We are back drumming the 1st Sunday and Wednesday of each month! Join us to explore the power of Djembe and West African rhythms!

Explore or strengthen your relationship with a powerful ancient tool/technology that has come out of Africa - The Djembe Drum! Djembe is one of the most common drums and even instruments from the African continent. As diasporic people, we invite you to join us to learn rhythms, connect with others and see what messages the Djembe drum has for you! All are welcome regardless of experience level and you can drop in and out as you’d like! Bring your own drum or use one of ours! We look forward to drumming with you!

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2026
5 pm to 7 pm

Sunday, September 6th, 2026
11 am to 1 pm

What if you could create a guide to help you navigate life’s challenges, celebrate your strengths, and honor your imagination?

Join artist and educator Michelle de Celia (aka Koza) for a creative journey that combines visual art, poetry, performance, and community connection. Through a series of hands-on workshops, participants will explore cultural traditions, personal symbolism, and storytelling to create a unique “spirit guide” that reflects their inner wisdom, creativity, and aspirations.

Using watercolor, collage, paper arts, jewelry-making, creative writing, and performance exercises, participants will develop an original artwork and poem inspired by their spirit guide. Along the way, Worcester-area guest artists will share their expertise and creative practices. Digi Chivetta (weeks 3 and 4) will lead visual arts explorations grounded in symbolism and interdisciplinary artmaking; Teree Thomas-Perez (weeks 5 and 6), founder of The Jewelry Co-op, will introduce jewelry-making and craft-based approaches to personal expression; Irena Kaçi (weeks 7 and 8) will guide participants through poetry and creative writing; and Karina Beleño (weeks 9 and 10) will lead performance activities that help participants bring their spirit guides to life through movement, voice, and presence. Michelle de Celia (aka Koza) is coordinating the project and facilitating all other sessions (weeks 1, 2, 11 and 12).

The project culminates in a public exhibition and showcase where participants can share their artwork, poetry, and creative discoveries with family, friends, and the wider community.

No previous art, writing, or performance experience is required. All materials will be provided. Participants of all ages are welcome, making this a family-friendly opportunity to create, reflect, and connect through art.

Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.

The class does not meet on 9/13.

Come discover the guide waiting within you.

This program is supported in part by a grant from the Worcester Arts Council, a local agency, which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

Social Security Maximization with Enoch Boachie

Social Security is one of the most valuable benefits you'll receive in retirement. The good news? The longer you wait to claim, the more you receive - for the rest of your life. Whole life insurance can help create the flexibility to delay claiming Social Security until age 70, potentially increasing your guaranteed lifetime benefit while helping protect your other assets.

Come and learn more on Thursday, September 13th, 2026 at 12 pm at The Village Worcester (4 King Street, Worcester, MA 01610). All are welcome!

What if you could create a guide to help you navigate life’s challenges, celebrate your strengths, and honor your imagination?

Join artist and educator Michelle de Celia (aka Koza) for a creative journey that combines visual art, poetry, performance, and community connection. Through a series of hands-on workshops, participants will explore cultural traditions, personal symbolism, and storytelling to create a unique “spirit guide” that reflects their inner wisdom, creativity, and aspirations.

Using watercolor, collage, paper arts, jewelry-making, creative writing, and performance exercises, participants will develop an original artwork and poem inspired by their spirit guide. Along the way, Worcester-area guest artists will share their expertise and creative practices. Digi Chivetta (weeks 3 and 4) will lead visual arts explorations grounded in symbolism and interdisciplinary artmaking; Teree Thomas-Perez (weeks 5 and 6), founder of The Jewelry Co-op, will introduce jewelry-making and craft-based approaches to personal expression; Irena Kaçi (weeks 7 and 8) will guide participants through poetry and creative writing; and Karina Beleño (weeks 9 and 10) will lead performance activities that help participants bring their spirit guides to life through movement, voice, and presence. Michelle de Celia (aka Koza) is coordinating the project and facilitating all other sessions (weeks 1, 2, 11 and 12).

