Art Exhibits/Openings

Studio 33 Art & Frame Gallery, 140 Bank Street, New London, CT , 06320

Loving New London - 40 Years, Friday, February 8, 2019, 5:00 to 7:00 PM, Studio 33 Art & Frame Gallery presents a Valentine Exhibit of images of The Smith House, 138-140 Bank St., c.1840 Greek Revival-style, in the heart of the Waterfront Historic District. Once dominated by wharves and tall ships, now #24 on New London's Heritage Trail is home to our gallery. The exhibit includes a wintery mix of landscape paintings by local artists, Robert J. Hauschild, Mark Patnode, Liz McGee, and others. Celebrate our historic and creative community; and find the perfect gift for your significant other! 140 Bank St., New London, CT, 860-442-6355, www.studio33gallery.com.

Community

Ledyard C.H.A.I.N. Inc., 2 Village Drive, Ledyard, CT

Help raise money to honor Cooper, beloved Saint Bernard. Cooper died at the age of 6 from myasthenia gravis. Cooper's favorite cookies will be sold during the month of February for $5 (bag of 12 cookies); proceeds benefit the medical fund at the Ledyard Animal Control.

Cookies made lovingly by Momma B's Sweet Treats of Ledyard.
Grain free recipe: coconut flour, peanut butter, milk, molasses and egg.

Email: ledyardchain@gmail.com
(860) 287-3504 or (869) 389-5156

Community

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

9-10 a.m., 30 classes for $60; $65 non-residents; stop by to register (860) 739-5859.

Community

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

10 a.m., mahjong; 1 p.m., pool, bowling; (860) 464-0478.

Community

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

9 a.m., open doors, strength I; 10 a.m., Alzheimer's support group; 10:15 a.m., strength II; 10:30 a.m., tai chi; 11 a.m., brain flex; 11:45 a.m., cafe lunch with $3 donation and reservation; 12:30 p.m., canasta; 1 p.m., coloring club; (860) 444-5839.

Community

Masonicare at Mystic, 45 Clara Drive, Mystic, CT

Held the 1st & 3rd Thursday of the month, from 9-11 am; all veterans can socialize and receive information regarding veterans benefits and services through state and federal agencies and programs; (860) 425-6617.

Community

New London Senior Center, 120 Broad St., New London, CT

9-10 a.m., tai chi; 10-11:30 a.m., bingo; 10-11 a.m., yoga; 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Stop & Shop; 11:15 a.m.-1:15 p.m., quilting; 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., chair massage with Melissa; (860) 447-5232.

Community

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

9:30-11 a.m., line dancing; noon-3 p.m., dominos; 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Walmart shopping; (860) 599-3285.

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

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

10 a.m., free; registration required; (860) 739-5859.

Community

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

10-11 a.m.

Community

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

10-11:30 a.m., bring basic supplies, drawing pencils, sketch pad and kneaded erasers; free; registration required; (860) 739-5859.

Community

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

10-11:30 a.m., bring your project and materials; free; (860) 447-1411.

Community

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

The knitting group meets on Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, in the reading area of the Salem Free Public Library. The group meets weekly to work on their own projects or to contribute to the annual knitted goods sale to benefit the Friends of the Salem Library. Refreshments are served. You may just drop in, no registration required!

Community

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

10:30 a.m., with Rachel Baer from Yoga Keeps Me Fit; $8; first class is free; 10 class pass for $70; ages 50 and up; (860) 388-1611.

Community

East Lyme High School, 30 Chesterfield Road, East Lyme, CT

10:30-11:15 a.m., 24 classes for $24; $29 non-residents; call to register (860) 739-5859.

Community

Groton Public Library, 52 Newtown Road, Groton, CT

11 a.m.-7 p.m., open hours for assistance in the Tech Center; no appt. necessary; (860) 441-6750.

Community

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

1:30 p.m., open to ages 50 and over; $5; tap shoes needed; (860) 388-1611.

Community

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

5:30 p.m., (860) 705-3902.

Community

Westbrook Public Library, 61 Goodspeed Drive, Westbrook, CT

5:30-7:30 p.m., Maria Miranda presents an interactive and engaging workshop offering Facebook specific tips and techniques at the intermediate to advanced level. Learn social media best practices, how to use audience platforms, proven tips for increased engagement and more; registration required: anne.driscoll@scorevolunteer.org.

Community

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

6-7 p.m., Main Building Patient Education Room #1, 401C; (860) 447-8125; www.oa.org.

Community

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

6:30 p.m., doors open at 5:30 p.m.; $12; all ages; (860) 388-1611.

Community

Groton Lodge of Elks, 700 Shennecosett Road , Groton, , 06340

6:30 p.m., $11 minimum package; no smoking, no alcohol; doors open at 4:30 p.m.; (860) 445-2163.

Community

Brian's Healing Hearts Center for Hope and Healing, 461 Main St., Niantic, CT

7-8:30 p.m., The Brian Dagle Foundation; for family, partners, friends and significant others, adults, living with mental illness; meets the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month; (860) 882-0236.

