Greenwich, CT August 2020

AUGUST 2020

THE KIDS AND PETS ISSUE

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LIFESTYLE LETTER

AUGUST 2020 PUBLISHER

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Can’t Handle the Cuteness!

GREENWICH, THIS ISSUE IS QUITE THE TREAT. (And not just dog treats!)

We have rounded up the cutest kids and pets in our area and put them all over these pages for you to enjoy.

Brace yourself; they may be too cute to handle. As the school year begins, read

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about the opportunities for moms in our community, family friendly recipes at Crew, plus some tips for teaching your kids about finances.

There are also some heartwarming tales about families in Greenwich with darling pets. We can’t wait for you to meet Ranger!

Take this month to spoil your little ones, whether they walk on two legs or four, as summer comes to a close and we watch them all get a little bit bigger and a little bit smarter.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE AUGUST 2020

FEATURES 12 Shop Local At Choice Pet, Ranger Approved!

Amazing Pet Products and Exceptional Customer Service

20 Shine On! A Family Business Lights Things Up

22 Summer Fresh Flavors Creating a Family Friendly Meal

26 It Takes a Village This company wants to change how

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we do modern motherhood—beginning with asking for help.

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Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Local Limelight

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Financial Buzz

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Healthy Lifestyle

20 Trend Setter 22 Culinary Creations 26 Now Open 30 DIY 32 Lifestyle Calendar 34 Parting Thoughts

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GOOD TIMES

Sun, Sand, and Smiles Our beloved beaches reopened for lounging, playing, and swimming on June 10th. Many residents have been out enjoying the amazing summer weather at Greenwich Point, Byram Beach, and Island Beach!

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ANGELA COSMAI SALON RE-OPENS Angela Cosmai has been the prominent colorist to an international roster of celebrities and society for over 30 years. A hair colorist-contrarian, she is an outspoken pragmatist who avoids any season’s trends. Her signature is subtly nuanced, natural-looking color that never strays far from her clients’ original tones. Those who come for her dramatic change simply won’t get it. “There are too many chemicals and too much maintenance involved,” says Cosmai, whose continual concern is the health of the hair. The

BETH KRUPA INTERIORS HAS A NEW HOME

beauty industry cites Cosmai as a color corrector,

Beth Krupa Interiors (BKI) is thrilled to have

but those who know her work beyond its reputation

a new studio and gallery off Greenwich Avenue.

record her as something more - an artist with tints.

The new location at 19 E. Elm Street will serve as a creative design space offering curated, unique home accessories.

BKI is a multiple national award-winning design firm with an international perspective coming from Beth’s experiences living in four countries.

She has a casual, approachable firm that values client relationships long past installation day.

Beth’s travels continue to inspire designs in the growing firm’s projects, creating collected and meaningful “sanctuaries” for clients. The generous, team-focused nature of BKI works to see client’s thriving in the spaces accomplished at the close of each project.

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LOCAL LIMELIGHT Guarding some of her favorite treats from Choice Pet.

AMAZING PET PRODUCTS AND EXCEPTIONAL CUSTOMER SERVICE

S H O P L O C A L AT C H O I C E P E T, R A N G E R A P P R OV E D !

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EVER SINCE I BROUGHT RANGER HOME

was my first time having a puppy as an adult and let’s

FROM HER BREEDER IN VIRGINIA TWO YEARS

just say I had a lot to learn! I did plenty of research,

AGO, ONE OF HER FAVORITE ACTIVITIES HAS

but the more research I did the more I became over-

ALWAYS BEEN WALKING TO CHOICE PET!

whelmed! Should I buy the grain free food? Was

What dog or cat wouldn’t love a store just for

some grain actually good in her food as a puppy?

them with plenty of treats and toys from which

Yikes, there was a lot to figure out here and I was in

to choose? The Greenwich Choice Pet location

no way an expert on any of these topics.

sits between the Whole Foods and Starbucks on

Walking into Choice Pet for the first time with

Putnam Ave. I always joke around that this loca-

Ranger in tote, I was instantly greeted by genuine

tion makes it extra convenient for Ranger and me

smiles and a “how can I help you today?” If the sales

to do our grocery shopping together!

assistant was taken back by my “oh my gosh where

Whenever possible, I opt to support our local busi-

do I start?!” he didn’t show it. Instead, he walked my

nesses. That’s why it was a no brainer for me as a

8-week-old pup and me aisle by aisle through the

new dog mom to check out the local pet supply store

store to pick out training treats, no-hide chews, toys,

in town. While I’d grown up with dogs all my life, this

and the dog food we needed.

