Name: Halloween at the Schoolhouse
Start: 2026-10-25T13:00:00-04:00
Location: Peter Parley Schoolhouse

Peter Parley Schoolhouse

There will be treats, not tricks, on Sunday, Oct. 25, at the Peter Parley/West Lane District Schoolhouse on West Lane. It’s the final Sunday open house of the 2026 season and traditionally we invite visitors to come in costume.
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Learn about a prank at the schoolhouse that had lasting consequences for the schoolhouse or read about the hermitess Sarah Bishop, whom Samuel G. Goodrich (Peter Parley) portrayed in a poem as The Mountain Hag.
The West Lane School was established in the mid-18th Century and served the neighborhood until 1915. It is now a small museum of early Ridgefield education, maintained by the Ridgefield Historical Society. Admission is free on Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m.
Last Sundays at the Schoolhouse take place May through October.

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Fairfield County

Rich Kirby

New York City Metropolitan Area

Ridgefield

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Halloween at the Schoolhouse

There will be treats, not tricks, on Sunday, Oct. 25, at the Peter Parley/West Lane District Schoolhouse on West Lane. It’s the...

RVNAhealth, 27 Governor Street, Ridgefield, CT

<h1>Making Sense of Medicare</h1>
<h2>Presented by Karen Gaudian, Ridgefield’s Municipal Agent for the Elderly</h2>
<h2>Tuesday, October 6 | 1:00–2:30pm</h2>
<h2>RVNAhealth, 27 Governor Street, Ridgefield, CT</h2>

Medicare can be confusing, especially when plans, costs, and coverage can change from year to year. With Medicare Open Enrollment right around the corner, this is a good time to understand your options and make sure your coverage is still working for you.Join Karen for a practical, easy-to-understand conversation about Medicare. Karen will explain how Medicare works, the choices available to you, what to review in your current coverage, and what to consider before making changes.
Ridgefield Social Services has a team of certified Medicare CHOICES counselors available to help you review your coverage. Last year, Ridgefield’s counselors helped local residents save over $545,000 in projected prescription costs for 2026. Don’t miss your chance to save as well!
Medicare Open Enrollment for 2027 coverage runs October 15 through December 7, 2026, with changes taking effect January 1, 2027. Even if you’re happy with your current coverage, plans can change their costs, benefits, provider networks, and prescription drug coverage each year, making an annual review worthwhile.
Bring your questions and leave better prepared to make informed decisions about your Medicare coverage for the year ahead.
<a href="https://rvnahealth.org/event/making-sense-of-medicare/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Advance registration is required as space is limited.</a>

Local Event: Making Sense of Medicare

Making Sense of Medicare

Making Sense of Medicare
Presented by Karen Gaudian, Ridgefield’s Municipal Agent for the Elderly
Tuesday, October 6 |...

Ridgefield Town Hall Annex

Excel workshops are available in person through Ridgefield Continuing Education. 
 
Teacher projects using Office 365. You may bring your own laptop or use one of our PCs. 
 
Excel 365 for Windows - Fast Paced Intro / Refresher 
For people who have used Excel in the past and need to fill in basic gaps. Also for people who have solid basic computer skills, but are new to Excel. Learn to create, update, and format worksheets and charts.&nbsp; Enter basic formulas, tips and tricks, and more. &nbsp;Instructor: Peggy Bruno. 
2 hours $ 40 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 36) (+ $ 4-5 mtls. - optional) Tue., 10/6 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Annex. 2 hours $ 40 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 36) (+ $ 4-5 mtls. - optional) Thur., 11/5 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Annex.
 
Excel 365 for Windows Intermediate - Linking Sheets, More Formulas &amp; Functions 
Prerequisite: Intro to Excel or equivalent experience. Exercises focus on practice with formulas; calculations; linking sheets and workbooks; relative, absolute, and mixed cell references; additional charts; cell protection and more. &nbsp;Instructor: Peggy Bruno. 
2 hours $ 40 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 36) (+ $ 4-5 mtls. - optional) Tue., 10/13 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Annex.
2 hours $ 40 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 36) (+ $ 4-5 mtls. - optional) Thur., 11/12 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Annex.
Excel 365 for Windows Advanced - Pivot Tables, VLookup, IF and More . . . 
Prerequisite: Intermediate course or equivalent experience. Exercises cover Excel pivot tables and charts, V Lookup, IF statements and more. &nbsp;Instructor: Peggy Bruno. 2 hours $ 40 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 36) (+ $ 4-5 mtls. - optional) Tue., 10/20 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Annex. 

2 hours $ 40 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 36) (+ $ 4-5 mtls. - optional) Thur., 11/19 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Annex.Instructor – Excel: 
 
Peggy Bruno, a certified teacher, has developed computer courses and trained over a thousand adults in computer applications over a 30 year period. She previously worked in corporate marketing and information services. She has also taught Microsoft Office at the community college level. She holds a BA and MA from the University of Pennsylvania and an MBA from the University of Michigan. 
 
