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Woodway Country Club

540 Hoyt Street
Darien, CT 06820 United States
(203) 322-1661

November 2014

Christina Baker Kline, Author of ‘Orphan Train: A Novel’ is Speaker for New Canaan Library’s 2014 Literary Luncheon

Thursday, November, 13, 2014 @ 11:30 am - 2:00 pm
Woodway Country Club, 540 Hoyt Street
Darien, CT 06820 United States
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New Canaan Library’s 2014 Literary Luncheon will feature Christina Baker Kline as guest speaker, author of the New York Times bestseller Orphan Train.  The Literary Luncheon will be held Thursday, November 13th, 2014 from 11:30 am - 2:00 pm at Woodway Country Club, 540 Hoyt Street, Darien, CT. “We are thrilled to have Christina as our speaker,” says Ellen Crovatto, Director of Development. “We will not only be entertained, but educated about this fascinating and controversial part of our history”.…

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April 2015

Books and Authors with AAUW

Thursday, April, 23, 2015 @ 11:15 am - 2:30 pm
Woodway Country Club, 540 Hoyt Street
Darien, CT 06820 United States
$65

AAUW will host its annual Book and Author Luncheon at the Woodway Country Club in Darien with three highly praised authors presenting their latest works. Proceed of lunch go to AAUW's Educational Opportunities Fund. Reservations requested by April 10.

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Larry Kudlow to Keynote New Canaan Republicans’ Annual Lincoln-Reagan Dinner, April 24

Friday, April, 24, 2015 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Woodway Country Club, 540 Hoyt Street
Darien, CT 06820 United States
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$150

The New Canaan Republican Town Committee announced that it will hold its 9th annual Lincoln-Reagan Dinner on Friday, April 24th, at 7 p.m. at the Woodway Country Club in Darien. Lawrence Kudlow, CNBC’s Senior Contributor and former host of “The Kudlow Report” will be guest speaker. He is radio host of the nationally-syndicated “Larry Kudlow Show.” Mr. Kudlow is an author and nationally-syndicated columnist. He is contributing editor of National Review magazine, as well as economics editor for National Review…

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Spirit of New Canaan Luncheon

Wednesday, April, 29, 2015 @ 11:30 am - 2:00 pm
Woodway Country Club, 540 Hoyt Street
Darien, CT 06820 United States

Please join the New Canaan Community Foundation at our Spirit of New Canaan Luncheon on April 29th from 11:30am to 2:00pm, at Woodway Country Club. We will be honoring some of New Canaan's most inspirational leaders - Thomas Flynn, MD, Kathy Giusti, and Pat and Hud Stoddard. To purchase your ticket(s), please call (203) 966-0231.

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October 2015

Beautification League Luncheon Features Larry Weaner

Wednesday, October, 7, 2015 @ 11:30 am - 2:00 pm
Woodway Country Club, 540 Hoyt Street
Darien, CT 06820 United States
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Nationally recognized wildflower meadow expert, Larry Weaner will be the keynote speaker for New Canaan Beautification League’s Autumn Luncheon on Wednesday, October 7, 11:30AM to 2PM at Woodway Country Club in Darien. His lecture is entitled “Native Wildflower Meadows: Let’s Get Real!” The public is invited to join League members for this exceptional event. Larry Weaner has a distinguished reputation for combining ecological restoration with the traditions of garden design. Grace Farms in New Canaan is a current project. He…

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April 2016

AAUW Annual Book Author Luncheon

Thursday, April, 21, 2016 @ 11:15 am - 2:30 pm
Woodway Country Club, 540 Hoyt Street
Darien, CT 06820 United States
$65.00

AAUW will host its 37th Book Author Luncheon featuring Dorie Greenspan, Leslie Kerr and Heidi Pitlor who will discuss and sign their most recent books.

