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Friday December 5, 2025
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM    Food Explorers: Holiday Desserts for Ages 7-11 - Food Explorers: Holiday Desserts
                                  Holiday Desserts for Ages 7-11   Fridays, November 21 - December 19, 2025(No class on Nov. 28)5:00 - 6:00 p.m Avon Senior Center, Community RoomFee: Residents: $95.00Non-Residents: $104.50Join Food Explorers for some delicious holiday desserts! Each week you’ll make your own dessert inspired by favorite holiday flavors and foods. You’ll be making: Hot Chocolate Mini Donuts, Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake Pies, Butterscotch Trifles, and Candy Cane Brownie Bites. All recipes are nut-free and vegetarian but will contain dairy, eggs and gluten. Participants should wear closed toe shoes and bring a water bottle.
 
Saturday December 6, 2025
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Cartoon Drawing for Gr. 1-4 - Cartoon Drawing for Gr. 1-4 - Fall
Cartoon Drawing for Grades 1-4Fall:Saturdays, October 4 - December 6, 2025(no class on 10/11, 10/25, 11/8, 11/29)11:00am - 12:00pmAvon Senior Center Craft Room Fee: Residents: $85.00Non-residents: $93.50Do you love to draw? Join us for this fun hour-long cartoon drawing class. Learn how to draw characters from your favorite shows and even design your own characters!  Beginners are welcome. Art instructor Sofia will teach the basics and help advance your technique along the way. The last class will include a mini art showcase to show off the final designs!Please bring pencils, eraser, colored pencils or crayons, and a sketch book.
 
Monday December 8, 2025
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM    Zumba & Cardio Beats Drumming - Zumba & Cardio Beats Drumming Fall
    This is a medium-intensity hybrid Zumba and cardio drumming class. We will warm up with a 20-30 minute Zumba class and move into 30 minutes of cardio drumming on a stability ball. This class focuses on cardio, toning, coordination, and mindfulness. This class is for all adults looking to have fun while exercising.  Equipment for cardio drumming will be provided. WINTER SESSION MONDAYS, January 12 – March 23 (no class 1/19 & 2/16) 5:30-6:30 p.m. Avon Senior Center Community Room Fees: Avon resident: $52.00          Resident senior (60+): $46.80         Non-resident: $57.20SPRING SESSION MONDAYS, April 6 - June 1 (no class 5/25)5:30-6:30 p.m. TBD Fees: Avon resident: $52.00          Resident senior (60+): $46.80           Non-resident: $57.20
 
Tuesday December 9, 2025
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM    Holiday Wreath Making Workshop - Wreath Making Workshop - Option 2
 Holiday Wreath Making WorkshopAvon Senior Center - Craft Room6:00 - 8:30 p.m.Option 1: Monday, December 1, 2025Option 2: Tuesday, December 9, 2025 (POSTPONED FROM 12/2)Fees: Residents: $70.00Resident Senior: $63.00Non-Resident: $77.00 Join us for our annual Wreath Making Workshop! Create your own holiday wreath with live greens, seasoned pine cones, and wired ribbons. All materials are provided.In addition to learning how to make a wreath, you will learn how to make your own beautiful wired bow. Bring your friends and let's have fun crafting!If you want your wreath to have extra decorations (other than ribbons and pinecones), you are welcome to bring your own additional materials.Participants should bring work/garden gloves.                                            
 
