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Community Calendar
Thursday, January 10
GOSHEN: A caucus of registered Democratic voters of Goshen will be held at 7 p.m. in the Goshen Town Hall Conference Room. The meeting agenda includes the endorsement of members of the Democratic Town Committee, and the transaction of other business as may be proper to bring before said caucus. All Democrats are welcome; for more info call Eva Foster at 491-3571.
Friday, January 11
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 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. (for appointment call Grace or Dorothy at 413-528-1881).
LITCHFIELD: Community Center adult activities–"Dante’s Inferno" class at 9:15 a.m.; exercise class at 10:30 a.m.; Peacemakers group meets at 12:30 p.m.; teen program ($3) for Litchfield students in grades 7-9 from 7-10 p.m.
TORRINGTON: Sullivan Senior Center activities–foot care clinic (call 379-8561); Seniorcize at 9 a.m.; line dancing at 1:30 p.m.; 9/5 tournament at 1:45 p.m.
WEST HARTFORD: St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 872 Farmington Ave. hosts "Liberty and Security on the Homefront: Staying Safe and Staying Free," a public forum and discussion facilitated by the CT Forum at 7 p.m. As America addresses the demanding security challenges before us, we also strive to guard our values and basic rights. Where is the balance? Panelists include U.S. Representative Rob Simmons; Teresa Younger, Executive Director of the CT Civil Liberties Union; John A. Danaher, III of the U.S. Attorney General’s anti-terrorism task force; Muslim-American activist Azam Saeed; Loftus Becker, Professor at UConn School of Law; and Ed Harris of the U.S. Dept. of Justice, Mediation Services. Free; light refreshments will be served. For more info call the Coalition for Peace and Justice at 860-523-1534; or Rebuilding Democracy at 860-233-7543.
WINSTED: McCarthy Senior Center activities–crafts with Alice LeVesque at 10 a.m.; lunch with Gert and friends at noon; bingo with Evelyn Ruffenach at 1 p.m.
Saturday, January 12
LITCHFIELD: The Thomaston Methodist and Litchfield Methodist youth group sponsors a Pasta Dinner at the Litchfield Methodist Church. Menu includes pasta, meatballs, salad, dessert, rolls and beverage. Cost is $6 adults, $5 seniors, $4 children (12 and under); proceeds will benefit the youth retreat to take place in early February.
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, January 13
TORRINGTON: Trinity Episcopal Church, 220 Prospect St. hosts a program on Energy Conservation and Electric Choice for Churches and Faith Communities at 7 p.m. Your faith community can make a difference. Find out about Green-E electricity generated from renewable sources, energy conservation programs for churches, electric choice available in Connecticut, and health issues related to air quality and electric generation. Participating organizations include Episcopal Power and Light, CL&P Small Business Energy Advantage Program, Center for Resource Solutions, Toxic Action Center, Green Mountain Energy, and CT Energy Co-operative. The program is free and open to people of all faith traditions. For more info call Trinity Episcopal Church at 860-482-6027, or Lynn Fulkerson at 860-496-1427.
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. Take-out dinners are also available.
Monday, January 14
COLEBROOK: Senior Center activities–Rubber Stamping Club at 10 a.m.; lunch at noon (call 738-9521 by noon Friday for reservations).
LITCHFIELD: Community Center adult activities–Legislators’ Breakfast at 8 a.m.; yoga (new participants welcome) at 11 a.m.; movie "The Golden Bowl" at 1 p.m.; Weight Watchers meeting at 5 p.m.; Soccer Club meeting at 7 p.m.; chess for all ages and levels from 7-9 p.m.
MORRIS: South Farms-Morris AARP Chapter #4987 holds its monthly meeting at 1:15 p.m. at the Morris Senior Center. Guest speaker will be Susan Binelli, Director of Rose Haven Rehabilitation and Nursing Facility in Litchfield, who will address the concerns of people who may have to receive care that rehabilitation and nursing homes provide. Questions such as the average stay for patients recovering from major illness or surgery, types of programs provided to patients in assisting toward recovery, cost of services and numerous other concerns will be addressed.
