Chance to win any one or all 10 prizes! Tickets $10 each Limited to 2500 *Purchase online or in person* All tickets must be picked up at the Litchfield Community Center! Raffle sales will begin May 15, 2023 The drawing of winning tickets will be held on Saturday, July 15 9:00 p.m. at the “Summer of ‘73” Gala Litchfield Community Center Prizes are as follows: “Head to Toe Spa Day” at The Spa at Litchfield Hills $750 Value This prize is a day of pampering just for you or someone you love. Enjoy a Spa Facial, Restorative Body Scrub, 50-Minute Swedish Shea Butter Massage, Luxe Manicure, Luxe Pedicure, and Deep Conditioning Treatment and Blowout. Includes tax and 20% gratuity Black Bear Americana Music Fest Full Weekend Pass for 4 $720 Value Grab 3 friends and head to Goshen Fairgrounds Oct 7-9, 2023 for a 3-day musical adventure that brings together the best of rock, blues, folk, bluegrass, and more, in a celebration of America's rich cultural diversity. Package includes 4 3-day passes, 4 T-shirts, 4 Bandanas, and the sound of 50+ bands to enjoy! Strictly Gardens of Bantam CT Donation of Tree, Site Prep & Planting $500 Value Adam Jenkins & Crew of Strictly Gardens will work with you to select a tree, prepare the site location and do the install! Waterbury Symphony 4 Orchestra Seats to Home Alone Concert & Film and a $100 Gift Certificate to Local Sixty Three Restaurant $400 Value Make your way to dinner at Oakville CT based Local Sixty Three and enjoy a fresh, farm-to-table menu made from sustainably grown local ingredients. After dinner continue down the road to Waterbury and have fun watching and listening to the Symphony’s performance of Home Alone’s soundtrack while the film is shown. A wonderful family prize! The Boston Symphony Presents Film & Live Soundtrack of Harry Potter & The Sorcerer’s Stone at Tanglewood! & a $100 Gift Certificate to Petrarola Deli $460 Value Win 4 shed tickets for August 26, 2023, 8 p.m. Relive the film that started it all. Watch the wand choose the wizard, a troll run amok, and magic mirrors in high-definition while the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra performs John Williams’ iconic score. Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime event as Harry, Ron, Hermione, and all your favorite characters return to the screen and enchant the world all over again. TBK Photography 5-hour One-on-One Instruction $350 Value Professional Photographer and Instructor Thaddeus Kubis brings his talents and passion for photography to a lucky winner. The 5-hour session which will start & finish at Litchfield Community Center and includes 1-hour basic camera/Smartphone instruction, 2 hours field trip instruction and creative composition, and 2 hours of basic editing – you’ll never look through your lens the same way again! The Litchfield Distillery Distiller For A Day $250 Value Join the team of award-winning Batchers and their commitment to distilling the finest spirits and sourcing the best ingredients our local farmers have to offer. The winner will experience every step in the process of turning grains into whiskey. From milling in the mash to firing up the stills. You will learn the proofing process for preparing raw spirits for barrel aging. The 8-hour day will end with quality control taste testing – you’ve earned it! Boston Symphony Orchestra or Pops Shed Concert Two Tickets to the winner’s choice of a 2023 Season Concert $250 Value One of the world’s most beloved music festivals, Tanglewood is the famed summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and its training academy, the Tanglewood Music Center, as well as the Boston Pops. The sounds of Rachmaninoff, Beethoven, Chopin, Ellington, or Williams await you! Elm City Party Bike Tour $75 Gift Certificate & Village Wine Cellar $100 Gift Certificate $175 Value Grab your friends and hop on the Elm City Party Bike Tour in New Haven and New England’s first and foremost pedaled party and sightseeing bike! While you are working up your thirst, enjoy provisions purchased at the Village Wine Cellar of Litchfield. Institute of American Indian Studies Wigwam Escape Room & Tour of Native Indian Museum for 4 & $60 Gift Certificate to "The Po Café" $160 Value A family day of fun and a historical educational experience is yours to enjoy at the IAIS in Washington, CT. In an immersive forest setting with no locks, keys, or clocks, Wigwam Escape’s thematic puzzles challenge game players to hunt, find water, and prepare food similar to how Native people did for thousands of years prior to European contact. The Institute for American Indian Studies, proudly presents a new way to interact with history, a themed escape room, Wigwam Escape. After you find your way out you will be given a guided tour of the Native Indian Museum.

