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January 2025
Rev Martin Luther King, Jr. Service
New Canaan, CT 06840 United States
Service including inspiring music and speakers from local and nearby Faith Communities, including the Pivot Men's Choir, followed by a reception.
Find out more »Lunch and Learn: John Rogers, a prolific American Sculptor
New Canaan, CT 06840 United States
The New Canaan Museum & Historical Society is excited to announce its new monthly program, Lunch and Learn! This program is free for members ($10 for everyone else) and gives visitors the opportunity to spend an hour to learn something new each month about New Canaan’s rich history. Bring your own brown bag lunch and enjoy hearing from local historians, artists, and scholars. The first program features retired Associate Vice-President of Academic Affairs at Fairfield University, Mary Frances Malone, who…
Find out more »Best-Selling Authors: Lisa Genova and Ann Leary Discuss More or Less Maddy
Best-selling authors Lisa Genova and Ann Leary discuss Genova's new novel, More or Less Maddy. This breathless, riveting novel is about a young woman diagnosed with bipolar disorder who rejects the stability and approval found in a traditionally “normal” life for a career in stand-up comedy. With her signature style of empathy and scientific insight, Harvard-trained neuroscientist Lisa Genova has crafted another profoundly moving novel that makes complicated mental health issues accessible and human. A panel discussion, in partnership with…
Find out more »Lunch & Learn: How to Live a Healthier Lifestyle with Wendy Dewey
New Canaan, CT 06840 United States
In a 90-minute wellness discussion, functional nutritionist and health coach, Wendy Dewey, will illustrate an integrated approach to supporting participants’ overall health by addressing multiple interconnected systems of the body. We will start with detailed nutritional overview, exploring how whole foods, and targeted nutrient intake can support metabolic function and reduce inflammation. We will then transition to discussing breathing techniques, demonstrating practical methods that can regulate the nervous system, reduce stress, and improve oxygen utilization. Movement would be the next…
Find out more »Men’s Club Takes Up Laughing Matters
New Canaan, CT United States
The New Canaan Men’s Club will hear about the history of cartoons, with a special emphasis on Beetle Bailey and Hi and Lois, print cartoons that first appeared in the 1950s and continue to this day, in a talk Friday by Brian Walker, called “A Life in Cartoons.” The founder and former director of the Museum of Cartoon Art, Walker’s father, Mort, created Beetle Bailey and, with Dik Brown, was co-creator of Hi and Lois. The Men’s Club meeting in…
Find out more »New Canaan YMCA Group Exercise Party
New Canaan, CT
Drop by and enjoy free group exercise classes all weekend long! Open to the entire community, no registration is needed. *Open ages 14+. Ages 10-13 may attend classes with an adult (excluding Group Power and must meet height requirements for cycling classes). Plus, enjoy: • Protein smoothie samples from Dante's Café • Raffle tickets for a chance to win prizes • Mini chair massages • Stamford Health recovery discussion • Personal training information • & more! Grab your family and…
Find out more »Land Trust: Pollinators in My Backyard
In an informative and interactive presentation, Victor DeMasi will educate us about various pollinators in our backyards and provide up to date facts about pesticides and conservation efforts. Local New Canaan Land Trust honey will be available for purchase.
Find out more »Staying Put’s 17th Birthday Party
Staying Put is holding its 17th Birthday Party on Sunday, January 26, from 2pm to 4pm at St. Mark's Morrill Hall. Open to members and friends of Staying Put. To rsvp call 203-966-7762.
Find out more »Public Forum on Community Health & Well-Being Survey Results
Join us on Monday, January 27th, from 6:30 to 8:00 PM at the New Canaan Library, Bartlett Auditorium for a special public forum hosted by the New Canaan Behavioral Health Alliance (NCBHA). Be among the first to hear the results of the Community Health & Well-Being Survey administered last October, which gathered insights from over 1,490 residents. This event will explore key findings, including trends shaping health and well-being in New Canaan, and discuss how these insights will guide future…
Find out more »Step Into Your Power: Transform with Breathwork & Salt Therapy
Women's Networking Group invites you a Special Event! This is your moment to awaken the power within, surrounded by the soothing environment of the Salt Cave of Darien—a space renowned for its health and wellness benefits. Join certified breathwork facilitator Jenn Warwick for a transformative experience designed to align your mind, body, and spirit. This event blends the healing power of salt therapy with a curated 9-dimensional soundscape delivered through wireless headphones. Together, these elements create an immersive journey to…
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