Thank you New Canaan Chamber Music

On behalf of the residents and the six hundred staff members of Waveny LifeCare Network, we are pleased to extend our deepest gratitude to New Canaan Chamber Music for their exceptional performance at last weekend’s Together in Harmony Concert.
 
For New Canaan Chamber Music to acknowledge, through their gift of music, the heroic efforts of New Canaan’s healthcare workers, first responders, town employees and teachers alike was truly remarkable - the performance will be cherished by all who attended. Read more here.
Children's Bereavement Groups Now Forming
Waveny-VNH and the Red Balloon for Children and Families are offering new bereavement groups for children. Individual groups for ages 4-7, 8-12, 13-19 and a concurrent parents' group will take place over four sessions beginning May 5th. Groups will meet at the Wilton Teen Center and are open to children and their parents from all surrounding towns. For more information, click here or contact Stephanie Shaughnessy at 203-834-6341, extension 316.

If you would like to contribute by donating gift cards to BJ's, Costco, Michael's, Amazon, Barnes and Noble, grocery stores including Stop & Shop, Village Market in Wilton, Carluzzi’s, Stew Leonard’s, Walmart and pizza restaurants in Wilton, please contact Stephanie Shaughnessy at 203-834-6341, extension 316.
Celebrate Earth Day with the New Canaan Thrift Shop

Supporting the New Canaan Thrift Shop is the perfect way to celebrate Earth Day! By upcycling fashion, prom and formal attire, decor, home goods, sporting equipment and more, you can reduce waste in our landfills. Whether you donate or shop, doing so greatly helps our Mother Earth. In honor of Earth Day, stop by Friday, April 22nd or Saturday April 23rd and receive a $2 discount on your purchase of $10 or more if you bring your own shopping bag!

Become a Thrift Shop Insider! Insiders receive priority notification of all the Thrift Shop news, including promotions, coupons and special events. To become an Insider, email info@waveny.org.
Support to those who have lost a loved one is a big part of our mission. Specialized bereavement support groups like those described in this newsletter are held year-round, both in person and via Zoom. Since the start of 2022, we have served over 50 individuals in our support groups. All bereavement groups are open to area residents and are always free of charge, please join us.
Please click on the links below for more information and to register for our upcoming presentations and support groups. For Zoom events, you will receive a link via email upon registration.

All events are free of charge and open to the public and we hope you will join us!
Thursdays, May 5, May 19, June 2, June 16, 6:30-7:30 pm in person
Age groups 4-7, 8-12, 13-19 with concurrent parent session

Tuesday’s, April 26 – May 31, 7-8:30 pm via zoom with Sheila Russo, LCSW
Mondays, May 2 – June 13, 3-4:30 pm via zoom with Stephanie Shaughnessy, MSW
Tuesdays, May 3 – June 8, 1-2:30 pm in person with Laurie Petrasanta, MA

Wednesdays, April 6 – May 11, 7:00 – 8:30 pm via zoom with Maribeth Payne, M Div

Wednesdays, April 27 – June 1, 2:00 – 3:30 pm via zoom and in person with Rabbi Daniel Sklar.
Would you like to become part of our volunteer team?

You can enrich the lives of our seniors throughout the Waveny-VNH continuum of healthcare services and residences!

As a Waveny-VNH volunteer, you will become part of a vibrant and caring team, welcomed and deeply appreciated by residents, patients, staff and fellow volunteers. We have opportunities for all ages and abilities with a flexible schedule.  Choose from a range of volunteer activities which will allow you to make the maximum impact with the time you would like to share. 

If you are fully vaccinated and interested in getting involved, please contact Stella Clarke, Executive Director of Community Engagement and Volunteering at sclarke@waveny.org or 203-594-5334.