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Fall 2020 Lapham Center
Our Fall Newsletter
will only be
published online.
You will get details Hiding Anne Frank - Zoom Dinner and a Show
about programs and Wednesday, September 16 at 5:30 p.m.
registration in our
weekly emails.
Actress Prudence Wright Holmes will perform her
one woman show “Hiding Anne Frank.” Many know the story
of Anne Frank, but the story of Miep Gies, the finder of
IN THIS ISSUE Frank’s diary and the woman who hid Frank and her family,
is the behind-the-scenes story that will be revealed in this Miep Gies
Book Groups/Writing p. 7
Bridge/Games p. 10 show. Prudence is an actress based in New York City who
has acted in four Broadway shows and ten movies including The Ballad of
Exercise pp. 12-14
Buster Scruggs with James Franco and Sister Act with Whoopi Goldberg.
Films pp. 2 and 9
History/Art History p.8
Languages p. 15
Library Program p. 6 Human Services Flu Clinics
Medicare p. 11 Wednesday, October 7 and Friday, October 9, 12-2 p.m., $30
Music pp. 9 & 15 Two Human Services Flu Clinics will be held by appointment at Lapham Center.
Registration p. 16 Registration will begin September 28. The New Canaan Health Department
Special Events pp. 1-5 anticipates getting both the traditional seasonal flu shot and the high dose.
and 11 Details will be available in our emails.
That’s Weird with the CT Historical Society
Thursday, October 15, 1 p.m. via Zoom
An ordinary-looking map with a sinister surprise. Earrings made of
human hair. A piece of a revered Connecticut tree carved in the shape of
a….ham?
Museums are full of objects that make staff and visitors say, “Huh?”. But
what makes these objects so strange to us? This presentation explores some of CHS’s strangest items. You
will learn how even the oddest artifacts can be gateways into a deeper understanding and appreciation of
our state’s history.
Medicare Part D Open Enrollment 2020
Please check page 11 of this Newsletter for information on how Open Enrollment will work this year.
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September Special Zoom Events
We decided to work around themes for our fall programming and since WE ALL WANT TO FORGET ABOUT
2020!, we went back 100 years to start with the 1920s.
Roaring Twenties Presentation
Tuesday, September 8 at 2:30 p.m.
Join us in learning about the Roaring 20’s when so much was happening:
Prohibition, Fashion, Suffrage, Music, and Science and Technology including
Model T’s, Airplanes and Sliced Bread.
11 a.m. with Stephanie Stiles
1920’s
Thursday, September 10 - Ernest Hemingway “The Killers”
Literature with
Tuesday, September 22 - Harlem Renaissance Poetry
Steph
Tuesday, September 29 - The Great Gatsby
Harlem and African-American History in NYC with the Zuckerman’s
(with a focus on the Harlem Renaissance)
Thursday, September 24 at 1 p.m.
African-Americans have been an integral part of NYC from its earliest founding
by the Dutch to current day. This presentation discusses the diaspora of the
population from lower Manhattan to Harlem with an emphasis on how African-
Americans have contributed to the cultural and political life of the City. Learn
about the greats of the Harlem Renaissance such as Langston Hughes, Aaron
Douglas and Duke Ellington and political influencers like Malcolm X and Adam
Clayton Powell. Explore the fabled Harlem neighborhood with its beautiful
architecture, wonderful restaurants, unique shopping and many historical sites.
Art in the 1920’s, Tuesdays at 2 p.m.
September 8: Edvard Munch
September 15: Art of the 20th Century
September 22: Cubism and Early Modern Painting
September 29: Into the 20th Century, Klimt, Picasso, Mondrian, Frank Lloyd Wright
Free Friday Films at 2 p.m. with a 1920’s Theme
September 11: Charlie Chaplin’s The Kid - a silent masterpiece about a little tramp who discovers an orphan
and brings him up but is left desolate when the orphanage reclaims him
September 18: Midnight in Paris - Woody Allen’s romantic fantasy starring Owen Wilson, Rachel McAdams,
September 25: Bugsy Malone - a 1976 gangster musical comedy starring Jodie Foster and Scott Baio
October 2: The Great Gatsby - the 1976 version with Robert Redford, Mia Farrow, and Bruce Dern
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Top Twenty Iconic Moments of the Roaring Twenties: A Retrospective of
the Jazz Age with Stephanie
Monday, September 28 at 1 p.m. in conjunction with Staying Put
Join us as we “zoom” through one of the twentieth-century’s favorite decades. From Prohibition up to the
Crash of ’29, we’ll review some of the greatest moments of this remarkable era. Our slideshow will be
followed by a brief discussion of the significance of the 1920s, and all participants are invited to share
photographs, artifacts, antiques, stories, and mementoes of the Lost Generation.
