The DMA was recently featured in an article in Darien Living.
One of the best ways to get an overview of what is going on at DMA is to check out our latest newsletter. There you’ll find pictures and news about speakers, events, activities and new members.
Established in 1977, and now approaching its 50th year, the mission of the Darien Men’s Association (DMA) is to provide a forum in which retired and semi-retired men can find good fellowship, friendship, and fun amidst a range of activities designed to nourish both body and mind while promoting a sense of community.
We have a general meeting every Wednesday morning from 10 a.m. to 12 noon from the beginning of September to the end of May. In addition, throughout the week smaller groups participate in activities ranging from bowling to book club, current affairs to investments, table tennis, pickleball, golf, hiking, walks in New York City, our own singing group, and whatever other activity you want to start that can attract a following. About 6-8 times a year we have field trips to museums, the theater, or to other cultural events – always combined with a meal and general bonhomie with spouses and partners invited.
The highlight of our calendar is always the Speakers Program. During each of our weekly Wednesday meetings we present notable speakers on a variety of subjects. In the past two years we have heard stable speakers from sports, science, biography, business and finance, art, history, and elected officials. See past and future speakers at: Speaker Listing.
As part of its on-going commitment to community service, the DMA members voted to make a special commitment to help At Home in Darien meet its mission “to help seniors live independently, comfortably and with dignity in their own homes and the community as long as possible”. We will do this through individual commitments to help them meet their goals, by facilitating ways for DMA members to contribute their time, and by selectively pursuing fundraising activities on their behalf.
We invite you to browse our website, most particularly our bi-monthly Newsletters under the Member News tab. These Newsletters provide a good sense of what the DMA is all about. The tabs titled Speakers, Events and Activities give a more comprehensive view of these particular offerings of the DMA.
The DMA is affiliated with the Darien Community Center (DCA) (www.DarienDCA.org) and our Wednesday meetings are usually held at the Meadowlands, the historic DCA building at 274 Middlesex Road, Darien.
We are an open and welcoming organization so if you are over 50 years of age and are interested in joining or learning more about the DMA, feel free to contact the Chairman of our Membership and Hospitality Committee via our general mailbox, dariendma@gmail.com.
For more about joining go to: Join DMA
Our mailing address is:
Darien Men’s Association
274 Middlesex Road
Darien, CT 06820