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Club/Organization: GAELIC AMERICAN CLUB
Street Address: 74 Beach Rd.
City/State/Zipcode: Fairfield, CT 06824
Contact: Maura O'Donnell, Manager
Contact Phone Number: 203-254-0673
Fax: 203-254-3012
Email Address: managergac@gaconline.org
Internet Address: http://www.gaconline.org
Meetings/Days & Hours/Locations:
Meetings Open to Public?: No
Description of Organization and Activities:

Members only Irish Club offering a wide range of activities: music, literature and language, genealogy, dance and theatre.

Officers Names/Terms of Office: The following is a list of officers for 2009:
Pat O'Connell     Pres.
Pat Dyer            VP
Joe Campbell      Treas.
Walter Keating    Fin. Sectary
Chris Doolan       Recording Secrt.
Rick Reidy          Sgt. at Arms
Jude Fitzgerald    Director
Joan Greenwood  Director
Noel McGovern    Director

Fees/Dues: Yes
Eligibility/ Membership Information: Of Irish descent and must also be sponsored by a Club member.
Year Established:
Organization Type: Cultural, Ethnic
Date Entered: March, 2009

Club/Organization: GIRL SCOUTS OF CONNECTICUT, BRIDGEPORT SERVICE CENTER
Street Address: 87 Washington Avenue
City/State/Zipcode: Bridgeport, CT 06604
Contact: Carmen Richtarich, Business Manager
Contact Phone Number: 203-334-3145 Ext. 3006
Fax: 203-696-3821
Email Address: crichtarich@gsofct.org
Internet Address: http://www.gsofct.org
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Meetings Open to Public:
Description of Organization and Activities::

The world's preeminent organization dedicated solely to girls where, in an accepting and nurturing environment, girls build character and skills for success in the real world. In partnership with committed adult volunteers, girls develop qualities that will serve them all their lives, like leadership, strong values, social conscience, and conviction about their own potential and self-worth.

Officers/Terms of Office: CEO: Jennifer Smith Turner
Fees/Dues:
Eligibility/Membership Information: ALL GIRLS AGES 5 THROUGH 17 (KINDERGARTEN THROUGH GRADE 12) throughout Connecticut are welcome.
Year Established: 1912
Organization Type: Children, Education, Women
Updated: March, 2009

Club/Organization: GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF WESTERN CONNECTICUT
Street Address:
City/State/Zipcode:
Contact: http://www.goodwillwct.org
Contact Phone Number:
Fax:
Email Address:
Internet Address: www.goodwillwct.org
Meetings/Days & Hours/Locations: NA
Meetings Open to Public?: NA
Description of Organization and Activities:

Goodwill Industries of Western Connecticut uses its donations to help people with disabilities lead productive and fulfilling lives.

Fees/Dues: NA
Eligibility/ Membership Information: NA
Year Established: 1951
Organization Type: Community, Disabled
Date Entered: May, 2009

Club/Organization: Grasmere By The Sea Adult Day Services
Street Address: One Post Road
City/State/Zipcode: Fairfield, CT 06824
Contact:
Contact Phone Number: 203-259-6699
Fax: 203-255-8571
Email Address:
Internet Address: http://www.jhe.org/
Meetings/Days & Hours/Locations:
Meetings Open to Public?:
Description of Organization and Activities:

Grasmere By The Sea is committed to caring for the older adults in our community. In a warm, homelike setting, it provides comprehensive nursing, social, nutritional, and recreational and personal care services for those who want to remain in their homes and still enjoy the day with friends in a supportive environment.

Fees/Dues:
Year Established: 1988
Organization Type: Community, Information, Senior Citizens
Updated: August, 2009

Club/Organization: GREENFIELD HILL VILLAGE IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY
Street Address: P.O. Box 252
City/State/Zipcode: Fairfield, CT 06824
Contact: John W. Jones, President
Contact Phone Number: 203-254-3503
Fax: 203-254-3581
Email Address: ghvis@ghvis.org
Internet Address: http://www.ghvis.org
Meetings/Days & Hours: Check website
Meetings Open to Public: Upon request; Annual Meeting: Yes
Description of Organization and Activities::

CIVIC ASSOCIATION FOUNDED IN 1896 TO MAINTAIN THE RURAL CHARACTER OF THE AREA. SPONSOR OF THE ANNUAL GREENFIELD FARM PUMPKIN FESTIVAL, GREENFIELD CHRISTMAS TREE AND ANNUAL CLEAN-UP AT THE OLD BURIAL GROUND ON BRONSON ROAD, PRESERVATION OF GREENFIELD HILL GRANGE HALL #133."

