Clubs and Associations
| American Field Service: (AFS) |
Promoting intercultural exchange programs between American and foreign students; numerous exchanges of students from abroad and within the U.S.; community service projects and annual citrus fruit sales. Its mission is "changing the world one person at a time." Call Phyllis Shangold for information. |
| American Legion: |
| Charles L. Ruman Post #160 coordinates the annual Easton Memorial Day Parade and other activities relating to Veterans and patriotism. Meets second Thursday 8:00pm at the Firehouse. |
| Aspetuck Homemakers: |
| Meets second Wednesday in member's homes for Arts/Crafts and discussion. |
| Aspetuck Land Trust: |
| The Land Trust is a private, non-profit Connecticut Corporation dedicated to the preservation of Open Space in perpetuity in Easton, Fairfield, Weston and Westport. They own over 800 acres of Open Space in these towns. Nature Preserves, open to the public, make up over 600 of the 800 acres. The Land Trust has (4) preserves (213) acres open in Easton for hiking, riding, fishing, cross-country skiing and snow shoeing. For maps that show preserve locations and trails, call the Land Trust at 372-2785. |
| Crow Hill Nature Preserve (162 acres) located at the end of Wyldewood Road |
| Poindexter Nature Preserve (36 acres) located off Judd Road between Maple Road and Knapp Street. |
| Island Pond/Pond View Preserve (10 acres) located within the town Paine Open Space. |
| William Wamer Angler's Preserve (5 acres) three (3) fishing accesses located along Mill River off South Park Avenue. |
| Aspetuck Masonic Lodge: 142 A.F. & A.M. |
| Meets second Wednesday 7:30pm at the Lodge, 200 Center Road. 261-9816 |
| Boy Scout Troop 66: |
| Provides Character development, citizenship training and physical and mental fitness for boys, ages 11 to 18. The program includes rank advancement, community service projects and an exciting outdoor program including monthly camping experiences. |
| Citizens For Easton: |
| Non-Partisan organization dedicated to maintaining the rural, residential character of Easton, and conservation of Open Space and preservation agricultural land. Meetings the second Wednesday of each month at a board member's house, 8:00pm. Call President Princie Falkenhagen, 261-5490, or Vice President, Will Tressler, 268-7674. |
| Citizens For Responsible Government: |
| Organized to encourage citizens of Easton to exercise their rights to open discussion and full participation on major public issues. Janice Greiser, Chairman. |
| Democratic Town Committee: |
| Meets first Wednesday of the month in January, March, May, July, September and November, at the Senior Center. For information write P.O. Box 32, Easton, CT. 06612. |
| Easton Exchange Club: |
| An Organization dedicated to serving Easton and the surrounding community by supporting local non-profit groups and activities through fund-raising projects, including the Annual Easton Exchange Club Walkathon and the Annual Exchange Club Golf Tournament. A major beneficiary of its support is the Exchange Club Parenting Skills Center that serves the cause of sound parenting, including educating parents and protecting children against abuse. Dinner meetings are held twice monthly at the Aspetuck Lodge, 200 Center Road, Easton. For information, write to: The Exchange Club of Easton, P.O. Box 143, Easton, 06612. |
| Easton Garden Club: |
| Promotes Easton Beautification through care of trees, shrubs and flowers and gardening in public places. Supports practical knowledge and interest in care of plantings, including youth programs. Sponsors awards in horticultural subjects to a Joel Barlow High School graduating Senior and a Helen Keller Middle School student upon graduation, and an award to an Easton resident for outstanding personal property gardening improvement. Spring Garden Mart and Winter Sale are annual fund-raising events. Meets 2nd Wednesday of the month at 11:30am in the community Room of the Easton Public Library, Two evenings per year. |
| Easton Homemakers: |
| Easton Lion Club: |
| As part of the largest service and social organization in the world, the Easton Lions support a wide range of local and regional activities. Included are Easton projects such as the Annual Halloween Bonfire and Costume Parade, support for youth sports activities, special projects at the schools, including a Community Service Scholarship, and support for the Easton Senior Center. The Lions also support Camp Hemlocks for children with disabilities, and they are known worldwide for their commitment to eye research and to finding a cure for blindness. The Lions Club is also an active social organization with dinner meetings held the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month. new members are always welcome. |
| Easton P.T.A. & (Barlow P.T.S.A.) |
| Joel Barlow Parent - Teacher - Student - Association: |
| The P.T.A. represents parents, teachers and children of Samuel Staples (261-3607) and Helen Keller Schools (268-8651). The P.T.S.A. represents parents, teachers and students of Joel Barlow High School. (334-8003). Both organizations sponsor an annual Open House. |
| Easton Redding Community Coalition: |
| Easton-Redding Community Coalition is a group consisting of parents, police, school personnel, town representatives, clergy and others, meeting regularly for the prevention and education for substance abuse issues in the towns of Easton and Redding. E.R.C.C. plans parent programs, teacher training, provides substance abuse counselors in the High School, partially funds the D.A.R.E. program, provides substance abuse assemblies in the schools, and plans a variety of other activities for the prevention of substance abuse. |
