As a Newcomer to Redding, Autumn moved here in 2021 with her partner, Jeremy Robinson, and three children (18, 12 and 5). While she enjoyed the fast pace and high energy that comes with living in NYC, she is enjoying a much more relaxed and community focused life here.

Autumn and family enjoy eating out at the many different restaurants in Redding and the surrounding communities. When the weather allows, you’ll find Autumn enjoying most mornings on the deck with a coffee and book in hand. In the evenings when not trying a new restaurant, the family enjoys cooking together and dining al fresco to enjoy the fresh air.

In a former job, Autumn planned and coordinated numerous events throughout the year. She was happy to lend her skills to the RNN Board and was nominated to be President in the fall of 2021. Being new to the area, Autumn enjoys the opportunity to meet new people at the wide range of events that RNN offers.

After living a busy and active life on the Upper East Side and Darien, CT, Pamela left the hedge fund world and her beloved coastal community and moved to Redding in 2010 to join her husband Glenn, a longtime Redding resident. Shortly after moving to Redding, they learned they were expecting triplets!

Pamela first became involved in Redding Neighbors & Newcomers when she joined the infant playgroup as a way to meet other moms. She soon learned about all the fun events that Redding Neighbors & Newcomers offers and proceeded to become fully involved!

In addition to holding the role of VP of Membership, Pamela coordinates special children’s events and Ladies Night Out and maintains the club’s social media presence. Pamela and her family are often seen all over town enjoying all the benefits of living in Redding! Feel free to contact Pamela at pamela.segal@gmail.com.

Cynthia moved from New York City to Redding in July 2021 along with her husband, Marc and son, Max. No one was more surprised with how quickly the love of NYC turned to the absolute adoration of living in Redding than this die hard 'City Girl'. The family attended their first Redding Neighbors & Newcomers event - the Lobster Bake - that first July and became fast friends with several of the members.

Cynthia thoroughly enjoys the Book Club, Ladies Night Out, Happiest Hour Out, and Critics Club. Having served on several professional organization Boards throughout her career in operational risk management, it made perfect sense for Cynthia to lend a hand with RN&N Board to continue fulfilling its mission of providing the residents of Redding and the surrounding area opportunities to socialize, meet new people, and become a more active part of the Redding community.

Barbara has been a Redding resident since moving here during the summer of 2018, with her husband Dan and dog Murphy. They have lived in NYC, Albany, NY , and Columbus, OH. Barbara is the mother of two, but the teacher of many at Bethel Middle School. She has been a teacher for over 25 years in all three states.

Dan and Barbara love the Redding area, and really enjoyed making connections through Redding Neighbors and Newcomers. She enjoys cooking, reading, and gardening during her downtime. Redding has also provided her with the opportunity to enjoy hiking the beautiful trails that Redding has to offer.

Elisa and her husband Hal and their two children, all born and raised in New York, never imagined moving out of state until falling in love with a house in Redding and moved in February 2021 during the Pandemic and a major snowstorm. Although still working full time, Elisa is an IT Project Manager and enjoys travel, cooking, hiking, gardening, and doing puzzles.

With grown children, we wondered how we would make new friends and get involved in the community. Within a month we adopted two rescue kittens and were introduced to RNN which we immediately joined and began to attend the clubs and events meeting many long time Redding residents and other newcomers forming fabulous new friendships.

Elisa is currently running two clubs and the annual Holiday Cookie Swap as well as pitching in with the club’s website.

Nina has lived in Redding with her husband, Kevin Murray, and their two children Sean and Kendall since 2002. As an avid reader, RNN provided an opportunity to join other book readers as a new member, and now Nina is the leader of the RNN book club.

As she and her husband have become empty nesters, they have enjoyed what the RNN activities have to offer. Kevin enjoys losing the $20 buy-in at poker nights, and they have attended countless RNN social events since becoming active members, of which the Escape Room night was a highlight. Beyond reading, Nina enjoys bike rides (listening to books as she goes), stained glass, jigsaw puzzles, and golf.

Tami has lived in Redding since 1998. Tami and her husband, Ward Mazzucco, are officially empty nesters, and they greatly enjoy the serenity of Redding.  On many weekends they can be found with their dogs on the town’s hiking trails. It can be hard to meet people in leafy Redding, however, so RNN has enabled Tami and Ward to get to know other residents of all ages and backgrounds.  

Tami has held several Board positions including President and Secretary and was co-leader of Game Night and Book Club for several years.

After careers as a corporate jet pilot and as a public school teacher, Tami currently owns Educational Innovations, a company dedicated to providing hands-on science materials to schools, teachers and parents around the globe. Tami is also a Justice of the Peace and serves as co-chair of Redding's Park and Recreation commission and is an avid pickleball player!

Nancy grew up in Redding. She has a degree in Culinary Arts. She is a volunteer firefighter at the West Redding Fire Department. She traveled to and lived in many places. Nancy helped run a safari camp in Botswana, Africa. She ended up back home in Redding in 2001 to take care of her aging and ill parents.

Nancy loves animals especially cats, outdoor activities, adventures, crafts and meeting new people.

Originally from Queens, Jessica moved to Redding from New York City in 2020 with her husband and three young children.

Working in Human Resources at an entertainment company, Jessica was looking to meet people when she moved to a new town where she did not know anyone. She found Redding Neighbors & Newcomers and the rest is history!

Once in Redding, Jessica learned how to play Mahjong. She recognized a desire for members to learn and play…so started the Mahjong club.

In Jessica’s spare time, she loves going to concerts, immersing herself in pop culture, and volunteering at her kids’ school (s). You can often find Jessica at Mahjong, Bunco, Games Night, and Children’s Playgroup Events.

Janice Stauffer has lived in Redding since 1997 and was born and raised in Stamford CT. She loves poetry, reading and traveling especially to Aruba. She is a critical care nurse and WCHN, a career she’s enjoyed for 28 years and counting. Janice is the president of The Danbury Nurses Union and very proud of the work she has accomplished in nursing. She is the Mother of 3 beautiful and successful daughters. Being on the board of Redding Neighbors and Newcomers is an added bonus that allows her to share her love of Redding.

Christine and Henry Polio became honorary members of the club in 2004. Both Christine and Henry were chosen to be honorary members because of their many years of service and participation. Christine has been on the Board of RN&N for 10 years, 6 of which she served as President. And if that weren’t enough, Henry has been our “Santa in disguise” (shh, don’t tell the children) for more than 12 years! But their participation doesn’t end there; you will always find one, or both of them, still enjoying the activities and interest groups that the club offers. Thank you, Christine and Henry, for the years of dedication and energy that you poured into the club!