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Community Calendar
Thursday, December 13
TORRINGTON: Torrington Recreation Department holds Adult Night at Christmas Village from 8-9 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: McCarthy Senior Center activities–crafts with Alice LeVesque at 10 a.m.; free legal advice from Debra Brown from 11 a.m.-noon; lunch at noon; bingo with Evelyn Ruffenach at 1 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.
TORRINGTON: First Connecticut Open Bible Church, 139 New Litchfield St. presents a special inspirational service including carols, scriptures and special solos at 10:30 a.m. The public is welcome.
TORRINGTON: First United Methodist Church, 27 Fern Dr. holds Christmas Caroling for shut-in members and friends of the church from 3-5 p.m. For more info call 489-8084.
WINSTED: St. Joseph’s Church hosts a Mass in Spanish at 3 p.m. Bring a friend.
Monday, December 17
GREAT BARRINGTON: Claire Teague Senior Center activities–Share Our Stories from 5-6:30 p.m.
LITCHFIELD: Community Center adult activities–yoga at 11 a.m.; movie "The Grinch Who Stole Christmas" at 1 p.m.; Weight Watchers meeting at 5 p.m.; chess 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.; Elderly Commission meeting at 5:30 p.m.
WINSTED: McCarthy Senior Center activities–exercise to Richard Simmons tape at 8:45 a.m.; movie "White Christmas" at 10 a.m.; lunch at noon; public bingo at 6 p.m.
Tuesday, December 18
CANTON: The Town of Canton Fire Cadets will be raising funds by working from 5-7 p.m. at McDonalds. All profits from the night will go to providing new gear and training for the Fire Cadets. Please come down and support the cadets; for more info call McDonald’s at 693-9284.
LITCHFIELD: Community Center adult activities–painting with friends (bring your own project) from 9 a.m.-noon; J. Geci reads Dylan Thomas at at 1 p.m.; bingo and chess chess from 1-3 p.m.; Land Trust Committee meets at 5:30 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.; stamping and embossing at 1:30 p.m.; pinochle at 1:45 p.m.; yoga at 2:30 p.m.
TORRINGTON: Christmas Village holds a special day for Silent Santa from 5-8:30 p.m. Santa will be signing for all deaf or hearing-impaired persons, but everyone is welcome.
TORRINGTON: Litchfield County Women’s Network meets at 5:30 p.m. at the Nutmeg Conservatory on Main St. Hot hors d’oeuvres will be served, with music provided by members of the Conservatory. A guided tour of the new facility will be available. Attendees are requested to bring a $10 grab bag gift for the exchange game. Cost is $25; registration deadline is December 14. Guests are welcome; for more info call Sanda Ursone at 860-379-1749.
WINSTED: McCarthy Senior Center activities–lunch at noon.
Wednesday, December 19
EAST CANAAN: North Canaan Congregational Church on Route 44 offers a "Blue Christmas" service of comfort, healing and hope at 7 p.m. The days of Advent and Christmas are not always merry or happy for everyone. The focus of this service will be acknowledging and supporting those in our midst and those in our world who experience pain, grief or depression during this time. Included is time for quiet reflection, prayer, singing, and a brief candlelight service. The public is invited; bring a friend. For more info call Rev. Barbara Schenk at 860-824-7232.
LITCHFIELD: Community Center adult activities–Peacemakers group from 9-11 a.m.; yoga at 9:30 a.m.; bridge at 12:30 p.m.
TORRINGTON: Sullivan Senior Center activities–health screening by appointment; ear wax screening and ear irrigation 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.
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.; special Christmas roast beef dinner at noon; scat card group at 1 p.m.
Thursday, December 20
COLLINSVILLE: Farmington Valley Men's Club meets at 8 a.m. at Canton Community Center, 40 Dyer Ave. A presentation will be given by Matt Fleury, Communications Director for Adriaen’s Landing. All Valley men are welcome.
GREAT BARRINGTON: Claire Teague Senior Center activities–Carl Easton plays jazz at 11:15 a.m.
LITCHFIELD: Community Center adult activities–blood pressure screening from 9:30-10:30 a.m.; creative writing group from 10 a.m.-noon.
SHEFFIELD: Sheffield Senior Center in Dewey Hall on Route 7 hosts a Christmas Luncheon at noon. Bring a place setting and a gift for a child to put under the tree. A chorus from the school, under the direction of Nancy Loder, will serenade the group. For more info call 413-229-7022.
TORRINGTON: Sullivan Senior Center activities–instructional bridge at 9 a.m.; 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.
Friday, December 21
LITCHFIELD: Community Center adult activities–exercise class at 10:30 a.m.; Peacemakers at 12:30 p.m.; 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.; 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, December 22
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 23
MARBLEDALE: St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 247 New Milford Turnpike (Route 202) hosts a Community Christmas Carol Sing at 4 p.m. The program will consist entirely of favorite carols. All are welcome; no admission charge, but a free will offering will be taken. For more info call 860-868-2275.
TORRINGTON: First United Methodist Church, 27 Fern Dr. its Christmas Pageant during Morning Worship Service at 9:30 a.m. For more info call 489-8084.
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