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One-Way Streets, Wider Sidewalks Proposed Around Green

By Aaron Rubin

Staff Writer

The Town of Guilford is awaiting a final report from a civil engineering firm it has partnered with to provide a safe and interconnected multimodal transportation configuration around the Town Green, according to the Engineering Department.

The town is collaborating with the firm

VHB on how to reconfigure the roads that make up the perimeter of the Green—Whitfield Street, Broad Street, Park Street, and Boston Street—to make them safer for pedestrian use, improve motorist circulation, and calm overall traffic issues.

VHB established these goals in a preliminary report while being “mindful of the historic character and significance of the Green.”

The VHB study is funded by the Unified

Planning Work Program, a recent initiative run through the South Central Regional Council of Governments, according to Guilford Town Engineer Janice Plaziak.

Several of the suggested alterations for improved multimodal transportation are derived from two public meetings held in the past year. At these meetings, Guilford

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A Blooming Good Time

Brian Cardozo races down the Riden-Slide with his wife, Tatiana, and their 8-year-old son, Mateo, during the inaugural Apple Blossom Festival at Bishop’s Orchards on May 17. The family-friendly celebration featured blooming orchard views, wagon rides, a petting zoo, children’s activities, bee talks, live music, and local food trucks.

Versatile Talent Devin Lu and Caroline Hergan were named CIAC Guilford Scholar Athletes this year, and girls' tennis won a trio of matches last week...14

PhotobyWesleyBunnell/ TheCourier Erin Barrett-Kelly is growing

Erin Barrett-Kelly: Building a Community

By Aaron Rubin

Staff Writer

Last year, Madison parent Erin Barrett-Kelly recognized a growing need in the community: more inclusive spaces and greater awareness for neurodiverse individuals, particularly children and teens. For Erin, the issue is deeply personal—she is the mother of two neurodiverse children.

“I have always been looking for the right kind of connections and community for them,” she says. “For me, it’s personal because I realized there was a need for my kids who aren’t traditional neurotypical kids, who don’t always fit with neurotypical activities.”

In December, Erin turned to social media to gauge interest and connect with other local parents who might share her concerns. The response, she says, was “really encouraging,” and she soon followed up with a survey to learn more about the age groups and interests within the local neurodiverse community.

Person of the Week

From there, a planning committee was formed. “The best thing to do would be to actually formalize it and make it a nonprofit, so that’s what we did,” she says.

The result was the creation of the Neurodivergent eXceptional Youth Society—NXYS, pronounced “nexus.”

“NXYS is now a registered nonprofit, and it’s run entirely by a tremendous board and event leads of local parents,” says Erin.

“We all share the same vision, that we just really want to create a true community where these kids can thrive.”

The mission of NXYS is to provide “a safe, welcoming, and fun environment” where neurodivergent children and teens can

“build social connections, practice communication skills, and engage in activities that foster friendship and confidence,” Erin says.

For the group, the goal is not only to help kids “find their people,” but also to celebrate the full range of learning styles, personalities, and developmental stages that neurodivergence encompasses.

Erin hopes to grow the organization’s event offerings to several gatherings each month, with opportunities designed around age ranges and interests—whether for young families or tweens.

Because neurodiverse children may face added challenges in forming friendships, creating “meaningful social interaction opportunities” is a top priority for NXYS. But those interactions are intentionally unstructured and relaxed.

“This is a mask-free, come-asyou-are zone,” Erin says. “You

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Photo courtesy of Erin Barrett-Kelly

Erin Barrett-Kelly formed NXYS to meet a community need in Madison for awareness of neurodiverse young people.

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Made the Night Sparkle

On behalf of the 2025 Project Graduation Committee, I want to extend our heartfelt thanks to the Guilford community for your incredible support of our recent Darling Divas Bingo Night fundraiser.

To everyone who attended, donated, volunteered, or helped in any way — thank you! Your generosity directly supports a safe, substance-free, and unforgettable graduation night for the Guilford High School Class of 2025.

A very special thank you to the Darling Divas, whose fabulous performances brought so much joy and energy

Think of the Friends

As chair of the Friends of the Guilford Free Library’s recent spring sale, I am pleased to thank everyone who con-tributed to the event. First, I would like to express my gratitude to our attendees, who turn out year after year to support our sales. Thanks also to those who generously donated the books and other items that we offered. The sale could not have happened without you!

The Friends sorted through thousands of books to find exceptional items to offer both quality and variety. Volunteers set up, worked at, and took down the sale in record time. The library staff lent professional expertise. The Ukuladies sang and strummed old favorites that delighted shoppers. Village Greene Gardens supplied the flowers that graced the front lawn, along with the

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to the evening. You truly made the night sparkle. It’s moments like this that reflect the true spirit of Guilford — neighbors showing up, pitching in, and supporting one another. That strong sense of community is what makes this town such a special place to call home.

Thank you again for making Diva Bingo a success — and for helping give our seniors a night they’ll always remember.

Barbra Hargraves 2025 Project Graduation Committee

cheerful images of penguins and a bookworm donated by an anonymous artist. The proceeds from the Friends’ sales go toward purchasing books and equipment, supporting programs, funding staff enrichment, and adding to the Library of Things, which allows users to enjoy such items as virtual reality goggles, robotic Lego sets, and digital musical instruments.

Please think of the Friends of the Guilford Free Library if you can donate contemporary or vintage books, jigsaw puzzles, prints, maps, or other paper ephemera in saleable condition. And consider supporting the library by joining the Friends.

Chris Bekasi, Spring Sale Chair Friends of the Guilford Free Library

Tuesday, May 20

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Obituaries

Obituary

Helen Wilson

Guilford

Helen P. Wilson passed away peacefully on April 25, 2025, at the age of 100. Born on Sept. 21, 1924, to Daniel and Anna Persons, Helen lived a full and happy life. She was predeceased by her first husband, Norton B. Nichols; her second husband, Harry Wilson; and her daughter, Helen (Stephen) Perrill. She is survived by her children, Norton B. Nichols and Nancy (Cash) Mitchell. She was a proud grandmother to seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Her family was her proudest accomplishment. Helen’s legacy of love

Obituary

William Booth

Guilford

will live on in her family, and their countless memories will forever be a blessing.

Helen grew up on Long Island. She graduated from Jamaica High School in Jamaica, New York. After marrying, Helen and her family moved to Guilford where she spent the rest of her days.

Those who knew Helen will remember her quick wit and her sharp and playful sense of humor. Helen will be missed beyond words.

Family and friends were invited to a graveside service on May 5 in Westside Cemetery, 55 Three Mile Course, Guilford. Arrangements in care of the Guilford Funeral Home, 115 Church Street, Guilford. To share a memory or leave condolences, visit www.guilfordfuneralhome.com.

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William "Bill" Frederick Booth of Guilford died unexpectedly on April 29, 2025. Bill was a graduate of West Haven High School, Class of 1979. He worked at The New Haven Country Club after briefly attending the University of New Haven. He then began working at PSEG of CT (formerly UI) in Bridgeport, where he worked for 32 years until his retirement in June 2020. Bill was a huge Oakland Raiders and New York Rangers fan. When the Rangers won the cup in 1994, Bill was so excited that he kissed his longtime friend Kenney on the lips! He loved the times he went to the Bruins games with his wife and in-laws, Janice and Ray. It was a yearly tradition for eight years. He was fortunate enough to go cross country by train and RV three times: the first time was his honeymoon, then with his in–laws, and lastly with his family. He loved books, taking boat rides, and walks. He always dreamed of hiking the Appalachian Trail. He was the loving husband of April

Noelle (Rose) Booth. He was predeceased by his twin girls, Anna Noelle and Abby Rose Booth; his parents, Robert Evan and Ethyl Doddimeade Booth; his Uncle Billy Booth; and his inlaws, Ozzie and Mary Lou Rose. He is survived by his children, Austin Robert of Middletown, Rhode Island; Sadie Victoria of Big Sky, Montana; and Thomas Ryan Booth of Guilford, whom he adored; his sisters, Susan and Karen Booth of Guilford; and brother Bobby (Ann) Booth; and niece Hayley Booth of Sanibel, Florida; and niece Katy Booth of Newport, Rhode Island. He is also survived by his many in-laws, nieces and nephews, and great-nieces and nephews in Truro, Massachusetts, whom he loved dearly. Bill will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Friends were invited to calling hours on May 10 at the Guilford Funeral Home, 115 Church Street, Guilford, followed by a prayer services. Burial services will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the ASCPA in Bill's honor; send to PO Box 96929, Washington, DC 20090-6929; www.aspca.org. To share a memory or leave condolences, visit www.guilfordfuneralhome.com.

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One-Way Streets, Wider Sidewalks Proposed Around Green

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residents and stakeholders, such as local businesses in the town center, expressed a variety of concerns with current traffic patterns. According to VHB’s early report, these include traffic “confusion at Whitefield St/Broad St; unsafe traffic speeds; importance of pedestrian and bike safety; [and] parking management needed.”

Testimonials were reviewed as VHB conducted a traffic analysis of factors such as turning, volume, and pedestrian counts along downtown roads, culminating in the concept elements outlined in the plan. These elements are “circulation change around the Green; curb extensions; bicycle facilities; revise parking locations and design; [and] update intersection control.”

There are no proposed changes to the Green space itself, as the town has made a “concerted effort not to change anything on the existing Green,” Plaziak said.

One of the alternatives to current traffic flow is to reconfigure Whitfield Street and Park Street into one-way routes. Part of this change is the result of the “challenging” three-way intersection of Whitfield Street, Boston Street, and Water Street, Plaziak said. Meanwhile, traffic conflicts at the intersection—though they have resulted in few accidents—continue to present concerns for pedestrians as motorists “may not be thinking secondarily or primarily about the pedestrian safety,” she said.

VHB’s proposed alternative is to create one-way northbound travel along Whitfield Street, which could reduce “40% of the cap conflict points at that intersection,” according to Plaziak. One-way southbound traffic would be accessible via Park Street,

while “Boston and Broad will continue to be two-way,” she said.

One-way traffic routes on the east and west sides of the Green would open up the possibility to construct a multimodal circular path around the area that includes “overly wide” sidewalks within reduced road space for use by pedestrians and cyclists, Plaziak said.

“This will allow for cyclists who don’t feel comfortable on the road with the angled parking to go on that sidewalk and still get their way through that block of the Green,” she added.

The use of wide sidewalks for cycling is a preferable situation for the town to remain cognizant of the historic character of downtown Guilford.

