Bookstore, gallery to hold jewelry trunk show

SHARON » Darren Winston, Bookseller, a vintage bookstore and gallery in Northwest Connecticut, will host a trunk show featuring a wide selection of fine jewelry by renowned New York City jeweler, Grant A. Peacock on Saturday, July 29, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

Established in 1909, Grant A. Peacock, Inc. is a third-generation family-run retail jewelry business, which also offers custom jewelry creation, restoration, and redesign services. This New York City firm, with showrooms on Park Avenue, is now run by Kathleen Peacock Benchley, granddaughter of its founder. After more than one hundred years in the jewelry business, Grant A. Peacock, Inc. continues to be famous for their handson, personalized approach to their customers

The trunk show will feature a range of silver and gold jewelry and cufflinks—both contemporary and traditional designs—incorporating gemstones and precious metals to achieve timeless yet modern looks.

This one-day event with Grant A. Peacock, Inc. is presented by Darren Winston, Bookseller at his Moderniststyle showroom at 81 Main Street in Sharon. The showroom now features an exhibit by New York City artist Marilla Palmer, Garden of My Mind, which will be on display through July 29th.

For more information about the event or for contact details, visit darrenwinstonbookseller.com. Store hours are Thursday through Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and by appointment.

Society to host social gathering

COLEBROOK » The Colebrook Historical Society will host a social gathering, featuring refreshments and lively conversation, Friday, July 21 at 7 p.m.

Highlighting the evening will be a presentation by guest Lynn Whelchel, M.D., C.M. Dr. Whelchel, a longtime resident of Colebrook, enjoyed a noted career as a surgeon. He served with the U.S. Army and did a tour in Vietnam. He has degrees from McGill, Dartmouth, and MIT. He did his cardiothoracic surgical residency at Tufts, and had his own surgical practice in Torrington until his retirement in 2001.

Since then, Dr. Whelchel has devoted himself to researching the wonderful technological advances (and recessions) in medicine. He’ll share the most exciting of them in his presentation What’s up Doc?- covering what’s happened to the “Big 3” in the last seventeen years – cancer, circulatory disease (heart, etc.) and brain failure. According to Dr. Whelchel, we’re going to live longer and, hopefully, happier and healthier lives. Do come find out how.

The gathering will be held at the home of the CHS, the historic Seymour Inn – located at the intersection of Routes 183 and 182A in the center of Colebrook. All are welcome. For further information contact Carol Lord at carol.9508@yahoo.com or 860-738-8244.

Camp Moe carnival is July 28

TORRINGTON » Camp MOE invites the community an evening of fun for all ages on July 28, 4:30-7 p.m. at 1145 Brandy Hill Road, Torrington. here will be carnival games run by the camp counselors, a bounce house, an inflatable obstacle course, and a dunk tank! Food will also be sold at the event; hot dogs, chips, soda, water, popcorn, cotton candy, and ice cream will be available for a small charge. It is an affordable evening of fun and food for the whole family. Admission is one nonperishable food item to be donated to a local food bank. For information, call Camp MOE at 860-618-2800.

Outing Club plans July 23 hike

LITCHFIELD » Outing Club will take a hike on July 23 at the Northfield Dam followed by a potluck picnic hosted by Robyn and Russ.

Members will meet at the entrance of Northfield Brook Lake (US Army Corps) off Route 254 at the Litchfield/ Thomaston line at 1 p.m., hike around the grounds and nature trails and see the remains of an old gristmill, sawmill and textile mill. 1.7 mile hike, half along the brook.

After the main hike the group will take a very short drive, less than a mile, to see the beautiful waterfalls where the Northfield Knife Shop was located in the mid-1800. After that, the group will go to a member’s house for a picnic and bonfire. Bring a chair and a casserole, salad or side dish to share. Call Robyn at 860 459-2155 or leave a message at her home at 860 567-3774 to let her know what you would like to share for the potluck.

Outing Club activities are open to all single and married persons. Children are also welcome accompanied by an adult. Outing Club activities are non-smoking, non-alcohol and no pets. If weather is questionable, check your email around 10 a.m. the morning of the hike for updates. If weather is rainy, members will have games and food at Robin’s house at 3 p.m.