5/1/25: Cinco De Mayo Fiesta~May 5, 2025

Cinco De Mayo FiestaMonday, May 5, 2025

12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

 $7 per person at the door

* Pre-registration required by Friday, May 2.

4/14/25: Boppa Chua! A History of 50's and 60's through Popular Songs ~ April 23

4/7/25: Friday Feast & Dancing Feet - 4/11/25

3/28/25: Culturally Curious Art Lecture Series - 4/2/26

Culturally Curious Art Lecture Series: Devil with a Brush: Caravaggio’s Dramatic Masterpieces

Wednesday, Apr 2, 2025

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Donations Welcome 

Devil with a Brush: Caravaggio’s Dramatic Masterpieces
Caravaggio's turbulent life story reads like a crime thriller, making him one of art history's most captivating and controversial figures. He was a revolutionary Italian painter of the Baroque era, as famous for his violent temper and criminal behavior as he was for his groundbreaking artistic techniques. Caravaggio’s paintings reflect his tumultuous life with dramatic lighting and intense realism. The program provides an overview of the artist’s life and body of work.

3/13/25: Family Dinner Wed. March 19

3/11/25: Evening Glow Music Series Spring 2025 Season

Thursday, Mar 13, 2025

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Performances are followed by a reception with refreshments.

 FREE*

Pre-registration required for reception

All are welcome to join us for relaxing and reflective music to close the day.

Today: Joseph Jacovino, Pianist

3/10/25: Winter Window Greens

3/5/25: College Planning Seminar

2/28/25: Learn all about WCAAA

WCAAA:All About Us

Tuesday, Mar 4, 2025

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Free, Donations Welcome* Pre-registration Encouraged

2/25/25: Ways of Listening: Consoling Beauty

1/23/25: Winter Warm Up JAM with bands

Winter Warm Up JAM with bands "Brother Other" & "Dim Lights, Thick Smoke"
Friday, Jan 31, 2025 / 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm
$15.00 per person

* Pre-registration & Pre-payment encouraged. Walk Ins Welcome

BYOB & Food

ABOUT THE BANDS

BROTHER OTHER
Matt Saccoman and Paul Mauro
An Americana duo from the New England area performing original tunes with a blend of vocal harmonies and melodic guitars. Our music is written from the heart about the things we know the best — gratitude, humility, and the triumphs and tragedies of the human experience.

DIM LIGHTS, THICK SMOKE is a Connecticut-based acoustic quartet that combines the talented playing of Jona Ziac on a custom lap steel guitar and dobro, the songwriting, singing, harmonica and guitar playing of Jason Perkel with the amazing percussion and vocals of James Allen and the bass stylings of Dylan Spielvogel. Their style combines honky tonk, blues, folk and rock and roll and their song choices span many decades. In addition to their original material, they play a diverse setlist including Gram Parsons, New Riders of the Purple Sage, Gillian Welch, Neil Young, The Grateful Dead and many others.

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

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. 1^st & 3^rd 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!