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Community Calendar
Friday, March 15
COLEBROOK: Senior Center activities–lunch at noon (call 738-9521 by noon Thursday for reservations).
GREAT BARRINGTON: Claire Teague Senior Center activities–advanced watercolor art class at 9:30 a.m.; tai chi at 10 a.m.; storyteller David Bates presents a "Harvest of Seasonal Tales" at 11 a.m.; lunch at 11:45 a.m. (for reservations call 528-4118); social sewing at 12:30 p.m.; social bridge at 1:30 p.m.
LITCHFIELD: Community Center activities–Bereavement Group facilitated by Friends of Hospice at 9 a.m.; Senior exercise class at 10:30 a.m.; Peacemakers group meets at 12:30 p.m.; creative writing group from 1-3 p.m.; Blast for grades 4-5 hosted by LHS Senior Class (includes games, snacks and karaoke for the kids) from 3:30-5:30 p.m.
RIVERTON: Riverton Grange meets at 7:30 p.m. in the Grange Hall on Route 20. The program will be on Italy. Refreshments will be served by Sally Dewey and Virginia Butler.
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.
WINSTED: McCarthy Senior Center activities–crafts with Alice LeVesque at 10 a.m.; free legal advice from Attorney Debra Brown from 11 a.m.-noon; lunch with Gert and friends at noon.
WINSTED: Faith Bible Church, 368 Main St. hosts a Sportsman’s Dinner from 6-9:30 p.m. Menu includes appetizers, green salad, turkey and ham, rice pilaf, vegetables and homemade desserts. Charles Alsheimer, who has been writing for "Deer and Deer Hunting" magazine since the late 1970s, will speak on "Whitetail Behavior Through the Seasons" at 7:30 p.m. An offering of $5 is suggested to help defray costs; to reserve a seat call 860-379-0617.
Saturday, March 16
GREAT BARRINGTON: Simon’s Rock College holds a Discovery Day open house for prospective students and their families to tour the campus and attend a class; meet at Blodget House at 9:30 a.m. Free; for more info and reservations, call 413-528-7355.
LITCHFIELD: Community Center activities–yoga at 9:30 a.m.; opera lecture series from 10 a.m.-noon; corned beef and cabbage fundraiser for field hockey ($8 per person, $30 maximum for family) from 4-8 p.m.
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: The Gilbert School Leo Club, sponsored by the Winsted Lions Club, offers an all-you-can-eat Pasta Dinner from 5-7 p.m. in the school cafeteria, located at 200 Williams Ave. Tickets are $5 adults, $2.50 children (under 6); take-outs will be available. All money raised will be used to fund community service projects; for more info call 379-0637.
Sunday, March 17
FALLS VILLAGE: Falls Village Day Care Center hosts a Shepherd’s Pie Luncheon from noon-3 p.m. at the Falls Village Senior Center on Main St. Menu includes shepherd’s pie with rich brown gravy, braised cabbage, Irish soda bread, beverage and dessert; a pasta plate will be available for children. Both buffet service and take-out will be available. Live traditional music will be performed by Wild Abandon from 1-3 p.m. Tickets are $10 adults, $4 children (ages 5-12), under 5 free; proceeds will help purchase items needed for various programs at the Day Care Center. For more info call 860-824-5961.
GREAT BARRINGTON: Claire Teague Senior Center holds a Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner with a sing-along with Betty Long at 1 p.m. Cost is $10; proceeds will benefit the Southern Berkshire Elderly Transportation Corporation. For more info call 413-528-1881.
LITCHFIELD: Lubavitch of Litchfield County hosts a Passover Experience at 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. at the Litchfield County Jewish Community Center, 367 Bantam Rd. Each presentation of the Passover Experience is comprised of three different segments which aim to teach children and adults the meaning of this Jewish holiday. The Matzah Bakery is modeled after an authentic brick oven bakery; participants can winnow and grind wheat stalks into flour, knead and roll the dough, then bake and finally enjoy their very own fresh matzah. The Video Theatre features popular educational Passover productions. The Arts and Crafts Workshop enables participants to "get creative" and bring home a bit of the spirit of the holiday in a sand-art portrayal of Passover. Cost is $5; to register call Mina at 860-567-3609, or 800-297-6864.
NORTHFIELD: Northfield Volunteer Fire Company, 12 Main St. holds a Breakfast from 7:30-11 a.m. 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 including all of the above costs $5. Proceeds will help subsidize Fire Department equipment purchases; 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.
