Art Exhibits/Openings

Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts, 84 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT , 06371

Figurative Moving Forward
The Future of Art: Exhibition of Recent Visiting Artists
Exhibition on View: September 28 - November 10, 2018
Opening Reception: Friday, September 28, 5 - 7 p.m.
Monday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Chauncey Stillman Gallery
Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts
84 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT

“Figurative Moving Forward” showcases the work of ten distinctive artists from the Visiting Artist Program whose work varies in media, technique and imagery. They were selected based on the central role the human figure plays in their art and the “realism” or intricate techniques they use in their creative practices, which also forms a conceptual framework to explore allegorical themes, symbols or narrative details. I hope that together these works will feel visually arresting and will engage the viewer to uncover the layers of meaning embedded in each individual work."

Author Events

Tapped Apple, 37 High St., Westerly, RI

Third Wednesday of the month
Support Your Local Writers
Organized by Harriet Grayson & Ocean Breeze Press (www.oceanbreezepress.net)

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

St. Bernard's High School, 1593 Norwich-New London Tnpk., Uncasville, CT

8 a.m.-1 p.m., call for appt. (800) 733-2767.

Community

Groton Public Library, 52 Newtown Road, Groton, CT

8 a.m., seeking artists, crafters and vendors for their second annual Winter Bazaar on Saturday, Dec. 8. Interested artists and vendors should fill out a registration form and submit payment no later than Saturday, November 17. Space rental is $20 for vendors providing their own table; $25 for vendors in need of a table; spaces and tables will be designated on a first-come, first-served basis once registration and payment are received; registration forms available at the library; (860) 441-6750 or kbalentine@groton-ct.gov.

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.-12:15 p.m., blood pressure checks; 11 a.m., yoga; 11:45 a.m., cafe lunch with $3 donation and reservation; 12:30 p.m., bingo; 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

East Lyme Community Center, 41 Society Road, East Lyme, CT , 06357

Informal for all skill levels.

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

Care & Share, 12 Roxbury Road, Niantic, CT , 06333

9:30 a.m., The third Wednesday of every month Care & Share invites those interested to its Community Outreach meeting to learn how the organization operates and how to volunteer. Please join us at 9:30 am at at the food pantry at 12 Roxbury Road, Niantic or contact 860-739-8502 for more information.

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

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

10 a.m.

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

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

10-11:30 a.m., free; (860) 739-5859.

Community

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

10:30 a.m., Wednesdays
9 a.m., Fridays
$8; (860) 388-1611.

Community

Enders Island, 1 Enders Island, Mystic, CT

Adult Children of Alcoholics meeting held Weekly on Wednesday from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at Enders Island www.endersisland.com

Community

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

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) 261-7052.

Community

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

10:45 a.m., $5 per class on walk-in basis; ages 50 plus; (860) 388-1611 or www.ecsenior.org.

Community

C.B. Jennings Dual Language School, 50 Mercer St., New London, CT

noon-2 p.m., weekly beginning, Wed., April 19; for parents and families of New London County interested in applying to our school; to schedule an appointment contact Gloria Sotomayor, Operations Manager at (860) 447-6050 Ext. 7611.

Community

Janet Carlson Calvert Library, 5A Tyler Drive, Franklin, CT

noon, bring a friend (or meet up with other players at the library) and your lunch; (860) 642-6207.

Community

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

12:45-1:45 p.m., held the 1st and 3rd Wed. of every month; free; call to register (860) 739-5859.

Community

Raymond Library, 832 Raymond Hill Road, Oakdale, CT

1 p.m., knitting, crocheting and embroidery group; all levels welcome; (860) 848-9943.

Community

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

bring a project; collecting hand knit or crocheted scarves for those in need; donations may be dropped off at either Bill or Gales Ferry Libraries; (860) 464-6943.

Community

Janet Carlson Calvert Library, 5 Tyler Drive, Franklin, CT

1 p.m., Wednesdays; (860) 642-6207.

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

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.

*No class Dec. 20 & 27

Community

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

3-6 p.m., Wednesdays through Oct. 31; newlondonfieldofgreens.org.

Community

Groton Senior Center, 102 Newtown Road, Groton, CT

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

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

New England Science & Sailing Foundation, 72 Water St, Stonington, CT , 06378

Learn how to respond to first aid, breathing & cardiac emergencies. An American Red Cross Instructor will guide you through hands-on practice of lifesaving skills on how to care for breathing and cardiac emergencies in adults, children, and infants. Prerequisites: must be 12 years old. Participants recertifiy in American Red Cross CPR, First Aid, AED for the professional rescuer.

