3 Different Approaches to Meditation
2026-01-10 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | New Milford Public Library, 24 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
Did you know that meditation may help alleviate stress, improve clarity, and improve sleep? Meditation also induces the relaxation response, a state that promotes healing and wellness. Because there is no one size that fits all, three different types of meditation will be presented, and ways to augment their benefits. Alternatives to meditation will also be discussed. There will be opportunities for participants to try each method. Come learn about, experience, and see how meditation fits for you.
About Dr. Wendy Hurwitz:
A graduate of Yale University School of Medicine, Dr. Wendy Hurwitz is a nationally recognized expert on stress. A former medical researcher for ABC News, Dr. Hurwitz is an expert in two fields: Mind/Body Medicine and Energy Medicine. She has a forthcoming book on stress. Dr. Hurwitz helps organizations and individuals achieve peak performance by enhancing vitality and wellness. She translates the latest and most sophisticated scientific research into practical, easy-to-use techniques people can use to maintain and enhance vitality even under the most trying circumstances. Dr. Hurwitz has provided training for AT&T, Unilever, Lowe Worldwide, the FDNY, and has been an invited guest speaker at the United Nations.

NMPL Chess Tournament
2026-01-10 13:00 - 17:00 | New Milford Public Library, 24 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
Like to play chess? Join us at the New Milford Chess Tournament–for everyone ages 8 and up! When you register, you’ll be asked your age and your rating, if you have one. (No worries if you don’t have a rating!) Plus, we’ll be raffling off a beautiful chess set! Sign up today!

Dirty Date Night
2026-01-10 18:30 - 21:30 | Village Center for the Arts, 12 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
Dirty Date Night Saturday, January 10th 6:30-9:30 PM Grab someone special and come get dirty….with clay! This is a two-day course (plus a day for glazing) where you will throw one piece of pottery on the wheel, & trim the base during the second visit. You can glaze your piece at your leisure once it’s out of the kiln. $245 per couple. Needs a minimum of 2 couples to run this class. BYOB and a snack to share to make it more fun! BYOB Pre-registration is required. Fill out form from our website. Can’t make this one? Check our website for other dates. Needs a minimum of 2 couples to run this class. Registration and payment saves your spot in the class. Located at 12 Main Street, New Milford, CT (860) 354-4318 villagecenterarts.org

Gentle Yoga
2026-01-12 13:30 - 14:30, 2026-02-09 13:30 - 14:30 | New Milford Public Library, 24 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
Robert Meko teaches with an emphasis on breathwork, meditation, and turning inward to observe mental, physical, and spiritual states without judgement. It is his goal to teach, promote, and support safe, sustainable, and deeply transformational yoga practices.

Women, Wine, & Wheel
2026-01-17 18:30 - 21:30 | Village Center for the Arts, 12 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
Women, Wine, & Wheel
Saturday, January 17th 6:30-9:30PM
Ready for some serious fun with friends? Picture this: laughter, creativity, and a pottery wheel at your fingertips!
Join us for a super fun 2-day pottery adventure. On day one, you’ll dive in and create your first masterpiece on the wheel. Then, come back for day two and give it a perfect trim. On your third visit, you can glaze your creation however you like (no rush, take your time!). All this for just $129 each. It’s the perfect blend of fun and art—grab a spot and let’s get spinning!
pre-registration is required. Fill out form from our website.
Can’t make this one? Check our website for other dates.
Needs a minimum of 4 people to run this class
Located at 12 Main Street, New Milford, CT
(860) 354-4318
villagecenterarts.org

a Studio Affair
2026-01-17 18:30 - 22:00 | Village Center for the Arts, 12 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
a Studio Affair
Saturday, January 17th
6:30-10:00 PM
Ages 21+
As a nonprofit, we’re passionate about creating a space where adults can unwind, connect, and enjoy the arts in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. Whether you’re looking to meet new people or simply take a break, our space is open to the community free of charge. It’s all about making art accessible and building meaningful connections through shared creative experiences.
If you’re already working on a masterpiece, feel free to bring it along to work on. You don’t have to be a professional artist to join in; all you need is the passion to create. Or simply explore the creative materials we’ll have available, including watercolors, chalk pastels, oil pastels, magazines, markers, colored pencils, and beautiful paper.
Just bring your enthusiasm!
Spread the word, invite your friends, and get ready for an unforgettable experience!
We will also play some vinyl to make it a fun environment!
Plus, if you’re feeling thirsty, don’t forget to BYOB.
This is a free community event we have on the 3rd Saturday.
Located at 12 Main Street, New Milford, CT
(860) 354-4318
villagecenterarts.org

