Ridgefield Neighbors and Newcomers upcoming events

Wine Tasting - White and Rose Wines (02 Sep 2026)

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT

This event is now fully booked

Special night of wine tasting at Sommlike!

Each guest will enjoy:

A welcome sparkling wine pour

A guided tasting of five Sommlike-curated wines, 3 whites and 2 rosé, hosted by a dedicated member of the sommelier team

Light bites including artisan crackers and flatbread sticks (gluten free options available)

Payment of $27.52 is due at time of booking to secure a spot and is non-refundable. This event is limited to 16 guests.

September Men's Night Out - BBQ Burgers & Beans (03 Sep 2026)

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Join Us on Thursday, September 3rd for

September Men's Night Out at Marc's house

Marc will be providing the burgers and his famous BBQ beans, while you bring your drink of choice and all your best summer stories. Event limited to 8 guests including the host

Mah Jong Night (10 Sep 2026)

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Introductory to

Mah Jong!

No experience needed. Fellow members, Beth and Patricia will be going over the rules for this first introductory class. Weekly Mah Jong for beginner and experienced players coming soon!

Please bring a snack to share. Drinks will be provided.

This event is limited to 8 registrants

September Cooking Club - Potluck (19 Sep 2026)

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Join us for the September

Cooking Club

We will enjoy a potluck dinner of appetizers, main courses and desserts!

We can't wait to taste and see how all the flavors come together for a fun potluck meal!

This event is limited to ten. Please include attending spouses as a guest for an accurate headcount.

Foreign Exchange Coffee (24 Sep 2026)

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Foreign Exchange Coffee group is an opportunity for folks with experience abroad (from another country, have lived abroad or just love to travel) to get together and share stories and camaraderie over coffee and snacks.

September Book club (24 Sep 2026)

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT

September Book Club

Thursday- September 24 - 7PM

Where the Wildflowers Grow

by Terah Shelton Harris

Overview: It follows Leigh, the lone survivor of a prison transport bus crash, who finds an unexpected sanctuary and a path toward healing on a rural Alabama flower farm.

This event is limited to 12 participants, including the host.

Donald M Kendall Square Sculpture Garden (25 Sep 2026)

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:45:00 GMT

PLEASE JOIN US FOR A LOVELY TOUR OF THE

DONALD M KENDALL SQUARE SCULPTURE GARDEN

Donald M. Kendall, former chairman of the board and CEO of Pepsico, conceived the gardens which bear his name. He imagined an atmosphere of stability and creativity. The sculpture collection was started in 1965 and consists of works by major twentieth-century artists. Russell Page, the internationally famous garden designer, cultivated the corporate grounds into an arboretum transforming the gardens into a work of art.

https://www.pepsico.com/sculpture-gardens

Details for the tour:

Friday, Sept. 25

Arrive to visitor center by 1:45-1:55 PM

Exterior garden tour: 2 PM - 3 PM

Interior art tour: 3:30 - 4:30 PM

Depart campus: 5 PM

There is a security gate and I will register everyone in advance.

Photo ID required.

Admission is free

Registration is limited to 16 people plus the hosts

September Getting Crafty morning (27 Sep 2026)

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Please Join Us For a Crafty Morning at

Flipping Creative in Ridgefield!

PAINT YOUR OWN Cheese/BREAD Board Decorating Workshop‍ ‍USING Fusion Mineral Paint with IOD paint inlays

What is provided

Fusion Mineral Paint samples in a range of colors
IOD paint inlays
IOD transfers
Brushes, foam rollers, sanding supplies, painter’s tape, and rags
Sealers and topcoats suitable for your project (available for purchase)
Worktables, drop cloths
Step-by-step instruction and hands-on guidance

Techniques you’ll learn

Proper surface prep for different materials
How to apply Fusion Mineral Paint for durable coverage without stripping original finish
Applying Paint Inlays or transfers
Feathering, dry brushing, and distressing to integrate inlays into the overall finish (if applicable)
Advice on sealing your work (available for purchase)

What to expect to leave with

A completed bread/cheese board featuring Fusion base paint and IOD paint inlays
Knowledge and confidence to replicate techniques at home
Care instructions for cleaning and maintaining your piece

Special Pricing of $35 for RNN Members

Link to register with special pricing provided in the confirmation email

Event limited to 10 guests

Learn About Honeybees and Picnic (04 Oct 2026)

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Learn About Honeybees and Picnic

Did you know? Nearly one-third of the food we eat depends on pollinators, making honeybees one of the most important species supporting our farms, gardens, and food systems!

