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Marking National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Greenwich Sentinel·
September 29, 2023·

Each October, there is an explosion of pink as retailers, airlines, restaurants and others all around the country prepare to bring awareness to breast cancer. At Breast Cancer Alliance, our pursuit of better treatments and, ultimately cures, is steadfast all year long, but October affords us a window of added attention to bring awareness, quality education and certainly funding to the forefront.

Serving Trees

Greenwich Sentinel·
September 25, 2023·

The high quality of life Greenwich enjoys is largely delivered by our trees and tree canopy. We need to return the favor and husband the health and number of our trees.

There’s a Place…. In Westerly, Rhode Island

Greenwich Sentinel·
September 24, 2023·

In 2005, Jen and Andrew took two giant steps together: they got married and they opened The Cooked Goose. Andrew brings the skills of a chef. Jen is endowed with the human touch for graciousness and organization. Together they are the heart and soul of “The Goose.”

The Blood in Your Veins Can Ease the Suffering of Others

Greenwich Sentinel·
September 23, 2023·

The need for blood is constant, but we are in particularly tough times right now as the Red Cross recently announced a national blood shortage. September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month, and I think many people would be surprised to learn that a sickle cell patient can need up to 100 units of blood each year to treat each flare-up of the chronic condition.

Providing people a Path to life with meaning and happiness

Greenwich Sentinel·
September 22, 2023·

Pathways offers several levels of housing programs to support clients needing varying degrees of support. Our services extend to clients living independently in our community with support services. Attaining this level of independence is a measure of success for our clients and the result of the compassionate work Pathways staff provides.

RMA Presents: “Raising Monarchs”

Greenwich Sentinel·
September 20, 2023·

Jo Ubogy shared beautiful photos of her gardens and Monarch butterflies in all their stages of metamorphosis. She also warned of the dangers to the existence of the Monarchs---logging and land development, as well as climate change and pesticides. Private citizens, municipalities and businesses could all be part of the solution by planting native species of shrubbery and avoiding the use of pesticides.

Imagining My Grandmother’s Social Media Posts

Greenwich Sentinel·
September 16, 2023·

I hope we can all honor our grandparents by lifting each other up.

Column: Friends

Greenwich Sentinel·
September 12, 2023·

Friends are the flowers in the garden of life. Their variety adds spice and joy to our lives. Cultivating friends is one of life’s greatest rewards.

RMA Presents: “What Is Next for Connecticut’s Fastest Growing City?”

Greenwich Sentinel·
September 7, 2023·

With the recent increase of 10,000 new residents, Stamford is now the second largest city in Connecticut, and is in sound financial condition, having received a triple-A bond rating. Mayor Simmons has instituted a number of new programs to improve quality of life, including safer streets, a thriving job market, beautification of parks, renovation of schools, marinas, roads, and sidewalks, and reduced environmental impact. She seeks to restore faith in local government, and is proving to be a dynamic, well spoken, intelligent, exciting young politician.

On my watch – Part II: Maryan Ainsworth tells of her choices of six favorite paintings

Greenwich Sentinel·
September 5, 2023·

Retired Metropolitan Museum of Art Curator of European Paintings chooses half a dozen paintings she would like to live with and explains what their subjects meant in their own time.

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