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Friday, February 14 COLEBROOK : Senior Center activities—Valentine lunch at noon (call 738-9521 by noon Thursday for reservations).GREAT BARRINGTON : Claire Teague Senior Center activities—Tai Chi ($3) at 9 a.m.; bridge at 1 p.m.LITCHFIELD : Community Center activities—yoga with Fran Oneglia ($7) at 9 a.m.; Bereavement Group (ongoing, all welcome) at 9 a.m.; creative writing with Jean Sands from 1-3 p.m.; Valentine’s Dance to benefit Litchfield-Morris Rotary Club features live music by True Colors ($25 single, $45 couple, BYOB, for reservations call 567-8520) from 8 p.m.-midnight.LITCHFIELD : Litchfield County Jewish Community Center, 367 Bantam Rd. (Route 202) hosts a Friday Night Kiddush and Dinner at 6 p.m. The topic of the evening, led by Rabbi Joseph I. Eisenbach, is "Pride and Pain." The program will memorialize Colonel Ilan Ramon, the first person to make Kiddush in space, who did it because he felt he was representing every Jew on planet earth. The featured topic will stimulate the mind as well as the soul. There will be a special children's program, and babysitting is available. Cost is $18 adults, $12 children (ages 5-12), under 5 free, $50 maximum per family; for reservations call 860-567-3609, or 860-567-2796.TORRINGTON : Sullivan Senior Center activities—foot care clinic (call 379-8561); Seniorcize at 9 a.m.; Intermediate Italian class at 9:15 a.m.; line dancing at 1:30 p.m.; 9/5 tournament at 1:45 p.m.
Saturday, February 15 LITCHFIELD : Community Center activities—table tennis club for ages 10-16 (call 567-8302 to register) from 9 a.m.-noon; Bob Andrulis Memorial "Sweetheart" 5-mile run and 3-mile walk at 11 a.m.; Warner Theatre drama group from 1-4 p.m.; Valentine’s Dance for teens sponsored by LHS Peer Educators from 7-11 p.m.THOMASTON : Thomaston Methodist Church Sunday School sponsors a Spaghetti Dinner from 5-7 p.m. in the church hall. All-you-can-eat menu includes spaghetti with homemade sauce, meatballs, garlic bread, salad and a variety of homemade desserts. Cost is $6 adults, $5 seniors, $4 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.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. Come and experience the power of the Holy Spirit changing and transforming lives.
Sunday, February 16 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.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.TORRINGTON : Evangelical Baptist Church at North Main St. and Winsted Rd. celebrates Agape Love Sunday starting at 9:45 a.m. This special event will include music by the International Bible College Trio, special speaker Dr. Bruce Miller, president of the International Bible College, and a great potluck feast free for all who attend. All are welcome; for more info call pastor Don Carpenter at 860-496-8022.
Monday, February 17 COLEBROOK : Senior Center closed for Presidents Day.GREAT BARRINGTON : Claire Teague Senior Center activities—exercise with Theresa Decker ($3) at 9:30 a.m.; tap dancing ($5) at 11 a.m.; art class at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.LITCHFIELD : Community Center activities—yoga with Elin Larson ($7) at 9 a.m.; family movie "Spiderman" at 1 p.m.; Weight Watchers meeting at 5 p.m.; French refresher course from 6:30-8:30 p.m.TORRINGTON : Sullivan Senior Center closed for Presidents Day.
Tuesday, February 18 COLEBROOK : Senior Center activities—exercise with Jan from 9-9:30 a.m.; blood pressure and cholesterol clinic (for cholesterol appointment call 379-8561) from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; lunch at noon (call 738-9521 by noon Monday for reservations).GREAT BARRINGTON : Claire Teague Senior Center activities—breakfast (including fruit, quiche, muffins and coffee) at 8:30 a.m.; bingo at 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.; line dancing (free) at 1:30 p.m.; Tai Chi ($3) at 5:30 p.m.LITCHFIELD : Community Center activities—painting with friends (artists of all levels welcome) from 9 a.m.-noon; Music Together at 10 a.m.; bingo at 1 p.m.; computer workshop on skills for word processing from 1-4 p.m.; Land Trust meeting at 5:30 p.m.; hand drumming workshop with John Marshall ($60 for four weeks, register by February 14 by calling 567-8302) at 7:30 p.m.TORRINGTON : Sullivan Senior Center activities—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.; AARP income tax assistance (call 489-2211 for appointment) from 1-4 p.m.; stamping and embossing at 1:30 p.m.; pinochle at 1:45 p.m.; yoga at 2:30 p.m.
