Golf, Eat Ice Cream, Listen to Music and More in Avon!

Happy Monday, Avon! 

Wow, August is flying by. If there's one thing I've learned in all my years as a journalist, it's that the news is constant and changing daily. Even in the summer.

It makes sense because life is always changing and local news is a reflection of the pulse of a community. Every day is different. Sometimes things go how you planned them and other times your life takes an unexpected direction, whether good or bad. 

But no matter what happens, it's important to stay present and look ahead rather than dwelling on the past.

Look ahead to the next school year rather than dwelling on a bad grade. Think about how you will tackle the next game rather than focusing on a recent loss. Learn from a business venture that fell through and think about the next company you're going to start.

New Year's Day tends to be the day we focus on how to move our lives ahead. But why not today or tomorrow? Do you have a goal or dream that keeps you forward thinking? What is it and how are you pursuing it? Think of it is an end of summer resolution! Tell us in the comments. 

As you're looking ahead in your lives, we're looking ahead at this week. Here's a snapshot of what's going on in Avon this week: 

Free Blood-Pressure Screening: The Farmington Valley VNA is sponsoring free blood-pressure screenings on Monday, Aug. 12, at the Avon Senior Center. Click on the link provided for more information.

Ice Cream Social: Here's the scoop. Wellcare is serving up ice cream at the Avon Senior Center on Tuesday, Aug. 13 at 12:30 p.m. Click on the link provided for more information.

Simply Swing! The Farmington Bank Community Concert Series presents a free night of music at the Avon Senior Center, featuring Connecticut-based band Simply Swing. Pencil it into your calendar if you can swing it and click on the link provided to learn more. 

Farmington Valley Chorale Concert: The singing group will perform Brahms' Ein deutsches Requiem at the Valley Community Baptist Church at 590 West Avon Road on Sunday, Aug. 18 at 3 p.m. A $5 donation is recommended. 

Female Golfers, this is for you! Farmington Woods is hosting Golf Demystified for Women in Business. The clinic will give a basic overview of the sport and how to use it as a networking resource. Click on the link provided for more information.

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