Resilient Living Center
Special Events
August
Tuesday, August 26th | 3:00p – 4:00p
Sizzle & Sample: The Perfect Lobster Roll
Free | The Test Kitchen
This interactive cooking demonstration offers a front-row seat to delicious creations in the making. As flavors come to life, you’ll have the chance to taste fresh samples, ask questions, and mingle with fellow food lovers. It’s a flavorful blend of learning and community—no apron required!
Wednesday, August 27th | 3:00p – 4:00p
Music with Shannon Kiley and Bill Lynch
Free | The Gathering Place
Thursday, August 28th | 3:00p – 4:00p
Beginner Birding
Presented by the Connecticut Audubon Society
Free | Performance Studio
Beginner Birding: Observing birds is a great way to connect with the natural world and tune in to the beauty all around us. Join Connecticut Audubon for an introduction to birds and birding. Learn about our local birds and how to go about observing and identifying them. What equipment will you need? Where should you look? What resources can help you
Thursday, August 28th | 6:00p – 7:30p
Summer Concert Series: Below Deck
Free | Cafe Courtyard
Grab your lawn chairs, your dancing shoes, and your favorite crew — Below Deck is coming ashore with the smooth, sunny sounds of yacht rock! With silky-smooth vocals, laid-back grooves, and lush harmonies, this 8-piece band brings the breezy vibes of the late ’70s and early ’80s to life as they revive the golden era of soft rock — when every song felt like a sunset cruise on open water. Whether you’re a longtime fan of the yacht rock sound or hearing it for the first time, everyone’s invited to kick back, sing along, and soak in the mellow magic together.
Friday, August 29th | 3:00p – 4:00p
Social Hour
Free | The Test Kitchen
Join us for this laid-back community event where ice cream and popsicles take center stage! Enjoy cool treats, casual conversation, and the chance to connect with neighbors in a fun, friendly setting. Whether you’re catching up with friends or meeting someone new, it’s the perfect way to savor summer vibes and build community—one bite at a time.
September
Tuesday, September 2nd | 3:00p – 3:50p
Loving Kindness Meditation
Free | Movement Studio
Try out one of our newest fall classes as a special event! This guided meditation experience is designed to help you cultivate love, compassion and kindness – for yourself and others. It’s a supportive practice that promotes emotional wellbeing, reduces stress, and strengthens empathy, communication, and connection. No prior meditation experience is required.
Friday, September 5th | 4:00p – 5:30p
Summer Art Showcase
Free | Art Studio
Join us in a vibrant showcase of artwork from our summer art semester, celebrating a season of creativity and expression! Grab a beverage and a tasty appetizer and socialize with fellow artists and art lovers!
Monday Sept 8th | 4:00p to 5:00p
Piano Deconstruction Pt. 2: Collaborative Art with Piano Parts
Free | Art Studio
Join us for a unique hands-on collaborative art event where the life of our beloved Meadow Spring piano takes on a new form. Using salvaged keys, hammers, and other piano parts, participants will explore the beauty of transformation by turning piano parts into unique artworks. Come celebrate transformation and sustainability as we memorialize an instrument that has brought us so much joy and music over the years.
Tuesday, September 9th | 4:00p – 5:00p
Music with Frank Lind
Free | Performance Studio
Join Frank Lind, a singer/songwriter acoustic guitar player from Hamden. Frank has been playing since 1991 and enjoys playing music from the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s and a variety of covers through to the 1980’s.
Wednesday September 10th | 4:00p to 5:00p
Sizzle and Sample: The Perfect Fall Soups
Free | The Test Kitchen
This interactive cooking demonstration offers a front-row seat to delicious creations in the making. As flavors come to life, you’ll have the chance to taste fresh samples, ask questions, and mingle with fellow food lovers. It’s a flavorful blend of learning and community—no apron required! (Open to all – No Registration Required)
Thursday, September 11th | 6:00p – 7:30p
Summer Concert Series: Stanley Street Big Band
Free | Cafe Courtyard
Join us as the sun sets and the stage lights up for the final concert in our Summer Concert Series — featuring the swinging sounds of the Stanley Street Big Band! This 18-piece swing and jazz ensemble, led by Dr. Carl Knox, will fill the evening air with the toe-tapping rhythms of big band legends like Count Basie, Stan Kenton, Woody Herman, and Maynard Ferguson. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and favorite people, and get ready soak in the timeless sound of a jazz big band under the open sky. It’s the perfect way to say farewell to summer — with style, swing, and a whole lot of smiles.
Tuesday, September 16th | 4:00p – 5:00p
Blues, Rock and Soul with Tony Rarus
Free | Performance Studio
Tony Rarus is one of Western MA-Northern CT’s Blues-Rock-and Soul, singer guitarists, who has had a 50 year career as a musical performer. He has lived in Boston MA, Nashville TN and Austin TX, playing his brand of Soulful Blues and Rock to people all over the country.
Saturday, September 20th | 12:30p – 2:00p
Music with ArleneWow!
Free | The Gathering Place
Award winning solo artist ArleneWow! is well known for her signature vocals and diverse musical stylings. She performs originals as well as covers ranging from contemporary pop/rock classics to standards. Arlene has the skill to cover artists such as Carly Simon and James Taylor while blending in sweet oldies from Frank Sinatra to Patsy Cline then expertly tossing in a few tasty originals for good measure. No matter what the setlist holds for the evening, she delivers a sonic array of feel good music for everyone to enjoy. ArleneWow!’s live performances have been described as “mesmerizing, uplifting, emotionally charged and a whole lot of fun!”. www.arlenewow1.com
Thursday, September 18th | 4:00p to 5:30p
Pizza Making: From Flour to Finish
The Test Kitchen | 10 Seats Available
Registration Required | CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Free for Residents | $10 Members| $20 Non-Members
Learn how to make your own pizza dough and sauce from scratch, stretch and spin a dough, and build your own perfect pizza step by step. Led by Culinary Lead Sam Johnson.
Wednesday, September 24th | 4:00p – 5:30
Connecticut Beer Making and Tasting
Registration Required | CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
The Test Kitchen | 15 Seats Available
Free for Residents | $15 Members | $20 Non-Members
Did you know that Connecticut beer making dates back to the Colonial-Era? Come and learn about the history of Connecticut beer making and how the brewing process has changed though the years. Sample different local brews of various styles. 21 + only event.
Thursday, September 25th | 4:00p – 5:00p
Country Music with Jim Moore
Free | Performance Studio
Join us for classic country hits.
Saturday, September 27th | 2:00p
Film: Annie (The Musical) (Running time 2 hr 7 min)
Free | Performance Studio
It’s a hard-knock life, but scrappy young Annie is driven by the dream of finding her parents and the promise of tomorrow.
Tuesday, September 30th | 4:00p
Film & Talk Back: Young @ Heart (Running time 1hr 47 min)
Free | Performance Studio
LiveWell’s ‘Hopeful Film Series’; Showcasing films which celebrate the human spirit and our ability to THRIVE. Includes an after film talk back hosted by The Empowering Partnerships Network. This documentary is based on the Young @ Heart Chorus, a group of New England senior citizens who perform rock and pop songs to delighted audiences worldwide, covering everyone from James Brown to Coldplay.
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