Book Signing + Wellness Pop-Up with Justine Bassani

Join us for a special afternoon with certified nutrition coach and wellness author Justine Bassani as she hosts her first official book signing for Eating Lessons. This empowering read breaks down fad diets, reveals the truth about popular health trends, and helps readers reclaim their relationship with food through self-love and practical strategies. Enjoy refreshments courtesy of White Buffalo, browse All Glowed Up merch, and be among the first 10 guests to RSVP for a free swag bag! The event takes place outdoors in front of Elm Street Books. Whether you’re a wellness enthusiast, a local reader, or just curious about leveling up your health, come celebrate the glow-up.

Rest and Restore with Sound Healing Workshop at Pryority Wellness

Restorative yoga is a deeply restful practice that invites us to visit the many levels of our being and open the door to ease and bliss. Paired with sound healing, it is an amazing way to access and release energy that is held in the body. Join Alison DeNicola to experience a deeply relaxing restorative practice with sound healing Using Tibetan bowls, crystal bowls, chimes and more- take a mid autumn break to honor yourself, reset and restore your energy and receive the gifts of this practice. All are welcome… no prior experience necessary!

Did You Hear … ?

An interesting side note to the New Canaan Housing Authority’s plan to build with greater density the public housing at Mill Pond (a project that will trigger relief from a developer loophole in the state statutes): According to the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development, the total number of housing units in New Canaan has decreased over the last several reportable years:

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Troopers from Connecticut State Police Troop G last Thursday rescued two Hawks Hill Road golden retrievers who had wandered onto the Merritt Parkway. The fortunate animals were secured safely just after 1 p.m. on March 3, according to the New Canaan Police Department’s Animal Control section. It wasn’t immediately clear how they got out. ***

Congratulations to New Canaanite Ann Cotoia on her retirement from Bankwell after nearly 14 years. She joined the bank the month it opened (April 2002) and is a third generation New Canaanite. March 4 marked her last day, following 48 total years in the banking industry. “She was a tremendously valued employee at Bankwell as a Personal Banker, and often heralded for her outstanding service to customers,” officials say.