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DCA’s Four-Part 2018 Art Lecture Series Focuses on Sculpture

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The focus of the Darien Community Association’s annual Art Lecture Series this year will be on sculpture. Four lectures are scheduled every Thursday in October in the DCA’s Garden Room. Attendees will gain insights to better understand, enjoy and discern the sculptural work of art. American artist Adolph “Ad” Reinhardt (1913-1967) once said “Sculpture is something you bump into when you back up to look at a painting.” Museum goers almost always head directly to the paintings galleries, walking past the sculpture only to get to the “flat art.”

Familiar names they know, omnipresent as Pop stars: Andy Warhol, Picasso and Matisse; a Van Gogh masterpiece serving as background for a Selfie Facebook post; Leonardo da Vinci’s “Salvator Mundi” reaching a new auction record at Christie’s of $450 million galvanizes our attention. Unlike oil on canvas, a work of sculpture exists as a different reality than a painting.

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‘The Power of Your Home’ Lunch Lecture on Interior Design, Outdoor Spaces Coming to DCA Oct 2

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The Darien Community Association (DCA) Women’s Luncheons will feature Krista Fox discussing “The Power of Your Home,” on interior design and outdoor spaces for their luncheon on Tuesday, October 2 at 12:15 p.m. at the DCA. — an announcement from the Darien Community Association

What does your dining room say about you? How about your kitchen or the master bathroom? What would you like it to say? Interior designer Krista Fox believes every room in your house sends a message about who you are, and the collection of those rooms shapes the story of your life.

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Up Your Bridge Skills at the Darien Community Association

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You can take these classes in bridge at the Darien Community Association, or participate in a drop-in (no registration necessary) open game of duplicate bridge:

Duplicate Bridge Open Game

Tom Hunter of Come Play Bridge will return as our duplicate bridge director. Our Monday game is a drop-in play, $13 open game, without a DCA membership requirement, to help players obtain more master points. Tom will be using hands from The Common Game, so hand records will be available. Games will be stratified, and Tom will also be available both before and after the game for questions and discussion. This challenging game is held in the Garden Wing every Monday, starting from Sept.

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See the Movie ‘Letters from Baghdad’ Monday Night and Talk With the Executive Director

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At Darien Library on Monday night, you can both see the movie about Gertrude Bell, a British spy, explorer and political powerhouse, and then talk about the movie with the executive director. The event, which is free, starts at 7 p.m., this Monday, June 11. Letters from Baghdad is the story of a true original – Gertrude Bell – the most powerful woman in the British Empire in her day. — an announcement from the Darien Community Association and Darien Library

Voiced and executive produced by Academy award winning actor Tilda Swinton, the documentary tells the dramatic story of Bell. She traveled widely in Arabia before being recruited by British military intelligence to help draw the borders and establish the modern state of Iraq after World War I.

Using never-seen-before footage of the region, the film chronicles her extraordinary journey into both the uncharted Arabian desert and the inner sanctum of British colonial power.

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Darienite Brian Rolapp, NFL Chief Media Officer, Speaks April 19 at DCA

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The DCA Executive Speaker Series, “Darien Neighbors, Global Players,” continues on Thursday April 19 at 7:45 p.m. (7 p.m. reception), with Brian Rolapp, the National Football League’s chief media and business officer. Football is a part of American culture, and the NFL is regularly in the news. Come hear the story behind the headlines, and learn more about the business of football. Ticket prices include a 7:00pm reception, with wine from JetBlue’s Mint premium travel experience – featuring some of America’s best boutique wines. Attendees will also have the opportunity to win special items to benefit the nonprofit mission of the DCA.

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DCA Hosts Spring/Summer Fashion Show Put Together by Everything Is Rosey

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Darien Community Association’s Women’s Lunches program will feature fashions from Everything Is Rosey to get you in the mood for spring and summer. Will winter never end? Yes, and it’s time to reserve your seat for our spring fashion show and luncheon on Tuesday, April 3 at 12:15 p.m. at the DCA!! In order to get in, you’ll need to register and pay by noon on Monday, April 2. ____________

— an announcement from the Darien Community Association

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We’re excited to feature fabulous resort wear, spring and summer styles from Everything Is Rosey, perfect for all shapes and sizes and at the most reasonable prices.

