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St. Vincent's In Bridgeport Expands Behavioral Health Services St. Vincent's In Bridgeport Expands Behavioral Health Services
St. Vincent's In Bridgeport Expands Behavioral Health Services BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- The MultiSpecialty Group of St. Vincent's Medical Center has announced a collaboration with Catholic Charities of Fairfield County to provide expanded behavioral health services to the greater Bridgeport region. The relationship will expand outpatient behavioral programming by providing all levels of outpatient services in one location. "I am delighted to welcome the Catholic Charities staff to the St. Vincent's family," said Peggy Hardy, the vice president of behavioral health for MSG. St. Vincent's is the third largest provider of inpatient behavioral healt…

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Neighbors
Owner Of Greenwich's Arthur Murray Studio Among Brava Winners Owner Of Greenwich's Arthur Murray Studio Among Brava Winners
Owner Of Greenwich's Arthur Murray Studio Among Brava Winners GREENWICH, Conn. -- Christine Georgopulo, owner of the Arthur Murray Grande Ballroom of Greenwich, will be among 11 women professionals honored by the YMCA of Greenwich at its 39th annual Brava Awards on Friday, Feb. 5. These are the other honorees: Ellen Adams, managing principal of Hanoi Capital Management; Nancy Altobello, global vice chair of talent for EY, formerly Ernst and Young. Dr. Anne Angevine, an attending physician in the Bennett Cancer Center at Stamford Hospital. Sheryl Battles, vice president of communications and diversity strategy at Pitney Bowes; Laura Beck, principal…

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Events
Newtown Library To Host Intro Circuitry Workshops For Kids Newtown Library To Host Intro Circuitry Workshops For Kids
Newtown Library To Host Intro Circuitry Workshops For Kids NEWTOWN, Conn. -- The Cyrenius H. Booth Library in Newtown will host LittleBits workshops for kids 9 and up on Thursdays, starting on Jan. 28. Kyle Griffin, Quinn McAndrew and Jake Pare will lead a LittleBits workshop, introducing circuitry concepts, assisting with some creative projects and allowing time for some free build. The workshops will run through March 10. There are only eight spots -- and they're already full -- but people can still sign up for the waitlist, by clicking here. Each session will run from 3:30-5 p.m. The library is located at 25 Main St., in Newtown. For more in…

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Kids’ Candymaking Workshop In 11th Year At Fairfield's Pequot Library Kids’ Candymaking Workshop In 11th Year At Fairfield's Pequot Library
Kids’ Candymaking Workshop In 11th Year At Fairfield's Pequot Library FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- The annual Kids’ Candymaking Workshop at Fairfield's Pequot Library returns for its 11th year on Friday, Feb. 5. In celebration of Valentine’s Day, kids in grades K through 8 are invited to create professional-looking chocolate treats as well as their very own gift box and card. Grade-schoolers must have a parent, for any needed help. Registration is required, there is a $5 materials fee per child. The program is run by Pequot Library’s Children’s Librarian Susan Ei. To register, call the Children’s Department at 203-259-0346, ext. 16. The workshop begins at 4 p.m. in…

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Meet Author Rich Wilson At Fairfield's Pequot Library Meet Author Rich Wilson At Fairfield's Pequot Library
Meet Author Rich Wilson At Fairfield's Pequot Library FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Author Rich Wilson will conduct an author talk about his book "Race France to France: Leave Antarctica to Starboard: An American in the Vendée Globe, Racing Solo, Non-Stop, Around the World," Sunday, Feb. 7 at the Pequot Library. Wilson's 30-40 minute talk -- about his "intense and engaging read about a global ocean race" -- will be followed by a question-and-answer session, as well as book signing and refreshments. This free event is from 4-6 p.m. The Pequot Library is at 720 Pequot Ave., Southport. For more information, call 203-259-0346 Ext. 15 o…

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Greenwich Library Offers Teen Programs Greenwich Library Offers Teen Programs
Greenwich Library Offers Teen Programs GREENWICH, Conn. -- In February, the Greenwich Library debuts Create@GreenwichLibrary, a series designed to foster creative and collaborative learning for all ages. Students in grades 8-12 can develop an app using the Swift programming language and grades 6-8 can get crafty with stop-motion animation how-to projects Tuesday, Feb. 16.  The library’s regularly scheduled teen programs, including middle-school and high-school Student Leadership Council, Friday Night Chess and Middle School Book Club meet monthly and are open to all without registration or charge. Wednesday, Feb. 3 at 7 p.m. -…

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Obituaries
Audrey L. Wood, 76, Of Bergenfield Audrey L. Wood, 76, Of Bergenfield
Audrey L. Wood, 76, Of Bergenfield BERGENFIELD, N.J. -- Longtime Bergenfield resident Audrey L. Wood died on Friday, Jan. 22. She was 76. Born in Jersey City, Wood is survived by her sister, Dorothy Surdez, her husband Paul, nephew Paul Surdez, niece Susan Dayner and great-nieces and great-nephews. Funeral services will be private. Vander Plaat Funeral Home, in Wyckoff, is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions can be made to the Christian Health Care Center Employee Fund, 301 Sicomac Ave., Wyckoff, NJ 07481.

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Mount Vernon Library Observes Black History Month With Music Program Mount Vernon Library Observes Black History Month With Music Program
Mount Vernon Library Observes Black History Month With Music Program MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. -- The Friends of the Mount Vernon Public Library is presenting a family program in honor of Black History Month, "Folk First: Black Roots Music," on Saturday, Feb. 6.The event is free, and will feature the music of Vienna Carroll and Keith Johnston. It starts at 2 p.m., in the Grace Greene Baker Community Room. The library is at 28 South First Ave., in Mount Vernon. For more information on other upcoming events, visit the library's website, or follow it on Facebook or Twitter.

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Obituaries
Joan Frances Brickman, 50, Oradell Resident Joan Frances Brickman, 50, Oradell Resident
Joan Frances Brickman, 50, Oradell Resident ORADELL, N.J. -- Joan Frances Brickman, an Oradell resident and formerly of Philadelphia, died Sunday, Jan. 24. She was 50. Brickman received her bachelor of arts degree from the University of Delaware, and a certificate in nutrition from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. She is survived by her children Michael and Zachary Alecci; mother Maxine; sister Ellen; sister Nancy and her husband Jim Skubish; and nieces and nephews Victoria, Melissa, Nicholas, Jamie and Connor. Brickman was predeceased by her father Franklin Brickman; and brother Robert Berenholz. Visiting hours will be fro…

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Lifestyle
The Watermark In Bridgeport Hosts Parkinson's Fitness Class The Watermark In Bridgeport Hosts Parkinson's Fitness Class
The Watermark In Bridgeport Hosts Parkinson's Fitness Class BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- The Watermark at 3030 Park is offering its Parkinson’s Fitness Class, a biweekly class designed to help people living with Parkinson’s engage their muscles and increase mobility. These classes are held Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12:45 p.m. at the continuing care retirement community, which is located at 3030 Park Ave. on the Bridgeport-Fairfield town line. The class is led by Cindy McGuire, The Watermark’s fitness director, who designed a special program of balance and strengthening exercises that specifically target muscles sometimes affected by Parkinson’s.  She focu…

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