Friday, December 6

COLEBROOK

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

LITCHFIELD

: Community Center activities—Rotary Club board meeting at 7:30 a.m.; yoga with Fran Oneglia ($7) at 9 a.m.; Garden Club craft workshop with Fernwood Convalescent Home at 10 a.m.; exercise class at 10:30 a.m.; creative writing course from 1-3 p.m.; movie "Charlie’s Angels and pizza for students in grades 7-9 (free admission with ID) from 7-10 p.m.

RIVERTON

: Riverton Grange meets at the Grange Hall on Route 20 at 6:30 p.m. The lecturer’s program is entitled "The Cardinal." Refreshments will be served by Shirley and Rujo Moore.

TORRINGTON

: Sullivan Senior Center activities—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.; light supper ($3, reservation required) and Christmas tree lighting ceremony at 5 p.m.

 

Saturday, December 7

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. Korean War veteran Staff Sergeant Malcolm Ford, Jr. will be honored as the December 2002 Veteran of the Month. A special observance will also be offered to those who gave their lives in the December 7, 1941 sneak attack on Pearl Harbor, with special recognition offered to Post 44 members Army Sergeant Gino Gasparelli and Army Sergeant Harry Mendelsohn, who are both survivors of the attack. The public is invited; for more info call Art St. John at 860-567-0607.

GRANBY

: State Representative Richard F. Ferrari holds office hours from 10-11 a.m. in the meeting room at Granby Town Hall. Residents of the 62nd District will have an opportunity to meet with Representative Ferrari and discuss issues of importance. For more info call 800-842-1423.

GRANBY

: Valley Brook Community Church presents a Live Nativity from 5-8 p.m. at Salmon Brook Park on Route 10. This representation of the manger scene of the birth of Jesus Christ uses real animals and actors. Visitors are welcome to walk through the life-size nativity, pet the animals, and ponder the meaning of the season. There will also be free refreshments, hot drinks and Christmas caroling, which visitors are invited to join. The community is encouraged to take a break and reflect on the real reason for the Christmas season; for more info call Bob Smith at 860-844-0001, ext 1.

LITCHFIELD

: Community Center activities—Gingerbread Houses Holiday Fun with chef Sarah LaPenta ($15, register by calling 567-8302 by December 2) from 9 a.m.-noon; Mage Knight game time for teens from 1-4:30 p.m.; Student Council offers holiday "kidsitting" (call 567-8302) from 1-5 p.m.

LITCHFIELD

: League of Women Voters co-sponsors a workshop on Litchfield’s Vision Plan led by Planning and Zoning Commission members Katherine Davis and Victoria Claman at 9:30 a.m. The Planning and Zoning Commission has contacted the League of Women Voters, along with other civic organizations, boards and commissions, to review the town’s Vision Plan to note whether or not particular recommendations have been completed, require an update, or are no longer relevant. By law, the Vision Plan must be updated every ten years. League members and the Litchfield community are invited to make their voices heard in this important process of planned stewardship of their hometown. The economic, cultural and environmental planning and zoning of Litchfield is a major challenge and one that demands every citizen’s attention. If you are interested in attending, call 860-567-3966; a continental breakfast will be served.

NEW HARTFORD

: State Representative Richard F. Ferrari holds office hours from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in the meeting room at Granby Town Hall. Residents of the 62nd District will have an opportunity to meet with Representative Ferrari and discuss issues of importance. For more info call 800-842-1423.

THOMASTON

: Thomaston Methodist Church holds a Roast Beef Dinner from 5-7 p.m. Menu includes mashed potatoes with gravy, garlic green beans, corn, carrots, homemade rolls, assorted beverages, and pie ala mode for dessert. Cost is $8 adults, $7 seniors, $5 children (12 and under).

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, December 8

AVON

: Valley Community Baptist Church, 590 West Avon Rd. celebrates the Hanging of the Greens with a festive evening of worship and song at 7 p.m.; a reception with dessert and punch will begin at 6 p.m. The Hanging of the Greens will feature Christmas carols, an uplifting message from Pastor Jay Abramson, and the newly composed cantata "Morning Star" by Joseph Martin. Admission is free; a free-will offering will be received. Child care will be provided for children under age 3; for more info call 860-673-6826.

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. This is also the day the Grange holds its Holiday Toy and Food Collection; donations of unwrapped toys for children of all ages and non-perishable food items will be given to area food banks and shelters for the holidays.

 

Monday, December 9

COLEBROOK

: Senior Center activities—Rubber Stamping Club at 10 a.m.; lunch at noon (call 738-9521 by noon Friday for reservations).

LITCHFIELD

: Community Center activities—yoga with Elin Larson ($7) at 9 a.m.; AARP driving class at 9: a.m.; movie "Pauline and Paulette" 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.; Creative Crafts at 1:30 p.m.

 

Tuesday, December 10

COLEBROOK

: Senior Center activities—exercise with Jan from 9-9:30 a.m.; lunch at noon (call 738-9521 by noon Monday for reservations).

LITCHFIELD

: Community Center activities—painting with friends (artists of all levels welcome) from 9 a.m.-noon; CL&P bingo at 1 p.m.; Skills for Word Processing with Zeus Goldberg from 1-4 p.m.; Beautification Committee meets at 4 p.m.

