New Canaan
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Lapham Community Center News - January 13, 2023
Clubs and Organizations
January 14, 2023
From: Lapham Community Center and Senior Center of New Canaan
Life Reimagined
Thursday, January 19, 1 p.m., free
All our welcome to attend this informal and friendly group discussion of who we were, who we are, and creative ways to explore our interests, abilities, knowledge, and activities in connection to the community around us. Hosted by Marcy Rand, LCSW, Adult and Senior Service Coordinator for New Canaan’s Human Services Department, and Robin Rockafellow, LCSW.
Movie: The Capote Tapes
Friday, January 20, 1 p.m., free
The rise and fall of Truman Capote, the iconic writer of Breakfast at Tiffany's and In Cold Blood, as told by his friends and enemies.
1964-65 New York World's Fair
presented by Art Gottlieb
Tuesday, January 24, 10 am, $10 pay at the door
Revisit the 1964-65 World's Fair that served as a showcase for mid-century American culture and technology, with the still-standing Unisphere representing "Peace through Understanding" and dedicated to "Man's Achievement on a Shrinking Globe in an Ever Expanding Universe."
Fraud Prevention with newly appointed
Police Chief John DiFederico
Wednesday, January 25, lunch 12:30 pm, program 1 pm, free
In 2022, the New Canaan Police Department saw a 128% increase in fraud complaints. According to the Department of Justice report on Senior Abuse and Financial Exploitation, each year an estimated $3 billion is stolen from seniors through a variety of ever-evolving scams. Join Chief DiFederico for tips to avoid becoming a victim. Sponsored by Staying Put in New Canaan.
AAA Connecticut Defensive Driving
Thursday, January 26, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., free
Sharpen your driving skills with the AAA Defensive Driving Course. Available to both AAA members and nonmembers alike, this program is Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicle approved. Drivers 60+ who complete the course, may qualify for an auto insurance discount. This course will be presented by New Canaan Police Officers Daniel Gulino and Rex Sprosta
register here for AAA Defensive Driving Class
A private tour by Ed Vollmer of the
New Canaan Historical Society's
Silvermine Art Colony Exhibit
Saturday, January 21, 11 am, free
This exhibit brings together 120 works by 23 artists of the Silvermine Art Colony - 1908-1922. Beautiful landscapes, powerful sculptures by Solon Borglum, portraits and drawings provide a comprehensive exhibit of this unique and talented art colony. RSVP early, space is limited to 15.
The Exhibition runs through April 29, 2023.
NEW
KINIMA Virtual Fitness Program, free
KINIMA fit is a virtual, interactive mobility coach for fall risk measures, providing guided exercise for improved balance, control and flexibility.
This free program requires a commitment of 45 minutes, twice a week, for ten weeks, in person at Lapham. The virtual trainer provides a 3D tech fitness platform on a monitor, creating a personalized mini gym with real-time feedback.
Interested seniors will need to be pre-screened to determine eligibility. If you are interested in this program, please call us at 203-594-3620
Korean Tteokbokki
Wednesday, January 18, 10:30 a.m.,
$20 pay at the door
Learn how to make Tteokbokki, Korea’s most famous street food with Chef Jackie.
Incredibly easy and delicious to recreate at home, these soft, chewy, and spicy rice cakes are smothered in a distinctive sauce with bold Korean flavors.
Jackie is a native South Korean, she spends much of her time cooking Korean dishes and celebrating traditions passed down through the generations.
Yang Style Tai Chi
5 Thursdays, 1:30 p.m.,
January 19 - February 16, $60
Students will learn the fundamentals of Tai Chi, including the basic movements, proper alignment, meditation, and breathing techniques led by Helen. Students of all abilities welcome.
Helen Rasmussen is dedicated to promoting greater health, well-being and vitality, sharing the healing practice of tai chi. Helen is a certified qigong and tai chi instructor.
Meditation Exploration
4 Fridays, January 13, 20, February 10, 17
9:30 a.m., free
Join acupuncturist and Chinese medicine practitioner Casey Potetz, for a journey through various meditation styles
Casey received her Master of Science in Oriental Medicine in Honolulu, HI, and is passionate about sharing ancient forms of medicine for healing and longevity.