Resilient Living Center

September

Tuesday, September 2nd | 3:00p – 3:50p
Loving Kindness Meditation
Free | Movement Studio

Try out one of our newest fall classes as a special event! This guided meditation experience is designed to help you cultivate love, compassion and kindness – for yourself and others. It’s a supportive practice that promotes emotional wellbeing, reduces stress, and strengthens empathy, communication, and connection. No prior meditation experience is required.

Monday Sept 8th | 4:00p to 5:00p
Piano Deconstruction Pt. 2: Collaborative Art with Piano Parts
Free | Art Studio

Join us for a unique hands-on collaborative art event where the life of our beloved Meadow Spring piano takes on a new form. Using salvaged keys, hammers, and other piano parts, participants will explore the beauty of transformation by turning piano parts into unique artworks. Come celebrate transformation and sustainability as we memorialize an instrument that has brought us so much joy and music over the years.

Wednesday September 10th | 4:00p to 5:00p
Sizzle and Sample: The Perfect Fall Soups
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! (Open to all – No Registration Required)

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 18th | 4:00p to 5:30p
Pizza Making: From Flour to Finish
The Test Kitchen | 10 Seats Available
Registration Required | CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Free for Residents | $10 Members| $20 Non-Members

Learn how to make your own pizza dough and sauce from scratch, stretch and spin a dough, and build your own perfect pizza step by step. Led by Culinary Lead Sam Johnson.

Wednesday, September 24th | 4:00p – 5:30
Connecticut Beer Making and Tasting
Registration Required | CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
The Test Kitchen | 15 Seats Available
Free for Residents | $15 Members | $20 Non-Members

Did you know that Connecticut beer making dates back to the Colonial-Era? Come and learn about the history of Connecticut beer making and how the brewing process has changed though the years. Sample different local brews of various styles. 21 + only event.

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

Join us for classic country hits.

Saturday, September 27th | 2:00p
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.