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Play it Again: Films You May Have Missed/Virtual Film Discussions
Join us on Tuesday afternoons at 2pm this December! View these films at home (check https://www.justwatch.com) for options, and join us for a Zoom discussion on the dates listed below. Bob Kagan was Chair of the Communication Department at Manchester Community College for 30 years. In his “unretirement” he teaches Communication courses at Central Connecticut State University and […]
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Volunteer to make Valentine’s themed cards for senior citizens!
Children’s Information Desk
Volunteering opportunity! The Avon Library and the Avon Youth Services Bureau will provide card making supplies for you to make cards for the senior citizens of Avon to bring them cheer and hope. We are partnering with the Avon Youth Services Board to distribute them to the Avon Senior Citizen Center, assisted living facilities, and […]
Farmington Valley VNA Blood Pressure/Blood Sugar Clinic
Farmington Valley VNA Blood Pressure/Blood Sugar Clinic
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Get your blood pressure and/or your blood sugar checked by the Farmington Valley VNA. No appointment needed, masks required. To find a blood pressure/blood sugar clinic in the Farmington Valley, click here
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Current Events Club (virtual meeting)
Current Events Club (virtual meeting)
This is a freewheeling discussion of current affairs, culture, and anything else on our minds. There are never any shortage of topics to explore, and opinions to voice. Plan on about an hour or so of conversation and debate, organized by Avon residents. Please register and a Zoom link will be sent to you before the event.
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(In-person Event) Morning Book Club: The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper
(In-person Event) Morning Book Club: The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper
Community Room
Join the Morning Book Club to talk about The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper by Phaedra Patrick, a poignant story of a lovable widower who embarks on a life-changing adventure. Copies of the book will be available to check out ahead of time at the Reference Desk. Learn more about the book here. (After clicking […]
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Current Events Club (virtual meeting)
Current Events Club (virtual meeting)
This is a freewheeling discussion of current affairs, culture, and anything else on our minds. There are never any shortage of topics to explore, and opinions to voice. Plan on about an hour or so of conversation and debate, organized by Avon residents. Please register and a Zoom link will be sent to you before the event. […]
Canceled: Start the New Year With Meditation (Virtual Program)
Canceled: Start the New Year With Meditation (Virtual Program)
**THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN CANCELED. WE APOLOGIZE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE** The New Year is a time to create a clean slate. Join Umesh Bhatia longtime meditator for this powerful workshop. Umesh has been inspiring audiences on how to practice and learn this very simple technique which provides many benefits. There will even be a little […]
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Farmington Valley VNA Blood Pressure/Blood Sugar Clinic
Farmington Valley VNA Blood Pressure/Blood Sugar Clinic
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Get your blood pressure and/or your blood sugar checked by the Farmington Valley VNA. No appointment needed, masks required. To find a blood pressure/blood sugar clinic in the Farmington Valley, click here
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Travel Meetups (Virtual Meeting)
Travel Meetups (Virtual Meeting)
We travel because our life is defined by experiences. No matter whether we traveled near or far, all of those experiences helped us shape who we currently are. Join us for open discussions about your travel memories. Share your own adventures, photos from around the world and meet other travel enthusiasts. Please register once and […]
One Pan Perfect: Virtual Author Event with Donna Hay
One Pan Perfect: Virtual Author Event with Donna Hay
Donna Hay returns with her new, gorgeously luxe hardcover cookbook One Pan Perfect to make life simple, easy and delicious for her millions of fans. Join us for a virtual event with Donna to celebrate the new book! Donna loves to make it easy for home cooks. Her stunning new cookbook, One Pan Perfect - featuring over […]
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Current Events Club (virtual meeting)
Current Events Club (virtual meeting)
This is a freewheeling discussion of current affairs, culture, and anything else on our minds. There are never any shortage of topics to explore, and opinions to voice. Plan on about an hour or so of conversation and debate, organized by Avon residents. Please register and a Zoom link will be sent to you before the event. […]
Memory Care Series: Dementia 101
Memory Care Series: Dementia 101
Dementia 101 Did you know there are over 80 kinds of dementia? This presentation will define dementia, explain why it is not part of normal aging, identify the warning signs, share communication techniques, and describe the most common forms of dementia, including Alzheimer's. Presented by Amina Weiland, CDP, CDCP, Certified Dementia Practitioner and Resource Coordinator […]
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Virtual Schitt’s Creek Trivia Night
Virtual Schitt’s Creek Trivia Night
Online (Zoom 2-Kids and Teens)
Wednesday, January 19, 7:00pm – 8:30pm, Ew, David, test your knowledge of the Schitt’s Creek world and Rose family drama! Grab your friends/family to compete against other participants. Open to teens and adults. Arrive 15 minutes early to get your team situated. Prizes will be awarded (for top score and also random prize drawings). We […]
