Litchfield Community Center

Watercolors Group
2025-12-18 13:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York)
* CLASS IS FULL. MORNING SESSION AVAILABLE
This session runs 8 weeks starting from: Oct. 30, 2025 thru Jan. 8, 2026. (No class Nov. 27, Dec. 25, Jan. 1)
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.

Skill Seekers Grades 1-3
2025-12-18 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: November 13 – December 18
School pickup available.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

*NO* Sculpt & Tone
2025-12-18 18:00 - 19:00 | Atrium
*No Sculpt & Tone today*

A strength training class that includes stretching, abdominal work & muscle isolation for a full body workout. Instructor: Dean Roberts.
Cost: $8

Tykes Indoor Playgroup & Social time (TIPS)
2025-12-19 09:30 - 11:30, 2025-12-26 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

Bereavement Circle
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
2025-12-19 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

Bloom Where Planted: Winter Centerpiece
2025-12-19 11:30 - 12:30 | Learning Center
Bring the spirit of winter inside to your table with a beautiful holiday centerpiece incorporating greens and flowers.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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

*SOLD OUT* Teen Snow Tubing Trip (Ages 12-15)
2025-12-20 08:30 - 13:30 | Trip
Teen Snow Tubing Trip
Hit the slopes with us for a winter adventure at Catamount Ski Resort. Teens ages 12–15 are invited to join us for a fun and exciting snow tubing trip. We will depart from the Litchfield Community Center at 8:30 AM and return at 1:30 PM.
This trip includes transportation, admission to the snow tubing park, and supervised tubing time on the mountain.
Teens should dress warmly, wear winter boots, and bring snacks or money for concessions.
Space is limited and this program fills quickly, so early registration is strongly encouraged.
Cost is $45 per teen.
SOLD OUT

Yoga for Fitness and Mindfulness with Wendy
2025-12-22 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-01-05 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.

Stitch & Chat
2025-12-22 09:30 - 11:30, 2026-01-05 09:30 - 11:30 | Learning Center
Bring your own project to work on. Social group offers tips, tricks, and gossip!

Strength Training Silver Sneakers
2025-12-22 10:15 - 11:15, 2025-12-29 10:15 - 11:15, 2026-01-05 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
2025-12-22 11:30 - 12:30, 2025-12-29 11:30 - 12:30, 2026-01-05 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.

Movie Mondays ~ The Man Who Invented Christmas
2025-12-22 13:00 - 15:00 | Atrium
The Man Who Invented Christmas – PG (1 hour 44 min)
In 1840s London, author Charles Dickens mixes real-life inspirations with his vivid imagination to create the unforgettable characters and timeless tale of “A Christmas Carol,” forever changing the holiday season into the celebration we know today.
Stars: Dan Stevens, Christopher Plummer, Jonathan Pryce, Miriam Margolyes
$2.00 suggested donation

Open Play
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

Silver Sneakers Circuit
2025-12-23 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.

*SOLD OUT* Kids Holiday Craft Day
2025-12-23 09:00 - 16:00 | Community Room
CLICK HERE TO REGSITER

Date: Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025

Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Location: Litchfield Community Center

Ages/Grades: Grades 1–3

Cost: $10 per student

Activities include:

Holiday crafts

Cookie making

Holiday movie

Please pack and send a bagged lunch

Staff supervision is provided all day

Space is limited — early registration is encouraged

Community Artists' Group
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!

Bingo
2025-12-23 12:30 - 14:00 | Learning Center
Weekly game of Bingo played Tuesdays at 12:30pm.
Cost: $6.00

Sculpt & Tone
2025-12-23 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

Center Closed
2025-12-24 - 2026-01-04
Enjoy the Holiday!

Altogether Dads
2026-01-01 18:00 - 19:00
Peer group of fathers who have lost a child/children.
Group is open exclusively to fathers. There is no religious affiliation and ALL backgrounds welcome. It does not matter how the child/children passed.
Cost: Free
For more information:
http://www.altogetherdads.com/

Roots of Wonder Pre-Kindergarten Program
2026-01-05 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!
