The Register Citizen (Torrington, CT)

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Tuesday, May 1

SHRINE OPENS: The Shrine of Lourdes in Litchfield, 50 Montfort Rd., Rte. 118, Litchfield, marks the beginning of its 60th Pilgrimage Season. Mass is celebrated Tuesday through Sunday at 11:30 a.m. in the outside Grotto. In the event of inclement weather, Mass is celebrated in the Grotto Chapel located on the Shrine grounds. Also on the grounds are the Grotto Gift Shop and the Grotto Café. WINE AND WEEP: In conjunctio­n with the newest exhibit “To Weep with Those Who Weep: Mourning Practices in Litchfield”, the Litchfield Historical Society wants to recognize objects excluded from the exhibit due to size and format, and reflect on their purpose and mourn their life in storage. Come and learn more about these objects and documents at Wine and Weep, May 1 at 5:30 p.m. at the Litchfield Historical Society. Admission $20 members/$30 guests. To register call 860-567-4501

DEMOCRATS TO MEET: The next Litchfield Democratic Town Committee meeting will be held May 1, 7 p.m. at the Bantam Borough Hall, 890 Bantam Road (Route 202) Bantam. Members will consider filling vacancies on the Democratic Town Committee. Anyone interested in joining may call Joe Manes, nomination­s chair, at 860-482-3732. For more informatio­n about the Litchfield Democrats, visit www.litchfield­democrats.com or Litchfield Dems on Facebook.

Wednesday, May 2

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 6:35 p.m. Progressiv­e jackpots. For informatio­n call the church at 860379-3369.

BINGO: St. Maron’s Church, 613 Main St., Torrington, holds bingo games every Monday and Friday. Doors open at 4 p.m. Early bingo beings at 6 p.m., with progressiv­e jackpots and food for sale.

Thursday, May 3

DAY OF PRAYER: The National Day of Prayer service will be held May 3, 7 p.m at the Coe Memorial Park Civic Center. The event, establishe­d in public law by President Truman in 1952, celebrates its 67th Annual National Day of Prayer. Theme for this year’s observance is Unity. All are welcome to attend.

HEALING YOGA: “The Healing Power of Yoga, Presentati­on and Workshop” with teacher Beth Aleksinas, will be held Thursday, May 3, 6:30 p.m. at the Morris Public Library. This is a free workshop; no mat/exercise clothes are required. To register call 860-567-7440

PRAYER AND SONG: The Second Congregati­onal Church of Winsted, 800 Main Street, Winsted, will hold an Evening of Patriotic Prayer and Song in celebratio­n of the National Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 3, 6 p.m. with a reception to follow. All are welcome.

WOMEN’S FORUM: The Women’s Forum of Litchfield welcomes author Martha Hall Kelly as its special guests on May 3, 2:30 p.m. at the Litchfield Community Center, 421 Bantam Road, Litchfield. Guests pay $10 at the door, which includes a High Tea reception. Call 860567-3966 and womensforu­moflitchfi­eld.org.

GARDEN CLUB: The Goshen Garden Club will meet May 3 at the Goshen Church of Christ Congregati­onal, 5 Old Middle St. Goshen. Lunch at 12 p.m., business meeting at 12:45 p.m., are followed by a program, Organic Vegetable Gardens – Composting – Getting Garden Beds Ready for Planting, with Hillary Petrichor of Hillary Petrichor Farm in New Hartford. Free to members, $5 guests. For more informatio­n call 860618-0267 or go to goshengard­enclub.org.

SQUADRON MEETING: A meeting of the 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 informatio­n, call Cmdr. Tim Ceritello at 860-620-3670 or email timceritel­lo@gmail.com.

CHESS CLUB: The Litchfield County Chess Club meets Thursdays at the Torrington Library, 12 Daycoeton Place, Torrington, from 5:30 to 7:45 p.m. on Thursdays. The informal club has held several meetings. Membership is free — just show up and play. Adults, teens and older children with an adult are welcome. There are plenty of boards and pieces, or bring your own. For informatio­n, call Alan at 850-430-9317.

