WESTON SOCIAL CLUB
aka WESTON NEIGHBORS AND NEWCOMERS CLUB
Formed in 1977 as Newcomer's Club of Weston, CT
DECEMBER 2021 NEWSLETTER
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We are suspending dues for 2021-2022 because we are still unable to host our traditional larger activities. If you have already paid, you will be credited for the next calendar year when we can operate normally. We will continue to offer smaller activities and pop-up events.
Newcomers and Long-term Weston residents:
Please email our Membership Chair Nancy Wilt at [email protected] if you'd like to be on our general email list.
If you are interested in any of the specific activities below, please contact the Activity Chair to get on their email list.
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PRESIDENT's CORNER
Dear Friends and Neighbors,
We normally host a Holiday Party in December but our members have informally relayed that they are still reluctant to attend large gatherings. Let's hope we are able to have one in 2022. We wish all of you Happy Holidays, whether you celebrate Hannukah, Christmas, Diwali, Kwanzaa, Boxing Day, Sinterklaas, Winter Solstice, or any others!
Cheers to all of you as you enjoy intimate gatherings with family and close friends and toast to the 2022 New Year!
Guy Bos
President
Nancy Wilt
Membership
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TASTINGS
When: Pop-Up pending in January 2022
Time: TBD
Where: Various Venues TBD
Watch this space and club emails for happy-hours, BYOB in member backyards, brewery tastings, tea, wine, cava, olive tastings, and more. Please contact Susie Schneier if you'd like to be on the email distribution list for this: [email protected]
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DOG BACKYARD RUN DATES
Where: 83 Treadwell Lane, Nancy Wilt, and Bill Preinitz home
When: Mutually convenient
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Do you have a dog that would enjoy running around a safe gated yard? Bill grew up with dogs and loves them but does not want the responsibility of owning one right now. He loves to meet new dogs and has a large, gated, and fully fenced yard. If you want to meet a dog lover and have your dog take a run in Bill's yard, contact him by email and set up a date and time. References can be provided by other dog owners. Water is provided to canines and people.
Bill has already received a few contacts to do this and will be getting back to you to arrange mutually convenient dates soon.
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MORNING COFFEE
This activity is currently a backup if the weather does not permit a planned Morning Walk.
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MORNING WALKS
This is a weather-dependent, light, and easy set of walks on local paths and area hiking trails. Inclement weather? A venue to meet for Morning Coffee might be suggested. This continues to be a nearly regular activity thanks to our high-energy leader, Kristen! Watch for pop-up emails that describe each walk or hike.
Please contact Kristen McDonald at [email protected] to join us on this walk and/or if you'd like to get on the regular email distribution. A description of the hike (location, level, length, etc.) will be provided via email before each one.
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COMMUNITY THEATRE
Are you a fan of community theatre?
Weston is near many wonderful theatre venues. Among them are Curtain Call (Stamford), Brookfield Theatre for the Arts, Bridgeport Downtown Cabaret, Act of Connecticut in Ridgefield, Theatre Works in Fairfield, and many more. We will periodically pick a performance, date, and time and meet in the lobby for the show. We welcome your input on this. Possibly, we will grab a bite to eat before or afterward.
ACTIVITY CHAIR: Contact Nancy Wilt at [email protected] if you are interested in this activity or chairing it.
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WHAT: Cinderalla
DATE: Friday, Dec 10, 2021
TIME: 7:30 PM
COMMiTMENT AND PAYMENT: On your own but meet in the lobby
LOCATION: 1349 Newfield Ave, Stamford, CT
TICKET FEE: Adult tickets are $35, student $25, senior $25. A few WSC members are going this evening. Let us know if you'll be there too so that we can say hello!
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BOOK GROUP
Book Group selects titles for the upcoming year at the beginning of September. Meetings are usually held on the 3rd Thursday morning of the month at a member's home. We break for July and August but select a title for the summer. We also take a break for December due to holidays. Please join us to relax and discuss the selection.
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DECEMBER We do not discuss a book in December but our Activity Chair suggests "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens and "The Christmas Shoes" by Donna Van Lieve
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JANUARY TITLE: The Invisible Husband Of Frick Island by Colleen Oakley
DATE AND TIME: Thursday, Jan. 20th, Coffee and nibbles are served at 9:30 AM. The book discussion starts at 10:00 AM.
