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LIFESTYLE LETTER

NOVEMBER 2021 PUBLISHER

Laura Sabia | laura.sabia@lifestylepubs.com EDITORIAL COORDINATOR

November - Thankful NOVEMBER – GIVE THANKS

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Kate Yoder | kate.yoder@lifestylepubs.com Denise Petrone | denise.petrone@lifestylepubs.com AD DESIGNER

Greenwich, what are you thankful for this year? When we look around, we have so many reasons to count our blessings.

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If you’re coming up short, hopefully this issue will remind you of the thought-

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ful, kind and generous people we have living among us as our neighbors and

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friends. Read all about the ways our community comes together during this time of giving on Page 22.

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It always warms our hearts to see the myriad ways in which Greenwich celebrates the holidays—family traditions, bountiful feasts and giving back to the community we call home. This month, we hope your home is filled with the aroma of freshly baked pies, the sounds of laughter around the table and the feeling of gratitude in your hearts. As always, thanks for reading, and we’ll see you around town!

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INSIDE THE ISSUE NOVEMBER 2021

FEATURES 18 Enjoy Cardio Again at Club Sweat Greenwich Looking to switch up your fitness routine? Try the latest trendy workout on the elliptical

22 Veronica Beard - giving back 30 To Gather with Meaning

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34 Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread for Thanksgiving The perfect wholesome dessert for your family

DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

Good Times

Around Town

Local Limelight

22 Local’s Choice 34 Culinary Creations 38 Inspired By 44 Lifestyle Calendar

GOOD TIMES 1.

Greenwich Land Trust An Evening at the Farmstead On September 17, 2021 Greenwich Land Trust held their 'An Evening at the Farmstead' to remember! For those of you who were unable to attend, for the first time since its inception, An Evening at the Farmstead experienced rain... and quite a bit of it! Nevertheless, it was a wonderful event and it was a pleasure getting to see so many of the faces we have missed over these last 18 months.

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The First Bank of Greenwich Women's Leadership Network Event The First Bank of Greenwich held their annual Women's Leadership Network Event with keynote speaker and best selling author, Emily Liebert on August 25, 2021 at the Village in Stamford.

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The Capitol Theatre Breakfast On September 9, 2021, The Capitol Theatre located in Port Chester, NY celebrated their reopening. The event offered guests a tour of the venue along with a breakfast where they heard about the exciting fall 2021 line-up that includes Elvis Costello, Sheryl Crow, Phil Lesh & Friends, Billy Idol, The Beach Boys, Foreigner and more!

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Nit Noi will be selling bone broths, Thai meals

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led service projects are able to reach their highest

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THE KIDS HELPING KIDS PUMPKIN BREAD BAKE SALE The Kids Helping Kids Pumpkin Bread Bake Sale was started by co-founders, Lexi and Jennifer

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CONVENIENTLY LOCATED ON E. PUTNAM AVE, CLUB SWEAT OFFERS AN UNRIVALED CARDIO INFUSED WORKOUT THAT PROVIDES ENDLESS BENEFITS MENTALLY AND PHYSICALLY. The unique fitness center is staffed with highly trained instructors who offer full support to everyone that steps through their studio doors. One of the main intentions of Club Sweat is to provide an immersive experience while fulfilling the goals of all its members. 3 different class formats are offered to give a full body workout. Sweat 45 is the original 45 minute class that takes place on proprietary cross-trainers with a heavy, weighted flywheel along with a light weight work series. This interval-based class combines full-body strength training with high intensity cardio bursts designed to tone your body, improve your endurance and clear your mind while accomplishing your goals. Sweat Express is the 30 minute version of Sweat 45. Following the same format of the original elliptical based workout, it will get your heart rate elevated and still maintain the results you want to see. Sculpt is the newest class format offered at Club Sweat involving less cardio and more strength based workouts. Exercises performed throughout the Sculpt class will utilize a mixture of dumbbells and body weight to sculpt and define arms, back, legs and glutes. Classes also contain an intensive abdominal/core component. Along with the physical benefits of taking classes at Club Sweat, the variety of workouts also offer numerous mental benefits. Classes are taken under the blue lights in a dark space, allowing for the mental clarity that many of us need when going to work out. Clients rave about the upbeat, dynamic atmosphere that is completely different from other cardio based workouts. It is truly a one of a kind fitness program designed to make you excited to take class and improve your overall health. Club Sweat’s mission is all about making classes your own experience with upbeat, positive vibes that the teachers and staff produce. You can burn up to 743 calories in just 45 minutes while having fun and feeling comfortable as well as confident. You can conveniently book your complimentary first class on their website or by giving the studio a call at 203-344-1193 to start your new fitness journey.

