Programs

Snack & Learn

Join us on November 29th at 12:30 for a Snack and Learn. This 30 minute program will teach you how to use the NEW Seniorcenterct.org website to improve your leisure lifestyle. To sign up please call (860)434-1605 ext 240.

Movie: Police Academy

Join us on November 22nd at 12:45pm for the Movie “Police Academy”. This comedy is about a group of good-hearted but incompetent misfits enter the police academy, but the instructors there are not going to put up with their pranks.

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