tue28jul10:00 am11:00 amStretch & Strengthen with Julie Gooding10:00 am – 11:00 am
Tuesday and Friday mornings at 10am Stretch and strengthen is a class designed to assist older adults in maintaining their lifestyle and independence. By increasing their strength and flexibility, students also
Tuesday and Friday mornings at 10am
Stretch and strengthen is a class designed to assist older adults in maintaining their lifestyle and independence. By increasing their strength and flexibility, students also improve their balance. Class includes use of small hand weights, bands, steppers and rollers.
Students can enroll for Tuesday and/or Friday. One day per week $100. Both days $180.
To enroll or for further details or questions, please contact Julie directly at [email protected]

thu30jul9:00 am10:30 amBeginner’s Mind Yoga with Alice Despard9:00 am – 10:30 am
Beginner’s Mind Yoga Classes in the La Grua Gallery Room focus is on Iyengar-inspired postures, using props and including some Yin Yoga postures to build strength, flexibility and awareness. All levels
Beginner’s Mind Yoga Classes in the La Grua Gallery Room focus is on Iyengar-inspired postures, using props and including some Yin Yoga postures to build strength, flexibility and awareness. All levels are welcome; working on fundamentals is our core practice. We provide all props needed, so grab a yoga mat and join us! Drop-Ins welcome; $20/class.
For more information or to register, please contact Alice directly at [email protected].
Parking: The North Lot at Stonington Commons at 32 Water Street will be available until it is full. Parking in Stonington Borough in the summer can be a challenge. Residents of Stonington Borough are encouraged to walk. Additional tips can be found here. Please remember parking around the Stonington Commons green is designated for Stonington Commons residents only.
fri31jul10:00 am11:00 amStretch & Strengthen with Julie Gooding10:00 am – 11:00 am
Tuesday and Friday mornings at 10am Stretch and strengthen is a class designed to assist older adults in maintaining their lifestyle and independence. By increasing their strength and flexibility, students also
Tuesday and Friday mornings at 10am
Stretch and strengthen is a class designed to assist older adults in maintaining their lifestyle and independence. By increasing their strength and flexibility, students also improve their balance. Class includes use of small hand weights, bands, steppers and rollers.
Students can enroll for Tuesday and/or Friday. One day per week $100. Both days $180.
To enroll or for further details or questions, please contact Julie directly at [email protected]

tue04aug10:00 am11:00 amStretch & Strengthen with Julie Gooding10:00 am – 11:00 am
Tuesday and Friday mornings at 10am Stretch and strengthen is a class designed to assist older adults in maintaining their lifestyle and independence. By increasing their strength and flexibility, students also
Tuesday and Friday mornings at 10am
Stretch and strengthen is a class designed to assist older adults in maintaining their lifestyle and independence. By increasing their strength and flexibility, students also improve their balance. Class includes use of small hand weights, bands, steppers and rollers.
Students can enroll for Tuesday and/or Friday. One day per week $100. Both days $180.
To enroll or for further details or questions, please contact Julie directly at [email protected]

thu06aug9:00 am10:30 amBeginner’s Mind Yoga with Alice Despard9:00 am – 10:30 am
Beginner’s Mind Yoga Classes in the La Grua Gallery Room focus is on Iyengar-inspired postures, using props and including some Yin Yoga postures to build strength, flexibility and awareness. All levels
Beginner’s Mind Yoga Classes in the La Grua Gallery Room focus is on Iyengar-inspired postures, using props and including some Yin Yoga postures to build strength, flexibility and awareness. All levels are welcome; working on fundamentals is our core practice. We provide all props needed, so grab a yoga mat and join us! Drop-Ins welcome; $20/class.
For more information or to register, please contact Alice directly at [email protected].
Parking: The North Lot at Stonington Commons at 32 Water Street will be available until it is full. Parking in Stonington Borough in the summer can be a challenge. Residents of Stonington Borough are encouraged to walk. Additional tips can be found here. Please remember parking around the Stonington Commons green is designated for Stonington Commons residents only.
fri07aug10:00 am11:00 amStretch & Strengthen with Julie Gooding10:00 am – 11:00 am
Tuesday and Friday mornings at 10am Stretch and strengthen is a class designed to assist older adults in maintaining their lifestyle and independence. By increasing their strength and flexibility, students also
Tuesday and Friday mornings at 10am
Stretch and strengthen is a class designed to assist older adults in maintaining their lifestyle and independence. By increasing their strength and flexibility, students also improve their balance. Class includes use of small hand weights, bands, steppers and rollers.
Students can enroll for Tuesday and/or Friday. One day per week $100. Both days $180.
To enroll or for further details or questions, please contact Julie directly at [email protected]

