Sun
May
25
Sun
May
25

One week a year, six local artists get together and paint at Onadune, a sprawling family house in Rhode Island. A giant porch, surrounded on three sides by the Atlantic, serves as their studio. The painters ( insert names or list above?) met fifteen years ago at the Washington Art Association, in Ira Barkoff’s class, and have continued sharing their work and ideas ever since.


While the artists have very different styles, interpretations, and backgrounds in the arts, the artwork created at Onadune shares a singular flavor of salt air and light. This special place has given the artists the rare opportunity to paint from dawn to dusk, follow their instincts while supported by each other, and has cemented the bond forged at the Washington Art Association.


The exhibit brings the viewer to Onadune and shows how six different artists have used

the same place for inspiration and personal artistic growth.The artists:


Joanne Conant

A jeweler and recognized enamellist, Joanne brought her talent to seascapes fifteen years ago and never looked back. A resident of Newtown and a former teacher at Brookfield Craft center, she is well known for her cloisonné enamels and jewelry and brings much of that sensibility to her paintings.


Elizabeth MacDonald

After Elizabeth worked as an actor in Seattle, she moved to her Bridgewater residence and started her journey with clay. She is known for her vessels, large scale mosaics, sculptures, and paintings on clay. Her time at Onadune has expanded her paintings on slate as well as canvas.


Ronnie Maddalena

A graphic designer living in Warren, Ronnie contributes her graphics skills to many important corporate and local causes, including The Farmer’sTable. Ronnie creates brilliant and exuberant still lifes, both found and arranged.


Kathleen Love Mooney

A resident of West Cornwall, Kathleen started her career as a fashion designer in NYC designing clothing on silk that she hand-painted. Her focus is painting landscapes; she continues to paint everything she sees.


Karen Simmons

Was an architect in NYC, and in France, and joined WAA when she moved to Woodbury, CT. Her paintings, landscapes and still-lifes, reflect both her architectural and European background.


Wendy Walker

Has previously worked as both an illustrator and a scenic artist /designer in NYC. When she moved to Roxbury Ct, she started painting “a little smaller” and paints landscapes and subjects that inspire her emotionally.

5/25/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

Onadune - Six Litchfield County Painters Inspired by the Rhode Island Coastline

One week a year, six local artists get together and paint at Onadune, a sprawling family house in Rhode Island. A giant porch, surrounded on three sides by the Atlantic, serves as their studio. The...
Sunday
May 25
@
1:00 pm
-
4:00 pm
Washington Art Association & Gallery in Washington
More Events
Mon
May
26
Mon
May
26

The Gunn Memorial Library Stairwell Gallery is pleased to present Restoration: Landscapes & Botanical Abstracts in Gouache, an exhibition of beautiful landscapes and botanicals by artist Susan Newbury, on view from April 5 through May 31.


Susan’s work is a celebration of nature’s depth and detail, drawing inspiration from the stunning landscapes, waterscapes, and gardens of her rural New York State roots and her home in Litchfield County. With a background in graphic and fashion design, her artistic practice has evolved into a dynamic exploration of color, pattern, and movement. She works primarily in gouache, acrylic, and mixed media on paper, canvas, and wood panel, using a bright, rich palette to create layered compositions that blend natural elements with abstract forms.


“Nature not only provides the subject matter but the solitude, joy, and purpose for my paintings, creating a place of quiet introspection and restoration,” she says. Her work reflects this philosophy, infusing familiar landscapes with energy and emotion while maintaining a sense of tranquility and balance. Inspired by both the botanical world and interior design elements such as fabric, wallpaper, and tilework, her paintings feature repeating shapes and striking color contrasts for an unexpected visual experience.


Her instinctive approach to painting allows her to let go of the rules, creating compositions that are both structured and free-flowing. She paints in her Litchfield County studio and accepts commission work.


Gunn Memorial Library is located at 5 Wykeham Road at the juncture of Route 47 opposite the Green in Washington, CT. Library hours may be found at gunnlibrary.org.


For more information call (860)868-7586 or email, adoerwald@gunnlibrary.org.

5/26/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture

Gunn Memorial Library Stairwell Gallery: "Restoration: Landscapes & Botanical Abstracts in Gouache" by Susan Newbury

The Gunn Memorial Library Stairwell Gallery is pleased to present Restoration: Landscapes & Botanical Abstracts in Gouache, an exhibition of beautiful landscapes and botanicals by artist Susan...
Monday
May 26
@
9:30 am
-
5:00 pm
Gunn Memorial Library in Washington
More Events
Tue
May
27
Tue
May
27

The Gunn Memorial Library Stairwell Gallery is pleased to present Restoration: Landscapes & Botanical Abstracts in Gouache, an exhibition of beautiful landscapes and botanicals by artist Susan Newbury, on view from April 5 through May 31.