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To this day, I remain so impressed by how knowledgeable the staff at Choice Pet are. After my first visit, I walked away

Ranger at 8 weeks old.

not only with all the puppy essentials I needed, but also with advice on how to use the training treats, how often to give her the no-hide chews that she absolutely loves, and how to transition Ranger from her breeder’s food to her new brand of food. When we walked out of Choice Pet for the first time, the staff waived goodbye to us saying “see you soon Ranger!”

I had no idea they’d remember her name each time we came back to the store.

In addition to being the one-stop-shop for all of Ranger’s essentials, Choice Pet has the best selection of fun toys and special occasion treats! Last July I took a solo trip to Choice Pet to pick out Ranger’s birthday presents. Yes, I am that dog mom! I think the Choice Pet team member had just as much fun as I did picking out squeaky cupcake plush toys, special birthday treats, and of course a brand new pink harness!

Around Halloween you will find a special display with pet Halloween costumes. And of course around the holidays, Choice Pet is your go-to destination for holiday-themed treats, toys, and more!

Ever since 1979, Choice Pet has been serving Fairfield County and the surrounding communities. Whether you’re a first-time pet owner or have years of experience, Choice Pet is your local go-to pet supply shop providing the absolute best products for the health and well-being of your furry family member.

Continue following along with Ranger’s escapades and my daily adventures on styleinherited.com and @styleinherited on Instagram!

How cute is this Starbarks toy from Choice Pet?

IN ADDITION TO BEING THE ONESTOP-SHOP FOR ALL OF RANGER’S ESSENTIALS, CHOICE PET HAS THE BEST SELECTION OF FUN TOYS AND SPECIAL OCCASION TREATS!

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FINANCIAL BUZZ

money $ense

AN EARLY START TO FINANCIAL SECURITY

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IN THE SPRING OF 2019 THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF GREENWICH LAUNCHED PILOT PROJECT, MONEY $ENSE, A 5-WEEK COURSE FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AT THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF GREENWICH. The program follows the curriculum of Junior Achievement but is led by the volunteers of the JLG. Junior Achievements unique, volunteer delivered programs aim to show students all of the possibilities that lay before them, and how decisions they make today can affect their future financial security.

The JLG repeated the 5-week program in the fall 2019 for teens at the Boys and Girls club but noticed another opportunity. Always looking for ways to expand their programs to reach more youth in our

ways to create financial security early:

community, their members identified the need of financial education for younger girls.

TIP 1 Create the habit of saving money start-

The JLG hosted its very first Money $ense

ing in elementary school. This will help ingrain

for Girls session with 25 enthusiastic 6th –

a lifetime habit.

8th grade girls attending a one day program.

After seeing the strong results from the one-day course, the Money $sense team decided to offer a one day co-ed program to teens who may not have been able

TIP 2 Credit cards will help you build a credit history but, beware of credit card interest rates.

to commit to the 5-week program in the past. The new condensed program for high schoolstudents was another huge success with 25 teens attending. The one day ses-

TIP 3 Creating a budget is an important skill that can be learned at a Money $ense session.

sion taught boys and girls interrelations between today’s financial decisions and tomorrow’s financial freedom.

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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

A Journey of Freedom and Aliveness GREENWICH CENTER FOR PERSONAL GROWTH ARTICLE EMILY MARR

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THE MOST IMPORTANT ASPECT I LIKE TO FOCUS ON

into your everyday life—it doesn’t have to take long.

WHEN WORKING WITH PARENTS, IS GIVING THEM

Simply take a deep breath or two, feel your feet on the

A SAFE SPACE TO BRING EVERYTHING THEY FEEL

ground and ask yourself what you feel in this moment.

