FOR THE RECORD
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Author talk at library
Old Greenwich native Lizzy Rockwell, an author and illustrator, will return to the Byram Shubert Library to talk about her latest book, “A Mammal is an Animal,” from 4 to 5 p.m. Monday in the Community Room. In this gently illustrated companion to “A Bird Is a Bird,” a father takes his son and daughter on a walk with their dog through the farm and woodland near their home. As they explore, Rockwell introduces the characteristics of mammals and asks readers whether certain animals meet the criteria. Book sales and signing will be available through Diane’s Books.
Bariatric surgery seminar
Find out if you are a candidate for weight-loss surgery and what types of procedures are available at Greenwich Hospital. Led by a bariatric surgeon, this seminar takes place in the Hyde Conference Room from 5 to 6 p.m. Monday. Bring your questions. To register, call 888-305-9253 or visit greenwichhospital.org/events. Free.
Ceramics Study Circle
The Connecticut Ceramics Study Circle will present a lecture on “From the Ordinary to the Extraordinary: The Enduring Appeal of Tang Ceramic Tomb Sculpture” by Virginia L. Bower, an adjunct professor at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. It will begin at 1:15 p.m. Monday at the First Congregational Church of Greenwich, 108 Sound Beach Ave., Old Greenwich. Refreshments will be served. Bower will explore the topic of Tang Dynasty (618-907 CE) ceramic tomb sculpture. Admission for nonmembers is $25. For info, visit www.ctcsc.org.
Art lecture on tools
An art lecture on “Claes Oldenburg’s Pop Monuments to the Tool” will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday at the Bruce Museum. Antonia Pocock, a doctoral candidate at New York University’s Institute of Fine Arts, will explore the tool as a Pop motif, addressing its role in Oldenburg’s work in comparison to that of his peers. This talk is part of “ReTooled: Highlights from the Hechinger Collection,” which is on exhibit at the Bruce Museum through Dec. 30. In the exhibit, artists illuminate the overlooked subject of tools with pun, wit and wonder. Registration required at BruceMuseum.org. Bruce members and students with ID free; nonmembers $10 (includes museum admission).
Speaker series
The Greenwich Retired Men’s Association offers a free program every Wednesday that is open to the public; no reservations are required. Social break starts at 10:40 a.m., followed by speaker at 11 a.m. Held at the First Presbyterian Church, 1 W. Putnam Ave., Greenwich. For info, visit www.greenwichrma.org or contact info@greenwichrma.org. Future speakers include Mark Pazniokas, capitol bureau chief of CTMirror.org on “State of the State” on Oct. 17.
Playing Bridge for fun
Card fans are invited to join The Perfectly Polite Bridge Group at the YMCA every Wednesday, with three sessions. The goal is to have fun and create an atmosphere of good sportsmanship and goodwill. No partner needed. The 10 a.m. to noon session/game focuses on advanced beginners and intermediate players. Drop-ins welcome. From 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. is the beginners group, for those just learning the game or wanting a refresher. From 2 to 3:30 p.m., it will be Topic Bridge with learn and play conventions (phone registration required for this group). For more information or to register, call or text Frank Crocker at 203-524-8032. The cost is $10 for YMCA members, or $12 for nonmembers.