"The Rise of the House of Sylvester: the story of the domestic cat," is about the origin of the domestic cat, how it was worshiped by some civilizations and societies and demonized by others, to its world-wide spread and success as a pet, and the impact that has on humans and wildlife. Presenter: Maureen Heidtmann is a Certified Wildlife Conservationist and licensed wildlife caretaker for the state of Connecticut. Her focus is on the conservation of bats, but the health…

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. No meeting on Thanksgiving Day, enjoy the holiday! Please register and a Zoom link will be sent to you before the event.

Katie Shepherd is back with another Cook Along! Join Katie Shepherd, registered dietitian from Food Explorers to make Homemade Fudge Two Ways! You'll learn how to make Chocolate Cookie Dough Fudge and Chocolate Peppermint Fudge from scratch. A yummy treat for yourself or to slice up and put into gift bags for special homemade presents. You'll need chocolate chips, white chocolate chips (optional), 2 cans sweetened condensed milk, peppermint candy, sugar, vanilla, and flour. No special equipment required. Class size…

Please register once for this series and a Zoom link will be sent to you before class. Classes in this series will meet four times: 12/8, 12/15, 12/22, 12/29. A second series of four will be offered beginning 1/5/2021 Have you seen pictures of people doing yoga in magazines, on Facebook and Instagram and said something like this to yourself? “I can’t do yoga! I’m not flexible. I don’t have the right clothes. I’m too old. I’m too young. I’m too…

An introduction to the connection and benefits between mindfulness and Indian classical music. Indrani Mukherjee is an accomplished Indian Classical Music vocalist from the Kirana Gharana. She was a student of the renowned maestro of Indian Classical Music late Pandit A. Kanan at Sangeet Research Academy Kolkata . Indrani performs regularly across the US and in India. Indrani has a background in Economics (MSc)and is also an accomplished interior designer.  In addition to performing on stage, she has been researching the beneficial…

Cemeteries are filled with images, sculptures, and signs. Learning to decode the symbols on gravestones may supply clues about the era, beliefs, or culture of the times. Connie will take us through common symbols and carvings that can be found in area cemeteries.  Think of cemeteries as an outdoor museum you can tour while being socially distanced! About our presenter: Connie Robinson’s interest and passion in gravestone studies spans 35 years. For 15 years she has taught  gravestone study courses…

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. No meeting on Thanksgiving Day, enjoy the holiday! Please register and a Zoom link will be sent to you before the event.

Please register once for this series and a Zoom link will be sent to you before class. Classes in this series will meet four times: 12/8, 12/15, 12/22, 12/29. A second series of four will be offered beginning 1/5/2021 Have you seen pictures of people doing yoga in magazines, on Facebook and Instagram and said something like this to yourself? “I can’t do yoga! I’m not flexible. I don’t have the right clothes. I’m too old. I’m too young. I’m too…

Join another film discussion series led by Bob Kagan, Communication Professor at CCSU and University of Hartford! Please watch the films ahead of time, by borrowing/downloading them from the library, or streaming them on your favorite service. Register once for the entire series; a Zoom link will be sent out before each discussion. Tuesday, December 15, 2020, 7:00 pm The Ladykillers, 2004, Directed by Joel and Ethan Coen, December 2 @ 7:00 pm  The Coen brothers are masters of the…

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. No meeting on Thanksgiving Day, enjoy the holiday! Please register and a Zoom link will be sent to you before the event.

Join us for a vocal variety show, sung by Helen Walton. More details soon! Sponsored by the Friends of the Avon Library.

Please register once for this series and a Zoom link will be sent to you before class. Classes in this series will meet four times: 12/8, 12/15, 12/22, 12/29. A second series of four will be offered beginning 1/5/2021 Have you seen pictures of people doing yoga in magazines, on Facebook and Instagram and said something like this to yourself? “I can’t do yoga! I’m not flexible. I don’t have the right clothes. I’m too old. I’m too young. I’m too…

Join another film discussion series led by Bob Kagan, Communication Professor at CCSU and University of Hartford! Please watch the films ahead of time, by borrowing/downloading them from the library, or streaming them on your favorite service. Register once for the entire series; a Zoom link will be sent out before each discussion. Tuesday, December 15, 2020, 7:00 pm The Ladykillers, 2004, Directed by Joel and Ethan Coen, December 2 @ 7:00 pm  The Coen brothers are masters of the…

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. No meeting on Thanksgiving Day, enjoy the holiday! Please register and a Zoom link will be sent to you before the event.

Please register once for this series and a Zoom link will be sent to you before class. Classes in this series will meet four times: 12/8, 12/15, 12/22, 12/29. A second series of four will be offered beginning 1/5/2021 Have you seen pictures of people doing yoga in magazines, on Facebook and Instagram and said something like this to yourself? “I can’t do yoga! I’m not flexible. I don’t have the right clothes. I’m too old. I’m too young. I’m too…

Join another film discussion series led by Bob Kagan, Communication Professor at CCSU and University of Hartford! Please watch the films ahead of time, by borrowing/downloading them from the library, or streaming them on your favorite service. Register once for the entire series; a Zoom link will be sent out before each discussion. Tuesday, December 15, 2020, 7:00 pm The Ladykillers, 2004, Directed by Joel and Ethan Coen, December 2 @ 7:00 pm  The Coen brothers are masters of the…

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. No meeting on Thanksgiving Day, enjoy the holiday! Please register and a Zoom link will be sent to you before the event.

