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• Friendly Summer Tennis

  • Start
    9 Oct 2026
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  • End
    30 Oct 2026
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  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    Mead Park Courts, New Canaan

  

  Friendly Summer Tennis

  Dates: Mondays thru Thursdays

  Times: As scheduled 

  Level: Intermediate/advanced players 

  Location: Mead Park, Har-Tru Tennis Courts

  
  

  Each week, you will receive an email inviting you to sign up for the days you'd like to play based on your schedule and availability.

  If you are interested in playing this summer, please email Carolyn Prazenka to be added to the weekly game scheduling list.

  
  

  Tennis Permits must be purchased through the New Canaan Recreation Department prior to play.

  • Resident Seniors (62+): $80
  • Resident Adults: $140
  • Non-Residents: $250

  Or, you may pay a $15 guest fee each time you play—permits are encouraged.

  
  

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• Peggy’s Trail Trekkers Advanced Hikes

  • When
    13 Oct 2026
  •  
    9:15 AM
  • Location
    Bear Mountain State Park
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  Peggy's "Trail Trekkers" Advanced Hikes

  Hike at Bear Mountain State Park

  Lunch following at Restaurant 1815 at Bear Mountain Inn
  

  
  

  Date: Tuesday, October 13th

  Time: Meet at 9:15am, hike begins at 9:30am

  Parking: $10, Bear Mountain Inn parking lot

  
  

  Peggy will lead this hike on the Appalachian Train at Bear Mountain State Park! This is a 4.5mile loop with an elevation gain of 1200ft. There are steep steps as well as some rock scrambling near the top. The views at the top are worth the climb -- Hudson River and NYC! This will be a great workout and we will all support each other to get to the top! 

  
  

  Details:

  • If rain or thunder is in the forecast, the hike will be postponed. Peggy will update you as we get closer. 
  • About 1 hour drive from New Canaan.
  • You will be required to wear ankle hiking boots,  trekking poles are optional.
  • Bring water and a snack (protein bar).
    
  • Don't forget bug/tick spray

  Click the Register, then CONFIRM button to sign up.

  Registration Limit, Waitlist Available

  Please email Peggy ASAP if you sign up but cannot make it! 

  
  

  Questions? Contact Peggy at peggydemayo@gmail.com or text her at 203-984-9182

  
  *If you are looking for a less difficult hike, check out “Liz’s Hikes“ on the Encore website.

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• Intermediate Pickleball

  • Start
    14 Oct 2026
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  • End
    23 Dec 2026
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  • Schedule
    11 sessions
  • Location
    Mead Park, New Canaan

  Intermediate Pickleball

  

  Date: Wednesdays

  Location: Mead Park Courts

  Time: 9:00am - 10:30am

  *10:00am-11:30am starting 11/4

  
  

  Details:

  • Organized random rotation
  • 6 games, 11 minutes each
  • Join us using the TeamReach App (Group - Encore Intermediate)

  • Questions, please email Mary Liz Lewis 

  Prior to playing, you must purchase a Mead Park Pickleball membership (adult $160, senior $80, family $300). Encore members w/o a Permit can play for $15 each session, payable by credit card at the courts.

  Annual permits are only available to New Canaan Residents. 

  Go to the New Canaan Recreation website and select Membership https://newcanaanct.myrec.com/info/default.aspx.

  
  

  If you are new to pickleball, beginner classes are available thru the New Canaan Recreation Department (under Programs), YMCA, and private instructors. 

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Social Bridge Group

  • Start
    14 Oct 2026
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  • End
    12 May 2027
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  • Schedule
    7 sessions
  • Location
    Lapham Center

  

  Encore Social Bridge

  Date: 2nd Wednesday of the month

  Sept-May (except December)

  Time: 9:30am -12 noon

  Location: Lapham Community Center
  

  Level: Intermediate

  
  

  We are a fun-loving group and welcome players to be members of a set group or as substitutes. Players have fun practicing and improving their skills while enjoying the company of other ladies who are there to do the same thing. 

