PERRY A. WASSERLAUF ctperio.com Fairfield Periodontics

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STACY ZARAKIOTISALEXANDROU

EMILY GABELERMANHEIMER

RICHARD F. AMATO

Dentistry for Children 149 East Avenue, Suite 21, Norwalk 203-838-4191 dentistryforchildrenct .com Children’s Dental Care of Norwalk 10 Mott Avenue, Suite 4C, Norwalk 203-866-5020 childrensdentalcareof norwalkllc.com

JENNIFER D. EPSTEIN

MICHAEL SONICK

Fairfield County Implants and Periodontics 1047 Old Post Road, Advanced Periodontics & Fairfield Dental Implants 203-254-2006 324 Elm Street, Suite 103A, sonickdmd.com Monroe 203-712-0917 (new patients); 203-268-2000 E. J. TRAYNOR connecticutperiodontist Traynor Periodontics & .com Implants

DURGESH A. KUDCHADKAR

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1047 Old Post Road, Fairfield 203-254-2006 sonickdmd.com

JENNY MATHEWS

JEFFREY D. O’CONNELL Gold Coast Dental 1177 Post Road, Suite 2A, Fairfield 203-292-9292 goldcoastdentalpros.com

HOW IT’S DONE METHODOLOGY BEHIND THE TOP DENTISTS LIST This list is excerpted from the 2021 topDentists™ list, a database that includes listings of more than 220 dentists and specialists in the Fairfield County area. The list is based on thousands of detailed evaluations of dental professionals by their peers. The complete database is available at usatopdentists.com. For more information call 706-364-0853; write P.O. Box 970, Augusta, GA 30903; email info@usatopdentists.com

SELECTION PROCESS “If you had a patient in need of a dentist, which dentist would you refer them to?”

This is the question we’ve asked thousands of dentists to help us determine who the topDentists should be. Dentists and specialists are asked to take into consideration years of experience, continuing education, manner with patients, use of new techniques and technologies and, of course, physical results.

The nomination pool of dentists consists of all dentists listed online with the American Dental Association as well as dentists listed online with their local dental societies, thus allowing virtually every dentist the opportunity to participate. Dentists are also given the opportunity to nominate other dentists that they feel should be included in our list. Respondents are asked to put aside any personal bias or political motivations and to use only their knowledge of their peers’ work when evaluating the other nominees.

Voters are asked to individually evaluate the practitioners on their ballot whose work they are familiar with. Once the balloting is completed, the scores are compiled and then averaged. The numerical average required for inclusion varies depending on the average for all the nominees within the specialty and the geographic area. Borderline cases are given a careful consideration by the editors. Voting characteristics and comments are taken into consideration while making decisions. Past awards a dentist has received and status in various dental academies can play a factor in our decision.

Once the decisions have been finalized, the included dentists are checked against state dental boards for disciplinary actions to make sure they have an active license and are in good standing with the board.

Then letters of congratulations are sent to all the listed dentists.

Of course, there are many fine dentists who are not included in this representative list. It is intended as a sampling of the great body of talent in the field of dentistry in the United States. A dentist’s inclusion on our list is based on the subjective judgments of his or her fellow dentists. While it is true that the lists may at times disproportionately reward visibility or popularity, we remain confident that our polling methodology largely corrects for any biases and that these lists continue to represent the most reliable, accurate and useful list of dentists available anywhere.

DISCLAIMER This list is excerpted from 2021 the topDentists™ list, which includes listings for over 220 dentists and specialists in the Fairfield County area. For more information call 706-364-0853; write P.O. Box 970, Augusta, GA 30903; email info@usatopdentists.com or visit www.usatopdentists.com. topDentists has used its best efforts in assembling material for this list but does not warrant that the information contained herein is complete or accurate, and does not assume, and hereby disclaims, any liability to any person for any loss or damage caused by errors or omissions herein whether such errors or omissions result from negligence, accident, or any other cause. Copyright 2010-2021 by topDentists, Augusta, GA. All rights reserved. This list, or parts thereof, must not be reproduced in any form without permission. No commercial use of the information in this list may be made without permission of topDentists. No fees may be charged, directly or indirectly, for the use of the information in this list without permission.