“We had looked at alternatives that had a separate bike lane on the road. It just took up a lot of space and seemed to not fit the vibe of the downtown,” Plaziak said. “It seems a little urban-feeling.”

Additional bump-out parking is a possible revision of parking management with one-way roads. Current diagonal parking along Park and Whitfield would be maintained but changed in direction, according to VHB.

The alternative of creating spaces for parallel parking is considered in the plan, mainly as a means to provide even wider sidewalks. But this may also result in the loss of too many parking spaces and may not contribute to traffic calming the way diagonal parking could.

Additionally, “We did look at bike lanes and it just seemed like it was a lot of additional pavement for bikes only,” Plaziak said. “Also it really would only work with the parallel parking, which we didn’t really want to do.”

LEGAL NOTICE TOWN OF GUILFORD ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87610518350?pwd=5iybCEWPONGVws1Afq19d2D1cFsLd3.1 Meeting ID: 876 1051 8350

NOTICE is hereby given that on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, the Guilford Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a Virtual Public Hearing at 7:30 p.m. via Zoom to hear the following application: 219 Tuttles Point Road (Map 16 Lot 123, Map 1 Lot 7, Map 17 Lot 10, Zone R-6). Applicant/Owner: Dave and Lisa Bencivengo. Application to vary front setback to 6.9 ft where 30 ft is required (§3.4.F.5.a) and to vary rear setback to 36.2 ft where 50 ft is required (§3.4.F.7.a).

A copy of this application is available for inspection in the Planning & Zoning office and on the town’s website www.guilfordct.gov. At this hearing, persons may attend by either phone or web connection and shall be heard. All written correspondence shall be submitted to hallya@guilfordct.gov. Dial 203-453-8039 for assistance. Dated at Guilford, Connecticut this 8th day of May 2025 - Steve Kops, Chairman

While traffic delays are projected to increase slightly if these changes are implemented, Plaziak said motorists should not expect them to be “intolerable.”

This proposed change is one of several contributing to the goal of giving people “safer access to the Green,” she said.

Other town departments, such as the Parks and Recreation Department, recognize the importance of improving safety around one of the town’s integral assets, as the department’s head, Pamela Grey, attested.

“The Green is at the heart of so much of what we do in Guilford—it’s where we gather, celebrate, and connect,” Grey told the Guilford Courier. “Making it safer and easier to get around benefits everyone, whether you’re walking, biking, driving, or taking the bus.”

Safer access could be supported by the construction of additional designated crosswalks, as opposed to having visitors darting across the street.

East River Preserve Mountain Biking

Plaziak is aware of some of the potential complications with the proposal. Seeking alterations to the intersection of Whitfield Street and Broad Street—which are part of Connecticut Route 77—would require state approval, “which they likely wouldn’t approve, because they don’t want to have just a one-way road that has no alternative,” she said.

If willing to pursue that route and work through the substantial administrative process, the trade-off could ultimately be the state obtaining the town-owned Park Street as part of the state road system, or Guilford taking over operations of Whitfield and Broad.

“That’s to be determined,” Plaziak said. “But, that’s one of the bigger challenges with implementing the project.”

The final report for proposed changes is expected within the next few weeks.

The Guilford Conservation Commission recently modified the original management plan for the East River Preserve regarding mountain biking, which is now seasonally permitted on the yellow-, orange-, and white-blazed trails in the preserve, and on the trail that circles the northern meadow, a portion of which is blue-blazed. Due to the sensitive nature of the terrain and the need to protect water quality, mountain biking will continue to be prohibited on the green- and red-blazed trails, and on a majority of the blue-blazed trail. Signage indicating “No Biking” or “Foot Travel Only” will be clearly visible at appropriate locations on these trails. The Conservation Commission requests that all users of the East River Preserve respect these trail designations and any notices regarding seasonal and temporary trail closures due to saturated and or muddy trail conditions. Users are asked to stay on marked trails and not create any new trails. For more information, call 203-453-8015.

LEGAL NOTICE

TOWN OF GUILFORD,

CT. HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Guilford Historic District Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday 21st May, 2025 at 7:00p.m. in the Guilford Community Center, 32 Church Street, Guilford, CT to consider the following: -

1. Application by Applicant/Agent Jack Taylor of Water Street Construction, LLC for Owner: Todd Taylor, for a Certificate of Appropriateness to reroof part of a building located at 63 Whitfield Street, Assessor’s Map 39, Lot 94.

2. Application by Todd M. Fanciullo and Anne E. Robinson for a Certificate of Appropriateness to remove/replace an existing addition, renovate rear deck, and install new walkways and patio, all on property located at 203 Whitfield Street, Assessor’s Map 33, Lot 53

The above applications and accompanying documents are on file for inspection in the offices of the Town Clerk and the Guilford Historic District Commission, Town Hall, Guilford. At this hearing, written communications will be received and all interested parties will be given an opportunity to be heard relative to the above applications.

ANN C. STREET Chairman

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Obituary

Patricia DeCesare Guilford

Patricia "Pat" Snow DeCesare, 80, a long-time resident of Guilford, passed away on May 4, 2025. She was predeceased by her husband and partner in life of 59 years, Robert A. DeCesare. She leaves behind her sons, Eric (Linda) and Shawn (Katherine) DeCesare. She also leaves behind her loving grandchildren, Caitlin, Michael, and Kevin DeCesare; and great-granddaughters, Ryland and Sawyer.

Patricia was born to Gordon Bailey Snow and Mary Rooney Snow on Dec. 10, 1944, in New Haven. She was the eldest of the Snow sisters, Sharron (George), Donna (Joe), and Christine (Frank). She leaves many nieces and nephews. Pat had a special place in her heart for Kelley McDevitt Hooker and her family.

Pat loved to entertain with her family and friends for the holidays. Patricia was an active member of the Guilford Democratic Town Committee. She volunteered with Guilford Parks and Recreation and Relay for Life Cancer

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ESTATE OF Joan Bernard Stewart (25-0143)

charity walks. She volunteered with the Guilford football and hockey programs' concession stands. She spent many years of dedication to the town of Guilford. She believed it takes a village to make a community.

Pat worked for many years in Guilford Public Schools. She spent most of her career in the Guilford High School guidance department. This was her dream job where she volunteered for proms, graduations, and school activities. She made lasting impressions on many loved and cared for students. Her coworkers became her loyal and lifetime friends. In retirement, she helped her husband with their company, Closer Look Inspection.

Friends were invited to calling hours on May 12 at the Guilford Funeral Home, 115 Church Street, Guilford. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated on May 13 at St. George Church, 33 Whitfield Street, Guilford. Burial will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Charlie's Closet, Sachem Hollow, 310 State Street, Suite # 200, Guilford, CT 06437; givct.org/charlies-closet/. To share a memory or leave condolences, visit www.guilfordfuneralhome.com.

The Hon. Peter C. Barrett, Judge of the Court of Probate, District of Madison - Guilford Probate Court, by decree dated April 29, 2025, ordered that all claims must be presented to the fiduciary at the address below. Failure to promptly present any such claim may result in the loss of rights to recover on such claim.

The fiduciary is:

Susan B. Tillier

Karen M. Parzych, Chief Clerk

c/o KRISTEN BROOKE PROUT, RWC LLC ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT LAW, 330 SOUTH MAIN STREET, MIDDLETOWN, CT 06457

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ESTATE OF Carl T. Scholfield (25-0105)

Nicole Malerba, Assistant Clerk

The fiduciary is:

Jonathan Scholfield

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Obituary

Gwendolyn Creaser Guilford

On May 2, 2025, Gwendolyn "Gwen" Moffitt (Perry) Creaser, 94, a longtime resident of Guilford, passed away at Solstice Senior Living in Guilford. She was the wife of the late H. William Creaser and her first husband, John J. Moffitt. Gwen was born in New Haven on Nov. 30, 1930, daughter of the late Gordon and Christine (Davidson) Perry. She was the mother of Steven Moffitt (Sherry) of Guilford, Leslie Guglielmo (Russell) of Seekonk, Massachusetts; Pamela Dodge (Brian) of Nantucket, Massachusetts; and Susan Norton (George) of Coventry, and the late J. David Moffitt (Kathy) of Guilford, and sister of Janet Perry Marshall (Colin) of Thomaston, Maine. She is also survived by grandchildren: Andria, John, Kyle, Brandon, John Moffitt, Chris, Tim, Keeley, George, Erin, and Christine; and great-grandchildren:

Marlin, Messiah, Lennon, Giovanni, Stella, MacKenna, Isla Cami, and Brook. She was predeceased by her sister Margaret Christensen (Roy) and her brother Gordon and his wife Christine. Gwen was a graduate of Hillhouse High School and Quinnipiac College. Before retirement, Gwen was a medical office manager. She loved gardening, knitting, and especially reading, often finishing three to four books per week. She loved her time on Nantucket and especially enjoyed scalloping. She enjoyed volunteering for the Guilford Free Library, especially during the Book Sale.

Friends were invited to calling hours on May 9 at the Guilford Funeral Home, 115 Church Street, Guilford, followed by a burial at Alder Brook Cemetery, 375 Boston Street, Guilford. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Guilford Public Library, 67 Park Street, Guilford, CT 06437; guilfordfreelibrary.org. To share a memory or leave condolences, visit www.guilfordfuneralhome.com.

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ESTATE OF William Carl Schultz (25-0104)

Nicole Malerba, Assistant Clerk

The fiduciary is:

John Carangelo, 501 Boston Post Road #23, Orange, CT 06477

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ESTATE OF Richard C. Gressley (25-0116)

Nicole Malerba, Assistant Clerk

The fiduciary is:

Gary Feder

c/o MICHAEL JAMES SWEENEY, SWEENEY LAW FIRM, 897 BOSTON POST RD., P.O. BOX 1370, MADISON, CT 06443

Erin Barrett-Kelly: Building a Community

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come here and you can be exactly who you are.”

NXYS events, she adds, should be safe and judgment-free spaces where kids’ passions and deep interests are celebrated—not dismissed or misunderstood.

“These kids are some of the brightest, most interesting thinkers,” Erin says. “I just really want to give them a space where they feel celebrated and supported.”

The group will host its first public events this spring and summer. A “Family Get Together” will take place Sunday, May 18,

from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Madison Surf Club. A second event, a “Parent’s Coffee Chat,” is planned for Saturday, June 14, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Guilford Green.

