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• Mother & Member Lunch

  • When
    08 May 2024
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • Location
    The Benjamin, 20 West Lane, Ridgefield

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  Bring yourself & your Mom to Benjamin's

  We've got many members who are mother/child or moms themselves. Come out and celebrate moms with us!

  @ The Benjamin Restaurant & Bar

  Lunch menu: thebenjaminrestaurant.com/menu/

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• Book club meet NEW DATE

  • When
    08 May 2024
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Debbie's home
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   What a great way to start our club garden series ! 

  Let's dive into an immersive historical novel inspired by the true story of a woman physician in 15th-century China. 
  

  Please bring a drink or snack to share . 

  For the fast readers : May book : The Seed Keeper by Diane Wilson 

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• Our very first Garden Club Chat

  • When
    11 May 2024
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    3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Location
    Francyne's home and garden
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                           Join Francyne for our first Garden club chat !

  We will share gardening tips and ideas over  tea , coffee , biscuits and cakes . If the weather permits it we will take a walk in Francyne's garden . 

  

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• The waitlisters ' Cooking Club - Spring Picnic Delights

  • When
    11 May 2024
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    6:30 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Location
    The Dunn Residence
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    9 registrants

  THE WAILISTERS' COOKING CLUB !!!

  

  SPRING PICNIC DELIGHTS

  Let’s embrace the vibrant spirit of spring as we gather to celebrate the season with an array of delicious dishes perfect for a picnic feast!   From refreshing salads to mouthwatering grilled delights and delectable desserts, let’s explore a variety of recipes that capture the essence of springtime:  think crisp asparagus, juicy strawberries, fragrant herbs...  Whether you're a seasoned chef or a kitchen novice, everyone is welcome to join in the fun! 

  Let's hope for a warm spring evening - we'll aim for al fresco app with a walk in the garden !

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• Cooking Club - Spring Picnic Delights

  • When
    11 May 2024
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    6:30 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Location
    The Clemente Residence
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    12 registrants

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  SPRING PICNIC DELIGHTS

  Let’s embrace the vibrant spirit of spring as we gather to celebrate the season with an array of delicious dishes perfect for a picnic feast!   From refreshing salads to mouthwatering grilled delights and delectable desserts, let’s explore a variety of recipes that capture the essence of springtime:  think crisp asparagus, juicy strawberries, fragrant herbs...  Whether you're a seasoned chef or a kitchen novice, everyone is welcome to join in the fun! 

  Let's hope for a warm spring evening - we'll aim for al fresco dining!

  
  

  This event is limited to 12 guests, plus our hosts.

  
  

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• Food Series: Special Omakase Meal at Amai

  • When
    19 May 2024
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    5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    782 Federal Rd, Brookfield, CT 06804
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    12 registrants

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  Aamber and Jerry, owners of Amai Sushi in Brookfield, will prepare a special omakase meal for the Newcomers Club !!!

  

  The dinner will start with soup and salad, it will continue with a special live scallop appetizer, five pieces of sushi, and five pieces of sashimi, then close with a hand roll. They are giving us a very special price of $75 each (drinks not included). Checks will be separate with 18% gratuity .

  
  

  This event is limited to 12 guests.

  https://www.amaisushict.com/

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• Book club meet

  • When
    21 May 2024
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    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Nathalie's home
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   Our garden series continues . 

  A haunting novel spanning several generations, The Seed Keeper follows a Dakhóta family’s struggle to preserve their way of life, and their sacrifices to protect what matters most.

  
  

  Please bring a drink or snack to share . 

  For the fast readers :

  June book : The Forgotten Bookshop in Paris by Daisy Wood .

  July : Middlemarch by George Elliot

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• Gardening Series: tour of Hazel’s garden

  • When
    22 May 2024
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    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Hazel's gardens
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                                                Spring has sprung ! 

   Join us for a of tour Hazel's wonderful gardens and get ideas for next year . We will get to see her wonderful vegetable garden , her 3 season pollinator garden as well as her container herb garden . 

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• Food Series: Nachos

  • When
    01 Jun 2024
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    6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Location
    The Royaee Home

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  Introducing our new FOOD Series!

  Due to popular demand (of our cooking club), we are adding new exciting events to our food repertoir. 

  ~ NACHOS ~

  For this fun event, you'll be able to build your nachos right on the table escape using preferred ingredients. 

  NOTE: You will be assigned 1-2 ingredients a few days before the event. And as always, bring a bottle of wine or beer to share. 

  Limit: 10, plus hosts!

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• ACT of CT: Kinky Boots (EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT)

  • When
    02 Jun 2024
  •  
    7:00 PM
  • Location
    ACT of CT: 36 Old Quarry Road, Ridgefield

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  Join us what will likely be another award-winning performance at our local favorite theater:

  Kinky Boots 

  Sunday, June 2nd @ 7pm 

  We can coordinate to meet a few minutes early to enjoy a beverage (can be purchased in the lobby) before the show. 

  To purchase tickets with 20% discount: 

  - You must Register for this event as a member (on ridgefieldnewcomers.org)

  - You will receive the EXCLUSIVE discount code in the registration confirmation email. 

  - You must purchase a ticket on actofct.org using the discount code FOR THIS PERFORMANCE ONLY!

  
  

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• Summer Kick-off BBQ - SAVE the DATE

  • When
    08 Jun 2024
  • Location
    Karen Heller's Home

  

  SAVE the DATE: Saturday, June 8th

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• Gardening Series: Workshop @ Grace Farms (Herb Garden)

  • When
    20 Jul 2024
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    11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Grace Farms, 365 Lukes Wood Rd, New Canaan, CT

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  Garden Series

  Workshop @ Grace Farms: Herb Garden

  **Must also register & pay on Grace Farms website**

  Workshop: 11-12pm, followed by Lunch (extra/optional): 12-1pm

  $15 for workshop (pay when registering with Grace Farms)

  

  Grow herbs anywhere after this workshop focusing on the ease of planting, growing, and drying fresh herbs. Includes a plant to take home.

  Register HERE: Click "pick a date" and pick "July 20"

  NOTE: Tickets sell out, so register ASAP

  
  

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• Gardening Series: Dahlias @ Moge's house

  • When
    10 Aug 2024
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    10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    Moge's Home

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  Garden Series: Dahlias

  Join us to enjoy a hot summer day to see Moge's beautiful garden of dahlias, mingle, eat & drink! 

  Please bring a salad, some bread & cheese, or breakfast item. Moge will provide sweets and drinks. 

  Rain Date: Saturday, August 17th

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• Cooking Club -- Save the Date!

  • When
    14 Sep 2024
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    6:30 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Location
    The Edmondson Residence
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  This event is limited to 12 guests, plus our hosts.

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• Cooking Club -- Save the Date!

  • When
    12 Oct 2024
  •  
    6:30 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Location
    The Murray Residence
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  This event is limited to 14 guests, plus our hosts.

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