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Fairfield County Bank Holds 153rd Annual Meeting and Elects New Corporators

<p class="ql-align-justify">Fairfield County Bank held its 153rd Annual Meeting at the Silver Spring County Club. The Annual Meeting is held to inform the Corporators on the financial well-being of the Bank, success and growth over the past year, and strategic plans of the coming year. The attendees included the Board of Directors, the Board of Incorporators, and the Senior Management of the Bank.</p><p class="ql-align-justify">Ralph L. DePanfilis, Chairman of the Board, welcomed the attendees to the meeting and led the vote to elect two new Corporators, Scott Hobbs of New Canaan and John Mitchell of Ridgefield. Scott is the president and owner of Hobbs, Incorporated, who specializes in high-end custom luxury home building. A lifelong New Canaanite, Scott continues to reside there with his wife and children and is deeply involved in the community. John is the founder and executive partner of Radius Media Group, LLC, which focuses on creating audience development programs for premier marketers. He currently resides in Ridgefield with his family.</p><p class="ql-align-justify">David A. Schneider, CEO, and Daniel L. Berta, President, presented on the financials of the Bank, the product and service offering, innovation across the organization, and community engagement. Presentation highlights included a review of the strong financial position of the Bank in relation to current economic strains on the industry from Mr. Schneider. They also took this time to introduce Amy Raymond, Senior Vice President of Retail Lending at Fairfield County Bank. Amy joined the Bank in 2024 and has been introducing new loan offerings such as a first-time homebuyers and jumbo loan program with her team.</p><p class="ql-align-justify">Mr. Berta spoke on a variety of topics, including the Bank’s commitment to the Fairfield County community. In addition to over $740,000 in corporate contributions, Fairfield County Bank employees donated over 4,500 hours of volunteer service spread across nearly 300 different organizations. Mr. Berta then went on to highlight the array of digital solutions that Fairfield County Bank offers. These solutions ensure that clients can securely bank local wherever they are, while client contact and personal relationships remain at the forefront of the Bank’s ethos.&nbsp;</p><p class="ql-align-justify"><em style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Pictured from left to right: David Schneider, CEO, Fairfield County Bank. Scott Hobbs, President, Hobbs, Inc. Ralph&nbsp;DePanfilis, Chairman of the Board, Fairfield County Bank. John Mitchell, Founder, Radius Media Group. Daniel Berta, President, Fairfield County Bank.</em><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">&nbsp;</span></p>

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Tavern Night at Fairfield Museum and History Center

<p>The Fairfield Museum is hosting an extraordinary evening of food, drink, and song at the historic Sun Tavern, Fairfield’s only remaining tavern from the 1700s. Join us beer, bites, and tavern songs with Cliff Haslam and Joseph Morneault. Tickets are $75 per person and include light bites from Martel Bistro, beer on tap from Elicit Brewing Company.</p><p>Raise a glass to commemorate Lafayette’s visit to Connecticut in 1824!</p><p>In the summer of 1824, the Marquis de Lafayette, the last living General of the Continental Army from the Revolutionary War, embarked on a triumphant return to the United States on a whirlwind trip, and on August 20, 1824, he visited Fairfield, Connecticut, where he was lavishly entertained by the Town’s citizens.</p><p>About the Performers:</p><p>Cliff Haslam&nbsp;is a native of Warrington, Chesire, England but currently a resident of Madison, CT.&nbsp;While Cliff has long been a well-known performer in the New England folk tradition—a fixture at some pubs long since passed to history and on myriad recordings—his longest gig has been playing in the Griswold Inn of Essex since 1972. Eventually, Cliff saw the value of putting together a regular band of fellow musicians to back him up during this and other performances, and so officially formed his regular side-players as The Jovial Crew in 1986.</p><p>Joseph Morneault&nbsp;is one of the original members of the band The Jovial Crew, playing alongside of Cliff since the formation. Joseph is a social historian and performer, bringing to life early American songs relating to the everyday person. He is the owner, operator, and performer at MusiqueMorneaux, a workshop that handcrafts woodwinds for traditional Celtic music, early American, fife &amp; drum corps and more. His involvement with traditional and historical fife and drum goes back to his earliest grammar school days and has grown to include the crafting of instruments.</p>

