Family support course and other things to do in Greenwich (2023)

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Art show

The Byram Shubert Library is hosting an art show called “Margaux & Michelle Meander Mother Earth” through Jan. 30. An opening reception will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday with thanks to the Friends of the Byram Shubert Library for serving and providing refreshments.

Sensory-sensitive day at Audubon

Join Greenwich Audubon Center on the second Saturday of the month as it supports people who are sensory-sensitive and would like to enjoy learning about nature in a quiet and soothing space. This program is part of the Audubon For All initiative, which offers accessible and inclusive programs to support people with intellectual and physical challenges. During the Sensory-Sensitive Saturday sessions, Audubon provides relaxing nature films, natural artifacts with interesting textures, books, and pictures. Staff naturalists are present to support learning about nature in this soothing environment. Event will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Jan. 11 at Audubon at 613 Riversville Road. All are welcome for the free event. RSVP is required with Accessibility Coordinator Caroline Bailey at Caroline.Bailey@audubon.org or 203-900-3349.

Hot tea celebration

The Friends and Staff of the Cos Cob Library will celebrate National Hot Tea Month with bestselling author Diane Clehane on Saturday in the community room. The Friends will welcome the author of “Imagining Diana” as the neighbors at The Drawing Room serve hot tea and a variety of scones. Clehane will offer her commentary on popular culture and Britain’s royal family. Hourlong sessions will be held at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Space is limited’ register for this free event online at greenwichlibrary.org. Don’t forget to bring your favorite teacup.

‘Family-to-Family’ program

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Southwest Connecticut will present a 12-week course “Family-to-Family” beginning Saturday in Greenwich Hospital’s Hyde Conference room from 9:15 to 11:30 a.m. This program is designed to help people who have an adult loved one struggling with serious mental illness. Learn about your loved one’s illness and its symptoms treatments and medications. Get information on how to handle crisis, communication problems and the stress you feel as a family member. Registration is required. To register or for more information, email janet2527@gmail or call 914-527-2994. Free.

Greenwich Symphony Orchestra

The Greenwich Symphony Orchestra will be in concert at 8 p.m. Saturday and at 4 p.m. Sunday with a program featuring Verdi, Overture to La Battaglia di Legnano; Schumann, Piano Concerto with Benjamin Hochman on piano; and Korngold, Symphony, Op. 40, with Benjamin Hochman on piano. Concerts are at the Greenwich High School Performing Arts Center, 10 Hillside Road. Tickets are $40 per person, $10 for students. For more information, call 203-869-2664 or visit www.greenwichsymphony.org.

Nature Yoga

Join yoga instructor Brittani Kelly (BK) for Nature Yoga sessions on Sundays at the Greenwich Audubon Center at 613 Riversville Road. Discover healthy living for people and wildlife together: These unique sessions will bring attention to what is happening in nature around us and the health of the environment, while developing techniques in yoga and wellness. Bring a yoga mat if you have one; mats will be available to borrow. The class from 10 to 11 a.m. is intended for adults, teens, and kids ages 12 and up, with all levels of experience and abilities welcome. Admission is $10 per session. The class from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. is for families and is intended for all ages, experiences levels and abilities. Admission is $5 for children and $10 for adults.

Family gallery tours

The Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Drive, host Family Gallery Tours from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. on Sundays. The tours are geared for kids ages 6-10. Free with regular admission, and no registration is required. Visit brucemuseum.org for more info.

Extra study time

The Greenwich Library will be open extra hours to accommodate high school students studying for midterms. Extended hours will be offered from 1 to 6 p.m. Jan. 12 and Jan. 19 and from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. from Jan. 13 through Jan. 16 and Jan. 21 through Jan. 22. The Cos Cob branch will remain open until 9 p.m. on Jan. 21, and the Byram Shubert Branch Library will remain open until 8 p.m. on Jan. 13, Jan. 21 and Jan. 22. For more information, visit greenwichlibrary.org.

Duplicate Bridge Games

Weekly open duplicate Bridge games are held at 12:15 p.m. Mondays at the Greenwich YWCA. The games are sanctioned by the American Contract Bridge League, with masterpoint awards to top finishers. The card fee to play one session is $12. For more information, contact Steve Becker at 203-637-8927.

