April 2019
Qigong/Tai Chi
A gentle Body-Mind-Spirit cultivation which consists of series of slow, meditative and dance like movements which help to increase stamina and vitality; reduce stress; enhance the immune system; better balance; and improve cardiovascular, respiratory, circulatory, lymphatic, and digestive functions. Lucy L. Gao was born in Tianjin, China. She is a certified Qigong/Tai Chi Instructor who graduated from the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi. Lucy is also a certified Yoga Instructor. Besides teaching Qigong/ Tai Chi and Yoga classes, Lucy…
Find out more »Qigong/Tai Chi
A gentle Body-Mind-Spirit cultivation which consists of series of slow, meditative and dance like movements which help to increase stamina and vitality; reduce stress; enhance the immune system; better balance; and improve cardiovascular, respiratory, circulatory, lymphatic, and digestive functions. Lucy L. Gao was born in Tianjin, China. She is a certified Qigong/Tai Chi Instructor who graduated from the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi. Lucy is also a certified Yoga Instructor. Besides teaching Qigong/ Tai Chi and Yoga classes, Lucy…
Find out more »Chinese Language Meetup
Join our Chinese Language Meetup every second and fourth Monday of the month with instructor Lucy Gao. This class is intended to help students develop basic and conversational Chinese skills.
Find out more »Med Ed: What Causes Reflux
Join Dr. Michael Ebright, MD, from Stamford Health for a discussion on current trends in thoracic surgery. PLEASE REGISTER Stamford Health and New Canaan Library invite you to attend a six-week series of lectures that mimic the structure of the medical school experience. Each night will focus on one topic and cover the anatomy, function, common disease states and available treatments. Our physician speakers are board-certified in their area of specialty and are leaders in their respective fields. In partnership…
Find out more »Stoddard Art Lecture: Gaston Lachaise and his American Muse
Their life, love, and legacy (1882-1935) ‘The man through whose touch a few cubic inches become colossal.’ Gaston Lachaise, one of the 20th Century’s most daring sculptors, came here from Paris on the heels of a beautiful American woman 10 years his senior. Lachaise devoted his life to Isabel, putting her on a pedestal, as Louise Bourgeois says, both literally and figuratively. Come hear about their years in New York and Maine, their friends, their letters, and the challenges they…
Find out more »Hot Book Discussion with Anda Hutchins, Library Trustee
Join Library Trustee, ANDA HUTCHINS to discuss The Library Book by Susan Orlean over coffee in the Curtis Gallery. PLEASE REGISTER Haven’t read The Library Book yet? Request your copy today and join the conversation! “Brimming with her signature wit, insight, compassion, and talent for deep research of the devastating fire at the Los Angeles Public Library in 1986, The Library Book is Susan Orlean’s thrilling journey through the stacks that reveals how these beloved institutions provide much more than just books—and why they remain an…
Find out more »Music @ NCL: Gil Harel presents A Brief History of Opera
Italy in the Ottocento: Bel Canto to Verdi Part two in the series The 19th century (Italian: Ottocento) is often thought of as a "golden age" in the realm of opera. Here the canon seems to be saturated with names including Rossini, Donizetti, Bellini, and standing tallest among this distinguished crowd: Giuseppe Verdi. Here we will look at what made Italian opera in this period so special, why the plots seem to resonate in a way that did not occur…
Find out more »Comedy Improv @ the Library
Most everything we do in life is improvised, so why not hone the tricks of the trade in a fun, stress-free environment. Improv is a form of unscripted comedic theater which is created spontaneously by the performers. In its purest form, the dialogue, action, story, and characters are created collaboratively by the players as the improvisation unfolds in present time, without use of an already prepared, written script. At this improv workshop we will play games, build scenes, and make it all…
Find out more »Gentle Yoga
Join us for a calming session of gentle yoga with instructor Amanda Faulkner. Stretch, inhale, and exhale your way to a whole new you. Participants are asked to bring their own yoga mat and foam blocks to this free class. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Find out more »Qigong/Tai Chi
A gentle Body-Mind-Spirit cultivation which consists of series of slow, meditative and dance like movements which help to increase stamina and vitality; reduce stress; enhance the immune system; better balance; and improve cardiovascular, respiratory, circulatory, lymphatic, and digestive functions. Lucy L. Gao was born in Tianjin, China. She is a certified Qigong/Tai Chi Instructor who graduated from the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi. Lucy is also a certified Yoga Instructor. Besides teaching Qigong/ Tai Chi and Yoga classes, Lucy…
Find out more »Ancestry with Toni Mckeen
Learn more about researching your family history with great tips! PLEASE REGISTER TONI MCKEEN has taught genealogy courses for the last 14 years in her hometown of Ridgefield, CT. She has taught over 4,000 hours of genealogy courses at Founders Hall in Ridgefield as well as Redding, Bronxville and Mamaroneck. Toni is a popular lecturer at various genealogy societies in the New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, Boston and Long Island areas.
Find out more »Ancestry with Toni Mckeen
Learn about researching your family history. PLEASE REGISTER TONI MCKEEN has taught genealogy courses for the last 14 years in her hometown of Ridgefield, CT. She has taught over 4,000 hours of genealogy courses at Founders Hall in Ridgefield as well as Redding, Bronxville and Mamaroneck. Toni is a popular lecturer at various genealogy societies in the New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, Boston and Long Island areas.
