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Community Calendar
Thursday, April 18
TORRINGTON: The Interfaith Council of Northwest CT welcomes all interested people to attend its meeting at 7 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church, 220 Prospect St. The meeting will include sharing of faith statements and follow-up discussion of last month’s program about Islam. Future programs will also be planned.
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.
RIVERTON: Riverton Grange meets at the Grange Hall on Route 20. The Women’s Activity Committee will host a potluck harvest supper at 6:30 p.m. After the meal, the business meeting will commence, during which the third and fourth degrees will be conferred upon Heidi Merz, Bonnie Ann and Stanley Zinnoch, and Harriet Winchenbaugh. Since the State Deputy will be present for inspection of the Grange activities, all committee chairmen are requested to present a written report on their committees.
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: Report cards will be distributed to all students in grades 6-8 at Pearson Middle School.
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.
WINSTED: Lombard Ford on Route 44 hosts a Child Safety ID Day from 10 a.m.-noon. Parents can bring their children to have a photograph taken, with instructions provided so they can complete their child’s physical description information. A CT State Police officer and a Winsted police officer will be on hand to fingerprint children and answer questions. For more info call 860-379-3301.
Sunday, April 21
GREAT BARRINGTON: The Interfaith Committee of South Berkshire County sponsors a panel discussion on "Violence in Our Society" from 2-4 p.m. at Monument Mountain High School on Route 7. Panelists include Dr. William Cooper, South Berkshire School District Superintendent; Dr. Marcia Savage, Executive Director of the Elizabeth Freeman Center; and Dr. Stuart Twemlow, psychiatrist and former director of the Austin Riggs Center. A free-will offering will be taken, and refreshments will be served.
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.
NORTHFIELD: Northfield Volunteer Fire Company holds a fundraising breakfast at the firehouse, 12 Main St. 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 will also be available. A Hungryman’s Special consisting of all of the above will be available for $5. Proceeds will 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.
Monday, April 22
BARKHAMSTED: Town Budget Hearing at 7 p.m. in the café at the Barkhamsted School; the public is encouraged to attend.
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 Volunteer Fire Dept. meets at the firehouse at 7:30 p.m.; they will make plans for the annual May potluck supper. Preliminary work for the June Jamboree will follow the business meeting.
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 "Hearts in Atlantis" 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.; 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 "Message in a Bottle" at 10 a.m.; lunch with Gert and friends at noon; chorus at 1 p.m.; Iceland trip leaves at 1:30 p.m.; public bingo at 6:45 p.m.
Tuesday, April 23
COLEBROOK: Senior Center activities–exercise from 9-9:30 a.m.; lunch at noon (call 738-9521 by noon Monday for reservations); shopping in Winsted and/or Torrington at 1 p.m.; small-prize bingo from 1-2 p.m.
GREAT BARRINGTON: Claire Teague Senior Center activities–Tai Chi at 5:30 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 two stories by John Cheever at 1 p.m.; Senior bingo from 1-3 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: UConn Torrington hosts an Open House for area residents who are interested in pursuing a degree at UConn. The program will begin at 7 p.m. in the lecture hall with an overview presented by faculty, counselors from both traditional and non-traditional programs, career counselors, financial aid professionals, and members of the student government. Following the presentations, the audience will move to the cafeteria/ lounge to speak one-on-one with UConn professionals about admissions, majors, financing, and all other aspects of attending the University of CT. Refreshments will be available throughout the program. All members of the community are welcome; for more info call 860-626-6800.
WINSTED: McCarthy Senior Center activities–lunch with Gert and friends at noon.
Wednesday, April 24
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.
GREAT BARRINGTON: Claire Teague Senior Center activities–yoga at 9:30 a.m.; fall and balance class at 1 p.m.
LITCHFIELD: Community Center adult activities–yoga (open to public) 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.
LITCHFIELD: The Women’s Fund of the Torrington Area Foundation for Public Giving/ Northwest CT Community Foundation, Inc. holds its 3rd Annual Meeting at 4 p.m. at the Litchfield Community Center on Route 202. Members will vote on this year’s grant from the Fund. The speaker will be Dr. Sally Reis, head of the UConn Department of Educational Psychology. Dr. Reis grew up in Torrington and is author most recently of "Work Left Undone: Challenges and Compromises Facing Talented Females." For more info call 860-626-1245.
