Community

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

offering a variety of exercise classes suitable for all individuals with or without restrictions 50 plus years of age; Stretch & Strength, Weight Training, Gentle Yoga, Senior Fitness, Chair Yoga, Tai Chi, Zumba Gold, to name a few; (860) 388-1611.

Community

TVCCA, 83 Huntington St., New London, CT

TVCCA's RSVP Volunteers are collecting new winter boots for children in our community; boots & monetary donations may be dropped off at: 83 Huntington St., New London.

Community

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

8:30 a.m., strength III; 9:30 a.m., casual bridge; 10 a.m., hearty moves; 10:15 a.m., duplicate bridge; 12:30 p.m., mahjong; 1 p.m., quilting, ukulele; (860) 444-5839.

Community

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

9:15-10:15 a.m., zumba lite;
10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., painting class;
11:30 a.m., lunch;
noon, bingo;
1:30-2:30 p.m., gentle yoga;
1:30-2:30 p.m., wii bowling;
(860) 599-3285.

Community

CVS, 106 Boston Post Road, Waterford, CT

9-10 a.m., sponsored by the VNA of Southeastern Connecticut; open to the public; (860) 444-1111.

Community

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

9 a.m., yoga; 9:30 a.m., quilting; noon, out to lunch - meet and greet; 1 p.m., tai chi; (860) 464-0478.

Community

Groton Public Library, 52 Newtown Road, Groton, CT

shop new and used books as well as greeting cards, tote bags and water bottles; accepting small donations for a limited time; call before bringing donations (860) 441-6750.

2018:
9:30 a.m. - Sept. 20
9 a.m.-9 p.m. - Dec. 10

Community

Groton Senior Center , 102 Newtown Road , Groton, , , 06340

Find us on Mondays - Fridays, 9:30AM-4:30PM at health centers and libraries across the state during Open Enrollment. We’re here to answer your questions and help you enroll.
OPEN ENROLLMENT ENDS ON THE 15th of DECEMBER 2018
We are happy to offer 20% off Lyft rides to all enrollment fairs and enrollment locations.
Use LYFT CODE: GROTONOE for GROTON

Community

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

9:30-11:30 a.m., $2 per player; registration required; (860) 739-5859.

Community

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

9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Public Library of New London, 63 Huntington St.; free; through Thursday; (860) 447-1411.

Community

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

10 a.m., passionate writers read their work (memories, essays, short stories, poems, etc.), which the group often critiques; option is to write an assigned topic or choose your own subject; slots for new writers; special guest speaker on March 12, Patricia Horn O'Brien, Poet Laureat of Old Saybrook; free; ages 50 and better; registration required (860) 388-1611.

Community

Bill Memorial Library, 240 Monument Street, Groton, CT , 06340

It’s the month of giving! This year, the Mystic & Noank Library and the Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton are partnering together to collect food for our neighbors in need. Throughout December, both libraries will be offering a seasonal exchange that allows you to help the hungry while clearing yourself of late fees. Bring nonperishable, unexpired food items to either library and, in exchange, you will pay off your fines!

For every food item you bring in, $1 worth of fines will be forgiven. Please note - food donations cannot be used for lost or damaged material fees. You may make multiple donations; you may also make donations even if you don’t have any fines!

Food donated to the Bill Memorial Library will be given to the food pantry at Groton Human Services, food donated to the Mystic & Noank Library will be divided between the Food Bank at the Pawcatuck Neighborhood Shelter and the Food Pantry at Groton Human Services.

Community

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

10 a.m.

Community

Crystal Mall, 850 Hartford Turnpike, Waterford, CT

avoid the line with Santa's FastPass and reserve your magical moment with Santa online at: http://simonsanta.com; (860) 442-8501.

Community

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.

Community

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

10 a.m., meets Mondays; $4 walk-in basis; low impact, gentle class perfect for those with limited mobility or balance issues; ages 50+; (860) 388-1611 or www.ecsenior.org.

Community

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

10:30 a.m., $6; (860) 388-1611.

Community

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

11 a.m., 6-week session held Mondays; $30; $33 non-residents; must have your own instrument and know the C family chord group; stop by to register; (860) 739-5859.

Community

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

11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Monday and Wednesday mornings; no class Nov. 12.
$27; $30 non-residents; registration required (860) 739-5859.

Community

Groton Public Library, 52 Newtown Road, Groton, CT

noon-2 p.m. or 5-7 p.m., drop-in help with online job applications, resumes, cover letters and interview skills; free; (860) 441-6750.

Community

Salem Free Public Library, 264 Hartford Road, Salem, CT

Meets every Monday at 12:30 p.m. in the library’s program room. New players welcome! Just drop in!

Community

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

1 p.m., a dance class for folks living with Parkinson's disease; instructed by Rose Costanzo; free; call to register (203) 458-6268.

Community

Holiday Inn, 35 Governor Winthrop Blvd., New London, CT

schedule an appointment by visiting: www.redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-733-2767.

June 5: 1-6 p.m.
Dec. 10: 1-6 p.m.

