September News From Waveny and Visiting Nurse & Hospice

Wellness at Waveny Lecture Series

Waveny LifeCare Network is pleased to invite you to the first in a series of wellness lectures, "Why Don’t I Feel Well? Understanding Hormonal Health in Mid-Life and its Effect on Weight, Energy and Mood" with Dr. Katie Takayasu on Thursday, October 12th at 6:30pm on Waveny's Main Street at 3 Farm Road, New Canaan. Join us to learn more from Dr. Katie about key components of sleep, exercise and spirituality in mid-life and take home practical pillars to take action and improve your weight, energy and mood. The event is free and open to the public, click here to RSVP.

Dr. Katie Takayasu

Integrative Medicine Physician

New Art at The Inn

The Inn, Waveny's Independent Living community, has welcomed local artist Lina Morielli as its new Artist in Residence. "Ms. Morielli's vibrant paintings on canvas only add more color and life to our already spirited community," said Katarina Tchakarov, Executive Director of The Inn. "Morielli's drawings, paintings, monoprints and collages are widely exhibited across Fairfield County, as well as New York and Los Angeles, so we are grateful to have her work on display here at The Inn."

Ms. Morelli stopped by The Inn to share her experience in art and design as well as her creative process and inspiration with our residents. If you would like to see the exhibit and tour The Inn, please click here to contact us.

The Waveny Dog Show is Back!

After a long hiatus, the Waveny Dog Show is back! Our residents, families and staff enjoyed seeing all of the dogs on parade through the Care Center and along Main Street. Thank you to all of our four-legged friends and their humans for bringing us so much joy!

The New Canaan Thrift Shop is a member of the Waveny LifeCare Network. A community treasure since 1930, all proceeds directly benefit patients in our local communities through the Waveny-Visiting Nurse Patient Care Fund. Located at 2 Locust Avenue in downtown New Canaan, the Shop is staffed by 35 dedicated volunteers and one staff member. And with an ever-changing inventory, the Thrift Shop has something for everyone so stop by and shop for a cause!

Bereavement Support Groups Available

Waveny-Visiting Nurse & Hospice offers Bereavement Support Groups for those who have lost a loved one.

LOSS OF SPOUSE

Mondays from 7-8:30pm via zoom with facilitator Maribeth Payne, M Div

Tuesdays from 7-8:30pm via zoom with facilitator Sheila Russo LCSW, Certified Grief Counselor

Fridays from 1:00-2:30pm via zoom with facilitator Stephanie Shaughnessy, MSW

LOSS OF PARENT

Tuesdays from 7:30 - 9pm via zoom with facilitator Meghan Cioffi, MSW

LOSS OF A LOVED ONE

Wednesdays from 11:00am - 12:30pm in person with facilitator Sheila Russo, LCSW, certified Grief Counselor

LOSS AND CHANGE

Wednesdays from 7:30 - 9:00pm in person with facilitator Betsy Perry, RN

CARING FOR THE CAREGIVER

Mondays from 1:00pm - 2:30pm in person with facilitator Maribeth Payne, M Div

In-person groups meet at 22 Danbury Road in Wilton and all groups are free of charge and open to the public. Please contact Johnny Pita, ThD., Volunteer and Bereavement Coordinator at 203-762-8958, extension 316 for more information and to pre-register.

Would you like to become part of our volunteer team?

You can enrich the lives of our seniors throughout the Waveny-VNH continuum of healthcare services and residences!

As a Waveny-VNH volunteer, you will become part of a vibrant and caring team, welcomed and deeply appreciated by residents, patients, staff and fellow volunteers. We have opportunities for all ages and abilities with a flexible schedule. Choose from a range of volunteer activities which will allow you to make the maximum impact with the time you would like to share.

If you are fully vaccinated and interested in getting involved, please contact Stella Clarke, Executive Director of Community Engagement and Volunteering at sclarke@waveny.org or 203-594-5334.

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