Stamford/Greenwich-Women's Social Group

The Purpose of This Group:.

Please note: A membership requirement is to have a clear profile photograph and a brief conversation with the Organizer, Lynda Cesiro (203) 273-6675. Please answer the questions and text your name and best date/time you're available to talk.

***BYOJ***

BRING YOUR OWN JOY
Hello friends,

It’s time to refresh the purpose of this MeetUp group.

At its heart, this group is here to share information and opportunities. You’ll see that some events are listed as FYI | UNHOSTED.

UNHOSTED — meaning I may not always be present. Please feel free to attend anyway! You might meet a neighbor or someone with similar interests.
This is mostly a local group, so chances are we may already know one another, or share mutual friends. When you RSVP for an event, take a moment to connect with another attendee through the MeetUp app — it’s a great way to have a friendly face to meet up with once you’re there.

Our yearly event is River of Roses, a fundraiser for Breast Cancer Survivors, SurviveOARS that compete at HOTC and other rowing competitions.
Always sometime in October.

I ask that you give a donation. Please attend too! Sunday, October 12th, 2025

🌹 River of Roses is back this October! 🌹
Honor a loved one, celebrate survivors, and support breast cancer warriors by sponsoring a bag of roses to be released into the Saugatuck River. 💗
Every rose tells a story. Every donation makes a difference.
👉 Donate today and be part of the River of Roses.

Above all, come prepared to put your best foot forward — and remember to
BYOJ: Bring Your Own Joy.

I look forward to seeing you at future events.

Warmly,
Lynda Cesiro

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### A Few Housekeeping Notes

I spend many hours researching and curating events, drawing on 20+ years of community involvement. Please keep these requests in mind so this group stays enjoyable for everyone:

• Reviews & Ratings:
  If you leave a review, please take a moment to give it your full attention. If you’re short on time, wait until you can. A quick or distracted review can come across unfairly. If you don’t feel a 5-star rating is deserved, I’d much rather you reach out to me directly to share your feedback.
• Events & Money Matters:
  In the past, group outings involving shared bills became challenging. To keep things simple (and stress-free), I now post only 3rd-party events. That means you’ll pay directly at the venue and handle your own check — including tax and tip. Please plan ahead: check the location, allow for traffic, know where to park, and bring what you need.
• Connecting in Person:
  With over 300 members, names and photos can be tricky to match. If we haven’t met before, or only briefly, I may not recognize you right away. That’s why I ask new members to connect with me before being approved — it helps put a face to the name and keeps our group more personal.
• Attendance & Communication:
  MeetUp is known for “no-shows.” Unless you’ve contacted me ahead of time, I won’t be specifically looking for you at an event. During events, I try to stay present with members and friends, so I’m not available to text back and forth at the last minute. Please plan accordingly so we all have a smoother experience.

Thank you for your understanding and for respecting the time and energy I put into this group. Let’s keep it a welcoming and enjoyable space for everyone!

Warmly,
Lynda