July 2024

The office will be closed on Thursday, July 4th and Friday, July 5th.

Happy Independence Day!

July at a Glance

Tues., July 9, 10am - Ladies' Coffee at Staying Put

Wed., July 10, 5:30pm - Dinner at 123 Restaurant, South Salem, NY

Thurs., July 12, 26, 10am - Walk at Irwin Park with Kate

Tues., July 16, 11am - The Bartlett Center for NC History and Lunch

Wed., July 17, 10am - Breakfast and Learn - Fire Safety with NCFD

Thurs., July 18, 10am - Men's Coffee at Staying Put

Wed., July 24, 12pm - Get Organized with Stephanie Radman and Lunch

Tues., July 30, 10am - Men's Coffee at Staying Put

Wed., July 31, 12pm - Book Talk Group at Staying Put with Lunch

SAVE THE DATE

Tues., Aug. 20, 5:30pm - Woodway BBQ

Thurs., Aug. 22, 5:30pm - Woodway BBQ Raindate

Welcome New Members!

MaryAnne Cannilla, JoAnn and Tom DeMartino, Sky Field, Ann Flinn, Suzanne Megrue, Peter Muller, Barbara Wilson

Covid, Flu and RSV This Summer Seasons

As people begin to travel this summer and gather indoors due to hot weather, there is a risk of Covid, Flu and RSV spreading. Make sure to reach out to your medical professional right away if you develop symptoms.

MEMBER EVENTS

Wed., July 10, 5:30pm: Dinner at One Twenty Three Restaurant. Join us for dinner at one of Staying Put's favorite restaurants. Enjoy a prix fixe menu of salad, entree choice of Salmon, Chicken Marsala or Mushroom Ravioli, followed by either Tiramisu or Cheesecake. 407 Smith Ridge Road, South Salem, NY, $45 per person plus cash bar. Cash or checks payable to Staying Put. RSVP by Mon., July 8th with menu choice.

Fri., July 12, 26, 10am: Irwin Park Walk with Kate. Come enjoy a lovely walk with Kate. Please meet in the lower parking lot at Irwin Park and don't forget your sneakers and water bottle. Note - this is for active members with no mobility issues. Please note the earlier time. Free. RSVP by Thursday prior.

Tues., July 16, 11am: The Jim and Dede Bartlett Center for New Canaan History.

Newly opened in June 2024, this addition to the New Canaan Museum and Historical Society, tells the history of New Canaan by focusing on the men and women who established and formed our town. The tour will be followed by lunch. $10. Cash or check made out to Staying Put. RSVP by Mon., July 15th.

Wed., July 17, 10am. Breakfast and Learn at Lapham with New Canaan Fire Department. Join New Canaan firefighters for a friendly chat about how to enjoy a safe fire-free summer. Meet your local first responders and learn basic fire prevention tips. This low-key and interactive chat is sure to enlighten and engage you. Free. RSVP by Mon., July 15th.

Thurs., July 18, 10am: Men's Coffee at Staying Put. Join Staying Put friends for coffee, treats and good conversation. Free. RSVP by Wed., July 17th.

Wed., July 24, 12pm: Get Organized with Professional Organizer Stephanie Radman and Lunch at Staying Put. Stephanie, founder of Mayflower Home Organizing, will give a 20-minute presentation about the home organizing process followed by Q&A. Bring your questions and get ready to get organized! Lunch will be provided. Free. RSVP by Mon., July 22nd.

Tues., July 30, 10am: Men's Coffee at Staying Put. Join Staying Put friends for coffee, treats and good conversation.  Free. RSVP by Mon., July 29th.

Wed., July 31, 12pm: Book Talk Group and Lunch at Staying Put. Join Staying Put members for lunch and an exchange of recommendations about current fiction and non-fiction books they have enjoyed reading. Lunch will be provided. Free. RSVP by Tues., July 30th.

July

Member Birthdays

Pat Billhardt, Peg Bull, Bev Buonaiuto, MaryAnne Cannilla, Lily Dalury, Art Fitilis, Jude Halleran, Betty Hodgman,

Judy Kamerschen, Bill Knobloch, Judy MacEwan, Joan McKeon,

Joan Rafferty, Dick Sandberg, Margo Sisson, Herb Taylor, Anne Ward



The New Canaan Playhouse

has Re-Opened!

The remodeled theater, operated by Cinemalabs, features two 100 seat theaters with all new seating, concession cafe with all day service, a pub, two event spaces with a fireplace, banquette seating and a birthday party room. For more information about upcoming movies and events, go to theplayhouse.cinemalab.com

Transfer Station Passes

The Town of New Canaan requires residents to purchase an annual Transfer Station Permit to use the Transfer Station services. The permit year is July 1 thru June 30 of the following calendar year and permits are not prorated if purchased later in the year.

