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Australia Book Discussion Series
Australia Book Discussion Series
Community Room
Mon., Sept. 26, 2022 at 2 PM: The Secret River by Kate Grenville Moving between the slums of nineteenth-century London and the convict colonies of Australia, chronicles the lives and fortunes of the early pioneers of New South Wales, in a fictitious novel based on the author's own family history. This is an in-person book […]
(In-person program) E-Bikes: Everything you want to know!
(In-person program) E-Bikes: Everything you want to know!
Community Room
E-bikes are growing in popularity and are more than just a trend. As people are challenged by rising fuel prices or want to get back into bicycling but struggle with hills, e-bikes may be an ideal solution. Yet, purchasing an electric bike can be an overwhelming, confusing, and costly experience. Join Shepherd Myers as he shares his knowledge of what to […]
Data Analytics (Sept. 2022, Six Week Virtual Course)
Data Analytics (Sept. 2022, Six Week Virtual Course)
Online
Data Analytics 101 The course provides broad understanding of the data analytics field, technologies and opportunities. Provides basics of data analytics including understanding of structured and unstructured data, data ingestion/storage and consumption. It also provides information about various types of analytics â descriptive/diagnostic/predictive/prescriptive. There are classes that covers concept of data visualization and machine learning. Course will be […]
2 events,
Python (Sept. 2022, Six Week Virtual Course)
Python (Sept. 2022, Six Week Virtual Course)
Online
Learn Python! There are many programming languages available, but Python is popularly used by statisticians, engineers, and scientists to perform data analytics because Python is easy to learn and understand and has a simple syntax and has a vast collection of libraries for numerical computation and data manipulation. The course introduces the concepts on Python include error handling, logging, […]
The Latecomer: Virtual Author Event with Jean Hanff Korelitz for Book Clubs
The Latecomer: Virtual Author Event with Jean Hanff Korelitz for Book Clubs
Online (Zoom)
Join us for a special virtual book club event/discussion with author Jean Hanff Korelitz! From the New York Times bestselling author of The Plot, Jean Hanff Korelitzâs The Latecomer is a layered and immersive literary novel about three siblings, desperate to escape one another, and the upending of their family by the late arrival of a fourth. The Latecomer follows the […]
2 events,
(In-Person) Looking at Art: A Memory Care Program
(In-Person) Looking at Art: A Memory Care Program
Community Room
Led by a trained museum educator from the Bruce Museum in Greenwich, Connecticut, this art appreciation program is for adults with memory loss and their caregivers, both professional and family. Art related to the theme of planes, trains, and automobiles from the Bruce Museumâs collection and recent exhibitions will be displayed and discussed. No previous […]
(In-Person) Why We Travel: 100 Reasons to Get Up and Go: Author Event With Patricia Schultz
(In-Person) Why We Travel: 100 Reasons to Get Up and Go: Author Event With Patricia Schultz
Community Room
Join us for an in-person event with Patricia Schultz to celebrate the release of her new book! She'll share slides, and be available for an energetic Q&A session. Renowned writer Patricia Schultz pioneered the concept of the travel book as both wish list and practical guide in her #1 bestselling 1,000 Places to See Before You Die. Now, […]
3 events,
Current Events (virtual program)
Current Events (virtual program)
Online (Zoom)
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 […]
(In-person event) The Jews of the Forest: Author Talk with Rebecca Frankel
(In-person event) The Jews of the Forest: Author Talk with Rebecca Frankel
offsite university
Join us for an in-person author event with Rebecca Frankel, author of The Jews of the Forest, held at the University of Hartford. New York Times best-selling author and West Hartford native, Rebecca Frankel, is best known locally for recording the inspiring story of the Rabinowitz family who narrowly escaped the Nazi ghetto in their […]
Tableau (Sept. 2022, Six Week Virtual Course)
Tableau (Sept. 2022, Six Week Virtual Course)
Online
Learn Tableau! This course provides intensive experience with Tableau as a visualization tool for data scientists. The course will start by teaching how to navigate the software, connect it to a data file, and export a worksheet. It will then progress to provide in depth content, examples and hands on practice in creating charts, data […]
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Data Analytics (Sept. 2022, Six Week Virtual Course)
Data Analytics (Sept. 2022, Six Week Virtual Course)
Online
