The office will be closed on Friday, August. 30th

and Monday, September 2nd for Labor Day

September at a Glance

Thurs., Sept. 5, 10am - Men's Coffee with Town Council Chair Mike Mauro

Fri., Sept. 6, 13, 20, 27, 10am - Walk at Irwin Park with Kate

Tues., Sept. 10, 12pm - Lunch at Curry Mango - $16 in advance

Wed., Sept. 11, 12:30pm - Lunch and Learn at Lapham - Balance

Thurs., Sept. 12, 10am - Ladies' Coffee at Staying Put

Tues., Sept. 17, 12pm - Book Talk & Lunch at Staying Put (members only)

Wed., Sept. 18, 12:30pm - Lunch and Learn at Lapham - Staying Strong

Thurs., Sept. 19, 3:30pm - Tech Help Hour at Staying Put

Tues., Sept. 24, 12pm - New and Prospective Member Lunch at Waveny

Wed., Sept. 25, 11am - Bruce Museum Duck Stamp Exhibit (members only)

Thurs., Sept. 26, 10am - Men's Coffee at Staying Put

SAVE THE DATE

Thurs., Oct. 10, 4:30pm - 6:30pm - Staying Put's Annual Meeting at Lapham featuring Attorney Ann Fowler-Cruz on

"Legal Tools and Strategies for Staying Put"

Welcome New Member Elise Henning!

Welcome Iryna to Staying Put

Iryna joined the Staying Put team in May of this year but has been a resident of New Canaan since 2014 where she and her husband have raised their two sons (one currently at Saxe and one NCHS and UConn graduate '23). Before moving to New Canaan, Iryna practiced law and was a managing partner at her firm in Ukraine. With the move to New Canaan came the opportunity to focus work on helping people and being part of this beloved community. An avid reader, yogi, cyclist, hiker, and traveler, Iryna is Staying Put's Office Administrator and a truly valued member of the team!s

Registration Required for all events

Call the office at 203-966-7762 to RSVP

MEMBER EVENTS

Fri., Sept. 6, 13, 20, 27 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 those who are active, with no mobility issues. Please note the earlier time. Free. RSVP by Thursday prior.

Tues., Sept. 10, 12pm: Lunch at Curry Mango. Come enjoy a fun lunch out at New Canaan's newest Indian restaurant. Entrée, bread and non-alcoholic drink included. Please call the office for the lunch menu to place your order. $16, in advance. Cash or check made out to Staying Put. RSVP by Fri., Sept. 6th.

Wed., Sept. 11, 12:30pm: Lunch and Learn at Lapham - Balance and Fall Risk Screen.

According to the CDC, falls are a leading cause of injury and death in adults over 65. Many falls are predictable and preventable. Healthcare professionals from Waveny Visiting Nurse and Hospice will provide hand-on balance and fall risk assessments, discuss fall risk factors, and provide strategies and exercises to minimize your risk. Free. RSVP by Mon., Sept. 9th.

Thurs., Sept. 12, 10am: Ladies' Coffee at Staying Put. Join Staying Put friends for coffee, treats and good conversation. Free. RSVP by Wed., Sept. 11th.

Tues., Sept. 17, 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. Members Only. RSVP by Mon., Sept. 16th.

Wed., Sept. 18, 12:30pm: Lunch and Learn at Lapham - Staying Strong - Slowing the Onset and Progression of Osteo with Jaime Ruszkowski, MD. Dr. Ruszkowski, an internal medicine physician with New Canaan Medical Groups, will present a basic understanding of bone structure and how it naturally renews itself, and lifestyle and dietary practices that can undermine natural bone rejuvenation. Learn what you can do to reduce the rate of bone loss thru food choices and supplements. Free. RSVP by Mon., Sept. 16th.

