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12/2/24: Culturally Curious Art Lecture Series: Gustav Klimt

Presenter Jane O’Neail will present:

All that Glitters is Gold: Gustav Klimt
Wednesday, December 4th, 2024

Austrian painter Gustav Klimt is associated with a number of artist movements including Art Nouveau and Symbolism, but in the end he developed a distinctive style all his own. This program introduces audiences to the idiosyncratic artist and reviews his famous gold paintings as well as his lesser known works.

About the presenter:
Jane Oneail curates and delivers art appreciation programs to audiences throughout New England. Jane holds a master’s in Art History from Boston University and a master’s in Education from Harvard University. A New Hampshire native, 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

9/30/24: Harvest Bounty Festival

Don't miss our 17th Annual Harvest Bounty Festival this Saturday!  

 

Enjoy beverage tastings of CT produced craft beers and spirits, music, fire pits and lawn games.

 

Craft Beer & Spirits Tastings offered by:

~ Litchfield Distillery

~ The Mobile Pub

~ 5th State Distillery

~ Owl's Brew

~ Back East

~ N.E. Brewing Co.

~ Two Roads

~ Reverie

~ Watson Farmhouse Brewery

~ Alvarium

~ Half Full

~ Little Red Barn

~ Woodbury Brewing Co

~ N.E. Cider Company 

~ Athletic Brewing Co

~ Norbrook Farm Brewery

~ Black Hog Brewing

 

Food for purchase from:

~ Bill's Mobile Pizza

~ La Guera Mexican Food Truck

~ Brits Brand Sweet & Meat Treats

 

Songs & Sounds by:

~ Dim Lights, Thick Smoke

~ Mikey, Matt & Co

 

$25 PP / $ 15 Designated Driver - Advanced Purchase! $30 PP at the door! 

*Children 14 & under & leashed dogs welcome FREE* 

 

Buy Tickets Here!

5/13/24: Motivational May!

There is still plenty of time to join any of our exercise classes for our Motivational May Challenge!

 

  • Yoga for Fitness and Mindfulness with Wendy. Mondays & Wednesday @ 9:00am
  • Mindfulness Mediation. 1st & 3rd Monday of the Month @ 10:15am
  • Functional Strength with Janice.  Mondays @ 11:15am
  • Chair Silver Sneakers. Tuesdays @ 2:30pm or Thursday @ 10:15am
  • Silver Sneakers.  Tuesdays @ 3:30pm or Thursdays @ 8:45am
  • Sculpt & Tone with Dean: Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 6:00pm
  • Wellbeing Fitness Walks. Wednesdays @ 8:00am
  • Tai Chi with Marie.  Wednesdays @ 10:30am.

 

Also, on the back side of our activity log sheet, you'll discover 31 daily challenges designed to ignite your spirit, challenge your comfort zone, and propel you towards greatness. You can tackle them in any order that speaks to you, allowing you to tailor this journey to your unique aspirations and preferences. Hard copies are available at the community center or we can mail one to you.

 

We hope to see you in class!!!!!

2/29/24: Give Local 2024

Join us in making a difference!

The Litchfield Community Center invites you to be a part of the upcoming GiveLocal campaign, a 36-hour online fundraising event dedicated to supporting our vibrant community.

Your generous donations will directly contribute to our goal of raising $20,000, ensuring inclusive programming for ALL individuals.

By donating to the Litchfield Community Center during this impactful campaign, together, we can make a lasting impact and build a stronger, more connected community.

Stay tuned on our website and social media for our Give Local campaign donation page.

We appreciate all those who participate, every donation and share makes a difference! 

2/28/23: Mask wearing protocol and guidelines

 

The Litchfield Community Center does not require patrons and users of the facility to wear masks indoors.

We will continue to provide free masks at the main entrance for those wishing to wear one while enjoying a program or activity.

We encourage everyone to continue practicing safe protocols out of respect for yourself and others while enjoying your time at The Center. 

Please understand this policy is subject to change based on the  CDC and State of CT guidelines.

 

Thank you!

1/3/22: Program & Activity Coordinator Job Opening

Litchfield Community Center, Inc.

 Program & Activity Coordinator

Job Description

 

As an employee of the Litchfield Community Center, Inc. and with the guidance, supervision and collaboration of the Executive Director and fellow staff, the duties and responsibilities of this position are assisting and/or direct responsibility for:

 

  • The planning and coordination of a wide variety of educational, recreational and enrichment opportunities offered at the Community Center.

  • Consulting and interacting with residents, community groups, schools and organizations to determine local needs and interests and develop programs and activities with this knowledge basis.

