Wisdom House Retreat & Conference Center

Rekindle your creative fire! Poets of all levels, from beginner to advanced, come together to read, write, and recite.&nbsp; Living in London during The Blitz, the infamous Nazi firebombing of World War II, Dylan Thomas confronted the conflict of birth versus death.&nbsp; Join us for a generative workshop in which we explore the poetry of Dylan Thomas, taking a deep dive into six of his major poems, to see how we can apply Dylan Thomas’ rich rhetoric to our own writing.&nbsp; Bring pencils &amp; notebooks. Poems will be provided. Enjoy opportunities to nurture your Muse!&nbsp;

Local Event: Do Not Go Gentle: Poetry of Dylan Thomas

Litchfield County

Litchfield

Connecticut

Do Not Go Gentle: Poetry of Dylan Thomas

Rekindle your creative fire! Poets of all levels, from beginner to advanced, come together to read, write, and recite.  Living...

Most families are unprepared for one of life’s most inevitable moments — not because they don’t care, but because no one taught them how to prepare. Join Melissa Lewis, RN BSN, for a warm, practical, and uplifting conversation about the five essential areas every family should have in place — from important documents and medical wishes to emotional readiness and meaningful conversations. You’ll leave with greater clarity, peace of mind, and simple next steps to help protect yourself and the people, pets, and plants you love.
What We’ll Cover:
<ul><li>Essential legal and medical documents</li><li>How to communicate your healthcare wishes</li><li>Conversations that prevent conflict and regret</li><li>Emotional preparation and finding peace</li><li>Lessons from 30 years at the bedside about living, loving, and letting go</li></ul>
This Presentation Is For You If…
<ul><li>You want to protect yourself &amp; those you love</li><li>You want to give your family a chance to grieve — not manage logistics</li><li>You are navigating caregiving, aging, illness, or loss</li><li>You are ready to start the conversation, even if you don’t know where to begin</li></ul>
End of Life (EOL) planning does not have to feel overwhelming. Done with care and intention, it can become one of the most loving gifts you give yourself and those you cherish most.
Hosted online by Melissa Lewis, RN BSN
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An opportunity to feel seen, supported, and restored without reinforcing the old painful storyline.
Life can ask so much of us. Whether we are caring for ourselves, supporting loved ones, navigating illness, grief, overwhelm, uncertainty, or simply trying to stay afloat in a demanding world, it’s easy to become exhausted by the stories we repeat internally and externally.
This is not a space for fixing, rescuing, or endlessly reinforcing the old painful storyline.
It is a space for honest presence, heartfelt understanding, compassionate connection, nervous system support, perspective, refreshment, and renewal.
Together, we explore new ways of relating to ourselves, our hearts, and the challenges we face, personally and professionally, without bypassing reality or becoming trapped inside it.
This circle offers an opportunity to: • feel whole, safe, and loved no matter what is happening • reconnect with balance, perspective, and inner steadiness • receive meaningful support without judgment • discover greater peace in the midst of real life • nourish the heart, body, mind, and spirit • remember that you do not have to carry everything alone
Come as you are.
No performance. No pretending. No need to have it all figured out. Just real humans gathering in Heartspace.
Hosted online by Melissa Lewis, RN BSN
Online via Zoom

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FREE Zoom Circle of Support

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Plainville High School

Lace up and mark your calendars! The 19th Annual Petit Family Foundation 5K Road Race &amp; Fitness Walk is coming soon!&nbsp;
Sunday, July 12, 2026&nbsp;
Plainville High School&nbsp; 
Plainville, CT 06062

Join us for a day of movement, community and purpose - whether you run, walk or cheer along the way!



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Local Event: 19th Annual Petit Family Foundation Road Race & Fitness Walk

Plainville

19th Annual Petit Family Foundation Road Race &...

Lace up and mark your calendars! The 19th Annual Petit Family Foundation 5K Road Race & Fitness Walk is coming soon! 
Sunday,...

19th Annual Petit Family Foundation Road Race & Fitness Walk

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Do Not Go Gentle: Poetry of Dylan Thomas

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Wisdom House Retreat & Conference Center, 229 E Litchfield Rd, Litchfield, CT

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7:00 PM

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19th Annual Petit Family Foundation Road Race & Fitness Walk