Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center

Please use the form on our website to register and pay for this Lunch &amp;&nbsp;Learn talk.&nbsp;Registration is required by noon the Tuesday before the talk.

Local Event: Lunch & Learn - Preserving Westerly's Sense of Place w/ Westerly Land Trust

New London County

Stonington-Mystic

Connecticut

Lunch & Learn - Preserving Westerly's Sense of...

Please use the form on our website to register and pay for this Lunch & Learn talk. Registration is required by noon the...

Lunch & Learn - Preserving Westerly's Sense of Place w/ Westerly Land Trust

Stonington Free Library

Join end-of-life doulas Noreen Kepple, Greta McGugan, and Lavina Kepple for a casual conversation exploring a variety of topics surrounding end-of-life care.
This month's session will feature a screening and discussion of Jason Rosenthal's inspiring TED Talk, The Journey Through Loss &amp; Grief. After the death of his wife, bestselling author Amy Krouse Rosenthal, Jason transformed his experience of profound loss into a message of hope, resilience, and healing. Through his heartfelt story, he reminds us that while grief is deeply personal, it is also possible to find meaning, joy, and light as we move forward.
We hope you'll also join us on November 12 for the final session in the series, when we'll explore compassion and the true meaning of empathy.For more information or to be added to the email list contact millie@stoningtonfreelibrary.org.

Local Event: Conversations on Death & Dying - The Journey Through Loss & Grief

Conversations on Death & Dying - The Journey...

Join end-of-life doulas Noreen Kepple, Greta McGugan, and Lavina Kepple for a casual conversation exploring a variety of topics...

Conversations on Death & Dying - The Journey Through Loss & Grief

Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center, 27 Chase St, Pawcatuck, CT, 06379

Join your neighbors for a delicious community meal prepared and served by TVCCA. This week's menu features BBQ pulled pork with a roll, tater tots, mixed vegetables medley, an applesauce cup, and corn chowder. Meals are free with a $4.00 suggested donation for those 60+ and $18.00 for those under 60 years old, with registration required.

Local Event: Senior Social Lunches - BBQ Pulled Pork with Corn Chowder

Senior Social Lunches - BBQ Pulled Pork with...

Join your neighbors for a delicious community meal prepared and served by TVCCA. This week's menu features BBQ pulled pork with...

Senior Social Lunches - BBQ Pulled Pork with Corn Chowder

Join retired UConn professor Gail Macdonald for a compelling talk as part of the Lunch &amp; Learn Series. This presentation highlights the powerful stories and defiance of 19th-century Black abolitionists who risked everything for freedom. Tickets are $7.00 for lunch and the speaker, with payment due on the Tuesday before the event.

Local Event: Lunch & Learn: Outstanding Courage: Speaking Out About Slavery

Lunch & Learn: Outstanding Courage: Speaking...

Join retired UConn professor Gail Macdonald for a compelling talk as part of the Lunch & Learn Series. This presentation...

Lunch & Learn: Outstanding Courage: Speaking Out About Slavery

Local author, MJ Soni will be in the library to share her debut novel&nbsp;The Masala Chai Mystery Club.&nbsp;Come and meet the author and take home a signed copy of her book.&nbsp;Manju Soni, pen name MJ Soni, <a href="https://mjsoniauthor.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://mjsoniauthor.com/</a>&nbsp; is the author of short stories and DEFYING APARTHEID, her part-memoir about being a doctor activist in apartheid South Africa.&nbsp;
Her debut mystery, THE MASALA CHAI MYSTERY CLUB, published on July 21, 2026 by Crooked Lane Books, follows a retired librarian and her chai-loving friends as they investigate the murder of their despised homeowners association president, whose death echoes that of their latest Agatha Christie book club read.This program is free and open to the public. The lecture will be followed by a book sale and signing. For more event listings visit the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.stoningtonfreelibrary.org/whats-happening/events/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">SFL Event Calendar</a>&nbsp;online.