  • The creation of publicity materials including media releases, flyers, brochures, public announcements and coordinate the distribution of such information in a timely and efficient manner.

  • The registration and fee collection for program, activity and rental charges.

  • The upkeep of accurate and, where applicable, confidential program and attendance records, financial and evaluation reports, mailing lists and website information related to programs and activities.

  • Maintaining supplies, equipment and materials related to daily activities as well as the general operating needs of the Community Center’s facilities.  This may include the setup and breakdown of equipment for programs and activities and ensuring that the equipment is used and the activity is performed in a safe and respectful manner.

  • The development of a program budget and the application process for specific grants and other financial resources to support goals, objectives and plans.

  • The recruitment, training and supervision of adult volunteers and high school staff.

  • The interpretation, explanation and application of Litchfield Community Center, Inc. policies, procedures and regulations to all users and patrons of the Community Center building and property.

  • Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned

  • This employee may assume additional supervisory and or managerial responsibilities when relieving the Executive Director

 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities of qualified individual:

  • Exemplifies the Litchfield Community Center, Inc.’s Mission and Core Values

  • Gains an understanding and implements the policies and practices of this organization as outlined in the Employee handbook

  • Appreciates and has the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers in a team oriented environment. Also able to work independently as circumstances require.

  • Is sensitive to and willing to work with patrons of all ages, as well as instructors, vendors and general visitors to the Community Center.

  • Is available to work, as needed, a flexible schedule that includes evenings, weekends and occasional holidays.

  • Possesses self –initiative, resourcefulness, sound judgment and a positive community oriented disposition.

  • Proficient organizational, oral, written and listening skills.

  • Possesses Technical Skills with, but not limited, to; Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms), Canva, Zoom, Social Media Platforms (Facebook, Instagram, etc.), Constant Contact, and Registration Platforms.

 

Minimum requirements: 

  • Bachelor degree in recreational services, social services or related field required

  • High School Diploma

  • Any combination of additional education, training and experience that has provided the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be qualifying.

  • Minimum 5 years of commendable work experience in the fields of recreation, community services and/or education.

  • Valid CT Driver’s License

  • Possession within 90 days of employment and the continued maintenance of certifications in CPR/First Aid, Public Service Driver’s License endorsement, a Food Service Handler License and TIPS Training (Training for Intervention Procedures) – course fees and registration provided by Litchfield Community Center, Inc.

 

Salary/Fringe Benefits:

Competitive Salary

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement contribution match

Great organization, co-workers and Community!

 

Email your resume, 3 letters of recommendations/references by January 25, 2022 to:

Berta Andrulis Mette, Executive Director

litchfieldcommunitycenter@gmail.com

11/8/21: Senior Lunches for Nov and Dec

Our Tasty Thursday Senior Lunches have now moved indoors.

The next lunch is Thursday Nov. 11 with a menu of Turkey and Fixin's and music by The Good Time Band.

Pre-registration is required by NOON on Nov. 9.

 

Thursday Dec. 9 has a menu of Ham and Fixin's with music by Over East.

Pre-registration is required by NOON on Dec. 7.

 

Lunch is $7.00 per person/per lunch.

 

7/22/21: 14th Annual Harvest Bounty Brewfest

Over 25 CT Craft Brewers of beers, wine & spirits from all around the state will bring their best libations for your tasting.

Come enjoy a great October day in the Litchfield Hills with your friends and brew pals. Special Glass to the first 150 registrants!

3 Live bands: Stache, Potters Field and Switch Factory and 4 Food trucks will fill your body and soul. Lawn games to play and fire pits to relax around Grab your pals and buy your tickets today!

$30 in advance, $35 in advance and $15 for the winged designated driver

Event held rain or shine - we have a large 30’ x 60’ tent and indoor atrium to keep you dry and cozy!

Proceeds benefit the Litchfield Community Center's program and activities - a nonprofit organization providing so much good to NW CT and beyond!

Participating Brewers as of July 21 include:

Black Hog

Brewery Legitimus

Brass Works

Broad Brook

Charter Oak

City Steam

FireFly Hollow

Great Falls

Half Full

Back East

Hog River

Little Red Barn

New Park

New England Brewing

Two Roads

Reverie

Stony Creek

Woodbury

Housatonic River

Norbrook Thimble Island

Litchfield Distillery

Continuum Distillery

Fifth State Distillery

Hartley & Parker Wines

6/30/21: The Lustre Kings are back!

Enjoy wonderful music at sunset as our SummerFest Sunset Concert Series continues on Saturday July 17!