tue11aug10:00 am11:00 amStretch & Strengthen with Julie Gooding10:00 am – 11:00 am
Tuesday and Friday mornings at 10am Stretch and strengthen is a class designed to assist older adults in maintaining their lifestyle and independence. By increasing their strength and flexibility, students also
Tuesday and Friday mornings at 10am
Stretch and strengthen is a class designed to assist older adults in maintaining their lifestyle and independence. By increasing their strength and flexibility, students also improve their balance. Class includes use of small hand weights, bands, steppers and rollers.
Students can enroll for Tuesday and/or Friday. One day per week $100. Both days $180.
To enroll or for further details or questions, please contact Julie directly at [email protected]

Discover the delicate beauty of Queen Anne’s Lace in this hands-on pressed botanical art workshop. Guided by botanical artist Marguerite Alpert, you will use pressed and dried botanical materials that
Discover the delicate beauty of Queen Anne’s Lace in this hands-on pressed botanical art workshop. Guided by botanical artist Marguerite Alpert, you will use pressed and dried botanical materials that she has pressed and collected to create your own original pressed flower composition to take home. Marguerite will share historical lore, its importance for pollinators, scientific insights, techniques, and some surprising facts about with this elegant wildflower.
Perfect for beginners and nature lovers alike, this workshop offers a relaxing and inspiring opportunity to transform this well-loved flower into a work of art.
$35pp. Sign up here.
thu13aug9:00 am10:30 amBeginner’s Mind Yoga with Alice Despard9:00 am – 10:30 am
Beginner’s Mind Yoga Classes in the La Grua Gallery Room focus is on Iyengar-inspired postures, using props and including some Yin Yoga postures to build strength, flexibility and awareness. All levels
Beginner’s Mind Yoga Classes in the La Grua Gallery Room focus is on Iyengar-inspired postures, using props and including some Yin Yoga postures to build strength, flexibility and awareness. All levels are welcome; working on fundamentals is our core practice. We provide all props needed, so grab a yoga mat and join us! Drop-Ins welcome; $20/class.
For more information or to register, please contact Alice directly at [email protected].
Parking: The North Lot at Stonington Commons at 32 Water Street will be available until it is full. Parking in Stonington Borough in the summer can be a challenge. Residents of Stonington Borough are encouraged to walk. Additional tips can be found here. Please remember parking around the Stonington Commons green is designated for Stonington Commons residents only.
Catherine Shotick, director of the Westerly Museum of American Impressionism, will tell the story of how the museum came to be, discuss highlights from the collection, and share plans
Catherine is the inaugural director of the Westerly Museum of American Impressionism. Joining the museum in May 2023, and working alongside the museum’s founders, she has helped guide the museum from its early planning stages to its highly anticipated opening in October 2025. She has a master’s degree in art history, with a specialization in American Art, from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Prior to this role, Catherine worked as a museum curator for 15 years, first in Oklahoma City and then Chicago.
Come learn more about this hidden gem just across the border in nearby Westerly, RI!
Suggested donation $5.
fri14aug10:00 am11:00 amStretch & Strengthen with Julie Gooding10:00 am – 11:00 am
Tuesday and Friday mornings at 10am Stretch and strengthen is a class designed to assist older adults in maintaining their lifestyle and independence. By increasing their strength and flexibility, students also
Tuesday and Friday mornings at 10am
Stretch and strengthen is a class designed to assist older adults in maintaining their lifestyle and independence. By increasing their strength and flexibility, students also improve their balance. Class includes use of small hand weights, bands, steppers and rollers.
Students can enroll for Tuesday and/or Friday. One day per week $100. Both days $180.
To enroll or for further details or questions, please contact Julie directly at [email protected]

