Events

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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.

Volunteers needed for UConn Basketball – Gampel Pavillion Games

Volunteer at UConn Basketball games.

Join us in our UR Community Tech Center

UR Community Tech Time is Traveling Around Connecticut

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

Dates: November 17th, December 15th

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

BLOOMFIELD SENIOR CENTER TECH CLASSESTime 12:30-2 PM

Dates: 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: November 24, December 15

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

Veteran’s Learning Event
Date: Thursday, November 13, 2025 from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
 Location:  Midwest Food Bank, 440 Adams St., Manchester, Agenda
9:00 AM – Welcome & Introduction - Michelle Puzzo, UR Community Cares
9:05 AM – James Amaro – Chair, Manchester Veteran Council & VA employee
9:30 AM - Paul Scappaticci – Vice Chair, Manchester Veterans Committee
9:45 AM - Richard Zaremba – Manchester Banner Program
10:00 AM – Activity led by Richard
10:30 AM – Stretch Break w/ Recruiter
10:45 AM – Tour of Midwest Food Bank
11:00 AM – Joel Cox, Assistant Town Manager
11:15 AM – Veterans Base Camp - Russ 
11:30 AM – Natasha Randolph, MPH, LCSW – VA Connecticut
11:50 AM – Activity led by Natasha
12:15 PM – Air Force and Marines
12:30 PM– Lunch & Student Reflection
12:50 PM – Michelle Puzzo - Closing Remarks
1:00 PM – Event Concludes
 
Hard of Hearing Community Discussion
Please join UR Community Cares in person or on Zoom.

Date: Tuesday, Nov. 18th
Time: 1-2:30pm
In-Person Location: 153 Spruce Street, Manchester, CT

If you can not join us in person, we will email you the Zoom meeting link once you have completed this form: https://forms.gle/RLbwNR2rDv1AhC3bA
Deaf, DeafBlind and hard of hearing community discussion 11/18 1-2:30pm.

Dec 11th – Hosting Coffee & Connect from 8-9am at 153 Spruce Street. If you are thinking about joining the Manchester Chamber, stop by 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.