With loneliness an increasing concern confronting seniors, the New Canaan Men’s Club will host a presentation Friday at 10 a.m. by Dr. Jeff Katzman, director of the Silver Hill Academy of Research and Education, titled “The Impact of Loneliness on our Mental Health and Potential Interventions.” A member of the Steering Committee of the Connecticut Collaborative on Loneliness, Dr. Katzman specializes on understanding the epidemic of loneliness from various perspectives and has worked with clinicians on the methods to encourage…

Our first concert will be on November 7th and 8th with Andrew Armstrong, violinist Stefan Jackiw, who presented an electrifying performance here last December, and clarinetist Yoonah Kim, who enchanted our audiences in March last year! They will perform works by Schubert, Poulenc, Strauss, Piazzolla, with the central piece in this concert by Igor Stravinsky, "L’Histoire du Soldat," "The Soldier's Tale". Based on the Russian tale "The Runaway Soldier and the Devil" in the collection of Alexander Afanasyev, it will…

Hosted by Community Mindfulness Project (CMP) in collaboration with New Canaan Land Trust Join us for a mindfulness-based “Forest Bathing” experience at the Watson-Symington Preserve, where participants are invited to engage deeply with nature through sensory awareness. Led by CMP, this secular, science-based program encourages participants to slow down and connect with their surroundings while seated, standing, or walking slowly. No special equipment is needed. This event is $15.00 per participant.

In collaboration with the Lapham Center, please join us for our first Memory Café to gather family caregivers and their loved one’s with Alzheimer’s or dementia for socialization and activity. Let's celebrate and honor Veteran’s Day through music with Ed Train, stories and games that will highlight the history and traditions of this important holiday day. Monday, November 11, 2024 from 10:30am-noon at Lapham Center Waveny Park, 677 South Ave, New Canaan, CT 06840 Open to all and free of…

Unleash the Power of Your Voice! Join us for an electrifying event on November 11th where passion meets the stage! Experience the magic as 10 daring aspiring speakers take the spotlight at Drop The Mic Night. ​ In this high-energy live event, you will have your moment to shine, hone your speaking skills and captivate the audience in just 5 minutes! It’s a thrilling showcase where nerves meet excitement and confidence is born. This event is the perfect platform for…

On Tuesday, November 12th at 7pm in the Saxe Auditorium, please join us for an informative session where you'll learn how to navigate the latest social media apps, set privacy controls, explore the positives and negatives of photo sharing, understand cyberbullying laws, and effectively communicate with your kids about safe technology use and online gaming limits. No pre-registration is required to attend. Key Highlights will include: - Social Media Apps and Privacy Settings - Setting Limits and Effective Dialogue at…