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Community Calendar
Thursday, October 18
TORRINGTON: Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9086 holds a Pasta Dinner fundraiser at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 152 Litchfield St. (Route 202) from 4-7 p.m. In addition to the dinner, a raffle will be held to raise money to replace the American flags that were stolen on Main Street shortly after September 11. The public is invited. Tickets are $6 adults, $3 children, and may be purchased from any V.F.W. member, the Knights of Columbus, or by calling 482-0723. Donations to the flag fund may also be mailed to Commander Thomas Preatto, 1895 Norfolk Rd., Torrington, CT 06790.
WINSTED: The Center for Student Development at Northwestern CT Community College hosts "The Drug Called Ecstasy—Not All Fun and Games" from 12:15-1:30 p.m. in Green Woods Hall, Room 224. Kevin Pettit of the McCall Foundation will discuss how Ecstasy works, who uses it, and the consequences of its use. Free, all are welcome; for more info call 860-738-6333.
Friday, October 19
LITCHFIELD: Community Center adult activities: computer class from 10 a.m.-noon; exercise class at 10:30 a.m.; creative writing group from 1-3 p.m.; literature lecture from 2-3 p.m.
TORRINGTON: Sullivan Senior Center activities—foot care clinic (call 379-8561 for appointment); Seniorcize at 9 a.m.; Italian class at 9:15 a.m.; line dancing at 1:30 p.m.; 9/5 tournament at 1:45 p.m.
WINSTED: McCarthy Senior Center activities—crafts with Alice LeVesque at 10 a.m.; free legal advice with Debra Brown from 11 a.m.-noon; lunch at noon; bingo with Evelyn Ruffenach at 1 p.m.
Saturday, October 20
BANTAM: The 5th annual Beirut Memorial Ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. at the All Wars Memorial on Route 202. The ceremony honors the 241 Marines, Sailors and Soldiers who were killed when a terrorist truck bomb exploded on October 23, 1983 in the war-torn country of Lebanon. This gathering will be a great opportunity for veterans of Beirut and their families to meet old frineds and remember those who can’t be with us. All veterans of this great nation are encouraged to attend.
COLEBROOK: Colebrook Lions Club holds its annual All-You-Can-Eat Pasta Dinner from 5-7:30 p.m. at Colebrook Consolidated School. Cost is $6 adults, $3 children; all money raised will go towards funding community activities. Take-outs will be available; for more info call 379-0637.
CORNWALL: Rotary Club of Litchfield Hills meets at the Cornwall Inn at 8 a.m. Speaker will be Senator Andrew Roraback. Cost of $5.50 includes continental breakfast.
TORRINGTON: Concordia Lodge #20 Sons of Italy, 34 Center St. holds early bingo at 1 p.m. and regular bingo at 2 p.m., with progressive jackpot and refreshments. Doors open at 11 a.m.
TORRINGTON: The United Methodist Men of the First United Methodist Church on Fern Drive sponsor their 62nd semi-annual Lobster Dinner from 4-7 p.m. Dinner includes juice, hot boiled Maine lobster with hot-drawn butter (a 12-oz. steak may be substituted), baked potato, cole slaw, rolls and butter, coffe or tea, and homemade pie or cake; cost is $15. Surf & Turf, which includes a whole lobster and 6-oz. steak, will be available for $18; a cooked take-out lobster costs $10. Reservations are required by October 17; call 482-2997, 489-4445 or 489-0357.
WINSTED: The Elks Lodge, 75 High St. hosts a Pasta Dinner from 3-7 p.m. Let’s come together as a community to help the families of the brave American heroes who have given their lives and continue to risk their lives in order to protect our freedom. Tickets are $10 adults, $5 children (under 12), under 3 free; all proceeds will be donated to help those affected in the World Trade Center and Pentagon disasters of September 11. There will be a raffle after dinner.
Sunday, October 21
NEW MILFORD: The Western CT Chapter of the CT Green Party sponsors a Peace Vigil to protest the "War on Terrorism" from noon-4 p.m. at the south end of the New Milford Green. Speakers will include John R. Battista, M.D. on "Pursuing Non-Violence Through International Law"; and Justine A. McCabe, Ph.D. on "Meeting the Demands for Peace." All are invited.
RIVERTON: Ham Dinner sponsored by Riverton Congregational Church at the Riverton Grange Hall from noon-1:30 p.m. Open to the public; for reservations call 379-6302 or 379-3512.
TORRINGTON: Beth El Synagogue offers a preschool program for families and young children from 10:45 a.m.-noon. Crafts, games and stories focus on upcoming Jewish holidays and include an introduction to Jewish traditions and Torah stories; this month’s topic is Shabbat. Free and open to the public, but pre-registration is required. Membership in Beth El is not required; for more info call 860-482-8263.
