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• Waveny Summer Concert Series

  • When
    4 Sep 2025
  •  
    7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Waveny Park, New Canaan

  Waveny Summer Free Concert Series

  Wednesdays, June 18 - Sept 4

  Music starts at 7:30pm 

  

  
  

  Encore will be gathering at the outdoor free town concerts every Wednesday, starting June 18 till September 4.
  

  
  

  We will set up a table and have the sign with our Encore logo.  You may bring food to share, if you like and your own beverage.  Also bring your own chair. 
  

  
  

   Enjoy the free concert with friends!  No need to register, just come and enjoy!

  
  

  Please contact Liz Orteig for questions.

  
  

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• Powerhouse Theater - THE EFFECT

  • When
    5 Sep 2025
  •  
    7:30 PM
  • Location
    Powerhouse Theatre, Waveny Park, 679 South Ave, New Canaan
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        THE EFFECT

             September 5, 2025, 7:30pm
             Produced by: Nova Hall
  Ticket $35 

  Join us for a trip to our local Powerhouse theater to see a production of The Effect.

  Those who would like can join up for a pre theatre dinner.

  Would you trust love if it came from a pill?

  THE EFFECT, by Lucy Prebble, centers on two volunteers, Tristan and Connie, who fall in love during a clinical trial for a dopamine-based antidepressant. Their romance disrupts the trial, leaving their doctors, Dr. James and Dr. Sealey, to grapple with ethical questions about their work. The play explores identity, love, and the limits of medicine.

  THE EFFECT is a 2012 U.K Critics Circle Award Winner for Best New Play. Lucy Prebble is best known for her critically acclaimed play, ENRON, and is an Emmy Award Winner (HBO's Succession).

  THE EFFECT contains adult language and situations, and is recommended for audiences of high school age and older.

  You are welcome to bring one guest

  For Cancellation or Questions, please contact Liz Orteig 

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• Bridge Group

  • Start
    10 Sep 2025
  • End
    10 Dec 2025
  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    Lapham Center

  

  This group was created for social bridge players of intermediate level to have fun practicing and improving their skills while enjoying the company of other ladies who are there to do the same thing. We are a fun-loving group and welcome players to be members of a set group or as substitutes. We play bridge on the second Wednesday of the month from September through May starting at 9:15 at the Lapham Community Center. 

  If you would like to join us for social bridge, or as a substitute, please email Simin Zendehrouh or call 203-966-7391.

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• Pickleball

  • Start
    10 Sep 2025
  •  
  • End
    31 Dec 2025
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  • Schedule
    17 sessions
  • Location
    Mead Park, New Canaan

  

  Encore Pickleball

  
  

  @ Mead Park Courts, New Canaan

  
  

  Courts reserved from 9am to 11am

  with an organized random rotation from 9:00am to 10:30am

  
  

  All levels welcome, although players should have proficiency at pickleball.

  Please bring your own paddle. Encore provides the balls.

  
  

  Prior to play, you must purchase a Pickleball Permit (seniors $80, adults $140, family $300) at the New Canaan Recreation Department. Permits are only available to New Canaan Residents. Encore members w/o a Permit can play for $15 each session, payable by credit card at the courts.  

  
  

  If you want to join the group, Encore Pickleball is on the TeamReach App

  
  For questions, please email Mary Liz Lewis 
  

  
  

  
  

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• Bunco

  • When
    10 Sep 2025
  •  
    6:00 PM
  • Location
    Member's home
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  Let's Get this Party Started!

  BUNCO is BACK!

  6:00pm on Wednesday, September 10th 

  At the home of Lesley Groff

  
  

  Imagine the laughter! Imagine the camaraderie! Imagine old  friends and new friends, kicking off the Encore fall season in the inimitable BUNCO way!

  
  

  If you have ever attended before, you know our BUNCO evening is GREAT FUN! It's a cocktail party with a bit of dice throwing --- no skill, no strategy, just lots of laughs! New guests come every month to give those dice a toss and mix with the crowd.

  Join us!

  Besides your party spirit, please bring an appetizer, dessert, or bottle of wine. You will be contacted about your particular choice. Non-Alcoholic beverages are available! 

  
  

  Cost is $10 for the Bunco pot, plus $3 (single dollar bills) for the dollar game. Fee is payable at event.

  
  

  Please REGISTER QUICKLY, before spots are full. 

  If full, SIGN UP ON WAITLIST!  

