Registration has begun for a free, six-week, evidence-based Live Well with Chronic Conditions workshop for adults with ongoing health conditions such as arthritis, high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes or any other chronic issues. During this program, participants learn better ways to manage recurring challenges such as pain, fatigue, difficult emotions, anxiety and stress. This workshop takes place at the Litchfield Community Center, 421 Bantam Road, on Thursdays, April 3 until May 5 from 11am to 1pm. Two trained Live Well leaders from the Torrington Area Health District will facilitate this free, interactive program. Participants will learn about healthy eating, physical activity and exercise, dealing with difficult emotions, decision-making, communication skills, working with healthcare providers and action planning. Materials will be provided to participants, and those who complete the workshop will get the book Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions and a relaxation CD. Class size is limited to 12 participants, and pre-registration is required. To register, call 860-567-8302 or email info@thecommunitycenter.org. Live Well is sponsored by The Western Connecticut Area Agency on Aging through a grant from the State Bureau on Aging. Live Well is an evidence-based self-management program developed at Stanford University.

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. For more information: http://www.altogetherdads.com/

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

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 March 21 - May 23 (No session 4/18 and 4/25) Preregistration required/more information: Please contact Doreen at tangohampton@gmail.com. Together we will hold and point a compass toward comfort

Kala Farnham of Pomfret Center is Connecticut’s 18th State Troubadour. Kala Farnham is a multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter from the Quiet Corner of Connecticut. She began her musical journey at a young age, and in high school she established herself as a working musician. In college, she furthered her studies in Music Performance and Composition while also pursing Human Services and Mental Health. Together, these interests drive her passion for the healing and transformative power of musical storytelling. Therefore, it is no surprise that Kala also serves as a certified Crisis Counselor, and works with an array of populations such as at-risk youth, those who suffer from mental illness, and survivors of trauma. She has taught, performed for, and worked with youth programs, students with learning disabilities, individuals recovering from addiction, and those who have lost loved ones to suicide. Kala is currently studying sound healing and Nada Yoga and plans to incorporate elements of the practice into her work. Kala’s signature songwriting has been likened to a reinvention of the traditional folk with influences of pop, Broadway, and world music. Her affinity for poetry and creative writing is evident through lyricism that springs to life with heartfelt and creative storytelling, cultural references, and rich metaphor. Her work has garnered numerous awards and media attention, including 2020 Falcon Ridge Festival Emerging Artist, 2019 Rose Garden Performing Songwriter Contest winner, 2019 Rocky Mountain Folks Fest honorable mention As the new Connecticut State Troubadour, Kala plans to apply her foundations and strong background in music performance and human service in this honorary role to foster healing and community connection through music. As part of the review and selection process, panelist's praised Kala's musicianship and songwriting, noting that she exudes an 'open energy' sure to attract listeners and perhaps inspire young artists' interest in the Troubadour opportunity. The panel of reviewers included Daniel Salazar Jr., Nekita Waller, and Jake Goldbas. Learn more about Kala on her website https://www.kalafarnham.com

Join us here at the Litchfield Community Center for Jazz: Brubeck & Bolling The Third Concert of Waterbury Symphony Orchestra's Litchfield Series this Season. Jazz: Brubeck & Bolling An afternoon of cool jazz, provided by two B’s, who happen to be among the greatest practitioners of the genre. “Take Five” and join us as we explore some Brubeck classics and feature Bolling’s fantastic suite for Flute and Jazz Trio. Brubeck: Take Five Brubeck: Strange Meadowlark Brubeck: It’s a Raggy Waltz Brubeck: Blue Rondo a la Turk Bolling: Suite for Flute and Jazz Piano Trio Doors Open 3:00 p.m. For tickets online, visit: https://www.waterburysymphony.org/box-office For ticketing by phone: 203-346-2000 Tickets $30; $10 for students with ID, by calling the box office

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 Sangha: A community of friends practicing together to maintain awareness

Build a DIY Mini Bog in Your Front Yard! Barbara and Peter Rzasa will show us how to build something truly remarkable in our own gardens! Many beautiful native wetland plants can be found growing in Connecticut's bogs and fens. These include eastern pitcher plant and sundew, cranberry, arrowhead, marsh St. Johnswort, rose pogonia, and grass pink orchids. Because bogs are very low in nutrients, pitcher plants and sundews evolved into carnivorous plants, able to capture insects in their pitcher - like leaves and to extract nutrients from them. Viewing such plants in the wild can be difficult because they can be elusive and inaccessible in their wetland areas. Learn how to build your own do-it-yourself mini bog measuring less than four square feet and grow several easily observable wetland plants! Barbara and Peter are local historians and nature photographers who give presentations on Connecticut's historical structures, as well as topics like trees, lichens, and wildflowers, with the goal of encouraging people to look closely at the wonders of our natural world. 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.