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Club Sweat offers an open studio space with team members

The livestream services offered to members is another perk

of expert coaches that will help guide and workout with you.

for you to workout from the comfort of your home. The studio

Whether you’re looking to add cardio once or twice a week,

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Along with different class formats offered, Club Sweat also has an infrared sauna. The perfect way to de-stress or to relax muscles after a workout is through heat. Saunas offer numerous benefits including; reducing risk of heart disease and sweating out toxins.

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LOCAL’S CHOICE

VERO N I C A B E A R D

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“We call it the Wonder Woman cape because wherever you’re going, it transforms your outfit, making it legit and sexy, with ease.” SISTER-IN-LAWS MARRIED TO BROTHERS SHARE THEIR LOVE OF FASHION FOR THEIR CLOTHING BRAND VERONICA BEARD. They have built a collection that is inclusive of women everywhere, building their confidence every day. GL: WHY DID YOU LAUNCH VERONICA BEARD? HOW DID THE COMPANY COME TO BE? VMB: Veronica and I had different careers and backgrounds, but we both had a love for fashion and the next big idea! When I worked in finance, I watched the men wear their suits and ties daily. Veronica and I wanted to similarly create a uniform for women—and the dickey jacket was born. We call it the Wonder Woman cape because wherever you're going, it transforms your outfit, making it legit and sexy, with ease. You can instantly change and style your look with different dickeys. VSB: We wanted to give women a uniform. Everyone understands uniform dressing for men – it’s the suit, it’s business casual, etc. But for women it was more complicated. Veronica and I saw a hole in the market because we were looking for it in our own closets – those wardrobe MVPs that you can throw on for any occasion and feel pulled together and ready to conquer the world. It started with the dickey, which also traditionally existed in menswear, and it evolved from there. GL: WHEN DID YOU OPEN IN GREENWICH AND WHAT MADE YOU WANT TO OPEN A VERONICA BEARD HERE? VMB: We opened Greenwich in June 2020. It was a time of true uncertainty during the pandemic, but we felt that our customer was there, CONTINUED >

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and a beautiful store space was available on Greenwich Avenue. A year later, it’s apparent that in-store shopping is the way to go! VSB: We opened the store in summer 2020. We are very familiar with Greenwich because our husbands grew up and went to school there. We’ve spent a lot of time in Connecticut and have wonderful friends we visit. It’s the perfect community in which to open a VB store—full of women who want to look and feel amazing doing what they love. GL: WHAT SETS VERONICA BEARD APART FROM OTHER WOMEN'S DESIGNER BRANDS? VMB: It’s really rooted in reality. We road-test our designs and ask the questions we know other women will be asking—“Can I pick up a child in these jeans?" "Is this dress bra friendly?" We think about these things because not only are we the designers, but we’re also the customer. VSB: We always say, a dream wardrobe has to work for real life. That’s key. It needs to look great and be functional. Because how you get there is just as important as the destination. We want her to feel great getting coffee, dropping off her kids and catching a cab, all on her way to the office. GL: WHAT ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT? VMB: Many things, but my family foremost. I'm also incredibly passionate about our brand and our incredible team. I love traveling—it offers so much inspiration and is forever

“We always say, a dream wardrobe has to work for real life. That’s key. ”

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broadening and mind expanding. I’ve

inspire our brand, from our favorite entre-

brought my children on almost every trip.

preneurs, artists, podcasters and producers

I’m also a huge sports enthusiast—I go to

to a pro tennis player and a Nobel Peace

all my kids’ games—and am involved in

Prize nominee. "Make it happen" means

helping underprivileged talent find oppor-

something different to every woman, and

tunities they wouldn’t be able to otherwise.

we want others to discover their rituals and

VSB: Making women feel great about

routines, how these powerhouse women

themselves when they walk out the door.

vanquish their fears, rewrite the rules and,

We always say when you look good, you feel

simply, make it happen!

good, and when you feel good, you do good.