  (We have been taking ladies off the waitlist each month.)

  
  

  We need tables of four to play so please do your best not to cancel on the day of the event! Let me know as soon as possible if you need to cancel so a waitlisted member can attend! Unfortunately, there are often last minute cancellations so you may be invited to attend. Please keep your evening open for us.
  

  
  

  Address details will follow with an email closer to date.

  Thank you Lesley for hosting us again.
  

  
  

  Any questions or cancellations please contact Mary Liz Lewis

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• EATS Luncheon

  • Start
    11 Sep 2025
  • End
    11 Dec 2025
  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    Lapham Community Center

  EATS (The Eating and Tasting Society) is a fun, diverse group of 36 ladies, divided into 3 groups.  Each group gets together every three months, to plan and prepare a lunch for all the members.  Luncheons are usually held at Lapham Community Center.  Recipes are emailed to members and discussed at the luncheon.  There are 9 luncheons each year on the second Thursday of each month (except December, July and August). 

  If you would like to join the group, find out more, or come as a guest, please email Deborah Golden.

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• Canasta

  • Start
    11 Sep 2025
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  • End
    1 Jan 2026
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  • Schedule
    17 sessions
  • Location
    Lapham Community Center

  

  The Encore Canasta group meets on Thursdays from 1:30 to 3:30 at Lapham Community Center. You must already know how to play.

  The first twenty people who respond to the TeamReach invitation will have a seat at a table.  We will rotate so everyone can play!

  If you would like to be added to the list please email Geri Rhoades.

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• Friendly Summer Tennis

  • Start
    16 Sep 2025
  •  
  • End
    14 Oct 2025
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Mead Park Courts, New Canaan

  Encore’s Friendly Summer Tennis

  It’s time to get ready for another season of Encore’s Friendly Summer Tennis!

  If you are interested in playing this summer, please email Carolyn Prazenka to be added to the weekly game scheduling list.

  Encore’s Summer Tennis is for intermediate/advanced players interested in playing social tennis.

  Games will be scheduled from 9:00–10:30 AM on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays at Mead Park Tennis Courts (starting late May).

  Each week, you will receive an email inviting you to sign up for the days you'd like to play based on your schedule and availability.

  Tennis Permits must be purchased through the New Canaan Recreation Department prior to play:

  • Resident Seniors: $80
  • Resident Adults: $140
  • Non-Residents: $250

  Or, you may pay a $15 guest fee each time you play—permits are encouraged.

  If you have any questions, please contact Carolyn Prazenka or Tracy Potter.

  
  

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• NYBG Van Gogh Flowers Exhibit Day Trip

  • When
    18 Sep 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • Location
    Meet @ Waveny Park for Carpool (8:45-9am) or NY Botanical Garden @ 10am (2900 Southern Blvd, Bronx)
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  NYBG Van Gogh Flowers Exhibit Day Trip 

  
  

  

  Join us for a special day at the New York Botanical Garden to experience the Van Gogh's Flowers! Don’t miss this unique opportunity to explore Van Gogh’s iconic floral works surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of NYBG’s gardens and art installations.

  Date: Thursday, September 18
  Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (carpool leaves 9:00am sharp from Waveny Park)

  Ticket Price (non-refundable):  

  • Seniors (65+): $32
  • Adults (under 65): $37
  • NYBG members: Free

  Highlights of the Day:

  • Explore stunning floral displays and botanical art inspired by Van Gogh
  • Admission includes an all-garden pass and access to the Tram Tour — a 30-minute guided ride around the gardens. This hop-on, hop-off tram lets you explore the grounds at your own pace.

  Transportation Options:

  • Drive yourself directly to NYBG (and Meet by the entrance @10am)
  • Carpool option: Meet at Waveny Park at 8:45 -9:00AM (leave 9:00am sharp)
  • • $10 per person cash for your carpool driver (covers gas + shared $22 parking fee)
  • When registering, please indicate whether you will meet the group at NYBG (entrance) or carpool - and if carpooling, whether you can drive or prefer to be a passenger.

  Optional Lunch & Garden Walk:

  • After the exhibit, join us for lunch at Hudson Garden Grill (on-site, pay at your own expense).
  • Following lunch, enjoy a relaxing walk through the gardens or continue exploring via the Tram Tour.

