Resilient Living Center

June

Monday, June 1st | 3:00p – 4:00p
Music with Jeff Przech
Free | The Gathering Place

With a deep, resonant baritone that elicits frequent comparisons to artists like Chris Stapleton, Gregg Allman, and Aaron Lewis, Jeff Przech (pronounced “Presh”) is an artist and songwriter originally from Hartford, Connecticut. He draws inspiration from and is influenced by music from a myriad of genres: Classic Rock and Country, Americana, and heavier melodic Rock. Since leaving a career as an English teacher in 2020, Przech has been a full-time working musician, playing close to 150 shows a year in his native Connecticut and New England, across the U.S., and up to Canada.

Tuesday, June 2nd | 3:00p – 4:00p
World Travels: Skiing the Alps
Free | Performance Studio

This weekly immersive experience uses music, video clips and images to showcase global cultures, landmarks and traditions. Enjoy virtual tours, storytelling, and engaging group conversation as we discover a new destination each week. 

Wednesday, June 3rd | 3:00p – 4:00p
Sizzle & Sample: Shrimp Three Ways Cooking Demonstration
Free | The Test Kitchen

Enjoy a front row seat to this interactive culinary experience. Some weeks feature live cooking demonstrations while others turn up the heat with a friendly cooking competition between our LiveWell chefs. The audience helps to decide the secret ingredients and the winner!  

Thursday, June 4th | 3:00p – 4:00p
Speaker Series: The Carousel Museum- The World of Carousels
Free | Performance Studio

Step into the fascinating world of carousels and discover the rich history, artistry, and craftsmanship behind one of the world’s most beloved amusement rides. This engaging presentation explores the origins of carousels, their evolution across different countries and cultures, and the master carvers and artisans who transformed these rides into moving works of art. Through photographs, stories, and historical insights, audiences will learn how carousels became icons of amusement parks and public entertainment while also reflecting changing artistic styles and engineering innovations. 

Friday, June 5th | 3:00p – 4:00p
Social Hour: Sweet Treats
Free | The Test Kitchen

Enjoy cool treats, conversation, and the chance to connect in a fun, friendly setting. 

Monday, June 8th | 3:00p – 4:00p
Music with ArleneWow!
Free | The Gathering Place

ArleneWow! plays a blend of acoustic rock, indie singer-songwriter music, folk, pop, and Latin-influenced rock. Her sound is often described as emotionally expressive and melodic, mixing powerful rock vocals with softer acoustic and introspective elements.

Tuesday, June 9th | 3:00p – 4:00p
World Travels: Ireland
Free | Performance Studio

This weekly immersive experience uses music, video clips and images to showcase global cultures, landmarks and traditions. Enjoy virtual tours, storytelling, and engaging group conversation as we discover a new destination each week. 

Wednesday, June 10th | 3:00p – 4:00p
Sizzle & Sample: Chef Showdown
Free | The Test Kitchen

Enjoy a front row seat to this interactive culinary experience. Some weeks feature live cooking demonstrations while others turn up the heat with a friendly cooking competition between our LiveWell chefs. The audience helps to decide the secret ingredients and the winner!  

Wednesday, June 10th | 4:00p – 5:30p
Community Education Session – Vascular Risk Management & Monitoring for Brain Health
Free | Performance Studio
Registration Required | Click HERE to Register

This community education session introduces vascular risk management and monitoring as one of the five core domains of the FINGER* protocol—an evidence-based, multidomain approach to supporting brain health and reducing dementia risk across the lifespan. The session is presented by faculty from the Yale School of Nursing in collaboration with the LiveWell team.

Thursday, June 11th | 3:00p – 4:00p
Speaker Series: Ellen VanDyke Bell- A Global Tapestry: The Sights and Sounds of Jewish Life
Free | Performance Studio

Join Ellen VanDyke Bell for an interactive journey exploring the rich diversity of Jewish culture through the five senses. We will listen to soulful music, handle beautiful textiles from around the world such as a unique Nigerian Tallit, and share memories sparked by the familiar scents of traditional spices. This session is designed to celebrate the many faces of the Jewish experience through engagement and conversation.

Friday, June 12th | 3:00p – 4:00p
Social Hour: Sweet Treats
Free | The Test Kitchen

Enjoy cool treats, conversation, and the chance to connect in a fun, friendly setting. 

