With a membership to the YWCA, you join thousands of women across the region the country and the world who believe in the empowerment of  women and the elimination of racism.

At the local level, your membership in the YWCA of Darien/Norwalk offers many opportunities for you to socialize make new friends, access resources and develop community leadership skills through volunteerism. Your volunteerism and charitable contributions to the YWCA make it possible for the YWCA to offer programs and support to other women in lower Fairfield County who are struggling to raise healthy children, transform their lives, and achieve financial security.

As a member of the YWCA, you are also eligible to participate in two special interest clubs: Newcomers and International.  If you are new to your community or just new to the YWCA, we invite you to join the YWCA.

Newcomers Club which has been especially designed to help you get to know your community and the YWCA. If you are in the States from overseas, the International Club links you to other women and families in the same circumstances. Whatever your interest or stage of life, the YWCA is here to connect you to the resources you need.

Newcomers Club

Are you at home, surrounded by boxes and feeling very alone?  Do you feel like a stranger in your new community because you are at work all day?  Do you worry how to help your children make new friends?  The Newcomers Club is for you.

Open to women who are new to the community or to the YWCA, Newcomers is designed to help you quickly get settled and feel at home in your new community,  Make new friends through activities such as wine and cheese evenings and Ladies Night out, brunches and lunches, and informal playgroups in the park.  The Club will also help link you to the resources and services in the community that you need.  Membership in the Newcomers Club is limited to 36 months, but you can continue your favorite activities after that as a general member.

Newcomers Book Club

The Newcomers Book Club is held on the first Wednesday of each month at a Newcomer member’s home at 7:30pm. The group reads a variety of books that we all select, then share opinions and thoughts about the book in a fun and friendly atmosphere. This is a great way to meet new people and join in a lively discussion group while exploring a variety of literature. New members are always welcome to join at any time. Contact Robin Monahan at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Kristin White This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for details.

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