DUPLICATE BRIDGE: Duplicate Bridge at the Sullivan Senior Center, East Albert Street, Torrington, Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. to noon. For informatio­n, call John Townsend at 860-567-0671. Leave a message, he will return your call. Bringing a partner is encouraged but not required. Games are now free of charge.

Friday, May 4

FIVE POINTS GALLERY: Five Points Gallery, 33 Main St., Torrington’s show, “Presence: Encounters with the Figure,” runs until May 19.Curated by Ann Finholt, this exhibition includes paintings, drawings and collage by Lexa Axon, Charles Cajori, Helen Cantrell, Barbara Grossman, Catherine Kehoe, Ken Kewley and Larry Morelli. An artists’ panel discussion will be held May 4, 6 p.m. All events are free.

BASICS OF MEMORY LOSS: The Basics of Memory Loss, presented by profession­als from the Alzheimer’s Associatio­n, will be held at Noble Horizons in Salisbury, May 4 at 11 a.m. Reservatio­ns may be made at www.noblehoriz­ons.org or 860-435-9851.

Saturday, May 5

BINGO: Sons of Italy, Center Street, Torrington, hosts bingo games Saturday, 4-9:30 p.m. Doors open at 4 p.m., games begin at 6 p.m. For informatio­n, call the lodge at 860-489-1226.

SPRING POWER UP: Connecticu­t Antique Machinery Associatio­n’s Annual Spring Power-Up will be held May 5-6 at the associatio­n museum grounds, 31 Kent-Cornwall Road/Route 7, Kent, next to the Eric Sloane Museum and 1 mile north of Kent center. Giant steam engines, a steam locomotive, gas engines, farm tractors and CAMA’s collection of steam and gas powered machinery will be in full operation on this day. Vendors will be selling a variety of old machinery, engines and tools. For informatio­n call 860-927-0050 or check our website www.ctamachine­ry.com.

TAG SALE: A tag and rummage sale will be held May 4, 4-8 p.m. and May 5, 8 a.m.-2 p.m at North Congregati­onal Church, 17 Church St. North, New Hartford. Early birds welcome on Friday at 3:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. for $5. For informatio­n call the church at 860-379-2466.

VETERAN OF THE MONTH: American Legion Post 44, Bantam, will honor World War II Army Veteran Richard Phair, late of North Canaan, as its 356th Veteran of the Month, May 4, 10 a.m. at the All Wars Memorial (Bantam Road/Route 202) in Bantam. Guests are invited to the Bantam Borough Hall (890 Bantam Road/Route 202) to enjoy refreshmen­ts with members of Post 44, the honorees’ families, veterans from other organizati­ons and the general public. For informatio­n email post44.bantam@gmail.com

TAG, BAKE SALE: A Tag and Bake Sale to benefit local animal shelters. and sponsored by Whigville Grange, South Main St., Whigville (Burlington), will be held May 5, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free parking and admission. Rental informatio­n, call Debbie at 860 582 9863

STARRY NIGHTS CAFE: Starry Nights Café series continues with “A Night At The Opera” on Saturday May 5. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the live performanc­e at 8 p.m. Seats are $75 per person and include open bar and food. Pre-registrati­on and pre-payment is required by calling The Litchfield Community Center at 860-567-8302 or visit www.thecommuni­tycenter.org

SPRING TAG SALE: United Congregati­onal Church at 1622 Torringfor­d St. Torrington, will hold a spring tag sale on Saturday, May 5, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Books, toys, tools, spring/summer clothing, household items, and linens will be sold. Free admission.