Data Analytics 101 The course provides broad understanding of the data analytics field, technologies and opportunities. Provides basics of data analytics including understanding of structured and unstructured data, data ingestion/storage and consumption. It also provides information about various types of analytics â descriptive/diagnostic/predictive/prescriptive. There are classes that covers concept of data visualization and machine learning. Course will be […]
3 events,
Farmington Valley VNA Flu Shot Clinic
Farmington Valley VNA Flu Shot Clinic
Community Room
Farmington Valley VNA Fall 2022 Flu Clinic Vaccines available: Regular for ages 9 & older High Dose for adults over 65 Call the Farmington Valley VNA at 860-651-3539 for an appointment or just walk-in. Please bring your medical insurance card. MEDICARE Part B as primary insurance Aetna â Regular & Medicare ConnectiCare â Regular & […]
In-Person Psychological Thriller Book Discussion Series: The Dinner
In-Person Psychological Thriller Book Discussion Series: The Dinner
Community Room
Tues., Oct. 4, 2022 at 7 PM: The Dinner by Heman Koch Meeting at an Amsterdam restaurant for dinner, two couples move from small talk to the wrenching shared challenge of their teenage sons' act of violence that has triggered a police investigation and revealed the extent to which each family will go to protect […]
Python (Sept. 2022, Six Week Virtual Course)
Python (Sept. 2022, Six Week Virtual Course)
Online
Learn Python! There are many programming languages available, but Python is popularly used by statisticians, engineers, and scientists to perform data analytics because Python is easy to learn and understand and has a simple syntax and has a vast collection of libraries for numerical computation and data manipulation. The course introduces the concepts on Python include error handling, logging, […]
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Current Events (virtual program)
Current Events (virtual program)
Online (Zoom)
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 […]
(In-Person Event) Unique Eats and Eateries of Connecticut with author Mike Urban
(In-Person Event) Unique Eats and Eateries of Connecticut with author Mike Urban
Community Room
From hot dogs to haute cuisine, Connecticut boasts an impressive array of tempting delicacies for every taste and budget. Hot, buttered lobster rolls, steamed cheeseburgers, and coal-fired New Haven-style pizza are just a few of the delights that await adventurous foodies in the Nutmeg State. With Mike Urban, the author of Unique Eats and Eateries […]
Tableau (Sept. 2022, Six Week Virtual Course)
Tableau (Sept. 2022, Six Week Virtual Course)
Online
Learn Tableau! This course provides intensive experience with Tableau as a visualization tool for data scientists. The course will start by teaching how to navigate the software, connect it to a data file, and export a worksheet. It will then progress to provide in depth content, examples and hands on practice in creating charts, data […]
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Data Analytics (Sept. 2022, Six Week Virtual Course)
Data Analytics (Sept. 2022, Six Week Virtual Course)
Online
Data Analytics 101 The course provides broad understanding of the data analytics field, technologies and opportunities. Provides basics of data analytics including understanding of structured and unstructured data, data ingestion/storage and consumption. It also provides information about various types of analytics â descriptive/diagnostic/predictive/prescriptive. There are classes that covers concept of data visualization and machine learning. Course will be […]
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Farmington Valley VNA Blood Pressure/Blood Sugar Clinic
Farmington Valley VNA Blood Pressure/Blood Sugar Clinic
Gallery
Get your blood pressure and/or your blood sugar checked by the Farmington Valley VNA. No appointment needed, masks required. The VNA is here on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. To find a blood pressure/blood sugar clinic in the Farmington Valley, click here
ASL: Avon Sign Language (Virtual)
ASL: Avon Sign Language (Virtual)
zoom
Join us to learn American Sign Language basics! The ASL instructor will be covering basic ASL sentence structure, affirmations and negations, days of the week, the alphabet, and food and snacks signs. Each week will be learning something new, so sign up for more than one class if you'd like to learn more! Meeting dates/times […]
Python (Sept. 2022, Six Week Virtual Course)
Python (Sept. 2022, Six Week Virtual Course)
Online
Learn Python! There are many programming languages available, but Python is popularly used by statisticians, engineers, and scientists to perform data analytics because Python is easy to learn and understand and has a simple syntax and has a vast collection of libraries for numerical computation and data manipulation. The course introduces the concepts on Python include error handling, logging, […]
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Morning Book Club: The Authenticity Project (In-Person Event)