Fees/Dues: Yes
Eligibility/Membership Information: Membership
Year Established: 1896
Organization Type: Civic, Community, Information
Updated: March, 2009

Club/Organization: GREENLAWN - OAKWOOD PROPERTY ASSOCIATION
Street Address: 61 Vermont Avenue
City/State/Zipcode: Fairfield, CT 06824
Contact: Steve Berecz, President
Contact Phone Number: (203) 334-4873
Fax: (203)334-4873
Email Address: thewordhound@optonline.net
Internet Address: n/a
Meetings/Days & Hours/Locations: Varies
Meetings Open to Public?: Yes
Description of Organization and Activities:

The Greenlawn-Oakwood Property Association originally represented much of the eastern section of town. The Association now primarily represents the "New England Streets" area.

The organization originated in response to a nearby junkyard that openly burned garbage and its mission since has been to preserve the neighborhood and its adjacent areas.

Fees/Dues: Varies
Eligibility/ Membership Information: Any homeowner in the area
Year Established: 1952
Organization Type: Civic, Community, Support Groups
Updated: March, 2009

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Club/Organization: Hadassah/Fairfield Chapter
Street Address:
City/State/Zipcode:
Contact: See website
Contact Phone Number:
Fax:
Email Address:
Internet Address: http://www.connecticut.hadassah.org
Meetings/Days & Hours/Locations:
Meetings Open to Public: General meetings open to public
Description of Organization and Activities:

From the website:

HADASSAH, the Women's Zionist Organization of America, is a volunteer women's organization, whose members are motivated and inspired to strengthen their partnership with Israel, ensure Jewish continuity, and realize their potential as a dynamic force in American society.
The Connecticut Region of Hadassah continues to be committed to bringing hope to people via all of the programs and the projects that are the core of Hadassah's mission.

Fees/Dues:
Eligibility/ Membership Information:
Year Established: 1912
Organization Type: CIVIC, EDUCATION, WOMEN
Updated: May, 2009

Club/Organization: HAPPINESS CLUB
Street Address: 63 Unquowa Rd.
City/State/Zipcode: Fairfield, CT 06824
Contact: Lionel Ketchian, President
Contact Phone Number: (203) 258-7777
Fax: (203) 256-0755
Email Address: PrintLRK@aol.com
Internet Address: http://www.Happinessclub.com
Meetings/Days & Hours/Locations: Once each month at the Fairfield Public Library, 1080 Old Post Rd., Fairfield, CT 06824
Meetings Open to Public: Yes
Description of Organization and Activities:

The Happiness Club is an organization that has been created to promote the benefits of being happy through free meetings for the people in the community, The Be Happy Zone articles in the Fairfield Citizen-News, it's web site www.happinessclub.com and the thehappinessshow.com and Free Happy Newsletters Online. "The Happiness TV Show" is on every Monday night at 9:30 - 10.00PM. The co-hosts are Lionel Ketchian and George Ortega. The show is broadcast in six towns on Cablevision of Connecticut Channel 77. It airs in Bridgeport, Fairfield, Milford, Orange, Stratford and Woodbridge. It's a fact that being happy benefits your health. Happiness is the best self-improvement plan for becoming a better and friendlier person. Unhappiness puts you at the effect of the negative things in your life. Being happy allows you to bcome positive and powerful. Happiness lets you access the wisdom within yourself and make better decisions.
 
Fees/Dues:  None
Eligibility/ Membership Information: Anyone
Year Established: 1999
Organization Type:  Education, Speaker/Speakers, Support Groups
Updated: March, 2009


Club/Organization: High School Scholarship Foundation of Fairfield, Inc.
Street Address:P.O. Box 682
City/State/Zipcode: Fairfield, CT 06824
Contact: Ellen Swan
Contact Phone Number: 203-256-1178
Fax:
Email Address: ellen@parentinginaction.com
Internet Address:
Meetings/Days & Hours/Locations:
Meetings Open to Public?
Description of Organization and Activities:

The High School Scholarship Foundation of Fairfield is a non-profit foundation whose goal is to provide financial assistance to deserving Fairfield Warde and Fairfield Ludlowe High School graduates for post-secondary education. The foundation achieves it objectives through fund-raising and establishment of an endowment fund.

Fees/Dues: NONE
Eligibility/ Membership Information:
Year Established: 1989
Organization Type: Community, Scholarships
Updated: March, 2009

Club/Organization: HOUSATONIC RAILWAY CLUB, INC.
Street Address: 161 King's Highway, P.O. Box 234
City/State/Zipcode: Fairfield, CT 06824
Contact: Jeff Dean
Contact Phone Number: 203-255-5238
Fax: None
Email Address:
Internet Address: http://www.housatonicmr.org
Meetings/Days & Hours: Every Friday 7:30PM - 10:00PM

Meetings Open to Public: Open to the public only on meeting nights. Total number of people may be restricted due to municipal fire laws governing number of people in area.

