Encore Club of New Canaan upcoming events

Mahjong (22 Apr 2026)

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:00:00 GMT

The Encore Mahjong group will meet on Wednesdays from 2:00–4:00 PM at the Lapham Community Center.

Mahjong is the classic tile game that originated in China in the early 1900s. With growing popularity, New Canaan has become one of the area’s hottest Mahjong spots!

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

Canasta (23 Apr 2026)

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:30:00 GMT

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.

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

Let's Walk! (24 Apr 2026)

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Let’s Walk!

Join us in the glory of spring for a 2–3 mile walk at Irwin Park, surrounded by a spectacular blanket of 50,000 daffodils and other beautiful flowering trees.

Let’s lace up our athletic shoes, get outside and enjoy a 2-3 miles walk together. Walking is a great way to socialize, stay active, and boost your mood — all at the same time.

Walks take place (weather permitting) from April through mid-November. No registration necessary.

Lead a Walk: If you would like to lead a walk on other days, please notify Shean-Mei Sheu or simply post the details on TeamReach. I’m sure many of us will be happy to join you!

If you’d like to be added to our TeamReach group for each week's walking location, updates and communication, please email Shean-Mei Sheu.

Let’s walk and make every step count!

Critics Corner (24 Apr 2026)

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Critics Corner

We will have our next Critics Corner meeting on Friday, April 24th, at 7:00 PM, at the home of Joan Rosenthal.

Any questions or cancellation, please email Lorraine Jacobi.

The following two movies will be discussed and then rated:

The Big Lebowski: A 1998 crime, comedy film written, directed, produced and co-edited by Joel and Ethan Coen, and starring Jeff Bridges, John Goodman, Julieanne Moore, Steve Buscemi, and John Turturro. It follows the life of Jeffrey "The Dude" Lebowski, a Los Angeles slacker and avid bowler who is assaulted as a result of mistaken identity, then learns that a millionaire who shares the same name was the intended victim.

Can Be Seen On: Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Sling TV, You Tube, Goggle Play Movies, Apple TV, Fandango at Home

Hamnet: A 2025 historical drama film directed by Chloe Zhao, who co-wrote the screenplay with Maggie O’Farrell based on the 2020 novel by O'Farrell. The film dramatises the life of William Shakespeare and his wife, Agnes who celebrate the birth of their son, Hamnet. However, when tragedy strikes and Hamnet dies at a young age, it inspires Shakespeare to write his timeless masterpiece Hamlet.

Can Be Seen On: Peacock, Prime Video and Apple TV, Fandango At Home, Google Play

Event Details:

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

Peggy’s Trail Trekkers Advanced Hikers (27 Apr 2026)

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Peggy's Trail Trekkers Advanced Hikes

Ward Pound Ridge Reservation in Cross River, NY!

Monday, April 27th @ 9am sharp

Meet at the Michigan Road parking lot (inside the preserve).

We will do 5 miles on two loops with a nice vista view.

Let's get outside and work on our agility and endurance with this supportive group of trekkers. Bring tick spray, water and hiking poles if you like. Wearing ankle hiking boots is optimal - trails can be muddy, hilly and very rocky.

Click the Register, then confirm button to sign up.

Registration Limit, Waitlist Available

Please text Peggy ASAP if you sign up but cannot make it!

Questions? Contact Peggy at peggydemayo@gmail.com or

text her at 203-984-9182

*If you are looking for a less difficult hike, check out “Liz’s Hikes“ on the Encore website.

PEZ (27 Apr 2026)

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:15:00 GMT

Remember growing up with PEZ dispensers? We all do!

Come see Popeye (1958), Snoopy, Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Star Wars, and all your favorites at the PEZ Visitor Center in Orange, CT, just a 35 minute drive from Waveny Park!

Over 4,000 square feet dedicated to all things PEZ – starting with the largest, most comprehensive collection of PEZ memorabilia on public display in the world, an interactive historical timeline, and much more. Learn about the brand that has been inspiring and innovating since 1927!

When:

Monday, April 27, 2026 - see schedule below

Where:

PEZ Visitor Center, 35 Prindle Hill Road, Orange, CT
Optional lunch at Stonebridge Restaurant, 50 Daniel Street, Milford, CT

Cost:

PEZ Visitor Center: $4.00 (NO REFUNDS) - with your paid admission you will receive a $2.00 credit good toward any merchandise purchase
Lunch: Individual checks

Schedule and Transportation:

10:15am – Meet carpool at Waveny Park (option: drive yourself and meet us there)
10:25am SHARP – Depart for the PEZ Visitor Center
11:00am – Arrive at PEZ Visitor Center for a self-guided visit
Noon – Depart for Lunch
12:15pm – Lunch at Stonebridge Restaurant
~1:45pm – Depart for Waveny Park

Cancellations:

If you are unable to attend, kindly let us know no later than Wednesday, April 23 rd so that we can adjust the carpool and lunch reservation.

