Abilis Gardens & Gifts is hosting a Thanksgiving Floral an Flair Design Workshop on Saturday, November 19 from 10:00am until 12:00 noon. Continue Reading →
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Greenwich Human Services Board Winter Coat Drive Runs Through Dec 15
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“At this time of year there is much to be thankful for. But the pandemic has impacted some people far more than others, and those struggling financially or coping with homelessness are hurting the most.” – Jeffrey Medina, Greenwich Board of Human Services member Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Volunteering, coat drive, COVID-19, Greenwich Human Services, Inspirica, Jeffrey Medina, Natalie Queen
Turkey Give Away at Town Hall: This Type of Goodwill Goes a Long Way
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Vincent O’Banner, who retired from Greenwich Police in 2014 after 27 years said an overriding goal of his organization, D2C, is to create sustainable relationships between law enforcement and communities. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Holiday, Police & Fire, Cynthia Bowser, D2C, Dedication to Community, Fred Camillo, Thanksgiving
Neighbor to Neighbor Distributes 500 Turkeys to Families in Need
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Every year, Neighbor to Neighbor offers turkeys to families in need, However, in 2020, far more households are having difficulty making ends meet. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Arch Street Teen Center, COVID-19, CT Food Bank, food pantry, Neighbor to Neighbor, TAG, Thanksgiving
Greenwich High School Aims High for Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive 2020
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This year’s 10th annual Thanksgiving Food Drive will be a virtual event and will run from October 30 through November 15. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Schools, Volunteering, Greenwich High School, Roots & Shoots, Thanksgiving
LETTER: Thanksgiving Plea For The Turkey
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“Many of these turkeys, in their very short lives, are plagued with multiple health problems while lingering in confined factory farms (bred via artificial insemination).” – Neil Wolff Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, Neil Wolff, Thanksgiving, turkey
Talking Turkey: Follow These Tips to Prevent Illness
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Never thaw at room temperature. Always thaw frozen turkey in the refrigerator. This takes time – sometimes several days for larger turkeys (about 1 day for every 5 pounds) – so plan ahead. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Health, Thanksgiving
PHOTOS: Many Happy Faces at First Presbyterian Church’s Annual Thanksgiving Meal
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First Presbyterian Church of Greenwich hosted its 20th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner for Greenwich senior citizens on Thursday, November 23. A total of 136 guests came to the church for the sit down meal, and 103 meals were delivered to homebound seniors. Continue Reading →
Filed under: advertisement, Giving, Volunteering, First Presbyterian Church, First Presbyterian Church of Old Greenwich, Thanksgiving
PHOTOS: At GHS a Bountiful Roots & Shoots Club’s Penny Wars & Thanksgiving Food Drive Feeds 150 Families
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On Monday the Roots & Shoots Club at Greenwich High School watched the results of their Penny Wars and Thanksgiving Food Drive culminate in the assembly of boxes full of Thanksgiving turkeys and fixings for about 150 local families. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Holiday, Schools, Volunteering, Alexia Towle, Andreas Milani, Cardinal Cooks, Carolina Lew
Neighbor To Neighbor Distributes Hundreds of Thanksgiving Turkeys to the Community
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For the fifth year in a row, Neighbor to Neighbor distributed hundreds of turkeys to clients and other who qualified. “Thanksgiving is a great American tradition. Whether you cook it yourself or go to someone’s house, you want to be the same as everyone else,” said Karen Royce, president of the Neighbor to Neighbor board. Continue Reading →