Calendar of Events

It’s everywhere you look, listen or smell and has been for months – the time of year people love, yet somehow dread.    Even the most organized among us can feel the pressure of the growing list of things to do as the holidays approach. Not to mention those potential moments of discomfort with family, friends or colleagues. Take an evening for yourself and find some quick ways to recharge yourself when things overwhelm,  or when stress starts to boil. Simple, easy, exercises that everyone can do will help make this holiday season a time of joy and peace – the way it’s meant to be!

On November 29 at 7 pm, Connie Goebel, founder of Be HeartWired, will lead us through a demonstration of Qigong, a 5,000-year-old Chinese mind-body practice that uses breath and gentle movement to heal and cultivate “life energy.”

Goebel is a life coach and Qigong instructor who aims to help people discover the importance of self-care, especially for those who juggle the needs of everyone else first.

Grab your friends or bring your child and spend two hours painting, laughing, and flexing your creative muscles.

There is no experience necessary and we’ll provide all the supplies, so you don’t have to worry about a thing (except having a great time!).

Create a great holiday present for a loved one's wall or brighten your family or child's room.

Cost of $20.00 per person, or $35 for two includes all painting supplies, beverages and light snacks.

Register online at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/family-paint-night-tickets-39410490839

For more information, contact Wendy Gibbons at MPC, 203-783-6676 or info@milfordprevention.org

Milford Public Library is presenting a program on the free VeraCrypt encryption program. Learn how to encrypt a container with VeraCrypt. Choose from an array of major ciphers such as AES, Serpent, and Twofish, or use cascade encryption. VeraCrypt can also be used to create encrypted hidden volumes! Come down on Thursday, November 30, at 6:30pm and join the discussion. Milford Public Library is located at 57 New Haven Ave. in Milford, CT. To contact the Library, call 203-783-3290 or visit milfordlibrary.org.

Award-winning Pantochino Productions Inc presents “School For Elves,” a new musical by Bert Bernardi and Justin Rugg. Welcome to Yule School, where the faculty and elfin students do their best to support the jolly old Santa Claus. But as the holiday approaches, something’s amiss! Watch as these small but mighty elves save the day! At the Center for the Arts on Railroad Avenue in Downtown Milford. December 1-17. Performances Fridays at 7:30pm, Saturdays & Sundays at 2:30pm. Special Saturday December 2nd 5:30pm performance. Cafe seating/Bring your own food & drink on Fridays and Saturdays. Regular row seating on Sundays. All seats $20. online, $22. at the door. Tickets at www.pantochino.com. Sponsored by Berchem Moses PC

Award-winning Pantochino Productions Inc presents “School For Elves,” a new musical by Bert Bernardi and Justin Rugg. Welcome to Yule School, where the faculty and elfin students do their best to impress jolly old Santa Claus. But as the holiday approaches, something’s amiss! Watch as these small but mighty elves save the day! At the Center for the Arts on Railroad Avenue in Downtown Milford. December 1-17. Performances Fridays at 7:30pm, Saturdays & Sundays at 2:30pm. Special Saturday December 2nd 5:30pm performance. Cafe seating/Bring your own food & drink on Fridays and Saturdays. Regular row seating on Sundays. All seats $20. online, $22. at the door. Tickets at www.pantochino.com. Sponsored by Berchem Moses PC

Ticket Prive: $5 per person (all inclusive)- under 24 months free. 

Come anytime between 9am-12 noon Breakfast will be served through out this time!

It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas at Lauralton Hall!

Join us on Sunday, December 3, 2017 from noon to 5:00pm.  

Shop for holiday gifts, visit with Santa, listen to holiday performances by Lauralton hall students, tour our beautifully decorated mansion, and enjoy some treats of the season.  

Tickets are $10 at the door.  Admission is free for children age 12 and younger.  

On Sunday, December 3 at 2pm, Milford Library, 57 New Haven Ave., welcomes Colin Lane and Rebecca Zaretzky, performing Dylan Thomas’ masterpiece, A Child’s Christmas in Wales. This heartwarming tale takes us back to Wales at the beginning of the 20^th century and views the holiday scenes through a child’s eyes.   It is funny, warm, and nostalgic.   You’ll leave with the spirit of Christmas in your heart.

Colin Lane has appeared on Broadway, Off Broadway, Off Off Broadway and at most of the major regional theaters in the US. Recently he received a Best Actor nomination for his portrayal of Slasher/Basher in the world premier of Honor Molloy's, Crackskull Row at the prestigious 1st Irish Festival, Off B'way. He's a Connecticut Critics' Circle Award, Orlando Award and Drama Desk Award nominee and Dramalogue Award winner (LA).

Rebecca Zaretzky is excited to perform with Colin Lane in this special holiday tradition of "A Child's Christmas in Wales". She has performed in regional theater including : Carnival! (Gloucester Stage Company). The Comedy of Errors, Two Gentleman of Verona, The Tempest (Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival). She has also performed in a great many productions in the Boston area.  Most recently, she played Hope in Anything Goes! with the Whitney Players in Hamden. Rebecca was honored to receive the 2016 Onstage Critics Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her role as Percy in The Spitfire Grill at Community Theatre at Woodbury. She is available as a vocalist for events as a member of the trio band Stitch in Time. Becca is a graduate of the Boston Conservatory with a BFA in Musical Theatre and is a member of Actors Equity.

This program is made possible through the generosity of the Friends of Milford Library. All are welcome to this free event.

 Join us for a holiday celebration!   Genealogist Greg Thompson will be on hand to answer any questions you may have about your quest!

Free. 

MILFORD SENIOR CENTER POWER OF ATTORNEY LAW

               Connecticut’s New Power of Attorney Law will be discussed at the Milford Senior Center, 9 Jepson drive, Monday, December 4 at 1:00 p.m.

               “More Power, More Responsibility” will be among the topics discussed during the informative program during a presentation by a member of the Drazen Law Group.  The state’s law governing Power of Attorney, in which you designate someone else to make decisions on your behalf, was outdated.  The new law which was enacted in the Fall of 2016, has more protections, spells out the agent’s duties better and makes them more accountable.  This program is open to the public. 203 877-5131 for additional information.

The Milford Senior Center at 9 Jepson Drive is offering a Scrapbooking Program Tuesday, December 5, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. According to Program Director Amanda Berry, scrapbooking is an activity that engages the whole person. It is suggested you bring up to 5 photos to craft your story as one learns to  revive memories. Register by Friday, December 1^st at the Center’s front office as space is limited.  Interested individuals may attend this program as long as you would like. 203 877-5131.