CALENDAR

Monday, Feb. 26

60 PLUS MEETING: The Durham 60+ Club and Travel will meet at Monday, feb. 26, 1:30 p.m. at the Durham Activity Center, Second Floor, 350 Main Street, Durham. Following the meeting members will have a monthly variety table and refreshments will be served. Seniors from surrounding towns are welcome.

WONDERFUL ONES: Wonderful Ones, Feb. 5, 12, 26, 10:30 a.m. in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. One-year-olds and their caregivers will enjoy literacy-based, age-appropriate activities and toys in the company of other families in this supportive, nurturing library program. Siblings welcome; drop in; no registration required.

TOTALLY TEENS: Totally Teens, Feb. 5, 12, 26, 3 p.m. in the Totally Teen Area, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Teen Librarian Heather will be available. Laptops will be on hand for homework or gaming, whatever you need. A variety of special programs will be scheduled on the second Monday of each month. For grades 7-12. Drop in; registration is not required. Just stop by.

MIND MUFFINS: Muffins for the Mind at the East Hampton Senior Center, Feb. 26, 11 a.m.Spend an hour sharpening the brain with riddles, puzzles, trivia, and hidden figures. Coffee and tea will be offered along with muffins from Marlborough Health and Rehab Center. Sign up in Activity Book if interested.

BIRTHDAY BASH: The East Hampton Senior Center’s February Birthday Bash will be held Feb. 26, 12 p.m. Those born in the month of February can let the center know, and lunch, cake and ice cream is free. Guests are asked to sign up with the CRT Café Manager, Janet. Lunch is hot dogs and beans with sauerkraut, cost $2.50. Sign up at the center.

CROMWELL SERIES: The Cromwell Historical Society presents the 2017-18 program series, Part Five “How the U.S. Navy Won the American Civil War,” by Chuck Veit, Feb. 26, 7 p.m. at First Congregational Church of Cromwell, 355 Main Main St. Refreshments to follow. Free admission, donations appreciated.

Tuesday, Feb. 27

GED TUTORING: Free GED tutoring is available at Adult Education 398 Main Street, Middletown, Days and evenings. Call 860-343-6044 for more information.

TECH BASICS: Tech Basics with the Pros at the Henry Carter Hull Library, Clinton, is held monthly on the last Tuesday of the month; Feb. 2, 10:30 a.m., free. Details, call 860-669-2342 or go to hchlibrary.org HOME BUYER’S WORKSHOP: Home Buyer’s Workshop at the Henry Carter Hull Library, Clinton, 6 p.m., Feb. 27, free. Details call 860-669-2342 orr go to hchlibrary.org

Wednesday, Feb. 28

HEART-TO-HEART: The Women’s Wellness Fund at Middlesex Hospital will hold Heart-to-Heart, a conversation about heart disease in women, Feb. 28, 5:30 p.m. at Middlesex Community College. The event’s guest speaker will be Rekha Mankad, MD, of Mayo Clinic. Middlesex is a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network. WFSB anchor Denise D’Ascenzo will be master of ceremonies. To register, call 860-3588856 or email womenswellnessfund@gmail.com. WELLNESS WEDNESDAY: Wellness Wednesday: 10 Steps to an Abundant Life with author Megan Smith Gill, 6 p.m., Feb. 27, free, at the Henry Carter Hull Library, Clinton. Details, call 860-6692342 or go to hchlibrary.org. WESLEYAN POTTERS SHOW: Wesleyan Potters recognizes and celebrates its instructors of pottery, jewelry, and weaving with a faculty exhibit in The Gallery/ Shop. The show will feature the creative work of nearly twenty teachers and run from Feb. 28-March 25, with an opening reception and demonstratons Friday, March 2, 6-8 p.m. Wesleyan Potters is located at 350 South Main Street, Middletown. Events are free and the public is welcome. For more information, call 860-347-5925 or visit www.wesleyanpotters.com.

BOOK TOTES: Make Book Totes out of books, Feb. 28, 6 p.m. for grades 2 and up, $5 materials fee. Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore, 413 Main St., Middletown. Register for this class by emailing books@wesleyan.edu WOMEN PLAYWRIGHTS: Women Playwrights’ Initiative: Passion, Power, Prose, Feb. 28, 7 p.m., Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore, 413 Main St., Middletown. Free. Details at Wesleyan.edu/rjjuliabookstore or call 860-685-3939.

BLACK BEARS IN CT: Black Bears in Connecticut with Master Wildlife Conservationist Paul Benjunas from the Connecticut Department of Energy and the Environment (DEEP), Feb. 28, 7 p.m. at the Durham Public Library. For ages 10 and up. Registration suggested: durhamlibrary.org/program-registration

Thursday, March 1

SAILING CLUB: Shoreline Sailing Club meeting, March 1, 7 p.m. Singles over 35 who love boating are welcome. Winter meetings located at Old Saybrook Estuary, 220 Main Street, Old Saybrook See our website for more information. http:// www.shorelinesailingclub.camp8.org/

TOOLS FOR CAREGIVERS: Powerful Tools for Caregivers, Six-Week Program, at the Henry Carter Hull Library, Clinton, on six consecutive Thursdays, March 1-April 5 at 5:30 p.m. Free. for details, call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org

SHORELINE INVESTORS: Shoreline Investors meeting, March 1, 6 p.m., free, at the Henry Carter Hull Library, Clinton. For details, call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org GED TUTORING: Free GED tutoring is available at Adult Education 398 Main Street, Middletown, Days and evenings. Call 860-343-6044 for more information.