Find out more »Primal Forces in Black and White
New Canaan Library presents “Primal Forces” by artist Anne Doris-Eisner on view in the Curtis Gallery from April 25 to June 2. An opening reception will take place on Saturday, April 27, 3:00-5:00pm. A Q&A with the artists will begin at 3:30pm. All are welcome! ANNE DORIS-EISNER is a painter whose works have been exhibited in many solo, group and juried shows in Connecticut and around the country. In recent years Anne has exhibited, among other venues, at: the Curtis Gallery…
Find out more »Authors @ NCL: The Indian World of George Washington by Colin G. Calloway
In The Indian World of George Washington, Colin G. Calloway returns the great Native American leaders of George Washington’s time – Shingas, Tanaghrisson, Bloody Fellow, Joseph Brant, Red Jacket, Little Turtle – to their rightful place in history. Tracing decades of Native American leaders’ interactions with Washington, from Washington’s early career as surveyor of Indian lands to his military career and later his presidency, Calloway invites us to reexamine the story of America’s beginnings. PLEASE REGISTER COLIN G. CALLOWAY is…
Find out more »Qigong/Tai Chi
A gentle Body-Mind-Spirit cultivation which consists of series of slow, meditative and dance like movements which help to increase stamina and vitality; reduce stress; enhance the immune system; better balance; and improve cardiovascular, respiratory, circulatory, lymphatic, and digestive functions. Lucy L. Gao was born in Tianjin, China. She is a certified Qigong/Tai Chi Instructor who graduated from the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi. Lucy is also a certified Yoga Instructor. Besides teaching Qigong/ Tai Chi and Yoga classes, Lucy…
Find out more »Authors @ NCL: Kenneth L. Feder presents Archaeological Oddities
Kenneth L Feder presents his field Guide to Forty Claims of Lost Civilizations, Ancient Visitors, and Other Strange Sites in North America And A Field Guide to Forty Claims of Lost Civilizations, Ancient Visitors, and Other Strange Sites in North America PLEASE REGISTER KENNETH L. FEDER, professor of anthropology at Central Connecticut State University, specializes in the archaeology of North America. He is author of several books, including Ancient America: Fifty Archaeological Sites to See for Yourself . Feder has…
Find out more »StretchLab @ the Library
Chris, a certified flexologist from StretchLab New Canaan, will be leading a fun and engaging group stretching class, that will allow you to increase your range of motion and flexibility. Utilizing a range of static, dynamic, and PNF stretches, Chris will help you to reach all your flexibility goals and live a more active, and pain-free life. Attendees are asked to bring an exercise mat and water. DROP-IN Chris have over 20 years of experience in the fitness industry as…
Find out more »Authors @ NCL: Mary Giuliani presents Tiny Hot Dogs: A Memoir in Small Bites
From awkward schoolgirl to caterer to the stars, Mary Giuliani weaves together a collection of hilarious memories, from professional growing pains to her long journey to motherhood, never losing her sense of humor and her love for everyone's favorite party food, pigs in a blanket. Fresh, personal, and full of Mary's humorous, self-deprecating, and can-do attitude against all odds, you'll want to see where each shiny silver tray of hors d'oeuvres takes her next. You never know when the humble…
Find out more »Small Business Big Ideas: How to Help Your Big Idea Grow into Big Business!
Whether you are still putting your big idea onto paper or you’re running your small business and are looking for growth strategies, join us and hear what the CT Small Business Development Center has to say. This talk will discuss the current state of business plans – what’s needed, what isn’t, what tools can shortcut the process. PLEASE REGISTER We will cover different ways to access capital to help grow your business including the decision of equity vs debt, an…
Find out more »May 2019
Japanese Language Meetup
Join our Japanese Language Meetup on the first and third Thursdays of the month. This class is intended to help students develop their conversational Japanese skills. Anyone who is motivated to learn Japanese language and culture is welcome!
