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St. Patrick's Day Parade, Coming Mar. 24

Himes Speaks on Political Issues

By Richard Kaufman

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S GOV. LAMONT met with Fairfield Count y leaders to discuss consolidating certain school services in districts that choose to participate. Incentives for districts that join might be something li ke priorit y state bonding, while those that do not comply wou ld have s ome funding withheld.

S POLITICAL PARTY NUMBERS in Hartford shifted by one seat in each chamber due to special elections held Feb. 26. Democrats now hold 22 of the 36 seats in the CT Senate (down from 23) and 90 of the 151 seats in the House (down from 92).

IRISH MARCH: The Hibernian Association is gearing up for St. Patrick's Day. The annual dinner dance and installation of the 2019 St. Patrick's Day Parade Grand Marshal will be held on Sat., March 2 at 6 pm at Red Men's Hall.

Corned beef and cabbage will be served followed by traditional Irish music. Tickets: contact Mary McNamee at mbmcnamee55@gmail.com or 203-869-5298. The St. Patrick's Day Parade is set to kick off at 2 pm on Sun., March 24. The parade will go north to Rte 1, then down Greenwich Ave. to Steamboat Rd. Parking restrictions will be in effect starting at 10 am that Sunday morning. For sponsorship information or to donate to the Greenwich Hibernian Association, visit greenwichhibernians.org. Photo above: 2018 St. Patrick’s Day Parade. (John Ferris Robben photo)

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S ROA D R AG E is characterized by dissociative aggressive or angry behavior including rude gestures, tailing, and aggressive driving. It is illegal in all 50 states.

Please see our story on preventing and dea ling with road rage in next week's issue.

S IN THE REYES MU R DER CASE, e x-b oy f r iend , D a Silva, who remained in the U.S. after his visa expired and has confessed to being involved, is in federal custody and federal authorities will now take over prosecution.

S C H A B A D L U B AV I T C H ' S P&Z request to construct a 20,913 sqf t. Sy nagog ue on Mason Street was approved with restrictions, which include a reduction to about 14,600 sqft., and preserving the entire Armory.

SGREENWICH ACADEMY'S P&Z applicat ion to adaptively reuse 96 Maple Ave. for educational use was approved, with some restrictions.

S PAY-BY-MOBILE PAR K ING is being expanded.

Parkmobile is av a i l a ble v i a app stores. For more information, v isit g reenw ichc t.gov a nd click on t he Parkmobile icon.

S THE BET has passed a rev ised extension of a property tax credit that will cover senior residents and residents who a re permanently disabled if they earn less than $66,000 per year. It will go the RTM for final approval.

S AQUA R ION is s e e k i ng to honor outstanding volunteer efforts in conserving and improving Connecticut’s natural environment. Award categories cover nonprof its, sma ll and l a r ge bu s i ne s s e s , adults, and students in grades 9-12. Visit aquarion.com/ CT/2019-awards for more information.

A Quick Science Lesson

hy is Ma rch so w i ndy?

Cold air is in the north while warm air is trying to approach from the south.

The extreme contrast between cold air masses, which can still be extremely cold and warm air masses produced by increasing warmth from more direct sunlight create low pressure areas plus departing high pressure areas. The pressure differences make for some windy days in March.

.S. Rep. Jim Himes made several appearances in Greenw ich last week, spea k ing about the current political climate in Washington D.C. and what's ahead.

Himes, a Greenwich resident, spoke at t he Retired Men's Association, Western Middle School and at Eastern Middle School, in f ront of Indivisible Greenwich and Stamford.

In front of a packed room at the R MA last Wednesday, Himes said t hat "t his is a bizarre political moment in our history." He began his re m a rk s by p oi nt i n g out some positive achievements in recent months.

"Despite its reputation, Washington and Congress are actually getting some good st u f f done. T he challenge is, it's not stuff that makes the front page.

It's stuff that's important to this country, but it's a little quieter," he said. "No, we are not addressing climate change. No, we're not tra nsforming our healthcare system into the kind of system that we want. We're not dealing with the challenges of an inadequate educational system around the c o u n t r y, b u t w e a r e making some progress."

Himes noted t hat

Greenwich resident and U.S. Rep. Jim Himes.

Himes' full address to the RMA is available online at www.GreenwichRMA.org in a bipartisan fashion, Cong ress passed "t he most dramatic judicial and penal reform of a generation" that makes it easier for people to t r a n s i t i o n b a c k i nt o society after they've paid their dues in prison. Many of the "three strikes and you’re out" laws of the 1970's have been revisited and revised as well.

Himes added t hat, l a s t y e a r, C o n g r e s s committed significant resources to help fight the opioid epidemic. There has also been progress on improving the nation's cyber security.

E v e n t h o u g h h e 's been a vocal opponent of President Donald Trump, Hi mes ack nowledged t hat he agrees w it h Trump that the country's infrastructure is falling apart and needs to be fixed.

"You just need to fly

See HIMES on Page 3

Dangerous Winds, Uprooted Trees Batter Greenwich Camillo works to ensure safety from hazardous trees as we move into March, the windiest month of the year.

Throughout Monday, Greenwich and surrounding areas endured sustained winds over 40 miles per hour and gusts as high as 60 miles per hour, which contributed to debris and downed trees and utility poles. (Matt Bracchitta photo)

By Paul Silverfarb

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he Town of Greenwich experienced some early windy weather Monday. Sustained winds of over 40 miles per hour and gusts as high as 60 miles per hour contributed to debris scattered all over and downed trees and utility poles.

Downed trees have no regard for property lines and owners have limited liability when their trees cause damage to their neighbors property.

State Rep. Fred Camillo is working to change that.

On Wednesday, Camillo testified before the Judiciary Committee in support of his bill about property owners' liability for fallen trees and limbs.

“This is an improved version of a bill I first

introduced in 2014, which made it all the way to Gov. Malloy’s desk only to get vetoed,” Camillo said in a press release. “Fallen trees or tree limbs can cause considerable damage to a person’s real property.

This bill would place liability on the owner of the property from which the tree or limb originated provided certain conditions are met. This bill has received statewide attention from home owners, tree conservation groups and state officials on both sides of the aisle.”

The bill states that if an individual wishes to seek action against a neighbor with a diseased, dead or hazardous tree in their yard, the individual must hire a licensed arborist to inspect the tree(s) in question.

Additionally, the complainant must provide written notice that such tree was diseased, decaying, or damaged and likely to fall within five years as determined by the arborist.

Finally, to be considered at fault, the real property owner must have failed to take action to address the tree issue following written notice by the complainant detailing the arborist’s findings.

If the bill receives a favorable report from the Judiciary Committee, it will be placed on the House calendar.

Residents Out in Force Over Binney Tree Removal

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By Paul Silverfarb

own residents, especially those living in the Old Greenwich area and close to Binney Park, packed a small conference room at Town Hall this week and made their voices heard loud and clear.

D u r i ng Tue s d ay ’s Tow n Ha l l hearing about t he remova l of 20 trees, mainly crab apple trees located in Binney Park, residents had the opportunity speak their mind to Town of Greenwich Tree Warden Bruce Spaman, Deputy Tree Warden Steve Gospodinoff and Parks Operations Manager Darrin Wigglesworth about their opinions, both good and bad in regard to the fate of the trees in question.

In total, 20 trees are slated for removal. For every tree removed, Spa ma n assured t he people in attendance that at least one new tree will be planted.

The removal of the trees is a part of the broader Binney Park master plan.

The trees were posted for removal by t he Tow n of Greenw ich Tree Warden Bruce Spaman, per the State of Connecticut statute chapter 451, section 23-59.

“The master plan was well vetted to the community,” Spaman said.

“We had meetings prior to making the master plan, so that we wanted to hear input from the community as to what they think Binney Park should be. Really, the idea was to not do any drastic changes. Keep it as kind of what it is. But there were some concerns about the trees and the longevity of the trees there.”

Spaman and the Parks & Recreation Department said that the plan is to immediately replace the removed trees with a variety of trees that can best handle wet soils.

“These trees are under distress,” Spaman said. “What you notice when you go into the park is the crab apple trees lose their leaves by the end of August. This is a disease problem that is exasperated by the wetness of the area. We are trying to get trees that are more suitable to that landscape.”

The popular request for Spaman was a compromise, with several people willing to have those trees in question removed but not until the new trees are planted first.

“I would simply like to ask that the trees not be cut down until the replacements are in place, so we don’t

Town of Greenwich Tree Warden Bruce Spaman shows the standing room only crowd in attendance a map of the area in Binney Park were 20 trees are planned to be removed and new trees will be replanted. (Paul Silverfarb photo) end up with a period of no trees,” said Riverside resident Nancy Ramer.

“I’m not sure if there is any reason why it can’t be, but that would be my thought.”

Charlene Barnes, an Old Greenwich resident and member of the Garden Club of Old Greenwich, admitted that she is not a fan of crab

apple trees. When she heard about the decision to have so many trees removed at once, though, she changed her mind.

“I am arguing that these trees are valuable, they are not standing in the way of the new plan and the new plan is not necessarily better. It has problems that no one is talking

SPORTS

FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 2019

Big Red Eager to Fire On All Cylinders Entering D-I Tourney

By Paul R. Silverfarb

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f the first period of Saturday n i g h t ’s F C I A C b o y s ’ ice hockey quarterf ina l game against New Canaan is any indication, Big Red’s competition during t he playoffs has been put on notice.

Playing a nearly f lawless first period against the Rams, the Cardinals scored three times and held on for the 3-2 victory at the Darien Ice Rink.

They also avenged a 6-1 defeat to the same New Canaan team from earlier in the season.

“It’s absolutely amazing,” said senior Sean Pratley. “I was injured when we lost to them earlier 6-1 and it was so hard to watch the team struggle out there. To watch my team come out today and do what they did is a great feeling.”

With the win, the sixthseeded Cards looked to keep the good times rolling against second-seed Darien in the FCIAC semis. Results were unavailable at press time.

“In my opinion, there are three seasons in the year,” GHS head coach Chris Rurak said. “The regular season is over and we were carrying around some baggage. But you get a fresh start here and we came out strong. We know we have the players and have the talent. We just haven’t put it all together. But when we put it all together, it’s scary. Everything was working today. They did ever y t h i ng we cou ld have asked for.”

With just under six minutes to play in the opening period, Greenwich got the ball rolling when freshman Wes

Greenwich senior captain Sean Pratley eyes the New Canaan High School goalie during the third period of Saturday night's FCIAC quarterfinal game against the Rams. (John Ferris Robben photo)

Zolin uncorked a shot that beat the NCHS goalie for the 1-0 lead. Less than two minutes later, senior Julian Ribushofski got into the act when he took advantage of a turnover deep in the NCHS zone and fired a point-blank shot at net.

At the 11:24 mark of the first period, Pratley got on the scoresheet when he took a shot from just inside the blue that that eluded NC goalie Dylan Shane for the 3-0 advantage.

“We came out f lying in the first period,” Pratley said.

“We were getting pucks on net, getting the pucks deep and we seemed to just find the back of the net. Rebounds were coming down and we were putting them home.”

“The first period showed what we are able to do,” said Rurak. “We just have to get the puck deep. We stretched out a little bit and used our speed a little better. We let them back into the game in the second and third. It was just mental little mistakes. But give it to them because they earned their goals.”

For GHS freshman goalie Charlie Zolin, getting that three-goal lead early was key.

“It was ver y i mpor ta nt because we on ly have t wo losses this year when we get that first goal, so that’s huge for us,” Zolin said. “It gave me confidence out there and I wasn’t nervous at all.”

In t he second period, Big Red found itself using its special teams quite a bit.

Several penalties gave New Canaan some room to move the puck around and get some quality shots at net, however Charlie Zolin was there to keep the puck out of net.

“We were ver y sou nd ,” Rurak said. “We didn’t give up

Greenwich High School junior defenseman Ryan Columbo works the puck up the ice during Saturday night's contest against New Canaan High School in the FCIAC quarters. (John Ferris Robben photo) a lot and when we did, we have a goalie that stood tall.

However, just like GHS scored three quick goals, the Rams were able to cut into the deficit and trail 3-2 midway t hroug h t he t hi rd per iod.

Wit h 12: 03 to play i n t he game, Campbell Lewis opened the scoring for New Canaan.

Nearly three minutes later it was Gunnar Granito that blasted home a goal.

“We’ve been t hrough it all already during the regular s e a s o n ,” R u r a k s a i d . “ I t couldn’t get much worse. I am really proud of the boys and how they regained their composure. Everything seems to be clicking now.”

While it’s natural for panic to set it, Rurak’s message to the team was to basically calm down and breathe.

“I told them that we’re still w inning. We have enough to w i n,” Ru r a k s a id . “We don’t have to go do any extra.

The only thing we had to do was not let them score. We were still in the driver’s seat.

Once you change their mind perception of where they’re at, they settle down and play the way they normally do.”

And helping Big Red with the victory was Charlie Zolin between the pipes, as the GHS goalie was lights out throughout most of the game and denied several point-blank shots from entering the net.

“I felt pre t t y go o d out there,” Charlie Zolin said.

“I wanted to do this for the s e n ior s on t he t e a m t h at only have a few games left.

It felt awesome to win. We dominated in the first and shut them down. New Canaan was very fast and had some good shots. They got some bodies in front of the net.”

