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Thursday, January 30
WINSTED: Winchester Board of Education’s Finance Committee invites the public to participate in a focus group on the proposed education budget for 2003-04 at 7 p.m. in the Media Center at Pearson School. Decisions will soon be made regarding the budget; share your thoughts about what is important and advocate for programs you believe are essential for the town’s children.
Friday, January 31
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.; creative writing with Jean Sands from 1-3 p.m.; dance with DJ Powerstation for students in grades 7-9 ($5) from 7-10 p.m.
TORRINGTON: Sullivan Senior Center activities—Seniorcize at 9 a.m.; line dancing at 1:30 p.m.; 9/5 tournament at 1:45 p.m.
Saturday, February 1
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. The flag of the January honoree, Civil War Army veteran Andrew McGurk, will be retired and WWII Major Robert Eastman will be honored as the February Veteran of the Month. Following the services, a tribute will be offered at the Bantam Borough Hall for the Four Chaplains who gave their lives on the transport "Dorchester" when it was torpedoed on February 3, 1943 off the coast of Greenland. The public is invited; for more info call Art St. John at 860-567-0607.
LITCHFIELD: Community Center activities—table tennis club for ages 10-16 (call 567-8302 to register) from 9 a.m.-noon; Warner Theatre drama group from 1-4 p.m.; Community Pasta Dinner and Dance featuring live band "Spaghetti Cake" ($10 adults, $5 kids) from 5-8 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: United Congregational Church, 1622 Torringford St. (Route 183) hosts a Roast Pork Dinner with seatings at 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Menu includes roast pork, mashed potatoes, peas, pickled beets, rolls homemade pie and beverage. Cost is $9.50 adults, $4.75 children (under 12); for reservations call 482-6981. The church is handicapped accessible.
Sunday, February 2
LITCHFIELD: Wisdom House, 229 East Litchfield Rd. presents a Healing Service with Nigel Mumford at 6 p.m. Nigel Mumford is director of the Oratory of the Little Way in Gaylordsville and the author of "Hand to Hand: From Combat to Healing," a summary of his personal journey from a Royal Marine commando to a lay minister of healing. The service will offer an opportunity to gather with 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; the service will be followed by a reception. Suggested donation is $5; reservations are required. For more info call 860-567-3163.
Monday, February 3
COLEBROOK: Senior Center activities—Rubber Stamping Club at 10 a.m.; lunch at noon (call 738-9521 by noon Friday for reservations); nutrition talk by Patty Jones at 12:30 p.m.
GOSHEN: The Town of Goshen holds an informational meeting regarding the proposed purchase of property at the southwest corner of Routes 4 & 63 (the former location of the tractor business) at 7:30 p.m. in the cafeteria at Goshen Center School. All Goshen residents are urged to attend.
GREAT BARRINGTON: Claire Teague Senior Center activities—exercise with Theresa Decker ($3) at 9:30 a.m.; tap dancing ($5) at 11 a.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 "Changing Lanes" at 1 p.m.; Weight Watchers meeting at 4:30 p.m.; Litchfield Hills Audubon Society meeting at 6:30 p.m.; French refresher course from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
TORRINGTON: Torrington Woman’s Club meets at 2 p.m. at Center Congregational Church. The program will be the Norwestones Barbershop Singers’ Half-Pint Quartet. Anyone interested in attending the meeting may call 860-489-6189.
WINSTED: Winchester Board of Education conducts a focus group for the general public on the hiring of a new Superintendent of Schools at 7 p.m. in the media Center at Pearson Middle School. Feedback is sought on the qualities and characteristics desired in our Superintendent of Schools. The focus group will be conducted by Dr. George Goens and Dr. Louis Esparo, consultants for the Board of Education.
Tuesday, February 4
CANTON: Canton Newcomer’s Club invites the public (including children) to a welcome coffee from 9-11 a.m. in the Multipurpose Room at the Community Center, 40 Dyer Ave. The club, which has been welcoming residents of Canton and surrounding towns for 27 years, offers varied monthly activities for women, couples and children. For more info call Marianne at 693-8843.
COLEBROOK: Senior Center activities—exercise with Jan from 9-9:30 a.m.; lunch at noon (call 738-9521 by noon Monday for reservations).
