Angelica Fontanez 

Director of 

Social Services 

203-938-3580

Click here to email Angelica 

Margherita Pilato 

Senior Program Coordinator 

203-938-9725

Click here to email Margherita 

Michelle Stillman Administrative 

Assistant 

203-938-9725

Click here to email Michelle 

Beginner Italian

Mondays from 1:00 – 2:30 pm

starting April 3rd

The Heritage Center is excited to offer Italian language classes this spring. Our Instructor, Lisetta Malagoli Farris, is from Italy, studied in Florence and now lives in Connecticut. She teaches in New Canaan as well as at Founder’s Hall in Ridgefield. Her classes are 1.5 hour long/ once a week.  

Classes will be Monday afternoons from 1:00 – 2:30 starting Monday, April 3rd. 

2 sessions, with 5 classes each: 

• April 3, 10, 17, 24 and May 1: (includes a free lesson): $32
• May 8, 15, 22 and June 5, 12 (no Memorial Day class): $40

The instructor would like to keep class size to under 12 and spots are filling up. Please contact Margherita 203-938-9725 / mpilato@townofreddingct.org to enroll. If you would like to pay in advance, you may use our PayPal link on the town’s page: https://townofreddingct.org/government/services/heritage-senior-center/

Note that the system will indicate that it is a “donation,” even though it is how we process our classes. You should be able to leave a comment such as “Italian classes.” Alternatively, pay by check or cash on April 3rd.

Flex & Flow

with Lisa Tenore

Mondays at 10:00 am

Starts Monday, April 17th 

First Class Free

The Heritage Center is thrilled to have beloved fitness instructor Lisa Tenore back. Her Flex & Flow class is a combination of light strength training followed by stretching and lengthening. Participants will use light weights to tone the body, mind and soul.



Those that are familiar with Lisa recall that she likes to have fun as well as restore the spirit. Come try a free class on Monday, April 17th or Monday, April 24th. Please RSVP with Margherita 203-938-9725 / mpilato@townofreddingct.org 

Virtual Meditation

with Dev

Wednesday, March 29th

at 12:00 pm 

Virtual, no-cost 

Certified in meditation, Dev Patel has been helping our community get into the practice. With an accessible, thoughtful style, he may incorporate a body scan, breathing techniques and relaxation of the body. 

We will also have a hybrid meditation (in-person and virtual) on Wednesday, April 12th at 1pm with Mary Bottero. Stay tuned for more details.



There is no cost for these sessions but please contact the Heritage Center (203) 938-9725 or email mpilato@townofreddingct.org to sign-up.

Technology Help

Thursdays from 3:00 – 4:00 pm

Participants were grateful for help this past week and are requesting more. Please come by if you need help with your iPhone or other technology, including your smart TV, laptop or iPad. Joel Barlow High School student Charlie Kennedy will troubleshoot your problem and will take your individual questions. He also offers enrichment, guiding you on setting up your technology and best uses of your applications. Please RSVP with Margherita mpilato@townofreddingct.org / 203-938-9725 to claim your seat for Thursday, March 30th and/or Thursdays in April.

Presentation with Susan Winters

Wednesday, April 5th at 1:30 pm

Susan Winters, owner of hello, Dream Trip Travel (and hello, Redding) will talk about planning and preparing for travel in a post pandemic times. The world has opened up again and it's time to get out there again! Bring your travel related questions and be ready to have your sense of adventure reignited.



Please RSVP with Michelle mstillman@townofreddingct.org / 203-938-9725.

Above all, stay safe, be well!