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Dr. Emily Driesman and the incredible staff of Embrace Orthodontics have been providing families in Fairfield County superior orthodontic care for a decade. Growing from her original office in Westport, Dr. Emily Driesman (“Dr. Emily”), has now expanded her locations to include a second state of the art office in Stamford.

With a passion for creating a comfortable atmosphere and a “concierge type practice,” Dr. Emily prides herself on not only creating beautiful, healthy and functional smiles, but also cultivating relationships with each patient she treats. Having grown up in Fairfield County, Dr. Emily can relate to her patients and truly loves practicing in the area she grew up, is raising her two children, and

Emily Driesman, DDS EMBRACE ORTHODONTICS SPECIALTY: Orthodontics Westport Location: 24 Imperial Ave, Westport, CT 06880 Stamford Location: 61 Fourth Street, Stamford, CT 06905 203.227.6061 westportortho.com

is so fond of! At Embrace Orthodontics, Dr. Emily and her staff are committed to obtaining exceptional results using the latest technolgies including 3D diagnosis and treatment planning, iTero scanning, Damon Braces, Invisalign clear aligners and inBraces lingual braces.

Dr. Emily is a boardcertified orthodontist, an accolade that only one third of her profession has been awarded. Dr. Emily Driesman is humbled to be voted by her peers five years in a row as one of Moffly Media’s Top Dentists. Embrace Orthodontics looks forward to welcoming new patients to the practice and giving them a reason to ‘Smile Big.’ Be sure to sure to check out our Instagram handle: @embrace.your.smile

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Where did you go to school?

Steven Brody, D.D.S.: Medical College of Virginia School of Dentistry; Yale-New Haven/Hospital Saint Raphael—Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency; Beaumont U.S. Army Medical Center—General Practice Residency Joseph Wallace, D.D.S.: Georgetown University School of Dentistry; Washington Hospital Center—Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency Thomas Wilson, D.D.S., M.D.: Columbia University School of Dentistry; Columbia University School of Physicians and Surgeons; NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital— Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency; NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital—General Surgery Internship Brett Zuckman, D.M.D.: Temple University School of Dentistry; Lincoln Medical Center/Weill Cornell Medical College—Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency

What distinguishes your practice?

Founded in 1984, Greenwich Oral Surgery treats each patient with the care and attention that has come to be our hallmark. Each of our doctors is Board Certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and holds memberships in many dental and medical organizations.

Our doctors, with appointments to the staffs of Greenwich Hospital, NewYorkPresbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center, afford our patients the highest standard of care.

Our patients have the advantage of the collaborative nature of our practice.

Frequently, diagnostic consultations and surgical procedures can receive the attention of multiple members of our group.

Our practice consists of two state-ofthe-art offices. At least one of our doctors is available 24/7, 365 days per year.

We are also proud to note that our doctors have been awarded Top Dentist status every year.

What procedures does your practice provide?

Some of the procedures offered are: dental implants, wisdom teeth extraction, bone grafting, pediatric procedures, TMJ treatments, reconstructive jaw surgery, facial trauma, oral pathology, and cosmetic procedures such as Botox® and fillers.

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To better serve our clients, Tischler offers thermally broken, laser-cut stainless steel and an aluminum sliding operating system capable of sizes up to thirty-nine feet by ten feet, eight inches and fixed units up to twenty feet by ten feet, six inches. This product incorporates a revolutionary patented pneumatic gasket system that can withstand extreme wind pressure. All products are available with specifications that meet Florida Building Code requirements for hurricane impact resistance, and air and water infiltration. Tischler products are delivered ready-to-install by our factory-trained technicians.

Tischler products are manufactured in our environmentally and computer-controlled facility. These products consist of both European and domestic-style profiles and continue to be the benchmark in the industry, providing unsurpassed quality and durability.

