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<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" colspan=2 height=90 BGCOLOR="#990000" TEXT="#F7F7FF"> <div> <FONT SIZE="6" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Bookman Old Style" ><B>Litchfield Community Center</B></FONT><FONT SIZE="6" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Bookman Old Style" ><B> </B></FONT><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>   </B></FONT><B>  |    </B><A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Litchfield Community Center"><U><B> </B></U></A><A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Litchfield Community Center"><U><B>home</B></U></A></div> <div> <B>421 Bantam Rd., Litchfield, CT 06759</B></div> <div> <B> Phone 860-567-8302 - Fax 860-567-0328</B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> </div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" width=210 BGCOLOR="#FFCC66" TEXT="#080000" background="060d2b03.jpg"> <bR> <div>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          </div> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="id15.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Calendar"><U><B>Calendar</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id2.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Upcoming Events"><U><B>Upcoming Events</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id38.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Musical Performances"><U><B>Musical Performances</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id12.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Teen Center"><U><B>Teen Center</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id4.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Movies"><U><B>Movies</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id8.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Facility Use Request Form"><U><B>Facility Use Request Form</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id83.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Birthday Party"><U><B>Children's Party Details!</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id7.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Board of Directors Staff"><U><B>Board of Directors & Staff</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id61.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Directors Annual Message"><U><B>Director's Annual Message</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id11.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Photo Album"><U><B>Photo Album</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id6.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="About Us"><U><B>About Us</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id9.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Contact"><U><B>Contact Us</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id10.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Directions"><U><B>Directions</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id13.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Links"><U><B>Links</B></U></A></div> <bR> </td> <td valign="top" height=390 BGCOLOR="#CC6600" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#CC6600" FACE="Arial" ><I>Upcoming Events</I></FONT>Click on <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0033FF" FACE="Arial" >blue link</FONT> (where available) to see more information and details on that event.</div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="5" CELLPADDING="10" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="757" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" BGCOLOR=#FFFFCC > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 4240 WIDTH="723"><div> <B> <TABLE BORDER="3" CELLPADDING="10" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="368" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" BGCOLOR=#CC6600 > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 30 ><NOBR><div> <B>UPCOMING EVENTS</B></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></B></div> <bR> <div>   <A HREF="http://ui.constantcontact.com/sa/fp.jsp?plat=i&p=f&m=vhsgghcab">Send this Page to a Friend</A>   </div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>PLEASE</B> check the upcoming events for date changes due to weather cancellations</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B><U>Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays:</U></B><B> </B><B> </B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0033FF" FACE="Bookman Old Style" ><A HREF="id30.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Yoga"><U><B>Y</B></U></A><A HREF="id30.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Yoga"><U><B>OGA</B></U></A></FONT><B> </B>9:00 A.M. Cost: $10.00 Instructor:  Wendy Larsen </div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Mondays:</U></B><B>  </B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0033FF" FACE="Bookman Old Style" ><A HREF="id34.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Stitch Chat"><U><B>“STITCH & CHAT”</B></U></A><B> </B></FONT><B> </B>Time:  11:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.  