Postings
Drivers course
Community Health at Greenwich Hospital offers an AARP two-part safe driving course, 1 to 5, Friday, Nov. 20, Cos Cob Room Greenwich Hospital; $14, $12 members; 203-863-4277, 888-305-9253.
Cadets visit
Cadets and midshipmen from the American Service Academies Program share their insights on the Holocaust and military ethics, 6:30 to 7:30, Jewish musical Shabbath Service, 7:30 to 9:30, traditional Shabbath dinner presentation by Dr. David Marwell, Friday, Nov. 20, Temple Sholom; $18; RSVP required; call Rimma 203-542-7154.
You and your liver
Community Health at Greenwich Hospital sponsors panel discussion on liver disease and transplantation, 9 to noon, Saturday, Nov. 21, Greenwich Hospital’s Noble Conference Center; free; to register call 203-863-4277, 888-305-9253; Greenwichhospital.org.
Drivers course
Community Health at Greenwich Hospital offers an AARP safe driving course, 9 to 1, Saturday, Nov. 21, Cafeteria Conference Room Greenwich Hospital; $14, $12 members; 203-863-4277, 888-305-9253.
Craft sale
The First Congregational Church hosts annual Craft Show and Sale of handcrafted goods from H.O.M.E Coop, 9 to 4, Saturday, Nov. 21, and 11 to 1, Sunday, Nov. 22, First Congregational Church, 108 Sound beach Ave., Old Greenwich; 203-637-1791.
Cadets visit
Cadets and midshipmen from the American Service Academies Program share their insights on the Holocaust and military ethics, 9:30 to noon, traditional Shabbath services, noon to 1, Shabbath lunch and talk with cadets, Saturday, Nov. 21, Temple Sholom; $10; RSVP required; call Rimma 203-542-7154.
Holiday boutique
The YWCA holds Holiday Craft and Gift Boutique featuring 25 local artisans and merchants, 10 to 4, Saturday, Nov. 21, YWCA Greenwich, 259 East Putnam Ave.; 203-661-0985.
Book signing
Just Books welcomes award-winning historical essayist Marina Neary, talking and signing copies of her novel, Wynfield’s Kingdom, 10 to 2, Saturday, Nov. 21, Just Books, 28 Arcadia Road, Old Greenwich; free and open to the public; 203-637-0707; Justbooks.org.
Bird walk
Audubon holds “Mother Nature’s Bird Foods Hike,” to learn about the many wild foods birds seek to eat and how birds use their bills to gather it, 1 to 2:30, Saturday, Nov. 21; all ages; RSVP to Nature Store, 203-869-5272, ext. 221.
Spiritual talk
Will Duncan, co-director of Star in the East, leads a discussion on how and why to live a spiritual life, 7:15 to 8:45 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 21, Christ Church Family Room, 254 E. Putnam Ave.
Coffeehouse concert
Diamond Hill United Methodist Church presents “The Girls from Jersey Sing Opera,” featuring four sopranos from William Paterson University, 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 21, Diamond Hill United Methodist Church, 521 E. Putnam Ave., Cos Cob; free; 203-869-2395.
Cadets visit
Cadets and midshipmen from the American Service Academies Program share their insights on the Holocaust and military ethics, 9 to 10 a.m., Sunday morning mass, 10 to 11:30, cadets round table, Sunday, Nov. 22, Christ Church; $5; RSVP required; call Rimma 203-542-7154.
Turkey jamboree
The Banksville Independent Fire House and the Banksville Community House co-sponsor the annual “Turkey Jamboree” with games for kids, food and raffles, 1, Sunday, Nov. 22, Banksville Independent Fire House; free; Banksvillefire.org; Banksvillecommunityhouse.org.
Calder family day
The Bruce Museum holds Calder Family Day including gallery hunt, art activities, a presentation by actor, dancer and mime Carlton van Pyrz, 1 to 4, Sunday, Nov. 22, Bruce Museum; free with admission; 203-869-0376; Brucemuseum.org.
