What is the Blue Zones Exploration Series?

An 8-part journey into the world's healthiest communities, featuring discussions and hands-on cooking/lifestyle sessions to improve longevity and brain health.

Are the musical performances at LiveWell free?

Yes, many musical performances, such as the Classical Piano and St. Patrick's Day Record Hop, are listed as free events in the Performance Studio.

How do I register for LiveWell events?

You can register by clicking the links provided in the event descriptions on the website or by calling 860-628-9000.

Resilient Living Center

Special Events

May

Saturday, May 16th | 12:30p – 2:00p
Music with ArleneWow!
Free | The Gathering Place

Stop by for Lunch and enjoy an afternoon of music with ArleneWow!

Tuesday, May 19th | 4:00p – 5:00p
Debunking Hospice Myths
Presented by Vitas
Free | Performance Studio

Thursday, May 21st | 4:00p – 5:30p
Cooking Through the Blue Zones – Community Potluck
Test Kitchen | Free | No Registration Required

Celebrate the final session of our series with a shared meal and a chance to bring it all together! Put the skills and inspiration from the past seven sessions into practice as we gather for a delicious, community-centered potluck.

Bring a dish inspired by the Blue Zones principles—or simply come ready to taste, connect, and enjoy. This is a relaxed, welcoming space open to everyone, whether you’ve attended the full series or are joining for the first time.

Let’s cook, share, and savor the experience together!

Tuesday, May 26th | 4:00p – 5:15p
Presentation: Evolution of the Universe from the day that had no yesterday
Presented by Dr Don Buckley(PhD), Emeritus Professor of Biology and Smithsonian Laureate
Free | Performance Studio

What does it mean to be a finite, fragile life in an infinite, eternal universe? We are the universe reaching a stage of seeking its meaning” (cosmologist Brian Cox). Let’s examine the makeup and formative processes that constitute our Universe to address this view of who we are.

The views and opinions expressed in this presentation are those of the presenters and do not necessarily reflect the official policy, position, or views of LiveWell.

Wednesday, May 27th | 5:00p – 6:30p

Seafood Appreciation

In collaboration with Gulf Shrimp Seafood Market

Registration Required | Click HERE to Register| 12 Seats available

Free to Residents | $20 Members | $25 Non-Members

Are you a seafood lover but would like to learn more about the foods you eat? Join us for a night of tasting, technique, and a deeper appreciation of where your seafood comes from and how it gets to your plate. This class will be in collaboration with Gulf Shrimp in Plantsville, Connecticut, and will feature fishing butchering, shellfish cleaning techniques, hands on learning, and of course plenty of samples to taste.

Thursday, May 28th | 4:30p – 6:30p
Spring Semester Art Show
Free | Art Studio

Celebrating art created by LiveWell artists during our Spring Semester. All are invited. This is a drop in style event and refreshments will be served.

Thursday, May 28th | 4:00p – 5:00p
Performance by Asian Performing Arts of CT
Free | Performance Studio

Questions?

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

Resilient Living Center

Special Events

May

Questions?

Phone| 860-628-9000 Email | resources@livewell.org Address|1261 S Main St, Plantsville, CT 06479

Phone| 860-628-9000 Email | resources@livewell.org

Address|1261 S Main St, Plantsville, CT 06479