2025 – 2026
Officers
PRESIDENT
Pat Vezendy
Pat is fairly new to Wilton, having come from Westport where she and her husband resided for 45 years. Pat worked for a Marketing/Buying Group firm for 30 years where she had the opportunity to travel extensively in both the US and Europe. She is an active memssber of the Westport Woman’s Club and participates in many of their philanthropic endeavors. She has worked in their Curio Cottage, Food Closet, Yankee Doodle Fair and co-chaired the Book Club. Pat enjoys ballet, theatre, walking on the beach and spending as much time as possible with her niece, nephew, family and friends.
VICE-PRESIDENT
Pauline Monteleone
Pauline has lived in Wilton since 1987 where she and her husband raised two sons. She recently retired from the Wilton Public Schools after thirty years plus. Her retirement led her to search out new activities and friendships thus leading her to join the Encore Club. Pauline has participated in a variety of the numerous activities the club has to offer, believing that Encore has something of interest for everyone to enjoy! Pauline spends her summers by the ocean, loves traveling, bike riding, swimming and cheering on her five grandchildren from the sidelines of their activities.
SECRETARY
Carol Comiskey
Carol and her husband, John, have lived in Wilton for over thirty years but recently moved to Norwalk. After retirement from IBM, Carol started her own website business selling women’s clothing. Although thoroughly enjoying this new endeavor for ten years, Carol decided to really retire! She has been an active member of Encore for over ten years and enjoys their many activities and creating many meaningful friendships with the wonderful women in Encore. She has previously served as both Vice President and President. Carol also enjoys traveling, food pantry volunteering and her four grandchildren. She is a firm believer in that life is what you make it!
TREASURER
Karen Birck
Karen and her husband, Paul Burnham, have been Wilton residents since 1991. Prior to moving to Wilton, Karen practiced real estate law in the Hartford area. In Wilton, Karen has been an active volunteer serving on various PTA boards, on the Board of Education and on several school renovation building committees. She enjoys reading, gardening, movies and playing bridge. Paul and Karen travel to several North American bridge tournaments each year. Currently, Karen is on the Board of Directors of Stay at Home Wilton, is an active member of the Wilton League of Women Voters and works as one of Wilton’s Registrars of Voters. Karen is a past Vice-President and President of Encore. She is Encore’s current treasurer and co-chair of the book group.
NEWSLETTER EDITOR
Gail Nielsen
Gail was born and attended school in Connecticut. After returning to CT from the Boston area, she has resided in Wilton for over 40 years. Gail practiced physical therapy in a variety of settings. She eventually opened her own physical therapy practice in Wilton, with a second office to follow, enjoying 20 years of providing health care to the greater Wilton community. Since retirement, Gail has enjoyed travel, art appreciation, photography and volunteering for Minks to Sinks that benefits Norwalk Family and Children’s Services. She enjoys her two children’s families in New Hampshire. “As a member of the Board of Directors of Encore, editing the monthly newsletter and attending many wonderful activities with this welcoming group of ladies, life is never dull!”