Find out more »Saving Animals From Extinction: Tales of Species Recovery in Connecticut and Beyond
Join Zoologist and Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo's Curator of Education, Jim Knox as he profiles his work with Species Survival Plans and wild species re-introductions in Connecticut and beyond. Learn how 21st century science is extending the reach and achievements of field conservationists and how Fairfield County citizens–of all ages–can become involved in recovery efforts to protect our planet's most imperiled and majestic creatures. PLEASE REGISTER JIM KNOX is a Zoologist, Cornell University graduate, TEDX Speaker, Keynote speaker, Curator of Education…
Find out more »Gentle Yoga
Join us for a calming session of gentle yoga with instructor Amanda Faulkner. Stretch, inhale, and exhale your way to a whole new you. Participants are asked to bring their own yoga mat and foam blocks to this free class. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Find out more »Qigong/Tai Chi
A gentle Body-Mind-Spirit cultivation which consists of series of slow, meditative and dance like movements which help to increase stamina and vitality; reduce stress; enhance the immune system; better balance; and improve cardiovascular, respiratory, circulatory, lymphatic, and digestive functions. Lucy L. Gao was born in Tianjin, China. She is a certified Qigong/Tai Chi Instructor who graduated from the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi. Lucy is also a certified Yoga Instructor. Besides teaching Qigong/ Tai Chi and Yoga classes, Lucy…
Find out more »Music @ NCL: Learning The First Position
This discussion will begin with identifying the notes in the first position of the guitar and learn how to use the dots/inlays to locate the notes on the upper positions of the fretboard. PLEASE REGISTER Musician, composer and educator MICHAEL-LOUIS SMITH received his Masters in Music from the Conservatory of Music at Purchase College and has over two decades of experience arranging, performing, and recording music. In 2001 he began providing at home music instruction for students of all ages…
Find out more »Qigong/Tai Chi
A gentle Body-Mind-Spirit cultivation which consists of series of slow, meditative and dance like movements which help to increase stamina and vitality; reduce stress; enhance the immune system; better balance; and improve cardiovascular, respiratory, circulatory, lymphatic, and digestive functions. Lucy L. Gao was born in Tianjin, China. She is a certified Qigong/Tai Chi Instructor who graduated from the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi. Lucy is also a certified Yoga Instructor. Besides teaching Qigong/ Tai Chi and Yoga classes, Lucy…
Find out more »Small Business Big Ideas: Marketing in Today’s Climate
When to Bring in the "Professionals" Join The Two Heads Podcast as they discuss the many facets of Marketing. What's easy to do yourself and when you should bring in an expert. Be a apart of a live audience as another edition is recorded. PLEASE REGISTER BJ FLAGG, Nurenu Brand Marketing RICH GEE, Business Coach and Founder of the Rich Gee Group New Canaan Library invites you to Join the New Canaan and Darien Chambers of Commerce for…
Find out more »Movies @ NCL: Bag It
Bag It (2010) is a documentary film that invites viewers to make their communities a little less plastic. An estimated 12 million barrels of oil are used annually to make the single use, disposable plastic bags that Americans consume, and once they’re thrown away, they become a major source of pollution. This film documents one man’s quest to figure out where these bags come from, where they go, and how we can use less of them. PLEASE REGISTER This program…
Find out more »Comedy Improv @ the Library
Most everything we do in life is improvised, so why not hone the tricks of the trade in a fun, stress-free environment. Improv is a form of unscripted comedic theater which is created spontaneously by the performers. In its purest form, the dialogue, action, story, and characters are created collaboratively by the players as the improvisation unfolds in present time, without use of an already prepared, written script. At this improv workshop we will play games, build scenes, and make it all…
Find out more »Gentle Yoga
Join us for a calming session of gentle yoga with instructor Amanda Faulkner. Stretch, inhale, and exhale your way to a whole new you. Participants are asked to bring their own yoga mat and foam blocks to this free class. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Find out more »Qigong/Tai Chi
A gentle Body-Mind-Spirit cultivation which consists of series of slow, meditative and dance like movements which help to increase stamina and vitality; reduce stress; enhance the immune system; better balance; and improve cardiovascular, respiratory, circulatory, lymphatic, and digestive functions. Lucy L. Gao was born in Tianjin, China. She is a certified Qigong/Tai Chi Instructor who graduated from the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi. Lucy is also a certified Yoga Instructor. Besides teaching Qigong/ Tai Chi and Yoga classes, Lucy…
Find out more »Music @ NCL: Music Notation And The Guitar
This discussion will examine where notes on the treble clef staff are located on the guitar fretboard and will demonstrate how unlike piano there are various places to play the same written note on the guitar. PLEASE REGISTER Musician, composer and educator MICHAEL-LOUIS SMITH received his Masters in Music from the Conservatory of Music at Purchase College and has over two decades of experience arranging, performing, and recording music. In 2001 he began providing at home music instruction for students…
Find out more »Qigong/Tai Chi
A gentle Body-Mind-Spirit cultivation which consists of series of slow, meditative and dance like movements which help to increase stamina and vitality; reduce stress; enhance the immune system; better balance; and improve cardiovascular, respiratory, circulatory, lymphatic, and digestive functions. Lucy L. Gao was born in Tianjin, China. She is a certified Qigong/Tai Chi Instructor who graduated from the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi. Lucy is also a certified Yoga Instructor. Besides teaching Qigong/ Tai Chi and Yoga classes, Lucy…
Find out more »Women & Money Roundtable: Retiring Successfully
Retiring successfully takes planning. Ensuring that your money will outlast you can be tricky. We will discuss how much money you’ll need to save, how much you can spend, how to account for unforeseen expenses, and how to invest to minimize risk and maximize return. We’ll share several successful strategies you can implement to help give you peace of mind – whether you’re already retired or you’re still planning for a future retirement. PLEASE REGISTER JULIA STRAYER, CRPC®, CIMA®, CPWA® is…
Find out more »Chinese Language Meetup
Join our Chinese Language Meetup every second and fourth Monday of the month with instructor Lucy Gao. This class is intended to help students develop basic and conversational Chinese skills.
