Event Types: Health & Wellness

Join Rika every Saturday at Washington Wellness for a great exercise and core training class. Movements are based on the Contrology repertoire, and Rika will also incorporate balls, rings, and the mat.
Class size is limited, so book your spot at WashingtonCTWellness.com. Summer months are busy months and Pilates mat class is an invigorating start to your weekend.

Step outside and enjoy a series of relaxed summer walks through Steep Rock’s Preserves. On Monday, July 14, join SRA Executive Director Brian Hagenbuch for a guided stroll through the Bronson Fields Pollinator Meadow in Hidden Valley. Parking is at the Hidden Valley Seasonal Parking area at 287 Sabbaday Lane, Washington Depot.

Join Rika every Saturday at Washington Wellness for a great exercise and core training class. Movements are based on the Contrology repertoire, and Rika will also incorporate balls, rings, and the mat.
Class size is limited, so book your spot at WashingtonCTWellness.com. Summer months are busy months and Pilates mat class is an invigorating start to your weekend.

Continue the Journey: Meditation for Everyday Life

Join us for additional sessions that delve deeper into the art and science of meditation—an age-old practice known to steady the mind, nourish the heart, and ground us amidst life’s constant changes. Whether you’re just beginning or returning to refresh your practice, these gatherings offer a welcoming space to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with what matters most.
Together, we will:

1. Learn practical techniques for cultivating inner steadiness—anytime, anywhere
2. Explore how to navigate common challenges and distractions in practice
3. Sit in guided meditation sessions to experience stillness firsthand
4. Share reflections, questions, and insights in a supportive group space
5. Build a toolkit for sustaining a meaningful home practice

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to quiet a racing mind—or to greet yourself with gentle awareness—this is your invitation. Come with curiosity. Leave with clarity. All are welcome.

BIO: Sheila Klapper’s unwavering dedication to meditation spans many decades, practicing within various traditions. In 2021, she completed an intensive 2-year Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Training program with Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach through the Greater Good Science Center, Sounds True, and the Awareness Training Institute. For 9 years, Sheila taught in community centers, adult education programs, and libraries in Northwestern, CT. During COVID, she began leading virtual groups that continued for several years. She started a bi-monthly meditation group at the Litchfield Community Center more than 5 years ago that continues to serve a welcoming group of meditators.

Sheila became a certified Kripalu Yoga Instructor in 2000 and briefly ran her own yoga studio in Glastonbury, CT. Later, she brought her commitment to wellness to Hartford Hospital, where she taught yoga and meditation to both staff and patients while serving as a Medical Librarian.

Join Rika every Saturday at Washington Wellness for a great exercise and core training class. Movements are based on the Contrology repertoire, and Rika will also incorporate balls, rings, and the mat.
Class size is limited, so book your spot at WashingtonCTWellness.com. Summer months are busy months and Pilates mat class is an invigorating start to your weekend.

Looking for a fun, active, and creative summer experience for your child? Pilobolus Kids Camp is back!

Kids ages 6 to 12 will explore movement, storytelling, and improvisation while building confidence, creativity, and collaboration skills—all through Pilobolus’s signature approach to learning through play!

Two Sessions Available:
Week 1: July 21 – 25, 2025
Week 2: July 28 – Aug 1, 2025

Location: Shepaug Valley High School, Washington, CT

Time: 9 AM – 3 PM daily

Sign up for one or both weeks! Register here

Looking for a fun, active, and creative summer experience for your child? Pilobolus Kids Camp is back!

Kids ages 6 to 12 will explore movement, storytelling, and improvisation while building confidence, creativity, and collaboration skills—all through Pilobolus’s signature approach to learning through play!

Two Sessions Available:
Week 1: July 21 – 25, 2025
Week 2: July 28 – Aug 1, 2025

Location: Shepaug Valley High School, Washington, CT

Time: 9 AM – 3 PM daily

Sign up for one or both weeks! Register here

Join Rika every Saturday at Washington Wellness for a great exercise and core training class. Movements are based on the Contrology repertoire, and Rika will also incorporate balls, rings, and the mat.
Class size is limited, so book your spot at WashingtonCTWellness.com. Summer months are busy months and Pilates mat class is an invigorating start to your weekend.

Join Rika every Saturday at Washington Wellness for a great exercise and core training class. Movements are based on the Contrology repertoire, and Rika will also incorporate balls, rings, and the mat.
Class size is limited, so book your spot at WashingtonCTWellness.com. Summer months are busy months and Pilates mat class is an invigorating start to your weekend.

Join Rika every Saturday at Washington Wellness for a great exercise and core training class. Movements are based on the Contrology repertoire, and Rika will also incorporate balls, rings, and the mat.
Class size is limited, so book your spot at WashingtonCTWellness.com. Summer months are busy months and Pilates mat class is an invigorating start to your weekend.

Join Rika every Saturday at Washington Wellness for a great exercise and core training class. Movements are based on the Contrology repertoire, and Rika will also incorporate balls, rings, and the mat.
Class size is limited, so book your spot at WashingtonCTWellness.com. Summer months are busy months and Pilates mat class is an invigorating start to your weekend.

Join Rika every Saturday at Washington Wellness for a great exercise and core training class. Movements are based on the Contrology repertoire, and Rika will also incorporate balls, rings, and the mat.
Class size is limited, so book your spot at WashingtonCTWellness.com. Summer months are busy months and Pilates mat class is an invigorating start to your weekend.

Join Rika every Saturday at Washington Wellness for a great exercise and core training class. Movements are based on the Contrology repertoire, and Rika will also incorporate balls, rings, and the mat.
Class size is limited, so book your spot at WashingtonCTWellness.com. Summer months are busy months and Pilates mat class is an invigorating start to your weekend.

Step outside and enjoy a series of relaxed summer walks through Steep Rock’s Preserves. On Thursday, September 18, join SRA Executive Director Brian Hagenbuch for a guided stroll through Hillside Farm, 397 Nettleton Hollow Road.

Acquired in 2021, this 86-acre parcel on the border of Washington and Woodbury includes a rich diversity of habitats and species.

Enjoy the spectacular fall colors at Johnson Farm Preserve. Join SRA’s Executive Director Brian Hagenbuch for a walk around Johnson Farm Preserve and enjoy the sights, sounds, and smells of autumn across the landscape.