Wednesday December 10, 2025
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM    Tai Chi for Seniors - Tai Chi Fall 2025
Tai Chi has been proven through scientific study to improve joint health, strengthen muscle, increase flexibility and reduce stress-based illnesses. Australia's Doctor Paul Lam, a practicing M.D. and Tai Chi expert himself, and a team of Tai Chi and medical experts have created a simple, safe and effective program to prevent bone loss and improve balance.  Many people have enjoyed learning the program and have gained significant health benefits from a program that is especially suited to seniors and people suffering from arthritis and osteoporosis.  Come see what Tai Chi can do for you!WINTER SESSION WEDNESDAYS, January 21 – March 25 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Avon Senior Center Community Room Fees: Avon residents: $63.00          Resident seniors (60+): $56.70          Non-residents: $69.30SPRING SESSION WEDNESDAYS, April 15 - July 8 (No Class 5/13, 6/10 & 7/1)4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Avon Senior Center Community RoomFees: Avon residents: $63.00          Resident seniors (60+): $56.70          Non-residents: $69.30
 
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM    Zumba Gold - Zumba Gold Fall
 Love to dance? Enjoy the health benefits of this energetic, feel good, medium intensity workout. This class is a total body workout set to Latin and international rhythms and is perfect for anyone looking for a fun, aerobic exercise routine. This is a low impact class that is designed to be gentler on your knees. No experience necessary, just a willingness to have fun. If you love to dance, this class is for you.WINTER SESSION WEDNESDAYS, January 14 - March 11 5:30-6:30 p.m.TBD Fees: Avon resident: $52.00          Resident senior (60+): $46.80           Non-resident: $57.20SPRING SESSION WEDNESDAYS, March 25 – May 205:30-6:30 p.m.TBD Fees: Avon resident: $52.00          Resident senior (60+): $46.80           Non-resident: $57.20
 
Friday December 12, 2025
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM    Food Explorers: Holiday Desserts for Ages 7-11 - Food Explorers: Holiday Desserts
                                  Holiday Desserts for Ages 7-11   Fridays, November 21 - December 19, 2025(No class on Nov. 28)5:00 - 6:00 p.m Avon Senior Center, Community RoomFee: Residents: $95.00Non-Residents: $104.50Join Food Explorers for some delicious holiday desserts! Each week you’ll make your own dessert inspired by favorite holiday flavors and foods. You’ll be making: Hot Chocolate Mini Donuts, Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake Pies, Butterscotch Trifles, and Candy Cane Brownie Bites. All recipes are nut-free and vegetarian but will contain dairy, eggs and gluten. Participants should wear closed toe shoes and bring a water bottle.
 
Monday December 15, 2025
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM    Zumba & Cardio Beats Drumming - Zumba & Cardio Beats Drumming Fall
    This is a medium-intensity hybrid Zumba and cardio drumming class. We will warm up with a 20-30 minute Zumba class and move into 30 minutes of cardio drumming on a stability ball. This class focuses on cardio, toning, coordination, and mindfulness. This class is for all adults looking to have fun while exercising.  Equipment for cardio drumming will be provided. WINTER SESSION MONDAYS, January 12 – March 23 (no class 1/19 & 2/16) 5:30-6:30 p.m. Avon Senior Center Community Room Fees: Avon resident: $52.00          Resident senior (60+): $46.80         Non-resident: $57.20SPRING SESSION MONDAYS, April 6 - June 1 (no class 5/25)5:30-6:30 p.m. TBD Fees: Avon resident: $52.00          Resident senior (60+): $46.80           Non-resident: $57.20
 
Wednesday December 17, 2025
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM    Tai Chi for Seniors - Tai Chi Fall 2025
Tai Chi has been proven through scientific study to improve joint health, strengthen muscle, increase flexibility and reduce stress-based illnesses. Australia's Doctor Paul Lam, a practicing M.D. and Tai Chi expert himself, and a team of Tai Chi and medical experts have created a simple, safe and effective program to prevent bone loss and improve balance.  Many people have enjoyed learning the program and have gained significant health benefits from a program that is especially suited to seniors and people suffering from arthritis and osteoporosis.  Come see what Tai Chi can do for you!WINTER SESSION WEDNESDAYS, January 21 – March 25 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Avon Senior Center Community Room Fees: Avon residents: $63.00          Resident seniors (60+): $56.70          Non-residents: $69.30SPRING SESSION WEDNESDAYS, April 15 - July 8 (No Class 5/13, 6/10 & 7/1)4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Avon Senior Center Community RoomFees: Avon residents: $63.00          Resident seniors (60+): $56.70          Non-residents: $69.30
 