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FC Buzz Weekend of Art and Culture July 26-28: Open Mic, Artisan Market and More

<p class="ql-align-center"><strong style="color: rgb(24, 25, 26);">FC BUZZ Weekend July 26-28</strong></p><p>HamletHub is proud to partner with the Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County and FCBuzz to Elevate Arts and Culture in Fairfield County! Each week, look for a listing of weekend events and activities. The Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County celebrates the vibrancy and diversity of the arts and culture across 15 towns in coastal Fairfield County. Sign up to receive a free eBuzz newsletter with top picks and spotlight events from the hundreds of events posted on FCBuzz.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/moca-some-noise---open-mic-night" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>MOCA SOME NOISE OPEN MIC NIGHT</strong></a></p><p><strong>Moca CT</strong></p><p>Friday Jul 26, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm</p><p>Join Moca Ct for an Open Mic night featuring acoustic music, poetry, and slam poetry! Everyone is invited to participate and attend.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/ftc-presents-mystic-bowie-s-talking-dreads" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>MYSTIC BOWIE'S TALKING DREADS</strong></a></p><p><strong>Fairfield Theatre Company</strong></p><p>Friday Jul 26, 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm</p><p>These guys are so much more than a reggae-tribute of the Talking Heads’ top hits. Picture that famously funky frequency, picked up on the sun-bathed beaches of Jamaica and put through a Caribbean kaleidoscope. Fronted by Connecticut's own, Mystic Bowie, Talking Dreads will be Burning Down The House. As a former member of the Tom Tom Club, a band that includes Talking Heads founders Chris Frantz and Tina Weymouth, Mystic Bowie infuses fresh life into Talking Heads' classic catalog with his high octane mix of roots reggae, ska and rock. "Talking Dreads cover Talking Heads songs as shimmering one-drop reggae jewels. Tom Tom Club vet Mystic Bowie covers Talking Heads songs by swapping out urbanity for roots and sincerity.” – Salon</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/fairfield-museum-summer-camps-614e7" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>SUMMER CAMPS</strong></a></p><p><strong>Fairfield Museum</strong></p><p>Friday Jul 26, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm</p><p>These unforgettable summer camps are designed for kids ages 7-12 and bring history to life through art-making, gallery exploration, outdoor play on the Museum Commons, and many more hands-on activities. Each week features a different theme inspired by the Museum’s rich collections and exhibitions. Whether your child has an interest in archaeology, history, or the arts, you’ll be sure to find a program that’s right for them. Adventures in Art Camp | July 22-26 Spy Camp | July 29-August 2 Innovation Camp | August 5-9 Archaeology Camp | August 12-16 | SOLD OUT! History Camp | August 19-23</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/the-greenwich-art-society-is-offering-a-new-workshop-colored-pencil-the-painterly-way" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>A NEW WORKSHOP!! COLORED PENCIL: THE PAINTERLY WAY</strong></a></p><p><strong>Greenwich Art Society</strong></p><p>Saturday Jul 27, 10:00 am - 3:30 pm</p><p>You read correctly! Learn how to approach color pencil in a way that resembles pastel painting with the aim of finishing a drawing using color pencils within a short period of time. Color pencil may possibly be one of the most misunderstood mediums often treated in a slow and tedious manner. But what if we could use it as a brush in a painterly way? Participants would be introduced to a quick layering system derived from the way pastelists use hard and soft pastels for sketching on toned surfaces. If you love color pencils this crash course will help you discover other ways to express your artwork through this fun medium.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/cody-wolfe-live-bijou-theatre-bridgeport-connecticut" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>CODY WOLFE LIVE</strong></a></p><p><strong>The Bijou Theatre</strong></p><p>Saturday Jul 27, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm</p><p>Get ready to Bring Country Back with Nashville Recording Artist and Trend Setting Country Singer/Songwriter Cody Wolfe. From his breakup hit "Better Without You" to fan favorite "Don't Blame Your Drunk On Me" and songs from his new album "Bringin Country Back" be prepared for a full band, live show full of original music that you'll be singing along with from the very first note. ​</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/weston-what-lies-beneath-exhibit-3d8b5" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>WESTON...WHAT LIES BENEATH EXHIBIT</strong></a></p><p><strong>Weston History &amp; Culture Center</strong></p><p>Sunday Jul 28, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm</p><p>The yard of one of Weston’s oldest homes, the Peter Thorp House, reveals its past lives. Through objects, rare photographs, videos, and hands-on activities, discover what lies beneath and who lived above. Kids can dig for artifacts in the exhibit's fun Kids Corner.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/summer-concert-series-paul-gabriel" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>SUMMER CONCERT SERIES WITH PAUL GABRIEL</strong></a></p><p><strong>Bartlett Arboretum &amp; Gardens</strong></p><p>Sunday Jul 28, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm</p><p>Paul Gabriel is a Blues Music Award nominee, Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, Blues Hall of Fame inductee, and New England Music Hall of Fame inductee.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/parker-s-tangent-concert-at-music-at-the-barn" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>PARKER'S TANGENT CONCERT </strong></a></p><p><strong>MUSIC AT THE BARN</strong></p><p>Sunday Jul 28, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm</p><p>Parker’s Tangent is an established rock band based out of New Haven, CT. They play all original rock music based on blues and roots sources. Their wonderful female lead singer has been compared to Grace Slick and Nora Jones. The band is rounded out by drums, percussion, lead and rhythm guitars, bass and violin. Their music ranges from poetic, quiet and touching, to bluesy and rocking! Parker’s Tangent has performed together for over 19 years and has performed at Toads' Place, the main stage of the New Haven Green, The International Festival of Arts and Ideas, Westport’s Blues, Views and Bar-B-Que Festival, the Phoenix, Long Wharf Theater and many more.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/artisan-marketplace-summer-series-4e573" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>ARTISAN MARKETPLACE SUMMER SERIES</strong></a></p><p><strong>MoCA CT</strong></p><p>Sunday Jul 28, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm</p><p>This year’s Artisan Marketplace will be held outdoors, providing a beautiful and spacious setting for visitors to explore a wide variety of unique, handcrafted items. From jewelry and pottery to textiles and artwork, there will be something for everyone to enjoy and appreciate. The galleries inside will also be open to enjoy our latest exhibition. The Artisan Marketplace Summer Series is a perfect opportunity for families and friends to spend a leisurely afternoon supporting and discovering the talent and creativity of local artisans. We continue to accept vendor applications – click here to apply!</p><p>See these and discover hundreds more events on the <a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">FCBUZZ EVENTS</a> page at <a href="https://culturalalliancefc.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://culturalalliancefc.org</a> Sign up for the <a href="https://culturalalliancefc.org/resources/newsletter-sign-up/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cultural Alliance eBuzz</a> to receive top picks and spotlights each week in your inbox.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>