Music by The Lustre Kings - 50's & 60's and a little country
Food by Greenhouse Cafe and Tavern
Beverages from Mobile Pub
All available for purchase. Food & beverage service begins at 6:00pm.

Strolling Entertainment 6-7 p.m. provided by Matica Arts & Magician Peter James

Grounds open at 6:00pm - Concert begins at 7:00pm
Rain or Shine - BYO chairs or blankets - 18 & older welcome!

Tickets are $30.00 pp and are available online, at the Center and at the door the night of the concert.


Series include:
Friday August 6: Mystic Jammers
Saturday September 18: CT Grateful Dead All Stars

Check out the above dates for more information on each concert!

3/31/21: Our Outdoor Tent is up!

Yesterday was a busy day with the installation of our large 30'x60' tent in the parking lot!

That means that all of our programs will be held outside...in the fresh air and sunshine (weather permitting of course!)

This allows us to have more people at each program as we have more space to allow the necessary 6' spacing.

Please be aware we still require pre-registration for all our programs since numbers are still limited.

So watch for new programs coming soon through spring and summer!

 

3/9/21: Out outdoor tent is coming back!

Our huge 30' x 60' tent will be back in April!

It's set up in our parking lot and with warmer weather coming, our programs and classes will be held outdoors under the tent!

Your safety is our main concern so we will still be following CDC and State of CT guidelines in setting up the programs.

Watch for more information coming soon!

6/26/20: We Welcome You Back on Mon. June 29!

We Believe This Just May Be The

Best News of the Day!
 

 

The Staff & Board of Directors of the Litchfield Community Center are pleased to welcome you back to the Center on Monday June 29 at 9:00am!

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Please be assured the Community Center Staff will be at the ready to serve you and will follow all required protocol to protect ourselves and others.

All staff, visitors and participants will be required to practice social distancing, wear mask/facial covering of mouth and nose and sign in upon arrival. Hand sanitizer will be stationed around the property for your use and we encourage you to use it often! We must all do our part to act responsibly and stay healthy. By adhering to these important intentions we minimize the everyday risk amid the ongoing pandemic.

 As we continue to navigate COVID-19 and implement all the required State of CT guidelines for reopening to the public and operating on a daily basis, we are certainly looking forward to seeing our friends. We are committed to giving our community a space and place that is safe and comfortable to participate and enjoy familiar programs and activities, as well as some special offerings. We also welcome your ideas!

 We are pleased to have outdoor areas that have been tented (*a large 30’x60’ and two 10’x20’ tents*) along with our patio and lawn to offer group activities, lectures, exercise classes and more! Restrooms will be open and sanitized regularly. General public access to the building will continue to be limited and restricted during June 29 – August 30.

 Special Note: The Litchfield Community Center Staff and Board of Directors, reserve the right to deny entry or terminate participation of any visitor or program attendee who does not follow State requirements, local health authority guidelines and our organization’s protocol for social distancing, the wearing of masks/facial covering of mouth and nose and all other criteria related to minimizing the risk and protecting ourselves and others from the spread of    COVID-19. We also reserve the right to cancel or postpone a program or activity as necessary.

Go to our website to see our July events!

 

*Contact us for more information on renting the tents and other LCC amenities for a private event

2/11/20: President's Message

President’s Message

Welcome to the Litchfield Community Center’s website, a source of amazing information about what goes on here.  I recommend you begin by reading our Mission statement as it’ll convey the spirit and intent of what we are all about.  Bottom-line, it’s about you!  Driven by Berta and her super staff, and supported by a dedicated Board of Directors, we design and execute programs and offerings with your interests in mind.  The good news is, it seems to be working.  Thousands of your friends and neighbors come here every year, learning new skills & insights, strengthening relationships, and making new friends. 

We’ve been hard at work at implementing our Mission for quite a while; this year marks the 20th year the Center has been ’Building Community’ in Litchfield and the surrounding towns.  We are very excited and quite proud of these past 20 years, and look forward with optimism over what we can accomplish with you over the next 20!

John Post, President Board of Directors

 

1/9/20: Community Bag Program is Back for February!

Want to give back? Support the community and the environment! Go to the Stop & Shop in Litchfield and purchase the $2.50 Community Bag.

We will receive a $1 donation for every bag sold in the month of February!

11/14/19: Tulip Bulb Planters Needed Next Week!

We need help with planting Tulip Bulbs around the Community Center next week so Spring will Bloom beautifully!

The Community Center is the recipient of 2000 tulip bulbs from Van Engelen Bulb Co.!  We need many hands (and tools) to get these planted before they perish.

Please join us  and bring a friend on any of the following days/times until we get them all in!

