Monthly Calendar of Events
MONTHLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS: OCTOBER 2024
AT HOME IN DARIEN ANNUAL LUNCHEON
Friday, October 18th from 11:00am to 1:00pm, Darien Community Association, 274 Middlesex Road. Registration is required for this free event. Please RSVP by October 11th by calling 203-655-2227. Space is limited.
All Darien residents 60 years of age and older are invited to join us for our Annual Luncheon, co-sponsored by the Darien Community Association, featuring local author Tim Manners who will give a special talk about his new book, Schoolboy: The Untold Journey of a Yankees Hero. Manners, who was a recent guest speaker at the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y., co-authored the book with Waite “Schoolboy” Hoyt using a trove of records and writings from Hoyt, who passed away in 1984. Hoyt’s improbable baseball journey began when the 1915 New York Giants signed him as a high school junior, for no pay and a five-dollar bonus. After nearly having both his hands amputated and cavorting with men twice his age in the hardscrabble Minor Leagues, he somehow ended up as the best pitcher for the New York Yankees and teammate with such legends as Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig. You don’t have to be a fan of baseball to be fascinated by Waite’s unique life story! Check in begins at 11:00am, and a complimentary lunch will begin at 11:30am. Space is limited. Please respond early to ensure a seat at this popular event.
AT HOME IN DARIEN VOLUNTEERS ARE HERE TO HELP
At Home In Darien is fortunate to have a group of amazing volunteers who are eager to help seniors by providing valuable and caring support in a number of ways, including:
- Visiting with seniors to provide support and companionship. Volunteers can play board games and cards, read books, do crafts, help garden, etc.
- Shopping for groceries or running local errands, including dump runs
- Helping with small tasks around the home, such as changing light bulbs or re-arranging furniture
- Technology assistance, such as how to use an I-Phone or Zoom
- Calling and providing a friendly ear and lively conversation
- Providing seasonal services such as raking leaves or shoveling snow from public sidewalks
For more information, please call At Home In Darien at 203-655-2227.
LEAF RAKING AND SNOW SHOVELING APPLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE
While leaf raking and snow shoveling can be good exercise, they are often tiring and sometimes hazardous chores for seniors. Please call At Home In Darien at 203-655-2227 for an application to have your leaves raked and/or snow shoveled from your public sidewalk. Sign up is through October 7th. Due to the limited number of volunteers, priority will be given to those who live alone or with another senior.
SIP, SHOP & CELEBRATE FALL AT J. MCLAUGHLIN
We are excited to share that on Thursday, Wednesday, October 2nd, 15% of sales purchased directly through the J. McLaughlin Darien store will benefit At Home In Darien. If you would like to shop prior to October 2nd, simply mention you are shopping to support At Home In Darien at check-out. Please call the store at 203-621-8562 or email stctdarien@jmclaughlin.
HALF PRICE TAXI VOUCHERS FOR SALE
Darien seniors and people with disabilities are able to purchase taxi vouchers from At Home In Darien for 50% off the cost for taxi rides for whenever you want to go. Call us at 203-655-2227 for more information.
HOLIDAY CLOSING
We will be closed Monday, October 14th in honor of Columbus Day.
NEED A RIDE TO ONE OF THESE GREAT EVENTS?
Call At Home In Darien at 203-655-2227. We offer transportation services for Darien seniors within Darien, Stamford, Norwalk and New Canaan. Our service hours are Monday through Thursday from 9:00am to 4:00pm, and Friday from 9:00am to 1:00pm. Please give us as much advance notice as possible to book your reservation.
THE FOLLOWING EVENTS, DATES, AND TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
PLEASE CONFIRM WITH THE ORGANIZATION PRIOR TO THE EVENT
DARIEN HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC DEPARTMENT AUTUMN SHOWCASE
Thursday, September 26th at 7:00pm in the Darien High School Auditorium
Kick off the fall season with a free performance from Darien High School’s bands, orchestras and choirs.
CATCH THE WAVE-2024 DARIEN HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL
Join the fans cheering on the Darien High School Football Team during the 2024 football season. Admission is free to all those 65 and over.
Remaining 2024 Home Games:
Saturday, October 5th vs. Norwalk at 1:30pm
Friday, October 18th vs. St. Joseph’s at 7:30pm
Saturday, November 9th vs. Bridgeport at 1:30pm
DARIEN FARMERS MARKET
Open on Wednesdays from 10:00am to 2:00pm at Old Kings Market (formerly Goodwives Shopping Center), Darien.
