Nerlens Noel of the New York Knicks dines in Greenwich
Scene… Nerlens Noel, the 6-foot-11 center for the New York Knicks, was seen dining at Tony’s at the JHouse on Friday, April 29.
Out there… Greenwich Hospital’s annual fundraising benefit and dinner takes place on Friday, May 20, at Greenwich Country Club. The annual event, back after a two-year hiatus during the pandemic, will honor private practitioner and former GH chief resident Dr. James A. Brunetti ,a Greenwich native; Arthur C. Martinez, former chairman of the hospital’s Board of Trustees and former chief executive officer of Sears, Roebuck and Co.; and Greenwich Hospital fundraising volunteer Elizabeth Martinez. Former “Today” show co-host and longtime Riverside resident Kathie Lee Gifford will serve as master of ceremonies. The proceeds will benefit five key areas of growth for Greenwich Hospital: oncology, children’s department, neuroscience, heart and vascular department; and behavioral health. Greenwich Hospital President Diane P. Kelly said, “This year’s benefit holds special meaning for our hospital community as we embrace our ability to celebrate together again. Over the past two years, while we focused on helping and healing the hundreds of patients who came to us during the pandemic, Greenwich Hospital remained forward facing — keeping pace with new innovations, technologies and treatments, all while growing key clinical areas and planning for the future healthcare needs of our community.” A limited number of seats are available. For tickets and more info, email events@greenwich
hospital.org or call 203863-3865.
Scene… Norwalk native and founder of Norwalk’s Bar Juicy, Chantal Anderson, appeared on the TV series “Bar Rescue with Joe Taffer” on April 23. Anderson celebrated by watching the show at Joe’s 507 Café in Norwalk with a large group of her friends.
Out there… Karenna Gore, founder and executive director of the Center for Earth Ethics at Union Theological Seminary in New York City, will speak at Christ Church Greenwich’s coffee, breakfast and conversation event this Sunday at 11:15 a.m. Gore, daughter of former Vice President Al Gore, will speak about her book, “Lighting the Way: Nine Women Who Changed Modern America.” For more info on the free event, contact Bobbi Eggers at 203252-6545 or bobbie@christchurch greenwich.org.
Scene… Actor Kevin Pollak, known for his roles in “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” and “A Few Good Men,” visited Stew Leonard’s in Norwalk on April 25 to promote the Pizza Cupcake, a new product the store has been selling and in which Pollak is an investor.
Out there… The Greenwich Historical Society is celebrating its 90th anniversary with a cocktail party to launch “Discover Greenwich” from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 12, at its Strickland Road campus in Cos Cob. Discover Greenwich is a dynamic interactive program that is scheduled throughout the year. It is designed to promote a sense of place and belonging and inspire dialogue and connections throughout our community. To register for the free cocktail reception, visit greenwichhistory.org /event/discover -greenwich-cocktail -party/.
Out there… Author and New York Times New Old Age columnist Paula Span will serve as guest speaker at Sprye Organizations’ event on “Aging and its Challenges: Finding Purpose, Fighting Ageism and Other Issues Confronting Older Adults” at Hidden Falls Clubhouse in Rye Brook, N.Y., at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 15. Span has been writing about aging and caregiving for the New York Times since 2007. Free. Space is limited. For more info and to RSVP by May 9, email director@sprye.org, or call 914-481-5706.
“A mother is the truest friend we have, when trials, heavy and sudden, fall upon us; when adversity takes the place of prosperity; when friends who rejoice with us in our sunshine, desert us when troubles thicken around us, still will she cling to us, and endeavor by her kind precepts and counsels to dissipate the clouds of darkness, and cause peace to return to our hearts.” — Washington Irving Happy Mother’s Day to all, and especially to my mom, Lillian, for her abundance of love, kindness and care. And that’s all for now. Later…