This Saturday, October 24, 2026

8:15 a.m. Coffee and bagels. Prepare for the Reservoir Run. Many hands make light work!

Weston High School Cafeteria, 115 School Road, Weston MAP IT

This Sunday, October 25, 2026

6:30 a.m. 15th Weston Kiwanis Reservoir Run half-marathon.5K, Kids' Fun Run, And Family Stroll activities begin at Weston High School

Weston High School, 115 School Road, Weston MAP IT

Fellow Kiwanians and friends:

This Saturday, we will meet at Weston High School in the cafeteria area at 8:15 a.m. to support the Reservoir Run bib and shirt pickup operations for our signature event on Sunday.  

DO NOT GO TO NORFIELD CHURCH. We will not be having a regular sit-down breakfast … think bagels and coffee instead, while we help. 

Many thanks, Harry and Lance

Please read the email below, so you know what's happening. It was sent Wednesday morning to the nearly 500 Reservoir Run registrants. 

From: Reservoir Run - Weston Kiwanis <noreply@runsignup.com>

Sent: Wednesday, October 21, 2026 8:01 AM

To: Harry Spencer <harry.l.spencer@gmail.com>

Subject: Bib & Shirt Pickup this Saturday

Reservoir Run Half Marathon, 5K, Kids' Fun Runs & Family Stroll

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Please read these important details before arriving at Weston High School.

BIB & SHIRT PICKUP

Location: Weston High School, 115 School Road, Weston, Connecticut

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24: 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Weston High School cafeteria. Saturday pickup is strongly encouraged! You may also pickup for other registered participants.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25: Beginning at 6:30 a.m.

Pickup closes shortly before each race. Allow extra time for parking, check-in, and getting to the start.

IMPORTANT


• Do not exchange or transfer bibs. This can affect results, age groups, and emergency response. Wear your bib visibly on your front.
  
• Registered by midnight October 12? Your requested shirt size is guaranteed. Later registrations are subject to availability.
  
• Want to change races, transfer bibs, or correct your registration? Send an email now to Change Race or Bib Request, or see a race director or timer before your race starts.
  

STILL TIME TO INVITE FRIENDS!

Invite friends and family to join the half marathon, 5K Run/Walk, or all-ages Kids' Fun Runs & Family Stroll. Register now.

WHAT’S NEW?

• Fly Away Bonus: Half Marathon and 5K registrants can win one of four free round-trip JetBlue Airways tickets!
  
• Inspiration Hill: Weston High School Band will provide musical encouragement to half marathon runners on Weston Road near miles 11 and 12.
  
• Kids' Fun Runs & Family Stroll: All ages welcome! Warm-up and kids’ activities by Sara Holland Sports begin at 9:00 a.m..
  
• Run Weston Twice Bling: Special bib/shirt bling for participants who completed the 2026 Weston Memorial Day Weekend 5K and finish the Reservoir Run 5K or half marathon.

PARKING — ARRIVE EARLY!

When main lots fill, follow signs and volunteers to additional school parking. On Sunday, expect traffic and check-in lines. Pick up Saturday if possible!

SUNDAY RACE SCHEDULE


• 6:30 a.m. — Bib and shirt pickup opens
• 8:10 a.m. — Opening ceremonies at the flagpole
  8:20 a.m. — 5K starts
• 8:30 a.m. — Half Marathon starts
• 9:00 a.m. — Kids' Fun Runs & Family Stroll start

COURSE SAFETY and AID

Roads remain open to traffic. Stay alert, follow safety directors’ instructions, and please do not wear earbuds.

• 5K: water station near the halfway point.
• Half marathon: Six water stations and portable toilets at two locations: Valley Forge Road (¼ mile from Newtown Turnpike) and Lyons Plain Road firehouse.

AWARDS

• Awards, trophies, and age-group medals will be presented as soon as possible under the blue pop-up tent near the finish line.
• The top three overall men and women in both races receive Fleet Feet gift cards.
• Collect your award before leaving. Medals cannot be mailed.

ONE LAST REMINDER!

PICK UP SATURDAY. ARRIVE EARLY SUNDAY. BE READY TO RUN!

Check the race website for course maps and additional details.

See you at Weston High School!