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Lisa Lampanelli: IRRELEVANT!

<p>For 30 years, Lisa had one dream: to become the world’s best insult comic. Then, in November 2018, she walked away from it all with another goal: to become a life coach and help people achieve THEIR dreams.</p><p>Two years later, she hates coaching and has nothing to look forward to. Without hobbies, relationships, and interests, she’s the one thing she never thought she’d be: IRRELEVANT.&nbsp;</p><p>In her new solo show, the former comedian reveals all about her later-in-life path to find relevance. The ultimately hopeful journey in “Lisa Lampanelli: Irrelevant!” will resonate with audience members who have felt unmoored in their own post-pandemic, post-career, and post-relevance world. If there’s hope for Lisa, there’s hope for you too!</p><p><em>*The performances are script-in-hand workshop events with audience talk-backs and Q&amp;As to follow.</em></p>

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Maritime Aquarium Welcomes Golden Lion Tamarin

<p>The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk is pleased to announce the arrival of a golden lion tamarin named Harley.&nbsp;</p><p>"We are thrilled to welcome Harley to the Aquarium,” said Director of Animal Husbandry Rachel Stein. “The team loves watching him explore his new habitat and interact with Tonks, our resident Geoffroy’s tamarin. It’s especially fun to see him open and close the doors on his nest box.”</p><p>Harley, a 10-year-old male, joins Tonks, a 11-year-old female Geoffroy’s tamarin, as a companion animal. While they are similar in size, Harley’s golden-orange coat and fluffy mane make him easily identifiable.&nbsp;</p><p>Golden lion tamarins are native to the Atlantic coastal regions of southeastern Brazil. Although they are endangered, they are considered a conservation success story after decades of conservation efforts helped their population recover from critically endangered status.</p><p>Harley came to the Aquarium from Zoo Atlanta. He can be found on the second floor of the Aquarium near the meerkats. As he adjusts to his new home, he may not be visible at all times.&nbsp;</p><p>Learn more <a href="https://www.maritimeaquarium.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.maritimeaquarium.org/</a></p><p><br></p><p>&nbsp;</p>

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FC Buzz Weekend of Art and Culture in Fairfield County July 19-23

