It is with great sadness that I must share that Richard (Dick) Constable passed away in his sleep early Saturday morning, June 15 at the Waveny Care Center.
A resident since 1962, Dad was a kind, gentle and compassionate man. I think he cherished our little neighborhood, somewhat insulated from a town that’s grown and changed so much over the years. He had so many wonderful memories of his life here, and of the friends and families that have come and gone over the years. He always wanted to thank the mystery neighbor who shoveled snow from the front walk on more than one occasion – a belated thank you.
He will be missed…
Love and warmest regards to all, and hug your dads on this bittersweet Father’s Day.
Tom Constable
There will be a memorial service Saturday, September 21 at 1 PM at the Unitarian Church in Westport, 10 Lyons Plains Road. All are welcome.
Author: Webmaster (Page 64 of 97)
30 King’s Hwy South, 1st floor Training Room. Host: John Hess
June 21 Wandering to the Rockaways
The Happy Wanderers will embark on their final Wandering of the Spring season on Tuesday June 21 to Rockaway, Queens.We will depart on the train to Grand Central that leaves the Darien station at 7:55 AM (7:58 AM from Noroton Heights) on the 18th. We then will gather at the Upper Level Information Booth at GCT, and from there take the Subway to Wall Street and to its East River Ferry Pier to board the the ferry for Rockaway. 
We plan to see some historic sites in the Rockaways, as well as some new developments, including the restored boardwalk that was damaged by Storm Sandy. Then we shall have a good lunch and return via ferry back to Wall Street, Grand Central and home.
Back row, left to right: Chris Snyder, Bert von Stuelpnagel, Bob McGroarty, Tony Yezzi, Jack Fitzgibbons
Front row, left to right: John Wolcott, Jan Selkowitz, Bryan Hooper, Sunil Saksena, Gary Banks, Charles Salmans, Bob Hughes
Trout Brook Valley Hike Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at 9.30 am
Our final hike of the season is scheduled for Tuesday June 4, 2019. We will be hiking the Trout Brook Valley Preservation Area in Weston, Ct, which is owned by the Aspetuck Land Trust. This is an 1100 acre reserve that has several trails classified as hard, medium and easy.
The area is lush green at this time of the year. No man-made or machine sound disturbs the serenity of this preserve; the only sounds you hear are of the birds twittering, the brooks babbling and the winds whistling. We will be hiking a loop of about 3.5 miles consisting of easy and moderately difficult trails. So if you wish to commune with nature, come join us in this great hike, which is not as strenuous as our last one at Devil’s Den. Sturdy shoes are required, water and bug spray recommended.
With an early start at 9.30 we should be done by 11.45 am.
Lunch will follow at Tavern On Main located at 150 Main Street, Westport.
We will be using the Bradley Road entrance to the park in Weston. Here are the directions:
-Take Exit 42 off the south bound Merritt Parkway. At bottom of exit ramp. Make a right turn onto
Rt 57 N ( Weston Road)—0.9 miles
-Turn right on Lyons Plains Road and proceed-3.6 miles
-At the fork make a slight left onto Valley Forge Road (not Davis Hill Rd) and proceed 1.2 miles
-Right on Bradley Road -0.3 to the entrance of Aspetuck Land Trust on left (after house number
18, Bradley Road)
On Google Maps, search for Trout Brook Valley Preserve, Weston or 18 Bradley Road, Weston.
As usual, spouses are welcome to join the hike.
Contact: Sunil Saksena 203-561-8601(cell) ; ssaksena44 @gmail.com
DMA Memorial Day Parade
Remember to support DMA, the Town and your fellow members by walking (or riding) in Monday’s Memorial Day parade!
Wave to the crowd and bask in their adoring applause!
Where else can you appear in public wearing a straw hat and a straight face!
Our new President, Sunil, will lead our contingent bearing the flag for his SHORTEST hike of the year!
Why let our Volunteer Firemen have all the glory!
No singing, acting or other special talent required!
Unlike many Memorial Days, we GUARANTEE the sun will be shining, there’ll be no humidity, nary a drop of rain!
Wear a blue shirt, khakis, walking shoes (socks optional), sunscreen, and a smile!
Come one, come all, Goodwives, 9:30 am Monday morning.
June 12 845-945 at the DCA (John Hess and Doug Campbell)
5G networks are the next generation of mobile internet connectivity, offering faster speeds and more reliable connections on smartphones and other devices than ever before.
5G will greatly impact manufacturing, energy and utilities, agriculture, retail, financial services to name only a few.
David Hurwitt was born in Kansas City, moved to Darien after business school in Boston. He worked for 26 years for General Foods in White Plains and Europe, eventually turning to consulting, coaching and cultivating his photography hobby.
He will share his perspective on what makes an effective, impactful photograph, describing guidelines that separate memorable images from snapshots, including examples. Then he will show many of his favorite photographs from his 50+ years as an avid photographer. David started taking black and white pictures when his children were young, developing them in his darkroom. Camera and darkroom followed the family to Europe and to many corners of the world over the years, until the darkroom gave way to the digital revolution and the computer. He believes that an image succeeds if it heightens viewers’ curiosity about the person or place, and makes them feel, even for a moment, that they’d been there too. His camera lens has become a “fresh eye” through which he can share his vision, and his art.
Video of his presentation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NjR8DcD2lY
Happy Wanderers — Tuesday, May 21: Historic DownTown Brooklyn
2013_3_2_ 158
The Wanderers will step-off this Tuesday Morning for DownTown Brooklyn. We’ll take the 8:36 AM train from Darien (8:39 from Norton Heights) to Grand Central.
At the Terminal, we shall gather at the Upper Level Information Booth, and then take the IRT Subway for Brooklyn.
This Wandering will cover a series of historic locations dating from when Brooklyn started as a village that grew up around the ferry slip connecting Long Island to Manhattan, to its becoming a City in the 19th Century, and then a part of New York City at the beginning of the 20th Century. We will view many of the historic places and pass through several of the neighborhoods that make up this compact district of Downtown Brooklyn. We will stop for a good lunch and also see some of Brooklyn’s new developments, including the Metro-Tech Center and the Barclays Center.
And then we’ll return by Subway to Grand Central and home.
Remember to bring your Metro Card for the Subways, or buy one from the machine at the train station, when you get your train tickets.
Rescheduled from June
DMA – MCNC Golf Tournament
Gentlemen,
The Annual DMA – MCNC (Men’s Club of New Canaan) Golf Tournament will be held this year Thursday, Sept 19, 2019 at the Silvermine Golf Club. This is a spirited competition which is characterized by good fellowship. Most important, it is a fun event.
After golf, we all enjoy a buffet lunch with one another. The cost is $60.00 which includes greens fee, cart and lunch.
At this point, I am seeking volunteers to play for the DMA golf team. This has been an even competition for the last couple of years. Traditionally, our depth has been our strength although it is also important that our best players step up to play on the golf team in order to put DMA over the top.
Please send me your Index and/ or Handicap with your response. This information will be used to select the team. Further details to follow.
Thanks and regards,
Denny Devere
203-353-1758
The Darien Historical Society, will conduct a special curated tour of its current World War I exhibition for members of the DMA and their spouses/guests May 21 at 6:30PM
Dave Polett and Maggie McIntire give a guided tour. The tour is complimentary for our group.
Our host: Joe Spain