CALENDAR

Sunday, Nov. 11

SALUTE TO VETERANS: Congregational Church Of Burlington’s free music concert series continues Sunday Nov. 11 at 3 p.m. with the all-female Big Band, Flamingo, at the church, 263 Spielman Highway/Route 4, Burlington. The concert celebrates veterans and includes a reception with refreshments after the show. Donations are welcome; admission is free. Call 860-4626678 for information.

HONORING VETERANS: The Institute for American Indian Studies, 38 Curtis Road, Washington, will hold a traditional ceremony at 12 p.m. with prayers and drumming to honor the contributions and valor of Native American veterans Charles Lindberg Kilson, Sr. and his brother Earl Anderson Kilson, Senior of the Schaghticoke Tribal Nation. For information go to www.iaismuseum.org or call 860-868-0518.

SESSIONS CANCELLED: The Healing Modalities Institute is cancelling sessions from Nov. 11 through Feb. 10, 2019. The sessions, held at The Owl Center in Depot Square Mall, 51 Depot Street Suite 2130 Watertown, will return on March 10, 2019. For further information, call Sunny Torres at 860 485-1557 or Lorraine Babb at 860 485-6911.

FINAL STEAM VENT: Steam Vent Coffee House will hold its final event of the fall season, Nov. 11, 6-10 p.m. at First Church of Winsted, 95 North Main St. Featured performers include: Bill Buttner, Addy Punkin, Bill Benson, Paula Ryan, Melanie Michaud, Joel Blumert, and the Klerks with Sam Guglielmino. There is an open mic from 6-6:30 p.m. with sign-up the night of the event. Music is freem donations are accepted toward Children’s Missions. Soup, Salad and Grilled Cheese night in the Cafe, served from 6-8 p.m., full meals $11. A la carte also available.

HARWINTON VETERANS DAY CEREMONY. The Harwinton American Legion Post 137 will conduct a Veterans Day ceremony on Sunday, Nov. 11, 11 a.m. on the town green at the intersection of South Rd and Rte 4/Burlington Road. The ceremony will include a guest speaker and the honoring of each of this year’s deceased Harwinton veterans. Refreshments will be served following the ceremony at Community Hall across from the green. In the event of bad weather, the ceremony will be held in the Town Hall, 100 Bentley Drive.

TORRINGTON VETERANS DAY CEREMONY: The Torrington Veterans Service Committee and local posts and veterans organizations will hold a Veterans Day ceremony at Coe Memorial Park, Torrington, Nov. 11 at 10:30 a.m. A special ceremony marking the 100th aniversary of the signing of the Armistice ending WWI will be held at 11 a.m. All are invited to attend. If it rains or snows, the program will be held in the park’s civic center.

GOSHEN PLAYERS: The Goshen Players will stage “Almost, Maine” Oct. 26-27, Nov. 2-3, Nov. 10-11, 8 p.m. ,Oct. 28, Nov. 4, 3 p.m. All tickets for the cabaret seating are reserved for $22. Tickets can be purchased at www.goshenplayers.org or by calling the Box Office at 860-491-9988 and leave a message for call back. Early reservations are recommended as Cabaret Seating is limited.

FREE CAR WASH: Free Car Wash for Veterans & Military Personnel will be provided at Swell’s Car Wash, Winsted, Nov. 5-12. This is the 10th year Swell’s Car Wash is offering a free car wash in recognition of Veterans Day.

COMEMMORATIVE SERVICE: St. Michael’s Parish will present a commemorative service for the 100th Anniversary of the World War I Armistice on Veterans Day Sunday, Nov. 11 at 5 p.m., with readings and music by Thomas Tallis, Hubert Parry, John Goff, Edward Maylor. The Remembrance Choir from Rhode Island will be featured. There will be a free will offering and all are welcome to a reception immediately following the service.

Monday, Nov. 12

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.

FREE CAR WASH: Free Car Wash for Veterans & Military Personnel will be provided at Swell’s Car Wash, Winsted, Nov. 5-12. This is the 10th year Swell’s Car Wash is offering a free car wash in recognition of Veterans Day.

WW I MONUMENTS: World War I Monuments at the Goshen Public Library will be held Nov. 12, 4 p.m. Richard Franklin Donohue, Cromwell Town Historian, will display images of the monuments and explore trends in their design and placement, with special emphasis placed on the memorials of the hosting town and vicinity. Call to register at 860-491-3234.

MANAGING DIABETES: The Cornwall Library will present a class, Managing Your Diabetes, Nov. 12, 19, 26, Dec. 3, 10 and 17, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. with an optional walk at 9:30 a.m. This is a continuation of the free diabetes course offered by Anne Hummel.

ROXBURY VETERANS: The town of Roxbury and the Roxbury Council on Aging is honoring its veterans with a reception on Monday, Nov. 12, at 1 p.m. at the Roxbury Senior Center, 7 South Street. All Roxbury veterans are invited to attend.