 
Advanced registration required. iPhone, iPhone Photography, AI - Artificial Intelligence, Windows, eBay, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and tutorials are also available. 
 
Registration – call (203) 431-2812 or email <a href="mailto:ridgefieldce@gmail.com">ridgefieldce@gmail.com</a>
Website <a href="https://ridgefieldschools.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://ridgefieldschools.org</a>

Local Event: Excel Workshops In Oct., Nov. at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. through Ridgefield Continuing Ed.

Excel Workshops In Oct., Nov. at 1 p.m. and 4...

Excel workshops are available in person  through Ridgefield Continuing Education. 
 
Teacher projects using Office 365.  You...

Excel Workshops In Oct., Nov. at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. through Ridgefield Continuing Ed.

27 GOVERNOR ST

<h1>Making Sense of Medicare</h1>
<h2>Presented by Karen Gaudian, Ridgefield’s Municipal Agent for the Elderly</h2>
<h2>Tuesday, October 6 | 1:00–2:30pm</h2>
<h2>RVNAhealth, 27 Governor Street, Ridgefield, CT</h2>

Medicare can be confusing, especially when plans, costs, and coverage can change from year to year. With Medicare Open Enrollment right around the corner, this is a good time to understand your options and make sure your coverage is still working for you.
Join Karen for a practical, easy-to-understand conversation about Medicare. Karen will explain how Medicare works, the choices available to you, what to review in your current coverage, and what to consider before making changes.
Ridgefield Social Services has a team of certified Medicare CHOICES counselors available to help you review your coverage. Last year, Ridgefield’s counselors helped local residents save over $545,000 in projected prescription costs for 2026. Don’t miss your chance to save as well!
Medicare Open Enrollment for 2027 coverage runs October 15 through December 7, 2026, with changes taking effect January 1, 2027. Even if you’re happy with your current coverage, plans can change their costs, benefits, provider networks, and prescription drug coverage each year, making an annual review worthwhile.
Bring your questions and leave better prepared to make informed decisions about your Medicare coverage for the year ahead.
Advance registration is required as space is limited. Sign up at the link.

Local Event: Making Sense of Medicare at RVNAhealth

Making Sense of Medicare at RVNAhealth

Various Locations in Ridgefield 

Zumba and La Blast in Person Classes Available in Ridgefield Continuing Ed - Call to Join Soon!
Advance registration is required. Registration contact information and the website link to all classes, as well as a downloadable brochure, is at the bottom of this article.&nbsp;LaBlast Fitness ® Cardio Dance Workout with Light Weights You will get your heart rate up and sweat a bit with this aerobic workout created by Louis Van Amstel of Dancing with the Stars. LaBlast® is a partner-free, simple, low impact, safe, cardio / ballroom dance workout for all levels. Some exercises use optional light weights. There is no mat. It's fun and energizing. Beginners are encouraged to attend. Wear sneakers and bring light hand weights (if you have them) and a water bottle. Instructor Denise Nethercott started ballroom dancing in 2011 and has successfully competed as an amateur ballroom dancer with Fred Astaire Dance Studios. She is an Open Gold level dancer with numerous accomplishments. Denise's mission is to combine her passion for ballroom dance with her passion for physical fitness. LaBlast® is a fun, safe exercise program that combines the love of dance with the need to move our bodies. Denise became a certified LaBlast® Fitness instructor in 2019 and started Dance Fit with Denise in 2021. More bio on website.
8 Sessions $ 99 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $86) Mon., 9/28; 10/5, 19, 26; 11/2, 9, 16, 23 from 5:45 to 6:35 p.m. at East Ridge Middle School. No class 10/12.
Zumba ® 
Zumba, a high energy fitness workout, combines Latin and internatonal music with dance moves, creating a fun and effective workout. It incorporates elements of aerobic, interval and resistance training, maximizing calorie burning and cardiovascular benefits. Move to the rhythm of salsa, flamenco, merengue and other global beats. Wear sneakers and bring a water bottle. Instructor Yolima Solano (Tuesdays at 6 pm) is licensed in Zumba ®, a life long dancer originally from Colombia, who enjoys teaching Zumba ® in the area. She is also a dental hygienist.&nbsp;&nbsp;Jill Savitti (Thursdays at 6:30 pm) is Zumba certified and has taught in this area about 8 years. 
Zumba on TUESDAYS with Yolima 6 Sessions $ 75 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $65) Tue., 9/22, 29; 10/6, 13, 20, 27 from 6 to 6:50 p.m. at Veterans Park School.&nbsp;
6 Sessions $ 75 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $65) Tue., 11/10, 17, 24; 12/1, 8, 15 from 6 to 6:50 p.m. at Veterans Park School.&nbsp;
Zumba on THURSDAYS with Jill
7 Sessions $ 87 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $76) Thur., 9/24; 10/1, 15, 22, 29; 11/5 from 6:30 to 7:20 p.m. at&nbsp;Veterans Park School.&nbsp; No class 10/8.&nbsp; People in this group will add on 11/12 and continuing people will receive an adjustment for the overlap.
7 Sessions $ 87 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $76) Thur., 11/12, 19; 12/3, 10, 17; 1/7, 14 from 6:30 to 7:20 p.m. at&nbsp;Veterans Park School. 
Full Body Burn and Tone&nbsp;- on ZOOM Only This full body workout, led by Pat Anikewich, is designed to burn calories and sculpt lean muscle by using elements of cardio, strength training, and stretch. The class is good for beginners, intermediate and advanced participants. Modifications are always offered in a non-intimidating environment. Weights are encouraged, (bring your own) but not required. Please have available weights of your choice, towel, mat and water. Instructor Patricia Anikewich holds many group exercise certifications and teaches at many Westchester and Connecticut fitness centers. Make up date, if needed, is early January.
6 Sessions $ 75 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 65) Thur., 9/24; 10/1, 8, 15, 22, 29 from 6 to 6:55 p.m. on Zoom only.
6 Sessions $ 75 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 65) Thur., 11/5, 12, 19; 12/3, 10, 17 from 6 to 6:55 p.m. on Zoom only. NOTE: No class 11/26.
To Register: &nbsp;email &nbsp;ridgefieldce@gmail.com or call (203) 431-2812

