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Community Calendar
Thursday, May 9
SIMSBURY: La Leche League of Farmington Valley meets at 7:15 p.m. at the First Church of Christ, 689 Hopmeadow St. (Route 10). Support, friends and lots of helpful information are all part of La Leche League meetings. They are the perfect place to get straight answers from experienced breastfeeding mothers and to sort facts from information. This month’s topic is "Needs as Baby Grows." Babies are always welcome; for more info call Emily at 860-653-3106, or Sallie at 860-658-2026.
Friday, May 10
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 (make appointment with Grace or Dorothy) from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; advanced watercolor art class at 9:30 a.m.; tai chi at 10 a.m.; Gary Morin presents a living history program on the Civil War 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 (free, new members welcome) 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 (free) from 7-10 p.m.
TORRINGTON: Sullivan Senior Center activities–foot care clinic (call 379-8561 for appointment); Seniorcize at 9 a.m.; vision loss training at 10 a.m.; line dancing at 1:30 p.m.; 9/5 tournament at 1:45 p.m.; light supper at 5 p.m.
TORRINGTON: First Church, 835 Riverside Ave. hosts a Tag and Bake Sale from 6-8 p.m.
TORRINGTON: Sacred Heart Church, 116 Grove St. hosts a penny auction, silent auction and raffle; doors open at 6 p.m. and the drawing starts promptly at 7 p.m. Refreshments will be served.
WINSTED: McCarthy Senior Center activities–crafts with Alice LeVesque at 10 a.m.; Mother’s Day program at 11:30 a.m.; lunch with Gert and friends (all ladies will receive a flower for Mother’s Day) at noon; bingo with Evelyn Ruffenach at 1 p.m.
Saturday, May 11
BARKHAMSTED: Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church Women host a Mother’s Day Bake Sale from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Stop & Shop in Ledgebrook Plaza on Route 44.
CORNWALL: Rotary Club of Litchfield Hills meets at the Cornwall Inn on Route 7 at 8:15 a.m. Speaker will be Jared Zelman, MD, Chief of Emergency Services at Sharon Hospital, on "Recovering the EP-3 Spy Plane from China–Lessons Learned for an Era of Uncertainty." Cost of $6 includes continental breakfast; the public is invited. For more info call Ann Treimann at 860-672-1114.
EAST HARTLAND: First Church on Route 20 holds a Tag Sale from 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., rain or shine. For more info call 860-653-5819.
GRANBY: Valley Brook Community Church and Simsbury Auto Supply offer a free oil change for single mothers from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in the service bays of S&S Wired Systems, 345 Salmon Brook St. (Route 10, across from Meadow Brook). Simsbury Auto Supply will provide all of the oil and filters, while the men of Valley Brook will provide the labor. Reservations are required; call Laurie at 653-1236. When you call, be prepared to provide the make and year of vehicle and the engine size (for example, V6 or 3.3L); to determine your vehicle’s engine size, look for that information under the hood of your car, or stop by Simsbury Auto Supply at 1231 Hopmeadow St. in Simsbury and a customer service representative will assist you.
GREAT BARRINGTON: Simons Rock College hosts a Discovery Day Open House for prospective students and their families to tour the campus and attend a class; meet at Blodgett House at 9:30 a.m. Free; for more info and reservations, call 413-528-7355.
LITCHFIELD: Community Center activities–yoga for all ages at 9:30 a.m.; Litchfield Historical Society holds its Mother’s Day Tea (open to the public) at 4 p.m.
MORRIS: A family-style Roast Beef Dinner will be served from 4:30-7 p.m. at the Morris Community Center on Route 109 to benefit the Morris Congregational Church. The all-you-can-eat menu includes roast beef, mashed potatoes with gravy, salad, vegetable, rolls, beverage, and homemade pies and desserts. Tickets are $9 adults, $3.50 children (12 and under), and may be purchased at the door; for more info call 860-567-0693.
THOMASTON: Thomaston Methodist Church holds a Roast Pork Dinner and Teacup Auction from 5-7 p.m. Menu includes roast pork, mashed potatoes, corn, broccoli with cheese sauce, applesauce, dessert and beverage; cost is $8 adults, $7 seniors, $5 children (12 and under). The teacup auction drawing will be held at 7 p.m. All mothers will receive free flowers and free auction tickets.
