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Parsonage Cottage Senior Residence in Greenwich has announced its “Art from the Heart” fundraiser requesting Valentine’s Day donations to purchase artwork to decorate the facility’s newly upgraded hallways.
The hallways have been newly painted and re-carpeted. In recent years, the 40-bed senior residence has also renovated its dining room, living room and activities room and has created a new hair and nail salon.
“We would love to hang some appealing and tranquil artwork on the blank walls in our hallways,” said Penny Lore, executive director of Parsonage Cottage Senior Residence.
Donations to Art From
The Heart will be accepted through Valentine’s Day at https://bit.ly/3wVKrz8 or via mail at Art From The Heart Fundraiser, Parsonage Cottage Senior Residence, 88 Parsonage Road, Greenwich, CT 06830
For questions, contact Penny Lore at 203-869-6226 or penny@parsonage cottage.org.
Downtown
Greenwich historian Missy Wolfe came to Greenwich Town Hall Jan. 30 to give a talk on Greenwich’s early history. Wolfe is the author of several books on history, including “Insubordinate Spirit: A True Story of Life and Loss in Earliest America,” and a Greenwich native.
“When I heard her presentation last year at
Greenwich Library, I wanted to bring it to Town Hall so more people would have the chance to learn from it,” said First Selectman Fred Camillo. “As a townie and someone who loves our history, as well as a former history teacher, this was something that was right up my alley and I found it to be very informative. It was pretty clear right away I don’t know everything because before she even began her presentation, Missy told me a few things about the history of our town seal and about Gen. Israel Putnam’s famous ride through town and I am always eager to hear more.”
Old Greenwich
The Tod’s Point Sailing School has opened registrations for its 2023 courses. The school
opened last year, providing classes and boat rentals out of Greenwich Point. Now it has returned for its second year, and anyone who wants to register can visit https://todspoint sailingschool.org.
For more, call 203-637-2022 or email info@todspoint sailingschool.org.
Cos Cob
For the eighth year, The Undies Project will be holding its bra drive, called Mardi “Bra” to coincide with Mardi Gras, to collect donations of new bras for women and girls who are homeless, living in shelters or who are on a low income.
The mission of The Undies Project is to provide new underwear to men, women and children in need. According to a release from The Undies
Project, underwear is the most under-donated and most needed item of clothing that many people take for granted.
“No one should be deprived of the simple, daily necessity of clean underwear,” the organization’s release said. “Hygiene and physical comfort are only a part of this basic human need. New, clean underwear also provides dignity and self-esteem. For many, underwear is a necessity, not a luxury.”
The Undies Project had decided to keep to an online drive instead of placing donation bins at establishments as in previous years.
To support the drive, donors can either purchase a new bra from The Undies Project’s Amazon Wish List or make a monetary donation, both accessible at www.theundiesproject.org, or purchase a new bra while shopping and mail it to 10 Steep Hollow Lane, Cos Cob CT 06807. Sizes 32-38 are the most needed.
All donations received will be distributed through The Undies Project’s partner agencies who serve women and girls in need. All bras need to be new, either with tags on or in original packaging.
The Undies Project’s goal of helping 150 women and girls last year was far surpassed and with the flood of donations they were able to help over 750 women and girls.
“With the outpouring of support for Mardi “Bra” last year, we are certain that, with the generosity of local communities, we will be able to help many, many more this year,” said Lucy Langley, co-president.
For further information or questions please email The Undies Project at info@theundies project.org.