Questions? Please contact your Encore On the Go! Event Planner: Sue Greenan

Encore Book Group (27 Apr 2026)

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Encore Book Group

The April meeting of the Encore Book Group will be held at 1:30, Monday, April 27, 2026, downstairs at Lapham. We will be discussing "The Boyfriend" by Frieda McFadden. A Psychological Thriller.

She's looking for the perfect man. He's looking for the perfect victim.

Sydney Shaw, like every single woman in New York, has terrible luck with dating. She’s seen it all: men who lie in their dating profile, men who stick her with the dinner bill, and worst of all, men who can't shut up about their mothers. But finally, she hits the jackpot.

Her new boyfriend is utterly perfect. He's charming, handsome, and works as a doctor at a local hospital. Sydney is swept off her feet.

Then the brutal murder of a young woman―the latest in a string of deaths across the coast―confounds police. The primary suspect? A mystery man who dates his victims before he kills them.

Sydney should feel safe. After all, she is dating the guy of her dreams. But she can’t shake her own suspicions that the perfect man may not be as perfect as he seems. Because someone is watching her every move, and if she doesn’t get to the truth, she’ll be the killer’s next victim...

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.

Hiking with Liz (28 Apr 2026)

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Bennet's Pond Hike

On Tuesday, April 28, we will be going to the Bennett’s Pond State Park in Ridgefield, CT.

This will be a moderate hike, 2 hours. Please remember good hiking shoes and snacks and water. We will be meeting at 9:30 AM in the parking lot at 550-698 Bennett’s Farm Road in Ridgefield

There will be an optional lunch afterwards.

Any questions or cancellation, please email Liz Orteig.

Pickleball (29 Apr 2026)

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Encore Pickleball

Wednesdays @ Mead Park Courts

Courts reserved 9:00am - 10:30am

with an organized random rotation

The group plays at an intermediate level. Beginner classes are available through the New Canaan Recreation Department (under Programs), YMCA, and private instructors.

Prior to play, you must purchase a Mead Park Pickleball Membership (seniors $80, adults $160, family $300) at the New Canaan Recreation Department. Go to https://newcanaanct.myrec.com/info/default.aspx and select Membership.

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 us, we use the TeamReach App (group is Encore Intermediate).

For questions, please email Mary Liz Lewis

Mahjong (29 Apr 2026)

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:00:00 GMT

The Encore Mahjong group will meet on Wednesdays from 2:00–4:00 PM at the Lapham Community Center.

Mahjong is the classic tile game that originated in China in the early 1900s. With growing popularity, New Canaan has become one of the area’s hottest Mahjong spots!

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

Canasta (30 Apr 2026)

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:30:00 GMT

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.

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

Powerhouse Theater - The Father (1 May 2026)

Fri, 01 May 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Powerhouse Theatre Event - The Father

Friday, May 1, 7:30pm

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

Ticket Price: $35.
Those who would like can join up for a pre theatre dinner.

THE FATHER is a psychologically immersive play that uniquely puts the audience in the position of the main character, allowing us to experience his confusion as if it were our own. We never know what's true or real.

Told with humor and empathy, and by shrewd manipulation, audiences are treated to a heart-wrenching glimpse of the despair of memory loss. NOT TO BE MISSED!

THE FATHER (Le Père) is the winner of the 2014 Molière Award for Best Play. The Molières are considered France’s highest theatrical honour. THE FATHER premiered on Broadway in 2016 with Frank Langella winning the TONY AWARD for BEST ACTOR, and was transferred to screen with Anthony Hopkins winning the BEST ACTOR OSCAR for his performance.

Florian Zeller, the author of this intriguing and compelling black comedy, has been hailed as “one of the hottest literary talents in France” (Independent).

You are welcome to bring one guest

For Cancellation or Questions, please contact Liz Orteig

Bunco (4 May 2026)

Mon, 04 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT

     BIENVENIDO A BUNCO!!

WELCOME TO BUNCO!

EARLY CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATION!

Monday, May 4th @ 6pm

   A mi casa! At Mary Liz’s house!

Let’s celebrate the vibrant culture and traditions of Mexico! Join us for our CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATION, un poco temprano (a little early), on Monday evening May 4! WE LOVE A FIESTA!

ENCORE IS ALL ABOUT CAMARADERIE AND FUN!!!

Our Bunco evenings are a great example of the spirit of Encore: meet new friends, and further friendships! It’s a cocktail/dinner party with a bit of dice throwing exercise ;-). Join the camaraderie! No experience necessary!! There are new attendees every month!

