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Community Calendar
Thursday, April 4 WINSTED : The Gilbert School hosts a Smorgasbord from 5-6:30 p.m. Tickets are $5.WINSTED : Noah Christian Singles Group holds its first planning night from 7-9 p.m. at Church of Christ Baptist/ Congregational, 800 Main St. Bring snacks and ideas—it is your group, so let it reflect you. For more info call Jennifer at 860-738-8063.
Friday, April 5 COLEBROOK : Senior Center activities—lunch at noon (call 738-9521 by noon Thursday for reservations).LITCHFIELD : Community Center activities—Senior exercise class at 10:30 a.m.; creative writing group from 1-3 p.m.; Todd Bryda presents "Life of the Civil War Soldier" ($5, refreshments will be served) from 1:30-3 p.m.; teen program for students in grades 7-9 ($3) from 7-10 p.m.RIVERTON : Riverton Grange meets at the Grange Hall on Route 20 at 7:30 p.m. First and second degrees will be conferred upon a group of candidates; this is a vital part of being a member of the Grange, and it is hoped that all members will try to attend. At the close of the meeting, Shirley and Rujo Moore will provide refreshments.TORRINGTON : Holy Trinity Church, 64 Berry St. (one block west of Migeon Ave.) holds a Penny Auction at 7 p.m.; doors open at 6 p.m. Items include household goods, children’s games, gift baskets, jewelry, and much more. There will be a 50/50 raffle, door prizes and refreshments, including hot dogs, snacks, beverages and dessert. The community is cordially invited; for more info call 482-6100.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.WINSTED : Winsted AARP #1051 meets at 1:30 p.m. in the recreation room at Chestnut Grove. Mr. Fred Newman of the Winsted Housing Authority will speak about the future plans for the expansion of senior housing in Winsted. Nominations for officers will be presented. The Board of Directors will meet at 12:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 6 BARKHAMSTED : Barkhamsted Elementary School PTO holds a Penny Auction starting at 9 a.m., with drawing at noon.CORNWALL : Rotary Club of Litchfield Hills meets at the Cornwall Inn on Route 7 at 8:15 a.m. Architectural designer Barbara Putnam will speak about "Organic Gardening." Cost of $6 includes continental breakfast; the public is invited. For more info call Ann Treimann at 860-672-1114.LITCHFIELD : Community Center activities—yoga at 9:30 a.m.; Spring Cleanup Day (volunteers needed—bring rake, shovel or push broom and lots of energy!) from 9:30 a.m.-noon.NEW HARTFORD : North Congregational Church (behind the Post Office) holds a Tag Sale from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. rain or shine, with early birds welcome at 8:45 a.m. There will be "good stuff cheap"—dishes, clothes, knickknacks, small appliances, attic treasures and children’s toys. For more info call 860-379-2466.TORRINGTON : CT Rivers Council Boy Scouts, American Red Cross and Torrington Area Health District sponsor Save a Life Day and Red Cross Emergency Exercise 2002 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at Vogel Wetmore School, 68 Church St. This will be an opportunity to obtain information and necessary skills to aid the community in the event of disasters of all kinds. Skills will be demonstrated, and information on a variety of health matters will be available. Open to the public from all towns.
Sunday, April 7 NORFOLK : Norfolk Lions Club sponsors a Pancake Breakfast from 8-11:30 a.m. at the Botelle Elementary School on Route 44. Chaired by Sandy Evans, the event will generate money for the continued support of the town’s ambulance corps. Tickets are $5 adults, $3 children, and may be purchased at the door, where raffle tickets will also be sold. Tickets are also available from club members, and in front of the Norfolk Pharmacy on the weekends preceding the event.
Monday, April 8 COLEBROOK : Senior Center activities—calligraphy class for beginners with Debbie Reclitz (fee of $15 includes supplies, call 738-9521 to sign up) at 10 a.m.; lunch at noon (call 738-9521 by noon Friday for reservations).GREAT BARRINGTON : Claire Teague Senior Center activities—low impact exercise class at 9:30 a.m.; tap dancing at 11 a.m.; art class with Pat Hogan at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.LITCHFIELD : Community Center activities—yoga at 11 a.m.; movie "An American Rhapsody" at 1 p.m.; VNA board meeting at 4 p.m.; Weight Watchers meeting at 5 p.m.WINSTED : McCarthy Senior Center activities—exercise to Richard Simmons tape at 8 a.m.; movie "Home Fries" at 10 a.m.; lunch with Gert and friends at noon; chorus at 1 p.m.; public bingo at 6 p.m.
Tuesday, April 9 COLEBROOK : Senior Center activities—exercise from 9-9:30 a.m.; lunch at noon (call 738-9521 by noon Monday for reservations); shopping in Winsted and/or Torrington at 1 p.m.GREAT BARRINGTON : Claire Teague Senior Center activities—Tai Chi at 5:30 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; Senior bingo from 1-3 p.m.; Beautification Committee meets at 4 p.m.; "Creativity with Paper" class with Paola DeMiranda (to register call 567-8302) meets on Tuesdays through May 14 from 7-9 p.m.TORRINGTON : Holy Trinity Church, 64 Berry St. (one block west of Migeon Ave.) holds its annual and famous Ziti and Meatballs Dinner from 5-7 p.m. Tickets are available from members of the parish or at the door; for more info call 482-6100.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—McLean Health Center offers bone density testing from 10 a.m.-noon; Laurel Hill blood pressure checks from 10:30-11:30 a.m.; lunch with Gert and friends at noon.