WINSTED: St. Joseph’s Church hosts a Mass in Spanish at 3 p.m. Bring a friend.
Monday, October 22
COLEBROOK: Senior Center activities—Stamping Club (all welcome) at 10 a.m.; lunch at noon (call 738-9521 by noon Friday for reservations).
COLLINSVILLE: The Ladies Auxiliary of the Collinsville Fire Dept. meets for its annual banquet at George’s Restaurant in Unionville. There will be a social hour from 6-7 p.m.; dinner will be served at 7 p.m.
LITCHFIELD: Community Center adult activities—volunteers are needed to help with Litchfield VNA’s fund drive mailing at 9 a.m. (sign up at the Community Center, or call 567-8302); yoga at 11 a.m.; movie "Pollock" at 1 p.m.; Weight Watchers meeting at 5 p.m.; Genealogy Class from 7-9 p.m.
TORRINGTON: Sullivan Senior Center activities—Seniorcize at 9 a.m.; needlework at 9:30 a.m.; Creative Crafts at 1:30 p.m.
WINSTED: McCarthy Senior Center activities—exercise to Richard Simmons tape at 8 a.m.; movie "Ghost" at 10 a.m.; lunch at noon; chorus with Jerry Hoxie at 1 p.m.; public bingo at 6 p.m.
Tuesday, October 23
COLEBROOK: Senior Center activities—exercise with Jan at 9 a.m.; lunch at noon (call 738-9521 by noon Monday for reservations).
GREAT BARRINGTON: Claire W. Teague Senior Center activities—music with Bittersweet at 11:15 a.m.; lunch served daily at 11:45 a.m. (call 528-4118 for reservations at least 24 hours ahead).
LITCHFIELD: Community Center adult activities—painting with friends (bring your own project) from 9 a.m.-noon; chess for all at 1 p.m.; Jerry Geci reads from "A Hunger Artist" by Franz Karfka at 1 p.m. (free refreshments); digital camera workshop ($5 fee) from 7-9 p.m.
NEW HARTFORD: New Hartford PTO sponsors a "Meet the Candidates" program at 7 p.m. in the Multi-media Room at Ann Antolini School. Candidates for Selectmen, Board of Education, Board of Finance, and Regional 7 Board of Education have been invited to speak and answer questions prepared by the PTO. All members of the public are invited to attend.
TORRINGTON: Sullivan Senior Center activities—cooking class at 8:15 a.m.; shuffleboard at 8:30 a.m.; craft class at 9:30 a.m.; Medicare and HMO seminar from 9:30-11 a.m. (register by calling 489-2211 by October 19); Sr. Swim "Y" at 10 a.m.; stamping and embossing at 1:30 p.m.; pinochle at 1:45 p.m.; yoga at 2:30 p.m.
TORRINGTON: Holy Trinity Church, 64 Berry St. (one block west of Migeon Ave.) holds its annual OctoberFest from 5-7 p.m. There will be a kielbasa and sauerkraut dinner, including red parsley potatoes, rolls and bread, doughnuts, cider, coffee, music, merriment, door prizes, and a dessert table. Cost is $8 adults, $4 children (ages 6-12); take-outs will be available. The community is cordially invited; tickets will be available at the door. For more info call 482-6100.
WINSTED: McCarthy Senior Center activities—lunch at noon; program on trip to Iceland at 1 p.m.
WINSTED: Batcheller School hosts "When It’s Time for Toilet Training" at 7 p.m. in the school’s Resource Center. Parents will learn more about the signs of readiness, how to get started, and what to do when common problems arise. For more info call Pat Ursaki at 379-0828.
Wednesday, October 24
COLEBROOK: Senior Center activities—quilting and crafts (instructor Ruth Douglas will teach the fundamentals, all welcome) from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Bridge Club (new members welcome) from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Foothills VNA flu clinic from 2-4 p.m.
CORNWALL: The Northwest Chapter of the CT Green Party meets at 7:30 p.m. at Cornwall Town Hall-Library on Pine St. (off Route 4). All are invited; for more info call 860-496-8947.
FARMINGTON: Tunxis Community College, Routes 6 & 177 invites the public to its Diversity Day events, which have been organized by the Tunxis Multicultural Alliance Club and the Office of Minority Affairs to recognize and celebrate the various cultures represented at the college. Among the day’s highlights will be live music, film and discussions; various parts of the program will take place from 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., and from 7-10 p.m. Participants are encouraged to wear their native attire and bring in flags of their native countries. For more info call 860-678-2114.
FARMINGTON: Farmington Toastmasters Club holds a fundraiser auction at 7:15 p.m. at the Gables. Open to the public; refreshments will be served.