The Big Red netminder finished with 27 saves.

“I have a really problem on my hand where I have two amazing goalies,” said Rurak.

“They both want to play and it’s hard to give one the nod and not the other. But after the 6-1 blowout last time with New Canaan, we figured we would try something different. Zolin got in, beat LaSalle and hasn’t given me a reason to take him out yet. With that said, it’s obvious that [Ben] Nash is just as good and is more than capable to coming out with a huge performance.”

During the regular season, Rurak tinkered here and there w it h t he l i nes . He moved at h letes i n a nd out of t he lineup and also dealt with his fair share of injuries. Rurak said that he was trying to find a style that his team enjoying playing, noting that while a lot of coaches change things up throughout the season, it’s the right formula that is tough to figure out.

“Ever y c o a c h do e s it ,” Rurak said. “Sometimes it just clicks really early in the season and other times you struggle a nd st u mble. T hen doubt comes in and the coach needs to find out what works best for his group. We found the right chemistry at the right time. “ T he st yle of play t hat we have i s tou g h bec au s e sometimes it takes a while what clicks with the kids,” Rurak added. “We had a great twohour practice with the kids on Thursday. We went back and revamped our whole strategy, from top to bottom. You could see that in our play tonight.

They like playing that style and they are adapting to it. They will only get better because we just changed it."

Greenwich Girls' Hockey Ready to Make Noise in State Tournament

After an outstanding regular season, it’s time for the Greenwich High School girls’ ice hockey team to showcase their talent in the state tournament. After opening play in the CHSGHA girls’ hockey state tournament and beating Notre Dame-Fairfield 5-2 Wednesday night, the Lady Cards will be back in action Saturday at 7 p.m. when they compete in the quarterfinals against Darien High School for the fourth time this season.

During the FCIAC semifinals, Big Red stunned the Blue Wave in the final minutes by erasing a 3-1 deficit to come out victorious. However they were unable to work their magic against New Canaan in the FCIAC championship game. The Rams scored a goal in each period to beat Greenwich 3-1 Saturday. In the second period of the title game, Emma Wingrove found the back of the net to give GHS it’s lone goal. Doing everything to keep Greenwich in the title game was goalie Hanna Goldenberg, who finished with 33 saves. (John Ferris Robben photo)

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HIGH S CHOO L S CO RE BOARD

elow are results from the previous few games for athletic teams from Greenwich High, Brunswick, Sacred Heart and Greenwich Academy. The home team is on the right and the team that was victorious is highlighted in bold:

BOYS' ICE HOCKEY Brunswick 2 vs. Trinity-Pawling 8 Greenwich 3 vs. New Canaan 2

GIRLS' ICE HOCKEY Greenwich 1 vs. New Canaan 3 Worcester Academy 6 vs. GA 1 CHEERLEADING

Greenwich: 1st Place at New Englands BOYS' BASKETBALL GHS 65 vs. Achievement 36 Brunswick 63 vs. St. Luke's 72

GIRLS' BASKETBALL Greenwich 28 vs. Norwalk 70 GA 42 vs. Sacred Heart 65 Sacred Heart 43 vs. St. Luke's 43

SWIMMING Brunswick: 1st Place at FAA Finals GA: 1st Place at FAA Finals Sacred Heart: 3rd Place at FAA Finals

WRESTLING Brunswick: Chris Perry (126): 5th at Nationals Luca Errico (138): 5th at Nationals Greenwich High: Andrew Nanai (182): 6th at CIAC State Opens

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From Front Page about,” Barnes said. “They are not at death’s door and you shouldn’t rip them all out because some of them are under performing,” she added.

Barnes had several other arguments in regard to tree remov a l . I n add it ion to needing several years for some of the newly-planted trees to grow to the size of the current ones, as well as the two trees near the Binney Park restrooms that won’t be replaced according to the master plan, she stated that there are four crab apple and one sugar maple trees that, once removed, will expose the large chain-linked fence that surrounds the tennis courts.

“They will not be replaced and the plan calls for a native garden to cover the entire area,” Barnes said. “This is a huge area for a native garden.

This is a huge commitment and just unfair to expect the town to be able to take care of whole one-quarter acre of perennials. Even if they did plant it, it would just highlight the chain-linked fence.”

Riverside resident Bob Brady mentioned severa l reasons why he believes the tree removal should move forward at a later date. In addition to trying to find salttolerant trees, Brady said the Conservation Commission is completing the first year

HIMES

From Front Page into Laguardia, like I did the other night, or spend any time on I-95, or get on Metro North or Amtrak to know how urgent it is that we do that. This is something that Democrats, who now control the House of Representatives, completely agree with the president on," Himes said. "We must make that investment. While there are people in my party who say, 'Don't work with this president on anything,' I reject that. I am employed to try and improve the lives of the people that are in my district."

On the issue of U.S. foreign policy, Himes admitted that he' d g i ve Tr u mp "m i xe d

of a three-year study that addresses the impact to town ponds from tidal migration and make recommendations for managing the transition to the higher solidit y environment.

“It wou ld s e em to b e prudent to wait to decide on what you’re going to put in there until we get the results of the study,” said Brady.

JoAnn Messina, Gre e nw ic h Tre e C on s e r v a nc y E x e c ut i ve D i r e c t o r, b e l i e v e s t h a t Binney Park has changed more drastically than any other park in town.

“I think it needs more of a drastic change than our other parks,” Messina said.

“Rarely do I say to take trees down. I do agree that this should be done in process.

Very often we need to take down a group of trees to be able to put in a group of trees that we need to help the issues that are occurring. I think it’s really important to see that the plan is to look to improve the park, and I think that in here we all want the same thing, which is a really lovely, enriched park area.”

Spaman stated that t he over a l l Bi n ne y Pa rk master plan all along was to rejuvenate the area. “ Trees were not wel lsuited for the climate they are in, the periodically wet soils,” Spaman said. “The idea was that they were going to try and revamp the park and get some more suitable trees for today and for the future of Binney Park.”

grades."

"He has some instincts that I think are good, but he expresses those instincts in a destructive way," Himes said.

"I don't think he's wrong about his approach to Afghanistan a n d Sy r i a . A f g h a n i s t a n , in par ticu lar, we are now spending $60 billion a year.

It's a war that's been going on for 18 years, and it's an uglier situation today than it was 5 years ago, 10 years ago and 15 years ago.

"To put that into context for you, if we chose to provide essentially free education to every American who needed it, that would be about $60 billion a year to give you a feel of what that alternative use of that money might be.”

On NATO, Himes also said Trump "is not wrong" in telling

Park-wide improvements for Binney Park from A Master Plan for Binney Park - page 34. The Master Plan, in its entirety, can be found at https://www.greenwichct.gov/ DocumentCenter/View/179/BinneyPark-Master-Plan-2015-PDF.

NATO countries that they need to abide by their obligations to fund defense. "He's catastrophic in the way he expresses that.

NATO should never worry that the United States, which is the reason for the founding of NATO, is somehow going to turn on its NATO allies.

Once again, his instinct is not wrong," Himes added.

Himes, who admitted he had no inside information, also discussed the investigations revolv ing around Trump, especially the investigation lead by special counsel, Robert Mueller.

"My best guess is that the special counsel's investigation does not have a Hollywood blockbuster ending. There are those critics of the president that hope it does end that way, with some secret deal with the

passage of a bag of money in exchange for some videotape.

It doesn't end that way," Himes said. "I don't think the Trump administration has the people or capabilit y to pull off a conspiracy like that, and I know the Russians don't operate that way. The Russians are too smart to do something that is so obvious in its evidence.”

Hi mes d id say t hat he agrees with the intelligence community's findings that Ru ssia i nter fered i n U. S . elections in order to "create chaos" and to "create sense in the American public that the system was rigged, that there was fraud in our electoral system." When Russia noticed that Trump could win the election, Himes said, they focused their attention on hur t ing Hi l la r y Clinton's

campaign.

However, Himes said that Trump's efforts to possibly deter Mueller's investigation look "bizarre and bad."

"If he's innocent, he should encourage the investigation, not try to compromise it," he said.

During the brief question and answer session, Himes was asked about climate change and "The Green New Deal," which has garnered attention in recent weeks since it was brought forth by U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and other Democrats.

"We should mobilize in a very substantial way around climate change. That doesn't mean that we're going to stop cars, or make cows go away," Himes said. "It means we're going to do a fully refundable

carbon tax, or a cap and trade regime. We should do those things because climate change is very real."

Even though the political climate is very polarizing and toxic, Himes said Americans have an obligation to try and make things better.

"We have an obligation as citizens to contribute to a better political dialogue, to be educated and critical evaluators of the information that gets put in front of us, understanding that nothing is black and white, that no solutions are simple, that if you're thinking in terms of who's bad and who's good, that you're contributing to the problem and not the solution," he said.

Himes' full address to the RMA is available online at greenwichrma.org.

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PUBLISHER Beth@GreenwichSentinel.com Elizabeth Barhydt EDITORS Editor@GreenwichSentinel.com Paul Silverfarb, Caroll Melgar, Stapley Russell

Growing Summer

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et’s face it. Growing up today is very different than it was growing up in the 1970s and 1980s. For starters, all the electronic devices and instantaneous communication is a world away from mom yelling out the back door to come in for dinner or rooting around for a dime to call home on a payphone.

Every generation looks at the previous one and notes how different it is. Our grandparents probably thought we were spoiled when we played whiffle ball since they had to bat with a broom handle. They probably believed that the music of our era would poison society, it being so unlike the crooners of the 1950s and the Big Band era.

The big difference between our grandparents’ Column generation and our children’s is technology and the

By Julia Chiappetta speed at which it is evolving. Who remembers the evening news when we would sit there and actually watch someone read the news for 30 minutes, or

Inflammation – Is it Good or Bad?

Next week we will be issuing our annual Summer Camp and Program Guide. Summer is a chance for them to just be kids for a couple of months.

Opportunities abound in the guide.

There is something for everyone.

Unplug and enjoy. the first cell phone that was the size of a shoe box?

Today, we have the power to access any news topic around the globe and, for that matter, make a call to anywhere in the world on a device that fits in a back pocket.

As kids, we used to love losing hours poring through the latest installment of The World Book Encyclopedia, 22 volumes of facts and articles on almost any topic we could imagine. Today, it is just easier to swipe left on our smart phones for the same information.

As parents, this gives us pause for concern.

Are our children having the same kind of wellrounded, broad exposure to the world around them that we and our parents had? Lifestyles today lend themselves to being over-programmed and very hectic, especially in a community like Greenwich.

Sometimes it is easier to let our children spend that extra time on their electronic device because we are busy with work. We are just as guilty as our children in over using technology for expedience.

When we talk about this challenge with other parents, we are reminded that there has been one constant available to children since the beginning of the 20th century, namely, summer camp. There are a slew of sleep away and day camps that offer a chance to return the type of summer we knew as a child, free of electronic devices.

Imagine waking up not to your iPhone beeping, but a bell being rung at a farmhouse. You are not sleeping in your own bed, but in a cot in a platform tent along the shores of a Maine lake. You run to the farmhouse for breakfast because you are excited to see what the day will bring. 200 kids gather at long tables and wait to sing a good morning song before devouring a hearty (and healthy) meal.

The farmhouse is loud with laughter, songs and conversation. There is not an electronic device to be found anywhere, and the kids are fine with that.

Or, imagine being dropped for a day of swimming, sailing, arts and crafts and fun. When the day is over you don’t even realize that you did not miss texting your friends because you were so busy having fun! These are what summers were like growing up for many of us, and they still exist at summer camps today.

Next week we will be issuing our annual Summer Camp and Program Guide. It is a wonderful resource to find opportunities for our children that get them outside of their normal routine. Summer is a chance for them to take a step back from the hectic lives they live during the school year and just be kids for a couple of months. Opportunities abound in the guide. There is something for everyone. Unplug and enjoy.

fifth gear. In those with comprom ised i m mu ne systems, the body is not able to downshift and stays in fifth gear, inflamed for long periods, as it attacks itself. Why consider any thought or research on inflammation? Because it is a risk factor for cancer, autoi m mu ne d isea se, heart disease, diabetes, a r t hrit is, depression and Alzheimer's. All of t he s e c ond it ion s h ave been linked to chronic or systemic inflammation.

In t he repor t Foods that Fight Inf lammation, publ i she d by Ha r v a rd Women’s Health Watch, June 2014 and updated November 2018, Dr. Frank Hu, professor of Nutrition a nd Epidemiolog y in the Department of Nutrition, at the Harvard School of Public Health, states, “One of the most powerful tools to combat inf lammation comes not from the pharmacy, but from the grocery store.

Many experimenta l studies have shown that

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nf lammation is a defense mechanism in the body, and when the immune system recognizes damaged cells, irritants, and pathogens, it activates a defense system to eliminate injured cells, clean them out a nd t hen promote healing. While this system of at tack a nd repa ir is amazing, it also presents challenges for some who, because their bodies tend to stay inflamed, are unable to turn the off switch.

To illustrate, think of your body as a sports car with standard transmission in which the stick shift moves from f irst to

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components of foods or beverages may have antiinflammatory effects, and choosing the right antiinf lammatory foods may be able to reduce your risk of illness. Consistently pick the wrong ones, and you could accelerate the i n f l a m m ator y d i s e a s e process.”