Wednesday, April 10 COLEBROOK : Senior Center activities—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 at 9:30 a.m.; fall and balance class at 1 p.m.LITCHFIELD : Community Center activities—day trip to NYC ($25) leaves St. Anthony Church parking lot at 8:30 a.m.; yoga at 9:30 a.m.; watercolor class from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; bridge at 12:30 p.m.; yoga at 7 p.m.TORRINGTON : Marana Norton Brooks Chapter, DAR meets in the Carriage House of the Torrington Historical Society at 2 p.m. Officer Thomas Vannini of the Community Relations Unit of the Torrington Police Department will speak on Senior Safety. Rachel Bush and Harriett Williams will serve as hostesses.WINSTED : McCarthy Senior Center activities—exercise to Richard Simmons tape at 8:45 a.m.; bowling at Laurel Lanes at 9 a.m.; line dancing with Fran Cooper at 9:30 a.m.; lunch with Gert and friends at noon; Advisory Board meeting at 12:30 p.m.; business meeting at 1 p.m.; scat card group at 1 p.m.
Thursday, April 11 COLEBROOK : Senior Center activities—yoga with Jan from 9-9:30 a.m.; lunch at noon (call 738-9521 by noon Wednesday for reservations); potluck dinner and poetry reading with Claire Vreeland (call 738-9521 if you will be attending) at 6 p.m.GREAT BARRINGTON : Claire Teague Senior Center activities—Kevin Bell will entertain at lunchtime (call 413-528-4118 for lunch reservation).LITCHFIELD : Community Center activities—blood pressure screening at 9:30 a.m.; creative writing group from 10 a.m.-noon; advanced Italian class at 6:30 p.m.; "Tillie Turner’s Dream Diary" and "The Gambler" presented by storyteller Bettie Walker (cost is $5 for students) at 7 p.m.LITCHFIELD : Litchfield-Morris Rotary meets at noon at the Litchfield Inn. Guest speaker will be Colonel Tim Barry, Commander of the CT State Police. Weather permitting, he will be joined by Trooper One, the department’s Bell helicopter, which has tracked down escaped prisoners and robbers and saved lost civilians in the woods since it began service on July 7, 2001. Since September 11, it has been used around the clock as crews rotate. Barry, a lawyer and 22-year veteran of the State Police, ran the department’s filed operations before becoming commander last July. Cost is $11.50. Rotary members and their guests are welcome; for more info call Andy Thibault at 860-567-8492.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—lunch with Gert and friends at noon.
Friday, April 12 COLEBROOK : Senior Center activities—lunch at noon (call 738-9521 by noon Thursday for reservations).GREAT BARRINGTON : Claire Teague Senior Center activities—Tai Chi at 9 a.m.LITCHFIELD : Community Center activities—Bereavement Group facilitated by Friends of Hospice from 9-10 a.m.; Senior exercise class at 10:30 a.m.; creative writing group from 1-3 p.m.WINSTED : McCarthy Senior Center activities—crafts with Alice LeVesque at 10 a.m.; free legal advice with Attorney Debra Brown from 11 a.m.-noon; lunch with Gert and friends at noon; bingo with Evelyn Ruffenach at 1 p.m.
Saturday, April 13 CORNWALL : Rotary Club of Litchfield Hills meets at the Cornwall Inn on Route 7 at 8:15 a.m. James K. Glassman, an internationally syndicated columnist and fellow of the American Enterprise Institute, will speak about "The Secret Code of the Superior Investor." Cost of $6 includes continental breakfast; the public is invited. For more info call Ann Treimann at 860-672-1114.HARWINTON : The Bronc Callahan Community Fund sponsors a Steak Dinner from 4:30-7 p.m. at the Harwinton Senior Center, 209 Weingart Rd. Tickets are $10 adults, $6 children (12 and under); tickets may be obtained by calling J. Myers at 482-6313, S. Etter at 485-0560, or A. Elliott at 485-0805.LITCHFIELD : Community Center activities—yoga at 9:30 a.m.; "Travel Tour 02" cabaret show presented by Hotchkiss Cabaret Troupe accompanied by Litchfield High School student Kate Cudworth (cost is $2 for students) at 7 p.m.LITCHFIELD : The Women’s College Club of Litchfield County meets at 2 p.m. at the Sarah Pierce Assisted Living Facility; guest speaker Barbara Hale will discuss "My Family and China." The Women’s College Club meets four times a year, with an educational program featured at each meeting; guests are welcome. The club also awards scholarships to graduating high school seniors, both men and women, who are beginning programs of study that lead to a bachelor’s degree. Any woman who holds a baccalaureate degree and lives in Litchfield County is eligible for membership; for more info call Judy DiLaurenzio at 860-482-0505.NORFOLK : Norfolk Community Associates sponsors the 11th annual Norfolk Cleanup Day from 9-11 a.m. Meet at the Village Green to help unlitter our streets; litter bags will be provided, and refreshments will follow. School children, senior citizens, Scouts, individuals and families are welcome to participate in this rewarding day that will add a new dimension of fun and camaraderie to your life. If you are willing to supervise a group or help with transportation, call Peter O’Brien at 542-6035.TORRINGTON : First Congregational Church, 835 Riverside Ave. holds a Rummage Sale from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. There will be used, clean clothing for children and adults; a $2 per bag sale will also be held.TORRINGTON : United Congregational Church, 1622 Torringford St. (Route 183) sponsors a Roast Pork Dinner, with sittings at 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Menu includes roast pork, mashed potatoes, pickled beets, carrots, applesauce, rolls, homemade pies and beverage. Tickets are $9.50 adults, $4.75 children (12 and under); for reservations call 482-6981. The church is handicapped accessible.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.
Sunday, April 14 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 $6 adults, $3 children (12 and under). Reservations required; call 379-3557 or 626-0326. Take-out orders are also available.
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