Health + Wellness

My Breakup Story With Gluten

How I Ditched It and Got My Energy Back Article by Jacqui Justice Gluten and I used to be great pals. In fact, I hardly went a day without it. My routine was packed with what I, as a Functional Nutritionist, thought was the “healthy” stuff: yogurt with granola for breakfast, a sandwich on sprouted wholegrain bread for lunch, and wholegrain pasta or couscous with dinner. On paper, I was doing everything right. So why was I secretly feeling worse than most of my clients? I was constantly...

Life + Culture

The Mind-Blowing Power of Music

Producer and composer Beth Styles brings Stamford together through music, memory, and community connection. Article by Beth Styles Tuesday and Thursday mornings have become some of my favorite moments of the week. That’s when I get to sing and kibbitz with some of the most inspiring people I know — participants in  Music & Memories Studio , an eight-week “shared community experience” for individuals living with dementia and their care partners. We also welcome anyone who simply loves to sing...

Sports + Recreation

The Woodloch Way

Investing in People is Investing in Success. Article by Laurie A. Guzda The health of your business isn’t just measured in profit margins or performance reports—it’s reflected in the well-being of your people. A thriving company is one where individuals feel valued, supported, and connected. In today’s competitive environment, maintaining that sense of connection has become both more vital and more challenging. When employees are happy and engaged, the entire organization flourishes. That’s...

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A Letter to Yourself

A Tradition of Friendship, Intention and Inspiration Article by Laurie A. Guzda January marks the start of a new year—and for the past sixteen years, my friend Carol Shwidock and I have shared a tradition that has become one of the most meaningful parts of our lives: a new year letter exchange. Between December and February, each of us writes a letter of inspiration to ourselves. We set an intention for the coming year, along with a single word or phrase that captures its essence. We seal and...

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Haute Healing Oasis

Peter & Jessica Chichester Created a Wellness Sanctuary Maximizing the Latest Technologies Article by Sarah Bamford @Hybridmediacomm 1. What is health and wellness? For us, wellness means having the capacity to recover—feeling clear, calm, and able to show up for life. It’s less about perfection and more about consistent self-care. Day to day we keep it simple: we protect sleep, build in short pauses to breathe and reset, and set healthy boundaries around our time and stress. Most...

Life + Culture

Linda Avellar’s New Book:

Cassie Linden Finds Her Sweet Spot Article by Laurie A. Guzda | Photography by Jay Cohen Cassie Linden Finds Her Sweet Spot A story of memory, resilience, and rediscovering joy. For Stamford author Linda Avellar, the release of her debut novel, Cassie Linden Finds Her Sweet Spot , marks the culmination of a long and winding creative journey—one filled with persistence, passion, and a deep love of storytelling. “I’ve written other books before this one,” Avellar admits, “but this is the...

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The Lost Village of Dantown

Beneath the Laurel Reservoir lies a once-bustling community erased when Stamford dammed the Rippowam River. Article by Doug Cress Drive along Ponus Ridge on the Stamford–New Canaan border and you might notice stone walls that disappear into the woods—and then into the water. Beneath the surface of the Laurel Reservoir lies Dantown, a once-thriving 19th-century village drowned in the name of progress. Founded by Francis Dan, a 17th-century settler who arrived in 1684, Dantown grew around the...

Health + Wellness

Strength, Muscle, Longevity

Building Metabolic Health and Reversing Aging Article by Dan Pachter, Exercise Physiologist @BodyByPure For most adults, aging sneaks up gradually - until it doesn’t. As men and women enter what longevity researchers call the “marginal decade,” the final ten years of life, the decline often accelerates. Without deliberate action, statistics show that people can experience nearly a 50% drop in physical and cognitive capacity by this stage. Frailty, immobility, and chronic disease don’t appear...

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Maria & Frank Lovello

Giving Back—One Act of Kindness at a Time Article by Marty Shapiro Growing up in Stamford shaped the Lovello's in ways that still define them today. The city’s diversity—and the spirit of its public schools—encouraged them to connect with people from all backgrounds. That early exposure built empathy, understanding, and a lasting sense of community. Youth sports also played a huge role in their upbringing. They provided structure beyond the household and taught them how to be coached—how to...

Finance + Legal Services

Heart of Giving

Frank Gaudio’s tireless philanthropy enriches Stamford, Greenwich, Port Chester, and beyond. Article by Sarah Bamford @Hybridmediacomm | Photography by Jay Cohen Frank J. Gaudio, President & CEO of The First Bank of Greenwich, has quietly become one of our region’s most dedicated community champions. Whether fostering the next generation of artists, supporting women entrepreneurs, or stepping up during crises, Gaudio’s impact is woven deeply into Greenwich, Stamford, Port Chester, and the...