Dear Editor,
On Thursday, June 4, Staying Put in New Canaan hosted its annual Summer Soirée at Serafresca at the IC, bringing together members, volunteers, sponsors, and friends for an evening of celebration and community. The Summer Soirée is Staying Put’s signature fundraising event, helping to support our mission of enabling older adults to live confidently and independently in their own homes while remaining active and connected in the community.
We are deeply grateful to everyone who attended and contributed to the success of this year’s event. Thank you to Serafresca at the IC and its staff for the lovely setting and outstanding hospitality. Thank you also to our guitarist and singer Nick Depuy for his beautiful music.
We extend our sincere appreciation to our generous sponsors whose support helps make Staying Put’s transportation services, volunteer assistance, educational programs, and social opportunities possible.
Benefactor Sponsors
• Anderson Fund
• Cindy and Paul Bamatter
• Dr. Sherman M. Bull and Peggy Risom Bull
• Jo and Peter Ziesing
Champion Sponsors
• Betsy and Fred Afragola
• Christine and Tom Ayoub
• Bankwell
• The Country Club of New Canaan
• CrossBay Capital Partners
• Hutchinson Tree Care Specialists, Inc.
• Karp Associates Inc.
• New Canaan Pharmacy
• Walter Stewart’s Market
• Waveny LifeCare Network
Supporter Sponsors
• C&H Automotive
• DEANE, Inc.
• Karen and Tom Ferguson
• Hobbs, Inc.
• Susan and Ned Leeming
• New Canaan Board of Realtors
Friend Sponsors
• Cassie Domino, KRK Team at Compass
• Denise Gannalo, New Canaan Realtor
• Hoyt Funeral Home
• Karp & Langerman P.C.
• Lions Club of New Canaan
• Michele Murray Sloan Real Estate
• New Canaan Dentistry, Paul Harbottle, DDS
• New Canaan Foreign Car Service
• Oasis Senior Advisors
• Privatus Care
• Donna & Joe Simone
Media Sponsor
• The New Canaanite
We also thank the many local businesses and organizations that donated items and services in support of the event. Their generosity contributed greatly to the evening’s success and reflects the remarkable spirit of giving that makes New Canaan such a special community.
Thank you to:
Blow & Glow Blow Dry Bar
Canaan Nails
Cherry Street Cheese & Provisions
Cherry Street East
Cherry Street Salon
Ciel Eau Day Spa
Craftbottlz
Debonair Cleaners & Tailors
Elm Street Books
Found
Gates
Grace Farms
Italian Center of Stamford
Joe’s Pizza
Jul Salon
Julia Balentine Fine Jewelry
Locali
Lombardi’s Ristorante & Bar
Lyn Chivvis, Massage Therapist
Mayflower Home Organizing
Me & U Cookie, Co.
Nantucket Monogram
New Canaan Car Spa
New Canaan Chamber Music
New Canaan Healthfare
New Canaan Playhouse
New Canaan Racquet Club
Northeast Building & Home
On the Fly Travel
One Twenty Three Restaurant
PennyWeights
Portraits, Inc.
Rosie
Sanda’s Cleaners
Spiga
Summer Theatre of New Canaan
Taylors Luggage
The Waveny Tavern
The White Buffalo
The Whitney Shop
Tony’s Deli
Wegmans
Finally, we would like to recognize the dedicated Staying Put staff, Board of Directors, and volunteers whose hard work and commitment make our mission possible every day. Their efforts ensure that older adults in our community have access to the support, resources, and connections they need to thrive.
Thank you to everyone who helped make the 2026 Staying Put Summer Soirée such a memorable and fun evening.
Sincerely,
Peter Ziesing
President, Board of Directors
Staying Put in New Canaan
Gina Blum
Executive Director
Staying Put in New Canaan
For more information about Staying Put in New Canaan, to donate, or to get involved, please visit https://stayingputnc.org/
