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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.
FALLS VILLAGE: The Faith and Film Series at Falls Village Congregational Church presents "Babette’s Feast," the 1987 Academy Award winner for Best Foreign Film. Themes of confession, forgiveness, restoration of community, healing, joy and celebration fill this film to the brim with meaning. For more info call 860-824-0194.
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.
NORTHFIELD: The Ladies Auxiliary of the Northfield Fire Company holds a Ham Supper at the Beacon Grange Hall on Route 254 from 4-7 p.m. Take-out will be available. Proceeds will be used for fire department activities; for more info call 283-9143, or 283-8569.
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
LITCHFIELD: Community Center activities—Republican Party fundraiser from 4-8 p.m.
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.
Monday, September 30
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 "Monsoon Wedding" at 1 p.m.; Weight Watchers meeting at 5 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.
Tuesday, October 1
LITCHFIELD: Community Center activities—painting with friends (artists of all levels welcome) from 9 a.m.-noon; computer class from 1-3 p.m.; Senior bingo from 1-3 p.m.; watercolor painting course with Dora Cox from 6-9 p.m.; guitar master class with Janet Marlow from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
TORRINGTON: The City of Torrington will place two pink ribbon wreaths on City Hall at 10 a.m. in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The public is invited; for more info call 489-2231.
Wednesday, October 2
BRISTOL: The Mothers of Multiples of Greater Bristol meet at 7:30 p.m. at the First Congregational Church, 31 Maple St. After the general meeting, a member of the CT State Police will give a presentation on car seat safety. This club is a support group for mothers of twins, triplets and higher order multiples; new members are always welcome. For more info call membership chair Karen Cyr at 860-585-6788.
HARWINTON: Harwinton Woman’s Club meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Harwinton Senior Center on Weingart Rd.; a potluck supper will precede the meeting. Area women who wish to join the club are invited to attend; please call Alma Silano at 485-9523, or Myrtle Daley at 482-5302.
HOUSATONIC: Ramsdell Public Library, 1087 Main St. presents a Long-Term Care Workshop with topics of interest to seniors at 10 a.m. Free and open to the public; for more info call 413-274-3738.
LITCHFIELD: Community Center adult activities—yoga with Elin Larson ($7) at 9 a.m.; watercolor class with Dora Cox from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; bridge (players of all levels welcome) at 12:30 p.m.; yoga with Maureen Dodd ($10) from 7-8:30 p.m.
TORRINGTON: Torringford Volunteer Fire Dept. Auxiliary holds its annual Penny Auction at Coe Park; doors open at 6:30 p.m.
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, October 3
GOSHEN: Goshen Garden Club meets at noon in the Meeting Hall of Church of Christ Congregational, Routes 7 & 63. A mini-luncheon will be followed by the business meeting a 1 p.m., after which Gretchen Collins will speak. Gretchen is an accredited flower show judge who is currently Connecticut’s Judges’ Council Chairperson and a member of Creative Arrangers of Connecticut. She will lecture on design, and will create four to five designs as she speaks.
LITCHFIELD: Community Center activities—blood pressure screening at 9:30 a.m.; topiary project at 9:30 a.m.; Singing for Seniors with Janet Marlow from 1-2 p.m.; creative writing course from 1-3 p.m.; Women’s Forum at 3 p.m.; Singing for Girls with Janet Marlow from 4-5 p.m.; Police Explorers program at 6 p.m.; advanced Italian class at 6:30 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, October 4
LITCHFIELD: Community Center activities—Bereavement Group at 9 a.m.; Senior exercise class ($5) from 10:30-11:30 a.m.; Offenbach music lecture with Jeffery Engel at 1 p.m.; creative writing course from 1-3 p.m.; teen dance for students in grades 7-9 ($5) at 7 p.m.
TORRINGTON: Friendly Hands Food Bank holds its 5th annual Pasta Dinner from 5-7:30 p.m. in the cafeteria at St. Francis School, 360 Prospect St. Donation is $6, children (age 6 and under) free.
WINSTED: The Guidance Dept. at Isabelle M. Pearson Middle School will distribute Interim Progress Reports for all students in grades 6-8. Parents are asked to sign the progress reports and return them to the child’s homeroom teacher; for more info call 379-7588.
WINSTED: Winsted AARP #1051 meets at 1:30 p.m. in the recreation room at Chestnut Grove. Attorney Alan Barber, Judge of Probate in Winsted, will address topics such as wills, trusts, etc. The Board of Directors will meet at 12:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 5
BANTAM: Veteran of the Month services will be conducted at 10 a.m. by American Legion Tyler-Seward-Kubish Post 44 at the All Wars Memorial on Route 202. This month’s ceremony will honor Panama-era veteran Gregory C. Stoddard of Bantam. The public is invited; for more info call Fletcher Cooper at 860-567-5867.
LITCHFIELD: Community Center activities—yoga with Maureen Dodd ($10) from 9:30-11 a.m.
TORRINGTON: Torringford Volunteer Fire Dept. and WZBG Radio sponsor a Food Drive to benefit the F.I.S.H. organization from 9 a.m.-noon at Price Chopper. All non-perishable food items are requested, especially pastas, tomato sauce, peanut butter, macaroni and cheese, soups, tuna, cereal, etc. The need is extreme, so please do all you can to help us help others in the Torrington area. For more info call 482-5076, or 482-7611.
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: A Pasta and Meatball Dinner to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation will be held from 5-7:30 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Lodge, 27 Wheeler St. Donation is $10 adults, $5 children. Sponsors include St. Paul’s Lodge #11, Seneca Lodge #55, St. Andrew’s Lodge #64, and Amos Beecher Lodge #121; for more info call Moe at 379-8936, Jim at 379-1887, or Dick at 379-6925.
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, October 6
CORNWALL: Little Guild of St. Francis holds a Blessing of the Animals at 2:30 p.m. at United Church of Christ Congregational. Pets must be on a leash or in a carrier. For more info call Diana Massicotte at 860-672-6346.
NORTH COLEBROOK: Church in the Wildwood on Route 183 holds a Vesper Service at 7 p.m. Guest pastor is Rev. James A. DiQuattro of the Church of Christ in Winsted. Everyone is welcome.
TORRINGTON: St. Peter’s Church, 107 East Main St. holds Mass in Spanish at 1 p.m.
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