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Community Calendar
Friday, April 12
COLEBROOK: Senior Center activities–lunch at noon (call 738-9521 by noon Thursday for reservations).
GREAT BARRINGTON: Claire Teague Senior Center activities–Tai Chi at 9 a.m.
LITCHFIELD: Community Center activities–Bereavement Group facilitated by Friends of Hospice from 9-10 a.m.; Senior exercise class at 10:30 a.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.; free legal advice with Attorney Debra Brown from 11 a.m.-noon; lunch with Gert and friends at noon; bingo with Evelyn Ruffenach at 1 p.m.
Saturday, April 13
CORNWALL: Rotary Club of Litchfield Hills meets at the Cornwall Inn on Route 7 at 8:15 a.m. James K. Glassman, an internationally syndicated columnist and fellow of the American Enterprise Institute, will speak about "The Secret Code of the Superior Investor." Cost of $6 includes continental breakfast; the public is invited. For more info call Ann Treimann at 860-672-1114.
HARWINTON: The Bronc Callahan Community Fund sponsors a Steak Dinner from 4:30-7 p.m. at the Harwinton Senior Center, 209 Weingart Rd. Tickets are $10 adults, $6 children (12 and under); tickets may be obtained by calling J. Myers at 482-6313, S. Etter at 485-0560, or A. Elliott at 485-0805.
LITCHFIELD: Community Center activities–yoga at 9:30 a.m.; "Travel Tour 02" cabaret show presented by Hotchkiss Cabaret Troupe accompanied by Litchfield High School student Kate Cudworth (cost is $2 for students) at 7 p.m.
NORFOLK: Norfolk Community Associates sponsors the 11th annual Norfolk Cleanup Day from 9-11 a.m. Meet at the Village Green to help unlitter our streets; litter bags will be provided, and refreshments will follow. School children, senior citizens, Scouts, individuals and families are welcome to participate in this rewarding day that will add a new dimension of fun and camaraderie to your life. If you are willing to supervise a group or help with transportation, call Peter O’Brien at 542-6035.
TORRINGTON: First Congregational Church, 835 Riverside Ave. holds a Rummage Sale from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. There will be used, clean clothing for children and adults; a $2 per bag sale will also be held.
TORRINGTON: The Women’s College Club of Litchfield County meets at 2 p.m. at Summerville, 376 Goshen Rd. Guest speaker Barbara Hale will discuss "My Family and China." The Women’s College Club meets four times a year, with an educational program featured at each meeting; guests are welcome. The club also awards scholarships to graduating high school seniors, both men and women, who are beginning programs of study that lead to a bachelor’s degree. Any woman who holds a baccalaureate degree and lives in Litchfield County is eligible for membership; for more info call Judy DiLaurenzio at 860-482-0505.
TORRINGTON: United Congregational Church, 1622 Torringford St. (Route 183) sponsors a Roast Pork Dinner, with sittings at 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Menu includes roast pork, mashed potatoes, pickled beets, carrots, applesauce, rolls, homemade pies and beverage. Tickets are $9.50 adults, $4.75 children (12 and under); for reservations call 482-6981. The church is handicapped accessible.
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.
Sunday, April 14
TORRINGTON: Trinity Episcopal Church, 220 Prospect St. holds a Bible study class every Sunday at 9:15 a.m. For more info call the church office at 860-482-6027.
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 orders are also available.
Monday, April 15
COLEBROOK: Senior Center activities–Rubber Stamping Club at 10 a.m.; lunch at noon (call 738-9521 by noon Friday for reservations).
GOSHEN: In honor of National Library Week, State Senator Andrew Roraback will read to children at 6:30 p.m. at the Goshen Public Library, 42 North St. All are invited, but the stories will be best suited for children ages 4-8. The staff will provide a craft project after the readings, and refreshments will be served. To reserve a spot or for more info, call 491-3234.
GREAT BARRINGTON: Claire Teague Senior Center activities–low impact exercise class at 9:30 a.m.; tap dancing at 11 a.m.; art class with Pat Hogan at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.
