Members of the Gridiron Club of New Canaan, looking great, took the stage for their trademark chorus line during the club’s 63rd annual dinner, held April 24 and 25, 2025, at the Country Club of New Canaan. Wearing red ties and broad smiles, the men kicked up at the evening’s satirical revue—a tradition since 1961 that affectionately roasts town happenings and local leaders while raising funds for civic causes. This year’s performance featured parodies set to familiar tunes and drew laughter from a packed audience, continuing the event’s legacy of community spirit and comedic flair.
Wendy Coleman Dixon Hilboldt received the 2025 Distinguished Citizen Award from First Selectman Dionna Carlson during the Gridiron Club of New Canaan’s annual dinner. A native of New Canaan and graduate of Smith College, Hilboldt has been a constant presence in town civic life for decades. She has served on the New Canaan Library Board, the League of Women Voters, the Newcomers Club, and the St. Mark’s Vestry. In addition, she joined the New Canaan Volunteer Ambulance Corps 46 years ago and has served with distinction ever since. Emergency medical services are a deep personal calling for Hilboldt, who remains active in the corps to this day. Her recognition at the Gridiron Dinner was met with sustained applause from fellow residents, grateful for her steady, behind-the-scenes dedication to the town’s well-being.