Susan’s work is a celebration of nature’s depth and detail, drawing inspiration from the stunning landscapes, waterscapes, and gardens of her rural New York State roots and her home in Litchfield County. With a background in graphic and fashion design, her artistic practice has evolved into a dynamic exploration of color, pattern, and movement. She works primarily in gouache, acrylic, and mixed media on paper, canvas, and wood panel, using a bright, rich palette to create layered compositions that blend natural elements with abstract forms.


“Nature not only provides the subject matter but the solitude, joy, and purpose for my paintings, creating a place of quiet introspection and restoration,” she says. Her work reflects this philosophy, infusing familiar landscapes with energy and emotion while maintaining a sense of tranquility and balance. Inspired by both the botanical world and interior design elements such as fabric, wallpaper, and tilework, her paintings feature repeating shapes and striking color contrasts for an unexpected visual experience.


Her instinctive approach to painting allows her to let go of the rules, creating compositions that are both structured and free-flowing. She paints in her Litchfield County studio and accepts commission work.


Gunn Memorial Library is located at 5 Wykeham Road at the juncture of Route 47 opposite the Green in Washington, CT. Library hours may be found at gunnlibrary.org.


For more information call (860)868-7586 or email, adoerwald@gunnlibrary.org.

5/27/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture

Gunn Memorial Library Stairwell Gallery: "Restoration: Landscapes & Botanical Abstracts in Gouache" by Susan Newbury

The Gunn Memorial Library Stairwell Gallery is pleased to present Restoration: Landscapes & Botanical Abstracts in Gouache, an exhibition of beautiful landscapes and botanicals by artist Susan...
Tuesday
May 27
@
9:30 am
-
8:00 pm
Gunn Memorial Library in Washington
More Events
Wed
May
28
Wed
May
28

One week a year, six local artists get together and paint at Onadune, a sprawling family house in Rhode Island. A giant porch, surrounded on three sides by the Atlantic, serves as their studio. The painters ( insert names or list above?) met fifteen years ago at the Washington Art Association, in Ira Barkoff’s class, and have continued sharing their work and ideas ever since.


While the artists have very different styles, interpretations, and backgrounds in the arts, the artwork created at Onadune shares a singular flavor of salt air and light. This special place has given the artists the rare opportunity to paint from dawn to dusk, follow their instincts while supported by each other, and has cemented the bond forged at the Washington Art Association.


The exhibit brings the viewer to Onadune and shows how six different artists have used

the same place for inspiration and personal artistic growth.The artists:


Joanne Conant

A jeweler and recognized enamellist, Joanne brought her talent to seascapes fifteen years ago and never looked back. A resident of Newtown and a former teacher at Brookfield Craft center, she is well known for her cloisonné enamels and jewelry and brings much of that sensibility to her paintings.


Elizabeth MacDonald

After Elizabeth worked as an actor in Seattle, she moved to her Bridgewater residence and started her journey with clay. She is known for her vessels, large scale mosaics, sculptures, and paintings on clay. Her time at Onadune has expanded her paintings on slate as well as canvas.


Ronnie Maddalena

A graphic designer living in Warren, Ronnie contributes her graphics skills to many important corporate and local causes, including The Farmer’sTable. Ronnie creates brilliant and exuberant still lifes, both found and arranged.


Kathleen Love Mooney

A resident of West Cornwall, Kathleen started her career as a fashion designer in NYC designing clothing on silk that she hand-painted. Her focus is painting landscapes; she continues to paint everything she sees.


Karen Simmons

Was an architect in NYC, and in France, and joined WAA when she moved to Woodbury, CT. Her paintings, landscapes and still-lifes, reflect both her architectural and European background.


Wendy Walker

Has previously worked as both an illustrator and a scenic artist /designer in NYC. When she moved to Roxbury Ct, she started painting “a little smaller” and paints landscapes and subjects that inspire her emotionally.

5/28/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

Onadune - Six Litchfield County Painters Inspired by the Rhode Island Coastline

One week a year, six local artists get together and paint at Onadune, a sprawling family house in Rhode Island. A giant porch, surrounded on three sides by the Atlantic, serves as their studio. The...
Wednesday
May 28
@
1:00 pm
-
4:00 pm
Washington Art Association & Gallery in Washington
More Events
Fri
May
30
Fri
May
30

The Gunn Memorial Library Stairwell Gallery is pleased to present Restoration: Landscapes & Botanical Abstracts in Gouache, an exhibition of beautiful landscapes and botanicals by artist Susan Newbury, on view from April 5 through May 31.


Susan’s work is a celebration of nature’s depth and detail, drawing inspiration from the stunning landscapes, waterscapes, and gardens of her rural New York State roots and her home in Litchfield County. With a background in graphic and fashion design, her artistic practice has evolved into a dynamic exploration of color, pattern, and movement. She works primarily in gouache, acrylic, and mixed media on paper, canvas, and wood panel, using a bright, rich palette to create layered compositions that blend natural elements with abstract forms.


