Events are unique, or annual, occurrences that provide singular opportunities for entertainment, service, or education.
USS Nautilus
10 guests may tour aboard an active duty sub at 3:00 PM
Cost: $ 55.00 per person
Note: photo ID required
Dress for sub tour: flats and pants
Board bus at DCA 8:15 AM Return to DCA 7:00 PM
Contact John Zerbst 203.357.0034
The Museum has collections of over 200,000 objects – Art, Sculptures, Photos, and Furniture.
The former home of John Sherman – a signer of Declaration of Independence, this beautiful building later served as a private club until 1940.
We will enjoy a three course luncheon with a cash bar.
A 112 year old building transformed into brewery in Stratford, Ct.
Hour long tour of brewery and samples of beers in the company pub.
The Social Committee has prepared an active and interesting program of events for 2014 as follows:
September 11th, Visit to the Samuel Morse House and lunch at the CIA. Later a tour of the Storm King Sculpture Park.
October 2nd, Lunch at the Gelson House and attend a play at the Goodspeed Playhouse in East Haddam.
December 11, Tour the New York Botanical Garden Christmas Train Show with lunch at LaPanetiere restaurant in Rye.
Founded over 60 years ago, the Blue Notes are a group of women who use their voices for a good cause. Singing 4-part harmony, covering music from Big Band to Broadway, the group performs at senior centers and assisted living venues throughout Southern Fairfield County, as well as at the DCA. Their director – Dr. Craig Scott Symons – is also the director of the First Congregational Church of Greenwich choir. The DCA is proud to have the Blue Notes as a key part of our philanthropic mission.
The Blue Notes Group take pride in providing high quality entertainment and enjoyment to audiences and the DMA takes pride in asking them back year after year to sing for us.
Concert starts at 11 am.
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| Morning – Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site, Val-Kill Cottage |
 Val-Kill, the retreat about two miles from the “big house” at Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Hyde Park, was the only place that Eleanor Roosevelt ever could call her own. |
| Lunch at Bocuse Restaurant |
 The exciting new student-staffed Bocuse Restaurant at the Culinary Institute of America provides a dining experience that is inspired by traditional French regional cuisine, re-envisioned through the lens of modern techniques. The menu includes creative new interpretations of classics selected from the bistros of the French countryside as well as the sophisticated restaurants of Paris. |
| Afternoon — Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt |
 “All that is within me cries out to go back to my home on the Hudson River” FDR This quote captures FDR’s connection to Springwood, the estate that he loved & the place he considered home. The first US Presidential Library was started by FDR here. Visit the Home of FDR and Presidential Library & Museum to learn about the only President elected to four terms. |
The price is $70 per person.
Bus departs from the parking lot of the Christian Science Church located at 2331 Post Road. (Salt Box Lane is the cross street.) at 7:30am SHARP, boarding starts at 7:15am.
DO NOT GO TO 1904 POST ROAD WHICH IS THE READING ROOM OF THE CHURCH.
To make your reservations, please contact Mel Klugman, 914-417-1568, or melklugman@yahoo.com
Thanks to Frank Johnson and Bob Smith for theses photos! Bob reports that the fellowship, weather and sunset were outstanding. [camera slideshow=”2013-dma-picnic”]
The DMA Annual Summer Picnic will be celebrated on August 15, 2013 from 5 pm to 8:30 pm at the Weed Beach picnic area. DMA will provide beer, wine, and soft drinks, as well as eating utensils, plates and cups. Although this event is free, it is a potluck dinner, so please bring one of the following foods:
| Last name begins with | Please bring servings for 8 of |
| A — G | Dessert |
| H — M | Salad, pasta, vegetables, etc. |
| N — Z | Casserole or meat platter |
Please be sure to bring suitable serving pieces for your food dish. For your comfort, bring folding chairs, tables, and insect repellent!
IMPORTANT! Absolutely no glass containers or bottles should be brought. Darien resident attendees should have a valid beach sticker of their vehicles. Non-resident attendees should check-in at the Gate House and advise the guard that they are attending the annual DMA Picnic. Reservations are not required, but are appreciated! Contact Scott Huchason, 203-322-5025 or shutchason@sbcglobal.net to reserve.
Thanks to Frank Johnson and Bob Smith for these photos!
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Thanks to Frank Johnson for these photos!
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Thanks to Bob Smith for these photos!
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The Annual Summer Barbecue and Jazz Festival will be held on Sunday, June 23rd, from 5pm – 9pm at the Country Club of Darien.
The cash bar will opens at 5pm.
Plan on a lively mix of jazz concert and dancing. The music will be provided by the Joe Holmes Dixieland Band, joined at dinner time by jazz singer Nicole Pasternack.
Dinner will be served outside (weather permitting); there will also be some seating indoors.
Our Menu is
Wine will be served with the meal.
You can sign up at any Wednesday DMA meeting prior to the event.
If you have any questions, please contact
Bill Winship at 203-655-3530 / williamwinship3@aol.com , or
Peter Hallock at 203-202-9349 /peterbhallock@gmail.com
We look forward to seeing you there!
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