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FUN FRIDAYS: Deep River Public Library’s Fun Fridays will be held Jan. 6, 13, 20 and 27, with stories, songs and open play, starting at 10:30 a.m. All ages welcome, no registration required. ABC Amigos are the special guest on Jan. 27. For more information on any of these programs, call 860-526-6039 or email at drplchildrensdept@gmail.com LEARN BRIDGE: Learn to Play Bridge at the East Hampton Senior Center on Fridays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The Bridge Group has offered some instructional time to teach individuals this fun and challenging game. If interested, sign up in Activity Book. For information, go to www.easthamptonct.gov and click on Senior Center or call 860-267-4426. WII BOWLING: Wii Bowling practice is held on Fridays starting Jan. 6 at 10 a.m. at the East Hampton Senior Center. Let’s get back to ‘honing’ our skills for the next tournament. If interested sign up in activity book to save a time slot. For information, go to www.easthamptonct.gov and click on Senior Center or call 860-267-4426. AMERICAN MAHJONG: Come learn to play Mahjong at the East Hampton Senior Center, starting Friday, Jan. 13 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m.. Sign up in Activity book. For information, go to www.easthamptonct.gov and click on Senior Center or call 860-267-4426. BUILDERS CLUB: Builders Club meets Jan. 13 at 4 p.m. in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Build with the interlocking bricks you know and love. Your creation might be featured in our glass display case! Sometimes there will be a challenge, sometimes it’s up to you. For ages 5 and up. Drop-in, no registration. FLOWERS FOR ALGERNON: The Edge, the new advanced level acting troupe at Kidz Konnection will perform a special showing of Flowers for Algernon, play by David Rogers, based on the novel by Daniel Keyes on Friday Jan. 13 at 7 p.m. and Saturday Jan. 14 at 7 p.m. at the Henry Carter Hull Library, Clinton. A “talk back” will be provided by the actors of the play immediately following the story. Admission is free. Seating available on a first come, first served basis. For information, call 860669-2342 or visit hchlibrary. org

Saturday, Jan. 14

COAST GUARD SPEAKER: The United States has the largest system of ports, waterways, and coastal seas in waterways that serve 361 ports; 3,700 marine terminals (ranging from marinas to mega-ports); and 25,000 miles of inland and coastal waterways. On Saturday, Jan. 14 at 1 p.m., Capt. Wisener will present an illustrated overview of the state of the U.S. Coast Guard at the Essex Library, 33 West Ave. This program is free and open to the public. For more information or to register, call 860-767-1560. FLOWERS FOR ALGERNON: The Edge, the new advanced level acting troupe at Kidz Konnection will perform a special showing of Flowers for Algernon, play by David Rogers, based on the novel by Daniel Keyes on Saturday Jan. 14 at 7 p.m. at the Henry Carter Hull Library, Clinton. A “talk back” will be provided by the actors of the play immediately following the story. Admission is free. Seating available on a first come, first served basis. For information, call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org MS SUPPORT: The Middletown MS Support Group meets at Wadsworth Glen located at 30 Boston Road in Middletown, Conn., at 1 p.m. on the second Saturday of each month. For more information, contact Mary at (860) 828-5240. HAM DINNER: Troop 16 B.S.A. of Middletown will hold its all you can eat ham dinner on Jan. 14, 5-7 p.m. at the Third congregational Church, Miner Street, Middletown. Menu includes ham, sweet potatoes, scalloped potatoes, vegetable, rolls, drinks and desert Take out is available. Cost is $12 adults, $6 for 10 and under, $10 for seniors. The dinner will also have a silent auction and scout displays. For information contact Robert Olenick at 860-347-4208. UPWARD BOUND: The CT Chapter of Society of Women Engineers will lead hands-on engineering projects with the Upward Bound Math & Science Program and Pre-College Readiness Program at Wesleyan University on Saturday, January 14, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., at PAC room 001. The group consists of veteran engineers from various companies and engineering students from CT colleges. Call 860-685-2970 for more information.

Sunday, Jan 15

EUCHARIST: Worship services with Eucharist will be held Jan. 15, at Faith Lutheran Church, at 9 a.m.; Sunday School & Confirmation at 10:30 a.m. at the church, 300 Washington Street, Middletown. For more information, go to www.faithelcamiddletown.org. ORGANIZING KEEPSAKES: Organizer and consultant Sheri Bertolini returns to the Henry Carter Hull Library, Clinton, for Organizing Keepsakes: How to Manage the Stuff of Memories on Sunday, Jan. 15 at 2 p.m. Learn how to balance

what to keep, when to say goodbye, and how to make mementos part of your living instead of your storage. The program is free.