<p class="ql-align-center"><strong>FC Buzz Weekend July 19-23</strong></p><p>HamletHub is proud to partner with the Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County and FCBuzz to Elevate Arts and Culture in Fairfield County! Each week, look for a listing of weekend events and activities. The Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County celebrates the vibrancy and diversity of the arts and culture across 15 towns in coastal Fairfield County. Sign up to receive a free eBuzz newsletter with top picks and spotlight events from the hundreds of events posted on FCBuzz.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/art-for-lunch" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>ART FOR LUNCH</strong></a></p><p><strong>The Westport Library</strong></p><p>Friday Jul 19, 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm</p><p>A BYO lunchtime art meet-up at the Westport Library with members of the Artists Collective of Westport, who will discuss the inspiration for their all-member exhibition "Word: Visual vs Verbal" now on view in the Sheffer and South Galleries. Stop by the Library Cafe first and pick up a bite or brown bag it -- and enjoy Art for Lunch!</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/ftc-presents-jackie-greene" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Jackie Greene</strong></a></p><p><strong>Fairfield Theatre Company</strong></p><p>Friday Jul 19, 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm</p><p>Americana and roots singer-songwriter Jackie Greene is a jack-of-all-trades, and an artist who can croon over soulful piano ballads as much as he can shred a bluesy guitar solo (like he did as the lead guitarist for The Black Crowes in 2013). A road warrior and musician's musician, Greene's new EP 'The Modern Lives – Vol 2' (out October 2018 on Blue Rose Music) finds him at a new chapter in his life: his first months of fatherhood, time off his relentless touring circuit, and a cross-country move from Brooklyn to his birthplace of Northern California.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/they-made-it-a-musical-ab523" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>THEY MADE IT A MUSICAL!</strong></a></p><p><strong>Westport Country Playhouse</strong></p><p>Friday Jul 19, 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm</p><p>A concert celebrating Broadway’s greatest musicals and the works that inspired them! Thursday, July 18 at 8PM; Friday, July 19 at 8PM; Saturday, July 20 at 3PM &amp; 8PM. “THEY MADE IT A MUSICAL!” pulls back the curtain on the Broadway shows you love, shining the spotlight on the plays, novels, works of art, short stories and historical events that inspired them!</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/birding-at-the-bartlett" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Birding at the Bartlett</strong></a></p><p><strong>Bartlett Arboretum &amp; Gardens</strong></p><p>Saturday Jul 20, 7:30 am - 9:00 am</p><p>Join Bartlett Educators for a morning walk around the Bartlett grounds to look for rare bird sightings and other signs of the summer birding activity.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/old-post-road-walking-tour" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Old Post Road Walking Tour</strong></a></p><p><strong>Fairfield Museum and History Center</strong></p><p>Saturday Jul 20, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm</p><p>Immerse yourself in the charm of the Old Post Road Historic District. Join a guided tour exploring what was once the main road through Fairfield dating back hundreds of years. Originally a Native American trade and travel route, Old Post Road is lined with historic sites. Learn about the Old Fairfield Academy, Annie B. Jennings, the Unquowa Hotel, the Roger Sherman homestead, the home of Ely S. Parker, and other fascinating stories.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/family-day-all-about-conservation" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Family Day: All About Conservation</strong></a></p><p><strong>Fairfield Museum and History Center</strong></p><p>Saturday Jul 20, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm</p><p><br></p><p>Families and friends of all ages are invited to a special day filled with hands-on activities to celebrate the new exhibition Pioneering Conservation. Join us for a Green Song Singalong with the Fairfield Pollinator Pathway &amp; Fairfield Forestry Committee, a touch tank from The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk, arts &amp; crafts, and much more. In case of inclement weather, program will take place inside the Fairfield Museum.