Spring Newsletter

Registration is open! Register online, in person or call 203-594-3620.

March Calendar

The Crusades - An Overview

Monday, March 6, 10 a.m., free

The Crusades lasted nearly two hundred years, and remains a bizarre and fascinating episode in human history. What induced European royalty and peasants to walk three thousand miles to fight? How did the Crusades change history? Local historian and lecturer, Joshua Hoffman, will discuss these and other significant aspects of this remarkable time period.

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Art Gottlieb presents: Amelia Earhart

Tuesday, March 7, 10 a.m., $10, pay at the door

 A pioneer in the field of aviation and women’s rights, Amelia Earhart was lost during a circumnavigation of the world in 1937. This photo-history will explore her personal and professional history during a time when record breaking exploits were the sole domain of men.

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World Religions

6 Thursdays, March 16 - April 20, 10:30 a.m., $60

This class will focus on six lesser known religions: Zoroastrianism, Jainism, Sikhism, Confucianism, Taoism and Shintoism. Each one-hour class will concentrate on one religion providing historical background, main beliefs and notable practices.

Instructor: John Schultz. Register online, in person or call 203-594-3620.

Grand Central Madison Tour with Pete Stair

Monday, April 3, 2023

If you are interested in joining Pete Stair for a tour of the new Grand Central Madison terminal, please call 203-594-3620. Space is limited.

Weather Closures

If New Canaan schools close for inclement weather, we will close, as well. If the schools delay, please call Lapham after 8:30 am for info on schedule changes: 203-594-3620. Thank you.

Gentle reminder: If you do not feel well, or if you feel fine but are sneezing, coughing or stuffy, please stay home. We look forward to your return when you are well. Thank you.

The New Canaan Police Department is offering several programs this spring:

Project Lifesaver, Take Me Home and

Civilian Police Academy.

Click on the links below for more info.

Project Lifesaver and Take Me Home

Civilian Police Academy