Community Calendar

 

Friday, February 28

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.; Bereavement Group (ongoing, all welcome) at 9 a.m.; creative writing with Jean Sands from 1-3 p.m. ; teen dance with PowerStation DJ 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.; Intermediate Italian class at 9:15 a.m.; line dancing at 1:30 p.m.; 9/5 tournament at 1:45 p.m.

 

Saturday, March 1

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 U.S. Air Force Airman 2nd Class Robert Meo will be honored. The public is invited; for more info call Art St. John at 860-567-0607.

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 meets from 1-4 p.m.

THOMASTON

: Eagle Rock Church on Reynolds Bridge Rd. (off Route 6) holds a Pancake Dinner from 5-7 p.m. Menu includes all the pancakes you can eat, plus your choice of bacon or sausage, and coffee or tea. Tickets are $5 adults, $3 children (under 12); for more info call 860-482-9355.

TORRINGTON

: North Shore Animal League and the Waterbury Area Animal Shelters hold an Adoption Program at PETCO, 980 Torringford St. from 11 a.m.-4 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 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.

 

Monday, March 3

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.; movie "Solaris" at 1 p.m.; Weight Watchers meeting at 4:30 p.m.; Audubon Society meeting at 6:30 p.m.; French refresher course from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

TORRINGTON

: Torrington Woman's Club meets at 2 p.m. at Center Congregational Church. The program will be "Spring Fashions and Makeup Forecasts" presented by Dee Mahony of I Do Faces. Club members are reminded that March 3 is American Home Day; please bring your arts and crafts to the church by 10 a.m. for judging. For more info call 860-489-7258.

 

Tuesday, March 4

COLEBROOK

: Senior Center activities—exercise with Jan from 9-9:30 a.m.; lunch at noon (call 738-9521 by noon Monday for reservations); talk by Litchfield Companions and Homemakers at 12:30 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.; healing meditation class with Elizabeth K. Stratton ($10 adults, $7 seniors) from 6:30-7:30 p.m.; hand drumming workshop with John Marshall at 7:30 p.m.

 

Wednesday, March 5

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 Yoga Relaxation with Elin Larsen; a general meeting will be held first, and then the group will receive instruction in the art of yoga. There will also be hors d’oeuvres and refreshments. 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.

COLEBROOK

: Senior Center activities—Quilting Club from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Bridge Club from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

COLEBROOK

: Colebrook Congregational Church holds an Ash Wednesday service, including communion, at 7 p.m. For more info call 860-379-6425.

HARWINTON

: Harwinton Women’s Club meets at 7 p.m. at the Senior Center on Weingart Rd. There will be a program on Hot Air Ballooning; Myrtle Daley, Joan Beatty and Cathy Wesoly are in charge of refreshments. Each month members donate canned goods for F.I.S.H. Members who are working on patches for the new quilt are requested to show their works in progress. Harwinton women who are interested in joining a service organization are welcome to attend any meeting, and members are urged to invite guests.

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.; Art Explorers from 3:30-5 p.m.; yoga with Elin Larson ($10) at 7 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 860-274-5650.

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, March 6

COLEBROOK

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

GOSHEN

: Goshen Garden Club meets at 1 p.m. in the Meeting Hall of the Church of Christ Congregational at the rotary (Routes 4 & 63). Members are encouraged to participate in the horticultural display using forced branches and bulbs such as forsythia, quince, pussy willow, paper whites, tulips, etc.

LITCHFIELD

: Community Center activities—basic Italian class from 9:15-11:15 a.m.; blood pressure screening from 9:30-10:30 a.m.; Chi Gong with Luisa de Castro at 9:30 a.m.; Bend and Stretch from 11 a.m.-noon; Writers Guild from 1-3 p.m.; Women’s Forum presents program on "Women and Heart Disease" with Dr. Carrie Wolfberg at 3:30 p.m.; State Police Explorers program at 6 p.m.; advanced Italian class at 6:30 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 860-274-5650.

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.

WATERBURY

: Teikyo Post University hosts a Graduate School Fair from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Leever Student Center. Representatives from approximately 20 colleges and universities from across Connecticut and New England will attend. Prospective students should be prepared to ask questions and explore the various graduate degree programs and potential internship opportunities. Open to the public; for more info call Christopher DiStiso at 203-596-4506.