Find out more »Artscapades: French Impressionism
From Studio to Plein Air In French Impressionism, ArtScapades gives the history of factors that brought the movement to Paris including the redesign of the city, the growth of the café culture, the impact of the Industrial Revolution, and advances in materials and technology. PLEASE REGISTER ROBIN HOFFMAN and JODI STIFFELMAN began ArtScapades in 2009 after teaching art appreciation for ten years in the New Canaan public school system. This is their eleventh series of lectures at New Canaan Library.…
Find out more »Small Business Big Ideas: Cyber Security – Creating a Safe Environment
Connectivity brings increased risk of theft, fraud, and abuse. With our dependence on modern technology, we become more vulnerable to cyberattacks such as workplace security breaches, spear phishing, and social media fraud. PLEASE REGISTER The Panel of Professionals from Rand Insurance, Innovated Network Solutions and ID Shield will talk about how to safeguard and secure your cyberspace. Attendees will walk away with the Top 10 actions steps necessary for maximizing their own online security. PAUL MERCADO, VP Rand Insurance ERIC…
Find out more »Med Ed: Oh My Aching Back
Join Dr. STEVEN MCANANY, MD specializing in Orthopedic Surgery for a lecture on the evaluation and treatment of degenerative spine conditions of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine. PLEASE REGISTER Stamford Health and New Canaan Library invite you to attend a six-week series of lectures that mimic the structure of the medical school experience. Each night will focus on one topic and cover the anatomy, function, common disease states and available treatments. Our physician speakers are board-certified in their area…
Find out more »Authors @ NCL: Anna Gass presents Heirloom Kitchen
In HEIRLOOM KITCHEN, Anna shares the stories and recipes of 45 strong, exceptional women who immigrated to the United States, and whose family recipes helped shaped the landscape of American food. Organized by region, readers will enjoy Magda's meltingly delicious Pork Adobo from the Philippines; soak in the warmth of Shari's Fesenjoon, an Iranian walnut and pomegranate stew; learn to deftly seal pleat-perfect Northern Chinese dumplings with Tina; and yes, sink their teeth into Anna's mother's perfectly seasoned Calabrian Meatballs…
Find out more »Gentle Yoga
Join us for a calming session of gentle yoga with instructor Amanda Faulkner. Stretch, inhale, and exhale your way to a whole new you. Participants are asked to bring their own yoga mat and foam blocks to this free class. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Find out more »Qigong/Tai Chi
A gentle Body-Mind-Spirit cultivation which consists of series of slow, meditative and dance like movements which help to increase stamina and vitality; reduce stress; enhance the immune system; better balance; and improve cardiovascular, respiratory, circulatory, lymphatic, and digestive functions. Lucy L. Gao was born in Tianjin, China. She is a certified Qigong/Tai Chi Instructor who graduated from the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi. Lucy is also a certified Yoga Instructor. Besides teaching Qigong/ Tai Chi and Yoga classes, Lucy…
Find out more »Music @ NCL: Playing Chords
This discussion will explore how to use various techniques to switch basic chords in the first position with greater ease, and will demonstrate how to form movable closed position chords (barre chords). PLEASE REGISTER Musician, composer and educator MICHAEL-LOUIS SMITH received his Masters in Music from the Conservatory of Music at Purchase College and has over two decades of experience arranging, performing, and recording music. In 2001 he began providing at home music instruction for students of all ages from…
Find out more »Authors @ NCL: Bill Geist presents Lake of the Ozarks
In Lake of the Ozarks, Emmy Award-winning CBS Sunday Morning Correspondent Bill Geist reflects on his coming of age in the American Heartland and traces his evolution as a man and a writer. He shares laugh-out-loud anecdotes and tongue-in-cheek observations guaranteed to evoke a strong sense of nostalgia for "the good ol' days." Written with Geistian wit and warmth, Lake of the Ozarks takes readers back to a bygone era, and demonstrates how you can find inspiration in the most unexpected…
Find out more »Qigong/Tai Chi
A gentle Body-Mind-Spirit cultivation which consists of series of slow, meditative and dance like movements which help to increase stamina and vitality; reduce stress; enhance the immune system; better balance; and improve cardiovascular, respiratory, circulatory, lymphatic, and digestive functions. Lucy L. Gao was born in Tianjin, China. She is a certified Qigong/Tai Chi Instructor who graduated from the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi. Lucy is also a certified Yoga Instructor. Besides teaching Qigong/ Tai Chi and Yoga classes, Lucy…
Find out more »The Writer’s Group with Shanna Melton
The Writer’s Group is a space for people who love words to gather and create new work. The mission is to use prompts and other creative tools to motivate the creative process. The purpose is to create a space to share and get reactions from other writers who can advise us on how to enhance our work. This is not an open mic or showcase event. This is a place to develop our writing. DROP IN SHANNA T. MELTON is…
Find out more »Small Business Big Ideas: Teach Your Customers To Love You One Email At A Time
Action steps you can use right away, plus real-life examples and suggested tools to build a following and grow your business. Come learn about the 5 Easy ways to harness the Power of the Inbox. PLEASE REGISTER LYNN MOORE, Marketing Technologist Moore Marketing Online New Canaan Library invites you to Join the New Canaan and Darien Chambers of Commerce for 4 Free Seminars designed to inspire Small Business Owners.
Find out more »Authors @ NCL: Mistress of the Ritz
Melanie Benjamin, author of the New York Times bestseller The Aviator's Wife and The Swans of Fifth Avenue, presents her newest novel, Mistress of the Ritz. A captivating story of the extraordinary real-life American woman who secretly worked for the French Resistance during World War II—while playing hostess to the invading Germans at the iconic Hôtel Ritz in Paris. Based on true events, Mistress of the Ritz is a taut tale of suspense wrapped up in a love story for…
Find out more »Yale Science Diplomats: The Molecular Macarena
Coordinating Your Body's Movements PLEASE REGISTER The Yale Science Diplomats are a group of graduate students and postdocs passionate about science communication, education, and advocacy. YSD began in 2007, when a group of graduate students founded a “Scientists and Engineers of America” (SEA) chapter at Yale, which has since become the Yale Science Diplomats.
