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Community Calendar
Thursday, November 8
WINSTED: Northwestern CT Community College holds an Open House from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in Green Woods Hall, Room 128. Faculty, staff and current NCCC students from the Allied Health Science, Criminal Justice, Early Childhood Education, Fine Art, Medical Assisting, Natural Resources Management, Physical Therapist Assistant, Recreation Leadership, Park Management, Therapeutic Recreation, Adventure Education, Visual Communication and Veterinary Technology programs will be available to answer questions. The climbing wall will also be open. For more info or to reserve a place, call Beverly Chrzan at 860-738-6330. Walk-ins are welcome.
Friday, November 9
COLEBROOK: Senior Center activities—lunch at noon (call 738-9521 by noon Thursday for reservations).
GREAT BARRINGTON: Claire W. Teague Senior Center activities—foot clinic from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; program on Loss of Loved Ones from 1-3 p.m.; duplicate bridge at 1:30 p.m.
LITCHFIELD: Community Center adult activities—exercise class at 10:30 a.m.; talk and slide show on "Journey to China" with Joyce Lake at 2 p.m.; creative writing group from 1-3 p.m.
TORRINGTON: Sullivan Senior Center activities—foot care clinic (call 379-8561); 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.; lunch at noon; bingo with Evelyn Ruffenach at 1 p.m.
Saturday, November 10
TORRINGTON: Wal-Mart holds its 5th annual Veterans Day Celebration from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Radio Grill. A coffee hour with pastries, coffee and tea begins at 10 a.m. A lunch of soup, sandwiches, fruit and beverages will be available at noon. Host will be World War II veteran Andy Lach; there will be door prizes. For more info call Donna Filous at 860-496-8653.
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 226th birthday of the founding of the United States Marine Corps will be celebrated at the Torrington Elks Lodge; muster at 6 p.m. with dinner at 7:30 p.m., followed by "Sea Stories." All Marines and Navy Corpsmen attached to Marine units are invited. For dinner reservations call Ray Aeschliman at 860-482-2837, George Budzyn at 860-489-4093, Don MacLeod at 860-482-1259, or Dick McLeod at 860-482-4312. No tickets will be sold at the door.
Sunday, November 11
GOSHEN: The Town of Goshen hosts a retirement luncheon for Selectman Henrietta C. Horway from noon-1 p.m. at Camp Cochipianee. Henrietta has served Goshen for over 20 years as selectman. All who wish to honor Henrietta for her many years of service are invited; please call Dale Ives at 491-2249 if you plan to attend.
TORRINGTON: The Veterans Service Office holds its Veterans Day program at 10:40 a.m. at Coe Civic Center. The program commences with prayer by the chaplain and remarks by the mayor. Tom Presto, Commander of VFW Post 9086, will offer his comments, and medals will be presented to veterans. At 11 a.m., a military firing squad from the CT State Guard Reserve will fire three volleys, followed by an American Legion bugler playing "Taps," and a CT State Guard piper playing "Amazing Grace." The program will be held outside if weather permits; coffee and donuts will be available inside the Civic Center. For more info call 860-489-2531.
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 Noah’s Ark. 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.
TORRINGTON: American Legion Post #38 sponsors a Pasta Dinner from 5-7 p.m. at the Torrington Knights of Columbus, 152 Litchfield St. Tickets are $6 adults, $3 children (under 10), and will be available at the door. For more info call Vern at 482-5791.
Monday, November 12
GREAT BARRINGTON: Claire W. Teague Senior Center closed for Veterans Day.
LITCHFIELD: Wamogo High School Student Council holds its annual Veterans Day Breakfast from 7:30-11 a.m. in the school’s cafeteria. In addition to honoring veterans, this year’s breakfast will honor firefighters, police officers, and other rescue workers in recognition of their efforts during the tragedy of September 11 and their continued service to the community.
LITCHFIELD: Community Center adult activities—yoga at 11 a.m.; movie "Bridge on River Kwai" at 1 p.m.; Weight Watchers meeting at 5 p.m.; American Military History lecture from 7:30-9 p.m.
TORRINGTON: Sullivan Senior Center closed for Veterans Day.
WINSTED: McCarthy Senior Center closed for Veterans Day.
Tuesday, November 13
GREAT BARRINGTON: Claire W. Teague Senior Center activities—AARP meeting at 2 p.m.
