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How To Warm-Up To Reduce Your Risk Of Pickleball Injury

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When it comes to playing pickleball, there’s good and not-so-good news. The good news is that pickleball, a hybrid of ping pong, badminton, and tennis, and the fastest-growing sport in America, has activated millions of Americans, including people older than 50, who are typically one of the country’s more sedentary age groups. — This blog post by Matthew Fedro on the Stamford Health website was originally published on July 25, 2023. It is republished here by permission. 

The Sports and Fitness Industry Association noted that participation in the sport doubled in 2022. The not-so-good news?

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Hey, This Is Science! Kansas City Chiefs Will Win Superbowl LVIII (According to Rascal)

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Are you ready for it? Following a swift dive to the bottom of The Maritime Aquarium’s harbor seal habitat, Rasal picked up a red toy torpedo, signifying her prediction that the Kansas City Chiefs will win Super Bowl LVIII.  — an announcement from The Maritime Aquarium
Rasal has a reputation to protect this year after correctly predicting the Kansas City Chiefs to win in 2023. Her current record is 2-3. Overall, the Aquarium’s seals have a 5-7 record.

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Darien Old Timers Annual Dinner Honors Outstanding Sports Achievers Monday, Nov 6

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A No. 1 nationally ranked Darien sports team, athletes who played in multiple sports and a volunteer in sports and other organizations will all be honored this coming Monday at the Darien Old Timers Athletic Association annual dinner. — an announcement from the Darien Old Timers Athletic Association

The DOTAA, a local organization founded in 1961 to recognize outstanding athletes in the Darien community, will celebrate its 62nd anniversary with the event, scheduled for Monday, Nov. 6  at The Water’s Edge at Giovanni’s. The annual dinner will be a time to celebrate past athletic achievements of former Darien athletes and the funds raised will go to providing annual scholarships for Darien High School seniors (not just athletes) and supporting Darien Social Services.

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Darien Seniors Invited to Attend DHS Football Home Games for Free

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Darien High School’s football team has extended a special invitation to Darien’s seniors, aged 65 and older, to attend all Blue Wave home games with free admission. — an announcement from At Home In Darien

Handicapped accessible parking spaces are available. For more information, call At Home In Darien at 203-655-2227. 2023 Home Games
Friday, Sept. 15 — vs.

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Keep Running: Community Fund’s Darien Road Race Returns Sept 17 — Registration Now Open

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For the 43rd year, The Community Fund of Darien will be hosting its annual Darien Road Race and Family Fun Day fundraiser at Darien’s Pear Tree Point Beach. The event takes place on Sunday, Sept. 17. The 1.5-mile Fun Run will begin at 9 am, with the 5-mile race beginning at 9:30 a.m.  The event will feature food trucks, a fire truck, and “The Finish Line” tent with music, games, and entertainment beginning at 8 a.m.

All proceeds from this year’s race will support youth and family nonprofit social service programs in Darien, Norwalk and Stamford. Race registration is open at The Community Fund of Darien’s website.  

The Darien Road Race is a signature event for The Community Fund of Darien, raising nearly $1.2 million over its 43-year history. The event historically attracts more than 600 people, with participants of all ages and abilities.  

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The Community Fund of Darien’s grants target basic needs, community health, youth success, and job training.  Community initiatives include Thriving Youth Darien, Human Services Planning Council (HSPC) and the Touch-a-Life grant fund. 

 To learn more about the local nonprofits that will benefit from the event proceeds and other ways The Community Fund of Darien supports our community, please visit The Community Fund’s website or follow @communityfunddarien on Instagram and Facebook. For questions or more information, you can email info@communityfunddarien.org.

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Pro Baseball Player Howard Johnson Runs Darien Little League Clinic in Darien on Sunday

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More than 125 kids took part in Darien Little League baseball clinics on Sunday run by New York Mets World Series Champion Howard “HoJo” Johnson. The clinics raised donations and awareness for Americares, the Stamford-based relief and development organization focused on health. — an announcement from Darien Little League
More than 200 items were donated at the event to benefit the children of Americares Free Clinics patients. The kids enjoyed fielding and batting stations with HoJo and his son, Glen Johnson. “I was so impressed with the kids and families of Darien who came out to play ball and donate to Americares,” said HoJo.

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5K Run/Walk on Sunday, April 2, Benefits Charity Fighting Childhood Hunger

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Filling in the Blanks will host its fifth annual “Unite to Fight” 5K run/walk, including a kids’ fun run, on Sunday, April 2, at Waveny Park in New Canaan. — an announcement from Filling in the Blanks

The race will help raise critical funding to fulfill the mission of Filling in the Blanks — to fight childhood hunger by providing children in need with weekend meals. FITB already provides for over 4,900 children at 140 sites throughout Fairfield and Westchester Counties. As the organization enters its 10th year, the need for the weekend meal bag program continues to grow, and Filling in the Blanks anticipates 2,000 children being added to the programming by the end of April. FITB purchases 99% of the food for the program, events such as The Unite to Fight 5K are crucial for increased needs in local communities.