HOST: TBD
If you have general questions about the book group or want to be on the email list, please contact: [email protected]
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First Thursday of Every Month
STITCHING TOGETHER
All Levels and Any Style Welcome!
DATE: Generally, the first Thursday of every month but the date varies
TIME: 11:00 AM-1:00 PM
NEXT MEETING: TBD
HOST: TBD
Carole Berg is our Activity Chair and can be reached at [email protected]. Please contact Carole if you'd like to be included in the Stitch Group email distribution list. Anyone interested in stitching is encouraged to join even if just to chat.
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DINING IN - food and drink with friends at a member's home - get on the email list for details!
TIPs and TRICKs
Need a new cookie recipe? Try one of these from the Pioneer Woman:
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Look for the Sign-up Genius email to receive the menu and host address. Select the menu item you would like to prepare. Arrive with your dish ready to serve and your preferred beverage. A tally of your expenses (for menu item only please), and cash so we can even out the costs at the end of the evening. This is usually BYOB.
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CHICK FLICKS -- DINNER AND MOVIE NIGHT
Everyone Welcome
Contact Perrie or Kristen (emails are below) to get on our Chick Flick email distribution list.
Our activity chairs are interested in: "House Of Gucci". Here's the trailer:
WHEN: When in person, generally, 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month
INFO: Chick Flicks Dinner & Movie Night; ask us about movie vouchers from Costco and watch for 'dinner' choices that take advantage of Happy Hour menus!
LOCATION: TBD (organizers send details a few days prior to each movie night)
TIME: Join us for a bite to eat around 5:30-The movie usually starts around 7:30 pm. If you can't make dinner, we will meet in the lobby just before showtime.
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LET'S DO LUNCH Want to meet friends for a lunch out-try new restaurants and enjoy adult conversation-generally on Fridays? Email Rook at the link below to be put on the email list.
An Evite will be sent to the Let's Do Lunch group members. If you did not receive it or wish to join our email distribution list, please contact Rook. Watch for Prix Fixe and Restaurant Week specials! Recently, we've been enjoying in-person outdoor lunches.
WHEN: Generally, Fridays, TBD, pop-up
LOCATION: TBD
WEBSITE: TBD
TIME: TBD
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ARTSY ADVENTURES
This is a pop-up event. Periodically, we will participate in sip and paint parties and/or attend local art exhibits.
We are not going to this Sip & Paint as members of WSC because our activity chair has a conflict and cannot attend but we want to highlight this local December artsy adventure:
What: Paint & Sip
When: Dec. 7
Time: 7 to 9 PM
Location: Norfield Grange, 12 Good Hill Rd, Weston CT
Sip while you paint with guided instruction by Weston artist Agata Tria. Tickets are $25 per artist, with net proceeds going to the Norfield Grange Weston High School Scholarship Fund. Pay in advance by Venmo to @LynKimberly or by check payable to Norfield Grange. Call (203) 226-8233 for information or email, link below.
Contact Nancy Wilt at [email protected] if you would like to be on the general email distribution for these activities. |
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Canasta Lovers and Learners -- let’s get together and play!
Interested in hosting, learning, playing?
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MAHJONG is happening!
UPCOMING DATE: December 16th
LOCATION: Michelle Sperry is hosting, thank you, Michelle. Contact Kristen Kreuder (email below) for the house address.
TIME: 6:30 PM; game starting promptly at 7 PM
Beginners Welcome!
Interested in getting on email distribution and/or hosting, learning, playing?
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AROUND WESTON -- COMMUNITY EVENTS COMING UP |
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Do you want to find new holiday gifts or events local to Weston?
Try these:
Weston Holiday Happenings (Norfield Church's Sip and Shop Holiday Boutique, Women's Club of Weston Holiday Luncheon, Lachat Winter Market, and more)
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NORFIELD GRANGE
12 Good Hill Road, Weston, CT 06883
Food Trucks in our Parking Lot with Take Out Food For Sale:
Tuesdays & Wednesdays @ 5-9 pm
The Granola Bar/Taco Bar Food Truck
Thursdays & Fridays @ 4-7 pm
Tony Pizza Napolitano Truck
Our buildings and grounds are available for rent to the Weston community and beyond.
