RING IN THE NEW YEAR WITH FRIENDLY VISITORS!
Did you know that At Home In Darien has amazing volunteers who would love to visit with you? If you prefer, the volunteers can come in pairs to make for a neighborly get together. From playing cards, playing board games, and doing jigsaw puzzles, to listening to any kind of music, we are sure to have a volunteer with similar interests to you! Please reach out to us at 203-655-2227 to find a match. 

FRIENDLY SHOPPERS AND HELPERS AVAILABLE!
Do you need help with grocery shopping, or help with small tasks around your house? At Home In Darien has volunteers who are ready to assist. All of our volunteers have had background checks and reference checks, and would love to lend a helping hand. Please reach out to us at 203-655-2227 for more information. 

MEMBERSHIP CARD OFFERS
Our Membership Card Offers have been updated for 2026, and can be found on our website by clicking here. Every Darien senior who is 60 years of age or older is a member of At Home In Darien at no charge, and is able to take advantage of discounts from local retailers. If you do not have a membership card, please reach out to us by calling 203-655-2227. 

HALF PRICE TAXI VOUCHERS FOR SALE
Darien seniors and people with disabilities are able to purchase taxi vouchers from At Home In Darien for 50% off the cost for taxi rides for whenever you want to go. Call us at 203-655-2227 for more information.   

AT HOME IN DARIEN EVENTS
We’re excited to announce a series of events for January — made even more accessible thanks to our passenger van! Whether you’re joining us for breakfast, lunch or a concert, transportation is available to make it easier for you to participate and make new friends. Special events in January include:

OUT & ABOUT EATS: BREAKFAST AT THE GRANOLA BAR
Tuesday, January 13th at 10:00am, 1020 Boston Post Rd. Cost for breakfast is $16. Call At Home In Darien at 203-655-2227 to reserve your spot, and let us know if you would like a ride to and from the restaurant. 
Join us for breakfast at the Granola Bar, in the heart of the expanding Corbin District. Enjoy coffee, fruit, and choice of breakfast sandwich while starting your day. $16 price includes food, tax and tip. 

OUT & ABOUT EATS: LUNCH AT COROMANDEL DARIEN
Thursday, January 22nd at 12:00pm in the Old Kings Mkt. (formerly Goodwives) shopping center. Call At Home In Darien at 203-655-2227 to reserve your spot, and let us know if you would like a ride to and from the restaurant. 
Enjoy lunch at Coromandel Darien, a Darien favorite since 1999 and one of the top Indian restaurants in Fairfield County. Lunch will highlight a seasonal menu with the best local ingredients. $20 includes lunch, tax, tax and tip. 

ORCHESTRA LUMOS PRESENTS FANTASIA IN CONCERT LIVE TO FILM
Sunday, February 1st at 3:00pm at the Palace Theatre, Stamford. Call At Home In Darien at 203-655-2227 to reserve your ticket, and let us know if you would like a ride to and from the concert. Ticket price: $59.         
Experience Disney’s groundbreaking marriage of symphonic music and animation, Fantasia. With the Sorcerer’s Apprentice, Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony, The Nutcracker Suite, and more. The musical score will be performed live by Orchestra Lumos while Disney’s stunning movie is shown on the big screen!

SENIOR DAY AT DARIEN SWAP SHOP
Tuesday, January 21st, Darien Swap Shop. To reserve your spot or learn more, call At Home In Darien at (203) 655-2227 or email [email protected].
On January 21st, and continuing on the third Tuesday of every month, special times will be set aside for seniors to enjoy shopping at the Swap Shop. Seniors can reserve one of the following 30-minute time slots: 10:00am to 10:30am; 10:40am to 11:10am; 11:20am to 11:50am. 
Please note:
Parking is limited to 12 vehicles per time slot.
All participants must have a current dump sticker to enter the transfer station.
Seniors must sign up with At Home In Darien to schedule their visit.
In case of inclement weather, the Swap Shop will be closed. The rain date will be the following Tuesday.
Reach out to At Home In Darien if you would like a ride to the Swap Shop. 