Local Event: Chai, Crimes & Chat with MJ Soni

Chai, Crimes & Chat with MJ Soni

Local author, MJ Soni will be in the library to share her debut novel The Masala Chai Mystery Club. Come and meet the author...

Sign up to participate in an ongoing, monthly meeting of the Checkmate Society. Players of all abilities in grades 6 &amp; up will enjoy some fun time in front of the chess board learning how to play and making friends. <a href="https://forms.gle/Ln1KqW2XSHxZS7kP8" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Sign-up HERE</a>.
The group will meet in the LOWER LEVEL of the Stonington Free Library monthly from 5:30-6:30 on September 29, October 20, November 17, &amp; December 15. Parents/Guardians must stay in the library.
For more information on library programs, visit the <a href="https://www.stoningtonfreelibrary.org/whats-happening/events/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">SFL Event Calendar</a> online.

Local Event: The Checkmate Society - a Chess Club for grades 6 & up

The Checkmate Society - a Chess Club for grades...

Sign up to participate in an ongoing, monthly meeting of the Checkmate Society. Players of all abilities in grades 6 & up will...

The Checkmate Society - a Chess Club for grades 6 & up

Garde Arts Center

<h2>Bank Square Books and The Garde Arts Center present and author talk and signing with Peter King for his book, The Game. &nbsp;Peter will be in conversation with Jeff Benedict.</h2>

TICKETS ARE REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENT.
<img src="https://banksquarebooks.com/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/image/2026/09/03/9781324123637.jpg?itok=0-mepp-b" alt="THE GAME BY PETER KING">
About the Book
With his signature blend of history, insider reporting, sharp opinion, and vivid anecdote, Peter King offers an extraordinary front-row-seat chronicle of the modern NFL, taking us into the defining moments, teams, controversies, and more.
For 40 years, Peter King’s unmatched access, curiosity, and passion have made him synonymous with the National Football League. He broke countless stories, giving us the human side of the sport and influencing countless reporters. Players trusted him; coaches and owners revealed information to him. He gathered it all into notebooks and columns that kept fans riveted. Now, in The Game, King has brought all his knowledge and insight together in one place to tell the story of the modern NFL as no one else could. Moving from the mid-1980s, when the league went head-to-head with baseball in popularity, to the present, when it dominates every other entertainment in America, King narrates the NFL’s explosive rise from the inside. He puts us in the room with Pete Rozelle, toward the end of the legendary commissioner’s career and life. He takes us on the Madden Cruiser, on a cross-country journey with John Madden. He goes behind the scenes in the Reggie White free-agency saga, when the small-town Green Bay Packers made the canniest offer you’ll ever hear. He gives us Deion Sanders’s philosophy on how to be great on the field and how to work the system off it. He shows us Steve Young, lying in a bed with IVs in each arm after the greatest game of his life on the biggest stage. He shares the bizarre story of how a tanning bed and some well-timed push-ups helped catapult Peyton Manning to the top of the 1998 draft. He reveals Nick Foles’s mastery of a moment no one thought he could be equal to. He brings us inside the worlds of referees, of owners, of NFL drafts. Looking at the future, he fires a warning shot about the greed overtaking the game. Time and again, King was in limousines, on planes, in locker rooms, and on sidelines where players and coaches told him why they did what they did, whom they hated, whom they thought highly of, what they dreamed of achieving. The result is The Game—a portrait of the modern NFL in all its messy glory, from one of the greatest storytellers the sport has ever produced.
About the Author
Peter King wrote for Sports Illustrated from 1989 to 2018, including the weekly multiple-page column "Monday Morning Quarterback." He is the author of five books, including Inside the Helmet. He has been named National Sportswriter of the Year three times. He lives in Brooklyn, New York.
About Jeff Benedict
Jeff Benedict is a bestselling author as well as a film and television producer. He is the coauthor of the #1 New York Times bestseller Tiger Woods, which was the basis of the Emmy-nominated HBO documentary Tiger, and The Dynasty, the definitive inside story of the New England Patriots under Robert Kraft, Bill Belichick, and Tom Brady, which was a New York Times bestseller and the basis of a ten-part documentary series for Apple TV+, which Benedict executive produced. He is also the author of a bestselling biography of LeBron James.

