Resilient Living Center

Special Events

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August

Friday, August 22nd | 3:00p – 4:00p
Social Hour
Free | The Test Kitchen
Join us for this laid-back community event where ice cream and popsicles take center stage! Enjoy cool treats, casual conversation, and the chance to connect with neighbors in a fun, friendly setting. Whether you’re catching up with friends or meeting someone new, it’s the perfect way to savor summer vibes and build community—one bite at a time.

Monday, August 25th | 3:00p – 4:00p
Movies & Films: The Greatest Music Videos Ever Made
Free | Performance Studio
Long before MTV, YouTube, or even television, music was already making its mark on screen. In this lively and nostalgic multimedia event, we’ll explore the fascinating history of music videos (starting with 1940s Soundies, the original musical short films shown on jukebox-style movie machines!) and visit some of the most iconic videos that shaped not just how we hear music, but how we see it.

Tuesday, August 26th | 3:00p – 4:00p
Sizzle & Sample: The Perfect Lobster Roll
Free | The Test Kitchen
This interactive cooking demonstration offers a front-row seat to delicious creations in the making. As flavors come to life, you’ll have the chance to taste fresh samples, ask questions, and mingle with fellow food lovers. It’s a flavorful blend of learning and community—no apron required!

Wednesday, August 27th | 3:00p – 4:00p
Music with Shannon Kiley and Bill Lynch
Free | The Gathering Place

Thursday,  August 28th | 3:00p – 4:00p
Beginner Birding
Presented by the Connecticut Audubon Society
Free | Performance Studio
Beginner Birding: Observing birds is a great way to connect with the natural world and tune in to the beauty all around us. Join Connecticut Audubon for an introduction to birds and birding. Learn about our local birds and how to go about observing and identifying them. What equipment will you need? Where should you look? What resources can help you

Thursday, August 28th | 6:00p – 7:30p
Summer Concert Series: Below Deck
Free | Cafe Courtyard
Grab your lawn chairs, your dancing shoes, and your favorite crew — Below Deck is coming ashore with the smooth, sunny sounds of yacht rock! With silky-smooth vocals, laid-back grooves, and lush harmonies, this 8-piece band brings the breezy vibes of the late ’70s and early ’80s to life as they revive the golden era of soft rock — when every song felt like a sunset cruise on open water. Whether you’re a longtime fan of the yacht rock sound or hearing it for the first time, everyone’s invited to kick back, sing along, and soak in the mellow magic together.

Friday, August 29th | 3:00p – 4:00p
Social Hour
Free | The Test Kitchen
Join us for this laid-back community event where ice cream and popsicles take center stage! Enjoy cool treats, casual conversation, and the chance to connect with neighbors in a fun, friendly setting. Whether you’re catching up with friends or meeting someone new, it’s the perfect way to savor summer vibes and build community—one bite at a time.

September

More September Events Being Added Soon!.. 

Friday, September 5th | 4:00p – 5:30p
Summer Art Showcase
Free | Art Studio

Join us in a vibrant showcase of artwork from our summer art semester, celebrating a season of creativity and expression! Grab a beverage and a tasty appetizer and socialize with fellow artists and art lovers!

Tuesday, September 9th | 4:00p – 5:00p
Music with Frank Lind
Free | Performance Studio

Join Frank Lind, a singer/songwriter acoustic guitar player from Hamden. Frank has been playing since 1991 and enjoys playing music from the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s and a variety of covers through to the 1980’s.

Thursday, September 11th | 6:00p – 7:30p
Summer Concert Series: Stanley Street Big Band
Free | Cafe Courtyard

Join us as the sun sets and the stage lights up for the final concert in our Summer Concert Series — featuring the swinging sounds of the Stanley Street Big Band! This 18-piece swing and jazz ensemble, led by Dr. Carl Knox, will fill the evening air with the toe-tapping rhythms of big band legends like Count Basie, Stan Kenton, Woody Herman, and Maynard Ferguson. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and favorite people, and get ready soak in the timeless sound of a jazz big band under the open sky. It’s the perfect way to say farewell to summer — with style, swing, and a whole lot of smiles.

Tuesday, September 16th | 4:00p – 5:00p
Blues, Rock and Soul with Tony Rarus
Free | Performance Studio

Tony Rarus is one of Western MA-Northern CT’s Blues-Rock-and Soul, singer guitarists, who has had a 50 year career as a musical performer. He has lived in Boston MA, Nashville TN and Austin TX, playing his brand of Soulful Blues and Rock to people all over the country.

Saturday, September 20th | 12:30p – 2:00p
Music with ArleneWow!
Free | The Gathering Place

Award winning solo artist ArleneWow! is well known for her signature vocals and diverse musical stylings. She performs originals as well as covers ranging from contemporary pop/rock classics to standards. Arlene has the skill to cover artists such as Carly Simon and James Taylor while blending in sweet oldies from Frank Sinatra to Patsy Cline then expertly tossing in a few tasty originals for good measure. No matter what the setlist holds for the evening, she delivers a sonic array of feel good music for everyone to enjoy. ArleneWow!’s live performances have been described as “mesmerizing, uplifting, emotionally charged and a whole lot of fun!”.         www.arlenewow1.com

Thursday, September 25th | 4:00p – 5:00p
Country Music with Jim Moore
Free | Performance Studio

Join us for classic country hits.

Saturday, September 27th | 1:00p
Film: Annie (The Musical) (Running time 2 hr 7 min) 
Free | Performance Studio

It’s a hard-knock life, but scrappy young Annie is driven by the dream of finding her parents and the promise of tomorrow.

Tuesday, September 30th | 4:00p
Film & Talk Back: Young @ Heart (Running time 1hr 47 min)
Free | Performance Studio

LiveWell’s ‘Hopeful Film Series’; Showcasing films which celebrate the human spirit and our ability to THRIVE. Includes an after film talk back hosted by The Empowering Partnerships Network. This documentary is based on the Young @ Heart Chorus, a group of New England senior citizens who perform rock and pop songs to delighted audiences worldwide, covering everyone from James Brown to Coldplay.

Questions?

We love to answer questions. Please contact us directly if we can assist in any way.

Phone| 860-628-9000    Emailresources@livewell.org   

Address|1261 S Main St, Plantsville, CT 06479