Postings

Financial crisis talk

The World Affairs Forum presents Dave Livingston, principal and founder at Llinlithgow Associates, on “Global Financial Crisis,” 7 p.m., Monday, March 15, Greenwich Library Cole Auditorium; free; 203-356-0340; This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , Worldaffairsforum.org.

Woman’s Club meeting

The Woman’s Club of Greenwich holds meeting to present Philanthropies Tea award, 1 p.m., Thursday, March 18, The Woman’s Club, 89 Maple Ave.; 203-869-2046.

Social meeting

The Greenwich Council of the Knights of Columbus features Patrice Kopas, the principal of Greenwich Catholic School, 8 p.m., Thursday, March 18, Knights of Columbus, 37 W. Putnam Ave.; free; call Mike Nedder, 203-869-3880; This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Friday films

The Friday Film Series shows The Band’s Visit, in Arabic, English and Hebrew with English subtitles, 8 p.m., Friday, March 19, Greenwich Library Cole Auditorium; doors open at 7:40; free; 203-622-7900.

Audubon Greenwich hike

John Calendrelli, Sierra Club hiking guide, leads a hike through the Audubon Greenwich sanctuary to search for the early signs of spring, 10 to noon, Saturday, March 20; all ages; free; RSVP required; call John Calendrelli, 860-236-4405.

Home show

The 7th Annual Fairfield County’s “Home and Outdoor Living Expo,” 11 to 6, Saturday March 20, and 11 to 5, Sunday, March 21, Stamford Plaza Hotel, 2701 Summer St., Stamford; $10; Ctexpos.com.

Sudoku workshop

Learn the techniques of Sudoku with Nate Tsyrulnik, national Sudoku champion, 2 to 3:30 p.m., Saturday, March 20, Cos Cob Library Community Room; all ages; 203-622-6883; This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Hog Island Camp visit

Learn about the programs on this island on the coast of Maine, including ornithology sessions, 2:30 to 3:30, Sunday, March 21; all ages; free; RSVP required; call the Audubon Nature Store, 203-869-5272, ext. 221.

Poet’s voice

Mary Ann Hoberman, National Children’s Poet Laureate, reads her poetry, 3 p.m., Sunday, March 21, Greenwich Library Meeting Room; for adults and children five years old and older; call Alice Bonvenuto, 203-622-7919.

Colon cancer talk

Community Health panel discussion to focus on new approaches to gastrointestinal problems, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Monday, March 22, Greenwich Hospital Noble Conference Center; free; register at 203-863-4277, 888-305-9253; Greenwichhospital.org.

Genealogy workshop

Lloyd Sturges, Jr. presents the Genealogy program “Navigating FamilySearch.org Workshop,” 10:30 and 1, Tuesday, March 23, Greenwich Library Technology Training Center; RSVP required; call Carl White, 203-622-7948.

Stone walls talk

Dan Barrett and Anne Young discuss and explore the geology and history of different walls around town, 1 p.m., Tuesday, March 23; free with donation; RSVP required; location provided at time of registration; 203-869-6899, ext. 18.

Volunteer Day awards

13th Annual Greenwich Volunteer Day Awards reception, 3:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 23, Greenwich Town Hall Meeting Room; 203-348-7714; This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Ucanhelp.org.

Alzheimer’s lecture

Dr. Paul Lombroso discusses “Alzheimer’s Disease: Finding a Cure,” 7 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, March 23, Greenwich Hospital Noble Conference Center; free; 203-863-3627, 888-357-2409; Greenwichhospital.org.

Green homes

The Green Homes and Building Series on “Air: Safe Caulks, Paints, Fabrics and Cabinetry,” 7 to 9 p.m., Tuesday, March 23, Audubon Greenwich; $10 donation, teens free; 203-869-5272, ext. 239; This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Caregiver circle

The Greenwich Commission on Aging (GADC) holds Caregiver Circle, a program addressing issues associated with caring for adults and/or seniors, 11:45 to 1, Wednesday, March 24, GADC River House, 125 River Road Ext., Cos Cob; RSVP to Lauren Ferraro, 203-622-0079; This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Ongoing

Kids divorce support

An eight-week support group for fourth through sixth graders whose lives have been impacted by divorce, 4:30 to 5:45 p.m., Tuesdays, started Feb. 24; 5:30 to 6:45, seventh through ninth graders, Jewish Family Services of Greenwich, One Holly Hill Lane. No charge first session, $10 per session thereafter; 203-622-1881; Jfsgreenwich.org.

Tax assistance

Vita Tax Assistance, confidential assistance for taxpayers of all ages, bring last year’s return, 9 to 4, Mondays and Saturdays, March 15, 20, 22, 27, 29, April, 3, 5, 10 and 12, Greenwich Library, 101 W. Putnam Ave.; free; 203-622-7910.