1920’s Speakeasy and All that Jazz Zoom Party
Friday, October 2 at 4 p.m.
Bootleggers Aggie, Stephanie and Lyn will host. Costumes (flappers, Zoot suits) are
optional but fun. We’ll have jazz and dancing (learn the Charleston) and a 20s cock-
tail demonstration (bring your own giggle water!).
Save the Date —It’ll be the Bee’s Knees!
Connecticut’s Absentee Ballot Process: It’s Simpler Than You Think
Americans have a superpower: voting. During the pandemic, Connecticut has expanded absentee voting for
those who prefer not to vote in person at their regular polling place. Join us on Zoom for a brief presentation
from the League of Women Voters of New Canaan on how to correctly apply for and fill out an absentee
ballot. NC League President Micaela Porta and CT League Voter Services Chair Laura Smits will be on hand to
walk us through step by step and answer questions.
Tuesday, September 1 at 1 p.m.
Overview of the Absentee Ballot process and instructions on how to complete the absentee ballot request
form.
Thursday, October 1 at 1 p.m.
Explanation of the different parts of the General Election Ballot and instructions for how to fill it out – and
mail it back!
The League of Women Voters is an independent non-partisan organization working on vital issues of
concern to the public. The League does not support or oppose candidates or political parties at any level of
government. Their goal is to help citizens successfully navigate our country’s electoral and political process.
For more information on the Balloting process, go to https://www.vote411.org/connecticut
Your CBD Store in New Canaan - A Zoom Introduction
Wednesday, September 30 at 5:30 p.m.
CBD is a chemical compound that comes from the cannabis or Marijuana plant. It is non-
psychoactive yet has been demonstrated to possess medically useful properties. Anthony Pisano
Anthony Pisano and his staff will discuss how CBD works in our bodies. They will also do a
walk-around the store to showcase different products and explain what ailments they are
used for.
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Special October Zoom Events: Nature Series
Bristow Park to Celebrate 100th Anniversary
Wednesday, September 23 at 1 p.m.
The New Canaan Bird Protective Society, founded in 1917, was our Town's first
conservation organization. By 1924 the Society acquired 17 acres next to Mead
Memorial Park known today as Bristow Bird and Wildwood Preserve. Conveniently
nestled just south of New Canaan’s downtown, this vital “Green Link” park has a
variety of habitats for birds, hosts a unique mixture of riparian and upland
hardwood forest, as well as multiple walking trails, and a charming tranquil
pond. Learn the wonderful history of Bristow from Chris Schipper, Conservation
Commission Chair.
Bring your Landscaping to Life
Monday, October 5 at 1 p.m.
Adding native plants to your landscape design can bring your yard,
neighborhood or suburban park to life with colorful native birds, butterflies
Patrick Comins is and other wildlife. Including native shrubs, trees and other plants in your yard
Executive Director of the can attract beneficial insects and serve to provide the seeds and fruit that our
birds need. Native plants in your yard can also make even the most suburban
CT Audubon Society. He is
of parks a much more friendly place for nesting and migrating birds alike.
has worked in the bird con-
servation field for more
than 20 years.
Fireflies with Michelle Hips, Director of
Environmental Education at the NC Nature Center
Wednesday, October 7 at 1 p.m.
The New Canaan Nature Center’s Night of 1,000 Fireflies is a night hike that
culminates in the awe-inspiring beauty of their meadows aglow with the soft light
of thousands of fireflies! There will be a PowerPoint Slideshow that details fun facts
about lightning bugs and why/how these insects use flashing lights to communicate.
We will also be meeting live insects who have similar life cycles to fireflies.
Fireflies at the NC
Nature Center
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More October Zoom Special Events
Container Gardening with Jenn from Copia
Thursday, October 15 at 2 p.m.
Learn how to design beautiful fall containers that support our
pollinators too! Jennifer from Copia Home and Garden in
Vista, NY will show you how to beautify your porch planters Jennifer Cipriano holds a degree in
and containers for the autumn, using blooming plants and Horticulture from Cornell and has
foliage that pollinators will love. Many of these plants can be traveled the world to get as inspiration
replanted in the garden at the end of the season too. She will for gardening. She owns and operates
also share a special planting "trick" for blooms in the spring! Copia Home and Garden with her
talented husband, Peter.
