SilverSneakers can help seniors live their best lives. Participants may experience greater energy, increased strength and improved balance and flexibility. The benefit is included in 60+ Medicare plans. This "all skill level" class includes chairs, hand weights, tubing and balls. Instructor: Janice Connor, Certified Instructor. Class fee is covered by most Health Plans. If you are not covered, class is $8.00 pp. Go to SilverSneakers to check for eligibility.

Technology made easy! Are you having trouble with your computer, smart phone, Firestick, or other technology??? Well look no further! FREE help with JC Tieman is available at the LCC. Help is available for all ages, and tech abilities. Thursdays from 9-11m, call to sign up for a one hour time slot for one on one help with an experienced IT professional. Free help is available for but not limited to: *Tutorials *Programming and app installation *General Maintenance *Minor Repairs *Software Upgrades *Digital Photography *Email *Minor Repairs *Amazon Firesticks

Date: Thursday, January 30 Time: 9:00 - 4:00pm Cost: $35 per person Trip Highlights: ???? Docent-Guided Tour – Enjoy a personalized tour of the museum’s highlights, including the special exhibition: Paper, Color, Line: European Master Drawings – A stunning showcase of European artistry. Lunch & Shopping at Blue Back Square – Before our museum visit, explore the charming Blue Back Square to enjoy lunch and shopping on your own. Transportation Included – Round-trip transportation to/from LLC. Reserve Your Spot Today! Spaces are limited! Pre-registration & Pre-payment required. Contact Litchfield Community Center or scan the QR Code to sign up or learn more. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience art, history, and community in a day of fun and discovery!

Class Description: 30-minute chair exercise after a brief warm-up. You will use hand weights and assistance bands and incorporate moves/stretches' ideal for those who prefer to sit during a class! SilverSneakers can help seniors live their best lives. Participants may experience greater energy, increased strength and improved balance and flexibility. The benefit is included in 60+ Medicare plans. This Modified Silver Sneakers class which includes chairs, hand weights, tubing and balls. Also see Tuesdays 2:30pm Instructor: Janice Connor, Certified Instructor. Class fee is covered by most Health Plans. If you are not covered, class is $8.00 pp. Go to SilverSneakers to check for eligibility.

This session runs 8 weeks starting Jan 16th and runs through Mar 6th! Watercolor is the perfect medium to lose oneself, explore color, and serendipitous occurrences, and share experiences. Instructor: Rose Petruzzi. Bring what materials you have to class. Email Rose at rose4444@icloud.com for a list of suggested materials.

Table Tennis is played weekly on Thursdays. Drop in. New or experienced players welcome! Paddles available.

This session runs 8 weeks starting from Jan 2nd through Feb 20th. Watercolor is the perfect medium to lose oneself, explore color, and serendipitous occurrences, and share experiences. Instructor: Rose Petruzzi. Bring what materials you have to class. Email Rose at rose4444@icloud.com for a list of suggested materials.

A strength training class that includes stretching, abdominal work & muscle isolation for a full body workout. Instructor: Dean Roberts.

Happy Times with TIPS Tykes Indoor Playgroup & Social time Every Friday, unless noted on the calendar. 9:30 am- 11:30 a.m. No charge & open to all Here's a fun, safe indoor activity for your baby, toddler, or preschooler and you! A chance to meet and socialize with local parents and caregivers. You can BRING YOUR OWN bike/trike/walker etc. Yes! There is plenty of room for your child to safely scoot around. There will also be a small collection of sanitized toys, and creative play items on hand. Packaged snacks are allowed and we will even play happy music on the stereo! With plenty of smooth wooden floors to enjoy and explore, imagine how far your kids will go, the fun that will be had, and the special company shared! The safety of all Community Center users and visitors is a top priority and we follow State & CDC guidelines to ensure it. Caregivers must wear a mask as well as children 3 years old and above. INFORMATION: 860-567-8302 INFO@THECOMMUNITYCENTER.ORG

Finding a Path Forward After the Loss of a Spouse or Partner Learning how to navigate through the grieving process? This peer support group will help you to understand the uncertainty, vulnerability and trauma associated with such an immeasurable loss. There is help. There is hope. You are not alone in this journey. 8-week session Snow Date: March 14th Preregistration required/more information: Please contact Doreen at tangohampton@gmail.com. Together we will hold and point a compass toward comfort

Learn the art of Jewelry Making & Wire Wrapping with an instructor having 16 years experience. -For all levels, whether you are a crafting newbie or seasoned DIY pro. - All supplies and tools are provided – just bring your imagination! - Craft your own unique jewelry pieces from start to finish. -Meet fellow craft enthusiasts and share laughs as we twist, twirl, and create! - Take home a different gorgeous piece of jewelry after each session. Only $25 per session or $40 for 2 sessions payable to the instructor! Includes supplies & instruction. Dates: Jan 24 and Jan 31

