Art Exhibits/Openings

UConn Avery Point, 1084 Shennecossett Road, Groton, CT , 06340

The Alexey von Schlippe Gallery of Art at UConn Avery Point presents "Open Air," a free, outdoor exhibition of sculpture and installation art. By day, enjoy artworks installed on the Avery Point campus grounds (July 20–September 30, 2020). By night, enjoy short art film and video art projections onto Branford House and the Avery Point Lighthouse, Thursdays-Saturdays in August, from dusk until one hour after nightfall.

For information and a schedule of special events, please visit openair2020.art.uconn.edu.

Art Exhibits/Openings

Lyme Art Association, 90 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT , 06371

Point of View: the 99th Annual Elected Artist Exhibition: The Elected Artists of the Lyme Art Association are an elite group of professional artists, primarily from New England. Their work is predominantly representational, but encompasses a variety of styles, subjects and mediums. This year we count the 99th year that the show has been held in our gallery building, but in truth, the Lyme Art Association artists held their exhibitions for years prior in the local library.

Another popular show, Animal Kingdom, will be hung in the Goodman Gallery concurrent with Point of View. Animal Kingdom presents works about furry, scaly, feathered, and finned creatures. Our member artists’ subjects range from ferocious to graceful to adorable.

Author Events

Waterford Public Library, 49 Rope Ferry Road, Waterford, CT , 06385

CT State Historian Walter Woodward on his book Creating Connecticut: Critical Moments That Shaped a Great State (2020) - Author and Connecticut State Historian Walter Woodward helps us understand how people and events in Connecticut’s past played crucial roles in forming the culture and character of Connecticut today. Register online in advance for this Zoom meeting. Zoom Link available on our Calendar of Events at www.waterfordpubliclibrary.org. Walt Woodward is the State Historian of Connecticut and an Associate Professor of History at the University of Connecticut.

Community

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

WHO: Cathy Wilson – 860-739-5859 – cwilson@eltownhall.com
Monday through Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm

WHAT: Tax Relief Program for Elderly and Totally Disabled Renters

WHEN: Up until October 1, 2020

WHERE: East Lyme Senior Center – 37 Society Road – Niantic, CT

COST: No fee

SPONSORED BY: Office of Policy & Management – State of Connecticut

Connecticut state law provides a rebate program for renters who are elderly or disabled and whose annual incomes do not exceed certain limits. Under this program a check is directly remitted to an approved applicant by the State. These checks represent partial refunds of rental and utility payments. Persons renting an apartment, room, cooperative housing or even leasing a mobile home space may be eligible. An application must be completed and the deadline is October 1st, 2020. An applicant or the spouse must be 65 or older or be 100% disabled per Social Security. The applicant must have lived in Connecticut for 1 year. The total income for the calendar year 2019 which includes Social Security must not exceed $37,000 for a single person or $45,100 for a married couple. Thirty-five percent of the applicant’s annual rent and utilities must exceed 5% of the applicant’s income. Proof of income received and rent and utility payments made in the calendar year 2019 must be provided. For more information or for an appointment, call the Senior Center office at 739-5859.

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

8:30 a.m., pre-registration required; free; call (860) 451-8354 or email: ann@brianshealinghearts.org.

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9:15 a.m., zumba gold; 11 a.m., yoga, chat with Kathy; (860) 444-5839; seniors@waterfordct.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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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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Groton Public Library, 52 Newtown Road, Groton, CT

GROTON, Conn. — Are you a Junior Friend who is missing our monthly events? Pick up a Grab & Go craft bag at the Groton Public Library this fall. Our kits will contain easy instructions and most of the supplies you will need to create a project that spreads good will and cheer. Note: Grab & Go craft bags are available while supplies last and limited to current Junior Friend members.

Programming may be affected or cancelled due to COVID-19.


About the Groton Public Library
The Groton Public Library is located at 52 Newtown Road, Groton, CT 06340. For more information about library programs or services, please call (860) 441-6750 or visit grotonpl.org. All programs hosted by the Groton Public Library are inclusive and open to people of all ability levels. Please contact the Library for information about available accommodations.

