Community Calendar

 

 

Thursday, June 13

SIMSBURY

: La Leche League of Farmington Valley meets at 7:15 p.m. at the First Church of Christ, 689 Hopmeadow St. (Route 10). Support, friends and lots of helpful information are all part of La Leche League meetings. They are the perfect place to get straight answers from experienced breastfeeding mothers and to sort facts from misinformation. This month’s topic is "The Benefits of Human Milk." Babies are always welcome; for more info call Emily at 860-653-3106, or Sallie at 860-658-2026.

 

Friday, June 14

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.; 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.; advanced watercolor art class from 1-4 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.; creative writing group from 1-3 p.m.; "Franz Liszt: His Musical Connection to Italian Gardens" presented by Jeffrey M. Engel and Judith Chatfield ($15, register by June 7) at 1:30 p.m.; mahjong players from 1-4 p.m.

TORRINGTON

: Sullivan Senior Center activities—foot care clinic (call 379-8561 for appointment); Seniorcize at 9 a.m.; line dancing at 1:30 p.m.; 9/5 tournament at 1:45 p.m.

 

Saturday, June 15

COLLINSVILLE

: Collinsville Congregational Church, 7 South St. holds an Ice Cream Social from 2-4 p.m. with music by The Valley Brass. The event will be held rain or shine, on the lawn or under the tent. Free; for more info call 693-6333.

CORNWALL

: Rotary Club of Litchfield Hills meets at the Cornwall Inn on Route 7 at 8:15 a.m. Speaker will be Lynn Huydic, Director of the Visiting Nurses Association, on "VNA-Home Health Care." 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 for all ages at 9:30 a.m.

NEW HARTFORD

: A Community Clothing Swap will be held at North Congregational Church from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Bring your gently used clothing and shoes to trade for items swapped in by others. Hundreds of spring and summer items are available for children, women and men. This ongoing event is free and open to the public; for more info call 379-2466.

NORTH CANTON

: North Canton Community United Methodist Church, Route 179 (at Case St.) holds its 50th annual Strawberry Festival from 11 a.m.-5 p.m., rain or shine. There will be homemade strawberry shortcake, hamburgers and hot dogs, a plant sale, Grandma’s Attic tag sale treasures, a home-baked goods sale, and children’s activities. Early bird admission for tag sale from 9-11 a.m. costs $5; free admission after 11 a.m. For more info call 860-693-0591.

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, June 16

BURRVILLE

: Burrville Volunteer Fire Dept. holds a Father’s Day Brunch from 8 a.m.-noon at the Burrville Firehouse. Menu includes pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage, home fries, toast, fruit cup, juice, coffee, tea, etc. Cost is $5 adults, $3 children (under 12); tickets may be purchased at the Burrville Food Store, Bob’s Spirit Shop, the Folly’s Café, and at the door.

CANTON

: First Congregational Church, 184 Cherry Brook Rd. (Route 179) holds its Strawberry Festival from 4-7 p.m. Homemade shortcake and whipped cream costs $4 adults, $3.25 children; a bowl of cherries costs $2.75. Sit-down or take-out; for more info call 693-4581.

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.

WINCHESTER CENTER

: Winchester Grange presents its annual Strawberry Festival at the Grange Hall on the Green from 2-5 p.m. Come and enjoy the largest servings of strawberry shortcake around, made from homemade biscuits and fresh strawberries. Home-baked items by the ladies of Winchester Grange will also be available. For more info call 860-626-0326.

WINSTED

: St. Joseph’s Church holds Mass in Spanish at 3 p.m. Special guest will be the parish’s new minister, Fr. Bruce Czapala, O.F.M. Bring a friend!

 

Monday, June 17

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.; 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—AARP driving class from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; yoga at 11 a.m.; movie "Riding in Cars with Boys" at 1 p.m.; Weight Watchers meeting at 5 p.m.; creative writing class from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

TORRINGTON

: Sullivan Senior Center activities—Seniorcize at 9 a.m.; needlework at 9:30 a.m.; movie "Ocean’s Eleven" starring Julia Roberts and George Clooney at 1:30 p.m.; Creative Crafts at 1:30 p.m.; Elderly Commission meeting at 5:30 p.m.

