The Kiwanis Club of Wilton is the longest established service organization in Wilton, CT. We support organizations in need, with an emphasis on children. We raise funds, distribute contributions, and lead community building service activities to enhance our Town and surrounding areas. Through a common sense of purpose and meaningful service lasting friendships are formed. And, we make Wilton a better place to live and work.
Join RVNAhealth’s Gigi Weiss, MSPT, Senior Director of Outpatient Rehabilitation Services and Danielle Taibi, MOTR/L, CDP, CADDCT, Occupational Therapist/Dementia Specialist — both Certified Dementia Practitioners — for a comprehensive explanation and discussion on dementia.
Whether caring for a loved one, or simply interested in learning more about dementia, this presentation will provide valuable insights. Gain a deeper understanding of the different symptoms and stages and discover coping techniques that can be implemented during the early stages of the disease.
Recognize when professional assistance and intervention are necessary and acquire strategies to make the associated challenges more manageable. This presentation will provide a roadmap to navigate the twists and turns of the dementia journey, making it a less intimidating path to tread.
Gigi Weiss, MSPT
Senior Director of Outpatient Rehabilitation Services
As director of rehabilitation services, Georgette “Gigi” Gugliotta Weiss, MSPT, CDP, CKTP, oversees both RVNAhealth’s in-home care and outpatient rehabilitation therapists. In this role, she supports our clinicians in the field, manages the RVNAhealth Rehabilitation & Wellness Center (our in-house rehabilitation center), and works closely with the rest of the management team to ensure that operations are running smoothly.
Gigi has extensive experience working in acute care, acute rehabilitation, and outpatient services at Norwalk Hospital. After seven years at a local outpatient physical therapy center, she joined RVNAhealth as a per diem home care therapist, and in 2010 was promoted to her current position.
“When I first started with RVNA, we served only about 10 towns and had a staff of seven therapists,” she says. “Now, we serve nearly 30 towns, and we have more than 30 therapists providing both in-home care and outpatient rehabilitation. We strive to be forward-thinking and keep up with the ever-changing healthcare market.”
Gigi earned a Bachelor of Science in biology from Muhlenberg College and a master’s degree in physical therapy from New York Medical College. A Ridgefield native and resident, she and her husband and two sons are avid baseball/softball players and skiers and love watching football.
Danielle Taibi, MOTR/L, CDP, CADDCT
Occupational Therapist/Dementia Specialist
Danielle Taibi joined RVNAhealth in 2014 as an occupational therapist evaluating and treating patients in their homes as well as in Assisted Living Facilities. She became a certified dementia practitioner (CDP) as the need for specific skills became evident. She then took a position as a home health aide supervisor at RVNAhealth to deepen her understanding of the caregiving needs of those with chronic conditions including dementia. In this role she performed home assessments, recommended equipment to enhance safety and created care plans for private aides to follow when working with clients requiring various levels of assistance including those on hospice. Danielle became certified as an Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Trainer and along with Gigi Weiss, Director of Community Services, began to train and certify staff including clinicians, nurses, and aides. She has returned to treating with a specialty in dementia care and has now extended her training classes to the community and to Assisted Living staff. Most recently, she was instrumental in developing a dementia series offered to the community currently taking place at RVNAhealth.
Prior to RVNAhealth, Danielle worked at the renowned Burke Rehabilitation Hospital in Westchester as well as the Burke affiliated sub-acute rehab at United Hebrew. She and her husband then moved to Connecticut and Danielle spent several years treating at Bethel Health Center.
Danielle is an energized and compassionate advocate for patients and their caregivers. “The most rewarding part of my job is being part of individuals’ lives as they face profound choices and providing the best support possible during this time.”
She continues to be excited for the future at RVNAhealth. “The company is progressive and deeply committed to our patients and clients. RVNAhealth continues to employ more innovative ways to address the health of our communities. This includes educating staff and community caregivers so that they can meet the challenges we face in dementia care. I’m proud to be a part of that.”
A resident of Ridgefield, CT, Danielle obtained a Bachelor of Fine Arts (theater) degree from Syracuse University, and a Master of Science (occupational therapy) from Mercy College. She uses her background in the arts to connect with her clients. She is certified and licensed as an Occupational Therapist, a Dementia Certified Practitioner, and an Alzheimer’s Dementia Certified Trainer through NCCDP.
Michael Friedman’s illustrious career in the music industry began during his college years at the University of Arizona in the early 1960s, where he co-founded Borchetta/Friedman Productions & Coastline Records. Over the years, he worked with legendary artists such as The Mamas and the Papas, Bob Dylan, Janis Joplin, and Kris Kristofferson, among others. Friedman’s passion for photography emerged during this time, capturing candid moments in the music business with his Pentax camera. Although initially overlooked, his photographs gained recognition decades later through The Lost Negatives Project, resulting in the publication of the book “EXPOSED: The Lost Negatives and Untold Stories of Michael Friedman” in 2023. Today, Friedman and his wife Donna Vita operate a pop-up photography gallery in Westport called “Rock & Roll Legends,” showcasing his iconic collection of photographs.