“Nature not only provides the subject matter but the solitude, joy, and purpose for my paintings, creating a place of quiet introspection and restoration,” she says. Her work reflects this philosophy, infusing familiar landscapes with energy and emotion while maintaining a sense of tranquility and balance. Inspired by both the botanical world and interior design elements such as fabric, wallpaper, and tilework, her paintings feature repeating shapes and striking color contrasts for an unexpected visual experience.


Her instinctive approach to painting allows her to let go of the rules, creating compositions that are both structured and free-flowing. She paints in her Litchfield County studio and accepts commission work.


Gunn Memorial Library is located at 5 Wykeham Road at the juncture of Route 47 opposite the Green in Washington, CT. Library hours may be found at gunnlibrary.org.


For more information call (860)868-7586 or email, adoerwald@gunnlibrary.org.

5/30/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture

Gunn Memorial Library Stairwell Gallery: "Restoration: Landscapes & Botanical Abstracts in Gouache" by Susan Newbury

The Gunn Memorial Library Stairwell Gallery is pleased to present Restoration: Landscapes & Botanical Abstracts in Gouache, an exhibition of beautiful landscapes and botanicals by artist Susan...
Friday
May 30
@
9:30 am
-
5:00 pm
Gunn Memorial Library in Washington
Fri
May
30
Fri
May
30

One week a year, six local artists get together and paint at Onadune, a sprawling family house in Rhode Island. A giant porch, surrounded on three sides by the Atlantic, serves as their studio. The painters ( insert names or list above?) met fifteen years ago at the Washington Art Association, in Ira Barkoff’s class, and have continued sharing their work and ideas ever since.


While the artists have very different styles, interpretations, and backgrounds in the arts, the artwork created at Onadune shares a singular flavor of salt air and light. This special place has given the artists the rare opportunity to paint from dawn to dusk, follow their instincts while supported by each other, and has cemented the bond forged at the Washington Art Association.


The exhibit brings the viewer to Onadune and shows how six different artists have used

the same place for inspiration and personal artistic growth.The artists:


Joanne Conant

A jeweler and recognized enamellist, Joanne brought her talent to seascapes fifteen years ago and never looked back. A resident of Newtown and a former teacher at Brookfield Craft center, she is well known for her cloisonné enamels and jewelry and brings much of that sensibility to her paintings.


Elizabeth MacDonald

After Elizabeth worked as an actor in Seattle, she moved to her Bridgewater residence and started her journey with clay. She is known for her vessels, large scale mosaics, sculptures, and paintings on clay. Her time at Onadune has expanded her paintings on slate as well as canvas.


Ronnie Maddalena

A graphic designer living in Warren, Ronnie contributes her graphics skills to many important corporate and local causes, including The Farmer’sTable. Ronnie creates brilliant and exuberant still lifes, both found and arranged.


Kathleen Love Mooney

A resident of West Cornwall, Kathleen started her career as a fashion designer in NYC designing clothing on silk that she hand-painted. Her focus is painting landscapes; she continues to paint everything she sees.


Karen Simmons

Was an architect in NYC, and in France, and joined WAA when she moved to Woodbury, CT. Her paintings, landscapes and still-lifes, reflect both her architectural and European background.


Wendy Walker

Has previously worked as both an illustrator and a scenic artist /designer in NYC. When she moved to Roxbury Ct, she started painting “a little smaller” and paints landscapes and subjects that inspire her emotionally.

5/30/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

Onadune - Six Litchfield County Painters Inspired by the Rhode Island Coastline

One week a year, six local artists get together and paint at Onadune, a sprawling family house in Rhode Island. A giant porch, surrounded on three sides by the Atlantic, serves as their studio. The...
Friday
May 30
@
1:00 pm
-
4:00 pm
Washington Art Association & Gallery in Washington
More Events
Sat
May
31
Sat
May
31


Discover what the CNC machine can do in this beginner-friendly workshop! You’ll learn how to create a design in Canva and then program the CNC to engrave it on a wooden picture frame. Frames will be cut after the workshop and can be picked up at the library at a later date.

18+

Registration Required: https://www.gunnlibrary.org/calendar/adult-workshop-engraved-frames/

5/31/2025
Single event
Community & Family

Gunn Memorial Library Makerspace Adult Workshop - Engraved Frames

Discover what the CNC machine can do in this beginner-friendly workshop! You’ll learn how to create a design in Canva and then program the CNC to engrave it on a wooden picture frame. Frames will...
Saturday
May 31
@
10:00 am
-
11:30 am
Gunn Memorial Library in Washington
Sat
May
31
Sat
May
31

ASAP!’s annual fundraiser is not only a night of celebration but a crucial source of funding for the arts-infused educational programming we provide to youth in our community. Your participation in this extraordinary evening of art and live performances directly supports a world where young people’s passion for learning is ignited.

Join us to honor Founder JoAnne Torti’s remarkable 26-year legacy and welcome our new Executive Director, Ali Psomas. Let’s celebrate the rich history and exciting future of ASAP! with host Ellen McCourt!

Families are welcome. We look forward to celebrating with you!