Erin describes both events as casual introductions, designed to help families get to know NXYS and decide whether to become members. The Surf Club gathering will include space for kids to play and interact. The coffee chat will offer parents a chance to socialize and talk openly about their children’s needs.

Future plans for NXYS include tailored events for different interest groups, such as art classes, museum outings, and sci-

Registration for Guilford Art Center’s Summer Youth Art Program is open. Geared towards nurturing children’s creativity, refining their artistic skills, and fostering meaningful social connections through hands-on activities, the program offers weekly sessions for children ages 5 to 12. The Summer Youth Art Program runs from Monday, June 23, through Friday, Aug. 22. Parents and guardians can choose from morning and afternoon sessions for their children or sign up for bridge care and create the full-day of sessions. For more information, call the Guilford Art Center at 203-453-5947 or visit

ence-based sessions. Erin also hopes to partner with local organizations and businesses, including the Madison Arts Barn.

“This really strengthens the whole community when you do that,” she says.

The early response has been positive.

“We’ve had some really wonderful responses already as we’ve been keeping a master list,” Erin says. “People are really excited to partner with us.”

To learn more, visit NXYS on Facebook at facebook.com/people/NXYS, or contact them by email at nxysociety@gmail.com.

District 20 of Connecticut (Area 11) of Alcoholics Anonymous has dozens of meetings throughout the week to help carry the message to people in recovery and those who may still be suffering from this disease. The meetings are held at various locations, as well as online. For more information and a list of meetings, email the public information officer at d20a11pi@gmail.com or visit https://d20a11.org.

GAC Opens Registration for 2024 Summer Youth Program

Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings in Guilford and North Guilford

Adorable Albie

Story by Carol Andrecs

Trapped as a stray cat that showed up on someone’s property with extensive injuries, Albie has boundless energy and is always ready to play. This young orange and white tiger boy has a very sweet and affectionate personality. He is so grateful that Forgotten Felines rescued him and got him much-needed medical treatment, a soft bed to sleep in, and nutritious food to help him heal. Albie is the kind of cat who would make a great addition to any home. Come meet this lovable boy at our open house or apply to adopt him online at www.forgottenfelinesct.org.

GriefShare Meetings

Find Your Match At Forgotten Felines:

Forgotten Felines holds an open house every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 153 Horse Hill Road, Westbrook. No appointment is necessary.

Forgotten Felines is run entirely by dedicated volunteers with no paid staff. We are always in desperate need of volunteers to help care for the cats and keep our facility clean and organized. If you can donate your time, it will be very rewarding and much appreciated. Call the volunteer line at 860-669-1347 or send an email to volunteerinfo@forgottenfelinesct.org.

GriefShare is a weekly faith-based bereavement support group that offers help, encouragement, and support after the death of a spouse, child, other family member, or friend. The support group meets from noon to 2 p.m. on Sundays through June 8 in the cafe at Christ Chapel, 1185 Durham Road, Madison. (No session on Mothers' Day, May 11, and possibly May 25, the Sunday preceding Memorial Day.) The weekly format includes supportive discussion about video content and a journaling workbook reinforcing each week’s topics. A journal/workbook can be ordered directly through GriefShare when participants register. All are welcome. For more information or to register, call Sue Granniss at 860-913-1654 or specify “Madison, Connecticut” at griefshare.org/findagroup.

RTPEC Summer Camp Open for Registration

Registration is open for the Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center (RTPEC) summer camp. Each session of the summer camp features a natural science focus. The camp will take place at RTPEC, 100 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, and run from Monday, June 16, to Friday, Aug 15. Each weeklong session will focus on a project relevant to the week’s theme, allowing children to participate in a hands-on curriculum tailored to meet each child’s interest and skills. Campers are organized in groups based on their ages. The camps for ages 5 to 7 and 8 to 10 are as follows: Eco-Adventures, Art and Discovery, Estuary Explorers, and Super Scientists. The camps for ages 11 to 13 are Eco Engineers and River Rangers. Camp fees vary. For more information or to register, visit ctaudubon.org/rtp-summer-camp.

Photo by Tracye Mueller

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The Circle of Life for Libby I. Wittner Heintz ended on April 19, 2025. Libby was born in Miami, Florida, on Oct. 10,

Class of 1964 from Mount Vernon High

She met the love of her life, Stephen A. Heintz of New Rochelle, New York, on July 23, 1964, and ultimately shared her life with him in marriage for 58 years. Libby and Steve moved to several communities in Connecticut and ultimately settling on a quiet cul-de-sac in Guilford for 47 years. Libby and Steve raised two sons, Stephen, a resident of Tokyo, Japan, and Jason, who is married to Joy Diglio of North Haven, and

In 2012, Libby and Steve became snowbirds to Ocala, where she enjoyed the activities of the Appleton Museum and the Ocala Civic Theater. In Ocala, Libby never missed important shows, celebrations, and special events at either the Appleton Museum or the Ocala Civic Theater. She relished the process of continuing the process of

making new Ocala friends. In November of 2023, Libby and Steve relocated to Ocala, Florida, but she continued to maintain her love and friendship with all of her childhood and Guilford Friends.

Libby enjoyed a very rewarding and satisfying career in the Guilford school system as a paraprofessional in support of the learning-disabled children of the community. In expressing her joy of the experience, she always felt very satisfied at the end of each of the 25 years in that role and in later years when reconnecting with the children in and about the town of Guilford.

For many years on the cul-de-sac in Guilford, Libby enjoyed and cherished the role of “Bubbe" to all the neighborhood young adults and their children. She made it her priority to ensure that she and Steve celebrated with them, each of their young life milestones, anniversaries, birthdays, Bar Mitzvahs, elementary, middle school, and high school, and sporting events, and just the simple times of having a snack on the deck.

A Celebration of Life Memorial event will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 1, at the Appleton Museum, officiated by Rabbi Erin Boxt. The event will be live-streamed and can be watched at https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/f25051447196984. Memorial contributions can be made in her honor to the Appleton Museum, 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, FL 34470.

GAC Opens Registration for 2025 Summer Youth Program

Registration for Guilford Art Center’s Summer Youth Art Program is open. Geared toward nurturing children’s creativity, refining their artistic skills, and fostering meaningful social connections through hands-on activities, the program offers weekly sessions for children ages 5 to 12 and special teen classes and workshops for those 12 and up. The Summer Youth Art Program runs from Monday, June 23, through Friday, Aug. 22. Parents and guardians can choose from morning and afternoon sessions for their children or sign up for bridge care and create the full-day of sessions. For more information, call the Guilford Art Center at 203-453-5947 or

Agency on Aging Seeks

Volunteers

Volunteers are needed to offer local seniors and/or veterans companionship through the Agency on Aging’s RSVP Volunteer Program. Volunteers should be at least 55 years of age and willing to visit a senior and/or veteran in their home for one hour a week. For more information, call Cherie Strucaly 203-752-3059.

Lu and Hergan Named Scholar-Athletes, Girls’ Tennis Wins a Trio

By Gabby Maljanian

Sports Editor

Scholar-Athletes

Guilford’s Devin Lu and Caroline Hergan were named the 2025 Guilford High School Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference (CIAC) Scholar Athletes.

On May 7, Guilford softball hosted Foran and fell 5-0. Sarah O’Brien pitched seven innings, giving up nine hits and three earned runs. She walked two and struck out four.

On May 10, the team traveled to Daniel Hand and won 7-6. Ella Munson drove in two runs, and Ava Eagleson, Peton Lemay, and Hannah Prior each drove in one. O’Brien threw seven innings, giving up seven hits and five earned runs. She walked two and struck out seven.

The Guilford girls’ tennis team hosted Mercy on May 7 and won 5-2. Caroline Hergan won 6-3, 6-2 at No. 1 singles, and Zoe Tsoukanelis won 6-1, 6-1 at No. 3 singles. Olivia Cowperthwait earned a 6-1, 60 victory at No. 4 singles.

On the doubles side, Makenna Clark and Juliet Kellner won 7-5, 6-2 at No. 2, and Clara Arpie and Veronica Zuniga won 6-0, 6-3 at No. 3.

The next day, the Grizzlies traveled to Fitch and won 7-0. Hergan won 6-6, 6-3 at No. 1 singles, and Sophie Gochman won 26, 7-5, 10-7 at No. 2 singles. At No. 3 singles, Tsoukanelis earned a 6-0, 6-2 victory, and Julia Castonguay won 6-2, 7-6 at No. 4 singles.

For doubles, Mia Hardy and Peyton Lynch won 6-0, 6-0 at No 1. Kate Gasparini and Breann Shelton won 6-0, 6-0 at No. 2 doubles, and Clark and Kellner won 6-0, 6-2 at No. 3 doubles.

On May 10, Guilford traveled to Daniel Hand and won 5-2. Tsoukanelis won 6-0, 6-0 at No. 3 singles, and Cowperthwait won 6-2, 6-2 at No. 4 singles.

Hardy and Lynch earned a 5-7, 6-3, 6-0

victory at No. 1 doubles. Gasparini and Shelton won 6-1, 6-4 at No. 2 doubles, and Clark and Kellner won 6-3, 3-6, 7-6(6) at No. 3 doubles.

Girls’ Outdoor Track

On May 7, the Guilford girls’ outdoor track team competed against Hillhouse at Guilford. The Grizzlies fell short 85-61 to move to 4-3 on the year. Top performers included the all senior-led 4x800-meter relay team made up of Ella Heckler, Rachel Vale, Lily Sullivan, and Cassie Ward in a time of 12:08.91. Sophomore Olivia Jackson won the 1600 (5:45.95) and the 3200 (12:54.17). Freshman Kaylin Diglio won the 300 hurdles in 49.19. Captain Ward won the long jump in 15’5” and took third in the high jump at 4’6”. Freshman Bailey Hopkins won the high jump at 4’6” and took third in the 100 hurdles in 17.81.

Freshman Brooke Melina was second in the 400 in 63.94 and third in both the 100 (13.25) and the 200 (27.44). Junior Ciara Davenport took second in the 800 (2:36.76), while junior Anna Hastings won the javelin (64’4”) and took second in the discus (73’4”). Other scorers for Guilford were sophomore Julie Ferguson (third in the long jump in 14’9”), sophomore Sienna Brackney (second in the 1600 in 6:19.33), and senior Vale (third in the 300 hurdles in 57.00). Sophomore Indy Pelliccio took second in the 3200 (12:58.63) with freshman teammate Abbie White taking third (13:29.37).

