AFPL Adult Programs
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New England Islands from The Cape to Block Island (In-Person Event)
Community Room 281 Country Club Road Connecticut, Avon, CT, United StatesThis one-hour presentation takes us around all the southern islands of New England to see timeless New England island ports and landscapes. We will come to appreciate the soul of each distinctive locale. We will Island hop from the tranquil shores of Nantucket Island, where each cobblestone holds tales of the 19th century, to Martha’s […]
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Battlefield Connecticut: Three British Incursions During the War of the American Revolution (in-person)
Community Room 281 Country Club Road Connecticut, Avon, CT, United StatesThis presentation will provide an overview of the major British military expeditions against Connecticut during the American Revolutionary War. Topics will include the raid on Danbury in 1777, the 1779 Coastal Campaign, and the attack on New London and Groton in 1781. Francis Michael Coan was born and raised in Bristol, Connecticut, where his family has resided […]
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The World of Peonies (in-person)
Community Room 281 Country Club Road Connecticut, Avon, CT, United StatesThe World of Peonies: This talk will cover all the basics of identifying, appreciating and growing peonies. Presented by Dad Furman of Cricket Hill Garden Daniel Furman of Cricket Hill Garden in Thomaston, CT will dive into the diverse world of peonies. From their roots as medicinal plants in China and Europe, to symbols of wealth […]
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Tai Chi for Healthy Aging (in-person)
Community Room 281 Country Club Road Connecticut, Avon, CT, United StatesTai Chi for Healthy Aging: please register once for the series, even if you cannot attend all three sessions. May 5 - Tai Chi for Healthy Aging: Joint Health, Boost Immunity, Calm Nerves and Relieve Stress May 12 - Tai Chi for Healthy Aging: Balance, Blood Circulation, Enhanced Physical Coordination May 19 - Tai Chi […]
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C&C: Conversation & Camaraderie (in-person)
Atrium, First Floor Reference Area 281 Country Club Road Connecticut, Avon, CT, United StatesConversations & 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 […]