Parenting is Hard. Despite how "mommy wine culture" on social media portrays it, drinking alcohol to cope with stress actually can make parenting and life in general even more of a challenge. Join Liz Langevin, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with South Windsor Youth & Family Services to talk about what alcohol provides for us, […]
5:15 PM - Arrival Reception (with Kosher catering) 6:00 PM - Film Screening followed by interactive discussion Come join us at Mandell JCC for an unforgettable event where we uncover the lost tapes of Adolf Eichmann's confession, and discover how the lessons learned from the aftermath of the Holocaust are more relevant than ever. The Devil’s Confession: The […]
Climate change is quickly approaching a series of disastrous turning points. Joshua Goldstein, an award-winning scholar of international relations, suggests in his book, A Bright Future, that a solution is hiding in plain sight. Goldstein explains how Sweden, France, and South Korea have already replaced fossil fuels with advanced nuclear technology while enjoying prosperity and […]
Healing Ourselves and Others: A Meditation Retreat, Saturday, May 18th, 10am at Odiyana Center, Glastonbury. Join us for this half-day retreat to practice transforming the simple act of breathing into a powerful healing practice that causes mental peace and happiness, improves concentration, enhances our love, compassion, and wisdom, and brings great meaning to our life. […]
Join Father Roger Landry as he speaks about the Catholic journey of faith before embarking on the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage. The session will include introductions of the Perpetual Pilgrims who will process with the Eucharist along the eastern (Seton) route, from New Haven to Indianapolis.
Addiction impacts the whole family as a system, not just the person struggling with the condition. Providing unconditional love and support for your loved one during these difficult times can be overwhelming and highly stressful. At Mountainside, we believe in supporting and strengthening the family as we understand your selfless endeavors in saving your loved […]
QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer — the 3 simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. Just as people trained in CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver help save thousands of lives each year, people trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and […]
Join us for an informative session by a representative from the American Legion who will talk about the "Be the One" and "SAVE" programs.
Over a 16-year period, Joan Kramer and David Heeley maintained a professional and personal relationship with Katharine Hepburn, working together on documentary profiles about Spencer Tracy ('The Spencer Tracy Legacy: A Tribute by Katharine Hepburn'), and Hepburn herself ('Starring Katharine Hepburn' and 'Katharine Hepburn: All About Me'). Join us as Joan and David share personal […]
