Decking the Halls ... and Walls this December 2021

December 2021

Decking the Halls ... and Walls!

Call Staying Put at 203-966-7762 to sign up for member events.

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 484, New Canaan, CT 06840

Everyone is invited to help us celebrate!

Save the Date

Staying Put's

Annual Birthday Party

Sunday, January 9, 2 - 4 pm

St. Mark's Episcopal Church

Member Events

Friday, December 3

Doesn't matter if you've been naughty or nice ... elves will be delivering holiday cheer to your home.

Happy Holidays!

MEMBERS - PLEASE NOTE

In order for us to ensure that we have enough space and refreshments at our events, it is important to RSVP by the date posted in each event notice.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Gallery Hours

Tues., Dec. 7 - Wed., Dec. 15

M-Th 10 am - 3 pm

Friday 10 am - 12 pm

Drop by any time during these hours to see art by ten of our talented Staying Put members: Marjorie Aronson, Jayne Davis, Betsey Doyle, Lea Gebauer, Ruth Gutt, Lily Mayer, Pat Stoddard, Herb Taylor, Jane Vanderzee, and Antoinette Vardamis. There will be a variety of mediums displayed: watercolors, oils, sculptures and photography.

Staying Put Member

Art Show

Opening Reception

Mon., Dec. 6, 3 - 5 pm

Join us for our grand opening event so you can meet and speak with the artists about their work. You'll have time to wander through the exhibit, enjoy a cocktail and visit with Staying Put members and friends.

RSVP at 203-966-7762

The Gallery is located on the main floor of the Staying Put office building (58 Pine Street). Please enter through the building's front doors directly off Pine Street.

Thurs., Dec. 2, 11 am: Silvermine Gallery Tour and Lunch at Silvermine Market. Enjoy a docent tour of 71st A-ONE, a national exhibition highlighting the diversity of work that is currently being made by established and emerging artists. After the tour we'll eat together at the Silvermine Market across the street. You purchase your own lunch. RSVP by Wed., Dec. 1.

Wed., Dec. 15, 10:00 am at Lapham: Holiday Co-ed Coffee. Calling both the ladies and the gentlemen ... We are hosting a special "co-ed coffee" this month to make things merry and bright this holiday season. Join us for lively conversation and perhaps something pepperminty to go with your coffee! Lapham. Free. RSVP by Mon., Dec. 13.

Roger Sherman Holiday Lunch

Wednesday, December 8, Noon

We are so excited to be back at the beautiful Roger Sherman Restaurant for our elegant, end-of-year lunch. We hope you'll join your Staying Put family for this festive event with a delicious meal, complemented by warm conversation and holiday cheer. $45. Cash Bar available. RSVP by Mon., Dec. 6, with your menu choice.

Starter

Heirloom Tomato Burrata

Entree (Choose)

Mignonette of Filet Mignon

Wild Caught Salmon

Dessert

Chocolate Fudge Brownie

Coffee and Tea

Cocoa and Caroling

Mon., Dec. 20, 3 - 4:30 pm., First Presbyterian Church's Common Room. Warm your spirit as you sip something hot by a blazing fire and sing a few of your favorite holiday songs. Our singing will be led by the New Canaan High School Leadership Team with Rev. Scott Herr on guitar. Free. RSVP by Thurs., Dec. 16.

MEMBERS - PLEASE NOTE

The Staying Put Office will be closed from Wed., Dec. 22 through Fri. Dec. 31. We'll be back in the office on Mon., Jan. 3, 2022.

Wishing you and your family happy holidays and a safe New Year celebration.

TIP FROM NIC

Those who know me know I am a huge proponent of staying hydrated. Water helps your body to maintain a normal temperature, aids in the process of flushing wastes, and helps you maintain your energy level. It also boosts your immune system, prevents kidney stones, and helps you avoid constipation and urinary tract infections as well as headaches, muscle cramps, confusion, and mood changes. Experts agree that a reasonable goal is to drink six to eight 8-oz. glasses of water per day. Unfortunately, as we age, we are less likely to feel thirsty, making staying hydrated a challenge. Be sure and keep water on hand and drink regularly throughout the day. If this is difficult, make a schedule for yourself: a glass of water upon waking, 30 minutes before each meal, mid-morning and mid-afternoon, and an hour before bedtime.

December Birthdays

Dec. 2: Pat Stoddard

Dec. 4: Diane Getzler

Dec. 5: Joan Guzzetti

Dec. 6: Bill Taggart

Dec. 7: Karen Ferguson

Dec. 11: Jim Hollyday

Dec. 16: Edward Neiss

Dec. 19: Ruth Rothseid, Tom Ferguson

Dec. 20: Andrea Eastman, Tanis Erdmann

Dec. 22: Lea Gebauer

Dec. 23: Andrea Ingalls

Dec. 25: David Bentley, Sandy Nissley

Dec. 27: Barbara Boccuzzi, Margaret Sandstrom

Dec. 30: Barbara Faris

Dec. 31: Joan Ives

Happy Holidays

Christmas Gift Suggestion

Staying Put Gift Certificate

For your favorite New Canaan resident who you think would enjoy being a member of Staying Put, why not give them a Staying Put membership?! Give us a call for details and to purchase a gift certificate.

Books and Books

Pat Stewart recommends The Music Shop by Rachel Joyce. This is an unforgettable story of music, loss and hope and was named one of the best books of the year by The Times (UK) and The Washington Post.

Gayle Gottlieb recommends The Paper Garden: An Artist Begins Her Life's Work at 72. This masterpiece by Molly Peacock is like a carefully layered collage: part fascinating biography, part gripping memoir. The reader will learn about the life of Mary Delany, who created a new art form: mixed-media collage.

Joan Gray recommends The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray. A remarkable novel about J.P. Morgan's librarian, Belle da Costa Greene, an African-American woman who had to pretend she was white in order to leave a lasting legacy that enriched our nation.

Eggnog

25 - 30 Servings

Ingredients

12 eggs, separated

1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

1 quart whole milk

1 cup cognac

1 cup dark rum

1 small orange

1 quart heavy cream

grated nutmeg

Directions

Beat the egg yolks and sugar until thick, then stir in the milk, cognac and rum (add alcohol based on your liking). Beat the egg whites until they just hold a peak, and fold them into the mixture. Put this mixture in fridge to chill for a few hours. Peel the orange and grate the rind.

Whip the cream until it just begins to thicken. Stir the cream into the milk/egg mixture, and beat with a whisk for a few strokes. Stir in the juice from orange and the orange rind. Pour the mixture into a serving bowl. Sprinkle with nutmeg when serving.

In Need of a Notary?

Jenny Esposito, Staying Put's Manager of Events, is a licensed Notary Public. She is happy to offer her services to our members.

Please call the Staying Put office to make an appointment. Jenny typically works Tues. - Thurs.

Happenings in the Community

Lapham Center Events

Nov. 30 - Dec. 2, 10 am - 2 pm: Annual Holiday Crafts Fair. Proceeds benefit local charities. Shop for handmade holiday gifts, decorations, and much more. Call to donate a craft or gift.

Thurs., Dec. 9, 10 am: Breakfast with the Birds at Lapham. Learn how to attract birds to your backyard and how to participate in Project FeederWatch to count the birds in your backyard. Bagels and coffee provided.

Mon., Dec. 13: Blood Pressure Clinic. Please call to schedule an appointment.

Call 203-594-3620

to learn about additional activities or to register for these events.

Dec. 14 and Dec. 21, 2 - 4 pm: Tech Tuesdays at Lapham. One-on-one assistance with tech questions. First come, first serve. Appointment limited to 20 minutes.