It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting the historic Old Town Hall gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Greenwich, UT is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Cos Cob Park with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local Polpo Restaurant & Saloon or visit Fourth Ward Historic District, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Greenwich, UT, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Greenwich, UT understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Greenwich, UT 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
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The UConn Huskies will close out the 2023 season on the road as they head 73 miles up I-91 to face the UMass Minutemen in a New England rivalry match-up Saturday afternoon on ESPN+
Saturday's game will be the 77th all-time meeting between the Huskies and Minutemen in a series that dates back to 1897. UConn and UMass have met five times in the FBS era since 2012 with the Huskies winning three of the five match-ups. UConn's last trip to Amherst was in 2021, a 27-13 UMass win.
The Huskies head into the season finale off a 31-3 win at home over Sacred Heart University last week, snapping a four-game losing streak and picking up their second win on the season. The Huskies improved to 20-2 against FCS opponents in their FBS era (2002). Defensively, the Huskies held the Pioneers to 224 total yards of offense, just 78 on the ground, and just 2-of-11 on third downs. The Huskies had 209 yards rushing in the win led by sophomores Cam Edwards, 90 yards, and Victor Rosa, 70 yards, in the win.
R-Junior quarterback Ta'Quan Roberson led the Husky offense against the Pioneers, tossing a career-high four touchdown passes in the win. Roberson led scoring drives on the Huskies first three possessions and finished 22-of-35 on the day for 201 yards, completing passes to eight different receivers, while also running it four times for 30 yards.
R-sophomore Joe McFadden jumped back into the place kicking role against Sacred Heart and connected on the longest field goal of his career. McFadden capped off the Huskies' initial drive with a 50-yard field goal, the longest this year by UConn and is tied for the 12th longest field goal in program history.
Senior Jackson Mitchell made 11 tackles, 1.5 for a loss, against SHU and moved up to third all-time in the UConn record book with 431 career tackles.
Last Meeting vs. UMass
Nov. 4, 2022 - UConn 27 -- UMass 10 - Rentschler Field
UConn freshman running back Victor Rosa ran for 87 yards and a pair of touchdowns to lead the Huskies to a 27-10 win over UMass at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field. Rosa fueled a UConn rushing attack that piled up 274 yards in the win. Sophomore Devontae Houston had 84 yards on seven carries including a 75-yard touchdown run in the first quarter, the longest scoring play for the Huskies on the season. The Huskies led 13-10 at the half then Rosa and the defense took over in the second half to seal away the win. Rosa ran for 73 of his game-high 87 yards in the second half, including both of his touchdowns, a five-yard plunge in the third and a 12-yard run in the fourth quarter with 6:64 left to put the Huskies up 27-10. The Husky defense held the Minutemen scoreless over the final 30 minutes as sophomore Durante Jones led the way with a career-high 14 tackles and a forced fumble.
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The UMass Minutemen will close out their season on Saturday as well, coming in at 3-8 on the year. The Minutemen lost at unbeaten and No. 25 nationally ranked Liberty last Saturday, 49-25, ending a two-game win streak that featured wins at Army and at home over Merrimack. The UMass offense is fueled by their running game and r-junior back Kay'Ron Lynch-Adams who has 1106 yards on the season with 10 touchdowns. Lynch-Adams is averaging 5.1 yards per carry on the year and he comes in ranked 14th in the NCAA in rushing yards and 15th in yards per game (100.5). He has four games rushing for over a hundred yards this season with the highlight being a 234 yard, three touchdown effort in the win over Army. Defensively, the Minutemen are allowing 38.5 points per game, 130th in FBS.
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The UConn Huskies close out three-straight road games with a trip to face the No. 21 nationally ranked James Madison Dukes on Saturday afternoon. Saturday's game kicks-off at 2 pm on ESPN+.
This will mark the sixth meeting between UConn and JMU and first match-up since the 1999 season. All previous five meetings between the Huskies and Dukes took place during the schools time at the FCS level, with JMU leading the all-time series 4-1 with four-straight wins.
