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Meditation as a Powerful Tool for Resiliency – July (Virtual Event)
Online (Zoom)Meditation has been valued in the East for centuries as beneficial to physical, mental, and spiritual health. Now, Western medicine, through research-based studies is recognizing the efficacy of meditation for improving wellness. Meditation presents proven benefits for spiritual, physical, mental, and emotional health; as well as improved brain function and performance. Meditation can help to […]
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An Afternoon with Author Peter Marzano (in-person)
Community Room 281 Country Club Road Connecticut, Avon, CT, United StatesJoin us for personal stories, writing insights, and lots of laughs with local author Peter Marzano! Peter J. Marzano, the son of Irish and Italian immigrants, was born in New York City’s artistic neighborhood, Greenwich Village, and grew up on Staten Island. After attending Staten Island Community College, he worked for the NY Telephone Company […]
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C&C: Conversation & Camaraderie (in-person)
Conversations & Camaraderie: a Farmington Valley Men’s Social Group Focusing on friendship among men from Avon and the neighboring towns. This group is focused on in-depth, philosophical conversations on a variety of topics; each meeting will have a different conversation starter. As of January 2026, this group will meet every week. The same topic is explored […]
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Single Girls: Author Event with John Searles (in-person)
Community Room 281 Country Club Road Connecticut, Avon, CT, United StatesJoin us for a moderated conversation with John Searles to celebrate the release of Single Girls! We'll enjoy fun beverages and audience giveways. About Single Girls: She made being single a movement — now, her story gets its moment. In 1965, Helen Gurley Brown is fresh off the runaway success of Sex and the Single […]
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Poetry Group: 2026 Sessions (in-person)
Join our in-person poetry conversation! This group will be led by poet and author Christine Beck. Christine will present a poem by a well-known poet, invite people to comment on it, and then offer a short writing exercise. The exercise would be fun and easy—no poetry background required. It’s always fun to share what everyone comes […]