TORRINGTON: Sullivan Senior Center activities–Seniorcize at 9 a.m.; needlework at 9:30 a.m.; movie "Pearl Harbor" starring Ben Affleck at 1:30 p.m.; Creative Crafts at 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, January 15
COLEBROOK: Senior Center activities–exercise with Jan from 9-9:30 a.m.; Foothills blood pressure and cholesterol clinic from 11 a.m.-noon; lunch at noon (call 738-9521 by noon Monday for reservations)
LITCHFIELD: Community Center adult activities–painting with friends (bring your own project) from 9 a.m.-noon; Jerri Geci reads a story by Dolores Whelan (free and open to the public, refreshments) at 1 p.m.; bingo at 1 p.m.; Computer Class from 2:30-4 p.m.; Audubon board meeting at 7 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 from 10-11 a.m.; stamping and embossing at 1:30 p.m.; pinochle at 1:45 p.m.; yoga at 2:30 p.m.
WINSTED: The Winchester Democratic Town Committee will caucus at 7 p.m. at Town Hall to endorse members for the Town Committee.
Wednesday, January 16
COLEBROOK: Senior Center activities–Quilting Club from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Bridge Club from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
GREAT BARRINGTON: Out to Lunch Bunch goes to the Peppermill for lunch (to sign up call Grace at 413-528-1881).
HARWINTON: Harwinton Public Library, 80 Bentley Dr. hosts a Homeschooling Discussion at 7 p.m. What is homeschooling? Is it legal? What are some of the options for educating children in Connecticut? A panel of local homeschoolers will discuss the various aspects of homeschooling, and numerous handouts will be available. For more info call 860-485-9113.
LITCHFIELD: Community Center adult activities–Bible study from 9-11:30 a.m.; yoga at 9:30 a.m.; watercolor class (call 567-8302 to register) from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; bridge for all levels at 12:30 p.m.; "Raising Daughters to Powerful Women" course with Rosemary Tindall-Gibson begins at 7 p.m. (cost is $35 for three weeks).
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.; Bereavement Support Group at 6 p.m.
Thursday, January 17
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; Computer Class from 1-3 p.m.; Garden Club event at 2 p.m.
TORRINGTON: Sullivan Senior Center activities–instructional bridge at 9 a.m.; vision screening 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.
Friday, January 18
COLEBROOK: Senior Center activities–lunch at noon (call 738-9521 by noon Thursday for reservations).
GREAT BARRINGTON: Claire Teague Senior Center activities–Great Barrington Healthcare sponsors muffins, coffee and a movie at 10 a.m.
LITCHFIELD: Community Center activities–Dante "Inferno" course at 9:15 a.m.; Senior Advisory Council meeting at 9:30 a.m.; Senior Exercise Class at 10:30 a.m.; Peacemakers group meets at 12:30 p.m.; teen program for students in grades 7-9 ($3, bring your own CDs for dance) from 7-10 p.m.
TORRINGTON: Sullivan Senior Center activities–foot care clinic (call 379-8561); Seniorcize at 9 a.m.; line dancing at 1:30 p.m.; 9/5 tournament at 1:45 p.m.
TORRINGTON: United Congregational Church, 1622 Torringford St. (Route 183) holds its 12th annual Super Bowl Turkey Dinner with seatings at 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. (Snow date is January 19.) Menu includes turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, peas, coleslaw, homemade pie and beverage. The church is handicapped accessible. Tickets are $8 adults, $4 children (under 12); for more info or reservations, call 482-6981.
Saturday, January 19
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, January 20
NORTHFIELD: Northfield Volunteer Fire Company, 12 Main St. holds a breakfast from 7:30-11 a.m. Menu includes all the pancakes you can eat, sausage, coffee and juice for $4. French toast, eggs and home fries are also available. A Hungryman’s Special including all of the above costs $5. Proceeds will help subsidize Fire Department operations; for more info call 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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