SPHERE programs bring members together in a positive environment where each person is unique. Our members thrive from rich experiences and a strong sense of community.
Art Class
Come and make art with us on Wednesday nights! SPHERE artists work in a variety of media including drawing, painting and collage. Projects range from the creation of large-scale works of art suitable for framing, to smaller, seasonally themed cards and crafts. What remains consistent is the wide range of personal expression, style and variety that each member brings to each project!
Date: Wednesdays – 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Location: SPHERE Shop, 421 Main St., Ridgefield, CT
Run by: Megan Marden
Walking Club
The walking club is a relaxed and aerobic fun stroll down Main Street, Ridgefield, where our members share in conversations and camaraderie with each other as well as friends in the neighborhood. Local sites are visited, such as the Aldrich Museum and Lounsbury Hall.
Date and Time: Check the SPHERE weekly email for the schedule.
Meetup location: Ridgefield Library parking lot at 472 Main St. Ridgefield, CT
Run by: Arlene Litt
SPHERE-It Creations: Jewelry & Ceramic Making Program
This night involves exploring what can be created out of beads, clay, metal, leather, and other items. Artists discover the satisfaction of creating jewelry and other adornments, ornaments, home decor, and other items that will ultimately be for sale in the shop at 421 Main Street, festivals, some stores. The group works with trained jewelers and volunteers to finesse their skills. Jewelry creations are also sold on Etsy and Instagram.
The next time you see our banner at a local street fair or event, feel free to come by and pay a visit just to say hello – you can be guaranteed a welcoming smile and high five!
Date – 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Location: 421 Main Street, Ridgefield, CT
SPHERE’s Cooking Club
SPHERE’s Cooking Club is an interactive program that encompasses all aspects of cooking. Classes will include different recipes that will be prepared and enjoyed family style by the members. Members meet on Wednesdays at Ridgefield Academy. Please check the SPHERE weekly email for schedule information. The club is capped at twelve (12) members.
Date: Wednesdays – 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm (Will Resume in September – NO SUMMER CLASSES)
Location: Ridgefield Academy, 223 West Mountain Rd.
Run by: Michele Barricelli and Lauren Radigan
SPHERE Performing Arts
SPHERE’S Performing Arts program changes lives – one act at a time! The goal of the program is to use the power of theater to activate and amplify the voice of members and to increase opportunities to perform in our community.
Areas of focus include relaxation for the stage, improvisation, movement, voice and speech, scene study, playwriting, storytelling, comedy and more. Class also fosters a safe and welcoming place for the SPHERE community, creating friendships and memorable experiences for all.
Date: Thursdays – 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Location: Jesse Lee Church, 207 Main Street, Ridgefield, CT
Run by: Emily Pambianchi
SPHERE in Action
SPHERE in Action members will coordinate volunteers for multiple SPHERE events as well as providing an opportunity to engage with other community organizations as a means of fostering community involvement. Beginning in 2025, we are asking all members and volunteers to commit to five hours of volunteer time – whether for a SPHERE event or a community partner.
Members who are interested in leadership roles within this group will meet to discuss possible ideas for community involvement and will work with Arlene and Judy to help recruit members and other SPHERE volunteers for three or four events per year supporting other local non-profit organizations and SPHERE events, including Fall in Love with Ridgefield, the Holiday Stroll, and the Spring Stroll. Members who serve in a leadership role are also required to commit to five hours of service time.
SPHERE in Action is a service group. This group will NOT be planning social events for members. We will be planning and coordinating volunteers as a means of service to SPHERE and the local community.
Date: Meetings will be held once a month, alternating days and times
Run by Arlene Litt and Judy McCormick
Fee: Free
SPHERE Talks
Our series of educational workshops offers “hands-on” learning about important topics affecting our members’ well-being and everyday living. While our audience is primarily our SPHERE members, members’ families, caretakers, and SPHERE volunteers are invited to attend SPHERE Talks relevant to their roles in our member’s lives.
Date: Six (6) times/year during the evenings (6:30 to 8:30 pm) – Dates To be Determined
Location: 421 Main Street, Ridgefield, CT
Run by: Caitlin Granucci
Bingo / Game Events
Meet at 421 Main Street in Ridgefield and enjoy playing Bingo with your friends. Be the guest caller, play a few cards, win a game, support a friend, and make new friends.
Date: DATES VARY but usually Weekly on Friday and Sunday afternoons – 2:30 pm – 3:45 pm
Location: SPHERE Shop, 421 Main Street, Ridgefield, CT
Run by: Arlene Litt
Next Chapter Book Club
A group of adults and older teens with IDD, along with two trained facilitators, gather weekly or bi-weekly for one-hour in a local public library, bookstore, coffee shop, café, or similar public establishment to read aloud and discuss a book. Anyone can participate, whatever their reading or ability level. NCBC members range from those who read proficiently to those who cannot read at all.
Date: Monday evenings 6:30 – 7:45 pm – via Zoom. The Zoom link is available in the SPHERE Weekly schedule email.
Run by: Andy Forsyth and Jill Barberie
Many thanks to the Ridgefield Library and Andy Forsyth for this program!
If you are interested in becoming a SPHERE member, Visit the Become a Member Page by clicking on the button below.
Download our membership application, and return it to info@spherect.org