Winter Warmup Jam with Brother Other and Dim Lights, Thick Smoke Friday, January 31 6:30 -10:30 p.m. 2 - 90 minutes set BYOB & Food $15 pp ABOUT THE BANDS BROTHER OTHER Matt Saccoman and Paul Mauro An Americana duo from the New England area performing original tunes with a blend of vocal harmonies and melodic guitars. Our music is written from the heart about the things we know the best — gratitude, humility, and the triumphs and tragedies of the human experience. DIM LIGHTS, THICK SMOKE is a Connecticut-based acoustic quartet that combines the talented playing of Jona Ziac on a custom lap steel guitar and dobro, the songwriting, singing, harmonica and guitar playing of Jason Perkel with the amazing percussion and vocals of James Allen and the bass stylings of Dylan Spielvogel. Their style combines honky tonk, blues, folk and rock and roll and their song choices span many decades. In addition to their original material, they play a diverse setlist including Gram Parsons, New Riders of the Purple Sage, Gillian Welch, Neil Young, The Grateful Dead and many others.

Visit Wendy @ Yoga With Wendy Classes are Mondays and Wednesdays. A yoga class conducted in a casual, practical, fun atmosphere. Students are encouraged to breathe and stretch to their potential that day. Modifications are always offered. Suitable for people who are beginners to experienced in a yoga practice.

Instruction & Practice Mindfulness Meditation All levels of experience welcome 1st & 3rd Monday of the month Monday's: With Mindfulness Meditation Led by Sheila Klapper $5 at the door / Walk-ins welcome Sangha: A community of friends practicing together to maintain awareness

Bring your own project to work on. Social group offers tips, tricks, and gossip!

Functional Strengthening will improve overall functional capacity and quality of life- improving your ability to perform daily activities such as lifting, carrying, reaching, movement, and everyday tasks. Come and push, pull, hinge, bend, lunge, squat, rotate and lift with us! We will use dumbbells and resistance bands. Keep those muscles functioning as they were designed to. Class is covered by Silversneakers and Renew Active insurance but anyone is welcome to attend this class. If insurance will not be available a donation is welcomed. The class will be 45 minutes in duration. Wear appropriate clothes for exercise, please. Instructor Janice Connor will be instructing the group. Janice has been a Group exercise and a Spin instructor for many years and has taught Silversneakers for over ten years. However, she finds the challenges of compound movements and using dumbbells her favorite. Janice has attended exercise classes for decades as her Mother, Ann, began teaching fitness and movement in the 1950’s in the U.K.

THE LAST OF THE SEA WOMEN – NR (87min) On the shores of Jeju Island, a fierce group of South Korean divers fights to save their vanishing culture from looming threats. $2.00 suggested donation

Spend the afternoon with fellow players and brush up on your skills playing the ancient, fascinating and challenging game of Mah Jongg.

Grab your friends and families and come to LCC enjoy open recreation time This is a time for people of all ages to join us and utilize our Pool Tables, Ping Pong tables, Foosball, Board Games and Lawn Games! Please be respectful of our property and equipment and leave the space as you found it when you leave! We look forward to seeing everyone back at the center!

Class Description: 30-minute chair exercise after a brief warm-up. You will use hand weights and assistance bands and incorporate moves/stretches' ideal for those who prefer to sit during a class! SilverSneakers can help seniors live their best lives. Participants may experience greater energy, increased strength and improved balance and flexibility. The benefit is included in 60+ Medicare plans. This Modified Silver Sneakers class which includes chairs, hand weights, tubing and balls. Also see Tuesdays 2:30pm Instructor: Janice Connor, Certified Instructor. Class fee is covered by most Health Plans. If you are not covered, class is $8.00 pp. Go to SilverSneakers to check for eligibility.

The Wonders of the Magnificent Bald Eagle It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane—no, it’s an eagle!! Bald eagles were once so endangered that many considered whether to replace them as America’s national symbol. The ongoing story of their recovery as a species and CT’s healthy eagle population is a comeback story worth hearing. Join Ginny Apple, a Master Wildlife Conservationist with the State Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, for a talk about these magnificent birds of prey that so fascinate onlookers and their valuable contributions to our ecosystem. Unable to attend in-person at the Litchfield Community Center? Follow the link to register for the Zoom option. https://www.mobilize.us/audubon-chapters/event/750941/

SilverSneakers can help seniors live their best lives. Participants may experience greater energy, increased strength and improved balance and flexibility. The benefit is included in 60+ Medicare plans. This "all skill level" class includes chairs, hand weights, tubing and balls. Instructor: Janice Connor, Certified Instructor. Class fee is covered by most Health Plans. If you are not covered, class is $8.00 pp. Go to SilverSneakers to check for eligibility.

