Resilient Living Center

August

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

September

Tuesday, September 1st | 4:00p to 5:00p
50’s – 70’s Guitar with Susan Peak
Free | Performance Studio

Susan plays a wide variety of music from Motown to 60’s/70’s rock to Willie Nelson and on!

Thursday, September 3rd | 6:00p to 7:30p
Summer Concert Series: Here’s Elton
Free | Cafe Courtyard

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.

Tuesday, September 8th | 4:00p to 5:00p
Broadway Classics with James Michael
Free | Performance Studio

Award-winning baritone and Broadway veteran James Michael delivers a captivating performance featuring beloved Broadway classics and American Songbook favorites. His powerful voice, warm personality, and unforgettable showmanship create a musical experience that will have audiences singing along and reminiscing.

Wednesday, September 9th | 4:00p to 5:00p
Five Wishes- Presented by Vitas Healthcare
Free | Media Room
Registration Required | Click HERE to Register

Join us for an informative and compassionate discussion centered on the Five Wishes, a nationally recognized advance care planning tool that helps individuals communicate their personal, emotional, and medical wishes for the future. Through guided conversation, participants will explore the five key questions that can help ensure their values, preferences, and voices are honored when it matters most.

Presented by VITAS Healthcare, this program will also address common myths and misconceptions about hospice care, helping attendees better understand the support hospice provides and how it can enhance quality of life for people and their families.

Whether you are planning for yourself, supporting a loved one, or simply want to learn more, this session offers practical guidance, valuable resources, and an opportunity to start important conversations with confidence and clarity.

Wednesday, September 9th | 4:00p to 5:30p
Community Education Session: Music and the Arts for Cognitive Wellness
Presented by Yale School of Nursing & LiveWell
Free | Performance Studio
Registration Required | Click HERE to Register

What you’ll learn:
Science linking music, stress, and brain health
Music for cognitive resilience
How music and the arts fit within the FINGER model
Practical strategies for supporting brain health through music and the arts

Thursday, September 10th | 4:00p to 5:00p
Reason for Hope: The Life and Work of Jane Goodall
Presented by Don Buckley, PhD Emeritus Professor of Biology & Sue Buckley, Adjunct Professor of Environmental Studies
Free | Performance Studio

Tuesday, September 15th | 12:30p to 2:30p
Greater Hartford Quilt Guild Daytime Chapter at LiveWell
Performance Studio

Join the Greater Hartford Quilt Guild for a new daytime quilting chapter at LiveWell! Whether you’re new to quilting or an experienced quilter, all are welcome. Meetings will be held on the third Tuesday of each month from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., beginning September 15, 2026. The first program will feature a special trunk show of quilts. Advance registration is required. Contact Brenda Auerbach at brendasmaga@gmail.com to sign up.

Tuesday, September 15th | 4:00p to 5:00p
How to Use Your Mind to Improve Your Mood – Presented by Dr. Wendy Hurwitz
Free | Performance Studio
Registration Required | Click HERE to register
**This is a Fragrance Free Event**
Funding for this program provided by BRIGHTSTAR CARE® OF CENTRAL CONNECTICUT

Did you know that the thoughts we think may influence our mood? Did you know that our thoughts and emotions may sometimes be just a habit? If we believe a depressing thought, it may make us depressed. Come and learn how our mind can affect our mood and how we can address it. Join us to learn information, tools, and techniques to use your mind to enhance your mood.

About Dr. Wendy Hurwitz: A graduate of Yale University School of Medicine, Dr. Wendy Hurwitz is a nationally recognized expert on stress. A former medical researcher for ABC News, Dr. Hurwitz is an expert in two fields: Mind/Body Medicine and Energy Medicine. She has a forthcoming book on stress. Dr. Hurwitz helps organizations and individuals achieve peak performance by enhancing vitality and wellness. She translates the latest and most sophisticated scientific research into practical, easy-to-use techniques people can use to maintain and enhance vitality even under the most trying circumstances. Dr. Hurwitz has provided training for AT&T, Unilever, Lowe Worldwide, the FDNY, and has been an invited guest speaker at the United Nations.

Thursday, September 17th | 12:00p to 1:00p
Drumming Up Health – Your Brain on Rhythm
Free | Performance Studio/Virtual

Do you love music? Feel a longing to connect with the rhythm of life? Ready to inspire your soul? AARP is teaming up with celebrated music therapist Christine Stevens and her acclaimed UpBeat Drum Circles program for a series of free virtual drum circles this summer and fall.

This lively, interactive session is perfect for anyone who wants to experience the proven power of rhythm, no musical experience or fancy equipment required. Join LiveWell Music Therapist Shannon Kiley in the Performance Studio as we stream the experience on the big screen and drum together OR register through AARP to join virtually from home using this link.

https://www.aarp.org/events/details.drum-circle-session-2.8pn6ts6sysp

Thursday, September 17th | 6:00p to 7:30p
Stanley Street Big Band Concert
Free | Café Courtyard

Stanley Street Big Band is a local Connecticut jazz and swing ensemble that celebrates the sounds of the Big Band era. Their dynamic performances feature classic swing tunes, jazz favorites, and danceable hits that delight audiences of all ages.

Saturday, September 19th | 12:30p to 2:00p
Café Music with Red and Yellow
Free | The Gathering Place Cafe

Red & Yellow is an acoustic duo featuring Danny Reilert and Debra Argosy. Their unique blend of vocal harmonies and timeless songs spans more than seven decades of American music, from Big Band favorites and traditional tunes to classic rock and pop hits. Their engaging performances celebrate the music, memories, and moments that connect generations.

Monday, September 21^st | 4:00p to 5:00p
Jeff Przech: Classic Rock, Country & Americana
Free | The Gathering Place

With a deep, resonant baritone that elicits frequent comparisons to artists like Chris Stapleton, Gregg Allman, and Aaron Lewis, Jeff Przech (pronounced “Presh”) is an artist and songwriter originally from Hartford, Connecticut. He draws inspiration from and is influenced by music from a myriad of genres: Classic Rock and Country, Americana, and heavier melodic Rock. Since leaving a career as an English teacher in 2020, Przech has been a full-time working musician, playing close to 150 shows a year in his native Connecticut and New England, across the U.S., and up to Canada.

Wednesday, September 23rd | 3:30p to 5:00p
Oktoberfest at LiveWell
Free | The Gathering Place

Join us for an afternoon of Bavarian fun at LiveWell’s Oktoberfest celebration! Enjoy traditional favorites including beer, bratwurst, and a variety of delicious Bavarian snacks while soaking in the festive atmosphere. An accordion player will provide lively entertainment, creating the perfect backdrop for socializing, dancing, and celebrating with friends. Whether you’re here for the food, the music, or the camaraderie, this is an event you won’t want to miss. Prost!

Friday, September 25th | 4:00p to 5:30p
Symphony of Senses: Brush and Bow
Members $15 | Non-Members $20 | Art Studio
Registration Required | Click HERE to Register

Thursday, September 24th | 5:30p to 6:30p
Palliative Care & Goal Directed Care: Aligning Treatment with What Matters Most
Presented by Dr. Margarita Reyes
Free | Performance Studio

Introducing our Fall Education series. Check back soon for more details.

Wednesday, September 30th | 6:00p to 7:30p
Classic Rock with The Substitutes
Free | Performance Studio

The Substitutes are a dynamic duo delivering upbeat classics from the ’50s, ’60s, and ’70s. With guitar, keyboards, and rich vocal harmonies, they perform favorites inspired by the Beatles, Buddy Holly, the Everly Brothers, and other iconic artists. The perfect music to get you dancing!

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