Special Events

BGCA’s Day for Kids
Saturday September 20, 2008

Wakeman Boys & Girls Club will be celebrating BGCA’s Day for Kids on Saturday September 20, 2008 from 12:00pm-4:00pm on the turf field. Activities will include a dunk tank, moon bounce, a caricaturist, DJ, face painting, relay races, Triple Play activities, a snack bar, cotton candy and more. Members and non-members are welcome! We will be including the lacrosse activities/stations at Lax Jam into our Day for Kids. Please come and join us for a fun-filled day and help celebrate BGCA’s Day for Kids. For more information, please contact Jenn at 259-4805 or at jenn@wakemanclub.com

BIGELOW TEA COMMUNITY CHALLENGE
Sunday, September 28, 2008

Kids Fun Run will begin at 9:00am. 2 Mile Run at 9:30am, 5k at 10:00am.
Kids Fun Run includes 100 yard scamper, 1/4 mile race and 1/2 mile run.
All children up to 5th grade welcome.
For more information, please call Sue Derbyshire at 334-1212 ext. 3269.

 

FALL INTO WAKEMAN
Saturday, October 4, 2008

Wakeman will host its 3rd Annual Fall Into Wakeman Dinner Party Fundraiser. The Fall into Wakeman Committee is looking for volunteers to host dinner parties at their house. Hosts open their home to Wakeman families and friends for a night of food, fun, and entertainment. Guests are asked to make a donation to the Club which will benefit the Club’s programming initiatives. Anyone interested in hosting or co-hosting a dinner party should contact Clare Mahoney at 259-4805 or clare@wakemanclub.com

 

PEQUOT RUNNERS THANKSGIVING DAY ROAD RACE
November 27, 2008 at Wakeman
5 miles: 8:15am start
Registration forms will be available at the Club in the beginning of October.

Wakeman does not administer this race. Please call the number on the brochure.

 

CALLING ALL ALUMNI! Too Tired of Turkey Alumni Event
Saturday, November 29th, 2008

Remember the nights of playing basketball in the Red Baker Gym or spending time shooting pool in the gameroom? If you a former member of the Club, we would love to hear from you! Wakeman will host an alumni event on Saturday, November 29th for Alumni club members and we would love to include you. The night will consist of an informal tailgate starting at 6:30 here at the
Club. Plenty of hot dogs, hamburgers and refreshments for all throughout the night. Meet up with fellow Club members as you watch the football game on the big screen. It will be a night that will be sure to bring back many memories and smiles. Any alumni interested in attending, must be 21 years or older. To be included on the alumni mailing list please contact Clare Mahoney
at 259-4805 or clare@wakemanclub.com.

 

9th ANNUAL CELEBRITY BREAKFAST
Join us for our 9th Annual Celebrity Breakfast. For more information or reservations, please contact Clare at the Club.

CHRISTMAS TOY COLLECTION
Show your holiday spirit! The Keystone Club will be collecting toys for children at the McGivney Center in Bridgeport and the Stratford Southend Community Center. Please take an ornament off the Christmas Tree (available in the lobby throughout December). The ornament you choose will identify the age and gender of a child needing a present. Simply drop off your unwrapped donation to Wakeman by Thursday, December 18th. Thank you very much for your generosity.

 

FINE ARTS EXHIBIT
January 12th - January 16th | Preview Party - January 9th

Any member in grades 3rd-12th is encouraged to participate. No limit to the number of entries that may be submitted. Any artwork created at home, school or the Club in 2007/2008 will be accepted. All entries must be received by January 6th.
Categories: sculpture, monochromatic, multicolored, pastel, watercolor, oil/ acrylic, print making, pen/ink, holiday and mixed media.

 

THE BIG DANCE
Friday, March 20th 2009

Come celebrate March Madness at the "Big Dance." Join us at Wakeman for cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and a little dancing. We’ll have some great raffle items, silent and LIVE auction items. The evening will be filled with fun and excitement. Invitations will be mailed after the first of the year. So mark your calendar and join us for this important fundraiser!

In the months to come you will have many opportunities to lend your support to the Big Dance. One great way is to consider placing a business advertisement or personal message in our commemorative journal. This journal will serve as a memorable keepsake of the evening and will be distributed to 400+ guests. In addition, the journal will be made available to all of our 2,500 member families. Your ad will be seen by everyone. If you would like to be a part of "The Big Dance" committee or donate a raffle or auction item, advertise in the journal/and or make a financial donation, please contact Clare Mahoney at 259-4805 or clare@wakemanclub.com