Summer Reading Fun for Grown Ups

Play summer reading Bingo and challenge yourself to new reading experiences.

Participate in one of our upcoming summer book discussions:

The July book selection is Portrait of A Thief, by Grace D. Li. Join SML staff on Thursday, July 27th, at 11 am to discuss this thriller described as Ocean's Eleven meets The Farewell. We'll share our thoughts on the lush, lyrical heist novel over coffee/tea and Danish pastry.

New Calendar Coming Soon

SML is getting a new events calendar beginning the first week in July! The new system will integrate event registration, reminders, room reservations, and much more. Please bear with us as we transition between the old and the new!

UPCOMING SML Events, details to follow

Talk with Dee Salomon, "The Ungardener," at SML Friday, July 21, 5:30. Dee writes, advocates, and consults on woodland restoration. Along with many other ungardeners across the country, Dee advocates for the removal of destructive invasive species.

Registration Required, link coming soon in NEW calendar!

Bat Talk & Annual Bat Count

Our second annual Bat Program for families, teenagers, and adults
Co-Sponsored by SML and Salisbury Association Land Trust/Community Events

Thursday, July 27, 7:00- 8:30 p.m.
Rain Date: Friday, July 28, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.. (if it rains on the rain date, the talk will be held inside at the Wardell Room, without a bat count.)

Please join us in the Buttons Garden at SML to hear CT DEEP wildlife biologist Devaughn Fraser, a specialist in bats, discuss the flying mammals that roost in the attics of SML and the Academy Building —and live throughout this region. Fraser will begin her talk at SML a little after 7:00 p.m , providing instructions and clickers so that residents may observe and help count the bats leaving the Academy Building at sundown. At the end of the count period, approximately 8:30, results will be recorded.

Both SML and the Academy Building will be open if restrooms are needed. Please feel free to bring your lawn chairs, bug spray, and flash lights.

Ongoing Weeklies with SML

Meditation and Gentle Movement

with Kathy Voldstad

Meditation, Sundays 9:00 a.m.

Beginning now, probably lasting through the summer months, the meditation class will be held on Sundays only.

Zoom link - password: "peace"