Free Wellbeing Workshop for Nonprofit Professionals

[Press Release] For nonprofit professionals who spend their days supporting others, finding time to focus on their own wellbeing can be difficult. This September, the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain (CFGNB) is offering local nonprofit staff an opportunity to step away from the day-to-day demands of their work and dedicate a day to their own health, wellbeing, priorities, and goals.

CFGNB will host Roadmap to Wellbeing: Strategies for Health & Success on Friday, September 18, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Klingberg Family Centers in New Britain. The free, full-day capacity-building workshop is open to staff of nonprofit organizations serving Berlin, New Britain, Plainville, and Southington.

Facilitated by Alicia Davis and Stacie Watson of Transformative Leadership Services, the workshop will use the Results Roadmap™ coaching process to help participants create a personalized roadmap for improving their overall health and wellbeing.

Throughout the workshop, participants will have the opportunity to:

• Identify areas of their health and overall wellbeing they would like to improve

• Reflect on their Core Values and how they can guide healthier decisions

• Identify realistic goals and the steps needed to achieve them

• Explore practical wellbeing strategies that can be incorporated into work and everyday life

• Develop a personalized 90-day action plan to put those strategies into practice

This interactive workshop is designed to be more than a day of listening to a presenter. Participants will have dedicated time to reflect, plan, and create a roadmap tailored to their own goals and priorities, giving them practical tools they can carry forward into both their work and personal lives.

Nonprofit professionals give so much of themselves to the communities they serve. Creating space for them to pause, reflect, and invest in their own wellbeing is an important part of building strong and sustainable organizations.

“Our Capacity Building Program is designed to respond to what we’re hearing from our nonprofit partners, and one of the needs we continue to hear about is the strain being placed on nonprofit staff and leaders,” said Joeline Wruck, Director of Grants and Initiatives and manager of the Foundation’s Capacity Building Program. “This workshop gives them an opportunity to invest in their own wellbeing and walk away with practical strategies they can put into action.”

Breakfast and lunch will be provided at no cost to participants. Space is limited, and registration is currently open.

Workshop Details

What: Roadmap to Wellbeing: Strategies for Health & Success

When: Friday, September 18, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Where: Klingberg Family Centers, New Britain, CT

Who: Staff of nonprofit organizations serving Berlin, New Britain, Plainville, and Southington

Cost: Free

Breakfast & Lunch: Included

Trainers: Alicia Davis and Stacie Watson, Transformative Leadership Services

To reserve a spot or learn more, contact Joeline Wruck at jwruck@cfgnb.org.

About the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain

The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain connects people, ideas, and resources to strengthen the communities of Berlin, New Britain, Plainville, and Southington. Through philanthropy, community leadership, and partnerships, the Foundation works to support a vibrant and thriving region where people and organizations have opportunities to contribute, connect, and make a difference.

Barnes Museum Announces Fall Events

The Barnes Museum PHILIP THIBODEAU PHOTO

[Press Release] The Barnes Museum is looking ahead to a busy fall season with several upcoming programs in September and October, including a special appearance at Central Connecticut State University, a historic walking tour, a wine and beer tasting, and the return of the museum’s Victorian funeral traditions tour.

Barnes Museum Curator & Site Administrator Christina Volpe, M.A., will participate in the 25th Anniversary 9/11 Forum at Central Connecticut State University on Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. at Torp Theatre in Davidson Hall, 1615 Stanley Street, New Britain. As part of “The Voices of Generations,” Volpe will share a personal reflection on remembering September 11 as a millennial and participate in a community conversation. The event is free and open to the public, but registration is required.

The Downtown Southington Historic Walking Tour will take place on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., beginning at the Barnes Museum, 85 North Main Street, Southington. Participants will explore North Main Street from Merrell Avenue to just beyond Berlin Avenue while discovering the stories behind historic buildings, monuments, and the people who shaped the community. Historic photographs, diary entries, letters, and stories from the Bradley and Barnes families will offer a unique look at Southington’s past. A suggested $10 donation may be made at the door. Registration is required.

Later that day, the Friends of the Barnes Museum will host a Wine & Beer Tasting from 3:00 to 5:30 p.m. on the grounds of the Barnes Museum, 85 North Main Street, Southington. Guests can enjoy wines from Worldwide Wine and Spirits, craft beer from Kinsmen Brewery, light fare provided by Smokin’ with Chris, and live music. Tickets are $35 per person, and guests must be 21 or older. Proceeds support the preservation and programming of the Barnes Museum. Registration is required.

“The Final Farewell: Victorian Funeral Traditions” returns this fall, for select dates at the Barnes Museum, 85 North Main Street, Southington. This specialty tour explores 19th-century mourning customs and funeral traditions and includes a recreated Victorian viewing room. Admission is $10 for adults, and museum passes will not be accepted for this specialty tour. Registration is required.

Registration for all events is available at thebarnesmuseum.org. For additional information, call the Barnes Museum at 860-628-5426.

Loving Kindness Bowling Fundraiser, Sept. 12, to Benefit Alzheimer’s

Bill and Pat Lynch of Plantsville PHOTO COURTESY OF BILL LYNCH

A Plantsville resident whose loved one has Alzheimer’s disease is planning the fourth annual Loving Kindness Bowling Fundraiser for Saturday, Sept. 12, 1 to 3 p.m. The event will be held at the Apple Valley Bowling Center located at 1304 S. Main St. Tickets are $30 per person and include two hours of bowling and shoes. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Alzheimer’s Association.

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, Alzheimer’s disease is the nation’s largest under-recognized public health crisis. More than 80,000 people in Connecticut are living with Alzheimer’s or dementia, a number projected to increase dramatically in the coming years.

Bill Lynch, event organizer, said the community has been very generous in supporting the event in past years and he hopes to raise more than $10,000. People can already get involved by sponsoring, bowling, donating auction or raffle items, or volunteering. Teams and individuals are welcome. People can register at the door. To make a direct donation, they can go to the website https://act.alz.org/ and search “Loving Kindness.”

For more information or to provide bowlers’ names, contact Lynch at 860-877-4248 or email Wlynch1969@sbcglobal.net.