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Come to the Darien YMCA on Friday, Sept. 21 for Darien’s annual “Family Dinner Day,” a free dinner for parents and their kids celebrating the simple things that keep families connected and strong. The evening event, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., includes dinner, swimming, open gym, arts & crafts, games, goodie bags and an evening of fun for the whole family.

Space is limited so reservations are required. (See details below.)

While this event is open to all, the organizers are focusing on families with preschool through elementary school aged children. The event is sponsored by the Thriving Youth Task Force, the Darien YMCA, The Community Fund of Darien & the Darien Youth Commission.

To the editor:

On Friday, Sept. 22, approximately 150 people enjoyed the hospitality of the YMCA at the 7th Annual Family Day Dinner. Sponsored by the Darien YMCA, the Thriving Youth Task Force (a subcommittee of The Community Fund of Darien) and the Darien Youth Commission, Family Day — A Day to Eat Dinner with Your Children was launched in 2001 by The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University. Family Day is a national movement that reminds parents that the engagement fostered during frequent family dinners is an effective tool to help keep America’s kids substance free. Family meals are the perfect time to talk to your kids and to listen to what’s on their mind.

Join the Darien community for “Family Day Dinner” on Friday, Sept, 22, at the Darien Y. “Family Day Dinner” will include dinner, swimming, open gym time, arts & crafts, games, and an evening of fun for the whole family. This free, fun-filled family event promotes the concept that families who regularly dine together minimize future risk factors. Family Day Dinner was originally launched in 2001 by The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University. “Research shows that the more often kids eat dinner with their families, the less likely they are to engage in risky behaviors. In addition, these kids are more likely to have more family support, positive peer influences and positive adult role models.

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An announcement from the Darien YMCA:

The Darien YMCA, the Community Fund of Darien, the Darien Youth Commission, and The Thriving Youth Task Force are hosting “Family Day Dinner” on Friday, Sept. 25, 2013, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Darien Y.

“Family Day Dinner” will include dinner, swimming, open gym time, and other fun and family-oriented activities. The event is free but space is limited, so reservations are required. To RSVP (deadline is Sept. 23) simply email youthcommission@darienct.gov. Please put “Family Day Dinner” in the subject line, and include family name and number (and names) of family members attending. An acknowledgement of receipt of the reservation will be returned by e-mail.