Morning Book Club: The Authenticity Project (In-Person Event)
Board Room, 2nd Floor
Join the Morning Book Club to talk about The Authenticity Project. The book by Clare Pooley is about six strangers who are brought together through a mysterious notebook left in a cafe. Copies of the book and a reader's guide will be available to check out ahead of time at the Reference Desk. Learn more about […]
Travel Meetups (Virtual Meeting)
Travel Meetups (Virtual Meeting)
Online (Zoom)
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 […]
Film Discussion Series: Set in the South (virtual)
Film Discussion Series: Set in the South (virtual)
Online (Zoom)
Join us for a film discussion series, "Set in the South". All discussions will take place on Zoom at 7:00 pm. Three Films that explore the American South and how it influences  culture, race, ethnicity and the behavior of the people who live there.  Note that each film captures Matthew McConaughey in a dramatically  different […]
3 events,
Current Events (virtual program)
Current Events (virtual program)
Online (Zoom)
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 […]
Unearthing History: 2022 Virtual Lecture #5: Update on the scientific analysis of the Brian D. Jones site in Avon, CT
Unearthing History: 2022 Virtual Lecture #5: Update on the scientific analysis of the Brian D. Jones site in Avon, CT
Online (Zoom)
Unearthing History: The discovery of a 12,500 year old Paleo-Indian site along the Farmington River in Avon. Join us for a virtual series of lectures, sponsored by a grant from the Lower Farmington River and Salmon Brook Wild and Scenic Committee that will cover the archaeology, genetics, ice age mammals, trade routes and food ways of early […]
Tableau (Sept. 2022, Six Week Virtual Course)
Tableau (Sept. 2022, Six Week Virtual Course)
Online
Learn Tableau! This course provides intensive experience with Tableau as a visualization tool for data scientists. The course will start by teaching how to navigate the software, connect it to a data file, and export a worksheet. It will then progress to provide in depth content, examples and hands on practice in creating charts, data […]
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The Future of the United Nations âĤ in the lens of Russian Invasion of Ukraine
The Future of the United Nations âĤ in the lens of Russian Invasion of Ukraine
Online (Zoom)
Join us for an engaging presentation with the United Nations Association of Connecticut, which also serves as our Connecticut Commemoration of UN Day  2022. The Future of the United Nations âĤ in the lens of Russian Invasion of Ukraine The United Nations was created to maintain international peace and security; protect human rights; deliver humanitarian […]
Data Analytics (Sept. 2022, Six Week Virtual Course)
Data Analytics (Sept. 2022, Six Week Virtual Course)
Online
Data Analytics 101 The course provides broad understanding of the data analytics field, technologies and opportunities. Provides basics of data analytics including understanding of structured and unstructured data, data ingestion/storage and consumption. It also provides information about various types of analytics â descriptive/diagnostic/predictive/prescriptive. There are classes that covers concept of data visualization and machine learning. Course will be […]
2 events,
ASL: Avon Sign Language (virtual)
ASL: Avon Sign Language (virtual)
zoom
Join us to learn American Sign Language basics! The ASL instructor will be covering basic ASL sentence structure, affirmations and negations, days of the week, the alphabet, and food and snacks signs. Each week will be learning something new, so sign up for more than one class if you'd like to learn more! Meeting dates/times […]
Python (Sept. 2022, Six Week Virtual Course)
Python (Sept. 2022, Six Week Virtual Course)
Online
Learn Python! There are many programming languages available, but Python is popularly used by statisticians, engineers, and scientists to perform data analytics because Python is easy to learn and understand and has a simple syntax and has a vast collection of libraries for numerical computation and data manipulation. The course introduces the concepts on Python include error handling, logging, […]
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(Virtual Event) Connecticut Newspapers â A Story Still Unfolding âĤ
(Virtual Event) Connecticut Newspapers â A Story Still Unfolding âĤ
Online (Zoom)
Join us as we bring to life nearly 300 years of Connecticut newspaper publishing. Although CT wasnât the first colony to publish a newspaper, that is reserved for Bostonâs 1690, Publick Occurrences. Six CT newspapers were in print before the American Revolution. Over the decades editors solved enormous challenges; contemporaneous government censorship, paper availability, the […]
Film Discussion Series: Set in the South (virtual)
Film Discussion Series: Set in the South (virtual)
Online (Zoom)