LITCHFIELD: Community Center activities–yoga at 11 a.m.; movie "Tortilla Soup" at 1 p.m.; Weight Watchers meeting at 5 p.m.
TORRINGTON: Sullivan Senior Center activities–Seniorcize at 9 a.m.; needlework at 9:30 a.m.; movie "Hearts in Atlantis" starring Anthony Hopkins at 1:30 p.m.; Creative Crafts at 1:30 p.m.
WINSTED: McCarthy Senior Center activities–exercise to Richard Simmons tape at 8 a.m.; movie "Deep End of the Ocean" at 10 a.m.; lunch with Gert and friends at noon; chorus at 1 p.m.; public bingo at 6 p.m.
Tuesday, April 16
COLEBROOK: Senior Center activities–exercise from 9-9:30 a.m.; Foothills VNA blood pressure and cholesterol clinic from 11 a.m.-noon; lunch at noon (call 738-9521 by noon Monday for reservations); shopping in Winsted and/or Torrington at 1 p.m.
GREAT BARRINGTON: Claire Teague Senior Center activities–Tai Chi at 5:30 p.m.
LITCHFIELD: Community Center activities–painting with friends (all artists welcome) from 9 a.m.-noon; Crafters Corner meets from 10 a.m.-noon; Senior bingo from 1-3 p.m.; Land Trust meeting at 5:30 p.m.; Avon rep meeting at 7 p.m.; Creativity with Paper class with Paola DeMiranda from 7-9 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–bus leaves for the Charlie Rose Show at the Aqua Turf at 10 a.m.; lunch with Gert and friends at noon.
WINSTED: Northwestern CT Community College holds its Spring Job Fair from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Green Woods Hall Multipurpose Room. Participants will have the opportunity to talk with representatives from various businesses. Employers scheduled to attend include Hartford Life Insurance, The Travelers, Farmington Woods Golf Course, Walmart, CVS, Kelly Services, UPS, Charlotte Hungerford Hospital, LARC, Executive Greetings, Jaci Carroll, Geer Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, CIGNA, Home Depot, and the Kolburne School. Free and open to the public; for more info call 860-738-6333.
Wednesday, April 17
COLEBROOK: Senior Center activities–Wadsworth Athenaeum day trip from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; 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 at 9:30 a.m.; fall and balance class at 1 p.m.
LITCHFIELD: Community Center activities–Visitor’s Bureau meeting from 9 a.m.-noon; yoga at 9:30 a.m.; watercolor class from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; bridge at 12:30 p.m.; yoga at 7 p.m.
ROCKY HILL: The State of CT Insurance Dept. holds a public meeting about Insurance License Testing from 10 a.m.-noon at the Rocky Hill Marriott, 100 Capital Blvd. Officials from the Insurance Dept. and representatives from Experior Assessments, LLC and the Kelley Insurance Center at Duke University will provide trainers, managers and publishers with information concerning the testing program and candidate performance, as well as collect comments and answer questions from those attending. A new Licensing Information Bulletin reflecting any changes for Connecticut candidates will be available in early August for exams taken on or after September 1. For more info call Tanya Penman-Sterling, Principal Examiner and Continuing Education Coordinator of the CT Insurance Dept., at 860-297-3882.
TORRINGTON: Sullivan Senior Center activities–health screening by appointment; ear wax 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.; Bereavement Support Group at 6 p.m.
WINSTED: McCarthy Senior Center activities–bus leaves for Mohegan Sun at 8 a.m.; 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.; lunch with Gert and friends at noon; scat card group at 1 p.m.
Thursday, April 18
COLEBROOK: Senior Center activities–yoga with Jan from 9-9:30 a.m.; "take a friend" to lunch at noon (call 738-9521 by noon Wednesday for reservations); music recital performed by Robin, Daniel and Kim Yuan at 12:30 p.m.
