events
Max Stossel
Wednesday, October 16
Presentation for WPS Students in grades 6-12 during school
Max Stossel, an award winning artist, poet, film maker and named by Forbes as one of the best storytellers of the year, is the Founder of Social Awakening and former media strategist with a background in social media development, speaks on the impact of social media. He will present to Wilton Public School students in grades 6-11 during school on Wednesday, October 16. For parents, there will be a video presentation made available after his talk and a virtual Q&A on Monday, November 4, from 7-8 pm.
These events are brought to you by a partnership between Middlebrook PTA, SPED*NET, Wilton High School PTSA, Wilton Public Schools and Wilton Youth Council.
Together for Teens: Expert Insights Into Challenges Kids Face Today
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Tuesday October 22nd 7-8.30pm
Riverbrook Regional YMCA
Join us for a panel with two coaches, a pediatrician and a teen counselor from Kids in Crisis. These experts will share their perspectives on the challenges facing our kids (focusing on grades 6-12). The panel discussion will be followed by a Resource Fair showcasing providers in our area.
This event is brought to you by Wilton Youth Council and the Riverbrook Regional YMCA.
Panelists Include:
EJ DiNunzio, Youth to Youth & WHS Staff
Dr. Rebecca LePage, Pediatrician
Cassandra Lucien, MSW, Kids In Crisis
Chandra Ring, Wilton Youth Council
A Community Event About Gambling
Wednesday, October 23 6:30-8:30pm
Wilton Library
Please join us for a community conversation to learn more about the impact of problem gambling and how to help a loved one, family member, friend, or client. Dena Miccinello from The Hub at Catalyst CT, one of five state-designated Regional Behavioral Health Action Organizations, will talk about the definition of gambling, types of gambling in CT, the impact of gambling, myths and facts and warning signs and risk factors. You will be provided with a variety of local, regional, and state-wide resources for problem gambling prevention, treatment, and recovery.
Dena Miccinello grew up in Connecticut, has a degree in Public Health from Southern Connecticut State University and has extensive experience in prevention. Prevention is the way she helps community members live a safe and healthy life.
Co-sponsored by Wilton Library and the Wilton Youth Council.
Coffee - Community - Conversation
Monthly Meetups:
Join members of the community for Coffee, Community and Conversation to build community through connection!
These informal monthly gatherings offer community members a chance to discuss what's on their mind and build relationships with other Wilton residents.
Together for Teens: Expert Insights Into Challenges Kids Face Today
Tuesday, October 22 7-8.30pm
Riverbrook Regional YMCA
Join us for a panel with two coaches, a pediatrician and a teen counselor from Kids in Crisis. These experts will share their perspectives on the challenges facing our kids (focusing on grades 6-12). The panel discussion will be followed by a Resource Fair showcasing providers in our area.
This event is brought to you by Wilton Youth Council and the Riverbrook Regional YMCA.
Panelists Include:
EJ DiNunzio, Youth to Youth & WHS Staff
Dr. Rebecca LePage, Pediatrician
Cassandra Lucien, MSW, Kids In Crisis
Chandra Ring, Wilton Youth Council
The Gift of Failure and.... How it Leads to Success in Life with author Jessica Lahey
Monday October 28 7-9pm
East Ridge Auditorium
East Ridge Middle School, Ridgefield
Event cost: $20 per person
Jessica Lahey, author of The Gift of Failure: How Parents Learn to Let Go So Their Children Can Succeed, will be speaking at East Ridge Auditorium in the East Ridge Middle School, Ridgefield on Monday, October 28 from 7-9 pm. Lahey will discuss:
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how to foster intrinsic motivation
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how every opportunity is an opportunity for growth
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the role of autonomy in self-efficacy
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the link between frustration tolerance and entitlement
Event admission is $20 per person. This program is brought to you by Project Resilience, Ridgefield Public Schools, Ridgefield PTAs, Ridgefield Youth Commission, Ridgefield Library, Books on the Common and Wilton Youth Council.
Social Media: The Inside Scoop with Max Stossel Founder & CEO of Social Awakening
Monday November 4 7-8pm
Virtual Webinar
Video presentation available in advance of this event
Registration coming soon.
Dealing with Your Child's Anxiety
AND with Yours!
Understanding the Causes of Anxiety and Learning Ways to Address it with Mary Murphy, PhD
Thursday November 14 10:30am - 12:30pm
Wilton Library
Anxiety has become one of the most common challenges faced by children today; parents are often facing similar struggles. Clinical psychologist Mary Murphy, PhD, will explore the shared experience of anxiety between parents and kids, how both groups are affected on a daily basis, and practical, effective management tools, such as biofeedback at home with smartphones.
This program is presented by SPED*NET in partnership with Wilton Library, Wilton Public Schools, Wilton Youth Council and Newtown Sped PTA.