  If you would like to join us for social bridge, or as a substitute, please email Simin Zendehrouh.

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• Arthur Avenue Mauro Tour - Two Dates Offered

  • When
    14 Oct 2026
  •  
    9:45 AM
  • Location
    Meet @ Waveny Park for Carpool (9:45 am)
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  Arthur Avenue Mauro Tour 

  Two Dates Offered!

  If you’ve never been, or can’t wait to go back to Arthur Avenue, this intimate, introductory Arthur Avenue Mauro Tour is for you!

  Arthur Avenue? Arthur Avenue is one of New York City's most storied and delicious neighborhoods. It's known as the "real Little Italy" of the Bronx and is home to generations of bakers, butchers, pasta makers, and restaurateurs who’ve kept authentic Italian traditions alive. 

  The Mauro Tour? Mauro was the father of our very own Encore member Christina Cappitella Bartels. For decades, Christina's dad took his children, relatives, and friends on an annual tour of Arthur Avenue. His tour! His way! His favorite spots! No detours! No side-excursions! No negotiation! :) Christina has generously offered to continue her dad's tradition by bringing "The Mauro Tour" to Encore! This introductory tour is your chance to experience the flavors, the history, and the atmosphere that make Arthur Avenue so special. It's perfect for those who have never been to Arthur Avenue and don't know how to get started.   

  Dates: Tuesday, October 6 AND Wednesday, October 14                          (Register for one only)

  • • Click here to register for October 6
    • Click here to register for October 14

  Schedule: Meet at Waveny Park (in the upper lot near the mansion toward the Powerhouse Theater; do not park in the lower lot near the Powerhouse Theater) at 9:45 am. Departure by 9:55 am. Visit Arthur Avenue from approximately 11:00 am – 2:00 pm. Return to Waveny Park at 3:00 pm.

  Note: Please be sure to wear comfortable shoes. There will be plenty of walking and standing (!) while we are on Arthur Avenue.

  Cost: Pay as you explore Arthur Avenue (pizza, cannoli, drinks, etc.) PLUS $5.00 cash for your driver (gas and parking contribution)
  

  
  

  Limited to 8 people
  

  
  

  Transportation: Carpool ONLY (2 cars of 4 people each)
  
  

  The Encore On the Go! team can’t wait to share a taste of Arthur Avenue with you! For Questions? Contact Tina  Bartels 

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• Encore Mahjong

  • Start
    14 Oct 2026
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  • End
    16 Dec 2026
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  • Schedule
    10 sessions
  • Location
    Lapham Community Center

  Encore Mahjong

  Date: Wednesdays

  Time: 2pm - 4pm 

  Location: Lapham Community Center

  
  

  Mahjong is the classic tile game that originated in China in the early 1900s. With growing popularity, New Canaan has become one of the area’s hottest Mahjong spots!

  If you would like to be added to the list, please email Geri Rhoades.

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• Let's Walk! Irwin Park

  • When
    15 Oct 2026
  •  
    9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
  • Location
    Irwin Park, 848 Weed St, New Canaan

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  • Let’s Walk!

  

  Date: Thursday, October 15th

  Time: 9:00am -10:00am

  Led by: Shean-Mei Sheu

  
  

  Location: Irwin Park,

  meet at lower parking lot

  Let’s lace up our athletic shoes, get outside and enjoy a 2-3 miles walk together. Walking is a great way to socialize, stay active, and boost your mood — all at the same time.

  As we walk, we can see the changes underway at the park. The New Canaan Garden Club is restoring a 1.5-acre meadow with native plants for pollinators and paths through the area. 
  

  Walks take place at Irwin Park (weather permitting) from April through mid-November.  

  Lead a Walk: If you would like to lead a walk on other days, please notify Shean-Mei Sheu. I’m sure many of us will be happy to join you!

