All fitness classes and most other classes resume next week. If you have not yet registered for your class, please give us a call to register.

We wish everyone a Happy & Healthy New Year

Lapham Center is celebrating a highly successful year, thanks to the collaborations with various departments within the Town of New Canaan, local organizations, and dedicated staff, teachers, and volunteers. Our diverse programs were a hit among the adults of New Canaan, as we averaged over 100 people daily. We are proud to offer enrichment, education, and entertainment for all. In 2023 alone, we provided over 2,500 classes, 218 programs, and surpassed 25,000 visits.

One of our most vital services is Medicare counseling, now in its 18th year, we conducted over 120 appointments throughout 2023 and over 450 during the open enrollment period from October 15 to December 7. This year’s total Part D savings for New Canaan residents was over $1,000,000.

Every day at Lapham Center is a celebration, and we eagerly look forward to another year of serving our community.

Aggie, Kathy & Steph

Winter Newsletter

January Calendar

Register now for classes beginning in January

Start the new year off right with exercise and other classes!

Try a class, only pay if you decide to register.

To register online: Lapham Registration MyRec or call 203-594-3620.

Homemade Bread and Soup with Megan from
Nutmeg Kitchen
Tuesday, January 10, 10 am, $50

This class was big hit last year, so Megan is back with more comforting homemade bread and soup. Bring on the cold weather! (Or not!)

Register online or call 203-594-3620.

Yoga Classes!
Gentle Yoga with Jody
Wednesdays, January 10 - February 14, 10 am, $54

Gentle, full-body stretching with standing poses and chair exercises to increase flexibility, strength, and stamina.

Beginning Yoga with Steve
Wednesdays, January 10 - February 14, 11:30 am, $54

Focusing on alignment and purposeful movements to improve strength, flexibility and balance. while helping you develop an understanding of various yoga poses and how to move from one pose to the next.

Chair Yoga
Fridays, January 12 - February 16, 10:30 am, $54

This chair based class provides a safe adaptation for those seeking greater accessibility to mobility. Emphasizing movements designed to improve the well-being of individuals with chronic pain, arthritis and other inflammatory conditions.

Register online or call 203-594-3620.

Drumming Circle
6 Fridays, January 12 - February 16, 11:30 am, $54

Drumming is both fun and therapeutic. Drumming is a seated activity that improves strength, flexibility and coordination. It is beneficial for personal growth, spirituality, and well-being. Most people can drum even if they have never drummed before. Jody will guide the group to discover the rhythm that’s already within you.

Register online or call 203-594-3620.

The Art of Drawing
Tuesdays, Jan. 9 - Feb. 27, 10 am,
$80 (plus $10 materials fee)

A comprehensive foundation in drawing for beginners and for those who wish to further enhance their drawing skills. Learn to see and measure space using proportions and relationships to articulate form, learn and use the concepts of line, value and gesture, drawing from observation or personal photos.

Register online or call 203-594-3620.

iPhone Photo Editing
Wednesdays, Jan. 10, 17 & 24, 10 am, $30

This workshop will demonstrate the iPhone Camera settings and editing as well as several of the Photo Apps such as Snapseed, Manual Camera, Slow Shutter and Waterlogue. Every class will start with a demonstration, and individual attention will be given to understanding how these applications can enhance your photography skills.

Register online or call 203-594-3620.

Beginning Bridge 2.0 with Mike Hess
8 Fridays, January 5 - February 23,
10 am - noon, $96

This is a class for students who have finished Mike's beginning bridge class and for those who haven't played in many years and feel they need a refresher. Limited to 12.

Advanced Bridge with Mike Hess
6 Mondays, January 22 - March 4,
10 am - noon, $72

For Intermediate/Advanced players and/or Duplicate tournament/competitors. Providing an opportunity to focus on actual play of the hand with additional focus on defensive strategies and modern bidding.

Mike has been teaching bridge for 30+ years, is a Diamond Life Master, and has earned over 5,000 master points. He authors the “Ask the Expert” column for Kibitzer Magazine, published by the Connecticut Bridge Association.

Register online or call 203-594-3620.

New! World Events, History and Culture Book Group
Tuesday, January 23, 2:30 pm, free

All are welcome to attend. The discussion will be led by Ken Hecht. The book for January is, Japan at War in the Pacific. The group will meet the third Tuesday of each month.

"Japan at War in the Pacific recounts the story of Japan's transformation from a Samurai-led feudal society to a modern military-industrial empire in a few decades. Japan's military leaders attempted to create an Asian-Pacific empire which at its height rivaled the British Empire in its scope and power."

Register online or call 203-594-3620.