Yoga classes

Greenwich Audubon holds “The Path of Yoga: Creating a Practice of Peace,” including lectures, practice of yoga postures, assigned reading, and journaling, 11 to 1, Wednesdays, March 17, 24, 31; Audubon Greenwich’s Kiernan Hall Nature Art Gallery; all skill levels/ages; $108; register before March 3; 646-338-9299; This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Basilyoga.com.

Rotary Club meetings

The Rotary Club of Greenwich holds meetings, 12:15 to 1:30, Wednesdays, March 17, 24 and 31, Polpo Restaurant, 554 Old Post Road No 3; $21 lunch; 203-869-3500.

Art exhibit and sale

Mary Newcomb shows her art work and jewelry collection, through Sunday, March 28; jewelry collection, 5 to 7, Friday, March 26, 12 to 4, Saturday, March 27, The Greenwich Arts Council, 299 Greenwich Ave.; Greenwicharts.org, Marynewcomb.com.

Young at art

The Friends of the Cos Cob Library sponsor an exhibit of artworks by students from Cos Cob School to celebrate Youth Art Month, through Tuesday, March 30, Cos Cob Library Stuart Little Turret and Community Room, 5 Sinawoy Road; 203-622-6883.

Theater program

Play with Your Food 2010 season, including buffet lunch, readings of one act-plays and discussion with actors, noon to 1:30, Wednesdays and Thursdays, March 31 and April 1, Greenwich Arts Council, 299 Greenwich Ave.Tuesday, April 6, Fairfield Theatre Company, 70 Sanford St.; $42, $40 members $42; 203-293-8831; Playwithyourfood.org.

Art show

Lisa Steffens shares her impressions of Convent of the Sacred Heart on canvas, “Interiors and More,” through Wednesday, March 31, Convent of the Sacred Heart, 1177 King St.

Miniature art

Richelle Ivarsson shows a selection of miniature abstract paintings, “Shrink To Fit,” through Monday, April 5, Les Beaux Arts Gallery at Round Hill Community Church, 395 Round Hill Road, 203-869-1091; Roundhillcommunitychurch.org.

Disaster education

Greenwich Red Cross provides Senior Citizen Disaster Education classes, noon to 1, Friday, April 9, Monday, May 10, and Wednesday, June 9, Red Cross Greenwich Chapter, 99 Indian Field Road; free; registration required; 203-869-8444, ext. 104; Greenwichredcross.org.

Art exhibit

The Bruce Museum presents “Exotic Encounters: Art, Travel, and Modernity in the Collection of the Bruce Museum,” an exhibition drawn from highlights of its own collection, through Sunday, April 25, Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Drive; 203-869-0376; Brucemuseum.org.

On display

Greenwich Art Society presents “Solo Show,” an exhibit of seven to 10 works in oil and canvas by Janet Baldi, through Monday, May 31, Greenwich Hospital Garden Cafe; 203-629-1533; Greenwichartsociety.org.

Quilt exhibition

Community Artists Series’ “A Stitch in Time: Quilts from the Collection,” featuring quilts made by women from Greenwich during the 1800s, through Sunday, June 13, Greenwich Historical Society Museum Shop, 39 Strickland Road, Cos Cob; free; 203-869-6899, ext. 10; Hstg.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.

Diabetes support group

Support group allows patients and caregivers to discuss eye health, neuropathy, foot care, heart health, self-management tools, and more, 7 to 8:30 p.m., monthly, Greenwich Hospital Noble Conference Center; free; 203-863-3929.

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, 89 Sherwood Place; Bridget 203-247-4363, Annie 203-869-5344; Lllusa.org/CT/WebGreenwichCT.html.

Lyme disease support

The Lyme Disease Support Group helps individuals and families dealing with Lyme and 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, 1:30 to 3 p.m., Tuesdays, Old Greenwich-Riverside Community Center; free; 203-863-4444.

Stepmother talk

An eight-week series to help with the challenges and stress of being a stepmother, Wednesdays, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., beginning Feb. 10, Jewish Family Services of Greenwich, One Holly Hill Lane. No charge first session, $10 per session thereafter; 203-662-1881 to register.

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, 900 King St.; 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, 11:30 to 1:30 Mondays, Greenwich Library Health Information Center; 10 to noon Tuesdays, Greenwich Hospital Cafeteria Atrium; 9 to 11 Thursdays, Greenwich Hospital Healthy Living Center; 10 to noon Fridays, Hill House, Riverside; free; 203-863-4444.

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.

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; 203-550-8811. Yoga at First Presbyterian Church, 6:15 to 7:15 p.m., Thursdays, 1101 Bedford St., Lounge, Stamford, wear exercise clothes; 203-550-8811.

Pain support group

Chronic Pain Support Group, an eight-week program designed to help participants learn how to regain positive emotional energy, reduce pain, and enhance the effects of prescribed medications, begins Wednesday, Feb. 3; free; call Joane Mortimer, 203-863-4456.

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.

Shabbat for kids

Shabbat services for kids, Saturdays, 11:15 to 12:15, Chabad of Greenwich; 203-629-9059.

Daily

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.