 

Friday, March 7

COLEBROOK

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

EAST CANAAN

: The Northwestern CT Chapter of Church Women United sponsor a service for "World Day of Prayer, 2003" at 3 p.m. at the North Canaan Congregational Church on Route 44. This year’s theme is "Holy Spirit, Fill Us." The service of worship was prepared by Catholic, Evangelical and Orthodox Christian women of Lebanon. An offering will be taken during the service to support the ongoing work of Church Women United; there will also be a "least coin" offering of pennies that is traditional during CWU services. Following the service, there will be a time of refreshments and fellowship; the refreshments will be representative of Lebanese foods. People of all ages are invited to attend; for more info call 860-824-1555.

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.

WINSTED

: Winsted AARP chapter #1051 meets at 1:30 p.m. in the recreation room at Chestnut Grove. Guest speakers will be Nancy Merbaum, clinical director of the Torrington office of the Visiting Nurse Services of CT, and Nancy Pavlik, a registered dietician with the same organization. Dues are now payable. The Board of Directors will meet at 12:45 p.m.

 

Saturday, March 8

BARKHAMSTED

: Barkhamsted Junior Women’s Club sponsors a Pasta Dinner from 5-7 p.m. at the Praise Christian Fellowship Church. Cost is $6 adults, $3 children (ages 6-12), under age 5 free; proceeds will go towards charitable community needs in Barkhamsted. For more info or tickets, call 379-0072 or 738-4244.

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.

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, March 9

AVON

: Avon Interfaith Council holds its annual Interfaith Brunch at 11:30 a.m. at the Avon Middle School. Faith has reached a center stage in the public arena like never before. After the tragedy of 9/11, people of all faiths gathered together to pray for families who lost loved ones. President Clinton's "charitable choice" and President Bush’s faith-based initiatives have meant that faith-based communities must become key collaborative partners in the provision of human services. And as we explore various aspects of global conflict, faith is the banner many world leaders hold while discussing why God is on their side. With all these matters in mind, Rev. Shelly D.B. Copeland will speak of "The Changing Place of Faith"; music will be provided by The Book Ends. Rev. Copeland is the first African-American and the first woman to hold the position of Executive Director of the Capitol Region Council of Churches. Co-hosts of this event are Avon Center Congregational Church and West Avon Congregational Church; admission is $5 adults, $3 students, free for pre-school children. For tickets call Thomas Gugliotti at 673-3667, Robert August at 673-3580, or Tony Steere at 658-1747.

CANAAN

: Marine Corps League Detachment #042 holds its annual Scholarship Award Breakfast from 8 a.m.-noon at the Canaan VFW on Route 7. Menu includes SoS, eggs, home fries, toast, sausage, ham, and omelets to order; all you can eat. Cost is $5 adults, $3 children (ages 6-12), under age 6 free. Tickets will be available at the door, or in advance at Jerry’s Deli in Winsted; for more info call 860-824-0140.

CANAAN

: Canaan Northwest Lions Club hosts a Chicken and Polenta/ Corned Beef and Cabbage Buffet Dinner with continuous servings from 3-6 p.m. at the Masonic Hall. Menu includes chicken and polenta or corned beef and cabbage along with potatoes, carrots and dessert. Reservations are requested take-out orders will be available. Cost is $10 adults, $5 children (under 10), children under 3 free; tickets are available from any Lions Club member, or by calling 860-824-0484 or 824-0562.

LITCHFIELD

: The American Legion Auxiliary holds its annual Beef Stew Supper from 4-7 p.m. downstairs at the American Legion Home on Route 202. Menu includes beef stew or chicken soup, salad, bread and dessert; all you can eat. Cost is $6 adults, $3 children (under 12); proceeds will benefit our veterans. Tickets will be available at the door or from any Auxiliary member; for more info call Bernice at 860-567-8533.

NORFOLK

: The Norfolk Church of Christ Congregational holds its annual Deac Nash Pie Fest from 1-4 p.m. in the chapel dining room. Everyone is invited to enjoy a delicious slice of homemade pie and choice of drink at no charge. Donations will be accepted, and many special pies will also be available for purchase; for more info call 860-542-5721.