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

1st Wednesday of each month. "Coming Home inside and out". This is a chance to share practical, positive, tips and solutions, exploring what is underneath the clutter with kindness and heart. Come with a project in mind and an intention to get the job done. Please bring a writing pad and pen. This is a drop in group. New participants are always welcome. Instructor Debora Farrington has studied with ICD (Institute for Challenging Disorganization) and was a member of the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO). Her focus is to continue to learn new tools from social workers, psychologists, therapists and fellow organizers to be of service, working with special needs clients that are chronically disorganized, as well as the senior population in transition. Creating a positive atmosphere with the practice of non-judgmental and compassionate support is a team effort for her with her clients. Coming Home Holistic Services www.deborafarrington.com 707-787-6228

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Stop by LCC and make music, friends and memories! The Community Center is hosting a new Acoustic Night Song Swap on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month at 6 pm. Players must have a basic understanding of their instruments. Singers, listeners and all ages welcome, too. Stay all two hours or a portion of the session. Whether joining in or listening, you'll learn great songs both old and new. Feel free to bring your own food and beverage. $5 suggested donation for LCC

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.

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 7 weeks from April 27th thru June 8th, 2023 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. Your safety is our main concern so we will be following proper guidelines.

This session runs 7 weeks from April 27 thru June 8, 2023 Watercolor is the perfect medium to lose oneself, explore color, 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.

EVENING GLOW MUSIC SERIES ~ All are welcome to join us for relaxing and reflective music to close the day. Live Performance 3:30-4:30 P.M. Wine & Cheese reception to follow. Rebecca Patterson ~ String Quartet Thursday, Feb. 16: Dale Osterman ~ Cello, Vanessa Hammond ~ Flute Thursday, March 16: Hank Milligan ~ Piano Thursday, April 20: Alyce Cognetta Bertz ~ Violin, Meg Cognetta Heator ~ Piano Thursday, May 18: Due Alterity ~ Allison Hughes ~ Flute, Joseph Van Doran~ Guitar Thursday, June 8: Rebecca Patterson ~ String Quartet

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 *Select Fridays Beginning November 4* 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

Join us during our TIPS program for a Special reading from author Emily Franke of her new book "the Ladybug Who Lived on a Four Leaf Clover". Stay after for a special Q&A with Emily along with the chance to purchase and get your book signed! Emily Franke is 24 years old and has always had a passion for taking care of others. She is currently going to school for Occupational Therapy and will continue following her dreams of helping those in need with her new book! Emily recently published her first children's book in honor of her grandmother who passed away in June of 2021. Emily's book, The Ladybug Who Lived on a Four Leaf Clover, is a story about a little girl named Emily who loses her grandmother, but realizes she comes back to visit her as a magical ladybug! Sheila, the ladybug, reminds Emily that her grandmother is always with her. I hope to inspire others with this book and remind them there is still hope after loss. I like to say, "There are signs everywhere, just look around!" Learn more about this author on her social media: Instagram: emilyfranke.author Facebook: Emily Franke Author Website: wwww.emilyfrankeauthor.com

Calling all poems and writers! All experience levels are welcome, come learn how to write poems or take the time to creatively Bring your previous poems and a pen to write new ones. Come take some time to explore your talent and share it with others. Group meets every Friday from 10 am - 11:30 am

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Jennifer Osborn will be performing music of all American composers including Sondheim, Bernstein, and Burt Bacharach! Join us for this special evening of Music! Pre registration is encouraged / $10 at the door

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 Monday's: With Mindfulness Meditation Teachers: Sheila Klapper and Robert Baruc $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! **Your safety is our main concern so we will be following proper guidelines.

$2.00 suggested donation Movie: Decision to Leave (Rated R) From a mountain peak in South Korea, a man plummets to his death. Did he jump, or was he pushed? When detective Hae-joon arrives on the scene, he begins to suspect the dead man's wife Seo-rae. But as he digs deeper into the investigation, he finds himself trapped in a web of deception and desire.

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!

Come join SMILES group from 5pm-7pm! Smiles Making Inclusive Life Essential & Supported This program is for those who are ages 18-45 Pre-registration is required via Phone Call or Email! Please call (860)567-8302 x1003 OR Email hannah@thecommunitycenter.org to register! While registering please let us know if there are any accommodations that may be needed.

New York Botanical Gardens Orchid Show Tuesday, June 13th, 9 am-5:30 pm, $50 The group will take the LCC van and arrive at the New York Botanical Gardens at 11:30 am. Group members will have the day to themselves to explore the garden and enjoy lunch on the grounds, at either of their featured restaurants (or feel free to pack a bagged lunch). Group will Depart from NYBG for Litchfield at 3 pm

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!

Let's LEARN AND PRACTICE together - from Country Western to Pop, Latin, & swing styles, depending on group interest. All levels and abilities encouraged. No experience necessary. Bring a Lunch @ 12:00-1:30 PM For song requests, PLEASE CONTACT ERIN erin@thecommunitycenter.org

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

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 Thursdays 10:30am 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.

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.

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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.

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.