Open to all who love to knit, crochet, cross stitch, sew, embroider, etc.  Bring your own project & share some time with others. FREE ~ Light refreshments available.</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Mondays:</U></B><B>  </B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0033FF" FACE="Bookman Old Style" ><A HREF="id4.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Movies"><U><B>MONDAY AFTERNOON MOVIE</B></U></A></FONT>  Enjoy a new release every Monday afternoon.  Popcorn and beverages are served.  Time:  1:00 pm.  Cost:  Donations welcome.</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Mondays:</U></B><B> </B><B> </B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0033FF" FACE="Bookman Old Style" ><A HREF="id68.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Litchfield Littles Play Group"><U><B>“LITCHFIELD LITTLES” PLAY GROUP</B></U></A></FONT>  Connect with other parents of small children (2 & under, and expecting mom, too!), particularly first time parents and those new in town, and offer support and encourage social interaction.  Time:  11:00 am - 12:00 pm.  Cost:  Free.</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Tuesdays:</U></B><B> </B><A HREF="id47.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Paint with Friends"><U><B> </B></U></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0033FF" FACE="Bookman Old Style" ><A HREF="id47.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Paint with Friends"><U><B>PAINT WITH FRIENDS</B></U></A></FONT><B> </B> Come join together with local people who love to draw and paint and anyone is welcome to participate regardless of their level of expertise.  Time: 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.  There is no fee to join, but artists must bring their own paints, equipment and talent!</div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Bookman Old Style" ><B><U>Wednesdays:</U></B><B>  </B></FONT><A HREF="id31.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Tai Chi"><U><B>T</B></U></A><A HREF="id31.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Tai Chi"><U><B>AI CHI</B></U></A><A HREF="id31.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Tai Chi"><U> </U></A> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Bookman Old Style" >“Warm-ups and First Form" for improved flexibility - All Ages Welcome.  Time:  10:45 A.M. - 11:30 A.M.  Cost:  FREE.  No experience necessary, dress in comfortable clothes.</FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Wednesdays:</U></B><B>  BRIDGE FOR ALL</B>  Come and play bridge with others in a relaxed atmosphere.  There is no instruction or lessons, just free play.  Time:  12:00 pm.  Cost:  Free, come and go as you please.</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Wednesdays:</U></B><I><B>  "NEW" </B></I><B>PINOCHLE FOR ALL</B>  Come play Pinochle in a relaxed atmosphere.  There is no instruction or lessons, just free play time.  Time:  2:00 pm.  Cost:  FREE, come and go as you please.</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Thursdays & Fridays</U></B><B>:  </B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0033FF" FACE="Bookman Old Style" ><A HREF="id27.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Free Game Play"><U><B>“FREE GAME PLAY TIME”</B></U></A></FONT><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#BF0000" FACE="Bookman Old Style" >  </FONT>Table Tennis, Pool and the latest craze, Wii games: Bowling, Tennis and more.  Time:  10:30 pm - 12:00 pm.  Open to public.</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Tuesdays & Thursdays</U></B><B>:  </B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0033FF" FACE="Bookman Old Style" ><A HREF="id39.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Sculpt Tone"><U><B>SCULPT AND TONE</B></U></A></FONT><B>  </B>A strength training class that includes stretching, abdominal work & muscle isolation for a full body workout.  Instructor: Dean Roberts.  Time:  7:00p.m. - 8:00 p.m.  Cost:  $8.00 per class.  Bring:  hand weights, mat or towel. </div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Thursdays:</U></B><B>  BLOOD PRESSURE CHECK</B>  by Registered Nurse.  Time:  9:30 am - 10:30 am.  Cost:  Free of charge.</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Thursdays:</U></B><B>  </B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0033FF" FACE="Bookman Old Style" ><A HREF="id33.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Dance Exercise"><U><B>DANCE EXERCISE</B></U></A></FONT> Class will utilize dance technique forms to stretch & tone the body.  Please bring mat.  Instructor:  Rosemary Tindall-Gibson.  Time:  9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.  Cost:  $7.00 per class.  On-Going, pay as you go.  </div> <bR> <div> <B><U>First Thursday of each Month</U></B><B>:  SOCRATES CAFÉ</B>  Free & open to the public.  An opportunity for people to gather and talk about philosophical issues.  Time: 7:00-9:00 p.m.  Cost:  FREE.  