  Let’s walk and make every step count!

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• Encore Canasta

  • Start
    15 Oct 2026
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  • End
    17 Dec 2026
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  • Schedule
    10 sessions
  • Location
    Lapham Community Center

  Encore Canasta

  Date: Thursdays

  Time: 1:30pm to 3:30pm

  Location: Lapham Center

  You must already know how to play.

  
  

  Join us for Encore Canasta! The first twenty people who respond to the TeamReach invitation will have a seat at a table. 

  If you would like to be added to the list, please email Geri Rhoades.

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• Hair Beauty & Wellness

  • When
    19 Oct 2026
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    3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    Houlihan Laurence, 2nd Floor 161 Elm Street, New Canaan, CT 06840
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  Contact Ellen Cummings for more information.

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• Square Dance Fun 🕺

  • When
    20 Oct 2026
  •  
    1:15 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Location
    Douglass Room, Lapham Community Center, New Canaan CT
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  Square Dance Fun!

  
  

  Tuesday, October 20th, 1:15-2:30pm

  Douglass Room, Lapham Community Center

  

  Get ready for an afternoon of music, movement, and plenty of laughter!

  
  

  We are delighted to welcome Marko Micic and Amy Cherrez, owners and dance instructors of Fred Astaire Dance Studios New Canaan, who will lead us in a fun and easygoing introduction to square dancing.  They will guide us through classic steps such as the do-si-do and grand right and left.

  
  

  No dance experience is needed—just bring comfortable shoes, your smile, and a sense of adventure!

  
  

  Square dancing is not only great exercise; it is also a wonderful way to connect with friends, meet new people, and share a few laughs. Let’s make this an afternoon to remember!

  
  

  Questions? Contact Shean-Mei Sheu

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• Health & Wellness Presents Medicare 101

  • When
    21 Oct 2026
  •  
    5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Location
    New Canaan Library, Community Room
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  Health & Wellness - MEDICARE 101

  Presented by Shean-Mei Sheu, Certified Medicare Counselor & Encore Member

  Date: Wednesday, October 21st

  
  

  Time: 5:00pm  - 6:30pm

  
  

  Location: New Canaan Library, Community Room 

  
  

  Whether you’re new to Medicare, planning for retirement, or helping a family member navigate their options, it can feel overwhelming.

  Join us for a practical overview of what you need to know—presented by one of our own Encore members, Shean-Mei Sheu, a Medicare volunteer with the CT State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).

  Topics Covered:

  • What each Medicare part covers (A, B, C & D)
  • Supplemental coverage (Medigap) vs Medicare Advantage Plans
  • Medicare and retirement decisions
  • Understanding Medicare Insurance Plans
  • Annual Open Enrollment Period (October 15 – December 7)

  Bring your questions! We’ll wrap up with a 30-minute Q&A session.

  No charge for this event.

  Limit 40, Waitlist available

  
  

  For Cancellation or Questions?

  Contact Shean-Mei Sheu

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• Critics Corner

  • When
    23 Oct 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM
  • Location
    A member’s home
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    Critics Corner

  "The Godfather" & "The Last Rifleman" 

  Date: Friday, October 23rd

  Time: 7:00pm

  Location: Member's home

  
  

  Event Details:

  • Please bring an appetizer or dessert to share.

  • A $5 contribution, collected at the event to cover the cost of drinks.

  • Spouse/guests are welcome, please include in your registration.

  • Space is limited, waitlist available. 

  
  

  Any questions or cancellations, please email Lorraine Jacobi. 

  
  

  **Wednesday afternoon discussion alternative

  There is now an afternoon movie group called Matinee Movies that meets monthly on Wednesday afternoons at 2:00pm at Lapham Community Center  lounge. Please check the Encore website for the exact dates. Matinee Movies & Critics Corner watch and critique the same movies so please join us at the group that best suits your schedule.