Find out more »Comedy Improv @ the Library
Most everything we do in life is improvised, so why not hone the tricks of the trade in a fun, stress-free environment. Improv is a form of unscripted comedic theater which is created spontaneously by the performers. In its purest form, the dialogue, action, story, and characters are created collaboratively by the players as the improvisation unfolds in present time, without use of an already prepared, written script. At this improv workshop we will play games, build scenes, and make it all…
Find out more »Gentle Yoga
Join us for a calming session of gentle yoga with instructor Amanda Faulkner. Stretch, inhale, and exhale your way to a whole new you. Participants are asked to bring their own yoga mat and foam blocks to this free class. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Find out more »Qigong/Tai Chi
A gentle Body-Mind-Spirit cultivation which consists of series of slow, meditative and dance like movements which help to increase stamina and vitality; reduce stress; enhance the immune system; better balance; and improve cardiovascular, respiratory, circulatory, lymphatic, and digestive functions. Lucy L. Gao was born in Tianjin, China. She is a certified Qigong/Tai Chi Instructor who graduated from the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi. Lucy is also a certified Yoga Instructor. Besides teaching Qigong/ Tai Chi and Yoga classes, Lucy…
Find out more »Qigong/Tai Chi
A gentle Body-Mind-Spirit cultivation which consists of series of slow, meditative and dance like movements which help to increase stamina and vitality; reduce stress; enhance the immune system; better balance; and improve cardiovascular, respiratory, circulatory, lymphatic, and digestive functions. Lucy L. Gao was born in Tianjin, China. She is a certified Qigong/Tai Chi Instructor who graduated from the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi. Lucy is also a certified Yoga Instructor. Besides teaching Qigong/ Tai Chi and Yoga classes, Lucy…
Find out more »Chinese Language Meetup
Join our Chinese Language Meetup every second and fourth Monday of the month with instructor Lucy Gao. This class is intended to help students develop basic and conversational Chinese skills.
Find out more »Gentle Yoga
Join us for a calming session of gentle yoga with instructor Amanda Faulkner. Stretch, inhale, and exhale your way to a whole new you. Participants are asked to bring their own yoga mat and foam blocks to this free class. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Find out more »June 2019
Qigong/Tai Chi
A gentle Body-Mind-Spirit cultivation which consists of series of slow, meditative and dance like movements which help to increase stamina and vitality; reduce stress; enhance the immune system; better balance; and improve cardiovascular, respiratory, circulatory, lymphatic, and digestive functions. Lucy L. Gao was born in Tianjin, China. She is a certified Qigong/Tai Chi Instructor who graduated from the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi. Lucy is also a certified Yoga Instructor. Besides teaching Qigong/ Tai Chi and Yoga classes, Lucy…
Find out more »Qigong/Tai Chi
A gentle Body-Mind-Spirit cultivation which consists of series of slow, meditative and dance like movements which help to increase stamina and vitality; reduce stress; enhance the immune system; better balance; and improve cardiovascular, respiratory, circulatory, lymphatic, and digestive functions. Lucy L. Gao was born in Tianjin, China. She is a certified Qigong/Tai Chi Instructor who graduated from the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi. Lucy is also a certified Yoga Instructor. Besides teaching Qigong/ Tai Chi and Yoga classes, Lucy…
Find out more »ArtScapades: American Impressionism
From France to Our Shores In American Impressionism, ArtScapades explains how the movement arrived in America including the influence of art dealers, the education of American artists in Europe, and the formation of art colonies. PLEASE REGISTER ROBIN HOFFMAN and JODI STIFFELMAN began ArtScapades in 2009 after teaching art appreciation for ten years in the New Canaan public school system. This is their eleventh series of lectures at New Canaan Library. See the art close up! Thanks to a generous…
Find out more »Japanese Language Meetup
Join our Japanese Language Meetup on the first and third Thursdays of the month. This class is intended to help students develop their conversational Japanese skills. Anyone who is motivated to learn Japanese language and culture is welcome!
Find out more »Gentle Yoga
Join us for a calming session of gentle yoga with instructor Amanda Faulkner. Stretch, inhale, and exhale your way to a whole new you. Participants are asked to bring their own yoga mat and foam blocks to this free class. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Find out more »Qigong/Tai Chi
A gentle Body-Mind-Spirit cultivation which consists of series of slow, meditative and dance like movements which help to increase stamina and vitality; reduce stress; enhance the immune system; better balance; and improve cardiovascular, respiratory, circulatory, lymphatic, and digestive functions. Lucy L. Gao was born in Tianjin, China. She is a certified Qigong/Tai Chi Instructor who graduated from the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi. Lucy is also a certified Yoga Instructor. Besides teaching Qigong/ Tai Chi and Yoga classes, Lucy…
Find out more »Qigong/Tai Chi
A gentle Body-Mind-Spirit cultivation which consists of series of slow, meditative and dance like movements which help to increase stamina and vitality; reduce stress; enhance the immune system; better balance; and improve cardiovascular, respiratory, circulatory, lymphatic, and digestive functions. Lucy L. Gao was born in Tianjin, China. She is a certified Qigong/Tai Chi Instructor who graduated from the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi. Lucy is also a certified Yoga Instructor. Besides teaching Qigong/ Tai Chi and Yoga classes, Lucy…
Find out more »Chinese Language Meetup
Join our Chinese Language Meetup every second and fourth Monday of the month with instructor Lucy Gao. This class is intended to help students develop basic and conversational Chinese skills.
