Beads East of the River is open to everyone, from newbies to experienced beaders. This group meets to work on bead projects; share inspiration, expertise, feedback, and suggestions; and swap beads and findings. (You know how you always end up with an extra bead or two? Want to trade?) Stringers, seed bead stitchers and knitters, wireworkers, etc., are all welcome. I want all group members, regardless of experience level, to feel comfortable getting and giving advice or help with their bead proj …

… Basic Buddhist Teachings Moral Teachings (The Five-Fold Precepts) Learning & Practicing Buddhist Holidays Singing, chanting, and music Learning about ritual instruments Buddhist temple/center etiquette Quiet sitting meditation Listening to age appropriate Dharma Talks Practical application of teachings for a balanced, happy, healthy life Arts and Crafts Games Birthday celebrations …

  Relax and get to know other knitters in the area by bringing your portable knitting/crocheting project to the pub! I hope this group will provide a forum for socializing, sharing patterns and projects, commiserating about yarn hoards, and enjoying the local brews. Please share your ideas for building a young knitter community in the Storrs Willimantic area

… Why not come together to share our visions, teach our crafts, explore our imagination, and find new venues to feed our passions? Costuming, armouring, fighting, games of strategy, writing, poety, music, art, mythology, philosophy, history... all these things come together in the characters we create and live and the faires we visit. We aren't just daydreamers. We are creators of worlds, and that fire never sleeps. Out of legend we come! Join us! Whatever your experience, all those interested …

Playgroups meet every day at LYSB. Groups last for about an hour. Kids and caretakers have fun playing, signing, crafting, listening to stories and much more. Holiday events, Yoga, Music, Baby Signs® & Spanish programs are also offered. Morning, day, weekend groups and evening events are offered for anyone who would like to join. We have a beautiful building and playground just for your family that was recently renovated. Bring your group to us! For more details check out our web site www.lysb.o …