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"Wednesdays in March" 2010
"Learning About China"

“Wednesdays in March” is a series of free and interesting talks. It offers a great way to learn something new while socializing with Bolton neighbors. Here are descriptions of the topics discussed in 2010, along with photos from each evening:

Wednesday, March 3: "The Bolton-China Connection" -- Dan Gregg from the Connecticut State Department of Education explained the interesting history of Connecticut’s relationship with China -- beginning with the first Chinese graduation from Yale University in 1854 -- and today’s “sister school” partnerships. Bolton is one of only 20 towns with such school partnerships, although more are being planned.

Wednesday, March 17: "Chinese Cooking Class" -- Participants had fun learning how to prepare poached "jiaozi" (dumplings) and dipping sauce. The class was led by Judy Tancredi, who has traveled and worked in China.

Wednesday, March 31: "Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine" -- Matt Maneggia, a licensed acupuncturist with West Hartford Acupuncture LLC, discussed the basic theories, methods, and uses of the world's most widely practiced system of traditional medicine. He brought herbs and other exotic “tools of the trade” to share with audience members, pictured on the table next to him.