Resilient Living Center
Special Events
October
NEW DATE
Thursday, October 3rd | 4:00p – 5:00p
Caribbean Musical Performance: Chris DeCilla
Free | Performance Studio
Enjoy an afternoon performance filled with song, electric guitar and steel drum from music throughout the generations. Chris began studying the guitar at the age of 12 and was performing and teaching by the time he was 17. and now plays 20 instruments. He has performed at the National Cherry Blossom Festival, the United Nations, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the New York and Brooklyn Botanical Gardens, CBGBs, as well as countless libraries, arts councils, and schools.
Friday, October 4th | 2:00p – 3:45p
Movie: Mamma Mia! (2008)
Free | Performance Studio
Academy Award-winner Meryl Streep leads an all-start cast in this film adaptation of the beloved stage musical featuring the timeless lyrics and melodies of iconic super group ABBA. Streep portrays a strong, independent hotel owner on an idyllic Greek isle who is preparing to host her daughter’s wedding. The guests include not only her oldest and dearest friends, but also three men from her past whom her daughter secretly invited because she suspects one might be her father! Mamma Mia! is a celebration of mothers and daughters, old friends and new family found. Also starring Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth, Christine Baranski, Julie Walters, and Amanda Seyfried.
Monday, October 7th | 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 or request your favorite songs in advance to bconnolly@livewell.org . Family and friends are invited to share in this musical experience that you helped to create. Refreshments will be served.
Friday, October 11th | 2:00p – 3:00p
Music with Chris Marolda
Free | Performance Studio
Join us for an afternoon of guitar and song with blues, rock, funk, folk and jazz influences. Chris plays a wide range of tastes consisting of artists such as Paul Simon, The Eagles, Stevie Wonder, Talking Heads, Train, Tom Petty, Prince, Bruno Mars, and many others.
Monday, October 14th | 3:30p – 4:30p
Live Virtual Tour: The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Free | Performance Studio
Led by Julie Averbach of smARTee and Brian Connolly
Discover highlights from the vast collections at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Featured artworks span across cultures and centuries, ranging from Ghanaian textiles and French painting to Japanese pottery. Encounter new artworks and revisit familiar favorites from artists including Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Michelangelo, & Jackson Pollock. This program is led by Julie Averbach who holds a B.A. in History of Art and Psychology from Yale University. She is the Founder and CEO of smARTee, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization fostering arts access, enrichment, and positive emotional well-being. To date, Julie has led art tours for 5,000+ people from 21 countries.
Friday, October 18th | 2:30p – 3:30p
Greenwoods Consort: A Renaissance A Cappella Quintet
Free | Performance Studio
Join us for a performance by the Greenwoods Consort. This a cappella quintet, in their festive period attire, will perform Renaissance music as well as folk and contemporary pieces.
Monday, October 21st | 3:00p – 4:00p
Introduction to Mindfulness
Led by Jenn Terray, MSN, RN, NC-BC
Free | Performance Studio
Are you curious about how Mindfulness can support your brain health & overall wellbeing? Come learn a little more and get a chance to experience a mindful practice with Jenn Terray, nurse health coach and MBSR(Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction) meditation teacher. Jenn is a pioneer member of The LiveWell Institute and The Wellbeing Director of Integrative Healthy Coaching taking an active role in co-designing programs for post-diagnostic living that highlight developing habits to support well-being.
Tuesday, October 22nd | 3:30p – 5:00p
LiveWell Celebrates Oktoberfest
Free | The Gathering Place Cafe
Don your lederhosen and dirndl and join us for a festive afternoon as we celebrate spirit of Oktoberfest! Enjoy music and lively polka dancing while indulging in beer tastings, Bavarian pretzels, and savory bratwurst. Get ready for fun with community, laughter and cheer!
Monday, October 28th | 3:15p – 4:00p
Documentary: The Elephant Whisperers (40min)
A “moving love story about the power of community” (Firstpost) this Oscar winner for Best Documentary Short Film follows two orphaned baby elephants.
Tuesday, October 29th | 4:30p – 5:00p Pre-film Panel | 5:00p – 6:30p Film
Film Screening and Producer Talk: Human Forever
Free | Performance Studio
Join us in welcoming the international award- winning documentary film Human Forever to the United States. This screening includes a pre-film panel with experts with the lived experience alongside author, activist and filmmakers Teun Toebes and Jonathan DeJong. Click HERE to view the trailer.
Questions?
We love to answer questions. Please contact us directly if we can assist in any way.
Phone| 860-628-9000 Email | resources@livewell.org
Address|1261 S Main St, Plantsville, CT 06479