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

Paint the figure from life with Hollis Dunlap. Students will focus on creating a strong sense of 3-dimensional form by looking closely at light effects, proportions, edges, and various methods of paint application.

We will explore a practical use of proportion and anatomy, focusing on major anatomical landmarks, allowing students to study the way that master painters model form and make color choices. Several techniques will be demonstrated, including more traditional underpainting methods as well as direct painting of the lightest and darkest values. Use of contrasting thick and thin paint will be demonstrated in the manner of master painters such as Rembrandt and Rubens, at the same time exploring more naturalistic color effects in the style of 19th century painting.

Painters will be encouraged to build the sense of form from the largest masses first, to create a sense of finish to the painting before small details are added. Basic geometric shapes will be used as analogies to various forms of the human body to give the painting a convincing sense of form as well as giving the student more confidence in painting complex figurative work. Please visit hollisdunlap.com to view selections of his work.

Wednesdays, 1 pm – 4 pm, January 23 – March 27

Please contact Hollis directly by emailing info@hollisdunlap.com

Community

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.

Community

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

7:30-9 a.m., ages 50+; fasting required; free, donations welcome; (860) 388-1611.

Community

Mystic Hilton, 20 Coogan Blvd., Mystic, CT

8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Living Long and Prospering, a seminar for those planning to successfully age and be physically and financially healthy; http://www.mysticgeriatricinstitute.com; http://seniorsstrong.org.

Community

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

8:30 a.m., strength III; 9:30 a.m., casual bridge; 9:45 a.m., flexibility and balance; 10 a.m., hearty moves; 11 a.m., yoga; 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m., blood pressure checks; 11:45 a.m., cafe lunch with $3 donation and reservation; 1 p.m., trip presentation "Cowboy Country" and "Italy"; 1-3 p.m., ping pong; (860) 444-5839.

Community

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

Community

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.

Community

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

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

Community

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

9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., free; Monday through Thursday; call to register (860) 447-1411.

Community

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

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

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

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

10-11 a.m.

Community

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

10:30 a.m., ages 50 and older; free; (860) 388-1611.

Community

Montville American Job Center, 601 Norwich-New London Turnpike, Suite 1, Uncasville, CT

11 a.m.-2 p.m., featuring five local employers; register at: www.CTHires.com; (860) 263-6535.

Community

Old Lyme Country Club, 40 McCurdy Road, Old Lyme, CT

noon-1:30 p.m., Leaving a Legacy: Helping Your Supporters Take Care of the Causes They Love with guest speaker, Alison C. Woods; $25; registration required: www.LOLCommunityConnections.org, (203) 249-4642 or tinabirkic@gmail.com; snow date is Jan. 30.

Community

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

1-2:30 p.m., Part 1 & 2; enjoy reminiscing and listening to the Old Time Radio Comedy Shows; call to register (860) 434-1605.

Jan. 16 and 23: Mystery and Detective Shows Edition.

Community

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

1:15-2:15 p.m., every 4th Wed.; free; no appointment needed; (860) 739-5859.

Community

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.

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.

Community

Groton Public Library, 52 Newtown Road, Groton, CT

what iCloud is and how to properly use it; bring your apple devices to class; free; call to sign up (860) 441-6750.

May 19, 2017 - 3 p.m.
2018
Apr. 24 - 10:30 a.m.
June 22 - 10:30 a.m.
Sept. 11 - 10:30 a.m.
Dec. 18 - 10:30 a.m.
2019:
Jan. 23 - 3 p.m.

Community

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

4-5:30 p.m., free; (860) 447-1411.

Are you a chess player looking for new opponents? Or, have you never played but want to learn?
The library has recently started a Chess Club and new members are welcome to join.
Location: Adult Reading Area; Contact: Madhu Gupta 8604471411 mgupta@plnl.org.

Community

Wild Birds Unlimited, 190 Flanders Road, East Lyme, CT

5-6 p.m., presented by the Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center; free; call to register (860) 739-7302 or email: wbuniantic@sbcglobal.net.

Community

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

5:30-7 p.m., Cost, Price and Profit, presented by SCORE Mentor Eric Munro; registration required: anne.driscoll@scorevolunteer.org.

Community

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

5:45-6:45 p.m., dinner and childcare provided; free; (860) 447-0366.