On May 9 and May 10, Diglio and Ward took part in a two-day Heptathlon competition (seven combined events over two days) at the Greater Hartford Invitational held at East Hartford High School. Diglio finished sixth with 3282 points, and Ward

finished seventh with 2799 points. Top performers in the meet on May 10 were the 4x400 relay squad, which ran a seasonbest time of 4:22.26 led by Melina, Muiriel Rader, Ashlyn Meehan, and Heckler. Melina and Heckler finished 13th (27.53) and 14th (27.57), respectively, in the 200. Meehan ran her personal best time of 64.01 in the 400, and Brackney ran her season best time of 2:38.31 in the 800.

Davenport ran her season’s best 5:34.51 in the 1600 to finish 13th, and Jackson finished 12th in the 3200 in 12:10.67.

Boys’ Tennis

Guilford boys’ tennis hosted Cheshire on May 7 and lost 4-3.

The next day, the Grizzlies hosted Weston and fell 4-3. Logan Wertheim and Nathaniel Greif won 6-2, 6-2 at No. 1 doubles. Zachary Milano and Brant Sankey won 7-5, 6-3 at No. 2 doubles, and Eamonn Avelin and Asher Zide won 6-3, 4-6, 6-4 at No. 3 doubles.

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Girls’ Tennis

Photo courtesy of GHS Athletics

Pictured are Devin Lu and Caroline Hergan who were named the 2025 Guilford High School CIAC Scholar Athletes.

Guilford’s Gambardella Overcomes Adversity as Villanova Girls’ Soccer Commit

By Max Adams

Special to the Courier

In sports, overcoming adversity is talked about all the time. Whether it be in game, off the field, coaches and players alike, adversity could strike at any given moment. Téa Gambardella, senior captain of the Guilford girls’ soccer team, was faced with the ultimate case of adversity the summer going into her senior season, but the way she responded to the situation at hand and maintained a positive mindset truly defines her character.

On August 23 of last year, Téa’s parents, Kathleen and Joe, were involved in a serious accident in which they were ejected from their Harley Davidson motorcycle when an oncoming driver collided with them after driving through a stop sign. This resulted in serious injuries to the couple that included a broken femur for her father and a Lifestar transport for her mother. Thankfully, today, everyone involved is home and in good spirits, but the road to get there all took place while Téa was in the midst of her final high school campaign for the sport she loves the most.

“It was definitely a hard time,” states Téa. “Balancing it all mentally and physically was tough, but I think the one thing I had to fall back on was my community here. You don’t really realize how much support there is in a single town, team, or high school; it was just very special the love and support I was met with from everyone.”

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That support has included a GoFundMe page that has now surpassed $100k, but the rallying support was also seen under the lights of the Grizzlies soccer games.

“It felt really different being out there after that, but in a good way,” Téa says. “Obviously, my family means the world to me, my parents are my biggest supporters, but to see and hear everyone there, every single person that reached out to me was there and behind us, it just gave me so much more confidence and made me want to show that back to them through my sport.”

Téa was able to do that and then some, racking up 24 goals in her senior campaign to finish her career with 68, and as a primary defender, she also heavily contributed to her team’s nine shutouts. Her versatility, leadership, and dedication through near tragedy led the Grizzlies to a league regular season title, as well as conference and state semifinal appearances before ultimately falling to New Canaan, the eventual Class L champions, to end their season. Even after the loss months later, Téa was still able to put a positive spin on the experience.

“I think a long postseason run is one of the harder things to do as a team, and for us to accom-

plish that after everything this year, making it as far as I ever have, it meant a lot,” Téa says.

With her positive attitude and undeniable talent, Téa was rewarded with an offer and commitment to Villanova University next fall, where she’ll be able to advance her soccer career at the Division 1 level. Guilford girls’ soccer Head Coach Regina Sullivan, who had success playing soccer at Guilford High School in her own right, not only raved about the kind of player the Wildcats will be getting next season, but also the person.

“She is one of the best athletes I’ve ever worked with. She’s 100% all the time, and she’s always positive no matter what,” says Sullivan. “On days where it’s tough and you have to grind out games and practices, having her be the ultimate teammate and athlete that she is just keeps everybody going. Téa is just a tremendous kid.”

Sullivan also speaks about Téa’s emotional maturity, recalling the days following her parents’ accident, while also remembering another instance where Téa met adversity with a positive attitude as an underclassman.

“After the accident, it was always in the back of my mind that that kid could crack and break down at any point. Anytime I checked in with her, though, she told me she was okay, that she needed to be here for the team, and she was just able to somehow never lose focus,” Sullivan says. “And she was a captain, so not only did she have to show up every day, but

there was also a responsibility she felt to lead with that. She missed maybe three practices and was still able to put together a tremendous high school season. For a kid that age to experience an obstacle like that and respond how she did speaks to who she really is. Her sophomore year, she had an ankle injury that shortened her season, and she would come to games with a notebook and ask to talk to the team at times, trying to coach them up. Even the way she classified her comments was positive: where we were glowing and where we needed to grow is how she put it.

Stuff like that is why she has this whole support network around her that you’ve seen, and that story is how I always will think about her - selfless and endlessly positive.”

While Téa prepares to go from a Grizzly to a Wildcat, she is able to reflect on her high school career in hopes to carry the aspects she loved so much with her to Pennsylvania once fall rolls back around. Without question, the Guilford Community will miss having Téa around, but the love between her and the community will always travel with her into her next big stage and beyond.

girls' soccer star

faced a lot of adversity heading into her senior season with the Grizzlies, but her commitment and positivity has led to her committing to Villanova University to continue her soccer career next fall.

“I’ve met a lot of my best friends through the game of soccer. It’s what I’ll miss most about being at Guilford High, the people. I think it gets overlooked a lot in sports, but it’s always been important to me to know that you need people along the way,” says Téa. “The people that I met here, some I’ve been playing with since

we were 4 or 5 years old, we’ve gotten to have so many memories together, and we’ve all grown up together. I hope one day we all get to be at each other’s weddings. At the same time, I can’t wait to start to recreate those things when I get to campus while bringing everything I’ve learned to the big stage.”

Photo courtesy of Téa Gambardella Guilford

Téa Gambardella

Springtime Surprises

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cobia caught in 2022, a 400-pound roughtail stingray trawled up in 2023, a European nudibranch retrieved in a lobster trap recovery effort, or even a wayward manatee.

Not only is Long Island Sound full of surprises as to what shows up, but also what does not. Expectations are always great, but the one fish that cannot always be depended on is the bluefish. Strong, voracious and full of fight, these toothy critters are sorely missed when their seasonal runs are light. Yet, when they do show up, excitement fills the air and revs up the fishing community. The first sign of blitzing blues definitely gets the adrenaline pumping and is a surprise worth waiting for. Will your surprise be an unusually large fish for the species, an odd-ball way of catching it, or something new added to your bucket list? Whether big or small, it will be remembered.

On The Water

A frontal boundary remained near the region as high pressure moved across the Canadian Maritimes. Simultaneously, a broad area of low pressure over the Ohio Valley slowly tracked east. The front gradually moved north while low pressure approached from the west. The low then slid northeast through the area, as a cold front approached from the northwest and stalled nearby as low pressure developed over the mid-Atlantic region. Low pressure tracked to the southwest before heading up the New England coast. Finally, another cold front approached from the

northwest. The days continued to mirror the fronts and low pressure systems that brought flippant air temperatures, winds, and periods of very unsettled weather. Rivers rose to flood stage from the deluge of rain, and three to six-foot seas mimicked bad attitudes. Daytime air temperatures wavered from the low-60s to mid-70s while predawn temperatures dipped lower, generating hazy and foggy mornings while Long Island nearshore water temperatures reached 55 degrees.

The concentrated weather kept Connecticut within its sights and gave reason as to why migrating fish like striped bass have had their patterns delayed or altered. Overall, fishing has been on track estimates, but getting out on or near the water to target striped bass, for example, has been dependent on actual conditions that, at times, varied from forecasts. Prior to low pressure, fronts impacting the area proved to be a productive time, as small schoolies and those falling within the slot of 28-31” have been successfully hooked, fought, caught, and harvested or released.

We have seen an increase in topwater action as gurgling poppers became a key producer of these energetic younger class of fish. Stretches of shoreline - including bays, beaches, and nearshore structureshave been within the catch zone, however, lower tidal rivers are really the waters to fish in order to experience the most consistent action. A good backup to topwater plugs are soft tail jigs or paddle tails. The way the bite has been, eight to twelvepound test outfits are ideal. An eightweight fly outfit with an appropriate sinking or deceiver-type fly is another fish-

catching alternative. Meanwhile, the Sound is experiencing 30” linesiders with 40” fish making inroads. For those fish, try drifting with a bucktail and squid strip along a rip line or even a trolling setup. If you are looking for that momentary bite, turn and run as the rod takes a deep bend, then cast or drift a live eel by sub-surface structure.

With porgy season open and winter flounder already in play, time to bait up with some sea worms (for stripers, too) or some of those scented bait strips. Head to western Sound for early season fluke using a drift rig tipped with a generous strip of squid, and, perhaps, a teaser. Peanut bunker will get a mini-doormat’s attention should one be on the hunt.

Trout stocking continues as the race to beat Memorial Day weekend approaches. Inland waters are fresh with rainbows, browns, brookies, and tigers, as anglers are on the spot literally moments after the stocking truck arrives. As a result, catches remain brisk at not only the trout parks but also many of the rivers and lakes. Depending on wet weather, flows and levels can be above normal. However, picking the right day can easily mean the difference between a good day’s catch or a fishless one. The Class series and native brookie streams are also yielding fish, the preference being light tackle, small swimmers, 1/24-1/16-ounce single hook/ depressed barbs, inline spinners, and/or flies.

Anglers pursuing largemouth or smallmouth bass in lakes, ponds, and rivers continue to do well. All other spring species are re-establishing themselves while staging and feeding near ambush or protective structure and vegetation. Pickerel are still relentless, while carp and catfish are becoming more active. Black crappie are hungry as well as most other panfish. It’s a good time to take a kid fishing.

Note: Email us pics of your catches to share with our USA and International fishing friends who keep up with the latest fishing news and frequent social media.

For all things fishy, including the latest gear, flies/fly fishing, rods/reels, clam/crabbing supplies, fishing trips, 2025 licenses/permits, and much more, swing by the shop located at 21 Boston Post Road, Madison, or call ahead at (203-245-8665) for our spring hours. Until next time from your Connecticut shoreline’s full-service fishing outfitter, Authorized Penn Premium Dealer, and promoter of the Daiwa Tournament Program, where we don’t make the fisherman, we strive to make the fisherman better.

