Art Exhibits/Openings

Cooper & Smith Gallery, 10 Main Street, Essex, CT , 06426

The Cooper & Smith Gallery is proud to feature "Paintings by Tom Root." Tom Root began his career desiring to become part of a contemporary figurative revival. He loved historic portraiture but disliked what he saw as formulaic in commercial portraiture. He set out to reestablish the connection between contemporary portraiture and fine art. Toward this goal, Tom works in the traditional style, painting from life. The immediacy of these portrait sessions results in paintings that capture a physical likeness animated by a rich inner life. An Alabama native, Tom studied drawing and painting at Lyme Academy of Fine Arts in Old Lyme, Connecticut, under Aaron Shikler N.A. and Deane G. Keller, and at Ringling School of Art and Design in Sarasota, Florida. A professional figure and portrait painter for over thirty-five years, Tom has work in private and public collections across the country, including the New Britain Museum of American Art (New Britain, CT) and the Tennessee State Museum (Nashville, TN). Gallery hours, Thu – Mon, 10:30 – 5pm and by appointment. 10 Main Street, Essex.

Art Exhibits/Openings

Essex Art Association Gallery, 10 North Main Street, Essex, CT , 06426

The June show at the Essex Art Association is the Elected Artists’ Exhibition. Featuring art by
talented EAA members who have had their work accepted in three separate juried art shows within a five-year period, meaning their work passed the stringent entrance requirements of at least three discerning judges.
The Gantner Gallery show, “Scavenger Hunt” showcases artwork by Ivoryton mixed media artist Pam Erickson.

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

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

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

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

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-1:30 p.m., bingo; 1:30-2:30 p.m., gentle yoga; 1:30-3:30 p.m., wii bowling; (860) 599-3285.

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

, 33 Gallows Lane, New London, CT

9:30-10:30 a.m., with David Chandler; held all four Mondays in June; $50 or $15 for single class; call to register, (860) 442-9462 or email: office@eaglesquesttaichi.com.

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

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 a.m.

Community

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

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

Community

Groton Public Library, 52 Newtown Road, Groton, CT

11 a.m.-2 p.m., help with online job applications, resumes, cover letters and interview skills; free; drop in; (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

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

1-3 p.m., how to use a sewing machine and how to perform different stitches; create a sewn bookmark utilizing different stitches; materials provided; call to register (860) 447-1411.

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.

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Groton Senior Center, 102 Newtown Road, Groton, CT

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

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

5:45-7 p.m., Love Her Madly by Mary-Ann Tirone Smith; (860) 447-1411.

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; www.oa.org.

Community

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

7-8 p.m., meeting; (860) 322-4297; 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

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.

Education/Lectures

Westerly Library, Broad Street , Westerly, RI , 02891

The Westerly Area Peace and Justice Group is collaborating with Pax Christi RI to take a closer look at military spending. Alex Nunes, an independent journalist based in Rhode Island, nunesweekly.com, will present for discussion
“The Defense Industry and Nuclear Weapons in Rhode Island and Connecticut—What Every Citizen Should Know.” The public is invited to attend. Light refreshments will be served.
Date: Mon June 18 at the Westerly Library Auditorium,
44 Broad St. Westerly, RI.
Time: 5:30-7:30 pm
Free event—light refreshments will be served.

Kids/Family

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

We are excited to announce Libraries Rock! as Stonington Free Library's Summer Reading Program. Registration is ongoing and you can start counting your reading time once you register. The Store opens June 25th and there are great programs open to those who register. This popular program is fun for everyone. Join us!

Kids/Family

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

Enjoy 30 minutes of traditional rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and other activities for the very young; then stay (or not) for a one-hour open playgroup. Older siblings are welcome to attend! Ages newborn – 23 months. Drop-in.

Kids/Family

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

Develop your skills with a different technology class each week. June 18: Karaoke Coding, June 25: Make Your Own Video Games, July 2: Smart Robots, July 9: Karaoke Coding, July 16: Make Your Own Video Games, July 23: Smart Robots, & July 30: Karaoke Coding. For ages 10 & up. Space is limited; please register for each week individually. Register beginning May 29. This program is funded by the Friends of Otis Library. Program will take place in the Story Room.

Kids/Family

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

Join us for this electrifying solo performance that will have young and old captivated! Caryn Lin will use a five string electric violin and sound effects to create one of the most exciting and interactive music shows of the summer! She has awed audiences around the country, including performances at Lincoln Center and Six Flags. Help welcome her to Norwich! All ages. This program is funded by Attorney Bart Sayet and Ms. Lori Lindfors. No registration required. Program will take place in the Story Room.

Kids/Family

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

"SECRET CODERS #1: GET WITH THE PROGRAM!" by Gene Luen Yang and Mike Holmes will be the featured book this month. For grades 3-5. The book will be discussed, followed by Hour of Code Blockly games. Pizza will be served. Please register now. Pick up a copy of the book at the Front Desk. Program will take place in the Meeting Room.

Misc. Events

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

Our Oscar series continues with a few more nominees. For titles and descriptions visit our home page www.waterfordpubliclibrary.org and click on the movie link.