Peru with Brian Hollstein
Thursday, October 22 at 2 p.m.
Take a trip to Machu Picchu in the Peruvian Andes with Brian and
Catherine Hollstein doing all the hard work. We will wend our way on foot
from guest house to guest house as our pack horses and wranglers carry
our food, cooking supplies and other goods over 15,000 foot high
mountain passes. History is all around us as well as bleak rock strewn
scenery, snow capped mountains, exotic flora, llamas and magnificently wrought stones. It was a tough, but
eye-opening trip, and Brian and Catherine are happy to share it with you.
AARP Fraud Watch Network: Con Artist Playbook
Tuesday, October 27 at 1 p.m.
Join us to learn about the psychology behind ID theft, fraud and scams through the
testimony of actual scammers. Participants will walk away armed with tips and tools for
keeping themselves and their families safe.
Murder, Mayhem and Scandals in NYC with the Zuckermans
Thursday, October 29 at 2 p.m.
Are you interested in finding out about being tarred and feathered, shot by the Black Hand in Little Italy,
being caught in a great fire or ravishing flood, participating in a riot, attending some fascinating trials, or
encountering some of the most unsavory characters who ever lived in New York City? Then, this is the
presentation for you. Don’t worry, it isn’t as gory as it sounds!
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Library Programs with Kayla and Sam
What the Health?
Thursday, October 8 at 1 p.m.
Are you unsure of where to turn for reliable health information on COVID-19? Have you had trouble finding
information on a diagnosis, procedure, or clinical diet in the past? And have you ever wondered about the
credibility of what you read on WedMD? In this librarian-led lecture, learn tips and tricks for how to find and
differentiate between reliable and questionable health information, in celebration of Health Literacy Month!
Staying Put members will join us.
Creative Bug Holiday Crafts
Tuesday October 13 at 3 p.m.
Experience the joy of making things with thousands of award-winning video classes taught by top designers
and artists. Keep your hands active and your mind engaged with inspiration, ideas, and daily practice
creative exercises, all accessed from home with your library card barcode! Librarians Kayla Del Biondo and
Samantha Connell will teach you how to take use this fun resource. One aspect of this presentation will
focus on holiday crafts.
Social Media Boot Camp: Facebook & Instagram
Thursday and Friday, November 5 and 6 at 1 p.m.
Would you like to be more comfortable using popular social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook?
Fall is coming so it’s time to head to class – in this case, the Library’s virtual “classroom” to participate in a
two-part workshop on using Facebook and Instagram. This class is designed for all skill levels – from
beginners who want to look at family photos to small business owners trying to strategically connect with
their customers. After attending this workshop attendees will be able to navigate the platforms, upload
content, interact with others online, and understand social media terminology.
Google Drive Boot Camp
Thursday, December 3 at 1-2:30 p.m.
Learn how to use Google Docs, Google Slides, and Google Sheets in this hands-on tech workshop for adults
of all computer experience levels. Learn the benefits of using Docs, Slides, and Sheets over Microsoft Word,
PowerPoint, and Excel, including automatic saving, sharing capabilities, and more. Staying Put members will
join us.
Want to be a Pen Pal?
We are getting back to the art of letter writing this fall! The New Canaan Library will be
matching local teens and adults to connect by being pen pals! The teens have
committed to write one letter a month for at least three months. Both participants will
receive a bio of their Pen Pal for conversation-starting ideas and all letters will go thru
Lapham and the Library—no addresses exchanged.
Let us know if you would be interested in writing to a teen. Email: Laphamcenter@newcanaanct.gov with a
short bio on yourself which the Library will use to match you with your pen pal. Let’s revisit the lost art of
hand-written messages!
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Literary Corner
Stephanie Stiles, author and former professor of Creative Writing and British Literature
will lead the discussions.
Creative Writing: Helping Your Inner Author Emerge
Thursday, October 8 at 11 a.m. via Zoom
Everyone has a story to tell, so come join us and let it out! Our informal group will meet via Zoom in order
to share ideas, gain inspiration, and provide motivation. Whether you are a novice or an old pro, our group
will encourage and support you in your endeavors. We will explore all types and genres of creative writing,
so grab your favorite pen or laptop, and get writing!
