Come learn about “The Four Agreements” on Monday, December 9th, 10:15am, at the Litchfield Community Center. Pre-registration is appreciated. “The Four Agreements” by Don Miguel Ruiz is considered to be of the 100 most influential spiritual books published in the last few years. Don Miguel Ruiz is a Toltec Shaman who's book offers a code of conduct based on ancient Toltec wisdom that advocates freedom from self-limiting beliefs that may cause suffering and limitation in a person’s life. About the lecturer: Jan Dow is a Professor Emeritus at Western Connecticut State University. Jan received her M.A. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and her B.A. from Indiana University. She has won over 150 playwriting competitions, awards, and honors, including an NBC “New Voices” award and numerous productions, workshops and staged readings. She has given a number of talks on topics such as the Tao Te Ching, The Four Agreements, and the two creation stories in the Book of Genesis at the Osher Life Long Learning Institute at the University of South Carolina.

The Women's Forum of Litchfield welcomes all! “Quilt Trunk Show and Thoughts on the Creative Journey” Karen Griska, Professional Quilter of Litchfield, is an author, blogger, quilt pattern designer and lecturer to quilt guilds and the general public. She loves the creative process and will share some thoughts that apply to all creative endeavors The event will be open to non-Forum members with a $10 fee at the door, which includes a High Tea reception. The contacts for more information are 860-567-3966 and womensforumoflitchfield.org.