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Monday, July 22nd | 3:30p – 4:45p
Live Virtual Tour- Parisian Art of the Belle Époque
Presented by Julie Averbach of SmARTee
Free to Members and a Guest | Performance Studio
Registration Required | CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Immerse yourself in the arts and culture of Paris during the “Golden Age” of the Belle Époque (1870-1914). Tour key landmarks of the period, from the Eiffel Tower to the Moulin Rouge, and explore the birth of artistic movements including Impressionism and Art Nouveau.

EVENT POSTPONED
Tuesday, July 23rd 2:00p – 2:45p
Yoga Meets Dance- Intergenerational
Free | Performance Studio
Registration Required 

Easy Yoga. Fun dancing. Great music. No experience needed- all abilities and ages welcome. Chairs and yoga mats will be provided based on participant ability and comfort. You are welcome to get up to dance or stay seated! Laugh, stretch, dance, connect with others. Leave feeling profoundly calm. Relax the body and mind. Open the heart. For all ages, shapes and sizes: for dancers, non-dancers, lovers of yoga and those with two left feet!

Event Postponed
Wednesday, July 24th| 3:30p – 5:00p
Blue Zone Dinner & Potluck
Hosted Brian Connolly and Sam Johnson
Free | Performance Studio
Registration Required 

Bring your favorite healthy appetizer, side dish or dessert to the Blue Zone Potluck dinner. We will provide the main courses. Learn about the upcoming blue zone viewing series over a delicious healthy dinner with friends who are also interested in eating healthy.

Thursday, July 25th | 6:00p – 7:00p
Summer Concert Series
The Chris Marolda Band
Free | LiveWell Lawn

Join us as we kick off our Summer Concert Series! Chris Marolda delivers a solid performance of radio hits and quirky songs from all eras of rock music. He covers terrain from soft and sweet to strong and soulful, while his guitar playing is peppered with blues, rock, funk, folk and jazz influences. Chris plays to a wide range of tastes with a repertoire consisting of artists such as Paul Simon, The Eagles, The Beatles, Steely Dan, Stevie Wonder, Bill Withers, Talking Heads, Hootie and the Blowfish, Jack Johnson, Train, Tom Petty, Blues Traveler, Steve Miller, Prince, Bruno Mars, Hall & Oats, and many others.

August

Thursday, August 1st | 2:30p – 5:00p
Family Movie Matinee: Mary Poppins (2hr 23m)
Free | Performance Studio

“Practically Perfect In Every Way” Mary Poppins (Julie Andrews) flies out of the windy London skies and into the home of two mischievous children. With the help of a carefree chimney sweep named Bert (Dick Van Dyke), the spirited nanny turns every chore into a game and every day into a “Jolly Holiday” to reconnect the children with their parents.

Thursday, August 8th | 6:00p – 7:00p
Summer Concert Series:
5-Metal Chemistry Brass Quintet (Dixieland/Jazz)
Free | LiveWell Lawn *Please bring a chair/blanket
(Rain location: Performance Studio)

The 5-Metal Chemistry Brass Quintet plays your favorite jazz and Dixieland tunes, featuring Southington HS Jazz Band alumni Evan Gray and Tim “Mr. J.” Johnson. 

Monday, August 12th | 2:00p – 3:00p
Student Musical Trio
Free | Performance Studio

Musicians Elliot Schatz, Julian Miller, and Sophia Kossover will perform a mix of classical and jazz songs on the piano and trumpet.

Tuesday, August 13th | 3:30p – 5:00p
Record Hop
Free | Performance Studio
Hosted by Brian Connolly

Sing. Dance. Listen. Enjoy. Party!
A record hop 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.
(Email a list of your favorite party songs to Brian Connolly at bconnolly@livewell.org and they will be added to the play list.)
Bring family and friends to share in this musical experience that you helped to create.
Refreshments will be served.

Thursday, August 15th | 2:30p – 4:00p
Farmington Farm Truck- Mobile Farmer’s Market
Resilient Living Center Entrance

Not your typical food truck – it’s a FARM TRUCK!    Stop by and purchase healthy, locally grown produce and farm-made products. From blueberries to peaches, cucumbers, corn and honey, they’ll bring it all to LiveWell.

Thursday, August 22nd | 6:00p – 7:00p
Summer Concert Series: The Greg Hahn Group (Jazz)
Free | LiveWell Lawn *Please bring a chair/blanket
(Rain location: Performance Studio)

Enjoy jazz tunes classic and modern from Greg Hahn’s six-piece jazz ensemble!

Monday, August 26th | 2:30p – 4:00p
Community Pie Festival: A Sweet Summer Send Off
Free | Performance Studio

Join us for a delightful day filled with pies, fun, and community spirit at our Community Pie Festival! Celebrate the end of summer with an array of pie-themed activities including a pie baking contest, pie eating contest, and pie tasting for all. Cheer on our contest participants and enjoy tasting a wide variety of pies while discovering new favorites! Please sign up at the front desk if you would like to enter a pie in the Pie Baking Contest or bake one to contribute to our tasting. More details and sign ups to follow!

Thursday, August 27th | 3:30p – 5:00p
“Magical Moon” Painting Workshop
Led by Masila Rrumbullaku
Registration Required | CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
$20/Member | $25/Non-Member | Art Studio
10 Seats available

Come create a beautiful ” Magical Moon” painting and immerse yourself in an afternoon of creative relaxation. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or a complete beginner this event is designed to inspire and delight. No experience necessary! The instructor will show you step-by-step through instruction and demonstration how to create this remarkable piece while you enjoy a selection of light refreshments.

Thursday, August 29th | 3:30p – 4:30p
Summery Sunflower Arrangements Workshop
Led by The Green Petal
Registration Required | CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
$40/Member | $45/Non-Member | Art Studio
15 Seats Available

Join us for a delightful afternoon of creativity and camaraderie at our sunflower arrangement workshop. Participants will have the opportunity to create their own beautiful sunflower arrangements to take home while enjoying a selection of light refreshments. Participants will receive a variety of sunflowers, complementary flowers and greenery and will be guided by florists from The Green Petal in Cheshire. Learn new skills in floral design that you can use again and again! Please reach out to a Resource Coordinator if you would like to make one arrangement as a family/team.

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