Please register once for this series and a Zoom link will be sent to you before class. Classes in this series will meet four times: 1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26 Have you seen pictures of people doing yoga in magazines, on Facebook and Instagram and said something like this to yourself? “I can’t do yoga! I’m not flexible. I don’t have the right clothes. I’m too old. I’m too young. I’m too fat. I’m out of shape. I can’t get up…

Join another film discussion series led by Bob Kagan, Communication Professor at CCSU and University of Hartford! Please watch the films ahead of time, by borrowing/downloading them from the library, or streaming them on your favorite service. Register once for the entire series; a Zoom link will be sent out before each discussion. Tuesday, December 15, 2020, 7:00 pm The Ladykillers, 2004, Directed by Joel and Ethan Coen, December 2 @ 7:00 pm  The Coen brothers are masters of the…

We traveled 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 and a Zoom link will be sent to you before the event.  

From fake charities to offers of phony cures, the pandemic has given scammers new ways to get us to let our guard down.  But just like the Grandparent Scam, the Lottery Scam, and the IRS Scam, these all share a common goal:  to access your personal financial information and steal your hard-earned money.  Don't let con artists get the best of you.   Learn what new scam are out there and learn tips to avoid being a victim.  Knowledge is your…

Please register once for this series and a Zoom link will be sent to you before class. Classes in this series will meet four times: 1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26 Have you seen pictures of people doing yoga in magazines, on Facebook and Instagram and said something like this to yourself? “I can’t do yoga! I’m not flexible. I don’t have the right clothes. I’m too old. I’m too young. I’m too fat. I’m out of shape. I can’t get up…

Ditch canned soup and learn how much healthier and tastier fresh home-made soups can be! In this class, we'll learn how to make delicious, heart-healthy recipes using fresh, whole-food ingredients. Fragrant Coconut Soup, Red Lentil Soup, and Creamy Tomato Soup are on the menu! Presented by Colin McCullough. Since Colin became vegan in 1995, he has been finding new ways to make healthy eating convenient and delicious, especially while raising two boys with healthy appetites! Colin teaches private and public…

Please register once for this series and a Zoom link will be sent to you before class. Classes in this series will meet four times: 1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26 Have you seen pictures of people doing yoga in magazines, on Facebook and Instagram and said something like this to yourself? “I can’t do yoga! I’m not flexible. I don’t have the right clothes. I’m too old. I’m too young. I’m too fat. I’m out of shape. I can’t get up…

A dramatic, virtual presentation, in celebration of the nurses and front line healthcare staff  helping us during the Covid-19 pandemic. From the time she was old enough to be a nurse within her own family, Clara’s life was dedicated to helping others. She accepted no pay as she taught poor children whose parents had no money to send them to school. She raised warehouses full of food, medicine and clothing during the Civil War, and then courageously went to the…

Please register once for this series and a Zoom link will be sent to you before class. Classes in this series will meet four times: 1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26 Have you seen pictures of people doing yoga in magazines, on Facebook and Instagram and said something like this to yourself? “I can’t do yoga! I’m not flexible. I don’t have the right clothes. I’m too old. I’m too young. I’m too fat. I’m out of shape. I can’t get up…

Greet 2021 with joyous songs sung by Helen Walton. More details soon! Sponsored by the Friends of the Avon Library

This lecture will discuss the very real psychological and emotional toll as a result of living through a global pandemic. We’ll discuss how our brain perceives and reacts to stress and the impact on our mental and physical health. We’ll also discuss evidence-based strategies to mitigate stress from the field of positive psychology. Presenter: Kelly O’Brien Mann is an Assistant Professor of Psychology and Faculty Advisor to Healthy Minds Club at Tunxis Community College. Please register and a Zoom link…

This topic covers the planning, designing and building of Penn Station which includes the 6 tunnels under the North and East Rivers and the Hell Gate Bridge. The trains and railroads that served the station and its tragic destruction in 1964 and its non-descript replacement. Included is what the future holds for a replacement of the current station.

Is it possible to make decadent desserts that are….good for you?  Bring your sweet tooth and join in to find out how. We’ll be making desserts from whole-food ingredients and tasting how great healthy treats can be!  Enjoy Dark Chocolate Raspberry Bites, Lemon Tartlets, Mocha Mousse Cups, and more!  The recipes for this class will be dairy and gluten-free, using no refined sugar…but don’t worry, you won’t miss it! Presented by Colin McCullough. Since Colin became vegan in 1995, he…

This program covers the reasons for the New Haven RR to electrify, the development and design of their electric locomotives and the overhead power supply system which was developed by the New Haven and Westinghouse.

Feeling a bit down lately? Before turning to medications turn to delicious and healthy foods! Certain foods can combat stress, anxiety and depression and give you a mood boost naturally! Find out which foods they are by joining a virtual presentation on mood boosting foods by Marisa your registered dietitian of ShopRite of Wallingford and Southington.