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Friday, November 15
COLEBROOK: Senior Center activities—lunch at noon (call 738-9521 by noon Thursday for reservations).
LITCHFIELD: Community Center activities—yoga with Fran Oneglia ($7) 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 program for students in grades 7-9 ($5) from 7-10 p.m.
LITCHFIELD: Litchfield County Jewish Community Center hosts a community-wide Shabbat Dinner at 6:30 p.m., preceded by Shabbat services at 6 p.m. Enjoy an evening out with fine food and wine, pleasant company and inspirational conversation. The topic of the evening, led by Rabbi Joseph Eisenbach, is "Shabbos—an island in time." There will be a special children’s program, and babysitting is available. Cost for dinner is $18 adults, $12 children (ages 5-12), $50 family; RSVP by calling 860-567-3609.
NEW HARTFORD: A Community Clothing Swap will be held at North Congregational Church from 3-7 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.
RIVERTON: Riverton Grange holds an open meeting at the Grange Hall beginning with a potluck supper at 6:30 p.m. Following the meal, a program entitled "A Bowl of Cherries" will be presented by lecturer Dorothy O’Connor. All Grangers and friends of the Grange are urged to attend and enjoy the harvest meal.
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.
TORRINGTON: St. Francis Women’s Club holds a Penny Auction at St. Francis School, 360 Prospect St.; doors open at 6 p.m. and auction begins at 7 p.m. There will be a kids’ table, raffle table and refreshments; children are welcome.
WINSTED: First Church of Winsted hosts a Support Group at 6 p.m. for the parents of children who think or know their child may be using or abusing drugs. For more info call 738-2306.
Saturday, November 16
LITCHFIELD: Community Center activities—Litchfield Area Business Association Silent Auction ($10 in advance, $15 at door, public welcome) from 6-9 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.
TORRINGTON: St. Francis School, 360 Prospect St. holds a Polish Dinner from 4-8 p.m. in the cafeteria. Menu includes kielbasa, sauerkraut, pierogies, homemade stuffed cabbage, desserts and beverages. Cost is $7 adults, $5 children and seniors; please reserve your ticket by calling the school office at 489-4177.
Sunday, November 17
GOSHEN: The Catholic Inter-Parish Adult Initiative sponsors a program on Exploring Funeral Planning at 2 p.m. in the Church Hall at St. Thomas of Villanova Church, 71 North St. (Route 63, north of the rotary). Fr. Stephen Sledesky, Associate Pastor of Sacred Heart and St. Peter parishes in Torrington, will discuss ways to enhance the funeral experience, including making sure loved ones know our wishes for funeral arrangements, selection of music, readings and prayers for Mass. People of all faith traditions are welcome. There is no admission charge, and refreshments will be served.
NORTHFIELD: Northfield Volunteer Fire Company, 12 Main St. holds a Breakfast from 7:30-11 a.m. The regular menu includes all the pancakes you can eat, sausage, coffee and juice for $4; French toast, eggs and home fries will also be available. A Hungryman’s Special including all of the above costs $5. Proceeds will help subsidize Fire Department equipment purchases; for more info call 860-283-9303.
RIVERTON: Riverton Congregational Church sponsors its monthly Ham Dinner at the Riverton Grange Hall from noon-1:30 p.m. Cost is $8 adults, $4 children (age 12 and under); for reservations call 860-379-6302, or 860-379-3512.
TORRINGTON: North Shore Animal League holds an adoption program from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at PETCO, 980 Torringford St.
Monday, November 18
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—a group will go to the Rising Dale Café in Housatonic for lunch (call 413-528-4118 for reservations).
LITCHFIELD: Community Center activities—yoga with Elin Larson ($7) at 9 a.m.; talk on osteoporosis (free and open to public) from 11 a.m.-noon; movie "We Were Soldiers" at 1 p.m.; Weight Watchers meeting at 5 p.m.; Healthy Home seminar with Joan Spear (free and open to public) from 7-8:30 p.m.
TORRINGTON: Sullivan Senior Center activities—Seniorcize at 9 a.m.; needlework at 9:30 a.m.; movie "The Ya Ya Sisterhood" starring Ellen Burstyn at 1:30 p.m.; Creative Crafts at 1:30 p.m.
TORRINGTON: COSA, a 12-step support group for the partners of sex, love and/or pornography addicts, holds its weekly meeting at 10 a.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church, at the corner of Prospect and Water St. For more info call 860-480-0023, or visit <www.cosa-recovery.org>.
Tuesday, October 19
COLEBROOK: Senior Center activities—exercise with Jan from 9-9:30 a.m.; VNA blood pressure and cholesterol clinic (call 379-8561 for cholesterol appointment) from 11 a.m.-noon; lunch at noon (call 738-9521 by noon Monday for reservations).