THEY CAN’T BRING IN THE PRESENCE OF THEIR

This simple exercise can help ground you in the present,

CHILDREN. A place to come and be fully themselves. A

allowing you to let go of any images you may be holding

place where they can unleash any anger, judgement, frus-

onto and focus on what is in the here and now for you,

tration, and sadness in order to be fully present. When we

because that is where you are.

start stifling these parts of ourselves, we stifle all parts of

This presence and the here and now allows for the

ourselves. So, if we are feeling rage and we hold that back

client to bring whatever feelings are current and allows

we hold other parts of ourselves back too. I like to use the

space to work with them. The range can vary from feeling

example of a faucet in relation to our emotions. We either

angry, frustrated, stuck, stagnant, or unfulfilled to joy, hap-

have the faucet on or off. We can’t select which emotions

piness and pleasure. My goal is to create a space for them

we are going to allow to flow through us, so if we stuff the “negative” emotions, we are also cutting ourselves off from the many beautiful and positive ones. However, we live in a world where we can’t bring all our emotions all the time, so we need to consciously create spaces to bring these parts of ourselves that don’t always feel as welcomed. It is impossible to show up as a perfect parent 24/7, and I think

“I like to st ar t by allowing my client s to slow down, connect to their body, look inward and re ally check in to wha t is physically pre sent for them.”

in that way this pandemic has challenged parents even more because there’s no escape, there’s no space, there

to really energize that feeling and have it fully, without any

aren’t the same breaks as before.

restraint. I can’t tell you how many times they just start

When I work with clients I like to start by allowing

crying or stop mid exercise and simply have a moment

my clients to slow down, connect to their body, look

of clarity about what the feeling really is under the anger

inward and really check in to what is physically present

or frustration. And the same goes for their clearer under-

for them. Once that physical connection is made, the

standing of what is bringing joy, happiness and pleasure.

work starts from there. This is a great practice to bring

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touch with what may really be going on for them under the surface.

The work I do focuses on helping clients tap into their inner wisdom and strength and bring them into their authentic truth and self.

As a parent, wife, husband, and even more accurate…as a human, it is impossible not to get burnt out, overwhelmed, upset, disappointed, and frustrated. Part of my job is not only creating a safe space for that energy, but really welcoming it, because under all of these big emotions there is insight, wisdom, and goodness waiting to come out. When we try to stuff these emotions or bypass them, not only do they come out sideways, we really miss the opportunity to connect with the part of ourselves under it. In the connection to ourselves in this honesty, we then can connect with others in a deeper way.

My hope is not to fix, heal, or change my clients but to help them connect with their inner wisdom. I will help them build a container big enough to hold all the emotions, ride all the waves, and to allow them the capacity to hold space for their children, friends, and partners to do the same. When we allow ourselves to feel the feelings, we enter a new dimension of life, one that is richer, fuller, and deeper.

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TREND SETTER

SHINE ON! A FAMILY BUSINESS LIGHTS THINGS UP ARTICLE EMILY LIEBERT | PHOTOGRAPHY SHINE ON YOU CRAZY

We w ent big , war m , an d b ol d on our f i r s t c o l l e c t i o n . “ L o v e ,” “ D r ea m ,” a nd “ He l l o ” a r e all po sit i v e, i nv i t i n g , an d i n s p i ra t i o na l s i ngu la r w o r d s t ha t hav e s o man y us e s and m ean i n gs d e p en d i n g on t he a p p l i ca t i o n o f whe r e y o u p u t t h e b ul b .

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WHILE JOSEPH EPSTEIN WAS MEANDERING THROUGH THE GWANGJANG MARKET AREA OF SEOUL, IN SEARCH OF AN UNDERGROUND VINYL RECORD STORE, HE PASSED BY A SCRIPT “LOVE” BULB IN A NEARBY LIGHTING STORE. His first thought was how cool it looked and that he’d never seen anything quite like it, not even in Los Angeles where he was living at the time.

So he decided to bring it back from his travels and show it to his brother, Jason, in Westport, CT. As art enthusiasts, with design, technology, and direct e-commerce backgrounds between them, they knew immediately that they couldn’t pass up the opportunity to share such exquisite and unique lighting in the U.S. No holds barred, they launched Shine On You Crazy as a means of crafting beautiful spaces infused with calmness and positive energy. And because every environment deserves that special sparkle.

