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Community Calendar
Friday, June 7
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.; 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.; advanced watercolor art class from 1-4 p.m.
LITCHFIELD: Community Center activities–Senior exercise class at 10:30 a.m.; creative writing class from 1-3 p.m.; mahjong players from 1-4 p.m.; teen program for students in grades 7-9 featuring dance with DJ ($5) from 7-10 p.m.
RIVERTON: Riverton Grange meets at 7:30 p.m. at the Grange Hall on Route 20; the program will be on Norway. Refreshments will be served by Janet Coleman.
SALISBURY: Taconic Learning Center holds its annual meeting at 3 p.m. at the Salisbury Congregational Church. The adult education organization's 2001-02 academic year will be reviewed and 2002 fall semester courses will be previewed. The Nominating Committee will present candidates Marilyn Barry, Laura Hawks Flores, Eric Gerstel, William DeVoti and Norman Sills for election to three-year terms on the Board of Directors. The Nominating Committee also will present a slate of officers for approval by the Board of Directors.
TORRINGTON: Sullivan Senior Center activities–Seniorcize at 9 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.; Attorney Debra Brown provides free legal advice at 11 a.m.; lunch with Gert and friends at noon; bingo with Evelyn Ruffenach at 1 p.m.
WINSTED: Winsted AARP #1051 meets at 1:30 p.m. in the recreation room at Chestnut Grove. Installation of officers for the coming year and recognition of new members will take place. Members are requested to bring a new item for the raffle. The Board of Directors will meet at 12:45 p.m.
Saturday, June 8
COLEBROOK: Senior Center activities–trip to Rubber Stamping Expo at the Big E in Springfield ($7, call 738-9521 to reserve a seat) from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
CORNWALL: Rotary Club of Litchfield Hills meets at the Cornwall Inn on Route 7 at 8:15 a.m. Speaker will be Tom McGowan on "Litchfield County Town Planning." 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.
SALISBURY: Berkshire United Soccer Club and the Salisbury Lions Club hold a pre-Father’s Day Car Wash from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Lakeville Hose Company; cost is $5 per car. Proceeds support the scholarship program and the purchase of equipment and related expenses for the Soccer Club, which provides spring and fall regional soccer teams for local youths (ages 6-18).
TORRINGTON: Torrington Towers, 52 Summer St. hosts its Strawberry Festival from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. There will be hot dogs, sauerkraut, beverage and mouthwatering shortcake, as well as a bake sale, raffle, and white elephant table. Everyone is welcome.
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, June 9
NEWINGTON: The Libertarian Party of CT hosts a statewide family picnic at Churchill Park at 11 a.m. All members and others who are interested in liberty are encouraged to attend. For more info call 860-667-1801.
Monday, June 10
COLEBROOK: Senior Center activities–Rubber Stamping Club at 10 a.m.; lunch at noon (call 738-9521 by noon Friday for reservations); "Osteoporosis" Bone and Joint Wellness Program offered by McLean Health Center (open to public, call 738-9521 if you plan to attend) at 1 p.m.
GREAT BARRINGTON: Claire Teague Senior Center activities–Senior exercise class from 9:30-10:30 a.m.; John Wayne movie and muffins at 10 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 "Mulholland Drive" at 1 p.m.; VNA board meeting at 3:30 p.m.; Weight Watchers meeting at 5 p.m.; creative writing class from 6:30-8:30 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.
TORRINGTON: Torrington Historic Preservation Trust sponsors a Public Forum on Downtown Redevelopment from 7-9 p.m. in the Carriage House of the Torrington Historical Society, 192 Main St. Featured speaker Patrick Pinnell has been working on an alternative redevelopment concept for upper Water Street based on the preservation of historic buildings. His presentation will help residents understand what is possible for their community, and will provide participants with the tools to understand more clearly and participate more fully in Torrington’s downtown planning process. Everyone who is interested in downtown revitalization is welcome to attend.; for more info call Mark McEachern at 860-482-8260.
Tuesday, June 11
COLEBROOK: Senior Center activities–exercise with Jan from 9-9:30 a.m.; lunch at noon (call 738-9521 by noon Monday for reservations).
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 from 1:30-3:30 p.m.; tai chi from 5:30-6:30 p.m.; quilting group meets at 6:30 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; Senior bingo at 1 p.m.; Beautification Committee meets at 4 p.m.; Avon rep meeting at 6 p.m.; Mozart lecture series at 7 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.; medical insurance assistance by appointment.
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.
WINSTED: The Friends of the Beardsley & Memorial Library, 40 Munro Pl. hold their Annual Meeting at 7 p.m. The Friends will elect officers for the coming year, and will discuss providing refreshments for the Summer Reading Kick-Off Party on June 20 at 4 p.m. The Friends will also plan future fundraising activities for the library. As the basement renovation draws closer to completion, there are many things to be done. All are welcome; for more info call 860-379-6043.