LITCHFIELD: Community Center activities–blood pressure screening at 9:30 a.m.; creative writing group from 10 a.m.-noon; Internet computer class ($20, register by April 14 by calling 567-8302) from 1-4 p.m.; State Police Explorer program at 6 p.m.; Garden Club event at 6 p.m.; advanced Italian class at 6:30 p.m.
LITCHFIELD: Litchfield-Morris Rotary meets at noon at the Litchfield Inn. Guest speaker will be Forman School’s assistant varsity basketball coach Jarrid Clifton, a survivor of the practice team or UConn women’s basketball. Cost is $11.50. Rotary members and their guests are welcome; for more info call Andy Thibault at 860-567-8492.
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 with Gert and friends at noon.
WINSTED: Noah Christian Singles Group meets from 7-9 p.m. at Church of Christ, 800 Main St. Come join us; we are always doing something fun! For more info call Jennifer at 860-738-8063.
Friday, April 19
COLEBROOK: Senior Center activities–lunch at noon (call 738-9521 by noon Thursday for reservations).
GREAT BARRINGTON: Claire Teague Senior Center activities–Tai Chi at 9 a.m.
LITCHFIELD: Community Center activities–Senior exercise class at 10:30 a.m.; creative writing group from 1-3 p.m.; travel talk and slide show on "The Gardens of Kyoto, Japan" with Joyce Lake (free, light refreshments will be served) at 2 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.
TORRINGTON: First Congregational Church, 835 Riverside Ave. hosts a Penny Auction; doors open at 6 p.m., with the auction beginning at 7 p.m. There will be door prizes, raffles, auction, and free refreshments.
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, April 20
CORNWALL: Rotary Club of Litchfield Hills meets at the Cornwall Inn on Route 7 at 8:15 a.m. Cornwall resident John Scott, a former legal advisor for UNSCOM, will discuss negotiating disarmament with Iraq. Cost of $6 includes continental breakfast; the public is invited. For more info call Ann Treimann at 860-672-1114.
KENT: Kent Memorial Library, 32 North Main St. holds a Bake Sale from 9-10:30 a.m. Come enjoy hot coffee or tea on us, and let us entice you into buying a sweet treat; proceeds will benefit the Friends of the Library. If you would like to bake for the sale, call 860-927-3761 to volunteer.
LITCHFIELD: The Forman School, 12 Norfolk Rd. hosts an Open House from 9-11 a.m. in the Johnson Art Center; campus tours with student ambassadors will be available. The Forman School is a private, co-educational, college preparatory (grades 9-12) school where children with learning differences can achieve academic excellence. For more info call the Admissions Office at 860-567-1802.
LITCHFIELD: Community Center activities–yoga for all ages at 9:30 a.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.
WATERBURY: Teikyo Post University hosts its Spring Open House from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at its Country Club Rd. campus (exit 17 off I-84). Registration and early bird tours begin at 9 a.m. The event will include academic presentations about majors, co-ops/ internships and career opportunities. Prospective students will have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with faculty and staff representatives, and there will be a question-and-answer panel with faculty and staff representatives. Equine Management students will give a drill-team performance sponsored by the Equine Club, and there will be a barn tour with more demonstrations at 1 p.m. For more info call 203-596-4520, or 800-345-2562.
WEST SIMSBURY: Simsbury Volunteer Fire Company holds its annual Fisherman’s Breakfast from 4:30-10 a.m. at the Firefighter’s Clubhouse, 30 Town Forest Rd. If you’re not up before dawn to fish, you can still stop by for a hearty breakfast of pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage and home fries. Cost is $5 adults, $3 children (12 or under); for more info call 860-658-1971.
Sunday, April 21
LITCHFIELD: American Legion Sixth District Auxiliary holds its annual Card Party from 2-4 p.m. at the Litchfield Post Home #27 on Route 202. There will be door prizes, table prizes and raffle prizes. Bring your own cards or games, or whatever you want to play; refreshments will be served. Tickets are $3, and will be available at the door.
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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