Ceramic Study Circle

The Connecticut Ceramic Study Circle invites the public to join them for a program at 1:15 pm. Monday at the Bruce Museum called: “From Sevres to Fifth Avenue: Ceramics at the Frick” with Ian Wardropper, Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen, director of the Frick Collection in New York City. As Henry Clay Frick’s mansion neared completion in 1913, he realized that he needed furnishings to match the extraordinary quality of his Old Master paintings. Italian Renaissance cassoni and bronze statuettes, French Limoges enamels and rococo furniture, among other objects, arrived at his address. Included were Sèvres and Chinese porcelain. Guests are welcome: $25 check or cash payable at the door. For more information, visit www.ctcsc.org.

Music and stories

Students from Michele Monahan Horner’s Suzuki Guitar Studio will bring music to life with stories and drawings sure to entertain and engage children of all ages. The show will be from 4 to 5 p.m. Monday at the Cos Cob Library. For more info, visit greenwichlibrary.org.

Orthopedics lecture

Dr. Sean Peden, an orthopedic surgeon at Greenwich Hospital, will discuss “Advancements in Synthetic Cartilage Replacement” from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday at Long Ridge Medical Center, 260 Long Ridge Road, Stamford. Learn about a new FDA-approved synthetic cartilage technology for joint replacements of the foot and its potential use for other areas of the body. To register, call 888-305-9253 or visit greenwichhospital.org/events. Free.

Bruce Beginnings

Bruce Beginnings is a program for children ages 2.5 to 5 with an adult at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Tuesdays at the Bruce Museum. Explore the museum collections and exhibitions through picture books and hands-on activities. This program takes place on the museum’s free admission day and space is limited. See the visitor service desk upon arrival to secure a spot. Topics change weekly. Visit brucemuseum.org for more info.

Radiation treatment advances

Dr. Bruce McGibbon, a radiation oncologist with Greenwich Hospital, will present “Advances in Radiation Therapy for Cancer” from noon to 1 p.m. Jan. 14, 21 and 28 at Long Ridge Medical Center, 260 Long Ridge Road, Stamford. New technologies and clinical trials are reshaping how radiation therapy is used to treat all types of cancer. Plus learn about services now offered at Smilow Cancer Hospital Care Center in Greenwich. To register, call 888-305-9253 or visit greenwichhospital.org/events. Free.

Time to Talk

A drop-in conversation series for English Language Learners called “Time to Talk: A Conversation Series for English Language Learners” will be held from 6:30 to 8: p.m. Jan. 14 and Jan. 28 in the Byram Shubert Library Community Room. Come to improve your communications skills, learn more about American culture and feel more comfortable in the community. Peer-to-peer conversations offer an opportunity to practice casual language in a less formal environment than a classroom. Volunteers facilitate conversations on everyday topics such as doctors visits, grocery shopping, and finding housing or work. This series is open to all adults. Beginners welcome. As the library will be closed, entrance will be downstairs at the program room.

Speakers at Retired Men’s Association

The Greenwich Retired Men’s Association offers a free program every Wednesday at the First Presbyterian Church, 1 W. Putnam Ave., that is open to the public; no reservations required. Social break starts at 10:40 a.m., followed by speaker at 11 a.m. For info, visit www.greenwichrma.org or contact info@greenwichrma.org. Speakers include: Paul Hicks, author of “The Litchfield Law School: Guiding the New Nation,” on Jan. 15; Dr. Bruce McGibbon, director of radiation oncology for the Smilow Cancer Care Center in Greenwich, on “Advances in Radiology Therapy in Cancer” on Jan. 22; Howard Husock, author of “Who Killed Civil Society? The Rise of Big Government and the Decline of Bourgeois Norms,” on “Effective Ways to Lift People Out of Poverty” on Jan. 29; and author Tom Shachtman, on “The Founding Fortunes; How the Wealthy Paid for and Profited from America’s Revolution” on Feb. 5, followed by a community discussion group with him at Greenwich Library from 2 to 3:30 p.m. with registration required at GreenwichLibrary.org.

