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At Founders Hall we strive
to create a unique and stimulating environment with an
extensive and excellent selection of courses. We have
ten activity rooms in our building and offer over 40
classes monthly. With almost two thousand members
already enjoying their time at Founders Hall, we believe
we are fulfilling a vital need in Ridgefield and the
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The most important thing to know
about our membership is that it is FREE! We want it to be easy for
you to become a part of the Founders Hall community.
Take a look at our on-line
listing or download our Fall
semester program for specific information on our latest
offerings. Each semester we introduce a new variety of programs. If
you are looking for fitness, art, world religions, music or other
forms of self-expression, we have something for you.
Gift certificates can be
purchased and used for programs and events. These make great
birthday, anniversary and holiday gifts. Contact the front desk at
203-431-7000 for more information.
Among our many services is the production of our
monthly newsletter, Founders Forum, which highlights the current
month's schedule of course offerings, events and other activities.
For more information, download our latest
newsletter.
Members must be 60 years of age or over (or
married to someone who meets the age requirement) and live within
Ridgefield, CT or in a surrounding area town in Connecticut or New
York that is without a full-time senior center. The center is a
social environment and does not provide nursing or personal care for
its members.
Founders Hall boasts 15,000 square feet
of comfort and elegance. Although finding a classroom is easy,
deciding which class offering to pick is the difficult part. At
Founders Hall we have a room for almost everything.

Art Room: A variety of art courses are taught
here in this large, bright room with its expansive arched wall of
windows looking out into the wooded area beyond. It is a wonderful
backdrop for our artistic members.
Card Room: This
room is set-up with card tables and comfortable cushioned chairs
to accommodate bridge players, scrabble players, mah jongg, or
whatever your card or game playing pleasure is. With its glass
walls and bright interior, it's easy to spend an afternoon here.
Computer Room: This room has a soft interior,
plenty of "people space" and swivel seats to make learning the
computer applications comfortable and fun. Some of the classes
taught here are Computer Basics, Quicken, Internet, and genealogy.
Craft Room: The large size of this room allows for
multiple projects and storage space is plentiful. The sewing table
is just the right height for all sewing projects, such as quilting
and smocking. We can design fabric holiday ornaments or decorate
holiday wreaths. Our volunteers help make this program a success.
Dining Room: We encourage members to bring their
lunch and stay for the day. Six tables are provided in a bright,
sunny room where coffee and tea are provided along with occasional
sweets. French doors open to the patio where there are tables and
chairs for those who like to go outdoors and enjoy the weather...
and the scenery. Here, members get together and socialize while
enjoying a cup of coffee or tea.
Fitness Studio:
Enjoy classes in low-impact to high-impact exercise. Look forward
to yoga, gyrokinesis, and vitality exercise classes. You can even
try your skills at line dancing, ballroom dancing, or tap dancing.
For your comfort and convenience, men's and women's locker rooms
are located across the hallway. Tighten up those muscles, swing
those hips and increase your stamina. We've got it all!
Game Room: Enjoy a game of pool, poker, ping pong
or table shuffleboard in this pub-like room. With its soft tones,
it is an excellent room for camaraderie.
Lecture
Hall: This beautiful, bright space is enjoyed by various clubs
and for special programs. It is also a room that allows for an
array of presentations at the podium by guest speakers. This room
seats approximately 80 people.
Living Room/Library:
Plush seating areas are arranged for your reading pleasure. Choose
from a selection of newspapers, magazines, fiction, non-fiction,
and reference books. Bring a friend and enjoy a game of checkers
or chess. Mini concerts, vocal and piano performances and theme
teas are all right here in our living room/library area.
Media Room: In this room, you won't skip a beat
when it comes to the news. You can watch CNN in the morning and in
the afternoon sit back and relax in soft, cushioned arm chairs
while watching a classic or recent movie on our large screen. You
will also view slide presentations covering many topics along with
listening to guest speakers.
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