"The Anxious Generation" by Jonathan Haidt argues that the rise of smartphones and social media since the early 2010s has caused a dramatic decline in youth mental health, creating an "epidemic of mental illness". The book links this to a "great rewiring of childhood," where a shift from a play-based to a phone-based childhood has [Read More...]
Thursday, Jan 8th (8 weeks) Pickle ball at Cornwall Consolidated School 6-8pm. Adults 18+, Three courts-nets, balls provided. Paddles available for use. Note: Holidays and school cancellations or early closings there will be NO pickleball.
Kids ASL Grade 1-6 Beginner Basic ASL Classes after school at town hall. Friday 3:30-4:30 for 4 4-week session. This is a fantastic opportunity for our young learners to develop a new skill, enhance their communication abilities, and connect with the Deaf community. Limited space available. Please sign up on cornwallparkrec.org.
Saturdays – January 10, 17, and 24 (10 am to 11:30 am). Try the art medium of pastels and experiment with vibrant colors and quick painting and drawing time. Beginner class providing presentation of different types of pastels and supplies, and techniques to achieve a variety of landscape painting effects. Supplies will be available at [Read More...]
Saturday, Jan 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th. NOT on 31st Hotchkiss Ice Skating 7-8pm Ice skating at Hotchkiss school. Mars Athletic Center. Must wear hat or helmet. Skating only, no pucks or hockey sticks allowed. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Workshop presented by Project Sage. Registration is requested at conwalllibrary.org. Stranger danger is nothing new – but online gaming and social media have brought strangers into the home in the guise of peers and friends. With platforms changing constantly and new apps appearing every day, how can adults keep their kids safe from online exploitation? [Read More...]
Last Monday of month ( except as noted*) At 5:00pm Hybrid/Zoom/In Person at Library January 26 February 23 March 30 April 27 May 18* June 29 July 27 August 31 September 28 October26 November 30 December No Meeting
4th Monday except as noted * 7:00 p.m. - on Zoom and/or in person Town Hall Meeting Room Monday January 26 Monday February 23 Monday March 23 Monday April 27 Tuesday May 26* Monday June 22 Monday July 27 Monday August 24 Monday September 28 Monday October 26 Monday November 23 Monday December 28
MUST RSVP by Jan., 23rd to park.recreation@cornwallct.gov or call/text Bethaney Mastrocola (860) 419-5337
4th Tuesday at 7:30pm (except as noted*) On Zoom and/or in person at Cornwall Library January 27 February 24 March 24 April 28 May 26 June 23 July 28 August 25 September 22 October 27 November 24 December 15*