Food s t hat promote i nf la m mat ion i nclude: ref ined ca rbohydrates, bread s , pa st r ie s , f r ied foods, sugar, sweetened beverages, meats a nd nig htshade vegetables.

C om mon n i g ht s h a d e s i nc lude : tom ato e s , a l l varieties of peppers, eg g pla nt, a l l potatoes, except sweet potato, and huckleberries. Although nightshade vegetables are completely hea lt hy for most people, they act as a trigger for some individuals a nd may cause major immune reactions. Some natural foods that reduce inflammation are: organic, virgin, unrefined coconut oil, omega 3’s (oily fish), curcumin.

I am looking forward to learning and sharing more with you about natural protocols for hea lt h, presented by doctors and scientists living around t he g lob e , at t he 13t h Annual Complementary & A lt e r n a t i ve C a nc e r Therapies Conference, in a few weeks. Until then, please drink your greens, always organic, as you take in the beautiful sunrise and the gift that each day brings to your doorstep.

As we eagerly await spring to make its debut, let’s stay warm and try to be kind a nd generou s to t hose we know who are lonely, hurting or experiencing g reat loss. My hea r t is hopeful and with all of you.

Ju l i a C h i a p p e t t a i s t h e a u t h o r o f “B re a s t Cancer: The Notebook” (Gemini Media, 2006) and is also the owner of Julia Chiappetta Consulting.

She lives in Cos Cob. More information and past columns can be found at JuliaChiappetta.com

KIDS IN CRISIS

ids in Crisis, a quiet non-profit in Cos Cob founded 40 years ago, fulfills a very big mission.

They help children who need a safe place for whatever reason. What began as a shelter for runaways and abused children has become not just a place for children to stay, but offers a wide network of counseling and support programs for youth from Greenwich to Bridgeport. It is very important work that goes necessarily unreported. We may not want to think about it, but what happens to children when their home becomes violent and they fear for their safety? They need a safe place to go where there is counseling and where they can be protected. That place is Kids in Crisis.

I n re c ent ye a r s , C on ne c t ic ut ’s Department of Children and Families (DCF) has eliminated approximately $1,650,000 in Kids in Crisis funding or about 40 percent of their funding; a pretty big hole to fill.

Shari Shapiro’s passion for helping children and families is infectious. We want to help, and we want you to help as well. We encourage you to make a

donation to Kids in Crisis to show Kids in Crisis that we believe in their mission and that they have our support. We understand the very valuable services they provide, and we want to ensure that those services are available to any child or family in Fairfield Country.

In an effort to help Kids In Crisis scale their critical services to children, the Dalio Foundation is making a challenge grant of $150,000. The agency must raise matching funds of $150,000 by June 30.

Kids In Crisis has been engaged in planning for its long term sustainability.

A recent needs-based assessment pointed to the need for enhancing infrastructure and growing development efforts, which funds provided through the challenge will make possible.

The Sela nder Foundat ion has generously helped jumpstart the efforts with a gift of $50,000 to be used towards these goals. They have shared their hopes to see the community at-large help support the challenge as well.

Jan and Steve Zide have also donated a generous $50,0 0 0 to suppor t t he challenge, in hopes the community

will step up and help fill the remaining $50,000. According to Jan Zide, “This is a wonderful opportunity at a critical time of need for Kids In Crisis.”

For more information about Kids In Crisis and making a donation, please visit kidsincrisis.org, call 203-622-6556, or email Natasha Hafez at nhafez@ kidsincrisis.org Established in 1978 in Cos Cob, CT, Kids In Crisis (www.kidsincrisis.org) helps children, teens and families who are facing varying degrees of crisis such as: domestic violence, family conflicts, mental, physical and emotional problems, substance abuse, homelessness, and more. Kids In Crisis does this by being Connecticut’s only free, round-theclock agenc y prov iding emergenc y shelter for children of all ages, providing family crisis counseling, and offering community outreach and education, programs. The organization has helped more than 143,000 Connecticut children and families to date. Providers, educators, c om mu n it y memb er s , a nd f a m i ly members are encouraged to call the 24hour helpline: 203-661-1911 for support.

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This is not always possible but we will request edits or clarification rather that reject something outright.

Our goal is to tr y to publish as many of these pieces as we can, while

to ensuring facts offered to the public have are the most correct and accurate possible.

This doesn’t always make us popu lar but most of those submitting pieces are grateful for the extra effort we put into their work.

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Antique & Vintage Patio Preview Furniture Sale

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on't miss the Antique & Vintage Patio Preview Furniture Sale.

Mon, March 11th to Sat, March 16th.

Time: 8 am - 4 pm

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Exceptional quality at incredible value with name brands including: Brown Jordan Woodard Salterini Tropitone Molla

Delivery available

Location: Patty's Portico Warehouse; 140 Highland Street, Port Chester.(off Main Street in rear of complex)

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Call with questions at 914-935-8839 or send an email to pattysportico@gmail. com.

Special Event coupon available.

Soil Health Impact on Climate Change Lecture

oi l He a lt h i s one of t he f i ve pillars of sustainability. Often overlooked or under recognized, soil health is a key factor impacting climate change. On Tuesday, March 5, come listen to Agricultural Economist and Sustainability Expert Lilian Ruiz, Executive Director of CT Council on

Soil and Water Conservation, explain elements critical to professionals and property owners alike as she applies soil science concepts of carbon sequestration on w ater qu a l it y a nd t he role of fertilization on soil structure to our region. She’ll share what’s new at the CT Council on Soil and Water Conservation.

That’s why it’s called “The silent thief of sight.”

By the time it reduces peripheral vision it’s too late.

Early detection and treatment are the keys to preventing loss of sight.

The event takes place at the Greenwich Botanical Center, 130 Bible St., starting with a reception at 6:30 p.m. and lecture, 7 p.m., followed by Q & A. There’s a fee of $10 to $20.

For more information, ca ll 203-869-9242 , ex t. 30 0 or v isit greenwichbotanicalcenter.org

Dr. Fucigna can treat glaucoma with drops or laser surgery.

See Dr. Fucigna

Greenwich Hospital Presents Lecture on Vaping and Juuling

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reenwich Hospital will present a lecture on the consequences of vaping and juuling with speakers, Dr. Jeremy Barowsky and Dr. Alissa Greenberg, on Tuesday, March 5 from 12 to 1:30 p.m. The lecture, to be held in the Noble Conference Center at the hospital, is part of the Women’s Health Initiative 2019 lecture series. Barowsky and Greenberg will discuss the known and potential risks of using e-cigarettes.

Juuling, a discreet form of vaping, has become one of the most widespread dangers among school-aged children today.

This has parents, educators and medical professionals alike

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he Greenwich Council, Boy Scouts of America annual food drive “Scouting for Food” is set for Saturday, March 2.

This year marks the sixth year that CT State Representative Fred Camillo (District 151) will serve as Honorary Chair.

Greenwich Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts will participate in this town-wide event by collecting food from local residents to benefit Neighbor to Neighbor.

In addition to the online food drive, Scouts

concerned. Adolescents can develop symptoms of nicotine dependence such as increased tolerance and inability to stop using, as well as withdrawal symptoms like headaches, irritability, and difficulty sleeping after only a few weeks of vaping. The long-term health risks are less clear, but will likely include increased risk of lung disease and cancers.

Barowsky previously served as director of Addiction Medicine at Greenwich Hospital and now treats individuals struggling with both psychiatric and substance use disorders in private practice. Greenberg is a Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Specialist at Greenwich Hospital. She came

Robert J. Fucigna, M.D. Advanced Ophthalmology.

1455 East Putnam Avenue, Old Greenwich, CT (203) 348-7575 • www.aoct.co

to Greenwich in 2014 after spending 15 years at NYU as a clinician and researcher investigating methods for the early detection of lung cancer.

To register for this free lecture, call 888-305-9253. Or register online at greenwichhospital.org/events. Visitor parking at Greenwich Hospital is limited, and carpooling is encouraged.

Scouting for Food March 2

will be distributing re-usable bags donated

by Greenwich Whole Foods throughout their neighborhoods. Cub Scout Packs will also set-up outside the following participating Greenwich supermarkets.

Kings Market, 26 Arcadia Rd. Stop & Shop, 161 West Putnam Ave. Saturday, March 24 ACME Market, 160 West Putnam Ave.

ACME Market, Riverside Commons

From 9 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 2, food donations can be brought to one of the four drop-off locations: Christ Church, 254 East Putnam Ave. Glenville Volunteer Fire Company, 266 Glenville Rd. Cos Cob Volunteer Fire Company, 200 East Putnam Ave.

Sound Beach Volunteer Fire Department, 207 Sound Beach Ave. Greenwich residents are encouraged to drop-off non-expired items, such as canned beans (not green), canned fruit, tuna, boxed milk, pasta sauce, pasta, jelly, peanut butter and more. All donated food will be sorted and then delivered by Scouts to Neighbor to Neighbor.

To lea rn more about t he Greenw ich “Scouting for Food ” drive, visit GreenwichScouting.org

Astronomical Society Lecture on Exoplanets, Astrobiology

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he Astronomical Society of Greenwich will present Dr. Caleb Scharf speaking on "Exoplanets, Astrobiology and Other Interesting Things," on Sunday, March 3 at 3:30 p.m., in the Cole Auditorium of Greenwich Library.

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Scharf is Director of Astrobiology at Columbia University and Author of The Zoomable Universe. He will discuss how we can explore the universe at all physical scales to understand the ways in which matter assembles itself into galaxies, stars, planets, and in at least

one place, life. A key aspect of this exploration is the field of exoplanetary science, which also tells us much about our own solar system, our own planet Earth, the fundamental nature of life and our own future in the cosmos.

The talk is open to the public. No registration

is required, and all ages are welcome. For more information, contact Michele Martin at, 203625-6533 or mmartin@greenwichlibrary.org, or visit astrogreenwich.org. This program is co-sponsored by The Astronomical Society of Greenwich and Greenwich Library.

Abilis Accepting Bloomer Award Applicants

bilis, the non-profit organization that provides services and support for individuals with special needs and their families, has opened its application process for the Peter Bloomer Citizenship Award for graduating middle and high school students. The

award is presented to a graduating student who demonstrates an outstanding level of sensitivity toward people with disabilities through leadership, involvement and participation in activities that benefit citizens with disabilities.

Nominations are due to Abilis by March 4, and

winners will be announced at the Abilis Annual Meeting on April 3, at the First Presbyterian Church in Greenwich.

The application is available at abilis.us.

Applications must be mailed or delivered by March 4 to Lisa Bria, Abilis, 50 Glenville Street,

Greenwich CT 06831. Questions on the Abilis Peter Bloomer Citizenship Award may be directed to Lisa Bria at Abilis at 203-531-1880, ext. 162.

Greenwich Skate Park to Neighbor to Neighbor, GHS Club Host Prom Project Open March 9

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he Depa r t ment of Parks and Recreation announces t hat t he Greenwich Skate Park will open Sat u rday, Ma rch 9, weather permitting. From March 9 to March 30, the p a r k w i l l b e o p e n e d on weekends only from 12 to 6 p.m. On Monday, April 1, the Skate Park will start its full schedule, Monday to Friday from 3:30 to 7 p.m. and weekends from 12:30 to 7 p.m.

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The Greenwich Skatepark is a fun, safe, super v ised park for ages six and up to skateboard. It is located at Roger Sherman Baldwin Park next to the Arch Street Teen Center.

Day Passes and our Monthly memberships may be purchased at the Skate Park.

The daily pass fee is $10 and the monthly membership $30.

The monthly membership will entitle the member to

use the Skate Park whenever i s op ene d for t he ent i re month and can be purchased anytime.

All skaters 17 years or younger must have a parent or guardian sign the Waiver release form before they can skate. Full pads are required.

For more informat ion about the park or clinics and camps, please call 203-4969876, or visit greenwichct.gov

Art Society Exhibit

he Greenw ich A r t Societ y presents its 102nd Annual Members Exhibition, a major exhibition comprised of a r t work by Greenw ich A r t Societ y members. The show takes place at The Bendheim Gallery from March 8 to April 4.

There will be a public reception on Friday, March 15 from 6 to 8 p.m. with a special

V I P w a l k a nd t a l k t ou r with the juror on Thursday, March 21 from 5:30 to 7.

The Greenwich Art Cen-ter/ Bendheim Gallery is located at 299 Green-wich Ave. The exhibition will exhibit a d iverse ra nge of work s by its members and will be juried by Me-gan Fontanella; Curator, Modern Art and Prove-nance at the Solomon

R. Guggenheim Museum, N.Y. All works can be purchased by contacting the Greenwich Art Society at 203-629-1533, be-tween 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., Monday t h r o u g h F r i d a y, o r b y emailing greenwichartsociet y@verizon.net. Visit greenwichartsociety.org for more information.

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eighbor to Neighbor a nd Greenw ich H i g h S c h o o l ’s “Former At t ire” Club announce the sixth annual Prom Project, a prom dress and tuxedo giveaway for Fairfield and Westchester County high school students who might ot her w ise struggle to afford prom attire.

The dresses and tuxedos, as well as accessories such as shoes, jewelry and handbags, will be provided to students at no cost.

