Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays: YOGA 9:00 A.M. Cost: $9.00 Instructor: Wendy Larsen
Mondays: “STITCH & CHAT” Time: 11:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. Open to all who love to knit, crochet, cross stitch, sew, embroider, etc. Bring your own project & share some time with others. FREE ~ Light refreshments available.
Mondays: STRENGTH AND SPIRIT FITNESS CLASS Light weights are used in this class along with all the fitness components: strength, flexibility thru yoga & endurance. Instructor: Anita White Barbero. Time: 3:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Cost: $10.00 per class. www.renewwithanita.com
Tuesdays: PAINT WITH FRIENDS Come join together with local people who love to draw and paint and anyone is welcome to participate regardless of their level of expertise. Time: 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. There is no fee to join, but artists must bring their own paints, equipment and talent!
Wednesdays: TAI CHI “Warm-ups and First Form" for improved flexibility - All Ages Welcome. Time: 10:30 A.M. - 11:30 A.M. Cost: FREE. No experience necessary, dress in comfortable clothes.
Tuesdays & Thursdays: SCULPT AND TONE A strength training class that includes stretching, abdominal work & muscle isolation for a full body workout. Instructor: Dean Roberts. Time: 7:00p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Cost: $8.00 per class. Bring: hand weights, mat or towel.
Thursdays: DANCE EXERCISE Class will utilize dance technique forms to stretch & tone the body. Please bring mat. Instructor: Rosemary Tindall-Gibson. Time: 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Cost: $7.00 per class. On-Going, pay as you go.
First Thursday of each Month: SOCRATES CAFÉ Free & open to the public. An opportunity for people to gather and talk about philosophical issues. Time: 7:30-9:00 p.m. Cost: FREE. For more info about Socrates Cafe, go to www.philosopher.org
Fridays: FARMER'S MARKET The Litchfield Hills Farm-Fresh Market welcomes CT-Grown food enthusiasts to a scaled down version of the summer farmers' market. This market is totally customer driven - originating with requests from customers to continue to have select summer vendors' products available during the winter. Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm. For more info, go to www.litchfieldhillsfood.org
Fridays: BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP Led by Rev. Eileen L. Epperson, learn how to turn losses and disappointments in life to our advantage, transforming our lives in the process. Time: 9:30 a.m - 11:00 a.m. Cost: Free. Group made possible by the generous support of Friends of Hospice.
Fridays March 28 - May 23, 2008: GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP A safe place to be the way you are, where you can say what is on your mind and heart, be with others who know what loss is like. Time: 9:30am - 11:00am. (no session 5/16) Cost: FREE of charge, a gift from the Friends of Hospice, Litchfield.
Wednesday May 14, 2008: 8th ANNUAL SPRING LUNCHEON & DANCE The meal will be catered by the Culinary Students of The Connecticut Junior Republic and music will be provided by the Jerry Carillo Band. The event is open to the public. Cost: $7.00 per person. Time: 12:00 pm. Advance reservations are required.
Wednesday May 14, 2008: ACUPUNCTURE & ORIENTAL MEDICINE LECTURE Guest lecturer, Dr. Charles B. Lerner will explain and demonstrate some of the basic tenants of acupuncture and oriental medicine. Time: 7:00pm - 9:00 pm. Cost: FREE. Please pre-register.
Saturday May 17, 2008: "KIDS COOK DINNER" with chef Sarah Loring Lapenta. Shopping lists, plan of action and hands-on experience. Please bring hair ties and aprons if possible. Time: 10:00a - 12:00p (For ages 6-12) Cost: $10.00 (see other cooking classes for all ages and life's phases)
Monday May 19, 2008: "LOOK GOOD, FEEL BETTER" Be our guest at a special evening just for women undergoing cancer treatment. This program offers complimentary cosmetics and skin care products and an opportunity to learn how to perform your own make over. Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm. Cost: FREE. Pre-registration is required by calling Cindy at 860-567-8059.
Tuesday May 20, 2008: JEFFREY ENGEL'S "SPRING FEVER & HIGH TEA". A lecture on music inspired by everything that is spring followed by sweets & tea. Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Cost. $15.00 pp. Reservations required. Please RSVP by Friday May 16, 2008.
Wednesday May 21, 2008: "COOL FOOD-HOW TO STAY ON TOP OF YOUR GAME" with chef Sarah Loring Lapenta. We will look at foods that affect brain power, focus, energy, muscle building and weight loss. Time: 6:30p - 8:30p (For ages 13 & up) Cost: $10.00 (see other cooking classes for all ages and life's phases)
Thursday May 22, 2008: STROLLIN', ROLLIN', HAVIN' A MITZI MEATBALL A benefit walk, bike & pasta dinner. Proceeds to benefit Danny Cappello. Time: 5:00pm activities start (do as you please-3 mile walk/10 mile bike), 6:00 dinner seating begins. Cost: $15.00 pp/$50 family max.
Tuesday May 27, 2008: NEW ENGLAND AIR MUSEUM in Windsor Locks, CT. See the landmark artifacts of aviation which changed history, hear firsthand the stories of veterans who lived the wars, discover the impact CT has had on aviation & space exploration. Time: Depart LCC 9:00 a.m., return approx. 5:00 p.m. Cost: $7.00 pp bus/$9.50 museum admission ($8.50 senior) Lunch on your own at Cambridge House Brew Pub.
