NOW | Northeast Opportunities for Wellness

Baby Steps
2024-06-04 10:00 - 2024-06-25 11:00 (America/Denver) | Prince Hill Park, 33-95 Prince Hill Road, Brooklyn, Connecticut, 06234, United States
Baby Steps is a specially designed mommy walking program that focuses on the well-being of both moms and their little ones. This program provides a supportive and enjoyable environment for new mothers to stay active, connect with other moms, and bond with their babies. BabySteps is more than just a fitness program; it’s a community where moms can take small but meaningful steps toward a healthier and happier

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Mad Scientist
2024-06-03 17:30 - 2024-06-24 18:30 | Brooklyn Community Center, 31 Tiffany Street, Brooklyn, Connecticut, 06234, United States
GRADES 2 – 5

This program unleashes children’s inner mad scientist! They can get hands-on with cool experiments and learn about the wacky side of science!

Mondays in June! (June 3, 10, 17 & 24)

Mondays 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM

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Fitness Fun Club 2024
2024-06-03 10:00 - 2024-08-05 11:00 | Putnam Public Library, 200 School Street, Putnam, CT, 06260
Every first Monday in Summer at the Putnam Public Library!

Welcome to our Fitness Fun Club for children aged 5-12! Our program is designed to make fitness enjoyable and accessible for youth. Through a variety of engaging activities, games, and exercises, we foster a love for movement and healthy living. From fun relay races to energetic dance sessions, we keep kids active while teaching them the importance of staying fit and having fun doing it. Join us as we embark on an exciting journey to build healthy habits that last a lifetime!

June 3rd, July 1st, & August 5th, 2024

10 AM – 11 AM

STEM Explorers
2024-06-03 10:00 - 2024-06-24 11:00 | Putnam Public Library, 200 School Street, Putnam, CT, 06260
Every Monday in June at the Putnam Public Library!

Join us for STEM Explorers at the Putnam Public Library! STEM Explorers offers an exciting journey into the world of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) for young minds. Through hands-on workshops and challenges, participants discover the wonders of STEM and gain practical skills while having fun. We will guide students as they explore diverse STEM activities, sparking curiosity and inspiring future innovators. Join us and embark on an unforgettable adventure of discovery and learning!

June 3, 10, 17, & 24

10 AM – 11 AM

Lego Mania
2024-05-06 16:30 - 2024-05-20 17:30 | Brooklyn Community Center, 31 Tiffany Street, Brooklyn, Connecticut, 06234, United States
Lego Mania is for children in grades 2 – 5. This program encourages children to be creative while learning the basics of manufacturing.

Mondays in May 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

May 6, 13, & 20, 2024

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Move It!
2024-05-03 15:30 - 2024-05-24 16:30 | Woodstock Elementary School, 24 Frog Pond Rd, Woodstock, Connecticut, 06281, United States
MOVE IT! is a 1 month program for children 6-12 years old. This program will focus on getting children active. Each session will start with stretching, followed by a work out, then end with a 15 minute yoga cooldown. The workout can be circuit training, Pilates, cardio dance, and so much more! We will also go over the do’s and don’ts of working out!

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First Fridays at Plainfield Recreation
2024-05-03 13:00 - 2024-12-06 14:00 | Plainfield Recreation, 482 Norwich Rd, Plainfield, Connecticut, 06374, United States
Every first Friday join us here at Plainfield Recreation for monthly fun hands-on activity programs geared towards home school families. Every month we will have a new theme and subject of learning such as Fitness, S.T.E.M, Art, ASL, Nutrition, History, Reading, and Plant Science.

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Cardboard Construction
2024-04-19 16:30 - 17:30 | NOW Building, 181 Main Street, Danielson, Connecticut, 06239, United States
Join us for a fun pop-up cardboard construction program! Cardboard Construction is an engaging and educational initiative to foster creativity, problem-solving skills, and environmental consciousness. Youth are provided with recycled cardboard materials and tools to design and build various structures, ranging from simple sculptures to elaborate prototypes. This program provides a fun and enriching experience where youth can unleash their imagination, develop practical skills, and cultivate an appreciation for both art and sustainability.

ALL AGES 5 and UP are WELCOME!!!

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Soccer Clinic – NOW, Pomfret School & TEEG
2024-04-13 09:00 - 10:30 | Connecticut
Please use the registration form below to join us at Pomfret School for a free flag football clinic!

You will receive an email with more information on 4/12/24 from NOW Executive Director, Tayler Sazhin.

Flag Football Clinic - Pomfret Schools & TEEG
2024-04-13 09:00 - 10:30 | Pomfret School, 398 Pomfret Street, Pomfret Center, Connecticut, 06258, United States
Please use the registration form below to join us at Pomfret School for a free flag football clinic!