YOU’RE BROTHERS—HOW IS TO WORK WITH FAMILY? Joseph: We already work together in another family business, creating dental products in a direct-model, so this is a fun new brand and a puzzle for us. It feels like an extension of that business in how we work, yet it’s exciting to explore a very different realm and a wildly different group of people.

TELL US ABOUT THE FUN WORDS AND SHAPES OF THE BULBS. Joseph: We went big, warm, and bold on our first collection. “Love,” “Dream,” and “Hello” are all positive, inviting, and inspirational singular words that have so many uses and meanings depending on the application of where you put the bulb. As a unique housewarming gift, you can say so much that’s outside of the box. Once we started getting into the types of bulbs we wanted to manufacture, we saw options that made our head spin. The diamond and black bulbs reminded me of playing rock shows at Pete’s Candy Store and other small venues in NYC and felt like something I’d want in my recording studio.

WHAT SPACES ARE BEST FOR THESE BULBS IN A HOME OR OFFICE? Joseph: They work for home, office, and for retails spaces as well. I have two XL Pineapple Bulbs in my bathroom and they emit the most beautiful warm light. Every coffee shop and clothing store needs to upgrade their bulbs.

Jason: My wife, Anne, and I installed the large globe bulbs all over our home and we love the way they upgraded our space. I spent many years in retail and have a passion for food & hospitality. I think they’re perfect for restaurants and retail stores that want a great vibe.

WHAT’S NEXT? PLANS TO EXPAND? IS THE NAME A NOD TO THE PINK FLOYD SONG, “SHINE ON YOU CRAZY DIAMOND?”

Jason: Yes to expanding! This is our first collection. There are so many details with each single bulb from its size, temperature,

Joseph: Shine On You Crazy seemed like a perfect name for

and wattage, to its shape and filament. We’ve had a lot of people

what we’re making, but we never put much thought into an overt

ask us about easy plug-in fixtures that showcase our bulbs, so

nod to the song. Having said that, I love Pink Floyd and love playing

we’re working on offering table and floor lamps that make our

that song on the piano!

Shine Bulbs shine their brightest.

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CULINARY CREATIONS

CREATING A FAMILY FRIENDLY MEAL

summer fresh f lavors

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AUGUST BRINGS US RISING TEMPERATURES, MAKING IT THE BEST TIME TO FIRE UP THE GRILL AND EAT LOTS OF FRESH PRODUCE. I sat down with Chris Geideman of Crew Restaurant to find out how he brings home restaurant quality meals to his family.

After two decades in the restaurant and three kids at home Chris knows how to put together that will please diners of all ages. He suggests starting with some edamame hummus and a pitcher of virgin sandia cola (add some gin to the adults glasses). While everyone is snacking it’s time to make chicken milanese on the grill.

CHICKEN

MILANESE INGREDIENTS + chicken breast cut thin and pounded out evenly + olive oil, salt & pepper + mustard, use your favorite + regular or panko bread crumbs if breading chicken (optional) + favorite vinaigrette from the fridge + arugula (or your favorite greens from your garden), cherry tomatoes, freshly chopped or shredded basil

+ grated parmesan cheese

METHOD Whisk together your mustard, oil, and salt and pepper. Coat your chicken breast in the mixture. At this point, you can grill it for a healthy dinner, or coat the chicken in bread crumbs & fry for the traditional recipe. Assemble by putting greens, tomato & basil in a bowl. Mix vegetables with vinaigrette, place over chicken, top with grated parmesan, and enjoy.

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EDAMAME

HUMMUS INGREDIENTS + 1 bag edamame (soy beans) + 1 cup olive oil + 2 Tbs lemon juice + 3 cloves roasted garlic + Salt and pepper to taste + 1 tsp or more (up to you) + water to thinÂ

pre-shelled frozen is fine

ground

cumin,

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whole

toasted, then freshly ground

METHOD Put thawed edamame, garlic, cumin, lemon juice in food processor. Start processor on low and slowly pour in olive oil, add lemon, salt, and pepper. Add water as necessary to thin to desired consistency. Serve with your favorite pita, flatbread, or cruditĂŠs.