“Powerful Tools for Caregivers” -A Free Six-Week Class Sponsored by The Litchfield Health & Wellness Resources, Inc. Tuesdays, April 8- May 13 Co-facilitators: Susan Levine, RN, retired Tina Bernacki RN, retired. *Registration is required ~ Class size limited to 10* This nationally accredited program is designed to give caregivers the tools needed to take care of themselves while they care for someone with a chronic and/or debilitating condition. The six classes help caregivers develop self-care strategies to reduce stress, improve self-confidence, better communicate feelings, balance their lives, and increase their abilities to make tough decisions.

Music • Dance • Food • Drink North Countr Band: Nominated for 2023 New England Music Awards “Country Act of the Year”, North County Band brings their act to Aqua Turf after being featured on News 12 CT and WNHU Radio’s “The Nashville Sound”!! Line Dance Instruction. No experience Needed. All Entrees Served Family Style with Chicken Kathryn / Baked Ham. Complimentary Coffee & Donuts / Complimentary Glass of Beer or Wine / Complimentary Door Prizes. Pre-registration required BY MARCH 20

Join us at the center, as a Nurse from Visiting Nurse and Hospice of Litchfield County provide free blood pressure readings to members of the community. No need to register. Drop in for your reading. Call the center for more information. 860-567-8302.

"Opera" on our Theater Screen Doors Open:5:30 Join fellow opera lovers to view and discuss Turandot Running time is approx. 3 hrs and there will be one short interval when coffee will be available.

This 6-week course runs April 3 - May 8, 2025. WHAT IS THE PREVENT T2 PROGRAM AND WHY PARTICIPATE? It is a proven program that has been shown to prevent or delay type 2 diabetes in high-risk patients. The curriculum emphasizes self-monitoring, self-efficacy, and problem-solving; provides for coach feedback; includes participant materials to support program goals; and calls for participant weigh-ins to track progress. HOW DOES IT WORK & WHO IS ELIGIBLE? PreventT2 empowers patients with prediabetes and those at risk for type 2 diabetes to take charge of their health and well-being. To participate, patients must: Be at least 18 years old; Be overweight (BMI ? 24; ? 22 if Asian) Have no previous diagnosis of type 1 or type 2 diabetes Have established risk factors for developing type 2 diabetes Have been diagnosed with prediabetes within the past year or previously diagnosed with gestational diabetes. The program teaches self-management techniques which encourage participants to: *Find better ways of dealing with pain, fatigue, difficult emotions, anxiety and stress *Discover easy exercise to help improve or maintain strength and energy *Improve nutrition *Learn the appropriate use of medications *Talk effectively with family, friends and health professionals to make informed decisions *Feel better about life Presented by: JOANNA KEYES, PUBLIC HEALTH SPECIALIST 860-489-0436 X306 JKEYES@TAHD.ORG

Pysanky Ukrainian Egg Decorating Workshop with Sharon Leonard "The Egglady." Our guest, Sharon Leonard "The Egglady" will teach and demonstrate the Art of Ukrainian Easter Egg decoration. The Pysanky decorating process is relatively simple but keeping a steady hand can be a challenge. The process involves applying melted wax to the eggshell in a design, then dipping it into different colored dyes, layer by layer. Going progressively darker, the process is repeated for each color and by the end of the process the egg will be covered with a great deal of wax. The next step shows something spectacular. Using the side of a candle flame, guests melt away the wax to reveal a brilliantly colored egg. *Limited to 20 People. $20 Advance registration is required.

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

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 March 21 - May 23 (No session 4/18 and 4/25) Preregistration required/more information: Please contact Doreen at tangohampton@gmail.com. Together we will hold and point a compass toward comfort

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

Enjoy a tasty lunch, wonderful music and lots of dancing! Menu: Baked Ziti, Meatballs, Salad and Cookies. Band: Northeast Country Reservations are required by Wednesday Apr 9th!

Get ready for an exciting night of hockey action as we head to the XL Center in Hartford to watch the Hartford Wolf Pack! Date: April 11th LCC Departure: 5:30 PM Game Start: 7:00 PM Tickets: $35 per person Ages 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult Don't miss this chance to experience the thrill of live hockey with friends and family! Reserve your tickets now! Visit www.thecommunitycenter.org or call 860-567-8302 to register. Let’s cheer on the Wolf Pack together!