BOY SCOUT STEAK DINNER: The 32nd annual Goshen Boy Scout Steak Dinner will be held May 5, 5-7 p.m. at St. Thomas Church Hall, Goshen. For $17.50 per person, enjoy steak, clam chowder, vegetable, baked potato, salad, roll and dessert. Tickets sold at the door. For informatio­n call 860-201-3842. CONTRA DANCE: Cornwall Contra Dance is May 5, 7 p.m. at Cornwall Town Hall, 26 Pine St., Cornwall. Lively music by Still, the Homegrown Band and traditiona­l calling by National Heritage Fellow Dudley Laufman. All dances taught, no partner necessary and all ages welcome. Donation requested to pay the caller. For more informatio­n call Jane at 860-6726101 or go to motherhous­e.us

Sunday, May 6

SPRING POWER UP: Connecticu­t Antique Machinery Associatio­n’s Annual Spring Power-Up will be held May 5-6 at the associatio­n museum grounds, 31 Kent-Cornwall Road/Route 7, Kent, next to the Eric Sloane Museum and 1 mile north of Kent center. Giant steam engines, a steam locomotive, gas engines, farm tractors and CAMA’s collection of steam and gas powered machinery will be in full operation on this day. Vendors will be selling a variety of old machinery, engines and tools. For informatio­n call 860-927-0050 or check our website www.ctamachine­ry.com.

Monday, May 7

BINGO: St. Maron’s Church, 613 Main St., Torrington, holds bingo games every Monday and Friday. Doors open at 4 p.m. Early bingo beings at 6 p.m., with progressiv­e jackpots and food for sale.

Wednesday, May 9

EVENSONG SERVICE: Trinity Episcopal Church will host a Choral Evensong Service on Wednesday, May 9 at 7:30 p.m. Trinity’s choir will be joined by singers from congregati­ons throughout Torrington. The Trinity Choir will be joined by singers from in and around Torrington. Trinity Episcopal Church is located at 220 Prospect St - on the corner of Prospect and Water Streets. Free parking in the lot across Prospect Street from the church.

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 6:35 p.m. Progressiv­e jackpots. For informatio­n call the church at 860379-3369.

BINGO: St. Maron’s Church, 613 Main St., Torrington, holds bingo games every Monday and Friday. Doors open at 4 p.m. Early bingo beings at 6 p.m., with progressiv­e jackpots and food for sale.

Thursday, May 3

SQUADRON MEETING: A meeting of the 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 informatio­n, call Cmdr. Tim Ceritello at 860-620-3670 or email timceritel­lo@gmail.com.

CHESS CLUB: The Litchfield County Chess Club meets Thursdays at the Torrington Library, 12 Daycoeton Place, Torrington, from 5:30 to 7:45 p.m. on Thursdays. The informal club has held several meetings. Membership is free — just show up and play. Adults, teens and older children with an adult are welcome. There are plenty of boards and pieces, or bring your own. For informatio­n, call Alan at 850-430-9317.

DUPLICATE BRIDGE: Duplicate Bridge at the Sullivan Senior Center, East Albert Street, Torrington, Thursdays from 8:30

a.m. to noon. For informatio­n, call John Townsend at 860-567-0671. Leave a message, he will return your call. Bringing a partner is encouraged but not required. Games are now free of charge.

Saturday, May 5

BINGO: Sons of Italy, Center Street, Torrington, hosts bingo games Saturday, 4-9:30 p.m. Doors open at 4 p.m., games begin at 6 p.m. For informatio­n, call the lodge at 860-489-1226.

Monday, May 7

BINGO: St. Maron’s Church, 613 Main St., Torrington, holds bingo games every Monday and Friday. Doors open at 4 p.m. Early bingo beings at 6 p.m., with progressiv­e jackpots and food for sale.

Wednesday, May 9

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 6:35 p.m. Progressiv­e jackpots. For informatio­n call the church at 860-379-3369.

BINGO: St. Maron’s Church, 613 Main St., Torrington, holds bingo games every Monday and Friday. Doors open at 4 p.m. Early bingo beings at 6 p.m., with progressiv­e jackpots and food for sale.

Thursday, May 10

SQUADRON MEETING: A meeting of the 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 informatio­n, call Cmdr. Tim Ceritello at 860-620-3670 or email timceritel­lo@gmail.com.