 

Attire

Casual cocktail

 

Program

5:30-6:00 pm – Check-in, snacks, and open bar

6:00-7:00 pm – ASAP! Youth Ensemble and Celebration of Young Writers performances

7:00-8:00 pm – Food, open bar, and Celebration of Young Photographers exhibition

5/31/2025
Single event
Arts & Culture
Performing Arts

ASAP! Celebrates Possibilities

ASAP!’s annual fundraiser is not only a night of celebration but a crucial source of funding for the arts-infused educational programming we provide to youth in our community. Your participation in...
Saturday
May 31
@
5:30 pm
-
8:00 pm
Spring Hill Vineyards in Washington
Sun
Jun
1
Sun
Jun
1

One week a year, six local artists get together and paint at Onadune, a sprawling family house in Rhode Island. A giant porch, surrounded on three sides by the Atlantic, serves as their studio. The painters ( insert names or list above?) met fifteen years ago at the Washington Art Association, in Ira Barkoff’s class, and have continued sharing their work and ideas ever since.


While the artists have very different styles, interpretations, and backgrounds in the arts, the artwork created at Onadune shares a singular flavor of salt air and light. This special place has given the artists the rare opportunity to paint from dawn to dusk, follow their instincts while supported by each other, and has cemented the bond forged at the Washington Art Association.


The exhibit brings the viewer to Onadune and shows how six different artists have used

the same place for inspiration and personal artistic growth.The artists:


Joanne Conant

A jeweler and recognized enamellist, Joanne brought her talent to seascapes fifteen years ago and never looked back. A resident of Newtown and a former teacher at Brookfield Craft center, she is well known for her cloisonné enamels and jewelry and brings much of that sensibility to her paintings.


Elizabeth MacDonald

After Elizabeth worked as an actor in Seattle, she moved to her Bridgewater residence and started her journey with clay. She is known for her vessels, large scale mosaics, sculptures, and paintings on clay. Her time at Onadune has expanded her paintings on slate as well as canvas.


Ronnie Maddalena

A graphic designer living in Warren, Ronnie contributes her graphics skills to many important corporate and local causes, including The Farmer’sTable. Ronnie creates brilliant and exuberant still lifes, both found and arranged.


Kathleen Love Mooney

A resident of West Cornwall, Kathleen started her career as a fashion designer in NYC designing clothing on silk that she hand-painted. Her focus is painting landscapes; she continues to paint everything she sees.


Karen Simmons

Was an architect in NYC, and in France, and joined WAA when she moved to Woodbury, CT. Her paintings, landscapes and still-lifes, reflect both her architectural and European background.


Wendy Walker

Has previously worked as both an illustrator and a scenic artist /designer in NYC. When she moved to Roxbury Ct, she started painting “a little smaller” and paints landscapes and subjects that inspire her emotionally.

6/1/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

Onadune - Six Litchfield County Painters Inspired by the Rhode Island Coastline

One week a year, six local artists get together and paint at Onadune, a sprawling family house in Rhode Island. A giant porch, surrounded on three sides by the Atlantic, serves as their studio. The...
Sunday
Jun 1
@
1:00 pm
-
4:00 pm
Washington Art Association & Gallery in Washington
More Events
Sat
Jun
7
Sat
Jun
7

Support our new works, education programs, and performances in the year ahead by attending our most important fundraiser of the year!


Join us for a sun-kissed cocktail reception followed by an outdoor performance with casual lawn seating for the audience. As the sun sets, we'll enjoy dinner under a glittering tent and a joy-filled dance party featuring the Pilobolus artists.


For more information, visit pilobolus.org/ball


6/7/2025
Single event
Arts & Culture
Performing Arts

Beauty in Your Backyard: Pilobolus Ball 2025

Support our new works, education programs, and performances in the year ahead by attending our most important fundraiser of the year! Join us for a sun-kissed cocktail reception followed by an...
Saturday
Jun 7
@
6:00 pm
-
10:00 pm
Private Residence - Pilobolus Ball 2025 in Washington
More Events
Thu
Jun
12
Thu
Jun
12


Join us as we continue to explore contemporary American poets. For the next few months, we will focus on collections from Joy Harjo, Ocean Vuong, Tracy K. Smith, and Dianne Seuss. We will examine how these poets transform personal experiences through their craft.

* Copies will be available for check out at the circulation desk


About Mark Scarbrough:

A former academic, Mark Scarbrough, left the seminary to pursue his doctoral work in nineteenth-century American literature at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. He has presented papers on medieval literature at the International Medieval Conference in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and American literature at MLA and regional MLA conferences. He wrote screenplays for various production companies and developed much of the original food content in the early 1990s for a small internet startup called America Online. Mark Scarbrough is the co-author of thirty-five titles and has a thriving cookbook career. In 2020, Mark published his memoir, “Bookmarked: How The Great Works Of Western Civilization F*cked Up My Life,” which Will Schwalbe described as “equal parts charm, wit, and withering self-reflection.” Having left the classroom, Mark now finds himself immersed in literature, leading grant-sponsored book groups and six- to eight-week literary seminars throughout Litchfield County, Connecticut, and Berkshire County, Massachusetts.