Thanksgiving service
Youth choirs from many houses of worship help celebrate Thanksgiving at the annual Greenwich Fellowship of Clergy’s Thanksgiving service, 7 p.m., Monday, Nov. 23, Temple Sholom; free; canned food will be collected to support Neighbor to Neighbor; choir information 203-542-7160, other inquiries 203-542-7172.
Thanksgiving dinner
The First Presbyterian Church of Greenwich holds its 12th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner for Seniors, noon, Thursday, Nov. 26, First Presbyterian Church, One West Putnam Ave.; free, transportation available. Sign up before Nov. 20 at the Senior Center, Agnes Morley Heights or Quarry Knoll, or call Josh at First Presbyterian Church; 203-869-8686.
Breakfast with Santa
The Department of Parks and Recreation holds Breakfast with Santa, 9:30 to 11:30, Nov. 29, Greenwich Civic Center, 90 Harding Road, Old Greenwich; tickets may be purchased through the mail or at the Recreation Office before Nov. 20; Greenwichct.org.
Train exhibit
The Westchester Model Railroad Club holds Annual Fall Train meet, featuring operating model railroads and more than 140 tables with dealers and exhibitors, 10 to 3, Sunday, Nov. 29, Old Greenwich Civic Center, 90 Harding Road, Old Greenwich; $6 adults, $4 seniors; 203-637-4583.
A Christmas Carol
The Department of Parks and Recreation shows A Christmas Carol, presented by the Hampstead Stage Company, 3 to 4, Tuesday, Dec. 1, Bendheim Western Greenwich Civic Center, 449 Pemberwick Road; $5; 203-532-1259; Greenwichct.org.
Beauty and health
B.E.S.T committee hosts “Beauty and Health 2010,” with a presentation by plastic surgeon Dr. Neil Gordon and nutritionist Donna Pace, to benefit Soldiers for the Truth, 5:30, Tuesday, Dec. 1, Roger Smith Hotel, Lexington Ave. at 48th St., New York; $100; 203-629-0288; This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Holiday boutique
Breast Cancer Alliance holds annual holiday boutique, with 15% of all sales benefiting the Breast Cancer Alliance, 6 to 9 Tuesday, Dec. 1, and 9 to 5 Wednesday, Dec. 2, Greenwich Country Club, 19 Doubling Road; 203-861-0014.
Inside out
Sandy Gross, founder and managing partner of local executive search firm, helps job seekers with seminar “Working from the Inside Out,” 6:30 to 9 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 2, Jewish Family Services of Greenwich, 1 Holly Hill Lane; free; 203-622-1881; This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
AbleChild’s annual gala
A night of music, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and a holiday auction to benefit AbleChild, 7 to 10, Wednesday, Dec. 2, Venture, 48 W. Putnam Ave.; $100; call Sheila Matthews 203-594-1700; Ablechild.org.
Art gallery visit
Friends of the Greenwich Library take a docent-led tour of the newly refurbished Yale University Art Gallery, 8:30 to 5, Thursday, Dec. 3; mail check to “Friends Trips,” 101 West Putnam Ave., Greenwich, CT 06830 or leave it at the Welcome Desk on the main floor of the library; $90, $80 members, including lunch; 203-622-7938.
Pajama party
Duxiana hosts Pajama Party to collect pajamas and books for needy children, 9 to noon, Thursday, Dec. 3, Duxiana Greenwich, 15 W. Putnam Ave.; 203-661-7162, 800-382-6662; This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; DuxBed.com.
Growing older
At Home in Greenwich holds gathering with Executive Director Lise Jameson and current members to discuss the challenges of growing older, 5 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 3, member’s home; call Lise Jameson by Nov. 30 to RSVP 203-422-2342.