Perfectly Polite bridge

The Perfectly Polite Bridge Group has Duplicate Bridge games at the Greenwich YMCA on Wednesdays from 9:45 a.m. to noon for Relaxed Duplicate Bridge and from 12:45 to 2:45 p.m. for Relaxed Duplicate Bridge / Conventions. The cost is $10 for members and $12 for nonmembers. You do not need a partner to play. Only prepaid players are guaranteed a seat. There is also a Beginner Game/Class with relaxed play and discussion from 3 to 5 p.m. Seating is limited. If you are not on the email list, call Frank Crocker at 203-524-8032 to register.

Career changes

The Greenwich Library will host a program on “Repackaging You: A Step-by-Step Guide to Making a Career Change” from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Jan. 15 in the Flinn Gallery. Do you feel like you’re in the wrong job? Are you looking for the next move but finding the thought of a total career transition overwhelming? Changing careers can be tricky, but not impossible when approached in the right way. The successful career change requires a unique job search strategy and a hefty dose of brand repackaging. Join career strategy expert Noelle Gross of www.ngcareerstrategy.com as she debunks the challenges surrounding a career change and teaches the tricks of the trade for repackaging one’s brand for a smooth transition onto a new career path. Registration is open at GreenwichLibrary.org.

Try Tai Chi

Tai Chi is a relaxing exercise that can loosen joints, improve balance and teach graceful movements to music. Fun and no pressure classes are held at 8 a.m. Wednesdays and at 9 a.m. Thursdays in the auditorium at the First Congregational Church Auditorium on Sound Beach Avenue in Old Greenwich, opposite Binney Park. The cost is $10 per one-hour session. Newcomers welcome. For info, call Joe at 203-504-4678.

Soprano concert

Byram Shubert Library will present soprano Claire Stadtmueller in a concert of opera arias at 7 p.m. Jan. 16. She will be accompanied by pianist Areti Giovanou in this, her fourth appearance at the Byram Schubert Library. A former resident of Greenwich, Stadtmueller has performed at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center and with New York Grand Opera, singing the role of Tosca in Central Park. For more info, visit www.bravasoprano.com. The Byram Shubert Library is at 21 Mead Ave. Call 203-531-0426 for more information. Admission is free. Refreshments will be served before the concert.

Retirement Reality Check

The Greenwich Library will host “Retirement Reality Check 3: Financial Consideration for Your Estate Plan” from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Jan. 16 in the Flinn Gallery. Estate planning is not just for the ultra-wealthy. Are you aware of estate tax-saving techniques and resources? What happens if you have no will? Julie Jason, whose column is published in Greenwich Time, developed her views on financial services over a lifelong career in law and management. She founded her own investment counsel firm, where her team manages personal portfolios for high net worth families. Registration is open at GreenwichLibrary.org.

‘Ticket to Work’ info session

The Ticket to Work employment program is a free program that can help all individuals who receive Social Security Disability Income or Supplemental Security Income find employment that may lead to a career and become self-sufficient. Abilis, an approved service provider of Social Security’s Ticket to Work program, will offer an information session on the program at 5:30 p.m. Jan. 16 at its offices at 50 Glenville St. If you’re 18 to 64 and receive Social Security disability benefits, you can use these services. Abilis works with individuals to create customized career plans. Registration is requested at abilis.us/calendar. For any questions, contact Matthew Miceli, director of competitive services, at Miceli@abilis.us.

Overview of DBT

In a free presentation sponsored by NAMI Southwest CT, two experts from the Behavior Therapy Group will provide an overview of Dialectical Behavior Therapy and why it’s effective for individuals diagnosed with particular mental health conditions. Alison Emel, a licensed clinical psychologist, and Kristie Calvillo, a licensed clinical social worker, will present “The ABC’s of DBT,” from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Jan. 16 at Greenwich Town Hall, 101 Field Point Road. DBT has been shown effective in treating substance dependence, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and eating disorders. NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the country’s largest grassroots, nonprofit organization aimed at improving quality of life for people living with mental health conditions and their families. NAMI Southwest CT serves lower Fairfield County. For more information, visit www.namisouthwestct.org.

