PLYMOUTH, Conn. (WTNH) — A swingers club in the town of Plymouth has many people talking, including the owner. 

The business has been open since November and is tucked away off a main street. It has no signs or neon lights. The owner said most of his clients are couples aged 40 to 60, with a few single people mixed in.

The owner, Steve Gagne, said what he’s operating is nothing more than a “book club, or a knitting club.” He said his club is a place where people can safely mingle, enjoy each other’s company, and live a lifestyle that may be different than others.

He said he’s done nothing illegal, and all participants are consenting adults who pay for a private membership to the club.

“Wicked Fun Club” has now been shut down, at least for now, by the town. It said the club is violating zoning laws and is considered adult entertainment: something Gagne strongly denies. 

Nexstar sister station WTNH was invited to see the club. There’s a group room, a swinger’s “swing” in one room and large couches in other rooms.

Gagne said he does not serve alcohol and personally checks each person out before he allows them to become a member. He also said there are strict rules everyone must follow.

The mayor’s office declined to comment as did the zoning board today. Gagne said he runs what he calls a hyper-clean, safe environment and has had zero problems since he opened in November.

“Its definitely safe; people use protection,” Gagne said. “This is for responsible adults.”

To top it all off, there’s a church right next door. The pastor said sharing intimate acts feet from his pulpit is a no-go.

“This is the wrong place for them,” Pastor David Townsley with Riverside Baptist Church said. “It’s the wrong part of town. They need to work with the town if they’re going to do it all. It’s unfortunate they’ve come in and tried to sneak under the radar.”

The owner says his clients are professional people who just enjoy a certain lifestyle.

“We have a prosecutor, real estate investors, we have a politician, but we will not name names,” Gagne said.

Gagne says he plans to fight every part of this. First, at a hearing with the town later this month, and then in court if that’s what it takes.