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Golf Tournament at Wee Burn Country Club on May 22 to Benefit Maritime Aquarium

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The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk will hold its Golf Classic on Monday, May 22 at the Wee Burn Country Club in Darien. This annual fundraiser supports over 7,000 resident animals at the Aquarium, marine and environmental science, and STEM education initiatives. — an announcement from The Maritime Aquarium

The event will celebrate the aquarium’s incredible achievements of the past year and will include lunch, a long drive pro to keep the competitive energy moving, a sunset dinner, exclusive animal encounters, and live music! For questions or to reserve your foursome, please contact Alicia Sells, associate director of Development, at asells@maritimeaquarium.org or call (203) 852-0700 x 2336. The aim of the aquarium is to inspire people of all ages to appreciate and protect the Long Island Sound ecosystem and the global environment through living exhibits, marine science and environmental education.

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Breaking! Rasal the Harbor Seal Makes Superbowl LVII Pick

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In a 6-yard rush from the bottom of Pinniped Cove to the surface of the water, Rasal made her Super Bowl LVII pick at the Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk. — an announcement from The Maritime Aquarium
“Rasal’s Super Bowl pick is something we look forward to every year at the Aquarium,”said Senior Trainer Dylan Salamone. “This year was especially exciting because she learned a new behavior — an underwater retrieval — to make her pick. Like the players in Sunday’s big game, she trained for this moment for weeks!”
Rasal’s pick: the Kansas City Chiefs. Losing out: the Philadelphia Eagles.

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Traffic Rules for Thanksgiving Day’s Turkey Bowl at Darien High School

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Due to the traditionally large turnout for the Thanksgiving Day football game between Darien and New Canaan High Schools, the Darien Police Department advises that the following traffic regulations are being put into effect for the area surrounding Darien High School on Thanksgiving morning, Nov. 24, 2022. — an announcement from Darien Police
Those attending should plan for traffic delays and needing extra time to arrive at this event. All vehicle traffic will enter the DHS campus via Noroton Avenue.  High School Ln. and Nutmeg Lane will be closed to incoming vehicle traffic at 7 a.m. Those walking to the event will be permitted to enter at these locations.

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These Roads To Close Midday Sunday for ‘Run With The Saints’ 5K Road Race

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The St. Luke’s “Run With The Saints” 5K Road Race on Sunday, Nov. 6, will cause short-term road closures on Rings End Road, Harbor Road, Pear Tree Point Road and Long Neck Point Road, Darien police announced. Drivers in the area can expect short-term delays and detours along the race route. Police will be posted to help traffic and keep the 200 or so runners safe.

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Police Issue Parking Regulations for Homecoming Football Game at Darien High School on Saturday

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The Darien Police Department will enforce traffic regulations and monitor security for Darien High School’s Homecoming football game, to be held on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022. Kickoff is scheduled for 2 p.m.

— an announcement from Darien Police Department

All traffic will enter the DHS campus from Noroton Avenue. High School Lane and Nutmeg Lane will be closed to incoming traffic at 12:30 p.m. Spectators are strongly urged to carpool as parking at the high school is limited. Due to the large number of vehicles expected, parking regulations and designated tow away zones will be strictly enforced.

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Darien Old Timers Athletic Association Honors Seven at Nov 7 Annual Dinner

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The Darien Old Timers Athletic Association, founded in 1961 to recognize outstanding athletes in the Darien community, will celebrate its 61st anniversary by honoring seven people at its annual dinner Monday, Nov. 7 at The Water’s Edge at Giovanni’s. — an announcement from the Darien Old Timers Athletic Association

The annual dinner will be a time to celebrate past athletic achievements of former Darien athletes and the funds raised will go to providing annual scholarships for Darien High School seniors (not just athletes) and supporting Darien Social Services. “This year’s honorees are an impressive selection of men and women who have impacted the Darien community and beyond with their athletic and civic accomplishments,” said Bill Peters, president, Darien Old Timers Athletic Association. 2022 Honorees
Local Honorees:
Nigel EkernLou GesualdiPaul SellewSteve Lauten (posthumous award)
Community Civic Award: Richard Koch (Darien Emergency Medical Services-Post 53)
Outstanding Female Achievement Award: Anne McGuireOutstanding Male Achievement Award: Mike Sangster (Darien High School varsity football coach 1987-1999)
“We are proud to carry on the tradition of providing scholarship funds for well deserving Darien High School students and assistance to Darien Social Services,” Peters said.

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Darien Police Issue Traffic Advisory for This Sunday’s 42nd Darien Road Race

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Darien police have announced “short-term” traffic restrictions during the annual Darien Road Race this Sunday morning, Sept. 18 in the area of Long Neck Point, Pear Tree Point, part of Tokeneke and a short stretch of Old Kings Highway South. The race starts at 9 a.m., with about 500 racers at Pear Tree Point Beach. (If you want to join the race, you can register here.)

Streets along the 5-mile route are: Pear Tree Point Road, Long Neck Point Road, Goodwives River Road, Sunswyck Road, Tory Hole Road, Delafield Island Road, Red Coat Pass, Old Kings Highway South, Locust Hill Road and Andrews Drive. You can see the streets on the map included with this article, which also shows “the loop.”

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Golf Fundraiser on Monday, Oct 3 Benefits Tiny Miracles Foundation’s Help for Premies and Their Families

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You can help make critical programs available to families with premature babies in area hospitals by participating in The Tiny Miracles Foundation’s 4th annual “Tee Up FORE Preemies” Golf event on Monday, Oct. 3. — an announcement from the Tiny Miracles Foundation

Foursomes, twosomes and individual golfers can register now for this day at Aspetuck Valley Country Club in Weston. Proceeds support Tiny Miracles programs for families of premature babies. The occasion of premature birth is widespread; one in 10 babies is born preterm.