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Community Calendar
Thursday, May 16
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.
RIVERTON: Riverton Grange meets at the Grange Hall on Route 20 at 7:30 p.m. There will be a memorial program, and information on the country of Maldova. Refreshments will be served by Maureen and Phil Prelli.
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.
TORRINGTON: Torrington Democratic Town Committee celebrates last November’s election of Mayor Owen Quinn and the Democratic slate with a Victory Party starting at 6 p.m.; dinner will be served at 7 p.m., with dancing at 9 p.m. Congressman John Larson, Congressman James Maloney, gubernatorial candidate Bill Curry, Secretary of State Susan Bysiewicz, State Treasurer Denise Nappier, and Attorney General Richard Blumenthal are expected to attend. For more info call town committee chair John Logan at 482-6900, or vice-chair Nan Samele at 489-2226.
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.
GREAT BARRINGTON: William R. Ferris, a Public Policy Fellow at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars and former chairman of the National Endowment for the Humanities, delivers the commencement address at the 33rd graduation ceremony at 11 a.m. on Blodgett Lawn at Simon’s Rock College. Dr. Ferris, a professor of anthropology, has written prolifically in the fields of folklore, American literature, music and photography. He founded and served for 18 years as director of the Center of Southern Culture at the University of Mississippi in Oxford; under his leadership, the university developed the most comprehensive southern studies curriculum in the nation. For more info call 413-528-7209.
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
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. The fire department is also collecting non-perishable food items for a local food bank; a collection box will be set up during the breakfast.
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.
Monday, May 20
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. holds its annual Potluck Supper at the firehouse at 6:30 p.m.
EAST HARTLAND: Judge James P. Ginocchio speaks about Current Concerns Related to the Elderly at the Parish Hall; senior lunch begins at noon and the speaker will follow. The Honorable James P. Ginocchio currently sits on the bench at Danbury Courthouse; he received his appointment to Superior Court one year ago. He previously served as assistant public defender in Norwalk, and has been cited with prestigious awards from the Bridgeport Community Justice Coalition and the National College of Advocacy. All are welcome; for more info call Mary Root at 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–yoga at 11 a.m.; movie "Liam" at 1 p.m.; Stroke Awareness Screening and Lecture (free and open to public, for more info call 496-9512) includes assessment and blood pressure screening from 6-7 p.m., and lecture on warning signs and risk factors by Dr. Mark Prete and Laurene Wallace, RN from 7-8 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, May 21
COLEBROOK: Senior Center activities–exercise with Jan from 9-9:30 a.m.; VNA blood pressure and cholesterol clinic from 11 a.m.-noon; shopping in Winsted and/or Torrington at 1 p.m.; Red Cross blood drive and free diabetic, hearing and retinal imaging screenings (appointments necessary, call 800-448-3543) from 2-7 p.m.
GREAT BARRINGTON: Claire Teague Senior Center activities–pool players meet at 10 a.m.; Two Amigos will provide entertainment at 11:30 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.
LITCHFIELD: Community Center adult activities–painting with friends (all artists welcome) from 9 a.m.-noon; Crafters Corner meets from 10 a.m.-noon; Tissue Paper Flowers workshop with Paola DeMiranda ($10) from 10 a.m.-noon; meeting with Jerry Zinn about Litchfield Volunteer Ambulance at noon; Senior bingo at 1 p.m.; Jerry Gecci reads John Steinbeck’s "Johnny Bear" (free and open to public, refreshments to follow) at 1 p.m.; Land Trust meeting at 5:30 p.m.
LITCHFIELD: Wisdom House, 229 East Litchfield Rd. offers "Sitting in Silence" interfaith meditation with Cheryl Della Pelle from 7:30-9 p.m. Donation is $5; for more info call 860-567-3163.
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.; 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.
Wednesday, May 22
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.
FARMINGTON: Farmington Toastmasters meet at 7 p.m. at the Gables. For more info call Kevin L. Fuller at 800-321-0855, ext. 7918.
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–day trip to State Capitol and CT History Museum ($12, register by May 17) leaves at 9:15 a.m.; 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.
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, May 23
COLEBROOK: Senior Center activities–yoga with Jan from 9-9:30 a.m.; lunch at noon (call 738-9521 by noon Wednesday for reservations); small-prize bingo from 1-2 p.m.
GREAT BARRINGTON: Claire Teague Senior Center activities–blood pressure and health clinic sponsored by Visiting Nurses Association from 8:30 a.m.-noon; 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.
LITCHFIELD: Litchfield-Morris Rotary meets at noon at the Litchfield Inn. Guest speaker will be Jim Rokos, executive director of the Torrington Area Health District. 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.; Grandparents program at 6 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: An orientation program will be held from 6-7:30 p.m. for parents of 5th graders as part of Pearson Middle School’s annual Open House Celebration. Members of the staff will explain the 6th grade program at Pearson, and there will be an opportunity to meet the teachers and receive a tour of the facility. Staff members will also be available to answer questions. (A similar program geared specifically for 5th graders will be held during the school day on June 4.) For more info call Pearson School at 379-7588.
Friday, May 24
COLEBROOK: Senior Center activities–lunch at noon (call 738-9521 by noon Thursday for reservations).
GREAT BARRINGTON: Claire Teague Senior Center activities–a full breakfast will be served at 8:30 a.m. ($2, call for reservations); advanced watercolor art class at 9:30 a.m.; tai chi 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 (ongoing, free and open to public) at 9 a.m.; Senior exercise class at 10:30 a.m.; creative writing group from 1-3 p.m.
TORRINGTON: Sullivan Senior Center activities–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 25
CANAAN: Daughters of Isabella sponsor a Ham Buffet Dinner at the VFW Hall on Route 7, with continuous serving from 5-7 p.m. Menu includes baked ham, scalloped potatoes, baked beans, coleslaw, dessert and beverage. Cost is $8 adults, $5 children (under 12); for reservations call 860-824-5788 or 824-5871.
CORNWALL: Rotary Club of Litchfield Hills meets at the Cornwall Inn on Route 7 at 8:15 a.m. Speaker will be Chris Smith with a "Briefing on Marvelwood School." 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.
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.
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