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Tuesday, Jan. 16

MILITARY MUSEUM MEETING: The Greater Middletown Military Museum will hold its next meeting Jan. 16, 7 p.m. at the American Legion Building, 58 Bernie O’Rourke Drive, Middletown. Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of the month. All are welcome.

RESTAURANT WEEK: The Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce announced that its restaurant week, the third annual Taste of Middlesex County will take place from Monday, Jan. 15 to Sunday, Jan. 21. The week is sponsored by Comcast Business. Follow updates on social media by searching the hashtag #TasteOfMiddlesex and by visiting MiddlesexChamber.com/taste for more information.

ORIGAMI: Origami, Jan. 16, 6:30 p.m. in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Explore the Japanese art of paper folding. For grades 2 and up, drop in, no registration.

COYOTES IN CONNECTICUT: Master Wildlife Conservationist Paul Colburn will give a free illustrated talk on coyotes in Connecticut, Jan 16, 7 p.m. at the Essex Library, 33 West Ave., with a focus on coyote habitat, diet, behavior, reproduction and recommendations for coexistence with coyotes. RSVP: 860-7671560. TERRIFIC TWOS:Twos are Terrific, Jan. 2, 9 (Hubbard Room), 16, 23, 30, 10:30 a.m., Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. This librarianled program is designed to increase two-year-olds’ literacy and social skills as they enjoy story time, movement, music and play time with other toddlers and their families.For age 2, siblings welcome, drop in, no registration.

NEW YEAR GOALS: New Year, New Business Goals, presented by Project Management Professional Tom Gezo, Communications Professional Melissa Cahill, and Public Relations Professional Sheryl Pietrzyk Slight, will be held Jan. 16, 6 p.m. at the Henry Carter Hull Library, Clinton. To register for this event, call 860-669-2342, email sarah@hchlibrary.org, or visit www.tinyurl.com/newyear-hch. AARP CHAPTER: AARP Chapter #3310 will hold their monthly meeting Jan. 16, 1 p.m. at St. Pius Church, 310 Westfield St., Middletown. Membership activities and trips will be discussed. Then we will have a presentation of “In Home Care” by Brian Dyewski. Some senior citizens find it hard to perform household chores and responsibilities, but they want to stay in their home instead of placement into Assisted Living or a Retirement Home. Dyewski will explain some of the alternatives that are available. After members will enjoy refreshments and socialize. Meetings are open to the public and everyone is welcome. Remember to bring a non-perishable food item to help Amazing Grace Food Pantry.

Wednesday, Jan. 17

MYSTERY TRIP: A Mystery Trip, then lunch at the Chowder Pot with the East Hampton Senior Center will be held Wednesday, Jan. 17 leaving at 9:15 a.m. The Mystery is free, a $3 donation is asked and lunch is on you at the Chowder Pot. Sign up at front desk.

DVD/CD SALE:Friends of the New Britain Public Library host a gigantic sale of DVDs and books on CD Jan. 3-30, in the lobby of the Main Library on 20 High Street in New Britain. A staggering variety of titles in almost every category you can think of and then some. proceeds benefit the library.

COOK CLUB: Deep River Public Library’s Cook Club returns Jan. 17, 5:30 p.m. to make a simple recipe with friends. Registration is required for this event and is limited to 10 children. Register at signupgenius.com or email drplchildrensdept@gmail.com.

ART FILM: Evening Art Film: Marshall (2017), will be shown at the Henry Carter Hull Library, Clinton, Jan. 17 at 5:30 p.m. The story takes place in 1940 Connecticut when Thurgood Marshall defends a black chauffeur accused of rape. Film by Reginald Hudlin starring Chadwick Boseman, Josh Gad, and Kate Hudson, rated PG. Details go to hchlibrary.org.

MYSTERY TRIP: Take a Mystery Trip then Lunch a Chowder Pot with the East Hampton Senior Center, Wednesday, Jan. 17, leaving at 9:15 am. The Mystery is free, $3 for transportation, lunch is on you. Sign up at front desk.

ART FROM THE HEART: Art from the Heart at the East Hampton Senior Center will be held Wednesday, Jan. 17, 10 a.m. .Creat a new gift for the gift shop and learn something new; this month, make knitted hats and finish up past projects. Sign up in Activity Book.

Thursday, Jan. 18

BABY RHYME TIME: Baby Rhyme Time, Jan 4, 11, 18, 25, 10:30 a.m. in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Sing songs, learn rhymes, finger plays and more in this fun, interactive program. For babies birth - 12 months and their caregivers. Drop in; no registration. RESTAURANT WEEK: The Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce announced that its restaurant week, the third annual Taste of Middlesex County will take place from Monday, Jan. 15 to Sunday, Jan. 21. The week is sponsored by Comcast Business. Follow updates on social media by searching the hashtag #TasteOfMiddlesex and by visiting MiddlesexChamber.com/taste for more information. STORY HOUR: Preschool Power Story Hour, Jan. 4, 11, 18, 25, 1:30 p.m. in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Stories, music, movement and a craft with caregivers for ages 3-5; siblings welcome. Drop in; no registration. BABY BOUNCE: Deep River Library’s Baby Bounce for newborns to 24 months, Jan. 4, 11, 18, 25, 10:30 a.m., with simple stories and songs, followed by play and social time. Older siblings welcome.