Sing-a-Long Music Time

The Greenwich Library will host “Sing-a-Long Music Time with Tom Weber” from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Jan. 18 in the rear of the Children’s Room. Tom’s performances are filled with interactive movement, props, singing, dancing, and lots of energetic fun! His repertoire includes original songs as well as traditional favorites. The music is intended to get children moving, singing, feeling confident, and having fun. Visit greenwichlibrary.org for more information.

Classic Film Club

The Byram Shubert Library will host a showing of the classic film “Strangers on a Train”from 2 to 4 p.m. Jan. 18 in the Community Room. The 1950 psychological thriller novel by Patricia Highsmith is about two men whose lives become entangled after one of them proposes they ‘trade’ murders. He then goes ahead and fulfills his end of the imaginary bargain, leading to fatal consequences for both. It was adapted as a film in 1951 by director Alfred Hitchcock. Thanks to the Friends of Byram Shubert Library for sponsoring the Classic Film Series.

MLK Family Day

The Bruce Museum will host an MLK Family Day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 20 to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Participants can create artwork inspired by King’s values of compassion, love, courage and forgiveness. Live performances by Karima A. Robinson at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. of “A So-Long Journey: The Early Years of Phillis Wheatley.” Wheatley was the first published African-American woman poet and a leading figure in the early abolitionist movement. MLK Family Day will also include a donation drive in partnership with Filling in the Blanks, which provides weekend meals to children in need. Admission is free at the Bruce Museum in January.

Indivisible meeting

Indivisible Greenwich will host a meeting at 7 p.m. Jan. 22 at the Western Greenwich Civic Center to launch its new initiative “Democracy Matters” in preparation for the November federal elections. It is the first meeting of the year for the grassroots group that formed after the election of President Trump. At the meeting, the group will host a special speaker from Changing The Conversation Together, a group that flipped a deep red House seat in 2018 through a process known as “deep canvassing.” The free meeting is open to the public. Meeting schedules and additional information about the group can be found at IndivisibleGreenwich.org.

Talk on tendons

Dr. Andrea Halim, an orthopedic surgeon at Greenwich Hospital, will discuss “Tendon Injuries and Rehabilitation” from noon - 1 p.m. Jan. 22 at Long Ridge Medical Center, 260 Long Ridge Road, Stamford. Discover how flexor and extensor tendon injuries occur and hear about surgical and nonsurgical treatment options as well as rehabilitation. To register, call 888-305-9253 or visit greenwichhospital.org/events. Free.

AuthorsLive talk on ‘Antisocial’

Greenwich native Andrew Marantz, a staff writer at The New Yorker, will discuss his new book with Greenwich Time editor Tom Mellana from 7 to 8 p.m. Jan. 24 in the Flinn Gallery. Praised by The New York Times as trenchant and intelligent, “Antisocial” reveals how the boundaries between technology, media, and politics have been erased, resulting in a deeply broken informational landscape. Marantz shows how alienated young people are led down the rabbit hole of online radicalization, and how fringe ideas spread. For more information, contact Michele Martin at 203-625-6533 or mmartin@greenwichlibrary.org or visit www.greenwichlibrary.org/authorslive.

Art Show: Bedford

The 47th Annual Art Show: Bedford kicks off with a Preview Party on Jan. 24 from 6:30 to 9 p.m., and the exhibition and sale continues on Jan. 25 and Jan. 26, and Jan. 31 through Feb. 2 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. The site of this year’s show is Fellowship Hall at St. Matthew’s Church, 382 Cantitoe St., Bedford, N.Y. Show proceeds benefit local charities throughout Westchester. Preview party tickets are $125 in advance, $150 at the door. Admission is free on all show days. For more information, visit www.artshowbedford.org.

