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April at a Glance
Thurs., April 4, 11am - Tour of the WPA Art at Town Hall with Betty Branch
Fri., April 5, 12, 19, 26, 11am - Irwin Walk with Kate
Sun., April 7, 1pm - 3pm - Bring Out Your Patio Furniture with NC SLOBs
Wed., April 10, 12pm - Book Talk Group Lunch at Staying Put
Thurs., April 11, 10:15am - ArtScapades Program and Tour at NC Museum
Tues., April 16, 10am - Ladies' Coffee at Staying Put
Tues., April 16, 6pm - Sandwich Generation Series at NC Library
Wed., April 17, 12pm - Lunch at Coromandel Indian Restaurant
Thurs., April 18, 1pm - Board Game Group at Staying Put
Tues., April 23, 12:15pm - YMCA Foreverwell Program with Faith Kerchoff
Wed., April 24, 12pm - Lunch and Learn at Lapham with NC Health Dept.
Tues., April 30, 10am - Men's Coffee at Staying Put
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Welcome New Members!
Jackie and Jake Powell
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SAVE THE DATE
Thursday, June 6th, 5pm - 7:30pm
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Don't forget to call Staying Put at 203-966-7762 to sign up for member events. Please RSVP! | |
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Thurs., April 4, 11am: Tour of New Canaan Town Hall's WPA Artwork with Betty Branch. In 1994, Betty was appointed, by then First Selectman Lou Moreno, to the Works Projects Administration (WPA) Murals Ad Hoc Committee to find New Canaan WPA artwork and restore it - with no funding from the town. Join us on this tour of the works at Town Hall and learn how these works of art were brought back for the public to enjoy. Free. RSVP by Tues., April 2nd.
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Fri., April 5, 12, 19, 26, 11am: Irwin Walk with Kate. Kate is back at Iwrin for the weekly Friday walks. 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. Free. RSVP by Thursday prior.
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Sun., April 7, 1pm - 3pm: Bring Out Your Patio Furniture with New Canaan SLOBs. The New Canaan Service League of Boys (SLOBs) is ready to help Staying Put members bring out their patio furniture for the season. Please be home for the two-hour window. Free. RSVP by Tues., April 2nd.
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Wed., April 10, 12pm: Book Talk Group 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 Mon., April 8th.
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Thurs., April 11, 10:15am: Gallery Tour and ArtScapades Lecture. Enjoy a private tour of the New Canaan Museum and Historical Society art gallery with Executive Director Nancy Geary followed by the ArtScapades lecture with Robin Hoffman which will cover how to develop the means to critique a work of art while learning art history and art appreciation. Free. RSVP by Mon., April 8th.
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Tues., April 16, 10am: Ladies' Coffee at Staying Put. Join Staying Put friends for coffee, treats and good conversation. Free. RSVP by Mon., April 15th.
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Tues., April 16, 6pm: The Sandwich Generation Series: Sounds Serious: Skilled Care at New Canaan Library. There are many
services under the “Skilled Care” umbrella. From physical, occupational and speech therapy to wound care, feeding and breathing tubes, catheters and ostomy bags. Do I need skilled care? Do I want skilled care? Where can I get it? How much of it does insurance cover? Susan and Paul Doyle of Oasis Senior Advisors will lead this discussion with panelists from Waveny Home Health and Waveny Care Center. Free. RSVP by Mon., April 15th.
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Wed., April 17, 12pm: Lunch at Coromandel in Darien. Enjoy a delicious lunch with your Staying Put friends. The lunch special menu choices include vegetarian, chicken, lamb or seafood. Ice tea or soda and nan bread included. Carpool available from the Staying Put parking lot. $25 per person. Cash bar. Cash or check made out to Staying Put in New Canaan. RSVP by Mon., April 15th.
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Thurs., April 18, 1pm: Board Game Group at Staying Put. Led by member Barbara Faris, come enjoy afternoon snacks while playing board games like Scrabble and Yahtzee with your Staying Put friends. Feel free to bring your favorite board game to share with the group. Free. RSVP by Wed., April 17th.
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Tues., April 23, 12:15pm: Foreverwell Program and Lunch at New Canaan YMCA with Faith Kerchoff of New Canaan Beautification League. Come learn about The New Canaan Beautification League, all the work they do around town and Lee Garden, the beautiful azalea garden which is open to the public. Free. RSVP by Mon., April 22nd.
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Wed., April 24, 12pm: Lunch and Learn at Lapham with New Canaan Health Department. Learn about all the services available to New Canaan residents through the Health Department. Free. RSVP by Tues., April 23rd.
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Tues., April 30, 10am: Men's Coffee at Staying Put. Join Staying Put friends for coffee, treats and good conversation. Free. RSVP by Mon., April 29th.
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April
Member Birthdays
Annie Cohen, Patricia Dobbs, Jayne Dutil, George Harvey, Chris Hussey, Martha Hutter, Carol MacKimm, Bill Malone, Geraldine Michalik,
Laszlo Papp, Chris Place, Rita Schaeffer, Sandra Smith, Barbara Stewart, Alice Vaughn, Barbara Wentzel, Barbara Whitcomb, Denise Widen
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Hello From Kate
“Aging Well” is a term I have been seeing around a lot more lately. Yes, it could be that I am more attuned to it given my job, but what I prefer to believe is that the concept of aging is no longer the boogie-man in our lives. Myriad publications are starting to put more light on the subject, not because aging is anything new, but because we are understanding that while we don’t have total control over it, there is a heck of a lot we can do to better our circumstances. And guess what, you are all on the ball. You are part of Staying Put and that means you have made a choice that staves off social isolation which is proven to increase our risk of premature death, heart disease, depression, anxiety, just to name a few of the heavy hitters. So now that you all know how brilliant you all are, share it! Ask that friend, neighbor, shopper who always seems to be at the market at the same time as you, and offer them an invitation to one of our upcoming events. Yes, we are member based, but no, we never turn anyone away. And think of it as an opportunity, not just for your guest, but also for you to continue aging well.
