Come celebrate women who make a difference and our guest presenter who will speak about what truly mattered to her in creating her success. Continue Reading →
Greenwich Chamber “Women Who Matter Luncheon” to Feature Kathie Lee Gifford
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91 Years Young, Pat Lee Makes the Most of Life in Greenwich
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Contributed by Bonnie Hann, Greenwich
Pat Lee, at 92-years-young, is Nathaniel Witherell’s featured artist for the month of November. Ms. Lee will be exhibiting her multimedium artwork from Nov 1 through Nov 30 in the Witherell’s solarium at 70 Parsonage Rd. Pat’s artwork is from a lifetime of painting including Chinese brush paintings, batik, oils, watercolors, acrylic and copper tooling. At 92, Pat, is not only an artist, but is also an accomplished golfer and social bridge player. “You have to keep your mind active, your body flexible, and cultivate a passion to make the most out of life,” Pat told her daughter Bonnie several years ago when contemplating a move to Greenwich. “And if I do move, you have to learn how to play bridge.”
That was five years ago. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Arts
Greenwich Reads Together: “Code Girls” Author to Visit GHS
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“GHS is thrilled to have Liza Mundy speak to our students next week,” said GHS Interim Headmaster Rick Piotrowski. “The author’s presence on campus provides a unique opportunity for students to deepen their understanding of the writing and research process and also discover previously unknown information about how American women secretly aided our country’s war efforts during World War II.” Continue Reading →
Filed under: Arts, Schools, Code Girls, Grace Hopper, Greenwich High School, Greenwich Schools, Laurie Wallmark, Liza Mundy
Follow the Star Exhibit of Creches at Christ Church Set for November 9-11, 2018
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The nativity exhibit will kick-off on Thursday evening, November 8, with a Patron Preview Party from 6pm to 9pm with live music, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. Proceeds from this event will benefit Christ Church Greenwich non-profit partners Neighbor-to-Neighbor and Domus Kids. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Holiday
Walk/Run for Abilis Raises More Than $140,000
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13th Annual Events Supports Abilis and Its Programs for Families with Special Needs Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Volunteering
RMA Presents Nov 7 Speaker: Chandra Bozelko, “From Princeton to Prison: Lessons in Mass Incarceration”
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Chandra Bozelko’s talk on Nov 7 will will be “From Princeton to Prison: Lessons in Mass Incarceration.” There is no RMA speaker Nov 14. On November 21, Ken Borsuk, Greenwich Time Reporter, will present: “Tales of a Greenwich Reporter on the Front Lines.” Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Arts
PHOTOS: Old Greenwich School Halloween Parade Lands On the Perfect Afternoon
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The Old Greenwich School Halloween parade down Sound Beach Avenue is a tradition and on Wednesday it benefited from warm sunshine. So cute! Continue Reading →
Filed under: Holiday, Schools
Greenwich Reform Synagogue Participates in #ShowupforShabbat Initiative
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Jewish communities across the country – along with elected officials, religious and civic leaders, and others are called to flock to synagogues this Shabbat. The #ShowUpForShabbatservice initiative was launched in response to the horrific attack at Tree of Life Or L’Simcha Congregation in Pittsburgh. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town
GPD Share Halloween Safety Tips
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Tell children not to accept – and, especially, not to eat – anything that isn’t commercially wrapped. Parents of young children should also remove any choking hazards such as gum, peanuts, hard candies and small toys. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Holiday
PHOTO: Skies Clear for 11th Annual Howl & Prowl on Greenwich Ave
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At Pet Pantry’s Howl & Prowl costume contest on Sunday to benefit Adopt A Dog, there was nary a trace of the Nor’easter that tore through Greenwich on Saturday. Continue Reading →