Local Event: THE GARDE: Peter King (The Game) Author Talk and Signing

THE GARDE: Peter King (The Game) Author Talk...

Bank Square Books and The Garde Arts Center present and author talk and signing with Peter King for his book, The Game.  Peter...

THE GARDE: Peter King (The Game) Author Talk and Signing

Join the Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center for an informative session on how to set up online banking and use it safely to enjoy its fast and convenient benefits. For just $7.00, attendees receive lunch and access to this valuable speaker series provided by Navigant Credit Union.

Local Event: Lunch & Learn: Online Banking Safety W/ Navigant Bank

Lunch & Learn: Online Banking Safety W/...

Join the Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center for an informative session on how to set up online banking and use it safely to enjoy...

Lunch & Learn: Online Banking Safety W/ Navigant Bank

Rum Tropic Distillery

Join us for a spirited evening of connection, messages, and mystery at Rum Tropic Distillery! Just in time for the Halloween season, join Tracy Ann, Psychic Medium for an evening of readings at Rum Tropic Distillery at the Velvet Mill, 22 Bayview Ave., Unit 47, Stonington, CT on Friday, October 23, 2026 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Tracy is a psychic medium who can connect to your loved ones in spirit. The loss of her son to cancer was the catalyst to use her ability to help others who also grieve. Messages from the Spirit World are amazing and come from a higher perspective and always guided by LOVE.Rum Tropic Distillery is a small batch cane distillery located in the desirable and the historic Velvet Mill in Stonington, CT. Proudly, Rum Tropic Distillery is known for its tropical vibes and award-winning spirits and has made the list of finalists for best distillery for CT Magazine's "Best of CT!" There will be light refreshments and select rum cocktails for purchase as well as bottles to purchase!Though a reading is not guaranteed, the intent is to make as many connections as possible. Ticket sales are final and nonrefundable, $44.52 per ticket. Call owner, Kelly at (860) 579-4970 or Tracy (860) 218-5040 with any questions. Parking lot has ample parking. Handicap accessible.

Local Event: Spirits & Spirits: A Halloween Mediumship Experience

Spirits & Spirits: A Halloween Mediumship...

Join us for a spirited evening of connection, messages, and mystery at Rum Tropic Distillery! Just in time for the Halloween...

Spirits & Spirits: A Halloween Mediumship Experience

Ocean Community YMCA - Naik Family Branch

Calling all women pickleball players in Southeastern Connecticut: grab your paddle and join the inaugural Serving Up Hope Pickleball Tournament to support Safe Futures! This friendly competition, open to players of all skill levels, takes place during Domestic Violence Awareness Month and supports Safe Futures.
Registration is $65 per person and includes doubles round robin play, snacks, giveaways, a basket raffle, and a donation to Safe Futures. Additional donations are gratefully welcomed!
Proceeds support Safe Futures' mission to stop abuse, restore hope, and save lives of people impacted by domestic violence.
Spots are limited! Registration is capped at 48 people, with 24 spots each in the morning and afternoon groups. Please sign up for one group only. Must be at least 18 years old to play.

Local Event: Serving Up Hope: A Pickleball Tournament to Support Safe Futures

Serving Up Hope: A Pickleball Tournament to...

Calling all women pickleball players in Southeastern Connecticut: grab your paddle and join the inaugural Serving Up Hope...

