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Ray Meurer passes away July 6, 2019

July 8, 2019 /

Raymond F. Meurer, age 87, of Rowayton passed away at home on July 6, 2019. Born Dec. 28, 1931, in New York City, he was the son of the late Sylvain and Emma Meurer. He was predeceased by his sister Alice.

 

Ray grew up on Long Island and graduated from Great Neck High School. He attended Wabash College, where he received a B.A. degree in English. He married the late Jane Schreifer in 1956. Ray began his business career in 1953 with Walden Book Company. In 1957, he joined IBM in communications and press relations. He served as manager of IBM’s News Bureau in Cleveland and later New York City. Based in White Plains, N.Y., he wrote executive presentations for division presidents and senior marketing executives. He also produced television and print advertising for a variety of products and services. Prior to retiring in 1992, he provided press relations support for IBM’s corporate sponsorship of the PGA Tour, the ATP Tennis Tournaments and the BOC single-handed around-the-world sailboat races.

 

His passion in life was boating. Ray could be found on his boat any day of the week all season long. In addition to enjoying the many harbors on Long Island Sound and beyond, he transited the waters from Maine to Florida. He was past commodore of Wilson Cove Yacht Club and a member of Rowayton Yacht Club and the Corinthians. Ray served as harbor superintendent of Five Mile River for 13 years and was a member of the Connecticut Harbor Masters Association. At the United Church of Rowayton, he served as chairman of the board of deacons and as lay leader. He also produced press releases for print and TV news media about church activities. He was active in the Darien Men’s Association and for the last several years produced its newsletter and headed up communications.

 

Ray is survived by Joyce, his wife of 41 years. He has three adult children and six grandchildren who live in nearby Danbury and Fairfield, Conn. A memorial service will be held at the United Church of Rowayton on Sat., Sept. 7, at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Rowayton Library, 33 Highland Ave., Rowayton, CT 06853.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Golf Outing: Country Club of Darien, Thursday, August 15, 2019

July 4, 2019 /

The next golf outing of the season will be held at the Country Club of Darien at 9:00 AM on Thursday, August 15 th . Lunch will follow for the participants on the outside patio. This is always one of our most popular golf outings of the year and we are looking forward to another good turnout in August.

The cost per person is $115.00 which includes cart and greens fee. Lunch can be handled with an interclub charge or with cash. Please email Denny Devere at dgdevere@optonline.net if you wish to play
in the event. Make sure that your response includes your email address and handicap for communications and pairing purposes.

Marcantonio, Roy

June 25, 2019 /

Roy was born in Astoria, NY in 1941 and  grew up on Long Island. He graduated from Lehigh University with a BA in Finance and is a member of Phi Sigma Kappa. He was commissioned a US Naval Officer and served for three years including two Westpac tours during the Viet Nam war.  He joined IBM as Sales/ Marketing trainee and enjoyed a 35 year career in marketing and management assignments. He then went on to positions in the Auto industry finally retiring in 2007. 

Roy lived in Darien for 25years where his three children attended Darien schools and he was active in town activities. He served on the RTM, YMCA Board, Park and Rec Commission, and Darien Technology Board before moving to West Norwalk. He has since relocated to Stamford and is now happily downsized and President of his Condo Association. Favorite sports are Tennis, Pickle Ball, and watching the New York Yankees.  Other activities include the DMA as a Board member and past Treasurer, AARP Volunteer Driver Safety Instructor, reading best seller fiction, travel, and finally investing for fun, amusement, and occasional profit.

Dick Constable

June 20, 2019 /

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.

Wander the Rockaways, June 21, 2019

June 6, 2019 /
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.

Officers & Directors 2019-2020

May 29, 2019 /

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

 

Hike Trout Brook Valley Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at 9.30 am

May 26, 2019 /

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

Memorial Day Parade, Monday, May 27, 2019, 9:30

May 24, 2019 /

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.

Money Matters: 5G Networks, June 12, 2019, 8:45-9:45 DCA

May 23, 2019 /
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, “The Compelling Image”, May 29, 2019

May 22, 2019 /


 

 

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

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