  Planned Departure: 3:00 PM from NYBG

  For Cancellations or Questions? Contact Lauren McCusker

  
  

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• Hiking with Liz

  • When
    19 Sep 2025
  •  
    9:30 AM
  • Location
    1 Silver Sands Pkwy, Milford, CT

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  Hiking with Liz

  On Friday, September 19, we will be going to the Silver Sands State Park in Milford, CT.  We will be taking a seaside walk by Long Island Sound at Silver Sands State Park in Milford, CT.

  This is a flat walk, 1 mile out and 1 mile back along a beautiful boardwalk. We will be meeting in the parking lot at 9:30 AM. Afterwards we will go to lunch at a local restaurant.

  Email Liz Orteig if you have any questions.

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• Health & Wellness Presents Medicare 101

  • When
    24 Sep 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    New Canaan Library, Tate Conference Room
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  Health & Wellness - MEDICARE 101

  Presented by Shean-Mei Sheu

  Certified Medicare Counselor & Encore Member

  
  

  Wednesday, 9/24, 5:30 - 7 pm

  Tate Conference Room (upstairs)

  New Canaan Library

  Whether you’re new to Medicare, planning for retirement, or helping a family member navigate their options, it can feel overwhelming.

  Join us for a practical overview of what you need to know—presented by one of our own Encore members, Shean-Mei Sheu, a Medicare volunteer with the CT State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).

  Topics Covered:

  • What each Medicare part covers (A, B, C & D)
  • Supplemental coverage (Medigap) vs Medicare Advantage Plans
  • Medicare and retirement decisions
  • Understanding Medicare Insurance Plans
  • Annual Open Enrollment Period (October 15 – December 7)

  Bring your questions! We’ll wrap up with a 30-minute Q&A session.

  No charge for this event.

  Limit 40, Waitlist available

  
  

  For Cancellation or Questions?

  Contact Shean-Mei Sheu

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• Critics Corner

  • When
    26 Sep 2025
  •  
    7:00 PM
  • Location
    A member’s home
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    Critics Corner

  We will have our next Critics Corner meeting on Friday, September 26, at 7:00 PM, at Lorraine Jacobi's home.

  Any questions or cancellation, please email Lorraine Jacobi. 

  The following two movies will be discussed and then rated:

  Nickel Boys: Elwood Curtis' college dreams are brutal reformatory in the Jim Crow South. Clinging to his optimistic worldview, Elwood strikes up a friendship with Turner, a fellow Black teen who dispenses fundamental tips for survival.

  Release date: December 13, 2024
  Starring: Ethan Herisse, Brandon Wilson, Luke Tennie
  Can be seen on: MGM+, Amazon Prime Video, YouTube, Sling TV, Philo, Fandango at Home, Google Play Movies and TV and Apple TV

  The Heat: FBI Special Agent Sarah Ashburn is a methodical investigator with a long-standing reputation for excellence - and arrogance. In contrast, foul-mouthed, hot-tempered detective Shannon Mullins goes with her gut instincts and street smarts to remove criminals from the streets of Boston. Sparks fly when these polar opposites have to work together to capture a drug lord, but in the process, they become the last thing anyone expected -- buddies.

  • Release date: June 28, 2013
  • Starring: Sandra Bullock, Melissa McCarthy, Demián Bichir, Marlon Wayans, Michael Rapaport
  • Can be seen on: Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Tubi, Hulu, YouTube, Goggle Play Movies & TV, Apple TV, Fandango at Home

  Event Details:

  • Each attendee is asked to bring either an appetizer or dessert. 
  • A $5 contribution per person will be collected to cover the cost of drinks.

  If you enjoy watching movies and love discussing them with fellow enthusiasts, Critics' Corner is for you! We gather at a member’s home, socialize over appetizers and drinks, and then engage in a lively discussion and rating of two movies that we’ve watched beforehand.

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• Encore Book Group

  • When
    29 Sep 2025
  •  
    1:30 PM
  • Location
    Lapham, Downstairs

  Encore Book Group

  The September meeting of the Encore Book Group will be held at 1:30, Monday, September 29, 2025, downstairs at Lapham.  We will be discussing "The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post" by Allison Pataki. 401 pages | Biographical Fiction

  This national bestseller tells the fascinating story of Marjorie Merriweather Post—heiress to the Post cereal fortune—who rose far beyond her beginnings gluing cereal boxes in a barn. A savvy entrepreneur, philanthropist, and socialite, Marjorie hosted presidents, rescued Tsarist treasures, and built a legacy that spanned business, politics, and society.