Serving Up Hope: A Pickleball Tournament to Support Safe Futures

Make an appointment to meet with CHOICES Counselor with Senior Resources Agency on Aging in Norwich, Christine DeMattia for a one-on-one session to answer all your questions about Medicare Open Enrollment. <a href="https://form.jotform.com/262444907465060" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Registration is required</a>.For more program information, visit the <a href="https://www.stoningtonfreelibrary.org/whats-happening/events/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">SFL Event Calendar</a>&nbsp;online.

Local Event: One-on-one Assistance with Medicare Enrollment

One-on-one Assistance with Medicare Enrollment

Make an appointment to meet with CHOICES Counselor with Senior Resources Agency on Aging in Norwich, Christine DeMattia for a...

Get ready for a fun afternoon with your neighbors at this year's Halloween Costume Party! Whether you are feeling silly or spooky, join in for games, refreshments, and good company. While this is a free event, guests must register on the website by noon on the Tuesday before.

Local Event: PNC Senior Center Halloween Costume Party

PNC Senior Center Halloween Costume Party

Get ready for a fun afternoon with your neighbors at this year's Halloween Costume Party! Whether you are feeling silly or...

Union Baptist Church

Union Baptist Church of Mystic
will hold a Tag Sale on Oct 30
&amp; 31 from 9am to 1pm (Friday &amp; Saturday). The sale
includes clothing for men, women and children along with
collectibles, toys, books and assorted housewares. Proceeds of the
sale benefit charities.

Items are
priced to sell.

Local Event: Two Day Indoor Tag Sale Mystic CT Oct 30&31

Two Day Indoor Tag Sale Mystic CT Oct 30&31


Union Baptist Church of Mystic
will hold a Tag Sale on Oct 30
& 31 from 9am to 1pm (Friday & Saturday). The sale
includes...

St. Edmund's Retreat Center, 1 Enders Island, Mystic, CT 06355

After a growing season of sensationally brilliant dahlias, the period of dormancy that autumn precedes is a time for regeneration that helps prepare for the period of rest and renewal. This workshop will focus on the essential skills of putting these beauties to rest for the Winter, ensuring their renewal in the Spring. Whether you are a gardening novice or a seasoned green thumb, this day will provide you with valuable knowledge to cultivate these stunning flowers.
The day will begin with an introduction to the life cycle of dahlias starting with end-of-season care. You will learn to prepare dahlia plants for lifting, storing and the importance of proper care of tubers. Weather permitting, lifting tubers will be a hands-on experience, followed by a step-by-step demonstration of the many ways to over-winter tubers, including dividing tuber clumps and storage practices.&nbsp;
Throughout the day, you’ll take time to reflect on the transformation from the energy of the growing season, to resting and renewal of nature, drawing inspiration from the regenerative process of planting, growing and harvesting.
The lifting exercise will be performed in our gardens, please dress according to the weather. If you are interested in actual digging, please bring a pitch fork. The tuber division demonstration will be done inside. If you prefer to divide your tuber clumps in the fall, feel free to bring a few of your own clumps for advice on how to separate them.
Each participant will receive seedling tuber clumps to take home and a book of year-round dahlia care.
The program will begin at 10 AM, followed by lunch at 12:30 PM. During lunch, Julie will be available to answer questions. If additional discussion is needed, the group can reconvene afterward to address any remaining questions.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
This workshop may take longer as I intend to do the outside exercise.
Spaces are limited, so sign up today to secure your spot!
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Local Event: Autumn reflections: A Season of Change and Transformation

Autumn reflections: A Season of Change and...

After a growing season of sensationally brilliant dahlias, the period of dormancy that autumn precedes is a time for...

Autumn reflections: A Season of Change and Transformation

The Hounds

Join us at The Hounds in Stonington on Wednesday, November 4, for a American Red Cross blood drive. A single whole blood donation can help save up to three lives!
After donating, stop by the library table for free books and library merchandise as a thank-you for your generosity.
Appointments: Call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit <a href="https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?order=DATE&amp;range=10&amp;zipSponsor=hounds" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">RedCrossBlood.org</a> and enter Hounds to schedule.
This blood drive is presented by the Stonington Free Library and The Hounds.