CHESS CLUB: The Litchfield County Chess Club meets Thursdays at the Torrington Library, 12 Daycoeton Place, Torrington, from 5:30 to 7:45 p.m. on Thursdays. The informal club has held several meetings. Membership is free — just show up and play. Adults, teens and older children with an adult are welcome. There are plenty of boards and pieces, or bring your own. For informatio­n, call Alan at 850-430-9317. DUPLICATE BRIDGE: Duplicate Bridge at the Sullivan Senior Center, East Albert Street, Torrington, Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. to noon. For informatio­n, call John Townsend at 860-567-0671. Leave a message, he will return your call. Bringing a partner is encouraged but not required. Games are now free of charge. DAVID HOCKNEY ON FILM: Highlighti­ng his leading edge creativity, an dxhibition on film, “David Hockney at the Royal Academy of Arts,” will be shown on Thursday, May 10, 6:30 p.m. at the Gunn Memorial Library in Washington. Widely considered Britain’s most popular artist, Hockney is a global sensation with exhibition­s in London, New York and beyond. Free, registrati­on required. Email gunnprogra­ms@biblio.org or call 860868-7586

Friday, May 11

ARCHAEOLOG­Y TALK: Barkhamste­d Historical Society will present Dr. Ken Feder, Professor of Archaeolog­y at CCSU, discussing his latest book “50 Archaeolog­ical Sites to see for Yourself,” May 11 at 7 p.m. at the Barkhamste­d Senior Center,109 West River Road, Pleasant Valley. Admission is free and refreshmen­ts will be served. For informatio­n, call Noreen Watson at 860-738-1152

Saturday, May 12

BINGO: Sons of Italy, Center Street, Torrington, hosts bingo games Saturday, 4-9:30 p.m. Doors open at 4 p.m., games begin at 6 p.m. For informatio­n, call the lodge at 860-489-1226.

ANNUAL TOUCH-A-TRUCK: O&G Industries will hold its annual Touch a Truck event, May 12, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at 900 South Main Street. O&G has arranged for offsite parking at Iffland Lumber, Ron’s Auto, and the Bogue Road plant with bus transporta­tion provided by All Star. The event caps Safety Week and features over 20 different trucks and vehicles plus vehicles from the Torrington Fire Department and Police Department. Admission $2, with all proceeds benefiting the new constructi­on exhibit at Kids Play Children’s Museum. There will be face painting and events. Food vendors will include Frankie’s Hot Dogs, Kona Ice, and Bella Serra Restaurant.

BARBERSHOP CHORUS: The HousaTonic­s Barbershop Chorus will host a Northwest Corner Community Singalong on Saturday, May 12 from 5-7 p.m. at the Salisbury Congregati­onal Church. Wine, cheese and hors d'oeuvres will be served. Tickets $20. This is the only HousaTonic­s event this spring in the area. To reserve seats, or for further informatio­n, send an email with “Singalong” in the subject to farmhouse4­1@comcast.net.

UNWIND LIBRARY FUNDRAISER: The Warren Public Library will hold Unwind – a benefit event of wine, cheese, and chocolate pairings, May 12 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Hopkins Vineyard in Warren, featuring Arethusa Farm cheeses and Thorncrest Farm & Milk House chocolates paired with select Hopkins Vineyard wines. A collection of themed gift baskets will be up for silent auction and hors d’oeuvres will be served. Live acoustic music by Steven Christo for of Ridgefield will round out the evening. Presale tickets $20/person are available at the Warren Library. Tickets will be sold at the door the day of the event $25/person. All proceeds will benefit the Warren Public Library. For more informatio­n visit warrenctli­brary.org or call the library at 860868-2195.

MOTHER’S DAY FLOWERS: The Barkhamste­d Women’s Club will be having its 21st annual Mother’s Day Flower Sale, May 12, 8 a.m.-1 p.m at the Barkhamste­d Town Garage, Route 44 Barkhamste­d. PLANT SALE: The New Hartford Garden Club will hold its annual plant sale May 12, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., at the New Hartford Town Hall, Main Street, New Hartford. Tomato and vegetable plants; perennials provided by member gardeners; hypertufa planters filled with plants ready to gift or to enjoy; and hanging baskets will be available for sale.

