Friday, August 16
COLEBROOK: Senior Center activities–lunch at noon (call 738-9521 by noon Thursday for reservations).
GREAT BARRINGTON: Claire Teague Senior Center activities–Tai Chi with Christina Faber at 9 a.m.
LITCHFIELD: Community Center closed for maintenance.
RIVERTON: Riverton Grange holds its annual Family Picnic at 6:30 p.m. at the Grange Hall on Route 20. Hamburgers, hot dogs and soda will be furnished by the Grange, but members are asked to bring a casserole or salad for the table. Spouses, children and grandchildren of members are invited. Members are also reminded that their community service hours must be tallied and brought to the picnic.
TORRINGTON: Sullivan Senior Center activities–foot care clinic (call 379-8561); Seniorcize at 9 a.m.; line dancing at 1:30 p.m.; 9/5 tournament at 1:45 p.m.
Saturday, August 17
CORNWALL: Rotary Club of Litchfield Hills meets at 8:15 a.m. at the new Cornwall Library on the Cornwall Village Green. Speaker will be Sam Ross, PDG, Director of Green Chimneys in Brewster, NY. Cost of $6 includes continental breakfast; the public is invited. For more info call Ann Treimann at 860-672-1114.
LITCHFIELD: Community Center closed for maintenance.
NAUGATUCK: Wheels for the World holds a wheelchair collection and bake sale from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Wal-Mart. Bring us your wheelchairs, collapsible walkers, metal crutches and metal canes, which the organization will distribute to those in other countries where such implements are scarce. Can your church or business sponsor a wheelchair or two? For more info call Carol at 203-266-5974, or Joy at 203-263-0270.
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, August 18
NORTH COLEBROOK: Church in the Wildwood on Route 183 holds a Vesper Service at 7 p.m. Guest pastor is Rev. Christopher L. Webber of Christ Church in Canaan. Everyone is welcome.
WINSTED: Winsted United Methodist Church, 630 Main St. holds a Seminary Session on Islam at 11:30 a.m. in the downstairs dining room. There has been a growing acknowledgement that most of us are quite ignorant regarding other religions. This one-hour session is part of a series on the Major Religions of the World that are meant as an introduction to the knowledge we need in today’s world. Open to persons of any faith or no faith; all are welcome. For more info call Pastor Charles W. Lanham at 860-379-6386.
WINSTED: St. Joseph’s Church holds Mass in Spanish at 3 p.m.
WINSTED: Winsted United Methodist Church holds its 4th annual Galilean Vesper Service at 159 West Wakefield Blvd. on Highland Lake at 6:30 p.m. The lakeside service, which is open to all, will be led from a boat in the lake. The group will sing songs, and an appropriate message will be given. Participation of other congregations is expected. For more info call Pastor Charles W. Lanham at 860-379-6386.
Monday, August 19
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–low-impact exercise class with Theresa Decker at 9:30 a.m.; tap dancing with Fran Kelsey at 11 a.m.; Scrabble at 12:30 p.m.
LITCHFIELD: Community Center activities–yoga with Elin Larson ($7) at 9 a.m.; movie "Snow Dogs" (bring the kids, popcorn and punch provided) at 1 p.m.; mahjong players at 1 p.m.; Cabaret Camp for ages 8-13 from 3:30-7:30 p.m.
TORRINGTON: Sullivan Senior Center activities–Seniorcize at 9 a.m.; needlework at 9:30 a.m.; movie "A Beautiful Mind" starring Russell Crowe at 1:30 p.m.; Creative Crafts at 1:30 p.m.
TORRINGTON: First Pentecostal Church, 121 Beechwood Ave. offers Understanding the Endtime with Pastor Irvin Baxter, Jr. at 7:30 p.m. Have you ever wondered what the Book of Revelation really means? This is the first of a series of weekly video presentations that will provide a concise explanation of what is written in Revelation. It will show how many of the events currently taking place in the world were prophesied thousands of years ago. For more info call 860-482-9109.
Tuesday, August 20
COLEBROOK: Senior Center activities–exercise with Jan from 9-9:30 a.m.; Foothills VNA blood pressure and cholesterol clinic at 11 a.m.; lunch at noon (call 738-9521 by noon Monday for reservations).
GREAT BARRINGTON: Claire Teague Senior Center activities–line dancing with Margaret McGraw at 1:30 p.m.; Tai Chi with Christina Faber at 5:30 p.m.
LITCHFIELD: Community Center adult activities–painting with friends (artists of all levels welcome) from 9 a.m.-noon; Senior bingo at 1 p.m.; Cabaret Camp for ages 8-13 from 3:30-7:30 p.m.
TORRINGTON: Sullivan Senior Center activities–shuffleboard at 8:30 a.m.; craft class at 9:30 a.m.; Sr. Swim "Y" at 10 a.m.; pinochle at 1:45 p.m.; yoga at 2:30 p.m.
