New Canaan
Connecticut
Lapham Community Center News - January 19, 2023
Clubs and Organizations
January 20, 2023
From: Lapham Community Center and Senior Center of New Canaan
Cooking with Megan - Vegetables
Tuesday, January 24, 10:00 - 11:30 am,
$20 pay at the door
Megan Morales will make three dishes with cauliflower*
(A substitute may be used depending on availability.*)
There will be something to please all palates. Start off 2023 by adding healthy options to your recipes!
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 am - 12 pm, 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
Medicare Counseling with Dick Neville
Thursday, January 26, by appointment, fre
Dick Neville, a trained Medicare counselor, provides one-on-one counseling on all parts of Medicare. Call 203-594-3260 to schedule your appointment. No drop-ins please.
Lapham Reads:
The Magnificent Lives of
Marjorie Post
Thursday, January 26, 1 pm
Join us as we discuss bestselling author Allison Pataki's intimate portrait of a larger-than-life woman.
Movie: In the Heights
Friday, January 27, 1 pm, free
A film version of the Broadway musical in which a sympathetic New York bodega owner saves every penny every day as he imagines a better life.
Billiards Anyone?
Wednesdays and Fridays, 2:00 pm, free
If you like to play or want to learn how to play, Mike Bacon will be on hand from 2 to 3 pm to provide instruction or just play.
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.