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Thursday, November 28
COLEBROOK: Senior Center closed for Thanksgiving.
COLLINSVILLE: The 14th annual Thanksgiving Dinner will be held at 12:30 p.m. at Collinsville Congregational Church, 7 South St. This is a community service sponsored by Focus on Canton for Farmington Valley residents who would otherwise be alone and would like company and a home-cooked meal. Rides will be provided, and meals will be delivered to shut-ins where needed. There is no charge for dinner, but a free-will offering will be accepted; reservations are requested by November 26. To make reservations, or for info about volunteering (drivers, kitchen help) or donations, call Mary Breviglieri at 738-2525 (work), or Marty Simmons at 693-6148.
LITCHFIELD: Community Center closed for Thanksgiving.
TORRINGTON: Sullivan Senior Center closed for Thanksgiving.
Friday, November 29
COLEBROOK: Senior Center closed.
LITCHFIELD: Community Center closed during the day; Sports Hall of Fame ceremony at 6 p.m.
TORRINGTON: Sullivan Senior Center closed.
Saturday, November 30
LITCHFIELD: Community Center closed.
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, December 1
GOSHEN: Goshen Hospice celebrates its annual "Light Up a Life" tree lighting ceremony at 4:30 p.m. at the Old Town Hall at the rotary (Routes 4 & 63). The ceremony is an opportunity to honor the memories of loved ones. After the tree lighting, the holiday season will be ushered in with music and refreshments. Family and friends can dedicate a light on the holiday tree with a pledge by calling 491-4673.
LITCHFIELD: Mothers Against Drunk Driving of Litchfield County hold their annual vigil to celebrate the lives of those who have been killed or injured in an alcohol-related crash at 2 p.m. at St. Anthony’s Church, 49 South St. This candlelight vigil of remembrance and hope is a poignant memorial to victims from all across Connecticut and the United States. Anyone wishing to attend to support the victims and their families, or anyone who wishes to have the name of their loved one read, should call the MADD office at 860-350-6233.
TORRINGTON: Northwestern CT AIDS Project commemorates World AIDS Day with a short ceremony at 6 p.m. on the steps of Torrington City Hall. The program, which is a demonstration of local commitment to fight against the AIDS pandemic and a show of support for those living with HIV disease, will include the musical talent of Wamogo High School singers Becky Craig and Jessie Dorsette. At the close of the program there will be a candlelight vigil and walk from City Hall to the NCAP office at 100 Migeon Ave., where participants will be invited to help hang ornaments commemorating those Litchfield County residents who have died from AIDS; warm refreshments will be served. For more info or to have an ornament made with the name of someone you know, call Michelle Cossette at 860-482-1596, or 800-381-AIDS.
Monday, December 2
COLEBROOK: Senior Center activities—Rubber Stamping Club at 10 a.m.; lunch at noon (call 738-9521 by noon Friday for reservations).
LITCHFIELD: Community Center activities—yoga with Elin Larson ($7) at 9 a.m.; movie "Dragonfly" at 1 p.m.; Weight Watchers meeting at 5 p.m.; Greater Litchfield Preservation Trust meets from 5-7 p.m.; Litchfield Hills Audubon Society meets from 7-10 p.m.; Soccer Club meeting at 7:30 p.m.
TORRINGTON: Torrington Woman’s Club meets at 2 p.m. at Center Congregational Church. The program will presented by Jerry Geci, who will read "A Christmas Memory" by Truman Capote. Anyone interested in attending may call 860-489-6189.
Tuesday, December 3
COLEBROOK: Senior Center activities—exercise from 9-9:30 a.m.; lunch at noon (call 738-9521 by noon Monday for reservations).
GREAT BARRINGTON: South Berkshire Campaign for a Living Wage presents a community forum about the critical issues regarding a living wage at 7 p.m. at St. James Church, 352 Main St. The forum will include short presentations by Jen Kern, an organizer from the ACORN Living Wage Resource Center; Bill Dwight, a member of the Northampton City Council who helped create a living wage policy for that city; and Jill Hurst, an organizer and worker from the successful Boston Justice for Janitors campaign of the Service Employees International Union. Following their remarks there will be an extensive period for questions and discussion. The South Berkshire Campaign for a Living Wage is a newly-formed coalition of working people, artists, students, teachers, and small business owners committed to winning a living wage for workers in Berkshire County. For more info call Ahmet Tonak at 413-528-7488, or Ciaran McCabe at 413-644-9862.
LITCHFIELD: Community Center activities—painting with friends (artists of all levels welcome) from 9 a.m.-noon; bingo at 1 p.m.; class on surfing the Internet and enjoying e-mail with Zeus Goldberg from 1-4 p.m.; Girls Soccer Club potluck dinner from 5-7 p.m.