Wednesday, February 19 COLEBROOK : Senior Center activities—Quilting Club from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Bridge Club from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.GREAT BARRINGTON : Claire Teague Senior Center activities—yoga class ($5) at 9:30 a.m.; card playing at 12:30 p.m.; folk art ($3) at 7 p.m.HARTFORD : SEBAC, the coalition of state employee unions holds a "Turn Up the Heat!" Rally from noon-1 p.m. at the State Capitol. All of us are victims of Governor Rowland’s budget decisions, whether we are losing our jobs or our quality of life. On the day of the Governor’s Budget Address, let’s stand together to fight to reverse layoffs and win a fair solution to the budget crisis. Meet on the north side of the State Capitol for a brief rally, after which the group will circle the Capitol, demanding that the Governor and the legislature stay inside until they can find a just solution.LITCHFIELD : Community Center activities—yoga with Elin Larson ($7) at 9 a.m.; watercolor class with Dora Cox from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; bridge/ cards (players of all levels welcome) at 12:30 p.m.; yoga with Elin Larson ($10) at 7 p.m.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—health screening by appointment (call 489-0931); ear waxing and irrigation (call 489-2211); Belles & Beaux at 9:30 a.m.; Creative Hands at 1 p.m.; line dancing at 1:30 p.m.; AARP meeting at 1:30 p.m.; Bereavement Support Group at 6 p.m.TORRINGTON : North Shore Animal League and the Waterbury Area Animal Shelters hold an Adoption Program at PETCO, 980 Torringford St. from 2-6 p.m. For more info call Lydia at 860-567-1545.WINSTED : The Right Step Christian Recovery support group of the Liberty Full Gospel Christian Fellowship meets at 7 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, 630 Main St.
Thursday, February 20 COLEBROOK : Senior Center activities—yoga with Jan from 9-9:30 a.m.; lunch at noon (call 738-9521 by noon Wednesday for reservations); "Land of Polar Bears" slide presentation by Jerry Rathburn at 12:45 p.m.; potluck dinner with Chef Andy Tabak speaking on Winter Soups at 6 p.m.FARMINGTON : Tunxis Community College, Routes 6 & 177 presents "Achieving College Tuition Through Your Guardian Grandparent" from noon-2 p.m. in Whit's Place (cafeteria). Rickie Taylor and William Ronald Scalford of Grandparents Shop, Inc. will discuss what financial assistance is available for custodial grandparents and their grandchildren. Open to the public; for more info call 860-678-2114.GREAT BARRINGTON : Claire Teague Senior Center activities—exercise (free) at 9:30 a.m.; bingo at 10 a.m.; line dancing at 7 p.m.LITCHFIELD : Community Center activities—blood pressure screening from 9:30-10:30 a.m.; Garden Club meeting at 10 a.m.; beginner's computer class with Zeus Goldberg from 12:30-2:30 p.m.; Writers Guild from 1-3 p.m.; State Police Explorers program at 6 p.m.; advanced Italian class at 6:30 p.m.TORRINGTON : Sullivan Senior Center activities—cholesterol screening ($10, call 489-2211 for appointment) from 8:30-10:30 a.m.; instructional bridge at 9 a.m.; wood carving class at 9 a.m.; blood pressure screening 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 2-6 p.m. For more info call Lydia at 860-567-1545.