Thursday, July 11

BANTAM

: A Memorial Service for those who lost their lives in the September 11 attacks will be held at 7:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Grace Church on Route 202 (adjacent to the All Wars Memorial). All are welcome.

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 "Planning for Baby." Babies are always welcome; for more info call Emily at 860-653-3106, or Sallie at 860-658-2026.

 

Friday, July 12

GREAT BARRINGTON

: Claire Teague Senior Center activities–Tai Chi with Christina Faber at 9 a.m.; bridge at 1 p.m.

LITCHFIELD

: Community Center activities–Bereavement Group (ongoing, all welcome) at 9 a.m.; mahjong players from 1-4 p.m.

 

Saturday, July 13

CORNWALL

: Rotary Club of Litchfield Hills meets at the Cornwall Inn on Route 7 at 8:15 a.m. Speaker will be Cynthia Bartholomew, Director of Covenant to 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 at 9:30 a.m.; Sushi class (call 567-8302 to sign up) from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

LITCHFIELD

: Lourdes-in-Litchfield on Route 118 (east of the town green) celebrates Family Day with a Blessing of the Families at 11:30 a.m. Mass, which will be celebrated outdoors at the Grotto. People are invited to bring something to eat and enjoy a picnic lunch after Mass, when there will also be wandering storytellers and other family attractions. For more info call 860-567-1041.

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, July 14

NORTH COLEBROOK

: Church in the Wildwood on Route 183 holds a Vesper Service at 7 p.m. Guest pastor is Rev. Warren Geraghty of Praise Christian Fellowship in Barkhamsted. Everyone is welcome.

 

Monday, July 15

GREAT BARRINGTON

: Claire Teague Senior Center activities–low-impact exercise class with Theresa Decker at 9:30 a.m.

KENT

: Kent Library Association holds its Annual Meeting at 4 p.m. at Kent Town Hall. Agenda includes the reading of reports of the officers, library director and the chairs of the standing committees; the acceptance of these reports; the election of officers for the ensuing year; the adoption of the budget for the coming fiscal year; and the transaction of other business as is proper to come before the Association. All members of the Association are invited, as are members of the Board of Selectmen and the Board of Finance; for more info call the Library at 860-927-3761.

LITCHFIELD

: Community Center activities–yoga with Elin Larson ($7) at 9 a.m.; Italian class at 9:15 a.m.; movie "Gosford Park" at 1 p.m.; Weight Watchers meeting at 5 p.m.; creative writing class at 6:30 p.m.

 

Tuesday, July 16

GREAT BARRINGTON

: Claire Teague Senior Center activities–bingo at 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.; Tai Chi with Christina Faber at 5:30 p.m.

LITCHFIELD

: Community Center adult activities–painting with friends (artists of all levels welcome) from 9 a.m.-noon; brown bag lunch from 11:30 a.m.-noon; "Dimples the Clown" performs during a special family event (free) at noon; Senior bingo at 1:30 p.m.; Land Trust meeting at 5:30 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.

 

Wednesday, July 17

CANTON

: Hymn Sing at 7 p.m. and Make Your Own Sundae at 7:30 p.m. at Canton Baptist Church, 125 Dowd Ave. Rain or shine; all welcome.

GREAT BARRINGTON

: Claire Teague Senior Center activities–yoga class with Joanne Kelly at 9:30 a.m.; cards at 12:30 p.m.; poetry class with Michael Houlihan at 1 p.m.

LITCHFIELD

: Community Center adult activities– yoga with Elin Larson ($7) at 9 a.m.; LHVB meeting at 9 a.m.; bridge (players of all levels welcome) at 12:30 p.m.; lecture and discussion on "Uncle Tom’s Cabin at 150" with Booker T. DeVaughn of the Harriet Beecher Stowe Center (free and open to the public, refreshments will be served) at 2 p.m.; yoga with Maureen Dodd ($10) from 7-8:30 p.m.

TORRINGTON

: Special Olympics Connecticut holds its 12th annual Law Enforcement Torch Run Pasta Supper from 5-8 p.m. at the Cornucopia Banqueting Hall, 371 Pinewoods Rd. Menu includes ziti with meatballs, salad, rolls and butter, dessert, coffee and soda. Peter James the Magician will be a special guest, and music will be provided by Berkshire Sun DJs. Tickets are $5 adults, $2.50 children (ages 5-12), Special Olympians and kids under 5 free. To purchase tickets in advance, call Sgt. Mike Emanuel at 860-489-2050, or Officer Jennifer Hayes or Sgt. Bill Sulkazi at the Torrington Police Dept. at 860-489-2000; tickets will also be available at the door.

 

Thursday, July 18

GREAT BARRINGTON

: Claire Teague Senior Center activities–bingo from 10-11:15 a.m.

LITCHFIELD

: Community Center activities–Italian class at 9:15 a.m.; blood pressure screening at 9:30 a.m.; Police Explorers program at 6 p.m.

TORRINGTON

: The nonprofit TEAM Mobile Feline Unit visits town to provide spay or neuter surgery, vaccinations against rabies, distemper and respiratory infection, nail trim, and ear mite treatment (if necessary); cost is $49. A licensed veterinarian provides all services. Cats check in from 9-10 a.m. with discharge by 4 p.m. the same day. To schedule an appointment call (toll-free) 888-FOR-TEAM.

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, July 19

GREAT BARRINGTON

: Claire Teague Senior Center activities–Tai Chi with Christina Faber at 9 a.m.; bridge at 1 p.m.

LITCHFIELD

: Community Center activities–family day trip to Museum of Natural History and Hayden Planetarium leaves at 7:30 a.m.; creative writing group from 1-3 p.m.; mahjong players from 1-4 p.m.

 

Saturday, July 20

CORNWALL

: Rotary Club of Litchfield Hills meets for its Club Assembly at the Cornwall Inn on Route 7 at 8:15 a.m. Cost of $6 includes continental breakfast; the public is invited. For more info call Ann Treimann at 860-672-1114.

HARWINTON

: The Lions Club of Harwinton holds a Pasta Dinner from 5-7 p.m. at the Harwinton Senior Center, 209 Weingart Rd. Menu includes pasta, salad, bread, coffee, tea, soda and dessert. Cost is $6 adults, $3 children (under 12); tickets may be purchased from any Lions Club member or at the door.

LITCHFIELD

: Community Center activities–yoga with Maureen Dodd ($10) from 9:30-11 a.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

: Winchester Youth Service Bureau, a United Way Agency, sponsors a Lobster Dinner at the Gilbert School from 4:30-7 p.m. Dinners available will be lobster for $15; lobster (only) take-out for $12; steak for $15; and surf and turf for $18. Tickets must be purchased by July 15; for more info call the Northwest YMCA at 860-379-0708.

 

Sunday, July 21

NORTH COLEBROOK

: Church in the Wildwood on Route 183 holds a Vesper Service at 7 p.m. Guest pastor is Charles W. Lanham of Winsted United Methodist Church. Everyone is welcome.

RIVERTON

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