Winchester quilt show seeks exhibitors

Winchester Center Congregational Church Route 263 Winchester Center is seeking exhibitors for the 12th Annual Quilt & Needle Art Show, April 27-28.

Show your quilted creations, heirloom quilts, crewelwork, needlepoint, knit crochet, rug hooking, cross-stitch, weaving or other needle art. To keep our show new each year, organizers are looking for items that have not been previously shown in this show. Entries are not limited to items created in the past year and may have been previously shown at another show. Email mleger@snet.net for details.

All submissions are due at the church by or on Thursday, April 25, 9 a.m-8 p.m., and can be picked up Sunday, April 28, 6-6;30 p.m.

Enter at winchestercentercongchurch.org or get a paper entry form by calling 860 379-2184. Entries are due April 1.

Winchester Center Congregational Church is located at Rt 263 Winchester Center. Show times are April 27, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and April 28, 12-5 p.m. The show features a Quilts of Valor display, vendors, demonstrations, soup and sandwich café, raffle drawing at 5 p.m. April 28. Admission is $5 adults, $3 students and seniors, free for exhibitors. For information call 860 379-2184 or email mleger@snet.net

NVCC Stage Society to present new play

WATERBURY — In the wake of a global catastrophe, how would we reinvent culture and entertainment in a post-apocalyptic world? Naugatuck Valley Community College’s Stage Society is planning a show that answers this question in their presentation of Anne Washburn’s award-winning dark comedy, “Mr. Burns: A Post-Electric Play,” directed by NVCC Theater Instructor, Sasha Bratt.

“Mr. Burns: A Post-Electric Play” illustrates a post-apocalyptic future, in which there is a complete loss of electricity, limited resources, and the survivors are left to recreate a new sense of culture and produce their own entertainment.

Four performances are scheduled on April 4-6, 7:30 p.m. and April 7, 2 p.m. in the Playbox Theater (Room A302) on the Waterbury campus of Naugatuck Valley Community College. Tickets are $10. Tickets can be purchased at the door or can be reserved at the Box Office by calling 203-575-8193.

Meals on Wheels holding fundraiser

TORRINGTON — The Meals on Wheels Program sponsored by the Litchfield Hills Northwest Elderly Nutrition Program, The City of Torrington and partially funded by the Western CT Area Agency on Ageing announce the kick off of the “Buy A Wheel” fundraising event. The campaign benefits the local Meals on Wheels Program that delivers 2 meals each day to homebound seniors.

Participants include Bantam Market, March 1-31; LaBonne's Market (Salisbury location), March 15-29 and Davis IGA of Kent, April 14-29.

Stores are offering the Meals on Wheels “wheel” for a $1 donation. The wheels, with the donor’s name will be displayed at the store. The campaign will run throughout the month of March during store selected weeks.

Meals on Wheels is administered by The City of Torrington, Litchfield Hills Northwest Elderly Nutrition Program which also provides meal services at local senior centers. We are asking participants of any of these services and their family and friends to please support this event that assists with keeping homebound seniors independent in their own home.

For information on Buy A Wheel or other services, contact Sherry Cote or any Nutrition Staff member @ 860-482-4151 or email at sherry_cote@torringtonct.org.

Pollick Scholarship applications available

TORRINGTON — The Omar N Pollick Scholarship Committee awards a one-year scholarship in the amount of $1,500 ($750 each of the first two semesters) to a graduating student of Torrington High School, Oliver Wolcott Technical School, or a secondary preparatory or parochial school in the area serving the Torrington community.

The purpose of this award is to aid a qualifying graduate in his/her desire for higher education by deferring some of the costs, in the name of Omar N. Pollick, an individual who worked tirelessly for the betterment of local youth, through athletic and community service. The scholarship is awarded to the applicant, who in the judgement of the Omar N. Pollick Committee best meets the following criteria: Actively participated in a varsity level sport; demonstrates financial need; practices good community citizenship; displays good moral character; and provides proven proficiency of high school records, class standing, scholastic average, SAT scores.

Additional consideration will be given by the committee to applicants who have participated in the Torrington Babe Ruth Baseball League. Applications are now available in the Torrington High and OWTS guidance office and online at ONPscholarship.wixsite.com/form. Applications are due May 24.

Hospice bereavement support group

WINSTED — The Hospice Program of Foothills Visiting Nurse & Home Care, Inc. will offer a sixweek bereavement support group, “The Path Through Grief” on Tuesdays from 4:30-6 p.m., starting March 26, at the agency office at 32 Union Street in Winsted.

The sessions, which are open to any adult who has experienced the loss of a loved one, are designed to help survivors recognize, express and accept their feelings; to be reassured that grief is normal; to increase understanding of the grief process; to help recognize present strengths and to grow personally; and to help in the development of a support system both within and outside of the group.

The bereavement group will provide an opportunity to share experiences and ways of dealing with grief as well as a time to receive support those who understand what it is like to lose a loved one.

The sessions will be facilitated by Martha Babbitt, Foothills Volunteer and Bereavement Manager. There is no charge to attend the group, but registration is required.

Call 860-379-8561 for more information or to register.

Grief support group offered in Salisbury

SALISBURY — SVNA is hosting a Grief Support Group to help the bereaved cope with sadness and loss in a safe space. The group is facilitated by SVNA’s Medical Social Worker, Liz Tanner-Horn and Sharon Health Care’s Social Worker, Cindy Meritt.

The group is open to all community members, and it is not necessary to attend every session. Meetings are held every Wednesday, 1-2 p.m. at St. John’s Church, 12 Main Street, 2nd floor, Salisbury. The group is free.

For information or to reserve a seat, call Liz Tanner-Horn at 860435-0816 or ETanner-Horn@salisburyvna.org