Vegetables, fruit, herbs, flowers, meat, poultry, bread and baked goods are offered for sale by CT farms, like Badass Bagels (Westport), Grazy Brothers (Oxford), Newgate (Windsor), Ox Hollow (Roxbury), Riverbank (Roxbury), Smith’s Acres (Niantic), Wave Hill Bread (Norwalk) and Woodland (South Glastonbury).
PLEASURE THROUGH PLANTS
Tuesday, October 1st from 10:30am to 11:30am. Call Darien Senior Programs at 203-656-7490 to register.
The Garden Club of Darien is back with their amazing Pleasure through Plants. Participants will create a one-of-a kind project with all materials supplied. Space is limited to 12, pre-registration required. Darien Members have priority.
WAVENY-VISITING NURSE & HOSPICE BLOOD PRESSURE AND HEALTH SCREENING
Tuesday, October 1st from 11:00am to 12:00pm and Thursday, October 17th from 12:30pm to 1:30pm. Call Darien Senior Programs at 203-656-7490 to register.
A nurse from Waveny Life Care will provide bimonthly blood pressure and health screenings.
OKTOBERFEST WITH THE ELDERLY BROTHERS
Tuesday, October 1st; Lunch at 12:00pm ($5.00), Entertainment at 12:30pm (free). Call Darien Senior Programs at 203-656-7490 to register.
Elderly Brothers are back by popular demand to celebrate Oktoberfest. Lunch will be German fare. Reservations for lunch and the show are required.
OCTOBER MUSIC WITH GIL HAREL: UNLIMITED, THE GRAVITY-DEFYING SUCCESS OF WICKED
Tuesday, October 1st at 7:00pm, Darien Library Community Room. To register, click here.
During this program, Professor Gil Harel will take you inside the score of Wicked. From the piano, he will demonstrate how composer Stephen Schwartz’s masterful use of leitmotif vibrantly conjures the wonderful world of Oz into existence, and encourages audience members to become deeply invested in the welfare of the characters on stage. With the film premier slated for November, he will also discuss the challenges and advantages of presenting the musical’s Emerald City on the silver screen.
BOOK SOCIAL WITH AUTHOR ELYSE GRAHAM
Wednesday, October 2nd at 6:15pm, Darien Community Association, 274 Middlesex Rd, Darien CT. Visit www.dariendca.org to register. Your ticket includes light refreshments and a signed hard copy of “Book and Dagger”.
Join the DCA for cocktails and conversation with author and historian Elyse Graham. In her new book, “Book and Dagger: How Scholars and Librarians Became the Unlikely Spies of World War II”, Elyse uncovers the untold story of the scholars and librarians who became spies during World War II and helped turn the tide of the war. The book is based on rigorous research — diving into archives all over the world, Graham traveled from the covered bazaars of Istanbul to a deception training camp in England to help tell this story for the first time — and yet it unfolds with the pacing and suspense of a great spy novel. Local writer, Alice Look, will lead this discussion with Elyse, followed by an opportunity for audience Q&A.
JEAN HANFF KORELITZ AT BARRETT BOOKSTORE
Wednesday, October 2nd at 6:30pm at Barrett Bookstore, 5 Corbin Dr., Darien. For more information click here. To reserve a spot click here or call 203-655-2712.
Barrett Bookstore welcomes Jean Hanff Korelitz to Barrett Bookstore to discuss her book “The Sequel”. Stephen King has called her previous title, “The Plot”, “insanely readable” and Malcolm Gladwell declared it “perfectly told”. Reservations required.
EXPLORING GROTESQUES AND GARGOYLES WITH MATHEW DUMAN
Wednesday, October 2nd at 7:00 pm, Darien Library Community Room. To register, click here.
Armed with only a camera, a sense of humor and a host of frequent flyer miles, Mathew Duman embarked on a “grotesque safari”, traveling to 10 universities around the country to photograph the unique grotesques and gargoyles roosting on their academic buildings.
AARP DRIVING COURSE
Thursday, October 3rd from 10:00am to 2:00pm. Call Darien Senior Programs at 203-656-7490 to register.
