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St Ann Church Craft Fair – Bristol CT – 11/21/2020
This is our 9th year sponsoring this "Handmade Crafters Only" event. We are experienced, organized, and we heavily advertise to bring in high foot traffic. We have 50+ craft tables available, offer ample parking, provide helpers to assist crafters in bringing items in and out and are handicap accessible. Food is also available throughout the event.
For application and event documents, contact Rachel at urieldionne@sbcglobal.net or 860 989-1560

Waterford Senior Services, , ,

11 a.m., yoga with Michele; (860) 444-5839, seniors@waterfordct.org.

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.

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.

Community

Uncas on Thames, 100 Campbell Building, 401 West Thames St., Norwich, CT

Norwich Uncas on Thames Farmers Market will be open every Monday & Friday at Uncas on Thames, 100 Campbell Building, 401 West Thames Street, Norwich from 10:00-1:00 until October 30. Join us for fresh fruits & vegetables, award winning canned goods, honey & maple syrup. We accept the WIC/FMNP checks for families, seniors, & women, infants, & children. We ask everyone to be sure to wear their masks & practice social distancing. Please call 860-633-1067 for more information!

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

Groton Public Library, 52 Newtown Road, Groton, CT

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

*evenings by appointment

Community

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

12:30 p.m., meets every Monday in the library’s program room. New players welcome! Just drop in; (860) 859-1130.

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)

Community

Groton Senior Center, 102 Newtown Road, Groton, CT

4 p.m., also Wed.; 8-weeks for $50; $60 non-residents; (860) 441-6785.

Community

Groton Senior Center, 102 Newtown Road, Groton, CT

5 p.m., also Wed.; 8-weeks for $60; $70 non-residents; (860) 441-6785.

Community

Backus Hospital, 326 Washington Steeet, Norwich, CT

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

Community

St. John the Evangelist Church, 22 Maple Ave., Uncasville, CT

7 p.m., doors open at 4:30 p.m.; all ages; packages start at $4; (860) 848-1257.

Community

Union Baptist Church, 119 High Street, Mystic, CT

7 p.m.

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

Community

Christ the King Church, 1 McCurdy Road, Old Lyme, CT

7-9 p.m., all ages; a special need for tuba, percussion, trumpets, trombones and clarinets; (860) 434-4603.

Education/Lectures

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

The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden (2017) “Utterly bewitching . . . a lush narrative . . . an immersive, earthy story of folk magic, faith, and hubris, peopled with vivid, dynamic characters, particularly clever, brave Vasya, who outsmarts men and demons alike to save her family.”—Booklist (starred review). Register online in advance for this Zoom meeting. Zoom Link available on our Calendar of Events at www.waterfordpubliclibrary.org. Pam Bedore will facilitate this discussion. Pam is a professor of English at UConn, Avery Point.

Kids/Family

The Madison Arts Barn, 8 Campus Dr, Madison, CT , 06443

Zen Retreat Camp: August 10-14, 8:30am-3pm. Relax, De-Stress, Repeat. This camp is for anyone who could use a little time to forget about all the stresses in the world and take some time for themselves with meditation, yoga, aroma therapy, and so much more!! The students, staff, and instructors will be following state and local guidelines for staying healthy during this time. Any questions: Madisonartsbarn@gmail.com or 203-245-2689 Go to Madisonartsbarn.org to see more of our great programs!!