FOR THE RECORD

Beginner Bridge

A beginning bridge class is offered from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays at the Greenwich YMCA with the Perfectly Polite Beginner Bridge group. No knowledge of bridge is required. YMCA members pay $30, nonmembers pay $35 per class. Preregistration by phone is required before 6 p.m. Mondays. Players must show COVID-19 vaccination cards. Masks required. To register, call/text Frank Crocker at 203-524-8032.

Food donations

The Parish of St. Catherine of Siena and St. Agnes accepts food donations for Neighbor to Neighbor from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays in its parking area at 4 Riverside Ave. Items needed include peanut butter and jelly, oatmeal, canned meat, tuna, canned fruit, dried or canned beans, cereal, rice and soup as well as household cleaners and toiletries. St Paul's Episcopal Church at 200 Riverside Ave. accepts donations from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Thursdays for the food pantry.

COVID complications

Greenwich Hospital’s Dr. Paul Lleva, a neurologist, will discuss “Neurological Complications of COVID-19” from 5 to 6 p.m. Nov. 16 via Zoom. Some patients experience neurological complications following COVID-19 infection, during the active infection phase and sometimes afterward. Hear about specific conditions and the most current medical findings. To register, call 888-305-9253 or visit greenwichhospital.org/ events. Free.

Cancer talks

Physicians from Smilow Cancer Hospital Care Center in Greenwich and Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale New Haven will present “Lung Cancer Screening: Multidisciplinary Approach” from 7 to 8 p.m. Nov. 16 via Zoom, including a question-and-answer session. To register, call 203-863-4295. Free.

Gift boutique

The Breast Cancer Alliance will hold its Holiday Gift Boutique takes on Nov. 16 and Nov. 17 at Burning Tree Country Club on Perkins Road in Greenwich. The event, which takes place from noon to 8 p.m. Tuesday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, will feature jewelry, home goods, fashion and more. Admission of $20 is suggested at the door. A total of 15 percent of all sales will be donated to the Breast Cancer Alliance. Masks required. For more info go to https://breastcanceralliance.org/goforpink.

In-person bridge

The Perfectly Polite Bridge Group invites players to attend Relaxed Bridge on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. and/or 12:30 p.m. Contact Frank Crocker by 6 p.m. Tuesday at 203-524-8032 to play. You must show a COVID-19 vaccination card. Masks required. No partner is required to play. Fees per game: $10 for members and $12 for nonmembers.

Speakers at Retired Men’s group

The Greenwich Retired Men’s Association offers a free speakers program Wednesdays in the Fellowship Hall at the First Presbyterian Church, 1 W. Putnam Ave. It is open to the public. Social time starts at 10:40 a.m., followed by a speaker at 11 a.m. in-person and via Zoom. Visit www.greenwichrma.org for information. On Nov. 17, Martin Majkut is the second in a series of five speakers who are candidates for the position of conductor of the Greenwich Symphony Orchestra. Other candidates will speak on Jan 5, Feb 23 and April 6.

Talk on Twachtman

Independent art historian and curator Lisa Peters will give a free talk about Impressionist painter John Henry Twachtman on Zoom from 6 to 7 p.m. Nov. 18. The lecture will celebrate the launch of a new digital resource that compiles records of his oeuvre, life, exhibitions and other material, including his correspondence and all of his artwork, called “John Henry Twachtman Catalogue Raisonné.” The virtual evening, hosted by the Greenwich Historical Society, is called “Twachtman’s Road to Greenwich.” Peters will be joined by Maggie Dimock, curator of exhibitions and collections, to discuss Twachtman’s legacy. To register, visit greenwichhistory.org/event/twachtmans-road-to-greenwich/. It will be available on demand afterward.

Evening with the curator

The Bruce Museum will host a “A Special Evening with the Curator” from 7 to 8 p.m. Nov. 18. Guest curator Kirsten J. Reinhardt will discuss how the beaver fur hat, a fashion accessory popular in Europe and North America for 300 years, was the direct catalyst for cultural and geographic changes to the lifeways of the Native Nations of North America. A key aspect of the story is the way in which select objects came to be in the stewardship of the Bruce Museum. The talk will touch on Native artists and the scientists, soldiers, and social debs who collected Native Nations art and thus preserved it for future generations. There will be a question-and-discussion session. Reinhardt is the guest curator of the exhibition Resolute: Native Nations Art in the Bruce Museum Collection. Free for members. Reservations are required at BruceMuseumorg.

AuthorsLive event

The Greenwich Library will welcome novelist Douglas Stuart to an AuthorsLive event at 7 p.m. Nov. 18 in its Berkley Theater. Stuart will join in a conversation with Barbara Hoffert of Library Journal about his awardwinning debut novel “Shuggie Bain.” Free, but registration at GreenwichLibrary.org is recommended. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. All attendees must show proof of full vaccination (in the form of a CDC Vaccination Card or a photo or photocopy of the card) or a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours of the event.

