NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- The stage is set for a night celebrating one of the most renowned theater producers and directors in American history. Waveny LifeCare Network will welcome the grandson of the late, Oscar Hammerstein III, who is accredited with classic plays such as "Oklahoma!," "The Sound Of Music" and more. On Thursday, Sept. 28, Waveny LifeCare Network, a ...

STAMFORD, Conn. -- The mental health of our teenagers is an ongoing issue in America. In addition, therapists, counselors and parents seek to understand and treat adolescent mental health in ways that do no harm. In an effort to shed light on this topic, Newport Academy, an adolescent treatment facility, and the University of Connecticut are hosting a day conference on Nov. 9 that ...

NORWALK, Conn. -- Maintaining a knife's sharp, smooth edge demands proper maintenance and care. While knives don't need to be sharpened or honed after every use, it's important to know when a blade needs attention. Knowing when to hone versus sharpen depends largely on a knife's current level of sharpness. "Honing steel will re-align the microscopic teeth and can be used ...

DARIEN, Conn. -- For teens struggling with substance abuse, years of use can take a mental and physical toll. Even after recovery, teens who wish to improve their lifestyle should consider a healthy change of pace. One way for teens to avoid the temptation of relapse is by implementing a regular exercise regimen, breathing routine and nutritious diet. "Users must take an active ...

DARIEN, Conn. -- For Joan, the mother of a recovering substance abuser, helping her son get back on the right path was impossible to do alone. Thankfully, she found help in the form of California-based New Life House, a recovery community for young men. The results have been heartwarming: her son currently is sober and healthy once again."I’m blessed to have an amazing son," ...

DARIEN, Conn. -- Strap on your boots and dust off your cowboy hat, because a Darien fundraiser is showing off its southern charm. Tickets are now on sale for the annual OPUS Person-To-Person fall fundraiser -- The BigGER Rig Gig -- featuring live music, food trucks, cocktails, games and raffles.In Support of Person-to-Person’s Emergency Assistance Program, guests can enjoy an evening of ...

BRIDGEPORT, Conn -- This fall, Housatonic Community College professor John Sopchak is heading back to school -- high school that is. A former police officer, turned-college-professor, the psychology teacher will be retuning to the halls he once called home. A member of Jonathan Law High School's Class of 1969, Sopchak will teach general psychology on Monday evenings at the college's new ...

NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- With summer in full swing, a newly renovated back patio allows residents at Waveny LifeCare Network in New Canaan to unwind and enjoy nature but also brings critical physical and occupational therapies outdoors for Waveny’s short-term and outpatient rehab patients.Featuring a garden, benches, looped pathways and specially constructed therapeutic features, Waveny's ...

DARIEN, Conn. -- With summer vacation in full swing, students are able to relax and unwind, leaving behind the daily demands of the school year. However, as much as everyone loves the freedom of long, warm summer nights, vacation can come with its own share of stressors for struggling teens. Changes in routine often are difficult to cope with, and adjusting from a school to summer ...

NORWALK, Conn. -- For both professional and casual cooks, having an understanding of knife edges can make or break a meal. While there are dozens of different knife styles to choose from, each with a different purpose, there are only three different blade edges.Wusthof has been handcrafting German knives since 1814, and manufactures hundreds of different knives, all featuring straight, ...