| Easton Republican Women's Club: |
| Dedicated to increasing the effectiveness of women in government, promoting an informed public through political activity and education, by fostering loyalty to Republican principles. Members share an active interest in politics and community service. |
| Easton Senior Center Bowling League: |
| Open to all seniors. Meets Wednesdays at 1:00pm at Nutmeg Bowling Lanes, Fairfield. For more information, call the Easton Senior Center (268-1145). |
| Easton Senior Citizens Center Inc: |
| Private, non-profit, state-chartered organization to help raise funds for Senior Center Programs. Meets four times annually. Call the Easton Senior Center for information, (268-1145). |
| Easton Volunteer Fire Explorer Post 66: |
| Sponsored by the Volunteer Fire Company. An organization for boys and girls age 14 to 18, with an interest in learning firefighting and assisting the Fire Company. Meets first Tuesday of the month, 7:30pm at the Firehouse. |
| Easton Volunteer Emergency Medical Services Inc. (EMS) |
| Volunteer organization of certified emergency medical technicians (EMT's) who operate town ambulances and respond to 911 police calls when necessary. Annual meeting in June. Conducts monthly training meetings and an annual fund drive. Meets first Monday of the month. Non-emergency telephone: (452-9595). |
| Easton Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 Inc. |
| Volunteer organization serving the town by providing fire suppression and fire safety education. Sponsors annual Firemen's Carnival last week in July. Male and Female volunteers age 18 and older, welcome, no experience necessary. Meetings are held 1st Monday of the month, 8:00pm at the Firehouse |
| Easton Woods and Fields Association, Inc: |
| Volunteer, non-profit Connecticut corporation dedicated to the preservation of woods, fields and open spaces in Easton, for public enjoyment. 422 Sport Hill Road, Easton, CT. 06612. |
| Friends of the Easton Public Library: |
| Community organization to support the Easton Public Library with volunteer service and contributions to the Library's collection and equipment. It serves the community as well through an extensive program of arts, entertainment, and education. The Library sponsors Easton's Annual Book Parade, the book sale, and the children's Summer Reading Programs. Membership is open to all residents of Easton. For information see the Librarian. |
| Girl Scouts: |
| The Girl Scout program is aimed at developing self-potential, relating to others, developing values and contributing to society. Scouting provides girls in kindergarten through grade 12 the opportunity to participate in the above, and have fun at the same time. The Easton program is part of Girl Scouts of Housatonic Council. meeting days and times vary and are flexible. For additional information, call Girl Scouts of Housatonic Council (334-3145) |
| Historical Society of Easton: |
| Non-profit, educational organization dedicated to preserving, interpreting and disseminating a record of the life of Easton. Programs include historic research, collection of artifacts, classes and living history week at the 19th century one-room Adams school located on Westport Road. Meetings held throughout the year of historic interest. Located in the Easton Library Building on Morehouse Road, accessed by rear parking lot. For information call (261-2090), or write P.O. Box 121, Easton, CT. 06612. |
| Morning Glories Bowling League: |
| Open to everyone. Meets Wednesdays 9:30am, Nutmeg Lanes, Fairfield. |
| Old Academy Singers: |
| Performing old-time songs in four part harmony. Meets Tuesday evening 7:30pm at the Congregational Church Hall. Contact Coordinator, (374-9709) |
| Town of Easton Open Spaces: |
| The following Open Spaces/Nature Preserves are open for hiking, dog walking, riding, cross country skiing, snow shoeing and fishing, where appropriate. |
| Paine Open Space (130 acres) located off Maple Road |
| Mill River Open Space (6.8 acres) provides fishing accesses located along Mill River off South Park Avenue. |
| Steep Hill Open Space (1.1 acres) located near the south end of North Park Avenue. |
| Public Health Nursing Association (PHNA): |
| The public Health Nursing Association of Easton is composed of volunteer Easton residents dedicated to the idea of promoting community health through education awareness. PHNA contracts with United Home Care in Fairfield (330-9198) to provide skilled health care to Easton residents. Sponsors vision screening in all of the nursery schools in Easton, flu shots clinic, mammogram clinic and baby-sitting clinic. Operates a loan closet for health related equipment, free of charge to all Easton residents, Located in the Easton Senior Center, (268-1145 or 268-1907) The PHNA office is in the Easton Senior Center, it meets the fourth Thursday of the month at 9:30am. |
| Republican Town Committee: |
| Meets every fourth Thursday of the month, 8:00pm at the Easton Senior Center. For further information write, P.O. Box 408, Easton, CT. 06612. |
| Samuel P. Senior Memorial Park Inc: |
| Committees oversee the operation and maintenance of the park. Horticultural habitat for plants and birds. Located across from the Easton Town Hall on Center Road. |