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SQUADRON MEETING: A Meeting Northwest Hills Composite Squadron Civil Air Patrol Auxiliary of the United States Air Force will be held Thursday, 7-9 p.m. at the Torrington Armory South Main Street. For more information , call Commander Tim Ceritello at 860-620-3670 or email timceritello@gmail.com. STORY HOUR: A picnic story hour will be held at the Burlington Public Library, Thursdays, June 30-Aug. 11, 11 a.m. for all ages, with an adult. Bring a blanket and your own snacks. The program will be held inside if necessary. Please leave peanut products at home. Registration required; register in person or call 860-673-3331. TIME CHANGE: The Depression and Bipolar Support Group of Northwest Connecticut, which meets Thursdays in the small dining room off of the cafeteria at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital in Torrington has changed its meeting time to 6-7 p.m. For questions, call Doyle 860567-8928 or Palmer at 860567-5454. SPIRITUAL GROUP: A Spiritual Awakening Discussion Group will meet Thursdays 1:30-2:30 p.m. at Unity in the Foothills at United Congregational Church, 1622 Torringford Street, Torrington. The group is facilitated by Barbara Schafer, APRN, MSN, Licensed Unity teacher. Members say “We are exploring spiritual truths together in loving discussion which transforms our thinking and raises our consciousness.” All are welcome; call 860-9214297 for information. JOB COUNSELING: Free one-on-one help with resume, job search, and interviewing skills with Jeff Crothers, Licensed Professional Counselor at Beardsley and Memorial Library, Munro Place, Winsted, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 5, Thursday, July 7, Tuesday, July 12, Thursday, July 14, Tuesday, July 19, Thursday, July 21, Tuesday, July 26, and Thursday, July 28. Crothers is a licensed professional counselor experienced in helping individuals through the job search process. Call for an appointment at 860379-6043. SUMMER CONCERTS: Friends of Main Street and Northwest Community Bank present the Summer Concert Series at East End Park, Winsted. July 28, Farmington Valley Band; Aug. 4, Zolla Boys and Friends; Aug. 11, The O-Tunes, Aug. 18, Summertime Johnny. Bring chairs or blankets. For information go to tge concert link at www. foms.org or call the Friends of Main Street at 860-7383351. COLONIAL WIFE’S LIFE: The Not-So-Good Life of the Colonial Wife will be held at the Torrington Library, Thursday, July 28 at 6:30 p.m. It’s not about quilting bees and spinning wheels - it’s an interactive presentation about the little-known issues faced by New England’s colonial women. Registration is required; call the library at 860- 489-6684 or go to torringtonlibrary.org. MEMORY WORKSHOP: Noble Horizons, Salisbury, will host a free workshop with memory expert Paul Lupia, who will present, “Maximize Your Memory,” Thursday, July 28. A free light lunch will be available at 11:45 am; the workshop will run from 12-1:30 p.m. Registration is requested at www.noblehorizons.org or 860-435-9851, ext. 190. SENIOR PICNIC: Litchfield Parks and Recreation will host the annual Senior Picnic Thursday, July 28, 12 p.m. at the Litchfield Community Center, Route 202, Litchfield. Admission $10 includes a cookout, games and live music by the Jerry Carillo Band. Desserts are welcome. For tickets call the recreation office at 860-567-7569 or purchase them at Murphy’s Pharmacy on the Green on West Street. Friday, July 29 LIVE WELL WORKSHOPS: The Western Connecticut Area Agency on Aging will present It’s Your Life, Live It Well, at the Beardsley and Memorial Library, Munro Place, Winsted, Wednesdays Aug. 3-Sept. 7, 1:30-4 p.m. The workshops are free and are for adults with long term health conditions who want to take charge of their life. Learn better ways of dealing with pain, fatigue, difficult emotions, anxiety and stress. Learn easy exercises to help improve or maintain strength and energy. Learn ways to improve your nutrition and learn appropriate use of medications and more. All are welcome. To sign up, call 860-379-6043 or stop by the Library’s front desk. WINSTED FARMERS MARKET: Winsted Farmers Market, Fridays, 3-6 p.m. at East End Park. A variety of vendors, special events, free admission. FREE CONCERTS: Torrington

Parks and Recreation Summer Concert Series will be held at Coe Memorial Park, 7-9 p.m. July 29, Kozmic Therapy, Rock. For more information, call 860-489-2274. FREE MEAL: All are welcome to come to a Free Summer Community Meal on Friday, July 29, 6-7 p.m. at North Congregational Church, located at 17 Church St. North in New Hartford. Appetizers, pulled pork or chicken sandwiches (vegetarian option available), cole slaw, and dessert. For more information or directions, call 860-3792466. CAMP MOE CARNIVAL: Camp MOE invites the community to come join us for an evening of fun for all ages, July 29, 4:30-7 p.m. at the camp at 1145 Brandy Hill Rd. Carnival games run by the camp counselors, a bounce house, an inflatable obstacle course, and dunk tank; food available for purchase. All who attend are asked to bring nonperishable food items. COUNTRY DANCE: Country line and partner dancing at the Victorian Room, 180 Watertown Rd., Thomaston, July 29, 7-11 p.m. Singles and partners welcome; mini lesson provided, music by DJ Aaron DeMarest. $9 members, $12 guests. BYO, free coffee and tea. For Information call 203-706-2535 or visit www. newdact.com VOLUNTEER DAY: The Humane Organization Representing Suffering Equines (H.O.R.S.E. of Connecticut) will hold a summer Volunteer Day on Saturday, July 30, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., rain date Sunday, July 31. Tack sale, 12-3 p.m. Learn about volunteering for this equine rescue organization, meet the horses and staff. For information visit www.horseofct.org or call 860-868-1960. Saturday, July 30 AUDUBON TRIP: The Litchfield Hills Audubon Society will take a summer shore-birding trip to Stratford Point on Saturday, July 30; bring lunch or snacks. For more information and directions, call David Zomick at 860-584-2824. FARMERS MARKET: The Norfolk Farmers Market returns its 10th outdoor season on Saturdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., on the Town Hall lawn, 19 Maple Ave., Norfolk, one block north of Route 44; just follow the signs. Parking is free and the market is held rain or shine. Visit www.norfolkfarmersmarket.org for details, special events and 10th birthday surprises. Outdoor markets continue every Saturday through Oct. 8. Get listed: Submit items at CALENDAR@REGISTERCITIZEN.COM.