  
  

  The following two movies will be discussed and then rated:

  
  

  "The Godfather"

  A 1972 American epic gangster film set in New York about the powerful Italian-American Corleone family and the tragic transformation of the youngest son Michael, from a clean war hero to a ruthless Mafia boss. Based on the novel by Mario Puzo and directed by Francis Ford Cappola.

  
  

  Can Be Seen On: Amazon Prime Video, MGM+, Paramount+, YouTube, Philo, Goggle Play Movie and TV, Fandango at Home, Roku Channel, fuboTV

  
  

  "The Last Rifleman"

  A 2023 British drama film starring Pierce Brosnan as Artie Crawford a 92 year-old World War II veteran living in a care home in Northern Ireland. On the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings in Normandy he escapes the care home to travel to France where he wants to pay final respects to his friend and face memories from the war. Written by Kevin Fitzpatrick and loosely based on real events.

  Can Be Seen On: Amazon Prime Video, YouTube, Tubi, Pluto TV, YouTube TV, Fandango, Apple TV, Google Play Movies and TV

  
  

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• Welcome Back Fall Luncheon

  • When
    26 Oct 2026
  •  
    11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
  • Location
    The Waveny, 36 Pine Street, New Canaan
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• Encore Book Group

  • When
    26 Oct 2026
  •  
    2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Lapham Downstairs
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  Encore Book Group

  
  

  

  "The Greatest Sentence Ever Written"

  by Walter Isaacson

  
  

  Date: Monday, October 26th

  
  

  Time: *2:30 - 4:00pm (note new time after Encore Fall Luncheon)  

  
  

  Location: Downstairs at Lapham 

  
  

  
  

  There is always a lively discussion!  If you get on the email list, you will be alerted to changes in the schedule or venue and book availability. To join the book group, please email Anne Sutcliffe. 

  
  

  Summary -  "The Greatest Sentence Ever Written"

  "America’s bestselling biographer reveals the origins of the most revolutionary sentence in the Declaration of Independence, the one that defines who we are as Americans—and explains how it should shape our politics today."

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• Matinee Movies

  • When
    27 Oct 2026
  •  
    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Lapham Community Center, lower level
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  Matinee Movies

  "The Godfather" & "The Last Rifleman" 

  Date: Tuesday, October 27th

  Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm

  Location: Lapham Community Center, lower level

  
  

  We are excited to introduce a daytime movie discussion group, Matinee Movies. This group gives more members the flexibility to enjoy thoughtful movie discussions in a daytime setting. Matinee Movies & Critics' Corner watch and critique the same movies so please join us at the group that best suits your schedule. 

  
  

  Watch both movies at your leisure prior to attending. At the meeting, we will review and rate each movie. 

  
  

  Event Details:

  • Coffee provided.

  • If you wish, please bring a snack to share.

  • Guests are welcome, please include in your registration.

  • Space is limited, waitlist available.
    

  
  

  Any questions or cancellations, please email Toni Tucker.

  Friday evening discussion alternative: Critics' Corner meets monthly on Friday evenings at 7:00pm at a member's home. Please check the Encore website for the exact dates. 

  The following two movies will be discussed and then rated:

  
  

  "The Godfather"

  A 1972 American epic gangster film set in New York about the powerful Italian-American Corleone family and the tragic transformation of the youngest son Michael, from a clean war hero to a ruthless Mafia boss. Based on the novel by Mario Puzo and directed by Francis Ford Cappola.

  
  

  Can Be Seen On: Amazon Prime Video, MGM+, Paramount+, YouTube, Philo, Goggle Play Movie and TV, Fandango at Home, Roku Channel, fuboTV

  
  

  "The Last Rifleman"

  A 2023 British drama film starring Pierce Brosnan as Artie Crawford a 92 year-old World War II veteran living in a care home in Northern Ireland. On the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings in Normandy he escapes the care home to travel to France where he wants to pay final respects to his friend and face memories from the war. Written by Kevin Fitzpatrick and loosely based on real events.