For the second-straight week the Huskies face a team in the national polls and third time this season. UConn lost at home earlier this season to No. 18/18 Duke, 41-7, and at No. 19/16 Tennessee last weekend, 59-3. UConn's last win over a ranked opponent on the road came in 2012 at No. 19 Louisville, 23-20 in three overtimes. The Huskies have lost 12-straight on the road to ranked teams.
The Huskies take on JMU looking to end a three-game losing streak coming off a 59-3 loss at No. 19 Tennessee last Saturday. The Vols scored three defensive touchdowns and also had three scoring plays of 60-plus yards in the win. UConn's lone points came off the foot of place kicker Noe Ruelas who made his first field goal of the season, a 22-yard attempt in the first quarter.
UConn r-junior quarterback Ta'Quan Roberson finished 24 for 48 for 218 yards with two interceptions. Sophomore tight end Justin Joly caught a career-high eight passes for 89 yards in the loss.
Last Meeting vs. JMU - Oct. 23, 1999 - L, 48-14
James Madison running back Curtis Keaton scored five touchdowns and ran for 237 yards to lead the Dukes to a 48-14 win over the visiting UConn Huskies at Bridgeforth Stadium. UConn struck for the game's first points as Brian Hoffmann hit Taber Small for a 14-yard touchdown to cap a 12-play drive for a 7-0 first quarter lead. JMU responded with four touchdowns in the second quarter, three from Keaton, and opened the second half with Keaton's fourth on the day to blow open the game and lead 35-7. UConn's Small got his second score of the game to close the third quarter but Keaton opened the fourth quarter with his fifth touchdown, tying the JMU single game record. The Dukes finished with 408 yards on the ground while holding the Huskies to just 39 yards rushing. UConn's Hoffmann finished 33 of 49 passing for 278 yards but was sacked four times and intercepted once in the loss. JMU's Mike Connelly joined Keaton in going over the century mark rushing, carrying it 10 times for 120 yards and a score.
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The James Madison Dukes enter this week's match-up as one seven undefeated teams in FBS at 9-0 and have climbed to No. 21 in the AP and Coaches' Top-25 polls. The Dukes are 6-0 in the Sun Belt after a 42-14 win on the road at Georgia State last weekend. The win was also JMU's eighth against an FBS opponent this season, matching Georgia Southern's 2014 record of most FBS wins in a season by a transitioning team. On offense, quarterback Jordan McCloud had over 400 yards and six touchdowns in the win over the Panthers. McCloud finished 28-of-36 for 307 yards and four scores through the air and ran for a career-high 104 yards with two scores on the ground. On the season, he has thrown for 2,330 yards and 22 touchdowns, completing 67.1 % of his passes. Defensively, the Dukes own the nation's stingiest run defense allowing just 59.7 yards per game. Senior defensive lineman Jalen Green is leading the country with 15.5 sacks this season while the Dukes have 41 total sacks as a team.
UConn vs. the Sun Belt Conference...
UConn is 0-2 when matched-up against the Sun Belt Conference with the loss coming earlier this season at Georgia State, 35-17, and in the 2022 Myrtle Beach Bowl to Marshall. The Huskies are 0-2 all-time against Marshall with the previous loss coming when the Thundering Herd was a member of Conference-USA. UConn is 1-4 against JMU all-time and 0-1 against Georgia Southern, dating back to the FCS years. UConn has future match-ups against the league scheduled with games against Old Dominion (2026-A/2027-H), JMU(2026-H)and Georgia State.(2024-H).
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Game Notes: UConn Georgia State
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UConn will get its first road test of the 2023 season when the Huskies travel to Atlanta for a first-ever match-up with the Georgia State Panthers on Saturday, September 9. Kick-off is scheduled for 7 pm and will be live on ESPN+.
The Huskies are on the road in search of their first win on the season after falling their opener to NC State, 24-14. UConn sophomore running back ran for 99 yards on nine carries and had both UConn touchdowns, scoring on runs of 18 and 71 yards. His 71-yard third quarter score was the longest run of Rosa's career. He led the Huskies in rushing and scoring last season with 11 touchdowns.