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April 2017

Touch A Life Luncheon

Tuesday, April, 25, 2017 @ 11:30 am - 2:00 pm
Woodway Country Club, 540 Hoyt Street
Darien, CT 06820 United States

Join us for our Spring luncheon, this year benefitting the Touch A Life program which provides immediate and confidential financial assistance to more than 50 New Canaan families annually. Grants from this program cover critical needs such as utilities, school supplies, and groceries.

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June 2017

Liberation Programs’ Tenth Annual Spirit of Hope Benefit

Thursday, June, 8, 2017 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Woodway Country Club, 540 Hoyt Street
Darien, CT 06820 United States

Liberation Programs’ Tenth Annual Spirit of Hope Benefit will take place on Thursday, June 8, 6:00 PM at Woodway Country Club in Darien. Liberation Programs’ Board of Directors and the Spirit of Hope Committee have the honor of recognizing these community leaders who stand together with us to help guarantee that everyone has access to addiction treatment and healthcare services they need in order to live a long and successful life in recovery: Icy Frantz, Community Leader, Greenwich, CT St.…

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September 2017

40th Reunion for the NCHS Class of ’77

Saturday, September, 23, 2017 @ 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Woodway Country Club, 540 Hoyt Street
Darien, CT 06820 United States
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The new reunion website will be up soon! Friday night -- football game (Friday night lights! v. Trumbull), and informal get-together in town; Saturday -- tour at Grace Farms (limited spots, alas), and dinner celebration at Woodway that night; Sunday -- not confirmed, but possibly additional tour spots at Grace Farms. Also, we're hoping to raise $$$ for the NCHS Scholarship Fund in memory of our (way too many) classmates who've passed away (last time, our class raised $6,500; we are looking into…

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November 2017

New Canaan Library Celebrates 10th Annual Literary Luncheon with Bestselling Author Amor Towles, Speaking on Latest Novel, A Gentleman in Moscow

Thursday, November, 2, 2017 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Woodway Country Club, 540 Hoyt Street
Darien, CT 06820 United States

New Canaan Library's annual Literary Luncheon this year celebrates 10 years of presenting superb authors at its popular fall fundraiser. This year's honored guest speaker is The New York Times bestselling author Amor Towles, speaking about his critically acclaimed novel A Gentleman In Moscow. The event will be held on Thursday, November 2nd, 2017 from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm at Woodway Country Club in Darien. The Library is honored to dedicate the 10th Anniversary Literary Luncheon to former New…

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April 2018

AAUW 39th Annual Book Author Luncheon

Thursday, April, 19, 2018 @ 11:15 am - 2:00 pm
Woodway Country Club, 540 Hoyt Street
Darien, CT 06820 United States
$65.

The New Canaan branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) will hold its 39th Book & Author Luncheon on Thursday, April 19 starting at 11:15 AM at the Woodway Country Club in Darien. The event is co-sponsored by Elm Street Books. Books will be sold before and after the luncheon and speakers. Our three featured authors and their books are: "With You There is Light" by Alexandra Lehmann This historical novel novel is based on the true-life story…

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Annuel Lincoln-Reagan Dinner

Friday, April, 27, 2018 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Woodway Country Club, 540 Hoyt Street
Darien, CT 06820 United States

The annual Lincoln-Reagan Dinner of New Canaan Republicans will be held on Friday evening, April 27, 2017 at Woodway Country Club. The keynote speaker is Jack Fowler, Vice President of the National Review. To purchase tickets to the Lincoln-Reagan Dinner, visit www.NewCanaanRepublicans.org.

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September 2018

2018 New Canaan High School 12th Hall of Fame Dinner

Friday, September, 28, 2018 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Woodway Country Club, 540 Hoyt Street
Darien, CT 06820 United States
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$65

When:  Friday, September 28th Cocktails 6:00 Dinner  6:45 Where: Woodway Country Club Tickets: $65.00  (Cash Bar) Reservations for the Hall of Fame dinner can be made online until September 26th by going to www.ncrams.com. Information can be requested by contacting Tracey Karl at ncbooster@yahoo.com. Honorees: Elizabeth “Betsy” Blackwell Class of 1967 Football, Basketball, Baseball Dan Borgman Tennis Coach  1972-2013 Michael Cotton Class of 1976 Cross Country, Track Kara Devlin Class of 1985 Swimming Victor Marinovich Class 1962 Football, Track Maggie Pennoyer Class…