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East Shore Summer Girls Basketball League

By Gabby Maljanian

Sports Editor

Friday, May 16: at Notre Dame-West Haven at 4 p.m.

Monday, May 19: vs. Hamden at 4 p.m.

Wednesday, May 21: at East Lyme at 4 p.m.

Monday, May 19: vs. North Haven at 2 p.m.

Saturday, May 17: at East Lyme at 10 a.m.

Tuesday, May 20: at Hamden at 5 p.m.

Thursday, May 22: at Fairfield Prep at 4 p.m.

Thursday, May 22: at Cheshire at 3:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 17: at Waterford at 11 a.m.

Monday, May 19: at Haddam-Killingworth at 3:45 p.m.

Tuesday, May 20: vs. Masuk at 3:45 p.m.

Monday, May 19: vs. Shelton at 6 p.m.

Tuesday, May 20: at Waterford at 4:30 p.m.

Friday, May 16: at Sheehan at 6:30 p.m.

Monday, May 19: at North Haven at 7 p.m.

Tuesday, May 20: at East Lyme at 4:15 p.m.

Friday, May 16: at Lauralton Hall at 3:45 p.m.

Saturday, May 17: vs. Waterford at 11 a.m.

Monday, May 19: at Wilton at 4 p.m.

Join girls from the shoreline for a summer basketball league held at the Madison Surf Club basketball courts. The league is for girls who have played basketball at the recreation or travel level. There will be six games total, one game per week on Monday nights. The rain makeup date will be on Monday, August 4. Games will start at either 5:30 p.m. or 6:45 p.m. There will be 22-minute running halves with even playing time. Each player will receive a custom league jersey, and teams will be estab-

lished based on ability and mix players from different towns. The league is for girls ages 10 to 12 entering grades 5 and 6, and for girls ages 13 to 15 entering grades 7 and 8, and it is hosted by Sadie Sport. Players should bring their own warmup ball with their name on it, but a game ball will be provided. The registration fee is $125 for residents and $135 for non-residents.

Contact Madison Beach and Recreation at 203-245-5623 with questions or for registration help.

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Fun By The Numbers

Like puzzles? Then you’ll love sudoku. This mind-bending puzzle will have you hooked from the moment you square off, so sharpen your pencil and put your sudoku savvy to the test!

Last Week’s Answers

Here’s How It Works:

Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!

Award Season, Next at Ivoryton, and Affordable Theatre

Inside notes and comments about Connecticut and New York Professional Theater

By Karen Isaacs

Columnist

Honorary Tony

: Michael Price, who served as executive producer of Goodspeed for 48 years, will receive an Honorary Tony Award for Excellence in the Theatre at the ceremony on Sunday, June 8. Other recipients of honorary Tonys include PBS’s Great Performances and the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts. While Price was at Goodspeed, it received a special Tony award in 1980 and the Best Regional Theatre Award in 1995.

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5497. Information is available at ACTofCT.org.

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Revue at Chester

: Next up at Ivoryton Playhouse is , billed as an intimate portrait of Katharine Hepburn, a Connecticut native. The solo performance starring Caryln Connolly is set in the sunroom of her Old Saybrook home. It runs through Sunday, June 8. Tickets are available at IvorytonPlayhouse.org.

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The Great Kate Tea at Five Waitress

: The ACT (A Contemporary Theatre of Connecticut) production of is already proving so popular that many performances are sold out. The hit musical, with music by Sara Bareilles, runs from Thursday, May 29, through Sunday, June 22. The best bet for finding tickets is to call the box office at 475-215-

: Goodspeed’s Terris Theatre in Chester will open , a new musical about life, love, and laughter during the third act of our lives. The popular team of Richard Maltby, Jr., and David Shire wrote the show. The show runs from Saturday, May 24, through Sunday, June 15. For tickets, visit Goodspeed.org.

NYC Award Nominations About Time

: The Tonys, the Outer Critics Circle (I am a member), and the Drama Desk have all announced their award nominations. While the Tonys are limited to Broadway shows, the others include off-Broadway productions. , , and , all musicals, garnered the most nominations, with , , , and each getting seven nominations. Only and scored big in the Outer Critics nominations, and

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for the Drama Desk awards.

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Some categories were jammed with possible nominees. Across the board Audra McDonald for and Nicole Scherzinger ( ) were nominated by all three for lead performance in a musical, as were Darren Criss ( ), Jonathan Groff ( ) and Jeremy Jordan ( ). In the play categories, acting nominations went to Laura Donnelly ( ), Sarah Snook ( ) by all three groups. The Tonys also nominated Sadie Sink ( ), George Clooney ( ), and Mia Farrow ( ).

Tony Surprises and Snubs

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Othello Pirates! The Penzance Musical Real Women Have Curves Boop!

: Some categories were so crowded with possible nominees that well-known performers and well-reviewed performances were overlooked, including Sutton Foster ( ) and David Hyde Pierce ( ) Idina Menzell ( ), amd Bernadette Peters and Lea Salonga ( ), as well as directors George C. Wolfe ( ), Tina Landau ( ), Kenny Leon ( ) and others. Neither Denzel Washington nor Jake Gyllenhaal was nominated for . Both , , and received few nominations. Also receiving very few nominations were two

shows I thoroughly enjoyed: and

First Casualty

Smash Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends Redwood

: Once the Tony nominations are announced, the producers of some shows realize that the game is over. Nominated shows see a bump in ticket sales; no nominations can mean a decline in ticket sales. , the musical starring Idina Menzel, got mixed reviews. After it was shut out of Tony nominations, it announced it would close this weekend. It had planned on running through midJuly. You can expect other shows will follow.

Affordable Theatre

: Producer Sonia Friedman and Hugh Jackman have launched a new company dedicated to intimate and accessible live theater. It will feature short runs of fully rehearsed, fulllength plays, plus readings and other events around the world. The shows will be staged in small venues and will be as affordable as possible. Their first endeavor is starring Jackman. It’s at Audible’s Minetta Lane Theatre through Wednesday, June 18.

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Karen Isaacs is an East Haven resident.

To check out her reviews for New York and Connecticut shows, visit 2ontheaisle.word press.com. She’s a member of the Connecticut Critics Circle, New York’s Outer Critics Circle, the League of Professional Theater Women, and the American Theatre Critics Association.

‘Notes on Killing’ at Yale Rep Combines Politics, Drag, and Surrealism to Make a Point

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Lolita is named for Dolores “Lolita” Lebrón, a passionate advocate for Puerto Rican independence. In 1954, Lolita, with other nationalists, opened fire on the U.S. House of Representatives, injuring five members of Congress. She was sentenced to 30 years in prison; President Jimmy Carter commuted her sentence in 1979. In the office, Lolita meets the receptionist, who tells her she is not yet ready. To help her, the receptionist appears as each member of the board, but in drag. Lolita shoots each, after which the receptionist declares her ready.

Samora la Perdida, as the receptionist, transforms themselves into the female incarnation of each board member with funny and touching results. Each persona includes humor and sometimes music. The costumes (by Arthur Wilson), make-up (by Sarah Cimino), and hair (by Matthew Armentrout) are outrageous and creative. You will be amazed each time the receptionist appears in their new character.

Playwright Mara Vélez Melénedez must include a great deal of Puerto Rican history to ensure that audience members understand the background to these events. This can seem forced; after all both the characters are not

only Puerto Rican, but pro-independence; both would know this material. The Yale Rep program includes more background, not only about the island’s history and economic status, but also about the history of drag on the island.

Meléndez uses drag to make points about not just colonization but also acceptance and understanding. In the play, Lolita says, “The journey of decolonization starts with the self!”

Carmela and la Perdida have played these roles before in the 2022 off-Broadway SoHo Rep production. This is reflected in their assured performances. La Perdida has the showier role; they make the most of it.

The board office is on a raised platform with what appeared to be a labyrinth beneath it; it is here that the receptionist changes into each new drag character. Patti Panyakaew’s design is clever, but there is an inherent problem. From where I sat, more than halfway back, I could not see what was going on beneath the playing area. I felt that I missed a major part of the production. The receptionist’s many transformations are part of the show. runs through Saturday, May 17. Tickets are available at YaleRep.org.

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Christine Carmela in a scene from Notes on Killing Seven Oversight, Management and Economic Stability Board Members.

‘Into the Light’ Exhibition Opens at Mercy by the Sea

Into the Light, an exhibit that combines the arts of painting and poetry, opens in Mercy by the Sea’s Mary C. Daly RSM Art Gallery on Friday, May 16, and runs through Saturday, June 28. An opening reception featuring the exhibit’s collaborating artists, Deb Paulson and Jean Golicz, will take place Friday, May 16, from 1 to 3 p.m.

Paulson says Into the Light grew out of conversations with Golicz about how differently people experience winter. “A lot of people fear it because of the darkness,” she says. The two friends realized that, especially as creatives, they love winter. “It’s a time to go inward; all activity stops, and it’s your time to create.”

With this in mind, they approached Into the Light as a way of reframing darkness as the matrix of creativity. As they undertook the project, Golicz wrote a collection of poetry inspired by the book of Genesis and written through an eco-spiritual lens.

Upon receiving Golicz’s poems, Paulson would read and meditate on them before beginning a painting. Through the process, she realized she was painting waves and, in doing so, confronting a traumatic sailing voyage she experienced in her 20s. As creating Into the Light was transformative for Paulson, she hopes others will discover what resonates with their personal experience and connect with the exhibit.

Into the Light is an interdisciplinary exhibit combining the three spiritual practices of Lectio (the poetry) and Visio (the paintings). The third practice, Terra Divina, comes when guests are encouraged to spend time on the grounds of Mercy by the Sea after viewing the exhibit. “Getting outside and into nature is our salvation,” Paulson says. From a sailor’s viewpoint, time at sea gives an even deeper perception. “When you’re outside of land, it’s a perfect circle — there’s the horizon, the sea, and the sky. It opens you up.”

Deb Paulson holds a BFA from the University of Connecticut and an MFA from Simmons University. In addition to being a painter, she has been a video producer, professional weaver, basket maker, and children’s book reviewer. The Deep River resident has been a student of Zen Buddhism for 37 years.

Paulson spent her adolescence sailing the East Coast and offshore to Bermuda and the Caribbean with her family. When she bought her sailboat five years ago, she became engrossed with the challenge of painting waves in watercolor. A realization struck: her quest to paint the nature of waves was subconsciously a way of working through the trauma of a sailing trip taken in her late 20s.

