1st Wednesday of each month. "Coming Home inside and out". This is a chance to share practical, positive, tips and solutions, exploring what is underneath the clutter with kindness and heart. Come with a project in mind and an intention to get the job done. Please bring a writing pad and pen. This is a drop in group. New participants are always welcome. Instructor Debora Farrington has studied with ICD (Institute for Challenging Disorganization) and was a member of the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO). Her focus is to continue to learn new tools from social workers, psychologists, therapists and fellow organizers to be of service, working with special needs clients that are chronically disorganized, as well as the senior population in transition. Creating a positive atmosphere with the practice of non-judgmental and compassionate support is a team effort for her with her clients. Coming Home Holistic Services www.deborafarrington.com 707-787-6228

This session runs 7 weeks from April 27th thru June 8th, 2023 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.

EVENING GLOW MUSIC SERIES ~ All are welcome to join us for relaxing and reflective music to close the day. Live Performance 3:30-4:30 P.M. Wine & Cheese reception to follow. Rebecca Patterson ~ String Quartet Thursday, Feb. 16: Dale Osterman ~ Cello, Vanessa Hammond ~ Flute Thursday, March 16: Hank Milligan ~ Piano Thursday, April 20: Alyce Cognetta Bertz ~ Violin, Meg Cognetta Heator ~ Piano Thursday, May 18: Due Alterity ~ Allison Hughes ~ Flute, Joseph Van Doran~ Guitar Thursday, June 8: Rebecca Patterson ~ String Quartet

Happy Times with TIPS Tykes Indoor Playgroup & Social time *Select Fridays Beginning November 4* 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

Join us during our TIPS program for a Special reading from author Emily Franke of her new book "the Ladybug Who Lived on a Four Leaf Clover". Stay after for a special Q&A with Emily along with the chance to purchase and get your book signed! Emily Franke is 24 years old and has always had a passion for taking care of others. She is currently going to school for Occupational Therapy and will continue following her dreams of helping those in need with her new book! Emily recently published her first children's book in honor of her grandmother who passed away in June of 2021. Emily's book, The Ladybug Who Lived on a Four Leaf Clover, is a story about a little girl named Emily who loses her grandmother, but realizes she comes back to visit her as a magical ladybug! Sheila, the ladybug, reminds Emily that her grandmother is always with her. I hope to inspire others with this book and remind them there is still hope after loss. I like to say, "There are signs everywhere, just look around!" Learn more about this author on her social media: Instagram: emilyfranke.author Facebook: Emily Franke Author Website: wwww.emilyfrankeauthor.com

Calling all poems and writers! All experience levels are welcome, come learn how to write poems or take the time to creatively Bring your previous poems and a pen to write new ones. Come take some time to explore your talent and share it with others. Group meets every Friday from 10 am - 11:30 am

Jennifer Osborn will be performing music of all American composers including Sondheim, Bernstein, and Burt Bacharach! Join us for this special evening of Music! Pre registration is encouraged / $10 at the door

Instruction & Practice Mindfulness Meditation All levels of experience welcome Monday's: With Mindfulness Meditation Teachers: Sheila Klapper and Robert Baruc $5 at the door / Walk-ins welcome Sangha: A community of friends practicing together to maintain awareness

Come join SMILES group from 5pm-7pm! Smiles Making Inclusive Life Essential & Supported This program is for those who are ages 18-45 Pre-registration is required via Phone Call or Email! Please call (860)567-8302 x1003 OR Email hannah@thecommunitycenter.org to register! While registering please let us know if there are any accommodations that may be needed.

New York Botanical Gardens Orchid Show Tuesday, June 13th, 9 am-5:30 pm, $50 The group will take the LCC van and arrive at the New York Botanical Gardens at 11:30 am. Group members will have the day to themselves to explore the garden and enjoy lunch on the grounds, at either of their featured restaurants (or feel free to pack a bagged lunch). Group will Depart from NYBG for Litchfield at 3 pm

Presenter Jane O’Neail curated and delivers art appreciation programs to audiences throughout New England. She will present 4 separate lectures: Wednesday March 22, 2023 Georgia O’Keeffe: Beyond the Blossoms This program will shine a light on other subjects and examine the ways O’Keeffe employed abstraction to become known as the “Mother of American modernism.” Wednesday April 19, 2023 John Singer Sargent: Master with a Brush This program will explore Sargent’s most beloved as well as rarely seen images, including portraits, forays into Impressionism and stunning watercolors. Wednesday May 17, 2023 Art & WWII: Hitler’s Cultural Ambitions & Nazi Theft From his failed attempts as a painter to his grand plans to loot European masterworks, art played a central role in Hitler’s personal life and political strategies. Learn more about Nazi exhibitions of so-called “degenerate art,” theft from European churches, museums and private collections, as well as the challenge of restoring works to their rightful heirs today. Wednesday June 14, 2023 Edward Hopper: Sunlight & Solitude Whether it is a bustling city or a Cape Cod beach, Edward Hopper’s iconic paintings capture a feeling of stillness and quiet tension. Learn more about Hopper’s career, early influences and how his work relates to the work of other artists from the same generation.