Winter Birds at Your Feeder
2026-01-22 18:00 - 19:00 | New Milford Public Library, 24 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
Come enjoy an evening talking about the birds at your feeders. We will be focusing on the ones that come to your feeders, how to identify them, and how to attract birds to your property.

Peter, Paul & Mary Tribute Concert with Unbroken Glass & Friends
2026-01-24 19:00 - 21:00 | JCC in Sherman, 9 Route 39 South, Sherman, CT
Join us for a night of songs from folk legends Peter, Paul, & Mary!
Unbroken Glass, & the friends they will bring with them, are sure to do the songs you love justice at this tribute concert!
BYOB Venue!

Red Hot Mamas Outsmarting Menopause
2026-01-28 17:30 - 19:30 | New Milford Public Library, 24 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
“SEX- Talking About Menopause and Sexual Health”- Join Carolyn Antonion, LCSW, from the New Milford Women’s Wellness Center for a discussion around sexual changes during menopause.

Derek Piotr and Folklife
2026-01-29 18:00 - 19:30 | New Milford Public Library, 24 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
The Derek Piotr Fieldwork Archive (fieldwork-archive.com) was established by Derek Piotr in August 2022. The Archive contains over 1,500 audio recordings made from March 2020 onward and preserves diverse representations of folklife: ballads, hymns, tales, poems, children’s songs, and interviews among them. The focus of this collection is on the “non-singer”: someone with no background in musical performance who can nevertheless relate a song or folkloric memory. In this lecture, Derek will walk you through the process of journeying everywhere from the United Kingdom to Appalachia to record these songs from non-musicians, as well as the organization and development of the Archive as a web-based repository.
Derek Piotr is a folklorist, researcher, and performer whose work focuses primarily on the human voice. His work covers practices including fieldwork, vocal performance, preservation and autoethnography; and is primarily concerned with tenderness, fragility, beauty and brutality. He has collaborated with artists including Scott Solter, Nathan Salsburg, and Thomas Brinkmann across various disciplines. His work has been supported by The Traditional Song Forum and The Danbury Cultural Commission and has featured on Death Is Not the End and the BBC.

Ukulele Club
2026-02-03 17:30 - 18:30 | New Milford Public Library, 24 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
Join this club to learn the ukulele and to improve your skills. Playing the ukulele with others is loads of fun! A collaboration between NMPL and NM Senior Center. If you are over 60 and need a ride to the library, please call 860-355-6075.

Coffee Talk
2026-02-05 14:00 - 15:00 | New Milford Public Library, 24 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
Join NMPL’s Amy and Laura as they review new fiction and non-fiction books–hot off the presses!

Stacey Dutton Author Talk
2026-02-05 18:00 - 19:00 | New Milford Public Library, 24 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
Come and listen to Stacey Dutton, the author of The Sovereign Self, at the Senior Center.
About the Book: The Sovereign Self is more than a guide—it’s a reclamation. A manifesto for women who refuse to fade quietly into the background. A reminder that you are not finished. You are becoming—again. By the time we reach our sixties, we’ve lived many lives. We’ve loved, lost, created, and endured. We’ve been daughters, mothers, partners, professionals, caretakers—and now, as the world grows quieter around us, something within calls for more. This is the moment to claim your sovereignty: to live by your own design, not by the expectations you’ve
outgrown. In this deeply honest and empowering book, Stacey Dutton invites women to step into a new era of wholeness. With warmth and candor, she illuminates how the physical, emotional, and spiritual shifts of aging can become portals to greater power, steadiness, and freedom. The Sovereign Self is more than a guide—it’s a reclamation. A manifesto for women who refuse to fade quietly into the background. A reminder that the next chapter can be the most vibrant, meaningful, and self-defined of all.