Oscar Wilde’s An Ideal Husband: A Fun Dramatic Reading
4 Thursdays, October 15-November 5 at 11 a.m. via Zoom
Unleash your inner actor! Ham it up with us as we give Oscar Wilde’s comic drama a read-through.
Whether you want a leading role, a backup part, or a spectator seat, you are sure to smile along with
Wilde’s cast of colorful characters and classic wit!
The Great Works: An Exploration of Selections from the Literary Canon
Weekly Zoom sessions on Wednesdays from 11-12:30 starting September 9
Join us as we read – or reread – some of the world’s finest literary offerings. Each week, we will be
“meeting” to analyze and discuss various works of literature with an aim toward cultivating a deeper
appreciation of the written word. Selections are chosen by the group and represent a variety of literary
genres. Upcoming works include short fiction by Joyce, Chekov, and Hawthorne, followed by Henry James’s
novel, The Bostonians. Our informal discussions invite all participants to share their ideas and insights.
Book Groups
All are welcome to attend any of the following Book Groups.
The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin—Marcy Rand leading the discussion
Monday, September 21 at 2 p.m.
We’re all incredibly busy. We always seem to have a million and one things on our to-do list.
Choosing to feel happier and have a greater sense of well-being can take just a little effort.
Gretchen Rubin, author of The Happiness Project, chronicles her adventures during the 12
months she spent test-driving the wisdom of the ages, current scientific research and lessons
from popular culture about how to be happier. We will read The Happiness Project and meet
to discuss it and share some of the lessons we have found beneficial. We are not alone in our
struggles and we are, indeed, all capable and deserving of happiness.
Lapham READS! The Lions of Fifth Avenue by Fiona Davis
Friday, September 25 at 2 p.m.
Aggie will host the talk about this historical novel, in which a series of book thefts roils the
iconic New York Public Library, leaving two generations of strong-willed women to pick up
the pieces.
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Zoom Ongoing Classes and Programs
The Civil War: Revolt of the Planters with Mark Albertson
8 Mondays, September 14 - November 2, 10:30 a.m. - noon, $80
Known as the War Between the States or the War Between the North and
the South, the conflict which tore the Republic asunder less than a hundred
years after its founding is known popularly as . . . the Civil War.
In one way or another, the above descriptions are true. But there is another
which captures the political, economic and social aspects of the conflict in a
fashion decidedly more accurate; and that is, the Revolt of the Planters.
Such a description lends more to the Jeffersonian versus the Hamiltonian
agendas for the future of America. The former enlists the agrarian agenda, while the latter showcases the
desire to industrialize backed by a sound system of finance. And while the latter boasts of industrial
production, commerce and banking, the former caters to the landed interests; a contradiction waged by the
Southern Aristocracy versus burgeoning Northern Capitalism.
Turning Points in American History
Thursdays, starting September 10 at 9:30 a.m.
Ned Monaghan will lead the discussion and Pete Stair act as
technology director for this history class. Turning Points in American
History is your chance to relive the most powerful and
groundbreaking moments in the fascinating story of the United
States. These lectures, delivered by masterful historian and dynamic
Professor Edward T. O'Donnell of the College of the Holy Cross, offer you a different perspective on the
sweeping narrative of U. S. history. Spanning the arrival of the first English colonists to the chaos of the Civil
War to the birth of the computer age and beyond, this course is a captivating and comprehensive tour of
those particular moments in the story of America, after which the nation would never be the same again.
Private Life of a Masterpiece - Tuesdays at 2 p.m.
This award winning DVD series reveals the full and fascinating stories behind famous works of art.
October 6: Auguste Renoir
October 13: Vincent Van Gogh
October 20: Georges Seurat
October 27: Pablo Picasso
November 3: Gustav Klimt
November 10: Salvador Dali
November 17: Michelangelo
November 24: Edgar Degas
December 1: Auguste Rodin
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Art Lover’s Guide to New York with the Zuckermans
Monday, November 2 at 1 p.m.
New York City is one of the world’s great meccas for Art. Several art movements began
here, many artists have chosen to make the City their home, and artists from all over the
world want to exhibit their art here in one of our great museums or numerous galleries.
In this presentation you will learn such things as: how did the Ashcan School gets its
name, why Diego Rivera’s masterpiece at Rockefeller Center got destroyed, who was the
first supermodel who posed nude for many sculptors, how art is displayed on Harlem
storefronts, why Salvador Dali had a tantrum over one of his creations, and many other
interesting things. If you always wanted to be an artist or just love art, you will enjoy
this presentation.