GREAT BARRINGTON: Claire Teague Senior Center activities—bingo at 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.; line dancing (free) at 1:30 p.m.; Tai Chi ($3) at 5:30 p.m.
LITCHFIELD: Community Center activities—Music Together from 9 a.m.-noon; painting with friends (artists of all levels welcome) from 9 a.m.-noon; bingo at 1 p.m.; "Working with the Drawing Toolbar" computer class with Zeus Goldberg ($25, call 567-8302 to register) from 1-4 p.m.
Wednesday, February 5
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 a Craft Night; a general meeting will be held first, and then the group will make picture frames for photographs. 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—Quilting Club from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Bridge Club from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
GREAT BARRINGTON: Claire Teague Senior Center activities—yoga class ($5) at 9:30 a.m.; John Peters plays piano at 11:30 a.m.; card playing at 12:30 p.m.; folk art ($3) at 7 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.; card playing from 1-3 p.m.; yoga with Elin Larson ($10) at 7 p.m.
TORRINGTON: North Shore Animal League and the Waterbury Area Animal Shelters hold an Adoption Program at PETCO, 980 Torringford St. from 2-6 p.m. For more info call Lydia at 860-567-1545.
Thursday, February 6
COLEBROOK: Senior Center activities—yoga with Jan from 9-9:30 a.m.; lunch at noon (call 738-9521 by noon Wednesday for reservations).
GOSHEN: Goshen Garden Club meets at noon in the Meeting Hall of the Church of Christ Congregational at the rotary (Routes 4 & 63). There will be a soup luncheon; members should bring their own place settings. Immediately following the business meeting at 1 p.m., a program will be presented by Carol Lemmon of the CT Agricultural Extension Center in New Haven; the subject will be "Pollinators in Peril."
GREAT BARRINGTON: Claire Teague Senior Center activities—exercise (free) at 9:30 a.m.; bingo at 10 a.m.; a physical therapist from Great Barrington Health Care will give advice and show special exercises for persons with diabetes at 11:30 a.m.; line dancing at 7 p.m.
LITCHFIELD: Community Center activities—blood pressure screening at 9:30 a.m.; Chi Gong with Luisa DeCastro from 9:30-11 a.m.; beginner’s computer class with Zeus Goldberg from 1-3 p.m.; Writers Guild from 1-3 p.m.; Women’s Forum on "Oriental Rugs: Form and Function" with antique rug expert Karen DiSaia at 3:30 p.m.; "Talent in Town" show featuring musicians and singers from Litchfield High School at 7 p.m.
TORRINGTON: North Shore Animal League and the Waterbury Area Animal Shelters hold an Adoption Program at PETCO, 980 Torringford St. from 2-6 p.m. For more info call Lydia at 860-567-1545.
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, February 7
COLEBROOK: Senior Center activities—lunch at noon (call 738-9521 by noon Thursday for reservations).
GREAT BARRINGTON: Claire Teague Senior Center activities—Tai Chi ($3) at 9 a.m.; Circus Day (including a bear and lion, ring toss and hopscotch in the lobby, popcorn, hot dogs, ice cream and clowns) starts at 11 a.m.; bridge at 1 p.m.
LITCHFIELD: Community Center activities—yoga with Fran Oneglia ($7) at 9 a.m.; Dvorak music lecture with Jeffery Engel at 1 p.m.; creative writing with Jean Sands from 1-3 p.m.; teen program for students in grades 7-9 from 7-10 p.m.
Saturday, February 8
LITCHFIELD: Community Center activities—table tennis club for ages 10-16 (call 567-8302 to register) from 9 a.m.-noon; Warner Theatre drama program from 1-4 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.
Sunday, February 9
NEW HARTFORD: EMT Explorers of Northwest Regional #7 host a benefit EMS Breakfast from 8-11 a.m. at the New Hartford Volunteer Firehouse on Route 219. Tickets are $5 adults, $3 children (under 8); for tickets call Maureen Bascetta at 379-9215.
WINCHESTER CENTER: Baked Chicken Dinner served family style at Winchester Grange Hall on the Green from noon-1 p.m. The public is invited; admission is $7 adults, $3.50 children (12 and under). Reservations required; call 379-3557 or 626-0326. Take-out dinners are also available.
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