Welcome Club of Fairfield/Easton Connecticut

What's Happening in October?

Club Notes

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All newcomers or potential members, we hope you will consider joining the club as we have some exciting events planned for the 2008 - 2009 season! We look forward to meeting you and welcoming you to the club!

Featured Events

Playgroup Open House
Friday, October 3rd from 9:00am - 11:00am
Fairfield Woods Library, 1147 Fairfield Woods Rd
Come join us for some friendship, fun and playtime with your little ones. New playgroups are forming all year long. Participating in a weekday or weekend playgroup is a great way to meet new people, learn about area parks and family fun activities, as well as encouraging group play for your child(ren)! We also offer weekend playgroups for working parents or those just looking for something fun to do on a Saturday or Sunday! Weekend playgroups often meet at a public place such as playgrounds, beaches and museums. If you are interested in learning more about playgroups, joining a playgroup, or just want to get out and chat with other local moms, please stop by! Light refreshments will be served, and feel free to bring the little ones.

This is a FREE event, however, you must be a member of the Welcome Club to join a playgroup. Please contact Loren Williamson or Paula Cunningham for more information.

Silverman’s Farm Saturday
October 4th at 10:00am
451 Sport Hill Road, Easton
Join us for a fun filled morning at Silverman’s Farm! We will tour the petting zoo, reconnect with our fellow club members and meet some newcomers as well. For those of you interested in getting the true fall experience you may also take a tractor ride or spend time picking apples. Please RSVP by September 30th and be sure to include the number of folks who will be attending. Rain date for this event is Sunday October 5 at 11:00am.

Bunco Open House
Friday, October 17th at 7:30pm
We will have our first Bunco Open House of the season in October. The evening will begin with yummy appetizers and desserts, followed by a round or two of Bunco! Of course there may be a cocktail or two involved! Cost is $5 per round. This is a great evening to find out what Bunco is all about and possibly make a few new friends.

RSVP to Stephanie Cress for more information or if you’d like to get into a group!

Men’s Poker Night
Wednesday, October 8th at 7:30pm
Men's Poker Night is a friendly evening of Texas Hold ’Em for all poker skill levels. We currently meet on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at a host volunteer’s house to be determined. If Wednesday’s are difficult for you, please let us know as a 2nd night would be considered. If you would like more information, or to get on the distribution list for the location of this month’s game, please contact Brett Dennett.

Walkers and Talkers
Thursday, October 9th at 10:00am
Moms get to walk and talk and kids get to play….so pack up your jogger strollers and lace up your sneakers and let’s get walkin’! This month we plan on meeting at Sandcastle Park at Jennings Beach. First we’ll walk the beach area neighborhoods and then those of us with kids can stay and play at the park. Rain location – Starbucks in Trumbull Mall and we’ll walk the mall and stop for coffee afterward and let the kids play at the indoor playground. Join us for this new FREE and FUN social event that gets us off the couch and out of the house!! Those with and without kids welcome!!

Book Group Open House
Thursday, October 9th at 7:30pm
Like to read? Want to meet new people? Come to our annual Book Group Open House!

We'll be forming new groups and assigning people to lead the groups. Here's the deal: You meet once a month with your group on a date you all agree on. Then, you all pick from a choice of 3 books to read for the following month and then discuss. Each member of the group will get to host a meeting. It's great fun and a terrific way to have a more intelligent conversation when your day has been a little mindless!

Fun and Games - Couples Group
Friday, October 10th at 7:30pm
Do you enjoy playing party games like Cranium, Scattergories, Taboo, or Apples to Apples? If so, this fun-loving group is for you! The hosts of the month chooses their favorite game for all of us to play. This group is always open to new members. Come join the fun!

Home Movies
Saturday, October 11th at 7:30 pm
Cut. That’s a wrap. We’ll print it! Join us for the first Home Movies gathering of the new Club year. Together we will enjoy snacks, drinks, a movie and discussion. Rest assured this will be a full production flick, not a homemade video. Space is limited.

KnitWits Knitting Group
Wednesday, October 15th, 7:30 -9:00pm
KnitWits is a brand new and fun knitting group for knitters of all levels that will meet on the third Wednesday of every month. If you are looking for a relaxing evening of conversation and creativity, then please join us! Our first project together will be a beginner scarf. Please email us for pattern information and a list of materials. If desired, advanced knitters can work on a project of their choice.