Besides your party spirit, please bring an appetizer, dessert, or bottle of wine. Non-alcoholic beverages are available. You will be contacted concerning your contribution. The cost is $10 for the Bunco pot, plus $3 (single dollar bills) for the dollar game. Fee payable at event.

PLEASE REGISTER QUICKLY, BEFORE FULL, AND SIGN UP ON THE WAITLIST IF IT IS FULL!

PLEASE VIEW YOUR REGISTRATION AS A COMMITMENT.

IF YOU ARE ON THE WAITLIST, PLEASE LEAVE YOUR EVENING OPEN IN CASE A SPOT BECOMES AVAILABLE. IT HAPPENS!!

We need tables of four to play, so please do your best not to cancel the day of event, and let me know as soon as possible VIA TEXT to 203-984-8712 should you need to cancel so that a waitlisted member can attend.

Address details will follow with a confirmation email closer to date.
Any questions or cancellations, please contact  Mary Liz Lewis

Pickleball (6 May 2026)

Wed, 06 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Encore Pickleball

Wednesdays @ Mead Park Courts

Courts reserved 9:00am - 10:30am

with an organized random rotation

The group plays at an intermediate level. Beginner classes are available through the New Canaan Recreation Department (under Programs), YMCA, and private instructors.

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 us, we use the TeamReach App (group is Encore Intermediate).

For questions, please email Mary Liz Lewis

Annual Fashion Show & Luncheon (6 May 2026)

Wed, 06 May 2026 15:30:00 GMT

Lunch

Gazpacho soup, Mediterranean salad, chicken paillard, and dessert, with tea, lemonade, coffee.
Can accommodate dietary restrictions—including vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, and dietary allergies.

For questions, please contact Rose Bauersfeld

Cancellations and refunds can only be honored until April 28th.

Mahjong (6 May 2026)

Wed, 06 May 2026 18:00:00 GMT

The Encore Mahjong group will meet on Wednesdays from 2:00–4:00 PM at the Lapham Community Center.

Mahjong is the classic tile game that originated in China in the early 1900s. With growing popularity, New Canaan has become one of the area’s hottest Mahjong spots!

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

Canasta (7 May 2026)

Thu, 07 May 2026 17:30:00 GMT

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.

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

Ladies Night Out at The Playhouse: The Devil Wears Prada 2 (7 May 2026)

Thu, 07 May 2026 22:45:00 GMT

Ladies Night Out at The Playhouse:

The Devil Wears Prada 2

Get ready for a fun night out as we dive back into the high-gloss, high-stakes world of The Devil Wears Prada 2! Once again, we’re transported behind the scenes of fashion, ambition, and unforgettable style, where sharp wit, power plays, and couture reign supreme. This highly anticipated sequel revisits beloved characters while exploring how careers, friendships, and self-confidence evolve with time—and heels.

Perfect for a Ladies Night Out, this film promises plenty of laughs, a little drama, and lots of fashion envy. So grab a glass of wine, slip on your most stylish shoes, and settle in for a glamorous escape that celebrates friendship, resilience, and the joy of indulging in a movie that’s as smart as it is chic. ✨

When and Where: Thursday, May 7th, 2026

6:45pm – Happy Hour – Join us for drinks before the show at The Pub at The Playhouse
7:30pm – The Devil Wears Prada 2 at The Playhouse

Cost:

$14.50 – Movie Ticket
Food and Drinks - individual purchase

Cancellations: No cancellations unless someone joins from the waiting list.

Questions?

Please contact Encore On-the-Go! Event Planner : Sue Greenan

Let's Walk, Lee Garden Tour & Potluck Delight (11 May 2026)

Mon, 11 May 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Let's Walk, Lee Garden Tour & Potluck Delight

Irwin Park Walk + Lee Garden Tour + Lunch with Friends

When: Monday, May 11, 10:30 AM
Starting Point: Irwin Park, 848 Weed Street, New Canaan
Garden Location: Lee Garden, 89 Chichester Road, New Canaan
Parking at Lee Garden: Street parking on Toquam or Myanos Road (right next to the garden)
Optional: Potluck Lunch at Ellen Cumming’s home

Celebrate spring with a beautiful morning of walking, flowers, and friendship!

We’ll begin with a scenic 2–3 mile walk at Irwin Park. Afterward, we’ll drive (can carpool) about one mile (3 minutes) to Lee Garden, where a member of the Beautification League will lead us on a guided tour and share the fascinating history of New Canaan’s treasured garden—at the height of its bloom.

Following the tour, those who wish can join a relaxed potluck lunch at Ellen Cumming’s home, just a short walk from the garden. If you plan to attend the lunch, please bring a dish and drop it off at Ellen’s on your way to Lee Garden by 11:20 AM.

