Art Exhibits/Openings

Lyman Allyn Art Museum, 625 Williams Street, New London, CT , 06320

Join Sean Elliot, The Day's Director of Photography, as he shares photographs of local sports legends from his 25-plus years of covering sports in the region! Make sure to visit our LEGENDS exhibit of sports photography by famed Sports Illustrated contributor Walter Iooss beforehand.

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Stand Up For Animals, 33 Larry Hirsch Lane, Westerly, CT

8 a.m., for Jonnycake Center and Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center for their Adopt-a-Family Program; (401) 580-5312; www.standupforanimals.org.

Collecting:
cat food (canned and dry)
dog food (canned and dry)
dog beds, dog toys, tennis balls and ropes
cat beds, cat toys, catnip
cat trees, scratching boards and scratching posts

** BE SURE TO MENTION THIS IS FOR: The Santa Paws Collection.

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Waterford Senior Services, 15 Rope Ferry Road, Waterford, CT

8-9:30 a.m., pickleball; 8:30 a.m., strength III; 9:30 a.m., casual bridge; 9:45 a.m., flexibility & balance; 10 a.m., hearty moves, Veteran's Brunch with prior ticket purchase; 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m., blood pressure checks; 11 a.m., yoga; 11:45 a.m., cafe lunch with $2 donation and reservation; 1-3 p.m., ping pong; (860) 444-5839.

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New London Senior Center, 120 Broad St., New London, CT

8:15-10:15 a.m., line dance, zumba & fitness class; 9-10 a.m., exercise, blood pressure checks; 9:30 a.m., beginner's sewing; 10:40 a.m.-12:40 p.m., pickleball; 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m., ENP Lunch; (860) 447-5232.

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Densmore Oil, 1 Water St., Mystic, CT

8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., collecting donations for Groton Human Services and The Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center:
canned vegetables, instant mashed potatoes, stuffing mix, cranberry sauce, gravy, rice, muffin/bread mixes, jello, canned fruit, cereal hot cocoa, popcorn, canned soups, canned meats, canned ravioli/beefaroni etc., pasta, pasta sauce, jelly (in plastic containers), juice; (860) 536-7927.

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Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center, 27 Chase St., Pawcatuck, CT

9:15-10:15 a.m., zumba lite for seniors; 11:30 a.m., lunch; noon-1:30 p.m., bingo; 1-2 p.m., tai chi; (860) 599-3285.

* Every 3rd Wed. of the month:
9:30-10:30 a.m., Wellness Clinic

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United Congregational Church, 87 Broadway, Norwich, CT

9 a.m., for the TVCCA Norwich Veterans Coffee House; hosted by The Norwich BullyBusters.

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United Congregational Church, 87 Broadway, Norwich, CT

for veterans to socialize and receive information regarding veterans benefits and services through state and federal agencies and programs; free; (860) 425-6617.

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Westbrook Congregational Church, 1166 Boston Post Road, Westbrook, CT

9:30-10:45 a.m.
Meeting Name: Three Steps Forward

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New London Senior Center, 120 Broad St., New London, CT

Advanced Sewing - Tuesdays: 11:15 a.m.-1:15 p.m.
Beginners Sewing - Wednesdays: 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Quilting - Thursdays: 11:15 a.m.-1:15 p.m.

Open to seniors (55+) from our neighboring towns; $5, supplies included; (860) 447-5232.

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Ledyard Senior Center, 12 Van Tassell Drive, Gales Ferry, CT

8:30 a.m., yoga; 9:45 a.m., chorus; noon, senior lunch; 1-3 p.m., knitting & crocheting group; (860) 464-0478.

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Public Library of New London, 63 Huntington St., New London, CT

9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., through Thursday; learn English as a Second Language; free; (860) 447-1411.

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Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center, 27 Chase St., Pawcatuck, CT

10-11:30 a.m., The Stonington Free Library will be at The Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center Wednesday mornings; the branch is run by dedicated volunteers who bring library services to the PNC; (860) 535-0658.

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Huntington Street Baptist Church, 29 Huntington St., New London, CT

10-11 a.m.

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Lyme Fire Company, 213 Hamburg Road, Lyme, CT

10 a.m.-noon, now until Nov. 13; to support the club's Beautify Lyme projects; pick up is Nov. 16 behind the firehouse; delivery is available for $5; (860) 526-9868 or jwd50@comcast.net by Nov. 13.

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Brian's Healing Hearts, 461 Main St., Niantic, CT

free; call to register (860) 451-8354 or email: ann@brianshealinghearts.org.

