Play, support groups to begin at Tri-Town

DEEP RIVER >> Tri-Town Youth Services, 56 High Street, Deep River will host weekly support groups for parents of young children.

Parents have an opportunity to socialize and talk about family challenges while toddlers play. The Parent Resource Coordinator will present a new parenting theme each week and invite parents to browse the extensive Parent Resource Library. Toddlers will enjoy free play and art exploration. Each session will include a seasonal circle with songs, yoga and finger-plays, followed by a shared snack.

“Outstanding Ones” for children under two, will meet Tuesdays from Feb. 7 to April 4 from 10:30-11 a.m. The program costs $45 for tri-town residents. “Terrific Twos” for children 24-36 months, will meet Wednesdays from Feb. 8 to April 5 from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. The cost is $60 for tri-town residents. Call 860-526-3600 to reserve your spot or register and pay securely online at www.tritownys.org.

Tri-Town Youth Services supports and advances the families, youth and communities of Chester, Deep River and Essex. They coordinate and provide resources needed to make positive choices, reduce substance abuse, and strengthen the relationships that matter most. Discover more programs and information for families at www.tritownys.org.

DAR celebrates 125th anniversary

WALLINGFORD >> The Connecticut Daughters of the American Revolution (CTDAR) will celebrate 125 years of community service and historic preservation at their 125th Gala on Saturday, Feb. 4 at the Wallingford Hilton Garden Inn. Connecticut was one of the first states to organize on February 20, 1892. The early members then also incorporated

CTDAR 100 years ago on February 3, 1917 before they could vote.

The members of CTDAR work diligently to honor and support veterans and active duty personnel and their families, to promote education initiatives and offer scholarships, and to preserve history. Connecticut Daughters help to maintain seventeen historic properties many of which they own at the local chapter level or at the state level including the Revolutionary homes of Oliver Ellsworth (signer of the Constitution and Supreme Court Chief Justice), Jonathan Trumbull (Connecticut Governor before, during, and after the American Revolution) as well as Israel Putnam in Greenwich.

In addition to managing families and careers these descendants of American patriots provide over 30,000 hours of service to their communities annually.

Presiding over the event will be CTDAR State Regent Alice E. Ridgway of Northfield.

Traveling from across the country to help celebrate this milestone include National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution President General Ann Turner Dillion of Colorado as well as the National Society of the Children of the American Revolution President Connor Jackson of New Hampshire and Senior National President Joanne Zumbrum of Texas.

One of the largest patriotic women’s organizations in the world, DAR has more than 185,000 members in approximately 3,000 chapters across the country and even in numerous foreign countries. DAR strives to promote historic preservation, education and patriotism via commemorative events, scholarships and educational initiatives, citizenship programs, service to veterans, meaningful community service, and more. For additional information about DAR and its programs, visit www.dar.org

Adelbrook to hold free yoga classes

MIDDLETOWN >> Ädelbrook’s Sense-Able Solutions will be offering a free yoga class for children of all abilities on Tuesday, Feb. 21, at 10 a.m. to kick off a six week yoga course that will begin in March. This is open to children ages 3 – 12 (caregiver participates for ages 3 – 6 or any child that may need assistance) The free class will include all ages, while the six week course will be divided between ages 3 – 6 and 7 – 12. Both the free class and six week course will be offered at Sense-Able Solutions location at 100 Riverview Center, Suite 102, Middletown.

Research has shown that children who practice yoga develop body awareness, improved balance, strength, flexibility, concentration, coordination, breath awareness, creativity, relaxation and more.

Bring your kids to join certified ChildLight yoga instructor Tania Pesce, COTA/L while she takes them through a range of motions and breathing exercises while incorporating storytelling, music and games. This is great opportunity to introduce your child to the benefits of yoga through a fun, developmentally appropriate program. ChildLIght Yoga is a national yoga certification program that promotes the physical, social and emotional aspects of yoga, designed specifically for children.

Space is limited! Registration is required for the free yoga class on Feb. 21, at 10 a.m. To register or learn details of the six week course, contact Sense-Able Solutions at 860740-2552 or via email at senseablesolutions@adelbrook.org.