WINSTED

: McCarthy Senior Center activities—Atlantic City trip leaves at 7 a.m.; exercise to Richard Simmons tape at 8:45 a.m.; movie at 10 a.m.; lunch with Gert and friends at noon; public bingo at 6:45 p.m.

 

Tuesday, June 18

COLEBROOK

: Senior Center activities—exercise with Jan from 9-9:30 a.m.; Foothills VNA blood pressure and cholesterol clinic from 11 a.m.-noon; lunch at noon (call 738-9521 by noon Monday for reservations).

GREAT BARRINGTON

: Claire Teague Senior Center activities—pool players meet at 10 a.m.; Dan Stevens performs at 11:30 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.; tai chi from 5:30-6:30 p.m.

KENT

: Kent Memorial Library, 32 North Main St. (Route 7) hosts a question and answer seminar on Telephone Fraud and "How Not to Be a Victim" from 2-3 p.m. Join Municipal Agent Bernie Lederman for afternoon tea, and learn your rights and how to protect them. For more info call 860-9273761.

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 at 1 p.m.; Land Trust meeting at 5:30 p.m.; Mozart lecture series with musicologist and professor Willard Minton at 7 p.m.

TORRINGTON

: Sullivan Senior Center activities—cooking class at 8:15 a.m.; shuffleboard at 8:30 a.m.; craft class at 9:30 a.m.; Sr. Swim "Y" at 10 a.m.; stamping and embossing at 1:30 p.m.; pinochle at 1:45 p.m.; yoga at 2:30 p.m.

WINSTED

: McCarthy Senior Center activities—lunch with Gert and friends at noon.

 

Wednesday, June 19

COLEBROOK

: Senior Center activities—Quilting Club from 2-4 p.m.; Bridge Club from 2-4 p.m.

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); card playing at 12:30 p.m.; macrame and rug hooking classes at 12:30 p.m.; falls and balance program at 1 p.m.; Weight Watchers meeting at 3:50 p.m.; folk art class at 7 p.m.

LITCHFIELD

: Community Center adult activities—AARP driving class from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; yoga at 9:30 a.m.; bridge at 12:30 p.m.; fly fishing class with Margy Eveleth from 5-7 p.m.; Michael Reilly speaks about "Six Mistakes Retirees Make with Their Finances and Strategies to Avoid Them" (free, refreshments will be served) at 5:30 p.m.; yoga at 7 p.m.

TORRINGTON

: Sullivan Senior Center activities—health screening by appointment; ear wax screening by appointment; Belles & Beaux at 9:30 a.m.; line dancing at 1:30 p.m.; Creative Hands at 1:30 p.m.; music and dancing at 1:30 p.m.; Bereavement Support Group at 6 p.m.

TORRINGTON

: The City of Torrington holds a public workshop on the downtown redevelopment project from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Yankee Pedlar on Main St. This is one of a series of sessions that will play an important role in shaping the redevelopment project, and will be a crucial component of the City’s conceptual master plan for downtown.

WINSTED

: McCarthy Senior Center activities—exercise to Richard Simmons tape at 8:45 a.m.; line dancing with Fran Cooper at 9:45 a.m.; lunch with Gert and friends at noon; scat card group at 1 p.m.

 

Thursday, June 20

AVON

: CT Young Insurance Professionals (CTYIP) hold their Industry Partners Breakfast and Annual Sponsor Appreciation Program at 8 a.m. at the Avon Old Farms Inn. Guest speaker will be Susan F. Cogswell, who has served as commissioner of Connecticut’s Insurance Department since 2000; she is the first female commissioner in the history of the Insurance Department, which was established in 1865. CTYIP is an organization dedicated to the professional and personal growth of newcomers to the insurance industry; it is an affiliate of PIACT, a trade association representing professional, independent insurance agencies and their employees throughout the state. Cost to attend the breakfast is $25 members, $30 non-members; for more info call George Hackney at 800-424-4244.

COLEBROOK

: Senior Center activities—yoga with Jan from 9-9:30 a.m.; lunch at noon (call 738-9521 by noon Wednesday for reservations); summer concert and ice cram social with the Jerry Carillo Orchestra at 6 p.m.

