Community Calendar

 

 

Friday, March 8

COLEBROOK

: Senior Center activities–60-Plus Wellness Clinic (call 738-9521 for appointment) at 10 a.m.

GREAT BARRINGTON

: Claire Teague Senior Center activities–foot clinic with Nurse Jane Kelly (call 413-528-1881 for appointment) from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; advanced watercolor art class at 9:30 a.m.; tai chi at 10 a.m.; lunch at 11:45 a.m. (for reservations call 528-4118); social sewing at 12:30 p.m.; social bridge at 1:30 p.m.

LITCHFIELD

: Community Center activities–Bereavement Group facilitated by Friends of Hospice at 9 a.m.; Senior exercise class at 10:30 a.m.; Peacemakers group meets at 12:30 p.m.; creative writing group from 1-3 p.m.

WINSTED

: McCarthy Senior Center activities–crafts with Alice LeVesque at 10 a.m.; lunch with Gert and friends at noon; bingo with Evelyn Ruffenach at 1 p.m.

 

Saturday, March 9

CANAAN

: Canaan Northwest Lions Club hosts a Chicken and Polenta/ Corned Beef and Cabbage Buffet Dinner with continuous servings from 5-7 p.m. at the Masonic Hall. Menu includes chicken and polenta or corned beef and cabbage along with potatoes, carrots and dessert. Cost is $10 adults, $5 children (under 10), under age 3 free; take-out orders will be available. Reservations are requested; tickets are available from Lion’s Club members. For more info call 860-824-0484, or 824-0562.

CANTON

: Canton Community Baptist Church hosts a Soup and Sandwich Nite from 5-7 p.m. Bring an item to be added to the soup pot, and a plate of sandwiches to share. All ages are welcome; for more info call 860-693-4367.

LITCHFIELD

: Community Center activities–yoga at 9:30 a.m.; opera lecture series from 10 a.m.-noon; Irish music with P.V. O’Donnell ($10) at 8 p.m.

MORRIS

: Morris Congregational Church holds its annual Corned Beef Dinner at the Morris Community Hall with continuous servings from 4:30-7 p.m. Menu includes corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, carrots, beverage and dessert. Tickets are $8 adults, $3.50 children (under 12), and will be available at the door; for more info call 567-0457, or 567-0693.

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. holds a Roast Beef Dinner fundraiser for church programming from 4:30-6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Menu includes delicious roast beef, potatoes, vegetables, and fresh homemade pie. Tickets are $8 adults, $4 children (under 12); take-outs will be available. The church, which is handicapped-accessible, also serves as a meeting place for the Four Corner Circle Women’s Fellowship Group, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Grange #20, and other community groups. For more info call 860-482-0391.

 

Sunday, March 10

TORRINGTON

: Girl Scout Council of Northwestern CT holds a Pancake Breakfast from 8-11:30 a.m. at St. Maron’s Church. Cost is $4, children (under 2) free; for tickets call 860-482-4495.

WASHINGTON

: Girl Scout Council of Northwestern CT holds a Pancake Breakfast from 8-11:30 a.m. at the American Legion Hall. Cost is $4, children (under 2) free; for tickets call 860-868-0729.

WINCHESTER CENTER

: Winchester Grange #74 holds its annual family-style Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner at the Grange Hall on the Green from noon-1 p.m. The public is invited; admission is $6 adults, $3 children (12 and under). Reservations are required; call 379-3557 or 626-0326. Take-outs and baked chicken dinners will also be available for those who request them when making reservations.

WINSTED

: Girl Scout Council of Northwestern CT holds a Pancake Breakfast from 8-11:30 a.m. at Pearson School. Cost is $4, children (under 2) free; for tickets call 860-482-4495.

 

Monday, March 11

COLEBROOK

: Senior Center activities–Rubber Stamping Club at 10 a.m.; lunch at noon (call 738-9521 by noon Friday for reservations).

GREAT BARRINGTON

: Claire Teague Senior Center activities–Senior exercise class from 9:30-10:30 a.m.; tap dancing with Fran Kelsey at 11 a.m.; lunch at 11:45 a.m. (for reservations call 528-4118); Scrabble at 12:30 p.m.; art class with Pat Hogan at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.