AUTHOR TALK: Hilary Jacobs Hendel ‘85, P’18, discussing her book, “It’s Not Always Depression,” March 1, 7 p.m. at Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore, 413 Main St., Middletown. The event is free. Details at Wesleyan.edu/rjjuliabookstore or call 860-685-3939 BABY RHYME TIME: Baby Rhyme Time is held on Thursdays, March 1, 8, 15 and 29, 10:30 a.m. . in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. For babies birth - 12 months and their caregivers. Drop in; no registration. PRESCHOOL STORY HOUR: Preschool Power Story Hour will be held Thursdays, March 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, 1:30 p.m. in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. For ages 3 - 5 (Pre-k through kindergarten) Siblings welcome. Drop in; no registration.

MILITARY WRITING GROUP: We Were There: Writing Your Military Experiences, led by Elizabeth Petry and facilitator Christy Biillings, will meet March 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 at 6 p.m. in Meeting Room 2, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. All veterans, either active or retired, are encouraged to come and share their experiences for their own benefit or to share with family and friends. New members are encouraged to visit to see what the group is all about. To reach Christy Billings, call 860-347-2528 or cbillings@russelllibrary.org

BABY BOUNCE: Baby Bounce at the Deep River Library will be held March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; 10:30 a.m. Join us for a story time for babies, newborn to 24 months. Older siblings may attend. Free.

Friday, March 2

FUN FRIDAYS: The Deep River Library’s Fun Friday will be held March 2, 16 and 23 at 10:30 a.m. Stories and songs in an interactive setting, followed by craft and open play. Perfect for the preschool set. Free. AUTHOR TALK: Jamie Cat Callan, “Parisian Charm School,” March 2, 7 p.m. at Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore, 413 Main St., Middletown. Free. Details at Wesleyan.edu/rjjuliabookstore or call 860-6853939

WESLEYAN POTTERS SHOW: Wesleyan Potters recognizes and celebrates its instructors of pottery, jewelry, and weaving with a faculty exhibit in The Gallery/ Shop. The show will feature the creative work of nearly twenty teachers and run from Feb. 28-March 25, with an opening reception and demonstratons Friday, March 2, 6-8 p.m. Wesleyan Potters is located at 350 South Main Street, Middletown. Events are free and the public is welcome. For more information, call 860-347-5925 or visit www.wesleyanpotters.com. COYOTES IN CONNECTICUT: The East Haddam Library System and the state DEEP will sponsor “Coyotes in Connecticut” the latest presentation in an ongoing wildlife series, Friday, March 2 at 7 p.m. at the East Haddam Grange Hall. The event’s speaker will be Master Wildlife Conservationist Paul Colburn who told us about bobcats in his very interesting and informative PowerPoint presentation. All are welcome to attend.

ART PARTY: Art Party! will be held March 2, 4:30 p.m. in the Activity Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. For ages 5-9. Celebrate each month with a new creative project. Bring an imagination and a willingness to get messy. Drop in; no registration.

GED TUTORING: Free GED tutoring is available at Adult Education 398 Main Street, Middletown, Days and evenings. Call 860-343-6044 for more information. SOUP AND SALAD: Town of Durham’s March Soup & Salad luncheon will be held March 2, 12 p.m. in the Durham Activity Center, 350 Main Street, 2nd Floor. Come enjoy lunch and the music of Plywood Cowboy. This program is free to seniors of Durham and Middlefield. Register with Jaclyn 860-349-3153 or at the Durham Activity Center.

Saturday, March 3

IRISH ANCESTORS: Research Your Irish Ancestors, presented by Kathy Gallagher, will be held March 3, 9:30 a.m. at the Godfrey Memorial Library in Middletown. Participants will have time after the presentation to research at the library or get help from an expert; bring a laptop. Cost is $10, free for members. Call 860346-4375 for more info. No pre-registration necessary.

FAMILY HISTORY: Get Expert Help Researching Your Family History with Godfrey Memorial Library researchers on March 3, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. and March 6 and 16, 9:30 a.m. Cost is free to members, $10 for guess. Call 860-346-4375 for more info. No pre-registration necessary.

ART FROM THE ATHENEUM: Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art Docent Diane Macris will give a free illustrated talk on history of and collections in the Wadsworth Atheneum, 4 p.m. March 3, at the Essex Library, 33 West Ave., with a focus on paintings by Frederic Church, Helen Frankenthaler, Picasso, Monet and Renoir. RSVP: 860-767-1560.

DUDLEY FARM MARKET: Dudley Farm Winter Farmers’ Market will be held March 3, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Dudley Farm, corner of Routes 77 and 80. Vendors will demonstrate needle-felting, and the public is offered free lessons to make a felted pendant. For more information, visit dudleyfarm.com or call 203-457-0770.