Community Calendar

Community Calendar

 

Thursday, September 12

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

TORRINGTON

: Drakeville Ladies Auxiliary of the Drakeville Volunteer Fire Dept. holds a Penny Auction at the Knights of Columbus; doors open at 6 p.m. There will be many great prizes thanks to local and area businesses. A raffle will be held, and refreshments will be served. Proceeds will benefit the fire department.

 

Friday, September 13

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.; foot nurse from 9 a.m.-noon; social bridge at 1 p.m.

LITCHFIELD

: Community Center activities—Bereavement Group (ongoing, all welcome) at 9 a.m.; creative writing course from 1-3 p.m.

TORRINGTON

: Sullivan Senior Center activities—foot care clinic (call 379-8561); stroke screening (call 800-407-4557); Seniorcize at 9 a.m.; Italian class at 9:15 a.m.; line dancing at 1:30 p.m.; 9/5 tournament at 1:45 p.m.

 

Saturday, September 14

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.

TORRINGTON

: Burrville Volunteer Fire Dept. holds Pasta Night from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at the firehouse on Winsted Rd. Tickets are $6.50 adults, $4 children (ages 3-12), children under 3 free, and can be purchased in advance at the Burrville Store on Winsted Rd.; Cakes Unlimited, 984 Burr Mountain Rd.; or at the Burrville Firehouse. For more info call the fire department at 482-5656, or Lisa at 482-7314.

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. All are welcome; for more info call Pastor Verna DiMaio at 860-480-4914 (cell phone), or 860-489-2689.

 

Sunday, September 15

LITCHFIELD

: M.E.O.W., Inc. hosts a 10th Anniversary Reception at its shelter, located at 10 Naser Rd. The public is welcome to tour the facility and swap kitty stories with M.E.O.W. volunteers; refreshments will be served. For more info call the shelter at 860-567-3277, or Susan at 860-673-5262.

RIVERTON

: Riverton Congregational Church sponsors a Ham Dinner at the Riverton Grange Hall from noon-1:30 p.m. Cost is $8 adults, $4 children (under 12); for reservations call 379-6302 or 379-3512.

WINSTED

: Winsted United Methodist Church, 630 Main St. holds a Seminary Session on Christianity at 11:30 a.m. in the downstairs dining room. There has been a growing acknowledgement that most of us are quite ignorant regarding other religions. This one-hour session is part of a series on the Major Religions of the World that are meant as an introduction to the knowledge we need in today’s world. Open to persons of any faith or no faith; all are welcome. For more info call Pastor Charles W. Lanham at 860-379-6386.

WINSTED

: St. Joseph’s Church holds Mass in Spanish at 3 p.m.

 

Monday, September 16

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—low-impact exercise class with Theresa Decker at 9:30 a.m.; Scrabble at 12:30 p.m.; art class at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.

LITCHFIELD

: Community Center activities—yoga with Elin Larson ($7) at 9 a.m.; AARP driving course from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; movie "Iris" at 1 p.m.; Weight Watchers meeting at 5 p.m.

TORRINGTON

: Sullivan Senior Center activities—Seniorcize at 9 a.m.; needlework at 9:30 a.m.; movie "Gossford Park" starring Maggie Smith at 1:30 p.m.; Creative Crafts at 1:30 p.m.; Commission meeting at 5:30 p.m.

TORRINGTON

: First Pentecostal Church, 121 Beechwood Ave. offers Understanding the Endtime with Pastor Irvin Baxter, Jr. at 7 p.m. Have you ever wondered what the Book of Revelation really means? This video presentation on "The Coming One-World Religion" will provide a concise explanation of what is written in Revelation. It will show how many of the events currently taking place in the world were prophesied thousands of years ago. For more info call 860-482-9109.

 

Tuesday, September 17

COLEBROOK

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

GREAT BARRINGTON

: Claire Teague Senior Center activities—bingo at 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.; pool players at 10 a.m.; line dancing at 1:30 p.m.; Tai Chi at 5:30 p.m.

LITCHFIELD

: Community Center activities—painting with friends (artists of all levels welcome) from 9 a.m.-noon; Senior bingo from 1-3 p.m.; Land Trust meeting at 5:30 p.m.

TORRINGTON

: Sullivan Senior Center activities—medical assistance by appointment (call 489-2211); 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

: The Friends of Main Street hold their board of directors meeting at 5:30 p.m. and their general membership meeting at 7 p.m. in the Lee Anne LeClaire Room at Town Hall.

 

Wednesday, September 18

COLEBROOK

: Senior Center activities—trip to New Britain Museum of American Art ($7) leaves at 11:30 a.m.; Quilting Club from 2-4 p.m.; Bridge Club from 2-4 p.m.

