CALENDAR

Monday, Aug. 10

STITCH & CHAT: Mondays, “Stitch & Chat at the Litchfield Community Center, Route 202, Litchfield, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Open to all who love to knit, crochet, cross stitch, sew, embroider, etc. Bring your own project and share some time with others. Free, light refreshments available. Go to thecommunitycenter.org for details.

MATH CLUB: Math Club, Mondays in August, 6-6:45 p.m. with the Scoville Memorial Library on Zoom, for ages 9-12. Work on math puzzles, games and challenging problem sets! The goal is to get excited about mathematical thinking before the start of the school year. Attend all sessions and earn a Pi sign iron-on patch. There is a class limit, so contact msalisbury@biblio.org to register.

DEMENTIA CARE: Hartford HealthCare’s Center for Healthy Aging presents a virtual five-part dementia caregiver series, 6-7:30 p.m., Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31. Dementia specialists and resource coordinators will lead the free programs. No registration is required. The Zoom virtual meeting ID number is 941 0181 5848. LEGO CAMP: Lego Camp with Play-Well Technologies, Animal Architects, Aug. 10-14, Litchfield Community Center. Junior class, ages 5-7, 9 a.m.-noon; Master Class, ages 8-12, 1-4 p.m. $160 per person. Pre-registration and pre-payment is required. Email info@thecommunitycenter.org or call 860-567-8302 to register or for more information.

DOG PARK OPENING: A celebration for the opening of the Torrington Dog Park will be held at 10:30 a.m. at the Toro Sports Complex fields, Perkins Street, Torrington. The public is welcome; wear masks and social distance. For information, visit the parks and recreation department page at torringtonct.org. POUND CLASS: POUND Intro Class, 6 p.m., Litchfield Community Center, Aug. 10. Designed for all fitness levels, is easily modifiable and the alternative vibe and welcoming philosophy appeals to men and women of all ages and abilities. Class will begin with a short intro, and then you will sweat, sculpt, & rock! Q&A will follow. For more info, go to www.personaltrainingwithjulie.com. Thee class is free.

CURBSIDE LUNCH: Curbside lunch pick up, 11:30-12:15 p.m., Monday-Friday, reservations required, Sullivan Senior Center, Torrington; call 860-489-2211. BALANCE, STRENGTH: Strength, Balance & Flexibility with Robyn, 9 a.m., Mondays and Wednesdays on Zoom, with Sullivan Senior Center. Sign up at 860-489-2211.

Tuesday, Aug. 11

FARMERS MARKET: The Torrington Farmers Market is open 3-6 p.m. Tuesdays and 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, at Saint Paul’s Lutheran Church parking lot, at 837 Charles St, under the trees. Because fresh produce is seasonal, the items for sale change weekly depending on what’s ripe.

COE PARK CONCERTS: The Parks and Recreation Department has scheduled its summer concert series; concerts are held on Tuesdays and Fridays at Coe Memorial Park’s Civic Center, from 7-9 p.m. Guests should bring blanket or chairs. Social distancing rules are in effect. If it rains, the concert is canceled and may be rescheduled. For information, email Parks and Recreation Director Brett Simmons at brett_simmons@torringtonct.org, or call 860-489-2274. Aug. 11: Presidential primary, no concert. BALANCE CLASS: Pilobolus: Connecting With Balance, a series of 1-hour workshops tailored to helping seniors reconnect with their bodies and environment. Exercises in movement and balance guide participants to maintain and improve balance, think creatively and build community through social engagement. Open to all levels of ability – even to those who remain seated throughout. Tuesdays, 9:30-10:30 am., $5 per class. Email info@thecommunitycenter.org or call 860-567-8302 to register or for more information.

SCULPT AND TONE: Sculpt And Tone, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7-8 p.m. $8 per class. A strength training class that includes stretching, abdominal work and muscle isolation for an awesome full body workout. Instructor: Dean Roberts.Bring your own hand weights, mat or towel. Email info@thecommunitycenter.org or call 860-567-8302 to register or for more information.

AUTHOR TALK: Joan Jackson: An Unchained Love Story with Tammy Denease, 7 p.m., Aug. 11, free, Oliver Wolcott Library, on Zoom. To access Zoom links for these events, go to the library’s website at www.owlibrary.org and subscribe to the library's e-newsletter or click on the “Events” tab.

TEAL WALK: Tell Every Amazing Lady® is holding its 7th Annual Litchfield T.E.A.L.® Walk Sept. 19, in honor of National Ovarian Cancer Month. The annual event is held every September to celebrate the courage of ovarian cancer survivors and the strength of the families who have been touched by the disease, while spreading awareness to the public and raising money for research. Participants can register as virtual walkers so they can join us from anywhere. Register at www.tealwalk.org/litchfield. Cost to register as a walker is $20. Online registration is open until Sept. 7.

WEEKLY MEDITATION: Deep Dive into Nature ~ Weekly Meditation with Marlow Shami, White Memorial Foundation, Aug. 11, 10 a.m. Free on Zoom. This free virtual program will be hosted in Zoom and simulcast on The White Memorial Conservation Center’s Facebook page via Facebook Live. Pre-register: https://rb.gy/ummtqj

THE GARDENER: The Gardener is In! In the Tapping Reeve Meadow, South Street, Litchfield. Aug. 4-18, 9-11 a.m. Free. Each week will focus on a garden theme – from pests to pruning. Drop in to ask a question, check out the garden, or just share your love of gardening, Masks and social distancing rquired. Rain cancels. Details go to litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org.

UKULELE WORKSHOPS: Wisdom House Retreat and Conference Center announces a Ukulele workshop series led by musician Jon Concillio, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Aug. 11, 18, 25, Sept. 1, $15 per sesssion, beginners, experienced welcome. To register, contact Wisdom House, 229 East Litchfield Rd, Litchfield, 860-5673163, wisdomhouse.org.