GREAT BARRINGTON: Claire W. Teague Senior Center activities—Fall Prevention program conducted by Berkshire Visiting Nurse; lunch served daily at 11:45 a.m. (call 528-4118 for reservations at least 24 hours ahead).
LITCHFIELD: Community Center adult activities—Peacemakers group at 9 a.m.; yoga (open to public) at 9:30 a.m.; watercolor class from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; bridge at 12:30 p.m.
TORRINGTON: Sullivan Senior Center activities—health screening by appointment; Belles & Beaux at 9:30 a.m.; line dancing at 1:30 p.m.; Creative Hands at 1:30 p.m.
WINSTED: McCarthy Senior Center activities—trip to Indian Head Resort leaves at 8 a.m.; exercise to Richard Simmons tape at 8:45 a.m.; bowling at Laurel Lanes at 9 a.m.; line dancing with Fran Cooper at 9:30 a.m.; lunch at noon; scat card group at 1 p.m.
WINSTED: A special meeting of the Town of Winchester’s Planning and Zoning Commission has been scheduled for 7 p.m. in the P. Francis Hicks Room at Town Hall, 338 Main St. (The Commission’s regular meeting, scheduled for October 22, has been cancelled.)
Thursday, October 25
COLEBROOK: Senior Center activities—yoga with Jan Young from 9-9:30 a.m.; lunch at noon (call 738-9521 by noon Wednesday for reservations).
COLLINSVILLE: Farmington Valley Men's Club meets at 8 a.m. at Canton Community Center, 40 Dyer Ave. Carolyn Messier will give a presentation on the Lions Low Vision Center. All Valley men are welcome.
GREAT BARRINGTON: Claire W. Teague Senior Center activities—blood pressure clinic from 8:30 a.m.-noon (appointment needed); lunch served daily at 11:45 a.m. (call 528-4118 for reservations at least 24 hours ahead).
LITCHFIELD: Community Center adult activities—free blood pressure screening at 9:30 a.m.; volunteers needed for bulb planting from 1-5 p.m.; Italian class at 6:30 p.m.
MORRIS: Tyler-Seward-Kurbish American Legion Post 44 holds its Fall Ziti Supper from 4:30-7 p.m. at the Morris Town Hall, Routes 109 & 61. Menu includes ziti, meatballs, sauce, salad, cheese, Italian bread, homemade desserts and beverages. Tickets are $6 adults, $3 children (ages 5-11), under 5 free; family tickets for Mom, Dad and all their kids (under 12) are available for $20. Proceeds will be used to support the Post’s community service projects, including Boy’s and Girl’s State sponsorships; sending high school students to the American Legion/ CT State Police training program; flag education; enhancements to the display cabinets at Bantam Borough Hall; and the Veteran of the Month program. Tickets are available from Post members or by calling 860-567-0244; some tickets will be available at the door.
NEW HARTFORD: The New Hartford Area Homeschooling Network, an inclusive group providing support and a variety of social and educational opportunities for local homeschoolers, meets from 10-noon. All homeschoolers or those interested in homeschooling are welcome; for more info or diractions, call 379-5876 or 693-8679.
NEW HARTFORD: A community clothing swap will be held at North Congregational Church from 1-3 p.m. Bring your unneeded, gently used clothing to swap for items swapped in by others. Hundreds of fall items are available for children, women and men. This ongoing event is free and open to the public; for more info call 379-5876.
TORRINGTON: Sullivan Senior Center activities—instructional bridge at 9 a.m.; flu shots from 9 a.m.-noon; Sr. Swim "Y" at 10 a.m.; blood pressure screening at 10 a.m.; art class at 1:30 p.m.; bingo at 1:45 p.m.; yoga at 2:30 p.m.
TORRINGTON: Concordia Lodge #20 Sons of Italy, 34 Center St. holds early bingo at 6 p.m. and regular bingo at 7 p.m., with progressive jackpot and refreshments. Doors open at 4 p.m.
WINSTED: McCarthy Senior Center activities—lunch at noon; skin screening by Dr. Babcock (call for appointment) at 1 p.m.
Friday, October 26
COLEBROOK: Senior Center activities—lunch at noon.
GREAT BARRINGTON: Claire W. Teague Senior Center activities—lunch served daily at 11:45 a.m. (call 528-4118 for reservations at least 24 hours ahead); duplicate bridge at 1:30 p.m.
LITCHFIELD: Community Center adult activities—computer class from 10 a.m.-noon; exercise class at 10:30 a.m.; creative writing group from 1-3 p.m.
TORRINGTON: Sullivan Senior Center activities—Seniorcize at 9 a.m.; Italian class at 9:15 a.m.; line dancing at 1:30 p.m.; 9/5 tournament at 1:45 p.m.
