Staying Put in New Canaan welcomed Sen. Jim Himes, Staying Put Founders, and 150 + attendees to honor Staying Put's founders and celebrate our 10th Birthday. Read the full story ion the New Canaan Advertiser here! https://ncadvertiser.com/122763/himes-staying-put-story-needs-be-told/

A new face will be greeting seniors when they enter the offices of Staying Put in New Canaan. Nicola
Holzberger has joined the non-profit organization, which helps seniors stay safely in their homes as they
age, as the Director of Member Services. Holzberger, a public health professional who has been a New
Canaan resident for 20 years, will oversee support services for Staying Put’s 300 members, including
transportation, consultations, member recruitment, and community outreach. Read more here...

On Friday, March 3, 2017, members and guest attended an art show of works by our talented members held at the New Canaan Inn. Refreshments were served and a good time was had by all!

In its continuing commitment to addressing the needs of the community, Bankwell of New Canaan awarded a grant of $2500 to Staying Put in New Canaan in February.  The grant will support the Member Scholarship Program. 

“About 10% of Staying Put members are not able to pay their dues because of their personal and financial situations,” says Barb Achenbaum, Executive Director of Staying Put. “We do not turn away any seniors who need our services and are grateful to Bankwell for helping to make this possible.”
 
“One of our top priorities at Bankwell is ensuring that we use our resources to reach out to the community, especially to those in need,” says Diane Knetzger, Director of Marketing at Bankwell.  “We are proud to have established this partnership with Staying Put and to support its work with our seniors.” 
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Pictured are Chris Gruseke, Chief Executive Officer of Bankwell, Barb Achenbaum, Executive Director of Staying Put in New Canaan, Judy Bentley, Staying Put Board President, and Bankwell Branch Manager Peter Olson.  ​

December, 2016 - Thank you to the New Canaan Advertiser for this great article on our volunteers. There are no age limits to becoming a Staying Put volunteer!

Read more: http://ncadvertiser.com/91194/staying-put-salutes-volunteers/#ixzz4TPXQZgqW

Julie and Robin of Pryority Fitness at Halo Studios treated Staying Put members to a relaxing and hands-on demonstration of the ancient healing technique of Reflexology.  Participants also enjoyed a delicious spa lunch!