Wed. Dec. 21

Solstice Gathering

POMFRET --- The Wyndham Land Trust's Winter Solstice Gathering will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. at Lyon Preserve, Wrights Crossing Road, (just off Rt. 101 and over the bridge on the right, look for land trust signs). Memorial dedication to Dick Booth will be a part of the celebration. Snacks, smiles, and fresh air welcome you all to attend. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

Art Exhibit

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present Wildlife Artist David C. Stumpo exhibit and sale through Christmas. 860-928-4948.

 

Art Show

THOMPSON --- The Friends of the Thompson Public Library will present Art @ the Library with a Thompson Winter Student Art Showcase by Thompson Public School art students through Jan. 9 at the library. 860-923-9779

 

Thur. Dec. 22

Cookie Swap

POMFRET --- The Pomfret Senior Center will present a cookie swap at 12:15 p.m. at the center on Mashamoquet Road. All area seniors welcome. 860-928-7459.

 

Pomfret Seniors

POMFRET --- The Pomfret Senior Center will present yoga at 1 p.m. at the center on Mashamoquet Road. All area seniors welcome. 860-928-7459.

 

Sat. Dec. 24

Services

THOMPSON --- High Pointe Church on Thompson Road will celebrate Christmas Eve Services at 3 and 5 p.m. Dec. 24 and one service on Christmas Day at 10 a.m. All welcome.  860-935-0357. 

 

Victorian Christmas

DANIELSON --- The Westfield Congregational Church on Main Street will present a Victorian Christmas at 9 p.m. Dec. 24. All welcome.

 

Sun. Dec. 25

Merry Christmas!

 

Tues. Dec. 27

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. Dec. 28

Nature Program

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present its Monthly Bird Walk at 1 p.m. at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $5 for CAS members; $10 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.

 

Thur. Dec. 29

Blood Drive

PUTNAM --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 1 to 6 p.m. at Day Kimball Hospital. 1-800-RED CROSS.

 

Fri. Dec. 30

Nature Program

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present its an Owl Walk at 7 p.m. at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $5 for CAS members; $10 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.

 

Sat. Dec. 31

Slumber Party

POMFRET --- The Windham-Tolland 4-H New Year’s Eve Slumber Party will be held from 5:30 p.m. Dec. 31 through 9 a.m. Jan. 1. Games, food. $25 per child. Preregister required by Dec. 23. 860-974-1122.

 

Sun. Jan. 1, 2017

Happy New Year.

 

Thur. Jan. 19

Library Program

POMFRET --- The Friends of the Pomfret Public Library will present The Rage of Plum Blossoms – Book Reading and Publishing Talk by Author Christine Whitehead at 7 p.m. at the library. No registration. Free. 860-928-3475.

 

Sun. Jan. 29

Acorn Adventure

WOODSTOCK --- The Last Green Valley Ranger Marcy's Acorn Adventure - Eagle Search & Lake Visit will be held from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at Roseland Park. Snacks, eagle info, Acorn Adventure stickers and fresh air fun included. Dress for the weather, and bring a friend. Free. All welcome.  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

 

Sat. Feb. 4

Dinner Dance

WOODSTOCK --- The Day Kimball Hospital Woman’s Board will hold its Valentine Dinner Dance fund-raiser at The Mansion at Bald Hill. Checks may be made out to Woman’s Board Day Kimball Hospital. Please send to: WBDKH, 37 Tunk City Road, Danielson, CT 06239.

 

Fri. June 16

Golf Tourney

PUTNAM --- The Arc Quinebaug Valley will hold its 30th annual Gardner Johnson Memorial Golf Tournament at CT National Golf Club. Shotgun start at 9 a.m. Benefits the Arc Quinebaug Valley. 860-774-2827