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.
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 9:45 a.m.; lunch with Gert and friends at noon; scat card group at 1 p.m.
WINSTED: The Admissions Office at Northwestern CT Community College hosts an Open House in the Green Woods Hall multipurpose room at 6:30 p.m. Every academic program and several support programs will be represented. Tours of the Fine Art, Graphic Design, Visual Communication and Early Childhood Education facilities will be conducted. The climbing wall will be open, and students from the Recreation program will be assisting with activities. For more info call 860-738-6330.
Thursday, April 25
BANTAM: Tyler-Seward-Kubish Post 44 American Legion holds its annual Spring Pasta Supper with servings from 4:30-7 p.m. at the Morris Town Hall, Routes 61 & 109. The public is invited; take-outs will be available. Proceeds will be used to support the Post’s various community service programs.
COLEBROOK: Senior Center activities–yoga with Jan from 9-9:30 a.m.; lunch at noon (call 738-9521 by noon Wednesday for reservations); free skin cancer screening with Dr. Babcock (call 738-9521 for appointment) at 1 p.m.
COLLINSVILLE: Farmington Valley Men's Club meets at 8 a.m. at Canton Community Center, 40 Dyer Ave. There will be a presentation by Judge of Probate Marygale Bouldin. All Valley men are welcome.
LITCHFIELD: Community Center activities–blood pressure screening at 9:30 a.m.; creative writing group from 10 a.m.-noon; State Police Explorer program 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 Spanish exchange student Jorge Arteta. 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 from 2:30-3:30 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: Northwestern CT Community College’s Center for Student Development hosts a presentation on Careers in Science at noon in the North Building, Room 3. Tim Conway, a CAD/CAM engineer at Sterling Engineering; Dr. Gary Jamieson, a dentist; Dr. Lisa Kaplan, Professor of Biology at Teikyo Post University; and Harry White, Instructor in Environmental Science at NCCC will be panelists. For more info call 860-738-6420.
Friday, April 26
COLEBROOK: Senior Center activities–lunch at noon (call 738-9521 by noon Thursday for reservations).
GREAT BARRINGTON: Claire Teague Senior Center activities–breakfast is offered at 8:30 a.m. (cost is $2); Tai Chi at 9 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.; Peacemakers group meets at 12:30 p.m.; creative writing group from 1-3 p.m.; "Battle of the Bands" for students in grades 7-12 ($5) from 7-11 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.; lunch with Gert and friends at noon; bingo with Evelyn Ruffenach at 1 p.m.
Saturday, April 27
CORNWALL: Rotary Club of Litchfield Hills meets at the Cornwall Inn on Route 7 at 8:15 a.m. Yoko, a best selling author from Japan, will discuss the book "Beyond the Bamboo Curtain." Cost of $6 includes continental breakfast; the public is invited. For more info call Ann Treimann at 860-672-1114.
LITCHFIELD: Community Center activities–yoga for all ages at 9:30 a.m.
NEW HARTFORD: A Community Clothing Swap will be held at North Congregational Church from 9 a.m.-noon. Bring your gently used clothing and shoes to trade for items swapped in by others. Hundreds of spring and summer items will be available for children, women and men. This ongoing event is free and open to the public; for more info call 860-379-2466.
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 28
SALISBURY: Habitat for Humanity, Northwest CT Affiliate dedicates a newly constructed home on Selleck Hill (1.3 miles from intersection with Lincoln City Rd.) at 3 p.m. The public is invited to the dedication and open house tour. Please join the Lefferts family and Habitat for the festivities; refreshments will be served. The celebration is also a "thank you" to all who helped make this home possible: land was donated by Mrs. Duncan Ellsworth and construction materials by area businesses; volunteers gave generously of their time, skills and expertise; and financial contributions were made to the group’s appeals. This building project is truly a community effort of which to be proud. For more info call Lyn Hart at 860-364-5807.
TORRINGTON: Drakeville Volunteer Fire Dept. sponsors a French Toast, Pancake and Sausage Breakfast from 8 a.m.-noon at the Drakeville Volunteer Firehouse. Open to the public; walk-ins are welcome and take-out will be available. Donation is $5 adults, $3 children (under 12); for more info call 860-496-9607.
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