SANDIA

COLA (which means watermelon tail in Spanish)

INGREDIENTS + 2 oz Gray Whale Gin + 2 oz watermelon juice + 2 oz cucumber juice + splash lime juice

+ 1/2 oz Aperol + 2 drops Elemakule Tiki Bitters + splash of soda

METHOD Combine all ingredients in shaker over ice, serve in your favorite party glass. To create a mocktail for kids, omit gin and Aperol and viola!!

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it takes a village THIS COMPANY WANTS TO CHANGE HOW WE DO MODERN MOTHERHOOD—BEGINNING WITH ASKING FOR HELP. ARTICLE BRYNN JOHN PHOTOGRAPHY STELMAH PHOTO

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WHEN YOU SEE YOUR CHILD STRUGGLING, WHAT DO YOU ENCOURAGE HIM OR HER TO DO? Ask for help. When you’re struggling yourself as a mother, what do you do? Pretend like everything is okay?

Emily Watson, founder of the new online platform MyNestwell, believes that as women, we need to start telling ourselves the same things we tell our children.

A few years into trying to start her own family, Emily realized that she couldn’t keep doing the same thing and expecting different results. She admits, “I grew up in a family of ambitious, independent women. I learned that you pushed through when things got tough.” But when she hit rock bottom emotionally, mentally, and physically during fertility treatment, she figured she had nothing to lose. She cobbled together her own village of maternal wellness providers along with her reproductive endocrinologist—an acupuncturist, therapist, and health coach—many of whom continued to support her throughout pregnancy and postpartum. But she gained more than just extra strength in asking for help. “I discovered that there is a treasure trove of truly remarkable care providers ready to serve other women, to lift them higher in so many unique and beautiful ways,” Emily says. The hard part, however, was finding them.

By congregating previously siloed maternal wellness experts and services under one online platform, Emily is reimagining the proverbial village. MyNestwell aims to ease the overwhelm of motherhood, inspire confidence, and build healthier families through educational resources, a robust provider directory, and community events.

Women going through motherhood have very unique needs, from trying to conceive, dealing with postpartum pelvic floor weakness, managing the mental load, and transitioning back into a career after baby. MyNestwell connects them to professionals locally and virtually who can guide them through these stages.

By breaking down some of the barriers to getting support, Emily hopes to normalize asking for help. “Now that I have my daughter, I want to set a good example for her that you can achieve great things—with a village behind you.”

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4 people you need in your village Acupuncturist: An expert in ancient Chinese medicine, they can restore balance to your body through the use of needles and herbs, to resolve hormonal imbalances and relieve stress and fatigue.

Local favorites: Michelle Clifford, LAc + Deb Ross MS, LAc Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist: They can help address issues surrounding your pelvic floor, rebuilding strength and tone and promoting healing after childbirth.

Local favorites: Amie Ashley Hogan PT, MSPT + Kat Castro, PT, DPT Career Coach: Becoming a parent hugely changes your priorities, so they can help you reconcile your personal and professional goals and help you find yourself again.

Local favorites: Chirstine Walker Mental Health Specialist: Therapists, counselors, psychologists, and psychiatrists are a wonderful way to help you nurture your mental, emotional, and relationship help with an objective opinion.

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+HANDCRAFTED+

DIY

FUN PAPER CRAFT ACTIVITY FOR YOU + YOUR KIDDO ARTICLE NICOLETTE MARTIN

SEARCHING FOR WAYS TO GET SOME QUALITY TIME IN WITH YOUR KIDS (AND KEEP THEM BUSY)? Put down the tablet and bust out the toolbox—the craft toolbox, that is...we don’t condone giving power tools to children. When you’re looking for some productive indoor time to spend while empowering your little ones’ imaginations, consider this easy (but we can’t promise mess-free!) project you can create with a few standard supplies and a lot of creativity.

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M AT E R I A L S

PIÑLLAMA

+ Cardboard + White crepe paper + Construction paper + Glue + Scissors + Beads, yarn, pom poms, etc.

DIRECTIONS 1. Take your cardboard and cut two pieces into the shape of a llama (we found a stencil online). Then, cut strips of cardboard the depth you want your llama to be. You’ll connect these to either side of the llama cutouts to enclose your piñata.