VSB: #MakeItHappen is about celebrat-

I also love decorating, interior design, enter-

ing the women who inspire us and who

taining and being with my family.

have inspired the brand for years—the

doers and makers, movers and shakers.

GL: TELL US ABOUT THE MAKE IT

The women who get up and get it done,

HAPPEN SERIES. HOW DID THIS IDEA

live life to the fullest and crave wonder and

COME ABOUT?

grace. Who chase after their dreams, give

VMB: #MakeItHappen is about stitching together an incredible quilt of women who

“We always say when you look good, you feel good, and when you feel good, you do good.”

back and make a difference. And do it all again the next day.

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GL: TELL US ABOUT VB GIVES BACK AND THE LOCAL SHOP FOR A CAUSE EVENTS YOU REGULARLY HOST. WHY IS GIVING BACK SO IMPORTANT TO YOU AND THE BRAND? VMB: We are so inspired by women who give back to their communities, to causes that are dear to them, and it’s important to us that we set that example personally and as a brand. Giving back through the #VBGivesBack program is something I am so proud of, and I love the #VBGivesBack Days in the stores—it’s our chance to meet our customer! VSB: We always say, for those given much, much is required, and we have to pay it forward. We launched our #VBGivesBack program in 2015 where each quarter, we highlight one woman and the cause most important to her, donating a portion of sales from every online transaction back to that organization. We have just always felt that if we are lucky enough to have this company and this platform, then it’s important for us to do what we can to give a little back each day.

GL: HOW DO YOU BALANCE WORK, MOTHERHOOD AND FAMILY? VMB: By practicing being present—when I’m at work, I can be efficient and give my all to the brand, and when I’m with my family, I am all in with my family. VSB: With patience and gratitude. GL: WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE VERONICA BEARD PIECE? VMB: Right now, it’s our Spring '22 denim jumpsuit, which is an update on a previous VB favorite. It’s the sexiest and most timeless silhouette—legs for days and fitted everywhere, with a flare hem. If you’re looking for a jumpsuit, this one is a must try! VSB: The dickey jacket is still my wardrobe MVP. I wear the Miller jacket from our Cult Classics collection with everything – I’ll zip the sweatshirt hoodie dickey into it with jeans for a weekend look or wear it with a leather dickey if I want to add some edginess for a night out. Veronica Beard is located at 252 Greenwich Avenue.

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meaning

to gather with

ARTICLE LINDSAY HURTY

WITHOUT MUCH EFFORT, MOST OF US CAN RATTLE OFF

you walk away from that exchange feeling

THANKSGIVING’S NECESSITIES—THE STAPLE RECIPES;

fulfilled or inspired or humbled? All gather-

TABLE DÉCOR; THE LOGISTICS FOR THE TURKEY TROT, THE

ings are made up of real people with real

ANNUAL PARADE AND SOME SORT OF FOOTBALL. But when

stories. The trick is incorporating real ques-

did you last interrupt the rhythm and ask yourself, but why? Why

tions and real curiosity, so that a ho-hum

gather in this way for this holiday? Not to suggest doing away

gathering can become one that’s meaning-

with any of it; rather, perhaps we need a jolt of meaning into this

ful. Most of the time, the gatherers just need

holiday’s playbook.

an invitation to be vulnerable. Because for

How does your holiday “script” account for its purpose? And how do you design the holiday around that purpose—be it gratitude, reflection, humanity or togetherness.

most, just beneath the surface, something true and relatable exists. What can you do to make your next gath-

