Resilient Living Center
Special Events
May
Tuesday, May 13th | 4:00p – 5:00p
Presentation: What is Life? Why is there Life? Life is a Cosmological Event.
Free | Performance Studio
Facilitated by Dr. Don Buckley
From the Presenter: “We live in an incredible time when many of most precious secrets of our reality are becoming understood with scientific clarity. Since I was seven years old, I have been captivated by the desire to understand what life is and how it came to be. We can substantially address these questions now and the vision that emerges is extrordinary, utterly fascinating, and beautiful. These revelations inform me that you and I are AMAZING and I revel in our compantionship. I would like share an overview of this fabulous story with you in hope that this knowlege will bring you wonder and peace also.
This story revolves around the convergence of two kinds of evolution, evolution of the Universe (Cosmological Evolution) and evolution of life on Earth, and probably other (Biological Evolution). For each inquiry our goal is the same, to comprehend how the entity originated and how it has changed in the course of its evolution- how it works. Out ultimate goal is to reveal how the workings of this cosmic ballet consummates the creation life from non-life. What is life? What is there life?”
Dr. Don Buckley, BSc, MSc, and PhD in botany and evolutionary genetics, is an Emeritus Professor of Biology at Quinnipiac University, Hamden, CT. He currently enjoys membership in the LiveWell community in Plantsville, CT. He is a Smithsonian Laureate, Apple Distinguished Educator, Harry Jack Gray Outstanding Teacher, and recipient of the Award for Innovative Excellence in Teaching, Learning and Technology.
LiveWell provides a platform for diverse voices and perspectives. The content of this presentation reflects the speaker’s individual viewpoint and is not an endorsement of any particular ideology or opinion by LiveWell.
Wednesday, May 14th | 4:00p – 5:30p
Butchering and Meat Basics
The Test Kitchen
Have you ever seen those huge (but cheap) cuts of beef or pork at Costco or Sam’s Club and been intimidated? Well fear no more! Come learn to break down primal cuts and slice perfect filets, steaks, and chops. Learn where the meat you eat comes from on an animal and why certain parts are so different.
Free to Residents / $15 Member / $25 Non-Member
Registration Required | CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Saturday, May 17th | 12:30p – 2:00p
Live Music with Chris Marolda
Free | The Gathering Place cafe
Tuesday, May 20th | 3:00p – 4:00p
Spring Glen Flute Trio
Free | Performance Studio
The Spring Glen Flute Trio will play “Name That Tune from Movies, Broadway and … “ where they will play and you will name the tune. They are Marilyn Kendrix, Hannah Leckman, and Judy Offutt from Spring Glen Congregational church.
Tuesday, May 20th | 4:00p – 5:30p
The Art of Dumpling Making
The Test Kitchen
Did you know almost every culture in the world has their own version of “dumplings”? Whether they’re steamed, fried, baked or boiled, the options are almost limitless. Come learn to make traditional and not so traditional dumplings from start to finish.
Free to Residents / $20 Member / $30 Non-Member
Registration Required | CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Wednesday, May 28th | 4:00p – 5:00p
Documentary: Our Great National Parks- Tsavo, Kenya
Free | Performance Studio
In Kenya’s Tsavo National Park, thousands of elephants roam the breathtaking, vast landscape, along with hippos, rhinos, hornbills and more.
Thursday, May 29th | 4:00p – 6:00p
LiveWell Spring Semester Class Participant Art Show
Free | Art Studio
Join us as we showcase the works of our Spring Semester participants.
June
More June Events Being Added Soon!..
Wednesday, June 4th | 3:00p – 4:00p
Classic Country Music with Jim Moore
Free | The Gathering Place
Classic Country..All the greats! Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson and more.
Thursday, June 5th | 3:00p – 4:00p
Introduction to Mindful Meditation- Presentation & Practice
Facilitated by Bill Lynch
Free | Performance Studio
Join us for a relaxing afternoon learning the benefits of Mindfulness Meditation with the opportunity to engage in practice together in community. Mindfulness Meditation is a practice not just an event. Mindfulness meditation is a mental training practice that teaches you to slow down racing thoughts, let go of negativity, and calm both your mind and body. Mindfulness is learning about one self with a pure consciousness. It is taking one’s self from auto pilot to being in the moment and noticing what emotions you feel and how to work through them in a more gentle way, so not to allow suffering.
Wednesday, June 11th | 3:00p – 4:00p
Acoustic Guitar with Chris Smith
Free | The Gathering Place
Thursday, June 12th | 3:00p – 4:00p
A Century of Innovation: Connecticut’s Aerospace Legacy
Presented by The New England Air Museum
Free | Performance Studio
From biplanes to spacesuits, this virtual tour will highlight Connecticut’s role in the past, present, and future of aviation by exploring over one hundred years of local aerospace history.
Thursday, June 12th | 6:00p – 7:30p
Summer Concert Series: Ticket To Ride
Free | Cafe Courtyard
Tuesday, June 17th | 4:00p – 5:30p
LiveWell’s Got Talent
Free | Performance Studio
Join us for our second LiveWell’s Got Talent! This event is all about celebrating the unique talents of our LiveWell community including members, residents, staff, and family members. Showcase your talent – share your skills – show your support. Experience the joy of creativity in a fun and welcoming atmosphere. An event that will dazzle and inspire! You won’t want to miss it. If you have a talent to share, please reach out to Patty Richard prichard@livewell.org.
Wednesday, June 18th | 3:00p – 4:00p
Foundry Saxophone Quartet
Free | The Gathering Place
The foundry Saxophone Quartet plays a wide variety of repertoire. Some of it is light and fun like Henry Mancini’s The Pink Panther or Cantina Band from Star Wars. We love to play ragtime tunes like The Cascades by Scott Joplin. We also play standards of the classical saxophone repertoire like this piece by Caryl Florio, not to mention many jazz pieces like Blue Skies. We can also provide an entire program of Christmas/winter music. You can check us out on Facebook @FoundrySaxophoneQuartet
Saturday, June 21st | 12:30p – 2:00p
Music with Pat & Amity
Free | The Gathering Place
Join Pat & Amity at our special Saturday Cafe Hours as they play and sing a variety of upbeat tunes.
Wednesday, June 25th | 3:00p – 4:00p
Bristol Senior Center Chorus
Free | The Gathering Place
Thursday, June 26th | 3:00p – 4:00p
A History of LGBTQ Connecticut
Presented by the CT Museum of Culture & History
Free | Performance Studio
Throughout its history, Connecticut’s LGBTQ population has moved from leading hidden, solitary lives to claiming visible, powerful, valuable, and contributing places in society. Join us to explore the history of that experience: stories of oppression and resilience, tragedy and triumph.
Presented by: Mya Concepcion is a Museum Educator at the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History. She develops and teaches educational programs for school and adult audiences. Mya has had experience in both education and museums in CT and holds a B.A. in Art and Art History from the University of Hartford.
Thursday, June 26th | 6:00p – 7:30p
Summer Concert Series: River of Dreams
Free | Cafe Courtyard
Questions?
We love to answer questions. Please contact us directly if we can assist in any way.
Phone| 860-628-9000 Email | resources@livewell.org
Address|1261 S Main St, Plantsville, CT 06479