- Fresh Whole Food Soups ~ Thursday, March 25th 6:00p.m.
- Healthy & Amazing Sauces ~ Thursday, April 29th 6:00p.m.
- Veggie Burgers & Sausages ~ Thursday, May 27th 6:00p.m.
- Why Native Plants? ~ Wednesday, March 31st 6:00p.m.
- Planting for Native Pollinators ~ Wednesday, April 14th 6:00p.m.
- Enjoying Your Native Landscape ~ Wednesday, April 28th 6:00p.m.
- Religion in India’s Past ~ Thurs., March 11th 7:00p.m.
- The East India Company ~ Wed., April 21st 7:00p.m.
- Gender & Nationalism in the Colonial World ~ Wed., May 12th 1:00p.m.
Whole Foods Cooking Series **ZOOM
Join The Mystic & Noank Library instructional cooking ZOOM presentations with Colin McCullough, of Colin Cooks Vegan, who teaches vegan and non-vegan people alike how to incorporate whole-foods and plant-based meals into their diet. Join one or more of the upcoming programs. You must register for each presentation you are interested in. These presentations are open to anyone, but space is limited.
Registration required at www.mysticnoanklibrary.org
(On website, click on “Event Calendar” tab to find ZOOM programs)
Gardening with Native Plants Series **ZOOM
Join The Mystic & Noank Library ZOOM presentations with Tim Wachtmann of Plantscapes of New England for this informative three part series on gardening with native New England plants. Join one or more of the upcoming programs. You must register for each presentation you are interested in. These presentations are open to anyone, but space is limited.
Registration required at www.mysticnoanklibrary.org
(On website, click on “Event Calendar” tab to find ZOOM programs)
AARP Virtual U Lecture Series: Asian Studies
Join Dr. Nita Verma Prasad, Associate Professor of History and Director of Asian Studies at Quinnipiac University for this three part ZOOM lecture series sharing her expertise in the social history of British colonial India. Join one or more of the upcoming lectures. You must register for each presentation you are interested in. These presentations are open to anyone, but space is limited.
Registration required at www.aarp.org/ctevents
So, What’s Going on at Senior Centers during COVID – Content by Judy
People continue to be surprised on what is still happening in Senior Centers as we continue dealing with COVID and all of those restrictions.
Well first off, the Senior Center Staff is still working. They are just as helpful as they were when you were there. They miss you, too!! They cannot wait for you to come in those doors!
The staff is just as committed to serving you – it’s just that things are different
The Senior Center phone lines are manned, and you can still get your questions answered. Call and let them know what you need help with.
You can still sign up for Meals on Wheels, Fuel Assistance, Elderly & Totally Disabled Tax Relief Program, AARP income tax assistance, and other programs. Or get the information on how you can apply.
You can find out which of these programs you are eligible for. Plus, any others you might be able to take advantage of.
You can get Meals on Wheels delivered to your home.
Most Senior Centers are still providing transportation.
Many Senior Centers have meals you can order and pick-up curbside.
If your local Senior Center is not distributing food, they can tell you where your closest location is.
There are lots of virtual and Zoom classes available. The beauty of those is that you can attend events that are well out of your area. There is no need to travel to a Senior Center across the state. Just register and login on the day and time the event is happening.
SeniorCenterCt.org has a Zoom calendar on the main landing page. Just click on the Zoom Calendar icon and you’ll find any number of things you can do.
Here is an example of some of the virtual and Zoom classes that you might find: Tai Chi, Genealogy, Sing Along, Trivia, lectures on a number of topics, paint night, bingo and more!!
So, call your Senior Center and see if you can pick up jigsaw puzzles, books from the Senior Center Library, or maybe even craft kits. Who knows, give them a call, and ask!!
So even though, you might have thought your Senior Center is CLOSED, it’s not really…. It’s just that the public cannot go into the building.
February Virtual Presentations
These virtual presentations are being shared by AARP, The Mystic & Noank Library, Fairfield Public Library, Lyme Public Library and West Hartford Library.
Mystic Seaport Virtual Presentation: Sailing to Freedom Wed., Feb 3rd 1:00p.m.
Join Mystic Seaport Museum’s Director of Exhibits Elysa Engelman, for a fascinating presentation on the less-understood maritime side of the Underground Railroad, the role of a prominent Mystic family in the abolition movement, and specifically a well-publicized escape through New London county that was covered by newspapers up and down the Eastern seaboard.
Registration required at www.local.aarp.org/hartford-ct/aarp-events/
What’s Cooking? A Conversation with Chef Jacques Pépin Mon., Feb 8th 6:30p.m.
Join us for a Zoom conversation with our Connecticut neighbor, Chef Jacques Pépin! Chef Pépin’s will be discussing his newest cookbook, Jacques Pépin Quick & Simple. He will address how to prepare memorable meals. We will find out how he is spending his time cooking during the pandemic, and learn about his comfort foods and go to recipes.
Registration required at www.fairfieldpubliclibrary.org
Wadsworth Atheneum Virtual Tour: Black History Month Wed., Feb 10th 7:00p.m.
Please join us for a very special docent lead virtual tour with the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art. The theme of this art tour will focus on Black History Month and black artists.
Registration required at www.local.aarp.org/hartford-ct/aarp-events
What were the Russians Watching Thur., Feb 11th 4:00p.m.
While Americans watched monsters and aliens in the movies and on TV during the Cold War, Russians had a very different experience. Talk by David Davison.
Registration required at www.mysticnoanklibrary.org
Recycling, Waste and the Environment Wed., Feb 17th 1:30p.m.
Confused about recycling? Ever wondered what those “recycling” triangles actually mean? This information-filled presentation will be followed by a discussion about the state of recycling in Connecticut, the mounting trash crisis, and what the state is doing to address this growing issue.
Registration required at www.westhartfordlibrary.org
Mystic Seaport Virtual Presentation: Figure Heads & Shipcarvings Wed., Feb 24th 7:00p.m.
Join us for a virtual behind-the-scenes tour into the Mystic Seaport Museum’s collections vault with Katherine Hijar, Luce Project Assistant Curator, as she highlights a selection of the Museum’s figureheads and discusses the history and art of these fascinating maritime artifacts.
Registration required at www.local.aarp.org/hartford-ct/aarp-events/
Fraud Fighting – Keeping Your Money Safe Fri., Feb 26th 10:00a.m.
A conversation how financial institutions and their practices are keeping your money and information safe from scammers. Learn about the evolution of fraud from paper to digital and how training tellers and others to spot fraudulent practices is key to keeping you safe. Additionally, learn how to ensure your philanthropic donations are going to the causes you care about rather than scammers.
Registration required at www.local.aarp.org/hartford-ct/aarp-events/
Eco-Safari of the Connecticut River Watershed Sat., Feb 27th 2:00p.m.
In this interactive webinar, conservation biologist Jim Arrigoni will take you on a virtual tour of the watershed, highlighting the flora and fauna and unique aspects of its natural and human history.
Registration required by emailing programreg@lymepl.org