Spaghetti Creole Supper

The cooks at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Byram are at it again: Join the congregation from 5 to 7 p.m. Jan. 25 for a Spaghetti Creole Supper. Tickets cost $15 for adults and $5 for children. The meal includes salad, generous serving of spaghetti creole, dessert, iced tea and coffee. Plain spaghetti available for children. “To-go” orders for $10 are available from 4 to 5 p.m. by calling 203-253-2327, packaged as a hot to-go container of only spaghetti creole and bread. Also, ou can pre-order a half-tray of spaghetti creole for Super Bowl for $40, packaged cold and ready to reheat in your oven. Must be preordered by Jan. 25 by calling 203-253-2327. Half-trays can be picked up from 10 a.m. to noon Feb. 1.

Weight loss lecture

Mary Motwani, a psychologist with Greenwich Hospital’s Center for Behavioral and Nutritional Health, will present “A Multidisciplinary Approach to Weight Loss” in the hospital’s Noble Conference Center from noon to 1 p.m. Jan. 29. Discover how nutritional ad psychological counseling create a one-two punch for making lifestyle changes to maximize weight-loss efforts. Hear about scientifically supported weight-loss strategies. To register, call 888-305-9253 or visit greenwichhospital.org/events. Free.

Flinn Gallery exhibit

The Flinn Gallery at the Greenwich Library has reopened after being closed for several months while construction was going on outside its walls. The new exhibit, “In Plain Sight, Library Art Collection,” is made up of works that belong to the library’s permanent collection and will be on display through Jan. 30. Many pieces on display have been hanging in various locations, often behind closed doors. Barbara Richards is the curator and sleuth who has gathered and arranged this collection. The gallery’s hours are 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursdays; and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays. Closed Mondays. Visit flinngallery.com or call 203.622.7947 for more information.

AuthorsLive on ‘Downsize’

Bestselling author Sheri Koones will talk about her newest book, which shows how small houses can be comfortable, practical, energy-efficient, and beautiful, in a presentation from 7 to 8 p.m. Jan. 30 in the library’s Flinn Gallery. The small houses — all 2,000 square feet or less — presented in “Downsize” are owned by people who have made a conscious decision to downsize from a larger home to a smaller home — or who just decided to build small in the first place. The featured homes showcase a variety of styles and locations. Discover how scaling back and simplifying where you live can open up a world where the demands of maintenance are lower, accessibility and convenience are enhanced, energy efficiency is elevated, and monthly bills are greatly reduced — all without sacrificing a well-built, beautiful home. For more information, contact Michele Martin at 203-625-6533 or mmartin@greenwichlibrary.org or visit www.greenwichlibrary.org/authorslive.

Exhibit of masterworks from Denmark

After a five-month construction project, the Bruce Museum will reopen its newly expanded main art gallery with a major exhibition called “On the Edge of the World: Masterworks by Laurits Andersen Ring” from SMK — the National Gallery of Denmark. Initiated by the American Friends of Statens Museum for Kunst, the national gallery of Denmark, the exhibition opens Feb. 1 and will be on view through May 24. L.A. Ring, a Realist and Symbolist painter, ranks among the most significant figures in Danish art. This exhibit will showcase 25 of his most important paintings. The museum is also hosting art workshops related to the exhibition that are geared to adults over the age of 55. Teaching artist Eddie Nino will lead the workshops, focused on the topics of “Value,” on Feb. 24; “Color,” on March 24; and “Composition,” on April 20. The workshops will take place from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.; all materials will be provided. For more information on the exhibit and the programs, and to register, visit brucemuseum.org or call 203-869-0376.

Conservator’s Talk

“On the Edge of the World,” a new exhibit at the Bruce Museum, will be accompanied by lectures and special programs, beginning with a Conservator’s Talk on “Aspects of L.A. Ring’s Working Methods,” on Feb. 2 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with Jørgen Wadum, former director of conservation at SMK and current director of the Centre for Art Technological Studies and Conservation in Denmark. Talk is free to museum members and visitors with paid admission. Reservations required at brucemuseum.org.

Abstract composition exhibit

The Greenwich Art Society will present “The Figure as Abstract Composition,” a solo exhibit of recent paintings by Nancy W. McFarland. It will run from Feb. 2 to Feb. 28 at the Greenwich Art Society’s gallery at 299 Greenwich Ave. An artist’s reception will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Feb. 6. After receiving a bachelor of fine arts from Pratt Institute, McFarland spent many years studying the human form throughout her career as an illustrator, art director and photographer. She works from her studio in Westport. The paintings will be on view 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays and noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays. All works can be purchased by contacting the Greenwich Art Society at 203-629-1533 between 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. weekdays or by emailing greenwichartsociety@verizon.net. For more info, visit www.greenwichartsociety.org.