For more information, contact them at (203) 247-7879 or [email protected]
Julie Hughes is an archivist at the Wilton History Room and a board member of the Wilton Historical Society. She is an award-winning author whose work has been published in popular magazines and academic journals. She is writing a book on the lives of enslaved and free black people in Wilton, Norwalk, and nearby towns. Her PhD in South Asian History is from the University of Texas at Austin.
Julie Hughes is an archivist at the Wilton History Room and a board member of the
Michael Friedman's illustrious career in the music industry began during his college years at the University of Arizona in the early 1960s, where he co-founded Borchetta/Friedman Productions & Coastline Records. Over the years, he worked with legendary artists such as The Mamas and the Papas, Bob Dylan, Janis Joplin, and Kris Kristofferson, among others. Friedman's passion for photography emerged during this time, capturing candid moments in the music business with his Pentax camera. Although initially overlooked, his photographs gained recognition decades later through The Lost Negatives Project, resulting in the publication of the book "EXPOSED: The Lost Negatives and Untold Stories of Michael Friedman" in 2023. Today, Friedman and his wife Donna Vita operate a pop-up photography gallery in Westport called "Rock &Roll Legends," showcasing his iconic collection of photographs.
For more information, contact them at 203-247-7879 or [email protected]
Kiwanis Club of Wilton CT
Kiwanis Club of Wilton CT
The Kiwanis Club of Wilton is the longest established service organization in Wilton, CT. We support organizations in need, with an emphasis on children. We raise funds, distribute contributions, and lead community building service activities to enhance our Town and surrounding areas. Through a common sense of purpose and meaningful service lasting friendships are formed. And, we make Wilton a better place to live and work.
Club News
Guest Speakers
Gigi Weiss & Danielle Taibi
Presentation Title
“Helping You Meet the Dementia Challenge”
Date & Time
Wednesday – April 24th, 2024 – 12:15 PM to 1:30 PM
Location
Wilton Episcopal/Presbyterian Church Complex WEPCO
48 New Canaan Road Wilton, CT, 06897
About Gigi Weiss & Danielle Taibi
Join RVNAhealth’s Gigi Weiss, MSPT, Senior Director of Outpatient Rehabilitation Services and Danielle Taibi, MOTR/L, CDP, CADDCT, Occupational Therapist/Dementia Specialist — both Certified Dementia Practitioners — for a comprehensive explanation and discussion on dementia.
Whether caring for a loved one, or simply interested in learning more about dementia, this presentation will provide valuable insights. Gain a deeper understanding of the different symptoms and stages and discover coping techniques that can be implemented during the early stages of the disease.
Recognize when professional assistance and intervention are necessary and acquire strategies to make the associated challenges more manageable. This presentation will provide a roadmap to navigate the twists and turns of the dementia journey, making it a less intimidating path to tread.
Gigi Weiss, MSPT
Senior Director of Outpatient Rehabilitation Services
As director of rehabilitation services, Georgette “Gigi” Gugliotta Weiss, MSPT, CDP, CKTP, oversees both RVNAhealth’s in-home care and outpatient rehabilitation therapists. In this role, she supports our clinicians in the field, manages the RVNAhealth Rehabilitation & Wellness Center (our in-house rehabilitation center), and works closely with the rest of the management team to ensure that operations are running smoothly.
Gigi has extensive experience working in acute care, acute rehabilitation, and outpatient services at Norwalk Hospital. After seven years at a local outpatient physical therapy center, she joined RVNAhealth as a per diem home care therapist, and in 2010 was promoted to her current position.
“When I first started with RVNA, we served only about 10 towns and had a staff of seven therapists,” she says. “Now, we serve nearly 30 towns, and we have more than 30 therapists providing both in-home care and outpatient rehabilitation. We strive to be forward-thinking and keep up with the ever-changing healthcare market.”
Gigi earned a Bachelor of Science in biology from Muhlenberg College and a master’s degree in physical therapy from New York Medical College. A Ridgefield native and resident, she and her husband and two sons are avid baseball/softball players and skiers and love watching football.