​ST. LUKE’S COMMUNITY SUPPERS
Thursdays from 5:00pm to 6:00pm at St. Luke’s Church in the Education Building, 1864 Post Rd., Darien. Dinner is provided for $1.00. For more information about the dinners call 203-655-1456. 
At Home In Darien is proud to provide rides for seniors to the St. Luke’s Community Supper, which celebrates its 20th year of offering a warm meal and fellowship. The supper is held every Thursday from 5:00pm to 6:00pm and is open to all for just $1. Call At Home In Darien to reserve a ride to and/or from this great gathering.

HOLIDAY CLOSINGS
We will be closed Thursday, January 1st and Friday, January 2nd for the New Year. 
We will be closed Monday, January 19th for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. 

NEED A RIDE TO ONE OF THESE GREAT EVENTS?
Call At Home In Darien at 203-655-2227. We offer transportation services for Darien seniors within Darien, Stamford, Norwalk and New Canaan. Our service hours are Monday through Thursday from 9:00am to 4:00pm, and Friday from 9:00am to 1:00pm. Please give us as much advance notice as possible to book your reservation.   

THE FOLLOWING EVENTS, DATES, AND TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
PLEASE CONFIRM WITH THE ORGANIZATION PRIOR TO THE EVENT

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MONDAY NIGHT MOVIE – THE DIRECTOR’S CUT: “THE UMBRELLAS OF CHERBOURG”
Monday, January 5th at 6:30pm, Darien Library Community Room. To register, click here.
Welcome to The Director’s Cut! Beyond being a voracious reader, Library Director Kiera Parrott is also an avid film aficionado. For the first Monday of January through April, Kiera has selected a personal favorite film to share—the “Director’s Cut”—ranging from the romantic to the spine-tingling. Her first selection is “The Umbrellas of Cherbourg.” “An angelically beautiful Catherine Deneuve was launched to stardom by this dazzling musical heart-tugger from Jacques Demy. She plays an umbrella-shop owner’s delicate daughter, glowing with first love for a handsome garage mechanic, played by Nino Castelnuovo. When the boy is shipped off to fight in Algeria, the two lovers must grow up quickly. Exquisitely designed in a kaleidoscope of colors, and told entirely through the lilting songs of the great composer Michel Legrand, “The Umbrellas of Cherbourg” is one of the most revered and unorthodox movie musicals of all time.” – Janus Films

CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP
Monday, January 5th at 7:00pm and Wednesday, January 21st at 11:00am. To register for these Bridges by EPOCH virtual events click here.
Caring for a loved one with dementia can be an emotional roller coaster ride – one fraught with stress, frustration, guilt and uncertainty. Join other family caregivers and dementia care professionals who understand your challenges and can help make your journey a little bit easier.

REMINISCE WITH ROSIE AND GERI GENOVESE
Monday, January 5th at 12:45pm. Call Darien Senior Programs at 203-656-7490 to register.
Join Geri Genovese and her beloved dog, Rosie, for a heartwarming afternoon of stories, laughter, and memories. Geri will share personal tales from the past, inviting everyone to reminisce together.

PLEASURE THOUGH PLANTS
Tuesday, January 6th at 10:30am. Call Darien Senior Programs at 203-656-7490 to register.
The Garden Club of Darien is hosting its amazing Pleasure Through Plants program at the Mather Center. Participants create a one-of-a-kind project with all materials provided. Space is limited to 12 participants, and pre-registration is required. Darien resident members receive priority. Due to class limits, if you attend a class in one month, you may not register for the following month to ensure all members have a fair opportunity to participate.

