CONNECT sponsors musical events for the enjoyment of the entire Farmington Woods community. They also foster the benefit of social service and the development of a sense of friendship in the community.
CONNECT News and Events (updated January 2023)
The CONNECT committee wishes to thank everyone for their support, both financially and for attendance at our events. We will have many more exciting events planned for you!
THE LITERACY PROGRAM: Will begin again in January 2023.
This program is chaired by Loretta Antupit and due to Covid has not been held in 2 years.. As you know, many children have fallen behind in reading and comprehension skills and our volunteers will help these children. Please inform Loretta if you are interested in volunteering at 860-404-7449.
FARMINGTON HIGH SCHOOL JAZZ BAND: Friday, January 27 in the Heritage Room of the clubhouse from 7:30-8:30 p.m. Have you heard that Basie beat lately? The FHS “7 o’clock Jazz Ensemble” will be bringing the Swinging Big Band sounds of Count Basie, Duke Ellington and others to Farmington Woods for an evening of toe-tapping music !
THE KERRY BOYS: Friday, March 10, 2023 in the Heritage Room of the clubhouse from 7:30-8:30 p.m. The Kerry Boys are a Connecticut Irish Balladeers who combined their talents to form an exciting Irish music duo over 25 years ago, and they have dazzled fans of all ages from Maine to Pennsylvania with their humorous high-energy performances and engaging style of Irish ballads and sea songs ever since.
THUNDER ROAD: Saturday, April 15, 2023, in the Heritage Room of the clubhouse time TBD. The band plays modern country and classic rock hits. With music from Luke Combs, Maren Morris, Brooks & Dunn, Carrie Underwood, Eagles, Luke Bryan, Chris Stapleton, Miranda Lambert, Skynyrd and more. Bring your dancing shoes.
MEXICAN MARIACHI: Friday, May 5, 2023, in the Heritage Room of the clubhouse from 7:30-8:30 p.m. Mexican Mariachi band performing the traditional folk and popular music of Mexico.
FRED MOYER PIANO: Friday, June 23, 2023, in the Heritage Room of the clubhouse from 7:30-8:30 p.m. Concert pianist Frederick Moyer has excited and delighted audiences in 44 countries — from the Sydney Opera House to Windsor Castle to Carnegie Recital Hall to the Kennedy Center and returning to Farmington Woods! His performances exhibit impeccable training and exacting artistry in both classical music and jazz. Well-chosen programs and his relaxed verbal introductions help the audience get into the heart of the musical experience.
We have other programs in the pipeline that are exciting! Stay tuned to CONNECT news!
Thank you,
CONNECT committee: Loretta Antupit; Irene Loretto; Louise Pierfedeici, George Pierfedeici, Joan Thomas and Francine Hunter