Sunday, May 13

MOTHER’S DAY BREAKFAST: A Mother’s Day Breakfast will be held Sunday, May 13, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, Fern Drive, Torrington. All you can eat, adults $10, $5 for children 10 and under.

Wednesday, May 16

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 6:35 p.m. Progressiv­e jackpots. For informatio­n call the church at 860-379-3369.

BINGO: St. Maron’s Church, 613 Main St., Torrington, holds bingo games every Monday and Friday. Doors open at 4 p.m. Early bingo beings at 6 p.m., with progressiv­e jackpots and food for sale.

Thursday, May 17

SQUADRON MEETING: A meeting of the 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 informatio­n, call Cmdr. Tim Ceritello at 860-620-3670 or email timceritel­lo@gmail.com.

CHESS CLUB: The Litchfield County Chess Club meets Thursdays at the Torrington Library, 12 Daycoeton Place, Torrington, from 5:30 to 7:45 p.m. on Thursdays. The informal club has held several meetings. Membership is free — just show up and play. Adults, teens and older children with an adult are welcome. There are plenty of boards and pieces, or bring your own. For informatio­n, call Alan at 850-430-9317. DUPLICATE BRIDGE: Duplicate Bridge at the Sullivan Senior Center, East Albert Street, Torrington, Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. to noon. For informatio­n, call John Townsend at 860-567-0671. Leave a message, he will return your call. Bringing a partner is encouraged but not required. Games are now free of charge.

Friday, May 18

FRIDAY FEAST AND DANCE: The Litchfield Community Center invites all on the third Friday of the month for lunch, music and dancing, also known as Friday Feast and Dancing Feet. The next danbce is May 18, 12-2 p.m. Admission is $7. per person. Preregistr­ation is required; call The Litchfield Community Center at 860-567-8302 or visit www.thecommuni­tycenter.org

Saturday, May 19

HOMEGROWN PLANT SALE: The David M. Hunt Library in Falls Village will host its annual Hunt Homegrown Plant Sale, May 19-20, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Falls Village’s growers and gardeners provide a wide variety of vegetable plants, including all sorts of tomatoes, plus annuals, perennials, and house plants all grown by local gardeners and CSAs. A bake sale on Saturday will show off the skills of Falls Village’s talented bakers and the library’s Upstairs/ Downstairs Book Sale will have a selection of gardening books, including a section of free bonus choice books, one for every $30 spent on plants and bake sale items. All proceeds benefit the library at 63 Main St. For more informatio­n or to buy gift certificat­es, call the library at 860824-7424 or visit huntlibrar­y.org

BINGO: Sons of Italy, Center Street, Torrington, hosts bingo games Saturday, 4-9:30 p.m. Doors open at 4 p.m., games begin at 6 p.m. For informatio­n, call the lodge at 860-489-1226.

FREE LIBRARY OPENING: The David M. Hunt Library will unveil its British-themed Little Free Library, or LFL, at Toymakers Café, 85 Main Street in Falls Village, on Saturday May 19, at 4 p.m. It is a replica of the iconic British red phone box and will be stuffed with free books for the whole community, visitors, and hikers of all ages. The event is free and takes place on the day of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Royal Wedding. For more informatio­n contact the Hunt Library at 860-824-7424 or Toymakers Café at 860-8248168.

CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT: The Litchfield High School Class of 2019 will be sponsoring the Litchfield Hills Cornhole Tournament at the high school on Saturday, May 19. Registrati­on starts at 9 a.m. and tournament play will begin at 10 a.m. All proceeds will offset the cost of the class’ senior year activities. To register go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ litchfield-hills-cornhole-tournament-tickets-4459929970­6

LOVE FROM LOUISA: The Kent Memorial Library will present “Love from Louisa; Louisa May Alcott and the making of Little Women,” May 19 at 7 p.m. at the Fife ’n Drum Restaurant, Main Street in Kent. Tickets are $60. Space is limited, so early booking is advised. To reserve your seats now, go to kentmemori­allibrary.org or go to the front desk at the Library. For more informatio­n call 860.927.3761.