Danielle Taibi, MOTR/L, CDP, CADDCT
Occupational Therapist/Dementia Specialist
Danielle Taibi joined RVNAhealth in 2014 as an occupational therapist evaluating and treating patients in their homes as well as in Assisted Living Facilities. She became a certified dementia practitioner (CDP) as the need for specific skills became evident. She then took a position as a home health aide supervisor at RVNAhealth to deepen her understanding of the caregiving needs of those with chronic conditions including dementia. In this role she performed home assessments, recommended equipment to enhance safety and created care plans for private aides to follow when working with clients requiring various levels of assistance including those on hospice. Danielle became certified as an Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Trainer and along with Gigi Weiss, Director of Community Services, began to train and certify staff including clinicians, nurses, and aides. She has returned to treating with a specialty in dementia care and has now extended her training classes to the community and to Assisted Living staff. Most recently, she was instrumental in developing a dementia series offered to the community currently taking place at RVNAhealth.
Prior to RVNAhealth, Danielle worked at the renowned Burke Rehabilitation Hospital in Westchester as well as the Burke affiliated sub-acute rehab at United Hebrew. She and her husband then moved to Connecticut and Danielle spent several years treating at Bethel Health Center.
Danielle is an energized and compassionate advocate for patients and their caregivers. “The most rewarding part of my job is being part of individuals’ lives as they face profound choices and providing the best support possible during this time.”
She continues to be excited for the future at RVNAhealth. “The company is progressive and deeply committed to our patients and clients. RVNAhealth continues to employ more innovative ways to address the health of our communities. This includes educating staff and community caregivers so that they can meet the challenges we face in dementia care. I’m proud to be a part of that.”
A resident of Ridgefield, CT, Danielle obtained a Bachelor of Fine Arts (theater) degree from Syracuse University, and a Master of Science (occupational therapy) from Mercy College. She uses her background in the arts to connect with her clients. She is certified and licensed as an Occupational Therapist, a Dementia Certified Practitioner, and an Alzheimer’s Dementia Certified Trainer through NCCDP.
The Kiwanis Club of Wilton
Election Day
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Date & Time: Wednesday – April 17th, 2024 – 12:15 PM to 1:30 PM
Location: Wilton Episcopal/Presbyterian Church Complex
48 New Canaan Road Wilton, CT, 06897
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“The Kiwanis Club of Wilton CT proudly sponsors The Wilton Little League as a team sponsor.”
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The Kiwanis Club of Wilton welcomes guest speaker
Michael Friedman
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Presentation Title: “The Lost Rock & Roll Negatives of Michael Friedman”
Date & Time: Wednesday – April 10th, 2024 – 12:15 PM to 1:30 PM
Location: Wilton Episcopal/Presbyterian Church Complex
48 New Canaan Road Wilton, CT, 06897
WEPCO GOOGLE MAPS
About: Michael Friedman
Michael Friedman’s illustrious career in the music industry began during his college years at the University of Arizona in the early 1960s, where he co-founded Borchetta/Friedman Productions & Coastline Records. Over the years, he worked with legendary artists such as The Mamas and the Papas, Bob Dylan, Janis Joplin, and Kris Kristofferson, among others. Friedman’s passion for photography emerged during this time, capturing candid moments in the music business with his Pentax camera. Although initially overlooked, his photographs gained recognition decades later through The Lost Negatives Project, resulting in the publication of the book “EXPOSED: The Lost Negatives and Untold Stories of Michael Friedman” in 2023. Today, Friedman and his wife Donna Vita operate a pop-up photography gallery in Westport called “Rock & Roll Legends,” showcasing his iconic collection of photographs.
For more information, contact them at (203) 247-7879 or [email protected]
Club Calendar
April 2024
Transport Donations from Village Market/Stop&Shop to Food Pantry
April 2, 2024 9:30 am - 10:30 am
We collect grocery donations from Village Market and Stop&Shop and transport them to the Food Pantry at Comstock Community Center.
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Contact Wilton Kiwanis Club if you have any questions
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Guest Speaker: Julie Hughes - Wilton History Room Archivist
April 3, 2024 12:15 pm - 1:30 pm
Wepco, 48 New Canaan Rd, Wilton, CT 06897, USA
Guest Speaker: Julie Hughes - Wilton History Room Archivist
Presentation Title: "Using the Wilton History Room to find Spruce Bank Cemetery"
Date: Wednesday– April 3rd, 2024 - 12:15 pm to 1:30pm
Location: Wilton Episcopal/Presbyterian Church Complex
Wepco,48 New Canaan Rd, Wilton, CT 06897
Julie Hughes is an archivist at the Wilton History Room and a board member of the Wilton Historical Society. She is an award-winning author whose work has been published in popular magazines and academic journals. She is writing a book on the lives of enslaved and free black people in Wilton, Norwalk, and nearby towns. Her PhD in South Asian History is from the University of Texas at Austin.
