Happy New Year!

Keep your New Year's resolution at Lapham!

Join an exercise class

Learn a new skill or hobby

Spend more time with friends...

Register now for classes starting in January!

We will prorate classes that have started already.

Try one exercise class for Free!

Start off the New Year being good to yourself!

Call us at 203-594-3620 if you have any questions.

Winter Newsletter

January Calendar

Friday fun and relaxation at Lapham

Meditation Exploration with Casey, 9:30 a.m.

Fridays, January 6 - February 17

Chinese medicine practitioner Casey Helen Potetz, will lead us through various meditation styles. Casey holds a Master of Science in Oriental Medicine and is passionate about sharing ancient forms of medicine for healing and longevity.

An All Things Bond Celebration, free

Friday, January 6, trivia, 12:30 p.m.

Movie: Dr. No, 1:00 p.m.

Mike Bacon will emcee our Bond trivia contest.

The Art of Drawing

6 Wednesdays,

January 11 - February 15, 10:00 a.m. - 12 p.m. $ 72

This course taught by Jeanne McDonagh

offers a comprehensive foundation in drawing both for beginners and for those who wish to further enhance their drawing skills. Every class will start with a demonstration, and individual attention will be given to each student.

Exploring Your Family History

7 Tuesdays,

January 10 - February 21, 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m., $70

Have you ever wondered who your ancestors are? Gail Junion-Metz has been teaching online genealogy for 20 years. Her goal is to make finding your ancestors fascinating and above all fun!

Understanding Emma

6 Thursdays,

January 12 - February 16, 11:00 a.m., free

Join us for an exploration of Jane Austen’s renowned novel Emma. Considered Austen’s “most perfect” novel.

Stephanie Stiles, novelist and former British literature professor, will guide these discussions.

Email us to register or try one of these classes

NEW

KINIMA Virtual Fitness Trainer

Lapham is excited to announce our partnership with Renee Migdal, co-founder of KINIMA, a virtual fitness trainer. Renee was recently awarded a grant through the National Institute of Health (NIH) to provide an interactive mobility coach for fall risk measures and well-being for seniors through guided exercise with a side-by-side view.

The program will be Free but it requires a commitment of 45 minutes, twice a week, for ten weeks. 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 email us or call 203-594-3620

Is there something you've always meant to do, wanted to do, but just ... haven't? Matt Cutts suggests: Try it for 30 days. This short, lighthearted talk offers a neat way to think about setting and achieving goals.

Watch the Ted Talk by Matt Cutts below

Try something new for 30 days - Matt Cutts

New York World’s Fair: 1939 - 40 presented by Art Gottlieb

Tuesday, January 10, 10 a.m.

$10 pay at the door

On April 30, 1939, The New York World’s Fair opened, featuring exhibits by 58 nations and 33 states as well as 1,354 exhibitors and 310 places to eat. With the theme “Building the World of Tomorrow with the Tools of Today” this two-year event forged lasting memories for all who experienced it. Register here.

"Create" with Faith Kerchoff

Wednesday, January 11, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Brunch and Presentation, FREE

If you know Faith, you know she is an amazing crafter, artist, gardener and more. Learn about the 30 years of creative fundraising projects, which have supported the New Canaan Nature Center, the Historical Society, and Lapham Center, among other beloved New Canaan institutions.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Free Blood Pressure Clinic

Mondays, January 9 & 23

11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

Blood pressure screening with Bethany Zaro, RN, MPH, Director of Human Services. To schedule a time, please call 203-594-3620.

Free Medicare Counseling

Thursdays, January 12 & 26,by appointment

Dick Neville, a Medicare counselor trained by CHOICES, the State of Connecticut health insurance assistance program, provides free, unbiased, one-on-one counseling on all parts of Medicare. No drop-ins. Please call 203-594-3620 to schedule your appointment.

Conversation and Coffee

with Officers Vartuli and Coughlin

Thursday, January 13, 1 p.m., free

Bananagrams

Wednesdays at 10 a.m.

Stop by for some Bananagrams fun. We're always looking for new players to join us. Easy to learn and play.

Schedule change: Life Reimagined is canceled for Thursday, January 5

Next meeting will be on Thursday, January 19, 1 p.m.

All are welcome to join this informal, friendly group to explore common interests, activities and connections.

The next Lapham Reads:

The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post

Thursday, January 26, 1 p.m.

Limited copies are available to borrow from Lapham for those interested in attending the next Lapham Reads.

CT Dept. of Health COVID treatment recommendations

In order for COVID-19 treatments to work, they must be started within five days of when symptoms start. Everyone age 65 and older should be treated for COVID. If you are 50 and older with underlying medical conditions, particularly if you are unvaccinated, treatment for COVID can reduce the risk of hospitalization or death.

For more information and to order Free test kits, please visit DPH's COVID-19 therapeutics website: COVID 19 Therapeutics (ct.gov)

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.

Christmas Tree Recycling

January 1st to January 9th

9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 

Steve Benko Pool Parking Lot in Waveny

Drop off your Christmas Tree to be recycled.  Wreaths are not accepted.

Sponsored by the Exchange Club of New Canaan

Email questions to: planetnewcanaan.org