For more info about Socrates Cafe, go to <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0033FF" FACE="Bookman Old Style" ><A HREF="http://www.philosopher.org" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.philosopher.org"><U><U>www.philosopher.org</U></U></A></FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Fridays through  March 19, 2010:</U></B><B>  </B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0033FF" FACE="Bookman Old Style" ><B>BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP</B></FONT>  Learn how to turn losses and disappointments in life to our advantage, transforming out lives in the process.  Facilitator:  Rev. Eileen L. Epperson.  Time:  9:30 am - 11:00 am.  Cost:  Free and open to the public.  (no group on Jan. 22).  Group made possible by the generous support of Friends of Hospice.</div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B><U>S</U></B></FONT><B><U>aturdays through March 20, 2010:</U></B><B>  </B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0033FF" FACE="Bookman Old Style" ><A HREF="id53.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Table Tennis club"><U><B>TABLE TENNIS CLUB</B></U></A></FONT><B>  </B>Grade 9-12, ADULTS welcome, too!  Cost:  $50.00 per person.  Led by Julius Dichter.  Call for times and to register.</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Wednesdays through April 14, 2010:</U></B><B>  </B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0033FF" FACE="Bookman Old Style" ><B>AARP TAX AIDE</B></FONT>  the nation's largest volunteer-run tax assistance and preparation service designed for low and middle income, with special attention to ages 60 and older.  Time:  9:15 am - 12:00 pm. (45 minute appointments)  Cost:  FREE.  Call for appointment NO WALK-IN TIMES AVAILABLE.</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Saturdays February 20 - April 10, 2010:</U></B><B>  </B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0033FF" FACE="Bookman Old Style" ><A HREF="id69.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Music Therapy"><U><B>MUSIC THERAPY</B></U></A><A HREF="id69.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Music Therapy"><U> </U></A></FONT> Music Therapy is an established healthcare profession that uses music to address physical, emotional, cognitive and social needs of individuals of all ages.  Time:  9:00 am.  Cost:  $120.00 per person (8 week session)</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Wednesdays February 24 - April 28, 2010:</U></B><B>  </B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0033FF" FACE="Bookman Old Style" ><A HREF="id56.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Basic Italian"><U><B>BASIC ITALIAN CLASS</B></U></A></FONT>  This beginner course will introduce students to the grammar, pronunciation, and conversation of the language, as well as to some cultural aspects of placecountry-regionItaly.  Time:  3:15 pm - 5:15 pm.  Cost:  $105.00 ($90 additional family member).  Pre-registration and pre-payment required.</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Tuesdays March 9, 2010(note date change due to previous weather cancellation):</U></B><B> </B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0033FF" FACE="Bookman Old Style" ><A HREF="id42.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Engel Winter Lecture"><U><B> JEFFREY ENGEL'S “WINTER WONDERLAND INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC & HIGH TEA”</B></U></A></FONT>  A lecture on symphonic and instrumental music inspired by winter followed by sweets & tea.  Time:  4:00 pm - 6:00 pm.  Cost:  $20.00.  Pre-registration and pre-payment required.</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Wednesday March 10, 2010:</U></B><B>  </B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0033FF" FACE="Bookman Old Style" ><A HREF="id48.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="How Green are our Green Hills?"><U><B>“HOW GREEN ARE OUR GREEN HILLS?”</B></U></A><A HREF="id48.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="How Green are our Green Hills?"><U> </U></A></FONT> This workshop will give you a chance to talk to our neighbors who have solar or geothermal green homes and ask them questions such as “Does it work?”, “How much does it cost?”, “Do I get a tax break?”  Time:  6:00 pm.  Cost:  $10 tax deductible contribution to CT Landmarks.  For more info, contact Sky Post spost@wradvisors.com</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Friday March 12, 2010:</U></B><B>  </B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0033FF" FACE="Bookman Old Style" ><A HREF="id52.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Greenhouse tour and Pond House"><U><B>GREENHOUSE SPRING FLOWER SHOW and SPECIAL DEMO/LUNCHEON</B></U></A></FONT>  Enjoy spring in winter with a tour of the spring blooms at the greenhouse in Elizabeth Park, placeCityHartford.  Next, be a part of “Centerpiece on a Plate” demo at the Pond House Café, then stay for lunch on your own at the Pond House Café.  Time:  Depart LCC 9:00 am/ Return approx. 4:00 pm.  Cost:  $7.00 pp.  Seats limited to 16.</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Saturday March 13, 2010:</U></B><B>  CHILD SAFETY & PROTECTION DAY</B>  Join us for fingerprinting and photos for child identification cards.  