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Thursday, September 19
WINSTED: Northwest Regional #7 parents meet for a lasagna dinner and silent auction at 7 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the Project Graduation party for students; for more info call Donna Williams at 379-7132.
Friday, September 20
BANTAM: Our Lady of Grace Altar Guild holds its 3rd annual Penny Auction at 7 p.m. at Bantam Borough Hall; doors open at 6 p.m. There will also be a drawing and a 50/50 raffle, and refreshments will be served.
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.; social bridge at 1 p.m.
LITCHFIELD: Community Center activities–Senior exercise class ($5) from 10:30-11:30 a.m.; creative writing course from 1-3 p.m.
TORRINGTON: Sullivan Senior Center activities–foot care clinic (call 379-8561); Seniorcize at 9 a.m.; Italian class at 9:15 a.m.; line dancing at 1:30 p.m.; 9/5 tournament at 1:45 p.m.
Saturday, September 21
BANTAM: Bantam Feed and Grain on Route 202 hosts a "Special Needs" Open House from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Cats that are elderly or that have physical, medical or social disabilities are looking for very special humans to take them into their hearts and homes. In conjunction with the open house, M.E.O.W., Inc. will sponsor a low-cost rabies clinic for cats or dogs (over 3 months old) from 1-3 p.m. For more info call M.E.O.W. at 860-567-3277, or Susan at 860-673-5262.
COLEBROOK: Colebrook Senior & Community Center joins together with relatives, friends, neighbors and surrounding towns to host a gala 5th annual Turkey Feast from 5-7 p.m. As usual, this benefit event will feature the expert cooking talents of Louis Jasmin and family. Come enjoy and feast on the generous portions of freshly prepared, scrumptiously delicious food, renew and make new acquaintances, and help support a wide variety of worthy activities at the same time. Donation is $10 adults, $5 children (ages 6-12), under age 6 free. Tickets are available at the Senior & Community Center in the center of town, or across the street at the Colebrook Store; for more info call 860-738-9521.
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). UConn Master Gardener Karen Anderson and several of her colleagues will take questions on gardening and soil testing. For more info call Ann Treimann at 860-672-1114.
LITCHFIELD: Community Center activities–Shared Vision Women’s Health Fair (open to the public) from 11 a.m.-6 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: Liberty Full Gospel Christian Fellowship holds a Praise and Worship Service at 6:30 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, 630 Main St. All are welcome; for more info call Pastor Verna DiMaio at 860-480-4914 (cell phone), or 860-489-2689.
Sunday, September 22
LITCHFIELD: Community Center activities–Quebec trip departs at 7 a.m.; Babe Ruth banquet at 5 p.m.
LITCHFIELD: Wisdom House, 229 East Litchfield Rd. hosts a Healing Service with Nigel Mumford at 6 p.m. Join others to pray for healing of body, mind and spirit; there will be time for reflection, scripture reading, personal prayer and laying on of hands. Nigel Mumford, director of the Oratory of the Little Way in Gaylordsville, offers weekly healing services there and at an area hospital. The service will be followed by a reception; donations will be accepted. For reservations call 860-567-3163.
Monday, September 23
COLLINSVILLE: The Ladies Auxiliary of the Collinsville Volunteer Fire Dept. meets at the firehouse at 7:30 p.m. Agenda includes a discussion of final plans for the annual October banquet, and election of a new slate of officers.
FALLS VILLAGE: The Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) holds its first meeting of the year at 7 p.m. in the Del Eads Reading Room of the library at Housatonic Valley Regional High School. The topic of the meeting will be "Assistive Technology: What is it and does my child need it?" Speaker Kim Hartman is Assistant Professor at Quinnipiac University and consultant for Region One’s Pupil Services technology grant. All parents in Region One are invited; for more info call the Region One Pupil Services office at 824-5639.
GREAT BARRINGTON: Claire Teague Senior Center activities–low-impact exercise class with Theresa Decker at 9:30 a.m.; Scrabble at 12:30 p.m.; art class at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.
LITCHFIELD: Community Center activities–yoga with Elin Larson ($7) at 9 a.m.; movie "To Kill a Mockingbird" at 1 p.m.; Weight Watchers meeting at 5 p.m.
LITCHFIELD: The League of Women Voters of Litchfield County welcomes citizens from around the county to its fall meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the Litchfield Community Center on Route 202. The League is a nonprofit, nonpartisan volunteer organization of women and men whose mission is to promote political responsibility. Offering a friendly way to become educated and updated on local, state and national issues, it works to increase understanding of major public policy issues and influences public policy through education and advocacy. For more info call 860-567-3966.
TORRINGTON: Sullivan Senior Center activities–Seniorcize at 9 a.m.; needlework at 9:30 a.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 p.m. Have you ever wondered what the Book of Revelation really means? This video presentation on "The Kingdom of God" and "The Rapture" 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.
WINSTED: Cub Scout Pack 27 holds a Sign-up Night for boys in grades 1-5 at 6:30 p.m. at Church of Christ, 800 Main St. For more info call Leslie at 860-379-3403, or Amy at 860-309-1072.
