On display for this exhibition will be an array of paintings, sculptures, photos and additional artwork crafted by employees from General Dynamics Electric Boat

Exhibit open Thursdays – Sunday 12:00pm – 4:00pm through January 5, 2020
Closed Nov. 28 and 29

Spectrum Gallery and Artisans Store of Centerbrook presents its newest Holiday show: Let’s Celebrate! (Nov 22-Jan 12) with original artwork and fine crafts that explore ways we celebrate for many occasions, including holidays, births, anniversaries, weddings or just because we’re happy! Come and discover a variety of artwork, fine crafts and handmade ornaments on our six-foot annual holiday tree. Perfect for yourself or a holiday gift! The exhibit opens Friday, Nov 22 with a reception (6:30-9pm) with food, wine and the display of Spectrum’s annual Holiday Tree adorned with ornaments by local artisans. Spectrum Gallery and Store holiday hours are Wed-Sat (Noon-6pm); and Sun (Noon-5pm). Beginning Wed. Dec 4 through Dec 24, Spectrum is open Mon-Sat (12-6pm); Sun (12-5pm). Christmas Eve open 11am-3pm. (860) 767-0742 and visit spectrumartgallery.org

Johnson Brunetti proudly presents Holiday Light Fantasia, Connecticut’s must-see family light show, as it returns for the 2019 holiday season! A beautiful collection of over one million lights is situated along a nearly two-mile drive through Goodwin Park at 1130 Maple Avenue on the Hartford/Wethersfield, Connecticut line. The lighted animations celebrate not only Christmas, but also Hanukkah, New Year’s, Three Kings Day, and the winter season. This illuminated drive-through display opens on Thanksgiving Day and runs nightly through New Year’s Day from 5 pm to 9 pm each Sunday through Thursday and 5pm to 10pm Fridays and Saturdays. In addition to the light show, children can visit Santa on Friday and Saturday evenings from 5pm to 8pm, free with show admission. For extra fun, find Flurry the dog hidden among the lights, visit holidaylightfantasia.org and enter to win a new Samsung Galaxy Tablet!

Holiday Light Fantasia not only shares seasonal cheer but also helps to welcome thousands of children from Connecticut to the Channel 3 Kids Camp. Ticket sales make it possible for children to attend camp regardless of economic, physical, or developmental ability. For more information about the show, volunteering, a $2 discount coupon, or directions to Goodwin Park, visit www.holidaylightfantasia.org or call the Channel 3 Kids Camp at (860) 742-CAMP(2267).

$15 Car (up to 10 passengers); $25 Limousine; $50 Mini Bus (up to 30 passengers); $100 Full Size Bus (31 passengers +)

Create your own 30” live wreath to display proudly this season with landscape designer, Tracy McMorran. A wide variety of freshly picked greenery is available. Florist wire, hand-made bows and painted objects, including pinecones, for embellishment are also provided. Bring wire cutters or sharp scissors, and gloves are recommended. Beginners welcome!

Toastmasters will help you:
Become a better speaker and presenter.
Communicate with Confidence.
Develop your leadership skills
Listen effectively

Each meeting is made up of three parts, first we have the prepared speeches, then we have impromptu speaking, and finally we have time for feedback and recommendations.

We meet the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. We would love to have to stop by and join us for a meeting.

Note: We have to lock the door at the bank when we head down to the community room, so make sure you arrive on time!

If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to any of our club officers.

Create your own 30” live wreath to display proudly this season with landscape designer, Tracy McMorran. A wide variety of freshly picked greenery is available. Florist wire, hand-made bows and painted objects, including pinecones, for embellishment are also provided. Bring wire cutters or sharp scissors, and gloves are recommended. Beginners welcome!

This workshop with marketing veteran Anne Driscoll will cover some of the basics of building an email marketing program, including vendor selection, building contact lists, creating campaigns, automating your marketing communications, and uses for your contacts outside of email marketing. Learn about this vital piece of your marketing toolkit!

The story of Sports Illustrated magazine and that of fabled photographer Walter Iooss Jr. were woven together for most of the last 65 years. In fact, you could almost explore the whole history of modern sports through the camera lens of Iooss, who shot his first photo for the iconic magazine as a teenager. Even as media pivots toward new methods of recording history, there remains nothing more durable than the power and artistry of the still photograph – and by extension, the power of Iooss’s eye. Join us as former editor-in-chief Chris Stone, who worked at Sports Illustrated for 27 years, shares his personal stories about Iooss and the art of capturing those unforgettable moments in sports.

This workshop will be a “needle felting” class for all levels. You will make a small 3-d felted ornament using the needle felting method, which is very gratifying and can be combined with the many other felting techniques. For this project you will use soft, colorful merino wool roving, special barbed needles yarn and embellishments. Workshop will begin with some simple brainstorming sketches. Then we will discuss the best shapes to form a foundation, choose a color palette and then learn the “ins and outs” of needle felting. The instructor will demonstrate different concepts so you will have lots of creative, exciting options. All materials are supplied but please bring a small sketch book or note pad and pencil.

This workshop is a perfect introduction to the craft of wool felting. What wool felting is and the technique of producing fiber sculptures will be explained. Once you have built your first snowman, you will be skilled in making all types of three dimensional figures. The kit includes everything you need to get started: needles, felting handle, scissors, finger covers, foam pad, awl, and glue stick all stored in a container, plus the wool roving for the snowman. Because wool felting uses extremely sharp needles, parents should use discretion in enrolling young children. The snowman makes an adorable gift or ornament to hang on your Christmas tree.