Local Event: Community Blood Drive at the Hounds

Community Blood Drive at the Hounds

Join us at The Hounds in Stonington on Wednesday, November 4, for a American Red Cross blood drive. A single whole blood...

Enders Island has long been steeped in the traditions and spirituality of the Twelve Step Program which had it's beginnings in 1935 with the birth of AA. Our Recovery Retreats provide a unique opportunity for individuals to encounter and accompany one another as a recovery community seeking to live out the twelve steps, with particular emphasis on the eleventh step:
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;"We sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God as we understood&nbsp;God, praying for the knowledge of God's will for us and for the power to carry that out."&nbsp;
Find solace and renewal on the serene shores of Enders Island. Our single-gender Eleventh Step Weekend Retreats offer a sacred space for reflection, prayer, and connection. Guided by an experienced director, you'll embark on a journey of shared experience, strength, and hope, fostering deeper spiritual growth. Immerse yourself in the tranquility of this island sanctuary, enjoying two nights of peaceful respite and five nourishing meals, from Friday evening's dinner to Sunday morning's breakfast.
&nbsp;Check in begins at 4:30 on Friday, November 6th. 
The weekend will conclude on Sunday, November 8th at 11 AM&nbsp;

Local Event: Women's 11th Step

Women's 11th Step

Enders Island has long been steeped in the traditions and spirituality of the Twelve Step Program which had it's beginnings in...

Travel writer, photographer, and Stonington resident Ray Uzanas looks back at a half-century of global adventures that have shaped and influenced his perspective on our planet and its people. From a 1976 visit to Borneo and its “headhunting” tribes to a 2025 voyage through the sea ice of the Arctic Circle, Ray shares images of some of our planet’s unsurpassed beauty while highlighting the diverse peoples with whom we share our planet.
It is the latter—his visits with people across the globe—that has earned him the most accolades and admiration. These encounters can also teach valuable life lessons to those with an open mind, curiosity, and an interest in sharing themselves with our global neighbors.
One theme that Uzanas has tried to follow throughout his travels comes from a quote by French novelist Marcel Proust:
“The real voyage of discovery consists, not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.”
This program is free and open to the public. Patrons unable to attend in person will be able to view the presentation via live-stream on the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg0ehX1DW-srCl9eFdluplw" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">SFL YouTube Channel.</a>

Local Event: Faces & Places with Ray Uzanas

Faces & Places with Ray Uzanas

Travel writer, photographer, and Stonington resident Ray Uzanas looks back at a half-century of global adventures that have...

Join us for an evening with Br. Guy Consolmagno, S.J., Director of the Vatican Observatory and President of the Vatican Observatory Foundation. He will discuss his work at the Observatory, whose roots go back to the Gregorian Reform of the Calendar in 1582. As scientists supported by the Church, its modern mission is just to do good science. In the joy and beauty of what we discover, we reveal the presence of God in the things He has made; and, in the process, show there is no inherent conflict between science and religion. We'll look into the history of this activity, including what's being done at the Vatican Observatory today. &nbsp;The evening will begin at 6:30 PM with a talk from Br Guy, followed by questions and answers.&nbsp;Weather permitting, we will also do some stargazing on the great lawn.

Local Event: Stories and Stargazing with Brother Guy

Stories and Stargazing with Brother Guy

Join us for an evening with Br. Guy Consolmagno, S.J., Director of the Vatican Observatory and President of the Vatican...

Make an appointment to meet with CHOICES Counselor with Senior Resources Agency on Aging in Norwich, Christine DeMattia for a one-on-one session to answer all your questions about Medicare Open Enrollment. <a href="https://form.jotform.com/262444907465060" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Registration is required</a>.For more information on library programs, visit the<a href="https://www.stoningtonfreelibrary.org/whats-happening/events/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">SFL Event Calendar</a> online.