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Stop guessing and start growing!&nbsp; Join us at the Ridgefield Library on Tuesday, October 6th at 6:00 pm for a deep dive into social media strategies for small businesses and nonprofits.
Learn how to create content that connects, build a loyal following and make the most of your digital footprint.&nbsp;
Kate Fitzpatrick is a Ridgefield native with nearly 15 years of experience as a social media coach and consultant for beloved, successful local brands.
<a href="https://ridgefieldlibrary.librarymarket.com/event/level-your-social-media-presence-kate-fitzpatrick-153341" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Please register.</a>

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During this presentation we’ll discuss three important areas of tax planning for retirement. We’ll look at possible sources of income, explain the tax control triangle, and dive into some tax strategies you can implement to help increase the likelihood you’re in a better position from a tax perspective as you enter retirement.You must RSVP to receive access credentials for this event or seminar.Presented by: Amanda Willey, CFP®, APMA®, Private Wealth Advisor - R. Miller &amp; Associates, a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial LLC
Hosted by: R. Miller &amp; Associates, a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial LLC
To reserve a spot: call us at <a href="tel:6176073366">617.607.3366 Ext. 250</a> or email us at <a href="mailto:christina.cobas@ampf.com?subject=Preparing%20for%20taxes%20in%20retirement">christina.cobas@ampf.com</a>

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Advance registration is required. Registration contact information and the website link to all classes is at the bottom of this article. Sleepy Time for Gardens:Putting Your Gardens to Bed This Autumn Many gardeners in the past spent a lot of time in their gardens in the Autumn, preparing them for over wintering.&nbsp; New Best Practices advise significant changes in the way we approach these tasks.&nbsp; If we follow these recommendations, we will save ourselves much effort while providing wildlife a restful Winter during which they can complete his class will explore the reasons for the new methods from the bottom (roots and soil) up and from the top (canopy) down.&nbsp; We will consider planting options for the cool of Autumn, including some specific shrubs, trees, and perennials, as well as ground covers and determine why layering our property is a healthful strategy for the environment.&nbsp; Instructor Jackie Algon&nbsp;is an Advanced Master Gardener and a Board member of the Pollinator Pathway.&nbsp; She has also taught many classes in the CT Master Gardener program.

1 Session $ 32 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 28) Wed., 10/14 from 6 to 8 p.m. at East Ridge Middle School.
Mushroom Walk with Mycologist, Zaac Chaves Grab a notebook and join Zaac Chaves on a mycologically focused ecological tour at a state park&nbsp;Ridgefield (a different state park than we have used in the past). During this outing we will identify seasonal mushrooms. You will help us catalog species (including possibly rare sightings) and even help document increasing evidence of climate change locally. No experience required. Zaac Chaves works on species surveys for several sites and sometimes with organizations including Harvard University, the New York Botanical Gardens, and the National Parks Service. We have found several new species at many sites and are also helping recognize others which are rare and disappearing. He also serves as the chief editor of the Boston Mycological Club Bulletin, established in 1897. 1 Session $ 29 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 25) Sun., 10/18 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. &nbsp;Held at a public park in Ridgefield. Directions to class location will be emailed on 10/15 or 10/16. 
Advance registration required. Visit <a href="https://ridgefieldschools.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a><a href="https://ridgefieldschools.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://ridgefieldschools.org</a> for registration and more information. eMail <a href="mailto:ridgefieldce@gmail.com">ridgefieldce@gmail.com</a> or phone Peggy Bruno at <a href="tel:203-431-2812" target="_blank">203-431-2812</a>.

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