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11 a.m.-2 p.m., VIRTUAL BOOK-A-TECH APPOINTMENTS WITH THE GROTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
Wednesdays, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

GROTON, Conn. — Book-a-Tech is back! Having trouble setting up an email account, downloading ebooks, or using your smartphone or tablet? Schedule a 20-minute virtual appointment and receive one-on-one help with all of your technology-related questions. Registration is required; reserve your spot at https://forms.gle/iD8gNbfzwTwHbB3S9.


About the Groton Public Library
The Groton Public Library is located at 52 Newtown Road, Groton, CT 06340. For more information about library programs or services, please call (860) 441-6750 or visit grotonpl.org. All programs hosted by the Groton Public Library are inclusive and open to people of all ability levels. Please contact the Library for information about available accommodations.

Community

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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Lawrence + Memorial Hospital, 365 Montauk Ave., New London, CT

hosted by Thames Valley Sustainable Connections; tvsci.org.

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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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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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First Baptist Church of Waterford, 105 Rope Ferry Road, Waterford, CT

6-8 p.m., free dinner from 6-6:45 p.m.; all are welcome for an evening of fun; dinner followed by activities for children, youth and adults; (860) 443-1126.

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7 p.m., for family, partners, friends and significant others of adults living with mental illness; held every Wednesday.

Procedure for Connecting to NAMI Support Groups
- in advance, email information@namisect.org to sign up for online support groups
- download the Zoom app
- as the meeting date approaches, check your email for an invitation to the Zoom meeting from NAMI SECT
- click on the link provided to join in

If you are dealing with a mental illness, or love someone who is, NAMI, the National Alliance On Mental Illness, offers support, education, advocacy and hope. For more information, please visit: www.namisoutheastct.org, email information@namisect.org or call 860-859-4658.

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

7 p.m.
simultaneous Alateen meeting

Al-Anon Family Groups
Al-Anon is a program for anyone who has been affected by someone else’s drinking. During this time of isolation and stress, meetings are available by phone and online it is still possible to find support from others who will share their experience, strength and hope.
CT Hotline is: 1-888-8Al – ANON (1-888-825-2666)
CT Website: www.ctalanon.org
National Website: www.alanon.org

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

7 p.m.

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7 p.m., In partnership with the Prudence Crandall Museum, Otis Library will host the virtual program “The Work Must Be Done:” Women of Color and the Right to Vote on Wednesday, September 30, at 7pm. This program is presented by the Connecticut Historical Society. It originally was to be presented in April as part of Otis Library’s Harris Sisters Month, which recognizes the courage and achievements of Norwich natives Sarah and Mary Harris.
Inspired by the words of notable African American reformer and political activist Mary Townsend Seymour, “The work must be done,” the Connecticut Historical Society presents new research about the women of color who worked for women’s suffrage. Ilene Frank, Chief Curator at CHS, and Professor Brittney Yancy of Goodwin University, will tell the stories of women such as Ms. Seymour, Rose Payton, Mary A. Johnson, Sarah Fleming, and others. The program includes conversation on the importance of having history that is inclusive.
Funding for this project is made possible by the State of Connecticut and the National Endowment for the Humanities, both of which provide significant support to Connecticut Humanities.
To register for this virtual program, please contact Julie Menders at Adultprograms@otislibrarynorwich.org, or you may register on the Library’s website calendar at www.otislibrarynorwich.org.

Kids/Family

Bill Memorial Library, 244 Monument St, Groton, CT , 06450

The Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton invites kids and their families to follow the adventures of Mr. Bill as he explores the City of Groton! Each Wednesday beginning September 23 the library will post a photo of Mr. Bill on Facebook, and participants must guess where he is visiting in the City of Groton.

Forms to keep track of your answers will be available at the library (contact-free) beginning Wednesday, September 16 or will be available to download on the library website, billmemorial.org. The last photo of Mr. Bill will be posted on Wednesday, October 28. Completed forms must be returned to the library by Wednesday, November 4; each returned form will be entered in our prize drawing (one per person). Prizes include gift certificates to Norm’s Diner in Groton and Bank Square Books in Mystic.

Call the library at 860-445-0392 for more information. We encourage families to check in on our Bill Memorial Library Facebook page for more activities.