Litchfield Community Center

Ukelele Club with John Concilio
2026-04-09 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Community Room
Got a Ukelele? All levels and Ages welcome every 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month!
How it Works:
-Sing-a-long & play 3 songs together, facilitated by John Concilio
-Open Mic
-Decide as a group what 3 songs you’ll play together at the next meetup.

Sculpt & Tone
2026-04-09 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-04-07 18:00 - 19:00 | Atrium
A strength training class that includes stretching, abdominal work & muscle isolation for a full body workout. Instructor: Dean Roberts.
Cost: $8

Evening Glow - Apr 9th
2026-04-09 15:30 - 16:30 | Atrium
Evening Glow Music Series
April 9th- 3:30PM
Alyce Cognetta Bertz, Violin
Meg Cognetta Heator, Piano

Click Here to Register
Donations Welcome!
Performances are followed by a reception with refreshments.
Alyce Cognetta Bertz is the Concertmaster of the Waterbury Symphony Orchestra. She studied violin with Syoko Aki of the Yale School of Music and with Charles Tregor of the Hartt School of Music.
She was accompanied by her sister, pianist Meg Cognetta Heaton is active in the Finger Lakes region of New York, accompanying choral groups, Suzuki classes and soloists.

Watercolors Group
2026-04-09 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.

Mah Jongg *Date and Time Change*
2026-04-09 12:30 - 15:00 | Community Room
Spend the afternoon with fellow players and brush up on your skills playing the ancient, fascinating and challenging game of Mah Jongg.
**FREE**

Table Tennis
2026-04-09 11:15 - 14:30 | Rec Area
Table Tennis is played weekly on Thursdays. Drop in. New or experienced players welcome! Paddles available.
Cost: Free

Chair Silver Sneakers
2026-04-09 10:00 - 11:15 | Atrium
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.

Silver Sneakers Circuit
2026-04-09 08:45 - 09:45, 2026-04-07 08:45 - 09:45 | Atrium
Cost: Bring your Member ID Number* Questions? Visit silversneakers.com or call 1-888-423-4632
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.

Culturally Curious Art Lecture Series: American Art at 250: Masterworks of a Nation
2026-04-08 15:00 - 16:00 | Atrium
American Art at 250: Masterworks of a Nation
Join us in celebrating America’s extraordinary artistic legacy as we commemorate our nation’s 250th anniversary with a curated exploration of the masterworks that have defined our cultural identity. From the luminous landscapes of the Hudson River School to the bold innovations of Abstract Expressionism, this program showcases the diverse voices and revolutionary spirits that have shaped American art across two and a half centuries. Through intimate encounters with iconic works by artists like Edward Hopper, Georgia O’Keeffe, Jackson Pollock, and Jean-Michel Basquiat, we’ll discover how American artists have continuously redefined not only our visual culture, but art itself on the world stage.

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

Roots of Wonder Pre-Kindergarten Program
2026-04-08 12:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-06 12:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-03 12:00 - 15:00 | Learning Center
Roots of Wonder Forest Program
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
A Nature-Based Pre-Kindergarten Enrichment ProgramHosted by the Litchfield Community Center
Roots 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.
Program Schedule:📅 Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays🕛 12:00 – 3:00 PM📍 Litchfield Community Center
Our 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
Katie P
Before 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.

Corynne K
Growing 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!

Live, Learn, Lunch: “The American Revolution through the Eyes of Its People”
2026-04-08 12:00 - 14:00 | Atrium
Live, Learn, Lunch: “The American Revolution through the Eyes of Its People.”
Presented by John Cilio. Join us for a lively and informative presentation that takes you on a journey through the events leading up to and during the American Revolution and how they impacted our patriot citizens. We’ll look back at the British attempts to unite the colonies, explore the power struggles within the colonies, and discuss the political actions and domestic issues that shaped this exciting era. This presentation is inspired by a fascinating 1785 book and includes modern resources that reveal surprising insights historians didn’t know back then. We can’t wait to share this educational and engaging session with you! Light lunch will be served followed with presentation / pre-registration required for lunch.