Enjoy fresh air, vibrant blossoms, and great company—what better way to welcome spring?

Note: If the event is full, the ones on the waitlist are welcome to join us to walk at the Irwin Park!

Questions, please contact : Shean-Mei Sheu

Let's Walk! (13 May 2026)

Wed, 13 May 2026 12:30:00 GMT

Let’s Walk!

Join us in the glory of spring for a 2–3 mile walk at Irwin Park, surrounded by a spectacular blanket of 50,000 daffodils and other beautiful flowering trees.

Let’s lace up our athletic shoes, get outside and enjoy a 2-3 miles walk together. Walking is a great way to socialize, stay active, and boost your mood — all at the same time.

Walks take place (weather permitting) from April through mid-November. No registration necessary.

May 13th walk is led by Edna Calastro.

Lead a Walk: If you would like to lead a walk on other days, please notify Shean-Mei Sheu or simply post the details on TeamReach. I’m sure many of us will be happy to join you!

If you’d like to be added to our TeamReach group for each week's walking location, updates and communication, please email Shean-Mei Sheu.

Let’s walk and make every step count!

Pickleball (13 May 2026)

Wed, 13 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Encore Pickleball

Wednesdays @ Mead Park Courts

Courts reserved 9:00am - 10:30am

with an organized random rotation

The group plays at an intermediate level. Beginner classes are available through the New Canaan Recreation Department (under Programs), YMCA, and private instructors.

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 us, we use the TeamReach App (group is Encore Intermediate).

For questions, please email Mary Liz Lewis

Bridge Group (13 May 2026)

Wed, 13 May 2026 13:15:00 GMT

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.

Mahjong (13 May 2026)

Wed, 13 May 2026 18:00:00 GMT

The Encore Mahjong group will meet on Wednesdays from 2:00–4:00 PM at the Lapham Community Center.

Mahjong is the classic tile game that originated in China in the early 1900s. With growing popularity, New Canaan has become one of the area’s hottest Mahjong spots!

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

EATS Luncheon (14 May 2026)

Thu, 14 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT

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). Interested in EATS recipes? Explore past Recipe Packs here.

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

Canasta (14 May 2026)

Thu, 14 May 2026 17:30:00 GMT

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.

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

Encore Book Group (18 May 2026)

Mon, 18 May 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Encore Book Group

The May meeting of the Encore Book Group will be held at 1:30, Monday, May 18, 2026, downstairs at Lapham. We will be discussing "I See You've Called in Dead" by John Kenney.

Razor-sharp, darkly comedic, and emotionally piercing. With the satirical bite of Richard Russo’s Straight Man, the introspection of Fredrik Backman’s A Man Called Ove, and the reinvention of Andrew Sean Greer's Less, Kenney’s vivid prose transforms the mundane into unexpected hilarity.

Obituary writer Bud Stanley isn’t really living his best life. He’s fallen into a funk after a divorce. (She left him for another man, who, in fairness, was far more interesting.) He’s not doing his job well. He’s given up on dating. And he’s about to be fired for accidentally publishing his own obituary one mildly drunken night (though technically the company can’t legally fire a dead person).

As Bud awaits his fate at work, he does the only logical thing: He goes to the wakes and funerals of total strangers to learn how to live again.

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.

Pickleball (20 May 2026)

Wed, 20 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Encore Pickleball

Wednesdays @ Mead Park Courts

Courts reserved 9:00am - 10:30am

with an organized random rotation

The group plays at an intermediate level. Beginner classes are available through the New Canaan Recreation Department (under Programs), YMCA, and private instructors.

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 us, we use the TeamReach App (group is Encore Intermediate).

For questions, please email Mary Liz Lewis

Mahjong (20 May 2026)

Wed, 20 May 2026 18:00:00 GMT

The Encore Mahjong group will meet on Wednesdays from 2:00–4:00 PM at the Lapham Community Center.

Mahjong is the classic tile game that originated in China in the early 1900s. With growing popularity, New Canaan has become one of the area’s hottest Mahjong spots!

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

Write with Encore (20 May 2026)

Wed, 20 May 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Write with Encore

If you like to write but need a little nudge to get started you may want to join a self-directed, welcoming group of writers who will meet monthly to share an essay, memoir, poem or short story they have written (within 2 pages). The participants will read their piece to their peers who will provide gentle feedback in this friendly environment. No formal instruction will be involved.

Warm-ups, prompts and in-class ice-breakers will be provided from time to time.

The group is limited to ten participants and meet monthly on the third Wednesday.

Location: Small conference room near the kitchen, Lapham Community Center

For further information, please contact Barbara Mckay

Canasta (21 May 2026)

Thu, 21 May 2026 17:30:00 GMT

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.

