Duplicate Bridge
2026-01-28 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Community Room
Cost: $6*
Bring a partner, bring a lunch!
Facilitated by David Bill.

Tai Chi with Marie
2026-01-28 10:30 - 11:15 | Atrium
Marie Boyens leads a light Tai Chi exercise each week focusing on reflexology and meditation.
This class is free.

Roots of Wonder Pre-Kindergarten Program
2026-01-28 12:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-30 12:00 - 15:00, 2026-02-02 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!

*CANCELLED** STEM Innovations With Lego Ages 7-12
2026-01-28 16:00 - 17:45 | Learning Center
STEM Innovations with LEGOs

Hosted by Play-Well PLAY_ Inc.
Ages 7–12
Design, 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.
Program Details:
When: Every Wednesday, January 14th – February 18th
Time: 4:15 – 5:45 PM
Where: Litchfield Community Center
Cost: $150 for the full series
Transportation: Bus transportation may be available for students from Litchfield Center and Intermediate Schools
Come see STEM in action and let your child’s creativity soar!
Register Today:
Visit www.thecommunitycenter.org
or call 860-567-8302.

Silver Sneakers Circuit
2026-01-29 08:45 - 09:45, 2026-02-03 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.

Tech Help
2026-01-29 09:00 - 11:00 | Community Room
Technology made easy!
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Are you having trouble with your computer, smart phone, Firestick, or other technology??? Well look no further! FREE help with JC Tieman is available at the LCC. Help is available for all ages, and tech abilities.
Thursdays from 9-11am, call to sign up for a one hour time slot for one on one help with an experienced IT professional.
Free help is available for but not limited to:
*Tutorials
*Programming and app installation
*General Maintenance
*Minor Repairs
*Software Upgrades
*Digital Photography
*Email
*Minor Repairs
*Amazon Firesticks
Cost: FREE – CALL TO RESERVE*
CALL FOR RESERVATION: 860 567 8302

Chair Silver Sneakers
2026-01-29 10:00 - 11:15, 2026-02-02 11:30 - 12:30 | 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.

Table Tennis
2026-01-29 11:15 - 14:30 | Rec Area
Table Tennis is played weekly on Thursdays. Drop in. New or experienced players welcome! Paddles available.
Cost: Free

Teen IT Ropes Course Trip
2026-01-29 12:00 - 17:30
IT Ropes Course Teen Trip
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Looking for an exciting way to spend a half day of school? Join us for an action-packed trip to the IT Ropes Course! Teens will take on high-energy climbing elements, balance challenges, and aerial obstacles in a safe, fully supervised indoor environment. This trip is designed to build confidence, teamwork, and resilience—all while having a great time.
Who: Grades 6–9When: January 29th, 12:00 PM–5:30 PM (Half Day of School)Cost: $50 per childWhat to Bring: Bagged lunch (snacks will be provided)
Transportation, supervision, and an unforgettable experience are included. Space is limited, so be sure to register early!

Watercolors Group
2026-01-29 13:30 - 15:30
* 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.

Sculpt & Tone
2026-01-29 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

Tykes Indoor Playgroup & Social time (TIPS)
2026-01-30 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
2026-01-30 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

Friday Fun Day (Grades 4-5) January 30th
2026-01-30 15:45 - 18:00 | Atrium
Friday Fun Day – January 30th
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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!

Yoga for Fitness and Mindfulness with Wendy
2026-02-02 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.

Strength Training Silver Sneakers
2026-02-02 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.

Stitch & Chat
2026-02-02 10:30 - 13:00 | Learning Center
Bring your own project to work on. Social group offers tips, tricks, and gossip!

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
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Movie Mondays ~ Carry On
2026-02-02 13:00 - 15:00
Carry-On – (119 min) – PG13
A mysterious traveler blackmails a young TSA agent into letting a dangerous package slip through security and onto a Christmas Day flight. Stars: Jason Bateman, Sofia Carson
1:00PM
Location: Atrium
Cost: Donation of $2.00 welcome
Walk-ins Welcome!

Mah Jongg
2026-02-02 13:00 - 15:30 | 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**

Open Play
2026-02-02 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

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.

Community Artists' Group
2026-02-03 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
2026-02-03 12:30 - 14:00 | Learning Center
Weekly game of Bingo played Tuesdays at 12:30pm.
Cost: $6.00

Quilts that Care group meets
2026-02-03 12:30 - 14:00
Your safety is our main concern so we will be following proper guidelines.
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

Pilobolus: Connecting with Balance
2026-02-03 13:00 - 13:45
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
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.
