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September 2023
After School Art Adventures K-4 at the Carriage Barn
Jackson Pollock is the artist of focus for this session. Over the four week session led by Tiffany McKay, the children will learn about Pollock, his work and create their own version of everything they learn. Remember to dress for a mess! All materials will be provided. $ 175 members / $190 non members
Find out more »O’Dea Reports to Men’s Club on Legislative Session
State Rep. Thomas O’Dea, now in his sixth term representing the 125th District, will report on the Connecticut General Assembly’s recent session at Friday’s meeting of the New Canaan Men’s Club to be held in Morrill Hall at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church. The meeting will begin at 10 a.m. Sept. 22, with O’Dea’s remarks slated to begin around 10:40 a.m. As part of his presentation, O’Dea will discuss pending issues before the state as the General Assembly prepares to meet…
Find out more »Free Community Day at the New Canaan YMCA
Try the Y for free! On Saturday, September 23, the New Canaan YMCA is open to the entire community. Come enjoy all that our Y has to offer! Plus, join us for our special Group Exercise Party from 7:45 AM-12:00 PM featuring our Saturday class line-up, new music & choreography in our MOSSA classes (Group Power, Group Fight, & Group Active), and enter to win special Y prizes. Grab your friends and let's sweat together! NEW MEMBER OFFER Join the…
Find out more »Author Talk: Fred Landman Presents Sleepy Cat Farm
New Canaan Library presents a talk by author Fred Landman, author and owner of the magnificent Sleepy Cat Farm estate in Greenwich. Connecticut. Sleepy Cat Farm is the vision of Fred Landman, who acquired the handsome Georgian Revival house and grounds in 1994. Deeply committed to the concept of harmony between house and garden, he has dedicated himself to the landscape to create "a garden of which the house could be proud”. Sleepy Cat Farm: A Gardener's Journey is an…
Find out more »Is it Hot in Here…? Menopause Explored and Explained
Menopause is a natural phase in a woman’s life, but often falls under the category of health issues that warrant more discussion and explanation. Dr. Siobhan Dolan and Dr. Carol Fucigna, leaders of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Stamford Hospital, will speak about the topic at length. They are lifelong advocates for women's health and will present an overview of the many health issues women may face as they move through menopause. Using data and best practices from…
Find out more »Adolescent Mental Health – Signs and Support
VIRTUAL AND IN-PERSON PANEL DISCUSSION An expert panel discussing mental health resources available to area students and families. Learn the signs of adolescent mental health issues and how to get help. Featuring speakers who can provide real-world advice. In person or via zoom. RSVP to Will Testani wtestani@turnbridge.com
Find out more »Women Empowering Women: DBT Skills Group: Combining Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for a Better Quality of Life
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a type of talking therapy. The goal of DBT is to learn how to change your own behaviors, emotions and thoughts that are linked to problems, which cause pain and unhappiness. DBT will help you build these four modules: 1. Mindfulness, 2. Interpersonal Effectiveness, 3. Emotion Regulation, 4. Distress Tolerance. Led by Ellen Arcamone, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, the 12 week series’ will focus on how to identify unwanted thoughts, emotions and behaviors, and…
Find out more »Women Empowering Women: The Horse Wisdom Project
10:00am –12:30pm New Canaan Mounted Troop 22 Carter Street New Canaan, CT 06840 newcanaanmountedtroop.org The Horse Wisdom Project gives the participant the opportunity to interact with and learn from horses in new ways. Horses are excellent teachers who have unique insights to offer humans about resilience, personal strengths, non-verbal communication, and the powerful impact of changes in intention, behavior, and attitude. Each workshop is custom designed to meet the needs of the participants and involves non-riding activities with the horses…
Find out more »A Curious Conversation About AI in Education
You’re invited to join Liz Perry, St. Luke’s Assistant Head of School for Academics, and Conor Grennan, Dean of Students and Head of Generative AI at NYU Stern Business School, for A Curious Conversation About AI in Education. Attendees will step into the world of emerging technology during this thought-provoking conversation about the impact of generative AI on education and the future of work. Guests will unlock their thinking around AI as Grennan unveils how this groundbreaking technology is poised…
Find out more »The West Side Story Story: Past. Present and Future
Few Broadway musicals have had as much impact as West Side Story. Accompanied by musical clips, Professor Gil Harel will explore the phenomenon of West Side Story. Inspired by Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, this modern tale of forbidden love was a collaboration between some of the biggest names in the genre, including Bernstein, Sondheim, Laurents, Robbins, and more. With at least eight revivals since its 1957 premier, West Side Story is as topical as ever. Professor Harel will examine the…
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