Services
Health Screenings
Blood Pressure Clinic Mondays, March 4, 18, April 1, 15, May 13, 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m., free
In Person Blood Pressure Clinics with Bethany Zaro, RN, MPH, Director of Human Services.
Blood Sugar Screenings, Wednesdays, March 13, 27, April 10, 24, May 8, 22, 1 p.m. - 2 p.m., free
In person blood sugar screenings provided by New Canaan’s Department of Health. If you have increased feelings of dehydration, thirst, urination, fatigue or appetite, you’re at risk for diabetes. Come to this free clinic to get your blood sugar levels tested;
Hearing Screenings and Hearing Aid Cleanings, Fridays, March 15, April 19, May 17, 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., by appointment, free
Wendy Cooke returns to Lapham! Wendy will be doing hearing screenings as well as checking and cleaning hearing aids. Call 203-594-3620 to schedule an appointment.
Ask the Attorney
Ask the Attorney with Michael Nedder, by appointment, Thursdays, March 14, April 11, May 9, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m., by appointment, free
Michael Nedder of Nedder and Associates, LLC will be available for free, private, fifteen minute consultations to answer your legal or financial questions. Please call 203-594-3620 to schedule your appointment.
Medicare Counseling
Free Medicare Counseling, Thursdays, March 7, 21, April 4, 18, May 2, 16, by appointment
Dick Neville is a Medicare counselor trained by CHOICES, the State of Connecticut program which trains volunteers to provide Medicare education in their communities. If you are turning 65, he can guide you through enrolling in Medicare, choosing a Medicare supplement plan and a Part D prescription drug plan, and understanding the Medicare Advantage Plan. He can also help if you have other questions about Medicare. These sessions are offered free of charge to New Canaan residents and Town employees. Call 203-594-3620 to schedule your appointment. No drop-ins please.
Support Group
Life Reimagined - 3rd Thursday of Each Month, Thursdays, January 18, February 15, 1 p.m., free
Purposeful living promotes happiness, better sleep, longevity, a healthier heart and reduces the risk of Alzheimer’s and other diseases. Hosts Marcy Rand, LMSW, Adult and Senior Service Coordinator for New Canaan’s Human Services Department, and Robin Rockafellow, LCSW, will lead an informal and friendly group discussion of who we were, who we are, and creative ways to explore our interests, abilities, knowledge, and activities in connection to the community around us.
Other Available Services at Lapham Center
Low Vision Reading Machine, located in the coffee room, available for use during regular hours
Computers in the computer center, please call for open times
Loop hearing aid in the computer center
Power assist double doors