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August 2024
Planets Near and Far: Exploring our Solar System
Humans have studied planets in the solar system, including our own Earth, for centuries. Garrett Levine, PhD candidate in astronomy at Yale, offers a fascinating exploration of exoplanets and the search for other Earth-like planets in our galaxy. Only in the mid-1990s did astronomers first find planets that orbit stars other than the Sun. In the thirty years since that monumental discovery, over 5000 additional planets have been discovered. Perhaps surprisingly, very few of these "exoplanets" resemble anything like the…
Find out more »Novelist To Be Men’s Club Guest Speaker
Author Mark Perlman will speak to the New Canaan Men’s Club Friday, Aug. 9, about his historical novel, The Reluctant Soldier, which follows the exploits of an African American soldier assigned to the Harlem Hellfighters regiment in World War I to his return to France between the wars and his actions in the French Resistance during World War II. The Men’s Club meeting will be in Morrill Hall at St. Marks Episcopal Church beginning at 10 a.m. with Perlman’s talk…
Find out more »Open Doors Backpack Drive
State Representative Lucy Dathan is hosting a Backpack/Back-to-School Supplies drive to support Open Doors Shelter at 55 Chestnut Street in Norwalk on Saturday, 8/17 from 9:00am to 12:00pm. The drive is co-hosted by State Senator Bob Duff, State Rep. Dominique Johnson, State Rep. Kadeem Roberts, and State Rep. Travis Simms. Open Doors and the group are urging area residents to stop by and bring donations to help with this effort. “Our local residents are notorious for their generosity and willingness…
Find out more »Renowned Local Photographer Creates Art to Make Sense of Parkinson’s Disease
Gallery Tours with the Artist Torrance York will be held August 7 at 6 p.m. and August 20 at 2 p.m. New Canaan artist Torrance York’s photography exhibition, “Torrance York: Semaphore. - A Journey through Parkinson’s” is on display at the Lightburn Gallery, New Canaan Library, New Canaan, CT through August 31, 2024. The exhibit pulls from the artist’s monograph, Semaphore, published with Kerher Verlag in 2022. Gallery Tours with the Artist will be held August 7 at 6 p.m. and…
Find out more »Visions of Healing: Mandala For Wholeness at Creative Cafe with Asami Green
ABOUT CREATIVE CAFE Welcome to Creative Cafe, a HAYVN for those seeking a break from work or a productive way to unwind after the day. Here, you can delve into creative play and self-expression through visual arts, writing, or any medium you prefer. While creativity is often linked with the arts, it's also crucial for entrepreneurial thinking and innovation. Our cafe encourages a collaborative atmosphere where ideas are shared freely and projects can blossom through teamwork. Whether you drop in…
Find out more »New Canaan Men’s Club To Learn About Dental Specialty Options
The New Canaan Men’s Club will hear about the importance of maintaining dental health especially as people age in remarks by Dr. Alan Sheiner, DDS, Friday at the New Canaan Men’s Club meeting in Morrill Hall at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 111 Oenoke Ridge. The meeting will begin at 10 a.m. with Dr. Sheiner beginning his remarks at about 10:40, after the business portion of the meeting. Dr. Sheiner’s talk, Common Dental Issues and Management, will cover issues related to…
Find out more »Author Janika Oza Discusses Her Novel A History of Burning
Award winning author Janika Oza will speak at New Canaan Library in celebration of the release of the paperback edition of A History of Burning. This compelling narrative spans a century of time, four generations of family, five continents and multiple languages, illuminating the themes of family, survival, inheritance, immigration, and colonialism, while centering on one individual’s desperate, destructive act that haunts his family for generations. Along with a discussion and audience Q&A, Janika will be signing copies of A…
Find out more »New Canaan Parent Support Group Hosts 8th Annual Community Addiction Awareness Vigil
New Canaan, Conn. – The New Canaan Parent Support Group (NCPSG) is hosting its 8th Annual Community Addiction Awareness Vigil with a focus on family-empowered recovery. "Family support is a critical lifeline during a loved one's struggle with addiction," said Paul Reinhardt, founder of NCPSG. "We see this time and again, and it's why family recovery is our focus for the 2024 Vigil." This year's program will be held on Thursday, August 29th, 2024 at 6 South Avenue, New Canaan.…
Find out more »Memorial Service for Ruth Ann Gutt Artist
A mass will be held at 10 AM at Saint A's on Satutday 31st of August 2024 followed by a gathering At Waveney Park. I'n not sure as to where to post the obituary for my mom, since I am in France and will be flying in on Friday thanks for sharing Sincerely Thomas GuttObituary-Ruth Ann Gutt Feb 17, 1928-August 20, 2024. Ruth Anne Gutt, artist, loving wife, mother, gardener, home designer, cook, writer, dog handler, and naturalist. Ruth died…
Find out more »September 2024
Navigating the Risks & Benefits of Opioids for Older Adults
Prescription opioids are often used by older adults to treat chronic pain. Join us for this presentation to learn how to reduce the risk of negative side effects and how to prevent, recognize and treat an overdose.
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