Litchfield Community Center

*CANCELLED*Pilobolus: Connecting with Balance
2026-01-27 13:00 - 13:45 (America/New_York)
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Join us for 6 week series inspired by the world-renowned Pilobolus Dance Company, designed especially for older adults to explore balance, mobility, and ease of movement.
Tuesdays, 1:00 pm
January 6 – February 10th
6 sessions/$90
Litchfield Community Center
Instructor – Andrea Lake Meharg
No dance experience needed.
Limited to 10 people
Wear comfortable clothing. Bare feet, sneakers or soft shoes are all welcome. Chairs will be used for support and stability.

Free Hearing Screenings
2026-01-28 09:30 - 12:00 | Learning Center
Free Comprehensive Hearing Screening! Call 860-567-8302 to book your 20 minute appointment between 9:30-12pm.

Hearing Care Centers will be on site at Litchfield Community Center to offer free comprehensive hearing screenings, a series of tests that assess an individual’s ability to hear sounds and understand speech. The screening typically includes a range of tests such as pure-tone audiometry, speech audiometry, and middle ear testing. The purpose of the screening is to determine whether an individual has any hearing loss and the extent of the hearing loss.
Comprehensive hearing screening is important because hearing loss can have a significant impact on an individual’s quality of life. It can affect an individual’s ability to communicate effectively, participate in social activities, and perform daily tasks. Early detection of hearing loss can help prevent these negative impacts by allowing for prompt treatment, such as hearing aids or cochlear implants, which can improve an individual’s ability to hear and communicate. Additionally, early detection of hearing loss can help identify any underlying medical conditions that may be causing the hearing loss and allow for timely treatment of those conditions. Overall, comprehensive hearing screening is an important tool in maintaining overall health and wellbeing.

Duplicate Bridge
2026-01-28 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-02-04 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-02-11 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-02-18 10:00 - 14:00 | Community Room
Cost: $6*
Bring a partner, bring a lunch!
Facilitated by David Bill.

ARC Blood Drive
2026-01-28 13:00 - 18:00 | Atrium
* Call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) for appointment

Watercolors Group
2026-01-29 13:30 - 15:30, 2026-02-05 13:30 - 15:30, 2026-02-12 13:30 - 15:30
* CLASS IS FULL. MORNING SESSION AVAILABLE
This session runs 8 weeks starting from: Jan. 22, 2026 thru Mar. 12, 2026.
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.

Bereavement Circle
2026-01-30 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-02-06 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-02-13 10:00 - 11:30 | Community Room
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.

Preregistration required/more information: Please contact Doreen at tangohampton@gmail.com.
Together we will hold and point a compass toward comfort

Strength Training Silver Sneakers
2026-02-02 10:15 - 11:15, 2026-02-09 10:15 - 11:15
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.

Chair Silver Sneakers
2026-02-02 11:30 - 12:30, 2026-02-09 11:30 - 12:30 | Atrium
Class Description:
60-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.

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.

Alzheimer's Support Group
2026-02-02 12:30 - 13:30 | Learning Center
Build a support system with people who understand.
Alzheimer’s Association support groups, conducted by trained facilitators, are a safe place for people living with dementia and their care partners to
– Develop a support system
– Exchange practical info on challenges and possible solutions
– Talk through issues and ways of coping
– Share feelings, needs, and concerns
– Learn about community resources
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Litchfield Audubon Society Meeting
2026-02-02 18:45 - 21:00
The Northern Saw-whet Owl
This is the smallest forest owl in eastern North America. In the fall, thousands of them leave their
breeding grounds in southern Canada and the northern U.S. and move south to find food and cover.
Often called migrants, it is more appropriate to refer to them as “nomads” or fall “passage birds,”
since they never end up in the same place twice. Much of their life history remains a mystery. Join
federally licensed raptor bander Larry Fischer as he unravels some of the mystery surrounding the
life history of the Northern Saw-whet Owl. Larry has been banding and watching owls and hawks for
more than 40 years. He is a state and federally licensed bird bander with an emphasis on birds of
prey and is a former president of the Western Connecticut Bird Club.
Note: The meetings will be in person and on Zoom. To participate on Zoom, go to the Calendar section of our website, lhasct.org, to register. You will be sent the login link.
The meeting times are when refreshments are available. A short business meeting begins at 7 p.m., followed by the presentation.

Pilobolus: Connecting with Balance
2026-02-03 13:00 - 13:45, 2026-02-10 13:00 - 13:45

Information Session with Center for Healthy Aging
2026-02-05 11:00 - 12:00
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Center for Healthy Aging: An Informative OverviewWith Resource Coordinator, Melissa GarthwaitThursday, February 5, 2026 • 11:00 AM
Join us for an engaging and informative presentation with Melissa Garthwait, Resource Coordinator with the Center for Healthy Aging. Melissa will share valuable insights, services, and supports available to help older adults navigate health, wellness, and community resources with confidence.
This program is offered in partnership with LCC’s “The Final Fifth” — a vibrant group of women aged 80+ — and is open to the public. Whether you’re seeking information for yourself, a loved one, or simply want to stay informed, this session will provide practical guidance and helpful takeaways.
All are welcome to attend!

Monthly Grief Yoga: Feb 9th
2026-02-09 10:30 - 11:45 | Community Room
Grief Yoga
Breath ~ Movement ~ Sound

A space to feel, move and heal.
Whether it’s a loss of a loved one, a pet, a relationship, a job or a part of your own well-being, grief is a path we all travel.