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East Lyme Senior Center, 37 Society Road, East Lyme, CT

10-11 a.m., Monday and Wednesday's; 30 classes for $50; $55 non-residents; registration required (860) 739-5859.

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Estuary Council of Seniors, Inc., 220 Main St., Old Saybrook, CT

10:30 a.m., for adults who have experienced the loss of a loved one; held the 2nd and 4th Wed. of every month; (860) 388-1611.

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Crozier Williams Student Center, Connecticut College, 270 Mohegan Ave., New London,

10:30-11:45 a.m., Crozier Williams Student Center 3rd floor; gentle and creative dance for people with movement disorders led by Rachel Balaban; free and open to the public; (401) 261-7062.

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Ledyard Senior Center, 12 Van Tassell Drive, Gales Ferry, CT

11 a.m., held the 2nd Wednesday of each month; (860) 464-0478.

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Lymes Senior Center, 26 Town Wood Road, Old Lyme, CT

11:30 a.m., welcome Resident Trooper Greg Hunter to eat lunch and visit with us; call to register (860) 434-4127.

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East Lyme Senior Center, 37 Society Road, Niantic, CT

11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.,
Monday and Wednesday (Nov. 4-Dec. 23)
14 classes for $32; $35 non-residents; (860) 739-5859.

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Estuary Council of Seniors, 220 Main St., Old Saybrook, CT

offered every Wed.; call Susan Graham L.T.M. at (860) 510-1376 for appointment; walk-ins welcome; $20-$30; (860) 510-1376.

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Estuary Council of Seniors, 220 Main St., Old Saybrook, CT

1 p.m., discuss your literary adventures; open to new ideas and newcomers; (860) 388-1611.

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Lymes Senior Center, 26 Town Woods Road, Old Lyme, CT

1 p.m., learn the personalities and adventures of the women who became the First Ladies of the United States; presented by Mariann Millard; call to register (860) 434-4127.

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Public Library of New London, 63 Huntington St., New London, CT

1-2:30 p.m., "How to Start & Run a Successful Non-Profit", presented by SCORE counselor Bob Potter; free; registration required: anne.driscoll@scorevolunteer.org.

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Lebanon Senior Center, 37 West Town St., #R, Lebanon, CT

1-6 p.m., call for an appointment 1-800-733-2767.

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Stonington Free Library, 20 High St., Stonington, CT

1-3 p.m., all levels welcome; bring projects you are working on; knitting, sharing and advice; (860) 535-0658.

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First Congregational Church, 2 Ferry Road, Old Lyme, CT

1-6 p.m., call for appointment, 800-733-2767.

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East Lyme Senior Center, 37 Society Road, Niantic, CT

1-4 p.m., $6; no need to be an ACBL player, you just won't get points; registration required; (860) 739-5859.

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Noank Firehouse, 10 Ward Ave., Groton, CT

2-3:30 p.m., beginner and intermediate musicians needed; no auditions - pick up your old instrument and play with us; (860) 989-1642.

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Groton Public Library, 52 Newtown Road, Groton, CT

2-4:30 p.m., Mon.-Wed.
one-on-one technology help; free; call to schedule 20 min. session, (860) 441-6750.

*Closed May 27 (Memorial Day)

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Groton Public Library, 52 Newtown Road, Groton, CT

sign up at: www.grotonpl.org or call to register (860) 441-6750.

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Groton Senior Center, 102 Newtown Road, Groton, CT

4 p.m., also Wed.; 8-weeks for $50; $60 non-residents; (860) 441-6785.

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Public Library of New London, 63 Huntington St., New London, CT , 06320

4-6 p.m., all ages; free; (860) 447-1411.

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Groton Senior Center, 102 Newtown Road, Groton, CT

5 p.m., also Wed.; 8-weeks for $60; $70 non-residents; (860) 441-6785.

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Norwich Technical High School, 7 Mahan Drive, Norwich, CT

5-7 p.m., for prospective students and their families; accepting applications for students entering Grades 9 and 10 in Fall 2020; (860) 889-8453; visit: norwich.cttech.org to download application.

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Groton Public Library, 52 Newtown Road, Groton, CT

make crafts and give them away to local senior citizens, veterans, homebound individuals and nursing home residents; (860) 441-6750.

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Cragin Memorial Library, 8 Linwood Ave., Colchester, CT

Nov. 6: 5:30 p.m., The Art of Racing in the Rain.
Nov. 13: 6 p.m., The Kitchen
Nov. 20: 6 p.m., After the Wedding
Nov. 27: 6 p.m., Blinded by the Light
free; (860) 537-5752.