  A compelling portrait of a woman who shaped history and defied expectations, all while living—and loving—on a grand scale.

  There is always a lively discussion.  You can contact Anne Sutcliffe. If you get on the email list, you can be alerted to any changes in the schedule or venue and book availability. 

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• Private Tour of Seven Bridges Foundation Art Museum

  • When
    2 Oct 2025
  •  
    11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    71 North Porchuck Road, Greenwich CT 06831
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  Join us for a private tour of the fabulous

  Seven Bridges Foundation

  A Private Art Museum in Greenwich, CT.

  Date: Thursday, October 2, 2025

  Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

  Cost: $50 (includes guided tour and a casual lunch catered by Aux Délices)

  Details

  • Limited to 30 participants
  • No refunds for cancellations unless your spot is filled from the waitlist
  • Carpooling is mandatory due to limited parking. Please indicate if you are willing to drive.
  • Registration deadline : September 25 (Thursday)

  Seven Bridges Foundation was established as a nonprofit in 1993 by Richard McKenzie to support both established and emerging living artists and to promote their creativity. Located on 80 acres in backcountry Greenwich, it is comprised of two galleries totaling 28,000 square feet, with an outdoor sculpture collection sited to take advantage of the natural surroundings. The 1,200 piece collection, which includes large scale modernist and figurative paintings, glass art, sculptures, and photography is a vibrant reflection of life inspired by humanity and creative expression. Offering a unique museum experience, Seven Bridges has become an innovative venue for artists, students, scholars and other visitors to gain insights into figurative art and the work of 20th century masters as well as emerging artists.

  Among others, we will be able to view works by the late renowned artist, Ronald N. Sherr, which are loan from the Sherr family. Ron is best known for his portraits of presidents and leading public figures, including both Presidents Bush (in the National Portrait Gallery), General Colin Powell, House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi and many others. Ron’s wife, Lois Zaprzalka, will be on site to personally introduce his works.

  Seven Bridges https://sevenbridges.org/home is open to the public by appointment only; Encore Club of New Canaan is privileged to offer this special opportunity to our members. To save time, a list of names/emails of all registered Encore Club visitors will be provided to Seven Bridges at the tour start.​

  Cancellation or Questions? Contact Anne L Grieves

  
  

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• Prospective and All Member Meet Up

  • When
    15 Oct 2025
  •  
    1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Waveny House, 677 South Avenue, New Canaan

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  Join us for the  

  Prospective and All Members Meet Up

  Have you heard? We are the fun club!

  Come see for yourself!!

  Wednesday, October 15th, 1 - 3 PM

  Waveny House, New Canaan

  New to Encore? Perhaps you are a cherished long-time member? Maybe you have a friend who's curious about joining Encore? This is the perfect opportunity to mingle and learn more about our fabulous social club! Bring a friend, meet the Encore Board, and explore all our groups have to offer. Catch up with old friends, welcome new faces, and experience the warm camaraderie of Encore. 

  Light Fare and Refreshments will be served.

  There is no charge to attend this event.

  Questions? Contact Rose Bauersfeld.

  
  

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• Welcome Back Fall Luncheon

  • When
    21 Oct 2025
  •  
    11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
  • Location
    The Waveny, 36 Pine Street, New Canaan
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  Welcome Back Fall Luncheon 

   &

  Fall Fashion by J. Crew

  Tuesday October 21st, 11:30 AM

  The Waveny Bar & Grill, 36 Pine Street, New Canaan

  MENU

  Cash Bar from 11:30-12pm

  Salad served individually - Greek Salad - romaine, mesclun, cucumber, tomatoes, red onions, kalamata olives, feta, red wine oregano vinaigrette, pepperoncini

  ^{Wine: One glass of Red or White included}

  Choice of Entree:
  ● Salmon - Atlantic salmon, broccolini, beets, parsley gremolata
  ● Chicken Picatta - chicken breast, white wine lemon sauce, capers, parsley, over mashed potatoes and spinach
  ● Gnocchi Bolognese - homemade potato gnocchi with bolognese sauce, parmesan cheese

  Choice of Dessert: Chocolate Cake, Cheesecake, Red Velvet Cake

  Coffee/Tea included (espresso/cappuccino would be extra)

  $40 per member, Guests $45

  Please register by Tuesday, October 14, no exceptions, refunds or cancellations after this date.

