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Community Health Centers of Stamford at Franklin Street
141 Franklin Street
Stamford, CT 06902
203-969-0802

Non-profit healthcare system that offers a full spectrum of health care services – including both physical, dental and mental health.

 

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Optimus on the Boulevard - Dorothy Bennett Behavioral Health
1351 Washington Boulevard
Stamford, CT 06902
203-621-3750
Adult Outpatient Mental & Dental Health Services: Comprehensive Evaluation, Individual, Group, Family, and Marital Therapy, Medication Management, Case Management, Vocational Counseling and Latino Outreach Services Program

New Covenant House Of Hospital  
90 Fairfield Ave.
Stamford, CT – 06902
203-964-8228
 

Stamford CHC Shelter         
597 Pacific St.
Stamford, CT  06902
203-348-2792

Stamford Community Health Center
805 Atlantic St.
Stamford, CT – 06902
(203) 327-5111

AmeriCares Free Clinic of Stamford – Moving Clinic
88 Hamilton Avenue
Stamford, CT – 06902
203-658-9507
 

Norwalk Community Health Center
120 Connecticut Ave, Norwalk, CT 06854  
(203) 899-1770

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Day Street Community Health Center (CHC)
49 Day St, Norwalk, CT – 06854               
(203) 854-9292  


Family Centers Health Care
111 Wilbur Peck Ct,
Greenwich, CT  06830
(203) 717-1760

 

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Upcoming Events

Bestselling Authors Writing Workshop

10:30am - 12:30pm
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures & Workshops
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Event Details:
Come prepared to listen, learn and write in this workshop for aspiring writers led by authors Ann Leary, Wendy Walker and Greg Wands, who will share tricks and tips on writing fiction and nonfiction.  Book sale and signing by Elm Street Books...

Combo Yoga: Hatha and Kundalini

11:00am - 12:00pm
South End Branch
Library Branch: South End Branch
Room: South End ROOM HOLD
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:
Mark Covello will lead a high-energy class the combines the Hatha and Kundalini styles.  ...

Teen TinkerCAD: Dungeons & Dragons Edition

11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12)
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Making, Technology
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Learn about TinkerCAD software and the basics of 3D modeling, and with an instructor, you will create your own Dungeons & Dragons-inspired 3D printed figurine to be picked up at a later time. All levels welcome. Grades 6 to 12.  Reg...

Wills & Estate Planning 101

11:00am - 12:00pm
Harry Bennett Branch
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Library Branch: Harry Bennett Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures & Workshops
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Attorney, James Maye, and realtor, Kimberly Tapscott from Keller Williams, will lead an information session on the importance of drafting a will. They will cover estate laws that affect you and how to protect your assets for future generations. Wh...

Author Talk: Dorothy Ghiorzo

12:00pm - 1:30pm
South End Branch
Library Branch: South End Branch
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers (ages birth-4), Kids (grades K-5), Parents, Families
Program Type: Author Events, Books & Reading
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Meet children's author Dorothy Ghiorzo, who will read from her picture book, The Little French Mushroom. Book sale and signing to follow. All ages. ...

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This program is brought to you by the generous support of the Friends of the Ferguson Library.

La Tertulia de Stamford Book Club/Club de Libro

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Main Library
This event is not sponsored or conducted by the Ferguson Library.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Board Room
Purpose of Meeting
A gathering dedicated to reading and discussing books written by Latin American authors. Each month a book is chosen for its illumination and unique vision of the multitude of cultures that comprise Latin America.   ...

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