Lapham Community Center Happenings for May 2023

Clubs and Organizations

April 28, 2023

From: Lapham Community Center and Senior Center of New Canaan

On Friday, April 28, please use the double door entrance in the front of the building to enter and exit Lapham.

All other entrances will be locked as carpets are being cleaned in the building. In case of emergency, all doors may be used to exit the building.

Lapham Center offerings and around town information. Scroll all the way to the end for information on the town's Shred day and COVID boosters.

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April Calendar

Gentle Chair Yoga

5 Wednesdays, May 3 - May 31, 9 am, $60

This class is appropriate for beginners and those recovering from surgery, emphasis on reducing stress, improving balance and flexibility and stretching and strengthening muscles.

Register online or call us at 203-594-3620.

French Film: Ratatouille

Wednesday, May 3, 1 - 3 pm

A Disney Pixar creation tells the story of Remy, a Parisian resident who appreciate good food and has a sophisticated palate. Remy dreams of becoming a chef. There's only one problem: Remy is a rat!

Email to Register

Cinco de Mayo Fiesta

Make your own tacos & enjoy the movie “Coco”

Friday, May 5, Noon, $10 pay at the door

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with tacos and the movie Coco. Coco is a beautifully animated film which explores the traditions of the Mexican holiday The Day of the Dead, a child’s desire to become a musician despite his family’s wishes and the power of unconditional love.

Register Here

Art of the American West

Fact and Fiction; Reality and Myth

7 Tuesdays, May 9 - June 20, 1 pm, free

Produced by Tom Davies and Nick Ranieri

The American West inspired artists to explore its breathtaking landscape, abundant wildlife, and the adventures and life of Indigenous peoples, pioneers, scouts and cowboys. Photos, paintings, sculpture and artifacts will tell the story of the events, people and conflicts of America's westward expansion.

View the trailer

Register Here

Beginning Canasta

4 Tuesdays, May 9 - 30, 2023

2 pm to 4 pm, $60

Canasta has been a popular game since the 1950s. Chances are you have a friend or two who play! Come learn how to meld, talon, make canastas and go out to win the game. Fun and challenging. Class size limited to 12. Taught by Geri Rhoades.

Beginning Mah Jongg

3 consecutive days, May 15 - 17, 9 am to noon, $45

Mah Jongg is an ancient Chinese game that is enjoying renewed popularity. Joan Allocca has taught Mah Jongg for years and will introduce you to this exciting game played with tiles based on Chinese characters and symbols.

Register online or call us at 203-594-3620.

NEW website for Parks and Recreation Department and Lapham Center

To register for Lapham Center or Parks and Recreation activities, you must create an account on the new website.

If you need assistance, call us at 203-594- 3620 or stop by Lapham.

Create your new account here

Next Blood Pressure Clinics at Lapham

Mondays, May 1 and 15

11 am - noon

Around Town

Health Dept. COVID -19 Vaccination Clinic for adults and children age 5+

Thursday, May 4

1:00 pm to 4:00 pm