Decembers- Virtual Presentations

These virtual presentations are being shared by Fairfield Senior Center,

West Hartford Senior Center, Cromwell Senior Center and Cheshire Senior Center.

  • The Strategic Significance of Pearl Harbor Mon., Dec 7th  10:00a.m.

The Strategic Significance of the Japanese Attack on Pearl Harbor presented by Mark Albertson.

Pre-registration required by emailing BigelowCenter@fairfieldct.org to receive the link.

  • Virtual Hanukkah Celebration in 2 Parts Tues., Dec 8th  1:30p.m. & 2:45p.m.

1:30p.m. Jewish Heroes (and Not So Heroic) presented by Susan and Art Zuckerman.

2:45p.m. Klezmer music by Zev & the East Side Klezmer Ensemble featuring Tami Sherman.

Pre-registration required by emailing Lisa.hanse@westhartfordct.gov to receive the link.

  • Virtual Concert – ECH05 – Happy Holidays Wed., Dec 9th  1:00p.m.

East Coast Hop Orchestra Quintet-Live music streamed from Atria Hamilton Heights.  ECHO is a jazzy act, combining genres of Jazz from the 40’s to today.

Pre-registration required by emailing Lisa.hanse@westhartfordct.gov to receive the link.

  • Historical Hartford – Churches & Synagogues Thurs., Dec 10th  1:00p.m.

Hartford is home to many historic churches & Synagogues. This talk will focus on some of these buildings used by the major denominations. Walk virtually with Dan Sterner through history as you see these buildings with special historical significance.

Pre-registration required by emailing Lisa.hanse@westhartfordct.gov to receive the link

  • Virtual Concert – Airborne Jazz Thurs., Dec 11th  1:00p.m.

Holiday concert by jazz group Airborne Jazz.

Pre-registration required by emailing cromwellseniorcenter41@gmail.com for the link.

  • The History of Christmas Mon., Dec 14th  10:00a.m.

Mark Albertson Presents: The History of Christmas.

Pre-registration required by emailing BigelowCenter@fairfieldct.org to receive the link.

  • Virtual Concert – Holiday Concert with Sal Anastasio Mon., Dec 14th   1:30p.m.

Join us via Zoom for a Holiday concert with Sal Anastasio.

Pre-registration required by emailing lgravel@cheshirect.org or call (203)272-8286.

  • Downton Abbey Style Wed., Dec 16th  1:00p.m.

Influences of Fashion 1912 – 1925 -Today’s program explores the social, technological, and political developments of the early 20th century as reflected in the evolution of women’s and men’s clothing. We will look at some influential designers and other people who impacted what people wore. Questions/discussion encouraged!

Pre-registration required by emailing Lisa.hanse@westhartfordct.gov to receive the link.

  • Stories from the Attic: Holiday Edition Wed., Dec 16th  2:00p.m.

Urban Archeologist Greg Von Antwerp presents beautiful holiday trinkets and decorations he’s unearthed in his travels to estate and tag sales.

Pre-registration required by emailing BigelowCenter@fairfieldct.org to receive the link.

  • Reflections on Hanukkah Thurs., Dec 17th  2:00p.m.

Join Rabbi Barbara Paris, of Jewish Family Service to learn and reflect on Hanukkah.

Pre-registration required by emailing BigelowCenter@fairfieldct.org to receive the link.