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OPEN HOUSE: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. May 13, 20, 27, Andrews Homestead, 424 W. Main St., Meriden, park at Benjamin Franklin School, http://www.meridenhistoricalsociety.org/2018/03/april-2018/.

MOTHER’S DAY: Free admission to mothers, grandmothers with paid adult or child, May 13, trolley rides, display, museum, $10 adults, $9 seniors, $7 kids, 3 and under free, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. May 13, www.ct-trolley.org, 860-627-6540, Connecticut Trolley Museum, 58 North Road, Route 140, East Windsor.

FREE MOTHER’S DAY CONCERT: Nutmeg Symphonic Pops Orchestra, conducted by Dino F. Ciaburri, 2 p.m. May 13, St. Louis Church hall, 88 Bull Hill Lane, West Haven, soprano Kristen Smith Gionfriddo, tenor Joseph Stango, with composition for orchestra by James Cohn, 90, of Queens, N.Y., who will tell how he wrote “Homage” based on National Anthem, free-will offering. BREAKFAST: 8-10:30 a.m. May 13, Masonic Hall, 59 Broad St., $8, scrambled eggs, or pancakes, bacon or sausage, potatoes, toast, orange juice, coffee, tea, special rates for families with small children, 203-877-4977. Monday, May 14

FREE FILM: “I, Tonya,” 7 p.m. May 14, 1 p.m. May 16, ice skater Tonya Harding rises in ranks at U.S. Figure Skating Championships, but her ex-husband intervenes, Case Memorial Library, 176 Tyler City Road, Orange, 203-891-2170.

WORD, INTERMEDIATE: Build on skills learned in Introduction to MS Word, 10:30 a.m.-noon May 14, North Haven Memorial Library, 17 Elm St. RSVP: 203-239-5803.

HAMDEN HISTORICAL SOCIETY: Annual meeting, speakers James Sirch of Hamden Land Conservation Trust, Roberta Mack on Rocky Top history, future, 7 p.m. May 14, senior complex, rear of Miller Memorial Library, 2901 Dixwell Ave.

LOW VISION: Support group meets, 10:30 a.m. May 14, Milford Senior Center, 9 Jepson Drive, Eileen Torow, 203-878-8904.

PERFECT OMELET: John E. Finn, author of “The Perfect Omelet: Essential Recipes for the Home Cook,” talk on writing his book, demonstration of omelet preparation, samples, 6:30 p.m. May 14, free, North Haven Memorial Library, 17 Elm St. RSVP: Northhavenlibrary.net, 203-239-5803.

BREASTFEEDING: La Leche League meets, 9:30-11:30am, May 14, Grace & St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, lower level, 2927 Dixwell Ave., Hamden, Marcella 203-435-8512, Anne, anne.m@lllct.org. WOMEN REDEFINING RETIREMENT: Dave Sheehan, standup comedy performance, 7 p.m. May 14, Golden Hill Rehabilitation Pavilion, 2028 Bridgeport Ave., Milford, collecting diapers, wipes, clothing for infants, children for Covenant to Care, food for Beth El Center, wrrofmilford@google.com.

DOCUMENTARY: “The Brainwashing of My Dad,” screening, discussion moderated by author, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Susan Campbell, and director, producer, writer Jen Senko. 6:30 p.m. May 14, Wallingford Public Library, 200 N. Main St., free. Info: 203-265-6754, wallingfordlibrary.org.

‘MEDICARE MADE CLEAR’: Christie A. Bondos, independent certified insurance agent, talk on enrollment, Parts A & B, Advantage Part C, Prescription Drug Plan Part D, supplement plan, enrolling due to disability, plans from specific companies, special enrollments, “disenrollment,” 2 p.m. May 14, free, Hagaman Memorial Library, 227 Main St., East Haven. RSVP: 203468-3890.

Tuesday, May 15

VETERANS GROUP: Public information meeting on American Legion post forming, 7:10 p.m. May 15, Elks Lodge 25, 524 State St., New Haven, 203-903-4315, NewHavenLegion.org.

SUMMER RECIPES: Marisa McCoy, ShopRite registered dietitian, teaches how to make asparagus salad with parmesan and pistachios, 7 p.m. May 15, Wallingford Public Library, 200 N. Main St., free. Info: 203-265-6754, wallingfordlibrary.org.

SLEEP WELLNESS: Polysomnographic technologist discusses health risks of getting too little sleep, tips for getting better sleep, warning signs of sleep apnea, free, 6-7:30 p.m. May 15, Griffin Hospital, 130 Division St., Derby. RSVP: 203-732-1511, griffinhealth.org/events.

LIFE STORY: American Association of University Women program, “An Introduction to Guided Autobiography,” with Margaret Flesher, 7 p.m. May 15, Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton, https://www.margaretflesher.com/guided-autobiography/, Marcia, 203-453-5116.

LIFELONG LEARNERS: James Mapes coach, author, clinical hypnotist, free talk on focusing on possibilities and hope, not fear, 1 p.m. May 15, Stratford Public Library Lovell Room, 2203 Main St., book signing, 203-385-4162.

AARP CHAPTER 3240: Lisa Bisson, of Wesley Village in Shelton, talk on seniors’ options, home care, assisted living, skilled nursing to hospice, 1:30 p.m. May 15, Shelton Senior Center, 81 Wheeler St., guests invited, refreshments, Phyllis, 203-926-6916.