Registration is required


6/12/2025
Ongoing event
Community & Family

Gunn Memorial Library - More Contemporary American Poetry, with Mark Scarbrough

Join us as we continue to explore contemporary American poets. For the next few months, we will focus on collections from Joy Harjo, Ocean Vuong, Tracy K. Smith, and Dianne Seuss. We will examine...
Thursday
Jun 12
@
10:00 am
-
12:30 pm
Gunn Memorial Library in Washington
More Events
Thu
Jun
19
Thu
Jun
19


Immerse Yourself in French Culture with an Hour of French Conversation at the Gunn Memorial Library.


The library invites intermediate and fluent French speakers to an hour of stimulating and immersive French Conversation. 


Over the hour, participants will read articles extracted from French magazines, covering cultural topics and current events. Guided conversations will encourage lively exchanges, helping participants refine their French while deepening their appreciation for Francophone culture.

This program is an excellent opportunity to connect with fellow Francophiles, share perspectives, and experience the richness of the French language in a welcoming environment.


Join us for a meaningful cultural and linguistic experience! 

Registration is required

https://www.gunnlibrary.org/calendar/french-conversation-series-3/or call 860-868-7586


6/19/2025
Ongoing event
Community & Family

Gunn Memorial Library - Adult French Club

Immerse Yourself in French Culture with an Hour of French Conversation at the Gunn Memorial Library. The library invites intermediate and fluent French speakers to an hour of stimulating and...
Thursday
Jun 19
@
1:00 pm
-
2:00 pm
Gunn Memorial Library in Washington
More Events
Sat
Jun
28
Sat
Jun
28


Continue the Journey: Meditation for Everyday Life

Join us for additional sessions that delve deeper into the art and science of meditation—an age-old practice known to steady the mind, nourish the heart, and ground us amidst life’s constant changes. Whether you're just beginning or returning to refresh your practice, these gatherings offer a welcoming space to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with what matters most.

Together, we will:


  • Learn practical techniques for cultivating inner steadiness—anytime, anywhere
  • Explore how to navigate common challenges and distractions in practice.
  • Sit in guided meditation sessions to experience stillness firsthand.
  • Share reflections, questions, and insights in a supportive group space
  • Build a toolkit for sustaining a meaningful home practice.

If you've ever wondered what it's like to quiet a racing mind—or to greet yourself with gentle awareness—this is your invitation. Come with curiosity. Leave with clarity. All are welcome.


BIO: Sheila Klapper’s unwavering dedication to meditation spans many decades, practicing within various traditions. In 2021, she completed an intensive 2-year Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Training program with Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach through the Greater Good Science Center, Sounds True, and the Awareness Training Institute. For 9 years, Sheila taught in community centers, adult education programs, and libraries in Northwestern, CT. During COVID, she began leading virtual groups that continued for several years. She started a bi-monthly meditation group at the Litchfield Community Center more than 5 years ago that continues to serve a welcoming group of meditators.

 

Sheila became a certified Kripalu Yoga Instructor in 2000 and briefly ran her yoga studio in Glastonbury, CT. Later, she brought her commitment to wellness to Hartford Hospital, where she taught yoga and meditation to both staff and patients while serving as a Medical Librarian.


Registration is required:

https://www.gunnlibrary.org/calendar/category/adultlib/2025-06/

6/28/2025
Ongoing event
Fitness, Health & Wellness

Gunn Memorial Library - Meditation for Everyday Life

Continue the Journey: Meditation for Everyday Life Join us for additional sessions that delve deeper into the art and science of meditation—an age-old practice known to steady the mind, nourish the...
Saturday
Jun 28
@
10:00 am
-
11:15 pm
Gunn Memorial Library in Washington
More Events
Thu
Jul
17
Thu
Jul
17


Join us as we continue to explore contemporary American poets. For the next few months, we will focus on collections from Joy Harjo, Ocean Vuong, Tracy K. Smith, and Dianne Seuss. We will examine how these poets transform personal experiences through their craft.

* Copies will be available for check out at the circulation desk


About Mark Scarbrough:

A former academic, Mark Scarbrough, left the seminary to pursue his doctoral work in nineteenth-century American literature at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. He has presented papers on medieval literature at the International Medieval Conference in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and American literature at MLA and regional MLA conferences. He wrote screenplays for various production companies and developed much of the original food content in the early 1990s for a small internet startup called America Online. Mark Scarbrough is the co-author of thirty-five titles and has a thriving cookbook career. In 2020, Mark published his memoir, “Bookmarked: How The Great Works Of Western Civilization F*cked Up My Life,” which Will Schwalbe described as “equal parts charm, wit, and withering self-reflection.” Having left the classroom, Mark now finds himself immersed in literature, leading grant-sponsored book groups and six- to eight-week literary seminars throughout Litchfield County, Connecticut, and Berkshire County, Massachusetts.