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

Fifth Avenue Gilded Age Mansions Guided Walking Tour (22 May 2026)

Fri, 22 May 2026 13:45:00 GMT

Fifth Avenue Gilded Age Mansions Guided Walking Tour

Take a stroll along Manhattan’s Fifth Avenue and discover its Gilded Age past when grand mansions of millionaires lined the illustrious street. Discover the glamorous mansions that remain and those lost to time.

Our 1.3 mile/2 hour walking tour begins at General Sherman Monument on 5^th Ave between 59^th & 60^thStreets. We will end our walk at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Although many of the Gilded Age mansions on Fifth Avenue are now used as private residences, private clubs or institutions and are therefore not accessible to the public, we will have the opportunity to enter one of those mansions on the tour!

Highlight

Discover the footprint of the largest single residence ever built in Manhattan
Visit the oldest building on Millionaire’s Row, Fifth Avenue
Learn some of the secrets of the famous Frick Collection as you stroll by
Explore a charming bookstore hidden into a Gilded Age mansion
Uncover one of the last single residence mansions on Fifth Avenue

Event Details

Date: Friday, May 22, 2026

Cost: $44 for tour, includes tip for guide (No refunds, unless the waitlist is honored). There is no rain date.

Schedule:

o Meet our guide at 9:45am at the gold monument of General William T. Sherman on a horse, located on 5th Ave between 59th and 60th St, Manhattan. The exact address is: 764 Doris C Freedman Pl. Our guide will hold an "Untapped New York" sign.

§ Transportation Options: All times will be updated in the final event reminder that will be emailed to all those registered (approximately 5-7 days before the event).

=> Train: Meet at the NEW CANAAN Train Station and taxi/Uber to the meeting location above. Currently there is a 7:58am train arriving into 125^th Street at 8:56am. That will allow plenty of time to take a taxi or Uber to our meeting location.

=> Carpool: Meet at Waveny Park approximately 8am - $25 per person (cash) to your driver – covers gas, parking fee, and congestion parking fee.

Note: The carpool option will be limited by the number of carpool driver volunteers, so please consider volunteering. Must be willing to take the train or drive yourself if there are not enough carpool drivers.

=> Drive yourself

o Noon – Tour ends
o ~12:30pm: Optional lunch. Place TBD.

o ~2pm: Head back to Connecticut

Accessibility: The tour is almost entirely outdoors. Guests must be able to walk at least 1.3 miles and be on their feet for 2 hours.

Questions or cancellation? Joanne Santulli

Pickleball (27 May 2026)

Wed, 27 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Encore Pickleball

Wednesdays @ Mead Park Courts

Courts reserved 9:00am - 10:30am

with an organized random rotation

The group plays at an intermediate level. Beginner classes are available through the New Canaan Recreation Department (under Programs), YMCA, and private instructors.

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 us, we use the TeamReach App (group is Encore Intermediate).

For questions, please email Mary Liz Lewis

Mahjong (27 May 2026)

Wed, 27 May 2026 18:00:00 GMT

The Encore Mahjong group will meet on Wednesdays from 2:00–4:00 PM at the Lapham Community Center.

Mahjong is the classic tile game that originated in China in the early 1900s. With growing popularity, New Canaan has become one of the area’s hottest Mahjong spots!

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

Peonies! (28 May 2026)

Thu, 28 May 2026 12:30:00 GMT

Peonies!

Cricket Hill Garden
670 Walnut Hill, Thomaston, CT
Thursday, May 28
10 AM tour

We are planning a visit to the Cricket Hill Garden in Thomaston, CT, a plant nursery and garden that specializes in both tree peonies and herbaceous peonies. We will get a one hour guided tour of the gardens by the owners, and then we will be able to walk a bit on the property. Afterwards, we can go to lunch.

We will be carpooling for this event, meeting at 8:30 AM. Meet at Waveny, parking lot in front of the main house. Passengers contribute $5 to the driver.

These spectacular flowers have a short season, and we are planning to go there at their peak of bloom.

Any questions, contact Liz Orteig

Canasta (28 May 2026)

Thu, 28 May 2026 17:30:00 GMT

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.

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

Friendly Summer Tennis (29 May 2026)

Fri, 29 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT

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 through Thursdays at Mead Park, Har-Tru Tennis Courts (starting 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 (62+): $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.

Pickleball (3 Jun 2026)

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Encore Pickleball

Wednesdays @ Mead Park Courts

Courts reserved 9:00am - 10:30am

with an organized random rotation

The group plays at an intermediate level. Beginner classes are available through the New Canaan Recreation Department (under Programs), YMCA, and private instructors.

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 us, we use the TeamReach App (group is Encore Intermediate).