Poetry Showcase: Season of Winter's Retreat
2026-02-06 19:00 - 21:00 | JCC in Sherman, 9 Route 39 South, Sherman, CT
A night to both listen to and share poetry relating to the season of solitude – Winter!
Featured Poets

Cindy Davis
Sam Cross
Sandy Carlson
Amber Vlangas
Mike Pugh

Featured Musicians

Bernie Kaplan
Mike Latini
George Mallas
Dave Goldenberg

Event Details

Featured Poet Readings with Live Musical Accompaniment
Open Mic Poetry
Light Refreshments | BYOB Venue

Clay Play
2026-02-07 13:00 - 15:00 | Village Center for the Arts, 12 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
Clay Play
Saturday, February 7th
1:00 – 3:00PM
Grab your friends and have fun with clay! This class is for all ages!
(7 and under can sit on parents lap)
This is your chance to try the pottery wheel and get your hands in some clay.
We show you how, then you get on the wheel right away. This class is perfect for all ages—little ones are welcome to sit on their parent’s lap and join the fun. $50 ea.
Each date is the start of a new class. Check our calendar.
Pre-registration and payment is required.
Needs a minimum of 4 people to run this class.
Village Center for the Arts
12 Main Street, New Milford, CT
Call us for more information or to register (860) 354-4318

Super Bowl Game Day Special
2026-02-08 11:30 - 23:00 | The Iron Rail, 10 Railroad Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
Hail Mary Meal & Sideline Snacks available for pick up and dine in on Sunday February 8th.

Sensory-Friendly Social Time for Special Needs Adults Ages 18-28
2026-02-09 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-02-23 11:00 - 12:30 | New Milford Public Library, 24 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
Come join this social group for special needs adults and their caregivers. We’ll have fun crafting and more! Caregivers are welcome!

Mah Jongg
2026-02-11 13:00 - 15:00 | New Milford Public Library, 24 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
Come and learn how to play this fun game! Bring your friends! Beginners are welcome.

ESL Cafe
2026-02-12 18:00 - 19:30 | New Milford Public Library, 24 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
Hello! Practice speaking English in a casual setting at the library. Tutors from Literacy Volunteers on the Green will be on hand to keep the conversation flowing.

Poetry Workshop
2026-02-14 13:00 - 15:00 | New Milford Public Library, 24 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
Spend your Valentine’s Day with author Tom Ciccarone writing poetry for your loved ones–or just for yourself! This class is suitable for experienced writers and novice poets alike.

Kenn-Morr Band Valentine Concert
2026-02-14 17:00 - 18:30 | New Milford Public Library, 24 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
Bring your special Valentine and listen to awesome live music from the Kenn-Morr Band!

Dirty Date Night
2026-02-14 18:30 - 21:30 | Village Center for the Arts, 12 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
Dirty Date Night
Saturday, February 14th 6:30-9:30PM
Grab someone special and come get dirty….with clay!
You choose the date.
This is a two-day course where you will throw one piece of pottery on the wheel, & trim the base during the second visit. $245 per couple. This includes a visit to glaze your piece at your leisure once it’s out of the kiln.
Bring a beverage of your choice and finger food if you’d like.
Each month is a new start date.
You must pre-register for this event.
Needs a minimum of 4 people to run this class.
Village Center for the Arts
12 Main Street, New Milford, CT
(860) 354-4318

Dinner & Music: The Red Dirt Girls
2026-02-14 19:00 - 21:00 | JCC in Sherman, 9 Route 39 South, Sherman, CT
Menu
Beef Bourguignon
Chicken Au Poivre
Parisienne Potatoes
Ratatouille
Winter Greens Salad W/Tarragon Dijon Vinaigrette
Baguettes/ Butter
Dessert
Chocolate Mousse Tart W/Framboise
The Artists:
Born at the Sherman Song Swap nearly 20 years ago, The Red Dirt Girls (RDG) are all about harmonies. Inspired by the classic trio work of Emmy Lou Harris, Linda Ronstadt, and Dolly Parton, as well as Red Molly and the Wailin’ Jennys, these neighbors got together for the sheer joy of singing.
Susy Marker and Missy Alexander trade off on the lead vocals and high harmonies. They are the songwriters of the group, crafting lyrics that are sometimes poignant, sometimes funny, and often both. Pat Walker is the chief arranger, with a perfect ear, a passion for the unexpected, and a smoky bass line.