NORTH HAVEN critique session, CAMERA 7 p.m. CLUB: May Monthly 15, Hope photography Christian Church, competition, 211 Montowese Ave., NorthHavenCameraClub.com/events.

shine, FAMILY park OPEN in lot HOUSE: directly off Camp 886 Argo, Mapledale 6-7 p.m. Road, May Orange, 15, rain or cross bridge to cafeteria. ANXIETY DISORDERS: Tri-Town Youth Services documentary screening with Andy Buccaro, founder of Project Courage, risks for teens who self-medicate with drugs, tips, tools, 6-8:30 p.m. May 15, John Winthrop Middle School auditorium, Deep River, for ages 12-plus, parents, tritownys.org, 860-526-3600. Wednesday, May 16 FREE FILM: “I, Tonya,” 1 p.m. May 16, ice skater Tonya Harding rises in ranks at U.S. Figure Skating Championships, but her ex-husband intervenes, Case Memorial Library, 176 Tyler City Road, Orange, 203-891-2170. ‘PUTTING A FACE ON WORLD WAR II’: Arnie Pritchard tells of his father’s time on front lines in Europe, 7 p.m. May 16, Wallingford Public Library, 200 N. Main St., free. Info: 203-2656754, wallingfordlibrary.org. ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION: Caregiver series, focus on managing middle stage dementia, 5:45 p.m. May 16, Crosby Commons at Wesley Village, 580 Long Hill Ave., Shelton. RSVP: 203-225-5024, Lbisson@umh.org.

GUITARS: Annual Taylor Roadshow, guitar talks, demos with Taylor Guitars factory staff and Brian’s Guitars staff, 7 p.m. May 16, free, Brian’s Guitars, 453 W. Main St., 877-726-0756, www.briansguitars.com. GUILFORD, INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION: Teacher, local historian Dennis Culliton, 7 p.m. May 16, Guilford Free Library, 67 Park St., co-sponsored by Guilford Keeping Society. RSVP: 203-453-8282, www.guilfordfreelibrary.org.

‘NAPPY’: Short movie, with filmmaker Lydia Douglas, 6:30 p.m. May 16, Derby Neck Library, 307 Hawthorne Ave., 203-7341492.

CHINA: Photographer Bill Barnett multimedia program, “China: Images from a Nation in Transition,” Wallingford Historical Society meeting, 7:30 p.m. May 16, free, First Baptist Church, 114 N. Main St., Wallingford, refreshments.

BRANFORD MS SUPPORT GROUP: Attorney Franklin Drazen talk, “Taking the Mystique Out of Living Trusts,” 5:30-7 p.m. May 16, James Blackstone Library, 758 Main St., Branford, free, Cheryl, 203-535-3053. ‘OTHER PEOPLE’S MONEY’ SCREENING: Starring Danny DeVito, filmmakers used Seymour outdoor locations in 198990, 6-8 p.m. May 16, with comments by town Historian Marian O’Keefe, Seymour Library, 46 Church St., event dedicated to Pete Crisanti, owner of Pete’s Hollywood Barber Shop downtown, 203-888-3903. STARRY NIGHT STORIES: For ages 3 and up, siblings, wear pajamas, 6:30 p.m. May 16, Milford Library, 57 New Haven Ave., 203-783-3307. YOGA INTRO: Tri-Town Youth Services meditation, yoga, with Blue Moon Yoga, 3:30-5 p.m. May 16, Deep River Congregational Church. RSVP: tritownys.org, 860-526-3600.

SUICIDE PREVENTION: QPR method with Tri-Town Youth Services, 5-6:30 p.m. May 16, Deep River Public Library. RSVP: tritownys.org, 860-526-3600.

Thursday, May 17

ONIGIRI ANIME CLUB: For high schoolers, 6 p.m. May 17, Milford Public Library, 57 New Haven Ave., 203-783-3307. ST. MARY’S HIGH SCHOOL: Class of 1963 lunch, 1 p.m. May 17, Antonio’s, Woodbridge. RSVP: 203-215-5945. CREATE, USE FOLDSCOPE ORIGAMI MICROSCOPE: With Tracie Addy, Yale Center for Teaching and Learning, refreshments, STEM program for 20 patrons 18 years-plus, 7-8 p.m. May 17, North Haven Memorial Library, 17 Elm St. RSVP: 203239-5803.

CAMPUS TOURS, COFFEE: Hamden Hall Country Day School prospective students, families learn about preschool-Grade 12 programs, 9-10:30 a.m. May 17, see school in session, visit two campuses and Beckerman Athletic Center, 225 Skiff St., Hamden, start at Dolven Admission Center, 1108 Whitney Ave., 203-752-2610, hamdenhall.org.

IRISH MUSIC SESSION: Sligo-style fiddler Eugene Bender joins P.V. O’Donnell Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann traditional Irish music session, 7:45 p.m. May 17, free, St. Gabriel’s Parish Hall, 26 Broadway, Milford, BYOB, musicians, dancers, singers, guests welcome, 203-876-9973. Bender runs Sunday Irish traditional music session at Garth Road Inn in Scarsdale, N.Y.

FROM MOLECULTES TO MINDS: How We Study Disease with the Yale Science Diplomats, 7 p.m. May 17, Guilford Free Library, 67 Park St. RSVP: 203-453-8282, www.guilfordfreelibrary.org.

ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVER SUPPORT: Group meets 6:15-8 p.m. May 17, Maplewood Senior Living, 245 Indian River Road, Orange, led by Maria Tomasetti, Conn. Chapter, Alzheimer’s Association. RSVP: Liz Castille-Gannon, lcastiline@maplewoodsl.com, 203-795-3117. POST 76, AMERICAN LEGION: Speaker from Veterans Administration, 7 p.m. May 17, 20 Church St., North Haven, Phil, 203-298-8017.