Meet others in your local area that like to run and would like to improve their running skills. Plan group runs and participate in various short and long distance runs. We have a few group runs and occasionally race in team events. Please feel free to suggest events that are not posted as we can easily miss a local event and welcome your input. If you know of a team race coming up, by all means suggest it.

For spring and summer, we will be meeting most Monday evenings at 7:30 in Norwalk near NCC. Please check the schedule to make sure there is a meeting on the Monday of your choice, and sign up to reserve a spot. Then, if you must cancel, please follow the request detailed belpw. There is no charge for the session, but donations of whatever you like are gratefully accepted. I do request that all new members either have a clear face picture in their profiles, or that they send me one privately befo …

PAWS is a nonprofit organization incorporated in 1962 by Westport, Connecticut resident Betty Long to rescue homeless dogs and place them in permanent homes. In the early 1980s, our rescue efforts were expanded to include cats. PAWS rescues & rehomes approximately 115 dogs and 435 cats annually. Many of the dogs faced euthanasia at local pounds and most of the cats that we help are strays and abandoned cats that roam our streets. A portion of the pets that come to PAWS have been relinquished by …

Come enjoy the oldest board game known to man.  All players of all levels are welcome, Beginner to Expert.  Anyone interested in Playing, Learning and/or Competing is Welcome and so are their guests.  We just love the game. *ALL STAFF ARE STRICTLY VOLUNTEERS. PLEASE CONTACT US IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO HELP. **100% OF ANY AND ALL DONATIONS AND/OR PROCEEDS GO TOWARDS MAINTAINING THE CBC PROGRAM AND MEMBER BENEFITS Disclaimer: Everyone is welcome and we do socialize and have fun, but we are all about b …

ASCA of Fairfield County, CT All adult survivors of childhood abuse are Welcome! Adult survivors of child abuse often feel a deep sense of isolation. If this is how you’re feeling, you are not alone. At ASCA of Fairfield County, we are working to create new possibilities for adults surviving child abuse by helping with the healing process. We offer comforting, nonjudgmental opportunity to overcome the effects of childhood abuse based on a 12 step program.  The purpose of this group is to help m …

The purpose of the Center is to promote the teachings and meditation practices of the Kagyü and Nyingma lineages of Tibetan Buddhism. The Center hosts open meetings every Wednesday 7-9 PM at the Bedford Presbyterian Church, 44 Village Green, Bedford, NY for meditation instruction and practice, dharma talk, tea and cookies social. The meeting is open to anyone interested in Buddhist thought and practices. There is no fee for these meetings but donations are accepted. The organizers and main teach …

Are you between 25-105? Do you value your education, career and personal life? Have you worked hard to get to where you are now? Are you wondering "What is next?". If so, welcome to One Smart Mother™ - support, guidance, inspiration and fun for professional women - and occasionally guys, too! What started as a radio show focused on the issues of interest to contemporary women has morphed into an initiative to provide a forum for women to come together to share experiences and concerns. The life …

For over 20 years, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Team In Training (TNT) has grown to become an unparalleled sports training program. More than 500,000 participants, from first timers to seasoned athletes, have trained with the TEAM and achieved their best at marathons, triathlons, cycling events and hiking adventures. This group is for current and past participants of the TNT program. IF YOU HAVE NOT YET PARTICIPATED IN AN EVENT WITH THE TEAM BUT ARE INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE ABOUT OUR PR …

THIS RECRUITMENT MEETUP IS ONLY FOR CONNECTICUT RESIDENTS. IF YOU RESIDE IN A DIFFERENT STATE PLEASE VISIT THE MAIN TEAM IN TRAINING WEBSITE AT WWW.TEAMINTRAINING.ORG     TO LOCATE THE CHAPTER NEAREST YOU! We are the Nation's #1 endurance sports training program and the largest fundraising campaign of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. We train you for run, walk, cycle, hike & triathlon events in exchange for fundraising efforts. Visit our website for more information: www.teamintraining.org/ct …

Fairchester Film Group (formerly Fairchester Arts Group) is for people who like to watch independent films, documentaries and foreign films - occasionally a quality popular release as well.  We fortunately have some wonderful historic theaters in the area that offer a broad selection of films and related programming. Our home base will be the Avon Theatre, but we would like to visit other venues as well, such as the Garden Cinemas in Norwalk and the Bijou in Bridgeport.  Depending on the start t …

If you've ever dreamed of making it through the finish line but don't know how to get started, this program is for you! This class is designed for the beginner to accomplish a 5K run (3.1 miles). You'll learn about running form, injury prevention, increasing speed and distance, and choosing the right shoe. Classes will meet for 8 weeks and will finish with a 5K Race (optional). We will meet one day per week and you will run 2 days per week on your own. Training starts Saturday March 16th in Gree …

Our intention is to meet with like-minded people and share simple energy tools that we can use every day to feel better. Topics may include: places to tap on your body when you feel tired, what to do when you feel foggy or scrambled, ways to release stress, balance the chakras, energy test the food and supplements we take in, balance our meridians to improve digestion and lose weight, release pain, how the law of attraction works with the aura, how we can change our emotions - and on and on, the …

We are a creative community center in the heart of Westport in a 19th century carriage house that looks like a little red schoolhouse. We teach creative writing in small groups and have many sections. We also teach screenwriting, writing for children, memoir, songwriting and have a teen program in July. We add classes all the time.  We hold all kinds of community events such as author talks, poetry open-mic and our monthly Storytelling Fridays. Downstairs we have a dedicated writers' room where …

The purpose of this meeting is to create a place where people who already work in the mobile field, or those who want to get involved in mobile development, can come and tinker with like minded people. If you are a developer and are unsure how you can migrate your skills into the mobile space, come and speak with people who have managed this transition. The group holds workshops on the different mobile environments and on APIs that are available to access data from many website. The group will h …

This group will be a haven for DIY and Open Source software/hardware enthusiasts to learn new things, make cool projects and share their skills/knowledge.  The only requirement to join the group is the ability to learn new things. Expect classes in  LAMP programming, Arduino, PCB Design (Eagle), lockpicking, beer brewing, soldering, painting, drawing, silkscreening and a whole lot more .

MOMS Club of Stamford South-West is part of the International MOMS Club® organization, and provides stay-at-home moms with a positive and enriching network of support. Stamford Chapters offer activities for moms and children of all ages. There are playgroups, playdates at local parks, special events, educational speakers and even a monthly Mom's Night Out. As well as being a great way to meet other moms and children, the group participates in community outreach programs which aim to support chil …

We, stamford.rb, are a group of people living in and around Stamford, CT brought together by shared interest in the Ruby Programming Language. We come from all different professions and occupations to share our knowledge of Ruby and learn from one another. If you're interested in joining us to learn about Ruby or just hang out with fellow enthusiasts, follow us on Twitter @stamfordrb or join our discussion list to get in touch.

The Triangle Community Center is a non-profit Connecticut corporation that provides services to the gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender community. Our Mission: TCC is Fairfield County's leading supporter of programming and resources to facilitate the growth and connection of LGBTQ individuals and the community. 618 West Avenue, Norwalk, CT