Saturday May 31, 2008: AMERICAN RED CROSS BABYSITTING COURSE The Babysitter's Training Course can help you: Interview for a babysitting job, Choose safe and age-appropriate toys and games, Perform first aid, Learn diapering and feeding techniques, Handle bedtime issues, Learn tips for having a safe babysitting experience and more! Time: 9:00am - 4:00 pm. Cost: $45.00pp. Open to girls & boys ages 11-15. Pre-registration and pre-payment required.
Wednesday June 4 2008: NEW YORK CITY DAYTRIP “Do As You Please” 3 Drop-Offs-Metropolitan Museum of Art, Rockefeller Center, South Street Seaport. One Central Pick Up: 52nd & Broadway. Time: Departs Community Center 8:00 a.m., Departs NYC 6:00 p.m. Cost: $32.00. Payment reserves seat so call now!
Mondays June 16, & 23, 2008: “THE SISTINE CHAPEL, THE POPES AND MICHALANGELO” A two part lecture with video footage exploring the influences and significance of art's greatest room. Time: 6:30p - 8:30p. Cost: $18.00. Presented by Dona Frauenhofer. Pre-registration and pre-payment required.
Saturday June 28, 2008: GUMBO JUMBO DIXIELAND JAZZ BAND Celebrate Summer BBQ & Dance. Enjoy family style BBQ with hot dogs, hamburgs and all the fixin's, then jump on the dance floor and stomp your feet to the sounds of Dixieland and Swing music. Time: Doors open at 6:00 pm - Music begins at 7:15 pm. Cost; $10 adults/$5 students/$25 family max. Reservation required.
Saturday June 28, 2008: PRAIRIE HOME COMPANION live broadcast at Tanglewood with Garrison Keiller. Time: Depart Community Center at 2:00 pm, Broadcast and postlude 5:45 pm - 7:45 pm, Depart Tanglewood 8:00 pm. Cost: $80.00 pp. Cost includes round-trip transportation and shed seating. Limited space - payment reserves seat.
Saturday June 28, 2008: SCRAPBOOKING CROP Raffles, gifts, cutting system & shape makers for you to use plus plenty of space to work on. Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. Cost: $20.00 pp. Facilitated by Michelle Baker. Visit her site at www.mycmsite.com/michellezbaker. Space is limited to call now.
Wednesday July 2 - August 13, 2008: VASARI LECTURE SERIES A sampling of Vasari's anecdotes and literary approach to the biographies of placecountry-regionItaly's greatest artists. Time: 9:15a - 11:15a. Cost $55.00 pp. Required text: Giorgio Vasari - Lives of the Artist Vol. 1 Trans George Bull Penquin Classic Editions. Presented by Dona Frauenhofer. (no class July 23)
Sunday July 13, 2008: MENOPAUSE: THE MUSICAL Capitol Repertory Theatre, Albany NY. This production includes 25 re-lyricized tunes from the '60s and '70s and culminates with a salute to women who are experiencing The Change. Time: Depart LCC 9:45p, depart theatre after show at 4:30p and arrive back approx. 6:30p. Cost: $75.00 pp includes side front section ticket and round trip transportation.
Sunday July 20, 2008: DISNEY'S “LITTLE MERMAID” ON BROADWAY Based on one of the most beloved Disney films of all time and the classic Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale, the “Little Mermaid' is the sparkling new Disney musical that's poised to make a splash on Broadway. Enjoy time to shop/eat before the 3p matinee. Time: Depart LCC 10:00 am. Cost: $120.00 pp includes round trip transportation and Mid Mezzanine Seats. Seats limited to 32 so reserve now!
Saturday July 26, 2008: "THE KING & I" DINNER & THEATRE EVENT Start with cocktails and dinner at St. Anthony Padua Church Egan Hall. Catered by The Pantry Restaurant. Depart at 7:30p for Warner Theatre, show starts at 8:00 p. Time: cocktails and dinner begin at 6:00 pm. Cost: $50.00pp Proceeds benefit The Litchfield Community Center. Call for reservations at 860-567-5209 or 860-567-8302.
Sunday Sept. 28, 2008: CT OPERA EXPRESS "OPERA A LA MODE" From Bizet to Delibes and Offenbach, discover the fiery passion of Carmen and the subtle nuances of Lakme in all that France has given to the operatic repertoire. Time: 2:00 pm Cost: Free Family Event.
Monday Sept. 29, 2008: PHILIP JOHNSON GLASS HOUSE DAYTRIP TOUR SOLD OUT! This 47-acre campus is a center-point and catalyst for the preservation of modern architecture, landscape, and art, and a canvas for inspiration, experimentation and cultivation honoring the legacy of Philip Johnson and David Whitney. Depart LCC: 8:30 am. Free time to dine or shop in town prior/after tour. Depart House Center: 2:30 pm. Cost: $55.00 pp. Seats limited to 20 so call now!
October 5 - October 12, 2008: THE WONDERS OF ICELAND 8 days, 10 meals: 6 breakfasts, 4 dinners. Highlights include Reykjavik, Blue Lagoon, Golden Circle, Thingvellir National Park, Skogar Folk Musuem, Skaftafell National Park, Nature Cruise, Icelandic Horse Farm. Rate: double/$2,199pp - single/$2,649 - triple/$2,169pp. Price includes round trip from JFK Int'l New York, hotel transfers, air taxes and fees/surcharge.
Saturday November 8, 2008: THE SKY BLUE BOYS Accompanying their songs on guitar, mandolin, banjo, Dobro and autoharp, this duo includes original material along with the old numbers, throwing in a little country comedy along the way. Time: Doors open at 6:30 pm Cost: $10.00 pp. BYOB 21 & over welcome.
NW Transit Transportation provides bus service to the Community Center.
Find out more by calling 860-489-2535
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