Lapham Center will be closed Monday, February 20 for Presidents' Day.

February Calendar

Art Gottlieb presents: Franklin D. Roosevelt, February 14, 10:00 a.m., $10

FDR is remembered for leading the United States through the Great Depression and World War II. The 32^nd President of the United States was the only U.S. president elected to a fourth term. FDR’s policies and legacy were influenced by his wife, Eleanor Roosevelt, who transformed the role of first lady.

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Thursday, February 16, 1 pm, free

Purposeful living promotes happiness, better sleep and longevity. Hosts Marcy Rand, LCSW, Adult and Senior Service Coordinator for New Canaan’s Human Services Department, and Robin Rockafellow, LCSW, lead an informal and friendly group discussion of creative ways to explore our interests, abilities, knowledge, and activities in connection to the community around us.

Upcoming Friday Movies, 1 pm, free

February 17, She Said

February 24, The Fabelmans

She Said Trailer

Lapham Reads: The Matchmaker'

Book Discussion: Thursday, February 23, 1 pm

Copies available to borrow at Lapham.

Upcoming Events

Art Gottlieb presents:

Harry S. Truman, February 21, 10:00 a.m., $10

Thrust into the presidency upon the death of Franklin Roosevelt, many citizens had not heard of the plain talking every-man from Missouri. Harry S. Truman was the only president with combat experience from World War I. Transitioning the country from war to peace, “Give ‘em Hell Harry” set the tone for U.S. foreign policy during the first atomic decade of the Cold War.

Dwight D. Eisenhower, February 28, 10 a.m., $10 

Five-star General, author and two-term President of the United States, Dwight David Eisenhower served the presidency of the country during the threat of nuclear war with the Soviet Union, The Korean War, Sputnik, Fidel Castro, McCarthyism and the Civil Rights Movement .

Pay at the door, cash or check made payable to Town of New Canaan. 

Harry S. Truman program registration

Dwight D. Eisenhower Program Registration

Are you or someone you know experiencing an urgent need for mental health treatment? Help is available.

The Town of New Canaan has partnered with Silver Hill Hospital to provide New Canaan residents in urgent need of mental health treatment with a timely psychiatric assessment and tailored referral for ongoing care.

The New Canaan Urgent Assessment (NCUA) Program serves children, adolescents, and adults who are New Canaan residents with no out-of-pocket cost. The Assessment Program is available by advance appointment only.

To schedule an intake call, please email [email protected] or call Silver Hill Hospital admissions at 1-866-542-4455 and indicate that you are inquiring about the New Canaan Urgent Assessment Program.

New Canaan Urgent Mental Health Assessment Program

Gentle reminder: If you do not feel well, or if you feel fine but are sneezing, coughing or stuffy, please stay home. We look forward to your return when you are well. Thank you.

Weather Closures

If New Canaan schools close for inclement weather, we will close, as well. If the schools delay, please call Lapham after 8:30 am for info on schedule changes: 203-594-3620. If you have registered for a class or event, you will be notified of schedule changes via email.