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Thursday, November 7 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.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, 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.
Sunday, November 10 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 $7 adults, $3.50 children (12 and under). Reservations required; call 379-3557 or 626-0326. Take-out dinners are also available.
Monday, November 11 BANTAM : The annual Veterans’ Day service will be conducted at the All Wars Memorial on Route 202 by American Legion Tyler-Seward-Kubish Post 44. The service will start at 10:45 a.m.; at 11 a.m. there will be a moment of silence in remembrance of the armistice that was signed to end World War I on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of the year 1918. (That’s why Veterans’ Day was originally called Armistice Day.) Veterans’ Day is the one day set aside each year to honor both living and deceased veterans of all wars. A special salute will be rendered to all deceased veterans by placing a wreath at the monument, followed by a three-rifle volley by Post 44’s firing squad. Veterans who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces and the general public are invited to attend.LITCHFIELD : Community Center activities–Weight Watchers meeting at 5 p.m.TORRINGTON : Sullivan Senior Center closed for Veterans’ Day.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. in the Fellowship Hall at the Methodist Church on Fern Drive. Jane Sabatelli will give a presentation on "Dressing of the 1860s Woman."
Tuesday, November 12 LITCHFIELD : Community Center activities–painting with friends (artists of all levels welcome) from 9 a.m.-noon; computer class from 1-4 p.m.; American Red Cross blood drive from 1-6:30 p.m.; Shaker tape workshop from 7-9 p.m.TORRINGTON : Sullivan Senior Center activities–medical insurance assistance by appointment (call 489-2211); cooking class at 8 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.TORRINGTON : United Congregational Church, 1622 Torringford St. (Route 183) sponsors a program on Anger Management from 6:30-7:30 p.m. The program, which will address the issue of how to appropriately handle your anger as it relates to family, will be facilitated by Claire Pepper of the Torrington Youth Service. All who care for children, including moms, dads, grandparents and day care providers are invited; child care will be available. For more info call 489-9671.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.
Wednesday, November 13 BARKHAMSTED : The Barkhamsted Women’s Club meets at 7 p.m. at the Senior Center on West River Rd. All women age 18 and older are welcome to join. For more info call Holly Krouse at 379-3749, or Martha Noe at 738-0568.LITCHFIELD : Community Center adult activities–yoga with Elin Larson ($7) at 9 a.m.; bridge (players of all levels welcome) at 12:30 p.m.; financial seminar with representatives from American General Financial Group (free and open to public; pre-registration required) from 1-2:30 p.m.TORRINGTON : Sullivan Senior Center activities–health screening by appointment (call 489-2211); ear wax and irrigation by appointment (call 489-2211); Belles & Beaux at 9:30 a.m.; patriotic program honoring Korean War veterans at 11 a.m.; Creative Hands at 1 p.m.; line dancing at 1:30 p.m.; music and dancing 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. All are welcome; for more info call Pastor Verna DiMaio at 860-480-4914 (cell phone), or 860-489-2689.
Thursday, November 14 LITCHFIELD : Community Center activities–blood pressure screening at 9:30 a.m.; Printing without a Press class from 12:30-2 p.m.; creative writing course from 1-3 p.m.; AFS pasta dinner from 5-8 p.m.; advanced Italian class at 6:30 p.m.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 "At Home with Your New Baby." Babies are always welcome; for more info call Emily at 860-653-3106, or Sallie at 860-658-2026.TORRINGTON : Sullivan Senior Center activities–instructional bridge at 9 a.m.; wood carving class with Tim Bruce from 9-11 a.m.; flu shots from 9 a.m.-noon; Sr. Swim "Y" at 10 a.m.; art class at 1:30 p.m.; bingo at 1:45 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, November 15 LITCHFIELD : Community Center activities–yoga with Fran Oneglia ($7) 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 program for students in grades 7-9 ($5) from 7-10 p.m.LITCHFIELD : Litchfield County Jewish Community Center hosts a community-wide Shabbat Dinner at 6:30 p.m., preceded by Shabbat services at 6 p.m. Enjoy an evening out with fine food and wine, pleasant company and inspirational conversation. The topic of the evening, led by Rabbi Joseph Eisenbach, is "Shabbos–an island in time." There will be a special children’s program, and babysitting is available. Cost for dinner is $18 adults, $12 children (ages 5-12), $50 family; RSVP by calling 860-567-3609.NEW HARTFORD : A Community Clothing Swap will be held at North Congregational Church from 3-7 p.m. Bring your gently used clothing and shoes to trade for items swapped in by others. Thousands of items are available for children, women and men. This ongoing event is free and open to the public; for more info call 860-379-2466.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.TORRINGTON : St. Francis Women’s Club holds a Penny Auction at St. Francis School, 360 Prospect St.; doors open at 6 p.m. and auction begins at 7 p.m. There will be a kids’ table, raffle table and refreshments; children are welcome.
Saturday, November 16 LITCHFIELD : Community Center activities–Litchfield Area Business Association Silent Auction ($10 in advance, $15 at door, public welcome) from 6-9 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.TORRINGTON : St. Francis School, 360 Prospect St. holds a Polish Dinner from 4-8 p.m. in the cafeteria. Menu includes kielbasa, sauerkraut, pierogies, homemade stuffed cabbage, desserts and beverages. Cost is $7 adults, $5 children and seniors; please reserve your ticket by calling the school office at 489-4177.
Sunday, November 17 GOSHEN : The Catholic Inter-Parish Adult Initiative sponsors a program on Exploring Funeral Planning at 2 p.m. in the Church Hall at St. Thomas of Villanova Church, 71 North St. (Route 63, north of the rotary). Fr. Stephen Sledesky, Associate Pastor of Sacred Heart and St. Peter parishes in Torrington, will discuss ways to enhance the funeral experience, including making sure loved ones know our wishes for funeral arrangements, selection of music, readings and prayers for Mass. People of all faith traditions are welcome. There is no admission charge, and refreshments will be served.NORTHFIELD : Northfield Volunteer Fire Company, 12 Main St. holds a Breakfast from 7:30-11 a.m. The regular menu includes all the pancakes you can eat, sausage, coffee and juice for $4; French toast, eggs and home fries will also be available. A Hungryman’s Special including all of the above costs $5. Proceeds will help subsidize Fire Department equipment purchases; for more info call 860-283-9303.TORRINGTON : North Shore Animal League holds an adoption program from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at PETCO, 980 Torringford St.
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