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TGIF Celebration like it was the 1990s again ! Fri, Feb. 27, 2026 at 5:30 PM,at Quattro‘s, 14 Water St, Guilford. Whether you’re catching up over a casual drink or sharing stories over good food, let’s toast to friendship, relaxation, and the start of an amazing weekend together in celebration of surviving the storm!

Book Group In Person and Zoom. (second Tuesday of each month) Tue, Mar 10, 2026 at 11:00 AM The March selection is "So Far Gone" by Jess Walter. Both on ZOOM and in person. A cranky, reclusive journalist is forced back into the world to rescue his kidnapped grandchildren. Several colorful characters, and an unusual road trip, written by an author who has been called "a genius of the modern American moment."Bring your curiosity, your stories, and maybe even a favorite non-messy snack to share. Good company, thoughtful chats, and a chance to connect. Whether you’ve read every page or just started, you’ll fit right in. Let’s read, relax, and enjoy together! Please email info@shorelinevillagect.org in advance to get the Zoom link, or better yet, attend in person at Guilford Free Library, Conference Room "C".

MEMBERS ONLY Traditional Yoga Class, Wed, March 18th, at 8:30 AM SVCT now offers members a traditional yoga class (in addition to our Chair Yoga). This practice includes movements on the floor as well as standing postures that scientific studies have shown improve flexibility, strength, balance, stress relief, and overall quality of life. Our class is gentle for seniors, featuring warmups, balancing exercises, and asanas (postures) that help you move more freely and feel refreshed. Maryann is a certified Kripalu yoga teacher with over twenty years of teaching experience, having studied many different schools of yoga in this country and in England. To try a class, text (203)747-5939 in advance for the Zoom link.

Zoom Chair Yoga Class, Wednesday, March 18, 10:00 AM . Maryann‘s virtual chair yoga classes create an inviting space for gentle movement and mindful stretching, accessible to everyone from the comfort of home. These sessions focus on techniques tailored for seniors or ANYONE seeking safe, low-impact exercise. Key Benefits: Gentle, Accessible Movement: Chair yoga is designed for all fitness levels, using a sturdy chair so participants can enjoy a broad range of postures without stress on joints or muscles. This makes it especially helpful for those with mobility challenges or those recovering from illness. Boost Flexibility & Balance: Consistent practice keeps joints limber and muscles engaged, improving mobility, supporting everyday confidence, and helping to prevent falls. Additional Advantages: Reduces stiffness and tension with guided movement. Encourages healthy breathing and relaxation. Can ease stress or anxiety, Fosters routine and positive social connections, Requires no special equipment—just a chair. Maryann’s classes are an uplifting way to enhance your mobility, independence, and daily energy. Through yoga, you can genuinely feel younger. For Zoom link and information, contact info@shorelinevillagect.org or TEXT: (203) 747-5939 in advance.

Tea & Talk at the Brownstone Family Restaurant, 961 Boston Post Rd in Guilford at 2:00 PM on Thursday Maech 19th. Tea and Talk is one of our most pleasant events. We enjoy mild, stimulating, friendly conversations with our Shoreline Village CT members and anyone who cares to join us. One Month we discussed excursions , past and planned, wwith grandchildren. This time, we could reminisce about childhood best friends or what we did for fun when we were younger. Wisdom‘s delayed appearance is often an amusing topic. Come with a friend, meet a few new ones, and leave with a smile.

Spring Fling, First Day of Spring! Spring is calling—and we’re answering with a Spring Fling TGIS to celebrate the very first day of Spring! Join Villagers on Friday, March 20 at 5:30 PM at Quattro’s, 14 Water St, Guilford. As Winter loosens its grip, we’ll welcome the longer days with good company, lighthearted conversation, and the chance to unwind together. Quattro’s warm, cozy atmosphere is perfect for: Catching the Happy Hour Sharing stories and laughter Enjoying a relaxed start to the weekend Come raise a glass to fresh beginnings, friendship, and the promise of Spring. Bring a friend, or come solo and leave with a few new ones. Oh, and it‘s ca$h to facilitate individual checks.

Walk Along the Madison Shoreline Tuesday, March 24,10:00AM Join Shoreline Villagers for a walk along the Madison Shoreline. Meet in the S.E. corner of the big parking lot, near the M & J Beach Grill, off Surf Club Road, Madison. Please register: Email info@ShorelineVillageCT.org or phone/text 203-747-5939. Cancels if it rains. Rain cancellation will be posted by 8:30 AM on this website.

MEMBERS ONLY Traditional Yoga ClassM Wed, March 25th, at 8:30 AM SVCT now offers members a traditional yoga class (in addition to our Chair Yoga). This practice includes movements on the floor as well as standing postures that scientific studies have shown improve flexibility, strength, balance, stress relief, and overall quality of life. Our class is gentle for seniors, featuring warmups, balancing exercises, and asanas (postures) that help you move more freely and feel refreshed. Maryann is a certified Kripalu yoga teacher with over twenty years of teaching experience, having studied many different schools of yoga in this country and in England. To try a class, text (203)747-5939 in advance for the Zoom link.

