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Friday, February 21
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.; bridge at 1 p.m.
LITCHFIELD: Community Center activities—yoga with Fran Oneglia ($7) at 9 a.m.; Dvorak music lecture with Jeffery Engel from 1-3 p.m.; creative writing with Jean Sands from 1-3 p.m.
RIVERTON: Riverton Grange meets at 7:30 p.m. in the Grange Hall on Route 20. Dorothy O'Connor will present a program on the herb rosemary. Following the presentation, Cindy and Mark Prelli will serve refreshments.
TORRINGTON: Sullivan Senior Center activities—foot care clinic (call 379-8561); Seniorcize at 9 a.m.; Intermediate Italian class at 9:15 a.m.; line dancing at 1:30 p.m.; 9/5 tournament at 1:45 p.m.; Nutrition Program Anniversary Supper ($3, reservations required by February 14) at 6 p.m.
TORRINGTON: Litchfield County Association for Retarded Citizens (LARC) hosts a Penny Auction at First United Methodist Church, 21 Fern Drive; doors open at 6 p.m. for viewing and bidding, and the drawing begins promptly at 7 p.m. The penny auction features new items, gift certificates, and a special children’s table; tickets are 50 for $2. A raffle table will feature specialty items; tickets are 3 for $1. Refreshments and baked goods will also be available. All funds raised are designated to support LARC’s recreation program; for more info call Robin at 860-489-2140, ext 12.
TORRINGTON: Holy Trinity Church, 64 Berry St. (one block west of Migeon Ave.) holds a Penny Auction at 7 p.m. There will be a 50/50 raffle, door prizes, and refreshments including hot dogs, snacks, beverages and desserts. Items in auction include household goods, gift baskets, jewelry, children's games, and much more. Donation is $1 at the door. The community is cordially invited; for more info call 482-6100.
Saturday, February 22
HARWINTON: Harwinton Congregational Church, Route 4 and North Rd. holds its 41st annual Chicken Barbeque with seatings at 5 p.m., 6 p.m. and 7 p.m.; take-out will be available starting at 4:45 p.m. Menu includes 1/2 barbequed chicken, baked potato, salad, roll, and home-baked pies for dessert. Cost is $11 adults, $10 seniors (over age 65); $6 children (under 12); for reservations call 485-1931.
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.
NEW HARTFORD: South End Fire Dept. holds a Spaghetti Dinner from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the firehouse on Antolini Drive (off Route 202). Cost is $6 adults, $3 children; tickets will be available at the door, and walk-ins are welcome.
NORTHFIELD: Northfield Junior Fire Company holds a Spaghetti Supper at the Beacon Grange, 670 Northfield Rd. (Route 254) from 4-8 p.m. Menu includes spaghetti with sauce and meatballs, salad, bread, beverage and dessert. Cost is $8 adults, $4 children (under 12); proceeds will be used to fund Junior Fire Co. activities. For more info call Jessica Legendre at 860-283-8197, or Katie Berry at 860-283-0675.
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: The Veneta Society, 108 Central Ave. holds a Pasta Dinner Benefit for Siro Formaggioni from 4-7 p.m. Cost is $8 adults, $4 children (under 12); for more info call Denise Tucker at 860-489-2870.
WINCHESTER CENTER: The Board of Trustees of Winchester Center Congregational Church sponsor their annual Spaghetti Supper from 5-7 p.m. All-you-can-eat menu includes spaghetti, homemade meatballs and bread, salad, jello and beverage. Cost is $5 adults, $3 children (under 12); for more info call 379-1920, or 379-8387.
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 23
CANAAN: Pack 22 Cub Scouts hold a Pancake Breakfast to benefit the family of Lorin Platt from 8:30-11 a.m. at the Pilgrim House. Lorin, who is 37 years old, lives in Canaan with his wife Meghan and their two sons. He was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in 2001; the leukemia has been in remission for over a year, but Lorin has recently relapsed. He is currently receiving chemotherapy and is in need of a bone marrow transplant. Cost of breakfast is $5 adults, $3 children; a prize drawing will also be offered. Donations to the family may be made at Canaan National Bank. For more info or to purchase tickets, call Wendy Eichman at 860-824-1183.