Community

Groton Senior Center, 102 Newtown Road, Groton, CT

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

Community

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

5:30-7 p.m., "The ABCs" of a Business Plan and Understanding a SWOT Analysis" presented by Tanisha Baptiste of the Small Business Administration; registration required: anne.driscoll@scorevolunteer.org.

Community

Marquee Gallery Studio, 74 State St., New London, CT

The New London Art Students League meets weekly starting Sept. 5, Wednesdays, 6 - 9 p.m. and continues til the end of the year. Artists of all abilities are welcome at the Marquee Gallery Studio to Sketch, Draw, Paint, or Sculpt with Models and Still Life. Sessions will include mini workshops with instruction. Fees of this not for profit art league run by artists for artists since 1940 are based on attendance & costs. $18 per session. (860) 859-1871.

Community

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

Oct. 3: 6 p.m., Finding Your Feet.
Oct. 10: 6 p.m., Won't You Be My Neighbor.
Oct. 17: 6 p.m., Hot Summer Nights.
Oct. 24: 6 p.m., Hotel Artemis.
Oct. 31: 6 p.m., Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again!.
free; (860) 537-5752.

Community

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

6-7 p.m., with Dirk Langeveld: The Artful Dodger; free; (860) 447-1411.

Community

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

6:30-8 p.m., Oct. 3 and 17
10-11:30 a.m., Oct. 10 and 24
registration required, email: info@brianshealinghearts.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

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

7-8 p.m.

Community

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

7-8:30 p.m.

Community

Dime Bank, 290 Salem Turnpike, Norwich, CT

7-8:30 p.m., meets the 1st and 3rd Wed. of each month; email: vppr-4779255@toastmastersclubs.org.

Community

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

7:30 p.m.

Community

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

7:30 p.m.

Community

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

7:30 p.m.

Education/Lectures

Spark Makerspace, 225 State St., New London, , 06320

This is a 6 session class for those with little or no experience working with art glass in the Tiffany-style copper foil method. The student will be taught the skills of glass selection, pattern setup, scoring and breaking glass, grinding, foiling, soldering and framing to complete a stained glass panel from a selection of beginner-level patterns. Dates are September 12th, 19th, and 26th, October 3rd, 10th, and 17th 6 - 8:30pm

Education/Lectures

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

This is an opportunity to share poems, to discover new poets, to discuss poetry and the poetic process and the importance of the written word in our lives. Please bring a copy of your favorite poem (not one written by you). Poets, writers, and readers of all genres are welcome. Suzy Lamson, local poet, will facilitate.

Kids/Family

Otis Library, 261 Main St., Norwich, CT , 06360

Join us for this joyful movement class hosted by Eastern Connecticut Ballet. This month’s theme is The Orchestra. Hear a story around this theme and do 35 minutes of movement. For ages 3 – 5. Please register beginning September 17.

Kids/Family

Stonington Free Library, 20 High St., 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

Wheeler Library, 101 Main St., North Stonington, CT , 06359

On Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. starting September 12, Wheeler Library in North Stonington invites kids and their caregivers to the library for Lil’s Yogis with Miss Kim. Miss Kim will guide little ones in creative movement and yoga. Geared toward ages 2 to 5. Siblings are welcome. No registration necessary. Free and open to the public. Call Wheeler Library for details: 860-535-0383.

Kids/Family

Wheeler Library, 101 Main St., North Stonington, CT , 06359

From September 12 to December 12 Wheeler Library in North Stonington invites preschoolers and their grown-ups to enjoy a mini storytime over lunch on Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m. Children ages 2 to 5 and their caregivers are invited to bring bag lunches to the library. Participants will hear a story or two over lunch and then families are free to stay and play. Meets downstairs in the Little Lions’ Den unless otherwise noted. Lunch Bunch Mini Storytime is a special activity to share with the children in your life.

Weather policy: If North Stonington Public Schools are cancelled Lunch Bunch is cancelled. No registration necessary. Free and open to the public. For more information call 860-535-0383.

Music

Yantic River Inn, 270 West Town Street, Yantic, CT , 06389

Open Mic every Wednesday at Yantic River Inn, West Town St., Yantic 7-9:30 PM. All genre. PA and keyboard furnished. Sign up 6:45. Free. Public welcome. Info Frank 860-887-4300