‘Rules for Couples’ Author Patricia Marx and Illustrator Roz Chast to Speak Jan 15 at DCA

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New Yorker Cartoonist Roz Chast to Speak Nov 7 at SilverSource Lunch

Cartoonist and Author Roz Chast Speaks at Darien Library

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Darien Community Association invites you to a book talk and wine reception on Jan. 15 with Patricia Marx, author of You Can Only Yell at Me for One Thing at a Time: Rules for Couples, and the book’s illustrator, Roz Chast. — an announcement from the Darien Community Association

The DCA in its announcement called the talk and reception “a perfect pre-Valentine’s Day night out, with an illustrated collection of love and relationship advice from the New Yorker writer Patricia Marx, and with illustrations from the New Yorker cartoonist Roz Chast.” Their latest book follows their popular collaboration Why Don’t You Write My Eulogy Now So I Can Correct It: A Mother’s Suggestions. Patricia Marx is a former writer for “Saturday Night Live” and was the first woman elected to the Harvard Lampoon.

New Yorker cartoonist and author Roz Chast will bring an afternoon of comic relief to the SilverSource Inspiring Lives Benefit Luncheon on Wednesday, Nov. 7, as she offers profoundly funny and moving insights from her award-winning graphic memoir, Can’t We Talk About Something More Pleasant? — an announcement from SilverSource
With characteristic wit, Chast will discuss caring for aging parents, sharing her uniquely humorous yet poignant perspective on the sometimes absurd, sometimes exasperating journey through their final years. The event takes place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Serafina at the IC (Italian Center),1620 Newfield Ave., Stamford, CT 06905. Tickets ($150), sponsorships and ads are on sale now, with proceeds supporting SilverSource’s work to improve the quality of life of older adults and provide financial support for those in need. Each attendee will receive a complimentary, signed copy of Roz Chast’s book.

Dentist Donald J. Case will receive a 2018 SilverSource Contribution to Community Award for his work in providing dental services for low-income seniors. The award will be presented at the 4th Annual SilverSource Inspiring Lives Benefit Luncheon featuring New Yorker cartoonist and author Roz Chast on Nov. 7. — an announcement from SilverSource
A Stamford native, Dr. Case maintained an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery practice for over 40 years, and continues to work today. He has provided pro bono services to hundreds of low-income seniors.

Roz Chast, author and renowned cartoonist for “The New Yorker,” will bring her story to life through humor at the SilverSource Benefit Luncheon planned for Nov. 7 at Serafina at the Italian Center in Stamford. Save the date to hear this acclaimed humorist share insights from her award-winning memoir, Can’t We Talk About Something More Pleasant? (Bloomsbury, 2014), a graphic novel portraying Chast’s own experiences with her aging parents. Advance tickets are on sale now. Proceeds from this Inspiring Lives benefit luncheon will provide critical funds to support the work SilverSource does to improve the quality of life of older adults and provide critical financial support for those in great need of community support.

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Roz Chast, a cartoonist whose works have appeared in the New Yorker and author most recently of Going Into Town, will speak at 7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 2 at Darien Library. From the No. 1 NYT bestselling author of Can’t We Talk About Something More Pleasant? Roz Chast’s new graphic memoir — a hilarious illustrated ode/guide/thank-you note to Manhattan as only she could write it.