tue18aug10:00 am11:00 amStretch & Strengthen with Julie Gooding10:00 am – 11:00 am
Tuesday and Friday mornings at 10am Stretch and strengthen is a class designed to assist older adults in maintaining their lifestyle and independence. By increasing their strength and flexibility, students also
Tuesday and Friday mornings at 10am
Stretch and strengthen is a class designed to assist older adults in maintaining their lifestyle and independence. By increasing their strength and flexibility, students also improve their balance. Class includes use of small hand weights, bands, steppers and rollers.
Students can enroll for Tuesday and/or Friday. One day per week $100. Both days $180.
To enroll or for further details or questions, please contact Julie directly at [email protected]

wed19aug6:00 pmElegant Sound Bath Experience with Marlisa McLaughlin June 17th Cancelled6:00 pm
** Please note the sound bath for June 17th has been cancelled. A unique sound bath experience every third Wednesday evening at 6:00 pm monthly at La Grua Center! Cost is
** Please note the sound bath for June 17th has been cancelled.
A unique sound bath experience every third Wednesday evening at 6:00 pm monthly at La Grua Center! Cost is $40. For further details or to register, contact Marlisa directly at 860.389.7343.
tue01sep10:00 am11:00 amStretch & Strengthen with Julie Gooding10:00 am – 11:00 am
Tuesday and Friday mornings at 10am Stretch and strengthen is a class designed to assist older adults in maintaining their lifestyle and independence. By increasing their strength and flexibility, students also
Tuesday and Friday mornings at 10am
Stretch and strengthen is a class designed to assist older adults in maintaining their lifestyle and independence. By increasing their strength and flexibility, students also improve their balance. Class includes use of small hand weights, bands, steppers and rollers.
Students can enroll for Tuesday and/or Friday. One day per week $100. Both days $180.
To enroll or for further details or questions, please contact Julie directly at [email protected]

thu03sep9:00 am10:30 amBeginner’s Mind Yoga with Alice Despard9:00 am – 10:30 am
Beginner’s Mind Yoga Classes in the La Grua Gallery Room focus is on Iyengar-inspired postures, using props and including some Yin Yoga postures to build strength, flexibility and awareness. All levels
Beginner’s Mind Yoga Classes in the La Grua Gallery Room focus is on Iyengar-inspired postures, using props and including some Yin Yoga postures to build strength, flexibility and awareness. All levels are welcome; working on fundamentals is our core practice. We provide all props needed, so grab a yoga mat and join us! Drop-Ins welcome; $20/class.
For more information or to register, please contact Alice directly at [email protected].
Parking: The North Lot at Stonington Commons at 32 Water Street will be available until it is full. Parking in Stonington Borough in the summer can be a challenge. Residents of Stonington Borough are encouraged to walk. Additional tips can be found here. Please remember parking around the Stonington Commons green is designated for Stonington Commons residents only.
fri04sep10:00 am11:00 amStretch & Strengthen with Julie Gooding10:00 am – 11:00 am
Tuesday and Friday mornings at 10am Stretch and strengthen is a class designed to assist older adults in maintaining their lifestyle and independence. By increasing their strength and flexibility, students also
Tuesday and Friday mornings at 10am
Stretch and strengthen is a class designed to assist older adults in maintaining their lifestyle and independence. By increasing their strength and flexibility, students also improve their balance. Class includes use of small hand weights, bands, steppers and rollers.
Students can enroll for Tuesday and/or Friday. One day per week $100. Both days $180.
To enroll or for further details or questions, please contact Julie directly at [email protected]

tue08sep10:00 am11:00 amStretch & Strengthen with Julie Gooding10:00 am – 11:00 am
Tuesday and Friday mornings at 10am Stretch and strengthen is a class designed to assist older adults in maintaining their lifestyle and independence. By increasing their strength and flexibility, students also
Tuesday and Friday mornings at 10am
Stretch and strengthen is a class designed to assist older adults in maintaining their lifestyle and independence. By increasing their strength and flexibility, students also improve their balance. Class includes use of small hand weights, bands, steppers and rollers.
Students can enroll for Tuesday and/or Friday. One day per week $100. Both days $180.
To enroll or for further details or questions, please contact Julie directly at [email protected]

