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Community Calendar
Thursday, December 6
TORRINGTON: Friends of Hospice hold their 5th annual Tree Lighting at 6:30 p.m. at Brooker Memorial, 157 Litchfield St. You are invited to purchase a star for $15 to memorialize a loved one, and to join in hanging the stars on a Tree of Life planted on the Brooker lawn. Frank and Ann DiFiglia will provide music during the event; an informal reception will follow. For more info call 860-626-1180.
WINSTED: Northwestern CT Community College offers a workshop entitled "Building Family Togetherness Over the Holidays" with Peggy Sudol from 1:45-3:05 p.m. in the North Building, Room 4. This workshop will focus on how family ties can be strengthened and children reassured during this time of national uncertainty. Gain tips on making the best of this holiday season for you and your family. Peggy Sudol is the Director of Thomaston Counseling Associates and has extensive experience as a marriage and family therapist. For more info call Roseann Dennerlein at 860-738-6307.
Friday, December 7
COLEBROOK: Senior Center activities—lunch at noon (call 738-9521 by noon Thursday for reservations).
RIVERTON: Riverton Grange meets at the Grange Hall on Route 20 at 7:30 p.m. Presentations will be given on Belize, as well as on the Rebillard Farm. Sharon, George and Steven Russell are in charge of refreshnments, which will be served at the close of the meeting.
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.; light supper (reservations required) at 5 p.m.; Christmas lighting ceremony at 6 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, December 8
HARWINTON: Harwinton Senior Center hosts a Senior Luncheon sponsored by Cub Scouts, Den 9 from noon-2 p.m. Come and enjoy a nice lunch, dessert and entertainment by the Scouts. Free to senior citizens; for reservations call Lisa at 485-0152.
TORRINGTON: Torrington Towers, 52 Summer St. holds its Holiday Bazaar from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Lunch will be served; menu includes Muckie’s hot dogs, homemade sauerkraut and chili, dessert and coffee. There will be a craft table, white elephant table, bake table and raffle. For more info call the Torrington Towers Tenant Association at 860-626-7382.
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, December 9
WINCHESTER CENTER: Baked Chicken Dinner served family style at Winchester Grange Hall on the Green from noon-1 p.m. The public is invited; admission is $6 adults, $3 children (12 and under). Reservations required; call 379-3557 or 626-0326. Winchester Grange will also be accepting donations of toys, clothing and non-perishable food at the dinner for donation to area organizations; toys and clothing can be for children from infant to teens.
Monday, December 10
COLEBROOK: Senior Center activities—rubber stamping club (create cards with our stamps or bring your own) at 10 a.m.; lunch at noon (call 738-9521 by noon Friday for reservations).
GREAT BARRINGTON: Claire Teague Senior Center activities—Garden Club sponsors a workshop to make a holiday gift at 10 a.m.
LITCHFIELD: Community Center adult activities—yoga at 11 a.m.; movie "Bridget Jones’ Diary" at 1 p.m.; Weight Watchers meeting at 5 p.m.; chess at 7 p.m.; military lecture at 7:30 p.m.
NEW HARTFORD: Several members of New Hartford’s Open Space Committee will speak on open space preservation on Charter Community Vision Channel 13 at 8 p.m. Panel members will discuss the importance of preserving open space, developments at the state level and specifically in New Hartford to preserve open space, and the economic and quality of life benefits of open space preservation. Practical advice for landowners will also be given. After this brief presentation, viewers may call 738-5090, ext 231 with questions.
TORRINGTON: Sullivan Senior Center activities—Seniorcize at 9 a.m.; needlework at 9:30 a.m.; movie "Cholcolat" at 1:30 p.m.; Creative Crafts at 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, December 11
COLEBROOK: Senior Center activities—exercise with Jan Young from 9-9:30 a.m.; lunch at noon (call 738-9521 by noon Monday for reservations); holiday tour of the Mark Twain House ($7, call 738-9521 to reserve a seat) at 2 p.m.
GOSHEN: The Library Board, Friends, and staff of the Goshen Public Library invite the public to an open house from 7-8 p.m. in honor of the 100th anniversary of the founding of the library. Although the library was founded in December 1901, the library did not open to the public until May 27, 1902. Therefore, a series of events is also planned for next May. Refreshments will be served; for more info or reservations, call 491-3234.
GREAT BARRINGTON: Claire Teague Senior Center activities—AARP Christmas Party (make reservation with Grace Artz) at the Egremont Country Club at noon.
