Hudspeth: Remembrance has been on both the national level and locally
Stephen Hudspeth
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Stephen HudspethStaff / Hearst Connecticut Media
Over the last 30 days we’ve passed from violent takeover of our nation’s Capitol to inauguration of our new President to remembrance of the lives of the over 400,000 Americans lost to COVID-19.
That remembrance has been on both the national level and locally here in Wilton with separate services led by the Wilton Clergy Association and the Wilton Quaker Meeting.
Each service was powerful in its own way: The Quakers’ service offered extended quiet time for reflection in silent prayer for those lost to COVID and prayer that these turbulent times that are so challenging and so draining can yet become filled with peace. The Wilton Clergy Association’s service encompassed moving prayers, reflections and singing. It called upon us to have homes that are havens of peace, and in the words of Our Lady of Fatima’s Father Re
Wilton Library Lines: Poetry, tales, mime
Janet Crystal
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Adults share their poetry
The Connecticut Poetry Society Workshop is for people who love to write poetry and enjoy sharing their original works with fellow poets. This month’s virtual workshop is on Friday, Dec. 18, from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Participants should email their poems to Ray Rauth at rayrauth@optonline.net. He will distribute the poems to the group shortly before the session. This is a small intimate online gathering of just 15 attendees. There is no charge but online registration is required. The Zoom invitation link will be emailed to registrants shortly before the event.
Calendar: Book talks, art lectures and more in Fairfield County
Dec. 14, 2020
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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic please contact the venue to ensure the event hasn’t been cancelled.
Crafts
Zentangle Art Workshop: Zooming with Amy, Dec. 16, 3-4:30 p.m. Meditative art form uses simple steps to teach practitioners how to create beautiful patterns. For adults and teens, ages 13+. Registration required. Info: www.wiltonlibrary.org.
Zooming Hanukkah Hoopla: Stories and Fun!, Dec. 17, 4-5 p.m. Cantor Harriet Dunkerley from Temple B’nai Chaim talks about Hanukkah. Hear stories, do a craft and get the opportunity to see a variety of menorahs. Registration required. Info: www.wiltonlibrary.org.