Time:  10:00 am  - 2:00 pm.  Cost:  Free admission, sponsored by New York Life Insurance Company.  </div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Tuesdays March 16, April 6, April 27, 2010:</U></B><B>  </B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0033FF" FACE="Bookman Old Style" ><A HREF="id19.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Tolstoy War and Peace"><U><B>TOLSTOY'S “WAR AND PEACE”</B></U></A></FONT>  This class will relate Tolstoy's development as a writer to the development of the European novel and the various influences.  Time:  6:30 pm - 8:30 pm.  Cost:  $75.00.  Instructor:  Daniel Burt.  Pre-registration and pre-payment required.</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Thursday March 18, 2010:</U></B><B>  “RESPONSIBLE GARDENING FOR THE 21</B><B>ST</B><B> CENTURY: THE SUSTAINABLE LANDSCAPE”</B>  The Litchfield Garden Club presents Marie Stella, Landscape Historian, and a lecture/slideshow that is open to the public and free of charge.  Time”  7:00 pm.  Cost:  FREE</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Thursday March 18, 2010:</U></B><B>  HEART DISEASE LECTURE and Q & A</B>  Join Dr. Charles D. Bizilj for an informative lecture on heart disease.  Sponsored by Paradigm Healthcare Center of Torrington.  Time:  11:00 am.  Cost:  Free with gift basket as Door Prize.</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Friday March 19, 2010:</U></B><B>  </B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0033FF" FACE="Bookman Old Style" ><A HREF="id38.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Musical Performances"><U><B>FRIDAY FEAST AND DANCING FEET</B></U></A></FONT>  Join us for a great afternoon of music, food and fun.  Music provided by Bob Mel and food provided by Patty's Restaurant.  Time:  1:00 pm.  Cost:  $5.00 per person.  Reservation required.</div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Bookman Old Style" ><B><U>Saturday March 20, 2010:</U></B><B> </B></FONT><B> </B><A HREF="id18.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Irish Pub Night"><U><B>6</B></U></A><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#0033FF" FACE="Bookman Old Style" ><A HREF="id18.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Irish Pub Night"><U><B>th</B></U></A></FONT><A HREF="id18.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Irish Pub Night"><U><B> ANNUAL IRISH PUB NIGHT</B></U></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Bookman Old Style" >  A great night of irish song, music and humor with P.V. O'Donnell, The Donegal Fiddler, and special guest performers.  Time:  Doors open at 6:00 pm, show begins at 7:15 pm.  Cost:  $25.00 per person includes light pub grub and soft drinks.  Cash bar available.  Note:  21 & older welcome, no coolers or BYOB.  Pre-payment and pre-registration required.</FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Saturdays March 20 & March 27, 2010</U></B>:<B>  </B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0033FF" FACE="Bookman Old Style" ><A HREF="id78.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Art Workshops"><U><B>ART WORKSHOP - RE-CREATION SCULPTURE</B></U></A></FONT><B> </B>For parents and children 10-14 years old:  Learn how to transform small house hold items into creative 3-D sculptures.  Begin with an inter-active demonstration and end with a finished project.  Time:  10:00 am - 12:00 pm.  Cost:  $10.00 (both parent and child)  Instructor:  Eduardo Paredes.  Pre-registration and pre-payment required.  Please note: materials are needed, please call LC</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Tuesdays March 23, April 27, May 25, 2010:</U></B><B>  </B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0033FF" FACE="Bookman Old Style" ><A HREF="id57.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Womens Wisdom Circle"><U><B>WOMEN'S WISDOM CIRCLE OF THE AQUARIAN AGE</B></U></A></FONT><A HREF="id57.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Womens Wisdom Circle"><U> </U></A> A comforting, supportive women's collaboratory, focusing of lifestyle, community and world change.  Guest speakers, teachings, writing, poetry and much more.  Time:  7:00 pm -8:30 pm.  Cost:  $20.00 suggested.  Join Dr. Leesa Sklover, contact her at seaspritesklover@gmail.com</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Wednesday March 24, 2010:</U></B><B>  </B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0033FF" FACE="Bookman Old Style" ><A HREF="id87.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Boston Garden Show"><U><B>BOSTON FLOWER AND GARDEN SHOW plus QUINCY MARKETPLACE</B></U></A></FONT>  Escape winter and enjoy the colors of spring.  Browse through over  30 gardens then hop the bus over to Quincy Marketplace to shop, eat or wander.  Time:  Depart LCC 8:00 am/Garden show from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm/  Quincy Marketplace from 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm/Depart Boston 6:00 pm/ Return approx. 9:00 pm.  Cost:  $55.00 includes admission ticket to flower show.  Pre-registration and pre-payment required.