Men’s Golf
Saturday, October 18th
Rain Date: Saturday, October 25th
The end of the PGA Tour Playoffs should not stop us from continuing our season. Our 4th event of 2008 should be a fall classic with hopefully great weather and great golf. Join us for 18 challenging holes at a nearby locale TBD (friendly wagering and post-round beverages are optional as always). We will secure tee times and share details via Evite after receiving all emails and getting a better idea of the total number of golfers. See you on the links!

Men’s Night Out - Bar Trivia Night
Tuesday, October 21st
7:00pm-11:00pm
Otters (990 Boston Post Road, Milford, CT)
Join us for our inaugural bar trivia men’s night out event. Let’s test our knowledge against other MNO groups from around Connecticut. We will be competing for the greatest prize, the satisfaction of winning. Otters Bar has Tuesday Night Trivia and we will be there. In addition to refreshments there will be ample food off of the menu.

Ladies’ Night Out - Cocktails and a Scary Movie
Thursday, October 23rd at 7:30pm
Get into the Halloween spirit! Come to Suzanne Schulz’s house for Cocktails and a Scary Movie. We’ll mix up a yummy witches’ brew, munch on theater snacks, and watch a classic horror movie just in time for Halloween.

Halloween Helpers
Carolton Convalescent Home
Saturday, October 25th at 10:45am
400 Mill Plain Road, Fairfield
Calling all ghosts, witches, super heroes and princesses…grab your costumes and your Halloween spirit and join the Children’s Events and Community Service Teams for a parade through the Carolton Convalescent Home. Parents, this event is a great opportunity to give back to our wonderful community by sharing the joy of watching a child experience Halloween with those that will appreciate it as much as you. Refreshments and goodie bags to follow the parade.

Cost: $2.00 per family (Please put in an envelope with your name on it and hand it to one of the Children’s Event Coordinators the day of the event.) R.S.V.P. by October 17th to Renee Grenier.

25 children maximum, so get your names in early!

New for Fall!

Grasmere Eldercare Visits
Have you been thinking of ways to get involved in community service? Starting in November, the Welcome Club will be planning monthly visits to Grasmere Eldercare Center, an Adult Day Center in Fairfield. Check out the November newsletter for details on dates/times. This will be a wonderful opportunity to introduce your family to the value of community service in a fun and friendly atmosphere.

Pre-Schooler Language Classes
Are you interested in your pre-schooler learning a foreign language? Experts say that “Exposing your young child to a second language allows that child to optimize his or her learning potential, helping to shape the brain at its most flexible stage.” Recent research has found that bilingual children are much more likely to get top-grades on exams in all subjects and bilingual children also find it easier to learn new languages. Classes will be offered in Spanish or French once weekly in the homes of participating parents.

Save The Date!

Casual Gourmet - Harvest Moon Festival
Saturday, November 15th at 7:30pm
Casual Gourmet gatherings promise an evening filled with good food, great conversations and lots of fun. In early November, we will take advantage of the local seasonal produce to create a savory feast. We are looking for potential hosts for this event and future dinners, if you are interested, please let us know. We make hosting very simple! For those of you not familiar with Casual Gourmet, this is how it works: CG coordinators will plan a themed menu, coordinate with the hosts and provide participants with the recipes. Each participant prepares one part of the themed menu and brings it to the home of the host where the meal is shared. At the end of the meal, the total cost of the meal is divided evenly between all of the participants. Typically, each shared dinner will have 8-10 participants.

Open Board and Activity Leader Positions

The Welcome Club has been an integral part of the Fairfield and Easton communities for over 50 years and it has always been a volunteer organization. No one has the time to contribute, but each year many people make the time to keep this club the best in Fairfield County. Our board is informal, welcoming and a team.

We invite those of you who have an interest, to volunteer for an open Board or Activity Leader Position. Look for positions and their details on our Website soon!

The following positions are available for next season:

* Advertising Assistant
* Book Group Coordinator
* Outdoor Excursions Coordinator
* Neighborhood Social Coordinator
* Ladies Golf Coordinator
* Publicity Coordinator
* Scrapbook/Yearbook Editor
* New Member Recruitment Coordinator

Please contact Sarah Puerini at president@welcomeclub.org if you are interested!

Fall Kick Off Update

Thank you to the following local businesses that made our Fall Kick Off Party a success!

Please click on the links above to learn more about these fantastic local businesses!