Classical Destinations II
Wednesdays at 1 p.m.
The Australian Chamber Orchestra, with their Artistic Director Richard Tognetti, joins
Simon Callow as he discovers the great composers by exploring beautiful cities and
regions of Europe that inspired them to write the music that has endured for years.
September 9: London, Halle and Dublin - Handel
September 16: Malvern, Worchester and Aldeburgh- Elgar and Britten, and Paris -
Debussy and Ravel
September 23: Moscow - Rachmaninov, and Munich - Strauss and Wagner
September 30: Budapest - Liszt and Bartok, and Rome - Rossini and Respighi
October 7: Warsaw and Krakow - Chopin, and London - Holst and Williams
October 14: Paris and Versailles - Bizet & Saint-Saëns, and Madrid - de Falla, Albéniz
and Mokranjac
October 21: Moscow - Shostakovich and Prokofiev plus Bonus
A Mel Brooks Friday Film Festival at 2 p.m.
Need a laugh? Join Pete Stair via Zoom for some of Mel Brook’s funniest films.
October 9 - The Producers November 20 - History of the World, Part 1
October 16 - Twelve Chairs November 27 - Thanksgiving - No Film
October 23 - Blazing Saddles December 4 - To Be or Not to Be
October 30 - Young Frankenstein December 11 - Robin Hood - Men in Tights
November 6 - Silent Movie December 18 - White Christmas
November 13 - High Anxiety Next up: the Winter Danny Kaye Festival
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New Bridge Class with Mike Hess
Every other Friday from 10 a.m. –noon
September 18, October 2, 16, 30, and November 13, $75
Improve your Duplicate game with Mike Hess. Build your skills with added
conventions such as Stayman, Blackwood, Gerber, transfers, negative doubles,
splinters, weak and strong twos and more.
Mike has been teaching bridge for 30+ years. In 2019 he became a Sapphire Life Master and has now earned over 4,200
master points. In the past few years. Mike has won pair and team events at the sectional, regional, and even national
levels. In 2017, he was on the four person team that represented New England (District 25) at the Summer National
Championships and won the event, the Goldman Flight A Teams.
Bridge with Eric Musa Bridge with Mary
4 Wednesdays, October 7–28 8-week Hybrid Bridge Program, $80
9-10 a.m., $40 Every other Thursday for Zoom instruction 11 a.m. - noon
September 17, October 1 and 15
This class is for those who are Every other Friday for a two hour Bridge Base Online
playing bridge now and want to upgrade session at 8:30 - 10:30 a.m.
their game. Eric will review the September 11 and 25, October 2, 16 and 30
fundamentals of bidding, declarer play
and defense and then move on to explore Possible zoom topics are 2/1, slam bidding, bidding high
modern bidding techniques. point hands.
Playing Games Safely Online
Unfortunately many of the games people played at Lapham necessitate being less than six feet apart as well
as sharing cards, tiles or other game pieces. There are ways to play these games online, in some cases online
with your friends. Aggie put together a list of possibilities with links so you can check them out.
Bridge: Funbridge: www.funbridge.com
Bridge V+: download at the App Store
iBridgePlus Assist Daily Community Card: download at the App Store
Bridge Base Online: https://www.bridgebase.com/ (this is the one most people are using)
Mahjongg: Red Mahjongg: https://www.redmahjong.com/
Real Mahjongg (this is the one Aggie uses): https://realmahjongg.com/
Mahjong Time: https://mahjongtime.com/
Myjongg.net (this is the one Lyn uses) https://myjongg.net/
National Mah Jongg League: https://www.nationalmahjonggleague.org/
Canasta: Canasta Palace: https://www.canasta-palace.com/
Canasta 101: https://canasta101.com/
Pinochle: Pinochle Plus: download at the App Store
Pinochle Gold (this is the app that Aggie uses): download at the App Store
Pinochle Palace: https://www.pinochle-palace.com/11
Zoom Meet ups with Marcy Every Third Thursday at 11:30 a.m.
Marcella (Marcy) Rand, LMSW is the new Adult and Senior Services Coordinator for New Canaan’s Human
Services Department. She is a lifelong resident of Darien where she resides with her family and was
previously employed as a Program Specialist at the Mather Center in Darien. She holds a degree from
Columbia University, and will be working primarily with the adult and senior populations of New Canaan.
