Name: RYFS - Invitation to Change Group
Start: 2026-05-04T18:30:00-04:00
Location: Ridgefield Library

Ridgefield Library

Based on the concept that science and kindness can be used to help people change, this 5 session seminar offers a new perspective on substance use disorders and effective strategies on how to help loved ones want and start positive change. Hosted by RYFS, seminars begin May 4th 6:30 - 8pm at the Ridgefield Library. Please contact RYFS at jamisonhaasetherapy@gmail.com for details.

Local Event: RYFS - Invitation to Change Group

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Rich Kirby

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Ridgefield

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RYFS - Invitation to Change Group

Based on the concept that science and kindness can be used to help people change, this 5 session seminar offers a new...

Zoom

Welcome to Ridgefield Continuing Education! We hold classes year-round and many classes start soon – Day and Evening! – in Person and Zoom. Advance registration is required. Registration contact information and the website link to all classes, as well as a downloadable brochure, is at the bottom of this article. 
 
This winter and spring we have a variety of European history classes that may be of particular interest to people traveling to Europe.&nbsp; Instructor Nancy Maxwell who does a great presentation that contains interesting and intriguing biographical information that brings the historic characters to life. 
 
The Zoom link will be provided the evening before each class.
World War II Series - from the Interwar Period to the Aftermath in Europe 
 The Interwar Period 
Depression, upheaval, appeasement, and the rise of fascism and communism characterized this era. Instructor: Nancy Maxwell (scroll down for bio). 
1 Session $29 (Ridgefield Seniors and Disabled pay $25) 
Fri., 5/1 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Zoom. 
 
World War II 
It can be hard to believe that only twenty years after the horrors and devastation of World War I, and the lessons learned from it, the world went to war again. Did the terms of the Treaty of Versailles indeed provoke this, or is there more to the story? What was the appeasement policy of the 1930’s? An examination of these events as well as the stages, operations, and theaters of the war will help us understand how the very alliance that secured victory over the Axis powers evolved into the deadly arms race and threats of the ensuing Cold War. Instructor: Nancy Maxwell (scroll down for bio). 
2 Sessions $41 (Ridgefield Seniors and Disabled pay $35) 
Fri., 5/8 and 15 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Zoom. 
 
The Aftermath of World War II 
Discussion topics include the Divided Germany, Soviet seizure of territories, and the Iron Curtain. Instructor: Nancy Maxwell (scroll down for bio). 
1 Session $29 (Ridgefield Seniors and Disabled pay $25) 
Fri., 5/22 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Zoom.

Also available . . . 
<ul>
 <li>Mushroom Walk, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Yoga, Cardio, LaBlast, Zumba, Line Dance, Event, Swing, Club and Ballroom Dance.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 <li>French, Italian, Spanish, Writing, History, Archaeology.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 <li>DSLR and Mirrorless Photography, iPhone Photography, iPhone.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 <li>AI (Artificial Intelligence), CyberSecurity, eBay, Google Docs, Windows, iPhone, Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Microsoft Office Tutorials.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 <li>Knitting, Drawing and Painting, Cartoons</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 <li>Guitar, Piano, Interiors, Elder Law.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 <li>Bridge, Mah Jongg.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 <li>And more . . .</li>
</ul>
 
Advance registration required. Visit <a href="https://ridgefieldschools.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://ridgefieldschools.org</a>
for registration and more information.
eMail <a href="mailto:ridgefieldce@gmail.com">ridgefieldce@gmail.com</a>
Phone Peggy Bruno at <a href="tel:203-431-2812" target="_blank">203-431-2812</a>

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Prizes include: •	Apple MacBook Pro •	Samsung 85” TV •	Playstation 5 PRO •	Apple 11” iPad •	And more!
Tickets are only $10…for prizes worth substantially more!
Drawing to be held May 3rd. Winners need not be present to claim prize. All proceeds benefit Youth Mission work and programming through UCC Southbury.
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Welcome to Ridgefield Continuing Education! We hold classes year-round and some classes start soon – Day and Evening! – in Person and Zoom.
Advance registration is required. Registration contact information and the website link to all classes, as well as a downloadable brochure, is at the bottom of this article.
Artificial Intelligence - AI for Everyone 
Tech journalist Lance Whitney will show you the major AI sites - ChatGPT, Bing AI, and Google Bard - and describe how to use them. He will also provide an overview of AI, explain what it means, and show you how AI can benefit you at work and at home. Instructor Lance Whitney is a technology journalist and the author of the book book “Teach Yourself Visually LinkedIn.” He’s also written a book on Windows 8. He currently writes for TechRepublic, ZDNet, PCMag, and other technology sites. Previously, he was a system administrator with Ciba Specialty Chemicals. He's taught a variety of continuing education courses at Ridgefield Continuing Education for several years. 2 hours $ 40 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 36) Thur., 5/7 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Annex. 2 hours $ 40 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 36) Thur., 6/11 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Annex.
Also available . . .
<ul><li>AI (Artificial Intelligence), CyberSecurity, eBay, Google Docs, Windows, iPhone, Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Microsoft Office Tutorials.</li><li>Bridge, Mah Jongg.</li><li>Mushroom Walk, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Yoga, Cardio, LaBlast, Barre-Fusion, Line Dance, Event, Swing, Club and Ballroom Dance.</li><li>French, Italian, Spanish, Writing, History, Archaeology.</li><li>DSLR and Mirrorless Photography, iPhone Photography, iPhone.</li><li>Organizing, Elder Law.</li><li>Knitting, Drawing and Painting, Cartoons</li><li>And more . . .</li></ul>
 
Advance registration required. Visit <a href="https://ridgefieldschools.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a><a href="https://ridgefieldschools.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://ridgefieldschools.org</a> for registration and more information. 
eMail <a href="mailto:ridgefieldce@gmail.com">ridgefieldce@gmail.com</a>
Phone Peggy Bruno at <a href="tel:203-431-2812" target="_blank">203-431-2812</a>

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