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Community Calendar
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.
NORFOLK: Church of Christ Congregational, UCC holds its Sunday Worship service at 10 a.m.; Sunday school and child care will be provided. Pastor is Rev. Rosemary Dawson. Prayer and fellowship groups are available. For more info call 860-542-5721.
Monday, March 31
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.; Dante's "Purgatorio" discussion series with Dona Frauenhofer from 10:30 a.m.-noon; movie "Insomnia" 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.; Creative Crafts at 1:30 p.m.
WINSTED: Friends of Main Street host a reception from 6-8 p.m. at the Gilson Theatre, 354 Main St. The reception will include a short presentation designed to present the results of the Winsted Shoppers Survey, unveiling of the organization's logo, and introduction of the public to the Friends' recently approved CEDF grant for commercial façade improvement. The reception will also provide an opportunity to become acquainted with the organization's new executive director, Barbara DeBellis. Open to the public; merchants and Main Street commercial property owners are encouraged to attend. Please RSVP by calling 738-3351.
Tuesday, April 1
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 9-11 a.m.; American Red Cross blood drive from 12:30-6:30 p.m.; healing meditation with Elizabeth K. Stratton from 6:30-7:30 p.m.; hand drumming class with John Marshall at 7:30 p.m.
TORRINGTON: United Way of Northwest CT hosts its first annual Volunteer Recognition Reception from 5-7 p.m. at the Cornucopia Banquet Hall. The purpose of this new event is to recognize corporations and individuals who truly help the United Way of Northwest CT and lead the way for a more caring community. Attorney Victor Muschell of Torrington will serve as MC. Tickets are $10; for reservations call 860-489-4131.
Wednesday, April 2
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 2003 Convention preparation; a general meeting will be held first, and then raffle baskets will be assembled during 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.
CANTON: Cherry Brook Primary School, 4 Barbourtown Rd. holds Kindergarten Parent Orientation Night at 7 p.m. For more info call 693-7721.
COLEBROOK: Quilting Club from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Bridge Club from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
GREAT BARRINGTON: Great Barrington United Methodist Church hosts an Ecumenical Lenten Worship Service at 7 p.m.
HARWINTON: Harwinton Women’s Club meets at 7 p.m. at the Senior Center on Weingart Rd. Paul Carrier will present a program on bluebirds. Patch-makers are requested to submit their completed American Barn Quilt patches at this meeting.
LITCHFIELD: Community Center activities—American Red Cross blood drive from 9 a.m.-1:30 p.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.
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. We meet together to share our strength, hope and experiences. All are welcome; for more info call Pastor Verna DiMaio at 860-489-2689.
Thursday, April 3
BARKHAMSTED: Barkhamsted School holds a meeting for all parents whose children will be eligible for kindergarten in September 2003 at 6:30 p.m. in the cafeteria. Many forms will be distributed and collected during this meeting, so please plan to attend; for more info call the school at 379-2729.
COLEBROOK: Senior Center activities—yoga with Jan from 9-9:30 a.m.; lunch at noon (call 738-9521 by noon Wednesday for reservations); "Biking Across America" slide presentation by Ken Andersen at 12:45 p.m.
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 mini-luncheon followed by a business meeting, and a program on "House Plant How-to" by Marie Lipski. The horticultural displays will be ferns, African violets and ivies.
LITCHFIELD: Community Center activities—blood pressure screening from 9:30-10:30 a.m.; Writers Guild from 1-3 p.m.; LHS Coffeehouse with acoustic music and poetry from 6-9 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.
Friday, April 4
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 on metalworking sponsored by Litchfield Historical Society at noon; creative writing with Jean Sands from 1-3 p.m.; mah-jongg lessons from 2-4:30 p.m.; teen dance for students in grades 7-9 ($5) from 7-10 p.m.
WINSTED: Winsted AARP Chapter #1051 holds a potluck luncheon at noon in the recreation room at Chestnut Grove. There will be a business meeting, followed by a raffle of items provided by members.
Saturday, April 5
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. First the flag of Korean War Airman 2nd Class Robert Meo will be retired. Then the burial flag of World War II Army Technical Sergeant Nicholas A. Salcito will be raised, honoring him as the April 2003 Veteran of the Month. 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 9-11 a.m.; hand-held power equipment and yard tools workshop ($2 admission, or $10 for family) from 1-3 p.m.
TORRINGTON: North Shore Animal League and the Waterbury Area Animal Shelters hold an Adoption Program at PETCO, 980 Torringford St. from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. For more info call Lydia at 860-274-5650.
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. Music by Raoul Platt. All are welcome; for more info call Pastor Verna DiMaio at 860-489-2689.
Sunday, April 6
LITCHFIELD: Montfort Missionaries present a special Prayer for Healing session from 1:30-3:30 p.m. in Montfort House at Lourdes in Litchfield on Route 118. The program is designed for persons living with illness; presenters will be Father Thomas Poth, SMM, Patricia Torre, DW and Joan Myers. The session will include quiet conversation, guided imagery, ritual and prayers to comfort and strengthen those suffering with illness. A free-will donation will be accepted; for more info or to register, call 860-567-1041.
NORFOLK: Church of Christ Congregational, UCC holds its Sunday Worship service at 10 a.m.; Sunday school and child care will be provided. Pastor is Rev. Rosemary Dawson. Prayer and fellowship groups are available. For more info call 860-542-5721.
RIVERTON: Turkey Dinner served family style at the Riverton Grange Hall on Route 20 from noon-1:30 p.m. Tickets are $8 adults, $4 children (under 12), toddlers free. For reservations call Dorothy O'Connor at 379-1255, or Gladys Anstett at 379-6302.
TORRINGTON: St. Peter's Church, 107 East Main St. celebrates Mass in Spanish at 1 p.m.
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