Students in need of 2019 prom attire are welcome to

“shop for free” on Thursday, March 14 and Friday, March 15 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. and on Saturday, March 16 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Students should bring a school I.D. This free event will take place at the historic TomesHiggins House located at 216 East Putnam Ave. Donations of new or gent ly u sed d re s se s , tuxedoes, jewelry, handbags, and more are being accepted up until March 16 at Neighbor to Neighbor, 248 East Putnam Ave. The “Former Attire” Club is

simultaneously running a tuxedo and dress collection f rom Greenw ich Hig h School students.

For information about donat ions or t he event, contact Nancy Coughlin, Neig hbor to Neig hbor’s executive director, at 203622-9208 or ncoughlin@ ntngreenwich.org Neighbor to Neighbor creates access to nutritious food, in-season clothing, a nd household items to area residents in need. For more informat ion v isit: ntngreenwich.org

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Weekly Devotional

Gratitude – The Titanium of Spiritual Armor

By Drew Williams

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ven before I could walk, I was trained by my mom and dad to say thank you. As a Brit, saying thank you comes as naturally as introducing yourself by saying sorry!

It is simply the right thing to do (even if you are not especially grateful.

Indeed, almost every British conversation is ended w it h t he words, “Cheers, thanks, thanks so much, really thank you very, very much…bye… a nd t ha n k you .” Br it s have even taken the art of passive-aggression to new heights with the insertion of a simple word of thanks.

In the U.K., ending an emai l w it h t he word “thanks” is a clear signal that one is perilously close to losing one’s temper!

But what if gratitude were more than just sociallywarranted behavior? What if gratitude was the means by which the inner man or woman was strengthened?

What if thankfulness was good for our spiritual wellbeing?

Let me put it this way.

L et ’s i mag i ne t hat t he Town of Greenwich was su r rou nd e d by enemy forces whose desire was to wreak havoc and dest r uc t ion. L et ’s a lso imagine t hat t here a re enemy sy mpat hizers who live and work in the town who have a view to undermining its defenses.

Now, what if you were to discover that there is a song which the enemy and their sympathizers cannot t o l e r a t e or a p pr o a c h?

W henever t hey hear it , t he y r u n t he ot her direction. Isn't it certain that you would want to learn this song? And after you learned it, you would sing it when you went to bed at night and when you got up in the morning.

You would sing it on the way to the railway station, to the school doors and to

Robyn Capozza

June 10, 1979 - Feb. 21, 2019

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obyn Michelle Capozza passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, Feb. 21 at 9:24 p.m. She was surrounded by her loving family and her beloved dog Oliver.

Robyn was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. and grew up in Rockland County, N.Y. She attended the State University of New York at Buf fa lo a nd received her degree in Communications.

She would go on to utilize her discerning eye for fashion in her role as an e-commerce fashion merchandiser for Nine West Holdings. Robyn loved to travel, especially to the tropics.

Robyn was predeceased by her mother Debra Weisinger (Migdel), grandfather Emanuel Migdel, grandfather Samuel We i s i n g e r , g r a n d m o t h e r Bernice Weisinger (Leibowitz) a nd f at he r-i n-l aw M ic he le Capozza. She is sur vived by her devoted husband Antonio Capozza, her loving sister Sindy Weisinger, her benevolent aunt and uncle Shelley and Marc Sidenwor m, g ra nd mot her Bernice Migdel (Evenitzky), mother-in-law Gerarda Capozza (Ambrosecchia), sister-in-law Lisa Fratello and her husband Michael, brother-in-law Rick Capozza a nd his w ife Erin, her niece Avery and nephew Michael.

Robyn's humor and gentle d isposit ion w i l l be sorely missed. She deeply touched everyone she came into contact w it h a nd a l l who met her instantly loved her. A special thanks to her trusted physicians Dr. Dickerma n Hol lister of Greenwich Hospital, Dr. Lecia Sequ ist of Ma ssachuset t s Genera l, a nd especia l ly Dr. James Brunetti of Greenwich.

Dr Brunetti developed a spe c ia l b ond of f r iend sh ip with Robyn and his loving and compassionate care will never be forgotten by the Capozza family.

Her family received friends on Monday, Feb. 25 at Coxe & Graziano Funeral Home. Her funeral mass was celebrated Feb. 26 at St. Roch's Church, followed by a private e nt o m b m e nt a t S t . M a r y 's Cemetery in Greenwich.

In lieu of f lowers, gifts in

the coffee shop. The more deeply embedded in your mind the song became, t he more secure and fearless your life became.

Biblically-speaking, that “song” is gratitude.

The apostle Paul wrote, “Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so wa l k in Him, rooted a nd bui lt up in Him and established in the faith, just as you were t au g ht , a b ou n d i n g i n thanksgiving.” (emphasis mine) (Colossians 2:6-7).

Gratitude is an essential guardian of the soul. When we abandon it, we lay ourselves open to attack. The absence of a thankful heart makes us prone to drawing away from the reality of the love and faithfulness of God. Paul, writing to the church i n Rome , a r g u e d t h at the absence of gratitude provides an on-ramp to the slippery slope of doubt and fear. He wrote, “For although they knew God, they did not honor Him as God or give thanks to Him (emphasis mine), but they became futile in their thinking, and their foolish

hearts were darkened.”

(Romans 1:21).

If ingratitude lays us open to conf usion and doubt, gratitude positions us so t hat we ca n ta ke hold of God’s goodness, steadfast love and faithfulness. Gratitude brings us into the truth that God is “on my side as my helper” (Psalm 118:7a).

Grat it ude a lso plays a vital role in guarding our minds and hearts. To the church in Philippi, Paul wrote, "In everything by prayer and supplication w it h t h a n k s g iv i ng le t your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, will GUARD your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus." (emphasis mine) (Philippians 4:6-7).

Gratitude a lso helps us in being better able to discern God ’s presence a nd pur poses. In t he Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus said, "Watch and pray t hat you may not enter into temptation."

(Mat t hew 26:41a).

Personally, I don’t always find that easy. Sometimes,

to sit down and pray is to battle a head full of distractions, anxieties, pressures and thoughts.

I a m not a lone i n t his dilemma. The missionary Hud s on Tay lor w rote , “ The ha rdest pa r t of t he m i s siona r y c a re er is to maintain regular, pr ayer f u l Bible s t udy.

Satan will always find you something to do when you ought to be occupied about that, if it is only arranging a w i ndow bl i nd.” Pau l gave us an important piece of advice on how to keep our eyes off the “window blind” and fixed on Jesus: "Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchf u l in it with thanksgiving." (empha sis m i ne) (Colossians 4:2).

Thankfulness was never about getting on God ’s “good side.” Grat itude before God is truly for our benefit and not His. In my own prayer life, I have recently attempted to give thanks to God for at least 10 things before I bring anything else to His at tent ion. I a m so struck with the profound difference that this simple

practice has made. My part is just to be honest about the impact of the good things in my life — great or small. And as I compile my list, I find that two things happen. First, the list gets longer and longer.

And second, my anxiety level decreases, while my fa it h a nd assura nce in God’s goodness increases.

In just this way, the author Melody Beattie can write, “Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into accepta nce, chaos into order, confusion into clarity….”

The practice of t hank f ulness before God is much more than proprietary politeness or “liturgical correctness.”

Gratitude is the titanium of spiritual armor. Maya Angelou would encourage us: “Let gratitude be the pillow upon which you kneel to say your nightly prayer. And let faith be t he bridge you bui ld t o o v e rc o m e e v i l a n d welcome good.”

Obituaries

He had a warmth that made people feel like they had their own special connection with him. His children spoke to him daily and enjoyed him as an endless source of humor, love a nd suppor t. Da i ly hobbies were reading, film, politics, and sports, but his favorite thing in life was spending time with his wife, kids, grandkids and dog, whom he called his best friends.

His family has interred his ashes at St. Mary's Cemetery, next to his beloved's, and are holding a memorial to celebrate his l i fe on Apr i l 20, Easter ale Lewis Wornstaff of Saturday, at 11 a.m. at St. Paul's Greenwich, CT passed L ut he r a n C hu rc h on K i n g away peacefully on Dec. Street.

27, 2018 in Stamford Hospital after a brief illness at age 83.

Dale was born in Dayton, Ohio on Dec. 14, 1935 to the late rsula "Dede" McCafferty Leother 'Oakie' Wornstaff and Higgins of Greenwich, Gertrude 'Trudy' Wornstaff.

CT passed away Dale is lovingly remembered peacefully on Monday, Feb. 18, by h is fa m i ly : son Gregor y 2019 at her home. She was 72 a n d g r a n d s o n B e n , s o n years of age. Born Sept. 3, 1946 Jeffrey, daughter-in-law Lois in Greenwich, CT, Dede was and granddaughter Jasmine, the daughter of the late Gerard daughter Deanna, son-in-law McCafferty and late Matilda Teague, granddaughters Cally McC a f fer t y. She g radu ated and Nina, dog Alfie, daughter from St. Mary’s High School in Allison and son-in-law Stephen, Greenwich, CT. She lived her brot he r s D e a n a nd D av id , entire life in Greenwich and nu m e r ou s a d or i n g n i e c e s , raised her two sons in Cos Cob. ne phe w s , e x t e nd e d f a m i l y Dede was a longtime employee members and friends. of Royce Funds up until her He was predeceased by the retirement in 2016. She lived her love of his life, wife Eugenia life in devotion to her family, 'Jea n ie' Wor nst a f f i n 20 01. friends and her little loves, her I n t h e 5 0 s , D a l e a t t e n d e d Bichon Frises.

University of Miami, majoring She is survived by her two in Journalism. He ser ved in sons, James G. Higgins and his the U.S. Navy as a petty officer wife Katherine of Stamford, in personnel in California and C T, a nd Keit h H . Field i ng Maine. Dale and Jeanie were and his wife Angelia of Los married Nov. 21, 1959 at Sacred A ngeles, CA; her g ra ndson Heart Church in Byram. In the Jack R. Higgins; three sisters, 1960s, Dale worked to raise Sheila Cosgrove Burke, Moira money for several charities such V. Burke, and Lynn McCafferty as t he Muscu la r D yst rophy O'Shea; dearest friends Leila C. Association. He also became Murphy and Brian S. Fielding; act ive in loca l polit ics, ra n a nd he r lov i n g n ie c e s a nd for Selectman, and served on nephews.

Calling hours were Thursday, the Greenwich RTM. His star shined so brightly that in 1969 Feb. 28 at the Leo P. Gallagher he was named “Outstanding Funeral Home. A Mass will be Young Man of t he Year” by celebrated Friday, March 1 at the Jaycees. Dale truly loved 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Church, working with people, holding 178 Greenwich Ave. There will m a n a g e m e n t p o s i t i o n s i n be a gathering afterward in the Human Resources and sales; a Hancock Room at the church.

Dede's fa mi ly wou ld li ke natural leader who worked well into his 70s. Dale was charming, to thank the Memorial Sloan q u i c k - w i t t e d , g e n e r o u s Kettering Cancer Center for all w it h c ompl i ment s , a nd a n there support and care, as well intellectual conversationalist. as the many doctors and friends memory of Robyn Capozza may be made to the Massachusetts General Hospital in support of lung ca ncer resea rch.

Gif ts ca n be made on line at g iv i ng.ma s sgener a l .org / donate/ or mailed to the MGH Development Office, attention: Ca r r ie Powers, 125 Nashua St reet, Suite 540, Boston, MA 02114. Checks payable to Massachusetts General Hospital w it h " in honor of Roby n Capozza" on the memo line.

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who prov ided Dede with so much love and support.

Memor i a l c ont r ibut ion s in Dede's name may be made to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, P.O. Box 5028, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5028, or online at giving.mskcc.org; or Bichon Frise Club of America Charitable Trust (bichonrescue. org)

Margot Michalski of Greenwich, CT; his sister, Anna Zouganelli and her family of Athens and Mykonos, Greece; his brotherin-law, Valentine Smith and his family of Bath and London, United Kingdom; and his sisterin-law, LuAnn Mck inney of Silver Spring, Md. A celebration of life gathering will be announced.

In lieu of f lowers, donations can be made to Abilis, a nonprofit organization dedicated tefan Dimitri Michalski, to serving people with special husband of Rosemary (née needs. (abilis.us) Ha m i lton), a nd f at he r to Ian Michalski and Margot M icha lsk i, pa ssed away on Feb. 17, 2019 in Greenwich. a rg uerite Fenton As described by his English passed away on Feb. nephew, Stefa n was " f unny, 20, 2019. She was born erudite, fascinating and, like all and raised in New York City. of his generation, tough."

She attended St. Jean Baptiste S t e f a n w a s b or n Ja n . 3, Elementary and High School, 1924 in Vilnius, Lithuania (at graduating in 1947. Marguerite that time Poland) to Stefan A. received a Bachelor of the Arts Michalski and Maria Eleonora degree from St. Joseph's College (née Kor ybut-Daszk iew icz). in Brooklyn, N.Y. in 1951 and a Stefa n a nd his f ive siblings Master's degree from St. John's resided in Warsaw and Vilnius Universit y in Ja ma ica, N.Y. until 1939. At that time, Stefan, in 1969. Ms. Fenton taught in then 15 years old, joined his elementary schools in New York father, a Director for the Bank and Florida. She retired from of Poland, who was appointed Collier Co. School System in to escort the Bank of Poland's Naples, Fla. after teaching for 27 gold reserve shipments out of years.

