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Lapham's Summer Newsletter

June Calendar

New Canaan's Parks and Recreation Department and Lapham Center have a new registration website. To register for our programs you must have an account on the new website.

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If you need assistance, call us at 203-594-3620

Summer Programs Beginning Next Week

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Mondays

French Conversation
Spanish Conversation
Supervised Play with Mike Hess
The 20th Anniversary of America's Invasion of Iraq with Mark Albertson
Balance and Posture
Moving with Arthritis
Fit for Life

Tuesdays

Exploring Your Family History with Gail Junion-Metz
Beginning Pilates
Pilates on the Ball
Muscles in Motion
Cardio Plus
Chair Fitness

Wednesdays

Summer Movies at 1 pm, June 7 - The Quiet Girl
Dinner on the Patio - June 7 - Pizza Night, $5 per person, pay at the door
History of the American West
Ukulele Lessons for Beginners and Players
Gentle Chair Yoga
Qigong New!

Thursdays

Intermediate French
Register below if you have set up an account
https://newcanaanct.myrec.com/info
or call us 203-594-3620 if you need assistance.

AARP Driver Safety Course

Monday, June 5, 9 am - 1 pm
$20 for AARP members, $25 nonmembers

The AARP Smart Driver™ course will help you refresh your driving skills. Learn more about driver safety strategies, accident avoidance, and defensive driving. Completion of the course may help you save on your auto insurance! Space is limited; registration required. Checks payable at door.

To register call 203-594-3620 or use the link below.

register for AARP course

Beckett, James and Nate, our New Canaan High School Senior Interns, have been working on several presentations they would like to share with you!

We hope you'll join us for these wonderful programs!

A History of Golf
Presented by James Casey and Beckett Beatman

Thursday, June 1, 1 pm, free

Join us for an engaging presentation as we explore the history of golf. From its early origins in Scotland to its global prominence today, we’ll cover it all. Learn about the game's beginnings, the first golf equipment, and even the major influences on the game. We’ll get into the stories behind legendary players, iconic tournaments, and the evolution of golf. This presentation is perfect for avid golfers and those curious about the heritage of the sport.

register for A History of Golf

Unraveling the Royal Game: A Journey through the History of Chess

Presented by Nate Moor, National Master
Tuesday, June 6, 11am, free

National Chess Master, Nate Moor, will provide a history of Chess, one of the oldest and most enduring board games in history, from its ancient roots tracing back to India and Persia to its present day global popularity.

register for A History of Chess

Streaming: What is it? How does it work?

Presented by Beckett Beatman and James Casey
Wednesday, June 7, 1pm, free

Streaming services have transformed the way we view entertainment, providing us with unprecedented access to a vast array of content. This presentation will explain what streaming is and how it works.

register for Streaming

Tick talk: one bite could change your life - protect yourself from tick borne illnesses
Tuesday, June 6, 1 pm, free

Dr. Ruszkowski of New Canaan and Shannon Vallerie, Health Program Planner for the New Canaan Dept. of Health will discuss tick facts, understanding risks and tick bite prevention. Lyme disease is the most prevalent tick-borne disease in Connecticut, deer ticks may also carry pathogens which cause other serious illnesses.

register for Tick Talk

The West - Episode 4
Tuesday, May 30, 1 pm

The West - Episode 3