May 2022

Making Memorable Moments

Happy Mother's Day

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

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

Please Note

The Staying Put office will be closed on Mon., May 30 in observance of Memorial Day. We hope that members will join us to march in the Memorial Day parade or we'll see you along the parade route. You can find more details about marching in the parade under Member Events!

Member Events

A gentle reminder to our members to please RSVP to our events and let us know if you need to cancel your attendance. This information helps us to plan, especially for refreshments. Thank you.

Wed., May 11, 5:30 - 7:00 pm: Staying Put Potluck Dinner

We'll share conversation and a meal together in the beautiful Common Room of the old Bliss House at the First Presbyterian Church. You provide a salad or dessert and we'll provide everything else. RSVP by Mon., May 9.

Whether you are a beginner or have played this popular sport before, join us for an introductory lesson with a pro and some friendly competition with other Staying Put members. We'll provide refreshments. $20. RSVP by Fri., May 6, Noon.

Thurs., May 12, 12:00 - 1:30 pm: Pickleball at Mead Park

Mon., May 16, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm: Lee Gardens Azalea Tour. One of New Canaan's hidden gems, Faith Kerchoff will lead us through these gardens while the azaleas are at the peak of their beauty. This is a must-see every year! Raindate - Thurs., May 19. Free. RSVP by Fri., May 13, Noon.

Wed., May 18, 11:00 am: Carriage Barn and Lunch. We will visit the 2022 Spectrum Contemporary Art Show, a juried exhibition of original, contemporary artwork by local and regional artists, followed by a light lunch on the patio of the Carriage Barn. Free. RSVP by Mon., May 16.

Tues., May 24, 10:00 am: Men's Coffee on the Patio at Lapham. We'll enjoy coffee at the Lapham Center, moving inside if it is raining. Zumbach's coffee and sweet treats are on us so you only have to provide the good conversation. Free. RSVP by Mon., May 23.

Thurs., May 26, 10:00 am: Ladies' Coffee on the Patio at Lapham. We will meet at the Lapham Center for coffee, sweet and savory snacks, and news on the latest happenings in and around town. We'll move inside if the weather doesn't cooperate. Free. RSVP by Wed., May 25.

Join Staying Put member Tanis Erdmann as she leads our discussion on books you've been reading and would recommend others add to their reading list. This is a fun and informative discussion! We'll meet on the upper floor of the Staying Put building. Free. RSVP by Mon., May 23.

Wed., May 25, 12:00 - 1:30 pm: Book Talk and Lunch

Staying Put Building

Wine and Cheese Party

Wed., May 25, 5:00 - 7:00 pm

Lapham Center

The Lapham Center and Staying Put have teamed up to celebrate National Wine Day. Enjoy sipping wine and learning from our sommelier how to create that perfect pairing of cheese with your wine. $10 at the door with cash or a check made out to "Senior Center". RSVP to Lapham Center (203-594-3620) by Mon., May 23.

Mon., May 30, 9:00 am, St. Mark's: Memorial Day Parade. Join New Canaan's Memorial Day parade and march with your Staying Put friends. We'll have a few seats in a convertible for those who would rather not walk. Free. RSVP by Thurs., May 26.

Staying Put's Events Manager, Robin Bates-Mason, is a Licensed Notary. If you need something notarized, she would be happy to help. Just give her a call at 203-966-7762 to set up a convenient time to drop by the office.

Fresh eggs are back! To those of you who are new to Staying Put, a longtime member's son raises chickens and used to regularly drop off fresh eggs to be sold to interested members. He has resumed this service and we have eggs available at $5 per dozen!

Farm Fresh Eggs

Available

TIP FROM NIC

Vitamin and herbal supplements are everywhere these days. More than half of adults age 20 and older have taken one in the last 30 days, and that percentage increases with age. About 80% of women over age 60 take dietary supplements, according to data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. But what many people don’t realize is that taking some of these supplements with prescription drugs and other medicines can have dangerous and even life-threatening effects. Here are six popular supplements and their known health effects on some common medications.

St. John’s wort is often taken to treat mild to moderate depression, or to reduce menopausal symptoms. But it has numerous drug interactions and can reduce the potency of hormone replacement therapy and birth control pills. It can also interfere with omeprazole (Prilosec), alprazolam (Xanax), certain statins and some antihistamines. Even more concerning, St. John’s wort can render Pfizer’s new COVID-19 antiviral treatment, Paxlovid, powerless.
CoQ10 (Coenzyme Q10) is an antioxidant produced by our bodies to promote cell growth and maintenance. The levels of it in our bodies decrease as we age. As a supplement, CoQ10 is taken for numerous conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, and migraines. But it can also interfere with blood thinners, meaning people could have breakthrough blood clots.
Turmeric has been shown to have many health benefits, from improving memory to lowering inflammation, to even decreasing the risk of heart disease. It also has anticoagulant effects, so you don’t want to mix turmeric supplements with a blood thinner or even possibly aspirin, due to the risk of internal bleeding. Ginkgo biloba and vitamin E are two other dietary supplements that can thin the blood. Cooking with turmeric is fine, however.
Probiotics are often taken to aid digestion and improve gut health. But don’t take one within 2 hours of taking an antibiotic, or you could reduce the effectiveness of the prescription medication.
Vitamin C is taken as a supplement for many reasons, ranging from warding off the common cold to preventing cancer. But, according to the FDA, high-dose vitamin C supplements may reduce the effectiveness of some types of cancer chemotherapy. It can also interfere with niacin and statins and affect estrogen levels.
Milk thistle is taken as a supplement to promote liver and heart health. It may lower blood sugar, which could be a concern for someone who’s on diabetes medication.

Bottom line: Talk with your doctor!

MAY BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday!

May 1: Marion Blose, Cathie Pike, Herb Schaeffer, Skip Sisson

May 2: Kay Grogan

May 4: Joan Dionne

May 6: Christine Chapin, Lily Mayer

May 9: Molly Russo

May 14: Howard Aronson

May 15: Judy Bentley

May 16: Mary House

May 17: Jeanne Hart, Peggy Jay

May 18: Elizabeth Harvey

May 19: Michelle Hubbard

May 22: Sulli Seger

May 24: Pete Stair

May 25: Willa Riggs

May 26: Arnt Hugo Lund

May 28: Lois Sandberg

May 29: Phil Ives

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Lapham Center

Wed., May 4, Noon: Celebrating The Kentucky Derby. Lapham's Spring Fling and mint juleps. $10

Thurs., May 12, 1:00 pm: Coffee with a Cop. Bringing police officers together with the community to discuss issues of concern and learn more about each other.

Mon., May 2 and 16, 11:15 am to 12:15 pm: Blood Pressure Clinic

Thurs., May 12 and 26 by Appointment: Free Medicare Counseling