January- Virtual Presentations

These virtual presentations are being shared by AARP, Sherman Senior Center, Glastonbury Senior Center, West Hartford Library and Needham History Museum.

  • How to Go in the Ice and Snow Tues., Jan 12th  12:00p.m.  Winter driving tips from AAA.  Registration required by emailing  ShermanSeniorCenter@gmail.com
  • Goths, Gargoyles and God: Magnificent Medieval Cathedrals Tues., Jan 12th  12:00p.m.  Join this virtual, interactive discussion with Dr. Benfield as he shares the finest examples of Gothic and Medieval Cathedrals across England and France.  Presented by AARP.  Registration required at  www.local.aarp.org/hartford-ct/aarp-events/
  • Coping in the age of COVID: Don’t Navigate Alone Thurs., Jan 14th  12:30p.m.  Join us for a conversation led by Erin Leavitt-Smith, Asst. Director Statewide Services (DMHAS).  Learn about the CT resources and support systems in place for families and individuals when it comes to coping with the stress brought on by living in the age of COVID.  .Presented by AARP.  Registration required at  www.local.aarp.org/hartford-ct/aarp-events/
  • Stories from the Attic: Military Memories Fri., Jan 15th  2:30p.m.  Join Urban Archeologist Greg Von Antwerp as he shows some of his best military artifacts.  Registration required by emailing Diana.patterson@glastonburyct.gov
  • Historic Haunts with Jeff Belanger Mon., Jan 18th  7:00p.m.  Come explore the ghosts of the White House and other historic buildings and haunts with Jeff Belanger!  For over 20 years, Jeff has been exploring the unexplained. He seeks out history, folklore, ghosts, monsters, and legends all over the world and in your backyard.  Registration required at  www.needhamhistory.org/calendar-events/
  • Nowhere is a Place ~ Travels in Chilean Patagonia Tues., Jan 19th  1:00p.m.  Spend an hour with Gerri Griswold as she shares breathtaking images from this ethereal travel destination tucked along the tail of the Andes near the bottom of the world.  Registration required at  www.westhartford.librarymarket.com/events/month/2021/01
  • Wadsworth Atheneum Virtual Tour: Women Artists Wed., Jan 20th  1:00p.m.  Please join us for a very special docent lead virtual tour highlighting Women Artists and artwork at the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art.  Presented by AARP.  Registration required at  www.local.aarp.org/hartford-ct/aarp-events/
  • Fraud Fighting – Investment Fraud Fri., Jan 22nd   10:00a.m.  Learn the red flags and prevention methods to managing your financial future from the CT Department of Banking financial examiner Kelly Lent.  Presented by AARP. Registration required at  www.local.aarp.org/hartford-ct/aarp-events/
  • Glastonbury High School Treble Choir Fri., Jan 22nd  12:00p.m.  The Treble Choir is an auditioned group of 10th, 11th and 12th graders at Glastonbury High School.  They sing music in a wide variety of styles and annually take part in the Festival of Women’s Voices.   Registration required by emailing Diana.patterson@glastonburyct.gov
  • Raptors in Connecticut   Sat., Jan 23rd  2:00p.m.Presented by Joe Attwater, RTP Estuary Center Teacher, Naturalist, Connecticut Audubon Society. Registration required by emailing programreg@lymepl.org