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October 2018

GetAbout Fall Fundraiser

Sunday, October, 21, 2018 @ 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Woodway Country Club, 540 Hoyt Street
Darien, CT 06820 United States
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New Canaan, CT (October 6, 2018) – Join us! The New Canaan GetAbout will host its annual fundraiser at the Woodway Country Club on Sunday, October 21st from 5:00 to 7:30 pm. A fun evening of celebration will include a wine and food drawing and silent auction. The proceeds from this event will help support the services GetAbout provides to our New Canaan community. The New Canaan GetAbout helps support the transportation needs of seniors and those in our community…

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April 2019

STAR, Inc. Speakers Luncheon

Thursday, April, 4, 2019 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Woodway Country Club, 540 Hoyt Street
Darien, CT 06820 United States
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$95

STAR, Inc. 7th Annual Speakers Luncheon Featuring Barbara Pierce Bush

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13th Annual Lincoln-Reagan Dinner

Friday, April, 26, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Woodway Country Club, 540 Hoyt Street
Darien, CT 06820 United States
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This year, New Canaan Republicans welcome Andrew C. McCarthy as their guest speaker. The title of his speech is “Trump, Russia and The Mueller Investigation.” McCarthy is a bestselling author, a senior fellow at the National Review Institute, an editor at National Review and a Fox News contributor. He is a former Chief Assistant United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York and led the terrorism prosecution against the “Blind Sheikh” (Omar Abdel Rahman) and eleven other jihadists…

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Scandals, Standardized Testing & Sports

Tuesday, April, 30, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Woodway Country Club, 540 Hoyt Street
Darien, CT 06820 United States
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Free

Scandals, Standardized Testing & Sports: Learn how to successfully navigate the college admissions and standardized testing landscape. Please join Educational Futures and Summit Educational Group as we share our experiences navigating the college admissions process and standardized testing landscape successfully. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/scandals-standardized-testing-sports-tickets-60467016474 Topics include: Perspectives on the current college admissions landscape A reasonable approach to college planning A sensible approach to standardized test preparation The role of athletics in the admissions process Register today! Seats are limited. This event…

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May 2019

Spring Luncheon & Panel Discussion to benefit Waveny’s Charity Care

Tuesday, May, 14, 2019 @ 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Woodway Country Club, 540 Hoyt Street
Darien, CT 06820 United States
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$150

Event to benefit Waveny's Charity Care Program. Guests of all ages are invited to hear a panel of experts discuss strategies and resources for navigating the senior years successfully. Learn how to address legal, financial, medical and caregiving challenges while continuing to enjoy the benefits of a multigenerational family. We will honor local eldercare champion and dedicated volunteer, Judy Bentley.

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July 2019

New Canaan Football Golf Tournament & Touchdown Dinner

Monday, July, 22, 2019 @ 10:30 am - 8:00 pm
Woodway Country Club, 540 Hoyt Street
Darien, CT 06820 United States
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$150 – $450

Participation supports partial scholarships for graduating student athletes and helps supplement the football program operating budget, including funding of coaches at all levels.

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October 2019

The Basics of Butterfly Gardening with Jane Hurwitz

Thursday, October, 3, 2019 @ 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Woodway Country Club, 540 Hoyt Street
Darien, CT 06820 United States
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$40

The Basics of Butterfly Gardening with Jane Hurwitz - Thursday, October 3, 2019 at 11:30 a.m. at Woodway Country Club. The fee for this luncheon is $40 but is open to the public. To RSVP please send a check in the amount of $40 made out to NCBL and send to: Gloria Simon, 143 Butler Lane, New Canaan, CT. 06840. Checks must be received by Sept. 24th to secure a reservation.

