Resilient Living Center

August

Wednesday, August 12th | 3:00p – 4:00p
Sizzle & Sample: Summer Stir fry
Free | The Test Kitchen

Enjoy a front row seat to this interactive culinary experience. Some weeks feature live cooking demonstrations while others turn up the heat with a friendly cooking competition between our LiveWell chefs. The audience helps to decide the secret ingredients and the winner!

Thursday, August 13th | 3:00p – 4:00p
Speaker Series: Roaring Brook Nature Center- CT’s Backyard Wildlife
Free | Performance Studio

Unlike Vegas, what happens in our yards does not always stay in our yards and can affect areas far from our homes. By reconsidering how and why we garden as we do, we can help promote wildlife diversity in our own back yards and in our wild areas beyond.

Friday, August 14th | 3:00p – 4:00p
Social Hour: Sweet Treats
Free | The Test Kitchen

Enjoy cool treats, conversation, and the chance to connect in a fun, friendly setting.

Saturday, August 15th | 12:30p – 2:00p
Saturday Cafe Music with Pat & Amity
Free | The Gathering Place

Monday, August 17th | 3:00p – 4:00p
Music with Chris Smith
Free | The Gathering Place

Tuesday, August 18th | 3:00p – 4:00p
World Travels: South Africa
Free | Performance Studio

This weekly immersive experience uses music, video clips and images to showcase global cultures, landmarks and traditions. Enjoy virtual tours, storytelling, and engaging group conversation as we discover a new destination each week.

Wednesday, August 19th | 3:00p – 4:00p
Sizzle & Sample: Chef Showdown Championship
Free | The Test Kitchen

Enjoy a front row seat to this interactive culinary experience. Some weeks feature live cooking demonstrations while others turn up the heat with a friendly cooking competition between our LiveWell chefs. The audience helps to decide the secret ingredients and the winner!

Wednesday, August 19th | 4:00p – 5:00p
Protecting the Harvest, Endangering the Mind- How Pesticides Affect the Onset of Dementia
Free | Performance Studio

Learn from: Sam Chandler, UCONN student, Ellen Sue Moses, Retired Poison Specialist, Don Buckley, Emeritus Professor of Biology, Joan Monin, Professor, Yale School of Public Health

Learn about the latest information involving pesticide exposure and dementia.

Thursday, August 20th | 3:00p – 4:00p
Speaker Series: Brian Connolly – Television Production
Free | Performance Studio

Thursday, August 20th | 6:00p – 7:30p
Summer Concert Series: Still Kickin’ with the Big City Horns
Free | Cafe Courtyard

Still Kickin’ with the Big City Horns is a 9-piece Connecticut-based cover band that plays high-energy classic rock, R&B, blues, soul, and funk from the ’60s, ’70s, and ’80s. They feature a powerhouse rhythm and horn section, performing music heavily influenced by iconic acts like Chicago, Tower of Power, and The Blues Brothers.

Join us before the concert for a car show! Cars will be displayed in front of the Resilient Living Center from 5:00p to 6pm.

Friday, August 21st | 3:00p – 4:00p
Social Hour: Sweet Treats
Free | The Test Kitchen

Enjoy cool treats, conversation, and the chance to connect in a fun, friendly setting.

Saturday, August 18th 12:30p – 2:00p
Saturday Café Music with Pat & Amity
Free | The Gathering Place

Monday, August 24th | 3:00p – 4:00p
Music with Chris Marolda
Free | The Gathering Place

Tuesday, August 25th | 3:00p – 4:00p
World Travels: Norway
Free | Performance Studio

This weekly immersive experience uses music, video clips and images to showcase global cultures, landmarks and traditions. Enjoy virtual tours, storytelling, and engaging group conversation as we discover a new destination each week.

Wednesday, August 26th | 3:00p – 4:00p
Sizzle & Sample: Lobster Roll
Free | The Test Kitchen

Enjoy a front row seat to this interactive culinary experience. Some weeks feature live cooking demonstrations while others turn up the heat with a friendly cooking competition between our LiveWell chefs. The audience helps to decide the secret ingredients and the winner!

Wednesday, August 26th | 4:00p – 5:30p
Summer Art Showcase
Free | The Art Studio

Step into our Summer Art Showcase where creativity shines as brightly as the sun. Featuring LiveWell artwork inspired by the season, this collection celebrates the unique voices of our artists and is sure to warm your heart with color, joy, and imagination.

Thursday, August 27th | 3:00p – 4:00p
Speaker Series: Daria Davis, Holistic Practitioner- Sound Healing
Free | Performance Studio

Sound healing can be incredibly beneficial in reducing stress and promoting relaxation. The vibrations from the sound can stimulate memory recall and improve mood. The soothing sounds can quiet the mind, ease tension, and promote a sense of calm. This session will include a 30-minute presentation on the history and benefits of sound healing along with a 30-minute sound healing meditation.

Friday, August 28th | 3:00p – 4:00p
Social Hour: Sweet Treats
Free | The Test Kitchen

Enjoy cool treats, conversation, and the chance to connect in a fun, friendly setting.

Monday, August 31st | 3:00p – 4:00p
Music with Frank Lind
Free | The Gathering Place

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