First Sunday Science series

The Bruce Museum will hold its next Fred Elser First Sunday Science Series on “March of the Fossil Penguins” from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Feb. 2 at the Seaside Center. Penguins have thrived in the southern oceans for more than 60 million years. In recent years, dozens of spectacular new fossils have shed light on their evolutionary history. Drawing on his research trips to South America and New Zealand, curator of science Daniel Ksepka will discuss how he and his fellow avian paleontologists are piecing together how penguins evolved and how they once grew to such enormous sizes. Family activities from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. and the talk from 2 to 3 p.m. Visit BruceMuseum.org for more information.

Night at the Museum family benefit

The Bruce Museum will host a “Night at the Museum Family Benefit” from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Feb 7. The evening will be filled with fun for the whole family. For kids in their PJs: a scavenger hunt in the galleries, crafts, live performances by Songs for Seeds, pizza, and dessert. For grown-ups: the chance to enjoy the museum after hours with wine, beer, light bites, and raffle prizes. To purchase tickets, visit brucemuseum.org.

Hackathon for social good

Sacred Heart Greenwich, in collaboration with Random Hacks of Kindness Jr., is hosting a “hackathon” for social good for students in grades 4 through 8 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Feb. 8 at the school’s campus in Greenwich. The goal of the one-day “hackathon” is to introduce students to technology and to show them how it can be used to create solutions that benefit nonprofit organizations. Volunteer mentors from high schools will work with the students using MIT App Inventor. Students will learn the basics of app design, as well as the ideation and brainstorming process required to build a successful prototype mobile application. This event is open to the public and requires no prior coding experience. Preregistration is required, with a fee of $18, which includes lunch. Participants may register by going to RHoKJr’s website at rhokjr.org. For information, contact Patrice Gans at pbgans@rhokjr.org.

Ceramics Study Circle

The Connecticut Ceramics Study Circle will present “Storage to Studio: Reflective Relevance,” a lecture by Jennifer Zwilling, curator of artistic programs at The Clay Studio in Philadelphia. It will be held from 1:15 to 3 p.m. Feb. 10 ,with refreshments to follow, at the Bruce Museum. She will speak about the current exhibit at The Clay Studio, which she curated, with artwork by 14 current and former resident artists there. Admission for non-members of the Connecticut Ceramics Study Circle is $25. For information, visit www.ctcsc.org.

Bible study

The Parish of St. Catherine of Siena and St. Agnes will host a new Bible Study series this year. The upcoming seven-week study is entitled “Second Corinthians” with an introductory session and six lessons. The classes will run Monday evenings and Tuesday mornings, from Feb. 10 to March 24. The evening classes will run 7:30 to 9 p.m. and morning classes will be 10 to 11:30 a.m. The classes will be held in Room 101- 102 of the O’Connor Center at St. Catherine of Siena Church at 4 Riverside Ave., Riverside. The study series is open to all. There is a $30 materials fee, or $22 for First Corinthians students, which is to be paid the first day of class. Cash or check accepted. Registration at www.stc-sta.org/faith-formation/adults.

Bruce Beginnings Jr.

This program at the Bruce Museum provides a welcoming and engaging museum experience for toddlers, ages 10 to 24 months, and their caregivers through hands-on play and exploration. Bruce Beginnings Jr. sessions are inspired by the museum’s collections and exhibits. It is held from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. on the second Thursday of each month, next time on Feb. 11. This program is free with general admission but space is limited. See the visitor service desk upon arrival to secure a spot.