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Register for Flower Arranging Workshop March 21 at Darien Community Association

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Creativity workshops continue on Wednesday, March 21 with a flower arranging workshop titled “Using Greens” at the Darien Community Association. Greens are a great way to enhance arrangements. We will explore using different sizes, shapes and seeded varieties. The workshop will be led by Diane Schlinkert and Allie Callan, both are experienced floral designers from the New York Botanical Garden certificate program. If You’re Going
Materials will be provided; please bring hand clippers if you have them.

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Tom Weber Entertains Kids Friday, Feb 23 at Darien Community Association

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Parents and caregivers are encouraged to bring their little ones to clap their hands and stomp their feet to Tom’s original beat, when Tom Weber performs at 10 a.m., Friday, Feb. 23 for the Mom’s Morning In program at the Darien Community Association. Tom’s music is all about the joys of being a kid from the perspective of someone who loved being a kid and still considers himself a big kid! __________

— an announcement from the Darien Community Association

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His music is intended to get children moving, singing, feeling confident, and having lots of good old-fashioned fun! The DCA’s Mom’s Morning In program is designed for parents, caregivers and grandparents with energetic toddlers/preschoolers.

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DCA Thrift Shop Could Use Some Help This Holiday Season

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The Darien Community Association’s DCA Thrift Shop could use some help during the holiday season. Here’s a call for volunteers in the DCA newsletter:

No experience is necessary, and you’ll love the feeling of helping others — and have fun while you’re doing it. Staffing during this holiday and winter season is very challenging with volunteers’ travel schedules.  We need additional help to support the good work of the shop and the DCA. Volunteers help tidy clothing, price items, create in-store and window displays, and sell to customers.  Consider helping with a friend – whether it be a regular shift, or just a few hours. If you are interested, please contact Carol Smith at 203-655-4552.  Thank you!

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Darien Wins ‘Most Generous Town’ Award by a Hair Over New Canaan

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In a close competition for the 2017 “Most Generous Town” award, Darien took the title by a slim margin of just $1,040 over New Canaan. But according to the Darien and New Canaan community foundations, when you give locally to help your community, it’s a win for us all. #GivingTuesday is a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration. _________

— an announcement from the Darien Community Foundation

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Celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving, #GivingTuesday kicks off the charitable season, when many focus on their holiday and end-of-year philanthropic giving. This year The Community Fund of Darien and the New Canaan Community Foundation used the friendly rivalry that already exists between the two towns as an incentive for residents to give generously in the first annual “Most Generous Town” contest.

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Register Now for English Tea on Dec 7 at Darien Community Association

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An elegant afternoon tea is an easy way to relax before the holidays or gather for a girlfriend get-together. Chef/caterer Victoria Truchan of Country House Cuisine is bringing her love of the English tea room experience to the festive halls of the historic home of the Darien Community Association. ____________

— an announcement from the Darien Community Association

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Join us on Thursday, Dec. 7 for one of two sittings held between 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. for a memorable respite and delicious bites. Our traditional menu will include a variety of classic tea sandwiches, scones with clotted cream and strawberry jam, English and French petit fours and cookies, and a selection of Harney & Sons teas.

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Community Fund of Darien Announces New Way to Defeat New Canaan

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Game on: The Community Fund of Darien has announced a new way for Darien to take on New Canaan this holiday season, just days after the Turkey Bowl. And they’re staying classy. Here’s the announcement:

Darien and New Canaan are undoubtedly two of Fairfield County’s most competitive and high achieving towns. For years, this has created an exciting rivalry between the two. This Thanksgiving season, Darien and New Canaan have taken this rivalry to the next level.

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Latest Darien Community Association Classes to Learn and Play Mah Jongg

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The Darien Community Association is offering these options to learn and play Mah Jongg this fall:

— an announcement from the Darien Community Association

Popular instructor and longtime Darien resident Donna Holt is at the  DCA to teach three different classes to learn and play Mah Jongg based on your ability. For all classes, minimum and maximum enrollment applies. Registration is available online at the DCA website, or by contacting the DCA at 203-655-9050 ext. 10 or info@dariendca.org. The DCA is located at 274 Middlesex Road in Darien.

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New Bridge Classes and a New Duplicate Bridge Director at Darien Community Association

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The DCA is excited to welcome Tom Hunter of Come Play Bridge as our new duplicate bridge director. Our Monday game will now be a drop-in play, $13 open game, without a DCA membership requirement, to help players obtain more master points. Tom will be using hands from The Common Game, so hand records will be available. Games will be stratified, and Tom will also be available both before and after the game for questions and discussion. This challenging game is held in the Garden Wing every Monday, starting from September 11, at 12:30pm from September until May.