Art opening
The Greenwich Arts Council presents Reclaimed Perspective, Paintings, Furniture, Musical Pairings by Joseph Dermody, opening reception: 6 to 8, Thursday, May 23, 299 Greenwich Avenue; greenwicharts.org.
Senior book club
The Greenwich Senior Center’s Book Club with Susan Boyar discussing In The Lake Of The Woods, 2, Friday, May 24, 299 Greenwich Avenue; 203-622-3990.
Film fest
Audubon Greenwich’s Springtime Film Fest, featuring Last Call At The Oasis: Water, receptions, 6 p.m., film 7:15, Friday, May 24, 613 Riversville Road; $15 adults, $5 under 21; RSVP; 203-869-5272, ext. 239; greenwichcenter@audubon.org.
Memorial Day ceremony
The Greenwich American Legion Post 29’s annual Memorial Day Ceremony with guest speaker, Capt. Jim Larkin, 8 a.m., Monday, May 27, Indian Harbor Yacht Club, open to the public; Veterans are asked to wear their uniforms.
Alzheimer’s discussion
The Greens at Greenwich screens the film I Love You, followed by a panel discussion, including the film producer, 7 p.m., Tuesday, May 28, 1155 King Street; free; RSVP; 203-531-5500.
Spring ball
The Greenwich Area Newcomers Club’s “Diamond and Denim” Spring Ball, 7 p.m. to midnight, Friday, May 31, Riverside Yacht Club; RSVP by May 24; $75 members, $90 nonmembers; greenwichnewcomers.org.
Friday film series
The Friends of Greenwich Library’s Friday Film Series, featuring Terri, 8 p.m., May 31, Cole Auditorium; free; Wayne Campbell, 203-622-7922.
Church tag sale
St. Paul Lutheran Church holds yard sale to benefit the church’s Wednesday after-school education program and Cooking for Shut-ins program, 9 to 4, Saturday, June 1, 286 Delevan Avenue; 203-253-2327.
Library book sale
The Friends of the Byram Shubert Library accept donations of books, CDs, DVDs, audiobooks, and artwork for their June book sale, drop-off date, 10 to noon, Saturday, June 1, St. Paul Lutheran Church; 203-570-8527, 203-531-0426.
DART gala
Dana’s Angels Research Trust (DART) Gala Benefit and Concert featuring The Beach Boys, Saturday, June 1, Palace Theatre, Stamford; for tickets, 203-325-4466; SCALive.org; DanasAngels.org.
Admissions seminar
Dr. Paul R. Lowe, managing director and senior admissions advisor of Greenwich Admissions Advisors, discusses the college admissions process, 2 to 3, Sunday, June 1, YWCA Greenwich, RSVP; 203-542-7288.
Spirituals
Soprano Michèle Ivey and trumpeter David Glukh perform traditional Spirituals, 10 a.m., Sunday, June 2, Round Hill Community Church; 203-869-1091; roundhillcommunitychurch.org.
Frisbee tournament
YNet and YWCA Greenwich partner to host Fifth Annual YNet Ultimate Frisbee Tournament, 11:30 a.m., Sunday, June 2, rain date, Sunday, June 16, Central Middle School; register, Mara Santivasi, 203-869-6501, ext. 170; m.santivasi@ywcagreenwich.org; ywcagreenwich.org.
LWVG meeting
The League of Women Voters of Greenwich’s annual meeting with Deirdre Macnab as guest speaker, 5:30, Wednesday, June 5, Riverside Yacht Club; LWVG.org.
Ongoing
Cabaret show
Connecticut Playmakers’ Master Class Cabaret, 1:30 and 8 p.m., May 24, 25 and 26, First Congregational Church, 108 Sound Beach Avenue; $23; for tickets, ctplaymakers.org.
Water aerobics
The Greenwich Senior Center holds Spring Senior Water Aerobics with Suzanne Testani, 10:30 a.m., Fridays, May 24, 31, Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich; 203-862-6721.
Photography exhibit
The Bruce Museum presents “Avant-Garde Persuasion: The Photographs of Harold Haliday Costain,” through May 26, One Museum Drive; 203-869-0376; brucemuseum.org.
Artist exhibit
Cavalier Gallery presents an exhibition of recent paintings by Edward Minoff, a leader in the field of American Realism, through May 30, 405 Greenwich Avenue; 203-869-3664; cavaliergalleries.com.
Jewish book group
Jewish Family Services of Greenwich’s JFS Book Beat: A Woman’s Night Out, 7, Wednesday, June 5, One Holly Hill Lane; $100 five sessions, $25 individual session; 203-203-622-1881.
Imagine That
Jeff Moriber shows his paintings and prints in “Imagine That,” through June 19, Les Beaux Arts Gallery at Round Hill Community Church, 395 Round Hill Road; 203-869-1091; roundhillcommunitychurch.org.
Art exhibit
Greenwich Historical Society presents “From Italy to America,” including historic memorabilia, photos, objects and documents, through June 30, 39 Strickland Road; Greenwichhistory.org.
Art class
The YWCA Greenwich offers charcoal sketching and pastel class with Jo Ann O’Hara, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., Saturdays, Gertrude White Gallery; five years old and up; ongoing registration; 203-869-6501; johara25@gmail.com.
