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Friday, August 30
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.
NEWINGTON: The Internal Revenue Service offers a free Small Business Tax Workshop for small business entrepreneurs and those considering going into business from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at the Lucy Robbins Welles Library, 95 Cedar St. Speakers from the IRS and State of Connecticut Department of Revenue Services will discuss federal and state tax filing requirements, types of business organizations, common business deductions, record keeping, employment taxes, and state sales and use taxes. Pre-registration is required; for more info call Maria Hart at 860-756-4466.
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 31
CORNWALL: Rotary Club of Litchfield Hills meets at 8:15 a.m. at the new Cornwall Free Library on the Cornwall Village Green (off Route 4). Mary Davis will speak about Mercy Ship’s work in Nicaragua. Mary is from Lakeville and is home on a short leave from working on a hospital ship based in Nicaragua. 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.
LITCHFIELD: The entire Jewish community is invited to gather at 11:15 p.m. for an evening of friendship, study and prayer at a community Selichot observance at the Litchfield County Jewish Community Center, 367 Bantam Rd. (Route 202). The Selichot service is composed of prayers which are a preparation for the period of self-examination about to begin that occurs between Rosh Hashanah (the Jewish New Year) and Yom Kippur, which culminates in T’shuvah. The service takes place each year after the conclusion of the Sabbath before Rosh Hashanah. The evening will begin with a 45-minute lecture titled "No Confession in Judaism–Why?" delivered by Rabbi Joseph I. Eisenbach, who will discuss how to repent the Jewish way. A 25-minute Selichot service will conclude the evening; coffee and light refreshments will be served. There is no charge for this event or for any of the high holiday services, and no membership is necessary. For more info call 800-297-6864.
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.
WASHINGTON: Lions Club of Washington, Inc. holds a Maine Lobster Sale from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Washington Primary School Pavilion. Available cooked or uncooked 1-1/4 lb. Maine lobsters are the specialty; larger lobsters must be ordered by August 27. To reserve your lobsters, call 860-868-7958, 860-868-9674, or 860-868-2824.
Sunday, September 1
NORTH COLEBROOK: Church in the Wildwood on Route 183 holds a Vesper Service at 7 p.m. Guest pastor is Rev. Timothy R. Yeadon of St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in New Hartford. Everyone is welcome.
TORRINGTON: St. Peter’s Church, 107 East Main St. holds Mass in Spanish at 1 p.m.
WINSTED: Winsted United Methodist Church, 630 Main St. holds a Seminary Session on Buddhism 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.
Monday, September 2
LITCHFIELD: Community Center adult activities closed for Labor Day.
Tuesday, September 3
GREAT BARRINGTON : Claire Teague Senior Center activities–bingo at 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.; pool players at 10 a.m.; speaker on Stroke Screening at 11:30 a.m.; line dancing at 1:30 p.m.; Tai Chi at 5:30 p.m.
HARWINTON: The Harwinton Democratic Town Committee meets at 7 p.m. at Harwinton Public Library, 80 Bentley Drive. Political, civic and corporate strategist Dr. Robert J. Flower of Bronxville, NY will be the guest speaker. Dr. Flower has enjoyed numerous civic, political and business project successes, and has run successful political campaigns for many candidates and causes. His most recent political victory, in the 2001 election, was to maintain term limits in the city of Yonkers, NY, which he did against strong and well-financed opposition. He has 40 years of business experience and is the designer of a new form of natural intelligence understanding, called NATI, which has a broad range of applications in business, government, education and politics. Everyone is invited to attend; the talk will be followed by a short, regular meeting of the Harwinton Democratic Town Committee. For more info call Mary Watanabe at 860-485-0044.
LITCHFIELD: Community Center activities–painting with friends (artists of all levels welcome) from 9 a.m.-noon; Senior bingo at 1 p.m.