Tuesday, Nov. 13

WWII PARIS: “German Occupation of Paris: Personal Recollections from the Daughter of a French Resistant” with Denise Woehrlé, will be held Nov. 13, 7 p.m. at the Oliver Wolcott Library, 160 South St., 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 visiting owlibrary.org and clicking on Events/Adult Events.

AUTHOR ON HORSES: “Horses Change History…and Change Lives” with Ann Jamieson, author of the series “For the Love of the Horse” will be held Nov. 13, 6:30 p.m., at the Morris Public Library. The event is free; to register call 860-567-7440.

Wednesday, Nov. 14

EARTH FILM, SUPPER: Earth Film & Soup Supper: “Billions in Change” will be shown Nov. 14, 6:30 p.m. at Church of Christ, 5 Old Middle St., Goshen. Admission is free and the filming is preceded by a soup supper.

DAR AWARDS: The Brooks-Green Woods Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution will meet at the Barkhamsted Community Room, Route 44, Barkhamsted, Nov. 14, 7 p.m. Good Citizen Awards will be presented to area high school students during the meeting. Hostesses for the meeting are Lori Brady and Barbara Hulbert. Members are asked to bring Box Tops for Education. Any woman interested in obtaining information about membership may contact Karen Brett, Regent at 860-379-8741.

HOME STYLE MEAL: A relaxing home-style meal and social time at The Litchfield Community Center is offered on Wednesdays Nov. 14 and Nov 28, 5:30-7 p.m. Dinner is free and hosted by Food Rescue US NW CT & Litchfield Community Center. Preregistration is required by calling The Litchfield Community Center at 860-567-8302 or visit www.thecommunitycenter.org

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.

LEONARD BERNSTEIN: “Leonard Bernstein: the Rise to Fame,” presented by Jeffrey Engel, will be held Nov. 14, 7 p.m. at the Oliver Wolcott Library, 160 South St., 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 visiting owlibrary.org and clicking on Events/Adult Events.

COMMUNITY BREAKFAST: Community Health and Wellness Center (CHWC) is hosting its Third annual Community Thanksgiving Breakfast, Nov. 14, 9-11 a.m. in the lobby of its Torrington medical facility at 469 Migeon Avenue. The public is invited to attend and enjoy a complimentary breakfast buffet featuring hot dishes and continental fare.

Thursday, Nov. 15

THANKSGIVING STORIES: Thanksgiving Storytime with Miss Joni at the Harwinton Public Library will be held Nov. 15, 11 a.m. Children ages 3-6 are welcome; register by calling 860-4859113.

BOOK DISCUSSION: The Harwinton Library’s afternoon book discussion group will meet Nov. 15, 1:30 p.m. This month's book is “The God mother” by Carrie Adams. For information, call 860-485-9113.

LADIES NIGHT OUT: Brandywine Living at Litchfield, 19 Constitution Way, Litchfield, will hold its 6th Annual Ladies Night Out, Nov. 15, 5-8 p.m. to benefit the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Connecticut Affiliate. Featured vendors include Underground Truffles, Joey’s Fashion, Touchstone Crystal by Swarovski, Thirty-One Gifts, JKM Woodworking, Perfectly Posh, and others. Refreshments will also be served. For more information, call Amber or Nanette at 860-567-9500 or achapman@brandycare.com.

SQUADRON MEETING: A meeting of the Northwest Hills Composite Squadron Civil Air Patrol Auxiliary of the United States Air Force will meet 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.

MEDICARE SEMINAR: A Medicare seminar, presented by Steve Ardussi, will be held attThe Litchfield Community Center on Thursday Nov. 15, 11 a.m., to highlight the benefits and savings available to seniors who qualify and the application process will also be discussed. Q & A session will follow presentation. Free, pre-registration is required by calling The Litchfield Community Center at 860-567-8302 or visit www.thecommunitycenter.org. An additional program will be held on Thursday Dec. 6.

Friday, Nov. 16

CORNWALL MEETING: Cornwall is holding its annual Town Meeting on Friday, Nov. 16 at 7:30 p.m. in the Cornwall Town Hall. Annual reports are available at the post offices and town office.

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.

REGION 7 PLAY: “Radium Girls,” a play written by D.W. Gregory will be presented by Northwestern Regional 7’s Theatre Program, Nov. 16-17, 7 p.m., Nov. 18, 2 p.m. in the Les Ober Theatre at 100 Battistoni Drive in Winsted. This production is directed by Keith Winegar. Admission is general seating, and tickets are $10 adults, $8 students, $5 seniors (for the Sunday show) Tickets will be sold at the door.

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP: The holidays can be a challenging season but you are not alone. Come to a safe and welcoming circle with an experienced facilitator. Holiday Grief Support Group will be held Friday Nov. 16, and Friday Dec. 14, 9:30-11 a.m. This group is a gift from the Friends of Hospice, free and open to the public. For more information, call Rev. Eileen Epperson at 860-605-6576.