December

Thursday, December 5th | 5:30p – 7:00p
Holiday Tree Lighting & Caroling Celebration
Free | LiveWell Lawn/The Gathering Place cafe

Join us for a heartwarming evening of festive cheer at our Holiday Tree Lighting & Caroling Celebration! We invite you join us with family and friends to celebrate as the season of joy begins.

The evening will kick off at 5:30p outdoors on the LiveWell lawn with our tree lighting ceremony. As the tree glows, we’ll join in community to sing some favorite carols. Afterwards, we’ll warm up and mingle from 6:00p – 7:00p in The Gathering Place Café with a cup of rich eggnog or hot cocoa and cookies while enjoying music.
Don’t miss out on this festive community gathering — bring your holiday spirit, and let’s make this season brighter together!

Wednesday, December 11th | 2:00p – 4:00p
LiveWell Campus Holiday Party
*Exclusive to Residents and Families, Employees, and Members
Free | Resilient Living Center

Join us for a festive afternoon filled with joy, creativity, and community spirit! Move throughout the Resilient Living Center as we celebrate the season with a variety of holiday-themed events including hors d’oeuvres, live music, and a creative holiday project.

Friday, December 13th | 2:00p – 3:00p
Watercolor Landscapes Workshop: Led by the Mattatuck Museum
Free to Residents | $15/Members | Art Studio
20 Seats Available | Registration Required: Click Here to Register

Participants will learn essential techniques for blending colors, layering textures, and capturing the essence of nature in their compositions. By the end of the session, everyone will have a completed landscape piece to take home.

Monday, December 16th | 4:00p – 5:00p
Music with Joe Masulli: A Singer/Songwriter Legends Tribute Show
Free | Performance Studio

Joe Masulli presents his “Singer/Songwriter Legends Tribute Show” featuring music from the 60’s,70’s,80’s,90’s and today. Celebrating the music of Singer/Songwriters John Denver, Harry Chapin, James Taylor, The Beatles, and Elvis, to name a few. Presented in an intimate setting along with the stories behind the songs. Everyone is strongly encouraged to SING ALONG !!!

Wednesday, December 18th | 1:30p – 2:00p
Bristol Senior Center Choir
Free | Performance Studio

Friday, December 20th | 2:00p – 4:00p
Winter Cookie Walk
Free | Performance Studio

Join us for our Holiday Cookie Walk, a delicious community event where you can share your favorite holiday cookies and take home a delightful assortment of homemade goodies.

How it works:
-Bring your favorite cookies or dessert bars: Share your best-loved holiday recipes with fellow participants.
-Walk the cookie tables: Browse the selection of homemade cookies and choose your favorites to fill your own tin or container (we will provide a tin!)
-Take home a holiday treat: Walk away with a variety of treats to enjoy throughout the season!

It’s a perfect way to try new recipes, share your own, and spread some holiday cheer. Be sure to bring your recipe to share, so others can recreate your delicious treats at home. Whether you love classic sugar cookies, rich chocolate brownies, or festive gingerbread, this Cookie Walk is sure to be a sweet holiday tradition!

Monday, December 23rd | 3:00p – 4:00p
Christmas Piano Concert with Ethan Hall
Free | Performance Studio

Join us for an afternoon of holiday cheer as pianist Ethan Hall presents his Christmas Piano Concert.
Perfect for families, friends, and music lovers alike, this concert will be a celebration of Christmas through the timeless language of piano. Let the music bring you closer to the magic of the holidays in an evening of festive harmony.

Friday, December 27th | 3:00p – 4:00p
Music with B-Squared
Free | Performance Studio

Playing holiday music, standards, and hits from today. 

Monday, December 30th | 3:00p – 4:30p
Latke Making Demonstration and Sampling
Free| The Test Kitchen

Celebrate the flavors of Hanukkah at this Latke Making Demonstration and Sampling, led by Sam Johnson, LiveWell’s Culinary Experience Co-Lead. This event will take place in LiveWell’s brand-new Test Kitchen. Sam will guide you step-by-step through the art of making crispy, golden latkes—from perfecting the batter to mastering the frying technique. As you learn the secrets to crafting these delicious holiday treats, you’ll have the chance to sample freshly made latkes, paired with classic toppings like applesauce and sour cream. Whether you’re an experienced cook or a first-time latke maker, this interactive experience promises fun, flavor, and festive cheer.

End the evening by joining us as we gather to light the 6th candle on our menorah, sharing in the joy and warmth of the season.

Tuesday, December 31st | 2:00p – 4:00p
LiveWell New Years Eve Party with Music by Pat & Amity
*Exclusive to Residents and Families, Employees, and Members
Free | The Gathering Place

Join us for an afternoon of friends, fun, and celebration as we begin to ring in the new year. We’ll have live music with Pat and Amity, hors d’oeuvres and a champagne/sparkling cider toast!

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