WESTON SOCIAL CLUB
aka WESTON NEIGHBORS AND NEWCOMERS CLUB
JUNE 2021 NEWSLETTER
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Note: Membership is free to current members and to ALL Weston residents due to COVID-19 through the end of June 2021.
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PRESIDENT's CORNER
A few of our members have worked on Weston High School's upcoming production Shrek The Musical. Tickets are available for live performances on June 3 through 6. You can live stream the show on June 4 and on June 6. Details can be found under Artsy Adventures.
In May, Rook McGuire revived one of our most popular activities, Let's Do Lunch. The next one is Friday, June 4 at Artisan Restaurant. Kristen McDonald relaunched Monday Morning Hikes. Jenny Mitchell is hosting our book group in person on June 3. There will be a Stitch Club gathering on June 11. To attend, details are below to get on their email distribution lists.
Watch for emails for a pop-up Potluck BYOB Dinner in one of our backyards soon.
Gai Bos
President
Nancy Wilt
Membership Chair
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TASTINGs
When: Pop-Up
Time: TBD
Where: Outside, various venues, through September
We have enjoyed tea and wine tastings via Zoom and now want to explore outdoor pop-up tastings. If anyone is interested in chairing these, please let us know. Possibilities include happy-hours, BYOB in member backyards, brewery tastings, tea, wine, cava, olive tastings, and more.
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DOG PLAY DATES
Where, When, With:: To Be Determined
Contact:: Bill Preinitz whpreinitz@gmail.com (dog lover)
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Contact Bill to add your name to the email distribution list. We can make introductions to doggie owners and then you can have a mini first play date to see if there is compatibility between your two dogs. You and your dog get to meet a neighbor and pick where you'd like to meet. This could be in your own backyard or a dog-friendly location. Watch this space for dog-friendly ideas. |
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ARTSY ADVENTURES
We visit art museums, studios, galleries, and sip and paint classes. Artistic experience is not needed. Last month, we enjoyed Karen Siegel's "En Plein Air" watercolor painting class sponsored by Weston Library.
Support Weston High School by attending: Shrek The Musical. Their theatre productions are sophisticated. Tickets are available for in=person performances on June 3 through 6. If you prefer, you can live-stream the show on June 4 at 7:30 PM and June 6 at 3:00 PM. You can get tickets at: http://www.whscompany.com Details can be found here: Weston Today News-Shrek The Musical Contact: Amy Borowik aborowik66@gmail.com if you would like to buy a goodie bag (candy, popcorn, etc.) to support The Company while enjoying the show.
Contact: Nancy, njwilt@gmail.com, if you are interested in Artsy Adventures' email distribution.
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MORNING COFFEE
We would like to thank everyone who participated in this Monday Morning Zoom activity. After 14 months of continuous weekly Zooms, this event is being changed to a pop-op-only activity. Notices will be emailed and posted on Facebook.
When: Pop-up
Time: Mornings
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MORNING WALKS
NEWS: We started this activity again last month.
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. Recently, the group has explored the Great Ledge and some of the Saugatuck River trails to find native wildflower treasures such as Lady Slipper Orchids, Stinking Benjamin (red trilliums), Yellow Trout Lilies, and more.
WHEN: These will be pop-up events throughout the summer, typically Monday Mornings
WHERE: Specifics are TBD but all are local to Weston
CONTACT: Get in touch with Kristen McDonald at davidkris@email.com if you'd like to get on the email distribution. A description of the hike (location, level, length, etc.) will be provided before each one.
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BROADWAY ROULETTE
Join us for Broadway theatre at a price that is right!
DATE: TBD in 2021
TIME: Productions usually start at 7:00pm or 8:00pm (depending on random assignment)
COMMITMENT AND PAYMENT: At least one week in advance
LOCATION: Possibly meet before in New York City. We are seeking a new Activity Chair for this when Broadway starts up again in September.
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BOOK GROUP
Please join us to relax and discuss our selection. Meetings are usually held on the 3rd Thursday morning of the month.
JUNE TITLE: AMERICA FOR BEGINNERS, by Leah Franqui
DATE AND TIME: Thursday, June 3. Coffee is served at 9:30 AM. The book discussion starts at 10:00 AM.
HOST: Jenny Mitchell is hosting this in her home and will provide coffee, tea, and refreshments. Please email Jenny at jennybmitchell@icloud.com if you plan to attend.
Note: We will not hold our annual literary luncheon this year, but expect to resume it in June 2022.
If you have general questions about the book group or want to be on the email list,
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June: America for Beginners
by Leah Franqui
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First Thursday of Every Month
STITCHING TOGETHER
All Levels and Any Style Welcome!
DATE: First Thursday of every month but the date varies
TIME: 11:00 AM-1:00 PM
DATE: June 10
HOST AND LOCATION: TBD
Carole Berg berg.carole@yahoo.com. 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
Chicken Salad hack: Make a chicken salad with store-bought rotisserie chicken. Add mayo and diced apples and/or grapes, almonds. For a slightly sweet chicken salad, add "no sugar added" applesauce. It adds flavor but no extra fat.
We are brainstorming about a pop-up party. It will be held outside. One idea is to hire a Food Truck and have each person pay directly for their individual order. We'd love to have your feedback.
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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, 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.
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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.
Thanks to our Chick Flicks duo, Perrie, and Kristen, for tirelessly creating Zoom events over the last year. Each involved selecting up to four streaming suggestions to propose for the next Zoom. We are moving to a less structured approach over the summer and these will be Pop-Up events from now until the fall.
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! We hope to have in-person outdoor Friday lunches resume now that the weather is amenable.
WHEN: Friday, June 4
LOCATION: Artisan Restaurant
TIME: Noon
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Canasta Lovers and Learners -- let’s get together and play!
Interested in hosting, learning, playing?
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MAHJONG
DATE: TBD
LOCATION: TBD
TIME: 6pm
Beginners Welcome!
Interested in getting on email distribution and/or hosting, learning, playing?
Please contact: Kristin Kreuder: kristinkreuder@optonline.net
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AROUND WESTON -- COMMUNITY EVENTS COMING UP |
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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)
WESTON WARM-UP FUND
WESTON WOMEN'S CLUB
PO Box 1051, Weston, CT 06883
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