For questions, please email Mary Liz Lewis

Mahjong (3 Jun 2026)

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:00:00 GMT

The Encore Mahjong group will meet on Wednesdays from 2:00–4:00 PM at the Lapham Community Center.

Mahjong is the classic tile game that originated in China in the early 1900s. With growing popularity, New Canaan has become one of the area’s hottest Mahjong spots!

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

Canasta (4 Jun 2026)

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:30:00 GMT

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.

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

Pickleball (10 Jun 2026)

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Encore Pickleball

Wednesdays @ Mead Park Courts

Courts reserved 9:00am - 10:30am

with an organized random rotation

The group plays at an intermediate level. Beginner classes are available through the New Canaan Recreation Department (under Programs), YMCA, and private instructors.

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 us, we use the TeamReach App (group is Encore Intermediate).

For questions, please email Mary Liz Lewis

Mahjong (10 Jun 2026)

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:00:00 GMT

The Encore Mahjong group will meet on Wednesdays from 2:00–4:00 PM at the Lapham Community Center.

Mahjong is the classic tile game that originated in China in the early 1900s. With growing popularity, New Canaan has become one of the area’s hottest Mahjong spots!

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

EATS Luncheon (11 Jun 2026)

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT

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

Canasta (11 Jun 2026)

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:30:00 GMT

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.

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

Pickleball (17 Jun 2026)

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Encore Pickleball

Wednesdays @ Mead Park Courts

Courts reserved 9:00am - 10:30am

with an organized random rotation

The group plays at an intermediate level. Beginner classes are available through the New Canaan Recreation Department (under Programs), YMCA, and private instructors.

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 us, we use the TeamReach App (group is Encore Intermediate).

For questions, please email Mary Liz Lewis

Mahjong (17 Jun 2026)

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:00:00 GMT

The Encore Mahjong group will meet on Wednesdays from 2:00–4:00 PM at the Lapham Community Center.

Mahjong is the classic tile game that originated in China in the early 1900s. With growing popularity, New Canaan has become one of the area’s hottest Mahjong spots!

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

Canasta (18 Jun 2026)

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:30:00 GMT

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.

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

Pickleball (24 Jun 2026)

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Encore Pickleball

Wednesdays @ Mead Park Courts

Courts reserved 9:00am - 10:30am

with an organized random rotation

The group plays at an intermediate level. Beginner classes are available through the New Canaan Recreation Department (under Programs), YMCA, and private instructors.

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 us, we use the TeamReach App (group is Encore Intermediate).

For questions, please email Mary Liz Lewis

Mahjong (24 Jun 2026)

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:00:00 GMT

The Encore Mahjong group will meet on Wednesdays from 2:00–4:00 PM at the Lapham Community Center.

Mahjong is the classic tile game that originated in China in the early 1900s. With growing popularity, New Canaan has become one of the area’s hottest Mahjong spots!

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

Canasta (25 Jun 2026)

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:30:00 GMT

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.

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

Friendly Summer Tennis (26 Jun 2026)

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT

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 through Thursdays at Mead Park, Har-Tru Tennis Courts (starting 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 (62+): $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.

Pickleball (1 Jul 2026)

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Encore Pickleball

Wednesdays @ Mead Park Courts

Courts reserved 9:00am - 10:30am

with an organized random rotation

The group plays at an intermediate level. Beginner classes are available through the New Canaan Recreation Department (under Programs), YMCA, and private instructors.

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 us, we use the TeamReach App (group is Encore Intermediate).

For questions, please email Mary Liz Lewis

Mahjong (1 Jul 2026)

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT

The Encore Mahjong group will meet on Wednesdays from 2:00–4:00 PM at the Lapham Community Center.

Mahjong is the classic tile game that originated in China in the early 1900s. With growing popularity, New Canaan has become one of the area’s hottest Mahjong spots!

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

Canasta (2 Jul 2026)

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:30:00 GMT

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.

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

Pickleball (8 Jul 2026)

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Encore Pickleball

Wednesdays @ Mead Park Courts

Courts reserved 9:00am - 10:30am

with an organized random rotation

The group plays at an intermediate level. Beginner classes are available through the New Canaan Recreation Department (under Programs), YMCA, and private instructors.

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 us, we use the TeamReach App (group is Encore Intermediate).

For questions, please email Mary Liz Lewis

Mahjong (8 Jul 2026)

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT

The Encore Mahjong group will meet on Wednesdays from 2:00–4:00 PM at the Lapham Community Center.

Mahjong is the classic tile game that originated in China in the early 1900s. With growing popularity, New Canaan has become one of the area’s hottest Mahjong spots!

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

Canasta (9 Jul 2026)

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:30:00 GMT

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.