thu10sep9:00 am10:30 amBeginner’s Mind Yoga with Alice Despard9:00 am – 10:30 am
Beginner’s Mind Yoga Classes in the La Grua Gallery Room focus is on Iyengar-inspired postures, using props and including some Yin Yoga postures to build strength, flexibility and awareness. All levels
Beginner’s Mind Yoga Classes in the La Grua Gallery Room focus is on Iyengar-inspired postures, using props and including some Yin Yoga postures to build strength, flexibility and awareness. All levels are welcome; working on fundamentals is our core practice. We provide all props needed, so grab a yoga mat and join us! Drop-Ins welcome; $20/class.
For more information or to register, please contact Alice directly at [email protected].
Parking: The North Lot at Stonington Commons at 32 Water Street will be available until it is full. Parking in Stonington Borough in the summer can be a challenge. Residents of Stonington Borough are encouraged to walk. Additional tips can be found here. Please remember parking around the Stonington Commons green is designated for Stonington Commons residents only.
fri11sep10:00 am11:00 amStretch & Strengthen with Julie Gooding10:00 am – 11:00 am
Tuesday and Friday mornings at 10am Stretch and strengthen is a class designed to assist older adults in maintaining their lifestyle and independence. By increasing their strength and flexibility, students also
Tuesday and Friday mornings at 10am
Stretch and strengthen is a class designed to assist older adults in maintaining their lifestyle and independence. By increasing their strength and flexibility, students also improve their balance. Class includes use of small hand weights, bands, steppers and rollers.
Students can enroll for Tuesday and/or Friday. One day per week $100. Both days $180.
To enroll or for further details or questions, please contact Julie directly at [email protected]

The Textures exhibition features iterative representations of texts by former Merrill House Fellows who contributed to the Textures Anthology–a book project conceived on the occassion of the
The Textures exhibition features iterative representations of texts by former Merrill House Fellows who contributed to the Textures Anthology–a book project conceived on the occassion of the James Merrill Centenary that foregrounds the visual aspects of a text. Writers were asked to photograph a version of their writing that might be hand-written, chicken-scrawled, or typeset possibly including marks of a personal nature on a medium of their choice, such as paper bags, ATM receipts, or screenshot off a digital device.
Conceived and developed by David Schulz and Joanna Scott.
Opening reception Friday, September 11, 5-7pm.
Exhibit will run through the end of October.
tue15sep10:00 am11:00 amStretch & Strengthen with Julie Gooding10:00 am – 11:00 am
Tuesday and Friday mornings at 10am Stretch and strengthen is a class designed to assist older adults in maintaining their lifestyle and independence. By increasing their strength and flexibility, students also
Tuesday and Friday mornings at 10am
Stretch and strengthen is a class designed to assist older adults in maintaining their lifestyle and independence. By increasing their strength and flexibility, students also improve their balance. Class includes use of small hand weights, bands, steppers and rollers.
Students can enroll for Tuesday and/or Friday. One day per week $100. Both days $180.
To enroll or for further details or questions, please contact Julie directly at [email protected]