Registration is required


7/17/2025
Ongoing event
Community & Family

Gunn Memorial Library - More Contemporary American Poetry, with Mark Scarbrough

Join us as we continue to explore contemporary American poets. For the next few months, we will focus on collections from Joy Harjo, Ocean Vuong, Tracy K. Smith, and Dianne Seuss. We will examine...
Thursday
Jul 17
@
10:00 am
-
12:30 pm
Gunn Memorial Library in Washington
More Events
Sat
Jul
19
Sat
Jul
19


Continue the Journey: Meditation for Everyday Life

Join us for additional sessions that delve deeper into the art and science of meditation—an age-old practice known to steady the mind, nourish the heart, and ground us amidst life’s constant changes. Whether you're just beginning or returning to refresh your practice, these gatherings offer a welcoming space to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with what matters most.

Together, we will:


  • Learn practical techniques for cultivating inner steadiness—anytime, anywhere
  • Explore how to navigate common challenges and distractions in practice.
  • Sit in guided meditation sessions to experience stillness firsthand.
  • Share reflections, questions, and insights in a supportive group space
  • Build a toolkit for sustaining a meaningful home practice.

If you've ever wondered what it's like to quiet a racing mind—or to greet yourself with gentle awareness—this is your invitation. Come with curiosity. Leave with clarity. All are welcome.


BIO: Sheila Klapper’s unwavering dedication to meditation spans many decades, practicing within various traditions. In 2021, she completed an intensive 2-year Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Training program with Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach through the Greater Good Science Center, Sounds True, and the Awareness Training Institute. For 9 years, Sheila taught in community centers, adult education programs, and libraries in Northwestern, CT. During COVID, she began leading virtual groups that continued for several years. She started a bi-monthly meditation group at the Litchfield Community Center more than 5 years ago that continues to serve a welcoming group of meditators.

 

Sheila became a certified Kripalu Yoga Instructor in 2000 and briefly ran her yoga studio in Glastonbury, CT. Later, she brought her commitment to wellness to Hartford Hospital, where she taught yoga and meditation to both staff and patients while serving as a Medical Librarian.


Registration is required:

https://www.gunnlibrary.org/calendar/category/adultlib/2025-06/

7/19/2025
Ongoing event
Fitness, Health & Wellness

Gunn Memorial Library - Meditation for Everyday Life

Continue the Journey: Meditation for Everyday Life Join us for additional sessions that delve deeper into the art and science of meditation—an age-old practice known to steady the mind, nourish the...
Saturday
Jul 19
@
10:00 am
-
11:15 pm
Gunn Memorial Library in Washington
More Events
Mon
Jul
21
Mon
Jul
21

Looking for a fun, active, and creative summer experience for your child? Pilobolus Kids Camp is back!


Pilobolus is an internationally acclaimed dance company that has delighted audiences for over 50 years. Using skills honed over decades of performance, our education initiatives—including summer camp— provide fundamental lessons about creativity, collaboration, and community through the joy of movement. 


Kids ages 6 to 12 will explore movement, storytelling, and improvisation while building confidence, creativity, and collaboration skills—all through Pilobolus’s signature approach to learning through play!


Two Sessions Available:

Week 1: July 21 – 25, 2025

Week 2: July 28 – Aug 1, 2025


Location: Shepaug Valley High School, Washington, CT

Time: 9 AM – 3 PM daily


Sign up for one or both weeks! Each session $350.


Register here: pilobolus.org/camp


7/21/2025
Ongoing event
Community & Family
Youth Programs

Pilobolus Kids Camp - Session 1

Looking for a fun, active, and creative summer experience for your child? Pilobolus Kids Camp is back! Pilobolus is an internationally acclaimed dance company that has delighted audiences for over...
Monday
Jul 21
@
9:00 am
-
3:00 pm
Shepaug Valley High School in Washington
More Events
Tue
Jul
22
Tue
Jul
22

Looking for a fun, active, and creative summer experience for your child? Pilobolus Kids Camp is back!


Pilobolus is an internationally acclaimed dance company that has delighted audiences for over 50 years. Using skills honed over decades of performance, our education initiatives—including summer camp— provide fundamental lessons about creativity, collaboration, and community through the joy of movement. 


Kids ages 6 to 12 will explore movement, storytelling, and improvisation while building confidence, creativity, and collaboration skills—all through Pilobolus’s signature approach to learning through play!


Two Sessions Available:

Week 1: July 21 – 25, 2025

Week 2: July 28 – Aug 1, 2025


Location: Shepaug Valley High School, Washington, CT

Time: 9 AM – 3 PM daily


Sign up for one or both weeks! Each session $350.