Tischler und Sohn manufactures custom mahogany wood windows and doors in Germany.

tischlerwindows.com

WEBSITE:

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PHONE:

Six Suburban Avenue Stamford, CT 06901

ADDRESS:

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The company’s success is marked by their transparency, synergy and determination to adhere to the values and client services that make the company great.

The company sustains strong, collaborative relationships with the most respected architects and designers in the construction industry. They employ experienced, dedicated professionals and talented craftsmen to plan and execute every step of the “Hobbs Approach” for each project. Whether renovating an apartment in New York City, constructing a waterfront home in the Hamptons or building a family retreat in Connecticut, each team is in constant communication to deliver a superior building experience from concept to completion and beyond. Hobbs Care, a division of Hobbs, Inc., is available to clients to provide comprehensive maintenance programs, renovations and continual home improvement services.

Hobbs, Inc. is an award-winning builder of distinctive homes in Connecticut, New York and New Jersey. Brothers Scott and Ian Hobbs are proud to honor the legacy of integrity, quality and client service instilled by their grandfather and founder, Theodore deFreyne Hobbs, over six decades ago.

hobbsinc.com; hobbs-care.com

WEBSITES:

203-966-0726

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Hobbs Care: New Canaan, CT | Saddle River, NJ

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ADDRESS:

Hobbs, Inc.

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Our sales team would be happy to visit your job site or home for a free estimate for your dream project! Please give us a call at (845) 452-8444 or email us at info@fairviewhearthside.com and we will be happy to speak with you.

Our pledge is to deliver an extraordinary service while maintaining a high level of professionalism, integrity, foresight, and fairness. We are committed to growing Fairview Hearthside through complete customer satisfaction.

Each project that Fairview Hearthside is involved in takes careful thought and planning and we pride ourselves on the ability to work with the customer in choosing the fireplace that best suits their style and needs.

Fairview Hearthside offers many services to complete your project, from designing the look that you want to achieve through the follow-up maintenance of your hearth product for years to come. We maintain a staff of experienced, well-traveled and fully ensured technicians, as well as specialists in our Sales/ Design team and we are confident that your project will be handled with professionalism, thoroughness, cleanliness, and with safety in mind.

For over 40 years, Fairview Hearthside is the Hudson Valley’s first name in hearth products. We recently added an outdoor showroom at 68 Violet Avenue in Poughkeepsie, NY, displaying our artisanal pre-cast concrete fire bowls and continue to serve builders, architects, and designers with the very best of the hearth industry, including gas and wood fireplaces and log sets.

fairviewhearthside.com

WEBSITE:

845-452-8444

PHONE:

68 Violet Avenue Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

ADDRESS:

Fairview Hearthside

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Devore Associates @landscapesofdevoreassociates Devore Associates Fairfield; 203-256-8950 devoreassoc.com

LANDSCAPE: Greater Than 1 Acre

Roughan Interiors @roughaninteriors Roughan Interiors Weston, CT and New York City; 203-769-1150 roughaninteriors.com

Kimberly Handler Designs @kimberlyhandlerdesigns Kimberly Handler Designs Greenwich; 203-340-9213 kimberlyhandlerdesigns.com

Karen Bow Interiors @karenbowinteriors Karen Bow Interiors Darien; 914-953-1517 karenbow.com

Crina Popescu Studio @crina_popescu Crina Popescu Studio Westport; 203-507-7979 crinapopescu.com

Charles Hilton Architects @charleshiltonarchitects Charles Hilton, Principal Daniel Pardy, Associate Partner and Project Manager Charles Hilton Architects Greenwich; 203-489-3800 hiltonarchitects.com

LIVING SPACE

Renée Byers Landscape Architect @reneebyers_landscapearchitect Renée Byers Landscape Architect, P.C. Greenwich; 203-489-0800 reneebyers.com