2. Glue your strip of cardboard all along the edge of one side of your llama, then glue to the other side.

(Be sure to leave a hole you can close up later so you can fill it with your favorite candy!)

3. Starting at the neck, cover the front, back and sides of your llama with white crepe paper, cutting a slit every half inch or so to create the traditional piñata look.

4. Cover all remaining sides of the neck and head with white construction paper, cut to fit your design.

5. Using construction paper, beads, pom poms, tassels, buttons, etc., add some flair to the rest of your llama!

Bonus points for incorporating different shapes and textures into your final product.

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AUGUST

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

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put the international in Internationa

NATIONAL CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE DAY

some fresh brews at Half Full

National Chocolate Chip Cookie

Beer Day. Perhaps there’s a porter or a Belgian in your glass. Enjoy Brewery while enjoying some food

Whether yours are homemade or store bought, pour a glass of milk and enjoy. Make your favorite chocolate chip cookies and throw some extra

NATIONAL SENIOR CITIZENS DAY

Spend time with the senior citizens you know. Let them know they are

and games with friends.

Day gives us an opportunity to dunk American’s #1 favorite cookie.

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be a good day to volunteer at a

NATIONAL CONNECTICUT DAY

with those who may not otherwise

retirement home or the Greenwich

National Connecticut Day recog-

chocolate chips into the mix! Or

nizes the contributions of the fifth

stop at your favorite bakery and pick

state to join the United States of

some up. Post on social media using

America. Connecticut’s small but

#ChocolateChipCookieDay.

full landscape holds countless rev-

Senior Center. Share your smile get a visitor today.

olutionary stories and adventures

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along New

NATIONAL OYSTER DAY

every generation to enjoy!

England’s

National

Scenic Trail. Through every season and every era, there’s something for

While many people enjoy fresh oysters raw, the shellfish can be savored in multiple ways. As a side dish, oysters add immense flavor to Thanksgiving dressing. They also make flavorful stews, soups, and

16 NATIONAL ROLLER COASTER DAY

Celebrate by visiting an amusement

chowders. Other recipes will bake,

park near you. While enjoying a roller

grill or broil the oysters with or with-

coaster ride or two, also check out

out the shell. Visit Elm Street Oyster

some roller coaster history. Check

House to celebrate this delicious day.

out the science behind the structures and the gravity-defying curves. If you

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cannot get to a roller coaster, make

NATIONAL FRESH BREATH DAY

to post on social media.

plans for your next roller coaster adventure! Use #RollerCoasterDay

The day urges appreciation of oral hygiene and its importance. Dentists and oral care professionals applaud the day dedicated to fighting bad breath. Today is a great day to book your annual cleaning. Need a new

17 NATIONAL NONPROFIT DAY Through

nonprofits,

awareness,

dentist? We love Dr. Tsangaroulis of

research, and aid reach the people

Greenwich Family Dental.

who need it most. Nonprofits also produce tremendous benefits to their

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surrounding communities and the

INTERNATIONAL BEER DAY

broader world. Take some time to

Would you like to get in touch with

day to volunteer your time with one

us? We would love to hear from you!

of our many local Nonprofit organiza-

Contact us at CityLifestyle.com/

The first Friday in August brings a

tions. Neighbor to Neighbor looks to

Greenwich using the Get In Touch

toast to ales, lagers, and pilsners that

utilize volunteers often.

link and let us know what you think.

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PARTING THOUGHTS

ROCKS THAT INSPIRE AMY SUDELL IS THE CREATOR BEHIND @ROCKSTHATINSPIRE. When her youngest son was battling cancer they started painting rocks. Amy and her family found it helpful to paint messages of hope, courage, strength and things that would just make you smile.

Through all of this our town of Greenwich, CT rallied around them and created several kindness rock gardens. These rock gardens can be found at town hall, a couple of the schools, and even Greenwich Hospital was inspired to start one.

Amy continues to paint in honor of her son to inspire others. She is passionate about her rocks and puts a lot of love into each piece. ​“One kind message at the right moment can change someone’s day, their outlook and their whole life.” - The Kindness Rocks Project

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