Skill Seekers Grades 4-5
2025-12-09 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-12-16 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Community Room
Skill Seekers: Afterschool Enrichment ProgramA free afterschool program focused on fun, friendship, and personal growth! Each week features engaging games, team-building activities, and community enrichment projects. Students will develop important life skills while enjoying nutritious snacks in a supportive environment.
1st–3rd Grade: Thursdays, 4:00–6:00 PMDates: November 13 – December 18
School pickup available.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Blood Pressure Clinic
2025-12-10 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.

Live, Learn, Lunch: Christmasses Past
2025-12-10 12:00 - 13:30 | Atrium
12:00 Light Lunch will be served
12:30 Presentation
Christmas’ Past – A nostalgic look at how we celebrated the holiday
Since colonial times, America has celebrated Christmas, often with a feast and a simple decoration of
evergreens and fruit. The kissing ball was a common colonial festive decoration. Large-scale Christmas
decorations were slow to take hold in England and North America, where even in the mid-1800s, only a
few American homes had Christmas trees. Franklin Pierce was the first president to have a Christmas
tree in the White House in 1853.
Since then, Christmas trees and Christmas decorations have become an important holiday symbol. Real
candles on trees were replaced by electric lights, which became widely available in the early 1900s. Little
villages, initially glittered cardboard candy boxes shaped like little houses, surrounded our Christmas
trees. Ornaments were made in the home and imported from Germany and later Japan. They came in all
types of materials, too. Join us for a 50-minute time travel to an earlier era of family celebration,
remembering Christmas trees, tinsel, ornaments, and how we lit our trees in our nostalgic story of
Christmas past.
Speaker Bio:
John 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, and the Connecticut
League of Museums. 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.
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Culturally Curious Art Lecture Series: Behind the Curtain: Edgar Degas, the Ballet & Beyond
2025-12-10 15:00 - 16:00 | Atrium
Behind the Curtain: Edgar Degas, the Ballet & Beyond
Discover the captivating world of Edgar Degas, a master of Impressionism known for his intimate portrayals of ballet dancers and everyday Parisian life. Through his innovative use of pastels and unconventional compositions, Degas captured fleeting moments with remarkable clarity and emotion. His works, ranging from elegant
ballerinas to candid scenes at the racetrack, offer a unique glimpse into 19th-century French society.
About the presenter:
Jane O’Neail is a sought-after speaker, educator, and independent art historian. Jane curates and delivers engaging art appreciation programs through her company Culturally Curious, founded in 2017. Jane holds a master’s in Art History from Boston University and a master’s in Education from Harvard University. Born and raised in NH, 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
* Pre-registration is advised – CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

An Evening of Opera
2025-12-10 18:00 - 21:00
La Boheme on our Theater Screen
Doors Open:5:30
Join fellow opera lovers to view and discuss La Boheme.
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

Table Tennis
2025-12-11 11:15 - 14:30 | Rec Area
Table Tennis is played weekly on Thursdays. Drop in. New or experienced players welcome! Paddles available.
Cost: Free

Evening Glow Music Series: Hank Milligan - Pianist
2025-12-11 15:30 - 16:30 | Atrium
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.
Hank Milligan ~ Piano
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Skill Seekers Grades 1-3
2025-12-11 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-12-18 16:00 - 18:00 | Atrium

Skill Seekers Grades 1-3
2025-12-11 16:00 - 18:00 | Atrium
Skill Seekers: Afterschool Enrichment ProgramA free afterschool program focused on fun, friendship, and personal growth! Each week features engaging games, team-building activities, and community enrichment projects. Students will develop important life skills while enjoying nutritious snacks in a supportive environment.
1st–3rd Grade: Thursdays, 4:00–6:00 PMDates: February 5th – March 12th
School pickup available.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Write and Share- Creative Poetry Group
2025-12-12 10:00 - 11:30 | Learning Center
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