She looks forward to meeting everyone at the Lapham Center through Zoom activities and eventually in
person! In the meantime, Marcy has planned the following Zoom programs:
September 17: Relaxation and Stress Relief
October 15: Past and Future – what is your favorite childhood memory? What did you and your friend do for
fun when you were kids? What was the best life lesson you learned? Staying Put members will join us.
November 19: Favorite Things – what is your favorite type of show/ movie/ music? What do you like to do
for fun? What skill did you want to learn? Did you learn it? Staying Put members will join us.
December 17: Traditions – Holidays, New Year celebrations, summer vacations.
Intimate Sketches of New York City
Monday, October 19 at 2 p.m.
Vernon Howe Bailey was one of the most successful and prolific illustrators of his time. He
is probably best known for his 381 “intimate sketches” of buildings and street scenes in
New York City which were published in The Sun in 1934 and 1935. The 1930’s were a time
of tremendous growth and change in NYC and, while “many architectural gems featured in
the series have since been destroyed,” they are preserved forever in Bailey’s sketches.
Tucker Murphy gave us copies of Bailey’s sketches which Mary Miller transferred to slides. Our Zoom
program will juxtapose 24 of those drawings against current and past photos of the same places.
New to Medicare? - Free REMOTE Medicare Counseling and More
Remote appointments only, send an email to laphamcenter@newcanaanct.gov or call 203-594-3620
Dick Neville is a Medicare counselor trained by CHOICES, the State of Connecticut program which recruits
and trains volunteers to provide Medicare education in their communities. If you are turning 65, he can
guide you through enrolling in Medicare and choosing a Medicare supplemental plan and Part D prescription
drug plan and/or considering a Medicare Advantage Plan. He can also help with other issues with or ques-
tions about Medicare. These sessions are free of charge to New Canaan residents and Town employees.
Medicare’s Part D Annual Enrollment Period
October 15 – December 7, by remote appointment only
Online registration for appointments starts October 1
This is your once-a-year chance to reevaluate and perhaps change your prescription drug plan for
2021. Your prescription needs may have changed and, as we have learned in the past, the prescription drug
companies take this opportunity to make significant changes to their rules, formularies and pricing. The plan
that was best for you this year might not be best for you next year. The only way to know is to use
Medicare’s Prescription Drug Plan Finder located at Medicare.gov on the internet. Our counselors will be
happy to run this program for you. Just call 203-594-3620 for further information.
Last year our Counselors met with 531 New Canaan residents: 185 changed drug plans (35%) saving a
total of $185,368.00!12
Zoom Fitness, Dance, Yoga and More
Chair Fitness with Debbie
11 Tuesdays, September 8—November 17, 10—10 50 a.m., $100
11 Thursdays, September 10—November 19, 10 a.m., $100
11 Fridays, September 11—November 20, 10a.m., $100
It’s never too late to exercise! Strengthen your heart, increase the range of motion of your joints and
strengthen your muscles and bone. We do cardiovascular training, muscle conditioning and flexibility work
all while seated in a chair! Feel well and be well! Class is limited to 8.
Muscles in Motion with Debbie
11 Tuesdays, September 8—November 17, 11 a.m., $100
11 Thursdays, September 10—November 19, 11 a.m., $100
11 Fridays , September 11– November 20, 11 a.m. $ 100
Understand the practice of using mind and body (the neuro-muscular junction) to create strong, toned, flexi-
ble bodies. Learn proper body movements to lift, bend and carry without compromising an aging spine - our
lifeline! We start with limbering exercises to prepare our muscles to do the work, and we finish with
flexibility exercises to cool our bodies down...Class is limited to 8.
Cardio + Strength with Debbie
11 Tuesdays, September 8—November 17, 1 p.m., $100
11 Thursdays, September 10—November 19, 1 p.m., $100
11 Fridays , September 11– November 20, 1 p.m. $100
Cardio + Strength begins with a limbering warm-up to prepare the body for thirty/thirty-five minutes of
moderate-intensity cardiovascular training. Followed by strength training, we will finish off with balance
positions, flexibility work and a cool down.
Deb is a Fitness Educator and Personal Trainer. She has been teaching exercise classes at Lapham Center for
over 23 years. Her specialty is working with the older adults to help keep them fit and strong during the aging
process. Deb is nationally certified through AFAA (Aerobics and Fitness Association of America) and is CPR/
AED certified. She is also employed by the New Canaan YMCA.
Feldenkrais with Wendy K.
