The chamber is dedicated to providing a range of opportunities for its 2,400 member businesses in Middlesex County. It conducts regular networking events, business referrals, educational programs and services. Programs include monthly member breakfast meetings, a monthly calendar of events, a series of seminars for small businesses, publicity, referrals, grand openings for new businesses, insurance plans for member businesses, special education training and business counseling.
The Guilford Free Library, located right on the historic green, is a vital part of the community. It has ample space, modern facilities, a large collection, multimedia and a dedicated staff. The library also hosts a variety of special events, ranging from movie nights and storytime for children to educational classes on topics like digital photography and more.
Founded in 1886, Ischoda Yacht Club is one of the oldest clubs on the Long Island Sound and very rich in history. The club only offers 19 slips for docking personal boats, leading to a highly competitive and lengthy waiting period for acceptance into the club. Dining is offered on the premises for both lunch and dinner.
Coonamessett Farm, a 20-acre farm and research enterprise, has been serving the community since 1989. Located in the East Falmouth village of Hatchville and owned by Ron Smolowitz, the farm offers a variety of products, services and activities. Farm animals include dwarf goats, sheep, alpacas, miniature donkeys, rabbits, chickens, ducks and turkeys. Visitors can pick their own vegetables, fruit, flowers and herbs or browse the farm stand for jams, breads, herbal soaps and specialty grocery items. The farm offers educational tours for schools and community organizations. "Jamaican Night" on Wednesday nights in the summer is very popular with local residents.
The Trumbull Housing Authority oversees Stern Village, a subsidized housing complex where the office itself is located. Harry Wise is the executive director.
"Excite Your Life" is the motto of the Greenwich Senior Center, and with a weekly schedule that includes exercise, games, language classes, arts and crafts, health forums, line dancing, concerts, daily luncheons and weekend day trips, the community center certainly provides a means to that end. It also offers a number of social services regarding housing, health and energy assistance.
A nutritious hot meal is served daily during the workweek, between noon and 1 pm. Lunch inside is $3, take out is $3.25, and reservations should be made before 1pm the prior day. There are transportation services to and from the center. Some 400 members participate in Greenwich Senior Center events every day.
ForRent.com provides a free online search of rental apartment listings for private property owners and property management companies throughout the greater Atlanta area. Apartments are also listed in its weekly publication, For Rent Magazine, which can be found in supermarkets and convenience stores across the city. At ForRent.com, you can view apartment photos, floor plans and pricing, as well as take a virtual tour of the entire property.
Located in a beautiful building overlooking Sider's Pond, St. Barnabas Episcopal Church offers year round and seasonal services. During the summer months, the church offers weekly "Lobster on the lawn" events and the "Strawberry Festival." Membership is obtained through baptism, financial support and involvement within the church.
Marquette Manor Baptist Church is led by Senior Paster Dave Schlagel. The church holds Sunday services at 9:15am and 6pm and offers Sunday school classes.
This library is one of two branches; the other is in the Nichols section of town. The main facility was built in 1974. It offers a variety of activities for adults, from writing workshops to movie nights. It also has a recently renovated children's section where children's activities, including story times for all ages, are held.
Susan Horton is library director.
A clear theme at Ray of Light Farm is that it consistently promotes the healthy connection between people and animals. It provides avenues through which people can help animals so that animals can help people. Its many programs include animal rescue, animal-assisted therapy, and programs for animal care. It strives to be "a healing presence in a wounded world." It also provides a number of fun activities for the community such as pony rides, hayrides, horse-drawn carriage rides and special holiday events.