AA meetings
Alcoholics Anonymous meetings held at various times at locations across Greenwich; 203-869-5221.
Chamber music opportunity
Music ensemble has openings for intermediate to advanced performers of recorders, violas da gamba, and early winds, 7 to 9 p.m., every Tuesday, call Deborah Booth, 212-864-6490; deborah@flute-recorder-deborahbooth.com; Flute-recorder-deborahbooth.com.
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.
Dance lessons
Greenwich Dance Arts offers dance classes, 3:30 to 4:30, Mondays, five to eight years old, 2:30 to 3:30, Wednesdays, teens and 3:45 to 4:30, three to four years old, and 3:30 to 4:30, Thursdays, nine to 12 years old, Greenwich Arts Center; info@greenwichdancearts.com.
Meditation classes
The Rev. Douglas Miller offers Meditation/Stress Reduction Classes, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Thursdays, Round Hill Community Church Parlor; all are welcome; 203-869-1091.
Paddle boarding classes
Paddle boarding classes, 4 to 5, Saturdays, Greenwich YMCA; RSVP required; $30, $20 members; 203-869-1630.
Pilates classes
The Department of Parks and Recreation offers Pilates class, noon to 1, Mondays and Wednesdays, Bendheim Western Greenwich Civic Center; $100; RSVP; 203-532-1259; Greenwichct.org.
Senior computer classes
The Greenwich Computer Training Center (Sr.Net) offers a variety of computer courses, as well as classes for tablets, iPods and smartphones and social networking, 9 a.m., 1:30 and 4 p.m., Greenwich Senior Center; 203-862-6734; ComputerTrngSrNet.com.
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.
Voice lessons
Jenna Hintz, soprano and soloist at Round Hill Community Church, offers voice lessons, Monday, Thursday and Friday afternoons, 395 Round Hill Road; all ages and levels; 917-656-3279; Musicstudioroundhill.com.
Monthly
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.
Book discussion
Marcel Proust’s “In Search of Lost Time,” starting with Swann’s Way, 5 to 7, second Tuesday each month; $50, $40 GAC members; call for location; 203-629-1340.
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.
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.
Cos Cob book club
The Cos Cob Library Book Club meets the first Thursday of every month at the Cos Cob Library.
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.
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.
GDTC meetings
The Greenwich Democratic Town Committee Executive Board meetings, 8 p.m., first Wednesday of the month, Town Committee meetings, 7:30 p.m., second Wednesday of the month, Town Hall.
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.
Jewish scouts program
Jewish Boy and Girl Scout program, medals awarded to all scouts, begins Sunday, Nov. 14, Chabad of Greenwich; girls, five years old and up, boys, six years old and up; call John Raybin, 203-661-4444; john.raybin@raybin.com.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Songs of love
The Angel Choir invites singers of all talents to come together monthly to practice and perform a wide variety of choral music, 4, rehearsals, 6, performance, Greenwich Arts Center, 299 Greenwich Avenue; Angelchoir.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; BCHinfo@optonline.net.
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
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.
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.
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.
Bible study
A nondenominational ladies Bible study group, 7 to 9 p.m., Mondays, classroom 2 at YWCA; all welcome; 203-559-5171.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Divorce support
A support group for adults dealing with divorce, 5:30 to 6:45, Wednesdays, Jewish Family Services, 1 Holly Hill Lane; $120 for two months, $20 per session; 203-622-1881.
Elderly Jewish support
A weekly discussion group for Jewish octogenarians, 1 to 2:30, Mondays, Jewish Family Services of Greenwich; 203-622-1881.
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.
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.
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.
Friendly stories
Friendly Connections presents Madeline Rosa, who reads love stories, mysteries, novels, and others, 4:30 p.m., Thursdays; 203-661-8841.
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.
Group therapy
Group therapy for men and women, 6:30 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays, Family Centers, 20 Bridge St.; 203-629-2822.
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.
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.
Kids therapy
The Den for Grieving Kids, 6:30 p.m., Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, Family Centers, 40 Arch St.; 203-869-4848.
Kiwanis luncheons
Kiwanis Club holds luncheons, 12:15 Thursdays, at Luca’s; walk-ins welcome; 203-622-1444.
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.
Meditation
Meditation classes, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Mondays, Arcadia Café; $18 per session; call instructor Jodi Knox at 203-912-5475.
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.
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 receive your packets of exercises and yoga movements to follow along; 203-323-3792.
Museum tours
Free exhibit tours with the price of admission, 12:30 to 1:30 every Friday at the Bruce Museum; 203-869-6786.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
Retired Men’s Association meeting
The Retired Men’s Association meets and hears speakers, 10:45 a.m., Wednesdays, First Presbyterian Church, 18 Lafayette Place; call John deCsepei, 203-637-2393.
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; Ogkarate@gmail.com.
Shabbat for kids
Shabbat services for kids, Saturdays, 11:15 to 12:15, Chabad of Greenwich; 203-629-9059.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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; v.wallace@ywcagreenwich.org.
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; Kathy@ucanhelp.org; 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.