TORRINGTON: First Pentecostal Church, 121 Beechwood Ave. offers Understanding the Endtime with Pastor Irvin Baxter, Jr. at 7 p.m. Have you ever wondered what the Book of Revelation really means? This video presentation 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.
Wednesday, September 4
BRISTOL: The Mothers of Multiples of Greater Bristol meet at 7:30 p.m. at the First Congregational Church, 31 Maple St. This meeting will be the group’s Welcome Back Social; a general meeting will be held first, and then there will be time for socializing with old and new members, who are always welcome. There will be hors d’oeuvres and refreshments. This club is a support group for mothers of twins, triplets and higher order multiples; for more info call membership chair Karen Cyr at 860-585-6788.
GREAT BARRINGTON: Claire Teague Senior Center activities–yoga class at 9:30 a.m.; card playing at 12:30 p.m.; poetry class at 12:45 p.m.
HARWINTON: Girls Scouts and Cub Scouts are holding a registration night from 6-8 p.m. in the cafeteria at Harwinton Consolidated School. Girl Scouts are open to grades K-5; Cub Scouts are open to grades 1-5.
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.; yoga with Maureen Dodd ($10) from 7-8:30 p.m.
Thursday, September 5
GOSHEN : Goshen Garden Club hosts its Annual Meeting at noon in the Meeting Hall of the Church of Christ Congregational, at the rotary (Routes 7 & 63). There will be an election of officers, a mini flower show, and a "corny" potluck luncheon. Members are asked to bring a luncheon dish containing corn and their own place setting; dessert will be provided by the committee.
GREAT BARRINGTON: Claire Teague Senior Center activities–low impact exercise at 9:30 a.m.; bingo at 10 a.m.; Avada hearing aid representative at 10 a.m.; blood pressure nurse at noon; contemporary issues at 1 p.m.
LITCHFIELD: Community Center activities–blood pressure screening at 9:30 a.m.; creative writing course from 1-3 p.m.; State Police Explorers program 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, September 6
GREAT BARRINGTON: Claire Teague Senior Center activities–Tai Chi at 9 a.m.; social bridge at 1 p.m.
LITCHFIELD: Community Center activities–creative writing course from 1-3 p.m. ; teen program for Litchfield residents in grades 7-9 ($3, bring a permission form) from 7-10 p.m.
WINSTED: Winsted AARP #1051 meets at 1:30 p.m. in the recreation room at Chestnut Grove. The guest speaker will be Mrs. Mary Franciamore, who is a community specialist for AARP. The Board of Directors will meet at 12:30 p.m.
Saturday, September 7
BANTAM: Tyler-Seward-Kubish Post #44 conducts its Veteran of the Month program at 10 a.m. at the All Wars Memorial on Route 202. This month’s ceremony will retire the flag of World War I veteran Otto Drumm and will honor World War II veteran Wallace Murphy. The public is invited.
CORNWALL: Rotary Club of Litchfield Hills meets at 8:15 a.m. at the new Cornwall Free Library on the Cornwall Village Green (off Route 4). Speaker will be Judy Sheridan of Women’s Support Services in Sharon. 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.; "Reach for the Beach" Relay Team fundraiser at 7 p.m.
MORRIS: Morris Community Hall, Routes 109 & 61 hosts a Pasta Dinner from 4-7 p.m. to help Jeanne Pedane with the immediate expenses that resulted from her home being severely damaged by a lightning strike last month. Tickets are $7 adults, $3.50 children (under 12), and will be available at the door. If you are unable to attend but would like to make a contribution, please make checks payable to: The Pedane Fire Fund, c/o Thomaston Savings Bank, Main St., Bethlehem, CT 06751.
TORRINGTON: A Double Tag Sale to raise funds to re-elect John S. Kovaleski as State Representative in the 65th District will be held from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., rain or shine at 32 Chelton St. and 41 Chelton St.
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, September 8
WINSTED: Winsted United Methodist Church, 630 Main St. holds a Seminary Session on Judaism 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.
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