wed16sep6:00 pmElegant Sound Bath Experience with Marlisa McLaughlin June 17th Cancelled6:00 pm
** Please note the sound bath for June 17th has been cancelled. A unique sound bath experience every third Wednesday evening at 6:00 pm monthly at La Grua Center! Cost is
** Please note the sound bath for June 17th has been cancelled.
A unique sound bath experience every third Wednesday evening at 6:00 pm monthly at La Grua Center! Cost is $40. For further details or to register, contact Marlisa directly at 860.389.7343.
thu17sep9:00 am10:30 amBeginner’s Mind Yoga with Alice Despard9:00 am – 10:30 am
Beginner’s Mind Yoga Classes in the La Grua Gallery Room focus is on Iyengar-inspired postures, using props and including some Yin Yoga postures to build strength, flexibility and awareness. All levels
Beginner’s Mind Yoga Classes in the La Grua Gallery Room focus is on Iyengar-inspired postures, using props and including some Yin Yoga postures to build strength, flexibility and awareness. All levels are welcome; working on fundamentals is our core practice. We provide all props needed, so grab a yoga mat and join us! Drop-Ins welcome; $20/class.
For more information or to register, please contact Alice directly at [email protected].
Parking: The North Lot at Stonington Commons at 32 Water Street will be available until it is full. Parking in Stonington Borough in the summer can be a challenge. Residents of Stonington Borough are encouraged to walk. Additional tips can be found here. Please remember parking around the Stonington Commons green is designated for Stonington Commons residents only.
thu01oct9:00 am10:30 amBeginner’s Mind Yoga with Alice Despard9:00 am – 10:30 am
Beginner’s Mind Yoga Classes in the La Grua Gallery Room focus is on Iyengar-inspired postures, using props and including some Yin Yoga postures to build strength, flexibility and awareness. All levels
Beginner’s Mind Yoga Classes in the La Grua Gallery Room focus is on Iyengar-inspired postures, using props and including some Yin Yoga postures to build strength, flexibility and awareness. All levels are welcome; working on fundamentals is our core practice. We provide all props needed, so grab a yoga mat and join us! Drop-Ins welcome; $20/class.
For more information or to register, please contact Alice directly at [email protected].
Parking: The North Lot at Stonington Commons at 32 Water Street will be available until it is full. Parking in Stonington Borough in the summer can be a challenge. Residents of Stonington Borough are encouraged to walk. Additional tips can be found here. Please remember parking around the Stonington Commons green is designated for Stonington Commons residents only.
fri02oct10:00 am11:00 amStretch & Strengthen with Julie Gooding10:00 am – 11:00 am
Tuesday and Friday mornings at 10am Stretch and strengthen is a class designed to assist older adults in maintaining their lifestyle and independence. By increasing their strength and flexibility, students also
Tuesday and Friday mornings at 10am
Stretch and strengthen is a class designed to assist older adults in maintaining their lifestyle and independence. By increasing their strength and flexibility, students also improve their balance. Class includes use of small hand weights, bands, steppers and rollers.
Students can enroll for Tuesday and/or Friday. One day per week $100. Both days $180.
To enroll or for further details or questions, please contact Julie directly at [email protected]

tue06oct10:00 am11:00 amStretch & Strengthen with Julie Gooding10:00 am – 11:00 am
Tuesday and Friday mornings at 10am Stretch and strengthen is a class designed to assist older adults in maintaining their lifestyle and independence. By increasing their strength and flexibility, students also
Tuesday and Friday mornings at 10am
Stretch and strengthen is a class designed to assist older adults in maintaining their lifestyle and independence. By increasing their strength and flexibility, students also improve their balance. Class includes use of small hand weights, bands, steppers and rollers.
Students can enroll for Tuesday and/or Friday. One day per week $100. Both days $180.
To enroll or for further details or questions, please contact Julie directly at [email protected]

thu08oct9:00 am10:30 amBeginner’s Mind Yoga with Alice Despard9:00 am – 10:30 am
Beginner’s Mind Yoga Classes in the La Grua Gallery Room focus is on Iyengar-inspired postures, using props and including some Yin Yoga postures to build strength, flexibility and awareness. All levels
Beginner’s Mind Yoga Classes in the La Grua Gallery Room focus is on Iyengar-inspired postures, using props and including some Yin Yoga postures to build strength, flexibility and awareness. All levels are welcome; working on fundamentals is our core practice. We provide all props needed, so grab a yoga mat and join us! Drop-Ins welcome; $20/class.
For more information or to register, please contact Alice directly at [email protected].
Parking: The North Lot at Stonington Commons at 32 Water Street will be available until it is full. Parking in Stonington Borough in the summer can be a challenge. Residents of Stonington Borough are encouraged to walk. Additional tips can be found here. Please remember parking around the Stonington Commons green is designated for Stonington Commons residents only.
fri09oct10:00 am11:00 amStretch & Strengthen with Julie Gooding10:00 am – 11:00 am
Tuesday and Friday mornings at 10am Stretch and strengthen is a class designed to assist older adults in maintaining their lifestyle and independence. By increasing their strength and flexibility, students also
Tuesday and Friday mornings at 10am
Stretch and strengthen is a class designed to assist older adults in maintaining their lifestyle and independence. By increasing their strength and flexibility, students also improve their balance. Class includes use of small hand weights, bands, steppers and rollers.
Students can enroll for Tuesday and/or Friday. One day per week $100. Both days $180.
To enroll or for further details or questions, please contact Julie directly at [email protected]