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

Pickleball (15 Jul 2026)

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Encore Pickleball

Wednesdays @ Mead Park Courts

Courts reserved 9:00am - 10:30am

with an organized random rotation

The group plays at an intermediate level. Beginner classes are available through the New Canaan Recreation Department (under Programs), YMCA, and private instructors.

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 us, we use the TeamReach App (group is Encore Intermediate).

For questions, please email Mary Liz Lewis

Mahjong (15 Jul 2026)

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT

The Encore Mahjong group will meet on Wednesdays from 2:00–4:00 PM at the Lapham Community Center.

Mahjong is the classic tile game that originated in China in the early 1900s. With growing popularity, New Canaan has become one of the area’s hottest Mahjong spots!

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

Canasta (16 Jul 2026)

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:30:00 GMT

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.

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

Pickleball (22 Jul 2026)

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Encore Pickleball

Wednesdays @ Mead Park Courts

Courts reserved 9:00am - 10:30am

with an organized random rotation

The group plays at an intermediate level. Beginner classes are available through the New Canaan Recreation Department (under Programs), YMCA, and private instructors.

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 us, we use the TeamReach App (group is Encore Intermediate).

For questions, please email Mary Liz Lewis

Canasta (23 Jul 2026)

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:30:00 GMT

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.

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

Pickleball (29 Jul 2026)

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Encore Pickleball

Wednesdays @ Mead Park Courts

Courts reserved 9:00am - 10:30am

with an organized random rotation

The group plays at an intermediate level. Beginner classes are available through the New Canaan Recreation Department (under Programs), YMCA, and private instructors.

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 us, we use the TeamReach App (group is Encore Intermediate).

For questions, please email Mary Liz Lewis

Canasta (30 Jul 2026)

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:30:00 GMT

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.

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

Friendly Summer Tennis (31 Jul 2026)

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

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 through Thursdays at Mead Park, Har-Tru Tennis Courts (starting 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 (62+): $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.

Pickleball (5 Aug 2026)

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Encore Pickleball

Wednesdays @ Mead Park Courts

Courts reserved 9:00am - 10:30am

with an organized random rotation

The group plays at an intermediate level. Beginner classes are available through the New Canaan Recreation Department (under Programs), YMCA, and private instructors.

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 us, we use the TeamReach App (group is Encore Intermediate).

For questions, please email Mary Liz Lewis

Canasta (6 Aug 2026)

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:30:00 GMT

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.

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

Pickleball (12 Aug 2026)

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Encore Pickleball

Wednesdays @ Mead Park Courts

Courts reserved 9:00am - 10:30am

with an organized random rotation

The group plays at an intermediate level. Beginner classes are available through the New Canaan Recreation Department (under Programs), YMCA, and private instructors.

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 us, we use the TeamReach App (group is Encore Intermediate).

For questions, please email Mary Liz Lewis

Canasta (13 Aug 2026)

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:30:00 GMT

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.

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

Pickleball (19 Aug 2026)

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Encore Pickleball

Wednesdays @ Mead Park Courts

Courts reserved 9:00am - 10:30am

with an organized random rotation

The group plays at an intermediate level. Beginner classes are available through the New Canaan Recreation Department (under Programs), YMCA, and private instructors.

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 us, we use the TeamReach App (group is Encore Intermediate).

For questions, please email Mary Liz Lewis

Canasta (20 Aug 2026)

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:30:00 GMT

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.

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

Pickleball (26 Aug 2026)

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Encore Pickleball

Wednesdays @ Mead Park Courts

Courts reserved 9:00am - 10:30am

with an organized random rotation

The group plays at an intermediate level. Beginner classes are available through the New Canaan Recreation Department (under Programs), YMCA, and private instructors.

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 us, we use the TeamReach App (group is Encore Intermediate).

For questions, please email Mary Liz Lewis

Canasta (27 Aug 2026)

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:30:00 GMT

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.

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

Friendly Summer Tennis (28 Aug 2026)

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT

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 through Thursdays at Mead Park, Har-Tru Tennis Courts (starting 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 (62+): $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.

Pickleball (2 Sep 2026)

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Encore Pickleball

Wednesdays @ Mead Park Courts

Courts reserved 9:00am - 10:30am

with an organized random rotation

The group plays at an intermediate level. Beginner classes are available through the New Canaan Recreation Department (under Programs), YMCA, and private instructors.

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 us, we use the TeamReach App (group is Encore Intermediate).

For questions, please email Mary Liz Lewis

Canasta (3 Sep 2026)

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:30:00 GMT

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.

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

Pickleball (9 Sep 2026)

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Encore Pickleball

Wednesdays @ Mead Park Courts

Courts reserved 9:00am - 10:30am

with an organized random rotation

The group plays at an intermediate level. Beginner classes are available through the New Canaan Recreation Department (under Programs), YMCA, and private instructors.