Community

Groton Public Library, 52 Newtown Road, Groton, CT

2-4:30 p.m., Mon.-Wed.
9:30-11:30 a.m., Sat.
one-on-one technology help; free; call to schedule 20 min. session, (860) 441-6750.

*Library closed on July 4

Community

Groton Senior Center, 102 Newtown Road, Groton, CT

4-5 p.m., also Wed. and Fri.; $72/8-weeks; (860) 441-6785.

Community

Groton Senior Center, 102 Newtown Road, Groton, CT

5-6 p.m., also Wed.; $60/8-weeks; (860) 441-6785.

Community

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

5-7 p.m., structured writing activities and the opportunity to share work of your own in an easygoing, curriculum inspired group without the classroom feel; free; (860) 447-1411.

Oct. 1: 5-7 p.m.
Oct. 15: 5-7 p.m.
Dec. 10: 5-7 p.m.

Community

Harkness Chapel, Connecticut College, 270 Mohegan Ave., New London, , 06320

5:15 p.m. (860) 625-0294

Community

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

5:30-7 p.m., Wait Till Next Year: a memoir by Doris Kearns Goodwin; (860) 447-1411.

Community

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

5:30-7 p.m., call to register (860) 848-5699.
2018: Dec. 3, 10, 17
2019: Jan. 7

Community

Bill Memorial Library, 240 Monument St., Groton, CT , 06340

The Friends of the Bill Memorial Library are hosting Community Coloring Nights for Adults every Monday from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. at the Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton, CT. Community members are invited to start the week off right with relaxing grown-up coloring pages and good conversation. Bring a friend or come meet a new neighbor. The Program is free and registration is not required. Coloring pages and pencils will be supplied, but you may also bring your own!

Community

Noank Baptist Church, 18 Cathedral Heights, Noank, CT

6 p.m., potluck following by meeting at 7 p.m.; held the second Monday of each month.

Community

Groton Bible Chapel, 66 Tollgate Road, Groton, CT

6:30-8:30 p.m., Hurts, Habits, Hang-ups, Addiction; (860) 445-1760.

Community

Lee Memorial United Methodist Church, 294 Washington St., Norwich, CT

7 p.m., every Monday.

Community

Union Baptist Church Annex, 119 High St., Mystic, CT , 06355

7-8 p.m., meeting; (401) 742-3625; www.oa.org.

Community

St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 56 Great Hammock Road (Rt. 154)., Old Saybrook, , 06475

7-8 p.m., meeting; (203) 640-3106; www.oa.org.

Community

St. James Episcopal Church, 76 Federal St., New London, CT

7 p.m.

Community

Christ Episcopal Church, 78 Washington St., Norwich, CT

7:30 p.m.

Education/Lectures

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

Award winning Lyme Art Association Elected Artist and instructor Jack Montmeat is offering private lessons in drawing and painting this spring. You choose the subject matter and medium! Individualized instruction will help artists of all levels improve their techniques. This is a time to work at a pace that is both challenging and comfortable. With proper guidance and critique, you will build foundations that will be profoundly reflected in your art. Please contact Jack at jwmontmeat@hotmail.com to schedule lessons.

Instructor Bio: Jack Montmeat is an award-winning local portrait painter and illustrator with a studio in East Lyme, CT. Jack grew up in Old Lyme, and began taking classes at the Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts as a teenager.

After receiving his BFA from the Columbus College of Art and Design in Columbus, Ohio in 2002, as well as studying in Paris and Florence, he began painting portraits full-time. Jack has received many awards for his portraiture, including winning first place in the Connecticut Society of Portrait Artists “Faces of Spring 2007” exhibition which was juried by renowned portrait artist Aaron Shikler.

Jack is a three time recipient of the Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Grant. He also recently received a Stobart Fellowship which enabled him to study independently in the museums of Paris. Jack has been teaching drawing and painting as well as monitoring at the Lyme Art Association since 2002. Jack is also an illustrator for Major League Baseball.

To schedule a lesson or series of lessons, please contact Jack at jwmontmeat@hotmail.com.

Education/Lectures

Stonington Natural Health Center, 107 Wilcox Road, Suite 103, Stonington, CT , 06378

noon, come in and relax with a complimentary ear acupuncture point in a comfortable group setting; free for new and existing patients; held every Monday; call to reserve your spot, (860) 536-3880 or email: info@snhc.com.

Kids/Family

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

Toddler Storytime welcomes children 18 - 36 months and their caregivers to participate in songs, fingerplays, bounces and more! This program repeats at 11:00 am. Registration not required.

Misc. Events

Mercy by the Sea, 167 Neck Road, Madison, , 06443

MADISON: Information on the school is offered at Mercy by the Sea, 167 Neck Rd, from 10:00 am – 12 noon on Monday December 10. Explore how aging has been viewed across time, cultures and traditions and which wisdom practices support and sustain growth into the 2nd half of life. Using current research in happiness, medicine and the brain, inform our re-visioning of the second half of life. For more information: www.mercybythesea.org or call 203 245 0401.

Misc. Events

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

For titles and descriptions visit our home page www.waterfordpubliclibrary.org and click on the movie link.