Programs

Better Breathing: Smart Strategies for Maintaining Wellness in the Summer Months

Have COPD, Asthma, or other Pulmonary Disease? Join us on July 18th at 1:00pm to learn how to enjoy your summer and defend yourself against the humidity and poor air quality! Presented by Stacey Murphy, Registered Respiratory Therapist from Gladeview Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.

July 13th @ 7:00pm Summer Sounds Concert: The Cartells       Also at  6:00pm., the Lions Club will be selling Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Chicken Skewers, and french fries.

Bring your lawn chair, blankets, picnic dinners etc. and enjoy a free night out with your family! If it rains we will hold the concerts inside.   If you know any local businesses that would like to sponsor a concert, please have them call (860)434-1605 ext. 240 for more information.

Emily Barber from Rehab Concepts Physical Therapy will be here on July 12th at 1:00pm to discuss Healthy Eating. Learn what healthy eating is and how to make healthy food choices to increase your energy, improve your mood and your health.

Drawing and Watercolor :  Tuesdays 10 am to 12 noon, July 11 to Aug 15.   5 week class $30.To register call Stephanie at 860 434-1605 ext. 240.

This class will combine drawing with some simple watercolor techniques and pen that works well for producing on the spot paintings. Weather permitting we will work outside for a few classes. Students will learn to see and draw the basic shapes of plants, animals and landscapes; and how to add details after they have the basic construction of the forms. For students who wish to only work with drawing materials, all the exercises will also be able to done in black and white. To first class, bring what you have for drawing and/or watercolor materials. We will go over a suggested supply list in the first class to see if you need to add anything.
Instructor: Sharon Schmiedel, to see Sharon’s artwork go to www.sharon.gallery.   Sharon has a BFA in painting from the Maryland Institute College of Art. She works in watercolor, acrylics, and collage. These works are energetic and expressive; it is the opposite direction from the many years she spent working in technical illustration, medical illustration, and graphic design. She is currently painting, exhibiting her artwork, and teaching.

Watercolor Plus :   Mondays 10 am to 12 noon, July 10 – Aug 14;   5 week class $30. To register call Stephanie at 860 434-1605 ext. 240.

This class is an opportunity to experiment with watercolor and a variety of drawing and collage materials. Playful experimenting will be combined with exercises that will give you a framework to try out new ideas. The instructor will introduce concepts and demos at the beginning of each class. Watercolor experience helpful but not required. Advanced students are welcome to work on their own projects with subject matter and materials that interest them. Individual instruction is given throughout class.