Recreation Services

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This month's Recreation Calendar:

September, 2026

To sign up for any of the following recreation activities, please contact Gerard Gasparino, [email protected]. RSVP required for all activities.

Golf will continue on Wednesdays in September on the 2nd, 9th and 16th from 6:00-7:30pm at Sterling Farms.  Please RSVP with Gerard Gasparino if you would like to join.  The program will include putting, chipping and hitting balls at the driving range.  Note that the end of year dinner will take place on Wednesday September 23rd at Zody’s 19th Hole from 6:00-8:30pm.  Must RSVP.

 Art Class will tentatively take place on Monday, September 21st and 28th.  Participants will create arts and crafts, led by two volunteers.  Class will be open to all interested.  Space is limited.  Contact Gerard Gasparino for more information.

 ****The ARI FALL BALL will take place on Friday, October 23th at the Italian Center of Stamford from 6:00-10:00pm.  The event will include a full dinner, with music and dancing.  Cost for tickets are $100 per individual.  See flyer for more information.  MUST RSVP BY OCTOBER 9th. 

 The Darien YMCA is offering free swim lessons.  Please contact Gerard Gasparino at [email protected] if you are interested.  Space is limited.

 ACT of Connecticut is offering 2 shows that are Sensory Friendly.  Tickets are free and limited, so act fast.  You can reserve your tickets by emailing [email protected] with production, your name, email, phone number, address, and the number of tickets you would like to reserve.

 Production #1:

BEAUTIFUL: The Carole King Musical: Sensory-Friendly on Sat, October 31st at 2pm.

Before she became the legendary Carole King, she was a young songwriter from Brooklyn with an extraordinary gift that would change music forever. Featuring timeless hits including You've Got a Friend, Natural Woman, One Fine Day, You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling, and Will You Love Me Tomorrow, this Tony® and Grammy® Award-winning musical is an uplifting celebration of one of the greatest songbooks of all time. Filled with unforgettable music, heart, and inspiration, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical is the feel-good theatrical event you won't want to miss.

Rated PG: Recommended for audiences ages 8 and up

 Production #2: Show to be announced

The epic musical that changed Broadway forever: Sensory-Friendly on Sun, May 30th at 2pm

 ***Check out what’s going on in Stamford at http://stamford-downtown.com/what-to-do/events/

***Please note that the following programs offer Special Olympics. If interested please contact.

ARI offers Bocce in the Summer.  If you are interested in joining the team, please contact Gerard Gasparino

Darien Lions, Kera Connolly, [email protected]. Sports include: aquatics, bowling, powerlifting, sailing, snowshoeing, tennis and cross country skiing.
Greenwich Special Olympics, James Warner, [email protected]. Sports include: aquatics, track and Field, figure skating, golf and speed skating.
Stamford YMCA, Pat Fervil, [email protected]. Sports include: basketball, bowling and soccer.
Special Olympics of Norwalk, Olivia Skiffington, [email protected]. Sports include: track and field, bowling, floor hockey and volleyball.

For more information regarding recreation services or to sign up for activities, contact Gerard Gasparino, Associate Director of Development & Program Support at (203) 324-9258 ext. 3023, or e-mail [email protected].

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