Poland to France and then on Ms. Fenton was the beloved to West Africa to escape Nazi daughter of the late Margaret G er m a ny 's c on f i s c at ion of and Patrick Fenton. She was Poland's gold reserves. Stefan predeceased by her brothers eventually travelled to England Rev. Patrick Fenton S.S.S. and to join the Polish Squadron of John, as well as her sister Helen. the Royal Air Force (RAF), as a A Funeral Mass was held Thursday, Feb. 28 at St. Jean fighter pilot.

Stefan met his future wife, Baptiste Church, 184 E. 76th Rosemary, who was a WAAF Street, New York, N.Y., followed in the RAF. They fell in love by interment at St. Cha rles and were married in London Cemetery, Farmingdale, N.Y. Described by friends as a on April 23, 1947. They lived in London unt i l 1952 when sweet, kind soul, knowledgeable, t h e y m ove d t o t h e Un it e d pensive, and content, with a States. They lived in Buffalo, direct flight to heaven. God rest N.Y.; Silver Spring, Md.; and her beautiful soul! Her Irish Greenwich, CT. Stefan worked eyes are smiling now. fo r t w o l o c a l n e w s p a p e r s , The Greenwich i nc lud i n g t he Wa s h i n g ton Post. However for most of his S e n t i n e l d o e s n o t career, Stefan was a real estate charges for obituaries broker for Shannon & Luchs, acquired by Weichert, and then although we reserve Long and Foster Realtors, all located in the Washington, D.C. the right to verify facts, metropolitan area. After Stefan e dit for sta n d ard s , and Rosemar y retired, t hey moved to Greenwich, CT with and/or not to publish. their son, Ian. Please email Editor@ Stefa n is sur v ived by his children, Ian Michalski and GreenwichSentinel.com

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On Faith Column

The Sea Captain and the Savior

By Rev. Dr. Nathan Hart

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ames Riley was born in Middletown, Connecticut, i n 17 7 7. H e g r e w u p farming the land with his family, attending church, and occasionally venturing to the sea where he learned to sail. At the age of 35, he volunteered for the War of 1812. His service was distinguished and he became a captain during that time.

After the war, Captain Riley reentered civilian life as the commander of a merchant

ship, Commerce, stationed in Hartford.

In 1815, while sailing near the western coast of Africa, R i le y a nd h i s c rew were shipwrecked. The survivors were eventually captured by traveling Arabs and enslaved before being sold to another slaveow ner na med Sid i Ha met. Their condit ions were horrific. The Americans became so dehydrated that they survived on camel urine for a while, and Riley went from weighing a stocky 240 pounds to less than half that during his captivity.

The story is remarkable as an example of white slaves in Africa during a time when there were over a million black slaves in America. But there’s even more to Riley’s story that makes it remarkable. Captain Riley quick ly learned the language of his captors and became well acquainted with Sidi Hamet. He convinced Mr. Hamet to bring them to the city of Mogadore, a trading post in Morocco, with the promise that Riley could

summon a Westerner to pay Hamet generously for his release. Riley was able to send a general letter ahead of them to Mogadore, and, amazingly, the letter was picked up by an Englishman named William Willshire. Willshire became deeply interested in the fate of the enslaved Americans and procured the money to ransom Riley and his crew.

R i le y l at e r d e s c r i b e d the experience of meeting Mr. Willshire in Mogadore, saying, “We looked up and beheld our deliverer, who had at that instant turned his eyes upon us.” Willshire embraced Riley and exclaimed, “Welcome to my arms, my dear sir, this is truly a happy m o m e nt ! ” T h e n , l i f t i n g his hands toward the sky, Willshire continued, “I thank t hee, great Aut hor of my being, for thy mercy to these my brothers.”

It was a glorious scene of rescue, redemption and freedom. Even Sidi Hamet reportedly was seen crying, as he too was caught up in

the emotion of the moment.

I believe that the story is s o mov i n g b e c au s e it i s an allegory of the greatest story ever told, namely the Christian gospel, wherein Jesus has paid the ransom price—his shed blood on the cross—to redeem us from the enslaving power of sin.

The redeemed Captain Riley returned to America and moved to Washington, D.C., where his saga became a trending story of the day.

James Monroe, then Secretary of State, urged Riley to write a book about it. Riley penned An Authentic Narrative of the Loss of the American Brig Commerce, and it became a national bestseller. (You can now find it under its modern title, Sufferings in Africa, from which the quotations above are taken). Riley was so grateful to William Willshire that he named a son after him and talked about his redeemer’s generosity and kindheartedness everywhere he went.

Lest anyone think

t h is stor y is ju st a cr uel counterexample to all the millions of slaves in America who never experienced such a redemption, keep reading.

When Abraham Lincoln was a young man, he read Captain Riley’s book. Years later, in his 1860 campaign biography, Lincoln cited three books that most influenced his views on slaver y: The Bible, John Bunyon’s Pilgrim’s Progress, and James Riley’s Authentic Narrative. It seems t hat reading t he stor y of white men as slaves helped hu m a n i z e t h e i s s u e f o r Lincoln. Perhaps he came to know the fruit of the gospel so beautifully rendered in the third verse of the Advent hymn O Holy Night, written in 1847 and translated into English 1855: Truly He taught us to love one another; His law is love and His gospel is peace.

Chains shall He break for the slave is our brother;

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And in His name all oppression shall cease.

Captain Riley’s story is not only an interesting piece of inf luential history with allegorical connections to the Christian gospel. It is also personal to me. My wife Nancy was named after her g r a nd mot her Na nc y L ee Riley, a descendant of Captain James Riley. In 2008, when our first child was born, we named him Riley Wilhelm.

Riley is now eleven years old and knows the redemption stor y wel l, bot h Capta i n Riley’s and his own.

Rev. Dr. Nathan Hart is the Senior Pastor at Stanwich Church.

Nathan received his call to ministry in the second grade, in Holland, MI, where he grew up. He has served in many arenas, including missions, youth ministry, and Wall Street chaplaincy. He was first called to Stanwich in 2011 as an Associate Pastor and was elected as Senior Pastor in 2018.

Worship Schedule and Events

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ASSEMBLIES OF GOD Harvest Time Church 1338 King St., 203-531-7778 www.htchurch.com

Service: Sun 9 & 11am; Wed 7pm - Family Life Night. Spanish: Thur & Sat 7:30pm; Sun 4pm. Sunday School, 10:30-11:15am.

Service - Stamford campus, Sun 10am, Palace Theatre, 61 Atlantic St. Every Wed, from Jan. 10-March 28: The Alpha Course, 7-8:30pm. Connie's Circle - Every Sat, 10am-1pm. March 1: Messiah's House, 7-9pm. March 2: Men's Brunch, 1011:30am. March 3: Membership Class, 5-7pm.

BAPTIST First Baptist Church 10 Northfield St.; 203-869-7988 www.firstbaptistgreenwich.com

Sun: Service 11am, School 10am. Wed: Bible Study 7:30pm.

Greenwich Baptist Church 10 Indian Rock Ln; 203-869-2807 www.greenwichbaptist.org

Sun: Prayer in chapel 9:15-9:30am; Bible Study, 9:30am; Worship 11am. Wed: Prayer & Bible Study 7-8:15pm. Every first Sat. of the month: Men’s Bible Study and Breakfast, 8-9:30am.

CATHOLIC Sacred Heart Church 95 Henry St.; 203-531-8730

Mass: Mon-Fri 7am, Sat 4 & 5:30pm, Sun: 7:30, 9:30, 11:30am Confessions: Sat 3:30 & 5pm.

St. Agnes Church Greenwich 247 Stanwich Rd.; 203-869-5396 www.stagnesrc.org

Mass: Mon 9am, Sat 4pm (Winter only), Sun: 8:30 & 10am. March 3: Coffee Hour, after the 10am Mass.

St. Catherine of Siena Church 4 Riverside Ave.; 203-637-3661 www.stcath.org

Mass: Mon-Fri: 7am and 5:15pm, Sat 7am, Sun 7:30, 9, 10:30am and 5pm; Vigil: Sat 5pm; Holy Day 7am, 12:10 and 5:15pm (Vigil). Confessions Sat 3pm. Meditation Group Thu 7pm. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, First Fri of month. Next Bible Study session begins - “Pilgrim People”, Mondays: 7:30-9pm & Tuesdays: 1011:30am, $30 materials fee. March 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10: St. Catherine's Players presents Footloose, the Musical. March 1, 2, 3: Convivio - grades 9 through 12, Sacred Heart University, $65, convivious.org. March 7: Support Circle: Three Things Unemployed Professionals Must Know to Overcome Frustration and Fear, 7-9pm, RSVP required, cbrugo@gmail.com St. Mary Church 178 Greenwich Ave.; 203-869-9393 www.stmarygreenwich.org

Mass: Mon-Fri 7am & 12:05pm; Sat 8am; Sun 7, 9, 10:30am, 12:15 and 5:15pm Sat Vigils: 4 and 7:30pm (Spanish).

Confession: Sat 2:45-3:45. Adoration of

the Blessed Sacrament Mon 11am-12pm. 11:30am. March 3: Sunday Afternoons Walking With Purpose, Tue 9:30am. Choir Live #3: Scape Trio, 4-5pm, $25.

Rehearsals, Thu: Children 5:30-6pm, North Greenwich Congregational Youth 6-7, Adults 7:30-9:15. March 6: Ash 606 Riversville Rd.; 203-869-7763 Wednesday, all day. www.northgreenwichchurch.org St. Michael the Archangel Service: Sun 10:30am. Communion first 469 North St.; 203-869-5421 Sunday of month. www.stmichaelgreenwich.com Second Congregational Church Mass: Mon-Fri: 7:45am, 9am; Sat 9am, 139 E Putnam Ave.; Vigil Mass 5pm; Sun: 7, 9, 10:30am, 12, 203-869-9311 5pm. Bible Study: Thu 7pm. www.2cc.org St. Timothy Chapel Sat: Family-friendly Evensong Service 1034 North St.; 203-869-5421 5pm. Sun Serv: 8:30 & 10:30am. March 5: Greenwich Moms’ Group, 9:30am; Mass: Sat 4pm; Sun: 9:30 & 11am.

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner, 6pm.

St. Paul Church March 6: Ash Wednesday Service, 7pm.

84 Sherwood Ave. | EPISCOPAL 203-531-8741 www.stpaulgreenwich.org Anglican Church of the Advent 606 Riversville Rd.; 203-861-2432 Mass: Vigil Sat: 4pm; Sun: 7:30, 9:30, www.churchoftheadvent.org 11:30am; Mon to Thurs 9am. Holy Day schedule: Vigil: 5:30pm Holy Day: Service: Sun 9am Holy Eucharist. Sunday 9am and 12:15pm. First Friday Mass & School during academic year.

Benediction 9am. St. Paul Volunteers Christ Church Greenwich in Action, Fri mornings, office@ 254 E. Putnam Ave.; stpaulgreenwich.org or 203-531-8741.

203-869-6600 Sacrament of Reconciliation Sat 3-3:45pm www.christchurchgreenwich.org or by appointment. March 1: First Friday Sun: Holy Eucharist, Rite II, 8 and 9:15am; Mass & Benediction, 9-10am.

Holy Eucharist, Rite I, 11am; Compline & St. Roch Church Communion, 5pm. Sunday Educational 10 St. Roch Ave.; 203-869-4176 Offerings: Exploration Series, Youth www.strochchurch.com Formation & Church School, 10:10am.

Mass: Mon, Tue, Frid: 7:30pm; Sat 4pm, Tue: Holy Eucharist, 10am. March 1: Vigil Mass 4pm; Sun: 7:30, 9:30, 11:30am Neighbor to Neighbor Inventory - Social Hour (immediately after 9:30 Clearance, 8:30am-2:30pm, 203-622Mass). Confession: Sat 3-3:45pm. Prayer 9208 or dlawson@ntngreenwich.org; Group (Spanish) Fri 8pm.

Christ Church Friends meet, 6:30-9pm, friends@christchurchgreenwich.org.

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CCY - Camp of the Woods Retreat: First Church of Christ, Scientist March 1-3, 203-869-6600, ext. 14 or 11 Park Place; 203-869-2503 ljohnson@christchurchgreenwich.org. www.christiansciencect.org/ March 2: Ordination of Andrew Kryzak, greenwich 10:30-11:30am, followed by reception.

Service and Sunday School 10:30am March 4: Community Concerts of Wed. Service 7:30pm. Childcare.

Greenwich, 6:30pm. March 5: Shrove Tuesday Celebration, 5:30-7:30pm.

COMMUNITY March 6: Imposition of Ashes & Holy First Church of Round Hill Eucharist, Rite II, 7:30am, 12:30 & 464 Round Hill Rd.; 7:30pm.

203-629-3876 St. Barnabas Episcopal Church www.firstchurchofroundhill.com 954 Lake Ave.; 203-661-5526 Service: Sundays 10am Holy Communion: www.stbarnabasgreenwich.org first Sun every month.

Sun: Holy Eucharist Rite I 8am, Holy Round Hill Community Church Eucharist Rite II, 10am; Worship, Church 395 Round Hill Rd.; School & Nursery 10am. Serve dinner at 203-869-1091 Pacific House, fourth Tue of the month, www.roundhillcommunitychurch.org 5:30pm.