The project culminates in a public exhibition and showcase where participants can share their artwork, poetry, and creative discoveries with family, friends, and the wider community.

No previous art, writing, or performance experience is required. All materials will be provided. Participants of all ages are welcome, making this a family-friendly opportunity to create, reflect, and connect through art.

Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.

The class does not meet on 9/13.

Come discover the guide waiting within you.

This program is supported in part by a grant from the Worcester Arts Council, a local agency, which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

What if you could create a guide to help you navigate life’s challenges, celebrate your strengths, and honor your imagination?

Join artist and educator Michelle de Celia (aka Koza) for a creative journey that combines visual art, poetry, performance, and community connection. Through a series of hands-on workshops, participants will explore cultural traditions, personal symbolism, and storytelling to create a unique “spirit guide” that reflects their inner wisdom, creativity, and aspirations.

Using watercolor, collage, paper arts, jewelry-making, creative writing, and performance exercises, participants will develop an original artwork and poem inspired by their spirit guide. Along the way, Worcester-area guest artists will share their expertise and creative practices. Digi Chivetta (weeks 3 and 4) will lead visual arts explorations grounded in symbolism and interdisciplinary artmaking; Teree Thomas-Perez (weeks 5 and 6), founder of The Jewelry Co-op, will introduce jewelry-making and craft-based approaches to personal expression; Irena Kaçi (weeks 7 and 8) will guide participants through poetry and creative writing; and Karina Beleño (weeks 9 and 10) will lead performance activities that help participants bring their spirit guides to life through movement, voice, and presence. Michelle de Celia (aka Koza) is coordinating the project and facilitating all other sessions (weeks 1, 2, 11 and 12).

The project culminates in a public exhibition and showcase where participants can share their artwork, poetry, and creative discoveries with family, friends, and the wider community.

No previous art, writing, or performance experience is required. All materials will be provided. Participants of all ages are welcome, making this a family-friendly opportunity to create, reflect, and connect through art.

Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.

The class does not meet on 9/13.

Come discover the guide waiting within you.

This program is supported in part by a grant from the Worcester Arts Council, a local agency, which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

What if you could create a guide to help you navigate life’s challenges, celebrate your strengths, and honor your imagination?

Join artist and educator Michelle de Celia (aka Koza) for a creative journey that combines visual art, poetry, performance, and community connection. Through a series of hands-on workshops, participants will explore cultural traditions, personal symbolism, and storytelling to create a unique “spirit guide” that reflects their inner wisdom, creativity, and aspirations.

Using watercolor, collage, paper arts, jewelry-making, creative writing, and performance exercises, participants will develop an original artwork and poem inspired by their spirit guide. Along the way, Worcester-area guest artists will share their expertise and creative practices. Digi Chivetta (weeks 3 and 4) will lead visual arts explorations grounded in symbolism and interdisciplinary artmaking; Teree Thomas-Perez (weeks 5 and 6), founder of The Jewelry Co-op, will introduce jewelry-making and craft-based approaches to personal expression; Irena Kaçi (weeks 7 and 8) will guide participants through poetry and creative writing; and Karina Beleño (weeks 9 and 10) will lead performance activities that help participants bring their spirit guides to life through movement, voice, and presence. Michelle de Celia (aka Koza) is coordinating the project and facilitating all other sessions (weeks 1, 2, 11 and 12).

The project culminates in a public exhibition and showcase where participants can share their artwork, poetry, and creative discoveries with family, friends, and the wider community.

No previous art, writing, or performance experience is required. All materials will be provided. Participants of all ages are welcome, making this a family-friendly opportunity to create, reflect, and connect through art.

Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.

The class does not meet on 9/13.

Come discover the guide waiting within you.

This program is supported in part by a grant from the Worcester Arts Council, a local agency, which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

What if you could create a guide to help you navigate life’s challenges, celebrate your strengths, and honor your imagination?

Join artist and educator Michelle de Celia (aka Koza) for a creative journey that combines visual art, poetry, performance, and community connection. Through a series of hands-on workshops, participants will explore cultural traditions, personal symbolism, and storytelling to create a unique “spirit guide” that reflects their inner wisdom, creativity, and aspirations.