TORRINGTON: First Church, 835 Riverside Ave. hosts a Tag and Bake Sale from 9 a.m.-2 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: Winsted United Methodist Church, Main and High St. hosts a Silent Auction and take-out Lobster Dinner; walk through to place your bids and pick up your dinner from 4-6 p.m. There will be over 100 items from area businesses to bid on. Menu for the dinner includes 1.25-pound lobster, baked potato, coleslaw, roll, butter and dessert to go. Cost for dinner is $16; please reserve by May 6. For more info call 379-6339 or 379-6386.
Sunday, May 12
LITCHFIELD: Lourdes in Litchfield, Route 118 (east of the Litchfield Green) holds its annual Blessing of the Mothers during 11:30 a.m. Mass outside at the Grotto. People can help single mothers by bringing items for newborn babies. A portion of the collection will go to the Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist to assist in their pro-life ministries. For more info call 860-567-1041.
TORRINGTON: Burrville Volunteer Fire Dept. holds a Mother’s Day Brunch from 8 a.m.-noon at the Burrville Firehouse. Menu includes pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage, home fries, toast, fruit cup, juice, coffee, tea, etc. Tickets are $5 adults, $3 children (under 12), and are available at Burrville Food Store, Bob’s Spirit Shop, Folly’s Café, and at the door.
WINSTED: The Gilbert School Leo Club and the Winsted Lions Club hold their annual Mother’s Day Breakfast from 8 a.m.-noon at the Pearson School. Cost is $5 adults, $2.50 children (under 10); all money raised will be used to provide service to the community. For more info call 379-0637.
Monday, May 13
COLEBROOK: Senior Center activities–Rubber Stamping Club at 10 a.m.; lunch at noon (call 738-9521 by noon Friday for reservations).
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–yoga at 11 a.m.; movie "Captain Corelli’s Mandolin" 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.; videos of Nutrition and Senior Center parties at 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, May 14
COLEBROOK: Senior Center activities–exercise with Jan from 9-9:30 a.m.; lunch at noon (take a friend, 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–pool players meet at 10 a.m.; lunch at 11:45 a.m. (for reservations call 528-4118); bingo at 12:30 p.m.; bridge players meet at 12:30 p.m.; line dancing from 1:30-3:30 p.m.; AARP meeting at 2 p.m.; Grandparents Program meets at 3:30 p.m.; Quilting Club meets at 7 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; discussion with First Selectman Jerry Zinn about the new payment policy for ambulance service; Senior bingo at 1 p.m.; Beautification Commission meets at 4 p.m.; Avon meeting at 5:30 p.m.; "Tissue Paper Flowers" workshop with Paola DeMiranda ($15, registration required) from 7-9 p.m.
TORRINGTON: Sullivan Senior Center activities–medical insurance assistance by appointment; 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.; vision loss training 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: The Northwest Chapter of the CT Green Party meets at 7:30 p.m. in Room 206A at Torrington City Hall. All are invited; for more info call 860-496-8947.
Wednesday, May 15
AVON: After You Adopt, a support group for adoptive families, sponsors a discussion on Search and Reunion from 7:30-9 p.m. at the Avon Public Library, 281 Country Club Rd. Adoptive parent Joan Roberts, LCSW will talk about the legal issues and real-life experiences. Handouts will be available, and refreshments will be served. For more info or if you plan to attend, call 860-761-0961.
COLEBROOK: Senior Center activities–Quilting Club from 2-4 p.m.; Bridge Club from 2-4 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–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: Litchfield County Women’s Network holds its monthly membership meeting at Wisdom House; networking begins at 5:30 p.m., with dinner and program at 6 p.m. Anita Baxter of Baxter Communications will moderate a communications skills workshop featuring interactive exercises targeting "the role of women’s networking organizations today." Cost of the buffet dinner is $25; reservations required by May 10. Guests are welcome; for more info call Paula McLaughlin at 860-379-7561.
TORRINGTON: Sullivan Senior Center activities–health screening by appointment; ear wax screening by appointment; Belles & Beaux at 9:30 a.m.; "Mary Riley Day" begins with hors d’oeuvres and music at 11:15 a.m., luncheon (reservations required) and celebration at noon, followed by singing, dancing and sundaes from 1:30-3:30 p.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: Forbes School dedicates its Fitness Center/ Playscape at 6 p.m. on the blacktop area where the structure is located. The project began in 1997 with a small group of parents and teachers seeking to provide a safe, fitness-oriented structure for the student body. Parents as well as business and community members who were instrumental in making this dream a reality will be special guests. The public is invited; for more info call Kristen Fern at 489-2500.
