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LOURDES SHRINE: The Shrine of Lourdes in Litchfield, 50 Montfort Rd., Rte. 118, Litchfield, begins its 59th Pilgrimage Season. Mass is celebrated Tuesday through Sunday at 11:30 a.m. outside in the Grotto; inside if it rains. The Grotto Gift Shop and the Grotto Café, are open. For further information, call 860567-1041, email: lourdesshrinect@gmail.com or visit www. shrinect.org. COMMUNITY CELEBRATION: Chabad Lubavitch of Northwest Connecticut is sponsoring a community-wide celebration, featuring all-youcan-eat kosher bbq, moon bounces and a special kids program on Sunday at White Memorial’s Mott Van Winkle Area, 80 Whitehall Road, Litchfield. The event, open to the public, is $5 for children, $10 for adults, and marks the observance of the Jewish holiday of Lag Ba Omer, traditionally commemorated by large outdoor celebrations and bonfires, which harbor spiritual significance. For details go to www.chabadnw.org/lag or call 800-297-6864. PAUL WINTER CONCERT: Seven-time Grammy®-winning saxophonist Paul Winter, with members of the Paul Winter Consort and other friends, will present a free concert to honor their longtime colleague, Tom Bates, who passed away in December, Sunday at 4 p.m. at the Congregational Church, 12 Village Green, Norfolk. The concert is expected to last approximately 75minutes. Admission is free.

Monday, May 15

LOURDES SHRINE: The Shrine of Lourdes in Litchfield, 50 Montfort Rd., Rte. 118, Litchfield, begins its 59th Pilgrimage Season. Mass is celebrated Tuesday through Sunday at 11:30 a.m. outside in the Grotto; inside if it rains. The Grotto Gift Shop and the Grotto Café, are open. For further information, call 860567-1041, email: lourdesshrinect@gmail.com or visit www. shrinect.org. BOOK GROUP: Harwinton Public Library’s Evening Book Group will meet Monday, May 15 at 7 p.m. “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” by Douglas Adams will be discussed. Copies to check out are available at the front desk. Free and open to all; no registration is required.

Tuesday, May 16

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. LOURDES SHRINE: The Shrine of Lourdes in Litchfield, 50 Montfort Rd., Rte. 118, Litchfield, begins its 59th Pilgrimage Season. Mass is celebrated Tuesday through Sunday at 11:30 a.m. outside in the Grotto; inside if it rains. The Grotto Gift Shop and the Grotto Café, are open. For further information, call 860567-1041, email: lourdesshrinect@gmail.com or visit www. shrinect.org. BOOK DISCUSSION: The Harwinton Public Library’s AM Book Discussion group will meet may 16, 11 a.m., to discuss “All Things Cease to Appear” by Elizabeth Brundage. Copies to check out are available at the front desk. Free and open to all; no registration is required. HISTORY CLUB: The Gunn Historical Museum’s Washington History Club at Night will meet in the Wykeham Room of the Gunn Library on Tuesday, May 16 at 6:30 p.m. for the final meeting of the season, to discuss service stations, garages, gas pumps, car dealers, and mechanics then and now. Everyone is invited to attend this free program. The Gunn Library & Museum is located at 5 Wykeham Road in Washington. Call the Gunn Museum at 860-868-7756 or view www.gunnmuseum.org for more information. CAMERA CLUB: The Housatonic Camera Club will meet May 16, 7 p.m. at Noble Horizons. The program is Panoramic Photography in the Digital Era with Joseph Meehan, author of the first book on panoramic photography. Third Annual Photo Swap will be held before and after the presentation. Meetings are free and open to the public; learn more at housatoniccameraclub.com.

Wednesday, May 17

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 860489-1226. 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 6:35 p.m. Progressive jackpots. For information call the church at 860-379-3369. LOURDES SHRINE: The Shrine of Lourdes in Litchfield, 50 Montfort Rd., Rte. 118, Litchfield, begins its 59th Pilgrimage Season. Mass is celebrated Tuesday through Sunday at 11:30 a.m. outside in the Grotto; inside if it rains. The Grotto Gift Shop and the Grotto Café, are open. For further information, call 860567-1041, email: lourdesshrinect@gmail.com or visit www. shrinect.org. REGISTRAR OF VOTERS: To prepare for the Budget Referendum on Wednesday, May 24,12-8 p.m., the Hartland Registrar of Voters will be securing and locking the ballot box on Wednesday, May 17 at 1 p.m. Note time change. Town Committee chairpersons and the public are welcome to attend. EARTH FILM: The Goshen Earth Film Series, a program of the Church of Christ Congregational, will offer the film “The Power of Community” on Wednesday, May 17, 7 p.m. at the church, 5 Old Middle St., Goshen. free soup supper at 6:30 p.m., followed by the film. Faith Morgan and Pat Murphy were inspired when they took a trip to Cuba and found what Cubans called “The Special Period,” a movement that embodied the astounding and very moving response of Cubans. For information call 860-491-2793. WW I FILMS: In conjunction with the centennial anniversary of World War I, the Torrington Historical Society will present a screening of two films, both related to Torrington’s World War I history, May 17 at 6:30 p.m. in the Torrington Historical Society Carriage House Gallery, 192 Main Street. Admission is free. END OF LIFE: Geer Village will host a Dignity of Life seminar, presented by Catholic Cemeteries Association, May 17, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at Geer Village, 77 South Canaan, Road, Canaan. RSVP by calling 860-482-4670.

Thursday, May 18

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 informa-

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LOURDES SHRINE: The Shrine of Lourdes in Litchfield, 50 Montfort Rd., Rte. 118, Litchfield, begins its 59th Pilgrimage Season. Mass is celebrated Tuesday through Sunday at 11:30 a.m. outside in the Grotto; inside if it rains. The Grotto Gift Shop and the Grotto Café, are open. For further information, call 860-567-1041, email: lourdesshrinect@gmail.com or visit www.shrinect.org.

BOOK GROUP: Harwinton Public Library’s Afternoon Book Group will meet May 18, 1:30 p.m. to discuss “A Thread of Truth” by Marie Bostwick. Copies are available to check out at the front desk. Free and open to all, no registration is required. Sponsored by the Harwinton Woman’s Club. ROLE OF RELIGION: Claire Lee, a 2016-17Gunn Scholar at The Gunnery, will present “The Role of Religion at The Gunnery 1850-2016, May 18, 12p.m. in the Wykeham Room of the Gunn Memorial Library as part of the History Bites lecture series. Parking is limited, please carpool. Call the Gunn Museum at 860-8687756or view www.gunnmuseum.org for more information. HARLEM WIZARDS: The annual Harlem Wizards vs Region 10All-Stars (teachers and principals from LSM and HB) will take place on Thursday, May 18at 6:30p.m. in the Lewis Mills High School gymnasium. Proceeds go to the Har-Bur PTA. Tickets can be purchased at www.harlemwizards.com or at the door. Student tickets are $10each or $12at the door. General admission tickets are $12each or $15at the door. SANITY IN A VIRTUAL WORLD: ThePowerofOff: The Mindful Way to Stay Sane in a Virtual World with Nancy Colier, will be held May 18, 7 p.m. at the Oliver Wolcott Library, 160South St., Litchfield. Registration is required; go to www.owlibrary.org or call 860-567-8030.