LITCHFIELD: Community Center adult activities—painting with friends (bring your own project) from 9 a.m.-noon; computer class from 1-3 p.m.; blood drive from 1-6:15 p.m.; Beautification meeting at 4 p.m.
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.; Sr. Swim "Y" at 10 a.m.; depression screening 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: Northwest Chapter of the CT Green Party sponsors a Community Forum on the Death Penalty featuring author Antionette Bosco at 7:30 p.m. in the Upper Parish Hall at Trinity Episcopal Church, 220 Prospect St. Ms. Bosco is author of "Choosing Mercy: A Mother of Murder Victims Pleads to End the Death Penalty." Free and open to the public; refreshments will be served.
WINSTED: McCarthy Senior Center activities—Fuel Assistance program from 9 a.m.-noon; Veterans Day tribute (all veterans and widows of veterans will be presented with a gift) at 11:30 a.m.
WINSTED: Italian-American Women’s Club meets at 7 p.m. at St. Anthony School. Payment and dinner selections for the Christmas party will be finalized. Members and guests are welcome; for more info call 379-8349.
Wednesday, November 14
LITCHFIELD: Community Center adult activities—Peacemakers group at 9 a.m.; blood drive from 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; bridge at 12:30 p.m.
TORRINGTON: Sullivan Senior Center activities—ear wax screening and ear irrigation by appointment; Belles and Beaux at 9:30 a.m.; line dancing at 1:30 p.m.; Creative Hands at 1:30 p.m.; patriotic program at 3:30 p.m.
TORRINGTON: The Northwest Chapter of the CT Green Party meets at 7:30 p.m. in Room 206A at Torrington City Hall. All are invited; for more info call 860-496-8947.
WINSTED: McCarthy Senior Center activities—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; Advisory Board meeting at 12:30 p.m.; scat card group at 1 p.m.; business meeting with speaker on "Enhancing Your Memory" at 1 p.m.
Thursday, November 15
GREAT BARRINGTON: Claire W. Teague Senior Center activities—Introduction to Jazz with Carl Easton at 11:15 a.m.
LITCHFIELD: Community Center adult activities—free blood pressure screening at 9:30 a.m.; creative writing group from 10 a.m.-noon; League of Women Voters fundraiser (play bridge or other card games, refreshments, $10) from 1-4 p.m.; Italian class at 6:30 p.m.
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.
TORRINGTON: Beth El Synagogue, 124 Litchfield St. hosts a Community Interfaith Thanksgiving Service at 7 p.m. The service is sponsored by the Interfaith Council of Northwest CT and other faith organizations. All are welcome; refreshments will be served. For more info call Lenore Mand at 496-0636, or Bobbie Miller at 491-3497.
WINSTED: McCarthy Senior Center activities—bus leaves for Mohegan Sun at 8 a.m.; special Thanksgiving dinner at noon (call Gert to make reservation).
Friday, November 16
GREAT BARRINGTON: Claire W. Teague Senior Center activities—Medication, Education and Drug Interaction program by Fairview Hospital at 10:30 a.m.
LITCHFIELD: Community Center adult activities—Senior Advisory Council meets at 9:30 a.m.; exercise class at 10:30 a.m.; Peacemakers at 12:30 p.m.; creative writing group from 1-3 p.m.; "Journey to China" talk and slide show with Joyce Lake at 2 p.m.
TORRINGTON: Sullivan Senior Center activities—foot care clinic (call 379-8561); 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, November 17
THOMASTON: First United Methodist Church sponsors a Harvest Dinner from 5-7 p.m. in the church hall. Menu includes ham, oven roasted potatoes, butternut squash, corn, dessert and beverage. Cost is $8 adults, $7 seniors, $5 children (12 and under); $25 family price includes two adults and up to four children.
TORRINGTON: Holy Trinity Church, 64 Berry St. (one block west of Migeon Ave.) holds its annual Kolach and Bake Sale from 9 a.m.-noon. In addition to the wide variety of baked goods, the Slavic specialty kolach will be available in nut, poppy seed and prune filling. Reserve your order by calling 482-6100 or 489-9946.
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.
Sunday, November 18
NORTHFIELD: Northfield Volunteer Fire Co., 12 Main St. holds a breakfast from 7:30-11 a.m. at the firehouse. The regular menu includes all the pancakes you can eat, sausage, coffee and juice for $4. French toast, eggs and home fries will also be available. A Hungryman’s Special consisting of all of the above costs $5. Proceeds go toward subsidizing fire department operations; for more info call 860-283-9303.
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.
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