The proceeds from all of our events go towards our Norfield Grange High School Scholarship Fund, other philanthropic and community endeavors and to sustain our buildings & grounds to keep our doors open for the Weston community and beyond.
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Weston Women's League
Support Children's Connection
Children’s Connection has been responding to the needs of physically and sexually abused children and their families for more than 35 years. To learn more about Children’s Connection please visit: https://hscct.org/childrens-connection/
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Aspectuck Land Trust is one of Weston's least known gems.
It is a nonprofit organization founded in 1967 that seeks to preserves open spaces in the towns of Westport, Fairfield, Weston and Easton in Fairfield County, Connecticut. In 2011 it was reported that the trust covered an area of 1,700 acres over 43 sites which include public trails.
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Weston Garden Club
Please join us for our monthly meetings every third Thursday morning at 9:30am at the library. Just ask at the front desk where the Garden Club is meeting. All are welcome! Visit Weston Garden Club Website
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Support Our Town Treasure
Lachat Town Farm
http://www.lachattownfarm.org
Farmers Market in warmer months
Last Friday of the month from 4 PM - 8 PM. Food trucks, drink specials and farmers market.
Tai Chi at Lachat
Saturday Mornings from 9:00 am to 10:00 am - Please join us for Tai Chi at Lachat on Saturday mornings from 9am to 10am. Rain or Shine! There is a suggested donation of $5.00 per person that will go towards fund raising for the Farm. Deby Goldenberg will be your instructor and is doing this to help raise funds for the farm. We are very grateful to Deby for doing this.
Do come and enjoy starting the day with Tai Chi. Just arrive and join in. No registration is necessary. Instructor: Deby Goldenberg
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WESTON HELPFUL LINKS
TOWN OF WESTON
(Town Hall, Land Records, Taxes, Meetings, Permits)
WESTPORT WESTON HEALTH DISTRICT
(The Westport Weston Health District (WWHD) is a governmental agency which provides local public health services to the residents of Westport and Weston.)
WESTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
(High School, Middle School, Intermediate, Elementary)
WESTON PTOs
(Working on behalf of all students and families to support & improve our schools)
WESTON LIBRARY
(Lots of great events for young children and teens; Photography Club; Parenting Workshops and Topics; Book Clubs; Tech Tips; Free Museum Passes; Homebound Book Delivery Services; The New Yorker Publication Roundtable)
WESTON YOUTH SERVICES
(Provides a range of programs & services to promote the health & well-being of children & families.)
WESTON PARKS AND RECREATION
(Pool permits, swim lessons, dog obedience, adult exercise classes)
WESTONARTS (A Non-profit Volunteer Organization Supporting and Developing the Arts in Weston)
WESTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY (The Society is continually developing & offering programs that combine historical, educational & social activities that inform, inspire, challenge & entertain the public.)
LACHAT TOWN FARM - A Community Space (Provides ways to unite all generations around a community farm effort by celebrating Weston's farming roots and offering extensive educational programs related to agriculture, the environment, sustainability, nutrition, and the arts while fostering an appreciation for the history of Weston and it's diverse community.)
WESTON WOMEN'S LEAGUE
(A non-profit, philanthropic organization and diverse group of women dedicated to volunteering and raising funds in support of charitable, educational and community needs in Weston and surrounding towns)
WESTON KIWANIS CLUB (Dedicated to serving children.)
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF WESTON (Dedicated to serving all voters.)
NATURE CONSERVANCY
https://www.nature.org/en-us/get-involved/how-to-help/places-we-protect/lucius-pond-ordwaydevils-den-preserve/
THE HUB-WESTON SENIOR ACTIVITIES CENTER (Dedicated to serving Weston seniors 55+.)
TEAM WESTPORT (Together Effectively Achieving Multiculturalism-Members live in Westport/Weston)
VIV'S VEGGIES 235 Lyons Plains Rd, Weston
WESTON WARM-UP FUND
WESTON WOMEN'S CLUB
PO Box 1051, Weston, CT 06883
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PLEASE SUPPORT LOCAL
WSC does not benefit from any of these listings.
WSC shares the Stitch Group and Book Club with the Women's Club of Weston (WCW) .
We welcome any other local suggestions you would like to share with our membership.
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