Calendar

Today

MOVIES: Acton Public Library, Old Saybrook, “The Music of Movies” series, third Mondays at 6:30p.m. Today, “Stand By Me”; Nov. 24, “The Book Thief”; Dec. 15, to be determined by patrons. Call 860-395-3184 or www.actonlibrary.org.

CLASSES: Tai Chi classes at Middletown Senior Center today at 10:30p.m. Led by Robert Michael. For more information call 860-6384540.

CLASSES: Ceramics classes at Middletown Senior Center, Mondays and Wednesdays at 12:30p.m. Classes meet two days a week. Cost is $1 per class. Instructor is Joe Chasse. For more information call 860-638-4540.

BOOK CLUB: The Love in the Stacks Book Club meets at Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton, at 7p.m. to discuss a new romance on the third Monday of every month from September until June. Registration requested. For details, call 860-669-2342.

DEMENTIA SERIES: The Alzheimer’s Association, Connecticut Chapter offers free 3-part Living with Dementia series for caregivers of people with any type of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, at the Estuary Council of Seniors, M. Monica Eggert Senior Center, 220Main St., Old Saybrook. Refreshments will be served. The program is scheduled for today and Nov. 3from 10-11:30a.m. Pre-registration required; call 203-230-1777, ext. 14(Hamden office) or mtomasetti@alz.org. Pre-registration is requested for planning purposes.

SUNSET CRUISE: Join retired state geologist Ralph Lewis on a sunset cruise on the River Quest, a stable, 54-foot excursion boat with excellent viewing, enclosed cabin, and restroom. Depart from Eagle Landing State Park, Route 82, Haddam, at 3:30p.m. The tour will examine the geological features and processes that created the river valley. Wine and hors d’oeuvres will be provided. Cost is $40 for members of the Lyme Public Hall Association, $45for non-members. Reservations and prepayment are required. Proceeds support the Hall’s programs. Contact Leslie at llewis81051@gmail.com or call 860-526-8886to reserve a space. Visit www.lymepublichall.org for information.

DISABLED VETERANS:

Disabled American Veterans are holding a monthly

meeting today, 7p.m., at the American Legion Post 75Bld. at 58Bernie O’Rouke Drive, Middletown. All veterans are welcome. We can help you get what’s coming to you — we know how to get it done. Refreshments served after the meeting. For more information call 860-883-0124.

Tuesday, Oct. 21

BIBLE STUDY: East Hampton Senior Center, Bible study will be held every Tuesday at 1 p.m. For more information call 860-267-4426.

BOOK TALK: “Dear Life” by Alice Munro, one of the foremost short-story writers of her generation, will be discussed from noon to 1p.m. at Chester Library. Bring a brown bag lunch; library provides beverages and dessert. Registration requested by contacting the library.

STORY TIMES: October happenings at Acton Public Library, Old Saybrook, in the children’s department. Oct. 21, 6:30p.m., wear a costume for the Halloween Hop; Oct. 30, 6:30p.m., spooky decorations with Creepy Hands; Oct. 31, dress in costume, sing songs, hear stories and trickor-treat during. Halloween Story Time. For more information, call The Acton Library at 860-395-3184, or visit the library during regular hours or visit www.actonlibrary.org.

FILM FESTIVAL: Russell Library, Middlesex Community College and Wesleyan University offers a series of selected international films, 7p.m. at multiple venues. Light refreshments follow each film. Oct. 21, “War Witch,” Middlesex Community College, Training Hill Rd., Middletown; Oct. 28, “Shun Li and the Poet,” Middlesex Community College, Training Hill Rd., Middletown; Nov. 4, “Clandestine Childhood,” Russell Library, Broad St., Middletown. Visit http://www.russelllibrary.org/reference/MIFF.html.

FUNDRAISER: Amanda’s Angels Harvest Banquet Fund Raiser, Oct. 21, 6-9p.m., for Amanda and Chris Bernier at Nataz Restaurant, 280Branford Road, North Branford. $35per person, $65per couple. Amanda’s Angels, www.amandasangels.org, helps support Amanda and Chris, first responders in Madison, in their fight to save their baby girl, Peanut, and to help in Amanda’s battle with ALS. To reserve, call the North Madison Congregational Church office at 203-421-3241.

Wednesday, Oct. 22

CONVERSATION: Women in Conversation at the Middletown Senior Center on Wednesday at 11a.m. Join us for a lively discussions about life’s concerns, dreams and goals. Sign-up in the activity book. For more information call 860-267-4426.

SOJOURN BEARS: East Hampton Senior Center, on Wednesdays from 10a.m. to noon. Volunteers needed. For more information call 860267-4426. GAMES: Board games and Wii bowling to be held on Wednesdays at 1p.m. at East Hampton Senior Center. For more information call 860267-4426.

CLASSES: Ceramic classes at Middletown Senior Center, Monday at 12:30p.m. Classes meet two days a week. Cost is $10per class. Instructor is Joe Chasse. For more information, call 860-638-4540.

VESPERS: Wednesdays, Oct. 22, 29, Nov. 5, at 7p.m.: Mountain Vespers, a Bluegrass Worship Experience, at Faith Lutheran Church, 300 Washington St., Middletown. For more information, visit www.faithelcamiddletown.org.

SUICIDE PROGRAM: Brainerd Memorial Library, Haddam, will present a community discussion on suicide Oct. 22, 6:30p.m. at the library, 920Saybrook Road. Speakers are local mental health professionals; teenagers, parents and all adults are wecome. Call 860-345-2204 to register.

Thursday, Oct. 23

MUSICAL: “The Circus in Winter” will be offered at The Norma Terris Theatre, 33 North Main St., Chester, with shows at 2and 7:30p.m. on Wednesdays, 7:30p.m. on Thursdays, 8p.m. on Fridays, 3and 8p.m. on Saturdays and 2and 6:30p.m. on Sundays, Oct. 23-Nov. 6. For more details, visit www.goodspeed.org. AMAZING CHALLENGE: Oct. 23, 5-7p.m., at the Monsignor M. Davitt Fox Parish Center at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Middletown to benefit St. Vincent de Paul Middletown and the Amazing Grace Food Pantry. Enjoy different soups donated by area restaurants, caterers and churches, and the famous South Fire District Chili, bread, cookies, Nora cupcakes and friendly music provided by the wonderful Back Swamp band. Donations welcome. For more information, email cathieg1968@yahoo.com or call 860-6146814.