Holiday party
The World Affairs Forum holds “Party in the Parc,” a fund-raising event with a tour of one of the upper-story condos at the Trump Parc, 6 to 8, Thursday, Dec. 3, 7th floor Trump Parc, Stamford; $90; 203-356-0340; This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Business roundtable
The Greenwich Chamber of Commerce holds Business Roundtable with moderator Sal Provenzano from Rand Insurance, 8 to 9:30 a.m., Friday, Dec. 4, Boys and Girls Club, 4 Horseneck Lane.
Tree lighting
The Department of Parks and Recreation holds annual tree lighting ceremony with a visit from Santa, Mrs. Claus, Frosty and Rudolph, 3:45 to 4:30, Friday, Dec. 4, Town Hall; 203-622-7830; Greenwichct.org.
Shabbat for children and family
Young Children’s Family Service (YCFS) holds service for children in second grade and younger and their families, 5:30 to 6:15, Friday, Dec. 4; Temple Sholom, 300 E. Putnam Ave.
Holiday fair
Round Hill Community Church holds “Christmas on Round Hill,” a holiday fair with crafts, homemade food and train rides, 10 to 4, Saturday, Dec. 5, silent auction, 6 to 9, Friday, Dec. 4, Round Hill Community House, 397 Round Hill Road; free; 203-869-1091.
Christmas concert
The Greenwich Choral Society opens 84th season with its traditional Christmas holiday concerts, 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, and 4 and 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, Christ Church Greenwich, 254 East Putnam Ave.; $25 and $35; 203-622-5136; This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Greenwichchoralsociety.org.
War and peace forum
The Greenwich Forum on War and Peace presents George Perkovich, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace to talk about “Evolving Challenges in Iran,” 2 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 6, First Congregational Church, Old Greenwich.
Cirque Voila
A holiday show at Cirque Voila to benefit The Tiny Miracles Foundation, 2 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 6, VIP pre-show begins at 1, The Quick Center for the Arts, 1073 North Benson Road, Fairfield; to buy tickets call 203-254-4010 or Quickcenter.com.
Winter solstice concert
Audubon presents “A Winter Solstice” concert with The Bows and Chris Coogan and The Good News Gospel Choir, 2, Sunday, Dec. 6, Greenwich Audubon, 613 Riversville Road; $25 donation; 203-977-8627.
Protect your tree
Audubon holds “Protect Our Trees From Invasive Insects: A workshop about the Asian Long-horned Beetle and Emerald Ash Borer,” led by Rose Hiskes from the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, 2:30 to 4:30, Sunday, Dec. 6; free; RSVP to 203-869-5272, ext. 239 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Christmas celebration
First Church of Round Hill holds first annual “Deck the Halls” Christmas celebration and food drive, 3 to 5, Sunday, Dec. 6, First Church of Round Hill, 464 Round Hill Road; free; 203-629-3876; Firstchurchofroundhill.org.
Tree of light
Greenwich Hospital’s Tree of Light celebration honors loved ones and supports hospice patients, 5 p.m., Monday, Dec. 7, Greenwich Hospital’s Sanna and Victor Borge Terrace; 203-863-3883.
Toy tag sale
YWCA Greenwich Preschool Social Committee holds Winter Toy Tag Sale, to benefit the Stephen and Alexandra Cohen Preschool Center, 9 to 4, Wednesday, Dec. 9, YWCA Gallery, 259 East Putnam Ave.; open to the public; call Tracy Holton 203-253-4751, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Alka Thukral, 917-488-0288 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or Megan Rosado This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Judaism talk
A panel of rabbis addresses questions and gives perspective from the three major movements in Judaism, 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15, Agudath Sholom, Stamford; free; 203-542-7172; Templesholom.com.
Ongoing
Friday films
The Friends of Greenwich Library host Friends Friday Films showing of “Sketches of Frank Gehry,” through Nov. 20, Greenwich Library Café lower level, 101 West Putnam Ave.
