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We're delighted that you are interested in our beautiful, historic neighborhood and would like to invite you to join the Historic Overlook Community Club. The neighborhood is a very welcoming and friendly place to live - we would love to include you in our organization!

Meetings are held on the last Thursday of each month at 7:30 pm. We meet at the Southmayd Home on Columbia Blvd. Just go in the front door and follow the signs. We have a lot of fun planned for this year.

" SOUP PARTY: For starters, we hold a "souper" bowl party in February … but there's no football involved. This is a soup tasting party where everyone brings a homemade soup -- or bread, wine, or dessert. It's a great way to beat the winter blahs!

" TAG SALE:When interest allows, we hold a neighborhood wide tag sale on a Sunday. Everyone who wants to participate signs up; we have a map of all participating houses.

" PROGRESSIVE DINNER PARTY: Our progressive dinner parties are always a hit.

" PIZZA PARTY: In August the Big Green Pizza Truck comes to Overlook. This is an antique truck that has been refurbished with a wood fired brick pizza oven built into it. They serve a never ending stream of thin crust pizzas, salad, and then gelato for dessert.

" HOUSE TOUR: An occasional event. The homes show off different styles ranging from the gorgeous woodwork often associated with Arts and Crafts, the charm of jewel tones and cozy rooms of a Four Square charmer, and the opulent grandeur of some of the largest examples of Colonial Revival homes.

" WINE TASTING: Our annual meeting are combined with a wine tasting in October.

" TREE LIGHTING: And finally, in early December, we have the annual tree lighting ceremony for the holidays on Columbia Blvd. complete with Santa Claus for the kids. We have the largest live decorated tree in Connecticut, right here on our boulevard.

All our events are held at homes in the neighborhood - so not only do you get to talk to the people, you have a chance to see the other beautiful old houses. Our community club is quite active. We regularly meet with a community police officer, bring our political leaders in when there are issues, and try to help each other out on small daily matters. We hope you will join us.
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