All ages and skill levels are invited each Tuesday morning to craft, create and share! Bring your latest project to work on or start a new and share in a leisurely and social environment. *Instruction is available upon request for beginners* If you are interested in FREE hour of Instruction please call (860)567-8302 for more information and to schedule an appointment. Schedule an appointment to Learn the basics of Water Color and Acrylic Painting and gain an understanding of the materials needed to create a beautiful masterpiece! Please limit your number of appointments in order to allow availability for others! Already know the basics? Pop in and join the artists in a free space and welcoming environment to practice and share your skills while working on a new project! All you need to bring is an open mind and your materials!

Weekly game of Bingo played Tuesdays at 12:30pm.

A strength training class that includes stretching, abdominal work & muscle isolation for a full body workout. Instructor: Dean Roberts.

Visit Wendy @ Yoga With Wendy Classes are Mondays and Wednesdays. A yoga class conducted in a casual, practical, fun atmosphere. Students are encouraged to breathe and stretch to their potential that day. Modifications are always offered. Suitable for people who are beginners to experienced in a yoga practice.

Facilitated by David Bill.

Marie Boyens leads a light Tai Chi exercise each week focusing on reflexology and meditation. This class is free. Your safety is our main concern so we will be following proper guidelines.

Join Resource Coordinator, Melissa Garthwait for a brief overview of the complimentary services offered through HHC Center for Healthy Aging as well as some of the products offered through Home safety Solutions that help to keep people safe in their homes. Such products include, fall prevention, personal emergency response, fire safety and medication management.

Your safety is our main concern so we will be following proper guidelines. Quilts that Care is a dynamic group of volunteers that make and donate handmade quilts to cancer patients. These quilts are distributed by the social workers currently at 8 cancer treatment facilities in CT and growing. You don't have to be a quilter to join us. We need volunteers to iron, cut and organize fabric. All materials are supplied to us. We have pre-made quilt kits available for those who cannot make the meetings but would like to participate. Subsequent meetings will be held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month. For more info, please call Deb Van Steenberge at 860-782-1043 or email at quiltsthatcare.deb@gmail.com

Presenter Jane O’Neail will present 5 separate lectures: February 5: Rhythm and Hues: The Harlem Renaissance and Its Legacy This is a great program for celebrating Black History Month! The Harlem Renaissance, a cultural explosion in the 1920s, saw African American artists challenge stereotypes and celebrate their heritage. From the poetic simplicity of Jacob Lawrence to the cosmopolitan portrait photographs of James Van Der Zee, this era produced works that continue to resonate today. Discover the visionaries who gave voice to the African American experience and forever changed the landscape of American culture. March 5: Fierce Females: Women in Art The art world has long overlooked the groundbreaking contributions of countless talented women. This program shines a spotlight on fierce female artists who defied societal norms and pushed the boundaries of creativity, yet remain underappreciated in the annals of art history. The program features a diverse array of artists and media, from the bold expressionist prints of Kathe Kollwitz to ebullient Impressionist paintings by Berthe Morisot. In celebrating these visionary women we help to redefine artistic greatness for future generations. April 2: Devil with a Brush: Caravaggio’s Dramatic Masterpieces Caravaggio's turbulent life story reads like a crime thriller, making him one of art history's most captivating and controversial figures. He was a revolutionary Italian painter of the Baroque era, as famous for his violent temper and criminal behavior as he was for his groundbreaking artistic techniques. Caravaggio’s paintings reflect his tumultuous life with dramatic lighting and intense realism. The program provides an overview of the artist’s life and body of work. May 7: Perennial Muses: Flowers in Art This is a wonderful program for Garden Clubs! Have you ever wondered about the hidden messages blooming within famous paintings? Throughout the history of art, flowers have been more than just beautiful decorations - they've served as powerful symbols, carrying secret meanings known to artists and their patrons. From the purity of lilies in Renaissance Madonnas to the fleeting nature of life represented by wilting bouquets in Dutch still lifes, each petal and stem tells a story. This fascinating exploration of flora in art will unveil the language of flowers, revealing how these delicate blooms have shaped our visual culture and continue to inspire artists - and flower lovers! - to this day. June 4: From Graffiti to Museum Galleries: The Art & Advocacy of Keith Haring This is a great Pride Month program! Keith Haring's vibrant and iconic art captured the spirit of 1980s New York City, blending pop art, graffiti, and social activism. What made his bold, energetic figures and symbols so universally appealing? Haring's work, characterized by its simplicity and accessibility, addressed pressing issues including AIDS awareness. From subway stations to museums, Haring's art continues to inspire and provoke thought decades after his untimely death. About the presenter: Jane Oneail curates and delivers art appreciation programs to audiences throughout New England. Jane holds a master’s in art history from Boston University and a master’s in education from Harvard University. A New Hampshire native, she has worked at some of the state's most esteemed cultural institutions, including the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen, where she served as Executive Director, and the Currier Museum of Art, where she held the role of Senior Educator. Jane has also taught at the college level for more than a decade, most recently at Southern New Hampshire University. For more information visit: iamculturallycurious.com Donations welcome at door