Service & Church School: Sun 10am St. Paul’s Episcopal Church (childcare available) followed by Coffee 200 Riverside Ave.; Hour; Summer Meditation Schedule: 203-637-2447 Thurs, 6:30pm. March 1: Murder www.stpaulsriverside.org Mystery in the Parlor, 6:30-8:30pm.

March 3: Worship Service with Bennie Service: Sun: Holy Eucharist, 8am; Wallace and Jazz Students, 10am; New Christian Education Formation (Sunday Member Orientation, 11:30am. March School), 10; Holy Eucharist, 10:15; Coffee 6: Ash Wednesday Communion, 7pm. Hour, 11:30.

St. Saviour’s Episcopal Church CONGREGATIONAL 350 Sound Beach Ave; 203-637-2262 The First Congregational Church www.saintsaviours.org 108 Sound Beach Ave; Sun: Rite I Eucharistic Service, 8am. Rite 203-637-1791 II Eucharistic Service, 10am. School and www.fccog.org childcare offered during 10am service.

Regular Worship and Church School: JEWISH Sun 10am in Meetinghouse. Caregivers Support Group, 1st Sun 11:15am-12pm.

Chabad Lubavitch of Greenwich Hats Off Book Discussion Group, Thu 1075 Mason St.; 203-629-9059

www.chabadgreenwich.org

203-629-9584 www.fumcgreenwich.com

Shabbat Prayer, Study and Kiddush, Chassidic Philosophy 8:45am, Sat Sun 10:30am with childcare.

9:30am; Torah reading and discussions Bethel African Methodist Episcopal 10:30am; Youth Services 11am. Women’s 42 Lake Ave.; 203-661-3099 Torah Study Group, Wed 9:30am.

Mommy & Me: Musical Shabbat Tue & Fri, Service: Sun 11am Bible Study: Wed. 9:15-10:15am, during summer: 12:30pm. 6pm.

Through Dec. 22: Mommy & Me Fall NONDENOMINATIONAL Session begins (0-24 months), 9:20am, Dingletown Community Church register. March 5: Jewish Women's 376 Stanwich Rd.; Circle: Ladies, Laughter and Liquor 203-629-5923 A Night of Comedy with Talia Reese, www.dingletownchurch.org 7:30pm, Tamarack Country Club, RSVP. Service & Sunday School: Sundays Congregation Shir Ami 10:30am followed by coffee hour. Holy One W. Putnam Ave; Communion: first Sun of each month.

203-274-5376 Sunday School 11am. www.congregationshirami.org Revive Church Shir Ami Religious grades K-6, Tues, 90 Harding Rd., Old Greenwich (Old 4-6pm, B’nai Mitzvah Classes; Shabbat Greenwich Civic Center) Services two Fridays a month. March 1: www.myrevive.org Shabbat Service, 7:30-9:30pm.

Service: Sunday 10am. Childcare and Greenwich Reform Synagogue children’s ministry available.

92 Orchard St.; 203-629-0018 Stanwich Church www.grs.org 202 Taconic Rd.; 203-661-4420 Shabbat services, Fri 7pm. Adult Jewish www.stanwichchurch.org Learning, Sun 10am. Religious school, Sun 9-11:30am. Introduction to Judaism, Sunday: Greenwich Campus, 9 & 10:45am, Tue 7pm. Through Dec. 21: ‘Baby & Me’ 202 Taconic Rd; Stamford Campus, 6pm, program, 11am-12pm. Pajama and Book 579 Pacific St, Stamford. Sept. 9 - June 2, Drive - all ages, from infants to teens, 9 and 10:45am, Greenwich campus; 6pm, bring them to Sunday School, Hebrew Stamford. March 1: Student Winter Tutoring, or Shabbat Services. March Summit 2019, register, Camp of the 2: Challah Baking Class, 11am-1pm. Woods, 106 Downey Rd, Speculator, March 3: PJ Library & GRS Together: NY. March 3: Elder Prayer Available, at Stories, Crafts, Fun & Friends: ages each campus. March 6: Ash Wednesday 3-5: 9-10am, ages 6-8: 10:30-11:30am; Service, 7-8pm. free and all are welcome, RSVP to The Albertson Memorial Church hadaselias@grs.org.

293 Sound Beach Ave; 203-637-4615 www.albertsonchurch.org Temple Sholom 300 E. Putnam Ave.; 203-869-7191 www.templesholom.com

Service: Fri 6:30pm; Sat 10am; Sun 8:30am. Candle Lighting: Fri night.

Shabbat Study: Sat 9am. Minyan: Sun 8:30am. Lunch ‘n Learn: Tue 12pm. Itsy Bitsy Playgroup: Wed 10:30am. March 6: Club FiveSixSeven Hangout, 6pm, free, register, rabbichaya@templesholom. com. March 7: A Discussion with Author Georgia Hunter Hosted by JEWEL, 7pm $36, RSVP. LUTHERAN First Lutheran Church 38 Field Point Rd.; 203-869-0032 www.flcgreenwich.org

Service: Sun 10:30am followed by coffee and fellowship. Wed: education ages 3.5 & up 2:30-5:15pm at St. Paul Lutheran.

St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran 286 Delavan Ave.; 203-531-8466

Service: Sun 9am, Bible Study 10:30.

METHODIST Diamond Hill United Methodist 521 E. Putnam Ave.; 203-869-2395 www.diamondhillumc.com

Worship & Sunday School: 10am.

First United Methodist Church 59 E. Putnam Ave.;

Worship Sun: 11-12:30pm.

Trinity Church 1 River Rd.; 203-618-0808 www.trinitychurch.life

Worship: Sun 9:15 & 11am, Greenwich Hyatt Regency, 1800 E. Putnam Ave. March 2: Alpha Holy Spirit Day, 9am, alpha@trinitychurch.life PRESBYTERIAN First Presbyterian Church 1 W. Putnam Ave.; 203-869-8686 www.fpcg.org

Worship Sun: 10am with childcare, Chapel, 5pm (new); Children’s MiniChapel 10:15am. Food for the Table 2nd Thurs 3-5pm; Shelter for the Homeless 2nd Thurs 5:30-7pm.

Grace Church of Greenwich 8 Sound Shore Dr, Suite 280 203-861-7555 www.gracechurchgreenwich.com

Worship Sun: 8:45 & 10:45am at 89 Maple Ave.; childcare provided.

Living Hope Community Church 38 West End Ave; 203-637-3669 www.LivingHopeCT.org

Worship Sun: 10am. Bible study: Mon 7:15-9pm. Women’s Bible Study Tue 9:3011:30am. Mothers of Preschoolers 1st/3rd Wed of month 9:15-11:45am. Bibles & Bagels Sat 7:30-8:30am.

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CPR Friends and Family (Infant/Child). Greenwich Hospital’s Medical Education Roomg, 5 Perryridge Rd. $65. Register. Designed for lay rescuers only. Meets American Heart Association standards. 888-305-9253. greenwichhospital.org/events 9 - 11:30 a.m.

“Scouting for Food” annual food drive for Neighbor to Neighbor. Food donations can be brought to: Christ Church, 254 East Putnam Ave.; Glenville Volunteer Fire Company, 266 Glenville Rd.; Cos Cob Volunteer Fire Company, 200 East Putnam Ave.; Sound Beach Volunteer Fire Department, 207 Sound Beach Ave. GreenwichScouting.org 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Tax Aide: free tax preparation assistance will be provided by the AARP Foundation.

Greenwich Library - first floor, 101 West Putnam Ave. Free. (Bring a photo ID along with all income information, any W-2s, and last year’s tax return.) Through April 13. 203625-6534 9:15 - 11:45 a.m.

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): Familyto-Family class - for family members, partners, friends and significant others of adults living with mental health challenges. Greenwich Hospital - Hyde Conference Room, 5 Perryridge Rd. Registration is required. Every Saturday through April 6. 914527-2994. janet2527@gmail. com 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Cooking Demonstration: Irish Soda Bread with Barbara & Jeff. Byram Shubert Library Community Room, 21 Mead Ave. Free. 203-531-0426 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Family Fun Saturday: Legos, Games, and Craft. Cos Cob Library - Community Room, 5 Sinawoy Rd. Ages 3 and up.

to prepare and bake ‘challot’.

Home of a Greenwich Reform Synagogue (GRS) member.

RSVP. Free, all are welcome.

203-629-0018. hadaselias@grs. org. grs.org 1 p.m.

Greenwich High School Dance Team Young dancers Workshop. Allegra Dance Greenwich (next to the Knights of Columbus), 37 West Putnam Ave. 3-7 grades: 1-2 pm, $30 registration fee; 8th grade: 2-4:30 pm, $50 registration fee.

203-625-6534.

3 - 4:30 p.m.

How One Woman - Constance Baker Motley - Changed the Course of History. Greenwich Library - Meeting Room, 101 West Putnam Ave. Free.

Register. 203-625-6533. mmartin@greenwichlibrary. org 4 p.m.

Al-Anon Family Group Meeting: Saturday Old Greenwich Men's Group AFG. Saint Saviour's Church - social room on lower level, 350 Sound Beach Ave. 203-637-2262. alanon.org/al-anon-meetings 6 p.m.

Installation of Parade Grand Marshal, Monsignor J. Peter Cullen - Dinner, 7 p.m. Red Men’s Hall, 17 East Elm St. $40.

RSVP. 203-661-2963, 203-8695298. greenwichhiberians.org 6 p.m.

St. Lawrence Society (SLS): Mixology Dinner: Tequila & Tapas. The Club, 86 Valley Rd. $50. 203-618-9036. stlawrencesociety.com/events 7 p.m.

St. Catherine’s Players’ ‘Footloose The Musical!’. St. Catherine of Siena Lucey Parish Hall, 4 Riverside Ave. Also, March 3, 8, 9 & 10.

Fridays, 8 p.m.; Saturdays, 7; Sundays, 2. $21 in advance; $25 at the door. 203-637-3661, ext. 327. stcatherinesplayers@ gmail.com. stcath.org SUNDAY, MARCH 3 8:30 - 11 a.m.

St. Lawrence Society (SLS): Breakfast Buffet. The Club, 86 Valley Rd. $12 for adults, members and non-members; $8 for children. RSVP. (1st Sunday of every month).

203-618-9036. trish@

Coding and Chess. Boys and Girls Club of Greenwich, 4 Horseneck Ln. First class: $175; second class: $100; third class: $50. Class sizes are limited. info@iccgreenwich.org. iccgreenwich.org 10 a.m.

Bennie Wallace, BackCountry Jazz, along with many of his students, will perform.

Round Hill Community Church, 395 Round Hill Rd. Free. 203-869-1091. church@ roundhillcommunitychurch. org.

11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Family Gallery Tour interactive, discussion-based tour of the Museum's current exhibitions. Ages 6-10. Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Dr. Free with admission; no registration required. 203-869-0376. info@brucemuseum.org. brucemuseum.org 1 - 2 p.m.

AA Meeting - "Brunch Bunch Group." Greenwich Hospital Behind Cafeteria, 5 Perryridge Rd. This meeting is open and anyone may attend. 203-8633000 1:30 - 4 p.m.

Fred Elser First Sunday Science Series: Lecture: “Joseph Barratt (1796-1882) Doctor, Botanist, Madman: A Vignette of Botany in Connecticut 1820 to 1840,” followed by demonstration.

Greenwich Point Park. Free with Museum admission; no registration is required. (Snow date: March 10) 203-413-6747. kdzikiewicz@brucemuseum. org 2 p.m.

St. Catherine’s Players’ ‘Footloose The Musical!’. St. Catherine of Siena Lucey Parish Hall, 4 Riverside Ave. Also, March 8, 9 & 10. Fridays, 8 p.m.; Saturdays, 7; Sundays, 2. $21 in advance; $25 at the door. 203-637-3661, ext. 327. stcatherinesplayers@gmail. com. stcath.org 2 - 4:30 p.m.

Skip the Straw Greenwich, Surfrider Foundation CT and BYOGreenwich: Clean Up at Greenwich Point.

Volunteers meet at 2 p.m. in front of the Old Barn. Wear warm outdoor clothing and waterproof boots. Bring work

3:30 p.m.

The Astronomical Society of Greenwich: Dr. Caleb Scharf: "Exoplanets, Astrobiology and Other Interesting Things."

Cole Auditorium - Greenwich Library, 101 West Putnam Ave. Open to the public. No registration required. All ages are welcome. 203-625-6533. mmartin@greenwichlibrary. org. astrogreenwich.org 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

AA Meeting - "Sunday Afternoon Group." St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 200 Riverside Ave. This meeting is open and anyone may attend.

203-637-2447 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

AA Meeting - "12 &12 Group."

Christ Church - Parish Hall, 254 East Putnam Ave. This meeting is open and anyone may attend. 203-869-6600 MONDAY, MARCH 4 Abilis 32nd Annual Peter Bloomer Citizenship Award Nominations Due. Applications must be mailed or delivered by March 4 to Lisa Bria, Abilis, 50 Glenville Street, Greenwich CT 06831.

Application available online.

203-531-1880 ext. 162. atabilis. us 6:30 - 7:30 a.m.