Join us at Redding's New Pond Farm to meet with Ann Murray, a honeybee expert! Ann will engage us through beautiful photography and stories. We’ll also get a unique, closeup view - through a safe enclosure - inside a bee hive to a watch and learn how worker bees carry pollen and function as a team.

After an interactive presentation, we'll have a curated sampling of honey to taste. We’ll leave with a better understanding of:

• How different flowers create unique flavors, aromas, and colors in honey

• Why local honey tastes different from honey produced elsewhere

• The remarkable journey from nectar to honey

• Simple ways we can help protect pollinators

New Pond Farm has scenic walking paths, winding brooks, and beautiful, gated pastures with farm animals: a postcard-perfect pastoral setting minutes from Ridgefield. The farm boasts an impressive Educational Center, and was founded by a famous NYC actress!

Program: The Honeybee Experience (90 minutes) is $20 per person. Please bring $20 cash (preferred) or a check to the event. We invite all participants to join us after the program for a brown bag lunch (bring your own food/drink). The Farm has seating outside (sun or shade). If we prefer to eat inside or it's raining, we’ve reserved the covered porch on the second floor of the Learning Center.

Host will provide desserts for the picnic!

Event limited to 20 guests

October Book club (22 Oct 2026)

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

October Book Club

Thursday, October 22 - 7 PM

The Last Witch of Scotland by Philip Paris

Overview: Set in 1727 it follows a severly burned young woman named Aila and her aging mother Janet Horne as they face tragic persecution, false accusations of witchcraft anda fatal trial in the remote Scottish Highland.

This event is limited to 12 participants, including the host.

The Art of Stir Fry Cooking Class (05 Nov 2026)

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 23:15:00 GMT

The Art of Stir-Fry - November 5*

Don’t own a wok, but want to prepare a quick & healthy stir-fry bursting with color & flavor? Come learn the techniques to master the “art of stir-fry” as well as discover the healthy benefits of these aromatic dishes. Participants will prepare a delicious stir-fry without a wok packed with flavor from aromatics, healthy proteins & crisp vegetables. A vegetarian or non-vegetarian option will be available for participants. Participants will walk away with the ability to harness high heat & make healthy, satisfying meals that will impress family & friends alike.

*We are advertising this early because this event is limited to the next 7 people who register and is open to the public.

Cost is $55 due at registration plus a materials fee, payable to the instructor, of $18.

Click to register and pay https://adults.wiltoncontinuinged.org/CourseCatalog/ScheduleView.asp?ScheduleId=12082

Save the Date - Bowling at Strikers of Brookfield (08 Nov 2026)

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMT

We will have 4 lanes of fun for a max of 20 people just for our club!

$25/person*

Includes the bowling, shoe rental, soda, pizza, and a veggie tray

ticket is non refundable

*tip is included

Save the Date - November Book club (19 Nov 2026)

Thu, 19 Nov 2026 23:00:00 GMT

November Book Club

Thursday, November 19

Book Discussion at the Mark Twain Library 6 PM - 7 PM

Followed by The Reading Roadhouse 7 - 8:30 PM for snacks

James by Percival Everett

Overview: A powerful reimagiing of Mark Twains Adventures of Huckleberry Finn told from the perspective of the enslabed Jim. Renaming himself James, he is revealed as a deeply literate, brilliant man who hides his true intellect from white people.

Mark Twain Library

439 Redding Road

Redding, CT 06896

This event is limited to 20 participants

Save the Date -RNN Book Exchange + Dinner Thursday, December 17th (17 Dec 2026)

Thu, 17 Dec 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Save the Date - RNN Book Exchange + Dinner (Dutch)

Thursday, December 17th 6:30 PM

Location to be determined - more details forthcoming

This event is limited to 20 participants