Scoop on sugar

Greenwich Hospital’s Denise Addorisio, a registered dietitian, will discuss “Added Sugars 101: Get the Scoop to Kick the Habit” from 6 to 7 p.m. Nov. 18 via Zoom. Too much sugar added to your diet can lead to increased risk of weight gain, diabetes, inflammation, fatty liver disease and heart disease. Learn about hidden sources of sugar in your foods and how to cut back on added sugars without sacrificing flavor. To register, call 888-305-9253 or visit greenwichhospital.org/ events. Free.

Old Timers awards

The Greenwich Old Timers Athletic Association’s 60th annual Awards Dinner takes place on Nov. 18 at the Stamford Hilton. The event, which honors national and local athletes, will feature an open bar cocktail reception, sports raffle and silent auction. This year’s national honorees are two-time Super Bowl Champion and XXV MVP Ottis Anderson and 2004 Stanley Cup Champion and Hockey Hall of Famer Martin St. Louis. Local honorees are Lisa Hurst and Fritz Hohl, and Pat Bria will receive the Coaches Award. For more info and tickets, contact Jim Loughran at 203-223-0485 or dinner @greenwicholdtimers.org.

Weekend Market

The Greenwich Farmers Market runs from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday through Nov. 20 in the Arch Street commuter parking lot. Enjoy fresh Connecticut-grown produce all season. The parking lot at Arch Street and Horseneck Lane is off Exit 3 of I-95. For more information, visit www.greenwichfarmersmarketct.com.

Leaf Collages

The Bruce Museum will host “Art Adventures Leaf Collages” from 1 to 3 p.m. Nov. 20 and Nov. 21. The drop-in program is designed for children ages 4 and up and their families. Participants will have the opportunity to craft fun and creative works of art inspired by the museum’s collections and exhibitions. Free with general admission; no registration required. For more information, visit BruceMuseum.org.

Greenwich Symphony

The Greenwich Symphony Orchestra will perform at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 20 and 3 p.m. Nov. 21 at Greenwich High School under conductor Martin Majkut. The concert will feature George Li on piano. The lineup includes “The Chairman Dances” by John Adams; Piano Concerto by Ravel; and Symphony No. 6 by Beethoven. For more info and to purchase tickets, visit www.greenwichsymphony.org/20212022-season.

Adventure talks

Christ Church Greenwich at 254 E. Putnam Ave. will host two talks by Jennifer Pharr Davis, National Geographic’s Adventurer of the Year, on Nov. 21. In the first talk at 11:15 a.m. in the Parish Hall, she will speak on “A Cry in the Desert,” about how her five-month journey shaped her life, faith and worldview. At 5 p.m., she will take part in a lecture, book signing and reception on “Faith & The Outdoors: Hearing a Voice in the Wilderness” at Dogwood Books and Gifts. She is an adventurer, author, speaker and entrepreneur who has hiked over 14,000 miles on six continents. She has published 10 books, including her Appalachian Trail memoir “Becoming Odyssa.” Admission is free. For information, contact the Rev. Cheryl McFadden at cmcfadden@christchurchgreenwich.org or 203869.6600, Ext. 28.

Pain in the neck

Greenwich Hospital’s Dr. Jawad Rashid, a pain management specialist, will discuss “Neck and Lower Back Pain: Holistic Treatments” from noon to 1 p.m. Nov. 23 via Zoom. Chronic pain sufferers are at greater risk for increased pain during the pandemic due to the interplay between pain, anxiety and depression. Learn about comprehensive and holistic, team-based approaches to neck and back pain, including therapy, injections, medication and surgery to improve quality of life. To register, call 888-305-9253 or visit greenwichhospital.org/ events. Free.

Fall colors

The Bruce Museum will host “Science Solvers Hidden Colors of Fall” from 1 to 3 p.m. Nov. 27 and Nov. 28. The drop-in program is designed for children ages 4 and up and their families. Participants will explore simple science concepts and subjects while partaking in fun, kid-friendly experiments, projects and crafts inspired by the museum’s collections and exhibitions. Free with general admission; no registration required. For more information, visit BruceMuseum.org.

Turkey trot

Registration is open for the Greenwich Alliance for Education‘s 11th annual Turkey Trot on Saturday, Nov. 27. The largest community event of the Thanksgiving weekend, the race’s proceeds support Alliance programs that benefit Greenwich Public School students and teachers. Registration is $30 for adults and $15 for children ages 13 and younger. The fee will increase Nov. 1 and again on race day. The school with the greatest student/faculty/ family participation wins $500 for new PE equipment. To register, visit https://greenwich alliance.org/.