Welcome! Here you’ll find my current schedule of upcoming educational programs, workshops, certification classes, book talks, and special events.
Whether you’re looking to attend a public presentation, participate in a hands-on workshop, or explore one of my certification classes, this page will be updated as new opportunities become available. I hope you’ll join me at one of my upcoming events!
The History of Halloween
📅 Wednesday, October 07, 2026
🕘 06:00 PM – 07:30 PM
📍 Hagaman Memorial Library, Ct
💲OPEN TO THE PUBLIC – Registration with the Library is required
The History of Halloween traces the holiday from its earliest traditions to the celebration we recognize today. This fun and fascinating presentation explores how costumes, customs, folklore, and familiar Halloween myths developed—and how the holiday eventually became the commercial
Dream Interpretation & Analysis
📅 Saturday, October 10, 2026
🕘 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 Morris Public Library, Ct
💲FREE TO THE PUBLIC – Registration with the library is required
Have you ever wondered what your dreams are trying to tell you? Explore the fascinating language of dreams and learn how symbols, emotions, and recurring patterns can offer valuable insight into your daily life and personal journey.
The Language of Dreams
📅 Wednesday, October 14, 2026
🕘 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
📍 Cheshire Senior Center, Ct
💲FREE TO THE PUBLIC – Registration with the Senior Center is required
The Language of Dreams explores why dreams have fascinated people throughout history. Some dreams seem random and confusing, while others leave us feeling as though they carry an important message. Why do we dream? What do recurring dreams mean? Can dreams help us better understand ourselves, our emotions, and the challenges we face in daily life?
In this engaging and interactive presentation, author and educator Sydney Sherman explores the many theories surrounding dreams and their meanings. Participants will learn how the mind uses symbols, emotions, memories, and personal experiences to communicate through dreams. Common dream themes, recurring dreams, nightmares, visitation dreams, and symbolic messages will also be discussed.
The Language of Dreams
📅 Tuesday, October 27, 2026
🕑 1:30–3:00 PM
📍 Wolcott Senior Center, Wolcott, CT
💲 FREE TO THE PUBLIC — Registration with the Senior Center is required
The Language of Dreams explores why dreams have fascinated people throughout history. Some dreams seem random and confusing, while others leave us feeling as though they carry an important message. Why do we dream? What do recurring dreams mean? Can dreams help us better understand ourselves, our emotions, and the challenges we face in daily life?
In this engaging and interactive presentation, author and educator Sydney Sherman explores the many theories surrounding dreams and their meanings. Participants will learn how the mind uses symbols, emotions, memories, and personal experiences to communicate through dreams. Common dream themes, recurring dreams, nightmares, visitation dreams, and symbolic messages will also be discussed.
Private Hands-On Self-Care Workshop
📅 Saturday, November 07, 2026
🕑 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
📍 Madison, CT
👥 Limited to 8 participants
💲85 per person — Take-Home Self-Care Items and handouts included. Register at Sydneyshermanauthor@yahoo..com
This private, hands-on self-care workshop is designed to give you simple, practical techniques you can use on yourself at home. You’ll learn and practice selected techniques from acupressure, reflexology, and Reiki & energy work, with a focus on everyday concerns such as aches and stiffness, stress and tension, relaxation, sleep support, energy, and emotional well-being. This is not a certification course—you’ll be learning a carefully selected group of useful techniques that you can continue practicing on your own. All take-home items and instructional handouts are included.
You Are Not Alone — Holiday Edition
📅 Saturday, December 19, 2026
🕑 2:00–3:30 PM
📍 E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, Madison, CT
💲 FREE TO THE PUBLIC — Registration with the library is required
The holidays can bring memories of those we miss into sharper focus. This special presentation offers thoughtful, practical ways to honor those connections while creating moments of comfort, meaning, and remembrance throughout the sea son.
Private Hands-On Self-Care Workshop
📅 Saturday, November 07, 2026
🕑 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
📍 Madison, CT
👥 Limited to 8 participants
💲85 per person — Take-Home Self-Care Items and handouts included. Register at Sydneyshermanauthor@yahoo..com
Welcome to 2027!
Beyond the Aura
📅 Wednesday, January 20, 2027
🕑 6:00–7:30 PM
📍 ZOOM – Ipswich Public Library
💲 FREE TO THE PUBLIC — Registration with the library is required
Beyond the Aura explores the human energy field and what it may reveal about our thoughts, emotions, strengths, and life experiences. Participants will learn about the meaning of aura colors, the significance of aura placement, and ways to develop greater awareness of the energy that surrounds us. Through discussion, demonstrations, and real-life examples, this interactive program offers an engaging look at understanding and interpreting the aura.
Past Events & Community Highlights
Sekhem: The Ancient Foundation of Tarot
🗓️ Sunday, July 19, 2026
🕘 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Madison, Ct
💲$110 (Includes an approved workshop deck)
Discover a unique approach to intuitive development through the ancient Egyptian method of Sekhem. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the symbolic language of the cards, strengthen your intuition, and gain practical techniques you can begin using immediately. Whether you’re completely new to intuitive work or looking to deepen your understanding, this interactive class offers a welcoming and supportive learning experience.
The Language of Dreams
📅 Tuesday, September 22, 2026
🕘 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
📍 Middletown Senior Center, Ct
💲OPEN TO THE PUBLIC – Registration with the Senior Center is required
The Language of Dreams explores why dreams have fascinated people throughout history. Some dreams seem random and confusing, while others leave us feeling as though they carry an important message. Why do we dream? What do recurring dreams mean? Can dreams help us better understand ourselves, our emotions, and the challenges we face in daily life?
You Are Not Alone
📅 Saturday, September 26, 2026
🕘 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
📍 Wallingford Senior Center, Ct
💲OPEN TO THE PUBLIC – $10 admission. Registration with the Senior Center is required
Based on Sydney Sherman’s book, You Are Not Alone: Our Loved Ones Are Here…You’re Just Not Listening, this comforting and thought-provoking presentation explores how our loved ones remain connected to us after they have passed and how we can recognize the signs they send. Through stories, examples, and audience discussion, guests are invited to look at the afterlife in a reassuring and approachable way.