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Board committee meeting
April 4, 2024 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Board committee meeting
ZOOM TBDWilton, CT 06897
United States
Thursday, April 4, 2024 / 5:30 PM-6:30 PM
Agenda
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Transport Donations from Village Market/Stop&Shop to Food Pantry
April 9, 2024 9:30 am - 10:30 am
We collect grocery donations from Village Market and Stop&Shop and transport them to the Food Pantry at Comstock Community Center.
Click here to Sign up
Contact Wilton Kiwanis Club if you have any questions
See more details
Guest Speaker: Michael Friedman
April 10, 2024 12:15 pm - 1:30 pm
Wepco, 48 New Canaan Rd, Wilton, CT 06897, USA
Guest Speaker: Michael Friedman
Presentation Title: “The Lost Rock & Roll Negatives of Michael Friedman”
Date: Wednesday– April 10th, 2024 - 12:15pm to 1:30pm
Location: Wilton Episcopal/Presbyterian Church Complex
WEPCO- 48 New Canaan Rd, Wilton, CT 06897
Julie Hughes is an archivist at the Wilton History Room and a board member of the
Michael Friedman's illustrious career in the music industry began during his college years at the University of Arizona in the early 1960s, where he co-founded Borchetta/Friedman Productions & Coastline Records. Over the years, he worked with legendary artists such as The Mamas and the Papas, Bob Dylan, Janis Joplin, and Kris Kristofferson, among others. Friedman's passion for photography emerged during this time, capturing candid moments in the music business with his Pentax camera. Although initially overlooked, his photographs gained recognition decades later through The Lost Negatives Project, resulting in the publication of the book "EXPOSED: The Lost Negatives and Untold Stories of Michael Friedman" in 2023. Today, Friedman and his wife Donna Vita operate a pop-up photography gallery in Westport called "Rock &Roll Legends," showcasing his iconic collection of photographs.
For more information, contact them at 203-247-7879 or [email protected]
See more details
Transport Donations from Village Market/Stop&Shop to Food Pantry
April 16, 2024 9:30 am - 10:30 am
We collect grocery donations from Village Market and Stop&Shop and transport them to the Food Pantry at Comstock Community Center.
Click here to Sign up
Contact Wilton Kiwanis Club if you have any questions
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Club guests - The Wilton Little League for a team sponsorship
April 17, 2024 12:15 pm - 1:30 pm
Wepco, 48 New Canaan Rd, Wilton, CT 06897, USA
The club welcomes The Wilton Little League for a team sponsorship
Date: Wednesday – April 17th, 2024 - 12:15pm to 1:30pm
Location: Wilton Episcopal/Presbyterian Church Complex
WEPCO - 48 New Canaan Rd, Wilton, CT 06897
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Transport Donations from Village Market/Stop&Shop to Food Pantry
April 23, 2024 9:30 am - 10:30 am
We collect grocery donations from Village Market and Stop&Shop and transport them to the Food Pantry at Comstock Community Center.
Click here to Sign up
Contact Wilton Kiwanis Club if you have any questions
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Guest Speakers: Gigi Weiss, MSPT, CDP, CKTP, & Danielle Taibi, MOTR/L, CDP, CADDCT
April 24, 2024 12:15 pm - 1:30 pm
Wepco, 48 New Canaan Rd, Wilton, CT 06897, USA
Guest Speakers: Gigi Weiss, MSPT, CDP, CKTP, & Danielle Taibi, MOTR/L, CDP, CADDCT
Presentation Title: "Understanding Dementia: Insights from RVNAhealth Experts"
Date: Wednesday– April 24th, 2024 - 12:15 pm to 1:30pm
Location: Wilton Episcopal/Presbyterian Church Complex
Wepco,48 New Canaan Rd, Wilton, CT 06897
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Food Drive at Village Mkt/Stop & Shop
April 26, 2024 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
We collect gift cards from Village Market and Stop & Shop to benefit the Wilton Food Pantry.
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Contact Wilton Kiwanis Club if you have any questions
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Food Drive at Village Mkt/Stop & Shop
April 27, 2024 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
We collect gift cards from Village Market and Stop & Shop to benefit the Wilton Food Pantry.
Click here to Sign Up
Contact Wilton Kiwanis Club if you have any questions
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Food Drive at Village Mkt/Stop & Shop
April 28, 2024 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
We collect gift cards from Village Market and Stop & Shop to benefit the Wilton Food Pantry.
Click here to Sign Up
Contact Wilton Kiwanis Club if you have any questions
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Transport Donations from Village Market/Stop&Shop to Food Pantry
April 30, 2024 9:30 am - 10:30 am
We collect grocery donations from Village Market and Stop&Shop and transport them to the Food Pantry at Comstock Community Center.
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Contact Wilton Kiwanis Club if you have any questions
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Food Donation Transport to the Wilton Food Pantry
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