Exchange Club of New Canaan

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The Exchange Club of New Canaan Foundation gives more than $200,000 to local not-for-profit organizations — June 2023

June 11, 2023 The Exchange Club of New Canaan Foundation announces the recent completion of its annual grants-making process. John Fulkerson, this year’s Chair of the Club’s Grants and Donations Committee, said “In addition to other grants made during the past 12 months, the Exchange Club of New Canaan has given over $200,000 to 35 […]

20th Annual Exchange Club Golf Tournament set for September 28th at Country Club of New Canaan

The Exchange Club of New Canaan will be hosting its 20th annual golf tournament on Tuesday, September 28th at the Country Club of New Canaan. Mike Abbott, program chair for the event said, “The proceeds from the tournament support the Exchange Club’s Foundation, which this year donated over $200,000 to various charities in and around […]

Exchange Club of New Canaan Foundation Donates over $200,000 to Local Organizations – June 2021

June 28, 2021 The Exchange Club of New Canaan Foundation announces the recent completion of its annual grants making process.  Jim Murray, this year’s Chair of the Club’s Grants and Donations Committee, said “in addition to other grants made during the past 12 months, the Exchange Club of New Canaan has given over $200,000 to […]

Bristow Sanctuary Tree Planting Saturday May 8, 2021

On Saturday morning May 8th, the Exchange Club of New Canaan planted eight new dogwood trees at the entrance to the Bristow Sanctuary and Wildwood Preserve. The tree-planting project is part of the Exchange Club’s ongoing support of Bristow Park and we look forward to contributing to the overall restoration of this “hidden jewel ” […]

New Canaan Exchange Club members clean mile

Exchange Club Clean Your Mile – An annual service event Members of the New Canaan Exchange Club, and families worked to pick up, and dispose of trash on Lapham Road on the west side of Waveny Park this past Saturday, April 24. A pickup truck full of refuse was removed from the roadside. Exchange Club members in this […]

Thank you from the Exchange Club of New Canaan

On behalf of the Exchange Club of New Canaan, we want to thank the entire New Canaan community and nearby towns for buying Christmas trees and wreaths from our annual fundraiser at Kiwanis Park. The incredible support we had made our fundraising an incredible success this year as it has for over fifty years. We had some trepidation given the COVID issues […]

Thank you for buying Christmas trees

On behalf of the Exchange Club of New Canaan, we want to thank the entire New Canaan community and nearby towns for buying Christmas trees and wreaths from our annual fundraiser at Kiwanis Park.  The incredible support we had made our fundraising an incredible success this year as it has for over fifty years.  We […]

New Canaan Exchange Club sells out of Christmas trees

NEW CANAAN — More than a week before Christmas under COVID conditions, the Exchange Club of New Canaan sold out at its annual Christmas tree sale in Kiwanis Park. Selectman Nick Williams, a member of the Exchange Club, announced the sellout during the Dec. 15 meeting of the Board of Selectmen. During Friday’s weekly Zoom […]

Himes speaks at Exchange Club meeting

Congressman Jim Himes spoke at the New Canaan Exchange Club meeting Wednesday, Aug. 5. Himes and Exchange Club members discussed current events affecting the community. Pictured from right to left are George Bennington, president; James Ohara, speaker chair; Congressman Jim Himes and Richard Carratu, membership chair. (Masks were taken off for the photo).

Exchange Club of New Canaan Kicks Off Its Annual Christmas Tree Sale Friday November 28, 2019

Club Celebrates 52 Years of Tree Sales for Local Charities The Exchange Club of New Canaan is kicking off its annual Christmas Tree sale at Kiwanis Park this Friday, November 29th.  This year marks the Club’s fifty second year running the annual event, which raises funds for a variety of charitable organizations in New Canaan […]