  Questions or restrictions? Email Meera Kapur or Kathy McGoldrick 

  
  

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• Encore Book Group

  • When
    27 Oct 2025
  •  
    1:30 PM
  • Location
    Lapham, Downstairs

  Encore Book Group

  The October meeting of the Encore Book Group will be held at 1:30, Monday, October 27, 2025, downstairs at Lapham.  We will be discussing "We All Live Here by Jojo Moyes" by Jojo Moyes. 464 Pages, published in 2025, Women's Divorce Fiction.

  

  Lila Kennedy has a lot on her plate. A broken marriage, two wayward daughters, a house that is falling apart, and an elderly stepfather who seems to have quietly moved in. Her career is in freefall, and her love life is complicated. So when her real dad— man she has barely seen since he ran off to Hollywood thirty-five years ago—suddenly appears on her doorstep, it feels like the final straw. But it turns out even the family you thought you could never forgive might have something to teach you about love, and what it actually means to be family.

  This is a moving, realistic look at one woman's post divorce family life that manages to be both poignant and funny.

  There is always a lively discussion.  You can contact Anne Sutcliffe. If you get on the email list, you can be alerted to any changes in the schedule or venue and book availability. 

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• Health & Wellness Group - 🌿 Energy House Clearing & Saging

  • When
    29 Oct 2025
  •  
    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    New Canaan Library, Tate Conference Room
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    34

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  Health & Wellness Group 

  Energy House Clearing & Saging

  Wednesday, October 29
  6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  New Canaan Library, Tate Conference Room (upstairs)

  Presented by our own Encore member, Lisa Labozzo, 
  Certified Reiki Master

  Your home holds more than just furniture—it carries the energy of everyone and everything that has passed through it. Over time, these energies can become heavy, stagnant, or unsettling, especially in spaces where there has been illness, grief, conflict, or simply high traffic. Just like physical cleaning, energetic clearing is a vital form of spiritual hygiene.

  What it is: Energy House Clearing with Reiki and sage combines two powerful practices:

  • Saging (smudging): Burning sage (or other sacred herbs) helps dissolve stagnant or negative energy, purifying the air and uplifting the vibration of your home.
  • Reiki energy clearing: Reiki infuses your space with universal healing energy, balancing the environment and filling it with light, harmony, and peace.

  When to consider a clearing:

  • Moving into a new home or office
  • After disagreements, illness, or emotional turmoil
  • Following a major life change (divorce, loss, new beginning)
  • Seasonal resets or when the space feels “heavy”
  • Preparing your home for sale to welcome new energy

  Benefits you may feel:

  • ✨ A lighter, calmer atmosphere
  • ✨ Improved sleep and relaxation
  • ✨ Release of old attachments and lingering emotions
  • ✨ A higher vibration that supports your well-being
  • ✨ A fresh, welcoming energy for you, your family, or potential buyers

  Why it matters:

  Your home is your sanctuary. Clearing away old, stagnant energy allows you to fully step into a new chapter with clarity, peace, and positivity. It’s like opening the windows of your soul—welcoming in light, love, and fresh beginnings.

  Space is limited, waitlist available

  
  

  Questions? Contact Lisa Labozzo

  
  

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• Encore Local Theater Group

  • When
    20 Nov 2025
  •  
    7:30 PM
  • Location
    Westport Community Theater, 110 Myrtle Avenue, Westport
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                        Encore Local Theater Group

  Please join us on Thursday November 20, 2025, 7:30pm, at the Westport Community Theater, 110 Myrtle Avenue, Westport, CT (Westport Town Hall) to see the Connecticut Premiere of:

  CONSCIENCE

  Written by Joe DiPietro - Directed by Alexander Kulcsar

  In the 1950s, as Senator Joseph McCarthy lies and bullies his way to power, the only Republican senator with the courage to challenge him is Margaret Chase Smith of Maine. Conscience is the story of a remarkable woman who stood up for what was right and refused to back down.

  “CONSCIENCE presents a slice of history, one that will resonate with a modern audience. The show portrays an insightful view of McCarthyism while thoughtfully addressing themes of women in politics, the dangers of demagoguery, and how truth and reason must prevail in society.” —Broadway World.

  “A timely boxing match of a history play.” – NY Times

  Tickets $21.

  Optional 6 PM dinner meetup - venue TBA

  Please register by November 1.  No cancellations or refunds after that date.

  Guests are limited to one per Encore member. 

  For Cancellation or Questions, please contact Barbara Mckay 

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