These virtual presentations are being shared by AARP, The Mystic & Noank Library, Simsbury Public Library and Lyme Public Library.

• Animal Tracking Sat., March 6^th  2:00p.m.

In this ZOOM presentation you will learn to identify the tracks of local wildlife as well as how to interpret the stories they tell.  In addition, you will also meet an owl who leaves telltale tracks behind from a hunt!  Presented by the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center located in Mystic, CT.

                     Registration required by emailing  programreg@lymepl.org

• In Search of the Himalayan Snow Leopard Mon., March 8^th  NOON

The Himalayan Snow Leopard is the most mysterious, enigmatic poorly understood of all the large cats. Inhabiting mountain terrain above 15,000, the Snow Leopard is rarely seen and rarely photographed.  Join us as we welcome Dr. Richard Benfield, former Chair of the Central CT State University Geography Department and Snow Leopard Researcher, as he takes us on a journey into the Himalayas and the mountains of Central Asia in search of this mysterious creature.

                          Registration required at  www.local.aarp.org/hartford-ct/aarp-events/

• Asian Fusion Cooking Demonstration Thurs., March 11^th  5:00p.m.

Fox Hopyard Executive Chef James Martell is a Stonington, Connecticut native with 25 years of experience working in restaurants along the Rhode Island and Connecticut eastern shoreline.

                               Registration required by emailing  programreg@lymepl.org

• Threatened & Endangered Wild Birds Sat., March 13^th  3:00p.m.

Meet some threatened and endangered wild birds live over ZOOM.  Horizon Wings Rehabilitation will feature an American Kestrel, a Peregrine Falcon, a Northern Saw-Whet Owl, a Barn Owl, and a Bald Eagle in this educational event.  Learn which species of raptors are currently on Connecticut’s threatened and endangered list and ways in which we can help to promote their survival.

                              Registration required at  www.mysticnoanklibrary.org

• The Other Side of the Ice: The Northwest Passage Sat., March 20^th  3:00p.m.

Sprague Theobald tells his life-changing journey through the Northwest Passage – the sea route connecting the Atlantic to the Pacific.  Unrelenting cold, hungry polar bears, and a haunting landscape littered with sobering artifacts from the tragic Franklin Expedition of 1845 make this a harrowing story of survival, adventure, and, ultimately, redemption.

                                    Registration required by emailing  programreg@lymepl.org

• Wadsworth Athenium Virtual Tour: European Artist Wed., March 24^th  7:00p.m.

Join us for a virtual tour of the Wadsworth Atheneum art collection featuring European Artists.

                                   Registration required at  www.local.aarp.org/hartford-ct/aarp-events/

• From Uptown Girls to Downton Abbey Thurs., March 25^th  7:00p.m.

Long before the British Invasion, the cash-strapped lords, viscounts, and dukes of Great Britain shifted their focus from hunting foxes and pheasants to more lucrative targets: cash-flush Gilded Age American socialites who were willing to trade their family’s money for an ancient title and often a chilly reception in the British aristocracy.

                               Registration required at  www.simsburylibrary.info

• Celebrate National Nutrition Month: Personalize Your Plate Wed., March 31^th   1:00p.m.

Join Registered Dietitian, Alison Dvorak, as she invites you into her virtual kitchen to discuss ways to tailor a healthful eating plan that is just right for you.

                                   Registration required at  www.local.aarp.org/hartford-ct/aarp-events/

Join The Mystic & Noank Library instructional cooking ZOOM presentations with Colin McCullough, of Colin Cooks Vegan, who teaches vegan and non-vegan people alike how to incorporate whole-foods and plant-based meals into their diet.  Join one or more of the upcoming programs.  You must register for each presentation you are interested in.  These presentations are open to anyone, but space is limited.

• Fresh Whole Food Soups ~ Thursday, March 25^th 6:00p.m.
• Healthy & Amazing Sauces ~ Thursday, April 29^th 6:00p.m.
• Veggie Burgers & Sausages ~ Thursday, May 27^th   6:00p.m.

Registration required at  www.mysticnoanklibrary.org

(On website, click on “Event Calendar” tab to find ZOOM programs)

Join The Mystic & Noank Library ZOOM presentations with Tim Wachtmann of Plantscapes of New England for this informative three part series on gardening with native New England plants.  Join one or more of the upcoming programs.  You must register for each presentation you are interested in.  These presentations are open to anyone, but space is limited.

• Why Native Plants? ~ Wednesday, March 31^st 6:00p.m.
• Planting for Native Pollinators ~ Wednesday, April 14^th 6:00p.m.
• Enjoying Your Native Landscape ~ Wednesday, April 28^th   6:00p.m.

Registration required at  www.mysticnoanklibrary.org

(On website, click on “Event Calendar” tab to find ZOOM programs)

Join Dr. Nita Verma Prasad, Associate Professor of History and Director of Asian Studies at Quinnipiac University for this three part ZOOM lecture series sharing her expertise in the social history of British colonial India.  Join one or more of the upcoming lectures.  You must register for each presentation you are interested in.  These presentations are open to anyone, but space is limited.

• Religion in India’s Past ~ Thurs., March 11^th 7:00p.m.
• The East India Company ~ Wed., April 21^st 7:00p.m.
• Gender & Nationalism in the Colonial World ~ Wed., May 12^th 1:00p.m.

Registration required at  www.aarp.org/ctevents

The state’s COVID-19 vaccination efforts have now expanded to phase 1b, and as a result, Connecticut residents who are 75 years or older now qualify to receive the vaccines.

Due to limited supply of the vaccine, registering through an online or phone system will be necessary. The state’s Vaccine Administration Management System is now open for registration submission. Those over the age of 75, or their loved ones, are asked to submit applications through the online web portal.  https://dphsubmissions.ct.gov/OnlineVaccine

When accepted into the registration portal, individuals will receive emails informing them of the next steps necessary in the scheduling process.

For those in the age group who lack computer access or knowledge, they can also call: 877-918-2224 Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
There may be an initial delay in scheduling access, but as the state actively enrolls providers and staff, it is expected for that access to rapidly grow in coming weeks. All information submitted through VAMS will be kept private. The link to VAMS also contains an extensive list of frequently asked questions about the COVID-19 vaccine, helping to ease any concerns individuals may have. More than 100 health care providers statewide will offer the vaccine, including UConn Health and Hartford Healthcare, with more locations and a map of all locations to be made available in the coming weeks.

In addition, if you have a MyChartPlus account through Hartford Healthcare, you may schedule a clinic appointment through Hartford Healthcare that is convenient for you. You may register at: https://mychartplus.org/mychart/accesscheck.asp
If you would prefer to schedule your appointment by phone, call the Hartford HealthCare Access Center at 860-827-7690 or toll-free at 833-943-5721.
All vaccinations are offered by appointment; people must first register through one of the systems listed above to secure an appointment. Vaccine supply remains limited and patience is requested.

UNCAS Health District is located at 401 West Thames Street, Ste. 106, Norwich, Ct. 06360, Telephone number 860-823-1189.