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM    Zumba Gold - Zumba Gold Fall
 Love to dance? Enjoy the health benefits of this energetic, feel good, medium intensity workout. This class is a total body workout set to Latin and international rhythms and is perfect for anyone looking for a fun, aerobic exercise routine. This is a low impact class that is designed to be gentler on your knees. No experience necessary, just a willingness to have fun. If you love to dance, this class is for you.WINTER SESSION WEDNESDAYS, January 14 - March 11 5:30-6:30 p.m.TBD Fees: Avon resident: $52.00          Resident senior (60+): $46.80           Non-resident: $57.20SPRING SESSION WEDNESDAYS, March 25 – May 205:30-6:30 p.m.TBD Fees: Avon resident: $52.00          Resident senior (60+): $46.80           Non-resident: $57.20
 
Friday December 19, 2025
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM    Food Explorers: Holiday Desserts for Ages 7-11 - Food Explorers: Holiday Desserts
                                  Holiday Desserts for Ages 7-11   Fridays, November 21 - December 19, 2025(No class on Nov. 28)5:00 - 6:00 p.m Avon Senior Center, Community RoomFee: Residents: $95.00Non-Residents: $104.50Join Food Explorers for some delicious holiday desserts! Each week you’ll make your own dessert inspired by favorite holiday flavors and foods. You’ll be making: Hot Chocolate Mini Donuts, Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake Pies, Butterscotch Trifles, and Candy Cane Brownie Bites. All recipes are nut-free and vegetarian but will contain dairy, eggs and gluten. Participants should wear closed toe shoes and bring a water bottle.
 
Saturday December 20, 2025
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM    Safe Sitter Babysitter Course for Ages 11-14 - Fall - Safe Sitter Babysitter Course - OPTION 2
Safe Sitter Babysitter Course for Ages 11-14Option 1: Saturday, September 27, 2025Option 2: Saturday, December 20, 20259:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.Avon Senior Center Community RoomFee: $164.00 for Residents$180.40 for Non-residentsSafe Sitter is a program for 11-14 year-olds to learn life-saving skills so they can be safe when home alone or watching younger children. Participants will play fun games and do some role-playing exercises - including using mannequins to practice choking rescue!  The cost includes a cinch sack with a Student Handbook and Completion Card, LED Flashlight, Bandage Dispenser, and Important Information Note Pad for Babysitting Jobs for each student.* Please note that the class will teach CPR, but a CPR certification is not included.Students should bring a non-refrigerated bag lunch and wear comfortable clothing.Attention: There is a Student Registration Form that must be filled out for each child and should be emailed to the Department prior to the class start. The form is attached to this program and can be accessed in the "Forms" section. Please fill out and email to avonrec@avonct.gov.
 
Monday December 22, 2025
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM    Zumba & Cardio Beats Drumming - Zumba & Cardio Beats Drumming Fall
    This is a medium-intensity hybrid Zumba and cardio drumming class. We will warm up with a 20-30 minute Zumba class and move into 30 minutes of cardio drumming on a stability ball. This class focuses on cardio, toning, coordination, and mindfulness. This class is for all adults looking to have fun while exercising.  Equipment for cardio drumming will be provided. WINTER SESSION MONDAYS, January 12 – March 23 (no class 1/19 & 2/16) 5:30-6:30 p.m. Avon Senior Center Community Room Fees: Avon resident: $52.00          Resident senior (60+): $46.80         Non-resident: $57.20SPRING SESSION MONDAYS, April 6 - June 1 (no class 5/25)5:30-6:30 p.m. TBD Fees: Avon resident: $52.00          Resident senior (60+): $46.80           Non-resident: $57.20