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COOKING DEMO: Cooking Demonstration, Tasting and Nutrition Talk will be held March 27-April 24, 3-4 p.m. in the Dining Room at the Sullivan Senior Center. The free monthly demonstration will be led by dietician Elizabeth Caruthers. Learn to use food to prevent and manage chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, hypertension and heart disease. She will share her easy, delicious recipes and offer her nutrition expertise throughout these engaging classes. Free, please register in advance by calling 860-489-2211.

Tuesday, March 28

HATHA YOGA: Hatha Yoga classes at Wisdom House, Litchfield with Barbara Putnam, will be held March 28, 5:30 p.m. All levels welcome. For more information or to register: bdputnam@alum.mit.edu or call 860-567-4465.

DUPLICATE BRIDGE: Duplicate Bridge at the Sullivan Senior Center, East Albert Street, Torrington, Tuesday evenings from 7-10 p.m. For more information call John Townsend at 860-567-0671. Leave a message, he will return your call. Bringing a partner is encouraged but not required. Cost: $5 per person.

EGG DECORATING: Donna Smith returns to The Litchfield Community Center for her popular Ukrainian Egg Decorating class on Tuesday March 28, 4-6 p.m. All ages welcome, children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. All materials are provided. The class cost $13 per person. Class is limited to pre-registration and pre-payment is required by calling the Litchfield Community Center at 860-567-8302 or visit www.thecommunitycenter.org

ASTRONOMY 101: Astronomy 001: How the Sky Works with Denis Williamson, will be held March 28, 7-8 p.m. at the Oliver Wolcott Library, South Street, Litchfield. Library events are free and open to the public. Space is limited. Registration is required and can be done by calling 860-567-8030 or logging onto www.owlibrary.org and clicking on Programs/Adult Programs.

100TH ANNIVERSARY: A celebration of the 100th consecutive re-chartering year of Troop 4 will be held Tuesday, March 28, 6:30 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 21 Fern Drive, Torrington. A brief ceremony will be immediately followed by dinner and conversation amongst members, friends and supporters of Troop 4. For information, email boles. wilbert@yahoo.com

BEREAVEMENT GROUP: Foothills Visiting Nurse and Hospice will offer a six-week Bereavement Group from March 28-May 9, 4:30-6 p.m. at the agency’s office on Union Street, Winsted. The group, which will be facilitated by Martha Babbitt, is open to any adult who has experienced a loss. There is no charge for the sessions, but pre-registration is required. For more information or to register, call 860-3798561.

FINANCIAL STRATEGIES: Advanced Financial Strategies, a workshop on retirement, will be held March 28, 6:30 p.m. at the Goshen Public Library, North Street, Goshen. The program is free; registration is required. Email director@goshenpubliclib.org or call 860-291-3234.

Wednesday, March 29

BINGO: Sons of Italy, Center Street, Torrington, hosts bingo games on Wednesdays, 4-9:30 p.m. with dinner at 5 and calling at 6. For information, call the lodge at 860-489-1226.

BINGO: St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church holds weekly bingo games at St. Anthony School, Oak Street, Winsted, on Wednesdays. Doors open at 5 p.m. with refreshments and snacks for sale. Games begin at 6:45 p.m. Progressive jackpots. For information call the church at 860-379-3369.

HALL OF FAME: “The CT Women’s Hall Of Fame: Celebrating 300 Years Of CT’s Remarkable Women” will be held March 29 at 7 p.m. at the Litchfield Community Center. This presentation will introduce you to the Hall, its mission and programs, and give you a panoramic view of some of its 109 inductess from across all fields of endeavor, from politics and sports to the arts and sciences. Free; pre-registration required by calling 860-567-8302 or visit www.thecommunitycenter.org

COSMETIC SURGERY: Dr. Amir Nasir of Charlotte Hungerford Hospital’s Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery practice will present a health talk, “Cosmetic Surgery - Look and Feel Better” on Wednesday, March 29, 6 p.m. at the Litchfield Community Center, 421 Bantam Road, Litchfield. The talk is free and is followed by a Q&A session. For information call 860-496-6265. R.S.V.P. to 860-496-6479.

Thursday, March 30

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.

WATER RESOURCES: Flanders Nature Center & Land Trust is collaborating with the Pomperaug River Watershed Coalition (PRWC) to present a program on water resources, March 30 at 7 p.m. at the4 Woodbury Library, 269 Main St., Woodbury. The program is free. For more information and to pre-register contact Flanders at 203-263-3711, Ext. 10.

TEDDY ROOSEVELT: Actor, author and educator Ted Zalewski brings to life America’s greatest president, Teddy Roosevelt, combining history, drama and fun, TR gives voice to many of Roosevelt’s own words, writings & beliefs, March 30 at 2 p.m. at the Litchfield Community Center. Admission $5 at the door. Preregistration is required; call 860-567-8302 or visit www. thecommunitycenter.org.

GIGANTIC TAG SALE: A gigantic tac sale will be held at the Shrine of Lourdes in Litchfield’s Pilgrim Hall 50 Montfort Rd., Litchfield, March 30, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., March 31, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., April 1, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and April 2, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Donations are welcome; 860-5671041 or email: lourdesshrinect@gmail.com for further information.

VIETNAM VETERANS DAY: The Torrington Veterans Support Committee and its member groups invite the public, current military personnel, and all veterans, especially Vietnam veterans, to the Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day Observance program on Thursday, March 30, 12 p.m. at Coe Memorial Park, Torrington. In the case of inclement, or cold weather the ceremony will be held inside the Coe Memorial Park Civic Center. Questions or comments call the Veteran’s Service Office at 860-4892531 by Tuesday, March 28.

JOB FAIR: Northwest Connecticut’s Chamber of Commerce is hosting the 13th Annual Job Fair on Thursday, March 30, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Auditorium at City Hall, located at 140 Main Street, Torrington. The fair is free and open to the public.

ORGANIC HERB GARDENING: Organic horticulturist Renee Giroux, will offer a visual presentation on Organic Herb Gardening Thursday, March 30, 6:30 p.m. at Gunn Memorial Library, Washington. This program is free and open to the public; registration is requested. Call 860-868-7586 for further information or visit www.gunnlibrary.org