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The Staying Put office will be closed on Monday, July 3rd and Tuesday,
July 4th for the Fourth of July holiday. Enjoy the fireworks!
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July at a Glance
Thurs., July 6, 10am - Ladies' Coffee at Lapham
Thurs., July 13, 5:30pm - Dinner at One Twenty Three Restaurant
Tues., July 18, 10am - Recycling, Food Scraps, Swap Shop and More
Thurs., July 20, 10am - Men's Coffee at Lapham
Tues., July 25, 4-5:30pm - Welcome Kate & New Members at Lapham
Thurs., July 27, 11am - Silvermine Arts Tour & Lunch at Silvermine Market
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Thurs., July 6, 10am: Ladies' Coffee at Lapham. Join Staying Put friends for coffee, morning treats and good conversation. Weather permitting, we will have coffee on the patio. Free. RSVP by Wed., July 5th.
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Thurs., July 13, 5:30pm: Dinner at One Twenty Three Restaurant. Join us for dinner at a Staying Put favorite restaurant. Enjoy a prix fixe menu of salad, entree choice of Salmon, Chicken Marsala or Mushroom Ravioli, followed by either Tiramisu or Cheese Cake. 407 Smith Ridge Road, South Salem, NY, $40 per person plus cash bar. Cash or checks payable to Staying Put. RSVP by Fri., July 7th with menu choice.
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Tues., July 18, 10am: Recycling, Food Scraps, The Swap Shop and More. Interested in learning more about New Canaan's sustainable initiatives? Join Staying Put's own Robin, who is President of Planet New Canaan, for coffee and treats at the Staying Put office and learn what is being done in town. Bring your questions! Free. RSVP by Mon., July 17th.
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Thurs., July 20, 10am: Men's Coffee at Lapham. Join Staying Put friends for coffee, morning treats and good conversation. Weather permitting, we will have coffee on the patio. Free. RSVP by Wed., July 19th.
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Tues., July 25, 4-5:30pm: Welcome Staying Put's new Manager of Member Services Kate Brambilla and New Members. Join us for wine and cheese at Lapham while welcoming Kate and new Staying Put members. If you have a friend interested in joining Staying Put, bring them along as your guest so they can learn more about our organization. Free. RSVP by Mon., July 24th.
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Thurs., July 27, 11am: Exhibit at Silvermine Arts Center followed by Lunch at Silvermine Market. We will take a tour of the latest exhibit followed by lunch at 11:30am. Cash or Credit Card accepted at the Market. RSVP by Tues., July 25th.
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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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Hello from Kate
By now I am sure that my joining Staying Put is old news but your warm welcome has left a heartfelt impression on me. My move from Brooklyn to New Canaan in 2020 was not just a departure from a neighborhood I loved, but an introduction to a new phase of life where my husband and I wanted to watch our daughter grow up in an active and engaged community. New Canaan has done everything but disappoint in that regard. Across all ages and generations, we are in awe of this thriving gem of a town and it has compelled us to engage in kind. In this new role, I have started to make a small dent in getting to know each of you and I thank you for your patience as I continue to make meeting each of you a priority. I have also been tasked with this section of the Staying Put Monthly Newsletter. Here I hope you will find a monthly oasis where all the news, the to-dos, and daily noise can come to a halt, even if just for a moment.
These are my early days but I can say with total confidence and gratitude that the members and friends who make up Staying Put (that’s you!) are remarkable. I thank each of you for the time you have given me, the wisdom you have imparted, and the giggles exchanged. I know there will be many more. So if I can offer any kind of nourishment in return, like you have shown me, this will be the place.
You may (or may not) know that July 18 is recognized as World Listening Day. As someone who prides herself on being a good listener, I have to confess that an entire day dedicated to the subject gave me pause. But rather than resisting these seemingly random demarcations in the calendar, I am
choosing to embrace them. And I wonder if you will take up the challenge with me. The point of World Listening Day is not to remain silent for an entire day (perish the thought), but rather to carve out moments, large or
small, to be open to the environment around us, and open to the words being spoken to us from a loved one, quieting the hum of our own thoughts and agendas. If you find yourself out for a walk, working in your garden, floating in a pool, or just sitting by an open window: How many distinct species of birds do you hear singing outside? Or in another instance: How can the same words we hear from a loved one sound different when we eliminate our interior dialogue? I promise, this July 18th, I will give it a try and can’t wait to learn in what ways our worlds maybe felt or looked just a little bit different because all we decided to do was listen. And if you come back to me and say “Kate, all I heard was the whirring of landscaping…” I hear you.
