Programs

High Hopes Visit

On May 12th from 1-2 we will be taking a group visit to High Hopes to learn more about the inner workings of this organization and about their Equine Assisted Activities. Our group will also interact and meet the horses and take a tour of the center. To sign up for this free program, please call (860)434-1605 ext 240.

8 Week Intro to Creative Drawing Class

This class is for beginners and those with some drawing experience. Sharon Schmeidel who has a BFA in painting from Maryland Institute College of Art will instruct this 8 week class which begins on May 10th and will be held on Tuesdays from 10:00am-12:00pm. The cost of the class is $32.00 and space is limited. Sign up is required. Call (860)434-1605 ext 240 to sign up. Learning to draw is a process; letting go and trusting the process can be liberating and bring out your creativity. In this class there will be demos and guidance with drawing exercises that will help students learn to see as an artist sees. Direction will be offered, but students will be encouraged to experiment and develop their own style. The instructor asks students to check the inner critic at the door, and step into an encouraging environment. Bring a sketchpad, pencils, vine or willow charcoal, and an eraser to the first class. A supply list with a several more inexpensive supplies will be handed out then.

8 Week Advanced Drawing and Watercolor Class

This class is for students who have taken two or more classes with Sharon Schmeidel or have a good art foundation and permission from the instructor. Students can work in either medium. Playful experimenting will be combined with exercises that will further develop your drawing skills. The instructor will introduce ideas and demos at

the beginning of each class, though students are encouraged to work on their own projects with subject matter that interests them. Individual instruction is given throughout class. Schmeidel who has a BFA in painting from Maryland Institute College of Art will instruct this 8 week class which begins on May 9th and will be held on Mondays from 10:00am-12:00pm. The cost of the class is $32.00 and space is limited. Sign up is required. Call (860)434-1605 ext 240 to sign up

Suffering knee or hip pain? FREE Educational Seminar. On May 13th at 1:00pm., Dr. Stanat who specializes in Total Joint Replacement & is the only surgeon in the State of CT to be fellowship trained in Robotic Assisted Surgery with use of the MakoPlasty Robot will be here to present this seminar. He will discuss total joints with robotic assistance & arthritis. Call (860)434-1605 ext. 240 to sign up for this seminar.

2016 Decisive Year in Presidential Politics. This program will be held on May 10, 2016 at 1:00pm and will be led by Mark Albertson. He is an historical research editor at Army Aviation magazine and has authored three books: USS Connecticut: Constitution State Battleship, They’ll Have to Follow You! The Triumph of the Great White Fleet, and On History: A Treatise. He teaches World War II history at Norwalk Community College for Lifetime Learners. Please call (860)434-1605 ext 240 to register.