June 2022

Jumping into June

Happy Father's Day

Call Staying Put at 203-966-7762 to sign up for member events.

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 484, New Canaan, CT 06840

June at a Glance

Thurs., Jun. 2, 10:30 am - Rhododendron Walk at Lee Gardens

Tues., Jun. 7, 10 am - Walk at Irwin Park

Wed., Jun. 8, 12:30 pm - Lunch and Movie at Lapham

Thurs., Jun. 9, 10 am - Women's Coffee at Lapham

Tues., Jun. 14, 1 pm - Coffee with Police Officer Vartuli: Latest Scams

Wed., Jun. 15, 1 pm - Long Haul Post-Covid Conditions at Lapham

Thurs., Jun. 16, 10 am - Men's Coffee at Lapham

Thurs. Jun. 16, 2 - 5 pm - Vineyard Vines Sale to support Staying Put

Tues., Jun. 21, 10 am - Walk at Irwin Park

Thurs., Jun. 23, 5 pm - Luau at Lila's *Pre-Purchase Ticket

Tues., Jun. 28, 11 am - Drawing Architecture at Gore Pavilion

Save the Date

Wed., Jul. 13, 5:30 pm - Dinner at Restaurant One Twenty Three

Member Events

A gentle reminder to our members to please RSVP to our events and let us know if you need to cancel your attendance. This information helps us to plan, especially for refreshments. Thank you.

Thurs., Jun. 2, 10:30 am Rhododendron Walk

Lee Memorial Garden

New Canaan Beautification League’s Faith Kerchoff will take members on a tour of Lee Garden to see the spectacular rhododendrons in full bloom. Good shoes are a must. A light snack will be served on the patio at the end of the tour. Free. RSVP by Wed., Jun. 1.

Tues., Jun. 7 and Jun. 21, 10 am: Walk at Irwin Park. Put on your sneakers and join Robin for a walk at Irwin Park. Meet in the lower parking lot - both a one mile and ½ mile route are available. Water and energy bars will be provided. Free. RSVP by Mon., Jun. 6 and Jun. 20 respectively.

Wed., Jun. 8, 12:30 pm - Lunch and Movie at Lapham. Enjoy a light lunch while watching the Academy Award winning film, “The Queen”, in honor of Queen Elizabeth II becoming the first British monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee. Free. RSVP by Tues., Jun. 7.

Thurs., Jun. 9, 10 am: Ladies' Coffee on the Lapham Patio. Join us for coffee, sweet and savory snacks, and the news on the latest happenings in and around town. We’ll move inside if the weather is a problem. Free. RSVP by Wed., Jun. 8.

Tues., Jun. 14, 1 pm:Coffee with Police Community Impact Officer Nicole Vartuli. Officer Vartuli will meet with members at the Staying Put office to discuss the latest scams affecting seniors. Coffee and treats will be served. Free. RSVP by Mon., Jun. 13.

Wed., Jun. 15, 1 pm: Discussion on "Long Haul Covid - What we know about Post-Covid Conditions". Join us at the Lapham Center where

Director of Infectious Diseases at Stamford Health, Dr. Asha Shah, MD, MS will discuss the signs and symptoms of long COVID and how to manage long term symptoms. Free. RSVP by Mon., Jun. 13.

Thurs., Jun. 16, 10 am: Men’s Coffee on the Patio at Lapham.

Enjoy a cup of coffee on the patio at Lapham with other Staying Put members. Zumbach’s coffee, savory and sweet treats will be served. We'll move inside if the weather doesn't cooperate. Free. RSVP by Wed., Jun. 15.

Thurs., Jun. 16, 2 - 5 pm: Vineyard Vines Sale to Support Staying Put. Need that perfect gift for Father's Day? Vineyard Vines will be offering you a 10% discount on all your purchases as well as donating 10% of your purchase price to Staying Put.

Luau at Lila's

Thurs., Jun. 23, 5 - 7 pm

Raindate - Fri., Jun. 24.

$75 per person

Join us for our annual Luau with an island buffet prepared by Chef Jeff and entertainment by the Tiki Tones. Island attire is welcome. For more information, please call the Staying Put office at (203) 966-7762. RSVP by Fri., Jun. 17, Noon.

Tues., Jun. 28, 11 am

Drawing Architecture

with Mark Markiewics

Gores Pavilion at Irwin Park

Mark Markiewicz, architect and artist, will give us a personal tour of his latest exhibition of art work based on his travels throughout the world. Lyn Chivvis will be our co-host for this event and afterwards we will enjoy a light lunch outside. In the event of rain, we will return to Staying Put for lunch. Free. RSVP by Fri., Jun. 24, Noon.

Farm-fresh Eggs

These free range, organic eggs are delivered to the Staying Put office bi-weekly by the son of a prior member. $5 per dozen.

TIP FROM NIC

WHEN TO CALL AN AMBULANCE

An ambulance provides transport to a hospital and enables emergency medical technicians (EMTs) to begin medical treatment and extend it through the ride to the medical center. If you are not sure if you need an ambulance, it is better to call 911 and they will assist you directly. An ambulance should always be called under the following circumstances:

1. A person’s condition is potentially life-threatening. Chest pains, difficulty breathing, sudden confusion or an altered mental status. These symptoms could be signs of heart attack, stroke, or a related condition.

2. Someone is choking and needs the Heimlich maneuver or back blows, or his or her heart has stopped and the person requires CPR. Call 911 prior to performing CPR to get the ambulance moving; the dispatcher can also assist the caller with life-saving procedures.

3. When moving the patient may further injure the individual, such as in motor vehicle accidents, falls, or other trauma.

4. You are unable to get yourself or the patient to the ER due to fall, injury, or weakness. If you are too weak to get up on your own or are unsteady on your feet, call 911.

Sometimes you may be tempted to just ask a friend to take you to the ER. Remember, an ambulance has immediate access to the ER. Going to the ER on your own could result in an unnecessary wait and delayed treatment.

In New Canaan, there is no charge for using the ambulance.

The bottom line? When in doubt, call 911!

JUNE BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday!

June 3: Jane Vanderzee, John Erdmann

June 6: Joanne Heiss

June 12: Gayle Findlay

June 13: Ruth Kelley

June 14: Bill Johnston

June 15: Joan Gray, Mimi Findlay

June 20: Miriam Thune

June 22: Jerry Camporine

June 25: Sandy Nissley (1/2 B'day)

June 27: Carol Hollyday

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Lapham Center

Thurs., June 9, 1:00 pm: Coffee with a Cop. Bringing police officers together with the community to discuss issues of concern and learn more about each other.

Mon., June 6 and 20, 11:15 am to 12:15 pm: Blood Pressure Clinic

Thurs., June 9 and 23, Only by Appointment: Free Medicare Counseling

Tues., June 28, 12 pm: Old-Timey Fun: Coney Island Style. It's a carnival with hot dogs, cotton candy, lemonade, games and a barber shop quartet. $10 at the door.