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The AARP Driver Safety Program is the nation’s first and largest course for drivers age 50 and older. The program has helped millions of drivers protect their safety on today’s roads. AARP has offered its classroom course since 1979.

In this class you will have the opportunity to tune up your driving skills and update your knowledge of the rules of the road. Also to learn defensive driving techniques and discover ways to handle left turns, right-of-way, highway traffic and blind spots.

The course is $20.00 for AARP members, $25.00 for non-AARP members.
Checks made payable to “AARP” are required upon registration for the class.

Call us to register!
860-567-7437 / Activities@morrisct.gov

Did you know that upon completion of the course, you may qualify for an automobile insurance discount given by your insurance company?

Tuesday, September 30
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Morris Senior Center / 109-21 East Street
$20, Members / $25 non-members

The Morris Senior Center
109 East St. #21
Morris, CT 06763

https://www.morrisct.gov/entities/senior-center

Morris Senior Center’s 7th Annual Flea Market! One of the most highly anticipated events of the year!

Time to do your Summer / Fall cleaning and part with your unwanted items—clear the clutter! Dig out the closets & cabinets! Rent a banquet table to sell your unwanted wares.

Flea Market!
Saturday, September 27
9:00 am—2:00 pm

NO early birds!
Rain or Shine!
Morris Senior Center / 109-21 East Street

Standard table space still available to rent!
Standard table space – $20

Set up time available on Friday, September 26 / 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Please call / email us to reserve your table!
860-567-7437 / Activities@morrisct.gov

The Morris Senior Center
109 East St. Unit# 21
Morris, CT 06763

https://www.morrisct.gov/entities/senior-center

Gather your photos, concert tickets, and other memorabilia to make scrapbook pages at The MATT! A workshop will be led to help participants create beautiful and cohesive layouts. Paper, decorations, and cutting tools will be provided. For all ages, and parents.

Non-Members – $10
Adults: $5
Adventure Passholders-$0
WPS Students – $0

Support provided by the American Savings Foundation, the Elisha Leavenworth Foundation;, the David, Helen and Marian Woodward Fund and the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation

September 13 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm

Mattatuck Museum
144 West Main Street
Waterbury, CT 06702

free parking behind the museum on Park Place

https://www.mattmuseum.org/calendar/family-scrapbook-day/

Receive a guided tour of six Seward Johnson sculptures on temporary loan to Watertown, CT. Enjoy a lunch (included) before visiting The Watertown History Museum.

Member: $60
Non-Member: $70
Member Meet Up: $55
Non Member Meet up: $65

(Please note, for insurance reasons, all participants who are transported on the van must be 18+)

Sponsored by George and Grace Long Foundation and the Linford and Mildred White Charitable Fund

Mattatuck Museum
144 West Main Street
Waterbury, CT 06702

https://www.mattmuseum.org/calendar/van-trip-watertown/

Join us for a delightful afternoon of good food and engaging conversations about local art and history!
Order ahead from Sweet Bella @ The MATT or bring your own lunch to enjoy.
First Wednesday of Every Month | 12–1 PM

Join speaker John J O’Leary IV as he regals attendees in an astounding story of war and mystery. In the summer of 1942, during the height of World War II, an assassination attempt was made on SS-Obergruppenfürher Reinhard Heydrich. As a result, Daimler-Benz was ordered to produce twenty bulletproof sedans (supercharged 540K models) called AKTION P for increased security. Today, the only place the public can view a surviving AKTION P from WWII is the National Technical Museum in Prague, Czech Republic. In 1994, Richard Reuter (O’Leary’s father-in-law) was part of a trio of Connecticut residents that acquired the AKTION P in Tallinn, Estonia, in exchange for an education in the United States for his daughter.

COST
$10.00 per Non- Member
$5.00 per Member
Pre-registration is suggested due to limited spots.

Sponsored by Christine and Eugene Shugrue

Mattatuck Museum
144 West Main Street
Waterbury, CT 06702

https://www.mattmuseum.org/calendar/lunch-and-learn-aktion-p/

The 72nd Annual Bridgewater Country Fair is happening this weekend. Experience delicious foods, rides, a parade, games and more.