Monday, June 15th | 3:00p – 4:00p
Music with Laurel Bennett
Free | The Gathering Place

Laurel is a pianist, songwriter, and music therapy intern. Her music is a mix of jazz standards, classic singer-songwriter tunes, and original compositions.

Tuesday, June 16th | 3:00p – 4:00p
World Travels: Yellowstone
Free | Performance Studio

This weekly immersive experience uses music, video clips and images to showcase global cultures, landmarks and traditions. Enjoy virtual tours, storytelling, and engaging group conversation as we discover a new destination each week. 

Wednesday, June 17th | 3:00p – 4:00p
Sizzle & Sample: Perfect Summer Salads Cooking Demonstration
Free | The Test Kitchen

Enjoy a front row seat to this interactive culinary experience. Some weeks feature live cooking demonstrations while others turn up the heat with a friendly cooking competition between our LiveWell chefs. The audience helps to decide the secret ingredients and the winner!  

Thursday, June 18th | 3:00p – 4:00p
Speaker Series: Roaring Brook Nature Center- Plant Communication
Free | Performance Studio

Scientists are learning more about how plants communicate with each other. Learn how they get their messages to each other and what they are they saying. Fascinating new scientific findings on the battle tactics and alliances between plants, insects, and fungi (including the discovery of the Wood Wide Web) should make us rethink some of our gardening practices.

Thursday, June 18th | 6:00p – 7:30p
Summer Concert Series: Flamingo Big Band
Free | Cafe Courtyard

Flamingo Big Band is a Connecticut-based 15-piece all-female big band made up of experienced professional musicians. Formed in the early 1990s, the group performs energetic dance music spanning the swing era through rock ’n’ roll, pop, and rhythm & blues. They’re especially known for bringing classic big-band jazz traditions to outdoor summer concerts and community events across Connecticut, with a lively, crowd-friendly style that encourages dancing and nostalgia. Their repertoire mixes vintage swing arrangements with more modern favorites from later decades, giving them broad appeal for audiences of all ages.

Friday, June 19th | 3:00p – 4:00p
Social Hour: Sweet Treats
Free | The Test Kitchen

Enjoy cool treats, conversation, and the chance to connect in a fun, friendly setting. 

Monday, June 22nd | 3:00p – 4:00p
Music with Red & Yellow Music
Free | The Gathering Place

Danny Reilert and Debra Argosy share a passion for artistic integrity, animal welfare, and the magical power of great music. Join them for an afternoon of ‘The Music of our Lives’ with tunes from from the big band era, 50s, 60s & 70s.

Tuesday, June 23rd | 3:00p – 4:00p
World Travels: Paris
Free | Performance Studio

This weekly immersive experience uses music, video clips and images to showcase global cultures, landmarks and traditions. Enjoy virtual tours, storytelling, and engaging group conversation as we discover a new destination each week. 

Wednesday, June 24th | 3:00p – 4:00p
Sizzle & Sample: Chef Showdown
Free | The Test Kitchen

Enjoy a front row seat to this interactive culinary experience. Some weeks feature live cooking demonstrations while others turn up the heat with a friendly cooking competition between our LiveWell chefs. The audience helps to decide the secret ingredients and the winner!  

Thursday, June 25th | 3:00p – 4:00p
Speaker Series: Laurel Bennett-Vibracoustic Therapy & Sound Baths
Free | Performance Studio

A presentation about vibracoustic (VAT) therapy and sound baths, delving into how we can use sound frequencies in promoting health, relaxation, and pain management. Real sound bowl demonstrations included!

Friday, June 26th | 3:00p – 4:00p
Social Hour: Sweet Treats
Free | The Test Kitchen

Enjoy cool treats, conversation, and the chance to connect in a fun, friendly setting. 

Monday, June 29th | 3:00p – 4:00p
Music with Shannon Kiley
Free | The Gathering Place

Shannon Kiley is a multi-instrumentalist musician, songwriter, and board-certified music therapist. Shannon offers a variety of music offerings outside of her clinical music therapy work, including original music performed with her band Olive Tiger and cello-based sound baths to guide listeners into deep rest. For this performance, Shannon will present some of her favorite popular music selections with guitar and voice.  

Tuesday, June 30th | 3:00p – 4:00p
World Travels: Nashville
Free | Performance Studio

This weekly immersive experience uses music, video clips and images to showcase global cultures, landmarks and traditions. Enjoy virtual tours, storytelling, and engaging group conversation as we discover a new destination each week. 

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