Regular permits are $75 per household and $45 for households with private garbage collection. Residents in condos who don't know their private haulers, can just put the name of their condo association in the application rather than the garbage hauler. For more information or to purchase a permit go to: newcanaan.info/departments/public_works/permit_application_.php

Hello From Kate

My father-in-law is an extraordinarily well-regarded physician. He thinks my and my husband’s fixation on our daughter’s hydration is silly. He also hates water and drinks diet coke like it’s going out of style; so I think he’s silly. It’s our little generational repartee. But my argument is, ok, fine, you hate water, you hate carrying around whatever trendy reusable water vessel is being toted around (leaving those other reusable water bottles gathering dust in the corner of a kitchen cupboard, never to see the light of day or biodegrade…but I digress). The point is, you can get hydration from any number of places including fruits and vegetables- especially ones like melons and cucumbers, berries and tomatoes, oranges, and celery. And this is one of the better times of the year to enjoy all this juicy goodness. This heat also makes it a great excuse to enjoy fruit popsicles. Something we like to do in our house is freeze grapes. It’s cooling, hydrating, and just enough sweetness to feel like a treat. And guess what, my father-in-law doesn’t think those are silly.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

New Canaan Family Fireworks Celebration

Saturday, July 6, 5pm

Rain Dates July 7 or 13

Waveny Park

The 43rd Annual Family Fireworks Celebration will include food trucks, bouncy houses for the kids and live music from "Mind the Gap" and the Town Band. The fireworks display will begin at 9:15pm Online sales have ended but tickets are available to purchase by cash or check at Walter Stewart's Market or The Recreation Department in Waveny House through July 3rd. Passes will be sold on July 6th at the Steve Benko Pool from 11am to 4pm. Passes are $35 per car and $40 per car if purchased at the Steve Benko Pool on July 6th. Handicap Parking is available on the asphalt parking area between soccer fields and fitness area. For more information, go to: newcanaanct.myrec.com

Waveny 2024 Summer Concert Series

Wednesdays, June - September, 7pm -9pm

Raindate on Thursdays

Bring your own blanket or chair and enjoy a free concert at Waveny Park. 

New Canaan Village Fair and Sidewalk Sales

Friday, July 19, 9am to 4pm

Saturday, July 20, 9am to 4pm

New Canaan’s local merchants will have great bargains on the sidewalk out in front of their stores and on Saturday they will be joined by close to 100 other vendors and organizations from all over

Fairfield County on Elm, Main and Forest Streets.

Lapham Center Programs

Call 203-594-3620 for more information and to RSVP.

Mon., July 8, 22, 11:15am - 12:15pm: Blood Pressure Clinic. 

In person clinic. Call to schedule an appointment. Free. 

Thurs., July 11, 2pm - 4pm, by appointment: Ask the Attorney

with Nedder and Associates.

Free, private, 15-minute consultations to answer your legal or financial questions.

Thurs., July 11, 25, by appointment: Free Medicare Counseling.

Medicare counselor, Dick Neville, can guide you through enrolling in Medicare, choosing a Medicare supplement plan and a Part D prescription drug plan, and understanding the Medicare Advantage Plans. Free.

Fri, July 12, 11am - 12pm: Health Talks with Shannon and Ellen.

Coffee, conversation and snacks with Shannon and Ellen from

New Canaan Health Department. Free.

Thursday, July 18, 9am: Cross Sound Cruise and Lighthouse Tour.

Take in the sights from the water on a narrated boat tour. Experience the

wonder and beauty of the Long Island Sound, while enjoying maritime history and architectural gems. You’ll visit historic Mystic Village for lunch on your own and then the bus will take you to New London where you will board the ferry. Fee includes bus trip and cruise. Bus departs from Lapham. Call to reserve now, as space is limited. $120 per person, limit 30.

Trusted Service Providers

Need a painter, gardener or plumber? Staying Put members can reach out to the office for information on one of our trusted service providers, all recommended by fellow members.

Staying Put in New Canaan Services and Staff

Our Team is Here for You

We provide New Canaan seniors with a wide range of practical services and social connections - from rides to helping with errands, minor home repairs and technology, to brightening the day with a call or visit - all making it easier for seniors to live confidently at home and stay engaged in the community.

Gina Z. Blum, Executive Director

director@stayingputnc.org

Kate Brambilla, Manager of Member Services

members@stayingputnc.org

Robin Bates-Mason, Manager of Events & Volunteers

events@stayingputnc.org

Office Hours

Monday - Thursday, 9am to 5pm

Friday, 9am to 1pm

Please call us anytime

at 203-966-7762

Gina, Kate and Robin