From Liberty to Legacy
2026-02-19 18:00 - 19:30 | New Milford Public Library, 24 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
As part of the library’s celebration of America’s 250th, we’re offering this special program.
From Liberty to Legacy—Exploring American Ideals in the Musicals 1776 and Hamilton: 1776 and Hamilton: two American musicals telling the story of the founding of our nation. This lecture looks at these revolutionary musicals and their contrasting visions of an American society at a crossroads. Note: this lecture features video clips from the two musicals.

Free CPR, AED, First Aid Classes Available for Heart Month: Family & Friends
2026-02-20 08:00 - 17:00 | CT
Free CPR, AED, First Aid Classes Available for Heart Month
Family & Friends
This course utilizes the American Heart Association Family & Friends curriculum to teach basic lay-rescuer CPR techniques, choking relief and basic AED use to
know how to help Family & Friends. This is a non-certification course. Ages 12 to adult may attend. Those under 18 must attend with a parent/legal guardian.
All participants must pre-register. No fee to attend.
We have added additional dates and locations in celebration of Heart Month. If you cannot join us in February, this class is offered at no charge year-round.
Find other dates, times and locations here: https://bit.ly/NVHCME

Nuvance Medical Education Office
Friday, February 20, 2026: 8 a.m., 12 p.m., 3 p.m.
Danbury Hospital
Tues, February 24, 2026: 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
Putnam Hospital
Wed, February 25, 2026: 5 p.m.
Sharon Hospital
Thursday, February 26, 2026: 11 a.m.
Northern Dutchess Hospital
Thursday, February 26, 2026: 3 p.m. and 6 p.m.
Norwalk Hospital
Friday, February 27, 2026: 2 p.m.

Free CPR, AED, First Aid Classes Available for Heart Month: Heartsaver
2026-02-20 08:00 - 17:00 | CT
Heartsaver
This course covers high-quality CPR techniques for Adult, Child, and Infant CPR and AED as well as First Aid. Successful completion results in a 2-year American Heart Association certification card. Ages 16 to adult. Those under 18 must attend with a parent/legal guardian. All participants must pre-register.
https://bit.ly/NVHCME

Vassar Brothers Medical Center
Friday, February 20, 2026
9am-4pm

Norwalk Hospital
Friday, February 20, 2026
9am-4pm

Northern Dutchess Hospital
January 1
Saturday, February 21, 2026
12-2 pm
9am-4pm

Sharon Hospital
Saturday, February 21, 2026
9am-4pm

Putnam Hospital
Saturday, February 28, 2026
9am-4pm

Danbury Hospital
Saturday, February 28, 2026
9am-4pm

Women, Wine, & Wheel
2026-02-21 18:30 - 21:30 | Village Center for the Arts, 12 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
Women, Wine, & Wheel
Saturday, February 21st 6:30-9:30PM
Ready for some serious fun with friends? Picture this: laughter, creativity, and a pottery wheel at your fingertips!
Unplug and join us for a super fun 2-day pottery adventure.
What could be more fun than a bunch of friends laughing and learning the pottery wheel?
Add a little wine or beverage of your choice – you are making memories and a functioning piece of art with your own hands!
This is a two-day course – you will throw one piece of pottery on the wheel, & trim the base during the second visit. Your third visit you can glaze your piece at your leisure once it’s out of the kiln. $129 Each.
You must pre-register for this event.
Village Center for the Arts
12 Main Street, New Milford, CT
(860) 354-4318