TORRINGTON: The Drakeville Volunteer Fire Dept. sponsors a Pasta 2001 Dinner from 5-8 p.m. at the Drakeville Firehouse on Route 272 at Marshall Lake Rd. Donations are $7 adults, $4 children (under 12); take-outs available. The public is invited, and walk-ins are welcome; for more info call 860-496-9607.
WINSTED: McCarthy Senior Center activities—crafts with Alice LeVesque at 10 a.m.; lunch at noon; bingo with Evelyn Ruffenach at 1 p.m.
Saturday, October 27
CANAAN: Canaan Northwest Lions Club hosts a Spaghetti Dinner at the Masonic Hall, with continuous servings from 5-7 p.m. Menu includes spaghetti, meatballs or sausage, salad, and cake; take-out orders will be available. Cost is $6, children (under 3) free; proceeds will benefit the Macular Degeneration Research Fund.
CORNWALL: Rotary Club of Litchfield Hills meets at the Cornwall Inn at 8 a.m. Speaker will be Ron Jones on the Housatonic National Historic District. Cost of $5.50 includes continental breakfast.
HARWINTON: Harwinton Historical Society holds a Ham and Bean Supper from 5-7 p.m. at the Harwinton Senior Center, 209 Weingart Rd. Menu includes baked ham, baked beans, potato salad, cole slaw, bread, apple crisp with ice cream or fresh fruit, and coffee, tea or punch. Cost is $8 adults, $4 children (under 12); proceeds will assist the Society with the preservation of Harwinton’s history. For reservations call 485-1299; tickets will also be available at the door.
MORRIS: Morris Congregation Church holds a family-style Roast Beef Dinner from 4:30-7 p.m. at the Morris Community Hall on Route 109. The all-you-can-eat menu includes roast beef, gravy, mashed potatoes, salad, vegetables, rolls, beverage and homemade desserts. Tickets are $8 adults, $3.50 children (12 and under); tickets may be purchased at the door. For more info call 567-0693.
THOMASTON: Eagle Rock Congregational Church, Reynolds Bridge Rd. (off Route 6 west) holds its 6th annual Texas-style Barbecue Dinner from 4-7 p.m. Menu includes your choice of beef or turkey, potato salad, Texas-style beans, corn muffins, cookies and beverage; take-outs will be available. Cost is $8 adults, $6 children (under 12); for more info call 860-482-9355.
THOMASTON: Thomaston Methodist Church Sunday School hosts a Spaghetti Dinner from 5-7 p.m. For $1 you can have all you can eat, but a fork, knife and spoon will cost you $2. Drinks are free, but the cup is $1. Dessert is included, but the plate costs $1; napkins are also $1. Feel free to sample our delicious food with your hands! Family rates are available.
TORRINGTON: Torringford Volunteer Fire Dept. holds its annual food drive for F.I.S.H. from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Price Chopper supermarket on Torringford St. Help the Torringford volunteers fill a fire truck with non-perishable items for our local neighbors in need. Items desperately needed include peanut butter, soup, juice, cereal, pasta sauce, canned vegetables, macaroni and cheese, frozen turkeys and trimmings for the Thanksgiving holiday.
TORRINGTON: Concordia Lodge #20 Sons of Italy, 34 Center St. holds early bingo at 1 p.m. and regular bingo at 2 p.m., with progressive jackpot and refreshments. Doors open at 11 a.m.
TORRINGTON: Holy Trinity Church, 64 Berry St. (one block west of Migeon Ave.) holds its annual Strudel Bake Sale; fresh, homemade Viennese-style apple strudel may be picked up at the church after 4 p.m. To avoid disappointment, reservations are a must; call 482-6100 or 489-9946.
Sunday, October 28
TORRINGTON: Sullivan Senior Center, 88 East Albert St. hosts a Harvest Pancake Breakfast from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. This event will be fun for the whole family. Join us for a delicious pancake breakfast and apple pastries bake sale. There will be a Halloween activity room for kids of all ages; you can paint a pumpkin, make a mask, have your face painted, and learn about Halloween safety with Officer Tom Vanninni. Children who wear a costume will receive a free glowstick, and there will be other free give-aways. Tickets are $5 adults, $3 children (age 12 and under); for more info call 489-2211.
WINSTED: United Methodist Church, 630 Main St. holds a Roast Beef Dinner from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Menu includes roast beef and gravy, mashed potatoes, carrots, homemade pie and beverage. Cost is $8.50 adults, $8 seniors, $5 children (under 12); for reservations call 379-6386, or 379-4454. The Church Mouse will be open during dinner for crafts and collectibles.
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