Resilient Living Center
Special Events
April
Thursday, April 24th | 3:30p – 5:00p
Record Hop- Spring Forward
Free | Performance Studio
Sing. Dance. Listen. Enjoy. Party. Celebrate Spring! A record hop party is a social dance party where guests bring and/or share their favorite songs of yesteryear to create the musical play list. Join us for this unique music experience where you add to the fun. Bring your favorite albums and we’ll play your favorite songs. No albums? Just share your favorite songs or performers…we’ll play them for you.
Friday, April 25th | 11:00a – 12:00p
Memories of Carousel: Presented by The Carousel Museum
Free | Performance Studio
Carousel Reflections
Immerse yourself in the delightful world of carousels as we embark on a captivating visual and musical journey through their rich history. From their origins in medieval times to their golden age in the 19th century, we’ll explore the evolution of these enchanting rides. So, grab some popcorn, sit back, and prepare to be whisked away to a bygone era filled with nostalgia and wonder!
Tuesday, April 29th | 6:00p – 7:30p
Game Night FOR ALL AGES
Free | Performance Studio
Registration Required | Click HERE to Register
Bring your children or grandchildren to this intergenerational game night that is certain to be lots of fun! We will bring some of our favorite games to teach you, and we ask that you bring some of your own favorite games that you might be able to teach us! Refreshments will be served.
Wednesday, April 30th | 4:00p – 5:30p
Sushi Making – The Art of Makizushi
Learning the history and culture behind the ancient art of sushi making. Learn how to prepare sushi rice, perfectly slice fish and vegetables, and roll your own creative rolls. No experience is required, and all materials will be provided.
Free to Residents / $20 Member / $30 Non-Member
Registration Required | Click HERE to Register | 8 Seats Available
May
Friday, May 2nd | 2:30p – 4:00p
LiveWell Cupcake Challenge
Free | The Test Kitchen
Bring a batch of cupcakes and participate in our LiveWell Cupcake Challenge. Do you have what it takes to bake the best cupcake! Prizes for Best Tasting, Most Creative, Best Decorated, and Wild Card! Or Sign Up for our Cupcake Eating Contest! Please sign up with Donna at the Front Desk.
Tuesday, May 6th | 4:00p – 5:00p
An Evening of Poetry
Free | The Test Kitchen
Listen to powerful poems written by different poets, who will share their inspiration behind the poems they wrote. Share with the authors your own interpretations of the poems! While listening to and discussing the poems, you will get to snack on an array of appetizers.
Among the poets will be:
- Dave Louen, a professional artist whose creative talents also includes having authored several poems
- Julie Naan, a retired editor and English teacher, who will share some poems she co-authored in a Poetry Group she attends at LiveWell
- Barbara O’Brien, a retired nurse who wrote a book of poetry for her family, the Didactic Rose
Wednesday, May 7th | 3:00p – 4:00p
Plantsville Howlin’ Jammers Song and Drum Performance
Free | Performance Studio
The Howlin’ Jammers are excited to present a selection of their favorite songs to share the joy of making music with the LiveWell community! This will be a combined performance of the Drum Circle, Song Circle, and Glee Club. Participants are encouraged to join in making music together; come enjoy the music, grab an instrument, and sing along!
Thursday, May 8th | 4:00p – 5:30p
Craft Cocktails and Mocktails
The Test Kitchen
Learn to use new age cooking techniques like sous vide and combi ovens to enhance your cocktail making abilities. From infused spirits and mixers to dried and rehydrated garnishes. These new skills will be sure to impress your family and friends.
Free to Residents / $20 Member / $30 Non-Member
Registration Required | CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
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.
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 | 12:30a – 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
Thursday, May 29th | 4:00p – 6:00p
LiveWell Spring Semester Class Participant Art Show
Free | Art Studio
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