Zoom Chair Yoga Class, Wednesday, March 25, 10:00 AM. Maryann‘s virtual chair yoga classes create an inviting space for gentle movement and mindful stretching, accessible to everyone from the comfort of home. These sessions focus on techniques tailored for seniors or ANYONE seeking safe, low-impact exercise. Key Benefits: Gentle, Accessible Movement: Chair yoga is designed for all fitness levels, using a sturdy chair so participants can enjoy a broad range of postures without stress on joints or muscles. This makes it especially helpful for those with mobility challenges or those recovering from illness. Boost Flexibility & Balance: Consistent practice keeps joints limber and muscles engaged, improving mobility, supporting everyday confidence, and helping to prevent falls. Additional Advantages: Reduces stiffness and tension with guided movement. Encourages healthy breathing and relaxation. Can ease stress or anxiety, Fosters routine and positive social connections, Requires no special equipment—just a chair. Maryann’s classes are an uplifting way to enhance your mobility, independence, and daily energy. Through yoga, you can genuinely feel younger. For Zoom link and information, contact info@shorelinevillagect.org or TEXT: (203) 747-5939 in advance.

Thursday, March 26, 2026, 6:00 PM at the Guilford Free Library. Wesleyan University Music Professor Roger Grant will discuss the Metropolitan Opera’s production of Tristan und Isolde, which will be broadcast live in theaters on Saturday, March 21. Professor Grant is a music theorist and cultural historian; his research concerns eighteenth-century music, affect theory, and the history of music theory. He is the author of two award-winning books, Peculiar Attunements: How Affect Theory Turned Musical and Beating Time and Measuring Music in the Early Modern Era. He is currently completing a new book on mission music in eighteenth-century Bolivia. Sponsored by the Shoreline Opera Club, Shoreline Village CT and the Guilford Free Library. Please register at GuilfordFreeLibrary.org and click on “Events.”

Thai Luncheon " Dining Day Fun" Tuesday, March 31, 2026, 12:30 PM until 2:00 PM Siam Orchids Restaurant, 899 W Main St, Branford, CT 06405 Register Now Category Social Events Registration Info Registration has closed - Event is past Completed Registrations: 3 (3 registrants) In-progress Registrations: 0 (0 registrants) About this event We‘re celebrating life, friendship, and fantastic food. So please mark your calendars for Thursday, March 27th, at 12:30 PM. Join us for a fun-filled Dutch treat, cash only, luncheon. Enjoy fine, mild Thai cuisine in a cozy setting with great company. text 203-747-5939 to register.

Art History Talk, Tuesday, April 7, 1:00 PM. The Golden Age of Spanish Painting and Collecting.  Marcie Slepian, PhD. will discuss the most outstanding works in the Prado, focusing on Spanish art, art collecting by the monarchy, and some of the museum’s misfortunes. The program will feature the career of Diego Velázquez, explore the paintings and prints of Francisco Goya, and focus on Spanish still life paintings. Artistic treasures of the collection by the Flemish artists, Titian and Rubens, will be highlighted. Dr. Slepian has an A.B. from Brown University, a Ph.D. in Art History from Yale University, and has been an art educator in Connecticut for almost 40 years. She has lectured for the Shoreline Village and the Library for the past 10 years. Printmaking is one of her special interests. Please register to attend at: https://guilfordfreelibrary.org/events/event/the-golden-age-of-spanish-painting-and-collecting-with-marcie-slepian-phd/

Shoreline Village Book Group Tuesday, April 14th at 11:00 AM Guilford Free Library – Conference Room C (In-person and on Zoom) Join us for a lively discussion of Heartwood by Amity Gaige — “a gem of a thousand facets,” both suspenseful and soul-mending. This moving story of a lost hiker’s journey invites reflections on how we lose and find ourselves. Enjoy thoughtful conversation and great company! Email info@shorelinevillagect.org for the Zoom link, or come in person!

Join The Shoreline Village Book Group. "Mother Mary Comes to Me", by Arundhati Roy Discover the powerful memoir of acclaimed author Arundhati Roy and her extraordinary mother, Mary—a fierce educator, feminist trailblazer, and complex force who shaped Roy‘s life and voice. This intimate portrait explores love, resilience, and identity through a daughter‘s eyes, blending raw honesty with deep admiration. Guilford Free Library, Conference Room C May 12th at 11:00 AM In-person and Zoom with professional audio. Contact info@shorelinevillagect.org to get the Zoom link, or better yet, come in person. Lively discussion, wonderful company. Bring your insights!