Description of Organization and Activities:

We are building a new operating model railroad in HO scale representing the Housatonic Railroad as if it existed in 1952 operating in the Housatonic River Valley from Norwalk, CT to Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Club promotes and enchances the hobby of model railroading and educates in the skills and activities of railroads.

See our web site for photos and other information including our annual train show.

Fees/Dues: $50 Init.. $10/Month
Eligibility/ Membership Information: For information, contact the membership chairman at the above address or call at above numbers.
Year Established: 1972
Organization Type: Education, Hobbies, Recreation
Updated: March, 2009

Club/Organization: HOYDEN'S HILL NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION
Street Address:
City/State/Zipcode: Fairfield, CT
Contact: See website
Contact Phone Number:
Fax:
Email Address: kirk@savehoydenshill.com
Internet Address: www.savehoydenshill.com
Meetings/Days & Hours: as needed
Meetings Open to Public:
Description of Organization and Activities:

From the website:

Savehoydenshill.com has been created to inform and educate the residents of the Town of Fairfield CT about their invaluable open space in the Hoyden's Hill area and about efforts to preserve it for current and future generations to enjoy.

Fees/Dues: none
Eligibility/Membership Information: Hoyden's Hill resident
Year Established: 1998
Organization Type: community
Updated: May, 2009

Club/Organization: H. Smith Richardson Women's Golf Association (HSRWGA)
Street Address: 83 Disbrow St.
City/State/Zipcode: Stratford, CT 06614
Contact: Joan Barbarich, President
Contact Phone Number:
Fax:
Email Address: barbarich@optonline.com
Internet Address: http://www.hsrwga.bravehost.com
Meetings/Days & Hours: One evening in December or January. One evening in March, one evening in October. Playdays every Thursday, 08:00-09:30 or at other foursome arranged times between Thursdays-Saturday, last week in April to first week in October. All play at H. Smith Richardson Golf Course.
Meetings Open to Public: For women interested in joining
Description of Organization and Activities:

18 holes of golf for female golfers who have graduated from Par 3/Nine-hole play.

Officers/Terms of Office: President: Joan Barbarich; Vice President:  Janice Berardi; Treasurer:  Pat Primavera; Secretary:  Kate Davoli
Fees/Dues: $70 dues per year as of 2005-2006
Eligibility/Membership Information: All women, not just Fairfield residents are welcome to join.
Year Established: 1972
Organization Type: hobbies, recreation, women
Updated: April, 2009

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Club/Organization: Infoline (now 2-1-1 CONNECTICUT) See: 2-1-1 CONNECTICUT

Club/Organization: INVENTORS ASSOCIATION OF CONNECTICUT
Street Address:
City/State/Zipcode:
Contact: http://www.inventus.org/Contact_Us.htm
Contact Phone Number:
Fax:
Email Address:
Internet Address: http://www.inventus.org
Meetings/Days & Hours: See website
Meetings Open to Public: Yes

Description of Organization and Activities:

The Inventors Association of Connecticut is a non-profit organization open to individuals interested in inventing and the process of invention.

Fees/Dues:
Eligibility/Membership Information: See website for membership information
Year Established: 1982
Organization Type: Information, Professional, Speaker/Speakers
Updated: May, 2009

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Club/Organization: JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF WESTERN CONNECTICUT, INC.
Street Address:
City/State/Zipcode:
Contact: See website
Contact Phone Number:
Fax:
Email Address:
Internet Address: http://bridgeport.ja.org
Meetings/Days & Hours: N/A
Meetings Open to Public: N/A
Description of Organization and Activities:

From the website:
JA Worldwide is the world’s largest organization dedicated to educating students about workforce readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy through experiential, hands-on programs.

Fees/Dues:
Eligibility/Membership Information: See website
Year Established: Nationally 1919. Locally 1946.
Organization Type: Children, Education, Youth
Updated: May, 2009

Club/Organization: THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF EASTERN FAIRFIELD COUNTY, INC.
Street Address: 739 Old Post Road, Burr Homestead, 3rd Floor
City/State/Zipcode: Fairfield, CT 06824
Contact: See website
Contact Phone Number: League office (203) 259-9995
Fax:
Email Address: jlefc@snet.net
Internet Address: http://www.jlefc.org
Meetings/Days & Hours/Locations: See website
Meetings Open to Public:
Description of Organization and Activities:

From the website:

Mission
We are an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers.

