Events

Empowering Our Community Through Events

We host a variety of events throughout the year, ranging from fundraising events to community workshops, all with the goal of empowering the community.

Recap of our SALSA OF MANCHESTER

UR Community Tech Center September Calendar

UR Community Tech Center is Traveling Around Connecticut

AVON SENIOR CENTER TECH CLASSESTime 2:00 – 3:30 PM

Dates: October 20th, November 17th, December 15th

Sign up by calling Avon Senior Center 860-675-4355

BLOOMFIELD SENIOR CENTER TECH CLASSESTime 12:30-2 PM

Dates: September 17, October 8, October 22, November 19, December 17

Schedule Tech Time with Michelle Puzzo 10:30 AM-12 PM

Sign up by calling Bloomfield Senior Center 860-243-8364

Bethany Senior Center — Time: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Dates: October 20, November 24, December 15

Sign up by calling Bethany Senior Center 203-393-2100 x1124

We are excited to announce that UR Community Cares has been selected as a nonprofit partner in the Big Y Community Bag Program for September.

UR Community Cares will receive $1 for each $2.50 reusable Community Bag sold during the month of September 2025 at: 234 Tolland Turnpike, Manchester, CT

Guest Speaker – Dr. Suzanne Ondrus – Sept. 29th

Text us at 860-430-4557 or email us at info@urcommunitycares.org if you would like the Zoom link.

Click here to watch our YouTube video to hear more about the event!

Free Community Event

Human Guide Training – Oct 1st – 10am-3pm

Register by clicking here!

The event is located in the Rotunda on the 2nd floor; park in the West Lot.

Human Guide Training
by Helen Keller
National Center
Wednesday, October 1st
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
CT State Community College Manchester
60 Bidwell Street, Manchester
Vendors
National Federation of the Blind
Careforth 
CT Tech Act Project - Connecticut
Hearing Loss Association of America-Eastern CT Chapter
Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation
The Governor's Prevention Partnership
CT Aging and Disability: 
- Bureau of Education Services for the Blind
 - Bureau for persons who are Deaf, DeafBlind or Hard of Hearing
 - Bureau of Rehabilitation Services
Communication Advocacy Network (CAN)
Independence Unlimited
Greater Hartford Transit District 
CT State Community College Manchester - Disability/Allied Health
Manchester Fire Dept. and Human Services
CRIS Radio
CarePatrol

SpinFest – Oct. 4th

Join us on Saturday, October 4th, from 10 AM to 1 PM for a FREE festival celebrating riding, music, and food for all abilities. Powered by Rotary in Motion, this event promises fun for everyone! Cycling Without Age Manchester will be giving rides for people having difficulty walking into the East Coast Greenway.

Flyer for the Spinfest in Manchester, CT at Charter Oak Park on October 4th at 10 AM to 1 PM.

Guest Speaker- Parkinson’s Disease – Oct 14th

Neighbors Helping Neighbors Launch in Lisbon

Seniorhood in Vernon on Sat. Oct. 25th 9:30am-2pm

Joy Ride: Pedaling Toward Connection – Cycling Without Age at LeadingAge Boston Conference

Sunday, November 2, 8:45 – 11:45 am

Register here: Joy Ride: Pedaling Toward Connection

Join us Dec 11th 8-9am – Thinking about joining the Manchester Chamber? Join us for our December Coffee & Connect to meet the members.

Save the Date – Graffiti Battle May 17, 2026

Promo for the 3rd annual 2026 Graffiti Battle at Urban Lodge Brewing, Manchester Sunday, May 17th.