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“Inspired by the spirit of early 20th-century vaudeville shows, the event offered a stage for Wallace Center members to share their unique talents—whether through song and dance, baking, photography, storytelling, knitting, and beyond. Through thoughtful conversations with our partners at the Wallace Center, The Spring Follies was born.” – John Curtis, Artistic Associate, Open Arts Alliance Continue Reading →
There was a sold-out audience for the inaugural Spring Follies at the Greenwich Arts Council on Friday night. Feature photo is of Winona Mullis, 102, who shared her memorable story, “Potato Chip.” Continue Reading →
Are you a singer? Actor? Dancer? Maybe you’re a poet, painter, writer, aspiring comedian or magician? Even if you’ve never explored your talent before this no-pressure all-fun class will end in a shared event for friends to showcase the work of the classes, a heartwarming throwback to the “Follies” of the early 20th century. Greenwich residents 55 and older are welcomed to participate. Continue Reading →
Together, Burns and Contadino also redefined the Commission on Aging, and made the decisions needed to move forward with the future of the Senior Center. Continue Reading →
Lori Contadino, Director of the Greenwich Commission on Aging, and the staff at the Greenwich Senior Center, know that a nice holiday meal makes almost everyone a little happier. Continue Reading →
Members received two bags – the big Trick or Treat bag was chuck full of candy and goodies from Commission on Aging sponsors. Continue Reading →
Most members hadn’t seen Teddy and the rest of the Senior Center staff since they closed in March, due to the pandemic. Continue Reading →
“Take breaks from watching, reading, or listening to news stories and social media.” – Lori Contadino, MS, Director, Greenwich Commission on Aging Continue Reading →
By 2020, nearly 20% of Greenwich residents will be 65 or older, impacting housing, finances, health care, transportation, social inclusion, civic participation, buildings and outdoor spaces, leisure and more. Greenwich can become a model for other communities, as an incubator in all aspects of technology and the future of aging. Continue Reading →