Fitness guru Ari Karp will open the doors of Steel Fitness at 62 Danbury Road, the former JoyRide location, this Sunday, August 1. The community is invited to an Open House event from noon to 3pm.
Karp says, "Our philosophy at Steel Fitness is that every individual—regardless of fitness level, age, gender, or goals—receives the best experience and results from a comprehensive strength and conditioning program in a safe training environment coached by educated, experienced professionals."
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A hero of the American Revolution, who celebrated his birthday in Ridgebury in 1781, will be honored here on the 300th anniversary of his birth on July 1.The Ridgefield Historical Society and The Meetinghouse in Ridgebury will present historian Keith Marshall Jones III who will give an illustrated presentation, Rochambeau – America’s Forgotten French Founding Father, on Tuesday, July 1, at 6:30pm in the historic Meetinghouse at 602 Ridgebury Road, Ridgefield. Held in honor of the 300th anniversary of Rochambeau’s birth (July 1, 1725), the presentation will be followed by a reception.Tickets are limited, non-refundable, and expected to sell out quickly. Admission is $15 for members of the Ridgefield Historical Society and The Meetinghouse in Ridgebury, and $20 for those who aren’t yet members. Tickets can be purchased online here: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/rochambeau-americas-forgotten-french-founding-fatherThe French EncampmentOn July 1, 1781, French Lieutenant General Jean-Baptiste-Donatien de Vimeur, Comte de Rochambeau, celebrated his 56th birthday right here in Ridgefield. While his superbly equipped and immaculately clad 4,700-man army camped in Ridgebury Parish, en route to Yorktown to join General George Washington’s forces and secure American independence, the Comte dined at Ensign Samuel Keeler’s nearby tavern. The following morning, one of his regimental chaplains conducted Connecticut’s first inland Catholic Mass.Join Keith Marshall Jones III on July 1 to commemorate Rochambeau’s birthday visit and explore the story of his army’s two-day stay in Ridgefield. Learn why French money, arms, and manpower paved the way for American independence. Discover how it was Rochambeau, not General George Washington, who devised the bold stalemate-breaking strategy that led to the decisive victory at Yorktown, and how he later narrowly escaped the guillotine during the French Revolution as thanks for his efforts.Keith Marshall Jones III, Founding President of the Ridgefield Historical Society, is the author of THE BATTLE OF RIDGEFIELD, Benedict Arnold, the Patriot Militia and the Surprising 1777 Battle that Galvanized Revolutionary Connecticut (2024). Other books include: JOHN LAURANCE, the Immigrant Founding Father America Never Knew (awarded the American Philosophical Society’s 2019 “Publication of the Year”); CONGRESS AS MY GOVERNMENT, Chief Justice John Marshall in the War for Independence (2008); Farmers Against the Crown (2002); and The Farms of Farmingville (2001). He lives in New York City and Connecticut.For more information contact: info@ridgfieldhistoricalsociety.org or 203-438-5821
Ridgefield, Conn.— Keeler Tavern Museum & History Center’s (KTM&HC) Revolutionary Perspectives series continues this June with an in-person talk by Dr. Leah Glaser. Join us in KTM&HC’s Garden House on Thursday, June 5 at 7pm!Glaser, a professor at Central Connecticut State University, will discuss how public history can raise awareness about the history of natural resources, their preservation, and what such practices can teach us about the causes of and mitigation of climate change. She'll also share insights from her recent books: Interpreting Energy at Museums and Historic Sites and Branching Out: The Public History of Trees. This program provides fascinating context for some of the themes KTM&HC has been exploring in its newest public tour, “Beams to Balustrades,” which focuses how the museum’s historic house has utilized energy efficiency to withstand centuries of weather, generations of owners, and even a cannonball or two.Glaser is a professor of history and coordinator of the public history program at Central Connecticut State University. She has worked in the field of public history and historic preservation for the last thirty years, consulting with municipal, state, and federal agencies, including positions at the United States Bureau of Reclamation and the National Park Service. For the last twenty-five years, while publishing on topics related to the history of energy, she has worked closely with the National Council on Public History to emphasize issues of environmental sustainability through conferences, committee work, and publications.KTM&HC's Revolutionary Perspectives series celebrates innovative approaches to how we discover, interpret, and share American history, with an emphasis on themes of memory and identity. The series is supported by a grant from the Wadsworth R. Lewis Fund. Thank you!For more information, go to www.keelertavernmuseum.org/events. Parking is available onsite at 152 Main Street, Ridgefield.
Pivot Dance Club, founded by professional dancers and longtime Ridgefield residents Tonja and Randy Dias, is creating a joyful new space for connection, confidence, and fun through ballroom, Latin, and social dance. Opened in January, the studio offers private lessons, group classes, and social dance parties for dancers of all ages and experience levels.After a festive ribbon cutting with the Ridgefield Chamber of Commerce on May 13 — where First Selectperson Rudy Marconi joined a lively Merengue lesson alongside guests — and a packed launch party that weekend, the studio is now in full swing.“Our goal isn’t just to teach steps—it’s to help people connect, express themselves, and feel part of something meaningful,” said co-founder Tonja Dias.The Pivot team includes three additional highly experienced instructors who are helping build this dynamic dance community. One of them, Alexey Gavrilov, hosts a monthly Argentine Tango Milonga — a social gathering for tango dancers — held on the first Friday of every month from 8–11 PM.Want to try it for yourself? Join us for a night of dancing — our treat!Thursday, June 27: All-levels Bachata Class (7:15–8 PM) + Practice Party (8–9 PM)Thursday, July 18: All-levels Salsa Class (7:15-8 PM) + Practice Party (8-9 PM)Mention this press piece when you arrive and enjoy the evening as our guest.Pivot Dance Club is located at 21 Governor Street in Ridgefield, inside the Way of the Sword Academy, where owner Mike Martin has warmly welcomed the studio into his dynamic, multi-use community space.Learn more http://pivotdanceclub.com