Whether you are just moving to Cheshire, CT or have lived here all of your life, there are always ways that you can get involved in your Cheshire community. Although you may have thought the days of clubs and organizations were gone along with your high school year book, joining them are often the best ways to make friends and learn new things.

Here is a short list of some great Cheshire organizations.

Cheshire Kiwanis Club
http://newenglandkiwanis.homestead.com/index.html
Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to making the world better for the future of Cheshire - its children.

Cheshire Historical Society
http://www.cheshirehistory.org/membership2004.htm
For all of you history buffs, Cheshire Historical Society is just what you have been looking for. Their mission is to help preserve and teach Cheshire's past. The best part is that you can get involved as little or as much as you want.

Cheshire Jaycees
http://www.meetup.com/Cheshire-Jaycees/
Serving the local community since 1954, this organization is rock solid and responsible for some of Cheshire's most popular activities. It's a great way to develop leadership skills, network, and develop professionally and personally.

Cheshire Small Dog Play Group
http://www.meetup.com/small-breed-play/
If you are a small dog lover, then this one is for you! Bring your little dogs to make friends with others of their size and stature (under 30 lbs) while you become closer with your fellow Cheshire small dog owners.


There are plenty more Cheshire clubs out there than listed here. But if there is something you are looking for, that you can't find, then why not start your own Cheshire club? After all, a community like Cheshire, CT is the kind of town where neighbors don't just mean the person living next door to you. Becoming a Cheshire resident means joining together with your community to continue to make it a better place.

Sally Bowman
Sally Bowman Real Estate
Your Cheshire Real Estate Expert