Art exhibit
The Greenwich Arts Council presents “Art through Music,” a dual show of painters, Su-Hua Chen Low and Aldo Parisot, both of whom are directly influenced by music, through Nov. 22, Bendheim Gallery at the Greenwich Arts Council, 299 Greenwich Ave., 203-862-6750; Greenwicharts.org.
Art show
The Gertrude White Gallery at YWCA Greenwich exhibits painted and stitched works on silk, canvas and fiber by three artists, through Nov. 28, YWCA, 259 East Putnam Ave.; 203-869-6501.
Printmaker art show
Art/Place Gallery presents Greenwich printmaker Margot Bittenbender in her show “Rock Paper Scissors,” through Nov. 28, Art/Place Gallery, 11 Unquowa Road, Fairfield; 203-292-8328; Artplace.org.
Quilt show
The Friends of the Cos Cob Library present “Quilts of Common Threads,” through Nov. 30, The Cos Cob Library, 5 Sinawoy Road, Cos Cob; call for availability; 203-622-6883.
Guitar lessons
Parks and Recreation Department offers guitar lessons, beginners and children eight to 14 years old 4 to 5 p.m. or 5 to 6; returning students and children eight to 14 years old 6:15 to 7:15; adults 15 years old and older 7:30 to 8:30; through Nov. 30; the Bendheim Western Greenwich Civic Center, 449 Pemberwick Road; 203-532-1259; Greenwichct.org.
Tennis for tots
Continuing in person registration for Tennis for Tots at the Bendheim Western Greenwich Civic Center. Program for children three and four years old runs 2:45 to 3:15 p.m. or 3:15 to 3:45; children five, six and seven years old 3:45 to 4:30, 4:30 to 5:15, or 5:15 to 6, Mondays, through Nov. 30; Bendheim Western Civic Center Gym, 449 Pemberwick Road; $75 to $85; 203-532-1259; Greenwichct.org.
Classic film series
The Greenwich Classic Film Series shows films of the 30’s thru the 70’s, 7 p.m., Nov. 30, Dec. 1, Dec. 7 and 8, Bow Tie Movie Theater (formerly the Crown Plaza) on Railroad Ave.; $125 six films; 914-725-0999; This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Mommy and me
Chabad of Greenwich holds “Mommy and Me” program with performer Bobby DooWah, targeting children ages six to 20 months, 9:30 to 10:15 a.m., Fridays, Dec. 4, 11 and 18; Chabad, 75 Mason St.; 203-629-9059; Chabadgreenwich.com.
On display
Flinn Gallery presents “Wood Metal Stone: Contemporary Japanese Prints” featuring lithographic, intaglio and woodblock artists Sarah Brayer, Yuji Hiratsuka and Joshua Rome, through Dec. 9, Greenwich Library, 101 W. Putnam Ave.; 203-622-7947; Flinngallery.com.
Disaster education
Greenwich chapter of the American Red Cross hosts free disaster education classes for senior residents, noon to 1, Wednesday, Dec. 9, Friday, Jan. 8, 2010, and Thursday, Feb. 9, 2010, 99 Indian Field Road; lunch provided; advanced registration required; 203-869-8444, ext. 104; Greenwichredcross.org.
Basketball clinics
Continuing in-person registration for Youth Basketball clinics at the Bendheim Western Greenwich Civic Center. Sessions are held 3:45-4:30 p.m. for kindergarten and first grades, 4:30-5:15 for second and third graders, and 5:15-6 for fourth and fifth graders. Clinics started Thursday, Nov. 5, and run for six weeks, Bendheim Western Civic Center Gym, 449 Pemberwick Road; $100; 203-532-1259; Greenwichct.org.
Indoor field hockey
Continuing in-person registration for indoor field hockey at the Bendheim Western Greenwich Civic Center. Sessions are 3-4 p.m. for children eight and nine years old and 4-5 for children 10-12 years old. Clinics started Sunday, Nov. 8, and run for five weeks until Dec. 13, Bendheim Western Civic Center Gym, 449 Pemberwick Road; 203-532-1259; Greenwichct.org.
