Programs

VIRTUAL DEMENTIA TOUR®

Join us on November 14th from 5-7 pm for a VIRTUAL DEMENTIA TOUR®. The Virtual Dementia Tour® is an individual experience through simulated dementia created for families, organizations and companies seeking to better understand the physical and mental challenges of those with dementia. The Virtual Dementia Tour was created by Atlanta-based Second Wind Dreams® and will be presented by Kindred at Home. This program is free. Please call (860)434-1605 ext.240 to set your appointment time.

Eric Bergers from ADT Health Service will be here on Friday, November 4th at 1:00pm to explain how different Medical Alert System models work. If you were thinking about getting a Medical Alert system you may wish to attend this informational session.

Watercolor- Tuesdays 10 am to 12 noon, Nov 8th to Dec 20th/ 7 week class $35. This is open to students of all levels. We will explore the basic watercolor techniques of working with washes, layering, and drybrush. We will also spend time learning to mix colors. The instructor will do demos and help students learn how to use values to develop strong compositions. Once you learn the basics you can experiment and play with this medium to express your ideas with paint. To first class bring what you have for paper, brushes, pencils, cup for water, paper towels (if you have watercolors and palette bring, if not you can use our supplies. We will go over the supply list with paints to buy in the first class.

ART CLASSES

TAUGHT BY INSTRUCTOR SHARON SCHMIEDEL

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. To register for either class below call Stephanie at 860 434-1605 ext.240

Mixed Media and Drawing- Mondays 10 am to 12 noon, Nov 7th to Dec 19th/ 7 week class $35.

This class is an opportunity to experiment with a variety of drawing, painting 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. Drawing 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.

ART CLASSES

TAUGHT BY INSTRUCTOR SHARON SCHMIEDEL

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. To register for either class below call Stephanie at 860 434-1605 ext.240

Join us for the 75th Anniversary on the attack on Pearl Harbor on Wednesday, December 7th at 1:00pm as Husband and wife Duo, Broadway Cabaret Singer Karen Wagner and Classical Tenor/ Hartford Police Officer Robert Iovanna team up to pay tribute with their performance Salute to American Heroes. Teaming up, they will take us on a “Musical Walk Down Memory Lane”, honoring “American Heroes”, our Veteran’s, through a special patriotic musical tribute. Refreshments will be served following performance. Call if you have any questions about this free program.