Greg Morrison's winning Limerick

November 2020 

We play tennis, we golf and shoot pool

Staying active is clearly the rule

We may go on a hike

We may ride on our bike

Who says these old farts aren't cool

The Greater Danbury Area Men’s Club is a nonprofit association located in Danbury, CT. The Club is made up of area men of various backgrounds and interests. Most of the members are either retired, or approaching retirement, and thus represent a wide range of experiences and interests. The Club’s objectives are to promote fellowship by enriching the lives of its members through various meetings, activities, and events.

The Club meets at Hatters Park banquet halls on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month, from September through June, except for November and December, when there is one meeting on the 2nd Wednesday. Membership is open to all men of the Greater Danbury area. Applicants for a new membership must have a sponsor who is an active member and will introduce the application to the club at a regular meeting and guide him through the application process.

The Club was launched in the early 1990’s by a group of men who wanted to enlarge their circle of friends within the community and develop new interests.  They included Chet Baccari, John Pollitt, Jay Tittman and Emil Harp, with Emil chosen as the first Club president in 1992.  John Pollitt served as the second president, and was followed by Dave Basket, Lyle LaPlante, Jack Eidt, Neil Wagner, Joe Cowell, Bob Mosley, Tony DiPentima, Warren Neuberger, Rob Grenier, Stan Kishner, John Krieger, Manny Silva, Peter Phillip, Jim Wheeler and Paul Roszko.

Most meetings feature a guest speaker.  The topics vary widely, including health, science, history, arts and current events.  Talks have been given by authors, professors, local politicians, judges, and police and fire chiefs.  Talks are also given by our Club members who share their passions for their hobbies, interests and experiences.

In addition to regular meetings, Club members engage in a variety of activities, including bridge, golf, hiking, pool, bicycling, bowling, skiing, pickleball, fishing, book and investment clubs, and a makers group.  The Club also sponsors group trips (often with significant others), including visits to local theatrical performances, a summer picnic and a winter holiday party for members, and an annual Valentine’s Day luncheon with significant others.