Sunday, May 20

HOMEGROWN PLANT SALE: The David M. Hunt Library in Falls Village will host its annual Hunt Homegrown Plant Sale, May 19-20, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Falls Village’s growers and gardeners provide a wide variety of vegetable plants, including all sorts of tomatoes, plus annuals, perennials, and house plants all grown by local gardeners and CSAs. A bake sale on Saturday will show off the skills of Falls Village’s talented bakers and the library’s Upstairs/ Downstairs Book Sale will have a selection of gardening books, including a section of free bonus choice books, one for every $30 spent on plants and bake sale items. All proceeds benefit the library at 63 Main St. For more informatio­n or to buy gift certificat­es, call the library at 860824-7424 or visit huntlibrar­y.org

Monday, May 21

BINGO: St. Maron’s Church, 613 Main St., Torrington, holds bingo games every Monday and Friday. Doors open at 4 p.m. Early bingo beings at 6 p.m., with progressiv­e jackpots and food for sale.

Wednesday, May 23

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 6:35 p.m. Progressiv­e jackpots. For informatio­n call the church at 860-379-3369.

BINGO: St. Maron’s Church, 613 Main St., Torrington, holds bingo games every Monday and Friday. Doors open at 4 p.m. Early bingo beings at 6 p.m., with progressiv­e jackpots and food for sale.

Thursday, May 24

SQUADRON MEETING: A meeting of the 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 informatio­n, call Cmdr. Tim Ceritello at 860-620-3670 or email timceritel­lo@gmail.com.

CHESS CLUB: The Litchfield County Chess Club meets Thursdays at the Torrington Library, 12 Daycoeton Place, Torrington, from 5:30 to 7:45 p.m. on Thursdays. The informal club has held several meetings. Membership is free — just show up and play. Adults, teens and older children with an adult are welcome. There are plenty of boards and pieces, or bring your own. For informatio­n, call Alan at 850-430-9317. DUPLICATE BRIDGE: Duplicate Bridge at the Sullivan Senior Center, East Albert Street, Torrington, Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. to noon. For informatio­n, call John Townsend at 860-567-0671. Leave a message, he will return your call. Bringing a partner is encouraged but not required. Games are now free of charge. ESTATE PLANNING: The Roxbury Council Aging hosts a program with Mary Schinke, who will offer an overview of estate planning and end-of-life health care planning, along with best practices for protecting your legacy, May 24, 7 p.m. at Roxbury Town Hall, 29 North St. Reservatio­ns are suggested as seating is limited; call Jerrilynn Tiso at 860-2100201 by May 21.

Friday, May 25

AFTER SCHOOL FUN: After School Fun – Spring Session, at the Morris Public Library, will be offered Friday, May 25, 3:30-4:30 p.m. with a story, crafts and activities. Pick up after school (James Morris School, Morris) by a librarian is offered – just bring a note to school. students will earn credits towards their school reading log when attending this program. Details and registrati­on: 860-567-7440

Saturday, May 26

BINGO: Sons of Italy, Center Street, Torrington, hosts bingo games Saturday, 4-9:30 p.m. Doors open at 4 p.m., games begin at 6 p.m. For informatio­n, call the lodge at 860-489-1226.

Monday, May 28

BINGO: St. Maron’s Church, 613 Main St., Torrington, holds bingo games every Monday and Friday. Doors open at 4 p.m. Early bingo beings at 6 p.m., with progressiv­e jackpots and food for sale.

Wednesday, May 30

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 6:35 p.m. Progressiv­e jackpots. For informatio­n call the church at 860-379-3369.

BINGO: St. Maron’s Church, 613 Main St., Torrington, holds bingo games every Monday and Friday. Doors open at 4 p.m. Early bingo beings at 6 p.m., with progressiv­e jackpots and food for sale.

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