<h3>“Go from being a person who whines to being a person who shines!” Will Bowen</h3>
Complaining is a common habit, with most of us doing it 10 to 30 times daily. Ready to break free?
This engaging Day of Recollection will equip you with the tools to understand the nature of complaining, learn practical techniques to stop, and ultimately, become a more positive person. You'll gain the knowledge and skills needed to transform yourself into someone who shines!
We invite you to join us for Holy Mass in the Chapel at 9 AM. Check in will begin at 9:45. Coffee, tea and pastries will be available.&nbsp; &nbsp;Included in this day is a hot lunch. This will be served at 12:30 in the dining hall of the Enders House, an early 20th century arts and crafts style mansion and the oldest structure on the island.

Local Event: Living in a Complaint Free World

Living in a Complaint Free World

“Go from being a person who whines to being a person who shines!” Will Bowen
Complaining is a common habit, with most of us...

Chris Rhatigan 

Hartford Metropolitan Area

Groton

Washington County

Westerly

Rhode Island

Rich Kirby

Ledyard

New London

Hopkinton

Waterford

Charlestown

Montville

Norwich

Richmond

Connecticut’s only nonprofit, fully integrated senior care

Masonicare

Headquartered in Connecticut and founded in 1898, Masonicare is the state’s only not-for-profit, fully integrated senior care continuum, guided by a longstanding, mission-driven commitment to enhancing quality of life for older adults. Masonicare offers vibrant residential communities and a comprehensive range of health and wellness services designed to promote independence, longevity, and purposeful living. Its statewide continuum includes independent living, assisted living services, skilled nursing, medical and non-medical home health, hospice, adaptive memory care, acute inpatient and outpatient senior behavioral health, outpatient rehabilitation, and audiology services, redefining how aging is experienced by advancing proactive wellness, integrated care, and meaningful connection at every stage of life.

New Haven County

Vincent Salzo

Wallingford

Headquartered in Connecticut and founded in 1898, Masonicare is the state’s only not-for-profit, fully integrated senior care continuum, guided by...

Werrlein Companies

The Werrlein Companies is your go-to provider for premium Home Services and Construction in the Southeastern CT and Rhode Island area. Our comprehensive range of services includes routine maintenance, repairs, new installations, remodeling, and full-service design &amp; build. Our goal is to provide our customers with the best possible service at a fair price, and we stand behind our work with a satisfaction guarantee. If you’re looking for a reliable and trustworthy home service, look no further than The Werrlein Companies. Serving Mystic-Stonington and the Southern Rhode Island areas.

The Werrlein Companies is your go-to provider for premium Home Services and Construction in the Southeastern CT and Rhode Island area. Our...

Rustic-chic private farm venue in scenic Stonington, CT 

Deans Mill Farm 

Built in the mid-1700s as a functioning livestock farm, Deans Mill Farm has gone through an evolution in recent decades. A full renovation of the historic buildings and rejuvenation of the surrounding 70+ acres has made the property into the incredible venue it is today. Deans Mill Farm now operates primarily as a private event space and five-room bed and breakfast tucked down a private road in Stonington, Connecticut. It shares its property with Dragonfly Equestrian Center and is home to dozens of horses. On the property lies meadows, hiking trails, beautiful fields and Dragonfly Disc Golf. The property can be rented for weddings, birthday parties and other special events. Additionally, the bed and breakfast can be rented by the room or reserved in its entirety for complete privacy. The Farm has the ability to host small private indoor events for up to 50 guests in the Farmhouse. Outdoor tented events are our specialty, with numerous locations on-site that are picturesque for your celebration. Outdoor tented celebrations can accommodate up to 250 guests.

Built in the mid-1700s as a functioning livestock farm, Deans Mill Farm has gone through an evolution in recent decades. A full renovation of the...

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