Tues. Jan. 5

Exercise Group

WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Senior Exercise Group will meet from 9 to 10 a.m. every Tuesday in the Woodstock Town Hall lower level meeting room. Free for all Woodstock senior citizens 60 and older. 860-974-1050.

 

Wed. Jan. 6

Pet Loss Support Group

DAYVILLE --- NECCOG Animal Services, 125 Putnam Pike, will present a Pet Loss Support Group at 6 p.m. Free.  No fee/reservations are required, and you are free to attend as often as necessary throughout your grief process.  860-774-1253.

 

Art Exhibit

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Birding Through the Years with Paint and Brush” through Feb. 1 at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. 860-928-4948.

 

Art

N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Thompson Public Library Art @ the Library program will present photography by John Dalterio & Mark Hutchinson featuring selections from “Nayara” and “Unanswerable” through Jan. 29. Reception  is from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Jan. 11. Supported by the Friends of the Thompson Public Library. 860-923-9779.

 

Fri. Jan. 8

History Program

CANTERBURY --- The Canterbury Historical Society will present “The Not-So-Good-Life of the Colonial Goodwife” following the 7 p.m. business session at the Community Room at the Town Hall. Free. All welcome.

 

Fish Fry

N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Knights of Columbus Council 2087 on Riverside Drive will hold a fish fry from noon to 8 p.m. Prices vary.: 860-923-2967

 

Sat. Jan. 9

Nature Program

HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present a Winter Night Sky Walk at 7 p.m. at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. Bring binoculars and/or telescope. Free for members; $3 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.

 

Sun. Jan. 10

Nature Program

HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present a Sunday Walk at 2 p.m. at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. Free for members; $3 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.

 

Breakfast

N. GROSVENORDALE --- The American Legion family of Post 67 on Rt. 200, will present an all-you-can-eat breakfast from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the post. $8 for adults; $4 for kids under 7. 923-9203.

 

Tues. Jan. 12

Exercise Group

WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Senior Exercise Group will meet from 9 to 10 a.m. every Tuesday in the Woodstock Town Hall lower level meeting room. Free for all Woodstock senior citizens 60 and older. 860-974-1050.

 

Fri. Jan. 15

Teen Weekend

POMFRET --- The Windham Tolland 4-H will present a Winter teen Weekend from 5:30 p.m. Jan. 15 through 9 a.m. Jan. 17. For teens 13-18. $50. Preregister by Jan. 11. 860-974-3379.

 

Fish Fry

N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Knights of Columbus Council 2087 on Riverside Drive will hold a fish fry from noon to 8 p.m. Prices vary.: 860-923-2967

 

TLGV Meander

LISBON --- The TLGV Mystery Member Meander will be held from 11 a.m. to noon-in Lisbon. Total of 2.5 miles of easy woods trails. Paved and gravel paths available for those with strollers or less steady on their feet. Leashed dogs ok. 1 hour. RSVP to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for secret location and details!

 

Sat. Jan. 16

Swedish Meatballs

DANIELSON --- Westfield Church will present Swedish Meatball Supper from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the church on Main Street. $12 for adults; $8 for kids 10 and younger. Eat in or takeout. WestfieldUCC.org/Eat

 

Meatloaf supper

N. GROSVENORDALE --- The American Legion family of Post 67 on Rt. 200, will present a meatloaf dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. $9 for adults; $6 for kids under 10. 923-9203.

 

Bonfire

THOMPSON --- The Thompson Recreation, the highway department and the community Fire Department will present the 10th Annual Holiday Bonfire from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Park/Pond on Main Street behind library, N. Grosvenordale. Free. Refreshments available for purchase. Bring skates for skating on pond (weather permitting) Donations welcome to help support TEEG’s private fuel fund. Inclement weather date Jan. 17. 923-9440.

 

Sun. Jan. 17

Breakfast

N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Knights of Columbus Council 2087 on Riverside Drive will hold a made-to-order breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m. $7.  860-923-2967.

 

Thur. Jan. 21

Nature Program

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present a bird walk at 1 p.m. starting from the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $5 for members; $10 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.

 

Library Program

POMFRET --- The Pomfret Library will present “Bobcats in Connecticut” at 7 p.m. at the  library. Free. All welcome.: 860-928-3475.

 

Photo Program

PUTNAM --- The Quinebaug Valley Photography Club presents: “Getting to Know Your Camera” with social time from 6:30 to 7 p.m. and discussion from 7 to 9 p.m. at The Coop at Karen Leaf Photography on Providence Street. Bring your camera and questions. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

Fri. Jan. 22

Fish Fry

N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Knights of Columbus Council 2087 on Riverside Drive will hold a fish fry from noon to 8 p.m. Prices vary. 860-923-2967

 

Sat. Jan. 23

Nature Program

HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present a Full Moon Walk at 7 p.m. at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. Bring binoculars and/or telescope. Free for members; $3 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.

 

Nature Program

HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present a Owl Walk at 7 p.m. at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. Cancelled if bad weather. $5 for members; $10 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.

 

Sun. Jan. 24

Nature Program

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Avian Taxidermy” from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $5 for members; $10 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.

 

TLGV Program

THOMPSON --- TLGV Member January Program will present “Snowshoe Hike on the Air Line Trail to the Tri-State Marker” from 1 to 3 p.m. at 658 E. Thompson Rd.  Bring you snowshoes and if there is not enough snow we’ll hike anyway. Approximately 2 miles round trip from the parking area to the Tri-State marker. If weather and time allows we’ll continue onward. To RSVP and for more information contact Bill Reid at 860-774-3300 or via e-mail at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

 

Wed. Jan. 27

Library Program

POMFRET --- The Pomfret Library will present “Armchair Travelers Book Club” at 12:30 p.m. at the library.  860-928-3475.

 

Thur. Jan. 28

Library Program

POMFRET ---  The Pomfret Library will present “Pomfret Seniors Book Discussion” at noon at the Pomfret Senior Center. 860-928-3475

 

Fri. Jan. 29

Fish Fry

N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Knights of Columbus Council 2087 on Riverside Drive will hold a fish fry from noon to 8 p.m. Prices vary.: 860-923-2967

 

Sun. Jan. 31

Nature Program

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Taxidermy of Mammals” from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $5 for members; $10 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.

 

Eagle Search

WOODSTOCK --- The Last Green Valley Acorn Adventure will present an Eagle Search and Lake Visit from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at Roseland Park. Free. All ages welcome. Snack. Dress for the weather. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

Tues. April 5

Three C’s

WOODSTOCK --- The Three C’s Performing Arts for Kids will present “Henry & Mudge” at 10 a.m. at the Hyde Cultural Center. Recommended for grades PK-3. $4 per person (in groups of 10 or more) 928-2946. 

 

Tues. May 24

Three C’s

WOODSTOCK --- The Three C’s Performing Arts for Kids will present “SkippyjonJones Snow What” at 10 a.m. at the Hyde Cultural Center. Recommended for grades PK-3. $4 per person (in groups of 10 or more) 928-2946.