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You are warmly invited to join Maryann’s Senior Chair Yoga class—a gentle, uplifting journey designed just for seniors. Embrace calm strength, improve flexibility, and nurture your well-being in a welcoming, supportive space. Each Zoom session offers kindness to your body and peace to your mind, helping you feel even better about yourself. Come experience the joy of movement, connection, and self-care. Your body—and spirit—will thank you. Join us and shine!To receive the Zoom link, please text 203-747-5939 or email to info@ShorelineVillageCT.org. Maryann will be away later in July so look to see if any other July Wednesday 10:00 AM sessions are posted here on the SVCT website events calendar.

You’re warmly invited to Tea and Talk, one of our most cherished Shoreline Village CT gatherings! Join us at Lillian’s Landing Pergola—just turn left from Whitfield St. onto Seaview Terrace, then right into the parking lot behind Pa’s Place restaurant. The “PRIVATE PROPERTY, NO TRESPASSING” sign does not apply to Pa’s Place patrons, so we’ll refuel at Pa‘s Place as only Pa‘s Place food is allowed. Enjoy relaxed, friendly conversation in a beautiful setting. Bring a friend—visitors are always welcome! Questions? Text George at 203-747-5939 or email info@ShorelineVillageCT.org. We hope to see you there! In case of rain Chris, the counterman, welcomes us to come inside Pa‘s Place.

Let‘s enjoy lunch together at the popular Dockside Seafood and Grill in the Bruce and Johnson marina in Branford. Although you don‘t need to order more than an iced tea, they have a delicious, filling senior menu for only $16.75 plus tax and gratuity: Their Senior menu is all-inclusive with your choice of: Cup of New England Chowder, Rhode Island Chowder or House salad and your choice of: Fried Ipswich Clam Strips; Broiled Chicken; Broiled Scrod, Salmon or Sole; Fish and Chips Above of the above entrees come with choice of Dockside Fries or Rice Pilaf also available; Penne ala Vodka and your choice of: Coffee, Iced Tea or Scrod. (there are no substitutions or take out) https://docksidebranford.com/senior-menu/ Seating is first come first serve. George will be there when they open at 11:30 to charm " Adam from Haddam" the Maitre d‘hôtel into giving us great seating. Come early and bring an appetite and a few friends for the coolest view. Questions? Text George at 203-747-5939 or email info@ShorelineVillageCT.org.Inside seating so come rain or shine.

You’re warmly invited to our second Tea and Talk in July. The occasions are so nice that this month we decided to do them twice. Join us at the tables on the Branford Green across from Gafe G. Enjoy relaxed, friendly conversation in a shaded setting. Bring a friend—visitors are always welcome! Questions? Text George at 203-747-5939 or email info@ShorelineVillageCT.org. In case of rain, let‘s meet across the street in Cafe G, at 1008 Main St, Branford.

You Are Invited to a Walking Tour of Memorable Downtown Madison Moments at 10:00 AM on July 29th. Starting in front of 12 School Street, the yellow Madison Town Information Center. Enjoy a guided walking tour of historic downtown Madison that will transform your perception of its seemingly quiet streets and buildings. From the sidewalk, discover where Daniel Hand, a devoted abolitionist and philanthropist, once trod. Pause outside the house where the preacher, Yale’s first graduate, freed his enslaved servants. Glimpse homes rumored to be haunted and hear the chilling tales behind their facades. Stand above the basement where the city’s sensational “trial of the century” took place. Along the way, your guide will share stories of triumph and tragedy, revealing the most memorable Madison moments that are often hidden in plain sight. Questions? Text George at 203-747-5939 or email info@ShorelineVillageCT.org. In case of rain, the walk cancellation will be posted by 8:30 AM on the Shoreline Village website next to the event.

Patricia Bell-Scott’s "The Firebrand and the First Lady" is a deeply engaging and meticulously researched account of the extraordinary friendship between Pauli Murray, a pioneering civil rights activist, and Eleanor Roosevelt, the iconic First Lady. Bell-Scott masterfully intertwines their personal journeys, revealing how their alliance helped shape the course of social justice in America. The book brings to life Murray’s relentless advocacy and Roosevelt’s evolving commitment to equality, highlighting how their candid correspondence and mutual respect inspired change during turbulent times. Through vivid storytelling and thoughtfully included letters, Bell-Scott offers a fresh perspective on two remarkable women and the power of friendship to bridge divides. This book is both an inspiring tribute and an essential addition to the history of American activism.

This walk, sponsored by the Guilford Preservation Alliance, is a wonderful opportunity to discover 386 years of Guilford’s fascinating history since its founding in 1639. The history of the Town Green and many of the surrounding homes and businesses is highlighted. Learn about the Native Americans, New England slavery, how Guilford is connected to the saving of the Connecticut Charter (1687), the Salem Witch Trials (1692), and the Statue of Liberty (1886). Other entertaining historical stories are added, making for a memorable and entertaining morning. Dave and Debbie Meeker are leading the tour. Debbie is descended from 9 Signers of the Guilford Covenant. They enjoy sharing stories that include family history and other stories about the early residents of Guilford, and they love to hear your stories. Questions? Text George at 203-747-5939 or email info@ShorelineVillageCT.org.IN CASE OF RAIN, THE TOUR WILL BE CANCELLED ON THE SHORELINE VILLAGE EVENTS WEBSITE BY 8:30 AM THE MORNING OF THE EVENT.