Reservoir Run Half Marathon, 5K, Kids' Fun Runs & Family Stroll

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Thank you to the following Kiwanians and family members who appear on the SignUpGenius roster as of yesterday afternoon:

Sofia Abreu, Kristen Abreu - Girl Scouts, Gisselle Acevedo, Reed Ameden, Abby Aulenbach, Ang Aulenbach, Bill Austin, Jackie Austin, Susan Baron-Mald, Jennifer Barron, Eric Bell, Tracy Bell, Hyacintha Bernard, Guy Bocchino, Reg Bowden, Bill Brady, Fred Brasco, Theresa Brasco, Lisa Brodlie, LeAnna Buchwald, Dave Burns, Olivia Cannon, Sarge Carlson, Morgan Carr, Surayya Chaudhry, Zain Chaudhry, Joan Clayton, Ross Colbert, Mark Etess, Tom Failla, Harry Falber, Frank Ferrara, Frank Ferrara, Teri Gaberman, Teri Gaberman, Bella Gary, Phyllis Gary, Robert Gary, WHS Band Director Geoff Brookes, Dan Gilbert, Caroline Goodall, Barbara Gross, Michael Gross, Sofia Gross, Curt Gunn, Gina Haas, Steve Haas, Sara Holland, Geoff Hollander, Kendall Hooks, Keith Johnson, Tom Johnson, Dallas Kersey, Pam Kersey, Meghan Leahy, Sabrina Lee, Allison Lisbon, Harvey Luft, Lance Mald, Danielle Marchione, Roy Marsh, Juliana Martone, Christina Mattinson, Bill McKinney, Jim McMorris, Hannah Milne, Rob Milne, Juan Negroni, Rafaella Orbezo, Arin O'Suilleabhain, Weston Police, Madison Prince, Natalie Robinson, Tim Rogers, Marty Schaivone, Jeff Sears, Genevieve Small, Harry Spencer, Steve Thomas, Vicki Thomas, Patrick Tokarz, Jacqueline Torres, Lauren Traum, Carl Urbania, Bob Uzenoff, Diana Van Deusen, Glenn Van Deusen, Tom Watson, Hadley Weinberg, CERT Weston/Westport, Lisa Wexler, Mila Young, Suzanne 

HAPPY HOUR AT WESTON FIELD CLUB

Members enjoyed good conversation camaraderie, and refreshments last Friday at the 2026/2027 year's first social event, arranged by Leila Brier and Barbara Gross, our Social Events Committee. Thank you ladies and all who participated.

THE HERD HOPE

The Herd Hope Volunteers Eloise Thompson and Alex Terenzi-Klein with Youth Ambassador Arin O'Suilleabhain introducing their presentation last week. Arin posted that they taught 35 attendees about elephants and raised $197 for the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust.

Photograph: Lance Mald

By Arin O'Suilleabhain

The Herd Hope is a youth-led organization that focuses on empowering young people to fundraise for elephants. We operate on the dual mission of teaching teenagers vital leadership skills for fundraising, and promoting a safer future for elephants.

So far, we’ve raised $3,550 for elephant sanctuaries like The Sheldrick Wildlife Trust in Kenya, which I visited in 2024 and sparked my passion for protecting elephants. From then, my friends have joined, and together we’ve led fundraisers and spread our vision to branches in New York and Nigeria.

We’re also so grateful for local support like that of Friends of Lachat Town Farm, which has allowed us to fundraise at their farmers markets and EcoFest! We’ve recently expanded our mission to include our education outreach program, which is the community presentations we’ve started to organize.

Our goal by next summer is to raise $10,000 to support elephant conservation and start five more branches. Finally, we’re planning a bake sale for the end of October, which we will be posting more about on our Instagram (@theherdhope) soon!

Jim McMorris, usually behind the lens, is pictured by Harry Spencer at last week's meeting. Jim splits his time between Connecticut and Washington, D.C. and we were lucky to have him at last week's meeting to manage audio visual assets in a room we don't occupy very often Thanks, Jim!

Barbara Gross with last week's speakers presenting them with an elephant piggy* bank for the group's fundraising.

*Pygg is an orange-colored clay used in medieval Europe to make household jars to store coins in; known as pygg banks. In the 1900s, English potters filling requests for "pig jars" began crafting literal pig-shaped coin containers. Editor

Photograph by Jim McMorris

Next Saturday, October 31, 2026 🎃

8:30 a.m. Breakfast meeting with guest speaker Elayne Cassara

Norfield Congregational Church parish hall

Elayne Cassara is an attorney, former pastor, and advocate for truth, accountability, and healing in faith communities. Drawing on nearly two decades of pastoral leadership and her current work in the legal profession, Elayne brings a unique perspective to the difficult conversation surrounding spiritual abuse, institutional accountability, and the misuse of religious authority.

Kiwanis event planners: please email your event date(s) to program co-chair Karen Chrisley, karenchrisley@proton.me as soon as possible to confirm that the intended date is available.

KIWANIS CLUB OF WILTON PUMPKIN SALE

A great fundraiser for this great Kiwanis club.

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