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, February 21 COLEBROOK : Senior Center activities—lunch at noon (call 738-9521 by noon Thursday for reservations).GREAT BARRINGTON : Claire Teague Senior Center activities—Tai Chi ($3) at 9 a.m.; bridge at 1 p.m.LITCHFIELD : Community Center activities—yoga with Fran Oneglia ($7) at 9 a.m.; Dvorak music lecture with Jeffery Engel from 1-3 p.m.; creative writing with Jean Sands from 1-3 p.m.TORRINGTON : Sullivan Senior Center activities—foot care clinic (call 379-8561); Seniorcize at 9 a.m.; Intermediate Italian class at 9:15 a.m.; line dancing at 1:30 p.m.; 9/5 tournament at 1:45 p.m.; Nutrition Program Anniversary Supper ($3, reservations required by February 14) at 6 p.m.TORRINGTON : Litchfield County Association for Retarded Citizens (LARC) hosts a Penny Auction at First United Methodist Church, 21 Fern Drive; doors open at 6 p.m. for viewing and bidding, and the drawing begins promptly at 7 p.m. The penny auction features new items, gift certificates, and a special children’s table; tickets are 50 for $2. A raffle table will feature specialty items; tickets are 3 for $1. Refreshments and baked goods will also be available. All funds raised are designated to support LARC’s recreation program; for more info call Robin at 860-489-2140, ext 12.TORRINGTON : Holy Trinity Church, 64 Berry St. (one block west of Migeon Ave.) holds a Penny Auction at 7 p.m. There will be a 50/50 raffle, door prizes, and refreshments including hot dogs, snacks, beverages and desserts. Items in auction include household goods, gift baskets, jewelry, children's games, and much more. Donation is $1 at the door. The community is cordially invited; for more info call 482-6100.
Saturday, February 22 HARWINTON : Harwinton Congregational Church, Route 4 and North Rd. holds its 41st annual Chicken Barbeque with seatings at 5 p.m., 6 p.m. and 7 p.m.; take-out will be available starting at 4:45 p.m. Menu includes 1/2 barbequed chicken, baked potato, salad, roll, and home-baked pies for dessert. Cost is $11 adults, $10 seniors (over age 65); $6 children (under 12); for reservations call 485-1931.LITCHFIELD : Community Center activities—table tennis club for ages 10-16 (call 567-8302 to register) from 9 a.m.-noon; Warner Theatre drama group from 1-4 p.m.NEW HARTFORD : South End Fire Dept. holds a Spaghetti Dinner from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the firehouse on Antolini Drive (off Route 202). Cost is $6 adults, $3 children; tickets will be available at the door, and walk-ins are welcome.NORTHFIELD : Northfield Junior Fire Company holds a Spaghetti Supper at the Beacon Grange, 670 Northfield Rd. (Route 254) from 4-8 p.m. Menu includes spaghetti with sauce and meatballs, salad, bread, beverage and dessert. Cost is $8 adults, $4 children (under 12); proceeds will be used to fund Junior Fire Co. activities. For more info call Jessica Legendre at 860-283-8197, or Katie Berry at 860-283-0675.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 : The Veneta Society, 108 Central Ave. holds a Pasta Dinner Benefit for Siro Formaggioni from 4-7 p.m. Cost is $8 adults, $4 children (under 12); for more info call Denise Tucker at 860-489-2870.WINCHESTER CENTER : The Board of Trustees of Winchester Center Congregational Church sponsor their annual Spaghetti Supper from 5-7 p.m. All-you-can-eat menu includes spaghetti, homemade meatballs and bread, salad, jello and beverage. Cost is $5 adults, $3 children (under 12); for more info call 379-1920, or 379-8387.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. Come and experience the power of the Holy Spirit changing and transforming lives.
Sunday, February 23 CANAAN : Pack 22 Cub Scouts hold a Pancake Breakfast to benefit the family of Lorin Platt from 8:30-11 a.m. at the Pilgrim House. Lorin, who is 37 years old, lives in Canaan with his wife Meghan and their two sons. He was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in 2001; the leukemia has been in remission for over a year, but Lorin has recently relapsed. He is currently receiving chemotherapy and is in need of a bone marrow transplant. Cost of breakfast is $5 adults, $3 children; a prize drawing will also be offered. Donations to the family may be made at Canaan National Bank. For more info or to purchase tickets, call Wendy Eichman at 860-824-1183.
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