In light of the upcoming 12/14 anniversary, The Newtown Recovery and Resiliency Team and its staff will be available for support and resources to anyone in the community, according to agency spokesperson Melissa Glaser.

The team is fully staffed with clinical and support professionals who are able to address any concerns or needs that may arise during this difficult time.

The office is open Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Appointments are not necessary, however, after hours appointments can be made on an individual basis.

The Recovery Center is at 28 Trades Lane at the main entrance to Fairfield Hills in the residential building. Call 203-270-4612 for additional information.

“We understand that many individuals struggle during this time and often just need a little support and a safe place to process their thoughts and feelings,” Ms Glaser said. “Our team is here to connect and build relationships while we respond to needs and assist with appropriate tools and resources. We encourage you to call or stop by.”

The Resiliency Center of Newtown, at 153 South Main Street, is also offering programming Saturday and Sunday, December 13-14, including MNRI and Brainspotting by appointment only; and EFT/Tapping therapy on Sunday 11 am to 3 pm.

Also on Sunday, the center is offering 15 minute chair massages, with appointments suggested (call 203-364-9750), reiki sessions from noon to 4 pm, and conscious drumming from 1 to 2 pm and 4 to 5 pm.

In addition, Zoe the therapy dog will be there most of Sunday as well.

Newtown’s Interfaith Clergy Association has announced plans for an Interfaith Gathering for Prayer and Comfort to take place on Sunday, December 14, the second anniversary of 12/14.

The interfaith gathering will be at Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main Street. It will begin at 6 pm.

Faith leaders from the various Newtown religious communities will guide the community by reading from their respective sacred texts, offering prayers for the community, and allowing for times of silence for each individual to reflect and/or pray in his or her own way. All are welcome.

In addition, to that gathering, many locations will be hosting worship services and other gatherings. (See related story.)

The following resources will also be available for community members during the weekend:

*Newtown Youth & Family Services from 10 am to 2 pm on Sunday.Walk-in support, 15 Berkshire Road:

*Ben’s Bells Newtown, 17 Church Hill Road: special studio hours from 10 am to 3 pm. (The studio will also be open on Saturday for its regular hours, 10 am to 3 pm.)

*Walnut Hill Community Church, at 156 Walnut Hill Road in Bethel: Sunday’s services, at 8, 9 and 11 am, will be focused on the subject of restoration.

*Wellmore Behavioral Health is offering emergency mobile psychiatric service (EMPS) for children on call crisis assessment throughout the weekend if required. A responder may come to your location or provide a call-based assessment. Contact Rosa Baldino at 203-270-5514, or call toll free: 855-935-5667.

*Emerald Sketch will host a Healing Arts Gathering on Saturday from 1 to 4:30 pm, in the Alexandria Room of Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street.

The event is organized by an Emerald Sketch Planning Committee, made up of current and former Sandy Hook Elementary School students. All ages are invited to gather in a welcoming environment with creative engagement.

Activities will include a community collage, drawing games, art supply raffle, talent show, social connection sculpture, slideshow, art exhibit, and whatever the community artists innovate.

(Members from the Emerald Sketch Art therapy team will also join Ben's Lighthouse in guiding a “You Light My Lantern” art making task at Trinity Church during the church’s lunch program on Sunday.)

*Curtis Packaging, at 44 Berkshire Road, will be open on Sunday from noon until 2 pm for those who would like to view Lucy Lyon’s sculpture commemorating those killed on 12/14.

The Bee will update this list as new activities and support services are announced.