SIMSBURY

: Simsbury Woman’s Club holds its annual Holiday Luncheon at the Farmington Club; social hour starts at 11:30 a.m., followed by lunch at 12:30 p.m. Pianist David Garrido will play Christmas selections. Co-chairs of the event are Laurie Childers, Gracie LeFevre and Andy Schaedel. As in previous years, the generosity of club members have made it possible for the club to provide Christmas gifts of clothing, toys and food to a Simsbury family. For more info concerning membership in the club, call Pat Dudley at 651-0478, or Jean Summer at 658-4493.

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.; woodworking workshop with Tim Bruce and Dick Kiniry at 10 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

: Litchfield Hills Council of Elected Officials meets at 9:30 a.m. in the Council Chambers on the 3rd floor of Torrington City Hall. Agenda includes regional coordination in pursuing financial assistance for storm damage. For more info call 860-491-9884.

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, December 11

COLEBROOK

: Senior Center activities—Quilting Club from 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; Bridge Club from 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. ; bus trip to view holiday lights in Torrington area ($2, holiday sweets will be served) from 5:30-8 p.m.

GREAT BARRINGTON

: Claire Teague Senior Center sponsors an outing to the Seven Hills Inn for lunch at noon, followed by a holiday production by High Note. For more info call 413-528-4118.

LITCHFIELD

: Community Center activities—yoga with Elin Larson ($7) at 9 a.m.; AARP driving class at 9 a.m.; bridge (players of all levels welcome) at 12:30 p.m.

LITCHFIELD

: Mary Floyd Tallmadge Chapter, DAR meets at 11 a.m. at the Litchfield Community Center on Route 202. At noon, a fingertip luncheon will be enjoyed by DAR members and the local recipients of the DAR Good Citizen Awards. Bronwyn Schoelzel will present Good Citizen Awards to the winners from Litchfield High School, Wamogo Regional High School, and the Forman School. Barbara Francis will present the DAR Community Service Award to Victoria Sansing.

TORRINGTON

: Sullivan Senior Center activities—health screening by appointment (call 489-2211); Belles & Beaux at 9:30 a.m.; patriotic program at 11 a.m.; Creative Hands at 1 p.m.; line dancing at 1:30 p.m.; AARP meeting at 1:30 p.m.

TORRINGTON

: Marana Norton Brooks Chapter, DAR meets at the Venetian Restaurant at 12:30 p.m. for its Christmas luncheon. Members are asked to make a reservation by calling the program chairman at 860-489-7274.

TORRINGTON

: North Shore Animal League and the Waterbury Area Animal Shelters hold an Adoption Program at PETCO, 980 Torringford St. from 2:30-6:30 p.m. For more info call Lydia at 860-274-5650.

TORRINGTON

: The Guidance Department of Torrington High School sponsors a Financial Aid Workshop at 7 p.m. in the THS cafeteria. Dominic Yoia, Director of Financial Aid at Quinnipiac University, will conduct the seminar, which will provide a comprehensive overview of the financial aid process. All parents are welcome to attend.

 

Thursday, December 12

CANTON

: Canton Newcomer’s Club invites residents to its annual Holiday Brunch at 9:30 a.m. at the Canton Center Congregational Church. For more info call President Marianne Vacca at 693-8843.

COLEBROOK

: Senior Center activities—lunch at noon (call 738-9521 by noon Wednesday for reservations); bus trip to view local holiday lights ($2, holiday sweets will be served) from 5:30-8 p.m.

LITCHFIELD

: Community Center activities—blood pressure screening at 9:30 a.m.; creative writing course from 1-3 p.m.; State Police Explorers program at 6 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 "Overcoming Breastfeeding Obstacles." 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 at 9 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

: North Shore Animal League and the Waterbury Area Animal Shelters hold an Adoption Program at PETCO, 980 Torringford St. from 2:30-6:30 p.m. For more info call Lydia at 860-274-5650.

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

: Green Woods Chapter, DAR honors the senior class designees for its annual Good Citizen Awards at 2 p.m. at the Beardsley & Memorial Library, 40 Munro Place. This is a prestigious award for students with high scholastic ability and a record of service to school and community. Interested visitors as well as parents and counselors of designees are invited to attend. Since the Chapter’s November meeting was postponed, members are asked to bring comfort items for veterans at the Rocky Hill VA Hospital at this time.

 

Friday, December 13

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) at 10:30 a.m.; Park and Recreation Senior Holiday Party at noon; creative writing course from 1-3 p.m.; special holiday semi-formal for students in grades 7-9 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, December 14

EAST HARTLAND

: Hartland Historical Society holds its annual Pancake Breakfast from 8-11 a.m. at the East Hartland Firehouse. Children will also be given an opportunity to do their holiday shopping at a gift shop set up just for them.

LITCHFIELD

: Lourdes in Litchfield, Route 118 (east of the Litchfield Green) offers Candlelight Christmas Caroling at the Grotto at 7 p.m. After the caroling, hot chocolate and cookies will be served in Pilgrim Hall. Free; for more info call 860-567-1041.

LITCHFIELD

: Community Center activities—semi-formal for Litchfield High School students in grades 9-12 from 7-11 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

: The Support Services Division of the Winsted Fire Dept. holds its 4th annual Penny Auction in the cafeteria at the Pearson School on Wetmore Ave.; doors open at 11 a.m., with the drawing at 2 p.m. Support the Winsted Fire Dept. and win lots of gifts!

 

Sunday, December 15

LITCHFIELD

: Lourdes in Litchfield, Route 118 (east of the Litchfield Green) presents a Living Nativity at the Grotto from 3-6 p.m. Young people from the area will re-enact the Nativity Scene with the help of live animals and an angel choir of little children. Hot chocolate will be served in Pilgrim Hall. Free; for more info call 860-567-1041.