During that voyage, her family’s 37-foot sailboat was caught in a tropical storm with 50-knot winds and 30-foot seas. “It was terrifying,” she recalls. “I was convinced to the rock bottom of my soul, I was going to die.”

While working on “Into the Light” and its focus on darkness, Paulson had an epiphany: “Darkness, both physical and emotional, is the matrix of creativity.”

After retiring as a humanities and social sciences

teacher, Golicz transitioned to ministry, completing her postgraduate sixth year in pastoral counseling and a doctoral dissertation in eco-spirituality. A student of natural revelation, the Old Saybrook resident seeks to deepen her understanding of the Creator, creation, and all creatures, including her rescued animals. She enjoys sharing adventures with her human and more-than-human friends on the summit or the shore.

The “Into the Light” poems and paintings are the product of such a friendship that began on the shores of Long Island Sound. Golicz and Paulson continue to “chilly dip” year-round, enjoying the dark contrast of the water during a full moon and the light display at sunrise. Mercy by the Sea is a unique retreat and conference center set on 33 scenic acres along the shore of Long Island Sound. The center offers a truly unique experience,

with programming and space that foster a contemplative spirit, opportunities for personal growth, and professional development within an inclusive and welcoming environment.

The center’s rich ecosystems and abundant wildlife provide opportunities for reflection and connection with the natural world. Guests are invited into a spirit of hospitality and spaciousness that supports a meaningful relationship with the Sacred, self, others, and creation. Mercy by the Sea stands as a place of renewal and community — retreat in every sense of the word. For more information, visit mercybythesea.org or facebook.com/mercycentermadison or call 203-245-0401.

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Photo courtesy of Mercy by the Sea

Deb Paulson Painting Into the Light.

Deb Paulson Painting Ray of Light.

Photo courtesy of Mercy by the Sea

Deb Paulson Painting Dawn.

Deb Paulson.

Three Corners of Rock ‘n’ Roll Heaven at the Cafe Nine

By Aaron Rubin

Special to Living

I’d like to apologize for the tardiness of this edition of my music column; reporting on major developments and referendums in my coverage areas has assumed most of the real estate in my journalistic mind lately. But now that I have found the time to write for this section of the paper, it turns out to be perfect timing.

Three of the last shows I have seen at New Haven’s Cafe Nine, one of my favorite spots to see blistering rock and metal shows, ultimately connected as an axiom of hard rock music stemming from the genre’s past, performed mostly by young guns. We can start off with those dual rippers right now.

Miracle Blood

The Boston trio, whom I saw on March 22, is a post-hardcore outfit with a healthy respect for noise so abrasive its mission

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Stop the Bleed Class

statements appear to be making ceilings crack and ears bleed. Their latest release, , is certainly a trip through the inferno below, made even more horrifying when the sheer volume of what is on record translates on a stage just 10 feet away from you.

Hello Hell

Miracle Blood’s allegiance to rock’s past is discovered in the underrated era of ‘90s noisy posthardcore and alternative metal. According to a playlist located on their Spotify page created by their frontman Clown Howard, the band has a strong foundation in what lurked beneath the underground while grunge and nü-metal ruled the charts. Artists like Melvins, The Jesus Lizard, Converge, Helmet, and Drive Like Jehu inform their refreshed

: Noon. Killingworth Ambulance Association, 335 Route 81. Free and open to ages 12 years and older. Stop the Bleed is a national awareness campaign launched in October 2015 to encourage grassroots efforts to empower the general public to help in bleeding emergencies before professional help arrives. For info, call 860-663-2450 or visit killingworthambulance.org.

take on the era. Nirvana and Rage Against the Machine have a place in their sound, but merely through the channeling of their anger, rather than only the kind of musical prowess that Miracle Blood certainly has more of.

If those who are still rocking out to ‘90s noise and alt-metal want to hear how the younger generation reinterprets these underappreciated movements, Miracle Blood is the band for you.

Killer Kin

Having written about New Haven’s own Killer Kin in the past before seeing them again on April 18, I’ll keep this one concise. Another young band, their sound dates back even further into rock history, being influenced by the music that inspired the influences of Miracle Blood.

Proto-punk, essentially: The Stooges, MC5, New York Dolls, and several others that played abrasive, straight-for-the-jugular,

extremely loud turbo-rock before the style arrived on the shores of the United Kingdom.

If you like the Detroit and New York sound of the early ‘70s, and perhaps something a bit darker, Killer Kin is the band for you.

Anvi

This was the headlining act on April 18 for whom Killer Kin opened, and it was the second time seeing the Canadian rock trio since last year when they came to Hamden. Anvil has been around since the early ‘80s, formed by Steve “Lips” Kudlow and Robb Reiner, two Jewish best friends from Toronto.

Before thrash metal emerged from San Francisco and New York, Anvil was North America’s first real metal band to reinterpret the sound of the British New Wave of Heavy Metal. After over 40 years and numerous records, Anvil maintains the traditional metal sound, but balances out its self-aggrandizing and campy ele-

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ments with a more grounded side steeped in pure rock and roll. Songs like “Winged Assassins” and “Mothra” are reminiscent of Judas Priest and Iron Maiden, but those epic moments are sandwiched between the straight forward, stripped-down numbers like “Legal At Last,” (a song celebrating the legalization of marijuana in their native country”) and “Badass Rock ‘n Roll.”

If you’re thinking that I have personally listened to all 21 Anvil albums, no, I have not, nor do I plan on doing so. But the consistency of releases and touring throughout the decades is admirable, making them a band of the people that is in music for the purest of reasons.

If you want your hard rock more traditional and with the people rather than above them, Anvil is the band for you. But, honestly, all three bands I have told you about are bands of the people. There’s no petty flashiness or egoism. Just rock and roll.

welcoming of Sylvia Allais as the new CEO. For info or tickets, visit hospice.com.

: Noon to 4 p.m. Guilford Green. Features local vendors, artists, food trucks, crafts, books, face painters, and more. For info, email info@guilfordpride.com.

Third Annual Guilford Pride Event Orrchitecture

: Noon to 4 p.m. New Haven Museum (NHM), Haven Museum, 114 Whitney Ave. Feature a presentation on New Haven architect Douglas Orr and his original architectural drawings and materials from his tenure as president of the American Institute of Architects. Presented by NHM Librarian Emma Norden. In celebration of National Preservation Month. Part of the NHM “What’s in the Whitney Library?” program series. For info or to register (required), call 203-562-4183 or visit newhavenmuseum.org.

Young's Pond History Walk

: 1 p.m. Young’s Pond Park, Blackstone Ave., Branford. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Co-hosted by the Branford Historical Society and the Shoreline Greenway Trail. Rain date: Saturday, May 24. To register, contact 203-488-4828 or programs@bran-

: 1 p.m. Madison Cinemas, 761 Boston Post Rd. Running time: 135 minutes with no intermission. Shoreline Opera Club will lead a 30-minute talkback after the broadcast. For info or tickets, call 203-2452456 or visit madisoncinemas2.com.

The Poets Among Us

: 1 to 4 p.m. Branford Arts & Cultural to Alliance (BACA) Gallery, 1004 Main St. Friends and neighbors share their poems in a fun environment. Includes refreshments and live musical entertainment. For info, contact 203-433-4071 or baca06405@ gmail.com, or visit branfordarts.org.

Branford Arts Society Presents Carl Cranmer

: 3 to 4 p.m. James Blackstone Memorial Library Auditorium, 758 Main St., Branford. Features a piano performance with pieces from Scarlatti, Chopin, and Borodin. For info or to register (required), call 203-488-1441 or visit events.blackstonelibrary.org.

Official After-Party for Pride

: 4 to 6 p.m. First Congregational Church of Guilford lawn, 122 Broad St. Features DJ Grandsolo. Free. Rain date: Sunday, May 18. For info, email Diana Harris at ddartharris@gmail.com

Bloom Gala: Leadership and Legacy Salome

: 5 to 9 p.m. Connecticut Hospice, 100 Double Beach Rd., Branford. Features cocktails, dinner, live entertainment, and more in celebration of the leadership of Barbara Pearce and the

Author Event: Ocean Vuong in Conversation with Soon Wiley

The Emperor of Gladness: A Novel

: 7 p.m. First Congregational Church of Madison, 26 Meetinghouse Ln. Book: . Cost: $35, includes admission for one attendee and a copy of the book; $5 for a student ticket. Sponsored by R.J. Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Rd., Madison. For info or to register (required), call 203-245-3959 or visit rjjulia.com.

SUNDAY, MAY 18

Spring Migration Bird Walk

: 8 to 10 a.m. Dudley Farm, 2351 Durham Rd., Guilford. Led by Tom Connolly of the Madison Audubon Shop. Bring binoculars or rent a pair for $4. Rain or shine. To register, visit dudleyfarm.com/events. For info, email director@dudleyfarm.com.

Pride Worship Service

: 10 a.m. First Congregational Church of Guilford, 122 Broad St. For info, email Diana Harris at ddartharris@gmail.com.

The Legend of Anne Bonny

: 2 to 4 p.m. Daniel Hand High School, 286 Green Hill Rd., Madison. Features the 2025 alumni concert and season finale. Tickets: $15 for adults; $10 for children, students, and seniors. Service fees apply. For info or tickets, visit dhhsvibe.com.

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‘Phantom of the Opera’ Comes to Clinton

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s will be performed at the Andrews Memorial Town Hall in Clinton on Friday, June 6, at 6 p.m.

The Shoreline Theater Academy’s advanced musical performance troupe proudly presents the beloved classic on Friday, June 6, at 6 p.m. Music is by Andrew Lloyd Webber, lyrics by Charles Hart, with additional lyrics by Richard Stilgoe.

Phantom of the Phantom of the Opera Opera Phantom of the Opera

The follows a gifted and beautiful young singer at the Paris Opéra, Christine Daaé, who is both haunted and mentored by a secretive music teacher she calls her “Angel of Music.” In actuality, Christine’s tutor is the titular Phantom, who nurtures a dangerous obsession with his protégée.

The advanced-level musical theater troupe at the Shoreline Theater Academy features rising opera stars Karl Victorino as the Phantom and Kylee Fake as Christine, both from Mystic. William Colon of Groton plays Viscount Raoul de Chagny, along with shoreline favorites Morgan Cheslock of Branford, Faye Staschke of Madison, and Keira Flannigan of Clinton rounding out the general cast. They will be accompanied by an adult choir of local singers who perform with Yale Camerata, Con Brio, and other regional groups. Tickets can be purchased at ETIX.com: $18 for adults, $15 for students/seniors, and $20 at the door. For more information, visit shorelinetheateracademy.org or call 860-227-2363, or email shorelinetheateracademy@gmail.com.