ZUMBA GOLD: Zumba Gold with Joan, 11 a.m., Tuesdays on Zoom, Sullivan Senior Center. Sign up by calling Joan at 860496-9637.

Wednesday, Aug. 12

WALKING TOURS: Walking Tours Are Back with the Litchfield Historical Society. Register at Litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org or call 860-567-4501. Space is limited. Schedule: 10 a.m., 5:30 p.m., Aug. 12, Homes and Histories: Architecture of Litchfield; 10 a.m., Aug. 22, Slavery Here: The life of William Grimes; 12 p.m., Aug. 28, Litchfield 1819: The first 100 years of Litchfield History. Rain cancels. Masks required.

TAI CHI: Tai Chi with Marie, Wednesdays, 10:30-11:15 a.m., at the Litchfield Community Center. All ages welcome; free, no experience necessary. Dress in comfortable clothes. Email info@thecommunitycenter.org or call 860-5678302 to register or for more information. TEEN FOOD EVENT: Live teen Zoom event: Have Food - Will Travel, CookAlong with Bruce! Travel the World with Your Taste Buds, Oliver Wolcott Library on Zoom, 3 p.m., July 29, Aug. 4, Aug. 12, for teens entering Grades 7 – 12. To access Zoom links for these events, go to the library’s website at www.owlibrary.org and subscribe to the library's e-newsletter or click on the “Events” tab HEALTH WEBINARS: Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging, a not for profit member of Hartford HealthCare Senior Services, offers many educational events, including webinars. The Pursuit of Men’s Health - A Path to Health & Wellness, 1-2 p.m. July 28; and 10-11 a.m., Aug. 12. No registration is required. For July 28, go to https://rb.gy/vjynkz; for Aug. 12, RSVP to the Windsor Senior Center at 860-285-1992.

NAPPY’S PUPPETS: Morris Public Library’s Summer Reading Finale Online, 4 p.m., Aug. 12, a shadow puppet theater show with Nappy’s Puppets (Jim Napolitano. Featured show is Father Goose, a modern retelling of nursery rhymes, stories and children's songs for the whole family. Free. Register at https://rb.gy/ylehyk

STORIES IN THE MEADOW: The KidsPlay Children’s Museum is partnering with the Litchfield Historical Society to present Bilingual Stories in the Meadow, according to a statement. These story times in English and Spanish, read by volunteers Humphry Rolleston and Carmen Neale will be held at 10 a.m., Aug. 12 and Aug. 19. Families can join museum volunteers for story time at The Tapping Reeve Meadow located behind the Tapping Reeve House and Law School, at 82 South St., Litchfield, according to the statement. Parking is available behind the Litchfield History Museum and on the street. This free event has limited registration due to social distancing requirements, members said. Visit www.kidsplaymuseum.org to learn more.

BALANCE, STRENGTH: Strength, Balance & Flexibility with Robyn, 9 a.m., Mondays and Wednesdays on Zoom, with Sullivan Senior Center. Sign up at 860-489-2211.

THRIFT SHOP OPEN: Park Avenue Thrift Shop at the Sullivan Senior Center, Torrington, is open Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 13

PROTEST MUSIC: Music and Social Revolution with Marguerite Mullée, a well-known local conductor, singer, and lecturer, 6:30 p.m., Aug. 13, free, on Zoom. Visit www.gunnlibrary.org for the Zoom link.

TODDLER JAM: Toddler Jam with Johnny G, Scoveille Memorial Library, Salisbury, 11 a.m., Thursdays, continues to early September, on Facebook Live. No RSVP needed. Enjoy music, dance, stories and songs. All ages welcome; parents too. Details at scovillelibrary.org. CHILDREN’S BOOKS: Teacher and Cornwall Library board member Eileen Gargan will read and discuss children’s books via Zoom on Thursdays; 10 a.m., ages 4-7, 10:30 a.m., ages 7-11. She will read full books for the younger children; for older children, she will introduce a few books and read selections from them. All the books are in the Cornwall Library collection. The Zoom below allows access for each session. Go to https://rb.gy/k3dxil

TABLE TENNIS: Table Tennis, Thursdays, 10:45 a.m., free, public welcome. Play in a great social environment and meet other enthusiasts. Bring your own equipment. Email info@thecommunitycenter.org or call 860-567-8302 to register or for more information.

the Mind Alive” with Ann Mullen, 10 a.m, Aug. 13, on Zoom. For information or to register for any of the following programs or our weekly in house programs visit: www.wisdomhouse.org , call 860-5673163, or email programs@wisdomhouse.org

SCULPT AND TONE: Sculpt And Tone, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7-8 p.m. $8 per class. A strength training class that includes stretching, abdominal work and muscle isolation for an awesome full body workout. Instructor: Dean Roberts.Bring your own hand weights, mat or towel. Email info@thecommunitycenter.org or call 860-567-8302 to register or for more information.

BOOK CLUBS: Oliver Wolcott Library’s Monthly Book Clubs, Aug. 13. 2 p.m., non-fiction group, discussing “The Soul of America: The Battle for our Better Angels” by Jon Meacham; 3:30 p.m., fiction club, discussing “Howard’s End: by E. M. Forster .To access Zoom links for these events, go to the library’s website at www.owlibrary.org and subscribe to the library's e-newsletter or click on the “Events” tab.

THRIFT SHOP OPEN: Park Avenue Thrift Shop at the Sullivan Senior Center, Torrington, is open Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

ZOOM BINGO: Zoom Bingo with Kerry, Thursdays, 1:30 p.m. on Zoom, with the Sullivan Senior Center, Torrington. Sign up by calling at 860-489-2211.