Step into the twinkling halls of Historic Whiting Mills and sip your way through an afternoon of art, magic, and merriment! ️
Enjoy a complimentary seasonal beverage as you wander through over 20 artisan studios and specialty shops, each filled with handcrafted treasures — from woven baskets and silver jewelry to candles, potions, fine art, leather goods, and more.
Support local makers, find one-of-a-kind gifts, and soak in the cozy creative spirit of the season. ✨
Handicap accessible · Family friendly · Holiday magic encouraged!
️ The Makers Shoppes will also be open every Sunday from November 23 through December 14 — come shop small, sip slow, and make your season sparkle!
✨ Holiday Sip & Shop at Whiting Mills ✨
Sunday, November 16th · 11AM–4PM
100 Whiting Street, Winsted, CT
️ Free Admission & Parking
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Date
12/19/2025
Event Details
Bloom Where Planted: A Therapeutic Plant and Nature Program
Bring the spirit of winter inside to your table with a beautiful holiday centerpiece incorporating greens and flowers.
11:30 am
$20 per person
Pre-registration & pre-payment required.
Event Location
Litchfield Community Center
421 Bantam Road
Litchfield, CT 06759
860-567-8302
https://thecommunitycenter.org/events/month/2025-12/
Music by: Northwest Country Band
When: November 16 / 2 – 5pm
Where: Memorial Hall, Bethlehem, CT
Admission: $10
Coffee, Soda, Water available for purchase.
Feel Free to bring your own snacks.
No alcohol allowed.
for more information: call St. Paul’s Church 860-567-8838 / office@saintpaulsbantam.org
Cantica Nativitatis: A Thousand Years of Christmas Music
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
No Tradition has yielded a greater collection of music than that of Christmas. Historian and Musician Richard Franklin Donohue explores this extraordinary repertoire from the 10th through 19th centuries. Hear carols presented in their original languages of German, Latin, Middle English, French, and Modern English, sung a cappella and with harpsichord accompaniment.
Richard Franklin Donohue is a singer, private music instructor, and historian. Vocally, he is a tenor who specializes in historic music ranging from Middle English Carols to 19th century romantic music. He has been teaching Piano, Voice, and Music Theory since 1992. Richard is the Town Historian of his hometown of Cromwell, Connecticut and has been the President and Program Director of the Cromwell Historical Society for nearly twenty years. He is the author of “Rosetown Review,” a monthly history article published in the Cromwell Life newspaper, and presents historical lectures throughout New England on various topics.
Donations will be accepted at the Door
Litchfield Community Center
421 Bantam Road
Litchfield, CT 06759
860-567-8302
Twilight Talks & Presentations Series: Cantica Nativitatis
“A Christmas Memory” 21st Reading with Jerry Geci.
Refreshments will be served including Bette Geci’s famous fruit cake.
Pre-registration encouraged
2:00pm – 3:00pm
free, donations Accepted
Litchfield Community Center
421 Bantam Road
Litchfield, CT 06759
860-567-8302
www.thecommunitycenter.org
https://thecommunitycenter.org/events/month/2025-12/
Enjoy a tasty lunch, wonderful music and lots of dancing!
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
$7 at the Door
Menu: Baked Ham, Scalloped Potatoes, Green Beans, Rolls w/ butter, Dessert
Band: Northeast Country
* Pre-registration REQUIRED BY Wednesday Dec 10th!
Litchfield Community Center
421 Bantam Road
Litchfield, CT 06759
860-567-8302
Friday Feast & Dancing Feet
Grief during the holidays can feel especially heavy.
This workshop is a place where you don’t have to hide that pain.
1:00pm – 3:00pm
Holding Space for the Heart is an experience rooted in breath, movement, sound, and stillness — designed to help you soften into your grief, release what you’re carrying, and open your heart to connection, love, a
nd inner strength.
No yoga experience is necessary.
Practice may be done on a yoga mat or in a chair.
$45.00 pp/per session
* Registration required.
Half of the proceeds to benefit LCC
Litchfield Community Center
421 Bantam Road
Litchfield, CT 06759
860-567-8302
https://thecommunitycenter.org/events/month/2025-11/
All are welcome to join us for relaxing and reflective music to close the day.
Performances are followed by a reception with refreshments.
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Wendy Kerner, Harp
Litchfield Community Center
421 Bantam Road
Litchfield, CT 06759
860-567-8302
Evening Glow Series: Wendy Kerner, Harp
Culturally Curious Art Lecture: The Swirling World of Art Nouveau
3:00pm – 4:00pm
Have you ever been captivated by the sinuous curves and organic forms of Art Nouveau? This enchanting artistic movement, which flourished from the 1890s to the 1910s, revolutionized visual arts and architecture with its emphasis on natural shapes, flowing lines, and decorative elegance. At the forefront of this style was Alphonse Mucha, a Czech artist whose iconic posters and illustrations epitomized the grace and beauty of Art Nouveau. This program explores the key characteristics of Art Nouveau and delves into Mucha’s masterful works, uncovering how his distinctive style influenced not only graphic design but also the architecture and interior decor of the era.
About the presenter:
Jane Oneail is a sought-after speaker, educator, and independent art historian. Jane curates and delivers engaging art appreciation programs through her company Culturally Curious, founded in 2017. Jane holds a master’s in Art History from Boston University and a master’s in Education from Harvard University. Born and raised in NH, she has worked at some of the state’s most esteemed cultural institutions, including the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen, where she served as Executive Director, and the Currier Museum of Art, where she held the role of Senior Educator. Jane has also taught at the college level for more than a decade, most recently at Southern New Hampshire University.
For more information visit: iamculturallycurious.com
Litchfield Community Center
421 Bantam Road
Litchfield, CT 06759
860-567-8302
Culturally Curious Art Lecture Series: The Swirling World of Art Nouveau
Pilobolus : Connecting with Balance
Instructor: Andrea Meharg.
Introductory Class.
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Join us for a free class inspired by the world-renowned Pilobolus Dance Company, designed especially for older adults to explore balance, mobility, and ease of movement.
No dance experience needed.
Wear comfortable clothing. Bare feet, sneakers or soft shoes are all welcome. Chairs will be used for support and stability.
Free, donations accepted.
* Pre-registration is advised
Litchfield Community Center
421 Bantam Road
Litchfield, CT 06759
860-567-8302
https://thecommunitycenter.org/events/month/2025-11/