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/artist-talk-nomi-silverman-s-dresden-residency" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Artist Talk: Nomi Silverman’s Dresden Residency</strong></a></p><p><strong>Center for Contemporary Printmaking</strong></p><p>Saturday Jul 20, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm</p><p>Nomi Silverman was chosen to be the inaugural artist in the Center for Contemporary Printmaking's new annual residency exchange with the Grafikwerkstatt Dresden studio and the City of Dresden. Anyone interested in applying for 2025’s exchange should definitely plan to attend Silverman’s talk. For those unable to attend in person, a recording will be posted to our YouTube channel the following week.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/instructors-summer-salon-at-silvermine-galleries-opening" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Opening reception of the Summer Salon</strong></a><strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/guild-summer-salon-opening-reception-at-silvermine-galleries" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>and</strong>&nbsp;<strong>Instructors Summer Salon</strong></a></p><p><strong>Silvermine Galleries</strong></p><p>Saturday Jul 20, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm</p><p>Each summer, our highly anticipated Summer Salon showcases the incredible creations of our Guild members, offering a diverse and exciting range of artworks. With one hundred and thirteen artists, this exhibit has something for everyone, from cutting-edge contemporary pieces to the enduring charm of traditional craftmanship. This a great opportunity to view and purchase artwork by Silvermine's many talented instructors.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/the-music-of-the-night-with-cris-groenendaal-and-sue-anderson-on-piano" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>THE MUSIC OF THE NIGHT WITH CRIS GROENENDAAL AND SUE ANDERSON ON PIANO</strong></a></p><p><strong>Music Theatre of CT</strong></p><p>Saturday Jul 20, 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm</p><p>With over 860 performances as the Phantom in "Phantom of the Opera" and a B'way career with roles in "Sweeney Todd," "Sunday in the Park with George," and more, Cris Groenendaal's brings a blend of B'way hits, pop tunes, folk songs, and classic novelties.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/fuzz-at-music-at-the-barn" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Fuzz at Music at the Barn</strong></a></p><p><strong>Weston History &amp; Culture Center</strong></p><p>Sunday Jul 21, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm</p><p>Guitarist, vocalist, songwriter, producer and all around energetic and engaging performer, Fuzz has been a successful international touring and recording artist for the past few decades with some of his projects such as Deep Banana Blackout, Caravan of Thieves and Big Fuzz in addition to working alongside acts such as the Tom Tom Club and sharing the stage with The Allman Brothers, John Scofield, Keb Mo, Emmylou Harris, Bela Fleck, members of Phish, the James Brown band and many others.</p><p>See these and discover hundreds more events on the&nbsp;<a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(2, 177, 151);">FCBUZZ EVENTS</a>&nbsp;page at&nbsp;<a href="https://culturalalliancefc.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(2, 177, 151);">https://culturalalliancefc.org</a>&nbsp;Sign up for the&nbsp;<a href="https://culturalalliancefc.org/resources/newsletter-sign-up/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(2, 177, 151);">Cultural Alliance eBuzz</a>&nbsp;to receive top picks and spotlights each week in your inbox.</p>

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Silver Hill Hospital Hosts Patrick J. Kennedy for Special Mental Health Event