James Doyle Design Associates @jamesdoyledesignassociates James Doyle Design Associates Greenwich; 203-869-2900 jdda.com

LANDSCAPE: Less Than 1 Acre

Renée Byers Landscape Architect @reneebyers_landscapearchitect Renée Byers Landscape Architect, P.C. Greenwich; 203-489-0800 reneebyers.com

Louis Fusco Landscape Architects @fusco_landscape_architect Louis Fusco Landscape Architects Pound Ridge, NY; 914-764-9123 louisfusco.com

James Doyle Design Associates @jamesdoyledesignassociates James Doyle Design Associates Greenwich; 203-869-2900 jdda.com

Haver & Skolnick Architects @haverskolnickarchitects Charles Haver Stewart Skolnick Haver & Skolnick Architects Roxbury; 860-354-1031 haverskolnickarchitects.com

PLAY SPACE: ADULT

Karen Bow Interiors @karenbowinteriors Karen Bow Interiors Darien; 914-953-1517 karenbow.com

Georgia Zikas Design @georgiazikasdesign Georgia Zikas Design West Hartford; 860-904-5902 georgiazikasdesign.com

Douglas VanderHorn Architects @dvharchitects Douglas VanderHorn, Principal David Milliken, Project Manager Douglas VanderHorn Architects Greenwich; 203-622-7000 vanderhornarchitects.com

OFFICE/LIBRARY

Sean Jancski Landscape Architects @sjlandscapearchitects Sean Jancski Landscape Architects Rye, NY; 914-967-1904 sjlandscapearchitects.com

lulu HOME @luluhome.cami @luluhome.alana Cami Luppino Alana Irwin lulu HOME Greenwich and Bedford, NY; 914-234-8684 luluhomedesign.com

PLAY SPACE: KID

Robert A. Cardello Architects @cardelloarchitects Rachelle Roll, Project Manager Robert A. Cardello Architects Westport; 203-853-2524 cardelloarchitects.com

Kimberly Handler Designs @kimberlyhandlerdesigns Kimberly Handler Designs Greenwich; 917-414-4507 kimberlyhandlerdesigns.com

Karen Bow Interiors @karenbowinteriors Karen Bow Interiors Darien; 914-953-1517 karenbow.com

J.P. Franzen Associates Architects @jpfranzenarchitects John P. Franzen, FAIA David Furman Robert Avery J.P. Franzen Associates Architects, P.C. Southport; 203-259-0529 franzenarchitects.com

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Olivia Charney Interior Design @oliviacharneyinteriordesign Olivia Charney Interior Design Fairfield; 203-292-5618 oliviacharney.com

Clean Design @cleandesignpartners Claire Paquin Clean Design Scarsdale, NY; 914-725-0995 cleandesignpartners.com

Charles Hilton Architects @charleshiltonarchitects Charles Hilton, Principal Daniel Pardy, Associate Partner and Project Manager Charles Hilton Architects Greenwich; 203-489-3800 hiltonarchitects.com

Calla Cane @callacane Calla Cane Solana Beach, CA; 858-345-1975 callacane.com

RENOVATION

Smart Playrooms @smartplayrooms Karri Bowen-Poole Smart Playrooms Rye, NY; 914-260-3042 smartplayrooms.com

Smart D2 Playrooms @smartd2playrooms Denise Davies Karri Bowen-Poole Smart D2 Playrooms Weston; 914-260-3042 smartd2playrooms.com

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Alexis also understands the complexities and needs of small businesses.

As a result, SD Showroom offers ongoing opportunities to help foster designers’ professional growth and development, with a full calendar of networking events and seminars. And there is also a loyalty program offering spendable credits as a way to further build business for interior designers.

What began as a family-run furniture store seventy years ago by Alexis’ grandfather, has evolved into a design destination for innovators across the tri-state area. Throughout its rich history, SD Showroom has been at the forefront of the interior design industry, known for its exceptional customer service and emphasis on the design experience.

Exclusive to the trade, SD Showroom helps clients build their businesses.