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Current Events Club (virtual meeting)
Current Events Club (virtual meeting)
This is a freewheeling discussion of current affairs, culture, and anything else on our minds. There are never any shortage of topics to explore, and opinions to voice. Plan on about an hour or so of conversation and debate, organized by Avon residents. Please register and a Zoom link will be sent to you before the event. […]
Alafair Burke in conversation with Ivy Pochoda
Alafair Burke in conversation with Ivy Pochoda
Join us for a virtual event with Alafair Burke, in conversation with Ivy Pochoda! With her newest, addictive thriller FIND ME, New York Times bestselling author Alafair Burke takes readers on a roller coaster ride, where three women’s search for long-buried secrets will upend everything they’ve ever known. Fans of Burke’s smart, twisty novels will not be disappointed with her newest standalone […]
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The Asian Market Cookbook: Virtual Author Event with Vivian Aronson
The Asian Market Cookbook: Virtual Author Event with Vivian Aronson
Join us for a virtual event with Vivian Aronson! Take the mystery out of Asian cooking with this guide to finding, and cooking with, the best ingredients from Asian markets. Asian markets are ideal for finding ingredients for a variety of Asian dishes -- in addition to often having a bigger selection, ingredients are often […]
In-Person International Book Discussion Series: The Night Tiger
In-Person International Book Discussion Series: The Night Tiger
Community Room
Mon., Jan. 24, 2022 2 PM: The Night Tiger by Gayle Yangsze Choo A vivacious dance-hall girl in 1930s colonial Malaysia is drawn into unexpected danger by the discovery of a severed finger that is being sought by a young houseboy in order to protect his late master's soul. This is an in-person book discussion […]
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Farmington Valley VNA Blood Pressure/Blood Sugar Clinic
Farmington Valley VNA Blood Pressure/Blood Sugar Clinic
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Get your blood pressure and/or your blood sugar checked by the Farmington Valley VNA. No appointment needed, masks required. To find a blood pressure/blood sugar clinic in the Farmington Valley, click here
Your Children Don’t Want It, What Should You Do? (Online Event)
Your Children Don’t Want It, What Should You Do? (Online Event)
Are you downsizing? Simplifying your life? Want to know what your stuff is worth or make a little extra money? Professional appraiser Mike Ivankovich will share tips and strategies to help you find new homes for your belongings and show you how to turn those treasures into cash! Mike is an author, auctioneer, appraiser, antiques […]
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Current Events Club (virtual meeting)
Current Events Club (virtual meeting)
This is a freewheeling discussion of current affairs, culture, and anything else on our minds. There are never any shortage of topics to explore, and opinions to voice. Plan on about an hour or so of conversation and debate, organized by Avon residents. Please register and a Zoom link will be sent to you before the event. […]
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Navigating College Admissions in a Test-Optional World
Navigating College Admissions in a Test-Optional World
Online
Is your child applying to college in the next year or two? Are you wondering what test-if any-they should be taking? Join a free 30 minute virtual presentation and discussion of current trends in college admissions, led by Denise Karp, M. Ed. Denise supports a philosophy that the goal is not “getting in” to college, […]
Focus: Nepal (Virtual Program with CT UN Chapter)
Focus: Nepal (Virtual Program with CT UN Chapter)
This special program will showcase the work of the United Nations Association – CT chapter with SASANE, a non-governmental organization working with victims of sex trafficking in Katmandu. UNESCO plays a vital role in Nepal and is often recognized for this contribution around the world. We chose to focus on Nepal because of its rich […]
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Yoga for Everybody! Virtual classes (Feb. 2022)
Yoga for Everybody! Virtual classes (Feb. 2022)
Online
February sessions: Mornings, 10-11am, on February 1, 8, 15, and 22. Yoga is a beneficial practice for everyone and every body. It improves our immune function, makes us more flexible and strong, helps us to balance better, breath better, and stand up straighter! Sometimes we let our ego (or fear) keep us from going to a yoga studio. And […]
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Current Events Club (virtual meeting)
Current Events Club (virtual meeting)
This is a freewheeling discussion of current affairs, culture, and anything else on our minds. There are never any shortage of topics to explore, and opinions to voice. Plan on about an hour or so of conversation and debate, organized by Avon residents. Please register and a Zoom link will be sent to you before the event. […]
Reducing Anxiety Through Meditation (Virtual Program)
Reducing Anxiety Through Meditation (Virtual Program)
Life in today’s world is stressful. People are anxious about their health, their finances, their relationships, their safety and their work. Doctors and medical practitioners are promoting the benefits of meditation to relieve stress and anxiety. By sitting in meditation, we can calm the body and the mind. Once we connect to a place of happiness and peace within […]
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Immortal Valor: Virtual Author Event with Robert Child
Immortal Valor: Virtual Author Event with Robert Child
Join us for a virtual conversation with Robert Child, as we celebrate his new book, Immortal Valor: The Black Medal of Honor Winners of World War II The remarkable story of the seven African American soldiers ultimately awarded the World War II Medal of Honor, and the 50-year campaign to deny them their recognition. In 1945, […]
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