Resilient Living Center

July

Tuesday, July 14th | 3:00p – 4:00p
World Travels: The Great Lakes
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, July 15th | 3:00p – 4:00p
Sizzle & Sample: Chef Showdown
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, July 16th | 3:00p – 4:00p
Speaker Series: The Barnes Museum- Elegance & Etiquette
Free | Performance Studio

Join Christina Volpe, esteemed historian and curator of The Barnes Museum, in exploring teatime during the gilded age in CT.

Thursday, July 16th | 6:00p – 7:30p
Summer Concert Series: Mike Moat as Elvis
Free | Cafe Courtyard

Award-winning Elvis tribute artist Mike Moat presents a high-energy, fully live recreation of an Elvis Presley concert. Backed by a live band and featuring authentic costumes, classic hits, and the signature sound of the King of Rock ’n’ Roll, Mike’s “Eternally Elvis” show celebrates Elvis’s music from the early rockabilly years through the legendary Las Vegas performances. Mike won a nationwide Elvis look-alike contest and has performed throughout the United States and internationally, earning recognition for his vocal and visual resemblance to Elvis Presley.

Refreshments will be provided from 5:30p to 7:00p by A La Cartes, LLC with a Build Your Charcuterie bar for $15.

Friday, July 17th | 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, July 18th 12:30p – 2:00p
Saturday Café Music with Frank Lind
Free | The Gathering Place

Monday, July 20th | 3:00p – 4:00p
Music with Chris Marolda
Free | The Gathering Place

Monday, July 20th | 5:00p – 6:30p
Highlighting LiveWell Artist Marsha Nussdorf- Popup Art Show
Free | Art Studio

Join us in celebrating the unique artistic vision of Marsha Nussdorf, whose striking black-and-white paintings capture the beauty of contrast, texture, and expression, inviting viewers to look a little longer. Please enjoy this special pop-up exhibition showcasing Marsha’s creativity and the unique perspective she shares through each brush stroke.”

Tuesday, July 21st | 3:00p – 4:00p
World Travels: Japan
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, July 22nd | 3:00p – 4:00p
Sizzle & Sample: Brain Healthy Popsicles
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, July 23rd | 3:00p – 4:00p
Speaker Series: CT Audubon Society- Beginner Birding
Free | Performance Studio

Discover the joy of birdwatching with this engaging introduction to birds and birding. Learn how to observe and identify common local birds, where to look for them, and the tools and resources that can help you get started. This informative presentation explores bird behavior, habitats, migration, and basic identification techniques, making it perfect for beginners and nature enthusiasts alike.

Friday, July 24th | 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, July 27th | 3:00p – 4:00p
Music with Shannon Kiley
Free | The Gathering Place

Shannon Kiley is a multi-instrumentalist musician, songwriter, and board-certified music therapist. Shannon offers a variety of music offerings outside of her clinical music therapy work, including original music performed with her band Olive Tiger and cello-based sound baths to guide listeners into deep rest. For this performance, Shannon will present some of her favorite popular music selections with guitar and voice.

Tuesday, July 28th | 3:00p – 4:00p
World Travels: Argentina
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, July 29th | 3:00p – 4:00p
Sizzle & Sample: Fish 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, July 30th | 3:00p – 4:00p
Speaker Series: Shannon Kiley- Music for Brain Health
Free | Performance Studio

We know that music can affect our mood, identity, energy, cognitive health, and more– but have you ever wondered what makes music so magic?  Join us as we explore some of the reasons why “your brain on music” makes great medicine, and how to use it to optimize your wellbeing. 

Friday, July 31st | 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.

August

Monday, August 3rd | 3:00p – 4:00p
Piano with Laurel Bennett
Free | The Gathering Place

Tuesday, August 4th | 3:00p – 4:00p
World Travels: Sicily
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 5th | 3:00p – 4:00p
Sizzle & Sample: Mixology with Jill
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 6th | 3:00p – 4:00p
Speaker Series: CT Museum of Culture and History – Summertime
Free | Performance Studio

This interactive, conversation-based program uses images, music, and hands-on objects such as beach gear to promote conversation among participants about common summertime activities. This program, designed for those living with cognitive change, welcomes participants to think about their past, and share their memories with others. Objects, images, music, and questions will spark reminiscences and conversation.

Thursday, August 6th | 6:00p – 7:30p
Summer Concert Series: Stones Alive
Free | Cafe Courtyard

Featuring The incredible Tommy Love as Mick Jagger, Tom Raider as Keith Richards,  John Esposito as Brian Jones/ Mick Taylor, Jerry Solomon as Bill Wyman  and Nick Tariello as Charlie Watts. A full on tribute to Classic Rock Royalty: The Rolling Stones Music, Costumes & Gear from all eras of the band’s decade spanning career

Featuring both major hit singles and deep album cuts from their British Invasion era as well many fan favorites from the “Classic Lineup”  ‘68-’75 era plus crowd pleasers from ’78 thru the eighties. The Look, The Feel, The Sound, The Fury, The STONES!

Join us before the concert for a car show! Check back for more details soon.

Friday, August 7th | 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 10th | 3:00p – 4:00p
Music with Pat & Amity
Free | The Gathering Place

Tuesday, August 11th | 3:00p – 4:00p
World Travels: Alaska
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 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.

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!

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.

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!

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

Questions?

We love to answer questions. Please contact us directly if we can assist in any way.