Let’s first take a step back. Thanksgiving halts American

ering—whether it’s Thanksgiving, a PTA

schools, impacts the bottom line of retail stores everywhere,

meeting or a book club—more meaningful

requires a ton of food + preparation, and (for some) involves a

for yourself and for everyone who’s sharing

dash of familial hoopla. It’s a break for many; a huge amount of

the space? Although it may not be part of

work for others; and for too many, a magnified sense of physio-

your typical script, consider incorporating a

logical or emotional hunger. But what’s the connective thread?

new practice with the intention of strength-

Why go to the effort on this holiday? And although Thanksgiving

ening your relationships and maybe your

may be on our minds this month, the same question can be asked

own self awareness too. If you’re coming up

about all holidays and events. Why gather?

dry, perhaps Thanksgiving’s dinner conver-

When we gather, we converse. And each conversation is a

sation could be an invitation for each person

chance. A chance for curious listening, laughter, learning...the list

to share a truth about the holiday’s purpose

goes on. Take a minute and recall the last conversation you had at

from their perspective; or perhaps the invi-

a social event. Were you talking about the same old things? Or did

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TO GATHER WITH MEANING (CONTINUED)

a piece of wisdom for which they are

By being vulnerable, we give oth-

grateful. Or, perhaps the invitation could

ers permission to do the same. And

come before the meal and preparations:

when stories and truths and laugh-

who can we invite to the table so that we

ter and heartache are offered and

can make new connections and cultivate

received and respected, we become

more gratitude?

more aware of the connective threads

So, why gather? Gatherings invite the chance for meaningful connection.

Photo by Mindy Briar

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CULINARY CREATIONS

P U M P K I N C H O C O L AT E C H I P BRE AD FOR THANKSGIVING

THERE’S NOTHING BETTER THAN FRESH BAKED GOODS AT THE THANKSGIVING TABLE. Throw in pumpkin flavor, and it makes for the ultimate autumn treat that your company will love! This recipe is the perfect bread side dish or it can be used for a dessert option for your Thanksgiving spread. We also put a healthier twist option on the classic pumpkin bread that will leave you and your guests wanting more.

THE PERFECT WHOLESOME DESSERT FOR YOUR FAMILY ARTICLE KRISTIN BURNELL

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SERVES 10 | PREP TIME 1 HOUR

P U M P K I N C H O C O L AT E CHIP BREAD

1. Preheat the oven to 375˚F and line a 9″ loaf pan with parchment paper + 1 3/4 cup cassava flour, 1-to-1 gluten free flour, or regular all-purpose flour + 3/4 cup coconut sugar + 1 tsp baking soda + 3 tsp baking powder

ingredient s

+ 1 tbsp pumpkin spice + 1 tsp cinnamon + 2 eggs + 1 cup pumpkin + 2 tbsp maple syrup + 1/2 cup coconut or olive oil + 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut or almond milk

2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, pumpkin spice, cinnamon, and coconut sugar 3. Add eggs, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and oil then mix until well combined 4. Add the chocolate chips for flavor! 5. Place the loaf tin into the oven and bake for 50-55 minutes (Use a knife or toothpick to see if it comes out clean). 6. Allow to cool for 10 minutes before removing loaf from the pan and enjoy!

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CL: ARE THERE THINGS YOU DO, OR MAN-

BACHELOR, THERE IS SO MUCH MORE TO BEN HIGGINS

TRAS YOU LIVE BY ON A DAILY BASIS?

THAN BEING ONE OF AMERICA’S REALITY TV SWEET-

BH: I don’t wake up going “today is going to be

HEARTS, SUCH AS HIS DEEP PASSION FOR MAKING

a good day.” I’ve found that some of the worst

MOVES TO “MULTIPLY GOOD IN THE WORLD.”

days have taught me the most. They’ve built

Since his time on The Bachelor, Ben has taken the opportu-

grit, character, resolve, and a story that will not

nity to use his fame to create not one, but two inspiring pod-

only help me, but allow me to be more empa-

casts, publish a successful autobiography, while also elevating

thetic and loving.

awareness of his “for-purpose” Generous Coffee brand. We sat

I did a speaking tour 4 years ago for high school

down with him (virtually) to reflect on all that he has accom-

students. At one moment during the speech I got

plished in this season of “thankfulness.”

emotional speaking about purpose; all of a sudden it was like this reeI of my life went through my

CL: WHAT DOES THE TERM ‘THANKFUL’ OR ‘GRATEFUL’

head where these little, small moments led me to

MEAN TO YOU?

that point in time to speak with this group.

