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Wisdom From Within To Improve Health; FREE Seminar at Center for Integrative Medicine, Monday July 26th, 7-8:30PM

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Acupuncturist Kimberlie Wilson will discuss the principals of Chinese Medicine at this FREE seminar at the Center for Integrative Medicine, 35 River Rd., Cos Cob. ”The body has its own innate power and wisdom to maintain and improve health.” Registration required: (203) 863-3630

NY Times Bestselling Andrew Gross Reads From His Newest, Reckless, At Greenwich Library, Thursday April 29th @ 7:00PM, FREE

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Come and hear New York Times best selling author Andrew Gross as he kicks off a 6-City tour with the launch of his new book, Reckless. Starting with a shooting on Cat Rock Road in Greenwich, Mr. Gross’s best novel yet is paced at breakneck speed and adroitly combines murder, suspense, and romance as Ty Hauck uncovers an insidious global conspiracy aimed at America’s-and the world’s-financial markets.
In Reckless no one is safe-not the financial executives who wheel and deal in the boardroom, not their families who seem to know nothing, not the innocent bystanders who by accident might know too much, and certainly not the authorities who are paid to protect them. Sit back and enjoy the ride.

His bio in his own words.

This program in the Cole Auditorium is free and open to all. Doors will open at 6:40 p.m. A brief reception will be held with the author in the Cole lobby. He will begin speaking at 7:15. Parking is free in the library lot and on the street after 5 p.m. Diane’s Books will provide copies of the book for purchase and signing.
AuthorsLive@GreenwichLibrary, the ongoing author series, is free and open to the public. For more information, please visit the Library News blog or call Wayne Campbell at (203) 622-7922.

Library: Greenwich Library
Location: Cole Auditorium
Contact: Wayne Campbell
Contact Number: 203-622-7922

Prostate Cancer Screening and Major League Ball Players, Sponsored by Greenwich Hospital at 900 King St. Rye Brook, Wednesday March 24th, 5:30-9PM FREE

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“Bat for the Cure” – sponsored by Greenwich Hospital, starts with prostate cancer screenings by board-certified urologists and culminates with a “lively discussion with former Major League ball players about the 2010 baseball season.” At Greenwich Hospital Satellite office, 900 King St., Rye Brook, Wednesday March 24th from 5:30-9pm. FREE – register at 203-863-4444.

Cooking Demonstration: Heart-Healthy Salad Dressings Thursday, Feb. 25 12noon- 1:15pm First Congregational Church of Greenwich, Enjoy A Light Salad For Lunch, FREE

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Cooking Demonstration: Heart-Healthy Salad Dressings
Thursday, Feb. 25
12noon- 1:15pm
First Congregational Church of Greenwich
108 Sound Beach Ave., Old Greenwich, CT
Speaker: Gavin Pritchard, RD

Learn how to make a variety of heart-healthy salad dressings from a registered dietitian. Enjoy a light salad for lunch, complete with all the delectable dressings. Recipes will be available to take home.

To register, call (203) 863-4277 or (888) 305-9253 or register online. FREE.

Beer, Wine and Priceless Entertainment at Greenwich Historical Society C/O Story Barn; Thursday February 25, 8pm-10pm; $10 Members, $15 Nonmembers;

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Greenwich Historical Society will present the second in its story barn series, on Thursday, February 25, 2010, and the topic will be “LOVE” in honor of Valentine’s Day.

Story Barn, which debuted at the Historical Society last November, is a unique way to experience oral tradition, explore local lore and get a whole new perspective on the lives of your friends and neighbors. Each storyteller tells a five-minute tale on a given theme. The program is inspired by Themoth.org, a New York organization dedicated to “celebrating the ability of stories to honor the diversity and commonality of human experience.”

The first Story Barn played to a packed house and met with rave reviews. Greenwich Historical Society board member, program organizer and standup comic, Bonnie Levison, served as emcee and introduced nine other raconteurs. The audience, seated at round tables, sipping wine, beer or cider and nibbling popcorn, listened raptly as each of the evening’s lineup shared personal experiences centered on the inaugural topic: Life in Greenwich. (To see a clip on YouTube, go to:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjIZ7tyfGNE).

To attend the next in our series of Story Barn programs, reserve online at hstg.org. or call 203-869-6899, Ext. 18 Space is limited.

If you are interested in participating as a storyteller, please contact sconsetbon@aol.com.

Story Barn: All You Need is LOVE.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
8:00 pm to 10:00 pm
$15 per person, $10 for members
Beer, wine and light refreshments included

Heart Health Fair Friday, Feb. 12 8-11am Noble Conference Center, Greenwich Hospital, FREE

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Heart Health Fair
Friday, Feb. 12
8-11am
Noble Conference Center

Talk to the experts! Meet cardiologists, pharmacists, integrative medicine specialists, dietitians and other Greenwich Hospital staff. This is your chance to ask questions about prevention, treatment and medication in casual, one-on-one conversations.

Preregister to receive a free metabolic screening that measures total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglyceride and glucose levels, as well as blood pressure and weight. Available to the first 65 preregistrants. Fasting required. Screenings can be scheduled between 7:30-10:30am.

Registration is not required to attend the Heart Fair. To sign up for a metabolic screening, call (203) 863-4277 or (888) 305-9253. FREE.

Seminar: Pacemakers, Defibrillators and Electrophysiology Wednesday, Feb. 3 12noon – 1pm, Greenwich Hospital Noble Conference Center

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Seminar: Pacemakers, Defibrillators and Electrophysiology
Wednesday, Feb. 3
12noon – 1pm
Noble Conference Center
Speaker: Alexander Del Vecchio, MD Cardiologist/ Electrophysiologist

Learn how diagnostic electrophysiology can pinpoint the exact origin of arrhythmia, palpitations or other “misfirings” of the heart. Get information on various treatment methods and when implantable devices are beneficial.

To register, call (203) 863-4277 or (888) 305-9253 or register online. FREE.

Lifesaving Class: Adult CPR Feb. 3, 4 and 24 (choose one of three sessions) 4-6pm Center for Healthy Living, 55 Holly Hill Lane, Greenwich, FREE

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lifesaving Class: Adult CPR
Feb. 3, 4 and 24 (choose one of three sessions)
4-6pm
Center for Healthy Living,
55 Holly Hill Lane, Greenwich

Space is limited to 6 people per class. Registration is required. Call (203) 863-4277 or (888) 305-9253. FREE.

Unemployed? This Coach Will Take You Places: Career Coach Bus Offers Internet Job Search and Resume Writing Fundamentals; Tuesday January 12 from 10am – 2pm

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No need to spin your wheels, let the Career Coach do it for you! Get career counseling and resume building all in one convenient place.

Description: Career Coach will be parked outside the library’s West Putnam Avenue entrance. The coach has Internet access and is equipped with 10 PC works stations.

Greenwich Library

Tuesday, January 12
Michele Martin
203-625-6508

Free Adult Improv Class Taught By the Improv Team, World Class Indifference at Greenwich Library, Thursday January 7th from 6:45pm-8:45PM

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Any “Whose Line Is It, Anyway?” fans out there? Don’t you wish you could try out your own witty repartee on others? Well, now you can! Greenwich Library and the Acting Company of Greenwich present A FREE Adult Improv class at the Library from 6:45pm – 8:45pm Thursday January 7th, taught by the incomparable improv group World Class Indifference. Perfect for beginners or those who want to improve their improv – the class offers laughs, some moving around and no pressure to perform. (Which is more than I can say for the bar scene). No previous experience required.