To the Editor:
On Thursday June 6th, Staying Put in New Canaan held their annual Summer Soirée. The fundraiser allows our member-based, volunteer-supported, nonprofit organization to help older New Canaan residents live confidently at home and stay engaged in the community by providing practical services and social connections.
A cross-section of New Canaanites – from Board members and donors, to volunteers, members and friends – gathered at Waveny House to enjoy the celebration with food from Chef Jeff’s BBQ & Catering and music courtesy of volunteer, Kevin Stagg.
Staying Put’s Summer Soirée was a huge success due to the incredible support from our generous sponsors and our local businesses and merchants. We are greatly appreciative to the following:
Benefactor:
Besty and Fred Afragola
The Anderson Fund
Friends of Staying Put
Champion:
American Industrial Partners
Another Friend of Staying Put
Thomas Ayoub and Christine Dombrowski
Bankwell
Brickley Law
Anthony Domino
Franco Wine Merchants
Hutchinson Tree Care Specialists
Karl Chevrolet
Karp Associates- The Karp Family
New Canaan Pharmacy
Walter Stewart’s Market
Waveny LifeCare Network
Supporter:
The Country Club of New Canaan
Deane, Inc.
Hobbs, Inc.
Susan and Ned Leeming
New Canaan Foreign Car
Oasis Senior Advisors
Rita and Herb Schaeffer
Friend:
Cross Private Client Insurance (Rand)
Denise Gannalo, Realtor
Hoyt Funeral Home
HTG Investment Advisors
Karp & Langerman PC
Lampert, Toohey & Rucci, LLC
Lions Club of New Canaan
New Canaan Wine Merchants
Privatus Care Solutions – Pat Kenny
Media Sponsor:
Bedford & New Canaan Magazine
Additionally, thank you to the many local businesses and community members who donated goods and services to make the evening special:
CinemaLab/The Playhouse
Elm Street Books
Emily Candee, Vine Floral Design
Gates
The Glass House
Grace Farms
Julia Balentine Fine Jewelry
Locali
Lyn Chivvis Massage
Mayflower Home Organizing
Nantucket Monogram
New Canaan Chamber Music
New Canaan Healthfare
PennyWeights
Salon 5 East
Spiga
The Summer Theater of New Canaan
Taylor’s Luggage
The Whitney Shop
A special thank you to the New Canaan Recreation Department for their continued support of this event. And my sincere appreciation to our excellent staff, especially Robin Bates-Mason, who coordinated the event, our outstanding Board of Directors who rolled up their sleeves and made it happen, and all of our dedicated volunteers.
We greatly appreciate the support of all our sponsors, donors and guests.
With many thanks, Peter Ziesing
President of the Board, Staying Put in New Canaan