11 Tuesdays, September 8-November 17, 1 p.m. $110
Feldenkrais can improve your posture, reduce pain and make you feel better And, it’s extraordinarily easy to
learn via Zoom. Students lie on the floor with their eyes closed. Through verbally-led gentle movement se-
quences, personal movement habits reveal themselves and students can compare them to a repertoire of
potentially easier and better-coordinated options. The results are relaxation, pain
reduction and a more vibrant sense of self-possession.
Find true health as you discover the inner resources necessary to meet the uncertainty of our times.13
Intermediate Pilates on the Ball with Joyce
11 Tuesdays, September 8—November 17, 10 –11 a.m., $ 99
Pilates-on-the-ball exercises improve your balance and strengthen your core. A combination of mat
Pilates and stability ball (Swiss ball) exercises are performed with specific breathing patterns to strengthen
the core muscles such as the abdominals, back, and hips. You will improve your flexibility, balance, and
posture. Students should have a ball and a mat.
Yoga Fusion with Joyce
11 Thursdays, September 10—November 17, 10-11 a.m., $ 99
This perfect combination of Yoga and Pilates will improve your balance and strengthen your core.
Yoga promotes bone health, increases flexibility and range of motion, and reduces stress.
Joyce is a certified STOTT PILATES. mat instructor and AFAA certified personal trainer. She teaches in various fitness
centers and YMCA’s and does personal training in her home studio. Joyce enjoys helping clients obtain remarkable re-
sults in this “mind-body” exercise method pioneered by the late Joseph H. Pilates.
Mindful Yoga with Suzan
9 Mondays, September 14—November 16, 9-10:15 a.m. $ 135 (no class 10/12)
11 Wednesdays, September 9—November 18, 9-10:15 a.m., $165
Mindful Yoga revitalizes the body, calms the mind, and deepens self-awareness bringing the body, mind,
and spirit into a state of harmony and balance. A sequence of yoga postures stretches and strengthens the
entire body releasing chronic tension. Energy then flows to the areas of your body most in need of
rejuvenation and healing. Bring a mat to class.
Gentle Chair Yoga with Suzan
9 Mondays, September 14—November 16, 10:30—11:30 a.m. $108
11 Wednesdays, September 9—November 18, 10:30—11:30 a.m., $132
Yoga offers participants a gentle, full-body stretch and, through self-awareness, fosters
improvements in posture, while increasing balance, flexibility, strength and stamina. Yoga is also known to
decrease stress, muscle tension, and blood pressure. Proper breathing techniques promote health in all
body systems. This is a chair-based yoga.
Suzan began practicing yoga as a teen and it is now an inseparable part of her life. Inspired by how yoga movement
can change people’s health and overall life, Suzan furthered her extensive training and is also certified in yoga for back
care and scoliosis.
Another new aspect of Lapham Center is our You Tube Channel we will be recording some of our zooms
special events so that they can be watched again of if you missed them live. We are also working on
recording some of the classes and they will be available to only participants in that class.14
Qigong + Tai Chi with Lucy Intermediate
11 Fridays, September 11—November 20 , 9—10:15 a.m., $143
Students will continue on their study of the 48 Chen style Tai Chi form. This beautiful and Marshall art like
Tai Chi Form will help students to increase Their stamina and vitality, reduce stress, enhance the immune
system, improve balance, and aid cardiovascular, respiratory, circulatory, lymphatic, and digestive functions.
Students have overall life improvement from this practice.
NEW: Beginning Qigong Tai Chi with Lucy
11 Wednesdays, September 9—November 18, 9- 10 a.m., $110
Used for thousands of years in China to build energy, improve and maintain health and culti-
vate peace of mind, these easy to learn practices are designed to enhance your vitality and well-being. Lucy
will teach you movement by movement, plus with many repetitions to ensure you understand and be able to
follow each Tai Chi movement! You will also be introduced to Qigong Practice to enhance slow and deep
breathing; joint strengthening, and balance improving. Come join Lucy for an hour of gentle and dance like
moments that will make you feel both rejuvenation and refreshing!
Lucy Gao is a certified Qigong/Tai Chi instructor who enjoys sharing the art of Qigong and Tai Chi. Her unique
teaching approach has inspired hundreds of people to become regular Qigong/Tai Chi practitioners. Lucy
believes Qigong/Tai Chi is a perfect blend of physical and mental boost for EVERYONE!
