Friday, March 3rd from 10:00-11:00am
Pop-up Beginner Landscape Art Class
Monday, March 6th from 9:00am-12:00pm
Have you ever wanted to bring out your inner Van Gogh but weren’t sure how to go about it? Here’s your opportunity to be creative and take home your own landscape painting at the end of this one session class. All supplies are included.
From Photo to Canvas Adult Beginning Landscape Painting Class
Mondays 10:00am-12:00pm beginning March 13th
or Thursdays 10:00am-12:00pm beginning March 16th
5-week course
Fee: $50
Each class will start with a demonstration of techniques including use of brushes, palette knives, mediums and color mixing. Students need to bring a landscape picture from which you would like to paint. All materials are included.
Trip: St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Boston
Sunday, March 19
DEPARTING: 8:00 a.m. Norwich Commuter Parking Lot, Laura Blvd/ Rt. 82, Norwich (I-395 Exit 11)
RETURNING: by 8:00 p.m.
Watch this world-renowned parade as floats, marching bands, and revelers make their way through the South Boston streets to honor St Patrick and celebrate Irish heritage. We will visit Quincy Market after the parade, where there’s an array of eateries to grab a bite of Boston flavor. Instead of the parade you can tour the magnificent city of Boston on your own. Spend the day at your leisure exploring the museums, historic sites, boutique shops, and restaurants.
FEE: $68 per person; price includes motorcoach transportation
Trip: The Mark Twain House & Museum
Tuesday, March 21st
Departing at 9:00am
This exceptional 25-room Victorian house was home to the legendary author, Samuel Clemens, known as the “Father of American Literature,” and was recently named one of the ten Best Historic Homes in the World by National Geographic. We will have a Living History Tour, which is an immersive experience that allows you to explore a slice of life in the Clemens household. We will be stopping for lunch-on-your-own on our way back.
Please note that this house has a lot of stairs and NO elevator. Face masks must also be worn while in the house.
FEE: $40, for transportation and Living History Tour
Register at www.ledyardrec.org or in the office
Trip: Portuguese Holy Ghost Society Fish Fry
Friday, March 31st
Departing at 12:00pm
Enjoy lunch on-your-own at one of the most talked about Lenten Fish Fry in the area!
FEE: $3, for transportation only
Register at www.ledyardrec.org or in the office
St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon
Wednesday, March 15th at 12:00pm
$7—RSVP to 860-464-0478
AARP Driver Safety Course
Monday, March 20th from 10:00am-2:00pm
Make checks payable to AARP at the time of the course
Arrive 15 minutes prior for registration
Large Rock Calligraphy
Friday, March 31st from 9:00-11:00am
Learn basic calligraphy while painting large rocks. All supplies provided including resources inspirational and historical quotes or “words of wisdom”. Bring home your creation. Cost $8 per person
Wire Wrapped Jewelry Making
Tuesday, March 21st at 1:00pm
Come learn to wrap a gem, stone or shell. You’ll than be able to turn it into a necklace or bracelet.
Cost is $15.00
Space is limited so please register.