Events

Sit to Be Fit: A Chair Yoga Series with Viki (Virtual)

Thursday, May 30

12:30 pm - 1:15 pm

Please note the new start time of 12:30 pm. Registration Required Below Want to free yourself from tension and stress? Lose weight? Build strength and flexibility? Then it’s time to get moving! Move in and around the chair in this yoga fusion class. The best of both worlds, Viki combines breathing and mindfulness with functional fitness moves that will energize you for the day. Take a midday break and join us for this 8 week series designed for all levels, including beginners.  You might think of Chair Yoga as slow and tedious, but this class is fun, challenging, lively, stimulating and empowering!  If you have a strap, belt or towel have it handy. 8 Thursday Sessions: February 1 February 15 March 7 March 28 April 4 April 18 May 16 May 30 Register once and receive reminders before each of the 8 sessions, or drop-in using the direct zoom link below.  Registered participants will receive an reminder and link the day of the program.  Include your cell phone number on the registration form and you will also receive one text reminder, with link, 15-30 minutes before the program begins. CLICK HERE FOR ZOOM LINK Password: Yoga About our instructor: Viki Boyko teaches yoga and functional movement online and in theTristate area. Classes welcome all levels, including beginner. She is 500hr yoga certified, a Franklin Method educator, Hanna Somatics educator, Movement for seniors specialist and Pelvic Floor Health Coach.  To learn more about Viki visit her website www.vikiboyko.com.  

History Close to Home — Mark Twain’s Connecticut Connections (In-Person)

Thursday, May 30

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Registration Required Below Join Brent Colley, Redding’s co-historian, as he leads a virtual tour through the Nutmeg State pointing out the people and places that were important to Mark Twain. While Twain called both Hartford and Redding home at different points of his life, he also left an indelible impression on many people and places nearby. Take a fictional trip with Twain to meet his Connecticut friends and contacts, many of whom were giants of the Progressive Era. With Brent as our guide, we’ll meet Helen Keller, P.T. Barnum and Architect Cass Gilbert. See the places that were important to Twain during his time in Connecticut. We’ll also hear about Colley’s proposal to develop a tour focusing on Twain and the people, places and events in Connecticut that influenced and shaped him. This is a hybrid program that will be held both in person at the Library, and also presented virtually over Zoom. If you'd like to register for the in-person program, please sign up below. To register for the virtual program, please click here. About Our Speaker   Brent Colley grew up in Redding and comes from a family that called this town home for five generations. He credits his grandfather, Harry Colley, for instilling a curiosity and a love for the town's past. Colley leads walking tours, slide shows and speaking engagements that showcase the people, places, and events that have enriched the histories and shaped the landscapes of Branchville, Georgetown, and Redding. Brent also created and maintains the town's comprehensive online resource: historyofredding.net. History Close to Home is an occasional series delving into the unique and fascinating history of both Redding and the Nutmeg State. Whether you’re a newcomer to Redding, or an old-timer, this series offers opportunities to learn more about our collective stories and shared past.

History Close to Home — Mark Twain’s Connecticut Connections (Virtual)

Thursday, May 30

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Registration Required Below Join Brent Colley, Redding’s co-historian, as he leads a virtual tour through the Nutmeg State pointing out the people and places that were important to Mark Twain. While Twain called both Hartford and Redding home at different points of his life, he also left an indelible impression on many people and places nearby. Take a fictional trip with Twain to meet his Connecticut friends and contacts, many of whom were giants of the Progressive Era. With Brent as our guide, we’ll meet Helen Keller, P.T. Barnum and Architect Cass Gilbert. See the places that were important to Twain during his time in Connecticut. We’ll also hear about Colley’s proposal to develop a tour focusing on Twain and the people, places and events in Connecticut that influenced and shaped him. This is a hybrid program that will be held both in person at the Library, and also presented virtually over Zoom. If you'd like to register for the virtual program, please sign up below and you will receive a Zoom link the day of the program. To register for the in-person program, please click here. About Our Speaker   Brent Colley grew up in Redding and comes from a family that called this town home for five generations. He credits his grandfather, Harry Colley, for instilling a curiosity and a love for the town's past. Colley leads walking tours, slide shows and speaking engagements that showcase the people, places, and events that have enriched the histories and shaped the landscapes of Branchville, Georgetown, and Redding. Brent also created and maintains the town's comprehensive online resource: historyofredding.net. History Close to Home is an occasional series delving into the unique and fascinating history of both Redding and the Nutmeg State. Whether you’re a newcomer to Redding, or an old-timer, this series offers opportunities to learn more about our collective stories and shared past. This is a hybrid program that will be held both in person at the Library, and also presented virtually over Zoom. If you'd like to register for the in-person program, please sign up below. To register for the virtual program, please click here.