Join us for a film discussion series, "Set in the South". All discussions will take place on Zoom at 7:00 pm. Three Films that explore the American South and how it influences  culture, race, ethnicity and the behavior of the people who live there.  Note that each film captures Matthew McConaughey in a dramatically  different […]
4 events,
Current Events (virtual program)
Current Events (virtual program)
Online (Zoom)
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 […]
Doodle Everything: Learn to Draw with 400+ Easy, Adorable Designs: Virtual event with Amy Latta
Doodle Everything: Learn to Draw with 400+ Easy, Adorable Designs: Virtual event with Amy Latta
Online (Zoom)
Join us for a virtual conversation and "Doodle-along" with Amy Latta! Everyone is invited to doodle along during the program. Just have a pencil ready; no special supplies required. However free Doodle-Along packets will be available for the first 10 people who register. We'll let you know if you're one of the lucky winners! The Ultimate Collection of […]
(Virtual Event) Reducing Stress Through Meditation
(Virtual Event) Reducing Stress Through Meditation
Online (Zoom)
The scientific community has recently been exploring the use of meditation as a healing modality. Join John Bendarik as he discusses the extraordinary effect meditation has in reducing stress-related responses, improving concentration, enhancing clarity of thought and mental equilibrium. He will also present a simple, yet powerful meditation technique that can enrich oneâs life personally, […]
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(Virtual Event) Philipp Schott author of The Battle Cry of The Siamese Kitten
(Virtual Event) Philipp Schott author of The Battle Cry of The Siamese Kitten
Online (Zoom)
Join us for a virtual visit with best-selling author Philipp Schott to celebrate the release of his newest book -Â The Battle Cry of The Siamese Kitten: Even More Tales from the Accidental Veterinarian. From Dr. Schott's 30 years in veterinary practice, he shares over 60 heartwarming, funny, and adorable stories about pelicans, fish, and […]
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Data Analytics (Sept. 2022, Six Week Virtual Course)
Data Analytics (Sept. 2022, Six Week Virtual Course)
Online
Data Analytics 101 The course provides broad understanding of the data analytics field, technologies and opportunities. Provides basics of data analytics including understanding of structured and unstructured data, data ingestion/storage and consumption. It also provides information about various types of analytics â descriptive/diagnostic/predictive/prescriptive. There are classes that covers concept of data visualization and machine learning. Course will be […]
3 events,
ASL: Avon Sign Language (virtual)
ASL: Avon Sign Language (virtual)
zoom
Join us to learn American Sign Language basics!The ASL instructor will be covering basic ASL sentence structure, affirmations and negations, days of the week, the alphabet, and food and snacks signs. Each week will be learning something new, so sign up for more than one class if you'd like to learn more! Meeting dates/times are […]
(in-person) The Grotesque 10: Amazing Architectural Sculpture from Ten American Colleges and Universities
(in-person) The Grotesque 10: Amazing Architectural Sculpture from Ten American Colleges and Universities
Community Room
The Grotesque 10: Amazing Architectural Sculpture from Ten American Colleges & Universities Armed with only a camera, a sense of humor and a host of frequent flyer miles, Mathew Duman embarked on a âgrotesque safariâ, traveling to 10 universities around the country to photograph the grotesques and gargoyles roosting on their academic buildings. Mathew found […]
Python (Sept. 2022, Six Week Virtual Course)
Python (Sept. 2022, Six Week Virtual Course)
Online
Learn Python! There are many programming languages available, but Python is popularly used by statisticians, engineers, and scientists to perform data analytics because Python is easy to learn and understand and has a simple syntax and has a vast collection of libraries for numerical computation and data manipulation. The course introduces the concepts on Python include error handling, logging, […]
1 event,
Film Discussion Series: Set in the South (virtual)
Film Discussion Series: Set in the South (virtual)
Online (Zoom)
Join us for a film discussion series, "Set in the South". All discussions will take place on Zoom at 7:00 pm. Three Films that explore the American South and how it influences  culture, race, ethnicity and the behavior of the people who live there.  Note that each film captures Matthew McConaughey in a dramatically  different […]
3 events,
Current Events (virtual program)
Current Events (virtual program)
Online (Zoom)
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 […]
From Underground Railroad to Rebel Refuge: Canada and the Civil War/Virtual Author Event with Brian Martin