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ONGOING EVENTS

Art Exhibits

Branford Arts & Cultural Alliance (BACA) Gallery

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Mary C. Daly Art Gallery at Mercy by the Sea Retreat and Conference Center

: 167 Neck Rd., Madison: For info, visit mercybythesea.org.

The Shore Line Trolley Museum:

17 River St., East Haven. Cost: $5 suggested donation. For info, call 203467-6927 or visit shorelinetrolley.org.

Main St.: For info, contact 203-433-4071 or baca06405@gmail.com, or visit branfordarts.org.

Branford High School Art Show Spring 2025 Art Show

: Runs through May 27. : Runs May 29 through June 30.

Branford Arts & Cultural Alliance (BACA) West Gallery

: 360 State St., New Haven: For info, contact 203433-4071 or baca06405@gmail.com, or visit branfordarts.org/events.

Vibrant Vision of Painter Howard Fussiner

: Runs through Aug. 31.

Guilford Art Center (GAC)

: 411 Church St.: For info, call 203-453-5947 or visit guilfordartcenter.org.

Dear Mother

: Runs through June 1.

James Blackstone Memorial Library Upper Rotunda Gallery

Rod Serling: Submitted for Your Approval

: 758 Main St., Branford: For info, call 203-4881441 or visit blackstonelibrary.org. : Runs through June 30.

Madison Cinema Art Gallery

Solo Show by Linda McCarthy

: 761 Boston Post Rd.: For info, email linda@lindamccarthyart.com. : Runs through June 24.

: Runs May 16 through June 28.

New Haven Museum

: 114 Whitney Ave. For info, call 203-562-4183 or visit newhavenmuseum.org.

Enduring Creativity: Celebrating 125 Years of the New Haven Paint & Clay Club

Susan Powell Fine Art

: Runs through June 28.

: 679 Boston Post Rd., Madison: For info, call 203-318-0616 or visit susanpowellfineart.com.

Vincent Giarrano: City Color

David Dunlop: Quest for Radiance

: Runs through May 31. : Runs June 6 through July 6.

Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library Keyes Gallery

146 Thimble Islands Rd., Stony Creek: For info, call 203488-8702 or visit wwml.org/gallery.

The Missing Pictures: Photographs by Sean Kernan

: Runs through May 26.

Yale University Art Gallery

: 1111 Chapel St., New Haven. For info, call 203-432-0600 or visit artgallery.yale.edu/visit/exhibitions.

David Goldblatt: No Ulterior Motive:

Music

Edward A. Norton VFW Post 7666: Into the Light

Runs through June 22

104 Mill Rd., Guilford. No cover. For info, call 203-214-5874. Mondays: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Big Swing Band with Tuxedo Junction.

First Tuesday: 6 to 9 p.m. Bluegrass acoustic and traditional music.

The Wharf:

Groups and Activities

A Journey Through America’s Past:

Madison Beach Hotel, 94 W. Wharf Rd. For info, call 203-350-0014 or visit thewharfmadison.com. Fridays: 8 to 10 p.m. Acoustic Fridays. Various performers. 10:30 a.m. Thursdays. Via Zoom. Sponsored by the Madison Senior Center, 29 Bradley Rd. Free. Registration is required to receive a Zoom link. For info, contact 203-245-5695 or gillespiee@madisonct.org.

Acoustics Club:

6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. On temporary break for winter. Bring your own acoustic instrument. No registration required. For info, call 203245-7365 or visit scrantonlibrary.org.

Ask-A-Lawyer: A Free Legal Clinic:

5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Second Tuesday. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. No registration required. For info, visit scrantonlibrary.org.

Banned Book Club:

6:30 to 7:30 p.m. First Tuesday. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. For info, call 203-488-1441 or visit blackstonelibrary.org.

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Press Release from the Shoreline Theater Academy

Photo courtesy of the Shoreline Theater Academy

Cast from Top left to right: William Colon (Groton); Josh Cooper (East Lyme); Karl Victorino (Mystic); Xavier Gonzalez (Madison); Breanna Tregelles (Clinton) Middle Row left to right: Miles Reese (Mystic); Eliza Sweeney (Branford); Kylee Fake (Mystic); Faye Staschke (Madison) Bottom Row left to right: Grace McMillian (Madison); Kate Ethier (Guilford); Kiera Flannigan (Clinton); Yasmine Oumay (Clinton); Adeline Burnett (New London).

Pardee-Morris House Celebrates Juneteenth

The New Haven Museum invites families to celebrate Juneteenth at the PardeeMorris House with a creative and engaging kids’ program led by museum educator Rohanna Delossantos. “Make a Plate! Juneteenth Food & Culture for Kids” will take place on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at 2 p.m. This free event is designed for children aged 12 and under.

During this hands-on program, young visitors will create a pretend Juneteenth “feast” using paper and craft supplies, learning about the symbolism of red foods like hibiscus tea and red velvet cake—both traditional elements of Juneteenth cuisine. Families will take home a collection of play foods to continue the celebration. Guests are encouraged to bring a blanket for outdoor seating.

Delossantos shares that the tradition of red drinks traces back to West Africa, where kola nuts and hibiscus pods were steeped in water. As West African culture endured through the transatlantic slave trade, the ritual of red drinks remained a powerful symbol. She quotes Nicole A. Taylor’s Watermelon and Red Birds: A Cookbook for Juneteenth and Black Celebrations, writing:

“Making red drinks is communion, a libation to old and new sacrifices—the future and past illuminated through the glass. A sip takes you on a journey from where we’ve been to where we’re going.”

A history teacher in the New Haven

A passionate educator, Delossantos teaches in the New Haven Public Schools Adult Education program, helping students earn high school diplomas through innovative classes like Project Museum, a student-run community museum focused on career-readiness. At the New Haven Museum, she has led family programming since 2019, including standout events like MLK Day dream mobiles, Barriles de Bomba, and paper dolls celebrating everyday New Haven heroes. Her own children often help her test and refine her creative programs.

public school system, Delossantos brings years of classroom experience to her museum programs. She developed this particular craft activity while watching her own children play make-believe and wanting them to understand the significance of Juneteenth.

“I hope families who are familiar with Juneteenth food traditions will enjoy a joyful afternoon of play,” she says. “And for those new to Juneteenth, I hope they gain an understanding of its history—of red, of seasonal Southern foods in June, and of the holiday’s powerful expressions of freedom.”

Located at 325 Lighthouse Road in New Haven, the Pardee-Morris House dates to about 1780 and is listed on the State and National Registers of Historic Places. Originally built around 1750 by Amos Morris, the home was burned during a British raid in 1779 and later rebuilt and expanded by the Morris family. In 1918, descendant William S. Pardee willed the house to the New Haven Colony Historical Society, today the New Haven Museum. For a full summer schedule of events at the Pardee-Morris House, visit newhavenmuseum.org/visit/pardee-morris-house.

Founded in 1862 as the New Haven Colony Historical Society, the New Haven Museum has preserved and shared the rich history of Greater New Haven for over 160 years. Located at 114 Whitney Avenue in downtown New Haven, the Museum offers exhibitions, collections, educational programs, and community

outreach that bring more than 375 years of regional history to life. As a Blue Star Museum, NHM provides free admission year-round to active-duty military personnel and their families, including National Guard and Reserve members. For more information, visit newhavenmuseum.org, follow @NewHavenMuseum, or call 203562-4183.

Photo courtesy of the New Haven Museum

During this hands-on program, young visitors will create a pretend Juneteenth “feast” using paper and craft supplies.

Guests are encouraged to bring a blanket for outdoor seating.

Press Release from the New Haven Museum

Photo courtesy of the New Haven Museum

The New Haven Museum invites families to celebrate Juneteenth at the Pardee-Morris House with a creative and engaging kids’ program led by museum educator Rohanna Delossantos.

Photo courtesy of the New Haven Museum

During this hands-on program, young visitors will create a pretend Juneteenth “feast” using paper and craft supplies.

10:30 a.m. First Sunday. Madison Senior Center, 29 Bradley Rd. For grieving parents, grandparents, and siblings suffering the loss of children and family members. For info, call Vanessa Pentz at 203-645-7777.

7 p.m. Mondays. East Creek Landing, 390 S. Union St., Guilford. Doors open 5 p.m. Light refreshments. Cost: $15. Hosted by the Knights of Columbus Council 3928. For info, call 203-453-2801.

Bereaved Parents USA and PS It Hurts Support Group: Bingo Bingo:

7 p.m. Tuesdays. St Therese Church, 555 Middletown Ave. North Haven. For info, visit stelizabethofthetrinity.org.

Blackstone Fiber Art Community:

6 to 8.m. Wednesdays. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. All experience levels in fiber art forms are welcome. Registration is not required, drop-ins welcome. For info, call 203-488-1441, ext. 318, or visit events.blackstonelibrary.org.

10 a.m. Second Saturday. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Registration encouraged, but drop-ins welcome. For info, call 203-488-1441, ext. 318, or visit events.blackstonelibrary.org.

Blackstone Library Tour: Book Club:

Noon to 2 p.m. Third Thursday. Atwater Memorial Library Community Room, 1720 Foxon Rd., North Branford. For info, including book titles, or to register, call 203-315-6020 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.

Breastfeeding Support Meeting:

9:30 a.m. Second Wednesday. Grace and St. John’s Episcopal Church, 2927 Dixwell Ave., Hamden. Sponsored by the La Leche League of Hamden/North Haven. For info or to RSVP, email Anne.M@LLLCT.org or visit lllct.org/hamdennorthhaven.

Chair Yoga with Martha:

6:30 p.m. Fourth Tuesday. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. For info or to register, call 203-245-7365 or visit scrantonlibrary.org.

Christ Episcopal Church Choir Rehearsal:

7 to 9 p.m.

Thursdays. Christ Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 11 Park St., Guilford. For info, email admin@christchurchguilford.org.

Christian Science Church Service and Sunday School:

10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Sundays. First Church of Christ, Scientist, 49 Park St., Guilford. Open to all. For info, call 203453-1975 or visit christianscienceCT.org/Guilford.