Attention all moms of little ones! Bring your child in to play nearby while you workout with Dr. Stephanie Genest, PT, DPT Owner/Head Coach CSCS, USAW L2, CFL1, SMFA, FRCms, CPPC pending CPR & AED Dr. Stephanie Genest Graduated from MCPHS University in 2016 with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. She immediately began practicing in an Outpatient Orthopedic Clinic, but always wanted to do more with her degree. In 2018 she opened Elevation Performance and Therapy where she was able to focus on primarily treating and working with CrossFitters and Olympic Weightlifters. She has always had a love for athletics and fitness and a desire to impart her knowledge on as many people as possible. In 2021 she became the owner of Reload Athletics formerly CrossFit Reload. "It is my goal to reach as many people as possible and show them that fitness can be fun and effective, no matter your starting place CrossFit can be right for you. I strive every week to keep all of our members healthy, happy and injury free. You will find there is so much more to a membership here at Reload Athletics then just punching the card or checking off the box that you went to the gym. It truly is a loving community here that supports each and every member."

Happy Times with TIPS Tykes Indoor Playgroup & Social time *Select Fridays Beginning November 4* 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

Calling all poems and writers! All experience levels are welcome, come learn how to write poems or take the time to creatively Bring your previous poems and a pen to write new ones. Come take some time to explore your talent and share it with others. Group meets every Friday from 10 am - 11:30 am

RISE & SHINE & CELEBRATE THE SUMMER SOLSTICE AT NEW YORK’S CATHEDRAL OF ST. JOHN THE DIVINE WITH PAUL WINTER SAT. JUNE 17th “This event is our musical welcome to the summer. Summer Solstice is one of the great turning points of the year, when the sun is at its peak and the days abound with the promise of life’s fullness. My dream, with this sunrise celebration, is to offer an experience of this resonance, in the mystical ambience of these early morning hours, through a deep listening journey within the awesome space of this largest cathedral in the world. Our music begins in total darkness, and proceeds in a continuous flow, emanating from different places in the Cathedral. Gradually, as the great stained glass windows begin to illuminate, the light joins the sound to carry us into the first dawning of the summer.” - Paul Winter A free tea and coffee reception will follow the concert in the nave of the Cathedral. DOOR-TO-DOOR CHARTER BUS TRANSPORTATION **DEPART FROM LITCHFIELD COMMUNITY CENTER AT 1:00 A.M.** DOORS OPEN AT 3:30 A.M. CONCERT 4:30 – 6:15 A.M. COFFEE & TEA RECEPTION TO MEET MUSICIANS 6:15-7:00 A.M. DEPART FOR LITCHFIELD 7:15 A.M. $105.00 PP ALL-INCLUSIVE (INCLUDES MOTOR COACH TRANSPORTATION AND PREFERRED SEATING) *PAYMENT RESERVES SEAT* Seats are limited. Due to our commitment to the bus company and ticket sales, reservations are NON-REFUNDABLE after purchase.

Instruction & Practice Mindfulness Meditation All levels of experience welcome Monday's: With Mindfulness Meditation Teachers: Sheila Klapper and Robert Baruc $5 at the door / Walk-ins welcome Sangha: A community of friends practicing together to maintain awareness

This is a book group focused on mysteries, for the most part, books that have some international flavor. Group meets 3rd Tuesday of each month. Group size is limited to please contact Pat at pad44ct@gmail.com for more information on how to participate.

Join IAIS Education Director and Traditional Storyteller Darlene Kascak, Schaghticoke Tribal Nation, and IAIS Educator and ecologist Susan Scherf for an interactive presentation and discussion that examines how people can include this "Two-Eyed Seeing" concept in their daily lives to make powerful changes. Lunch will be served at 12 p.m and the presentation will begin at 12:30. Etuaptmumk is a Mi'kmaw saying that translates to "Two-Eyed Seeing." Mi'kmaw Elder Albert Marshall developed this concept in Nova Scotia to describe how Indigenous perspectives and TK (Traditional Knowledge) should be used as though they are one eye, while Western ideas about science and knowledge should be used as though they are the other eye. Using them together makes for a more complete picture than one or the other alone. Two-Eyed Seeing is a way of bringing together science and Traditional Knowledge to understand the world better and acknowledge the importance of Indigenous perspectives in science. This concept of Two-Eyed Seeing, as applied in modern times, can lead to powerful transcultural and collaborative work with the goal of leaving the world a better place for future generations. During this presentation, through hands-on experiences and discussions, we will discuss the scientific method and compare it with TK to better understand how these different systems could work together and how they sometimes have conflicted with each other. However, as Indigenous and non-Indigenous groups become more familiar with one another, these barriers to understanding become lower and lower. Darlene Kascak, from the Schaghticoke Tribal Nation, will guide participants in a discussion about Native Americans’ Gift Economy beliefs and how the land connects people to the Earth and all living things. Finally, Susan Scherf discusses Commodity Driven Economy beliefs and the impact that it has had on ecology and our lives.

Join us for a Broadway sing-along with Jennifer Osborn and her Group! Featuring a number of broad way songs that you know and love!

Happy Times with TIPS Tykes Indoor Playgroup & Social time *Select Fridays Beginning November 4* 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