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Bestselling Author Nelson DeMille, and Son Alex DeMille, Co-Authors of Latest Thriller, The Deserter to Speak at New Canaan Library

Saturday, October, 26, 2019 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Woodway Country Club, 540 Hoyt Street
Darien, CT 06820 United States
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Free

New Canaan Library presents a dynamic evening with #1 New York Times bestselling author Nelson DeMille and his son, screenwriter Alex DeMille, introducing their just released thriller The Deserter. Due to the anticipated audience size, the event will be held at Woodway Country Club, Darien, Connecticut, on Wednesday, October 25 from 6:30 - 8 pm. The authors’ talk will be followed by a Q & A. The event is presented in partnership with Simon & Schuster. Those who register for…

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December 2021

Men’s Club’s Annual Luncheon Backs ‘Toys for Tots’ Drive

Friday, December, 10, 2021 @ 11:30 am - 2:00 pm
Woodway Country Club, 540 Hoyt Street
Darien, CT 06820 United States

In keeping with its commitment to serve the community, the New Canaan Men’s Club is conducting a holiday toy drive this week as part of its annual Christmas luncheon scheduled for Friday, December 10 at the Woodway Country Club. In place of its regular weekly meeting, the club’s members will donate games and toys at its annual Christmas luncheon for children ranging in age up to 16-years old. The club is asking its membership to bring new, unwrapped toys, games,…

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September 2022

Blossom Hill Farm to Fork Dinner

Friday, September, 16, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Woodway Country Club, 540 Hoyt Street
Darien, CT 06820 United States
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CNN’s Alisyn Camerota Joining Blossom Hill’s Annual Dinner to Benefit Refugees New Canaan, CT: Blossom Hill Foundation is pleased to announce its upcoming annual Farm to Fork dinner will feature CNN’s award-winning anchor, Alisyn Camerota. The event will take place at the Woodway Country Club in Darien, CT on Friday, September 16, 2022, from 6 – 9 pm. The Foundation’s mission is to fund innovative ideas that enable children and youth affected by war to thrive. Camerota will moderate a…

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October 2022

NCHS Hall of Fame Induction Dinner

Friday, October, 14, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Woodway Country Club, 540 Hoyt Street
Darien, CT 06820 United States
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$125

The spotlight will once again shine on local sports figures from the past as New Canaan High School has named its 2022 Athletic Hall of Fame inductees. Boyd Harden, Bo Hickey, Anthony "Dinny" Lapolla, Diane Murphy, Frank Panella, Emily Stauffer and Andy Towers will headline this year’s event. The HOF dinner will be held on Friday, October 14th at Woodway Country Club. Tickets for the event are $125 and will be available for advance purchase on NCRAMS.COM Boyd Harden (NCHS…

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21st Annual Exchange Club Golf Tournament at The Woodway Country Club

Tuesday, October, 18, 2022
Woodway Country Club, 540 Hoyt Street
Darien, CT 06820 United States

The Exchange Club of New Canaan will be hosting its 21st annual golf tournament on Tuesday, October 18th at The Woodway Country Club. Mike Abbott, program chair for the event said, “The proceeds from the tournament support the Exchange Club’s Foundation, which this year donated over $200,000 to various charities in and around New Canaan.” The foundation’s primary mission is the prevention of child abuse, and its largest beneficiary is the Help for Kids Center in Stamford. It also supports…

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May 2023

New Canaan Democrats To Honor Kathleen Corbet, Penny Rashin at Fundraiser

Sunday, May, 7, 2023 @ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Woodway Country Club, 540 Hoyt Street
Darien, CT 06820 United States

With its theme being, “The Courage to Lead and Serve,” New Canaan Democrats will be honoring two town officials who personify those qualities, Kathleen A. Corbet and Penny Rashin, at its annual fundraiser May 7, at 4:30 p.m. at the Woodway Country Club. Corbet first joined the Board of Selectmen in 2020, after serving New Canaan in a variety of other capacities on boards and commissions, as well as interim chief financial officer. She has more than 35 years experience…

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