Tuesday, September 24
GREAT BARRINGTON: Claire Teague Senior Center activities–bingo at 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.; pool players at 10 a.m.; line dancing at 1:30 p.m.; Tai Chi at 5:30 p.m.
LITCHFIELD: Community Center activities–painting with friends (artists of all levels welcome) from 9 a.m.-noon; Senior bingo from 1-3 p.m.; Jerry Geci reads a short story by Ethan Cain (free and open to public, refreshments will be served) at 1 p.m.; Avon rep meeting at 6 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.
TORRINGTON: A Pasta Dinner to benefit the campaign of John S. Kovaleski for State Representative in the 65th District will be held from 4-7 p.m. at St. Maron Church Hall, 613 Main St. Tickets are $7 adults, $4 children; $20 maximum per family.
Wednesday, September 25
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.
GREAT BARRINGTON: Claire Teague Senior Center activities–yoga class at 9:30 a.m.; Roger Hart slide show at 11 a.m.; card playing at 12:30 p.m.; poetry class at 12:45 p.m.
HARWINTON: Harwinton Democratic Town Committee meets at 7 p.m. at Town Hall on Bentley Drive. The Committee hopes that registered Democrats and unaffiliated voters will attend and become active in the party. For more info call Myrna Watanabe at 485-0044.
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.
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. Thousands of items are available for children, women and men. This ongoing event is free and open to the public; for more info call 860-379-2466.
TORRINGTON: Sullivan Senior Center activities–health screening by appointment (call 489-2211); ear wax and irrigation (call 489-2211); Belles & Beaux at 9:30 a.m.; line dancing at 1:30 p.m.; Creative Hands at 1:30 p.m.; Bereavement Support Group at 6 p.m.
WINSTED: The Internal Revenue Service offers a free Small Business Tax Workshop for small business entrepreneurs and those who are considering going into business from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at Northwestern CT Community College, Park Place East. Topics include advantages and limitations of various types of business organizations, rights and responsibilities regarding record keeping, federal and state filing requirements, employment taxes and business deductions. Pre-registration is required; for more info call Maria Hart at 860-756-4466.
WINSTED: The Right Step Christian Recovery support group of the Liberty Full Gospel Christian Fellowship meets at 7:15 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, 630 Main St. For more info call Pastor Verna DiMaio at 860-480-4914 (cell phone), or 860-489-2689.
Thursday, September 26
CANTON: Farmington Valley Men's Club meets at 8 a.m. at Canton Community Center, 40 Dyer Ave. There will be a presentation by naturopathic physician Dr. Mitch Kennedy. All Valley men are welcome.
GREAT BARRINGTON: Claire Teague Senior Center activities–blood pressure nurse at 8:30 a.m.; low impact exercise at 9:30 a.m.; bingo at 10 a.m.; 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.; advanced Italian class at 6:30 p.m.; college funding seminar (free, call 567-8302 to register) at 7 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.; yoga at 2:30 p.m.
TORRINGTON: United Congregational Church, 1622 Torringford St. (Route 183) holds its semi-annual Grinder Sale. The ham, salami, cheese and peppers grinder costs $3.50, and must be ordered by September 22 by calling 489-9665.
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 27
GREAT BARRINGTON: Claire Teague Senior Center activities–Tai Chi at 9 a.m.; social bridge at 1 p.m.
LITCHFIELD: Community Center activities–Bereavement Group at 9 a.m.; Senior exercise class ($5) from 10:30-11:30 a.m.; Peacemakers group meets at 12:30 p.m.; creative writing course from 1-3 p.m.; pizza and movie for students in grades 7-9 ($5) from 7-10 p.m.
TORRINGTON: Sullivan Senior Center activities–Seniorcize at 9 a.m.; Italian class at 9:15 a.m.; line dancing at 1:30 p.m.; 9/5 tournament at 1:45 p.m.
Saturday, September 28
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). Connecticut State Archeologist Nick Bellantoni will speak about Cornwall archeology. 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.
MORRIS: A family-style Roast Beef Dinner to benefit the Morris Congregational Church will be served from 4:30-7 p.m. at the Morris Community Hall on Route 109. The all-you-can-eat menu includes roast beef, mashed potatoes with gravy, salad, vegetable, rolls, beverage, and homemade desserts. Tickets are $9 adults, $3.50 children (12 and under), and may be purchased at the door; for more info call 567-0693.
SIMSBURY: Farmington Valley ARC holds a Spaghetti Dinner from 4-7 p.m. at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 197 Bushy Hill Rd. Cost is $8 adults, $4 children (under 12); proceeds benefit individuals who live in FAVARH group homes in the Farmington Valley Area. For tickets call 860-693-6662.
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: Liberty Full Gospel Christian Fellowship holds a Praise and Worship Service at 6:30 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, 630 Main St. All are welcome; for more info call Pastor Verna DiMaio at 860-480-4914 (cell phone), or 860-489-2689.
Sunday, September 29
WINSTED: Winsted United Methodist Church, 630 Main St. holds a Roast Beef Dinner from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Menu includes roast beef and gravy, mashed potatoes, carrots, homemade pie and beverage. Cost is $8.50 adults, $8 seniors, $5 children (under 12); for reservations call 379-6386, or 379-4454. The Church Mouse will be open during dinner for crafts and collectibles.
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