Thurs., Sept. 19, 3:30pm - 4:30pm: Tech Help at Staying Put. Having issues with your iPhone, lap top or just want to know how to use Uber or Instagram? Stop by this open Tech Help Hour and volunteers will work with you on your tech issues. Free. Open house, no RSVP necessary.

Tues., Sept. 24, 12pm: New and Prospective Member Lunch at Waveny House. Enjoy a buffet lunch at Waveny House will all your new Staying Put friends. This lunch is open to new and current members as well as anyone who may be interested in learning more about Staying Put. Free. RSVP by Thurs., Sept. 19th.

Wed., Sept. 25, 11am: Bruce Museum Exhibit - Conservation Through the Arts: Celebrating the Federal Duck Stamp. One of the most successful conservation programs in United States history, the Federal Duck Stamp has inspired generations of wildlife artists by showcasing and promoting their most exquisite works. For the first time ever, the Bruce Museum brings together over 70 works of art representing the original winning designs for the annual stamp. Free. Limited to 12 members only. RSVP by Thurs., Sept. 19th.

Thurs., Sept. 26, 10am: Men's Coffee at Staying Put. Join Staying Put friends for coffee, treats and good conversation. Free. RSVP by Wed., Sept. 25th.

September

Member Birthdays

Fred Afragola, Alice Byrd, Gillian Foster, Dave Green,

Parry Grogan, Yolanda Gruseke, Elise Henning, Ralph Hills, Peggy Hooker,

Carolyn Johnson, Susan Leeming, Florence Mirtri, Doris Munger,

Susan Ponte, Ann Stein, Weezie Stoops, Liz Taggart, Pat Thompson,

Mara Thorpe, Margot Turk, Peggy Wallace, Dick Ward, Trudi Yeager

Try Out the New Canaan Y for

Two Weeks for Free!

Interested in building up strength, taking a stretch or balance class or possibly a water exercise class? Before committing to a membership, try out the New Canaan Y for two weeks for free. Passes are available in the Staying Put office for our members and must be activated by Sept. 30th.

Town of New Canaan Flu Vaccination Clinic

Tentative date, Wednesday, October 23

Lapham Community Center

HIGH DOSE FLU VACCINES – The New Canaan Health Department will be offering high dose flu vaccines for individuals 65 years or older. The clinic will be at the Lapham Center and tentatively scheduled for Wednesday,

October 23 - more information to follow. The New Canaan Health Department recommends (unless otherwise recommended by your physician) getting a flu vaccine in October this year due to the influenza season getting pushed back to spring.  

Hello from Kate

Did you all enjoy the summer Olympics as much as I did? I watched so much of it that I dreamed Noah Lyles and I tied in the 100m dash. And so the next morning, feeling incredibly energized, I jumped on our treadmill and dialed the speed up and up and up…and then quickly dialed it back down, down, down. Turns out we don’t dream ourselves into an Olympic athlete. It did, however, make me think about a fellow New Canaanite, Rob Fryer, who spoke at a Rotary Club meeting at Lapham about his book Running For Your Life. A quip I recall taking to heart was when he reminded us that we need to stop competing with our younger selves; with what we used to be able to do. We ought to adjust to our bodies' changes and be proud we showed up. I can get on board with that. Some of those changes start with not worrying about what we can no longer do, but what we can. We can give attention to the importance of balance, range of motion, and of embracing assistive devices that actually encourage mobility, not hinder it.

Staying Put supports these efforts and so we build events and activities around keeping our members strong, healthy and informed. This month alone we will be hosting Lunch and Learns focused on healthy living, the importance of good balance, and outfitting your home to support changing bodies. We will host Friday morning walks at Irwin Park for members who are able to safely enjoy the mile + loop at one of the most beautiful times of the year. We've partnered with the New Canaan Y to offer our members a free trial membership this month. And we will be keeping all of our members aware of the latest recommendations on vaccines and vaccine clinics. As a hot tip: unless your doctor has otherwise advised, the current recommendation for flu shots is to wait until mid-October (when there will also be a clinic available through the town). Getting it too early could mean that the effectiveness wears off before the flu season cycles through. These are just a few of the ways Staying Put is here for our members, keeping you safe, healthy, informed, and ok with not being an Olympic athlete. 