GREAT BARRINGTON: Claire Teague Senior Center activities—Two Amigos will entertain at lunch.
LITCHFIELD: Community Center activities—painting with friends (artists of all levels welcome) from 9 a.m.-noon; LABA meeting from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; bingo at 1 p.m.; computer class from 1-4 p.m.; Beautification Commission meeting at 4 p.m.; Land Trust meeting at 5:30 p.m.; Avon rep meeting at 6 p.m.
TORRINGTON: Sullivan Senior Center activities—cooking class at 8 a.m.; shuffleboard at 8:30 a.m.; craft class at 9:30 a.m.; financial planning workshop from 9:30-11 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.
Wednesday, November 20
AVON: After You Adopt, a support group for adoptive families, holds an Adult and Teen Adoptee Panel and National Adoption Month celebration from 7:30-9 p.m. in Room 140D at Valley Community Baptist Church, 590 West Avon Rd. For more info call 860-657-2626, ext 6.
COLEBROOK: Senior Center activities—Quilting Club from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Bridge Club from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
LITCHFIELD: Community Center adult activities—day trip to NYC leaves at 8:30 a.m.; yoga with Elin Larson ($7) at 9 a.m.; Litchfield Hills Visitor Bureau meeting 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.; special movie presentation of "The Road from Coorain" (free and open to public) at 2 p.m.
TORRINGTON: Sullivan Senior Center activities—health screening by appointment (call 489-2211); Belles & Beaux at 9:30 a.m.; Creative Hands at 1 p.m.; line dancing at 1:30 p.m.; AARP meets at 1:30 p.m.
WINSTED: The School Counseling Dept. of The Gilbert School holds an informational meeting on College Financial Aid at 7 p.m. in the school’s auditorium. The speaker will be Dominic Yoia, Director of Financial Aid at Quinnipiac University.
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. All are welcome; for more info call Pastor Verna DiMaio at 860-480-4914 (cell phone), or 860-489-2689.
Thursday, November 21
CANTON: Farmington Valley Men's Club meets at 8 a.m. at Canton Community Center, 40 Dyer Ave. There will be a presentation by Dan Miller on the American Radio Relay League. All Valley men are welcome.
COLEBROOK: Senior Center activities—yoga with Jan from 9-9:30 a.m.; Thanksgiving lunch at noon with Colebrook 3rd grade ($2, call 738-9521 by noon Wednesday for reservations).
LITCHFIELD: Community Center activities—blood pressure screening at 9:30 a.m.; Chi Gong with Luisa DeCastro at 9:30 a.m.; "Printing without a Press" class from 12:30-2 p.m.; creative writing course from 1-3 p.m.; Police Explorers program at 6 p.m.; advanced Italian class at 6:30 p.m.
TORRINGTON: Sullivan Senior Center activities—instructional bridge at 9 a.m.; wood carving class with Tim Bruce from 9-11 a.m.; flu shots from 9 a.m.-noon; Sr. Swim "Y" 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, November 22
COLEBROOK: Senior Center activities—lunch at noon (call 738-9521 by noon Thursday for reservations).
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 Fran Oneglia ($7) at 9 a.m.; Bereavement Group (ongoing, all welcome) at 9 a.m.; Senior exercise class ($5) from 10:30-11:30 a.m.; creative writing course from 1-3 p.m.; Tablesport All-stars, a band made up of Pomperaug HS students, performs live music for students in grades 7-9 ($5) from 7-10 p.m.
TORRINGTON: Sullivan Senior Center activities—storyteller David Bates will entertain at 11:30 a.m. (call 413-528-4118 for lunch reservations).
Saturday, November 23
LITCHFIELD: Community Center activities—Battle of the Bands for students in grades 9-12 from 7-11 p.m.
TORRINGTON: Holy Trinity Church, 64 Berry St. (one block west of Migeon Ave.) holds its annual Kolach and Bake Sale from 9 a.m.-noon. In addition to the wide variety of baked goods, the Slavic specialty kolach will be available in walnut, poppy seed, apricot-nut and prune filling. Reserve your order by calling 482-6100 or 489-9946.
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, November 24
GREAT BARRINGTON: The Interfaith Committee and Clergy of South Berkshire County hosts an Interfaith Community Thanksgiving Service at 3 p.m. at St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church on Main St. There will be participants from up to 15 houses of worship, including those from Christian, Bahai, Jewish, Muslim, Buddhist and Catholic backgrounds. The speaker will be Father Walter Dziordz, MIC, Provincial of the Marian Fathers in Stockbridge.
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