FOR THE RECORD
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Prostate cancer screening
Greenwich Hospital offers its annual free prostate screening. Part 1 involves a blood draw from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday in the Outpatient Laboratory, first floor, Greenwich Hospital. Part II involves a physical exam and PSA result counseling by Greenwich Hospital urologists from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Sept. 17 at the Ambulatory Surgery Unit, second floor, Greenwich Hospital. Men must attend both parts. No appointments needed for Parts I or II. To register, call 888-3059253 or visit greenwichhospital.org/events.
Try Tai Chi
Tai Chi is a relaxing exercise that can loosen joints, improve balance and teach graceful movements to music. Fun and no pressure classes are held at 9 a.m. Thursdays in the auditorium at the First Congregational Church Auditorium on Sound Beach Avenue in Old Greenwich, opposite Binney Park. The cost is $10 per one-hour session. Newcomers welcome. For info, call Joe at 203-504-4678.
Animal sanctuary fundraiser
The Catherine Violet Hubbard Foundation will host a golf invitational at the Stanwich Club of Greenwich to raise funds for an animal sanctuary in Newtown on Thursday. Former Greenwich resident Laura DeMarkey King, whose husband Richard King is executive chef at the Stanwich Club, began the foundation to help build an animal sanctuary in Newtown in memory of 6-year-old Catherine Violet Hubbard, who lost her life at Sandy Hook Elementary. The event will feature a day of golf and lunch, with an evening of cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and dining stations. For more info and to register, visit www.cvhfoundation.org or contact info@cvhfoundation.org.
Parsonage fundraiser
Shoppers at J. McLaughlin at 55 E. Putnam Ave. can make their purchases count for a little bit more. Through Thursday, shoppers can mention “Parsonage Cottage” when they are at the counter to pay. Then, 15 percent of the proceeds will go to the senior living facility. There will also be a special “Sip and Shop” event Sept. 12 from 5 to 8 p.m., with music from DJ April Larken, shopping and drinks. For more information, call event co-host Sue Moretti Bodson at 203-249-7233. Parsonage Cottage offers housing as well as a full range of services and activities to seniors.
Bruce Beginnings Jr.
This program at the Bruce Museum provides a welcoming and engaging museum experience for toddlers, ages 10 to 24 months, and their caregivers through hands-on play and exploration. Bruce Beginnings Jr. sessions are inspired by the museum’s collections and exhibits. It is held from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. on the second Thursday of each month, next time on Sept. 12.Space is limited. See the visitor service desk upon arrival to secure a spot.
Farm to Table Dinner
Chef Geoff Lazlo brings his “Farm to Table Dinner” series to his hometown of Greenwich at the Greenwich Botanical Center, 130 Bible St., Cos Cob. The elegant four-course dinner kicks off with a signature cocktail and passed hors d’oeuvres as guests are treated to highlights of the property’s magnificent history, followed by a seated dinner featuring key ingredients of herbs and vegetables locally grown. Dinners will be from 6 to 9 p.m. on Sept. 12, Sept. 26 and Oct. 3. For more information and tickets, visit greenwichbotanicalcenter.org.
Comedy night
Friends of Greenwich Point will hold its first-ever Greenwich Point Comedy Night on Friday at the Clambake area at Greenwich Point. Professional comedians have been booked for the event, and attendees can bring their own food and drinks. Money raised will benefit the Friends of Greenwich Point’s ongoing efforts with conservation, education and recreation at Greenwich Point. Dinner will be at 6 p.m., with the comedy show at 7:30 p.m. and lasting until 9, when there will then be dancing to music provided by a DJ. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased online at www.friendsofgreenwichpoint.org.
Qigong at the GBC
Qigong expert Donna Bunte teaches classes at 10 a.m. Fridays at the Greenwich Botanical Center, 130 Bible St., Cos Cob. With roots in Chinese medicine, philosophy and martial arts, qigong is viewed as a practice to cultivate and balance qi (chi), translated as “life energy.” Qigong practice involves moving meditation, coordinating slow flowing movement, deep rhythmic breathing, and a calm meditative state of mind. Bunte has been practicing Chinese medicine, acupuncture and nutrition for 20 years. For information, visit greenwichbotanicalcenter.org.
Book sale
The Friends of the Cos Cob Library will hold its Annual Cos Cob Library Open House and Children’s Book Sale from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday. Proceeds from the sale will go toward library programs for children, tweens and teens.
Classes at Greenwich Art Society
The Greenwich Art Society offers a variety of classes for all skill levels in the mediums of painting, drawing, watercolors, mixed media and more. Registration for the upcoming fall semester is open. Classes begin Friday. Classes are held at the third floor studio in the Senior/ Arts Building at 299 Greenwich Ave. Beginner to advanced level classes are offered. The Greenwich Art Society as the oldest — and only — visual arts program in Greenwich taught by professional artists. Visit GreenwichArtSociety.org or call 203629-1533.
Dancing Stars
The second annual Dancing Stars of Greenwich charity dance-off Gala for Abilis will be held with the Fred Astaire Dance Studio of Greenwich on Saturday at the Tamarack Country Club. Tickets are $270 per person and can be reserved at dancingstarsofgreenwich.net. This event features local celebrities and community leaders performing a dance routine, mirroring the hit TV show. Dancing pairs can be sponsored by donations to Abilis, with the top fundraising team awarded the “People’s Choice Award.” A panel of celebrity judges decides who will win the coveted mirror ball trophy. Guests will enjoy an evening of live entertainment, music, dancing, a champagne reception, hors d’oeuvres and a silent auction. Celebrity judges include: actor Brendan Fraser, television personality and host Lara Spencer, and Tony Dovolani, season 15 champion on “Dancing with the Stars All-Star Season.” Dancers include Stephanie Webster, Elaine Madonna, Melissa ZoldanLeite, Dr. Bina Park, Alonso Martinez, Dana Cifone, Dr. Stacy Zarakiotis-Alexandrou, Linda Colucci, Billy Blanks Jr., Lillian Sibrizzi, and Afton Fraser. The dancers are paired with Fred Astaire of Greenwich dance instructors. To learn more, visit dancingstarsofgreenwich.net or www.abilis.us. Abilis is a nonprofit organization that supports more than 700 individuals with special needs and their families.
Farmers Market
The Greenwich Farmers Market runs every Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. into the fall in the Arch Street commuter lot. Enjoy fresh Connecticut-grown produce all season. The parking lot at Arch Street and Horseneck Lane is off Exit 3 of I-95. Visit www.greenwichfarmersmarketct.com.