Find out more »Comedy Improv @ the Library
Most everything we do in life is improvised, so why not hone the tricks of the trade in a fun, stress-free environment. Improv is a form of unscripted comedic theater which is created spontaneously by the performers. In its purest form, the dialogue, action, story, and characters are created collaboratively by the players as the improvisation unfolds in present time, without use of an already prepared, written script. At this improv workshop we will play games, build scenes, and make it all…
Find out more »Gentle Yoga
Join us for a calming session of gentle yoga with instructor Amanda Faulkner. Stretch, inhale, and exhale your way to a whole new you. Participants are asked to bring their own yoga mat and foam blocks to this free class. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Find out more »Qigong/Tai Chi
A gentle Body-Mind-Spirit cultivation which consists of series of slow, meditative and dance like movements which help to increase stamina and vitality; reduce stress; enhance the immune system; better balance; and improve cardiovascular, respiratory, circulatory, lymphatic, and digestive functions. Lucy L. Gao was born in Tianjin, China. She is a certified Qigong/Tai Chi Instructor who graduated from the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi. Lucy is also a certified Yoga Instructor. Besides teaching Qigong/ Tai Chi and Yoga classes, Lucy…
Find out more »Qigong/Tai Chi
A gentle Body-Mind-Spirit cultivation which consists of series of slow, meditative and dance like movements which help to increase stamina and vitality; reduce stress; enhance the immune system; better balance; and improve cardiovascular, respiratory, circulatory, lymphatic, and digestive functions. Lucy L. Gao was born in Tianjin, China. She is a certified Qigong/Tai Chi Instructor who graduated from the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi. Lucy is also a certified Yoga Instructor. Besides teaching Qigong/ Tai Chi and Yoga classes, Lucy…
Find out more »Gentle Yoga
Join us for a calming session of gentle yoga with instructor Amanda Faulkner. Stretch, inhale, and exhale your way to a whole new you. Participants are asked to bring their own yoga mat and foam blocks to this free class. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Find out more »Qigong/Tai Chi
A gentle Body-Mind-Spirit cultivation which consists of series of slow, meditative and dance like movements which help to increase stamina and vitality; reduce stress; enhance the immune system; better balance; and improve cardiovascular, respiratory, circulatory, lymphatic, and digestive functions. Lucy L. Gao was born in Tianjin, China. She is a certified Qigong/Tai Chi Instructor who graduated from the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi. Lucy is also a certified Yoga Instructor. Besides teaching Qigong/ Tai Chi and Yoga classes, Lucy…
Find out more »Qigong/Tai Chi
A gentle Body-Mind-Spirit cultivation which consists of series of slow, meditative and dance like movements which help to increase stamina and vitality; reduce stress; enhance the immune system; better balance; and improve cardiovascular, respiratory, circulatory, lymphatic, and digestive functions. Lucy L. Gao was born in Tianjin, China. She is a certified Qigong/Tai Chi Instructor who graduated from the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi. Lucy is also a certified Yoga Instructor. Besides teaching Qigong/ Tai Chi and Yoga classes, Lucy…
Find out more »Chinese Language Meetup
Join our Chinese Language Meetup every second and fourth Monday of the month with instructor Lucy Gao. This class is intended to help students develop basic and conversational Chinese skills.
Find out more »Music @ NCL: Gil Harel presents A Brief History of Opera
German Opera: the "Problem" with Wagner Though W.A. Mozart made significant contributions to the repertoire of German-language operas (Die Entführung aus dem Serail, Die Zauberflöte), it was not until the 19th century that German opera became a fully-embraced national style. Nowhere is the phenomenon more visible than in the works of Richard Wagner. And yet, Wagner has been a controversial figure in music history, shunned by some and considered a "guilty pleasure" by others. During this program we will discuss…
Find out more »Comedy Improv @ the Library
Most everything we do in life is improvised, so why not hone the tricks of the trade in a fun, stress-free environment. Improv is a form of unscripted comedic theater which is created spontaneously by the performers. In its purest form, the dialogue, action, story, and characters are created collaboratively by the players as the improvisation unfolds in present time, without use of an already prepared, written script. At this improv workshop we will play games, build scenes, and make it all…
Find out more »Gentle Yoga
Join us for a calming session of gentle yoga with instructor Amanda Faulkner. Stretch, inhale, and exhale your way to a whole new you. Participants are asked to bring their own yoga mat and foam blocks to this free class. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED
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A gentle Body-Mind-Spirit cultivation which consists of series of slow, meditative and dance like movements which help to increase stamina and vitality; reduce stress; enhance the immune system; better balance; and improve cardiovascular, respiratory, circulatory, lymphatic, and digestive functions. Lucy L. Gao was born in Tianjin, China. She is a certified Qigong/Tai Chi Instructor who graduated from the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi. Lucy is also a certified Yoga Instructor. Besides teaching Qigong/ Tai Chi and Yoga classes, Lucy…
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Qigong/Tai Chi
A gentle Body-Mind-Spirit cultivation which consists of series of slow, meditative and dance like movements which help to increase stamina and vitality; reduce stress; enhance the immune system; better balance; and improve cardiovascular, respiratory, circulatory, lymphatic, and digestive functions. Lucy L. Gao was born in Tianjin, China. She is a certified Qigong/Tai Chi Instructor who graduated from the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi. Lucy is also a certified Yoga Instructor. Besides teaching Qigong/ Tai Chi and Yoga classes, Lucy…
Find out more »Japanese Language Meetup
Join our Japanese Language Meetup on the first and third Thursdays of the month. This class is intended to help students develop their conversational Japanese skills. Anyone who is motivated to learn Japanese language and culture is welcome!