Christian Science Testimony Meeting:

7:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Wednesdays. First Church of Christ, Scientist, 49 Park St., Guilford. Open to all. For info, call 203-453-1975 or visit christianscienceCT.org/Guilford.

Coastal Camera Club Meeting:

7 p.m. First and third Wednesdays. Via Zoom. To register (required), contact wfrprs@att.net. For info, visit coastalcameraclub.org.

6 to 7:30 p.m. Last Monday. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Registration is not required. For info, call 203-4881441, ext. 318, or visit events.blackstonelibrary.org.

Color and Conversation: Community Breakfast

: 9 to 10 a.m. Saturdays. First Congregational Church of Madison, 26 Meetinghouse Ln. Hosted by The Shoreline Soup Kitchen & Pantries, Madison. For info, email mainoffice@fccmadison.org or visit shorelinesoupkitchens.org.

Craft of the Month:

6 to 7:30 p.m. First Tuesday. Creative Loft at the E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. For info or to register, visit scrantonlibrary.org.

Creative Craft Night

: 6 p.m. Tuesdays. Creative Loft at the E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. No registration required. For info, visit scrantonlibrary.org.

Friday Movie Matinee:

2 to 4 p.m. Second and fourth Fridays. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Registration recommended. For info or to register, call 203-245-7365 or visit scrantonlibrary.org.

Guilford Job Network Meeting:

7 to 8:30 p.m. Second and fourth Wednesdays. Via Zoom. Includes guest speaker. All job seekers are welcome. For info or to register (required), call 203-457-0121 or email RussAllen2@aol.com.

Guitar Club:

12:30 p.m. Mondays. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Bring your own instruments. No registration required. For info, call 203245-7365 or visit scrantonlibrary.org.

Harrison House Museum Tours:

10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Second Thursday. Edward Smith Library, 3 Old Post Rd., Northford. Free. For info or to register, call 203-484-0469 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.

Dementia and Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group: Duplicate Bridge:

12:30 p.m. Fridays. Joseph Trapasso Community House, 46 Church St., Branford. For info, call 203-915-5987 or email tillerjock@gmail.com.

Ekphrastic Poetry Trust:

3 to 4:30 p.m. Second Tuesday. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Participants create poetry from art. No registration required. For info, call 203-245-7365 or visit scrantonlibrary.org.

Exploring Our Grief Journey: A Grief Support Group:

6 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Registration is not required. For info, call 203-488-1441, ext. 318, or visit events.blackstonelibrary.org.

5:30 a.m. Fridays. Madison Town Campus, 8 Campus Dr. Free and open to all men. Held outdoors rain or shine. For info, email F3shoreline@gmail.com.

6 p.m. First Monday. Via Zoom. Offered by BHcare. A group for family members and caregivers who assist people through their journey of mental wellness. For info, call 203-800-7177 or visit BHcare.org.

10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Fridays. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Drop-ins welcome. Bring your own project. For info, call 203-245-7365 or visit scrantonlibrary.org.

6 to 7:30 p.m. Last Wednesday bimonthly. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. For info or to register, call 203-245-7365 or visit scranton.librarycalendar.com.

1 to 4 p.m. Saturdays. Harrison House Museum, Barn, and Gardens, 124 Main St., Branford. Open to the public. Free admission but donations are welcome. Runs through September or by appointment. For info, contact 203-488-4828 or info@branfordhistoricalsociety.org.

iPhone Photography Collaborative: La Leche Virtual Meetings:

6:30 p.m. First Monday. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. All levels are welcome. No registration required. For info, call 203-245-7365 or visit scrantonlibrary.org.

7 p.m. Thursdays and 10 a.m. Saturdays. Via Facebook. Sponsored by La Leche League of Connecticut. For info, visit facebook.com/groups/LLLofCTDiscussionForum.

Lego STEM Club:

5:45 to 6:45 p.m. Second or fourth Tuesday. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. For children in grades 1 through 4. For info or to register (required), call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.

Letter Writing Social:

1 to 5 p.m. First Friday. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. Writing implements, stationery, postcards, and stamps available. No registration. For info or to register (required), call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.

Love2Sign with Jaye:

10:45 a.m. Thursdays. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. For children ages 6 months to 6 years. For info or to register (required), call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.

Madison Movie Chat:

6:30 to 7:30 p.m. First and third Mondays. Via Zoom. Sponsored by the E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. For info or to register (required), visit scrantonlibrary.org.

Maker Meet-up:

6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. No registration required. All ages welcome. For info, visit scrantonlibrary.org.

Master Gardener Clinic:

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Noon. Mondays. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. All specimens must be in sealed containers. No registration required. For info, visit scrantonlibrary.org.

If You Love ‘60s Music, You Will Enjoy the Legacy Theatre Show

By Karen Isaacs

Special to Living

If you put a nightclub show on a theater’s stage, does that make it a musical? I wondered about this while watching Legacy Theatre’s opening production, Legends of the ‘60s, through Sunday, May 18. It could be either a nightclub act or a concert. Because of the audience interaction, I would characterize it as a nightclub act, perhaps because I would have enjoyed the show more if I had an adult beverage or two before and during it.

Chaz Esposito, the star, certainly has a ton of experience and energy. He gives his all during the two-hour show with intermission. He must be exhausted when the show ends.

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Monday Night Mah-jongg:

He also has a following; his Bobby Darin shows sold out at the Legacy Theatre. From the reaction of many in the audience, you can tell he has followers who are delighted to see him in this new show.

If you are a fan of the era’s music, you won’t be disappointed. Esposito gives us numbers for everyone from Elvis to Darin and Sinatra. The list goes from Neil Sedaka, Frank Sinatra, John Sebastian of the Lovin’ Spoonfuls, Dean Martin, Jerry and the Pacemakers, the Monkees, the Temptations, and more. He even includes Dusty Springfield. Surprisingly, Tony Bennett is omitted, as are Andy Williams, Jack Jones, Al Martino, Paul Anka, and others.

The patter between the songs ranges

6 to 8 p.m. Mondays. Edward Smith Library, 3 Old Post Rd., Northford. Some previous knowledge or experience is helpful, but beginners are welcome. Bring your own mah-jongg set. For info or to register, call 203-484-0469 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.

Movie Matinee:

1 to 3:30 p.m. Third Friday. Edward Smith Library, 3 Old Post Rd., Northford. For info, including the movie title, call 203-484-0469 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.

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from anecdotes about the performers or songs, to stories of Esposito’s career, and to slightly R-rated interchanges with the audience. Some are interesting or amusing; others go on too long. The night I saw the show, he included every possible story, causing the show to go on too long.

The show focuses on the up-tempo numbers; even the few ballads are done a la Bobby Darin, who was known for making every song an up-tempo one. It would have been good to hear songs like “Strangers in the Night,” “My Way,” “What Kind of Fool Am I?” or “I Left My Heart in San Francisco.”

He is accompanied by two backup singers, Stephanie Steele and Kayla Cook, whose bios are not included in the pro-

to adults caring for a loved one ages 18 and over experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition. For info, call 860-876-0236 or visit namishoreline.org.

Nimble Thimble:

1:30 p.m. Mondays. Via Zoom. Sponsored by the Madison Senior Center, 29 Bradley Rd. A needlepoint group led by Cynthia Barker. For info or to register (required), call 203-245-5627.

Needle Arts Group:

10 a.m. to noon. Wednesdays. Atwater Memorial Library, 1720 Foxon Rd., North Branford. For info, call 203-315-6020 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.

Noon Meditation Music:

Noon to 12:30 p.m. Fridays. Christ Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 11 Park St., Guilford. For info, email admin@christchurcguilford.org.

gram. Each has one duet with Esposito, but for the most part, they pump their arms in rhythm and provide oohs and aahs.

A 12-piece band accompanies him, all talented musicians. This was another problem. The sound design by JP Queenan needed better balance. Often, the band was so loud that Esposito was hard to hear. Plus, the sound was loud, better suited to a bigger environment. Each audience member will find songs they will enjoy and possibly remember. For tickets, contact LegacyTheatre CT.org.

Open Mic Night:

6 to 7:30 p.m. First Thursday. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd. Led by Madison Poet Laurate Ed Lent. For info or to register (required), call 203-245-7365 or visit scranton.librarycalendar.com.

Parkinson's Disease Support Group Meeting

: 1 to

3 p.m. First Saturday. Branford Community House, 46 Church St. Includes guest speakers and care partner sharing sessions. For info, email allysonk11@yahoo.com.

Pat’s Picks Movie Club:

1 p.m. Second Thursday. Atwater Memorial Library community room, 1720 Foxon Rd., North Branford. Free. For info, including movie titles, or to register, call 203-315-6020 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.

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Photo courtesy of Legacy Theatre

Chaz Esposito has a ton of experience and energy. He gives his all during the two-hour show with intermission.

Esposito is accompanied by a 12-piece band and two backup singers, Stephanie Steele and Kayla Cook.

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Cafe:

11 a.m. to noon. First and third Saturdays. Via Zoom. Sponsored by the James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Free. To register (required), visit blackstonelibrary.org. For info, email programs@blackstonelibrary.org.

10:30 a.m.

Wednesdays. United Methodist Church, 811 E. Main St., Branford. For info, contact the church at 203-488-0549 or umcbranford1966@gmail.com, or visit umcbranford.org.

Quilters Club:

10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fridays. Atwater Memorial Library, 1720 Foxon Rd., North Branford. For info, call 203-3156020 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.

Saturday Story Time:

10:30 to 11 a.m.

Second Saturday. Edward Smith Library, 3 Old Post Rd., Northford. Features children’s librarian Miss Mary with stories, music, and movement. All ages. Registration not required. For info, call 203-4840469 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.

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TheSevenO'ClockClub byAmeliaIreland

Four strangers, a counselor, and a grief support group, unlike any other. As they share their pain and work through their pasts, there is a surprise twist that neither they nor the reader sees coming! This debut novel is clever and creative, blending emotional depth with a touch of the surreal. I really couldn’t put it down.

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Shoreline Chess Club: Theater

9 a.m. to noon.

Wednesdays. Guilford Community Center, 32 Church St. All levels welcome. For info, call 203-675-7717.

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Notes on Killing Seven Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Board Members:

Yale Repertory Theatre, 1120 Chapel St., New Haven. Runs through May 17. For info, call 203-432-1234 or visit yalerep.org.

Chaz Esposito Sings Legends of the 60s:

The Legacy Theatre, 128 Thimble Islands Rd., Branford. Runs through May 18. For info, call 203-315-1901 or visit legacytheatrect.org.

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