Wednesday, June 12
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); the Out to Lunch Bunch will be going to the Sunrise Diner (call 528-4773 if you need a ride) at noon; card playing at 12:30 p.m.; macrame and rug hooking classes at 12:30 p.m.; falls and balance program at 1 p.m.; Weight Watchers meeting at 3:50 p.m.; folk art class at 7 p.m.
LITCHFIELD: Community Center adult activities–yoga at 9:30 a.m.; bridge at 12:30 p.m.; Fly Fishing Class with Margy Eveleth from 5-7 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.; AARP meeting (open to public) at 1:30 p.m.
TORRINGTON: Marana Brooks Chapter, DAR meets at 1 p.m. in the Carriage House of the Torrington Historical Society. After dessert and coffee served by Barbara Schutz and Carolyn Perregaux, Regent Lucia Fritz will preside over the annual meeting and election of officers for the upcoming three years. Annual reports of officers and committee chairmen are due.
Thursday, June 13
COLEBROOK: Senior Center activities–yoga with Jan from 9-9:30 a.m.; lunch at noon (call 738-9521 by noon Wednesday for reservations).
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); line dancing at 7 p.m.
LITCHFIELD: Community Center activities–blood pressure screening at 9:30 a.m.; Africa slide show and travel talk presented by Sonia P. Seherr-Thoss (free and open to the public) at 2 p.m.; video presentation on events of 9/11 followed by discussion facilitated by Jason Capell (free and open to public) at 7 p.m.
LITCHFIELD: Litchfield-Morris Rotary meets at noon at the Litchfield Inn. Guest speaker will be author Robert Holland. Cost is $11.50. Rotary members and their guests are welcome; for more info call Andy Thibault at 860-567-8492.
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 "The Benefits of Human Milk." Babies are always welcome; for more info call Emily at 860-653-3106, or Sallie at 860-658-2026.
TORRINGTON: Sullivan Senior Center activities–wood carving at 9 a.m.; 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 Raising Grandchildren from 6-8 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.
Friday, June 14
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.; 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.; advanced watercolor art class from 1-4 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.; "Franz Liszt: His Musical Connection to Italian Gardens" presented by Jeffrey M. Engel and Judith Chatfield ($15, register by June 7) at 1:30 p.m.; mahjong players from 1-4 p.m.
TORRINGTON: Sullivan Senior Center activities–foot care clinic (call 379-8561 for appointment); Seniorcize at 9 a.m.; line dancing at 1:30 p.m.; 9/5 tournament at 1:45 p.m.
Saturday, June 15
COLLINSVILLE: Collinsville Congregational Church, 7 South St. holds an Ice Cream Social from 2-4 p.m. with music by The Valley Brass. The event will be held rain or shine, on the lawn or under the tent. Free; for more info call 693-6333.
CORNWALL: Rotary Club of Litchfield Hills meets at the Cornwall Inn on Route 7 at 8:15 a.m. Speaker will be Lynn Huydic, Director of the Visiting Nurses Association, on "VNA-Home Health Care." 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 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Bring your gently used clothing and shoes to trade for items swapped in by others. Hundreds of spring and summer items are available for children, women and men. This ongoing event is free and open to the public; for more info call 379-2466.
NORTH CANTON: North Canton Community United Methodist Church, Route 179 (at Case St.) holds its 50th annual Strawberry Festival from 11 a.m.-5 p.m., rain or shine. There will be homemade strawberry shortcake, hamburgers and hot dogs, a plant sale, Grandma’s Attic tag sale treasures, a home-baked goods sale, and children’s activities. Early bird admission for tag sale from 9-11 a.m. costs $5; free admission after 11 a.m. For more info call 860-693-0591.
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, June 16
BURRVILLE: Burrville Volunteer Fire Dept. holds a Father’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. Cost is $5 adults, $3 children (under 12); tickets may be purchased at the Burrville Food Store, Bob’s Spirit Shop, the Folly’s Café, and at the door.
CANTON: First Congregational Church, 184 Cherry Brook Rd. (Route 179) holds its Strawberry Festival from 4-7 p.m. Homemade shortcake and whipped cream costs $4 adults, $3.25 children; a bowl of cherries costs $2.75. Sit-down or take-out; for more info call 693-4581.
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.
WINCHESTER CENTER: Winchester Grange presents its annual Strawberry Festival at the Grange Hall on the Green from 2-5 p.m. Come and enjoy the largest servings of strawberry shortcake around, made from homemade biscuits and fresh strawberries. Home-baked items by the ladies of Winchester Grange will also be available. For more info call 860-626-0326.
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