Wed. Nov. 2

Senior Tech Fair

PUTNAM --- The Putnam Commission on Aging will present a technology fair from 1 to 3 p.m. in the St. Mary Church Hall. Seniors who have questions about their cell phones, tablets or ipads can bring their device to this Technology Fair. Technicians will be on hand to assist with questions concerning applications and general usage questions.  Seniors are reminded that they must bring their cell phone, tablet or ipad with them.  Free. 

 

Fri. Nov. 4

Patriotic Program

KILLINGLY --- The RSVP Veterans Coffeehouse will present “Red, White and Blue Celebration” with entertainment by Linda Colangelo at 7 p.m. at the Westfield Congregational Church in Danielson. All local veterans, along with one guest, are invited.  Refreshments will be served. 860-774-9286.

 

Blood Drive

PUTNAM --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Day Kimball Hospital. 1-800-RED CROSS.

 

Sat. Nov. 5

Roast Beef Supper

PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam downtown will host a Roast Beef Supper from 5 to 7 p.m. $15 for adults, $5 for kids 12 and younger. Benefits community charities. Takeout available. 928-4405.

 

Open Studios

RHODE ISLAND --- The Artist Open Studios will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Foster, Glocester and Scituate. Free. www.artistopenstudios.org.

 

Yuletide Festival

PUTNAM --- Daughters of Isabella will present its Yuletide Festival from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Mary Church on Providence Street. Vendors sought. $35 per table if reserved prior to Oct. 20. 860-928-5014.

 

Fall Fair

ASHFORD --- The Ashford Senior Center on Tremko Lane will hold a Fall Fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the center. Spaces available with 6-foot table. $20. 860-428-6502.

 

Lasagna Dinner

BROOKLYN --- The Federated Church of Christ on routes 6 and 169 will host a take-out lasagna dinner from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. $10.

 

History Tour

CANTERBURY --- The Canterbury Historical Society will host a walking tour of the Canterbury Green National Historic District with UConn from 10 a.m. to noon. Tour features the Green District Schoolhouse, walk the compact national historic district and end with a snack by the blazing kitchen hearth fire of an 18th century house on the green. All welcome. Space limited. Preregister and pay by calling 860-486-4460.

 

Yuletide Festival

PUTNAM --- The Daughters of Isabella will present its Yuletide Festival from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Mary Church Hall. Café refreshments and luncheon and more. 

 

Holly Fair

E. WOODSTOCK --- The East Woodstock Congregational Church will host The Holly Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.   Coffee break all day.  Lunch 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

 

Cocoa for Coats

PUTNAM --- The Putnam Family Resource Center will hold a fund-raiser, Cocoa for Coats from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Riverview Marketplace on Kennedy Drive. Bring a monetary donation or a new coat/jacket. A 420 donation or a new coat will bring you a mug (1st 50) Checks can go to: Putnam Resource Center, 33 Wicker St., Putnam, CT 06260 (memo: Cocoa for Coats).

 

Sun. Nov. 6

Lecture

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Hiking in New England – Lecture & Book Signing,” at 2 p.m. at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. Free for CAS members; $5 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.

 

Art Exhibit

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present Wildlife Artist David C. Stumpo exhibit and sale through Christmas. Opening reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Nov. 6. Free. 860-928-4948.

 

Mon. Nov. 7

Garden Program

WOODSTOCK --- The Quiet Corner Garden Club will present speaker Karen Olala at 7 p.m. at the South Woodstock Baptist Church. All welcome. Business meeting at 6:45. 

 

History Program

PLAINFIELD --- The Killingly Historical Society along with the Deborah Avery Putnam Chapter DAR and DAR Good Citizen Awards will present “Civil War Letters of a Killingly Native” with Walter Powell at 7 p.m. at the Plainfield Senior Center. All welcome.  860-928-2825

 

Tues. Nov. 8

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

 

Thur. Nov. 10

Putnam Seniors

PUTNAM --- The Putnam Senior Citizens Group meets at 2 p.m. the second and fourth Thursday of the month at the Putnam VFW. 1-774-318-0064.

 

Program

PUTNAM --- NECASA will present a program, “Why and How to Use NARCAN,” training for friends and family members from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Day Kimball Hospital Field Conference Room 2. Register: 860-779-9253.

 

Blood Drive

WOODSTOCK --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Woodstock Academy. 1-800 RED CROSS.

 

Fri. Nov. 11

History Program

CANTERBURY The Canterbury Historical Society will present Bob Young with “18th Century Apothecary” following the 7 p.m. business session at the Community Room at the Town Hall. Free. All welcome.  www.canterburyhistorical.org

 

Sat. Nov. 12

Swedish Meatball Supper

N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Emanuel Lutheran Church on Main Street will host a Swedish Meatball Supper from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. served family style. $10 for adults; $5 for kids under 12.  Takeout available. 

 

Winter Bazaar

DANIELSON --- The Westfield Church on Main Street will present its Winter Wonderland Bazaar from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch and light breakfast available.

 

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