Register here: pilobolus.org/camp


7/22/2025
Ongoing event
Community & Family
Youth Programs

Pilobolus Kids Camp - Session 1

Looking for a fun, active, and creative summer experience for your child? Pilobolus Kids Camp is back! Pilobolus is an internationally acclaimed dance company that has delighted audiences for over...
Tuesday
Jul 22
@
9:00 am
-
3:00 pm
Shepaug Valley High School in Washington
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Jul
23
Wed
Jul
23

Looking for a fun, active, and creative summer experience for your child? Pilobolus Kids Camp is back!


Pilobolus is an internationally acclaimed dance company that has delighted audiences for over 50 years. Using skills honed over decades of performance, our education initiatives—including summer camp— provide fundamental lessons about creativity, collaboration, and community through the joy of movement. 


Kids ages 6 to 12 will explore movement, storytelling, and improvisation while building confidence, creativity, and collaboration skills—all through Pilobolus’s signature approach to learning through play!


Two Sessions Available:

Week 1: July 21 – 25, 2025

Week 2: July 28 – Aug 1, 2025


Location: Shepaug Valley High School, Washington, CT

Time: 9 AM – 3 PM daily


Sign up for one or both weeks! Each session $350.


Register here: pilobolus.org/camp


7/23/2025
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Pilobolus Kids Camp - Session 1

Looking for a fun, active, and creative summer experience for your child? Pilobolus Kids Camp is back! Pilobolus is an internationally acclaimed dance company that has delighted audiences for over...
Wednesday
Jul 23
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9:00 am
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3:00 pm
Shepaug Valley High School in Washington
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Thu
Jul
24
Thu
Jul
24

Looking for a fun, active, and creative summer experience for your child? Pilobolus Kids Camp is back!


Pilobolus is an internationally acclaimed dance company that has delighted audiences for over 50 years. Using skills honed over decades of performance, our education initiatives—including summer camp— provide fundamental lessons about creativity, collaboration, and community through the joy of movement. 


Kids ages 6 to 12 will explore movement, storytelling, and improvisation while building confidence, creativity, and collaboration skills—all through Pilobolus’s signature approach to learning through play!


Two Sessions Available:

Week 1: July 21 – 25, 2025

Week 2: July 28 – Aug 1, 2025


Location: Shepaug Valley High School, Washington, CT

Time: 9 AM – 3 PM daily


Sign up for one or both weeks! Each session $350.


Register here: pilobolus.org/camp


7/24/2025
Ongoing event
Community & Family
Youth Programs

Pilobolus Kids Camp - Session 1

Looking for a fun, active, and creative summer experience for your child? Pilobolus Kids Camp is back! Pilobolus is an internationally acclaimed dance company that has delighted audiences for over...
Thursday
Jul 24
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9:00 am
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3:00 pm
Shepaug Valley High School in Washington
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Fri
Jul
25
Fri
Jul
25

Looking for a fun, active, and creative summer experience for your child? Pilobolus Kids Camp is back!


Pilobolus is an internationally acclaimed dance company that has delighted audiences for over 50 years. Using skills honed over decades of performance, our education initiatives—including summer camp— provide fundamental lessons about creativity, collaboration, and community through the joy of movement. 


Kids ages 6 to 12 will explore movement, storytelling, and improvisation while building confidence, creativity, and collaboration skills—all through Pilobolus’s signature approach to learning through play!


Two Sessions Available:

Week 1: July 21 – 25, 2025

Week 2: July 28 – Aug 1, 2025


Location: Shepaug Valley High School, Washington, CT

Time: 9 AM – 3 PM daily


Sign up for one or both weeks! Each session $350.


Register here: pilobolus.org/camp


7/25/2025
Ongoing event
Community & Family
Youth Programs

Pilobolus Kids Camp - Session 1

Looking for a fun, active, and creative summer experience for your child? Pilobolus Kids Camp is back! Pilobolus is an internationally acclaimed dance company that has delighted audiences for over...
Friday
Jul 25
@
9:00 am
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3:00 pm
Shepaug Valley High School in Washington
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Mon
Jul
28
Mon
Jul
28

Looking for a fun, active, and creative summer experience for your child? Pilobolus Kids Camp is back!


Pilobolus is an internationally acclaimed dance company that has delighted audiences for over 50 years. Using skills honed over decades of performance, our education initiatives—including summer camp— provide fundamental lessons about creativity, collaboration, and community through the joy of movement. 


Kids ages 6 to 12 will explore movement, storytelling, and improvisation while building confidence, creativity, and collaboration skills—all through Pilobolus’s signature approach to learning through play!


Two Sessions Available:

Week 1: July 21 – 25, 2025

Week 2: July 28 – Aug 1, 2025


Location: Shepaug Valley High School, Washington, CT

Time: 9 AM – 3 PM daily


Sign up for one or both weeks! Each session $350.


Register here: pilobolus.org/camp


7/28/2025
Ongoing event
Community & Family
Youth Programs

Pilobolus Kids Camp - Session 2

Looking for a fun, active, and creative summer experience for your child? Pilobolus Kids Camp is back! Pilobolus is an internationally acclaimed dance company that has delighted audiences for over...
Monday
Jul 28
@
9:00 am
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3:00 pm
Shepaug Valley High School in Washington
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Tue
Jul
29
Tue
Jul
29

Looking for a fun, active, and creative summer experience for your child? Pilobolus Kids Camp is back!


