Community news: Alzhiemers program, Tai Chi, and all about your iPhone
March 2, 2021
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Downtown Ridgefield, Conn, is pictured during a previous year.H John Voorhees III / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
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World War II and its Aftermath in Europe seminar
World War II and its Aftermath in Europe is a Ridgefield Continuing Education history seminar led by veteran history teacher, Nancy Maxwell, talks about the terms of the Treaty of Versailles that ended World War I, to the political appeasement of the 1930s, financial crises, social upheavals, and rise of fascism and communism. This course will: examine the causes of World War II; provide an overview of the war itself; and review the decisions of the peacemakers after Germany surrendered in 1945. Participants will look at the stages, operations, and theaters of the war against the Axis powers, including the “phony war,” the occupation of France, the German advance to the east, the Allie
Community news: Town named City of Compassion; true justice, photography
Feb. 22, 2021
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Jessica Spears, Melissa Woodhouse and Danielle Taibi of RVNAhealth StayWELL Services with their most recent award.RVNAhealth / Contributed photoShow MoreShow Less
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Photography classes scheduled
The Photography: Camera Settings and Features Beyond Auto Mode, available through Ridgefield Continuing Education, is for beginner and intermediate photographers using a DSLR camera (no point and shoot) and explores the key DSLR camera features and settings so you learn how and when to use them and take the camera off Auto. Learn about the shooting, focusing and metering modes, as well as depth of field, motion blur/freeze/pan, exposure compensation, histograms, and bracketing.
If the true spirit of the holiday season is about giving, annual toy drives help contributors imagine the joy and delight of a child s eyes light up upon receiving an unexpected gift.
This year especially, nonprofit organizations say the need is even greater as more families are isolated, sick or financially challenged by the COVID-19 pandemic. We know a lot of families who are struggling at this time of year, and money is tighter than it s ever been, said Kim Mullins, owner of The Tutoring Club in St. Johns.
Mullins said that its the first year her educational assistance organization has sponsored a toy drive, in cooperation with the Marine s Toys for Tots holiday campaign.