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Wishing our Members a Happy Birthday!

5/17/2020

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Jeannie Hart receives a birthday bouquet from Donna Simone.
5/27/2020
Volunteers Deliver Safety Package to Staying Put Members
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​Board Members Tracey Karl and Betsy Afragola; Barb Clayton, President of New Canaan Emergency Medical Services; and Anna and Johanna Holbrook
Twelve Staying Put volunteers helped prepare and deliver packages to 200 members this week.  The packages included protective masks issued by the Town and a "File of Life" document.  The File of Life lists valuable information, such as medications, medical conditions, allergies and emergency contacts.
Having the File easily accessible in your kitchen will help ensure the best possible care during a medical emergency.  “When first responders are called to a home, their best work can be done if the resident has completed a File of Life,” says Barb Clayton, President of New Canaan Emergency Medical Services.  "We encourage everyone to fill one out."  To learn more, go to www.newcanaanems.org or call 203-966-7840.   ​
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Please listen to the above podcast.
Barb Achenbaum gives an overview of what Staying Put in New Canaan is all about.
Staying Put is very grateful for our extraordinary volunteers and for
the generous members of our community who support us!
GARDERNER MICHELE AYOUB DELIVERS TULIP JOY
Staying Put members also had a very special surprise from one of our volunteers!
They found gorgeous Triumph tulips from Michele Ayoub's garden at their doorstep.
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Surprise Springtime Sing Along!

4/29/2020

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Judy Schurman is thrilled that her volunteer shopper is Meghan Gould.​
Not only does Meghan shop and deliver groceries for her, she also brought her guitar to Judy’s home for a sing along of Red Red Robin - with help from Austin (9) and Madeline (6). 
It brightened Judy’s day and many neighbors too.
​A huge thank you to the Gould family!
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Volunteers deliver soup prepared at the Grace Farms Commons

4/27/2020

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Grace Farms has been incredibly generous to our members!
We thank them once again for the delicious lentil soup and cookies which they donated to our members for the 4th week in a row.  We also thank our generous volunteer soup deliverers:

Bennett Newman, Todd Gilbert, Donna Simone, George Nammack, Anna Meli,
Adam Sorensen and Mike Rodell. 
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Staying Put in New Canaan . . . Latest News

4/16/2020

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Today is National Healthcare Decisions Day. The goal of this national program is to inspire, educate and empower people to have conversations with their families about their medical care, whom they’ve trusted as their medical advocate during an emergency, and their end of life wishes.  Here are some tools to help guide you in this process:

Click here to read the full New Canaan Advertiser story.

Here's a link to a starter kit to help you begin these important conversations with your loved ones.
  
https://theconversationproject.org/nhdd/advance-care-planning/  

Keep the FILE OF LIFE Form in your Kitchen

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Another way to ensure the best care during a medical emergency is to have a simple document, called a File of Life, easily accessible in your kitchen.  It lists valuable information, such as medications, medical conditions, allergies and emergency contacts, which can be very helpful to first responders.   

Free File of Life forms, which can be completed in less than half an hour, are available at EMS headquarters at 182 South Avenue. 

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4/12/2020
"Incredible Generosity and Community Spirit" in Supporting New Canaan Seniors
-- Click here for the story.
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Staying Put matches seniors with volunteers who can pick up groceries, medications!  Click here for the video.
Join Us for Staying Put's Celebration of Generations Luncheon

Join us for a Celebration of Generations on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at the
New Canaan Country Club.  Click here ​or on the image below for tickets and details!

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4/1/2020 - Click here to view a letter from Staying Put:  Use the New 'Volunteer Shopper Program' written by Executive Director Barb Achenbaum.
​3/24/2020 -  Click here to view the latest letter from Executive Director, Barb Achenbaum ... "Important Information about Town Services for Seniors".  
​3/14/2020 - We know that this is a challenging time – and the health and safety of our members is our priority.  Please know that Staying Put is here to help. Click here to read the full list of current services.  Call the office if you need anything! 203-966-7762
​3/13/2020 - During the past weeks at  Staying Put, we have been humbled by the many concerned residents who have reached out to offer support to New Canaan's seniors during these challenging times.  We are working with the Town and other community organizations to identify opportunities, and will let the community know if there is a safe role for volunteers to play.
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Staying Put to Honor Volunteers at Annual Meeting

4/19/2019

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Staying Put in New Canaan will salute four of its outstanding volunteers and State Rep. Tom O’Dea will address important senior issues at the organization’s Annual Meeting on Sunday, April 28, from 2 to 4 p.m. in Morrill Hall at St. Mark’s Church. Read the full story in the New Canaan Advertiser, link below.

/ncadvertiser.com/139700/staying-put-to-honor-volunteers-april-28/
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‘Staying Put in New Canaan’ Executive Director Barb Achenbaum Hits 5-Year Mark

3/12/2019

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Five years ago, Barb Achenbaum considered creating a company that would help adult children understand important parts of their parents’ lives. ​​Just at that moment, the position of executive director at Staying Put in New Canaan opened up and her husband, Jonathan, encouraged Achenbaum to apply. Read the full article in the Newcanaanite here!
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Barb Achenbaum, executive director of Staying Put in New Canaan. Credit: Michael Dinan
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Meeting Health and Personal Needs As We Age

1/24/2019

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Kathy Collins, Member Resources Director at Staying Put in New Canaan, recently participated in a healthy aging forum at the New Canaan Library about meeting personal needs as we age. Read the full article here in the New Canaan Advertiser.
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Photo credit - Brad Durrell
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Staying Put in New Canaan launches 10th annual appeal

10/22/2018

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​ncadvertiser.com/130719/staying-put-in-new-canaan-launches-10th-annual-appeal/

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Staying Put in New Canaan has launched its 10 Annual Appeal. Three generations of New Canaanites celebrate Staying Put’s 10th anniversary: Pat Stoddard, one of Staying Put’s Founders, Brian Williams, Alison Williams, Congressman Jim Himes, and Jane Stoddard Williams.
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Fire Department offers free inspection, smoke alarms, CO detectors

10/22/2018

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​ncadvertiser.com/128932/fire-department-offers-free-inspection-smoke-alarms-co-detectors/

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Members of New Canaan Fire Department help Staying Put member Katch Cerow stay safely in her home.
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Many attend the 10th Anniversary Party

5/24/2018

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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/
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Staying Put in New Canaan   58 Pine Street   P.O. Box 484   New Canaan, CT   06840   203.966.7762   Email