Join us for a 60-75 minute Grief Yoga class where breath, movement and sound gently guide you through the pain toward a place of love and renewal.
Together, we witness our grief.
$25 per class – registration is required.
(no previous yoga experience necessary)
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Classes are led by Ursula Daiber, a 500-hour trained yoga teacher who is certified in Grief Yoga.
Ursula holds monthly Grief Yoga classes in Middletown, Sandy Hook and Litchfield. She also offers two-hour workshops to dive deeper into those places that need to be released. Class sizes are limited with the intent to create a safe environment to allow participants to share.
For more information on monthly Grief Yoga classes, workshops, or private sessions, email: ursuladaiber@aol.com

Ravioli Class
2026-02-09 12:00 - 14:00
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Instructor: Charlene Dutka, Ciesco Catering
Charlene Goodman Dutka lives in Goshen with her husband Ed, youngest son Matthew, and three rescue dogs. She was born and raised in Torrington in an Italian-American family. Her grandmother prepared food with love, often using ingredients from her grandfather’s garden.
Charlene started collecting cookbooks and reading them like novels at a young age. When time allowed, she continually experimented in the kitchen while pursuing her corporate career and raising four children.
Over ten years ago, Charlene took a leap of faith to open Ciesco Catering, which was named in honor of her maternal grandparents. Like her grandmother, Charlene prepares food with love.
Denise Pastore Ciesco lives in North Granby with her husband, Gary, and their two horses. She was born in Torrington and raised in an Italian-American family, relocating to Italy with her family as a teenager. Denise immersed herself in Italian culture while celebrating traditional American Holidays with family and friends. The consummate hostess, Denise’s dinners were always famous among anyone who knew her.
When Denise’s two children were grown, she and her former spouse, who was in the construction business, built and owned a resort with two restaurants. Denise would ask her world-renowned chefs for tips and ideas and continues incorporating this knowledge into her recipes.
Denise and Charlene met shortly after the catering company opened through Charlene’s cousin, Denise’s husband. They are cousins in every way possible. Together, they create unique menu items while having fun—sometimes too much fun with a dash of mischief.

LCC Website Help With Noah
2026-02-10 11:00 - 12:00 | Atrium
Website Help Session – February 10, 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Or Call us at 860.567.8302
Need a hand navigating our new website? Join us for a guided walkthrough led by our Youth Program Coordinator, Noah. This one-hour session at the Litchfield Community Center will help you explore programs, register for events, and access online resources with confidence.
Whether you’re curious about upcoming activities or just want to feel more comfortable using the site, we’re here to help.
Register today at www.thecommunitycenter.org or call 860-567-8302.

Blood Pressure Clinic
2026-02-11 10:45 - 11:45 | Learning Center
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.
No need to register. Drop in for your reading.
Call the center for more information. 860-567-8302.

An Evening of Opera - Eugene Onegin
2026-02-11 18:00 - 21:00
Eugene Onegin on our Theater Screen
Doors Open:5:30
Join fellow opera lovers to view and discuss Eugene Onegin.
Running time is approx. 3 hrs and there will be one short interval when coffee will be available.
* Pre-registration encouraged –Click Here to Register

The Final Fifth: For Women 80+
2026-02-12 10:30 - 12:00 | Community Room
The Final Fifth is a reflective and engaging discussion group designed for women ages 80 and beyond who are interested in connection, storytelling, and continued personal growth. This intimate series invites participants to explore the later chapters of life—not only by looking back, but by honoring who we are still becoming.
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Together, we’ll reflect on questions such as:

What are we learning now?
How are we continuing to evolve emotionally, spiritually, and socially?
What wisdom do we carry, and how do we want to share it?

This program offers a welcoming space for meaningful conversation, laughter, vulnerability, and inspiration, celebrating the richness and fullness of life at this stage. Guided by experienced moderators, participants will connect with peers in a supportive and thoughtful environment.
Facilitators: Rosemarie Greco, Patricia Donovan, and Tina BernackiSchedule: Thursdays, 10:30 AM–12:00 PMDates: February 12, February 26, and March 12Location: Litchfield Community CenterCapacity: Limited to 10 participantsRegistration: Pre-registration required
*Please note this program is for individuals who are 80 or older.

Evening Glow - Feb 12th
2026-02-12 15:30 - 16:30 | Atrium
Evening Glow Music Series
Feb 12th – 3:30PM
True North Trio featuring:
Pianist, William Braun
Violinist, Artemis Simerson
Cellist, Julie Ribchinsky

Donations Welcome!
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Performances are followed by a reception with refreshments.
Formed in 2024, the piano trio True North is passionately dedicated to presenting the best of chamber music repertoire in New England. The three Connecticut musicians had previously performed in various combinations for over 40 years.
Cellist Julie Ribchinsky teaches cello at Wesleyan University, and is a Professor Emeritus at Central Connecticut State University. A founding member of the Connecticut Trio, for many decades Ribchinsky performed with violinist Gerard Rosa and pianist Linda Laurent in yearly concerts at the New Britain Museum of American Art. Ribchinsky performs often throughout the area as a soloist and recitalist.
Violinist Artemis Simerson was the Assistant Concertmaster of the New Haven Symphony for 30 years until 2022, and she continues to teach violin at Choate Rosemary Hall. She participates in numerous musical performances in the Wall Street Chamber Players and in recordings, and she is delighted to have time to share her great love of the piano trio repertoire.
Pianist William Braun plays principal keyboards for the New Haven Symphony Orchestra, and is a professor at The Hartt School of the University of Hartford. He has written more than 300 articles for Opera News magazine. He has made recordings for Koch Classics and the PBS TV series American Masters.

Quilts that Care
2026-02-18 12:30 - 14:00
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 19 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