LITCHFIELD

: Community Center activities–yoga at 11 a.m.; movie "61" (baseball theme) at 1 p.m.; Weight Watchers meeting at 5 p.m.; chess for all ages and levels from 7-9 p.m.; American Wars lecture series at 7:30 p.m.

WINSTED

: McCarthy Senior Center activities–exercise to Richard Simmons tape at 8 a.m.; movie at 10 a.m.; Laurel Hill nurses provide free blood pressure checks from 10:30-11:30 a.m.; lunch with Gert and friends at noon; chorus at 1 p.m.; public bingo at 6 p.m.

 

Tuesday, March 12

COLEBROOK

: Senior Center activities–exercise with Jan from 9-9:30 a.m.; shopping in Winsted and/or Torrington at 1 p.m.; potluck dinner with Irish music provided by Clarke Coughlin at 6 p.m.

GREAT BARRINGTON

: Claire Teague Senior Center activities–pool players meet at 10 a.m.; lunch at 11:45 a.m. (for reservations call 528-4118); bingo at 12:30 p.m.; line dancing from 1:30-3:30 p.m.; AARP meeting (Mary Smith will do a Mary Kay cosmetic makeover) at 2 p.m.

LITCHFIELD

: Community Center adult activities–painting with friends (all artists welcome) from 9 a.m.-noon; Crafters Corner meets from 10 a.m.-noon; craft workshop (free, call 567-8302 to register) at 11 a.m.; seniors may meet with State Senator Andrew Roraback at noon; computer class from 1-3 p.m.; Senior bingo from 1-3 p.m.; Beautification Commission meets at 4 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.

WINSTED

: McCarthy Senior Center activities–55-Alive driving course from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; lunch with Gert and friends at noon.

 

Wednesday, March 13

BARKHAMSTED

: Barkhamsted Women’s Club meets at 7:30 p.m. at the Barkhamsted Senior Center on West River Rd. For more info call Lynn at 738-9679.

COLEBROOK

: Senior Center activities–Quilting Club from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Bridge Club from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

FALLS VILLAGE

: An ecumenical Lenten service will be held at 7 p.m. at Falls Village Congregational Church.

GREAT BARRINGTON

: Claire Teague Senior Center activities–yoga class with Joanne Kelly from 9:30-11:30 a.m.; lunch at 11:45 a.m. (for reservations call 528-4118); macrame and rug hooking classes at 12:30 p.m.; poetry class with Michael Houlihan at 12:45 p.m.; Falls and Balance program at 1 p.m.; Weight Watchers meeting at 4 p.m.; folk art class at 7 p.m.

LITCHFIELD

: Community Center adult activities–yoga at 9:30 a.m.; watercolor class from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; bridge at 12:30 p.m.; yoga at 7:30 p.m.

LITCHFIELD

: Mary Floyd Chapter, DAR meets in the Community Room at the Oliver Wolcott Library on South St.; the Board of Management meets at 9 a.m., with the regular chapter meeting at 11 a.m. Members and guests should bring a brown bag lunch; the hostesses will provide dessert and beverages. Following lunch, Litchfield Resident Trooper Lynn Lewis will give a program on "Personal Safety." The public is welcome; all those planning to attend should call the Regent, Nancy Goodhue, at 860-485-1308.

TORRINGTON

: Marana Norton Brooks Chapter, DAR meets at 2 p.m. in the Carriage House of the Torrington Historical Society. The Chapter will celebrate its 106th birthday, having been organized on March 24, 1896. Lucia Fritz, Honorary State Regent, and Luella Bartes, State Chairman of American Indians, will report on the State Board of Management meeting held on February 13 at the Hawthorne Inn in Berlin. The focus of the program will be "Remember When," with members participating. Lucia Fritz and Harriett Williams will serve as hostesses; for more info call 860-489-7274.

WINSTED

: McCarthy Senior Center activities–exercise to Richard Simmons tape at 8:45 a.m.; bowling at Laurel Lanes at 9 a.m.; special St. Patrick’s musical celebration with Pierce Campbell at 10:45 a.m.; corned beef and cabbage lunch with Gert and friends at noon; scat card group at 1 p.m.