AA Meeting - "Greenwich Morning Men's Group."

Greenwich Baptist Church, 10 Indian Rock Ln. This meeting is open and anyone may attend. 203-869-2807 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

Mindful Monday Mornings Yoga: gentle yoga. Greenwich Botanical Center, 130 Bible St. Members, $25; non-members, $30, per class, or $400 for all classes. Walk-ins welcome.

(Bring your own mat.)

203-869-9242. Info@ GreenwichBotanicalCenter. org. greenwichbotanicalcenter. org 12:30 - 2 p.m.

Hip Replacement Education.

Greenwich Hospital's Noble Conference Center 2 & 3, 5 Perryridge Rd. Free.

Register. 203-863-3000. greenwichhospital.org/events 12:30 - 3 p.m. iPhoneography: Advanced iPhone Photography.

Greenwich Library - Training Center, 101 West Putnam Ave. Free. Register. 203622-7914. trainingcenter@ greenwichlibrary.org 1:15 p.m.

The Greenwich Decorative Arts Society lecture: The Herter Brothers and Gilded Age Interior: The William H. Vanderbilt House. Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Dr. Free for members, $25 for guests, check or cash payable at the door. Reserve. greenwichdecorativearts@ gmail.com. greenwichdecorativearts.org 5 - 6 p.m.

Bariatric Weight Loss Surgery Seminar. Greenwich Hospital's Hyde Conference Room, 5 Perryridge Rd. Free. Register.

Bring your questions. 888-3059253 5:15 - 6:45 p.m.

15th Annual Art Exhibit by Kindergarten through Fifth grade students from Cos Cob School - Opening Reception.

Cos Cob Library - Community Room, 5 Sinawoy Rd. Free.

Exhibit runs through March 30. 203-622-6883.

Free. 203-622-6883 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Challah Baking Class - master baker Nancy Laist teaches how

stlawrencesociety.com 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

ICC Greenwich: Children's classes - Hindi, Dance

gloves and collection buckets. skipthestrawgreenwich@gmail. com. skipthestrawgreenwich. com

6 p.m.

Everlasting Succulents in Autumnal Floral Design Class.

Greenwich Botanical Center, 130 Bible St. Members, $185; non-members, $205.

203-869-9242. Info@ GreenwichBotanicalCenter. org. greenwichbotanicalcenter. org 6 - 7 p.m.

Old Greenwich-Riverside Community Center (OGRCC) Thunder Soccer Supplemental Tryout - for U11 & U12 (boys and girls teams). Old Greenwich School/Field 2 and 3, 285 Sound Beach Ave. $30.

203-637-3659. office@myogrcc. org. myogrcc.org 6 - 7 p.m.

'Nightingales' Book Talk stories of Syrian migrants.

Greenwich Historical Society, 47 Strickland Rd. Members: $10; non-members: $15. 203-869-6899, ext. 10. sflinn@greenwichhistory.org. greenwichhistory.org 6 - 7 p.m.

Prostate Support: Surgical & Non-Surgical Updates.

Greenwich Hospital's Noble Conference Center, 5 Perryridge Rd. Free. Register.

888-305-9253 6 - 7 p.m.

Bariatric Support Group - for those considering bariatric surgery, those awaiting surgery, and those who have had surgery. Greenwich Hospital's Hyde Conference Room, 5 Perryridge Rd. Free. Register.

888-305-9253 6:30 - 8 p.m.

Community Concerts of Greenwich. Christ Church Greenwich, 254 East Putnam Ave. 203-869-6600. christchurchgreenwich.org/ calendar TUESDAY, MARCH 5 9:30 - 11 a.m.

Newborn Mother's Group - addresses the needs of the newborn under 4 months of age and the physical and emotional adjustments of parenthood (4-week session).

Greenwich Hospital’s Hyde Conference Room, 5 Perryridge Rd. $100. Register.

888-305-9253 10:30 - 11 a.m.

Tales for Tots - stories, songs, and finger plays to encourage a love of books and early language development.

Drop-in program for 2 and 3-year-olds with a parent/ caregiver. Greenwich Library - Greenwich Library Rear of Children's Room, 101 West Putnam Ave. No registration required. Free. 203-622-7940. dsullivan@greenwichlibrary. org 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Preschool Story Time & Craft with Allison. Byram Shubert Library - Community Room, 21 Mead Ave. Free. 203-5310426 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Drop-in Computer Lab - get assistance with email, online forms, social media, creating documents and more from Library Staff. Greenwich Library - Training Center, 101 West Putnam Ave. Free.

203-622-7914. trainingcenter@ greenwichlibrary.org 11 - 11:45 a.m. & 1 - 1:45 p.m.

Bruce Beginnings - explore the Museum through picture books and hands-on activities.

Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Dr. Ages 2 ½-5. Free, but space is limited. See the Visitor Services desk on arrival. 203869-0376. info@brucemuseum. org 12 - 2 p.m.

Greenwich Hospital Women’s Health Initiative: Vaping and Juuling: What are the Consequences?

Noble Conference Center, 5 Perryridge Rd. Free. Register.

Visitor parking is limited, carpooling is encouraged. 888305-9253. greenwichhospital. org/events 1 - 3 p.m.

Sit n Stitch Knitting Group - join local knitters as they work on individual projects or projects for the community.

Cos Cob Library - Community Room, 5 Sinawoy Rd. Free.

Adults. All levels are welcome.

203-622-6883 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.

New: Serious Illness Support Group - conversations and connections are facilitated by Giesele Castronova, a palliative care social worker. Greenwich Hospital, 5 Perryridge Rd. (Weekly, through March 26).

Free. 203-863-4628 3:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Open Studio Time at Andrew's Studio - learn recording, mixing and production. Arch Street Teen Center, 100 Arch St. Free. Grades 7th-12th. Free.

Every Tuesday and Thursday.

Reserve a time. 203-629-5744. info@archstreet.org 4 - 4:30 p.m.

Japanese Storytime - stories, games and music in Japanese.

Cos Cob Library - Community Room, 5 Sinawoy Rd. Free.

Children. 203-622-6883. lmatthews@greenwichlibrary. org 6 - 8 p.m.

Greenwich Center for Hope & Renewal: Grief Recovery Support Group (Every Tuesday through March 12). 3 River Rd., Cos Cob. Register. $200. 203-340-9816. hopeandrenewal.org 6 - 8 p.m.

Copperplate Calligraphy classes with Karen Gorst. Saint Clair Stationers, 25 Lewis St. Register. $450, $25 registration fee. (Every Tuesday through

March 26). 203-661-2927. saintclairstationers.com/ classes-2 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Lecture: Soil Health & Its Impact on Climate Change.

Greenwich Botanical Center, 130 Bible St. $10-$20. Register.

203-869-9242. Info@ GreenwichBotanicalCenter.org 6:30 - 10 p.m.

GEMS: Winter 2019 Emergency Medical Responder - EMT Bridge Class.

Greenwich Emergency Medical Service, 1111 E Putnam Ave. Also, Thursday, March 7, 6:30 - 10 p.m. Register. (Minimum age to enroll is 16 years old, with parental consent). 203637-7505. greenwichems.org 6:45 p.m.

The Perfectly Polite Bridge Group - Relaxed Bridge.

YMCA of Greenwich, 50 E. Putnam Ave. From Advanced Beginners to Intermediate. $10, members; $12, non-members.

Register. (Every Tuesday) 203-525-8032. Ppolitebridge@ optimum.net. greenwichymca. org 7 - 8:30 p.m.

Greenwich Center for Hope & Renewal: Boundaries Group having healthy relationships.

(Every Tuesday through April 9). Trinity Ministry Center, 5 River Rd. Register. $250.

(Scholarship available). 203340-9816. susangestal@gmail. com. hopeandrenewal.org 7 - 9 p.m.

Department of Parks and Recreation: Drop-in games of Volleyball for men and women.

Bendheim Western Greenwich Civic Center, 449 Pemberwick Rd. All are welcome. $4 per day drop in fee. (Every Tuesday.)

203-532-1259. greenwichct.gov WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6 10:30 a.m.

Blue/Purple Delphinium & French Lavender in Container Workshop. Greenwich Botanical Center, 130 Bible St. Members: $175; nonmembers: $195 (materials included); Gallery Viewing: M: $20; n/m: $25. Registration online deadline: March 1. 203-869-9242. Info@ GreenwichBotanicalCenter. org. greenwichbotanicalcenter. org 10:30 - 11 a.m.

Drop-In Toddlertime - stories, songs, movement, finger plays, puppets. Cos Cob Library Community Room, 5 Sinawoy Rd. Free. Children. 203-6226883 11 a.m.

Retired Men's Association of Greenwich: Clarinda Higgins and William Armstrong: "Against the Current: How Albert Schweitzer Inspired a Young Man’s Journey."

First Presbyterian Church, 1 West Putnam Ave. Free and open to the community. info@greenwichrma.org. greenwichrma.org 2:45 p.m.

The Perfectly Polite Bridge Group - Beginner Bridge. $40, members; $48, non-members - four sessions. YMCA of Greenwich, 50 E. Putnam Ave. Register. 203-525-8032.

Ppolitebridge@optimum.net 7 - 8:15 p.m.

Anchor Health Initiative: Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Support Group. YWCA Greenwich, 259 East Putnam Ave. Open to all ages. Safe, private and free.(1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month). 203-869-6501. ywcagreenwich.org 7 - 8:30 p.m.

Greenwich Toastmasters Meeting - Leadership & Public Speaking. Greenwich Town Hall, 101 Field Point Rd. Open to the public. (1st, 3rd & 5th Wednesday of each month.)

203-502-7552. toastmasters. org 7 - 9 p.m.

Bowman Observatory Public Nights (1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month, if skies are clear). On the grounds of Julian Curtiss School, 180 E. Elm St. Free. 203-413-6762.

GreenwichStars@gmail.com. astrogreenwich.org 7:30 p.m.

Dr. Peter H.R. Green: Gluten Sensitivity and Celiac Disease - learn about the facts and fiction. Perrot Memorial Library, 90 Sound Beach Ave. Free. 203-637-3870. perrotlibrary.org 7:30 p.m.

Greenwich Grind Teen Coffee House - featuring Open Studio

time. Arch Street Teen Center, 100 Arch St. Free. Grades 7th12th. Free. Every Wednesday.

203-629-5744. info@archstreet. org THURSDAY, MARCH 7 6:30 - 7:30 a.m.

AA Meeting - "Greenwich Morning Men's Group."

Greenwich Baptist Church, 10 Indian Rock Ln. This meeting is open and anyone may attend. 203-869-2807 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Greenwich Center for Hope & Renewal: Grief Recovery Support Group (Every Thursday through March 14). 237 Taconic Rd. Register. $200. 203-340-9816. hopeandrenewal.org 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Chair Yoga. Cos Cob Library Community Room, 5 Sinawoy Rd. Free. Adults. 203-622-6883 11:30 a.m.

Al-Anon Family Group Meeting: Thursday Noon AFG. St. Catherine of Siena Church - Room 101, school building, 4 Riverside Ave. 203-637-3661 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Mommy & Me Yoga exercises, meaningful poses and thoughtful meditations.

38 Volunteer Ln. $20. Mothers of babies who are 6 weeks to 9 months old. Register. 888-3059253 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Bruce Museum's Art of Design Luncheon and Panel Discussion. Greenwich Country Club, 19 Doubling Rd. Reservations required. 203869-0376. info@brucemuseum. org. brucemuseum.org 12 - 1 p.m.

AA Meeting - "Getting It Together Group." Christ Church - Parish House Loft, 254 E. Putnam Ave. This meeting is open and anyone may attend. 203-869-6600 3:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Open Studio Time at Andrew's Studio - learn recording, mixing and production. Arch Street Teen Center, 100 Arch St. Free. Grades 7th-12th. Free.

Every Tuesday and Thursday.

Reserve a time. 203-629-5744 info@archstreet.org 6 p.m.

College Athlete Mentor Night meet with former division one athletes to learn what it takes to compete at that level. Athleta Greenwich, 350 Greenwich Ave. Free. Please RSVP. 203625-0129. kaitlyn_becker@ stores.gap.com. events.athleta. com/collegementornight

1111 E Putnam Ave. Register.

(Minimum age to enroll is 16 years old, with parental consent). 203-637-7505.

7 p.m.

"From Evaluation to Environment: A Special Education Panel," followed by informal discussion, 8-9 p.m. Second Congregational Church, 139 East Putnam Ave. Free. christine@spedlegalfund. org. 2cc.org/calendar 7 - 8 p.m.

AA Meeting - "12 & 12 Group."

Christ Church - Parish House Loft, 254 E. Putnam Ave. This meeting is open and anyone may attend. 203-869-6600 7 - 9 p.m.

Abilis Diner Moms – Support Group for moms of children with special needs. Putnam Restaurant, 373 Greenwich Ave. RSVP. bria@abilis.us. abilis.us 7:30 p.m.

RTM District 10 Meeting.

Round Hill Community Church - meeting room, 395 Round Hill Rd. 203-869-1091. church@ roundhillcommunitychurch. org 8 p.m.

Al-Anon Family Group Meeting: Thursday Night AFG. Greenwich Hospital's Watson Pavilion; cafeteria's meeting room, 5 Perryridge Rd. 203863-3000 FRIDAY, MARCH 8 6:30 - 8:15 a.m.