Pilobolus is an internationally acclaimed dance company that has delighted audiences for over 50 years. Using skills honed over decades of performance, our education initiatives—including summer camp— provide fundamental lessons about creativity, collaboration, and community through the joy of movement. 


Kids ages 6 to 12 will explore movement, storytelling, and improvisation while building confidence, creativity, and collaboration skills—all through Pilobolus’s signature approach to learning through play!


Two Sessions Available:

Week 1: July 21 – 25, 2025

Week 2: July 28 – Aug 1, 2025


Location: Shepaug Valley High School, Washington, CT

Time: 9 AM – 3 PM daily


Sign up for one or both weeks! Each session $350.


Register here: pilobolus.org/camp


7/29/2025
Ongoing event
Community & Family
Youth Programs

Pilobolus Kids Camp - Session 2

Looking for a fun, active, and creative summer experience for your child? Pilobolus Kids Camp is back! Pilobolus is an internationally acclaimed dance company that has delighted audiences for over...
Tuesday
Jul 29
@
9:00 am
-
3:00 pm
Shepaug Valley High School in Washington
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Wed
Jul
30
Wed
Jul
30

Looking for a fun, active, and creative summer experience for your child? Pilobolus Kids Camp is back!


Pilobolus is an internationally acclaimed dance company that has delighted audiences for over 50 years. Using skills honed over decades of performance, our education initiatives—including summer camp— provide fundamental lessons about creativity, collaboration, and community through the joy of movement. 


Kids ages 6 to 12 will explore movement, storytelling, and improvisation while building confidence, creativity, and collaboration skills—all through Pilobolus’s signature approach to learning through play!


Two Sessions Available:

Week 1: July 21 – 25, 2025

Week 2: July 28 – Aug 1, 2025


Location: Shepaug Valley High School, Washington, CT

Time: 9 AM – 3 PM daily


Sign up for one or both weeks! Each session $350.


Register here: pilobolus.org/camp


7/30/2025
Ongoing event
Community & Family
Youth Programs

Pilobolus Kids Camp - Session 2

Looking for a fun, active, and creative summer experience for your child? Pilobolus Kids Camp is back! Pilobolus is an internationally acclaimed dance company that has delighted audiences for over...
Wednesday
Jul 30
@
9:00 am
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3:00 pm
Shepaug Valley High School in Washington
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Thu
Jul
31
Thu
Jul
31

Looking for a fun, active, and creative summer experience for your child? Pilobolus Kids Camp is back!


Pilobolus is an internationally acclaimed dance company that has delighted audiences for over 50 years. Using skills honed over decades of performance, our education initiatives—including summer camp— provide fundamental lessons about creativity, collaboration, and community through the joy of movement. 


Kids ages 6 to 12 will explore movement, storytelling, and improvisation while building confidence, creativity, and collaboration skills—all through Pilobolus’s signature approach to learning through play!


Two Sessions Available:

Week 1: July 21 – 25, 2025

Week 2: July 28 – Aug 1, 2025


Location: Shepaug Valley High School, Washington, CT

Time: 9 AM – 3 PM daily


Sign up for one or both weeks! Each session $350.


Register here: pilobolus.org/camp


7/31/2025
Ongoing event
Community & Family
Youth Programs

Pilobolus Kids Camp - Session 2

Looking for a fun, active, and creative summer experience for your child? Pilobolus Kids Camp is back! Pilobolus is an internationally acclaimed dance company that has delighted audiences for over...
Thursday
Jul 31
@
9:00 am
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3:00 pm
Shepaug Valley High School in Washington
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Fri
Aug
1
Fri
Aug
1

Looking for a fun, active, and creative summer experience for your child? Pilobolus Kids Camp is back!


Pilobolus is an internationally acclaimed dance company that has delighted audiences for over 50 years. Using skills honed over decades of performance, our education initiatives—including summer camp— provide fundamental lessons about creativity, collaboration, and community through the joy of movement. 


Kids ages 6 to 12 will explore movement, storytelling, and improvisation while building confidence, creativity, and collaboration skills—all through Pilobolus’s signature approach to learning through play!


Two Sessions Available:

Week 1: July 21 – 25, 2025

Week 2: July 28 – Aug 1, 2025


Location: Shepaug Valley High School, Washington, CT

Time: 9 AM – 3 PM daily


Sign up for one or both weeks! Each session $350.


Register here: pilobolus.org/camp


8/1/2025
Ongoing event
Community & Family
Youth Programs

Pilobolus Kids Camp - Session 2

Looking for a fun, active, and creative summer experience for your child? Pilobolus Kids Camp is back! Pilobolus is an internationally acclaimed dance company that has delighted audiences for over...
Friday
Aug 1
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9:00 am
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3:00 pm
Shepaug Valley High School in Washington
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