Thursday, May 16
COLEBROOK: Senior Center activities–yoga with Jan from 9-9:30 a.m.; Foothills VNA foot clinic (call 379-8531 for appointment) from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; lunch at noon (call 738-9521 by noon Wednesday for reservations); potluck dinner with master gardener Carl Salsedo (please call if you will be attending) at 6 p.m.
FARMINGTON: Farmington Chamber of Commerce sponsors an informational meeting on how Farmington businesses can best work with and save money when dealing with the Town Planning and Zoning Commission. Town Council Chairperson Arlene Whitaker will moderate the discussion, which will be held in the Council Chambers at Town Hall at 7:30 a.m. For more info call Sal Presutti at 409-4970.
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.; 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; 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 State Senator Andrew Roraback. 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.
UNIONVILLE: Unionville Museum holds its 18th annual Ham and Bean Supper from 5-7 p.m. in the social parlor of the First Church of Christ Congregational (across the street from the Museum). Menu includes traditional New England baked beans and baked ham, potato salad, homemade cornbread, a variety of homemade pies, and beverages; hot dogs will also be available for children. Admission is $6 adults, $3 children (ages 5-12), under 5 free; tickets will be available at the door. For one hour before and after supper, the Museum’s current exhibit featuring the artwork of Farmington School System art instructors and staff will be on display.
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, May 17
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.; potential new members are welcome for a tour of the building (plus coffee and Danish) 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–Senior Advisory Council meets at 9:30 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 (free) from 7-10 p.m.
TORRINGTON: Sullivan Senior Center activities–foot care clinic (call 379-8561 for appointment); Seniorcize at 9 a.m.; vision loss training at 10 a.m.; line dancing at 1:30 p.m.; 9/5 tournament at 1:45 p.m.
Saturday, May 18
CORNWALL: Rotary Club of Litchfield Hills meets at the Cornwall Inn on Route 7 at 8:15 a.m. Speaker will be Ted Marks on "Launching a Web-based County Newspaper." Cost of $6 includes continental breakfast; the public is invited. For more info call Ann Treimann at 860-672-1114.
HARWINTON: Town of Harwinton holds a Household Scrap Metal Collection for Harwinton residents only at the Town Garage from 8 a.m.-noon. Clean metal only; freon appliances require a fee, payable by May 10. Also, a Household Hazardous Waste Collection will be held from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Falls Village Dept. of Public Works; pre-registration is required by May 16. For more info call 485-9647.
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 1 p.m. and regular bingo at 2 p.m., with progressive jackpot and refreshments. Doors open at 11 a.m.
TORRINGTON: Torrington Christian Academy, 387 New Harwinton Rd. holds its annual Pasta Dinner and Silent Auction from 5-8 p.m. Suggested donation is $6 adults, $4 children (12 and under), age 3 and under free; tickets may be purchased at the door. For more info call 860-482-7464.
WINSTED: St. Joseph’s Church holds a special Mass at 11 a.m. to administer the Sacrament of the Sick. The elderly and those with serious and chronic illnesses are invited to receive this sacrament. The event is coordinated by the Samaritans of St. Joseph parish; other parish members will provide transportation and assistance. Refreshments will be served following the liturgy, and Confessions will be available starting at 10:15 a.m. For more info call 860-379-5837.
WINSTED: First Church of Winsted, 95 Park Place holds its annual Ziti Supper with continuous servings from 4-6 p.m. This event has traditionally been a regular stop for the families of Pet Parade participants, with First Church being conveniently located along East End Park, where the parade finishes. Supper includes meat sauce, salad, bread, cake and beverages. Cost is $5 adults, $3 children (ages 4-12), ages 3 and under free; profits benefit the church’s scholarship funds. Tickets will be available at the door, or reservations can be made by calling the church office at 379-1778 or 379-2900.
Sunday, May 19
WINCHESTER CENTER: Camp Berger, the CT Grange camp on Wahnee Rd. hosts a family-style Roast Beef Dinner from 12:30-2 p.m. Cost is $8 adults, $4 children (under 12); for more info or reservations, call 860-379-2044.
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