Gouveia promotes her debut novel
Georgette Gouveia, editor of Westfair”™s WAG magazine, is all smiles as she promotes her debut novel “Water Music” at Manhattan”™s seventh annual Rainbow Book Fair, which drew 70 vendors and some 2,000 bookworms on a sultry April 18. The story of four gay athletes, and how their professional rivalries color their personal relationships with one another, “Water Music” is the first in her series “The Games Men Play,” which is also the name of the sports/culture blog she writes at thegamesmenplay.com. Gouveia”™s at work on the second novel, “The Penalty for Holding,” about a gay, biracial quarterback”™s quest for identity in the NFL. You can also visit her at wagmag.com.
Orland and Broder named best family law attorneys
The National Academy of Family Law Attorneys (NAFLA) named Carole Topol Orland and Eric J. Broder, co-founders of Westport-based Broker & Orland LLC, among the top 10 attorneys in family law in Connecticut. NAFLA”™s board of governors awards this annual distinction to the top 10 family attorneys in the state. Criteria include client and peer reviews, length of time practicing family law, trial experience and case outcomes, published articles and legal awards.
Webster bankers take leadership responsibilities
Waterbury-based Webster Bank announced that Aaron Bohigan and John Driscoll have taken on leadership positions in their communities.
Bohigan of Hartford, associate relationship manager for business banking, was appointed to the board of directors of Hartford-based Knox Inc., a nonprofit using horticulture as a catalyst for community engagement.
Driscoll of Glastonbury, senior vice president and senior relationship manager in Webster Private Bank, was appointed to the board of directors of the Capital Community College Foundation, a nonprofit, and to the board of the Justice Education Center, an organization founded to reduce crime.
Bennett Cancer Center Walk & Run celebrates 20 years
Stamford Hospital”™s Bennett Cancer Center”™s “Walk & Run” is celebrating its 20th anniversary, June 7 in downtown Stamford”™s Columbus Park. This signature event of Hope in Motion, a yearlong fundraising initiative, donates 100 percent of funds to support vital programs and services for cancer patients and their families. This year, organizers are looking to raise $1 million.
To donate, register or form a team, visit hopeinmotion.org.
Security Specialists promotes Monroe
Stamford-based Security Specialists Inc., a systems integrator and solution provider of life safety, electronic, security, video surveillance and communications systems, promoted Valentina Monroe to account executive. In her new role, Monroe is responsible for establishing long-term relationships, providing partner and customer training and accelerating the company”™s growth strategy.
American Red Cross honors volunteers
The American Red Cross Connecticut Chapter honored its more than 2,000 volunteers for National Volunteer Week, April 12-18. Last year, the Connecticut Chapter Red Cross volunteers provided food, shelter, comfort and hope to nearly 1,200 local families who faced emergency situations. They trained more than 67,000 people in life safety and disaster preparedness skills and provided services to more than 640 military members, veterans and their families, in addition to supporting more than 4,000 blood drives statewide.
Greenwich funeral home”™s grand reopening
Leo P. Gallagher & Son Funeral Homes of Greenwich had a grand reopening of its premises, March 27, 31 Arch St., Greenwich. The full-scale renovation includes the remodeling of the interior of the waiting room, two chapels and a parking lot.
Walls of color at the Bruce
Greenwich”™s Bruce Museum is featuring “Walls of Color: The Murals of Hans Hofmann,” an exhibition focusing on artist Hans Hofmann”™s public mural projects, May 2-Sept. 6, 1 Museum Drive, Greenwich. The exhibition”™s centerpiece consists of nine studies by Hofmann, each 7 feet tall, for the redesign of Chimbote, a Peruvian city, in addition to other works. For more information, visit brucemuseum.org.
Goodwill honors Gil and Benoit
Goodwill of Western & Northern Connecticut, a nonprofit providing employment and support services to people with disabilities and other challenges, recognized two Bridgeport women, Meghan Gil and Casmyr Benoit, for their services at Goodwill.
Gil, who works in the transitional employment program, was honored with the spirit of determination award. She aspires to find a job working with computers.
Benoit, who works full time at Goodwill while taking classes at Housatonic Community College, was honored with the spirit of perseverance award. She aspires to become a pediatric nurse.
The Xerox Foundation donates $20,000 to Lockwood-Mathews
Norwalk”™s Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum received $20,000 from the The Xerox Foundation to support the museum”™s 2015 educational and cultural programs. This donation will allow the museum to expand its educational programs throughout Fairfield County. The support will also help sponsor programs, including the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum Ernest Hemingway Young Writers”™ Competition, speaker lectures, art exhibitions and community events.
Fordham Law Alumni Association honors Brown
Wilson Elser, a law firm with an office in Stamford, announced that James S. Brown of Darien, of counsel in the firm”™s New York City office, was honored at the Fordham Law Annual Alumni Association luncheon March 6. Brown, who graduated in 1972, received the medal of achievement award, the highest honor given by Fordham Law to its alumni. Brown is a veteran trial attorney who has focused on the defense of medical malpractice claims for more than 30 years.
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