 

Thursday, March 14

COLEBROOK

: Senior Center activities–yoga with Jan from 9-9:30 a.m.; small-prize bingo at 12:30 p.m.

GREAT BARRINGTON

: Claire Teague Senior Center activities–watercolor art class with Vera Thyberg (beginners welcome) at 9 a.m.; bingo at 10 a.m.; Berkshire Bounty food distribution at 10:45 a.m.; lunch at 11:45 a.m. (for reservations call 528-4118); Contemporary Issues class with Mr. E. Curtain at 1:30 p.m.; diabetes clinic at 3 p.m.; line dancing at 7 p.m.

LITCHFIELD

: Community Center activities–blood pressure screening at 9:30 a.m.; creative writing group from 10 a.m.-noon; computer class from 1-3 p.m.; State Police Explorer program from 6-8:30 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.

WINSTED

: McCarthy Senior Center activities–55-Alive driving course from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; lunch with Gert and friends at noon; Dr. Albert Babcock provides free skin cancer screenings (call 379-4252 for appointment) from 1-3 p.m.

WINSTED

: The Guidance Department at Isabelle M. Pearson Middle School mails 3rd quarter deficiency reports for students in grades 6-8.

 

Friday, March 15

COLEBROOK

: Senior Center activities–lunch at noon (call 738-9521 by noon Thursday for reservations).

GREAT BARRINGTON

: Claire Teague Senior Center activities–advanced watercolor art class at 9:30 a.m.; tai chi at 10 a.m.; storyteller David Bates presents a "Harvest of Seasonal Tales" at 11 a.m.; lunch at 11:45 a.m. (for reservations call 528-4118); social sewing at 12:30 p.m.; social bridge at 1:30 p.m.

LITCHFIELD

: Community Center activities–Bereavement Group facilitated by Friends of Hospice at 9 a.m.; Senior exercise class at 10:30 a.m.; Peacemakers group meets at 12:30 p.m.; creative writing group from 1-3 p.m.; Blast for grades 4-5 hosted by LHS Senior Class (includes games, snacks and karaoke for the kids) from 3:30-5:30 p.m.

WINSTED

: McCarthy Senior Center activities–crafts with Alice LeVesque at 10 a.m.; free legal advice from Attorney Debra Brown from 11 a.m.-noon; lunch with Gert and friends at noon.

WINSTED

: Faith Bible Church, 368 Main St. hosts a Sportsman’s Dinner from 6-9:30 p.m. Menu includes appetizers, green salad, turkey and ham, rice pilaf, vegetables and homemade desserts. Charles Alsheimer, who has been writing for "Deer and Deer Hunting" magazine since the late 1970s, will speak on "Whitetail Behavior Through the Seasons" at 7:30 p.m. An offering of $5 is suggested to help defray costs; to reserve a seat call 860-379-0617.

 

Saturday, March 16

GREAT BARRINGTON

: Simon’s Rock College holds a Discovery Day open house for prospective students and their families to tour the campus and attend a class; meet at Blodget House at 9:30 a.m. Free; for more info and reservations, call 413-528-7355.

LITCHFIELD

: Community Center activities–yoga at 9:30 a.m.; opera lecture series from 10 a.m.-noon; corned beef and cabbage fundraiser for field hockey ($8 per person, $30 maximum for family) from 4-8 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.

 

Sunday, March 17

FALLS VILLAGE

: Falls Village Day Care Center hosts a Shepherd’s Pie Luncheon from noon-3 p.m. at the Falls Village Senior Center on Main St. Menu includes shepherd’s pie with rich brown gravy, braised cabbage, Irish soda bread, beverage and dessert; a pasta plate will be available for children. Both buffet service and take-out will be available. Live traditional music will be performed by Wild Abandon from 1-3 p.m. Tickets are $10 adults, $4 children (ages 5-12), under 5 free; proceeds will help purchase items needed for various programs at the Day Care Center. For more info call 860-824-5961.

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.

RIVERTON

: Ham Dinner sponsored by Riverton Congregational Church at the Riverton Grange Hall from noon-1:30 p.m. Open to the public; for reservations call 379-6302 or 379-3512.