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Medication Disposal
Turn in your unused or expired medication for safe disposal at the New Canaan Police Station, currently located at 39 Locust Avenue. All medications accepted except for syringes and EpiPens. For more information call New Canaan Police at (203) 594-3500.
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62nd Annual Gridiron Show & Fall Guy Celebration Honoring Tom Stadler
April 25th & 26th
New Canaan Country Club
The Gridiron Club will honor Staying Put board member and past president, Tom Stadler. A cash bar opens at 6pm with dinner at 7pm and the show starts at 8pm. Funds raised will be donated to Tom's charity of choice. Tickets are $175 per person or $1600 for a table of ten people. For more information or to purchase tickets, go to: gridironclubofnc.org. If you are interested in attending, please contact Staying Put at 203-966-7762.
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Author Visit at The Inn
Thurs., April 11th at 10am
Staying Put members are invited to The Inn (73 Oenoke Ridge) on Thursday, April 11 at 10 a.m. to hear the inspiring and jaw-dropping story of Jonathan Conyers. Growing up homeless with drug addict parents, Jonathan had to build his own village. He had to find caretakers, mentors and teachers who could lift him up – help him find his voice, find his people, find his way. Staying Put member, Midge Murphy, has a son who taught school in Harlem for 30 years and became one of Jonathan’s mentors. Mr. Murphy and Jonathan will be at The Inn to talk about Jonathan’s journey from the streets of Harlem to Medical School to becoming a respiratory therapist at NYU Langone Medical Center and the author of a recently published book, I Wasn’t Supposed to be Here.
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Fire Safety Assessment
New Canaan Fire Marshal Paul Payne is accepting appointments to conduct complimentary fire safety assessments at New Canaan homes.
Fire safety reviews include, but are not limited to, escape plans; smoke and carbon monoxide detector locations; placement and use of fire extinguishers; advice on electrical outlets, cords and power strips; and information related to mechanical equipment such as heating systems and clothes dryers. The Fire Marshal will check the homes room-by-room from attic to basement, garage, exterior, and outbuildings as well.
This free service takes approximately one hour. Homeowners are invited to call the Fire Marshal’s Office at 203-594-3030 to arrange an appointment.
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New Canaan Farmers Market
Opens Saturday, April 20th for the 2024 Season
Saturdays, 10m - 2pm,
Lumberyard Parking Lot, 244 Elm Street
Open every Saturday through Nov. 23rd. For more information go to:newcanaanfarmersmarket.net
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Free Paper Shredding at New Canaan Transfer Station
Saturday, May 4, 8am - 1pm
394 Main Street Entrance
New Canaan residents can bring paper to be shredded for free by the Town of New Canaan. CDs, Disks and wire bound notebooks are not accepted. For more information go to: newcanaan.info
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Lapham Center
Call 203-594-3620 for more information and to RSVP.
Mon., April 1, 15, 11:15am - 12:15pm: Blood Pressure Clinic.
In person clinic. Call to schedule an appointment. Free.
Thurs., April 4, 18, 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., April 5, 12, 12pm: Movies on Fridays.
April 5: Past Lives, April 12: NYAD. Free.
Wed., April 10, 24, 1pm - 2pm: Blood Sugar Screenings.
In person screenings provided by New Canaan's Department of Health.
Call to schedule an appointment. Free.
Fri., April 19, 9am - 11:30am: Hearing Screenings and Hearing Aid Cleanings. Call to schedule an appointment. Free.
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Staying Put in New Canaan Services and Staff
Our Team is Here For You
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Help is a Phone Call Away
Caring professionals to turn to for help, information, referrals, counseling, support and personalized assistance.
Transportation
Door-to-door rides within New Canaan and to local towns.
Social Events
Fun and enriching gatherings, excursions, and programs to be active and connect with others.
Groceries & Errands
Grocery shopping, prescription pick up and other helpful errands.
Help at Home
Minor home repairs, changing ceiling light bulbs, moving heavy objects and more.
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Technology Assistance
One-on-one assistance in the home to troubleshoot issues for computers, televisions, cell phones and other electronic devices.
Professional Service Providers
Trusthworthy member-only vetted list of home service and repair professionals for hire.
Communication and Visits
Keeping in touch with those who may be facing issues of loneliness and isolation.
Community Resource
Education, advice and referrals for healthy aging.
Notary
Make an appointment to have documents notarized in our office.
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Gina Z. Blum
Executive Director
Responsible for the overall planning and management of the organization.
director@stayingputnc.org
Kate Brambilla
Manager of Member Services Responsible for ensuring the organization's members know and utilize Staying Put's services.
members@stayingputnc.org
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Robin Bates-Mason
Manager of Events & Volunteers Responsible for coordinating events and volunteer services.
events@stayingputnc.org
Janet Fonss
Manager of Office Administration Responsible for the day-to-day management of the office.
admin@stayingputnc.org
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Office Hours
Monday - Thursday, 9am to 5pm
Friday, 9am to 1pm
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Please call us anytime at 203-966-7762
Gina, Kate, Robin and Janet
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