On display
Audubon presents “Birds and Nests — Paintings of Northeastern Birds and their Habitats” by photographer Patricia Warfield, on display November and December, Kiernan Hall Nature Arts Gallery, Audubon Greenwich, 613 Riversville Road.
Celebration show
Greenwich Art Society member Lauren Hampton exhibits photographs in "Sesaons of the Sound," Barnum Financial Group, through Dec. 31, and "Celebration of Greenwich," Greenwich Bank and Trust, through Dec. 31; 203-513-6239.
‘Alchemy’ opens
“Alchemy: Magic, Myth or Science” opens with paintings, prints, historical documents, mineral specimens and scientific instruments on view, through Sunday, Jan. 3, 2010, Bruce Museum; 203-869-0376; Brucemuseum.org.
Cartoon exhibit
About 40 framed, original cartoons created by Charles Addams get displayed in “Charles Addams: Cartoonist,” through Jan. 24, 2010, Bruce Museum; 203-869-0376; Brucemuseum.org.
Print exhibition
The Bruce Museum presents “Alexander Calder: Printmaker,” an exhibition comprised of literary illustrations, poster designs, studies related to sculptures and paintings, and independent compositions, through Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010, Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Drive; 203-869-0376; Brucemuseum.org.
Soccer clinics
‘Future Stars’ soccer clinics for children in Pre-K from 3-3:45 p.m., Kindergarten children 3:45-4:30 p.m., and first and second graders 4:30-5:30 p.m., Wednesdays for seven weeks, Bendheim Western Greenwich Civic Center, 449 Pemberwick Road; $115-$140; 203-532-1259; Greenwichct.org.
CPR training
The Greenwich Chapter of the American Red Cross leads instruction on adult and child CPR, use of an automated external defibrillator, infant CPR and standard first aid, various times and dates; 203-869-8444; Greenwichredcross.org.
AA meetings
Alcoholics Anonymous meetings held at various times at locations across Greenwich; 203-869-5221.
Stop smoking
Community Health at Greenwich Hospital offers smoking cessation and control programs for smokers interested in curbing or quitting the habit; 203-863-4444.
Monthly
Bariatric support group
Specialists address nutrition, exercise, medical management and other topics for people who have had or are considering having bariatric surgery, 6:30 to 8 p.m., monthly alternating Wednesdays and Thursdays, Healthy Living Center, 55 Holly Hill Lane; free; 203-863-4302.
Better Breathers
The Better Breathers Club, open to anyone with breathing difficulties or who wants to learn more about them, meets 12:45 to 2, second Wednesday of every month, Healthy Living Center; 203-863-4277.
Brown bag books
The Brown Bag Book Club meets at noon on the third Wednesday of every month at the Cos Cob Library; bag lunches welcome; 203-622-6883.
Cos Cob book club
The Cos Cob Library Book Club meets the first Thursday of every month at the Cos Cob Library.
Dine around
Not Alone, a social network for mature Jewish singles meets for dinner and conversation, 7 p.m., Thursdays; pay your own way; 203-622-1881 to reserve a spot.
Heart support
A heart support group designed for people with, or at risk for, heart disease, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., second Tuesday of every other month; 203-863-4277.
La Leche meetings
Free mother-to-mother discussions for all women interested in breast-feeding, 7 to 8:30 p.m., first Wednesday of the month, 10 to 11:30 a.m., every third Wednesday; December meeting, Dec. 9, 89 Sherwood Place; Bridget 203-247-4363, Annie 203-869-5344; Lllusa.org/CT/WebGreenwichCT.html.
Lyme disease support
The Lyme Disease Support Group meets the first Thursday of every month, 7 to 8:30, Town Hall; Timeforlyme.org.
Low vision services
The Greenwich Hospital Low Vision Center provides services to persons with low vision in Fairfield and Westchester counties. Open Monday to Friday by appointment with physician referral; 203-863-3984.
