Litchfield Community Center

NO Sculpt & Tone
2025-09-30 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Atrium
A strength training class that includes stretching, abdominal work & muscle isolation for a full body workout. Instructor: Dean Roberts.
Cost: $8

Yoga for Fitness and Mindfulness with Wendy
2025-10-01 08:30 - 09:30 | 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.

Yoga for Fitness and Mindfulness with Wendy
2025-10-01 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-10-06 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.

LWV
2025-10-01 09:30 - 11:00
Closed Meeting

Duplicate Bridge
2025-10-01 10:00 - 14:00 | Community Room
Cost: $6*
Bring a partner, bring a lunch!
Facilitated by Chris.

Tai Chi with Marie
2025-10-01 10:30 - 11:15 | Atrium
Marie Boyens leads a light Tai Chi exercise each week focusing on reflexology and meditation.
This class is free.

Culturally Curious Art Lecture Series: Impossible Realities: The Art of M.C. Escher
2025-10-01 15:00 - 16:00
Impossible Realities: The Art of M.C. Escher
M.C. Escher, the Dutch graphic artist, was a master of mind-bending creations, blending art and mathematics. Born in 1898, Escher’s journey from a struggling student to a renowned artist is as fascinating as his intricate lithographs and woodcuts.
This program will explore Escher’s life, his unique artistic vision, and the mathematical concepts that underpin his most famous works, offering a glimpse into the imagination of one of the 20th century’s most innovative artists.
About the presenter:
Jane Oneail 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

Thai Cooking Class
2025-10-01 17:00 - 20:00 | Kitchen
Cost: $60.00* Pre-registration and pre-payment required
Join Jeanine Kelly for a fun and social cooking class designed to expand your palette!
Please register on Active Health’s website at https://tinyurl.com/mtuwdta

Silver Sneakers Circuit
2025-10-02 08:45 - 09:45, 2025-10-07 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.

Tech Help
2025-10-02 09:00 - 11:00 | Community Room
Technology made easy!
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 9-11m, 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
2025-10-02 10:00 - 11:15, 2025-10-06 15:30 - 16:30 | 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.

Watercolors Group
2025-10-02 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.

Skill Seekers After School Program (grades 1-3)
2025-10-02 16:00 - 18:00 | Community Room
COST: Free
Time- Every Thursday, Sept 11 – Oct 16 4:00-6:00pm
Welcome to Skill Seekers, an engaging after-school program designed for students in grades 1-3. Our mission is to help young learners develop essential life skills that complement their regular school curriculum. In Skill Seekers, students will explore and practice valuable abilities such as effective communication, teamwork, good sportsmanship, and critical thinking.
Optional School Pickup from Center School is available, if you would like to participate all we ask is you provide a booster seat if needed for the Thursday Sessions. Join us and watch your child grow into a confident, well-rounded individual ready to take on life’s challenges!
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Sculpt & Tone
2025-10-02 18:00 - 19:00 | Atrium

Altogether Dads
2025-10-02 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/

Tykes Indoor Playgroup & Social time (TIPS)
2025-10-03 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

Bereavement Circle
2025-10-03 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
September 5 – October 31, 2025 (no session: September 26th)
Preregistration required/more information: Please contact Doreen at tangohampton@gmail.com.
Together we will hold and point a compass toward comfort

Oktoberfest
2025-10-03 12:00 - 14:00 | Atrium
Cost: $7 at the Door*
Pre-registration REQUIRED BY Wednesday Oct. 1st
Menu: German Food & Beer
Band: Keith’s Polkaparty Band
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Private Event
2025-10-04 10:00 - 17:00 | Atrium

Mindfulness Meditation
2025-10-06 10:15 - 11:15 | Community Room
Instruction & Practice
Mindfulness Meditation
All levels of experience welcome
1st & 3rd Monday of the month
Monday’s: With Mindfulness Meditation Led by Sheila Klapper
$5 at the door / Walk-ins welcome
* Registration appreciated – Walk-ins welcome
Sangha:
A community of friends practicing together to maintain awareness

Stitch & Chat
2025-10-06 10:30 - 12:30 | Learning Center
Bring your own project to work on. Social group offers tips, tricks, and gossip!

Strength Training Silver Sneakers
2025-10-06 11:15 - 12:15
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.

Alzheimer's Support Group
2025-10-06 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

Open Play
2025-10-06 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

Litchfield Audubon Society Meeting
2025-10-06 18:45 - 21:00 | Atrium
Birding by Tree
Ken Elkins will talk about learning to identify some of the trees and shrubs of our area with an interesting connection to birding. Some birds and trees have unique relationships that you may not learn about in a field guide, but these patterns will help you find some of our most sought-after birds if you’ve taken a moment to “read the leaves.” Ken is director of the Connecticut Audubon Society’s Coastal Center at Milford Point. He is a former president of the Connecticut Ornithological Association and was also education program manager at the Bent of the River Audubon Center in Southbury. He created a nationally recognized therapeutic program called “Bird Tales,” which uses birds to engage people with dementia. (Ken will also lead a Birding by Tree walk on October 11)
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
2025-10-07 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!