Find out more »Gentle Yoga
Join us for a calming session of gentle yoga with instructor Amanda Faulkner. Stretch, inhale, and exhale your way to a whole new you. Participants are asked to bring their own yoga mat and foam blocks to this free class. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Find out more »Qigong/Tai Chi
A gentle Body-Mind-Spirit cultivation which consists of series of slow, meditative and dance like movements which help to increase stamina and vitality; reduce stress; enhance the immune system; better balance; and improve cardiovascular, respiratory, circulatory, lymphatic, and digestive functions. Lucy L. Gao was born in Tianjin, China. She is a certified Qigong/Tai Chi Instructor who graduated from the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi. Lucy is also a certified Yoga Instructor. Besides teaching Qigong/ Tai Chi and Yoga classes, Lucy…
Find out more »Qigong/Tai Chi
A gentle Body-Mind-Spirit cultivation which consists of series of slow, meditative and dance like movements which help to increase stamina and vitality; reduce stress; enhance the immune system; better balance; and improve cardiovascular, respiratory, circulatory, lymphatic, and digestive functions. Lucy L. Gao was born in Tianjin, China. She is a certified Qigong/Tai Chi Instructor who graduated from the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi. Lucy is also a certified Yoga Instructor. Besides teaching Qigong/ Tai Chi and Yoga classes, Lucy…
Find out more »Chinese Language Meetup
Join our Chinese Language Meetup every second and fourth Monday of the month with instructor Lucy Gao. This class is intended to help students develop basic and conversational Chinese skills.
Find out more »Comedy Improv @ the Library
Most everything we do in life is improvised, so why not hone the tricks of the trade in a fun, stress-free environment. Improv is a form of unscripted comedic theater which is created spontaneously by the performers. In its purest form, the dialogue, action, story, and characters are created collaboratively by the players as the improvisation unfolds in present time, without use of an already prepared, written script. At this improv workshop we will play games, build scenes, and make it all…
Find out more »Gentle Yoga
Join us for a calming session of gentle yoga with instructor Amanda Faulkner. Stretch, inhale, and exhale your way to a whole new you. Participants are asked to bring their own yoga mat and foam blocks to this free class. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Find out more »Qigong/Tai Chi
A gentle Body-Mind-Spirit cultivation which consists of series of slow, meditative and dance like movements which help to increase stamina and vitality; reduce stress; enhance the immune system; better balance; and improve cardiovascular, respiratory, circulatory, lymphatic, and digestive functions. Lucy L. Gao was born in Tianjin, China. She is a certified Qigong/Tai Chi Instructor who graduated from the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi. Lucy is also a certified Yoga Instructor. Besides teaching Qigong/ Tai Chi and Yoga classes, Lucy…
Find out more »Qigong/Tai Chi
A gentle Body-Mind-Spirit cultivation which consists of series of slow, meditative and dance like movements which help to increase stamina and vitality; reduce stress; enhance the immune system; better balance; and improve cardiovascular, respiratory, circulatory, lymphatic, and digestive functions. Lucy L. Gao was born in Tianjin, China. She is a certified Qigong/Tai Chi Instructor who graduated from the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi. Lucy is also a certified Yoga Instructor. Besides teaching Qigong/ Tai Chi and Yoga classes, Lucy…
Find out more »Japanese Language Meetup
Join our Japanese Language Meetup on the first and third Thursdays of the month. This class is intended to help students develop their conversational Japanese skills. Anyone who is motivated to learn Japanese language and culture is welcome!
Find out more »Gentle Yoga
Join us for a calming session of gentle yoga with instructor Amanda Faulkner. Stretch, inhale, and exhale your way to a whole new you. Participants are asked to bring their own yoga mat and foam blocks to this free class. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Find out more »Qigong/Tai Chi
A gentle Body-Mind-Spirit cultivation which consists of series of slow, meditative and dance like movements which help to increase stamina and vitality; reduce stress; enhance the immune system; better balance; and improve cardiovascular, respiratory, circulatory, lymphatic, and digestive functions. Lucy L. Gao was born in Tianjin, China. She is a certified Qigong/Tai Chi Instructor who graduated from the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi. Lucy is also a certified Yoga Instructor. Besides teaching Qigong/ Tai Chi and Yoga classes, Lucy…
Find out more »Qigong/Tai Chi
A gentle Body-Mind-Spirit cultivation which consists of series of slow, meditative and dance like movements which help to increase stamina and vitality; reduce stress; enhance the immune system; better balance; and improve cardiovascular, respiratory, circulatory, lymphatic, and digestive functions. Lucy L. Gao was born in Tianjin, China. She is a certified Qigong/Tai Chi Instructor who graduated from the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi. Lucy is also a certified Yoga Instructor. Besides teaching Qigong/ Tai Chi and Yoga classes, Lucy…
Find out more »Chinese Language Meetup
Join our Chinese Language Meetup every second and fourth Monday of the month with instructor Lucy Gao. This class is intended to help students develop basic and conversational Chinese skills.
