The office will be CLOSED on Monday, May 26th for Memorial Day.

May at a Glance

Fri., May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 10am: Walk with Kate at Irwin

Tues., May 6, 11:30am: Tour of Lee Garden and Lunch

Wed., May 7, 12:30pm: Lunch and Learn at Lapham

Thurs., May 8, 10am: Men's Coffee at Staying Put

Mon., May 12, 11:30am: Rain Date for Tour of Lee Garden and Lunch

Tues., May 13, 10am: Ladies' Coffee at Staying Put with Tracey Karl

Wed., May 14, 12pm: Lunch at Pesca

Thurs., May 15, 12pm: Elaine Friedman's Book Launch and Lunch at SP

Tues., May 20, 12:30pm: Pizza Party at Staying Put

Wed., May 21, 12pm: Book Talk Group Lunch at Staying Put

Thurs., May 22, 10am: Men's Coffee with Kevin Karl and Stacy Miltenberg

Mon. May 26, 9:30am: Memorial Day Parade with Staying Put

Wed., May 28, 3pm: Afternoon Tea at Staying Put

Thurs., May 29, 9:15am: Tour of The Philip Johnson Glass House

Save the Date

Tues., June 3, 11am: Tour of The Dome at New Canaan High School

Welcome New Members

Libby and Tom Butterworth

March with Staying Put in The Memorial Day Parade

Mon., May 26, 9am:  Grab your sneakers, join your friends and march with Staying Put. Meet at the St. Mark's parking lot at 9am and the parade starts at 9:30am. The parade route is just over a mile. Note - this is for active members with no mobility issues. Free. RSVP by Wed., May 21st.

Invitations have been mailed!

Don't miss this special event!

For more information or to purchase tickets for Staying Put's Summer Soirée, use the QR Code or go to: stayingputnc.org or

call 203-966-7762.



MEMBER EVENTS

Please call the office at 203-966-7762 to RSVP for all events. If an event changes or needs to be canceled, we will be able to contact you.

Fri., May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 10am: Walk with Kate at Irwin Park. 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 those who are active, with no mobility issues. Free. RSVP by Thursday prior.

Tues., May 6, 11:30am: Tour of Lee Garden and Lunch. Walk through the stunning Lee Garden during the peak azalea bloom. Tour will be led by New Canaan Beautification League volunteers and lunch will be served on the patio. Due to the nature of the trails, please wear appropriate shoes and bring walking sticks if needed. Note - this is for those who are active, with no mobility issues. Free. RSVP by Fri, May 2nd. Rain date Mon., May 12th.

Wed., May 7, 12:30pm: Lunch and Learn at Lapham - Cultivating Your Happiness: Journey to a Fulfilled Life with Diane Nicosia. In a world filled with constant news updates, social media and global challenges, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and drawn toward negativity. Explore practical ways to bring more happiness into our lives through this interactive workshop, from small daily habits that make a big impact to redirecting our focus onto our passions and interests. Free. RSVP by Mon., May 5th.

Thurs., May 8, 10am: Men's Coffee at Staying Put.   Join Staying Put friends for coffee, treats and good conversation. Free. RSVP by Wed., May 7th.



Tues., May 13, 10am: Ladies' Coffee at Staying Put with special guest, Staying Put Board Member Tracey Karl. Join Staying Put friends for coffee, treats and get an update about Staying Put from long time board member, Tracey Karl. Free. RSVP by Mon., May 12th.

Wed., May 14, 12pm: Lunch at Pesca. Join Staying Put friends for lunch at Pesca Restaurant in New Canaan. Order from the Express Lunch menu which includes an appetizer and entree. Soft drink and coffee included. $25. Cash or Check made out to Staying Put. RSVP by Mon., May 12th.

Thurs., May 15, 12pm: Relationships: Our Greatest Challenge, Our Greatest Pleasure book launch and lunch with Elaine Friedman. Join Staying Put member and author Elaine Friedman to discuss her newest book, currently available on Amazon. Free. RSVP by Tues., May 13th.

Tues., May 20, 12:30pm: Pizza Party at Staying Put. Join your Staying Put friends for a fun, casual lunch of plain or pepperoni pizza, salad and dessert. Free. RSVP by Mon., May, 19th.

Wed., May 21, 12pm: Book Talk Group Lunch. Join Staying Put members for lunch and an exchange of recommendations about current fiction and non-fiction books. Free. RSVP by Tues., May 20th.



Thurs., May 22, 10am: Men's Coffee with Parking Commissioner Kevin Karl and New Canaan Parking Manager Stacy Miltenberg at Staying Put. Join Staying Put friends for coffee, treats and good conversation with Kevin and Stacy as they give us an overview of parking in New Canaan as well as updates. Bring your questions. Free. RSVP by Wed., May 21st.

Wed., May 28, 3pm: Afternoon Tea at Staying Put. Come join your Staying Put friends for tea, cake and refreshments. Free. RSVP by May., 27th.