Monday, February 24
COLEBROOK: Senior Center activities—Rubber Stamping Club at 10 a.m.; lunch at noon (bring a friend—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.; potluck luncheon at noon; movie "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" at 1 p.m.; Weight Watchers meeting at 5 p.m.; French refresher course from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
TORRINGTON: Sullivan Senior Center activities—Seniorcize at 9 a.m.; needlework at 9:30 a.m.; ballroom dancing class at 1 p.m.; movie "Dragonfly" starring Kevin Costner at 1:30 p.m.; Creative Crafts at 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, February 25
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; seminar on Alzheimer's disease (free and open to public) at 9 a.m.; Music Together at 10 a.m.; bingo at 1 p.m.; Jerry Geci presents three pieces by E.B. White (free and open to public, refreshments will be served) at 1 p.m.; hand drumming workshop with John Marshall at 7:30 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.; Sr. Swim "Y" at 10 a.m.; AARP income tax assistance (call 489-2211 for appointment) from 1-4 p.m.; stamping and embossing at 1:30 p.m.; pinochle at 1:45 p.m.; yoga at 2:30 p.m.
Wednesday, February 26
COLEBROOK: Senior Center activities—Quilting Club from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Bridge Club from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
CORNWALL: The Northwest Chapter of the CT Green Party meets at 7:30 p.m. at Cornwall Town Hall-Library on Pine St. (off Route 4). All are invited; for more info call 860-496-8947.
GREAT BARRINGTON: Claire Teague Senior Center activities—yoga class ($5) at 9:30 a.m.; birthday of the month party with music by John Peters 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/ cards (players of all levels welcome) at 12:30 p.m.; Art Explorers from 3:30-5 p.m.; yoga with Elin Larson ($10) at 7 p.m.
TORRINGTON: Sullivan Senior Center activities—health screening by appointment (call 489-0931); Opal Crosdale offers Blue Cross/ Blue Shield assistance by appointment (call 489-2211); Belles & Beaux at 9:30 a.m.; kickoff of TRIAD "Yellow Dot Program" with Mayor Quinn and Police Chief Janelle at 11 a.m.; Creative Hands at 1 p.m.; line dancing at 1:30 p.m.; music and dancing at 1:30 p.m.
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 27
CANTON: Farmington Valley Men's Club meets at 8 a.m. at Canton Community Center, 40 Dyer Ave. Duncan Haimerl will give a presentation on auto problems. All Valley men are welcome.
COLEBROOK: Senior Center activities—yoga with Jan from 9-9:30 a.m.; lunch at noon (call 738-9521 by noon Wednesday for reservations); games and bingo at 12:45 p.m.
FARMINGTON: Tunxis Community College, Routes 6 & 177 hosts its Black History Month Luncheon from noon-2 p.m. in Whit's Place (cafeteria). Tunxis will present an award to Elizabeth Horton Sheff for her work in paving the way for change with her landmark desegregation lawsuit. Keynote speaker will be Rev. Dr. Wayne Anthony Carter, president of the Hartford Board of Education and pastor of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church in Hartford; he is president of the Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance, and has been honored by many organizations for his civic work. Free; for more info call 860-679-9552.
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.; basic Italian class at 9:15 a.m.; Chi Gong with Luisa de Castro at 9:30 a.m.; "The House of Seven Secrets" book talk and signing with local author Beverly H. Kallgren (free and open to public, refreshments will be served) at 2 p.m.; State 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 at 9 a.m.; blood pressure screening 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, February 28
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.; 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. ; teen dance with PowerStation DJ for students in grades 7-9 ($5) from 7-10 p.m.
TORRINGTON: Sullivan Senior Center activities—foot care clinic (call 379-8561); Seniorcize at 9 a.m.; Intermediate Italian class at 9:15 a.m.; line dancing at 1:30 p.m.; 9/5 tournament at 1:45 p.m.
Saturday, March 1
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 meets from 1-4 p.m.
THOMASTON: Eagle Rock Church on Reynolds Bridge Rd. (off Route 6) holds a Pancake Dinner from 5-7 p.m. Menu includes all the pancakes you can eat, plus your choice of bacon or sausage, and coffee or tea. Tickets are $5 adults, $3 children (under 12); for more info call 860-482-9355.
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.
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