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Grants Awarded!
Staying Put is honored, and very grateful, to have received multiple community grants this year that enable us to fulfill our mission of helping older New Canaan residents live confidently at home and stay engaged in the community by providing practical services and social connections.
Our most sincere thanks for grants from the following:
* 100 Women Who Care to support Transportation Services, Volunteer Training, and Educational Community Programming
* Exchange Club of New Canaan Foundation to support the Staying Put Scholarship Fund
* New Canaan Community Foundation to support the Staying Put Scholarship Fund and Database Project.
* Rotary Club of New Canaan Charitable Foundation to support the Staying Put Scholarship Fund
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Pat Billhardt, Peggy Bull, Beverly Buonaiuto, Carolyn Clark, Donna Cotton,
Lily Dalury, Art Fitilis, Jude Halleran, Marion Hazlehurst, Betty Hodgman,
Judith Kamerschen, Bill Knobloch, Judy MacEwan, Joan McKeon,
Joan Rafferty, Dick Sandberg, Chris Snyder,
Margo Sisson, Herb Taylor, Anne Ward
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New Canaan Roadworks Information
Many activities slow down in the summer but in New Canaan, roadworks is not one of them. For an updated list of road closures and paving updates, go to newcanaan.info and click on the orange road constructions link on the top of the page. The Department of Public Works also makes daily updates on their Instagram page: @newcanaandpw
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The Green Envelope Program
for Hearing Impaired Drivers
The Green Envelope Program was created to enhance communication between a police officer and a driver who is deaf or hard of hearing. During a traffic stop, the driver places their driver license, registration, and insurance card in the envelope. The envelope provides helpful tips and instructions for both the officer and driver on how to successfully to communicate with each other. Envelopes are available for pick up at the New Canaan Police Department and in the Staying Put office.
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Lapham Center
Weds., July 5 through August 23, 5pm-7pm: Wednesday Night Dinners on the Patio. Bring your dinner and enjoy the atmosphere and the company! After dinner attend the summer concert on the lawn at Waveny House.
Mon., July 10 and July 24, 11am - 12pm: Blood Pressure Clinic. In person blood pressure clinic. Call 203-594-3620 to schedule an appointment.
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Call the Lapham Center at
203-594-3620 for more information and to RSVP.
Wed., July 12, 4pm: Summer Bingo and Pizza. $10. Come yourself or bring a child, grandchild, or neighbor along to enjoy an afternoon of fun and games. Prizes for adults and kids of all ages!
Thurs., July 13 and 27, by appointment only: Free Medicare Counseling. Call 203-594-3620 to schedule your appointment.
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New Canaan Family Fourth
Saturday, July 1, Waveny Park
Gates Open at 5pm
The 42nd annual Family Fourth Celebration will feature fireworks, live music, food trucks and more. Rain dates have been set for July 2 or July 8. Tickets are required and are $35 for each car or family if walking into the park. Tickets can be purchased in person at Walter Stewart's Market or the Recreation Department in Waveny House. To purchase tickets online go to: newcanaanct.myrec.com
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New Canaan Farmers Market
Saturdays, 10am to 2pm
Lumberyard Parking Lot, 244 Elm Street
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New Canaan Summer Theater presents
Beauty and The Beast
NCHS Theater, 11 Farm Road
Fri. - Sat. 7pm, Sat. - Sun. Matinees 2pm
July 15 - 30
Ticket prices range from $45 to $73 plus a $4 processing fee. For more information or to purchase tickets, go to: stonc.org
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New Canaan Village Fair and Sidewalk Sales
Friday, July 21 and Saturday, July 22
9am to 4pm
New Canaan’s local merchants will be placing all of their great bargains on the sidewalk. On Saturday, sections of Elm Street and Main Street will be closed to cars.
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Joe Bush - Live in Concert
The Carriage Barn Arts Center
Friday, July 28, 7pm
The Carriage Barn will host a live concert with Joe Bush and friends, an eclectic mix of music ranging from jazz to classical. Tickets are $35 each. For more information or to purchase a ticket, please go to: carriagebarn.org/event/joe-bush-and-friends-concert/
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Please call us anytime at 203-966-7762
Gina, Kim, Kate and Robin
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P.O. Box 484, 58 Pine St.
New Canaan, CT 06840
203-966-7762
stayingputnc.org
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