LITCHFIELD: Community Center adult activities—painting with friends (bring your own project) from 9 a.m.-noon; bingo and chess from 1-3 p.m.; Beautification Committee meeting at 4 p.m.; B.E. Aerospace seminar at 5 p.m.
NEW HARTFORD: A Community Clothing Swap will be held at North Congregational Church from 4-6 p.m. Bring your gently used clothing and shoes to trade for items swapped in by others. Hundreds of fall and winter items are available for children, women and men. This ongoing event is free and open to the public; for more info call 307-7874.
TORRINGTON: Sullivan Senior Center activities—medical insurance assistance by appointment; 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.; stamping and embossing at 1:30 p.m.; pinochle at 1:45 p.m.; yoga at 2:30 p.m.
TORRINGTON: Marana Norton Brooks Chapter DAR meets at the Red Lobster in the Torrington Plaza at 12:30 p.m. for their Christmas luncheon. Members are asked to make a reservation by calling the program chairman at 860-489-7274.
Wednesday, December 12
COLEBROOK: Senior Center activities—quilting and crafts from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Bridge Club from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
LITCHFIELD: Community Center adult activities—Peacemakers group from 9-11 a.m.; yoga from 9:30-11:30 a.m.; DAR Awards Ceremony from 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
SIMSBURY: The Cobb School Montessori, 112 Sand Hill Rd. holds an open house at 9 a.m. for parents interested in learning about the school. For more info or to register, call 860-658-1144 or visit <www.cobbschool.com>.
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.; music and dancing at 1:30 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.
Thursday, December 13
COLEBROOK: Senior Center activities—yoga with Jan from 9-9:30 a.m.; lunch at noon (call 738-9521 by noon Wednesday for reservations).
LITCHFIELD: Community Center adult activities—blood pressure screening at 9:30 a.m.; creative writing group from 10 a.m.-noon; "Chocolate for the Holidays" cooking class with chef Paul Prosperi ($5, limited to ten students) at 2 p.m.
TORRINGTON: Sullivan Senior Center activities—instructional bridge at 9 a.m.; Sr. Swim "Y" at 10 a.m.; glucose monitoring 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.
Friday, December 14
AMENIA: Beth David Congregation, East Main St. (opposite Cumberland Farms) celebrates Chanukah with an evening of joy, song and prayer. A potluck vegetarian supper at 6 p.m. will be followed by services at 7 p.m. All are welcome.
COLEBROOK: Senior Center activities—lunch at noon (call 738-9521 by noon Thursday for reservations).
GREAT BARRINGTON: Claire Teague Senior Center activities—foot clinic with Nurse Jane Kelly (make appointment with Grace or Dorothy) from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
LITCHFIELD: Community Center adult activities—exercise class at 10:30 a.m.; Park and Recreation Senior Holiday Jubilee ($10, for tickets call 567-7569) at noon; creative writing group from 1-3 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.; annual Christmas Party ($17) from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; line dancing at 1:30 p.m.; 9/5 tournament at 1:45 p.m.
WINSTED: Temple Beth Israel holds Shabbat Services at 7:15 p.m. For more info call 860-379-8923.
Saturday, December 15
COLEBROOK: Senior Center activities—Christmas Craft Fair from 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
LITCHFIELD: Lourdes in Litchfield, Route 118 (east of the Litchfield Green) offers Candlelight Christmas Caroling outdoors at the Grotto at 7 p.m. The Grotto will be lit with candles as we gather around the manger to hear the story of Jesus’ birth and to sing songs in thanks for the coming of Christ among us. After the Christmas caroling, hot chocolate and cookies will be served in Pilgrim Hall. Free, and all are welcome; for more info call 860-567-1041.
TORRINGTON: Holy Trinity Church, 64 Berry St. (one block west of Migeon Ave.) holds its annual Christmas Kolach and Christmas Cookie Bake Sale from 9 a.m.-noon. In addition to the wide variety of baked goods, the Slavic specialty kolach will be available in walnut, poppy seed and lekvar (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.
WINSTED: Temple Beth Israel holds a Chanukah party and potluck supper at 5 p.m. All are welcome; for more info call 860-379-8923.
Sunday, December 16
LITCHFIELD: Lourdes in Litchfield, Route 118 (east of the Litchfield Green) presents its Living Nativity outdoors at the Grotto from 3-5 p.m. Young people from the area will enact the Christmas story with the help of sheep, llamas, donkeys, and a choir of angels. As the animals surround their newborn King, the real meaning and mystery of the Christmas season will be told in story and song. Hot chocolate served in Pilgrim Hall will provide warmth. The program will be repeated several times during the afternoon. Free, and all are welcome; for more info call 860-567-1041.
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