GREAT BARRINGTON

: Claire Teague Senior Center activities—yoga class at 9:30 a.m.; Birthday of the Month at 11:30 a.m.; card playing at 12:30 p.m.; poetry class at 12:45 p.m.

HARWINTON

: The Friends of the Harwinton Library meet at 7 p.m. the Harwinton Public Library, 80 Bentley Drive. New members are always welcome; for more info call 860-485-9113.

LITCHFIELD

: Community Center adult activities—yoga with Elin Larson ($7) at 9 a.m.; AARP driving course from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; bridge (players of all levels welcome) at 12:30 p.m.; yoga with Maureen Dodd ($10) from 7-8:30 p.m.

TORRINGTON

: Sullivan Senior Center activities—health screening by appointment (call 489-2211); Belles & Beaux at 9:30 a.m.; Haven Health speaker Jeff Sederquist at 11:15 a.m.; line dancing at 1:30 p.m.; Creative Hands at 1:30 p.m.; AARP meeting at 1:30 p.m.; Bereavement Support Group at 6 p.m.

WINSTED

: The Right Step Christian Recovery support group of the Liberty Full Gospel Christian Fellowship meets at 7:15 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, 630 Main St. For more info call Pastor Verna DiMaio at 860-480-4914 (cell phone), or 860-489-2689.

 

Thursday, September 19

COLEBROOK

: Senior Center activities—yoga with Jan from 9-9:30 a.m.; Foothills VNA foot clinic at 11 a.m.; lunch at noon (call 738-9521 by noon Wednesday for reservations).

GREAT BARRINGTON

: Claire Teague Senior Center activities—low impact exercise at 9:30 a.m.; bingo at 10 a.m.; contemporary issues at 1 p.m.

LITCHFIELD

: Community Center activities—blood pressure screening at 9:30 a.m.; creative writing course from 1-3 p.m.; advanced Italian class at 6:30 p.m.; college funding seminar at 7 p.m.

TORRINGTON

: Sullivan Senior Center activities—bridge at 9 a.m.; wood carving at 9 a.m.; memoir writing workshop with authors Beth Bruno and Ursula McCafferty from 9:30-11:30 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.

 

Friday, September 20

BANTAM

: Our Lady of Grace Altar Guild holds its 3rd annual Penny Auction at 7 p.m. at Bantam Borough Hall; doors open at 6 p.m. There will also be a drawing and a 50/50 raffle, and refreshments will be served.

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.; social bridge at 1 p.m.

LITCHFIELD

: Community Center activities—Senior exercise class ($5) from 10:30-11:30 a.m.; creative writing course from 1-3 p.m.

TORRINGTON

: Sullivan Senior Center activities—foot care clinic (call 379-8561); Seniorcize at 9 a.m.; Italian class at 9:15 a.m.; line dancing at 1:30 p.m.; 9/5 tournament at 1:45 p.m.

 

Saturday, September 21

BANTAM

: Bantam Feed and Grain on Route 202 hosts a "Special Needs" Open House from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Cats that are elderly or that have physical, medical or social disabilities are looking for very special humans to take them into their hearts and homes. In conjunction with the open house, M.E.O.W., Inc. will sponsor a low-cost rabies clinic for cats or dogs (over 3 months old) from 1-3 p.m. For more info call M.E.O.W. at 860-567-3277, or Susan at 860-673-5262.

COLEBROOK

: Colebrook Senior & Community Center joins together with relatives, friends, neighbors and surrounding towns to host a gala 5th annual Turkey Feast from 5-7 p.m. As usual, this benefit event will feature the expert cooking talents of Louis Jasmin and family. Come enjoy and feast on the generous portions of freshly prepared, scrumptiously delicious food, renew and make new acquaintances, and help support a wide variety of worthy activities at the same time. Donation is $10 adults, $5 children (ages 6-12), under age 6 free. Tickets are available at the Senior & Community Center in the center of town, or across the street at the Colebrook Store; for more info call 860-738-9521.

CORNWALL

: Rotary Club of Litchfield Hills meets at 8:15 a.m. at the new Cornwall Free Library on the Cornwall Village Green (off Route 4). UConn Master Gardener Karen Anderson and several of her colleagues will take questions on gardening and soil testing. For more info call Ann Treimann at 860-672-1114.

LITCHFIELD

: Community Center activities—Shared Vision Women’s Health Fair (open to the public) from 11 a.m.-6 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. All are welcome; for more info call Pastor Verna DiMaio at 860-480-4914 (cell phone), or 860-489-2689.

 

Sunday, September 22

LITCHFIELD

: Wisdom House, 229 East Litchfield Rd. hosts a Healing Service with Nigel Mumford at 6 p.m. Join others to pray for healing of body, mind and spirit; there will be time for reflection, scripture reading, personal prayer and laying on of hands. For more info call 860-567-3163.