WAVENY-VISITING NURSE AND HOSPICE BLOOD PRESSURE AND HEALTH SCREENING  
Tuesday, January 6th at 11:00am and Thursday, January 15th at 12:30pm. Call Darien Senior Programs at 203-656-7490 to register.
A nurse from Waveny Life care will be here to provide bi-monthly blood pressure and health screenings.

BRAIN TEASERS
Tuesday, January 6th at 12:45pm. Call Darien Senior Programs at 203-656-7490 to register.
Solving brain teasers boosts brain power, keeps your memory strong, and entertains everyone to no end.

MOVIE AND A TREAT: GOODBYE MR. CHIPS (1939)
Wednesday, January 7th at 12:30pm. Call Darien Senior Programs at 203-656-7490 to register.
A touching British drama that follows the life of Mr. Charles Chipping, a shy and disciplined Latin schoolmaster at an English boys’ boarding school. Over the decades, he transforms from a strict, awkward young teacher into a beloved institution, shaped by the friendships, challenges, and personal tragedies he experiences along the way. The film is celebrated for its warmth, gentle humor, and Robert Donat’s Academy Award–winning performance.  114 min.

START THE YEAR OFF WITH AN ORGANIZED HOME
Wednesday, January 7th at 7:00pm. To register for this AARP virtual event, visit https://events.aarp.org/Organize
Discover how a clutter-free environment can promote independence, peace of mind and comfort both for older adults and their loved ones. We’ll share practical tips, thoughtful strategies and smart solutions tailored to the unique needs of the older generation.

SHIFTING SANDS – TODAY’S MIDDLE EAST, A DCA GLOBAL ISSUES SPEAKER SERIES
Thursday, January 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th at 10:00am at the Darien Community Association. Register by clicking here. Series tickets: $140 non-members, $100 members. Individual tickets: $45 non-members, $35 members. 
A fascinating four-part lecture series on the Middle East, held Thursday mornings at the DCA. Zoom link included. Topics include Iran Beyond the Headlines, Regional Transformations: Saudi Arabia and the Emergence of a New Gulf Order, Israel, Palestine, and the Region, and The United States and the Middle East – From Delusion to Reality.

TECH HELP
Thursday, January 8th at 10:00am. Call Darien Senior Programs at 203-656-7490 to register.
Caitlin Stote with the Darien Library will be onsite to provide one-on-one assistance and answer any questions you may have about using your iPhone, tablet or computer (laptop or desktop).

DAVID STEIN PRESENTS: BEETHOVEN’S THIRD SYMPHONY “EROICA”
Thursday, January 8th at 12:45pm. Call Darien Senior Programs at 203-656-7490 to register.
Beethoven’s Third Symphony, the “Eroica,” is a bold, joyful celebration of heroism and hope, written during a turbulent wartime period as the young composer emerged from despair. Often considered more groundbreaking than his famous Fifth, it opened new imaginative realms and helped launch the Romantic era of Schumann, Brahms, and Mahler. In this session, you will explore the first movement — music as a “hero’s journey” — to hear how Beethoven depicts formidable challenges, unifies a wide range of emotions, and draws listeners into the adventure.

DAVID PLOUE PRESENTS – WORLD TRIVIA
Friday, January 9th at 12:45pm. Call Darien Senior Programs at 203-656-7490 to register.
Come travel the world with us!  Our World Trivia includes natural and man-made structures, cool cultures, foods and historical and current events from around the world. Questions that will challenge you and maybe even spark your desire for more travel around this amazing planet we call earth. Grab your passport and join us for some fun.

MONTHLY MOVEMENT AND MEDITATION FOR EMBODIED RESILIENCE
Monday, January 12th at 12:45pm. Call Darien Senior Programs at 203-656-7490 to register.
Darien‘s Monica Keady, registered Yoga Teacher, leads practices that enhance awareness of the body mind connection to fuel energy, steadiness, calm and resilience. Monica will teach movements to release stress and deepen awareness. You will learn meditation techniques to put it all together so you can experience joy and resilience throughout the day. No prior experience necessary.