Community

St. Paul Lutheran Church, 56 Great Hammock Road, Old Saybrook, CT

7-8 p.m.
Meeting Name: Steps Around the World

Community

St. Edmunds Retreat Center, , Enders Island, CT

7 p.m.
Father Joe Building

Community

Mohegan Congregational Church, 27 Church Lane, Uncasville, CT

7:30 p.m.

Community

Temple Emanu-El, 29 Dayton Road, Waterford, CT

7:30-9 p.m., meets Thursdays; email: etssdv@gmail.com for more information.

Education/Lectures

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

Come join this friendly monitored painting group. Paint or draw from a live model in a relaxed atmosphere every Thursday. This figure painting group is for artists who can work without formal instruction, in the medium of their choice, and who can benefit working from a live model. Poses are a mixture of gesture, 20 and 40 minutes.

Thursdays, 9am-12pm, ongoing

To register: please contact Joann at joann@ballinger225.com.

Education/Lectures

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

Each week artists will work from a clothed live model. The model will be in the same pose through two sessions for a total of six hours per pose. This will allow artists extended study time to paint or draw. All mediums and levels are welcome at this informal and encouraging group.

Thursdays, 12:30 -3:30 pm, Ongoing

Please register by contacting Mary at mmellot@msn.com.

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

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

For those 6 to 9 years old - Registration Required. Multiple copies of Sarah, Plain and Tall by Patricia MacLachlan will be available in the children's room.

Misc. Events

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

JOSH WOLF is coming to Comix Mohegan Sun 2/21/19-2/23/19 for 4 awesome shows! Check him out Thursday at 8pm, Friday at 7:30pm, Saturday at 7pm, and again at 9:30pm. Visit http://joshwolf.comixmohegansun.com for more information!

Misc. Events

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

Come see Comix club favorites and New England's brightest comedic talents on Thirsty Thursday! You never know which future star will drop in for a surprise set at these shows! Come on down to Comix and enjoy this Thirsty Thursday Showcase! Please visit http://www.comixmohegansun.com/thirsty-thursday for more show and ticketing info.

Music

Foxwoods Resort Casino, 350 Trolley Line Boulevard, Mashantucket, CT , 06338

The social and political awareness that drives Flogging Molly’s music is never more prominent than in their new release LIFE IS GOOD - a strikingly powerful album and it arrives at a strikingly key time. The sixth studio album by the renowned Celtic-punk rockers now in their 20th year is mature, well crafted, equally polished and almost aggressively topical. It is filled with rousing songs that are timeless in their sentiment, but directly related to today’s most pressing concerns. The show, with special guest Lucero, is February 21, 2019 at 7:30PM. Tickets are $45, $59.50.

Nature/Outdoors

Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center, 90 Halls Rd, Old Lyme, , 06371

Training Session
Thursday, February 21, 7 – 9 pm
*Snow Date: Tuesday, February 26
RTP Estuary Center, Old Lyme
Co-sponsored with Mystic Aquarium

Become a FrogWatch Citizen Scientist! In just 10 minutes a week, you can collect valuable information on local frog and toad populations that help to identify the scope and geographic scale of population declines. Throughout this two-hour workshop, participants will become certified FrogWatch USA volunteers trained in local amphibian vocalizations, ready to take charge of their own field and submit data into a national survey. As important predators and prey in the environment and indicators of environmental health, the information we collect can be used form conservation plans to protect these important species. This program is free, but we do ask that you register.

Stay tuned for details on a field training workshop after the thaw!

Register here

Sports

Bistro Mediterranean Tapas & Bar, 704 Boston Post Rd., Westbrook, , 06498

February 21st — Shoreline Sailing Club, the 'premier sailing and boating club for active singles on the shoreline' — Join us at Bistro Mediterranean Tapas & Bar in Westbrook. New members are always welcome. We socialize, dance, kayak and MUCH more, and sailing experience is not necessary. The club meets on 1st & 3rd Thursdays of the month at 7:30 PM. For more information, please follow us on Facebook or visit www.shorelinesailingclub.com

Stage/Theater

Deans Mill Elementary School Gym, 35 Deans Mill Road, Stonington, CT , 06378

Theatre Scrapbook is thrilled to bring our program to Deans Mill School for the first time with our production of Disney's The Jungle Book Kids as part of their ACES Winter program!

The jungle is jumpin' with a jazzy beat in The Jungle Book. Specially adapted from the classic Disney animated film, Disney's The Jungle Book KIDS features a host of colorful characters and your favorite songs from the movie. It is a great show and a wonderful family event. We hope you will join us!

The Jungle Book will be performed Thursday, February 21st at 6pm at Deans Mill Elementary School in the Gym, 35 Deans Mill Rd, Stonington, CT 06378.

Tickets can be purchased at the door 30 minutes prior to the show, $10 for adults, $5 for seniors & students and children under 5 are free.