Mind, Music, and Movement - Brooklyn Rec
2024-04-05 10:00 - 2024-04-26 11:00 | Brooklyn Community Center, 31 Tiffany St, Brooklyn, Connecticut, 06234, United States
Join us for Mind, Music, and Movement partnering with Brooklyn Parks and Rec. This FREE program will use music, dance, and art to help children develop their growing minds. When children create music, they are learning new ways to express their thoughts, feelings, and emotions. Children in this program will utilize maracas, bells, and other age-appropriate musical instruments. Additionally, children in this group will be exposed to a variety of different movement activities, aiding in the development of fine and gross motor skills. Music brings pleasure, calmness, and excitement to the growing minds. The mind will learn to process information expressively and creatively, while also learning new skills, and physically developing.

Fridays in April 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

April 5, 12, 19 & 26

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Community Based Life Skills - Ages 14 - 17 Years Old
2024-03-09 10:00 - 2024-06-15 12:00 | Connecticut
Brooklyn/Danielson – The program will meet in both Danielson in Brooklyn. Below is the meeting schedule.

31 Tiffany Street, Brooklyn, CT 06234 : March 9th, 23rd, April 6th, 20th, May 4th, 18th, June 1st, 15th

181 Main Street, Danielson, CT 06239 : March 16th, 30th, April 13th, 27th, May 11th, 25th, June 8th

NOW and Brooklyn Parks & Rec presents Community Based Life Skills Program. This Community-Based Life Skills Program is designed to empower youth ages 14 to 17 by providing them with essential skills and knowledge to navigate various aspects of life. We will cover all aspects of life skills to enhance personal growth, resilience, and overall well-being, while also fostering a sense of belonging and connection within the community. Through workshops, group activities, and support networks, children can develop the practical tools and confidence needed to thrive in their personal lives, contribute to their communities, and achieve their goals.

The program will focus on education in the following 20 domains:

The 20 domains are as follows:

Money management

Food management

Personal Appearance & Hygiene

Home Management

Housing

Emergency & Safety Skills

Health & Wellness

Educational Planning

Job Seeking

Anger, Stress & Coping Skills

Safe relationships

Knowledge of community resources

Permanency

Job Maintenance Skills

Interpersonal skills

Online safety

Transportation education (rules of the road, car maintenance, etc)

Management of appointments

Parenting & Childcare

Legal Skills

Use the registration form below to register for the Life Skills Program

Social Snack Hour
2024-03-07 15:30 - 2024-03-28 16:30 | Chubby Dog Coffee Co., 164 Main St, Putnam, Connecticut, 06260, United States
This program is facilitated by Youth Programs Manager Jill Bourbeau from TEEG and Executive Director Tayler Sazhin from NOW. Join us at Chubby Dog Coffee Co. 164 Main Street, Putnam, CT starting March 7th, 2024 3:30 to 4:30pm!!!

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Life Skills Program - Ages 12 - 14 Years Old
2024-03-06 15:00 - 2024-06-26 17:00 | Connecticut
NOW and TEEG presents our Life Skills Program for youth ages 12 – 14 years old. This program meets Wednesday afternoons from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. at TEEG starting on 3/6/24.

The program has the capacity to run through the summer if registered youth are engaged and request summer sessions!

This Community-Based Life Skills Program is designed to empower youth ages 12 to 14 by providing them with essential skills and knowledge to navigate various aspects of life. We will cover all aspects of life skills to enhance personal growth, resilience, and overall well-being, while also fostering a sense of belonging and connection within the community. Through workshops, group activities, and support networks, children can develop the practical tools and confidence needed to thrive in their personal lives, contribute to their communities, and achieve their goals.

The program will focus on education in the following 20 domains:

The 20 domains are as follows:

Money management

Food management

Personal Appearance & Hygiene

Home Management

Housing

Emergency & Safety Skills

Health & Wellness

Educational Planning

Job Seeking

Anger, Stress & Coping Skills

Safe relationships

Knowledge of community resources

Permanency

Job Maintenance Skills

Interpersonal skills

Online safety

Transportation education (rules of the road, car maintenance, etc)

Management of appointments

Parenting & Childcare

Legal Skills

Use the registration form below to register for the Life Skills Program

Creative Crawlers
2024-03-06 10:00 - 2024-03-20 11:00 | Woodstock Town Hall, 415 CT-169, Woodstock, Connecticut, 06281, United States
Join us with Woodstock Recreation for a new program for Babies/Toddlers!

We’re so excited for another free baby/toddler program! Creative Crawlers is a group for babies and toddlers ages 0-3 and involves 30 minutes of play and movement and ends with fun arts and crafts activities.
