At Home In Darien 2016
Fall Autumn 9-13-16

To Get Volunteers for Leaf Raking, Snow Shoveling, Contact At Home In Darien by Oct 15

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While leaf raking and snow shoveling can be good exercise, it is often a tiring and sometimes hazardous chore for seniors to do themselves. At Home In Darien is pleased to organize the annual fall leaf raking and winter snow shoveling program and match volunteers to senior residents who are in need of, and greatly appreciate, this assistance. These volunteer services can be helpful in allowing Darien residents to continue living confidently in their homes and our community as they grow older, without the worry of doing these chores by themselves. At Home In Darien is requesting that seniors who are interested in having their leaves raked and/or their public sidewalks shoveled by volunteers, contact our office before Oct. 15.

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At Home In Darien Logo 910-4-16

At Home In Darien Begins Darien Steppers, a Walking Group for Seniors

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At Home In Darien has organized a walking group for Seniors, the Darien Steppers, that will meet weekly on Thursday mornings beginning Oct. 6. Every Thursday, the Steppers will meet at a predetermined location to walk various preplanned routes on the streets of our beautiful town. The American Heart Association confirms that regular 30-minute brisk walks have unlimited health benefits. Walking with others keeps you motivated, improves your accountability and is a great social activity and way to meet new people.

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Leaf raking volunteers At Home In Darien 910-4-16

Seniors: To Get Volunteers for Leaf Raking, Snow Shoveling, Contact At Home In Darien by Oct 15

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While leaf raking and snow shoveling can be good exercise, it is often a tiring and sometimes hazardous chore for seniors to do themselves. At Home In Darien is pleased to organize the annual fall leaf raking and winter snow shoveling program and match volunteers to senior residents who are in need of, and greatly appreciate, this assistance. These volunteer services can be helpful in allowing Darien residents to continue living confidently in their homes and our community as they grow older, without the worry of doing these chores by themselves. At Home In Darien is requesting that seniors who are interested in having their leaves raked and/or their public sidewalks shoveled by volunteers, contact our office before Oct. 15.

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First County Bank gives to At Home in Darien 6-19-16

At Home In Darien Receives Grant from the First County Bank Foundation

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The Fairfield County Bank Foundation has awarded a $2500 grant to At Home In Darien. The grant will be used to support the mission of helping Darien senior citizens live independently, comfortably and with dignity in their own homes and the community as long as possible. “At Home In Darien is proud to provide free resources and services to assist the almost 3,000 Darien residents over the age of 60 to live in their homes and the community as they age,” said At Home Executive Director Gina Blum. “We thank the First County Bank Foundation for supporting us and investing in the future of the people we serve.”

At Home In Darien provides seniors with information, referrals and advice on vetted service providers; matches volunteers to help them with grocery shopping, home visits, small chores, leaf raking and snow shoveling of public sidewalks; organizes social and educational activities in collaboration with other town, county, regional and national agencies; communicates with seniors and caregivers via the Out & About newsletter and monthly calendar of events; and provides Darien senior residents and disabled door-to door transportation to any destination in Darien, Norwalk, Stamford and New Canaan. Established in 2001 to recognize First County Bank’s 150th anniversary, The First County Bank Foundation, Inc. was created to distribute funds to non-profit organizations that support community and economic development for children and families.

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High School Singers Present American Spirituals in Concert: ‘I’m Gonna Sing When the Spirit Says Sing’

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The community is invited to a free concert. Darien residents are invited to attend I’m Gonna Sing When The Spirit Says Sing!, a musical legacy of American Spirituals in concert, at First Congregational Church of Darien located at 14 Brookside Road, Darien. The show begins at 7 p.m. and will feature the Darien High School Concert Choir and Darien High School Tudor Singers who will perform a variety of spirituals and songs paired with background and historical context on each one. A freewill offering will be taken at the concert to benefit At Home In Darien.

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anti clutter talk 3-12-16

At Darien Senior Program, Talk on Getting Rid of Clutter

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At Home In Darien, in partnership with the Darien Senior Program at Mather Center hosted their second annual Lunch and Learn on Friday, March 3. The program was held at the Mather Center, 2 Renshaw Road from 11 to 12:30 p.m., 87 Darien seniors and Darien Senior Program members enjoyed the free presentation. The guest speaker was Matt Baier, owner of Matt Baier Organizing, LLC and member of The National Association of Professional Organizers. Mr. Baier’s presentation included all aspects of clutter and why it’s harder to get rid of clutter today, where to begin to get rid of items, strategies for letting go of things, and how to prevent piles of objects from building up in your home. He showed a series of “before and after” photos, revealing the furniture and decor often hidden under piles of accumulated things.