Friday, November 1

COLEBROOK

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

LITCHFIELD

: Community Center activities–yoga with Fran Oneglia ($7) at 9 a.m.; Senior exercise class ($5) from 10:30-11:30 a.m.; music lecture on Offenbach, Napoleon II and Gay Paris with Jeffery Engel at 1 p.m.; creative writing course from 1-3 p.m.; teen program at 7 p.m.

RIVERTON

: Riverton Grange meets at 7:30 p.m. at the Grange Hall on Route 20. Lecturer Dorothy O’Connor will present a program on "Bamboo," including its sources and uses. Refreshments will be served by Sharon and George Russell.

TORRINGTON

: The Holy Rosary Society of St. Peter Church sponsors a Penny Auction in the St. Peter Church Hall, 107 East Main St.; doors open at 5:30 p.m., and the calling of numbers will begin at 7 p.m. In addition to the penny auction, there will be a 50/50 drawing and a raffle table, and refreshments will be served. Members are asked to drop off new items for the auction at the hall from 2:30-5:30 p.m. There will be a short meeting after the auction; members are asked to bring their knitted/ crocheted hats, etc. to the meeting.

WINSTED

: Winsted AARP chapter #1051 meets at 1:30 p.m. in the recreation room at Chestnut Grove. A slide presentation by Mrs. Dorothy Child will feature the mysteries and four seasons of Mt. Washington. Guests are welcome; donations for the Food Bank are requested. The board of directors will meet at 12:30 p.m.

 

Saturday, November 2

BANTAM

: Veteran of the Month services will be conducted at 10 a.m. by American Legion Tyler-Seward-Kubish Post 44 at the All Wars Memorial on Route 202. This month’s ceremony will honor World War II veteran Harold J. Ryan of Danbury. The public is invited; for more info call Arthur St. John at 860-567-0607.

CANAAN

: North Canaan Congregational Church sponsors its annual Calico Fair from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Pilgrim House, 30 Granite Ave. A homemade luncheon of soups, sandwiches and fruit cobbler will be served. The fair includes a large white elephant/ tag sale, tea cup auction, books, SERRV international gifts, crafts, balloon art and face painting, homemade baked goods and candy, a children’s clothing exchange, and a children’s activity room. For more info call 860-824-7232.

CANTON

: Focus on Canton sponsors the fall Neighbor Helping Neighbor Day from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. This is a great way to help out your neighbors who are in physical, financial or family need. Come for the day, or merely a few minutes; tasks will be given out individually, and any time you can spend will be greatly appreciated. The day begins at 8:30 a.m. at Canton Baptist Church for coffee and to pick up assignments. Tasks include raking, window washing, weeding, dump runs, simple painting, turning mattresses, changing draperies, etc. For more info, to sign up for assistance or to volunteer, call Mary Breviglieri at 738-2525 (work) or 693-2487 (home).

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

: Holy Trinity Church, 64 Berry St. (one block west of Migeon Ave.) holds its annual Strudel Bake Sale; fresh, homemade Viennese-style apple strudel may be picked up at the church from 6-8 p.m. Reservations are required; to place an order, call 482-6100 or 489-9946.

WINSTED

: Flowing River Ministries, 100 Main St. hosts a Women’s Fellowship Brunch from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Guest speaker will be Gloria Koczera of East Windsor, the founder of Elohim Ministry. Gloria is also a leader of Flowing River Ministries, serving as prophet and elder. Come and hear how the Lord has set her free from abuse and low self-esteem as she teaches using her creative skills with song and puppets.

 

Sunday, November 3

TORRINGTON

: Catholic Inter-Parish Adult Education Initiative sponsors a presentation on the importance of preparing in advance for making decisions at the end stages of life at 2 p.m. in the St. Peter Church Hall, 109 East Main St. Sr. Suzanne Gross, a Franciscan Sister of the Eucharist and Program Coordinator for the Hartford Archdiocesan Pro-Life Activities, will discuss tools such as living wills, advanced directives, and the use of conservators. People of all faith traditions are welcome; there is no admission charge, and refreshments will be served.

WINSTED

: St. Andrew’s Lodge, 27 Wheeler St. holds its Fall Roast Beef Dinner from noon-1:30 p.m. Each year St. Andrew’s awards scholarships to college bound seniors at Gilbert and Regional #7. These scholarships are supported entirely by the proceeds of the roast beef dinners and by donations to the scholarship fund. Come and enjoy a really good dinner and at the same time help a deserving student go to college. Tickets are $8 adults, $5 children (under 12) and will be available at the door, but reservations are advisable. For more info call 379-6425, or 379-8936.

