December 2026
Registration for Fall 2026 begins Wednesday, August 19th, and continues through the semester!
Looking for a great gift? SSILL Gift Certificates may be purchased at the Guilford Community Center.
Program Schedule
THE GROVE STREET CEMETERY AND ARBORETUM, A NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK
Tuesday, December 1
10:00 a.m. at GCC
Program #48266
Cost: $3
Presenter: Channing Harris
Channing Harris graduated from Hampshire College and received his Master of Landscape Architecture degree from Harvard University’s Graduate School of Design. In nearly forty years, with the firm Towers|Gold, he was the project manager for over one hundred landscape architectural projects serving university, institutional and residential clients. He has renovated and restored the works of Frederick Law Olmsted, Arthur Shurcliff, Marion Coffin, and Beatrix Farrand. He serves on the boards of directors of the New Haven Preservation Trust and the Friends of Grove Street Cemetery.
Program
This illustrated presentation will explore the history of the Grove Street Cemetery founded in 1796. Learn about the burial ground’s significance and cultural importance as well as the landscape concepts of its early planners.
VOICES FROM THE CORE
Tuesday, December 8
10:00 a.m. at GCC
Program #48267
Cost: $3
Presenter: Julie Fitzpatrick
The speaker is a writer, actor, and theater teacher who has performed off Broadway, regionally, and in television short films. She teaches acting for adults and other classes through the Legacy Theater.
Program
Return with us for another theatrical presentation with actor and director Julie Fitzpatrick on the making of theatre. This will be an engaging workshop focused on the crafting and presentation of original solo show material. This special session will feature several storytellers with whom Julie has worked to share how they explored with her the art of the monologue and developed a 10-minute solo piece which they performed for an audience at Legacy Theatre. They will present their monologues with us. Participants will gain insight into shaping personal narratives for the Stage, structuring compelling storytelling, and refining performance techniques.
TED TALKS
Wednesday, December 9
10:00 a.m. at MSC
Program #48269
Cost: $3
Facilitators: Judy Merriam, Susan Smith
A TED Talk is a concise, impactful presentation where experts and thought leaders share groundbreaking ideas. These talks are designed to inspire, educate, and spark global conversations. We will air two short Ted Talks followed by a discussion.