Greenwich Leadership Forum: Michael and Katie Stallard: "Solving the Largest and Most Personal Work Crisis" .

Indian Harbor Yacht Club, 710 Steamboat Rd. RSVP. info@ greenwichleadershipforum.org greenwichleadershipforum. org 9 a.m.

"Getting Things Done: Tips Tools & Techniques to Help Your Child." Innis Arden Golf Club, 120 Tomac Ave. $50. info@smartkidswithld.org lesliejosel.eventbrite.com 8 p.m.

St. Catherine’s Players’ ‘Footloose The Musical!’. St. Catherine of Siena Lucey Parish Hall, 4 Riverside Ave. Also, March 9 & 10. Fridays, 8 p.m.; Saturdays, 7; Sundays, 2. $21 in advance; $25 at the door. 203-637-3661, ext. 327. stcatherinesplayers@gmail. com. stcath.org ONGOING

a town-wide celebration of what makes Greenwich special. The volunteer will accept digital photos via email, organize them, correspond with the photographers, create a spreadsheet of entries and check the quality of the submissions. The contest runs early May-early July.

203-869-6899. shealy@ greenwichhistory.org

Greenhouse & Garden Volunteers. Tuesdays in March, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Join Land Trust staff and other community volunteers weekly in the greenhouse of the Mueller Preserve as they prepare for spring planting.

Each week will present a wide variety of tasks and learning opportunities appropriate for all ages and abilities. 370 Round Hill Rd. 203-629-2151. gltrust.org THROUGH MARCH 1 Community Art Project.

"Your Place Squared: Community Art Project."

The Bruce Museum invites the community to submit a depiction of “your place” as part of a new community project of small artworks created entirely by the public for the public. Art lovers of all ages, interests, and abilities are encouraged to participate. The artworks can be created in any medium and will be accepted through March 1. More information and consent forms are available at the Visitor Services desk of the Bruce or at: brucemuseum.org THROUGH MARCH 13 "Fluid Terrain" art exhibit works by Laura Fayer, Amy Genser, and Suzan Shuta. Flinn Gallery at Greenwich Library, 101 West Putnam Ave. Free.

203-622-7947. flinngallery.com THROUGH MARCH 16 Neighbor to Neighbor and Greenwich High School’s “Former Attire” are accepting donations of new or gently used dresses, tuxedoes, jewelry, handbags, and more, the 6th annual Prom Project, a prom dress and tuxedo giveaway for Fairfield and Westchester County high school students who might otherwise struggle to afford prom attire. 203-622-9208. ncoughlin@ntngreenwich.org. ntngreenwich.org THROUGH MARCH 30

6 - 8 p.m.

Panel Discussion: The Golden Age of Cartooning in Connecticut. Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Dr. Registration is required. (Snow date March 28). 203-869-0376. info@ brucemuseum.org

Volunteer Transcribers. The Greenwich Historical Society is seeking volunteers to join a team of volunteer transcribers working from home to use voice dictation to digitize handwritten Town records.

This will reveal much new information about early Town meetings, land records before the American Revolution and wills, deeds, and genealogy that have never been accessed before. CT1640@gmail.com

Operation Fuel Applications.

The Greenwich Department of Human Services taking applications for Operation Fuel, which provides cash assistance for utility expenses for households with incomes at or below 75% of the State Median Income. For questions or to submit an application, please call Greenwich Department of Human Services at: 203-622-3800

6:30 - 10 p.m.

GEMS: Winter 2019 Emergency Medical Responder - EMT Bridge Class. GEMS,

The Greenwich Historical Society is looking for a volunteer to manage their 'This Place Matters Photo Contest',

6 - 7 p.m.

Bedtime Story and Craft with Miss Judy and Miss Lyn. Cos Cob Library - Community Room, 5 Sinawoy Rd. Come in PJs if you wish. Register. Free.

203-622-6883

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Old Greenwich-Riverside Community Center (OGRCC) Registration for the winter season - offering youth and adult programs. Programs include indoor recreational soccer, dance, drama, art, fitness and more. 203-6373659. office@myogrcc.org. myogrcc.org

6 p.m.

The New Oil fueling investment industry insights - networking and discussion.

Greenwich Library - Cole Auditorium, 101 West Putnam Ave. $20. 646-733-6692. hellohap@harnessap.org

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The Friends and Staff celebrate Youth Art Month with the 15th Annual Art Exhibit by Kindergarten through Fifth grade students from Cos Cob School. Cos Cob Library Community Room, 5 Sinawoy Rd. Free. 203-622-6883.

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List Price

Sold Price DOM BR FB Acres

SqFt

37 Sheephill Road 6 27 Glen Ridge Road 55 Indian Harbor Drive 10 Limerick Place 16 Hawthorne Street South D 3 Wyndover Lane

$689,000 $849,000 $879,000 $1,175,000

$589,000 $849,000 $879,000 $1,175,000

$550,000 $750,000 $850,000 $1,040,000

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0 1.08 0.18 2

1,400 1,704 1,330 3,217

$1,150,000

$1,095,000

$1,055,000

575

3

2

0.91

2,975

$1,170,000

$1,149,000

$1,075,000

72

4

3

0.28

2,516

100 Wesskum Wood Road $1,195,000 111 Dingletown Road $3,250,000

$1,195,000 $2,650,000

$1,277,000 $2,400,150

11 331

4 5

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2,828 5,236

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List Price

Price/SqFt

SqFt

AC

5 Griffith Road

$535,000

$306

1,750

0.21

4

2

North Mianus

75 Cos Cob Avenue 10

$569,000

$418

1,362

0

3

1

Cos Cob

193 Hamilton Avenue 10

$749,999

$422

1,779

0

2

2

South of Post Road

19 Sunshine Avenue

$825,000

$591

1,396

0.2

3

2

Riverside

188 Henry Street B

$849,000

$426

1,995

0

2

2

South of Post Road

13 Hoover Road

$895,000

$498

1,799

0.17

4

2

Riverside

12 Relay Place

$975,000

$739

0.2

3

2

Cos Cob

23 Hassake Road

$1,050,000

$455

2,308

0.17

4

2

South Parkway

11 Windsor Lane

$1,091,000

$488

2,235

0.27 3

3

North Mianus

15 Watch Tower Lane

$1,100,000

$664

1,656

0.31

3

2

Old Greenwich

17 Taylor Drive

$1,450,000

$566

2,561

0.18

3

2

Cos Cob

25 Oval Avenue

$1,500,000

$471

3,188

0.2

5

3

Riverside

5 Shady Brook Lane

$1,650,000

$478

3,452

0.34 5

3

Old Greenwich

27 Alden Road

$1,699,000

$478

3,557 0.88 3

3

South Parkway

70 Sheephill Road

$1,788,000

$589

3,037

0.25 4

3

Riverside

11 Pierson Drive

$1,895,000

$264

7,184

4.05 5

5

North Parkway

41 Frontier Road

$1,935,000

$503

3,847

1.39

5

3

Cos Cob

624 Lyon Farm Drive 624

$1,950,000

$454

4,291

0

5

4

Glenville

2 Randolph Place

$2,095,000

$416

5,039 0.28 5

4

Cos Cob

1 Idar Court B

$2,095,000

$587

3,572

3

3

South of Post Road

110 Hendrie Avenue

$2,295,000

$688

3,336 0.36 5

4

Riverside

15 Verona Drive

$2,395,000

$948

2,526 0.35 4

3

Riverside

11 Cardinal Road

$2,599,000

$533

4,875

1.06

6

4

South Parkway

130 Lower Cross Road

$2,650,000

$404

6,556

2.51

5

4

North Parkway

900 Lake Avenue

$2,850,000

$474

6,016

2

5

5

North Parkway

28 Baldwin Farms Rd N.

$2,875,000

$428

6,724

2.59 5

5

South Parkway

196 Shore Road

$3,100,000

$870

3,564 0.32 5

3

Old Greenwich

25 Druid Lane

$3,195,000

$568

5,629

0.29 6

6

Riverside

6 Golf Club Road

$3,495,000

$697

5,017

1.48

4

4

South Parkway

12 Ballwood Road

$3,495,000

$635

5,500 0.44 5

5

Old Greenwich

7 Nawthorne Road

$3,550,000

$1,018

3,488 0.57 4

3

Old Greenwich

6 Raymond Street

$3,578,000

$663

5,400 0.29 5

5

Old Greenwich

35 Locust Road

$3,595,000

$619

5,812

4.23 5

5

North Parkway

18 Crown Lane

$3,895,000

$472

8,251

4.47 6

4

North Parkway

477 Riversville Road

$3,995,000

$490

8,159

5.65 6

8

North Parkway

46 Parsonage Road

$4,250,000

$848

5,010

0.8

4

4

South Parkway

40 Husted Lane

$4,395,000

$955

4,604

2.97 5

4

South Parkway

50 Bush Avenue

$5,500,000

$980

5,613

0.55 6

5

South of Post Road

95 Richmond Hill Road

$6,295,000

$490

12,848 4.14

6

7

North Parkway

297 Chapman Lane

$6,395,000

$761

8,400

2.2

6

7

South Parkway

1 Indian Chase Drive

$8,450,000

$930

9,082

1.81

9

6

South of Post Road

107 Meadow Road

$8,695,000

$1,144

7,603

3.22

7

5

Riverside

91 Indian Head Road

$12,500,000

$1,990

6,282

5.2

6

5

Riverside

0

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Area

1 Lia Fail Way 1525 E Putnam Avenue #208 148 Putnam Park Park #148 60 Valley Road #B 188 Henry Street #B 31 Moshier Street #A 69 Riverdale Avenue #201 14 Neil Lane 10 Ridge Road 75 Long Meadow Road 157 Cat Rock Road 625 W Lyon Farm Drive #625 34 Hettiefred Road 14 Hoover Road 11 Ricki Beth Lane 34 Wescott Street 17 Lincoln Avenue 23 Woodland Drive #B 23 Woodland Drive #A 23 Woodland Drive #C 17 Dialstone Lane 130 Lower Cross Road 34 Circle Drive 58 Indian Head Road 282 Taconic Road 27 B Bayside Terrace 7 Nawthorne Road 62 Lockwood Road 27 A Bayside Terrace 10 Brookridge Drive 141 Milbank Avenue 636 Riversville Road 17 Hendrie Drive 25 Dublin Hill Drive 291 Stanwich Road 10 West Crossway 15 Reynwood Manor 5 Shady Brook Lane 35 Orchard Place 60 Butternut Hollow Road 2 Round Hill Road 360 Cognewaugh Road 552 River Road 554 River Road 6 Raymond Street 111 Lockwood Road 95 Stanwich Road 43 Almira Drive 73 Weaver Street #15 4 Shelter Drive 1361 King Street 95 Stanwich Road 75 Buckfield Lane 9 Keofferam Road 1 Martin Dale 38 Birch Lane

Area

Cos Cob Old Greenwich Greenwich Cos Cob Greenwich Greenwich Greenwich Riverside Cos Cob Riverside Cos Cob Greenwich Greenwich Riverside Old Greenwich Riverside Greenwich Greenwich Greenwich Greenwich Riverside Greenwich Greenwich Riverside Greenwich Riverside Old Greenwich Riverside Riverside Greenwich Greenwich Greenwich Old Greenwich Greenwich Greenwich Old Greenwich Greenwich Old Greenwich Greenwich Greenwich Greenwich Cos Cob Cos Cob Cos Cob Old Greenwich Riverside Greenwich Greenwich Greenwich Cos Cob Greenwich Greenwich Greenwich Old Greenwich Greenwich Greenwich

Price

$1,595,000 $365,000 $575,000 $825,000 $849,000 $849,000 $899,500 $1,097,500 $1,180,000 $1,185,000 $1,195,000 $1,295,000 $1,599,000 $1,689,000 $1,795,000 $2,099,690 $2,100,000 $2,195,000 $2,395,000 $2,495,000 $2,500,000 $2,650,000 $2,775,000 $2,795,000 $3,150,000 $3,495,000 $3,550,000 $3,595,000 $3,595,000 $3,790,000 $3,850,000 $3,850,000 $4,095,000 $4,250,000 $4,395,000 $5,235,000 $8,995,000 $1,650,000 $2,249,000 $2,781,000 $5,950,000 $1,149,000 $2,150,000 $2,250,000 $3,578,000 $1,950,000 $13,500 $1,195,000 $1,445,000 $1,477,000 $2,195,000 $2,495,000 $3,945,000 $4,099,000 $4,795,000 $6,425,000

Day/Time

Broker

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2 Round Hill Road Open House Sunday from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm $5,950,000 (5 beds, 5 baths, 6,628 sqft)

R

ockefeller walls border this private and ideally located property near town. With a 2007 custom gut renovation, this classically designed and beautifully presented home is generously scaled for family and entertaining accommodation and is situated on three south facing parklike acres. The double height front hall, with marble floor and stairs, leads to a spacious and stylish living room, elegant dining room, study with built-ins, large kitchen and adjacent step-down family room with wet bar. Each has French doors that lead to rear terraces that overlook a sparkling pool and parklike grounds. Upstairs there is a luxurious master suite with adjacent sitting room, dressing room and marble bath. Four additional bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Finished room on 3rd floor. Wine cellar. Exceptional.

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