From Photo to Canvas: Adult Beginning Landscape Painting

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.

SESSION I

DAY:  Thursdays, 5 weeks 

TIME:  10:00 – 12:00

BEGINS:  January 19

FEE:  $50

 

SESSION II

DAY:  Thursdays, 5 weeks 

TIME:  10:00 – 12:00

BEGINS:  March 9

FEE:  $50

INSTRUCTOR:  Charles Shaw

Pop-up Beginner Landscape Art Class

Monday, September 19th from 9:00-12:00pm

 

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.

Fee: $10

Instructor: Charles Shaw

Register at www.ledyardrec.org or at the office

Trip: Beyond Van Gogh Immersive Experience

Thursday, September 22nd at 9:00am

Hartford, CT

 

Immerse yourself in the world of Vincent Van Gogh like you’ve never experienced before. Beyond Van Gogh is a rich and unique multimedia experience, taking the viewer on a journey through over 300 iconic artworks. Lunch on-your-own on the return trip.

 

Fee: $48 residents; $53 non-residents for transportation and admission to museum

Trip: Captain Scott’s Lobster Dock

Thursday, September 15th at 11:00am

 

Enjoy the last few days of summer with a lunch on-your-own to the famous Captain Scott’s Lobster Dock in New London.

Fee: $2, for transportation only

Trip: Sounds of Summer

Wednesday, September 7th 

 

Come for the view. Enjoy the food. Stay for the show! Amarante’s Sea Cliff in New Haven will be the location for this delightful luncheon show. The beautiful waterfront property has a private deck and ballroom overlooking the cove and is known for its outstanding hospitality and good food. The luncheon will be followed by a trip down memory lane as Jimmy Russo, a dynamic entertainer sings music from the 60’s and 70’s. Luncheon choice of Chicken Mediterranean or Sole Florentine.

 

Departure time: 10:00am

Fee: $85 for transportation, lunch, and show

Free Oil Painting Demo/Classes

A Free Oil Painting Demo will be done by Artist Tom Torrentti.  On Tuesday, September 27th at 12:30pm. Come enjoy watching this talented oil painter. This demonstration is free.

If you are interested in taking his classes , we will be holding them on Tuesdays in October from 12:30pm-3:30pm. Tom is an elected member of the Lyme Art Association and first exhibited there in 1969. A graduate of Paier College, Torrenti is an artist based in Westbrook, CT, with over 50 years of painting experience. Call to reserve your seat at this free event.

Upcoming In-Person Classes

MUST BE A MEMBER TO SIGN UP – ALL CLASSES MEET ONCE A WEEK

To Sign Up Call (860)434-4127 or email us at seniorcenter@oldlyme-ct.gov

CLASS /   DATE OF FIRST CLASS/       DURATION/ COST

Tap Summer Practice    (MON) 10:15 drop in until Sept 19th (no instr.)    FREE

Tap Classes    (MON) starting September 19th 9:30 & 10:15am      $5.00

Zumba    (TUES) Tuesdays at 9:00am    $5.00

Sit n Be Fit (TUES)      Tuesdays at 10:15am     FREE

Low Impact Class with Kate      Wednesdays at 8:30am    $5.00

Yoga Movement Class     (WED) Wednesdays at 10:00am    $5.00

Low Impact Class with Jessie     (TH) Thursdays at 10:15am    $5.00

Why Weight(s)? Class     (THURS) Thursdays at 9:00am    $5.00

Low Impact Class with Kate     (FRI) Drop in and ongoing at 8:30am     $5.00

Beg. Country Line Dancing    (FRI) Drop in and ongoing at 2:15pm    FREE

4S Class (Sit, Stretch, Strength & Song)   Fridays at 10:15am    FREE

Nonagenarian Birthday Luncheon

On, Monday, September 26th at 12:00pm. All are welcome to attend. Members 90 and Better will be free and asked to arrive at 11:30am for pictures. Guests and other members do not need to arrive until 12:00pm unless traveling with the nonagenarian. All other members & guests will be $5.00 a person. This luncheon will be held outside, weather permitting. All those wishing to attend should register and pay before September 12th.

UPCOMING LIFELONG LEARNING LECTURES & PERFORMANCES

Free for members ($10 each for non-members)

• September 7th at 1:00pm-Transatlantic Airships with the Bow Tie Historian
• October 26th at 1:00pm– The Connecticut Witch Trials with the Bow Tie Historian
• November 2nd at 1:00pm- The 1964/65 NY World’s Fair with the Bow Tie Historian
• November 9th at 1:00pm– Harriet Tubman– A Woman with a Railroad– A one
woman show stage with Abwao Bandele-Asante

A Rockin’ Block Party

A Rockin’ Block Party (Regional Event)– Music Provided by the Corvettes Doo Wop Revue On, Thursday, September 22nd 23rd from 5-7:30pm we will be having an outdoor dance party. Food trucks will be available or you can bring your own dinner. But bring your own chairs.

This will be held at the Groton Senior Center– 102 Newtown Road.
Carpooling is strongly suggested and there will be transportation available for an additional fee.
Cost is $10.00 and tickets are limited. Tickets go on sale August 1st.