Using watercolor, collage, paper arts, jewelry-making, creative writing, and performance exercises, participants will develop an original artwork and poem inspired by their spirit guide. Along the way, Worcester-area guest artists will share their expertise and creative practices. Digi Chivetta (weeks 3 and 4) will lead visual arts explorations grounded in symbolism and interdisciplinary artmaking; Teree Thomas-Perez (weeks 5 and 6), founder of The Jewelry Co-op, will introduce jewelry-making and craft-based approaches to personal expression; Irena Kaçi (weeks 7 and 8) will guide participants through poetry and creative writing; and Karina Beleño (weeks 9 and 10) will lead performance activities that help participants bring their spirit guides to life through movement, voice, and presence. Michelle de Celia (aka Koza) is coordinating the project and facilitating all other sessions (weeks 1, 2, 11 and 12).

The project culminates in a public exhibition and showcase where participants can share their artwork, poetry, and creative discoveries with family, friends, and the wider community.

No previous art, writing, or performance experience is required. All materials will be provided. Participants of all ages are welcome, making this a family-friendly opportunity to create, reflect, and connect through art.

Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.

The class does not meet on 9/13.

Come discover the guide waiting within you.

This program is supported in part by a grant from the Worcester Arts Council, a local agency, which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

What if you could create a guide to help you navigate life’s challenges, celebrate your strengths, and honor your imagination?

Join artist and educator Michelle de Celia (aka Koza) for a creative journey that combines visual art, poetry, performance, and community connection. Through a series of hands-on workshops, participants will explore cultural traditions, personal symbolism, and storytelling to create a unique “spirit guide” that reflects their inner wisdom, creativity, and aspirations.

Using watercolor, collage, paper arts, jewelry-making, creative writing, and performance exercises, participants will develop an original artwork and poem inspired by their spirit guide. Along the way, Worcester-area guest artists will share their expertise and creative practices. Digi Chivetta (weeks 3 and 4) will lead visual arts explorations grounded in symbolism and interdisciplinary artmaking; Teree Thomas-Perez (weeks 5 and 6), founder of The Jewelry Co-op, will introduce jewelry-making and craft-based approaches to personal expression; Irena Kaçi (weeks 7 and 8) will guide participants through poetry and creative writing; and Karina Beleño (weeks 9 and 10) will lead performance activities that help participants bring their spirit guides to life through movement, voice, and presence. Michelle de Celia (aka Koza) is coordinating the project and facilitating all other sessions (weeks 1, 2, 11 and 12).

The project culminates in a public exhibition and showcase where participants can share their artwork, poetry, and creative discoveries with family, friends, and the wider community.

No previous art, writing, or performance experience is required. All materials will be provided. Participants of all ages are welcome, making this a family-friendly opportunity to create, reflect, and connect through art.

Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.

The class does not meet on 9/13.

Come discover the guide waiting within you.

This program is supported in part by a grant from the Worcester Arts Council, a local agency, which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

What if you could create a guide to help you navigate life’s challenges, celebrate your strengths, and honor your imagination?

Join artist and educator Michelle de Celia (aka Koza) for a creative journey that combines visual art, poetry, performance, and community connection. Through a series of hands-on workshops, participants will explore cultural traditions, personal symbolism, and storytelling to create a unique “spirit guide” that reflects their inner wisdom, creativity, and aspirations.

Using watercolor, collage, paper arts, jewelry-making, creative writing, and performance exercises, participants will develop an original artwork and poem inspired by their spirit guide. Along the way, Worcester-area guest artists will share their expertise and creative practices. Digi Chivetta (weeks 3 and 4) will lead visual arts explorations grounded in symbolism and interdisciplinary artmaking; Teree Thomas-Perez (weeks 5 and 6), founder of The Jewelry Co-op, will introduce jewelry-making and craft-based approaches to personal expression; Irena Kaçi (weeks 7 and 8) will guide participants through poetry and creative writing; and Karina Beleño (weeks 9 and 10) will lead performance activities that help participants bring their spirit guides to life through movement, voice, and presence. Michelle de Celia (aka Koza) is coordinating the project and facilitating all other sessions (weeks 1, 2, 11 and 12).

