Divorce: The Three-Legged Stool Workshop

Tuesday, February 7, 8:30-10 am
This multi-dimensional workshop addresses the legal, financial, and psychological issues involved in divorce. This workshop consists of a panel discussion, followed by individual breakout sessions concentrating on each leg of the stool. Divorce professionals, attorneys, financial planners, and those contemplating or participating in a divorce will learn practical, cost-effective strategies that will not only benefit the couple, but also ensure the particular needs of their children. Presenters include: Elizabeth Cox, Certified Financial Planner, Wilton, (http://www.coxfinancialservices.com/); Ann Reeves, Psy.D., Licensed Psychologist, Wilton; Maurice Segall, Esq., Attorney Mediator, Stamford and Wilton, (http://www.ctmediation.com/). Coffee and pastries provided. Registration required.

Terrific Tales for Twos and Threes

Tuesday, January 17 through Tuesday, March 20, 10:15-10:45 am
Join Wilton Library for 2 and 3-year old story time. Children and their caregivers will sing songs, listen to stories, and enjoy playtime together while building literacy and social skills. No registration. 10-week program.

Look, Listen and Learn

Tuesday, January 17 through Tuesday, March 20, 11-11:30 am
For 3 and 4 years olds with parent/caregiver. By interacting with stories, singing songs and acting out finger plays and rhymes, children in this program gain pre-reading skills and learn how to participate in a group setting. No registration. 10-week program.

Literary Littles

Tuesday, January 17 through Tuesday, March 20, 2:15-3 pm
For independent listeners ages 4-6 years. Story time that provides children with experiences that enrich early literacy with stories, short films, songs and crafts. No registration. 10-week program.

Matters of the Heart: A Forum on Women and Heart Disease

Tuesday, February 7, 7-8:30 pm
WomenHeart, a national advocacy and support group for women is active in the tri-state area with regular support groups and special lectures and outreach programs every day of the year. February is Heart Month, so matters of the heart are on everyone’s mind. Join us for a free forum on women and heart disease presented with information that every woman, regardless of age, and everyone with a woman in their life should attend. Panelists include: Dr. Michael l. Dewar, Cardio-Thoracic surgeon and Assistant Clinical Professor of Cardiac Surgery at Yale University School of Medicine will address Newest Surgical Techniques on Women; Dr. Brian Pollack, Cardiologist with Cardiac Specialists, PC and affiliated with the Western Connecticut Health Network, will speak to Diagnosis and Treatment of Women; Emelie Howard, CT Coordinator for WomenHeart, author and leader of a women’s heart support group for Westchester and Fairfield counties, will discuss her own experience from the patient’s point of view as will Ann Waldman, nurse and champion of WomenHeart; Moderator is CEO and President of Ridgefield Visiting Nurse Association (RVNA), RN Theresa Santoro. All participants receive a free ‘Try the Y’ pass! The Greens of Cannondale will offer Free Blood Pressure Screenings, as well as Heart Healthy snacks, at the library from 6 – 7 pm, prior to the forum. The RVNA will offer free, non-fasting cholesterol screenings from 8 -10 am on Wednesday, February 8th, at the Wilton Y. Appointment required by February 1st – please call Eloise Barron at the RVNA at 203-438-5555, Ext. 1005 to book. The Forum is sponsored by WomenHeart, Ridgefield Visiting Nurse Association, and Wilton Library. Talk followed by a Q&A. Registration recommended. Snow date: February 9.