Monday Nov. 18 - 12:00noon - 4:00pm

Tuesday Nov. 19 - 9:00am - 1:00pm

Wednesday Nov. 20 - 12:00noon - 4:00pm

Thursday Nov. 21 - 9:00am - 4:00pm

Friday Nov. 22 - 9:00am - 1:00pm

THINK SPRING!

 

10/9/19: Starry Night Cafe ~

Saturday November 9, 2019

Starry Night Cafe continues with

"3 Divine Divas" singing solos & duet from famous operas.


Performers - NY Singers & Pianist
Joan Callaghan - Mezzo Soprano
Amanda Gerome - Soprano
Celia Castro - Soprano
Christopher Cooley - Pianist

Doors open at 6:30pm
Cocktail & Food Delights from 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Performance at 8:00pm

$100.00 pp / Limited Seating ~ Pre-registration is required!

 

8/14/19: It's That Time of Beer

One of CT's longest running brewfests returns on Saturday, Oct 5, 2019 from 2p-6p with over 20 CT Craft Brewers, Wine, Live Bands, Food Trucks, Firepits and Lawn Games! Event takes place rain or shine at the Litchfield Community Center.

Event is family and pet friendly (must be leashed at all times).

Brewers participating include Bad Sons Beer Co., Bad Dream Brewing, Brass Works Brewing Co., Brewery Legitimus, Broad Brook Brewing Co., Charter Oak Brewing Co., Crazy Cock Cider, Firefly Hollow Brewing Co., Great Falls Brewing Co.,Half Full Brewery, Kinsmen Brewing Co., Little Red Barn Brewers, New England Brewing Co., No Worries Brewing Co., Norbrook Farm Brewery, Owl's Brew, Reverie Brewing Co., Stony Creek Brewing Co., Thimble Island Brewing Co., Two Roads Brewing Co., Woodbury Brewing Co. and Hartley & Parker Limited, Inc. pouring their wines, Fisher's Island Lemonade, and Litchfield Distillery!

Food Trucks/Vendors include The Comfort Zone Pretzels, Love Heart Bakery, Snowden's BBQ, Bill's Pizza Oven, Brandywine of Litchfield.

3 Live Bands: Potter's Field, Switch Factory and Stache.

Tix $30 in advance, $35 at door DD $15

First 150 receive souvenir tasting glass! Reserve your tix early!

 

Buy your tickets here!

8/7/19: LEGO Camp Bash'em Bots Engineering ~ Monday Aug. 19 through Friday Aug. 23

Monday – Friday August 19 – August 23, 2019

PlayWell LEGO inspired engineering classes return for kids K-8 for week long camps!

Bash ‘Em Bots with LEGO® Materials (ages 5-12) 1:00pm-4:00pm:

Have you ever wanted to learn how to make a massive motorized LEGO® machine? Our Play Well Engineering instructors guide students in this advanced Play-Well engineering camp, as they re-engineer standard LEGO® vehicles into mechanized machines that can traverse challenging obstacles, battle against fellow bots, and take on Play-Well Instructors’ colossal creations.

$160.00 pp.  Pre-registration and pre-payment is required.

 

PLUS check out Extra Brick camp: 9:00am - 12:00pm 

Make it a full day of camp fun!

Participants have the opportunity to spend the whole day at the Litchfield Community Center. 
Students in the afternoon session are dropped off at 9am and spend the morning participating in camp games and activities! 
At noon, we have an hour lunch and large group activity before the groups switch and those in the morning Lego program stay outside for normal camp activities!

$60.00 pp.  Pre-registration and pre-payment is required.

7/24/19: Family Dinner on Wed 7/31 is Bill's Mobile Pizza Truck!

Family Dinner Nights!

at the Litchfield Community Center

 

A great meal is a shared meal! Games & Social time too!

Wednesdays!  5:00 – 6:30 p.m.

 

7/31 menu:

Bill’s Mobile Pizza Truck will be serving up

fresh hot pizzas!

 

8/7

Grilled burger with the “fixings”, rolls, potato salad, veggies and ice cream for dessert!

 

8/21 menu’s TBD

 

Planning to come?
Please reserve your seat today!

Signing up ensures we have enough food for everyone!
visit: www.thecommunitycenter.org or call: 860-567-8302                         or email: info@thecommunitycenter.org


Hosted by Litchfield Community Center & Food Rescue US NW CT

**Donations welcome!**

7/2/19: Solar Panels are installed!

Good things happening up on the Community Center's roof!

Watch the video at the link below for a view of the solar panels on our roof!

Video HERE

 


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