Postings

Written by Greenwich Post Staff
Thursday, 16 February 2012 00:00

Blood drive

American Red Cross Community Blood Drive, 11:15 to 4:45, Wednesday, Feb. 22, Greenwich Town Hall; 800-733-2767; Redcrossblood.org.

Women's leadership seminars

Teacher/author Sharon Oster discusses her book The Central Role of Women in the Business of Social Enterprise, 6, Thursday, Feb. 23, Greenwich Library; Ywcagreenwich.org.

Children's dental health

To celebrate National Children's Dental Health Month, the Greenwich Department of Health Dental Health Division holds "The Whole Tooth and Nothing But The Tooth," 4, Friday, Feb. 24, Greenwich Boys and Girls Club; free; 203-622-7858; Greenwichct.org.

Family game night

The Round Hill Community Church offers a pasta dinner and board games, 6:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 24, 397 Round Hill Road; all ages; $5 donation; RSVP; 203-869-1091; This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Adolescent behavior talk

Three programs for teens and their parents from communication and SAT's to electronics, 10 a.m. and noon, Saturday, Feb. 25 and 10 a.m., Monday, Feb. 27, Greenwich Library; 203-622-7900; Greenwichlibrary.org.

Fire safety day

CT-Moms' "A Show of Support" fire safety awareness and fund-raising event, 10 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 25, Greenwich Fire Station, 75 Holly Hill Lane; $20 donation per family; Ctmomsonline.com.

Book signing

Dr. Debbie Palmer signs copies of her book The Dermatologists' Prescription For a New You!, 2 to 4 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 25, Diane's Books, 8 Grigg St. #A; 203-869-1515; Replere.com.

B*CURED fund-raiser

B*CURED's, the Greenwich-based non-profit focusing on developing a cure for brain cancer, "Winter Wonderland" fund-raiser event, 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 25, Harbor Point, 100 Washington Blvd., Stamford; RSVP Feb. 18; This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Coffee House concert

Singer Nancy Owens performs as part of the Diamond Hill United Methodist Church Coffee House concert series, 8 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 25, 521 E. Putnam Ave.; free; 203-869-2395; Diamondhillumc.org.

Polar bear plunge

Family Centers' Associate Board's first "Polar Bear Plunge," fund-raiser, 10 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 26, Geneve Holdings, 96 Cummings Point Road, Stamford; $25; register at Familycenters.org.

Great decisions series

Dr. Herbert London, President Emeritus at the Hudson Institute, speaks on "Middle East Realignment," as part of the Great Decisions program, 7 p.m., Monday, Feb. 27, Greenwich Library; free; WorldAffairsForum.org.

Growing older

Lise Jameson, director of At Home in Greenwich, discusses the challenges of growing older, as well as the many ways At Home in Greenwich may assist in meeting those challenges, 4, Tuesday, Feb. 28, private home; 203-422-2342.

Power outage forum

The League of Women Voters of Greenwich and various tree-focused groups present "Power Struggle: Balancing the Needs of People, Power and Trees," educational forum, 7 to 9 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 28, snow date, March 7, Darien Town Hall; This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Lwvg.org.

Education symposium

UJA of Greenwich and JCC Greenwich's "Women's Education Symposium," with keynote speaker Linda Scherzer, 9:30 to 1, Wednesday, Feb. 29, private home in Greenwich; 203-552-1818; Jccgreenwich.org.

Lenten series

The Round Hill Community Church holds discussion based on John Indermark's book, Gospeled Lives: Encounters with Jesus: A Lenten Study, and a pot luck meal, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 29, 395 Round Hill Road; 203-869-1091.

Flower show

The Green Fingers Garden Club of Greenwich's Flower Show, "The Nature of the Game," 10-7, Friday, March 2 and 10-4, Saturday, March 3, Christ Church Parish Hall; free; Greenfingersgardenclub.org.

Juried exhibition

The Greenwich Art Society's annual juried exhibition, March 1 to March 31, public reception, 6-8, Friday, March 2, Bendheim Gallery; 203-629-1533; Greenwichartsociety.org.

Antique toys show

Featuring exhibitors buying, selling and trading a wide array of antique and collectible toys, 9 to 3, Saturday, March 3, Eastern Greenwich Civic Center; $10 adults, free children under 12; 717-542-0567; This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Usatheatres.com/conventions.

Pregnancy fair

Greenwich Hospital's Pregnancy Primer Fair, including tours of the hospital's Birthing Center, 9 to 11 a.m., Saturday, March 3, Noble Conference Center; free; register at 203-863-3627; Greenwichhospital.org.

Preservation Trust exhibit

The Greenwich Preservation Trust presents "Greenwich Lost and Preserved," an exhibit of contemporary and vintage photographs, artifacts and paintings from private collections, opening Saturday, March 3, Bruce Museum; Brucemuseum.org.

Chamber Players concert

The Chamber Players of the Greenwich Symphony anniversary concerts, 4, Sunday, March 4, Round Hill Community Church and 8 p.m., Monday, March 5, Bruce Museum; $25 general; $5 students; 203-622-6611; Greenwichsym.org/chamberplayers.

Ongoing

Caregiver support group

A four-week series designed to help those who care for their aging parents, noon to 1, Wednesdays, through Feb. 22, Jewish Family Services, One Holly Hill Lane; $40 registration; 203-622-1881.

Cooking classes

Greenwich Hospital's Weight Loss and Diabetes Center's "In the Kitchen," noon to 1:30 and 6 to 7:30 p.m., Thursdays, through Feb. 28, 55 Holly Hill Lane; free; register at 203-863-2939.

Artist exhibit

The Samuel Owen Gallery presents "New Works" by Asa Jackson — an exhibition of paintings, opening reception, 6 to 9, Thursday, March 1, through March 22, 378 Greenwich Ave.; 203-432-6500; This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Art exhibit

Cavalier Galleries presents "Black & White," including works ranging from historic photography to post-war abstraction, to contemporary realism, Friday, March 2 through 20, 405 Greenwich Ave.; Cavaliergalleries.com.

Art exhibit

Several artists show their work in “New York State of Mind,” opening reception, through March 14, The Flinn Gallery at Greenwich Library; 203-622-7947; Flinngallery.com.

Family support group

A six-week series designed to give participants an opportunity to talk about strained family relationships, 11 to noon, Thursdays, through March 15, Jewish Family Services of Greenwich; $60 registration; 203-622-1881.

Safe roads

The Friends of Greenwich Point’s Safe Roads Program, where walkers, joggers and cyclists can enjoy open roads, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Sundays, through April 8, Greenwich Point; FriendsofGreenwichPoint.org.

Mental health course

For caregivers and others whose lives are affected by a loved one's serious mental illness, 6:45 to 9:30 p.m., Tuesdays, through May 1, Greenwich Hospital Hyde Room; free; register at 203-869-1018, 203-322-3383; This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Nami.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; This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

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; This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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; This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

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.

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

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.

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; This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

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; This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

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.