"Waa Waa!" It’s the cheerful cry that can be heard from one end of the resort to the other when Okemo Mountain’s Women's Alpine Adventure (WAA) programs are in session. It’s an emotional release signifying pure, childlike delight in the sense of discovery and accomplishment that comes with participation in Okemo’s women’s programs.

Maria Tomaselli heads the Women’s Alpine Adventures program at Okemo and it is her voice that women who have completed a session, report hearing when they’re faced with unfamiliar terrain. Honored by Skiing magazine as one of "America's Best Instructors," Maria has been a member of the Okemo family for many years and has a strong personal dedication to sports education for women. She is PSIA certified in both ski and snowboard instruction and has extensive experience coaching other sports as well. Maria is uniquely qualified to direct this program and has developed it into a truly memorable experience for all those who take part in it.

"When I find myself on a trail that pushes my comfort level, it’s Maria’s voice that I hear telling me to ‘just keep your feet moving’ or reminding me, ‘you are an athlete,’" says internet marketing manager and "WAA WAA" alumna Jennifer Cota. "Okemo’s Women’s Alpine Adventures gave me the tools to improve my skills and overcome fear and self doubt."   More >

What's Happening

Jan 18th	Susan Cheever Speaks about American Bloomsbury Writer Susan Cheever talks about her new book, American Bloomsbury: Louisa May Alcott, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Margaret Fuller, Nathaniel Hawthorne and Henry David Thoreau: Their Lives, Their Loves, Their Work, at the New Canaan Library, 151 Main Street, New Canaan at 10:30 AM and at the Greenwich Library, 101 West Putnam Avenue, Greenwich at 7PM. More >
Jan 20th	Ridgefield Playhouse Presents Johnny Peers and The Muttville Comix Back to Ridgefield Playhouse for a third time, Johnny and his 15 smiling, jumping, and stunt- performing "mutts" will undoubtedly make you and your kids laugh. Underwritten by South Salem Animal Hospital and Noah's Ark Animal Hospital. Performances are 11 AM and 2 PM. Tickets are $15. More >
Jan 21st - Feb 26th	Romare Bearden Exhibit at Sacred Heart University An exhibition of works by renowned twentieth century American artist Romare Bearden is on view at Sacred Heart University's Gallery of Contemporary Art. There is a reception from 1:00-3:30 p.m. in the Gallery, featuring live jazz by the Carol Sudhalter Duo, on opening day. More >
Jan 22nd	Play Reading with Actors Laila Robins and Peter Strauss at Westport Playhouse Emmy Award-winning actor Peter Strauss (pictured) and Broadway, film and television actress Laila Robins will read a new play, "The Last Journey," at Westport Country Playhouse at 7 p.m. The new work is written by Tricia Walsh-Smith. Also in the cast are Marin Ireland, Debargo Sanyal, and Danielle Skraastad. "The Last Journey" is directed by Carolyn Cantor, co-founder and artistic director of Edge Theater Company in New York City. Tickets are $10. More >
Jan 27th	The Bandolins at Bethel's Molten Java Bluegrass and Old Tyme string band The Bandolins, will bring their unique style of music, which pays tribute to traditional American folk songs with rock & roll, blues and jazz influences, to Bethel's Molten Java for an 8 PM free performance. More >
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