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Bill Library, 718 Colonel Ledyard Highway, Ledyard, CT

Mike Molinari from Spark Makerspace, New London will introduce participants to 3D printing and design principles and the features of Autodrop3D cloud software; design remotely and print to the Library; bring laptop with external mouse; registration required: (860) 464-9912.

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East Lyme Senior Center, 37 Society Road, Niantic, CT

6:30 p.m., places may vary between the East Lyme Senior Center and the East Lyme Middle School; for women of all ages; walk-ins encouraged; (860) 767-8540 or (860) 434-8183.

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St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 310 Fort Hill Road, Groton, CT

7 p.m.

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St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 310 Fort Hill Road, Groton, CT

7 p.m.
simultaneous Alateen meeting

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Mystic and Noank Library, 40 Library St., Mystic, CT

7-9 p.m., Page Exchange; join us as we share our "Famous Artists Themed" artful envelopes; free; all who love letters are welcome; (860) 536-8477.

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East Lyme Public Library, 39 Society Road, Niantic, CT

7 p.m., Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness by Michelle Alexander and Cornel West; 6-week discussion:
Oct. 9
Oct. 16
Oct. 23
Oct. 30
Nov. 6
Nov. 13
free; call to register (860) 739-6926.

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Grace United Methodist Church, 10 Park Ave., Westerly, CT

7:30 p.m.

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Niantic Community Church, 170 Pennsylvania Ave., Niantic, CT

7:30-9 p.m.
Meeting Name: Sounds of Serenity

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Quaker Hill Baptist Church, 144 Old Norwich Road, Quaker Hill, CT

7:30 p.m.

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Deep River Congregational Church, 1 Church St., Deep River, CT

7:30-8:30 p.m.
Meeting Name: More Will Be Revealed

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Clark Lane Middle School, 105 Clark Lane, Waterford, CT

7:30 p.m., every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month; open to the public.

Kids/Family

Stonington Free Library, 20 High Street, Stonington, CT , 06378

Drop In for a story time geared toward kids 18 months to three years. A craft or activity will follow story time.

Our Story Times employ techniques aimed at developing Early Literacy skills and enabling caregivers to reinforce the same skills at home. We are avid proponents of reading aloud to children, long past the time they have learned to read themselves. This improves listening skills, attention span, fluency, increases vocabulary and develops a love for story. These are all skills necessary for a successful school transition.

In addition to story time you can find educational toys and computers in the Children’s area, along with AWE Early Learning stations offering digital literacy programs for pre-K and elementary schoolers.

Kids/Family

The 224 EcoSpace, 224 Farmington Avenue, Hartford, CT , 06105

Wednesdays 4:30 - 5:30 pm, Instructor: Sarah Kronisch


4 (8 week) Sessions
Session 1: classes held 9/11, 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30 (Share Day)
Session 2: classes held 11/13, 11/20, 11/27, 12/4, 12/11, 12/18, 1/8, 1/15 (Share Day)
Session 3: classes held 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/4, 3/11 (Share Day)
Session 4: classes held 3/18, 3/25, 4/8, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27 (Share Day)

Register for All 4 Sessions: Additional Sketch/Improv Show Date 6/3 (Share Day)

These classes may be taken individually or as a series, each class will have its own focus. Although you will get the most benefit from taking all 4 sessions, each class can stand on its own. Explore different themes each session, from silent film comedy to fast paced improvisation, you’ll get a new laugh each time!
Class Description: For students who love to clown around, tell jokes, and act out comedic characters! Learn to create, rehearse, and perform sketch comedy and improvisation games. Enhance creativity and imagination through characters and relationship. This class has an option of registering for 1 session for skill building or a 4 session advanced option with a sketch/improv show at the end of the year.
Pricing: $135 for one session, get all 4 for $432, a savings of 20% off the session price. One time $15 registration fee.

Stage/Theater

Goodspeed Musicals, 6 Main Street, East Haddam, CT , 06423

Young Billy Elliot is pulled between his family’s coal-mining roots and his newly discovered passion to dance. Is his future boxing gloves or ballet shoes? In the hardscrabble world of a changing England, reaching high becomes a leap of faith. Following your dream — and overcoming obstacles — has never been more electric than in the 10-time Tony winning Broadway phenomenon with songs by the legendary Elton John. Celebrate the idea of being yourself in the Goodspeed premiere of this powerful dance-filled story! Sept 13 – Nov 24