Senior Joe Fagnano made his UConn starting quarterback debut in the loss. Fagnano got the Husky offense to a fast start, engineering a 12-play, 75 yard scoring drive to open the game, hitting his first three passes along the way. Fagnano finished the game 14-of-26 for 113 yards with an interception. He was sacked twice but ran seven times for 18 yards. Fagnano targeted sophomore tight end Justin Joly six times, connecting for four completions. Grad student transfer wideouts Brett Buckman and Geordon Porter each caught a pair of passes in their UConn debuts.
Defensively, senior linebacker Jackson Mitchell finished with 15 total tackles, 1.5 for a loss. Mitchell, who was seventh in the NCAA in tackles per gam last season (10.8), is climbing up the UConn record book for career tackles. The senior now has 340 stops over four season, moving him up to ninth on the all-time list. Paul Duckworth (1990-93) is next in his sights, sitting in eighth at 344. Junior safety Durante Jones had a big night as well, matching his career-high with 14 tackles, 10 solo.
GREENWICH — The athletic facilities at Greenwich Country Day School are due for a major expansion, thanks to the generosity of NBA star Donovan Mitchell, a former student.The school administration is seeking approvals from the town Planning & Zoning Commission to construct a gym and basketball court with 53,596 square feet o...
GREENWICH — The athletic facilities at Greenwich Country Day School are due for a major expansion, thanks to the generosity of NBA star Donovan Mitchell, a former student.
The school administration is seeking approvals from the town Planning & Zoning Commission to construct a gym and basketball court with 53,596 square feet of new space at the independent school. The new athletic center would be built at the main campus at 401 Old Church Road.
According to the application filed recently with the town Planning Department, the Greenwich Country Day would demolish a section of the old athletic facility, known as the “small gym,” and put in a new basketball court in its place. The new facility would be a National Collegiate Athletic Association, or “NCAA-regulation sized basketball court,” according to Bruce Cohen, the attorney representing the application.
The independent school, founded in 1926 as an elementary and middle school, added grades 10th through 12th when it acquired and merged with the Stanwich School in 2017. It has been building out its athletic facilities since then, and the upper school basketball team has been competing with other private school teams in the region since high-school students were admitted.
Mitchell graduated from the ninth grade at Greenwich Country Day in 2012, and he and his family in December 2020 pledged $12 million to his alma mater. The donation was earmarked to fund the construction of the new athletic center, as well as provide support for student scholarships and a faculty recognition program.
The plan calls for the demolition of 7,260 square feet of existing space to make way for the new athletic center. The application has yet to be scheduled for review by the Planning & Zoning Commission.
When the gift was announced, Head of School Andrew Rohdie called Mitchell “a man of the highest character,” who lived up to the school’s ideals.
“I know how lucky I have been to have the foundation of my education happen here at Country Day,” Mitchell said when he made the donation. “This school has shaped who I am in so many ways, and I feel blessed to be able to give back and make the Country Day experience available for more kids especially those from inner-city neighborhoods or with backgrounds like mine.”
Mitchell’s mother, Nicole, taught at the Lower Elementary School at Greenwich Country Day from 2007 to 2019. His Mitchell’s sister, Jordan, graduated in 2017.
A three-time NBA All Star, Donovan Mitchell plays for the Utah Jazz, although there have been trade talks in recent days.
Mitchell, 25, grew up in Westchester County, N.Y. The 6-foot-1 guard earned a scholarship to the University of Louisville. He declared for the NBA draft in 2017 and was selected with the 13th pick by the Denver Nuggets, but was quickly traded to Utah Jazz, where he has played since.
Just before Thanksgiving 2020, Mitchell signed a five-year rookie extension with the Jazz that would guarantee him at least $163 million.
Besides Mitchell, GCDS is also noted for other famous alumni: former President George H. W. Bush; presidential press secretary Jen Psaki; Olympic hockey player Helen Resor; and Cameron and Tyler Winkelvoss, Olympic rowers and social network executives.
