April 2017
Staying Put in New Canaan’s Annual Meeting
A review of Staying Put's activities helping seniors stay safely in their homes as they age. Musical entertainment by Pianist George Baker and a presentation by Dementia Coach Donna Vallario on "Strategies for Keeping your Brain Healthy." Refreshments. Free and open to the public.
Find out more »January 2019
Planning for Your Future: Eldercare & Long-Term Care Insurance
Waveny presents industry experts Stephen Keogh, elder law attorney, and Laurie Sappern Gaugler, CLTC, long-term care insurance specialist, for an important discussion about responsible planning for your family’s future. Please join us at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Morrill Hall - 111 Oenoke Ridge, New Canaan This free public event is proudly sponsored by Procare Pharmacy.
Find out more »February 2019
Substance Abuse & Mental Health in Older Adults
Mental health conditions and substance use affect up to 20% of older adults, and remain under-recognized and underdiagnosed. On February 5th, Waveny will present industry experts, John Hamilton of Liberation Programs and Dr. K. Tait Michael of Western CT Health Network, for a discussion on this important topic, including local solutions available in our community. This free community event is sponsored by Alera Group and will be held at St. Mark's Episcopal Church.
Find out more »November 2019
Film Screening of “I Remember Better When I Paint”
I Remember Better When I Paint, a documentary narrated by actress Olivia de Havilland about the positive impact of making art for people with Alzheimer’s, will be screened on Friday November 1, 6:30 – 8PM at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Morrill Hall, 111 Oenoke Ridge, New Canaan. Light refreshments will be served. Hosted by the St. Mark’s Samaritan Ministry, the screening will be followed by a Q&A with the film’s producer, Berna Heugner, and St. Mark’s Music Director, Ned Tipton,…
Find out more »June 2021
Pathway Session on EMDR Therapy
Linda Rost, LCSW is a Wilton-based therapist who specializes in using EMDR therapy to treat psychological trauma and addiction. The meeting will take place in Morrill Hall of St. Mark's Church, 111 Oenoke Ridge in New Canaan. To register and get directions, go to ncparentsupportgroup.org
Find out more »November 2021
New YMCA Executive Director To Meet with Men’s Club
The New Canaan YMCA’s new executive director, Margaret Riley, will describe the non-profit’s plans for the future and outline its ongoing outreach efforts to the community at the New Canaan Men’s Club’s regular meeting Friday, November 19, at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 111 Oenoke Ridge. In her comments, she will focus on the YMCA’s place in the community, its multitude of programs for the town’s young and adults of all ages and the organization’s plans to expand its activities on…
Find out more »December 2021
New Canaan Author Discusses Family History in British Merchant Trade
The New Canaan Men’s Club’s meeting Friday, December 3, will hear from one of its members, Tim Bentall, as he discusses his book Portraits of a Merchant Family, a history of the commercial and familial ties that bound two 18th century families that led to a merchant dynasty in Great Britain. Benthall, a descendant of the interconnected families described in the book, traces the history through public and private documents to bring the combined family to life and show how,…
Find out more »Assistant Fire Chief Bassett speaks to Men’s Club
Assistant Fire Chief Albert “Albe” Bassett will present “A Fire Service Carol” at the New Canaan Men’s Club meeting December 17, a talk describing the Fire Department’s past, present and future. To be held in Morrill Hall at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 111 Oenoke Ridge, the meeting will hear how, like other organizations, the fire service can draw upon lessons from its history, evaluate its current status and lay out a mission for its future. Bassett’s remarks will begin around…
Find out more »February 2022
Commuter advocate Cameron to speak at Men’s Club Friday
Commuter advocate and former NBC news anchor Jim Cameron will speak to the New Canaan Men’s Club Friday, February 18, updating members on how the pandemic has affected commuting, the status of highway renovation and financing plans and how the state’s economy has been affected by the significant shift in the workplace brought about by remote working. The meeting begins at 10 a.m. with the speaker usually presenting around 10:40 a.m., after the business portion of the session concludes. This…
Find out more »January 2023
U.S.-China Relations the Focus of Men’s Club Speaker
Steven Roach, former chief economist at Morgan Stanley, will describe the underpinnings of the current strain in U.S. and China relations, in remarks to the New Canaan Men’s Club Friday, Jan. 20, at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church. Now a senior fellow at Yale University, for several years, Roach was based in Hong Kong where he served as chairman of Morgan Stanley Asia. In his talk, entitled: “Accidental Conflict: America, China and the Clash of False Narratives,” Roach will attribute the…
Find out more »November 2023
David Monteith Speaks to Men’s Club About Fitness While Aging
The New Canaan Men’s Club Friday will learn at this week’s meeting how maintaining health and fitness is bound to enjoying an active lifestyle while aging. The guest speaker is David Montieth, past world champion in the high jump for men in the 70 to 74-year age group, having won the title at the World Championship Master’s Track and Field meet in Perth, Australia. The meeting, at Morrill Hall in St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, will begin at 10 a.m. with…
Find out more »Sen. Maher To Preview Upcoming Legislative Session at Men’s Club
State Senator Ceci Maher, D-26th District, will preview the issues likely to come before the 2024 General Assembly at the New Canaan Men’s Club meeting Friday, November 17th. In her first term, Maher is chair of the General Assembly’s Children’s Committee and vice chair of the Committee on Higher Education & Employment Advancement. The Men’s Club will meet in Morrill Hall at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church at 10 a.m., with Maher’s remarks scheduled to begin around 10:40 a.m. Before being…
Find out more »February 2024
Men’s Club to Hear Noted Sportscaster
Veteran radio and television sportscaster Bob Heussler, known for his coverage and analysis of sports over 30 years on WFAN, will speak to the New Canaan Men’s Club Friday, Feb. 9, in a talk, “Ranking the Great Sportscasters, Golden Age to the Digital Age.” In his remarks, Heussler will explain how sportscasters create a bond with fans and their teams. Whether it’s Johnny Most screaming on radio, “Havlicek stole the ball,” for a Boston Celtics championship win, or John Sterling’s…
Find out more »May 2024
Dr. Luizzi To Update Men’s Club on School Programs
New Canaan School Superintendent Dr. Bryan Luizzi will update the New Canaan Men’s Club Friday, May 31, about the programs and the educational achievements in the town’s schools, regularly ranked among the best in the state and the nation. In its review of school systems across the nation, Niche Rankings recently placed the New Canaan School System in the top 50, with A-plus grades in academics, teacher quality, its college preparatory standards and for administration. Niche counts 12,292 school systems…
Find out more »September 2024
Social Impact Partners To Describe Mission at New Canaan Men’s Club
The New Canaan Men’s Club will learn about the work of Social Impact Partners for Connecticut from its executive director Mark Argosh when it meets September 6 in St. Mark’s Episcopal Church. Headquartered in Westport, Social Impact Partners’ mission is to be a catalyst for positive social change by marshalling nonprofits, governments, educational institutions and business to change inequitable systems that prevent economic and social mobility for Black, Brown and marginalized populations. The meeting will begin at 10 a.m. with…
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