Tues., May 27, 9:15am - 11am: Tour of the Philip Johnson Glass House and Brick House. This one-hour tour includes New Canaan's most famous building and the recently opened Brick House. Participants will be standing for the one-hour tour. Meet at the Staying Put parking lot and carpool to the Glass House Visitor's Center on Elm Street. $25 Check or cash must be received prior to the RSVP date. Limited to the first 12 members. RSVP by Mon., May 19th.

Tues., June 3, 11am: Tour of The Dome at New Canaan High School. Join Staying Put for a tour of the new, state-of-the-art immersive theater located in the high school’s original 1971 planetarium. This tour is limited to 20 members and carpooling will be available at the Staying Put parking lot, leaving at 10:45am. RSVP by Wed., May 28th.

May Birthdays

Howard Aronson, Judy Bentley, Brigitte Campano, Christine Chapin, Nancy Clark,

Jeanne Hart, Mary House, Phil Ives, Peggy Jay, Arnt Hugo Lund, Dave Munro, Cathie Pike,

Molly Russo, Lois Sandberg, Herb Schaeffer,

Skip Sisson, Ed Vollmer

Hello from Kate

It’s hard to believe the Summer Soirée is approaching next month. It more or less marks my second year at Staying Put. In that time, I have had the privilege of meeting, helping and serving hundreds of members. We have logged countless hours in good conversation, hundreds of miles driving to and from appointments, dozens of books at Book Talk, and loops upon loops at IrwinPark. None of this could happen without you gifting us of your time and trusting us to be there when you need us. It’s one of the reasons we always ask for you to RSVP and book your rides early and often- so we can be sure we are there for you.

It reminds me of my first Summer Soirée when the forest fires in Canada caused the air quality in the Northeast to drive our event indoors. Fortunately, we had our list of RSVPs so we could call each member, volunteer, donor, sponsor and colleague to let them know that while the show would still go on, we were taking every precaution necessary to ensure everyone was safe. It’s why we ask for those RSVPs—not because we believe forest fires are always going to cause a problem (!) –but rather, we can ensure we have enough space, enough food, and time to remind our members or alert everyone to any changes that might arise. In that spirit of communication, please join us at the Soirée this year, Thursday, June 5th. I plan to see you there and toast to another year ahead with the Staying Put Community. 

Community Events

New Canaan Artisans Spring Boutique

Preview: Fri., May 2nd, 6pm - 8pm, $10 Admission

Sat., May 3, 10am - 3pm, Free Admission

Roger Sherman Inn, 195 Oenoke Ridge

Shop for amazing, one-of-a-kind creations, made by Artisans members. Funds raised will be distributed to local non-profit organizations.

Town of New Canaan Shred Day

Sat., May 17th, 8am to 1pm

394 Main Street

Paper Only - No 3 ring binders, metal clips, computer media or plastic covers. Free and Open to All New Canaan Residents.

For more information go to: newcanaan.info

Lapham Center Programs

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

Tues., May 6, 11am - 12:30pm: Knitting with Sue Scanell. Call to schedule an appointment. Free.

Wed., May 7, 14, 21, 28, 12:30pm: Blood Pressure and

Blood Sugar Screenings. Call to schedule an appointment. Free.

Thurs., May 8: Free Medicare Counseling. Dick Neville, a CHOICES certified Medicare counselor, provides free, objective, person-centered assistance so Medicare beneficiaries can make informed choices about their Medicare options and related benefits. He can guide you through enrolling in Medicare, choosing a Medicare supplement plan and a Part D prescription drug plan, understanding Medicare Advantage Plans, and answer other questions about Medicare. By appointment only. Free.

Thurs., May 8, 2pm - 4pm, by appointment: Ask the Attorney

with Nedder and Associates. Private, 15-minute consultations to answer your legal or financial questions. Call to schedule an appointment. Free.

Fri., May 9, 11am: Health Talks with Shannon and Ellen. Meet with Shannon and Ellen from the Health Department for coffee and conversation. Free.

Tues., May 13, 5pm: Dinner and Movie: "A Complete Unknown". In the early 1960s, 19-year-old Bob Dylan, played by Timothy Chalamet, arrives in New York with his guitar and revolutionary talent, destined to change the course of American music. Enjoy dinner provided by Lapham. Free.

Wed., May 14, 5pm: Trivia Night with host Mike Bacon. Test your knowledge and have some fun! Appetizers, drinks and prizes! Free.

Thurs., May 29, 12:30pm: Chef Gary Seri Returns! Chef Gary Seri returns for another fun demonstration, preparing a healthy, easy to make meal. Be ready to be entertained and bring your appetite. Free.

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

Iryna Radiuk, Office Administrator

admin@stayingputnc.org

Office Hours

Monday - Thursday, 9am to 5pm

Friday, 9am to 1pm

Please call us anytime

at 203-966-7762

Gina, Kate, Robin & Iryna