Pulitzer winners headline breakfast

Family Centers will welcome New York Times columnists and Pulitzer Prize winners Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn as the latest speakers in its popular Titans Series. The breakfast event to benefit the Greenwich-based nonprofit will be at 7:30 a.m. Feb. 11 at the Stamford Sheraton at 700 E. Main St. This husband-and-wife duo were the first married couple to win a Pulitzer in journalism and have written a series of best-selling books together. Their latest book, “Tightrope: Americans Reaching for Hope,” will be released in early 2020 and all attendees will get a copy. Tickets start at $125, and proceeds will support Family Centers’ network of health, education and human service programs. For more information, visit www.familycenters.org.

Curator’s Talk

The Bruce Museum will host a Curator’s Talk on “Tales from the Cabinet” from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Feb. 12. Hear the stories behind some of the strangest objects in the exhibit called “Collecting Reimagined: A 2D Curiosity Cabinet” with the urator H.S. Miller, who is Zvi Grunberg resident fellow. Event is free to museum members and visitors with paid admission. To make a reservation, visit brucemuseum.org or call 203-869-0376.

Greenwich Symphony Orchestra

The Greenwich Symphony Orchestra will be in concert on Feb. 22 and Feb. 23 with a program featuring Beethoven, Symphony No. 3 (Eroica); and Beethoven, Piano Concerto No. 5 (Emperor), with John O’Conor on piano. Concerts are at the Greenwich High School Performing Arts Center, 10 Hillside Road, at 8 p.m. on Saturdays and 4 p.m. on Sundays. Tickets are $40 per person, $10 for students. For more information, call 203-869-2664 or visit www.greenwichsymphony.org.

League of Women Voters to honor leaders

For its 100th anniversary gala, the League of Women Voters of Connecticut will honor Indra K. Nooyi, a Greenwich resident and former chairman and CEO of PepsiCo, and Juanita T. James, president and CEO of the Fairfield County Community Foundation. Nooyi will receive the Outstanding Woman in Business award and James will be recognized with the Outstanding Woman in Philanthropy award. The gala will take place Feb. 22 at the Italian Center in Stamford. For more information, visit www.lwvct.org.

Pathways fundraiser

Pathways Inc., a Greenwich nonprofit serving adults with severe mental illnesses, is hosting the band Big Head Todd and the Monsters, starting at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 28 in the Capitol Theater at 149 Westchester Ave. in Port Chester, N.Y. The organization is inviting the public to the celebration in support of Pathways clients. Special guests include Hazel Miller, and 10,000 Maniacs will offer a pre-show in the main theater. Tickets include a two hour preconcert open bar party for Pathways guests at Garcia Bar. To buy tickets, visit www.one.bidpal.net/pathways/ticketing or contact Sally Ghabour at 203-869-5656, Ext. 1025.

Curiosity Cabinets on display

The Bruce Museum’s newest exhibition features depictions of sea serpents crushing ships, 7-foot-tall giants, a mummified Porsche, and a menagerie of other oddities sure to pique the interest of any visitor interested in the intersection of art and science. The display, called “Collecting Reimagined: A 2D Curiosity Cabinet” is on view in the museum’s Bantle Lecture Gallery through March 24. For more information, visit brucemuseum.org.

Greenwich Symphony Orchestra

The Greenwich Symphony Orchestra will be in concert on April 18 and April 19 with a program featuring Hindemith, Concert Music for Strings and Brass; Herbert, Concerto No. 2 for Cello, with Daniel Miller on cello; and Berlioz, Symphonie Fantastique. Concerts are at the Greenwich High School Performing Arts Center, 10 Hillside Road, at 8 p.m. on Saturdays and 4 p.m. on Sundays. Tickets are $40 per person, $10 for students. For more information, call 203-869-2664 or visit www.greenwichsymphony.org.

SLS golf tourney

The St. Lawrence Society will hold its 29th annual Charity Golf Tournament on May 11. Enjoy a perfect day of golf, food and fun. Get your foursomes together and join the fun. Cost is $175 for everything: the luncheon, cart, golf, cocktail hour and dinner. For cocktails and dinner only, it’s $100. Starts at 11:30 a.m. at E. Gaynor Brennan Golf Course, with a 12:45 p.m. shotgun start, scramble format. Golf is followed by cocktail hour, antipasti and a prime rib dinner back at the Club. To RSVP, visit www.stlawrencesociety.com/events or call 203-618-9036.