BH: It may sound corny and cliche, but when I think of gratitude,

I try to sit in those moments daily and remem-

it’s an every day break to look at where my life sits and to be

ber the things that got me here, what I’ve learned

thankful for the friends and family around me and the things that

along the way that I can celebrate, and what

I am able to be a part of.

keeps me thankful.

We believe that people enjoy drinking life-changing coffee that has a story behind it over their regular cup of coffee.

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When the show [The Bachelor] hap-

MOST PROUD OF OR INSPIRED BY?

pened, our fundraising increased 500%

BH: I’m proud that my podcast Hope Still

within a year and that was awesome, but

Wins and my book Alone in Plain Sight both

we also knew that it probably wasn’t going

play a part in getting resources for help to

to last. We asked ourselves how we can

those who need it. One of the ways I love to

make funding this non-profit more sustain-

connect with others is to connect them with

able, and we came up with the idea that we

stories of other people that I’ve been able to

could start a for-profit business and call

be a part of. For example, in my book I high-

ourselves “for-purpose.” The founders were

lighted a girl named Annie who was 23 and

financially-able enough to donate 100% of

had two weeks to live — she was dying from

our profits to nonprofits now that we had

cystic fibrosis when I interviewed her. I got

the platform to do it.

to talk to her about the end of life and what messages she would share. I’m often asked, ‘what is this whole thing about for you, what is your mission in all of

Plus, we believe that people enjoy drinking life-changing coffee that has a story behind it over their regular cup of coffee.

this?’ Selfishly, I just want to be a part of really cool stories that I believe are good and

CL: WHAT ARE YOUR

healing. And my filter on whether they are

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good or not comes from my faith. I just want

FOR PEOPLE TO

to be a part of stories of loving others and

GIVE BACK IN THEIR

loving God well.

COMMUNITY? BH: At Generous we

CL: DO YOU THINK ABOUT THE LEGACY

have

YOU WANT TO LEAVE BEHIND?

investing

BH: I want to be known as someone who

human-facing injustice,

gave more than I took, as someone who

and we do that because

cared deeply for those around me and that

that was the thing that

loved others and God well. If I could choose

angered us the most.

always in

enjoyed fighting

the memories of my kids, grandkids, friends

I think everybody can

and family, it would be to remember that Ben

figure out what they can

People matter and have value. There’s a purpose for the life we are living and when people get out and care for others well the world is a better place. Stay curious; look left and right at the needs around you and use your impact to be a community maker. That’s the message I’d like to share.

lived a life where he loved others really, really

do in their local commu-

well and he sacrificed a lot to do that.

nities by asking the same question: What is it around me that makes me the angriest?

CL: HOW DID GENEROUS

Maybe it’s people without homes, maybe it’s

COFFEE BEGIN?

animals or the environment. What emotional

BH: The idea came in July of 2017 and we

pull is it? Go after that.

launched in January of 2018. When I was

There’s a purpose for the life we are living

15 years old I went to Central America; our

and when people get out and care for others

hearts were broken and eyes were opened

well the world is a better place. Stay curious;

to the lack of strategy behind mission and

look at the needs around you and use your

non-profit work.

impact to be a community maker. That’s the

My buddy who was also on that trip started a non-profit called Humanity & Hope United Foundation. The idea is that we can

message I’d like to share. Plus, you can do that sitting on your couch drinking a great cup of Generous Coffee.

ask people within these communities, how can we help? The goal was a partnership

With over 1.2mm Instagram followers, Ben Hig-

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gins is co-founder of @generous_coffee_, au-

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thor of #AloneinPlainSight, host of @hopestill-

led by them.

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