Wednesday, November 1st at 4 p.m.
Local Animals: Hannah Petri form the Darien Nature Center joins us to discuss the animals in our area, their habitats and their adaptation and survival skills.

Thursday, November 2nd at 11 a.m.
African Wild Dogs: The African Wild Dogs exhibit at the Bronx Zoo features approximately twenty of these exciting and active animals. Join Brian Morrissey, Project Manager and Designer for the Bronx Zoo and the Wildlife Conservation Society, to learn more about the social behaviors of these endangered pack animals, including pack hunting, pup rearing, playing and communicating. Brian will also discuss the animals’ role in the ecosystems of their home ranges and the Wildlife Conservation Society’s fieldwork pertaining to the wild dogs.

Monday, November 6th & 20th at 5:30 p.m.
Learn Italian: Catherine Codato was born in Italy and since coming to the States has taught Italian for Berlitz Translating Services, executives who travel overseas, and actresses and singers portraying Italians, and now for Friendly Connections. If you’ve ever wanted to learn this language, join us for free beginner’s lessons from the comfort of your own home!

Wednesday, November 8th at 11 a.m.
Knights of Columbus Museum: Join the Director of the museum, Larry Sowinski, to hear about two featured exhibits. The A Vatican Christmas exhibit, takes us through a Christmas celebration in Vatican City. Pope John Paul II was the first to implement nativity scenes at St. Peter’s Square in 1982, hear about this tradition he started. The Swiss Guard exhibit celebrates the 500 years of loyalty these men have served for the protection of the Pope.

Wednesday, November 15th at 11 a.m.
Envisioning Hatshepsut: On a trip to a San Francisco museum Stan Vogel was struck by the beauty and story of Hatshepsut, a very influential female pharaoh, and he felt like he had to sculpt her. Hatshepsut had the longest reign of all the female pharaohs, ruling for 15 years until her death in 1458 BC. She even dressed in the traditional garb of male kings; including a false beard. She was a master politician and an elegant stateswoman, but many of her monuments were destroyed after her death. Join Stan Vogel to learn about his journey in sculpting Hatshepsut.

Wednesday, November 29th at 11 a.m.
Writing the Column: We know Bernie Yudain as the bright and witty columnist that has been writing for the Greenwich Times for over 20 years. Now Bernie will be discussing not only what it is like to write his column in Greenwich, but he will give us insight on the other columnists for the Greenwich Times as well. What does it take to be a columnist in Greenwich, what are their muses and inspirations, and what makes them so compelling to read? Join Bernie as he discusses the columnists of Greenwich.

In addition to the numerous telephone groups and classes accessed by hundreds of seniors, Friendly Connections also provides one-on-one companionship and support to homebound seniors through its Friendly Caller and Friendly Visitor programs. For more information, call 203-656-1128 or visit http://familycenters.org/seniors.html.