MONDAY NIGHT MOVIE WITH AVON ON TOUR: “THE FRIEND”
Monday, January 12th at 6:30pm, Darien Library Community Room. To register, click here.
This week we are showing “The Friend.” “Based on the bestselling novel, writer and teacher Iris (Watts) finds her comfortable, solitary New York life thrown into disarray after her closest friend and mentor (Murray) bequeaths her his beloved 150 lb. Great Dane. The regal yet intractable beast, named Apollo, immediately creates practical problems for Iris, from furniture destruction to eviction notices, as well as more existential ones. Yet as Iris finds herself unexpectedly bonding with Apollo, she begins to come to terms with her past, and her own creative inner life in this story of healing, love, and friendship.” – Bleecker Street

ART GOTTLIEB PRESENTS: “I HAVE A DREAM”
Tuesday, January 13th at 12:45pm. Call Darien Senior Programs at 203-656-7490 to register.
Delivered on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial on August 28, 1963 by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the “I Have a Dream” speech remains one of the most famous orations in modern history, calling for America to live up to its founding ideals of equality for all, and the end of racial discrimination.

SCREENING REEL OF “THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION” WITH MARK CONTRERAS, PRESIDENT & CEO OF CT PUBLIC TV
Tuesday, January 13th at 7:00pm, Darien Library Community Room. To register, click here.
Please join Darien Library for a screening reel of “The American Revolution” a film by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt with introductory remarks from Mark Contreras, President & CEO of CT Public TV, our statewide PBS station.

LUNCH & ENTERTAINMENT:  JAZZ WITH SAXOPHONIST JIM CARK AND JANUARY BIRTHDAYS
Wednesday, January 14th. Lunch at 12:00pm ($5.00), Entertainment at 12:30pm (free). Call Darien Senior Programs at 203-656-7490 to register.
Join Darien Senior Programs for a smooth and relaxing afternoon as acclaimed saxophonist Jim Clark fills the room with the soulful sounds of jazz. As you enjoy this live performance, you will also take a moment to celebrate all January birthdays—a perfect pairing of music and good cheer!

SOUND MEDITATION WITH GABRIELLE SAUNDERS
Wednesday, January 14th at 7:00pm, Darien Library Heron Room. To register, click here.
Step into a calm and welcoming space where crystal singing bowls, chimes, and gentle healing frequencies support your mind and body in resting, recalibrating, and reconnecting. Whether you’re new to sound healing or returning for deeper relaxation, this is a gentle, restorative practice open to all.

DR. SAMANTHA MORGAN WITH THE EAR, NOSE AND THROAT CENTER, LLP PRESENTS: HEARING HEALTH
Thursday, January 15th at 12:45pm. Call Darien Senior Programs at 203-656-7490 to register.
Dr. Samantha Morgan, AuD, CCC-A, will  present and bring her extensive expertise in diagnostic and rehabilitative audiology. She has worked with children and adults across diverse patient populations and provides the full scope of audio logical services. In addition to her clinical background, Dr. Morgan has taught undergraduate courses in communication disorders and has served as principal investigator on multiple grant-funded clinical studies.

CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP
Thursday, January 15th at 1:00pm. Call Darien Senior Programs at 203-656-7490 to register.
This group is open to anyone who cares for a family member or friend with needs, especially related to cognitive impairments such as Alzheimer’s and dementia.  This group will explore your concerns in a supportive and safe environment. 

THE JAZZ SOCIETY OF FAIRFIELD COUNTY PRESENTS: JAMES WEIDMAN AND HARVIE S. FEATURING GREG WALL AND RYAN SANDS
Thursday, January 15th at 3:30pm, Darien Library Community Room. To register, click here.
JazzFC and Darien Library present: Grammy nominated pianist James Weidman with Harvie S, featuring Greg Wall and Ryan Sands. Music of Monk, Mingus, Ellington, Gershwin and Weidman.