  Can Be Seen On: Amazon Prime Video, YouTube, Tubi, Pluto TV, YouTube TV, Fandango, Apple TV, Google Play Movies and TV

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• Encore Local Theater Group

  • When
    28 Oct 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM
  • Location
    Westport Country Playhouse, 25 Powers Court, Westport
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  Encore Local Theater Group

  Pride & Prejudice - Napoleon at Pemberley

  

  Date: Wednesday, Oct 28th

  Time: 7:00pm show time

  Tickets: $16 (really!)
  

  Location: Westport Country Playhouse

  25 Powers Court, Westport

  
  

  
  

  Optional 5pm Dinner Meetup - Venue TBD

  
  

  WORLD PREMIERE! In this sparkling and wildly imaginative sequel to

  Jane Austen’s beloved classic, married life at Pemberley is turned

  upside down when an unexpected houseguest arrives: Napoleon

  Bonaparte himself.

  • Register by October 10th! 
  • No refunds or cancellation after October 10th.
  • Guests allowed, one per Encore member. 
  • Space is limited, waitlist available.

  For cancellation or questions, please contact Barbara Mckay 

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• Beautiful - The Carole King Musical

  • When
    6 Nov 2026
  •  
    8:00 PM
  • Location
    A.C.T. (A Contemporary Theater) of Connecticut - 36 Old Quarry Road, Ridgefield, CT
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  Beautiful - The Carole King Musical

   

                       

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Join us for an evening out in Ridgefield to see the award-winning musical Beautiful: The Carole King Musical!

  
  

  Before she was hit-maker Carole King — she was Carole Klein, a spunky, young songwriter from Brooklyn with a unique voice. From the chart-topping hits she wrote for the biggest acts in music to her own life-changing, trailblazing success with “Tapestry”, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical takes you back to where it all began — and takes you on the ride of a lifetime.

  
  

  Beautiful is the inspiring tale about a girl who became King with a stirring book by the late Oscar and Tony-nominated Douglas McGrath and the music and lyrics of icons Carole King, Gerry Goffin, Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil.

  
  

  Featuring such unforgettable classics as "You've Got a Friend", "One Fine Day", "So Far Away", "Take Good Care of My Baby", "Up on the Roof", "You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling", "Will You Love Me Tomorrow", and "Natural Woman", this Tony® and Grammy® Award-winning musical phenomenon is filled with the songs you remember and a story you'll never forget.

  
  

  We’ll plan to meet for an early dinner before the show (restaurant details to be announced). Dinner is completely optional, so feel free to join us just for the musical if you prefer. 

  
  

  It promises to be a wonderful evening of great music, good food, and even better company. We hope you’ll join us!

  
  

  When: Friday, November 6 at 8:00pm

  
  

  Where: A.C.T. (A Contemporary Theater) of Connecticut -- 36 Old Quarry Rd, Ridgefield, CT

  
  

  Optional Dinner: Place TBD

  
  

  Who: Encore Members + each member is welcome to invite one guest

  
  

  Cost: $81.00 per ticket (Encore received a 20% group discount!)

  *Note: Tickets are non-refundable.

  
  

  Transportation: We will do our best to arrange carpools, but space will depend on the number of members who volunteer to drive. Must be prepared to provide your own transportation if needed.

  
  

  Questions? Please contact Encore On the Go! Event Planner Lauren McCusker

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• Health & Wellness Presents Benefits of Spices, Herbs & Teas

  • When
    10 Nov 2026
  •  
    4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    The Spice & Tea Exchange 118 Main Street, New Canaan, CT
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• Encore “Getting to Know You” Cocktail Party

  • When
    10 Nov 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    The Speakeasy above New Canaan Playhouse
  • Spaces left
    23

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  Mary Liz Lewis and Sue Greenan contact info for questions
  

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• EATS Luncheon

  • Start
    12 Nov 2026
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  • End
    10 Jun 2027
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  • Schedule
    7 sessions
  • Location
    Lapham Community Center

  EATS (Eating and Tasting Society)

  Date: Second Thursday of the month (except December, July and August)

  Time: 12 noon - 2:00pm 

  Location: Lapham Community Center

  
  

  A fun, diverse group of 36 ladies who meet for lunch 9 times a year. The group is divided into 3 teams (the Cinnamon Tarts, the Spice Girls and the Chili Peppers). Each team gets together every three months, to plan and prepare the monthly lunch for all the EATS teams. 