AARP Smart Driver Course is the nation’s first and largest refresher course for drivers age 50 and older. It has given millions of drivers the skills and tools they need to drive safely on today’s roads, allowing seniors to remain independent for many years to come. Auto insurance companies in most states provide a multi-year discount to course graduates. Cost of the Smart Driver Course is $20.00 dollars for AARP members, $25.00 for non AARP members.
SADIE DINGFELD AND DAVID DUNLOP AT BARRETT BOOKSTORE
Thursday, October 3rd at 6:30pm, Barrett Bookstore, 5 Corbin Dr., Darien. For more information click here. To RSVP click here or call 203-655-2712.
Barrett Bookstore welcomes author Sadie Dingfelder and artist David Dunlop to Barrett Bookstore. Sadie is celebrating her book “Do I Know You?”, a lively blend of personal narrative and popular science that tells the story of one unusual mind’s attempt to understand itself — and a fascinating exploration of the remarkable breadth of human experience.
AUTHOR TALK: SHANA NOVAK, “THE HEIRLOOMIST”
Thursday, October 3rd at 7:00pm, Darien Library Community Room. To register, click here.
In her first book, The Heirloomist: 100 Treasures and the Stories They Tell, Shana Novak showcases a collection of keepsakes belonging to cultural icons and everyday folks alike, all carrying one common thread: the objects are treasured for deeply personal and often surprising reasons. Their corresponding stories range from romantic to wistful, from hilarious to powerfully affecting. Through Novak’s heartfelt writing style and gift with a camera, every belonging comes to life on the page as a unique work of art.
TROLLEY THROUGH TIME
Saturday, October 5th from 1:30pm to 4:30pm, at the Museum of Darien, 45 Old King’s Hwy. To purchase tickets ($80 for members, $100 for nonmembers) or to find out more, visit museumofdarien.org
Participants will enjoy a guided tour on a trolley ride through Darien with Museum educators Sarah Das and Michele Mengwall, and Town Historian Sarah Lexow Keena, and will learn about Darien’s history that is hidden in plain sight. Guests will explore the story of the town’s founding and its place in the Revolutionary War, and will learn the history behind familiar landmarks including Rings End Bridge, the Noroton River Burial Ground, the Bates-Scofield House, and Tilley Pond.
AUTHOR TALK WITH ZOE SCHLANGER, “THE LIGHT EATERS: HOW THE UNSEEN WORLD OF PLANT INTELLIGENCE OFFERS A NEW UNDERSTANDING OF LIFE ON EARTH”
Sunday, October 6th at 3:00pm, Darien Library Community Room. To register, click here.
Darien Library, along with Barrett Bookstore welcome award-winning environment and climate change reporter for The Atlantic, Zoë Schlanger, who will talk about her new book, The Light Eaters: How the Unseen World of Plant Intelligence Offers a New Understanding of Life on Earth. This groundbreaking book looks at the wonders and complexities of the abundant green life budding, competing, adapting, and thriving all around us.
MONDAY NIGHT MOVIE: “E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL”
Monday, October 7th at 6:30pm, Darien Library Conference Room. No registration required. For more information click here.
“After a gentle alien becomes stranded on Earth, the being is discovered and befriended by a young boy named Elliott (Henry Thomas). Bringing the extraterrestrial into his suburban California house, Elliott introduces E.T., as the alien is dubbed, to his brother and his little sister, Gertie (Drew Barrymore), and the children decide to keep its existence a secret. Soon, however, E.T. falls ill, resulting in government intervention and a dire situation for both Elliott and the alien.”– Apple
CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP
Monday, October 7th at 7:00pm and Wednesday, October 16th at 11:00am. To register for these Bridges by EPOCH virtual events click here.
Caring for a loved one with dementia can be an emotional roller coaster ride – one fraught with stress, frustration, guilt and uncertainty. Join other family caregivers and dementia care professionals who understand your challenges and can help make your journey a little bit easier.
ART GOTTLIEB PRESENTS: SUSAN B. ANTHONY
Tuesday, October 8th from 12:30pm to 1:30pm. Call Darien Senior Programs at 203-656-7490 to register.
Immortalized by her depiction on the US silver dollar in 1979, Susan Brownell Anthony was a central figure in the women’s suffrage movement who’s arrest in 1872, and widely publicized trial, helped to inspire the 1920 ratification of the 19th Amendment, giving women to right to vote.
IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF GALILEO
Wednesday, October 9th at 1:00pm. To register for this AARP virtual event, click here: https://events.aarp.org/
This virtual program delves into Galileo’s groundbreaking discoveries and their profound impact on humanity’s understanding of the cosmos. Learn about Galileo’s pivotal use of the telescope in 1609, marking the beginning of a new era in astronomy. Explore the celestial wonders that captured Galileo’s gaze and shaped our perception of space. The speaker for this program is Brian Koehler from Mystic Seaport Museum’s Treworgy Planetarium.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON VOTING
Thursday, October 9th from 12:30pm to 1:30pm. Call Darien Senior Programs at 203-656-7490 to register.
Darien Town Clerk, Christa McNamara, and Registrars of Voters Susan Gray and Cara Gately will be at the Mather Center to provide information and an overview of all the upcoming election events and the voting options available to eligible Connecticut residents. They will provide an overview of the April Presidential Preference Primary, the August primary and the big Presidential Election in November. They will go over voting on primary or election day in person, when and how people can vote via absentee ballot, applying for permanent absentee ballot status, and voting in person ahead of primary or election day during the newly enacted Early Voting period. They will go over the similarities and differences between the various voting methods and accommodations available to ensure voting is accessible to all eligible voters. First 25 signed up will receive a complimentary lunch.
LORNA GROSS AT BARRETT BOOKSTORE
Wednesday, October 9th at 6:30pm, Barrett Bookstore, 5 Corbin Dr., Darien. For more information click here. To RSVP click here or call 203-655-2712.
Barrett Bookstore welcomes Lorna Gross, award-winning interior designer to discuss her new book Entertaining By Design. You’ll want to pick up this book as we approach the holiday season for elegant and stress-free ideas on hosting memorable and meaningful gatherings.
NAVIGATING YOUR FUTURE WITH CONFIDENCE: EXPERT ADVICE ON DOWNSIZING, SENIOR LIVING, LEGAL MATTERS, REAL ESTATE, AND INSURANCE
Thursday, October 10th at 6:30pm, Darien Library Community Room. To register, click here.
Don’t miss this exclusive event to receive expert guidance on planning for the future and exploring various healthcare options. This panel features industry leaders who will share valuable insights, tips, and advice to help you make informed decisions for yourself or your loved ones. Whether it’s downsizing, senior living, legal matters, real estate, or insurance, this event will have you covered!
EDGAR ALLEN POE ACTOR CAMPBELL HARMON
Thursday, October 10th from 12:30pm to 1:30pm. Call Darien Senior Programs at 203-656-7490 to register.
Come enjoy the master of the macabre as Campbell Harmon portrays Edgar Allan Poe for an afternoon of mystery and horror. Learn the truth behind the life, death and legacy of this American legend.
YALE SPIZZWINKS CONCERT
Tuesday, October 15th at 7:00pm, Darien Community Association, 274 Middlesex Rd, Darien. Visit www.dariendca.
Join the DCA for a concert by America’s first and oldest underclassman a cappella group from Yale, proudly featuring Darien’s own John Raskopf. John is a Darien High School Alum and is currently a sophomore at Yale University, where he is the Music Director of the Spizzwinks.
LOOK & LEARN: LASAGNA GARDENING DEMO WITH MASTER GARDENER LORI CONSTANTINE
Tuesday, October 15th at 7:00 pm, Darien Library Conference Room. To register, click here.
Darien Library welcomes Advanced Master Gardener, Lori Constantine, who will demonstrate how to plant flowering bulbs, container style, for a glorious display when spring comes. Watch as she demonstrates an easy way to bring the best of spring to your doorstep, kitchen, patio or wherever. She will walk through the tips and tricks to foolproof your early spring gift to yourself.
MYSTERIES BEYOND THE VEIL: A PARANORMAL HALLOWEEN MAGIC & MIND READING SHOW
Tuesday, October 15th at 7:00pm, Darien Library Community Room. To register, click here.
“Mysteries Beyond the Veil” is more than just a show — it’s an experience that blurs the lines between reality and the supernatural. Perfect for those who relish the eery and the mysterious, this Halloween celebration promises to be a thrilling adventure into the unknown. Prepare for an evening of fun, fright, and fascination as you explore the depths of the unseen with Gregg Dwyer as your guide.
JIM CLARK MUSICIAN PERFORMS: GREAT SONG WRITING TEAMS
Wednesday, October 16th from 12:30pm to 1:30pm. Call Darien Senior Programs at 203-656-7490 to register.