<p class="ql-align-center"><strong style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Silver&nbsp;Hill Hospital Hosts Patrick J. Kennedy and Expert Panelists for Special Mental Health Event and Book Signing</strong></p><p class="ql-align-center"><em style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Wednesday Evening, July 24, at the Hilton Stamford Hotel &amp; Executive Meeting Center</em></p><p><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Silver Hill Hospital and former Congressman Patrick J. Kennedy (D-RI) have much in common: a deep understanding of mental health and substance use disorders and the extraordinary challenges they bring, and an unwavering conviction that treatments for these conditions merit insurance coverage and reimbursement equitable to that of treatments for other conditions, like diabetes, heart disease or cancer.</span></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Reserve your spot </strong><a href="https://myemail-api.constantcontact.com/Reserve-Your-Spot--Patrick-Kennedy--Silver-Hill---Great-Minds-in-Mental-Health.html?aid=_k7t8xMMw_c&amp;soid=1118848950510" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>here</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">A hallmark of his time in Congress, Kennedy was the lead author of the groundbreaking Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA or the Federal Parity Law), which requires insurers to cover treatment for mental health and substance use disorders no more restrictively than physical illnesses, such as diabetes and cancer. Subsequently, he founded The Kennedy Forum, to unite mental health advocates, business leaders, and government agencies in support of mental health equity. Kennedy works tirelessly to advance evidence-based practices, policies, and programming around treatment and recovery.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">On Wednesday, July 24, he will join Andrew J. Gerber, MD, PhD, President and Medical Director of Silver Hill Hospital in New Canaan, CT and area experts for discussion on critical topics in mental health today: access to care and the youth mental health crisis. </span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">The program will conclude with a book signing of Kennedy’s recent release, </span><em style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Profiles in Mental Health Courage</em><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">. </span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">“Silver Hill could not be more honored to be hosting this important event,” says Dr. Gerber. “We have been at the forefront of treatment for Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders for nearly a century. We have seen firsthand the impact that effective treatments can bring to our patients. Silver Hill shares Congressman Kennedy’s long-standing commitment to mental health equity and his belief that evidence-based treatments should be accessible to all. The right treatments transform lives and bring health and meaning to an individual’s existence. What could be more important than that?” </span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">“The Kennedy Forum is thrilled to partner with Silver Hill Hospital to bring these important discussions to the local community,” says Rebecca O. Bagley, President and CEO of The Kennedy Forum. “A large part of our work is growing a movement to provide better care for all who need it: by 2033, we seek to have 90% of the population screened for mental health and substance use disorders, 90% of those who need it receiving quality treatment, and 90% of those </span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">receiving treatment managing symptoms and achieving recovery. Engaging with providers and community members will be critical to our success.”</span></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 32, 96);">EXPERT PANELISTS</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Access to Care Panel</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Tichianaa Armah, MD, Chief Psychiatry Officer, Community Health Center, Inc.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Francois de Brantes, MBA, EVP, Payment Innovation and Network Performance, XO Health</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Jen Eielson, MPH, REHS/RS, CPH, Director of the New Canaan Department of Health</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Joe Feldman, MBA, Founder &amp; President, Cover My Mental Health</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Youth Mental Health Crisis Panel</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Amanda Calhoun, MD, MPH, Clinical Fellow Solnit Integrated Program, Yale Child Study Center</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Alexandra Estrella, EdD., Superintendent of Schools, Norwalk Public Schools</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Peter Fonagy, PhD, Chief Executive of the Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families, London</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Tamu Lucero, EdD, Superintendent of Schools, Stamford Public Schools</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Charles Morgan, MD, Former Chief, Department of Psychiatry, Bridgeport Hospital</span></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><span class="ql-cursor"></span>Reserve your spot </strong><a href="https://myemail-api.constantcontact.com/Reserve-Your-Spot--Patrick-Kennedy--Silver-Hill---Great-Minds-in-Mental-Health.html?aid=_k7t8xMMw_c&amp;soid=1118848950510" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>here</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p>

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