 

Monday, November 4

LITCHFIELD

: Community Center activities–Japan trip departs at 6 a.m.; yoga with Elin Larson ($7) at 9 a.m.; movie "Lord of the Rings" at 1 p.m.; Weight Watchers meeting at 4:30 p.m.; "How to Create a Healthy Home Environment" with Joan Spear (free and open to the public, for more info call 567-9610) from 7-8:30 p.m.; Litchfield Hills Audubon Society meets from 7-10 p.m.

TORRINGTON

: COSA, a 12-step support group for the partners of sex, love and/or pornography addicts, holds its weekly meeting at 10 a.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church, at the corner of Prospect and Water St. For more info call 860-480-0023, or visit <www.cosa-recovery.org>.

TORRINGTON

: Torrington Woman’s Club meets at 2 p.m. at Center Congregational Church. The guest will be Dr. John Irwin, who will speak on "The Three Thorns of Arthritis." Club members are reminded to bring items for the "Bundles from America" project sponsored by American Legion Post 38 and the Torrington Chapter of the Red Cross.

 

Tuesday, November 5

LITCHFIELD

: Community Center activities–painting with friends (artists of all levels welcome) from 9 a.m.-noon; computer class from 1-3 p.m.; Senior bingo from 1-3 p.m.; Shaker tape workshop from 7-9 p.m.

 

Wednesday, November 6

BRISTOL

: The Mothers of Multiples of Greater Bristol meet at 7:30 p.m. at the First Congregational Church, 31 Maple St. This meeting will include information on "Raising Children in a Challenging World" with Nancy White. This club is a support group for mothers of twins, triplets and higher order multiples; new members are always welcome. For more info call membership chair Karen Cyr at 860-585-6788.

HARWINTON

: Harwinton Women’s Club meets at 7 p.m. at the Harwinton Senior Center on Wiengart Rd. Lori Boyajian of Creative Memories will present a program on scrapbooking. The Social Affairs Committee for the month will be chaired by Kim Wysocki with Joyce Johnson, Jackie Romano, Doris Sibley and Janice Tullock. The winner of the "Let Freedom Ring" quilt will be invited to attend.

LITCHFIELD

: Community Center adult activities–yoga with Elin Larson ($7) at 9 a.m.; watercolor class with Dora Cox from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; bridge (players of all levels welcome) at 12:30 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. All are welcome; for more info call Pastor Verna DiMaio at 860-480-4914 (cell phone), or 860-489-2689.

 

Thursday, November 7

LITCHFIELD

: Community Center activities–blood pressure screening at 9:30 a.m.; Chi Gong with Luisa DeCastro at 9:30 a.m.; "Printing without a Press" class from 12:30-2 p.m.; creative writing course from 1-3 p.m.; Women’s Forum meeting features a program by Kathleen Craughwell-Varda on "Looking for Jackie: American Fashion Icons" (guests are invited, $8) at 3:30 p.m.; Police Explorers program at 6 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.

TORRINGTON

: UConn Torrington holds an Open House at its campus on University Drive from 7-8:30 p.m. There will be a resource fair with representatives from all schools and colleges, as well as information on admissions and financial aid. For reservations call tri-campus admissions at 203-805-6586.

 

Friday, November 8

LITCHFIELD

: Community Center activities– yoga with Fran Oneglia ($7) at 9 a.m.; Bereavement Group (ongoing, all welcome) at 9 a.m.; Senior exercise class ($5) from 10:30-11:30 a.m.; Offenbach music lecture with Jeffery Engel at 1 p.m.; creative writing course from 1-3 p.m.; teen dance for students in grades 7-9 ($5) from 7-10 p.m.

 

Saturday, November 9

CANTON

: Canton Community Baptist Church, 125 Dowd Ave. holds a Pasta Supper from 5-8 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. All are welcome. For tickets or more info, call 860-693-8338.

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 hosts a special Thanksgiving celebration at 6:30 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, 630 Main St. This wonderful praise and worship service will feature special music by Peter Whitehouse and Melissa Baker. All are welcome; for more info call Pastor Verna DiMaio at 860-480-4914 (cell phone), or 860-489-2689.