WINSTED: New Hartford Lions Club holds its 10th annual Northwest CT Antiques and Collectibles Show from 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. at Northwest Regional High School. There will be a large number of dealers, and appraisers will be available. Admission is $4.50, or $4 with a discount coupon; early buying from 8:30-9:30 a.m. costs $10.
Monday, March 18
BARKHAMSTED: Pleasant Valley Home and Garden Club meets at 7 p.m. at the Barkhamsted Senior Center on West River Rd. For more info call 860-738-4062.
COLEBROOK: Senior Center activities–Rubber Stamping Club at 10 a.m.; lunch at noon (call 738-9521 by noon Friday for reservations); movie "Miss Congeniality" at 1 p.m.
EAST HARTLAND: Hartland Seniors welcome Judge James P. Ginocchio in the Parish Hall; lunch begins at noon, with the speaker to follow. Judge Ginocchio, who currently sits on the bench at Danbury Courthouse, will share with the seniors current concerns related to the elderly. All are welcome; for more info call Mary Root at 860-653-3862.
GREAT BARRINGTON: Claire Teague Senior Center activities–Senior exercise class from 9:30-10:30 a.m.; tap dancing with Fran Kelsey at 11 a.m.; lunch at 11:45 a.m. (for reservations call 528-4118); Scrabble at 12:30 p.m.; art class with Pat Hogan at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.
LITCHFIELD: Community Center activities–AARP driving class from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; yoga at 11 a.m.; movie "The Quiet Man" 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 at 7:30 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.
TORRINGTON: Torrington Women’s Club meets at 2 p.m. at Center Congregational Church. Guy Wolffe, a well known potter from Woodville, will present a program on "Traditional Pottery and Celtic Music." Members are reminded that there will be training for CT Readers Information Service at 1 p.m.
WINSTED: McCarthy Senior Center activities–exercise to Richard Simmons tape at 8 a.m.; 55-Alive driver course from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; movie "Shirley Temple" at 10 a.m.; lunch with Gert and friends at noon; chorus at 1 p.m.; public bingo at 6 p.m.
Tuesday, March 19
COLEBROOK: Senior Center activities–coffee hour at 10 a.m.; VNA blood pressure and cholesterol clinic from 11 a.m.-noon; shopping in Winsted and/or Torrington at 1 p.m.
GREAT BARRINGTON: Claire Teague Senior Center activities–pool players meet at 10 a.m.; lunch at 11:45 a.m. (for reservations call 528-4118); bingo at 12:30 p.m.; line dancing at 1:30 p.m.; Grandparents Raising Grandchildren meeting at 3:30 p.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; Jerry Geci reads "Welcome to the Monkey House" by Kurt Vonnegut at 1 p.m.; Senior bingo from 1-3 p.m.; computer class from 2:30-4:30 p.m.; Land Trust meeting at 5:30 p.m.; Avon meeting from 5:30-9 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.
WINSTED: McCarthy Senior Center activities–55-Alive driver course from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; lunch with Gert and friends at noon.
Wednesday, March 20
ASHLEY FALLS: An ecumenical Lenten service will be held at 7 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church.
COLEBROOK: Senior Center activities–Quilting Club from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Bridge Club from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
GREAT BARRINGTON: Claire Teague Senior Center activities–yoga class with Joanne Kelly from 9:30-11:30 a.m.; lunch at 11:45 a.m. (for reservations call 528-4118); card playing at 12:30 p.m.; macrame and rug hooking classes at 12:30 p.m.; poetry class with Michael Houlihan at 12:45 p.m.; falls and balance program at 1 p.m.; Weight Watchers meeting at 4 p.m.; folk art class at 7 p.m.
LITCHFIELD: Community Center adult activities–AARP driving class from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; yoga at 9:30 a.m.; watercolor class from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; Todd Bryda gives a presentation on the Civil War soldier (refreshments will be served) from 1:30-3 p.m.; yoga at 7:30 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.; Bereavement Support Group at 6 p.m.
TORRINGTON: Litchfield County Medical Assistants hold their monthly meeting at 7 p.m. in the Memorial Meeting Room at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital. For more info call Lucy LaMere at 860-738-2384.