tue13oct10:00 am11:00 amStretch & Strengthen with Julie Gooding10:00 am – 11:00 am
Tuesday and Friday mornings at 10am Stretch and strengthen is a class designed to assist older adults in maintaining their lifestyle and independence. By increasing their strength and flexibility, students also
Tuesday and Friday mornings at 10am
Stretch and strengthen is a class designed to assist older adults in maintaining their lifestyle and independence. By increasing their strength and flexibility, students also improve their balance. Class includes use of small hand weights, bands, steppers and rollers.
Students can enroll for Tuesday and/or Friday. One day per week $100. Both days $180.
To enroll or for further details or questions, please contact Julie directly at [email protected]

thu15oct9:00 am10:30 amBeginner’s Mind Yoga with Alice Despard9:00 am – 10:30 am
Beginner’s Mind Yoga Classes in the La Grua Gallery Room focus is on Iyengar-inspired postures, using props and including some Yin Yoga postures to build strength, flexibility and awareness. All levels
Beginner’s Mind Yoga Classes in the La Grua Gallery Room focus is on Iyengar-inspired postures, using props and including some Yin Yoga postures to build strength, flexibility and awareness. All levels are welcome; working on fundamentals is our core practice. We provide all props needed, so grab a yoga mat and join us! Drop-Ins welcome; $20/class.
For more information or to register, please contact Alice directly at [email protected].
Parking: The North Lot at Stonington Commons at 32 Water Street will be available until it is full. Parking in Stonington Borough in the summer can be a challenge. Residents of Stonington Borough are encouraged to walk. Additional tips can be found here. Please remember parking around the Stonington Commons green is designated for Stonington Commons residents only.
fri16oct10:00 am11:00 amStretch & Strengthen with Julie Gooding10:00 am – 11:00 am
Tuesday and Friday mornings at 10am Stretch and strengthen is a class designed to assist older adults in maintaining their lifestyle and independence. By increasing their strength and flexibility, students also
Tuesday and Friday mornings at 10am
Stretch and strengthen is a class designed to assist older adults in maintaining their lifestyle and independence. By increasing their strength and flexibility, students also improve their balance. Class includes use of small hand weights, bands, steppers and rollers.
Students can enroll for Tuesday and/or Friday. One day per week $100. Both days $180.
To enroll or for further details or questions, please contact Julie directly at [email protected]

tue20oct10:00 am11:00 amStretch & Strengthen with Julie Gooding10:00 am – 11:00 am
Tuesday and Friday mornings at 10am Stretch and strengthen is a class designed to assist older adults in maintaining their lifestyle and independence. By increasing their strength and flexibility, students also
Tuesday and Friday mornings at 10am
Stretch and strengthen is a class designed to assist older adults in maintaining their lifestyle and independence. By increasing their strength and flexibility, students also improve their balance. Class includes use of small hand weights, bands, steppers and rollers.
Students can enroll for Tuesday and/or Friday. One day per week $100. Both days $180.
To enroll or for further details or questions, please contact Julie directly at [email protected]

wed21oct6:00 pmElegant Sound Bath Experience with Marlisa McLaughlin June 17th Cancelled6:00 pm
** Please note the sound bath for June 17th has been cancelled. A unique sound bath experience every third Wednesday evening at 6:00 pm monthly at La Grua Center! Cost is
** Please note the sound bath for June 17th has been cancelled.
A unique sound bath experience every third Wednesday evening at 6:00 pm monthly at La Grua Center! Cost is $40. For further details or to register, contact Marlisa directly at 860.389.7343.