Prostate cancer education
The Prostate Cancer Education Forum for patients, survivors and loved ones meets the first Monday of the month, 6:30 to 8, Greenwich Hospital; free; registration required; 203-863-4277; Greenhosp.org.
Stroke support group
The Stroke Support Group, a monthly program of Community Health at Greenwich Hospital offers patients and caregivers a supportive environment in which they can learn more about the condition, and how to move forward after it occurs; free; 203-863-3792.
Teen nights
Teen nights, featuring games, football, Ping-Pong, music, movies, and pizza, 6:30 to 9:30, first and third Friday of every month, the Banksville Community House; This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Toastmasters
Greenwich Toastmasters Club, a nonprofit educational organization for adults, meets, 7 p.m., first, third and fifth Tuesday of the month, Bendheim Western Greenwich Civic Center, 449 Pemberwick Road; 914-563-2288.
Weekly
Table tennis classes
The Boys and Girls Club of Greenwich offers table tennis classes for children ages 6-18, 6 to 8 p.m., Mondays and Fridays, Boys and Girls Club; 203-869-3224; Bgcg.org.
Painting lessons
The Boys and Girls Club of Greenwich offers painting lessons with artist Jason DeMarkey for children between the ages of 6-18, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Wednesdays, Boys and Girls Club; 203-869-3224; Bgcg.org.
Middle school TGIF
Middle school members may swim, participate in game room tournaments and dodge ball games, 6 to 9 p.m., Fridays, Boys and Girls Club; 203-869-3224; Bgcg.org.
Mixed media
Mixed Media class offered, learn to work with watercolor, ink, colored pencil, tempura, acrylics, oil pastel and collage, 1 to 2:30, Saturdays, Action Arts, 242 Sound Beach Ave., Old Greenwich; eight weeks for $300; ages five and up; call Rick or Jacqui 203-637-2685.
Young Life Club
Greenwich Young Life Club, an organization committed to impacting kids’ lives and preparing them for the future, holds meetings, 7:45 to 9 Wednesday nights, Fjord Fishery yacht, 143 River Road, Cos Cob; open to any high school students in Greenwich; 203-340-2123.
Book talk
Listen to WGCH-AM 1490 to hear Just Books’ owner Marion Holmes talk about the newest best seller author events on “Darby and Friends,” 5 p.m., Wednesdays.
Caregiver support
Support group for caregivers, 11 a.m., Mondays, through the Friendly Connections telephone program; 203-661-8841.
Guitarists concert series
The Yale Classical Guitarists Concert Series, 3, Sundays, Diamond Hill United Methodist Church; free with a donation of $10 to $15; 203-869-2395.
Moms and Munchkins
Moms and Munchkins, 9:30 to 11:30., Mondays, St. Mary’s Parish Center; 203-698-1540.
Move with Marjorie
Friendly Connections telephone group gets active with Marjorie Rodriguez, 10:30 a.m. Mondays and Tuesdays; free; call to sign up and recieve your packets of exercises and yoga movements to follow along; 203-323-3792.
Parkinson’s support
Weekly education, support therapy, exercise, social activities and caregiver support for people with Parkinson’s disease and their loved ones, Old Greenwich-Riverside Community Center; 203-863-3792.
Stepmother talk
An eight-week series to help with the challenges and stress of being a stepmother, eight Wednesdays, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., beginning Oct. 14 at Jewish Family Services of Greenwich. No charge first session, $10 per session thereafter; 203-662-1881 to register.
Art and history
Cantor Asa Fradkin teaches about the art behind the prayers, including the examination of prayers “Ashrei,” “Shema” and “Aleinu,” 9:15 to 10:30 a.m., Sundays, through Aug. 23, Temple Sholom; free; call Rimma Tulchinsky; 203-542-7154; This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Poetry series
Poetry fans may listen to accomplished poets read some of their work, answer questions and speak informally about poetry, 3 to 5, Sundays, at Arcadia Café; includes open mic time; 203-637-8766.