Fees/Dues:
Eligibility/Membership Information:
Year Established: 1920
Organization Type: professional, volunteers, women
Date Updated: May, 2009

Club/Organization: JUNIOR WOMEN'S CLUB OF FAIRFIELD
Street Address: P.O. Box 1092
City/State/Zipcode: Fairfield, CT 06825
Contact: Cheryl Eustace
Contact Phone Number: 203-254-4660
Fax:
Email Address: jwcfairfield@yahoo.com
Internet Address: http://www.jwcfairfield.com
Meetings/Days & Hours: 3rd Weds. each month except July and August
Meetings Open to Public: Yes
Description of Organization and Activities::

The Junior Women's Club of Fairfield was formed in 1965 to promote educational, philanthropic, community service work and provide members with the opportunity for personal enrichment, leadership experience, and social interaction.

Officers/Terms of Office: Cheryl Eustace, VP Membership:Bridget Perry, Secretary: Tina Poff, Treasurer: Maria DiPierro, Publicity: Jennifer Covino, Hospitality: Linda McCloat and Jennifer Hinkle, CARE Committee: Sue Martin, Lori Addison and Jennifer Covino
Fees/Dues: $30/YEAR
Eligibility/Membership Information: Call our voice mail 254-4660 or send an email jwcfairfield@yahoo.com
Year Established: 1965
Organization Type: Community, Service, Women
Updated: April, 2009

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Club/Organization: KIWANIS CLUB OF FAIRFIELD
Street Address:P.O.BOX 432
City/State/Zipcode: Fairfield, CT 06824
Contact: See website
Contact Phone Number:
Email Address:
Internet Address: http://www.fairfieldkiwanis.org
Meetings/Days & Hours/Locations:
Meetings Open to Public?: Yes
Description of Organization and Activities:

From the website:
The Kiwanis Club of Fairfield was chartered in 1961 and has been committed to the youth of Fairfield ever since. Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time. Our service projects most often focus on the needs of children including pediatric trauma, safety, child care, early development, infant health, nutrition, and parenting skills.

Fees/Dues: See website
Eligibility/ Membership Information: Membership is open to local civic minded professionals, business people, and residents that want to make a positive impact on the children of our community.
Year Established: 1961
Organization Type: SERVICE, SCHOLARSHIPS
Updated: May, 2009

Club/Organization: KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS - FATHER COLEMAN COUNCIL #2616
Street Address:333 Unquowa Road
City/State/Zipcode: Fairfield, CT 06430
Contact: Robert F. Carroll Jr., Grand Knight
Contact Phone Number:
Fax:
Email Address:
Internet Address: http://www.knightsite.com/kofc.htm
Meetings/Days & Hours/Locations: The Council conducts a business meeting the first Tuesday of each month at 7:30 PM in the Hall at 333 Unquowa Road.
Meetings Open to Public?: Members Only
Description of Organization and Activities:

Catholic fraternal organization of over 1,500,000 Catholic men world-wide who are dedicated to the ideals of Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism. Strongly supports the Special Olympics and programs for special needs persons.

Officers Names/Terms of Office:

Grand Knight, Robert F. Carroll, Jr.
Deputy Grand Knight, Robert Ferrigno
Chancellor, Earl Savage
Recorder, Christopher Gallagher 
Treasurer, Stanley D'Amico 
Advocate, Donal C. Colimore
Warden, William Patchell
Inside Guard, Angelo Catalano
Outside Guard, Joseph Kerekes
Financial Secretary, Joseph Salata
Chaplain, Rev. Anselm Nzekwe
Trustees: Donald Thompson, William Brilvitch, Steve Siksay

Elected each year with terms expiring June 30.
Fees/Dues: call
Eligibility/ Membership Information: Catholic Men 18 years or older by application
Year Established: March 29, 1882 in New Haven, CT
Organization Type: Fraternal, Religion, Volunteers
Updated: April, 2009

Club/Organization: KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL 11077, OUR LADY OF ASSUMPTION
Street Address: 545 Stratfield Rd.
City/State/Zipcode: Fairfield, CT 06825
Contact: Samuel Rizzitelli, Grand Knight
Contact Phone Number: 203-385-0852
Fax: N/A
Email Address: Knightrizz-3rd@yahoo.com
Iterrnet Address: http://kofc11077.homestead.com/assumption.html
Meetings/Days & Hours/Locations: Second and Fourth Tuesday at 7:30 PM in Assumption Hall at 545 Stratfield Rd.
Meetings Open to Public: Members Only
Description of Organization and Activities::

FRATERNITY OF OVER 1.7 MILLION CATHOLIC MEN WORLD-WIDE DEDICATED TO THE IDEALS OF CHARITY, UNITY, FRATERNITY AND PATRIOTISM. STRONGLY SUPPORTS SPECIAL OLYMPICS.