Collaborations between composers and lyricists created some of the most memorable songs of the 20th Century. In Great American Songwriting Teams of the Golden Age of Song Jim Clark will perform some of his favorites and share the stories behind the songs and collaborations that brought us such timeless music.
WOMEN AND MONEY ROUNDTABLE: HOW TO MAKE SENSE OF TODAY’S FINANCIAL MARKETS
Wednesday, October 16th at 1:00 pm, via Zoom. To register for this Darien Library event, click here.
Julia Strayer and Liz Maccarone will lead a lively and informative discussion on today’s financial markets and how they might fit into your portfolio.
TAPPING INTO THE PAST: TAVERN LIFE IN EARLY CONNECTICUT
Wednesday, October 16th at 7:00pm. To register for this AARP virtual event, click here: https://events.aarp.org/
Taverns in early Connecticut were more than just a place to drink. Travelers and locals alike saw taverns as a place to be entertained, spread news and gossip, have a good meal, and get a night’s lodging. Join AARP and the Connecticut Museum of History and Culture to learn about how taverns influenced life and culture in early Connecticut.
BARTLETT ABORETUM TEA
Thursday, October 17th from 12:30pm to 2:00pm. Call Darien Senior Programs at 203-656-7490 to register.
Michelle Vitaglione from Bartlett Arboretum will hold a tea making class utilizing fresh and dried herbs. Class is limited to 12 people. Non-Darien Resident member sign up begins October 5th.
DIANE PARRISH AT BARRETT BOOKSTORE
Thursday, October 17th at 6:30pm at Barrett Bookstore, 5 Corbin Dr., Darien. For more information click here. To RSVP click here or call 203-655-2712.
Barrett Bookstore welcomes Diane Parrish to the store in celebration of her debut novel “Something Better”. Diane will be joined in conversation with her daughter and fellow writer Amanda Parrish Morgan.
DANCING IN THE DARK: A HISTORY OF DANCE IN THE MOVIES WITH BRIAN ROSE
Thursday, October 17th at 7:00pm, via Zoom. To register for this Darien Library virtual event click here.
The movies and dancing are a partnership born in heaven. From its very beginnings, the new medium of motion pictures turned toward dance as one of best ways to showcase its unique ability to make movement come alive.
FRIDAY MOVIE MATINEE: “THELMA”
Friday, October 18th at 3:30pm, Darien Library Community Room. No registration required. For more information click here.
“‘Thelma’ is an action-comedy that gives veteran Oscar®️ nominee June Squibb her first leading role and features the final performance of trailblazing actor Richard Roundtree. Squibb, who did many of her own stunts in the film, plays Thelma Post, a feisty 93-year-old grandmother who gets conned by a phone scammer pretending to be her grandson and sets out on a treacherous quest across Los Angeles, accompanied by an aging friend (Roundtree) and his motorized scooter, to reclaim what was taken from her. ”– Magnolia Pictures
A NIGHT UNDER THE STARS WITH BOB CRELIN
Saturday, October 19th at 6:30pm, Darien Library Parking Lot. To register, click here.
Did you ever get to see the Moon, or another planet through a telescope? Have you ever gazed upon a cluster of stars, or a distant galaxy? Take a tour of our night sky with Bob Crelin and a team of professional telescope operators, and experience the many wonders of our celestial neighborhood. Learn about stars and constellations and the incredible distances between us and what we can see.
AUTHOR TALK: CATHERINE NEWMAN, “SANDWICH”
Sunday, October 20th at 3:00pm, Darien Library Community Room. To register, click here.
Darien Library and Barrett Bookstore welcome author Catherine Newman, who will discuss her popular new book, Sandwich. A novel that author Ann Patchett calls a “joy in book form”, it is the story of a week long annual vacation to Cape Cod, full of past memories and an uncertain future for the book’s protagonist, Rocky. For the past two decades, Rocky has looked forward to her family’s yearly escape to Cape Cod. Their humble beach-town rental has been the site of sweet memories, sunny days, great meals, and messes of all kinds: emotional, marital, and — thanks to the cottage’s ancient plumbing — septic too.
MONDAY NIGHT MOVIE: “THE BIKERIDERS”
Monday, October 21st at 6:30pm, Darien Library Community Room. No registration required. For more information, click here.