The project culminates in a public exhibition and showcase where participants can share their artwork, poetry, and creative discoveries with family, friends, and the wider community.

No previous art, writing, or performance experience is required. All materials will be provided. Participants of all ages are welcome, making this a family-friendly opportunity to create, reflect, and connect through art.

Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.

The class does not meet on 9/13.

Come discover the guide waiting within you.

This program is supported in part by a grant from the Worcester Arts Council, a local agency, which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

What if you could create a guide to help you navigate life’s challenges, celebrate your strengths, and honor your imagination?

Join artist and educator Michelle de Celia (aka Koza) for a creative journey that combines visual art, poetry, performance, and community connection. Through a series of hands-on workshops, participants will explore cultural traditions, personal symbolism, and storytelling to create a unique “spirit guide” that reflects their inner wisdom, creativity, and aspirations.

Using watercolor, collage, paper arts, jewelry-making, creative writing, and performance exercises, participants will develop an original artwork and poem inspired by their spirit guide. Along the way, Worcester-area guest artists will share their expertise and creative practices. Digi Chivetta (weeks 3 and 4) will lead visual arts explorations grounded in symbolism and interdisciplinary artmaking; Teree Thomas-Perez (weeks 5 and 6), founder of The Jewelry Co-op, will introduce jewelry-making and craft-based approaches to personal expression; Irena Kaçi (weeks 7 and 8) will guide participants through poetry and creative writing; and Karina Beleño (weeks 9 and 10) will lead performance activities that help participants bring their spirit guides to life through movement, voice, and presence. Michelle de Celia (aka Koza) is coordinating the project and facilitating all other sessions (weeks 1, 2, 11 and 12).

The project culminates in a public exhibition and showcase where participants can share their artwork, poetry, and creative discoveries with family, friends, and the wider community.

No previous art, writing, or performance experience is required. All materials will be provided. Participants of all ages are welcome, making this a family-friendly opportunity to create, reflect, and connect through art.

Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.

The class does not meet on 9/13.

Come discover the guide waiting within you.

This program is supported in part by a grant from the Worcester Arts Council, a local agency, which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

What if you could create a guide to help you navigate life’s challenges, celebrate your strengths, and honor your imagination?

Join artist and educator Michelle de Celia (aka Koza) for a creative journey that combines visual art, poetry, performance, and community connection. Through a series of hands-on workshops, participants will explore cultural traditions, personal symbolism, and storytelling to create a unique “spirit guide” that reflects their inner wisdom, creativity, and aspirations.

Using watercolor, collage, paper arts, jewelry-making, creative writing, and performance exercises, participants will develop an original artwork and poem inspired by their spirit guide. Along the way, Worcester-area guest artists will share their expertise and creative practices. Digi Chivetta (weeks 3 and 4) will lead visual arts explorations grounded in symbolism and interdisciplinary artmaking; Teree Thomas-Perez (weeks 5 and 6), founder of The Jewelry Co-op, will introduce jewelry-making and craft-based approaches to personal expression; Irena Kaçi (weeks 7 and 8) will guide participants through poetry and creative writing; and Karina Beleño (weeks 9 and 10) will lead performance activities that help participants bring their spirit guides to life through movement, voice, and presence. Michelle de Celia (aka Koza) is coordinating the project and facilitating all other sessions (weeks 1, 2, 11 and 12).

The project culminates in a public exhibition and showcase where participants can share their artwork, poetry, and creative discoveries with family, friends, and the wider community.

No previous art, writing, or performance experience is required. All materials will be provided. Participants of all ages are welcome, making this a family-friendly opportunity to create, reflect, and connect through art.

Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.

The class does not meet on 9/13.

Come discover the guide waiting within you.

This program is supported in part by a grant from the Worcester Arts Council, a local agency, which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.