WRITING CLASS: Susan Strecker, editor and award-winning novelist of Night Blindness and Nowhere Girl, will teach a series of four writing and editing classes for adults at Henry Carter Hull Library, Clinton, Jan. 4, 11, 18, 25, 6 p.m. Receive individualized writing and editing assistance in a group setting at this free workshop. Registration is required; call the library at 860-669-2342 or visit www.hchlibrary.org/event/writing/201801-04

Friday, Jan. 19

QUILTING GROUP: HCH Quilters welcome quilters on Fridays, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. in the Large Conference Room for a fun and productive weekly meeting with other local quilting enthusiasts.

TAI CHI: Beginner Tai Chi, Wednesdays (intermediate) and Fridays (beginners), 9:30 a.m. at the Henry Carter Hull Library, Clinton. This meditation in motion led by instructor Kim Langley teaches the Yang Style Short Form of Tai Chi which provides improved strength, balance, and relaxation. Chairs are available for seated exercises. Wear comfortable clothing. hchlibrary.org FUN FRIDAYS: Deep River Library’s Fun Fridays will be held Jan. 5, 12, 19, 26, with stories and songs in an interactive setting, followed by craft and open play. Perfect for the preschool set. Saturday, Jan. 20

SENIOR DINNER: Deep River-Chester Lions Annual Senior Dinner will be held Saturday, Jan. 20, 6 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Parish Center, Middlesex Avenue, Chester. The Lions will provide a full course turkey dinner, dessert, coffee, free raffle prizes and live music. There is no charge for the evening as the Lions will provide the dinner and entertainment and Saint Josephs’ will donate the hall. All seniors from the Deep River, Chester area are invited to attend. RESTAURANT WEEK: The Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce announced that its restaurant week, the third annual Taste of Middlesex County will take place from Monday, Jan. 15 to Sunday, Jan. 21. The week is sponsored by Comcast Business. Follow updates on social media by searching the hashtag #TasteOfMiddlesex and by visiting MiddlesexChamber.com/taste for more information.

CLIMATE REALITY: The Climate Reality Project with science teacher Patty Sisson will be held Jan. 20, 1 p.m. at the Essex Library, 33 West Ave., Essex. The free illustrated talk on the basic science of global warming will focus on why it is an urgent problem, patterns of fossil fuel usage, the far-ranging effects of climate change, hopeful news about wind and solar energy, and actions people can take to help solve the global warming crisis. RSVP: 860-767-1560.

PRESCHOOL FAIR: A Preschool Information Fair will be held Jan. 20, 10 a.m. in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Parents and their children are invited to meet local preschool program providers. Inclusion in this fair is for informational purposes only and does not constitute endorsement of individual programs by the Russell Library. The snow date is Jan. 27.

Sunday, Jan. 21

SUNDAY WORSHIP: Worship with Eucharist, 9 a.m.; 10:30 a.m.: Sunday School and Confirmation class, 10:30 a.m., at Faith Lutheran Church, 300 Washington St., Middletown. For more information go to www.faithelcamiddletown.org. DVD/CD SALE:Friends of the New Britain Public Library host a gigantic sale of DVDs and books on CD Jan. 3-30, in the lobby of the Main Library on 20 High Street in New Britain. A staggering variety of titles in almost every category you can think of and then some. proceeds benefit the library.

JEWISH WAR VETERANS: Jewish War Veterans of the U.S.A., Major General Maurice Rose Post 51, will meet on Sunday, Jan. 21, 9:30 am, at Congregation Adath Israel in Middletown. The meeting will be held in the Nestor Center, next to the congregation. Enter from the parking lot. All Jewish veterans, whether they served in war or peace time, and their families, are invited. For breakfast planning, rsvp jwvpost51@gmail.com

Monday, Jan. 22

WONDERFUL ONES: Wonderful Ones, Jan. 8, 22, 29, 10:30 a.m., in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. One-year-olds and their caregivers will enjoy literacybased, age-appropriate activities and toys in the company of other families in this supportive, nurturing library program. Siblings welcome; drop in, no registration.

TOTALLY TEEN TIME: Totally Teen Time, Jan. 8, 22, 29, 3 p.m. in the Totally Teen Area, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Teen Librarian Heather will be available; and laptops will be on hand for homework or gaming, whatever you need. A variety of special programs will be scheduled on the second Monday of each month. For grades 7-12, drop in, no registration.