Tuesday, Jan. 17

AARP MEETING: AARP Chapter #3310 will hold a monthly meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 17, at 1 p.m. at St. Pius Church, 310 Westfield Street, Middletown. Membership activity and trips will be discussed followed by entertainment or a guest speaker talk on pertinent subjects for our audience. After there will be refreshments and socializing. Meetings are open to the public and everyone is welcome. Members, remember to bring a non-perishable food item to help fill the shelves at the Amazing Grace Food Pantry. COMPUTERS I: Introduction to Computers I will be held Jan. 17, 10:30 a.m. in Meeting Room 3, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. This class is for those who ask themselves, “What do I do with this thing?” or “How do I turn it on?” whenever they see a computer. Registration is suggested: call the Information Services desk at 860-347-2520 or sign up in person. For ages 18+ only; maximum of 8 students. TWOS ARE TERRIFIC: Twos Are Terrific will be held Tuesdays, Jan. 17 to Feb. 7at 10:30a.m. in the Children’s Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Stories, songs, rhymes, music and play for two year olds and their caregivers. Registration is required. ORIGAMI: Learn Origami on Jan. 17, 6:30 p.m. in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Origami is the Japanese art of paper folding. Join us every month to make origami and let your fingers guide your imagination. For ages 7 and up. Drop-in, no registration. TED TALK: TEDxHCHLibrary Salon will be held on the third Tuesday of the month at the Henry Carter Hull Library, Clinton beginning Jan. 17 at 9:30 a.m. for. Each month, watch a TED Talk (or two or three) on a certain topic and then have a discussion led by Lynn Hidek. Coffee and snacks provided. No registration required. For more information and to see this month’s topic, visit www.hchlibrary.org. QUIT SMOKING: Tobacco use cessation workshops with Middlesex Hospital will be held Jan. 10, 17, 24, 31 and Feb. 7, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Meeting Room 2, at Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Learn: how to deal with triggers and cravings; how to manage withdrawal symptoms; healthy lifestyle ideas; what you should know about e-cigarettes; about the dangers of first and secondhand smoke. Earn incentives for attending and additional incentive for quitting. Limited seating is available; Registration is recommended. Call 860-358-5420.

Wednesday, Jan. 18

BABY RHYME TIME: Baby Rhyme Time will be held Wednesdays, Jan. 11, 18, 25, 1:30 p.m. in the Children’s Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Sing songs and learn rhymes, finger plays and more in this fun, interactive program. For birth-12 months, with caregiver. Drop-in, no registration. TRI TOWN MEETING: The Tri-Town Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition will hold its next meeting at Tri-Town Youth Services at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 18. In Year 6 of the Drug Free Communities Support Program Grant, the coalition will address Action Plan items for this year and will develop their Action Plan for next year. Future meeting dates for this year are March 8 and May 17. For further information, call Tri-Town at 860-526-3600 or go to www.tritownys.org

Thursday, Jan. 19 BABY BOUNCE: Deep River Public Library’s Baby

Bounc, a lap sit program for babies up to 24 months with a caregiver, will be held on Thursdays, Jan. 5, 12, 19 and 26 at 10:30 a.m. Older siblings may attend. No registration is required. For more information on any of these programs, call 860-526-6039 or email at drplchildrensdept@gmail.com PRESCHOOL POWER: Preschool Power will be held Thursdays, Jan. 5, 12, 19 and 26, 1:30 p.m. in the Children’s Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. This energetic program for the preschool ages starts with sharing some of the best new books and some classic old favorites. For ages 3-5. Siblings welcome. Drop-in, no registration required. JOB GROUP: A Job Group meets on Thursdays Jan. 5, 12, 19, and 26 at 10 to 12 p.m. in the Hubbard Room at Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Each Thursday a different topic related to careers is discussed. Presenters range from local business people to nationally renowned authors and career counselors. A one-hour networking session follows the presentation. BABY RHYME TIME: Baby Rhyme Time will be held Thursdays, Jan. 12, 19, 26, 10:30 a.m. in the Children’s Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Sing songs and learn rhymes, finger plays and more in this fun, interactive program. For birth-12 months, with caregiver. Drop-in, no registration.

Friday, Jan. 20

FUN FRIDAYS: Deep River Public Library’s Fun Fridays will be held Jan. 6, 13, 20 and 27, with stories, songs and open play, starting at 10:30 a.m. All ages welcome, no registration required. ABC Amigos are the special guest on Jan. 27. For more information on any of these programs, call 860-526-6039 or email at drplchildrensdept@gmail.com.