The Flagpole Photographers Camera Club will open the new year with their annual Roundtable Discussion.

Whether you received new gear for the holidays or just have questions about photography, join the club on Thursday, January 9, at 7:30 pm. The discussion will be held at Newtown Senior Center, 8 Simpson Street (use the community center entrance) in Newtown.

Admission is free, and all are welcome.

The club’s next meeting will then be on Thursday, January 23, at 7:15 pm, also at the senior center.

The competition theme for the month is “Wet.” Members compete in a different assignment each month, as well as in three additional categories: Open Digital, Open Color, and Open Monochrome.

While the competition is only open to members, the public is invited to listen to critiques and learn about photography.

There is no charge to attend Flagpole Photographers Camera Club competitions. Flagpole Photographers is a local nonprofit group that enables members to share their images and expertise, to learn and grow in their photography, and to enjoy the camaraderie of fellow photographers who come from diverse backgrounds, with photographic skills ranging from beginning novices to professionals.

New members are always welcome to join the club and may enter their work in monthly club competitions, participate in workshops, take field trips, get involved in community programs, and take part in annual exhibits. Dues are $35 per person or $55 for a family. Students may join at no charge.

Additional club information and meeting dates, including calendar of events, member galleries, and workshop information, can be found at flagpolephotographers.com.

For more information contact info@flagpolephotographers.com.