Special Request: Don't Be Shy!

Please always remember to rsvp for all our events! We call all attendees to remind them and also get food and drinks for the number of people who have signed up.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Open Tech at New Canaan Library

Tuesdays, 2pm to 4pm

151 Main Street

Open Tech is a drop-in tech help program held weekly. If you have questions about social media, email, smart phones, or accessing the digital library, stop in to get one-on-one assistance with a tech librarian. All technology questions, queries and interests are welcome. Drop in tech help is limited to 20 minutes. Tech help will be given on a first-come-first-serve basis.  For more information, go to: newcanaanlibrary.org or call 203- 594-5000.

New Canaan Farmers Market

Saturdays through Dec. 21st, 10am to 2pm

Lumberyard Lot, 244 Elm Street

Enjoy fresh produce, breads, baked goods and more at the Farmers Market.

Bristow Bird Sanctuary Centennial Celebration with David Sibley

Program at New Canaan Library, Saturday, Sept. 7th, 3:15pm

Bristow Celebration, Sunday, Sept. 8th, 2pm

Bristow Bird Sanctuary and Park adjacent to Mead Park

Join New Canaan Land Trust in celebrating 100 years of Bristow Bird Sanctuary. Start on Saturday, Sept. 7th with a talk with world renowned birder David Sibley at New Canaan Library, register by going to newcanaanlibrary.org. Then on Sunday join Mr. Sibley and town leaders at Bristow Bird Sanctuary. For more info go to: newcanaanlandtrust.org

New Canaan Rotary's LobsterFest

Friday, Sept. 27, 4pm to 7:30pm

Saturday, Sept. 28, 4pm to 7:30pm

Lobster, lobster rolls, grilled salmon and fried chicken for curbside pick-up or dine in at the Steve Benko Pool at Waveny Park. Free home delivery for Staying Put members! Proceeds go to support local non-profits! 10% discount for purchases through Labor Day. All orders must be purchased in advance. For more info or to purchase your order, go to: newcanaanrotarylobsterfest.org

Lapham Center Programs

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

Wed., Sep 4, 11, 18, 25, 12:30pm - 1:30pm: Blood Pressure and

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

Thurs., Sept. 5, 19, 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.

Mon., Sept. 9 - Nov. 25, 12pm: Fit for Life with Mike. This class focuses on upper, lower, and core muscle strength while emphasizing posture and balance. Participants use their own body weight and stretch bands in a power circuit of exercises. This class integrates elements of sports conditioning, yoga and Pilates. It is a dynamic and safe program, and every aspect is scalable to almost any fitness level. Free.

Mon., Sept. 9 - Nov. 25, 11:00am - 11:45am, (no classes October 14 and 28): Moving with Arthritis with Ellen. The Arthritis Foundation program is proven to reduce the pain and stiffness associated with arthritis. Ellen will demonstrate exercises for every joint in the body from head to toe. The exercises can be performed sitting or standing. Strength training with light weights included. Registration required. $100.

Thurs., Sept. 12 - Nov. 21, 12pm Chair Fitness with Debbie. It’s never too late to exercise! Strengthen your heart, muscles and bones and increase the range of motion of your joints – all while seated in a chair. It’s fun and engaging! Registration required. $110.

Thurs., Sept. 12, 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.

Thurs., Sept. 26, 4:30pm: Internet Safety with Paul Koorse

Information Security is everyone’s responsibility, and internet user awareness is paramount to keeping your information and identity safe on-line. Paul Koorse, Director of Information Technology for the Town of Monroe, will discuss and identify the various cyber threats that exist and the steps you can take to mitigate risks. Pizza and salad will be served. 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