Medical student from Greenwich weds wealth management officer Mr. and Mrs. Alan Hart of Greenwich announced the engagement of their daughter, Stephanie Anne Hart, and D. Baxter Matthews, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Matthews of Shelbyville, Ky.Stephanie Anne Hart received a bachelor of arts dual degree in economics and business management and a postbaccalaureate premedical certificate from Columbia University in New York City. She is a third-year medical student at Vanderbilt University Medical School, pursuing a pediatric...
Mr. and Mrs. Alan Hart of Greenwich announced the engagement of their daughter, Stephanie Anne Hart, and D. Baxter Matthews, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Matthews of Shelbyville, Ky.
Stephanie Anne Hart received a bachelor of arts dual degree in economics and business management and a postbaccalaureate premedical certificate from Columbia University in New York City. She is a third-year medical student at Vanderbilt University Medical School, pursuing a pediatrics residency, and is a member of the Columbia Young Leaders Council and the Nashville Opera Guild.
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D. Baxter Matthews is a graduate of Vanderbilt University, where he majored in political science and economics and joined Alpha Tau Omega. He earned his master of public policy degree at Georgetown University. He is a wealth management officer at Truist Bank in Nashville, Tenn.
Due to the coronavirus, their official ceremony has been postponed to May 22, 2021, at the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville. Their legal marriage was at Skinner Chapel on June 24, 2020.
Thomas Breck of Greenwich graduated from Emerson College in Boston in August and received a bachelor of fines arts degree in stage and production management.
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A new show with “Photography and Sculpture” is on view at the Rowayton Arts Center through Sept. 6 and in RAC’s online gallery at racgallery.carbonmade.com. This open call, juried exhibition features 86 pieces by 45 area artists that were chosen from nearly 150 submissions.
Emily Kelting of Norwalk was awarded best in show for her work in color photography called “Sun Shower.”
In color photography, first place went to Margaret Kraus of Norwalk for “Redhook”; second place to Edward Hortick of Cos Cob for “Do You Have Your Ticket?”; and third place to Tad Philipp of Rye, N.Y., for “Narmada River Wrap.”
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In sculpture, first place went to Lubomir Tomaszewski of Easton for “Ready to Charge,” and second place went to Joseph Dermody of Greenwich for “Unrestricted.”
The Rowayton Arts Center is located at 145 Rowayton Ave. For more information, visit rowaytonarts.org and follow @rowaytonarts.
Greenwich Emergency Medical Service is hosting a fall EMT class starting on Sept. 2.
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This class comes on the heels of a successful summer EMT class that was modified into a blended learning environment to conform with the pandemic guidelines. “In this unprecedented time, it is essential to continue to train our future EMTs to fill the increasing need for health care providers,” Greenwich EMS said in a statement.
The EMT program educates and prepares students to be eligible upon successful completion of the class to take the state and national examinations for Emergency Medical Technician certification.
Students will complete the rigorous curriculum through an intense blended educational model, including the use of virtual and in-person lectures, online education, and in-person practical skill sessions.
Students will also complete clinical rotations as allowed under current safety standards at Greenwich Hospital and on the ambulance under close observation by clinical staff. These rotations will enable students to test their knowledge with real-life situations and patients.
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The minimum age to enroll is 16 by the completion of course, with parental consent. Tuition includes all necessary educational tools and supplies. The cost is $1,250. Payment plans are available.
The fall course will run from Sept. 2 to Nov. 28.
Due to the current climate amid the pandemic, all safety precautions will be taken, and possible schedule changes will occur to protect the students along with conforming to education standards. Under the current schedule, classes will be held Monday and Wednesday evenings and some Saturdays.
For more information and to register, visit www.greenwichems.org.
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The Greenwich Art Society Studio School is reopening for the fall term with in-person and online classes.
Registration has opened for current and new students. Classes will start on Monday, Sept. 14.
G.A.S. Studio School will follow strict COVID-19 safety protocols for the in-studio classes.
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“We are reopening very conservatively with a hybrid program. We will still accommodate all students in a personalized manner. Please read course descriptions carefully for class details regarding location & how the term will be structured,” G.A.S. Studio School said in a statement.
For more information and to register, visit www.greenwichartsociety.org
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