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The Mindful Parent
Tuesday, October 17
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Registration Required BelowThe intention of this series is to spend mindful time soaring above your parenting journey; to gain new and expanded perceptions of yourself & your parenthood. Through the series you will experience greater relaxation, connect with like-minded parents and gain mindfulness techniques to bring into your family life.
Parents of all ages and in all stages are welcome. Parents are also encouraged to bring their little ones along.
This 5 week series is led by Alexa Oliveri- Motherhood Coach, Community Builder & Intuitive
Week 1 - Connection
Week 2- Reflection & Relaxation
Week 3 - Vision Creating
Week 4 - Support
Week 5- Conclusion
Space is limited. Please register early and include a cell phone for a text reminder.
Meet Alexa Oliveri
Alexa is a Mother to her two daughters, who are her teachers and inspiration for her current life's work as a Motherhood Coach, Community Builder and Intuitive. Through this work, Alexa is called to bring Parents and their children together in community. She is passionate about helping parents create & integrate within their role as Parent; so they find ease and joy within their days. Alexa is dedicated to creating safe, supportive space for both Parent & child as they grow, learn and explore through this life.Her training and past experiences in corporate business, event planning, team leadership, life and business coaching come to the forefront with her current work in groups, 1:1 sessions & retreats. Alexa is a creator, manifestor, kundalini yoga and matcha latte lover. She lives in the beautiful woods of Redding, CT with her family.
Connect with Alexa: www.alexa-oliveri.com, on instagram via @alexaoliveri_ or email shine@alexa-oliveri.com
Creative Collective Discussion Group (Virtual)
Tuesday, October 17
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Registration is now full. Please join us for our next series to start later this fall. Have fun and make friends while cultivating your creativity in our weekly group discussions about art, creativity and so much more! Our facilitated conversations invite participants to consider imaginative and alternative viewpoints about the creative process in a congenial, relaxed Zoom setting. Empower your creativity and feed your brain by joining us in the Creative Collective Discussion Group! In this 8-week series, the Creative Collective will explore how to break down creative blocks with the help of Your Brain on Art: How the Arts Transform Us by Susan Magsamen and Ivy Ross . This book will be used as a springboard for inspiration and discovery. Please obtain your own copy of the book prior to the first meeting. A limited number of copies of this book will be available at the Library's front desk. Click Here to attend Zoom Meeting (For registered participants only) Password: Creative
TOPSTONE Family Story Time Co-Sponsored by the Redding Department of Parks & Rec (ages birth-5)
Tuesday, October 17
10:30 am - 11:00 am
MTL Story Times @ Topstone Pond: Co-sponsored by the Redding Department of Parks & Recreation Let's enjoy the outdoors together! We'll gather at Topstone beach for an outdoor Family Story Time with books, songs, and flannel board stories. Please bring your own beach chairs/ beach blankets. REGISTRATION REQUIRED; include your phone number for a text update in case of inclement weather. Photos and or videos from this event may be used on the Library's social media sites.
Conversations in a Brave Space: What is Woke? (In-Person)
Tuesday, October 17
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Registration Required Below Conversations in a Brave Space Part II: What is Woke? With SHU Professor Bronwyn Cross-Denny, Ph.D., LCSW Today, the term 'woke' is often used as a politically-charged pejorative, but the origins of the term can actually be traced to the 1860s. Learn about the evolution of the word's meaning, and how words and symbols can be used as shorthand in an attempt to change perceptions. Bronwyn Cross-Denny, Ph.D., LCSW, professor of social work at Sacred Heart University will explore with the audience the power of words and symbols in politics and society. Afterward, we'll break into smaller discussion groups before reconvening to share new understandings and perspectives.
Our Facilitator
Bronwyn Cross-Denny is Associate Professor of Health Science and Social Work, and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Connecticut. Her clinical expertise includes practice with families, children, adolescents, adults, and couples with a variety of issues including mental health, grief/loss, trauma, family issues, parenting, and addiction.
Conversations in a Brave Space Series
Part I
October 3 at 7 pm — Part I: Gaining Perspectives — Black Men in America with Qur-an Webb, MSW & WCSU Associate Professor
Part II
October 17 at 7 pm — What is Woke? With Bronwyn Cross-Denny, Ph.D., LCSW, associate professor of Health Science and Social Work at Sacred Heart University
Part III
Sunday, November 12 from 1 —4 pm — Living at the Poverty Line: A Simulation Experience at Temple B'nai Chaim This event is OFF SITE. Click here for information and to register.
Part IV
November 21 at 7 pm — LGBTQ+ Beyond the Letters with Cadence Pentheny, Triangle Community Center. Click here for information and to register.
This discussion is part of the Conversations Series, created in partnership by the Redding League of Women Voters and the Mark
Twain Library. This award-winning series offers opportunities to continue and expand conversations on race, justice and democracy. Community members can exchange ideas, hear differing perspectives and talk about our ever-evolving democracy.