Sight for sore eyes
Greenwich Hospital’s Lions Low Vision Center offers occupational therapy services for the visually impaired in Southwest Fairfield and Westchester County, Monday to Friday, Greenwich Hospital; 203-863-3984.
Take the pounds off
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) helps members achieve healthy weights through weigh-ins, mutual support and education about healthy lifestyle choices, 12:30 to 1:30, Mondays; 203-863-4444; Tops.org.
Elderly Jewish support
A weekly discussion group for Jewish octogenarians, 1 to 2:30, Mondays, Jewish Family Services of Greenwich; 203-622-1881.
Advanced care planning
Advanced Care Planning of Greenwich offers expert counseling and assistance on advance directives, noon to 1, Tuesdays, Center for Healthy Aging Conference Room at Greenwich Hospital; free; 203-863-4743.
Bingo time
Friendly Connections telephone group plays bingo over the phone, 1:30 p.m. Mondays, 2:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays; free; call to request bingo cards; 203-323-3792.
Cancer coping
A support group for adult family members of cancer patients meets Mondays, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Greenwich Hospital; 203-863-3147 or 203-863-3146.
Group therapy
Group therapy for men and women, 6:30 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays, Family Centers, 20 Bridge St.; 203-629-2822.
Kids therapy
The Den for Grieving Kids, 6:30 p.m., Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, Family Centers, 40 Arch St.; 203-869-4848.
Yoga
Yoga classes led by Renee Ketchum, 7 p.m., Mondays, Arcadia Café; $15. No advance reservations; bring your own yoga mat and water; 203-637-8766.
Meditation
Meditation classes, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Mondays, Arcadia Café; $18 per session; call instructor Jodi Knox at 203-912-5475.
Bible study
A nondenominational ladies Bible study group, 7 to 9 p.m., Mondays, classroom 2 at YWCA; all welcome; 203-559-5171.
Nurse is in
A nurse is on site to take blood pressure and answer health questions, 1 to 4, Mondays, Greenwich Library Health Information Center; 9 to noon, Tuesdays, Greenwich Hospital Cafeteria Atrium; 9 to noon, Thursdays at the Healthy Living Center and Fridays at Hill House; free; 203-863-3792.
Fitness for new moms
BABY offers AfterBirth Strength, total body conditioning class, 11:30 to 12:30, Tuesdays, Greenwich Fitness Edge, 1333 East Putnam Ave.; 203-221-0163; Birthandbeginningyear.com.
End-of-life care
Advanced Care Planning of Greenwich offers a program featuring counseling and assistance directives for residents looking ahead to end-of-life care, noon to 1, Tuesdays, Center for Healthy Aging Conference Room at Greenwich Hospital; free; 203-863-4743.
Kids divorce support
A weekly support group for third through fifth graders whose lives have been impacted by divorce, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., Tuesdays, Jewish Family Services of Greenwich, One Holly Hill Lane; 203-622-1881; Jfsgreenwich.org.
Self-defense
Sensei Rick Zimmerman teaches self-defense classes, 5:30 to 6:30, Tuesdays, Action Arts/Old Greenwich Karate; $37.50 per class; bring a friend and save, $31.25 per class for two people; 203-637-2685; This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Gentle hatha yoga
Hatha yoga classes for all ages and abilities, includes deep breathing, chakras/colors, self-healing, meditation, nutrition, stress reduction, and stretching, 5:45 to 7 p.m., Tuesdays, Greenwich Arts Senior Center; walk-ins welcome; 203-622-3998.
Christian yoga
St. Catherine of Siena Church offers Christian yoga for everyone, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Tuesdays, 10 to 11 a.m., Saturdays, Father Vincent O’Connor Center, 6 Riverside Ave., Room 103, wear exercise clothes; $10; 203-550-8811. Yoga at Integrative Medical Center, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Wednesdays, 35 River Road, Cos Cob, wear exercise clothes; $20; 550-8811. Yoga at First Presbyterian Church, 6:15 to 7:15, Thursdays, 1101 Bedford St., Lounge, Stamford, wear exercise clothes; $20; 203-550-8811.
