Unplug And Connect At Ridgefield Family Facetime

RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- Families in Ridgefield can how to connect with each other by disconnecting their devices at kickoff meeting about "Family Facetime" at the recreation center on Wednesday, Oct. 19.

Family Facetime aims to help families bond over the dinner table.
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Jason Bisnoff

10/08/2016 5:30 a.m.

Registration will be from 7 to 9 p.m. with a presentation from 7:15 to 7:30 p.m.

The mission is to get families to unplug from technology and connect with family over dinner. Those in attendance put all their devices in a basket for a technology-free night.

Hosted by Ridgefield Parks and Recreation, participating families will get four discounted dinners and family games for $100.

The Wednesday night dinners will take place on Nov. 16, Jan. 18, March 15 and May 17. Participating restaurants include Genoa Deli, Millio Farms, Parma Market and Southwest Cafe.

As a part of the program there will also be a parent night on Wednesday, Feb. 8 at the Loundsbury House. This will be a parent only dinner and speaker event.

Click here for more information on the event and to register.

The Recreation Center is located at 195 Danbury Road in Ridgefield.

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