TORRINGTON: Litchfield County Mothers Club holds its monthly Moms Night Out at 7:30 p.m. at Amerigo’s Coffee, Tea & All That Jazz Bar, 77 Main St. Join us for dessert and coffee, and a guaranteed good time! For more info call Suzanne at 860-489-5821.
WINSTED: McCarthy Senior Center activities–exercise to Richard Simmons tape at 8:45 a.m.; bowling at Laurel Lanes at 9 a.m.; lunch with Gert and friends at noon; scat card group at 1 p.m.
Thursday, March 21
COLEBROOK: Senior Center activities–yoga with Jan from 9-9:30 a.m.; VNA foot clinic from 11:20 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; small-prize bingo at 12:30 p.m.
GREAT BARRINGTON: Claire Teague Senior Center activities–watercolor art class with Vera Thyberg (beginners welcome) at 9 a.m.; bingo at 10 a.m.; Berkshire Bounty food distribution at 10:45 a.m.; jazz program at 11:30 a.m.; lunch at 11:45 a.m. (for reservations call 528-4118); Contemporary Issues class with Mr. E. Curtain at 1:30 p.m.; line dancing at 7 p.m.
LITCHFIELD: Community Center activities–blood pressure screening at 9:30 a.m.; creative writing group from 10 a.m.-noon; Tom Eagan presents the first part of his two-part class on "The History of Rock Gardens and How to Create Your Own" from 1-2:30 p.m.; computer class from 2:30-4:30 p.m.; State Police Explorer program from 6-8:30 p.m.; advanced Italian class at 6:30 p.m.
MORRIS: The parishioners of Our Lady of Grace Parish hold a Ham Dinner at Our Lady of Hope Chapel from 4:30-7 p.m.; take-outs will be available from 4:30-6 p.m. Menu includes baked ham, pineapple, potatoes, peas and carrots, rolls, homemade desserts, coffee and tea. Tickets are $8 adults, $5 children (ages 4-11), under age 4 free; a special young family ticket for Mom, Dad and all the kiddies (under 12) is $20. Tickets are available after all masses at the Bantam church and Morris chapel; or call 567-9522, 567-5788, or 567-8921 for reservations. Some tickets will be available at the door.
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.; tax assistance by appointment.
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–55-Alive driver course from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; foot clinic from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; lunch with Gert and friends at noon; Dr. Albert Babcock provides free skin cancer screening (call 379-4252 for appointment) from 1-3 p.m.
Friday, March 22
COLEBROOK: Senior Center activities–lunch at noon (call 738-9521 by noon Thursday for reservations).
GREAT BARRINGTON: Claire Teague Senior Center activities–advanced watercolor art class at 9:30 a.m.; tai chi at 10 a.m.; muffins and movie at 10 a.m.; lunch at 11:45 a.m. (for reservations call 528-4118); social sewing at 12:30 p.m.; social bridge at 1:30 p.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.; "A Little Romance" piano presentation by Nancy McMillan at 2 p.m.; teen program featuring movie and pizza for students in grades 7-9 ($3) from 7-10 p.m.
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.
WINSTED: McCarthy Senior Center activities–crafts with Alice LeVesque at 10 a.m.; free legal advice from Attorney Debra Brown from 11 a.m.-noon; lunch with Gert and friends at noon; bingo with Evelyn Ruffenach at 1 p.m.
Saturday, March 23
LITCHFIELD: Community Center activities–yoga at 9:30 a.m.
TORRINGTON: Holy Trinity Church, 64 Berry St. (one block west of Migeon Ave.) holds a Pancake Breakfast from 8-11 a.m. Menu includes delicious buttermilk pancakes with or without sausage, plus orange juice and hot beverages. Tickets will be available at the door; for more info call 482-6100.
TORRINGTON: Holy Trinity Church, 64 Berry St. 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 walnut, poppy seed, apricot-nut, 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.
Sunday, March 24
EAST CANAAN: North Canaan Congregational Church on Route 44 holds its Palm/ Passion Sunday worship at 10:15 a.m. All are welcome; for more info call 860-824-7232.
WINSTED: Winsted Lions Club holds a Palm Sunday Breakfast from 8 a.m.-noon at Pearson Middle School, 2 Wetmore Ave. Menu includes French toast, bacon, sausage, juice, coffee, tea and milk. Donation is $5 adults, $3 children; tickets can be purchased at the door or from Lions Club members. Proceeds from this event will go into the Scholarship Fund.
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