Wednesday, December 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 December Social; a general meeting will be held first, and then there will be a cookie swap, items for sale for possible holiday gifts, and socializing with old and new members. There will be hors d’oeuvres and refreshments. 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.
COLEBROOK: Senior Center activities— bus leaves for Festival of Trees and Trains at Berkshire Museum ($6.50) at 10 a.m.; Quilting Club from 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; Bridge Club from 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
LITCHFIELD: Community Center 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.
Thursday, December 5
COLEBROOK: Senior Center activities—lunch at noon (call 738-9521 by noon Wednesday for reservations).
GREAT BARRINGTON: Claire Teague Senior Center offers a special holiday project by Diana Harwood of the Great Barrington Garden at noon; please call 413-528-4118 to pre-register.
LITCHFIELD: Community Center activities—blood pressure screening from 9:30-10:30 a.m.; Heart Healthy Holiday Cooking Class with registered dietician Dalia Dvoretsky ($5, register by calling 567-8302) at 11 a.m.; creative writing course from 1-3 p.m.; Women’s Forum sponsors a presentation on "A Woman’s Education" by Jill Ker Conway, author and first woman president of Smith College (guests welcome, $8) at 3:30 p.m.; State 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.
TORRINGTON: Friends of Hospice hold their 6th annual Tree Lighting at 6:30 p.m. at Brooker Memorial, 157 Litchfield St. Friends of Hospice invites you to purchase a star to memorialize a loved one and to join in hanging those stars on the Tree of Life that is planted on the Brooker lawn. Frank and Ann DiFiglia will provide music during the event; an informal reception will follow. For more info call 860-567-1223.
Friday, December 6
COLEBROOK: Senior Center activities—lunch at noon (call 738-9521 by noon Thursday for reservations).
LITCHFIELD: Community Center activities—Rotary Club board meeting at 7:30 a.m.; yoga with Fran Oneglia ($7) at 9 a.m.; Garden Club craft workshop with Fernwood Convalescent Home at 10 a.m.; exercise class at 10:30 a.m.; creative writing course from 1-3 p.m.; movie "Charlie’s Angels and pizza for students in grades 7-9 (free admission with ID) from 7-10 p.m.
Saturday, December 7
GRANBY: Valley Brook Community Church presents a Live Nativity from 5-8 p.m. at Salmon Brook Park on Route 10. This representation of the manger scene of the birth of Jesus Christ uses real animals and actors. Visitors are welcome to walk through the life-size nativity, pet the animals, and ponder the meaning of the season. There will also be free refreshments, hot drinks and Christmas caroling, which visitors are invited to join. The community is encouraged to take a break and reflect on the real reason for the Christmas season; for more info call Bob Smith at 860-844-0001, ext 1.
LITCHFIELD: Community Center activities—Gingerbread Houses Holiday Fun with chef Sarah LaPenta ($15, register by calling 567-8302 by December 2) from 9 a.m.-noon; Mage Knight game time for teens from 1-4:30 p.m.; Student Council offers holiday "kidsitting" (call 567-8302) from 1-5 p.m.
LITCHFIELD: League of Women Voters co-sponsors a workshop on Litchfield’s Vision Plan led by Planning and Zoning Commission members Katherine Davis and Victoria Claman at 9:30 a.m. The Planning and Zoning Commission has contacted the League of Women Voters, along with other civic organizations, boards and commissions, to review the town’s Vision Plan to note whether or not particular recommendations have been completed, require an update, or are no longer relevant. By law, the Vision Plan must be updated every ten years. League members and the Litchfield community are invited to make their voices heard in this important process of planned stewardship of their hometown. The economic, cultural and environmental planning and zoning of Litchfield is a major challenge and one that demands every citizen’s attention. If you are interested in attending, call 860-567-3966; a continental breakfast will be served.
THOMASTON: Thomaston Methodist Church holds a Roast Beef Dinner from 5-7 p.m. Menu includes mashed potatoes with gravy, garlic green beans, corn, carrots, homemade rolls, assorted beverages, and pie ala mode for dessert. Cost is $8 adults, $7 seniors, $5 children (12 and under).
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, December 8
AVON: Valley Community Baptist Church, 590 West Avon Rd. celebrates the Hanging of the Greens with a festive evening of worship and song at 7 p.m.; a reception with dessert and punch will begin at 6 p.m. The Hanging of the Greens will feature Christmas carols, an uplifting message from Pastor Jay Abramson, and the newly composed cantata "Morning Star" by Joseph Martin. Admission is free; a free-will offering will be received. Child care will be provided for children under age 3; for more info call 860-673-6826.
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