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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.
RIVERTON: Riverton Grange meets at the Grange Hall on Route 20 at 7:30 p.m. The program will be on "Queen Anne’s Lace." Refreshments will be served.
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.
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. Come and experience the power of the Holy Spirit changing and transforming lives.
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.
SALISBURY: Salisbury Volunteer Ambulance Service and Salisbury Lions Club serve their annual Ski Jump Breakfast from 7:30-11:30 a.m. at the Ambulance Headquarters on Route 41 (across from the White Hart Inn). Menu includes pancakes, sausages, eggs, orange juice, coffee, tea and milk. Cost is $5 adults, $3 children (under 12). The Lions Club will also have a collection box for unwanted eyeglasses and hearing aids, which will be sent to a clearinghouse to be repaired, polished and sorted by prescription before being sent to Third World nations.
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.
Monday, February 10
COLEBROOK: Senior Center activities—Rubber Stamping Club makes Valentines at 10 a.m.; lunch at noon (call 738-9521 by noon Friday for reservations).
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.; AARP driving class at 9 a.m.; movie "Harrison’s Flowers" at 1 p.m.; VNS meeting at 3:30 p.m.; Weight Watchers meeting at 5 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. Nature photographer Robert Grohs will present a program on "Photographing Butterflies." Anyone interested in attending the meeting may call 860-489-6189.
Tuesday, February 11
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—painting with friends (artists of all levels welcome) from 9 a.m.-noon; Music Together at 10 a.m.; bingo at 1 p.m.; Beautification meeting at 4:30 p.m.; Women and Heart Disease program (free and open to public, to register call Charlotte Hungerford Hospital at 496-9512) includes screenings from 6-7 p.m. and lecture with cardiologist Dr. Carrie Wolfberg and Laurene Wallace, RN from 7-8 p.m.
TORRINGTON: The Northwest Chapter of the CT Green Party meets at 7:30 p.m. in Room 206A at Torrington City Hall. All are invited; for more info call 860-496-8947.
Wednesday, February 12
BARKHAMSTED: Barkhamsted Women’s Club meets for a Potluck Dinner at 6:30 p.m. at the Community Center on West River Rd. Women ages 18 and older are welcome; for more info call Holly Krouse at 379-3749, or Martha Noe at 738-0568.
COLEBROOK: Senior Center activities—trip to Butterfly Conservatory ($8) leaves at 9:30 a.m.; 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.; 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.; AARP driving class at 9 a.m.; watercolor class with Dora Cox from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; bridge/ cards (players of all levels welcome) at 12:30 p.m.; Recycle Into Art class with Lori Barker and Gail Jacobson ($35, register by February 10) from 1-4 p.m.; yoga with Elin Larson ($10) at 7 p.m.
NEW HARTFORD: North Congregational Church (behind the Post Office) hosts an Interfaith Prayer Vigil for Peace and Justice at 8 p.m. Everyone is welcome; refreshments will follow.
WINSTED: The Right Step Christian Recovery support group of the Liberty Full Gospel Christian Fellowship meets at 7 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, 630 Main St.
Thursday, February 13
COLEBROOK: Senior Center activities—yoga with Jan from 9-9:30 a.m.; lunch with Colebrook School 2nd grade at noon (call 738-9521 by noon Wednesday for reservations).
GREAT BARRINGTON: Claire Teague Senior Center activities—exercise (free) at 9:30 a.m.; bingo at 10 a.m.; line dancing at 7 p.m.
LITCHFIELD: Community Center activities—blood pressure screening from 9:30-10:30 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.; Poetry and Acoustic Music Coffeehouse with students from Litchfield High and Touchstone at 7 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, February 14
COLEBROOK: Senior Center activities—Valentine 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.; bridge at 1 p.m.
LITCHFIELD: Community Center activities—yoga with Fran Oneglia ($7) at 9 a.m.; Bereavement Group (ongoing, all welcome) at 9 a.m.; creative writing with Jean Sands from 1-3 p.m.; Valentine’s Dance to benefit Litchfield-Morris Rotary Club features live music by True Colors ($25 single, $45 couple, BYOB, for reservations call 567-8520) from 8 p.m.-midnight.
Saturday, February 15
LITCHFIELD: Community Center activities—table tennis club for ages 10-16 (call 567-8302 to register) from 9 a.m.-noon; Bob Andrulis Memorial "Sweetheart" 5-mile run and 3-mile walk at 11 a.m.; Warner Theatre drama group from 1-4 p.m.; Valentine’s Dance for teens sponsored by LHS Peer Educators from 7-11 p.m.
THOMASTON: Thomaston Methodist Church Sunday School sponsors a Spaghetti Dinner from 5-7 p.m. in the church hall. All-you-can-eat menu includes spaghetti with homemade sauce, meatballs, garlic bread, salad and a variety of homemade desserts. Cost is $6 adults, $5 seniors, $4 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.
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. Come and experience the power of the Holy Spirit changing and transforming lives.
Sunday, February 16
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.
TORRINGTON: Evangelical Baptist Church at North Main St. and Winsted Rd. celebrates Agape Love Sunday starting at 9:45 a.m. This special event will include music by the International Bible College Trio, special speaker Dr. Bruce Miller, president of the International Bible College, and a great potluck feast free for all who attend. All are welcome; for more info call pastor Don Carpenter at 860-496-8022.
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