Find out more »Comedy Improv @ the Library
Most everything we do in life is improvised, so why not hone the tricks of the trade in a fun, stress-free environment. Improv is a form of unscripted comedic theater which is created spontaneously by the performers. In its purest form, the dialogue, action, story, and characters are created collaboratively by the players as the improvisation unfolds in present time, without use of an already prepared, written script. At this improv workshop we will play games, build scenes, and make it all…
Find out more »Gentle Yoga
Join us for a calming session of gentle yoga with instructor Amanda Faulkner. Stretch, inhale, and exhale your way to a whole new you. Participants are asked to bring their own yoga mat and foam blocks to this free class. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Find out more »Qigong/Tai Chi
A gentle Body-Mind-Spirit cultivation which consists of series of slow, meditative and dance like movements which help to increase stamina and vitality; reduce stress; enhance the immune system; better balance; and improve cardiovascular, respiratory, circulatory, lymphatic, and digestive functions. Lucy L. Gao was born in Tianjin, China. She is a certified Qigong/Tai Chi Instructor who graduated from the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi. Lucy is also a certified Yoga Instructor. Besides teaching Qigong/ Tai Chi and Yoga classes, Lucy…
Find out more »Qigong/Tai Chi
A gentle Body-Mind-Spirit cultivation which consists of series of slow, meditative and dance like movements which help to increase stamina and vitality; reduce stress; enhance the immune system; better balance; and improve cardiovascular, respiratory, circulatory, lymphatic, and digestive functions. Lucy L. Gao was born in Tianjin, China. She is a certified Qigong/Tai Chi Instructor who graduated from the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi. Lucy is also a certified Yoga Instructor. Besides teaching Qigong/ Tai Chi and Yoga classes, Lucy…
Find out more »August 2019
Japanese Language Meetup
Join our Japanese Language Meetup on the first and third Thursdays of the month. This class is intended to help students develop their conversational Japanese skills. Anyone who is motivated to learn Japanese language and culture is welcome!
Find out more »Gentle Yoga
Join us for a calming session of gentle yoga with instructor Amanda Faulkner. Stretch, inhale, and exhale your way to a whole new you. Participants are asked to bring their own yoga mat and foam blocks to this free class. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Find out more »Qigong/Tai Chi
A gentle Body-Mind-Spirit cultivation which consists of series of slow, meditative and dance like movements which help to increase stamina and vitality; reduce stress; enhance the immune system; better balance; and improve cardiovascular, respiratory, circulatory, lymphatic, and digestive functions. Lucy L. Gao was born in Tianjin, China. She is a certified Qigong/Tai Chi Instructor who graduated from the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi. Lucy is also a certified Yoga Instructor. Besides teaching Qigong/ Tai Chi and Yoga classes, Lucy…
Find out more »Qigong/Tai Chi
A gentle Body-Mind-Spirit cultivation which consists of series of slow, meditative and dance like movements which help to increase stamina and vitality; reduce stress; enhance the immune system; better balance; and improve cardiovascular, respiratory, circulatory, lymphatic, and digestive functions. Lucy L. Gao was born in Tianjin, China. She is a certified Qigong/Tai Chi Instructor who graduated from the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi. Lucy is also a certified Yoga Instructor. Besides teaching Qigong/ Tai Chi and Yoga classes, Lucy…
Find out more »Gentle Yoga
Join us for a calming session of gentle yoga with instructor Amanda Faulkner. Stretch, inhale, and exhale your way to a whole new you. Participants are asked to bring their own yoga mat and foam blocks to this free class. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Find out more »Qigong/Tai Chi
A gentle Body-Mind-Spirit cultivation which consists of series of slow, meditative and dance like movements which help to increase stamina and vitality; reduce stress; enhance the immune system; better balance; and improve cardiovascular, respiratory, circulatory, lymphatic, and digestive functions. Lucy L. Gao was born in Tianjin, China. She is a certified Qigong/Tai Chi Instructor who graduated from the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi. Lucy is also a certified Yoga Instructor. Besides teaching Qigong/ Tai Chi and Yoga classes, Lucy…
Find out more »Qigong/Tai Chi
A gentle Body-Mind-Spirit cultivation which consists of series of slow, meditative and dance like movements which help to increase stamina and vitality; reduce stress; enhance the immune system; better balance; and improve cardiovascular, respiratory, circulatory, lymphatic, and digestive functions. Lucy L. Gao was born in Tianjin, China. She is a certified Qigong/Tai Chi Instructor who graduated from the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi. Lucy is also a certified Yoga Instructor. Besides teaching Qigong/ Tai Chi and Yoga classes, Lucy…
Find out more »Chinese Language Meetup
Join our Chinese Language Meetup every second and fourth Monday of the month with instructor Lucy Gao. This class is intended to help students develop basic and conversational Chinese skills.
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