From Underground Railroad to Rebel Refuge: Canada and the Civil War/Virtual Author Event with Brian Martin
Online (Zoom)
Join us for a virtual presentation with Brian Martin, followed by an audience Q&A to celebrate the release of From Underground Railroad to Rebel Refuge. Filled with engaging stories and astonishing facts, From Underground Railroad to Rebel Refuge examines the role of Canadians in the American Civil War. Despite all we know about the Civil War, […]
Tableau (Sept. 2022, Six Week Virtual Course)
Tableau (Sept. 2022, Six Week Virtual Course)
Online
Learn Tableau! This course provides intensive experience with Tableau as a visualization tool for data scientists. The course will start by teaching how to navigate the software, connect it to a data file, and export a worksheet. It will then progress to provide in depth content, examples and hands on practice in creating charts, data […]
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In-Person Australia Book Discussion Series
In-Person Australia Book Discussion Series
Community Room
Mon., Oct. 31, 2022 at 2 PM: Dangerous Women by Hope Adams A debut based on the true story of the 1841 transport ship Rajah follows the experiences of a crew of Englishwomen convicts, sentenced to a distant penal colony for petty crimes, who realize that a killer is among them. This is an in-person […]
Data Analytics (Sept. 2022, Six Week Virtual Course)
Data Analytics (Sept. 2022, Six Week Virtual Course)
Online
Data Analytics 101 The course provides broad understanding of the data analytics field, technologies and opportunities. Provides basics of data analytics including understanding of structured and unstructured data, data ingestion/storage and consumption. It also provides information about various types of analytics â descriptive/diagnostic/predictive/prescriptive. There are classes that covers concept of data visualization and machine learning. Course will be […]
2 events,
ASL: Avon Sign Language (Virtual)
ASL: Avon Sign Language (Virtual)
zoom
Join us to learn American Sign Language basics! The ASL instructor will be covering basic ASL sentence structure, affirmations and negations, days of the week, the alphabet, and food and snacks signs. Each week will be learning something new, so sign up for more than one class if you'd like to learn more! Meeting dates/times […]
Python (Sept. 2022, Six Week Virtual Course)
Python (Sept. 2022, Six Week Virtual Course)
Online
Learn Python! There are many programming languages available, but Python is popularly used by statisticians, engineers, and scientists to perform data analytics because Python is easy to learn and understand and has a simple syntax and has a vast collection of libraries for numerical computation and data manipulation. The course introduces the concepts on Python include error handling, logging, […]
3 events,
Current Events (virtual program)
Current Events (virtual program)
Online (Zoom)
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 […]
(Virtual Event) Protecting Your Financial Information: Identity TheftÂ
(Virtual Event) Protecting Your Financial Information: Identity TheftÂ
zoom
We live in a fast-paced, technological world. Scammers are all around us, whose only goal is to steal your financial information to commit fraud. Your best defense is awareness. Join Kathleen Titsworth, from the State Department of Banking, who will share important tips to help you understand how identity theft occurs, and common scams to […]
Tableau (Sept. 2022, Six Week Virtual Course)
Tableau (Sept. 2022, Six Week Virtual Course)
Online
Learn Tableau! This course provides intensive experience with Tableau as a visualization tool for data scientists. The course will start by teaching how to navigate the software, connect it to a data file, and export a worksheet. It will then progress to provide in depth content, examples and hands on practice in creating charts, data […]
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(In-Person Event) Create Holiday Cards
(In-Person Event) Create Holiday Cards
Atrium, First Floor Reference Area
One of the many joys of the Holiday season is sending cheerful cards to the ones you love. Join Christine Zweigle and create 3 Holiday cards. Have Fun learning stamping techniques with friends and fellow community members. PROGRAM FOR ADULTS ONLY Registration is required for this in-person event.
(In-person) Sinkable: Obsession, the Deep Sea, and the Shipwreck of the Titanic, with Author Dan Stone
(In-person) Sinkable: Obsession, the Deep Sea, and the Shipwreck of the Titanic, with Author Dan Stone
Community Room
Join us for an in-person presentation and Q&A with Daniel Stone. In Daniel Stoneâs Sinkable: Obsession, the Deep Sea, and the Shipwreck of the Titanic (Dutton; August 16, 2022), he dives into the incredible culture of shipwrecks in human history. Using the worldâs most famous wreck, the Titanic, as a lens to explore the topic, […]
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