CHRONIC PAIN: Live Well with Chronic Pain, a 6 week course begins Monday, Jan. 22 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at the East Hampton Senior Center. Free workshop for adults with any kind of chronic pain. Sign up is a must in Activity Book if interested. 60 PLUS TO MEET: The Durham 60+ Club and Travel will meet Jan. 22, 1:30 p.m. at the Durham Activity Center, Second Floor, 350 Main Street, Durham. A monthly variety table and refreshments follow the meeting. Seniors from surrounding towns are welcomed to join this social, active, travel club

Tuesday, Jan. 23

TERRIFIC TWOS:Twos are Terrific, Jan. 2, 9 (Hubbard Room), 16, 23, 30, 10:30 a.m., Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. This librarian-led program is designed to increase two-year-olds’ literacy and social skills as they enjoy story time, movement, music and play time with other toddlers and their families.For age 2, siblings welcome, drop in, no registration

PAGE TO SCREEN: From Page to Screen: IT (2017). Based on the bestselling horror novel by Stephen King, IT (2017) tells the story of seven bullied kids who battle a child-murdering clown in 1989 small-town Maine. Directed by Andy Muschietti, starring Jaeden Lieberher, Bill Skarsgård, and Finn Wolfhard. Rated R. 135 Minutes. Popcorn generously provided by Chips’ Pub III.

TECH BASICS: Tech Basics with the Pros, Jan. 23, 10:30 a.m., free. Held at the Henry Carter Hull Library on the fourth Tuesday of the month, pros from Enterprise Computer help you to learn the basics over coffee and refreshments. For more information or any inquiries, contact Jessica at Enterprise Computer: JWood@enterpc.com.

Wednesday, Jan. 24

CULINARY LUNCH: Windham Tech Culinary Lunch with the East Hampton Senior Center, Wednesday, Jan. 24 leaving at 10:30 a.m. Lunch is $12 plus $3 for transportation. Payment due at sign up at front desk. Thursday, Jan. 25

OPEN HOUSE: Public is welcome to learn about why Montessori School for kindergarten and elementary age students is beneficial to developing independence, self-esteem and problem solving skills, Jan. 25, 5:30-7:30 p.m. The Children’s Tree Montessori School, 96 Essex Road, Old Saybrook. Free workshop. Dinner and childcare available for $10 per family. 860-3883536, www.childrenstree.org.

TOILET TRAINING: January 25: 5:30-7:30pm. Free “Toileting Talk,” workshop, Jan. 25, 5:307:30 p.m. The Children’s Tree Montessori School, 96 Essex Road, Old Saybrook. Free workshop. Dinner and childcare available for $10 per family. 860-3883536, www.childrenstree.org.

BRICK BUNCH: Deep River Library Brick Bunch, Jan. 11, 25, 3:45 p.m. Open Lego play with friends. We provide the bricks, you bring your imagination. For information call 860-526-6039 or email drplchildrensdept@gmail.com BABY RHYME TIME: Baby Rhyme Time, Jan 4, 11, 18, 25, 10:30 a.m. in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Sing songs, learn rhymes, finger plays and more in this fun, interactive program. For babies birth - 12 months and their caregivers. Drop in; no registration. STORY HOUR: Preschool Power Story Hour, Jan. 4, 11, 18, 25, 1:30 p.m. in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Stories, music, movement and a craft with caregivers for ages 3-5; siblings welcome. Drop in; no registration.

BABY BOUNCE: Deep River Library’s Baby Bounce for newborns to 24 months, Jan. 4, 11, 18, 25, 10:30 a.m., with simple stories and songs, followed by play and social time. Older siblings welcome. WRITING CLASS: Susan Strecker, editor and award-winning novelist of Night Blindness and Nowhere Girl, will teach a series of four writing and editing classes for adults at Henry Carter Hull Library, Clinton, Jan. 4, 11, 18, 25, 6 p.m. Receive individualized writing and editing assistance in a group setting at this free workshop. Registration is required; call the library at 860-669-2342 or visit www.hchlibrary.org/event/ writing/2018-01-04 DVD/CD SALE:Friends of the New Britain Public Library host a gigantic sale of DVDs and books on CD Jan. 3-30, in the lobby of the Main Library on 20 High Street in New Britain. A staggering variety of titles in almost every category you can think of and then some. proceeds benefit the library. HISTORIC TROLLEY TALK: Historic Trolleys of Shoreline CT, Jan. 25, 6 p.m. at the Henry Carter Hull Library, free. Presented by Trolley Operator and Head of Museum Speaker’s Bureau Tom Laurenson, who will share littleknown local history of trolley cars in Connecticut and how the museum has preserved our transportation history over the years as a National Historic District and tourist destination with a presentation and model display. Details at hchlibrary.org

Friday, Jan. 26

QUILTING GROUP: HCH Quilters welcome quilters on Fridays, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. in the Large Conference Room for a fun and productive weekly meeting with other local quilting enthusiasts.

FUN FRIDAYS: Deep River Library’s Fun Fridays will be held Jan. 5, 12, 19, 26, with stories and songs in an interactive setting, followed by craft and open play. Perfect for the preschool set.

ADULT COLORING: Adult Coloring for Stress Reduction, Jan. 26, 11:30 a.m. in the Hubbard Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Come and enjoy a stress-free environment while you color beautiful pictures. The library provides materials, or you may bring your own. Drop in, no registration. BUILDERS CLUB: Builders’ Club, Jan. 26, 4 p.m. in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Build with the bricks you know and love. For K-6, ages 5-12. Drop in; no registration required.

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