Full Schedule listed here!

Join us Friday, August 22 | 5–9 PM for an evening packed with games, laughs, and good eats! Enjoy corn hole, potato sack races, hula hooping, Jenga, or bring your own favorite board game.

Fresh-popped popcorn & a food truck to keep you fueled all night!

5:00-7:00pm

Going out on the weekend just got a whole lot sweeter. Join us at Fox and the Buck Farm for a gourmet Ice Cream Social! We’ve invited Peaches N’ Cream Ice Cream in Litchfield out to the flower fields in their pale pink ice cream truck. They’ll serve their house made ice cream and toppings while you stroll the flower fields and enjoy the scenery.

Situated in the stunning Litchfield Hills, Fox and the Buck Farm is a UPick flower farm. Boasting tens of thousands of blooms stretched across 50+ colorful rows to wander through, you’ll check real-life at the gates while you’re visiting.

What’s included in your ticket:
– 1 UPick souvenir cup and experience. Cut as many blooms as will fit in the cup. Typically 30-40 stems.
– 1 hour of unlimited ice cream with toppings. Choose from 3 house made flavors and add sprinkles or freshly made waffle cone pieces.
– Non-alcoholic refreshments will be provided

Tickets!

The Farm’s Annual Sunflower Festival offers a picturesque and tranquil experience across 3 acres of vibrant sunflower varieties, fromtowering giants to compact colorful blooms, set amidst a backdrop of other flowers and lively pollinators like bees, butterflies, andhummingbirds. This festival provides visitors with a peaceful, family-friendly environment to connect with nature, enjoy leisurelywalks, and appreciate the simple beauty of the farm’s floral landscape, making it a memorable celebration of Mother Nature’s artistry.

Thursday’s 14, 21  Hours 9am – 2pm

Friday’s 15, 22 Hours 9am – 2pm

Saturday 16, 23, 30 Hours 10am – 4pm

Sunday 17, 24, 31 Hours 10am – 4pm

Save time in line! Grab your tickets online!

Adults $19

Ages 13-17 $10

Ages 0-12 Free

Tickets 

6:00-7:30 PM
Online event (Zoom link is provided when you register on our website)
FREE

Protecting Youth in a Digital World: The Hidden Risks of AI & Social Media

Three town libraries – Roxbury, Bridgewater, and Washington collaborate to present on Zoom, “Protecting Youth in a Digital World: The Hidden Risks of AI & Social Media,” with Mary McPheat, Founder and CEO of Grounded Logic, and Marla Dakin, LCSW, Founder and Clinical Director of Farmington Valley Counseling Center.

Join us on Zoom for an essential and timely discussion on the evolving digital landscape of AI. Discover how recent AI advancements and social media are impacting child development and mental health, from addictive algorithms to harmful deepfakes. This program, presented by Mary McPheat and Marla Dakin, will examine how recent advancements in artificial intelligence and the increasing presence of social media are affecting the lives of children and adolescents.

Mary McPheat
Mary McPheat is recognized for her strategic insight into enhancing operational workflows and her ability to harness technology to improve organizational performance. As Founder and CEO of Grounded Logic, a firm focused on operational excellence and integrating generative AI and tech-enabled solutions, she elevates team dynamics and business delivery standards. Alongside her role as the leader of Grounded Logic, Mary imparts her knowledge through teaching and guiding students to navigate and apply AI in modern business contexts.
Marla Dakin
Marla Dakin, LCSW, Founder and Clinical Director of Farmington Valley Counseling Center, is a licensed clinical social worker with more than 25 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and families. As a certified school social worker and trusted parent coach, Marla specializes in supporting caregivers of anxious youth and advocating for trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate practices. She brings a unique lens to this session, highlighting how technology intersects with human relationships and emotional wellness — especially in youth-serving organizations.

Registration is required: www.gunnlibrary.org/calendar/protecting-youth-in-a-digital-world-the-hidden-risks-of-ai-social-media/
Event Location

Gunn Memorial Library
5 Wykeham Rd
Washington, CT 06793
https://www.gunnlibrary.org/calendar/protecting-youth-in-a-digital-world-the-hidden-risks-of-ai-social-media/