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Community Calendar
Friday, March 21
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.; history lecture at 11 a.m.; creative writing with Jean Sands from 1-3 p.m.; 4th-6th Grade Blast ($5) from 4-6 p.m.; "Minds Over Missiles" open mike and acoustic jam at 7:30 p.m.
RIVERTON: Riverton Grange meets at the Grange Hall on Route 20 at 7:30 p.m. The evening’s program will be on "Tulips." Refreshments will be served by Annmarie and Gene Janczak.
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 22
GOSHEN: Church of Christ Congregational holds a Pancake Breakfast from 8-11 a.m. to help support the PF group with its mission trip to the Dominican Republic. Cost is $5 adults, $3 children (under 12).
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.; P.V. O'Donnell and Vinnie Ringrose present an Evening of Irish Song and Story ($10 in advance, $12 at door) at 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: First Congregational Church, 835 Riverside Ave. hosts a Roast Beef Dinner from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Menu includes roast beef, two vegetables, potatoes, and home-baked pies. Cost is $9 adults, $4 children (ages 4-12); take-out orders will be available. The church is handicapped-accessible; for more info call 482-5266.
WATERBURY: Bergin Funeral Home honors all the men and women serving in the U.S. Armed Forces at home and abroad with a Legacy Candle Ceremony and Prayer Vigil at 6 p.m. at St. Margaret’s Church, 289 Willow St. Various members of the religious and lay communities will share words for the safety, well-being and safe return of our troops. People of all faiths are invited to unite and stand together; for more info call Dan or April at 203-753-0683.
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.
Monday, March 24
COLEBROOK: Senior Center activities—Rubber Stamping Club at 10 a.m.; lunch at noon (call 738-9521 by noon Friday for reservations).
COLLINSVILLE: The Ladies Auxiliary of the Collinsville Volunteer Fire Dept. meets at the firehouse at 7:30 p.m.
LITCHFIELD: Community Center activities—yoga with Elin Larson ($7) at 9 a.m.; Dante's "Purgatorio" discussion series with Dona Frauenhofer from 10:30 a.m.-noon; movie "Harrison's Flowers" at 1 p.m.; Art Explorers for children in grades 2-3 from 4-5 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 "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" at 1:30 p.m.; Creative Crafts at 1:30 p.m.; Elderly Commission meeting (open to public) at 5:30 p.m.
WINSTED: Town of Winchester Planning and Zoning Commission meets at 7 p.m. in the Blue Room on the 2nd floor of Town Hall. There will be a public hearing on a special permit to build a 24 x 10 dock on concrete piers on the property of Jane Cyr, 335 W. Wakefield Blvd. Agenda also includes an application to merge a lot at 53 Prospect St. with property on Birdsall; and a request by Blackberry River Management LLC for a 4-lot subdivision on Newfield Rd. For more info call 738-6593.
Tuesday, March 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).
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.; Jerry Geci presents a reading from "Black Voices" (free and open to public, refreshments served) at 1 p.m.; healing meditation with Elizabeth K. Stratton from 6-7:30 p.m.; hand drumming class with John Marshall at 7:30 p.m.
TORRINGTON: Sullivan Senior Center activities—AARP tax assistance by appointment (call 489-2211); 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.; free skin cancer screening with Dr. Albert Babcock by appointment (call 489-2211) from 10 a.m.-noon; stamping and embossing at 1:30 p.m.; pinochle at 1:45 p.m.; yoga at 2:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 26
CANAAN: St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church hosts an Ecumenical Lenten Worship Service at 7 p.m.
COLEBROOK: Senior Center activities—trip to Gay Hoyt House Museum (cost of $4 does not include lunch) leaves at 10 a.m.; 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—Bea Cowlin, Caregiver Liason from Elder Services of Berkshire County, provides caregiver support and information from 12:30-1:30 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.; yoga with Elin Larson ($10) at 7 p.m.
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.
TORRINGTON: Sullivan Senior Center activities—health screening by appointment (call 489-0931); Blue Cross/ Blue Shield insurance assistance 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.; 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, March 27
BARKHAMSTED: Farmington Valley Men's Club meets at 8 a.m. at the Log House Restaurant on Route 44. Carl Candels will give a presentation on his reminiscences of the Farmington Valley.
COLEBROOK: Senior Center activities—yoga with Jan from 9-9:30 a.m.; lunch at noon (call 738-9521 by noon Wednesday for reservations).
LITCHFIELD: Community Center activities—blood pressure screening from 9:30-10:30 a.m.; topiary project at 9:30 a.m.; Writers Guild from 1-3 p.m.; State Police Explorers program at 6 p.m.; advanced Italian class at 6:30 p.m.
LITCHFIELD: Litchfield Grange meets at 7:30 p.m. at the Grange Hall on Route 202, when Mountain County Pomona #4 Deputy George Russell will visit. The evening will begin with a corned beef dinner at 6 p.m. for Grange members only; cost of $3 includes corned beef, cabbage, carrots, potatoes and homemade pies.
MORRIS: The parishioners of Our Lady of Grace Parish hold a Ham Dinner at the Morris Town Hall from 4:30-7 p.m. Menu includes baked ham, pineapple, potatoes, peas and carrots, rolls, homemade desserts, coffee and tea; take-out dinners will be available from 4:30-6 p.m. Tickets are $8 adults, $5 children (ages 4-11), $20 families (Mom, Dad and all kids under 12); for reservations call 567-9522, 567-5743, or 567-4314. Open to the general public; some tickets will be available at the door.
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: United Congregational Church, 1622 Torringford St. (Route 183) holds its semi-annual Grinder Sale; cost is $3.50 for a ham, salami, cheese and peppers grinder. Deadline for ordering is March 23; call 489-9665 or 482-6981.
TORRINGTON: Connecticut Yankee Chorale sponsors an all-you-can-eat Pasta and Polenta Supper from 5-7 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 21 Fern Drive. Scarpelli’s Catering will prepare a meal that includes pasta, polenta, meatballs, tossed salad, rolls and butter, beverage and dessert; take-out dinners will be available. Tickets are $7 adults, $5 children (under 12), and may be purchased from any member of the Chorale or at the door; there will be door prizes. Proceeds will benefit the Chorale’s scholarship and music funds; for more info call 860-489-4870, or 860-482-5935.
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, March 28
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.; bereavement group (ongoing, all welcome) at 9:15 a.m.; history lecture at 11 a.m.; creative writing with Jean Sands from 1-3 p.m.; pizza and movie for students in grades 7-9 ($5) from 7-10 p.m.
TORRINGTON: Sullivan Senior Center activities—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 29
LITCHFIELD: Community Center activities—table tennis club for ages 10-16 (call 567-8302 to register) from 9-11 a.m.; Love at Work children's theater performance with Kath Bloom and Tom Hanford ($7 adults, $3 children age 8 and up) at 2 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, March 30
CANTON: Canton Public Library, 40 Dyer Ave. hosts a presentation by Children in Placement from 2-4 p.m. The mission of Children in Placement is to facilitate effective judicial review of children and families involved in court proceedings where neglect and abuse are alleged. The organization trains volunteers to serve as advocates for abused and neglected children. As the court-appointed advocate for a child, the volunteer’s job is to talk with those involved in a child’s case and help the judge determine the course of action that is best for the child. Cassandra Porcaro-Roach, a Coordinator with Children in Placement who works with the Superior Court, Juvenile Matters in Torrington, will be available to show a brief (7-minute) video and to answer questions about the program. For more info, call the library at 860-693-5800.
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