Conversational Italian, 13-sessions, is not a beginner class. It will be held on Fridays, April 25 to August 1, 9:15 to 11:15 a.m., with no class on May 30 or July 4. It is designed for those with a knowledge of basic Italian grammar and good vocabulary.  The required text is Conversational Italian: In 20 Lessons (Cortina Method) by Michael Cagno,  available online at abebooks.com.  

Enjoy a tasty lunch, wonderful music and lots of dancing!

Menu: BBQ Cookout!

Band: Northeast Country

* Pre-registration REQUIRED BY Wednesday Jun 18th

Bring your family for a meet & greet with puppies while learning how to get involved in ECAD's mission!

Educated Canines Assisting with Disabilities (ECAD) is a local service dog organization. During this presentation, you'll learn how ECAD dogs are trained to wear a balance harness, retrieve medical bags, open automatic doors, and many more assistive and safety services.

Presented by Robert Piazza

Rekindle your creative fire! Poets of all levels, from beginner to advanced, come together to read, write, and recite. During this weekend intensive, we will explore three new strategies for poetry: motion, shift, & contrast. Seeking inspiration in the poetry of Rilke, Machado, Longfellow, Dickinson, and others, we’ll view their work as springboards or launchpads into our own creativity. Join us for a weekend workshop in which we experiment with applying these strategies to our own writing. Bring pencils & notebooks. Poems will be provided. Enjoy opportunities to nurture your inner Muse! 

All meals are included: Dinner on Friday through Lunch on Saturday

The Fantasy Book Club will meet at the Morris Public Library on Friday, June 20, 6:30 PM. The group will discuss "House of Earth and Blood," Crescent City Series, Book 1.

Bryce Quinlan had the perfect life-working hard all day and partying all night-until a demon murdered her closest friends, leaving her bereft, wounded, and alone. When the accused is behind bars but the crimes start up again, Bryce finds herself at the heart of the investigation. She'll do whatever it takes to avenge their deaths.

Hunt Athalar is a notorious Fallen angel, now enslaved to the Archangels he once attempted to overthrow. His brutal skills and incredible strength have been set to one purpose-to assassinate his boss's enemies, no questions asked. But with a demon wreaking havoc in the city, he's offered an irresistible deal: help Bryce find the murderer, and his freedom will be within reach.

As Bryce and Hunt dig deep into Crescent City's underbelly, they discover a dark power that threatens everything and everyone they hold dear, and they find, in each other, a blazing passion-one that could set them both free, if they'd only let it.

With unforgettable characters, sizzling romance, and page-turning suspense, this richly inventive new fantasy series by #1 bestselling author Sarah J. Maas delves into the heartache of loss, the price of freedom-and the power of love.

E-audio is available via Libby.

New registrations and book requests: https://morrispubliclibrary.net/library-calendar-event-registration/ or 860-567-7440.

Paint and sip located above Toothpick on Water Street in Torrington!

BYOB! Painting new types of still life's every week.

All materials included in price

RSVP online

Immerse yourself in the soothing and transformative experience of a Sound Bath with Gong. This unique class combines the ancient practice of sound healing with the powerful vibrations of a gong and other instruments, offering a holistic approach to relaxation and well-being.

What to Expect:

*Guided Meditation: Begin with a brief guided meditation to help you settle into the space and prepare for the sound journey.

*Sound Immersion: Lie down comfortably as the facilitator plays the gong and other instruments, creating an immersive soundscape. The vibrations and tones of the gong promote deep relaxation, reduce stress, and support mental clarity.

This class is suitable for all levels, from beginners to experienced practitioners.

On Friday, June 20, at 7:00 2nd Home welcomes back Tom Turci (https://tomturci.com/). Tom is a guitarist, singer and songsmith from central Connecticut whose musical roots stem from bluegrass, blues, folk, rock and country. Tom says his original music echoes sounds from the 70's and earlier. Fingerstyle guitar, downhome strumming, harmonicas singing and a voice all his own to give it life. Great music, drinks, food, and fun!

For reservations call 860-238-4500 or email us at momanddad@2ndhomelounge.com

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2nd Home Lounge

524 Main Street, Winsted

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Free outdoor family movie nights are back at The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens on the third Friday of each month June through September, this time with an exciting new twist. Each screening will be part of a themed evening experience, featuring pre-movie fun which might include trivia, games, live music, sing-alongs and interactive audience activities.

On June 20, we'll be screening "The Birdcage," sponsored by National Iron Bank. In this 1996 remake of the classic French farce La Cage aux Folles, engaged couple Val Goldman (Dan Futterman) and Barbara Keeley (Calista Flockhart) nervously arrange a dinner to introduce their very different families. Val’s father, Armand (the late Robin Williams), who runs a flashy Miami nightclub, agrees to tone things down for the evening and hide his long-time relationship with Albert (Nathan Lane), the club’s larger-than-life star. The goal? To impress Barbara’s father, played by the late Gene Hackman, a buttoned-up political figure with traditional views.

Movie rolls at dusk. Check our website, Instagram or Facebook accounts for any changes or updates.

Presented by Maureen O’Brien

This daylong program will explore guided journaling as a path toward deepening our relationship with God. Themed prompts, built upon focused reflections from the Psalms, the Miracles of Jesus, insights from saints, and other spiritual writings, will inspire retreatants to respond with writing full of truth and beauty. Whether familiar with journaling, or just emerging, this program will provide support and space to fill pages and find, within them, the Beloved. All seekers welcome! 

Lunch is included.

Make Music Day is an international day of free live music. Musicians of all types, skill sets, and ages come together with venues to put on concerts all day. This day is all about bringing live music experiences to our community.

Make Music Day happens every year, June 21st. This year, the event falls on a Saturday. 2025 is the eighth year that Northwest CT is participating. Register as a venue or performer and start promoting your participation in Make Music NWCT!

Register to participate!

Learn more and see performances in the area!

Come anytime between 11am and 12pm on Saturday the 21st of June to see a real firetruck and the Harwinton firefighters! Touch the truck, sit in the truck, and check out some firefighter gear! See the flashing lights! Ask the firemen any questions you might have and learn about what it means to be a firefighter! (all are welcome, not just dads) For kids of all ages. Please register @harwintonlibrary.org/events