FARMINGTON

: Farmington Chamber of Commerce sponsors an informational meeting on town government and how town officials can positively work with local businesses; Town Council Chairperson Arlene Whitaker will moderate the discussion in the Council Chambers at Town Hall at 7:30 p.m. Among the town officials who will make brief remarks and answer questions from the Farmington business community are town manager Kathleen A. Eagen; Erica L. Pierson, assistant to the town manager; chief of police Michael J. Whalen; director of planning Jeffery Ollendorf; Town Planning and Zoning chairperson Skip Pogson; building official Mark St. Pierre; and town clerk Paula B. Ray. Members of the town council and the Farmington Chamber of Commerce will also be available. All Farmington businesses or prospective businesses are encouraged to attend and participate in the discussion. Coffee and pastries will be available.

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); line dancing at 7 p.m.

LITCHFIELD

: Community Center activities—blood pressure screening at 9:30 a.m.; Room to Grow sponsors a Parents Night potluck with Dr. Lori Gregory speaking about "Innovations in Early Childhood Education and Care" (to register call 567-8422) at 2 p.m.

LITCHFIELD

: Litchfield County Farm Bureau presents a Landowner’s Guide to Land Conservation Options from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at White Memorial Conservation Center. Many options are available to landowners for conserving the land they love. Conservation options and careful planning enable landowners and their heirs to protect the land and afford it as well. This seminar is presented with the support and sponsorship of the Nature Conservancy and the many land conservation organizations in Litchfield County; the goal is to provide practical information and resources to landowners. Free, but reservations are strongly recommended; for more info call 860-567-9019, or (toll-free) 866-733-4365.

TORRINGTON

: Sullivan Senior Center activities—instructional bridge at 9 a.m.; Sr. Swim "Y" at 10 a.m.; blood pressure screening at 10 a.m.; art class at 1:30 p.m.; bingo at 1:45 p.m.; yoga at 2:30 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—free pulmonary screening by Paul Rabeuf (no appointment needed) from 10:30-11:30 a.m.; lunch with Gert and friends at noon.

 

Friday, June 21

COLEBROOK

: Senior Center activities—"community picnic" lunch at noon ($4 seniors and children, $5 adults, call 738-9521 by noon Thursday for reservations).

GREAT BARRINGTON

: Claire Teague Senior Center activities—tai chi at 9 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.; advanced watercolor art class from 1-4 p.m.

KENT

: The 30th District Republicans hold a fundraising breakfast at 7:30 a.m. at the Fife n’ Drum Restaurant on Route 7. State Senator Andrew Roraback will be joined by State Representatives Phil Prelli, John Piscopo, Mary Ann Carson, Clark Chapin, Craig Miner and David Scribner to give a review and update of the 2002 legislative session. Cost is $25; for reservations call John Morris at 860-693-0757, or Lonny Mo at 860-364-1087.

LITCHFIELD

: Community Center activities—Senior exercise class at 10:30 a.m.; creative writing class from 1-3 p.m. ; music and slide show on "Franz Liszt: His Music and Connection to Italian Gardens" with Jeffrey M. Engel and Judith Chatfield at 1:30 p.m.

TORRINGTON

: Sullivan Senior Center activities—foot care clinic (call 379-8561 for appointment); Seniorcize at 9 a.m.; line dancing at 1:30 p.m.; 9/5 tournament at 1:45 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, June 22

CORNWALL

: Rotary Club of Litchfield Hills meets at the Cornwall Inn on Route 7 at 8:15 a.m. Speaker will be Gale Tonzig of the Waterbury Republican-American on the "View from the West Bank." 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.; Litchfield Garden Club presents a town and country tour of Litchfield gardens (for reservations call Irene Oneglia at 567-5909) from 10 a.m.-4 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, June 23

WINSTED

: United Methodist Church, 630 Main St. holds a Roast Beef Dinner from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Menu includes roast beef and gravy, mashed potatoes, carrots, homemade pie and beverage. Cost is $8.50 adults, $8 seniors, $5 children (under 12); for reservations call 379-6386, or 379-4454. The Church Mouse will be open during dinner for crafts and collectibles.