“‘The Bikeriders’ captures a rebellious time in America when the culture and people were changing. After a chance encounter at a local bar, strong-willed Kathy (Jodie Comer) is inextricably drawn to Benny (Austin Butler), the newest member of Midwestern motorcycle club, the Vandals led by the enigmatic Johnny (Tom Hardy). Much like the country around it, the club begins to evolve, transforming from a gathering place for local outsiders into a dangerous underworld of violence, forcing Benny to choose between Kathy and his loyalty to the club.”– Focus Features
PHILADELPHIA: AMERICA’S GARDEN CAPITAL WITH JANA MILBOCKER
Tuesday, October 22nd at 7:00pm, Darien Library Community Room. To register, click here.
From Chanticleer to Longwood to Winterthur, Philadelphia has a reputation, and it’s a good one!
Known as “America’s Garden Capital” because of its wonderful gardens, arboreta, and historic landscapes, the Philadelphia region has more than thirty gardens within a 30 mile radius. Join Darien Library in person as it welcomes back Jana Milbocker who will explore this fantastic city and its surroundings.
CAREGIVERS SELF-CARE PLAN
Wednesday, October 23rd at 1:00pm. To register for this AARP virtual event, click here: https://events.aarp.org/
As we head into National Family Caregivers Month in November, review the components of stress and self-care. There are over 41 million adults in the US providing unpaid care for an adult over the age of 50, many of whom report negative impacts on their own health and well-being. Mindfulness practices can help us avoid caregiver burnout and compassion fatigue. Perhaps you believe “I don’t have time to take a break” because you are taking care of a loved one? This workshop is for you! Learn breathing, movement, and various meditation practices that can easily be incorporated into your day.
AUTHOR TALK: NICHOLAS F. BELLANTONI, “HIKING RUINS OF SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND”
Sunday, October 27th at 2:00 pm, Darien Library Conference Room. To register, click here.
Hiking Ruins of Southern New England features 40 hikes that lead to fascinating archaeological sites in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. This comprehensive guide is perfect for anyone looking to explore the hidden gems of New England’s rich history.
THE YALE SPIZZWINKS
Sunday, October 27th at 3:00 pm, Darien Library Community Room. To register, click here.
Enjoy a lighthearted a cappella performance by the Spizzwinks filled with everything from familiar pop tunes to Broadway classics. Add to that a dose of its signature tongue-in-cheek humor and this performance will be one for the books! Come and see Darien’s own John Raskopf hit those high notes!
MONDAY NIGHT MOVIE: “LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS”
Monday, October 28th at 6:30pm, Darien Library Community Room. No registration required. For more information click here.
“Seymour, an orphan and a nerd who works in a run-down flower shop on Skid Row, spends his time doing menial tasks and dreaming of his co-worker, Audrey. Then, one day, just after an eclipse of the sun, Seymour discovers a strange plant. The exotic plant draws customers, saves the flower shop from bankruptcy and makes Seymour a hero in Audrey’s eyes. But the plant has a rather unique appetite…and it’s getting interested in Audrey too.”– Warner Bros.
A DESIGNING PRESIDENT: FDR MARKS HIS GRAVESITE
Wednesday, October 30th at 7:00pm. To register for this AARP virtual event, click here: https://events.aarp.org/FDR
It is well-known that Franklin Roosevelt died of a stroke at his home in Warm Springs, Georgia in April, 1945, and that he was buried in the rose garden of his family home at Hyde Park, NY. Less known is the fact that he designed the monument that would mark his and Eleanor’s graves. As the executors of his estate sorted through FDR’s papers after his death, they found a memo he had written in late 1937 setting forth stipulations for the funeral he wanted, as well as the appearance, materials and inscription for the memorial that would mark his grave. This illustrated talk examines the memorial and its design, paying particular attention to the reasons Roosevelt was considering his legacy and memorialization in the late 1930s.
HALLOWEEN WITH THEM G’S
Thursday, October 31st: Halloween Parade at 11:30am (free), lunch at 12:00pm ($5.00), entertainment at 12:30pm (free). Call Darien Senior Programs at 203-656-7490 to register.
The Halloween Party is back and better than before! The costume parade will start at 11:30am with prizes for several categories, followed by a Spooktacular lunch in the Café at 12:00pm, and then enjoy the THEM G’S who will tickle your funny bone at 12:30pm.
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