GENERAL MEETINGS
Open to members and their guests
Place: Green’s Farms Church, 71 Hillandale Road, Westport
10:30 am Coffee and Conversation
NOTE: Extra parking is available in front of the large lot on the grass and across the street in front of the Minister’s house.
December 9 – First Selectwoman Jen Tooker and the Staples High School Orphenians
10:50 – 11:20 am:
Westport First Selectwoman Jen Tooker will speak about the state of the Town of Westport. Jen is an American businesswoman and politician who has served as First Selectwoman of Westport since November 2021, and as Second Selectwoman from 2017 to 2021. She is a Republican, mother of three, and a retired executive from Gen Re. After her remarks, she will be happy to answer questions from our members.
11:30 am – 12:00 pm:
We are fortunate during this holiday season to again welcome The Orphenians, Staples High School’s elite Choral Group directed by Lauren Pine, to present a short Holiday Concert. The concert will be held in the sanctuary.
The Orphenians rehearse every week after school for two hours. Through these rehearsals, performances, and social outings, members form a family-like bond with one another which allows for fun and the collaborative process of creating beautiful music. As their Choral Director, Lauren Pine contributes to the ensembles’ huge fan base within the Westport community by maintaining a strong presence throughout its schools for many community events. In an effort to spread their love of music, they have performed at the Sydney Opera House in Australia, Yankee Stadium, and Davies Symphony Hall in San Francisco. In June 2025, the group will travel to Spain for an international choral festival under the direction of Dr. Rollo Dilworth.
December 9 – First Selectwoman Jen Tooker and the Staples High School Orphenians
10:50 – 11:20 am:
Westport First Selectwoman Jen Tooker will speak about the state of the Town of Westport. Jen is an American businesswoman and politician who has served as First Selectwoman of Westport since November 2021, and as Second Selectwoman from 2017 to 2021. She is a Republican, mother of three, and a retired executive from Gen Re. After her remarks, she will be happy to answer questions from our members.
11:30 am – 12:00 pm:
We are fortunate during this holiday season to again welcome The Orphenians, Staples High School’s elite Choral Group directed by Lauren Pine, to present a short Holiday Concert. The concert will be held in the sanctuary.
The Orphenians rehearse every week after school for two hours. Through these rehearsals, performances, and social outings, members form a family-like bond with one another which allows for fun and the collaborative process of creating beautiful music. As their Choral Director, Lauren Pine contributes to the ensembles’ huge fan base within the Westport community by maintaining a strong presence throughout its schools for many community events. In an effort to spread their love of music, they have performed at the Sydney Opera House in Australia, Yankee Stadium, and Davies Symphony Hall in San Francisco. In June 2025, the group will travel to Spain for an international choral festival under the direction of Dr. Rollo Dilworth.