The team provides end-to-end expertise and support, from research through delivery and follow-up customer service.

Schwartz Design Showroom (SD Showroom) is a 5,500-square-foot showroom exclusive to the trade, located in the Stamford Waterside Design District. The stunning showroom offers area interior designers and architects a unique experience, one that infuses seventy years of industry experience with the forward-thinking vision and creativity of former marketing executive, owner Alexis Varbero.

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ADDRESS:

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Ring’s End, a Connecticut-based lumber and building materials retailer, serves the CT shoreline, South County, RI, and Southern Westchester County, NY. Founded in 1902 in Darien, Ring’s End today has nine full-service lumberyards, ten free-standing paint centers, most with dedicated design and décor showrooms, a commercial paint and lacquer facility, a custom millwork shop, a centralized distribution warehouse, and an education center. Ring’s End is the largest retailer of both Marvin windows and doors and Benjamin Moore paint in the Northeast. This family-run company remains true to its founding principles, catering to builders, remodelers and homeowners alike with an inventory of only the highest-quality materials, a reputation for superior service, and a commitment to the local communities. Over the course of its 118-year history, Ring’s End has increased their product offerings and embraced technology with the launch of an e-commerce website to supplement its brick and mortar stores, complement the modern shopping experience, and cater to a diverse demographic.

RingsEnd.com

WEBSITE:

800-390-1000

PHONE:

181 West Avenue Darien, CT 06820

ADDRESS:

Ring’s End

PRESENTING SPONSOR

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Learn more at marvin.com.

Driven by a spirit of possibility, our commitment to people goes beyond the products we make. We commit to long-lasting and trusting relationships with our employees, customers, channel partners and communities.

As a fourth-generation, family-owned and operated company, Marvin fosters a culture committed to living our values. Our commitment to doing the right thing, working stronger together, and thinking differently inspires us to be better every day. Crafted with exceptional skill, our products deliver quality you can see, touch and feel, beauty that brings joy, and performance that stands the test of time.

At Marvin, we are driven to imagine and create better ways of living.

With every window and door we make, we strive to bring more natural light and more fresh air into homes, and to create deeper connections to the natural world. We put people at the center of everything we do by designing for how people live and work and imagining new ways our products can contribute to happier and healthier homes.

marvin.com

WEBSITE:

800-966-2784

PHONE:

2 Pearson Way Enfield CT 06082

ADDRESS:

Marvin

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Beinfield Architecture @beinfieldarchitecture Bruce Beinfield James Wassell Seelan Pather Nathan Dalesio Jessica Sanseverra (Interior Designer) Carol Beinfield (Interior Designer) Beinfield Architecture South Norwalk; 203-838-5789 beinfield.com

COMMERCIAL SPACE

William Lyon Designs @williamlyondesigns William Lyon Designs Stamford; 203-489-5624 williamlyondesigns.com

Olivia Charney Interior Design @oliviacharneyinteriordesign Olivia Charney Interior Design Fairfield; 203-292-5618 oliviacharney.com

Kimberly Handler Designs @kimberlyhandlerdesigns Kimberly Handler Designs Greenwich; 203-340-9213 kimberlyhandlerdesigns.com

Karen Bow Interiors @karenbowinteriors Karen Bow Interiors Darien; 914-953-1517 karenbow.com

DINING ROOM

Karen Bow Interiors @karenbowinteriors Karen Bow Interiors Darien; 914-953-1517 karenbow.com

BEDROOM

Christian P. Arkay-Leliever Arkay-Leliever Fairfield; 203-685-5177 arkay-leliever.com

Meghan De Maria Courtney Yanni Moss Design Southport; 917-292-6153 mossdesignct.com

Moss Design with Christian P. Arkay-Leliever @moss_design_ct @cparkayleliever

Douglas VanderHorn Architects @dvharchitects.com Douglas VanderHorn Douglas VanderHorn Architects Greenwich; 203-622-7000 vanderhornarchitects.com

