Classmates schedule reunions in September, October

THS Class of ’59

TORRINGTON — Plans are underway for Torrington High School’s Class of 1959 60th’s anniversary reunion.

In keeping with tradition, the event will encompass two days starting Sept. 21, with a dinner/ dance/entertainment program at Chatterly’s. The reunion will conclude with a “farewell” brunch Sept. 22 at the scenic Fairview Farm Golf Course, Harwinton.

The class, originally numbering 292, has a website where all can get more information on the reunion at www.thsclassof59.com . Classmates can also view many photos of the past and present, see a list of missing/deceased classmates etc., by clicking on various links from the home page. A classmate email list is fully established, so members can be kept up to date quickly via their email address.

Class members who have not received the reunion email announcement, or the reservation mailer which was recently sent out, or, who have not been getting emails, should contact Jack Wallace, communications chairman, at: jackwfire@gmail.com or phone 8604961945.

THS Class of ’64 plan to reunite

Torrington High School class of 1964 will celebrate its 55th reunion Oct. 26 at Fairview Farm Country Club, Harwinton starting at 5:30 p.m.

Those interested in attending or to share information with other classmates (emails or addresses of those we could not contact ) are asked to go to http://ths64reunion.wix.com/ thsclassof64

Kennedy High School Class of ’69

WATERBURY — Kennedy High School, Waterbury, Class of 1969 will hold its 50th Reunion on Saturday, Oct. 5 at Fairview Farm Golf Course, 300 Hill Road, Harwinton, from 1:30 to 5 p.m.

Tickets are $60 per person for a buffet meal and cash bar. Checks can be made out to David Kalach, and payment is due by Sept. 15. The mailing address is JFK Class of 1969 50th Reunion, P.O. Box 475, Watertown CT, 06795.

Two other activities are planned for this reunion weekend. Class members are invited to attend the Kennedy High vs. Holy Cross football game at Waterbury's Municipal Stadium Friday night, Oct. 4, at 7 p.m. There will be a guided tour at Kennedy High the Saturday morning of the reunion at 11 a.m.

Golfing on Saturday before the reunion is available at Fairview Farm, by making personal arrangements with the golf course.

For information, visit the reunion committee's Facebook page at "Kennedy High Waterbury 1969 Class Reunion", or email 1969theeagles@gmail.com.

Old Home Day set for Sunday in Barkhamsted

BARKHAMSTED — Members of the First Congregational Church of Barkhamsted are hosting the traditional Old Home Day Sept. 8.

The programs begin at 10 a.m. with a congregational worship service, followed by a potluck lunch served outside the church on the portico, weather permitting, or inside Fellowship Hall. Everyone is welcome to bring a special beverage.

The church is located at 6 Old Town Hall Road in Barkhamsted. For directions or information visit www.barkhamstedfirstchurch.org.

Old Home Day originated from the 1979 celebration of Barkhamsted’s 100th anniversary of becoming an incorporated town in 1879. One of the traditions is to take a group photograph on the portico immediately following the service.

Activities following the service will be held outside, weather permitting, or inside the church Fellowship Hall, located near the intersection of Route 181, Boettner and Day Roads.

All are welcome and all services are free. For more information call the Rev. Susan Wyman at 8603797300, or on the day of the event call the church at 8603795864.

Living History Day begins at 10 a.m.

LITCHFIELD — The Litchfield Green will be the site of a day honoring Litchfield’s Revolutionary War Patriots and their contribution to the 18th Century burgeoning new nation. All will be part of the townwide celebration of Litchfield’s 300th Anniversary, Saturday from 10 a.m.5 p.m.

Litchfield was incorporated on May 19, 1719. This daylong event is free and open to the public. It is organized by the Litchfield Patriots, a volunteer group of citizens, eager to share the rich history of this Revolutionary town.

On the Center Green, Litchfield’s two American Legion Posts will open the day with a ceremony honoring the Revolutionary War Veterans by raising a 13star flag accompanied by music of the period and Revolutionary reenactors. The West Green will be turned into a typical 18th century village. Visitors will be able to be engaged with various aspects of village life and meet towns folk of the era.

On the East Green, Children of the American Revolution will display children’s items from daily life. The Daughters of the American Revolution will have genealogists available who will share information about how to find out about one’s ancestors.

The Sons of the American Revolution will set up a military encampment typical to that period in history.

Litchfield’s First Congregational Church will be open to chat with those who would like to learn of the church’s Colonial active community outreach and learn about one of their outspoken ministers and his challenging sermons.

The Litchfield Historical Society will offer two Revolutionary walking tours and activities for children. Since St. Paul’s Masonic Lodge was established during the Revolutionary War, the lodge will host an open house to share their history. A special commemorative book which serve as a guide has been created for the event and will be available for purchase.