TORRINGTON: UConn School of Social Work holds an information session from 9-10 a.m. for those interested in hearing more about enrolling in graduate social work classes. For individuals wondering how to start graduate school but unable to jump right in, UConn’s STEP program may be the answer. If you have already earned a bachelor’s degree, no application procedure is necessary to begin earning credits toward the MSW degree, although enrolling in STEP classes does not guarantee admission to the matriculated program. Classes cover a variety of topics, including human behavior, family and children’s issues, human oppression, social welfare policy, and women’s issues. For more info call 860-570-9129, or visit <www.ssw.uconn.edu>.
Wednesday, August 21
CANTON: Hymn Sing at 7 p.m. and Make Your Own Sundae at 7:30 p.m. at Canton Baptist Church, 125 Dowd Ave. Rain or shine; all welcome.
COLEBROOK: Senior Center activities–day trip to Timexpo and Mattatuck Museum ($12, call 738-9521 for reservation) leaves at 9:30 a.m.; 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 at 9:30 a.m.; poetry class with Michael Houlihan at 1 p.m.
LITCHFIELD: Community Center adult activities–yoga with Elin Larson ($7) at 9 a.m.; bridge (players of all levels welcome) at 12:30 p.m.; Cabaret Camp for ages 8-13 from 3:30-7:30 p.m.; yoga at 7:30 p.m.
NEW HARTFORD: A Community Clothing Swap will be held at North Congregational Church from 2-6 p.m. Bring your gently used clothing and shoes to trade for items swapped in by others. Hundreds of items are available for children, women and men. This ongoing event is free and open to the public; for more info call 379-2466.
TORRINGTON: Sullivan Senior Center activities–health screening by appointment, ear wax irrigation by appointment (call 489-2211); annual picnic at Cornucopia ($17 members, $19 non-members) at 9:45 a.m.; line dancing at 1:30 p.m.; Bereavement Support Group at 6 p.m.
TORRINGTON: The City of Torrington holds a public workshop on the downtown redevelopment project at 5:30 p.m. at the Yankee Pedlar on Main St. This is the last of a series of sessions that will play an important role in shaping the redevelopment project, and will be a crucial component of the City’s conceptual master plan for downtown. Findings, recommendations, and draft alternative land use maps will be presented at this meeting. Everyone interested in shaping the downtown redevelopment project is encouraged to attend and provide input. For more info call the Economic Development Office at 496-5920, or visit <www.torrington-ct.org>.
WINSTED: Blanche McCarthy Senior Center hosts a Card and Bingo Party at 1 p.m. Join us for a fun afternoon of cards or bingo (your choice). The games will be followed by socializing, feasting on "brownie sundaes" and the awarding of door prizes. Cost is $3; purchase your tickets in the Senior Center office by August 16.
Thursday, August 22
CANTON: Canton High School offers incoming 9th graders and other new students a "Blast Off Class of 2006" orientation program from 1-2:30 p.m. in the school’s auditorium. Students will have the opportunity to be introduced to teachers, guidance counselors, class advisors, and many more people who will be involved in their high school years. Student orientation leaders will also conduct team-building activities and explain some of the new activities offered at Canton High School. There will be an ice cream social at 2:15 p.m. For more info call Assistant Principal Jordan E. Grossman at 693-7707.
COLEBROOK: Senior Center activities–yoga with Jan from 9-9:30 a.m.; lunch at noon (call 738-9521 by noon Wednesday for reservations).
LITCHFIELD: Community Center activities–blood pressure screening at 9:30 a.m.; Cabaret Camp for ages 8-13 from 3:30-7:30 p.m.; Police Explorers program at 6 p.m.
TORRINGTON: Sullivan Senior Center activities–bridge at 9 a.m.; wood carving 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.
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, August 23
CANTON: Canton Junior High School holds an orientation program for incoming 7th graders from 8-11 a.m. Students have been mailed an invitation with details of the program; any incoming 7th grader who has not received an invitation should call the junior high office at 693-7712. At the orientation students will meet teachers and administration, receive the student handbook/ planbook, review school rules and procedures, tour the building, receive schedules, and experience an abbreviated class schedule. The program is for students only; no transportation will be provided.
COLEBROOK: Senior Center activities–60-Plus Wellness Clinic ($25 residents, $35 non-residents, call 738-9521 for appointment) at 10 a.m.; day trip to Brass Mill Mall and Hometown Buffet ($9, call 738-9521 for reservation) leaves at 10 a.m.
GREAT BARRINGTON: Claire Teague Senior Center activities–Tai Chi with Christina Faber at 9 a.m.
LITCHFIELD: Community Center activities–Bereavement Group (ongoing, all welcome) at 9 a.m.; Litchfield Park and Rec Senior Picnic with music by the Jerry Carillo Band ($5) at noon; Cabaret Camp for ages 8-13 from 3:30-7:30 p.m.
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.
Saturday, August 24
CORNWALL: Rotary Club of Litchfield Hills meets at 8:15 a.m. at the new Cornwall Library on the Cornwall Village Green. Speaker will be U.S. Representative James Maloney. 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 with Maureen Dodd ($10) from 9:30-11 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.
Sunday, August 25
NORTH COLEBROOK: Church in the Wildwood on Route 183 holds a Vesper Service at 7 p.m. Guest pastors are Rev. Susan Wyman of West Hartland Congregational Church and Rev. Steven Blackburn of Hartford Seminary. Everyone is welcome.