Succeeding as a stepmother
Support group dealing with the challenges of being a stepmom, 7 to 8:15 p.m., Tuesdays, Jewish Family Services of Greenwich; 203-622-1881.
Pain support group
Dr. John S. Tamerin leads the Greenwich chapter of the American Chronic Pain Association support group 11 to 12:30 Wednesdays, 27 Stag Lane; 203-661-8282; This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Adult support group
A support group is held for adults dealing with divorce, 5:30 to 6:45, Wednesdays, Jewish Family Services; no charge for first session, thereafter $10 per session; 203-622-1881.
Chess lessons
Chess expert Felix Lopez teaches the game to all levels of players, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Wednesdays, Boys and Girls Club of Greenwich; 203-869-3224.
Less stress, more happiness
Family Centers program on “Decrease Stress, Increase Enjoyment,” 6 to 7:15, Wednesdays, Family Centers; registration required; $20 per session; 203-629-2822, ext. 4130; Familycenters.org.
Bereavement support
Join others to discuss thoughts and feelings surrounding your loss, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursdays, Jewish Family Services of Greenwich, One Holly Hill Lane; no charge for first session; $10 per session thereafter (sliding scale available); 203-622-1881; Jfsgreenwich.org.
Kiwanis luncheons
Kiwanis Club holds luncheons, 12:15 Thursdays, at Luca’s; walk-ins welcome; 203-622-1444.
Exercise for seniors
Mr. Gu’s sitting exercises class for seniors meets to improve internal circulation and promote good health, 3 to 3:40, Thursdays, Group Fitness Studio, YWCA; $15, $10 full and affiliate members per class; register at 203-869-6501, ext. 131.
Friendly stories
Friendly Connections presents Madeline Rosa, who reads love stories, mysteries, novels, and others, 4:30 p.m., Thursdays; 203-661-8841.
YWCA divorce support
The YWCA offers a divorce support group for women in transition, 5:30 to 7, Thursdays, YWCA of Greenwich; Valerie Wallace; 203-869-6501, ext. 174; This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
HIV/AIDS support
Greenwich’s Family Centers offers a support group for those dealing with HIV/AIDS, 6 p.m. Thursdays in Stamford; 203-324-3167, ext. 4148, 203-977-5096; Familycenters.org.
‘Perspectives on Aging’Louise Schmitt leads a discussion on health, social and economic issues related to aging, 11, Fridays, Friendly Connections telephone conference; 203-661-8841.
Museum tours
Free exhibit tours with the price of admission, 12:30 to 1:30 every Friday at the Bruce Museum; 203-869-6786.
Bird walks
Audubon Greenwich hosts autumn migration bird walks, 7 to 8:45 a.m., Saturdays, Audubon or Fairchild Sanctuary; free; 203-869-5272, ext. 221.
Christian yoga
Intermediate yoga class, 10 to 11:15 a.m., Saturdays, Father Vincent O’Connor Center, Room 103, next to Saint Catherine of Siena Church; first class free, $10 after; 203-550-8811.
Shabbat for kids
Shabbat services for kids, Saturdays, 11:15 to 12:15, Chabad of Greenwich; 203-629-9059.
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Volunteer parents
Hamilton Avenue School seeks volunteers for its Homework Helpers program, 4 to 5, Monday through Friday. Must be at least 18 years old to volunteer; 203-348-7714, ext. 231; This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Ucanhelp.org.
Audubon movies
Kimberlin Nature Education Center features a different nature movie for visitors, 10:30 to 3:30, Audubon Greenwich, 613 Riversville Road; no registration required; all ages welcome; children must be accompanied by an adult while visiting the Audubon’s art gallery; 9 to 5 daily except major holidays; 203-869-5272; Greenwich.center.audubon.org.
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