Free, Donations will be accepted at door.
Click here to register

Blood Pressure Clinic
2026-04-08 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.

Tai Chi with Marie
2026-04-08 10:30 - 11:15 | Atrium
Marie Boyens leads a light Tai Chi exercise each week focusing on reflexology and meditation.
This class is free.

Duplicate Bridge
2026-04-08 10:00 - 14:00 | Community Room
Cost: $6*
Bring a partner, bring a lunch!
Facilitated by David Bill.

Yoga for Fitness and Mindfulness with Wendy
2026-04-08 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-04-06 09:00 - 10:00 | Atrium
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.

$15 per class.

Bingo
2026-04-07 12:30 - 14:00 | Learning Center
Weekly game of Bingo played Tuesdays at 12:30pm.
Cost: $6.00

Powerful Tools for Caregivers: April
2026-04-07 10:00 - 12:00
“Powerful Tools for Caregivers” – A Free Six-Week Class runs Tuesdays, April 7 – May 12, 2026
Sponsored by The Litchfield Health & Wellness Resources, Inc.
Co-facilitators:
Susan Levine, RN, retired
Tina Bernacki RN, retired
*Registration is required ~ Class size limited to 10*
This nationally accredited program is designed to give caregivers the tools needed to take care of themselves while they care for someone with a chronic and/or debilitating condition. The classes help caregivers develop self-care strategies to reduce stress, improve self-confidence, better communicate feelings, balance their lives, and increase their abilities to make tough decisions.
* PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED: Click Here to Register
For more information about Litchfield Health & Wellness Resources, Inc., please go to their website: litchfieldhwr.org

Community Artists' Group
2026-04-07 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!

Litchfield Audubon Society Meeting
2026-04-06 18:45 - 21:00
New England Cottontail Restoration

April 6, 2026
Monday, 6:45 p.m.
Location: Litchfield Community Center

In 2011 Lisa Wahle helped us launch a New England Cottontail (NEC) restoration project at Boyd Woods Sanctuary, creating what we referred to as “rabbitat.” Here she will talk about the initiative, lessons learned along the way, other species that have benefitted, and new directions for conservation and research. She will highlight the habitat work that was conducted and recognition of the land stewards who shepherded this project.

Lisa is a retired wildlife habitat biologist who worked with the CT DEEP, the Wildlife Management Institute, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, and Connecticut landowners to restore populations of the imperiled NEC and other young-forest and shrubland-dependent species. She represented Connecticut on the regional NEC Technical Committee and provided assistance to DEEP for statewide NEC project planning and implementation, as well as population monitoring and reporting. Lisa chairs the Chester Conservation Committee and is on the board of the Connecticut Botanical Society.

The meeting and program will be available via Zoom for those unable to attend the in-person meeting at the Litchfield Community Center.

Note: To participate on Zoom, go to the Calendar section of our website, lhasct.org, to register.
The meeting times are when refreshments are available. A short business meeting begins at 7 p.m., followed by the presentation.

Open Play
2026-04-06 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

Movie Mondays - Lilly
2026-04-06 13:00 - 15:00
“LILLY” – PG13 (93 min)
An emotional drama about a courageous factory worker who fights for justice when cheated and mistreated by her company. Based on the life of Lilly Ledbetter.
Stars: Patricia Clarkson, Josh McDermitt, John Benjamin Hickey
1:00PM
Donation of $2.00 welcome

Alzheimer's Support Group
2026-04-06 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
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Stitch & Chat
2026-04-06 09:30 - 11:30 | Learning Center
Bring your own project to work on. Social group offers tips, tricks, and gossip!

Bereavement Circle
2026-04-03 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

Tykes Indoor Playgroup & Social time (TIPS)
2026-04-03 09:30 - 11:30 | Atrium
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