Community

Ledge Light Health District, 216 Broad St., New London, CT

6-8 p.m., a 7-week program to help you become tobacco-free; Jan. 2, 9, 16, 23 (Quit Day), 25 (48 hour follow-up to Quit Day), 30, Feb. 6, 13; free program; call to register (860) 446-3062 or email: cwilson@llhd.org.

Community

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.

Community

Groton Public Library, 52 Newtown Road, Groton, CT

7 p.m., a panel discussion addressing the themes and ideas presented in the novel, The Hate U Give by author Angie Thomas; (860) 441-6750.

Community

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

7-8:30 p.m.

Community

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

7-8 p.m.

Community

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

7:30 p.m.

Community

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

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

Community

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

7:30 p.m.

Community

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

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

Education/Lectures

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

Want to be a better painter? Good drawing skills are essential!
Through a series of weekly exercises you will gain the knowledge and confidence needed to raise your painting up a level or prepare to become a painter. This class will cover the basics as well as more advanced skills including shading techniques. All levels welcome. Wednesdays, 9 am - 12 pm, January 9 - February 20, no January 30. To register for this class, contact Eileen at eileeneder@mac.com.

**NO CLASS JANUARY 30**

Education/Lectures

Children's Learning Center at Mitchell College Children's Learning Center, 701 Montauk Ave., New London, , 06320

Southeastern Connecticut Kindergarten Festival to be held at Mitchell College on Wednesday, January 23, 2019

Free and open to the public

Come and get your questions answered about kindergarten options in our region at the Southeastern Connecticut Kindergarten Festival on Wednesday, January 23, 2019, 4-5:30pm! The event will be held at the Children's Learning Center at Mitchell College, 701 Montauk Ave. New London, CT 06320.

Representatives from the following schools will be present to share information:

• Winthrop STEM Elementary Magnet School, New London
• Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School, New London
• Regional Multicultural Magnet School, New London
• St. Joseph School, New London
• Pine Point School, Stonington

Children are welcome. No RSVP is necessary and hot cocoa and cookies will be available for your enjoyment!

Email clc@mitchell.edu with any questions or visit Mitchell.edu/clc for more information.
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About Mitchell College
A small liberal arts college, Mitchell developed its distinct educational approach over 80 years, blending a tradition of mentoring with an expertise in teaching diverse learning styles to create a highly individualized model that benefits all students. Mitchell is committed to the broader community through building strong, creative and cooperative partnerships. Located on a beautiful waterfront campus in historic New London, it is also home to championship NCAA Division III athletics and the Duquès Academic Success Center which includes the renowned Bentsen Learning Center.

Kids/Family

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

Drop In Story Time for Ages 2–5. We reinforce early literacy skills through books, songs and finger plays. There is also a craft based on the weekly theme.

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, you will 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.

(860) 535-0658

Kids/Family

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

For those 9 to 12 years old - Registration Required. Multiple copies of A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park will be available in the children's room.

Misc. Events

Comix Mohegan Sun, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd, Uncasville, CT , 06382

It's Wednesday, only two more days left of work until the weekend. Comix wants to help you to get through this by taking in a Whacky Wednesday comedy show! Come on down to Comix Mohegan Sun, and instead of having a work-filled Wednesday, have a Whacky Wednesday! Please visit http://www.comixmohegansun.com/whacky-wednesday for more show and ticketing info.

Misc. Events

Kensington's Restaurant at The Spa at Norwich Inn, 607 West Thames St, Norwich, , 06360

This Dinner Special includes:
Lobster Dinner for Two with a Bottle of our Vista Point Wine
(2) 1 1/4 lb. Lobster*, grilled, steamed or baked and stuffed with drawn butter, Tarragon Whipped Potatoes and roasted Butternut Squash

$59.99 plus tax and gratuity

Reservation required, please call Kensington’s at 860-425-3630 or dial ext. 630.

Kensington’s Restaurant is located off of the Inn Lobby.
*1 Lobster per person.

Misc. Events

Kensington's Restaurant at The Spa at Norwich Inn, 607 West Thames St, Norwich, , 06360

This Dinner Special includes:
Lobster Dinner for Two with a Bottle of our Vista Point Wine
(2) 1 1/4 lb. Lobster*, grilled, steamed or baked and stuffed with drawn butter, Tarragon Whipped Potatoes and roasted Butternut Squash

$59.99 plus tax and gratuity

Reservation required, please call Kensington’s at 860-425-3630 or dial ext. 630.

Kensington’s Restaurant is located off of the Inn Lobby.
*1 Lobster per person.