Bereavement Circle
2025-12-12 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-12-19 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.
8-week session
November 7 – January 16, 2026 (no sessions: Nov 28, Dec 26 & Jan 2)
Preregistration required/more information: Please contact Doreen at tangohampton@gmail.com.
Together we will hold and point a compass toward comfort

Bereavement Circle
2025-12-12 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-12-19 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

Friday Fun Day (Grades 4-5)
2025-12-12 15:45 - 18:00 | Atrium
Friday Fun Day – December 12th
Join us at the Litchfield Community Center for another Friday Fun Day!
Kids in grades 4–5 are invited for an afternoon of games, activities, and laughter with friends. It’s the perfect way to unwind after a long week of school and kick off the weekend!

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Legos With Noah
2025-12-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Community Room
Join us for a creative and fun-filled series of LEGO-building events at the Litchfield Community Center! Our Saturday LEGOs program, led by our Program Coordinator Noah, invites children to dive into themed LEGO projects once a month on Saturdays.
Schedule:
November 15th: Village Markets
Time: 10 AM – 12 PM
These sessions provide a wonderful opportunity for kids to express their creativity, enhance their problem-solving skills, and make new friends in a supportive and engaging environment. Don’t miss out on this exciting LEGO adventure at the Litchfield Community Center!
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Stitch & Chat
2025-12-15 10:30 - 12:30, 2025-12-22 10:30 - 12:30 | Learning Center
Bring your own project to work on. Social group offers tips, tricks, and gossip!

Open Play
2025-12-15 15:15 - 17:00, 2025-12-22 15:15 - 17:00 | Atrium
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!
Cost: FREE

Community Artists' Group
2025-12-16 09:30 - 12:00, 2025-12-23 09:30 - 12:00 | Learning Center
Cost: FREE*
Open to EVERYONE
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*
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!

"A Christmas Memory" Reading with Jerri Geci
2025-12-16 14:00 - 15:30 | Community Room
Join us for one of LCC’s favorite traditions- Jerri Geci’s 21st annual reading of “A Christmas Memory” by Truman Capote.
Light Refreshments will be served including Bette’s fruit cake!
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Mystery Book Club
2025-12-16 15:00 - 16:00 | Learning Center
This is a book group focused on mysteries, for the most part, books that have some international flavor.
Group meets 3rd Tuesday of each month.
Group size is limited to please contact Pat at pad44ct@gmail.com for more information on how to participate.

Quilts that Care
2025-12-17 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

Twilight Talks & Presentations Series: Cantica Nativitatis
2025-12-17 18:00 - 19:30
Cantica Nativitatis: A Thousand Years of Christmas Music
No Tradition has yielded a greater collection of music than that of Christmas. Historian and Musician Richard Franklin Donohue explores this extraordinary repertoire from the 10th through 19th centuries. Hear carols presented in their original languages of German, Latin, Middle English, French, and Modern English, sung a cappella and with harpsichord accompaniment.
Richard Franklin Donohue is a singer, private music instructor, and historian. Vocally, he is a tenor who specializes in historic music ranging from Middle English Carols to 19th century romantic music. He has been teaching Piano, Voice, and Music Theory since 1992. Richard is the Town Historian of his hometown of Cromwell, Connecticut and has been the President and Program Director of the Cromwell Historical Society for nearly twenty years. He is the author of “Rosetown Review,” a monthly history article published in the Cromwell Life newspaper, and presents historical lectures throughout New England on various topics.
Donations will be accepted at the Door
* Pre-registration is advised – CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

ARC Blood Drive
2025-12-18 13:00 - 18:00 | Atrium
* Call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) for appointment

Family Dinner: December 19th
2025-12-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Atrium
December Family DinnerJoin us for a warm and welcoming evening at the Litchfield Community Center! Enjoy a delicious meal featuring
Baked Ham, Carrots, Baked Potatoes & Cookies
Date: Wednesday, December 19, 2025Time: 6:00 PM
Be sure to stay for a special visit from Santa!
Sponsored by Litchfield Prevention Council
