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SUMMARY:Yoga for Fitness and Mindfulness with Wendy
DESCRIPTION:Visit Wendy @ Yoga With Wendy \nClasses are Mondays and Wednesdays.\nA 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. \n  \n$15 per class.
URL:https://thecommunitycenter.org/event/yoga-for-fitness-and-mindfulness-with-wendy/2026-01-14/
LOCATION:Atrium
CATEGORIES:Exercise
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SUMMARY:Duplicate Bridge
DESCRIPTION:Cost: $6*\nBring a partner\, bring a lunch!\nFacilitated by David Bill.
URL:https://thecommunitycenter.org/event/duplicate-bridge/2026-01-14/
LOCATION:Community Room
CATEGORIES:Adults
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SUMMARY:Tai Chi with Marie
DESCRIPTION:Marie Boyens leads a light Tai Chi exercise each week focusing on reflexology and meditation.\nThis class is free. \n 
URL:https://thecommunitycenter.org/event/tai-chi-with-marie/2026-01-14/
LOCATION:Atrium
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SUMMARY:Blood Pressure Clinic
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the center\, as a Nurse from Visiting Nurse and Hospice of Litchfield County provide free blood pressure readings to members of the community. \nNo need to register. Drop in for your reading. \nCall the center for more information. 860-567-8302.
URL:https://thecommunitycenter.org/event/blood-pressure-clinic/2026-01-14/
LOCATION:Learning Center
CATEGORIES:Adults,Family/All Ages,Free
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SUMMARY:Live\,Learn\,Lunch Series: The Language of Freedom
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER \n12:00 Light Lunch will be served \n12:30 Presentation \n  \nThe Language of Freedom – How Revolutionary Rhetoric Inspired a Nation\nThis presentation takes an exciting look at the American Colonies before and during the Revolution to understand how rhetoric inspired its people. We’ll delve into patriotic church leaders and some of their inspiring sermons from various colonies. Many sermons were reprinted and distributed across the many colonies. Sermons were not the only documents printed for widespread reuse. People had opinions and wrote motivating pamphlets\, today’s blogs; most were anonymous for fear of the King’s repercussions. Newspapers reprinted excerpts from sermons and pamphlets. Other newspapers simply reprinted the articles\, spreading a common message across the colonies. Broadsides\, large single-page newspapers\, carried graphic illustrations often designed to inspire and were often nailed to public buildings.\nMost of these printed documents found their way into the lively hubs of colonial taverns. Citizens read the materials aloud so all those who could not read would hear the opinions. Initially\, the language sparked long debates between loyalists and patriots\, but as the options narrowed under British control\, colonists came to see rebellion as their best option. See and experience some of the pressures that helped to brew a revolution. \nSpeaker Bio – John Cilio\nJohn Cilio is a fascinating historical storyteller\, author\, and researcher who has been captivating audiences with his tales of the past for over 15 years. As a proud member of the Organization of American Historians and the Association for the Study of Connecticut History\, John has shared his knowledge through numerous articles in national magazines and newspapers. Through his captivating storytelling and in-depth research\, John Cilio continues to inspire and educate. Prepare to be transported through time and experience history through period stories and vintage photographs.
URL:https://thecommunitycenter.org/event/livelearnlunch-series-the-language-of-freedom/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Family/All Ages,Free
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SUMMARY:Roots of Wonder Pre-Kindergarten Program
DESCRIPTION:Roots of Wonder Forest Program\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nA Nature-Based Pre-Kindergarten Enrichment ProgramHosted by the Litchfield Community Center \nRoots of Wonder invites children ages 3–5 to explore\, play\, and learn in an engaging\, nature-centered environment. This unique program is designed to foster curiosity\, creativity\, and a deep appreciation for the natural world through hands-on activities and outdoor exploration. \nProgram Schedule:📅 Mondays\, Wednesdays\, and Fridays🕛 12:00 – 3:00 PM📍 Litchfield Community Center \nOur mission is to nurture each child’s natural sense of wonder and empathy for the world around them\, encouraging discovery and connection within our community \nKatie P \nBefore moving back to the Northwest Corner\, I worked as a Lead Teacher at the Young Naturalist Preschool in the Hudson Valley. There\, we encouraged self-discovery through time spent in nature\, expanding on children’s social and emotional skills through play-based learning. Prior to this\, I worked across the country as an Environmental Educator in the State Park System and with Non-profit Organizations. Spending the most time with the Appalachian Mountain Club\, where I guided and taught programs over three different states. I have always gravitated to the wonders that young children carry in them. Allowing them to explore\, learn\, and appreciate nature has been a great culmination of my passions and work experience\, and I feel fortunate to provide these experiences to young children in my community.   \n  \nCorynne K \nGrowing up in Litchfield\, Connecticut\, I ventured to Northern California\, where I spent the past 13 years. I recently moved back to the area and am excited to share the experiences I gained while living and working in an off-grid community. I am an educator\, nature lover\, and mother who is deeply passionate about community-based learning. While in Northern California\, I was a teacher and president of an off-grid\, community school\, where education was rooted in nature\, connection\, and resilience. While living in a rural area\, I also started a playgroup through the First 5 program to support families with young children who had limited access to early-childhood resources. Community is incredibly important to me\, and I am excited to share my passion for education\, nature\, and community through this program!
URL:https://thecommunitycenter.org/event/roots-of-wonder-pre-kindergarten-program/2026-01-14/
LOCATION:Learning Center
CATEGORIES:Youth
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SUMMARY:*CANCELLED** STEM Innovations With Lego Ages 7-12
DESCRIPTION:STEM Innovations with LEGOs \n  \nHosted by Play-Well PLAY_ Inc.\nAges 7–12 \nDesign\, build\, and innovate with Play-Well TEKnologies and tens of thousands of LEGO® parts! Kids will explore real-world concepts in physics\, engineering\, and architecture through exciting\, engineer-designed projects. Using an inquiry-based classroom model\, students will collaborate\, problem-solve\, and bring their ideas to life. Projects rotate seasonally to ensure that even returning participants experience fresh challenges and new opportunities to grow their STEM skills. \nProgram Details: \nWhen: Every Wednesday\, January 14th – February 18th \nTime: 4:15 – 5:45 PM \nWhere: Litchfield Community Center \nCost: $150 for the full series \nTransportation: Bus transportation may be available for students from Litchfield Center and Intermediate Schools \nCome see STEM in action and let your child’s creativity soar! \nRegister Today:\nVisit www.thecommunitycenter.org\nor call 860-567-8302.
URL:https://thecommunitycenter.org/event/stem-innovations-with-lego-ages-7-12/2026-01-14/
LOCATION:Learning Center
CATEGORIES:Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T180000
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SUMMARY:An Evening of Opera - The Cunning Little Vixen
DESCRIPTION:The Cunning Little Vixen on our Theater Screen\nDoors Open:5:30 \nJoin fellow opera lovers to view and discuss The Cunning Little Vixen.\nRunning time is approx. 2 hrs and there will be one short interval when coffee will be available. \n* Pre-registration encouraged – Click Here to Register
URL:https://thecommunitycenter.org/event/an-evening-of-opera-5/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Free
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