Sage & Ginger @sageandgingerdesigns Emily Fuhrman Sage & Ginger New Canaan; 203-594-9862 sageandginger.com

Roughan Interiors @roughaninteriors Roughan Interiors Weston, CT and New York City; 203-769-1150 roughaninteriors.com

D2 Interieurs @d2interieurs Denise Davies D2 Interieurs Weston; 646-326-7042 d2interieurs.com

POOL HOUSE

Prudence Home & Design @prudencehomeanddesign Prudence Home & Design 203-859-9499 prudencehomes.com

Olivia Charney Interior Design @oliviacharneyinteriordesign Olivia Charney Interior Design Fairfield; 203-292-5618 oliviacharney.com

All the winners and finalists’ projects will be featured in athome’s Nov./Dec. issue

AND REMEMBER...

Steven Mueller Architects @steven_mueller_architects Steven Mueller Architects Greenwich; 203-869-3758 stevenmuellerarchitects.com

Robert A. Cardello Architects @cardelloarchitects Rachelle Roll, Project Manager Robert A. Cardello Architects Westport; 203-853-2524 cardelloarchitects.com

Douglas VanderHorn Architects @dvharchitects Douglas VanderHorn, Principal Phil Summers, Project Manager Douglas VanderHorn Architects Greenwich; 203-622-7000 vanderhornarchitects.com

TRADITIONAL ARCHITECTURE: Greater Than 7,000 Square Feet

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The Village, Stamford

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CLC GOLF OUTIN Tickets: www.clcfc.org Includes golf, lunch, cocktails & dinner with live & silent auctions

Monday, September 13 • Tamarack Country Club • Greenwich, CT A benefit for Children's Learning Centers of Fairfield County

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2020 - 1 MORE TIME DARIEN'S BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATIONS

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BIRTHDAY YEAR!

This Fall Celebrate Darien's History!

Saturday, October 23

HERITAGE DAY

Experience our history through colonial demonstrations, reenactments & games Featuring The Fifth Connecticut Regiment 10:30 — 1:30 Museum of Darien & First Congregational Church of Darien 2:30 — 4:30 The Mather Homestead All events are open to the public.

For information go to www.darienct.gov & click on the 2020 logo at the bottom THANK YOU TO OUR OFFICIAL SPONSORS: PLATINUM BENEFACTOR

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We are grateful to the Town and the kind Sponsors below for making these public celebrations possible!

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LiteraryLuncheon 14TH ANNUAL

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November 4, 2021 11:00am - 2:00pm at Woodway Country Club in person event with

Martha Hall Kelly Author of Sunflower Sisters

Artwork by Kristin Lamb

For Benefactor tables and individual tickets visit NewCanaanLibrary.org/LitLunch | To become a sponsor email Brooke Moore at bmoore@newcanaanlibrary.org

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Weddings should have a current New Canaan, Darien or Rowayton family connection and must be submitted within three months of the wedding day. Regretfully, we are unable to run every wedding submitted.

Send Information to: weddings@ncdmag.com New Canaan • Darien Magazine 205 Main Street Westport, CT 06880

postscript by julee k apl an • photog raphy by vener a alex androva

COPPS ISLAND OYSTERS OPENS A SECRET LITTLE SHOP AT ITS HEADQUARTERS IN NORWALK

left to right: Rowayton's Oriana, Talisker, Jameson and Boots stop for a breather on their favorite dock by the water.

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f the pandemic has done anything good, it has brought us puppies. People who weren't dog people before are now self proclaimed "dog people." Here, art director Venera Alexandrova ran into this crew of Rowaytonbased golden labs—Oriana, Talisker, Jameson and Boots. Turns out, they all live in one home together and are all related to each other. Talisker and Jameson are siblings and Boots is their mom. Oriana is a cousin to Talisker and Jamison. They love walks by the water, and this particular dock is their favorite spot for a rest. If you haven't seen them around, do you really live in Rowayton? newcanaandarienmag.com

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