To the Editor,
As a recent transplant to New Canaan, I moved here expecting a charming town, but I wasn’t prepared for the overwhelming depth of its heart. Working at Waveny LifeCare Network over this holiday season has given me a front-row seat to a level of community collaboration and generosity that is, quite frankly, unlike anything I’ve seen elsewhere.
Our halls have been brighter, and our spirits lifted thanks to an incredible outpouring of local support. I want to publicly share my gratitude for all the partners who made this season so meaningful for our residents and staff. Thank you to the National Charity League (NCL) and the Service League of Boys (SLOBs), whose multigenerational energy and hands-on decorating remind us daily of the strength of our local youth. Thank you to The New England Academy of Dance, as well as so many school and local choral groups, for bringing the grace and magic of the season to our residents through their beautiful performances. Thank you to Pennyweights, UBS, and so many other local businesses for their corporate generosity and for investing in the well-being of our seniors. Thank you to our local clergy and spiritual communities for joyfully celebrating the season with us. Thank you to the New Canaan Beautification League, the New Canaan Garden Club, the Exchange Club of New Canaan, the Rotary Club of New Canaan, and the Wilton Turnover Shop for always being steadfast partners—supporting us, keeping us engaged in local events, and ensuring our campus always looks beautiful.
And so on…
I couldn’t possibly cover all the countless individuals, past and present family members, and volunteer groups who dropped off gifts, shared their talents, or simply spent time with us this season. Please know you are deeply appreciated, and we are so grateful. And, if you would like to come for a tour or spend some time volunteering with us, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
To my neighbors in New Canaan: thank you for welcoming me into this community, and more importantly, thank you for the way you look after Waveny. You don’t just support an organization; you embrace it as family.
With gratitude,
Kerry Filippone
Director of Volunteers
Waveny LifeCare Network