  
  

  Recipes are emailed to members and discussed at the luncheon. Interested in EATS recipes? Explore past Recipe Packs here.

  If you would like to join the group, find out more, or come as a guest, please email Vikktoria Cooper.

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• 2nd Annual Pottery Painting Party

  • When
    12 Nov 2026
  •  
    5:45 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Lucky Penny Pottery, 1012 Hope Street, Stamford
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  2nd Annual Pottery Painting Party

  

  What's More Fun than Painting Pottery?

  • Join us for a night of pottery painting, appetizers, and drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) … in your PJs, sweatpants or other super comfy clothes.

    You get the picture! Just a super casual, fun ladies’ night out. Think Bunco… but with paintbrushes instead of dice - and no competition (or prizes)!

    This is a great pre-holiday opportunity to make a special gift for your daughter, granddaughter, other family member, friend or yourself!

  • When: Thursday, November 12^th, 2026 (5:45pm – 8:00pm)
  • Where: Lucky Penny Pottery, 1012 Hope Street, Stamford (12 minutes from downtown NC)
  • Parking: Parking lot directly behind Lucky Penny (or on the street)

  o   Note: We will not be coordinating a carpool for this local event. However, feel free to drive with friends or ask the event coordinator if you need a ride.

  • Cost:  Cost of the pottery piece you choose to paint (most range from $18-$40, depending on size), plus $12 studio fee. Payable directly to Lucky Penny Pottery the evening of the event.
  • Volunteer: Bring an appetizer or drinks for the group

  
   How Does It Work?
  o   Come for a night of fun!
  o   Choose a pottery piece to paint.
  

  A wide variety of pieces will be available, from mugs, plates, and bowls to decorative home items, seasonal holiday pieces, and fun, kid-friendly options like figurines, banks, and keepsakes.

  o   Listen to simple tips from our Lucky Penny Pottery expert. She will be with us all night to guide and inspire us!
  o   Paint your pottery!
  o   After we leave, the staff will apply a clear glaze (shiny and food-safe) and fire our pieces in a kiln.
  o   7-10 days later: Our bright, glossy finished pieces will be ready for pick-up at a convenient New Canaan location (TBA).
  

  Questions or Cancellations: Sue Greenan

  
  

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• Rockettes Christmas Spectacular

  • When
    17 Nov 2026
  •  
    3:00 PM
  • Location
    Radio City Music Hall, 1260 Avenue of the Americas, NYC
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  Rockettes Christmas Spectacular

  
  

  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Let's get in the holiday spirit at the Rockettes Christmas Spectacular!! 

  
  

  When: Tuesday, November 17^th for the 3 PM show

  
  

  Where: Radio City Music Hall,1260 Avenue of the Americas in NYC

              

  Cost: Orchestra tickets are $83 each

                (No refunds, unless the waitlist is honored)

  
  

  Optional preshow lunch: The Elgin,  64 W 48^th St. Participants will meet in Grand Central Station by 12 pm to walk to lunch.      

  
  

  Transportation Options:

  • Metro North: Details to follow
  • Carpool: Meet at Waveny Park by 10:30 AM ($20 per person cash to your driver for gas, parking) Note: option is limited by number of volunteers willing to drive.
  • Drive yourself:  Meet at the preshow lunch or Radio City Music Hall.

  Questions?  Please reach out to Edna Calastro

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