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 us, we use the TeamReach App (group is Encore Intermediate).

For questions, please email Mary Liz Lewis

Bridge Group (9 Sep 2026)

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 13:15:00 GMT

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

EATS Luncheon (10 Sep 2026)

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT

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

Canasta (10 Sep 2026)

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:30:00 GMT

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.

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

Pickleball (16 Sep 2026)

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Encore Pickleball

Wednesdays @ Mead Park Courts

Courts reserved 9:00am - 10:30am

with an organized random rotation

The group plays at an intermediate level. Beginner classes are available through the New Canaan Recreation Department (under Programs), YMCA, and private instructors.

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 us, we use the TeamReach App (group is Encore Intermediate).

For questions, please email Mary Liz Lewis

Canasta (17 Sep 2026)

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 17:30:00 GMT

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.

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

Pickleball (23 Sep 2026)

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Encore Pickleball

Wednesdays @ Mead Park Courts

Courts reserved 9:00am - 10:30am

with an organized random rotation

The group plays at an intermediate level. Beginner classes are available through the New Canaan Recreation Department (under Programs), YMCA, and private instructors.

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 us, we use the TeamReach App (group is Encore Intermediate).

For questions, please email Mary Liz Lewis

Canasta (24 Sep 2026)

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:30:00 GMT

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.

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

Friendly Summer Tennis (25 Sep 2026)

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT

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 through Thursdays at Mead Park, Har-Tru Tennis Courts (starting 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 (62+): $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.

Pickleball (30 Sep 2026)

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Encore Pickleball

Wednesdays @ Mead Park Courts

Courts reserved 9:00am - 10:30am

with an organized random rotation

The group plays at an intermediate level. Beginner classes are available through the New Canaan Recreation Department (under Programs), YMCA, and private instructors.

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 us, we use the TeamReach App (group is Encore Intermediate).

For questions, please email Mary Liz Lewis

Canasta (1 Oct 2026)

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:30:00 GMT

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.

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

Pickleball (7 Oct 2026)

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Encore Pickleball

Wednesdays @ Mead Park Courts

Courts reserved 9:00am - 10:30am

with an organized random rotation

The group plays at an intermediate level. Beginner classes are available through the New Canaan Recreation Department (under Programs), YMCA, and private instructors.

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 us, we use the TeamReach App (group is Encore Intermediate).

For questions, please email Mary Liz Lewis

EATS Luncheon (8 Oct 2026)

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

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

Canasta (8 Oct 2026)

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:30:00 GMT

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.

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

Pickleball (14 Oct 2026)

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Encore Pickleball

Wednesdays @ Mead Park Courts

Courts reserved 9:00am - 10:30am

with an organized random rotation

The group plays at an intermediate level. Beginner classes are available through the New Canaan Recreation Department (under Programs), YMCA, and private instructors.

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 us, we use the TeamReach App (group is Encore Intermediate).

For questions, please email Mary Liz Lewis

Bridge Group (14 Oct 2026)

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:15:00 GMT

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

Canasta (15 Oct 2026)

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:30:00 GMT

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.

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

Pickleball (21 Oct 2026)

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Encore Pickleball

Wednesdays @ Mead Park Courts

Courts reserved 9:00am - 10:30am

with an organized random rotation

The group plays at an intermediate level. Beginner classes are available through the New Canaan Recreation Department (under Programs), YMCA, and private instructors.

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 us, we use the TeamReach App (group is Encore Intermediate).

For questions, please email Mary Liz Lewis

Canasta (22 Oct 2026)

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:30:00 GMT

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.

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

Canasta (29 Oct 2026)

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 17:30:00 GMT

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.

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

Friendly Summer Tennis (30 Oct 2026)

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT

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 through Thursdays at Mead Park, Har-Tru Tennis Courts (starting 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 (62+): $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.

Canasta (5 Nov 2026)

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 18:30:00 GMT

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.

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

EATS Luncheon (12 Nov 2026)

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMT

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

Canasta (12 Nov 2026)

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 18:30:00 GMT

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.

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

Canasta (19 Nov 2026)

Thu, 19 Nov 2026 18:30:00 GMT

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.

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

Canasta (26 Nov 2026)

Thu, 26 Nov 2026 18:30:00 GMT

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.

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

Canasta (3 Dec 2026)

Thu, 03 Dec 2026 18:30:00 GMT

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.

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

Canasta (10 Dec 2026)

Thu, 10 Dec 2026 18:30:00 GMT

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.

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

Canasta (17 Dec 2026)

Thu, 17 Dec 2026 18:30:00 GMT

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.

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