Dance & Strength with Ginger
11 Tuesdays, September 8 - November 17, 10:30 -11:20 a.m., $88
11 Fridays, September 11- November 20, 10:30 -11:20 a.m., $88
Move to the beat of popular songs from Motown to current hits! Easy-to-follow choreography and high
energy instruction will have you tapping your toes and having so much fun that you will forget that you're
working out! Perfect for the beginner and challenging for the advanced.
NEW: Strength & Balance Conditioning with Ginger
11 Tuesdays, September 8-November 17, 11:30 a.m.—noon, $44
11 Fridays, September 11—November 20, 11:30 a.m.—noon, $44
This program is a 30 minute class, designed to decrease the risk of falling and improve upper and lower body
strength. We will use our muscles that support the spine which are crucial to overall balance and alignment.
Chairs will be used for support.
Ginger Corbett from Darien has been a ZIN™ Member since Feb 2014 and absolutely loves teaching Zumba
and Dance classes. The reason is simple: Ginger makes every class feels like a party! She is currently licensed
to teach Zumba and Zumba Gold®.
Lapham Center now has its own YouTube Channel. We will be recording some of our Zoom
special events so you can watch them if you missed them live or if you want to watch them
again. We are also working on recording some classes which will be available only to
participants in those classes.15
Zoom Music
Ukulele Lessons
8 Wednesdays, September 16 -November 4, noon-1 p.m. $88
Uncle Zac, the "uke guy", a local ukulele performer and teacher who has played the uke for 50
years, will teach you via zoom a variety of chords, techniques and songs. This class is for those who have
some experience with a ukulele. Limit class size 5
Zoom Languages
“Zoom `a la francaise”
8 Mondays, September 14 – November 16, 10:30-noon, $108(no class September 28 or October 12)
La professeure Nell chooses articles from daily Parisian newspapers that are sometimes intriguing and
definitely entertaining to read. Students read them aloud in class and translate them as they go. A list of
"vocabulaires" are supplied and included in the weekly emails sent to the students. Taught by Nell Mednick.
Instructor Nell Mednick is native Swiss French; she has taught here and in Westport for several years.
Beginning Italian
8 Mondays, September 14-November 9 , 9-10 a.m. $112
This class is for students with no previous knowledge of Italian. Students will learn to speak, understand,
write and read simple Italian using examples from everyday life. This course will provide students with a
basic foundation in the Italian language and grammar.
Intermediate Italian
10 Wednesdays, September 9-November 11, 9-10:30 a.m., $140
This class is for students able to read, write and understand in present, past and future tenses. It is aimed at
those who want to improve their Italian through conversation while advancing grammar and comprehen-
sion.
Italian Conversation
10 Tuesdays, September 8-November 10, 9-10:30a.m., $140
This course is for Lisette's returning conversation students or those with a working knowledge of
Italian. The objective is for students to improve speaking, reading, and oral comprehension.
Lisetta Malagoli has been teaching Italian for 20 years to American students. What she loves the most is to
involve students in conversation about different subjects in order to give them the ability to use the language
as much as possible!
Coming in November
Mexican Art with Trudi and Alan Goldberg - 3 Wednesdays at 2 p.m. starting November 4
Currier and Ives - November 9 at 1 p.m.16
How to Register
Our Zoom classes will be limited as to how many participants will be allowed in each class. If you really want
a specific day and time, you should pay online and register as early as possible.
Online:
You need a username and password from either Lapham Center or the Recreation Department. If you don’t
have that, call Lapham Center at 203-594-3620.
Than just click on the link below and register for your classes:
https://webtrac.newcanaanct.gov/wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/splash.html?interfaceparameter=webtrac_2
1. Choose your classes which makes the + turn – (we know that makes no sense!)
2. Add the items to your cart by clicking the button on the top left hand side of your screen.
3. Click on your name or the name of the person taking the class.’
4. Read the waiver and click Agree.
5. Click on Proceed to Check out to pay for your classes or on Continue Shopping to add more.
By Phone:
You can call Lapham @ 203-594-3620 to register or leave your name and phone number and we will call you
back as soon as we can (please do not leave your credit card information).
By Mail:
You can send a check made payable to Town of New Canaan
Mail it to:
Lapham Center
P.O. 83
New Canaan, CT 06840
If you are sending us a check you need to include:
Name:
Address:
Email:
Phone:
Class Name, day of the week, and price
LAPHAM COMMUNITY CENTER
In Waveny Park
P.O. Box 83
New Canaan, Ct 06840
Phone: 203-594-3620
Cell: 203-970-5458
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