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Community Calendar
Friday, February 22
COLEBROOK: Senior Center activities–lunch at noon (call 738-9521 by noon Thursday for reservations).
GREAT BARRINGTON: Claire Teague Senior Center activities–Monthly Breakfast ($2, reservations required) at 8:30 a.m.; Book of the Month with Hugh Black at 10:30 a.m.
LITCHFIELD: Community Center activities–Bereavement Group facilitated by Friends of Hospice at 9 a.m.; Senior exercise class at 10:30 a.m.; creative writing group from 1-3 p.m.; Garden Club potluck dinner at 6 p.m.
TORRINGTON: Sullivan Senior Center activities–Seniorcize at 9 a.m.; Italian class at 9:15 a.m.; ENP ANNV entertainment at 11 a.m.; lunch at 12:15 p.m.; line dancing at 1:30 p.m.; 9/5 tournament at 2 p.m.
Saturday, February 23
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.
WINCHESTER: Winchester Congregational Church Board of Trustees holds its annual All-You-Can-Eat Spaghetti Supper from 5-7 p.m. Menu includes spaghetti, homemade meatballs and bread, salad, jello and beverage. Cost is $5 adults, $3 children (under 12); for more info call 379-1920, or 379-8387.
Sunday, February 24
CANAAN: Canaan Northwest Lions Club hosts a Family Breakfast Buffet with continuous servings from 8-11 a.m. at the V.F.W. Hall. Menu includes scrambled eggs, French toast, pancakes, bacon, sausage, orange juice, coffee, tea and hot chocolate. Cost is $5 adults, $3 children (under 10), children under 3 free; proceeds benefit the club’s community service projects.
TORRINGTON: The Catholic Inter-Parish Adult Education Initiative hosts a presentation by Dr. Joan Kelly on the historical basis for Lent from 2-4 p.m. in the cafeteria at St. Francis School on Prospect St. Dr. Kelly is the Director of Religious Education for the Diocese of Bridgeport, and a Professor of Religious Studies at Sacred Heart University. She will share how the Season of Lent originated, its meaning, and its connection to the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, First Eucharist and Confirmation). Free; people of all faith traditions are welcome. Refreshments will be served after the program.
Monday, February 25
COLEBROOK: Senior Center activities–Rubber Stamping Club 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 at 7:30 p.m. in the firehouse.
HARWINTON: The Bronc Callahan Community Fund holds a membership meeting at 7 p.m. at the Center Congregational Church, Route 4 & North Rd. Discussion will be held regarding preparations for the 2002 Harwinton Hoedown and VW Bug Show scheduled for June 15-16.
LITCHFIELD: Community Center activities–yoga at 11 a.m.; movie "Beautiful" at 1 p.m.; Weight Watchers meeting at 5 p.m.; chess for all ages and levels from 7-9 p.m.; American Wars lecture series with LTC (retired) Terrence McGurk (5 weeks, $2 per lecture) begins tonight from 7:30-9 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.
Tuesday, February 26
BARKHAMSTED: The Board of Education holds a budget workshop at 6 p.m. in the library at the Barkhamsted School.
COLEBROOK: Senior Center activities–exercise with Jan from 9-9:30 a.m.; shopping in Winsted and/or Torrington at 1 p.m.
GREAT BARRINGTON: Claire Teague Senior Center activities–Marguerite DeSantis will speak on H.O.M.E. at 11:30 a.m.
LITCHFIELD: Community Center adult activities–painting with friends (all artists welcome) from 9 a.m.-noon; Crafters Corner meets from 10 a.m.-noon; Jerri Geci reads two short stories by Williams Carlos Williams (free and open to the public, refreshments will be served) at 1 p.m.; Senior bingo from 1-3 p.m.; computer class at 2:30 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.
Wednesday, February 27
CANAAN: An ecumenical Lenten service will be held at 7 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church.
COLEBROOK: Senior Center activities–Quilting Club from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Bridge Club from 10 a.m.-2 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.
HARWINTON: Friends of the Harwinton Library meet at 7 p.m.
LITCHFIELD: Community Center adult activities–yoga at 9:30 a.m.; watercolor class from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; bridge at 12:30 p.m.; Board of Education Building Committee meets at 7 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.; music and dancing at 1:30 p.m.
Thursday, February 28
BARKHAMSTED: Farmington Valley Men's Club meets at 8 a.m. at the Log House Restaurant on Route 44. There will be a presentation by Dr. Lawrence Carlton on the Flood of ’55. All Valley men are welcome.
CANTON: Canton’s Economic Development Agency (EDA) holds the Canton Business Summit 2002 from 7:15-9 a.m. at the Canton Community Center. The Business Summit is designed to introduce the EDA’s mission, goals and members; launch the "Canton Means Business" action plan designed to jump-start initiatives aimed at retaining and attracting businesses; provide a valuable, informal setting in which business leaders can network and exchange ideas and services; and provide the EDA and town officials with the valuable insight and experience of business owners. Members of the Canton EDA are chairman Mark Lange, James Rogowski, Julie Punty, James Lotstein, Joel Fried, Craig Taylor, and Mike Wilkinson (liaison to the Board of Selectmen). To RSVP call Karen Griggs at 693-7841.
COLEBROOK: Senior Center activities–yoga with Jan from 9-9:30 a.m.; lunch at noon (call 738-9521 by noon Wednesday for reservations).
GREAT BARRINGTON: Claire Teague Senior Center activities–Blood Pressure and Health Clinic sponsored by V.N.A. from 8:30 a.m.-noon.
LITCHFIELD: Community Center activities–blood pressure screening at 9:30 a.m.; creative writing group from 10 a.m.-noon; computer class from 1-3 p.m.; State Police Explorer program from 6-8:30 p.m.; advanced Italian class at 6:30 p.m.
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.
TORRINGTON: Litchfield County Moms hold their Social and Meeting from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Torrington Bed and Breakfast on Alvord St. Bring a prospective member to be entered in a special drawing. There will be great conversation, good food and fun for all who attend. Park in Eagles Club lot; for more info call Suzanne at 860-489-5821, or Kris at 860-379-6547.
Friday, March 1
COLEBROOK: Senior Center activities–lunch at noon (call 738-9521 by noon Thursday for reservations).
LITCHFIELD: Community Center activities–Bereavement Group facilitated by Friends of Hospice at 9 a.m.; Senior exercise class at 10:30 a.m.; creative writing group from 1-3 p.m.; teen program for students in grades 7-9 ($5, dance with Powerstation DJ) from 7-10 p.m.
Saturday, March 2
TORRINGTON: The Crossroads Junior Youth Group hosts a Bakery Sale from 9 a.m.-noon at the First Congregational Church, 835 Riverside Ave. There will be homemade cakes, cookies, muffins, breads and more for your sweet tooth. Also available will be the church’s own cookbook.
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, March 3
LITCHFIELD: The American Legion Auxiliary holds its annual Beef Stew Supper from 4-7 p.m. downstairs at the American Legion Home on Route 202. Menu includes beef stew or chicken soup, salad, bread and dessert–all you can eat. Donations are $6 adults, $3 children (under 12); tickets will be available at the door or from any Auxiliary member. Proceeds will benefit one of the Auxiliary’s biggest projects, purchasing Christmas gifts for the families of the veterans in Connecticut’s veterans hospitals. For more info call Bernice at 860-567-8533, or Sheila at 860-567-9549.
RIVERTON: Turkey Dinner served family style at the Riverton Grange Hall from noon-1:30 p.m. Tickets are $7 adults, $3.50 children. For reservations call Phyllis Bierce at 379-4064, or Gladys Anstett at 379-6302.
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