Events - Week View

The February selection is "Greenwood" by Michael Christie. Both on ZOOM and in person. This award winning 2023 Canadian novel is structured like tree rings, following family through a century of secrets, love and loss. This sweeping tale of family resilience is the perfect spark for lively conversation and laughter. Bring your curiosity, your stories, and maybe even a favorite non-messy snack to share. Good company, thoughtful chats, and a chance to connect. Whether you’ve read every page or just started, you’ll fit right in. Let’s read, relax, and enjoy together! Please email info@ shorelinevillagect.org in advance to get the Zoom link, or better yet, attend in person.

MEMBERS ONLY Traditional Yoga Class Wed, February 11,at 8:30 AM SVCT now offers members a traditional yoga class (in addition to our Chair Yoga). This practice includes movements on the floor as well as standing postures that scientific studies have shown improve flexibility, strength, balance, stress relief, and overall quality of life. Our class is gentle for seniors, featuring warmups, balancing exercises, and asanas (postures) that help you move more freely and feel refreshed. Maryann is a certified Kripalu yoga teacher with over twenty years of teaching experience, having studied many different schools of yoga in this country and in England. To try a class, text (203)747-5939 in advance for the Zoom link.

Zoom Chair Yoga Class Wednesday, February 11 at 10:00 AM Maryann‘s virtual chair yoga classes create an inviting space for gentle movement and mindful stretching, accessible to everyone from the comfort of home. These sessions focus on techniques tailored for seniors or ANYONE seeking safe, low-impact exercise. Key Benefits: Gentle, Accessible Movement: Chair yoga is designed for all fitness levels, using a sturdy chair so participants can enjoy a broad range of postures without stress on joints or muscles. This makes it especially helpful for those with mobility challenges or those recovering from illness. Boost Flexibility & Balance: Consistent practice keeps joints limber and muscles engaged, improving mobility, supporting everyday confidence, and helping to prevent falls. Additional Advantages: Reduces stiffness and tension with guided movement Encourages healthy breathing and relaxation Can ease stress or anxiety Fosters routine and positive social connections Requires no special equipment—just a chair. Maryann’s classes are an uplifting way to enhance your mobility, independence, and daily energy. Through yoga, you can genuinely feel younger. For Zoom link and information contact info@shorelinevillagect.org or TEXT: (203) 747-5939 in advance.

Join fellow Shoreline Villagers for a relaxed pre–Valentine’s Day lunch at Bistro Mediterranean & Tapas Bar in East Haven on Friday, February 13, at 12:00 PM. Enjoy unhurried conversation, friendly company, and a comfortable setting while you sample flavorful Mediterranean dishes and tapas. This is an easy opportunity to get out, share a good meal, and connect with others in a welcoming atmosphere. Separate checks will be available so everyone can order just what they like. Ample parking behind, at 383 Main St, East Haven, CT 06512-2835