FOR THE RECORD

Sports medicine specialist to speak on knee injuries

Greenwich Hospital’s Dr. Megan Gleason, sports medicine specialist, will discuss “Adolescent Knee Injuries” from 6 to 7 p.m. June 7 via Zoom. Protect a young athlete’s knees from overuse, sudden injury and ongoing medical conditions that impact joint health. To register, call 888-305-9253 or visit greenwichhospital.org/events. Free.

Art exhibit at library

The exhibit “Florals and More: The Works of Connie Newton Stancel,” will be on display from until June 29 at the Cos Cob Library, 5 Sinawoy Road. For details, contact the library at 203-622-6883.

Sleep talk at hospital

Greenwich Hospital’s Dr. William Web, pulmonologist, will discuss “How to Get the Nightly Sleep You Need” from noon to 1 p.m. June 6 via Zoom. Getting a good night’s sleep is as vital for overall health as eating a nutritious diet and exercising. To register, call 888-305-9253 or visit greenwichhospital.org/events . Free.

Talk at gallery

The Flinn Gallery’s “In Harmony” artist talk is scheduled for 2 p.m. June 18. “In Harmony” is the final exhibition of the Flinn’s 2022-2023 season and features the artwork of multimedia artist Tomoko Amaki Abe, sculptor Jack Elliott, and abstract painter Hisako Kobayashi. Through juxtaposition, the artists explore the tension – and potential harmony – between artifice and nature, intention and spontaneity, transience and permanence.

The June 18 talk will feature the three artists behind the exhibit, which runs until June 28.

The Flinn Gallery is sponsored by the Friends of Greenwich Library and is on the second floor of the library at 101 West Putnam Ave., Greenwich. For more information, visit www.flinngallery.com.

Blood drive

There will be a blood drive from 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. June 5 at Greenwich Reform Synagogue, 92 Orchard Road, Cos Cob. Make an appointment at www.RedCrossBlood.org or call 800-RED-CROSS.

Healing touch at hospital

Greenwich Hospital’s Roberta Brown, integrative medicine program coordinator, will discuss “Healing Touch: A Relaxing Energy Therapy” from 1 to 2 p.m. June 13 via Zoom. Healing Touch helps to calm anxiety, decrease pain and strengthen the immune system. To register, call 888-305-9253 or visit greenwichhospital.org/events.

Grandiflora Garden Event

The Greenwich Botanical Center is hosting the Grandiflora Garden Tour on June 9 and 10.

Experience the beauty of some of the most spectacular private gardens in Greenwich. Enjoy two full days of self-guided tours through these local landscaping marvels.

Generous homeowners open their world-class properties to ticket holders. Tour tickets will be shared prior to the tour with the location of the gardens. Visit each garden once, on a self-guided tour, Friday, June 9 and Saturday, June

10. Available add-ons are a patron breakfast event and a box lunch.

For tickets, visit https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/4LlGbDjHMi-aSRBh-GQUAg.

“Fat Facts” at hospital

Greenwich Hospital’s Denise Addorisio, registered dietitian nutritionist, will discuss “Fat Facts: Clear Up the Confusion” from 11 a.m.to noon June 7 via Zoom. Learn about healthy fats and which fats to avoid. To register, call 888-305-9253 or visit greenwichhospital.org/events . Free.

Mini Camp Art Programs

The Greenwich Art Society is offering Kids Mini Camp Art Programs, a fun week-long summer mini-camp for children. There are two sessions, for ages 6 to 8 and ages 9 to 12. Campers explore a different medium each day such as drawing, printmaking, collage, sculpture and painting. Classes are small so there’s lots of individual attention.

The programs are June 26 to June 30. For more information or to register, visit www.greenwichartsociety.org.

Bush Holley House Tours

The Greenwich Historical Society offers guided tours of the Bush-Holley House at noon, 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays. Visitors can learn about the Holley family who lived there in the era of the Cos Cob Art Colony as well as the Bush family, who resided there in the era of the New Nation. Masks are required on tours. For more info, visit greenwichhistory.org.

Food donations

The Parish of St. Catherine of Siena and St. Agnes accepts food pantry 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.

Playing bridge

Learn to play bridge at the Greenwich YMCA with Beginner Bridge from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesdays. Ready to play? Games take place at 10 a.m. Wednesdays. To sign up, call Frank at 203-524-8032. Reservations required. No partner required. If you have a partner or a foursome, tell Frank.

Parkinson’s support

Individuals with Parkinson’s disease, their families and caregivers are welcome to attend a Parkinson’s Support Group run by Greenwich Hospital from 1:30 to 2:20 p.m. every Wednesday in the conference room at the Long Ridge Medical Center, 260 Long Ridge Road, Stamford. Zoom option is also available. To register, call 888-305-9253 or visit greenwichhospital.org/events . Free.