</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Wednesday March 24, 2010:</U></B><B>  </B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0033FF" FACE="Bookman Old Style" ><A HREF="id37.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="New York City"><U><B>NEW YORK CITY DAYTRIP</B></U></A></FONT><A HREF="id37.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="New York City"><U> </U></A> "Do As You Please Day"  3 Stops-Metropolitan Museum of Art, Rockefeller Center, South Street Seaport / 1 Pick Up-52nd & Broadway.  Time:  Departs LCC 8:00 am - departs NYC 6:00 pm.  Cost:  $38.00 pp.  Reservations and pre-payment required.</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Tuesday March 30, 2010:</U></B><B> </B><A HREF="id58.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="cooking"><U><B> </B></U></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0033FF" FACE="Bookman Old Style" ><A HREF="id58.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="cooking"><U><B>“NEW ADVENTURES IN COOKING”  HOMEMADE RAVIOLI</B></U></A></FONT><A HREF="id58.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="cooking"><U>  </U></A>Learn how to make homemade ravioli filled with 3 cheeses, garlic bread & homemade marinara sauce with chef Marianne DeSilva and savor this delicious meal at the end of class.  Time:  10:30 am - 1:30 pm.  Cost:  $25.00 pp. Pre-registration and pre-payment required.  </div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Saturdays April 3-24, May 1, 2010:</U></B><B>  </B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0033FF" FACE="Bookman Old Style" ><A HREF="id67.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Prepare for Painting outdoors"><U><B>PREPARE FOR PAINTING OUTSIDE</B></U></A></FONT>  Basic drawing, color mixing and watercolor painting.  Time:  9:30 am - 12:00 pm.  Cost;  $150.00 pp.  Pre-registration and pre-payment required.  Instructor:  Gretchen Getsinger. <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Thursday April 8, 2010:</U></B><B> </B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0033FF" FACE="Bookman Old Style" ><B> </B><A HREF="id60.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Yale Musuem"><U><B>YALE ART MUSEUM AND YALE CENTER FOR BRITISH ART DAYTRIP</B></U></A><B>.</B></FONT>  Special exhibit:<B> </B>Eero Saarinen: Shaping the Future<B>: </B>Saarinen was one of the most prolific, unorthodox, and controversial masters of 20th-century architecture.  Lunch on your own.  (Special Exhibition tour: 1:00 pm titled “Varieties of Romantic Experience.  Depart:  9:00 / return approx. 4:30p.  Cost:  $7.00 pp.  Seats are limited to 16.</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Fridays April 9, April 16 & April 23, 2010:</U></B><B>  </B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0033FF" FACE="Bookman Old Style" ><A HREF="id49.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Cuisines of Italy"><U><B>THE CUISINES OF ITALY</B></U></A></FONT>  The North, Center, South & Islands, the meals, courses, places & pronunciations.  Time:  1:30 pm - 3:30 pm.  Cost:  $30.00 pp ($25 add'l family members). Light fare will be served for your enjoyment at the last class.  Presenter: Dona Frauenhofer.</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Saturday April 17, 2010:</U></B><B> </B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0033FF" FACE="Bookman Old Style" ><A HREF="id64.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Raising Financially Resp children"><U><B> “RAISING FINANCIALLY RESPONSIBLE CHILDREN”</B></U></A> </FONT> A workshop that will help educate on ways to teach children about the value and responsible use of money.  Time:  10:00 am - 12:00 pm.  Cost:  Free, includes a complimentary workbook to take home to help apply techniques learned.</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Friday April 23, 2010:</U></B><B>  </B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0033FF" FACE="Bookman Old Style" ><A HREF="id38.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Musical Performances"><U><B>FRIDAY FEAST AND DANCING FEET</B></U></A></FONT>  Join us for a great afternoon of music, food and fun.  Music provided by Mike Ciulla and food provided by the Village Restaurant.  Time:  1:00 pm.  Cost:  $5.00 per person.  Reservation required.</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Saturday April 24, 2010:</U></B><B>  </B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0033FF" FACE="Bookman Old Style" ><A HREF="id38.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Musical Performances"><U><B>THE MCKRELLS BAND</B></U></A></FONT><B>  in concert</B>  performing top Irish, placeBluegrass and Folk Festivals.  Time:  8:00 pm.  Cost:  $15.00 advance/$20 at door.  Cash bar - 21 & older welcome.</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Saturday April 24, 2010:</U></B><B>  </B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0033FF" FACE="Bookman Old Style" ><A HREF="id37.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="New York City"><U><B>NEW YORK CITY DAYTRIP</B></U></A></FONT>  "Do As You Please Day"  3 Stops-Metropolitan Museum of Art, Rockefeller Center, South Street Seaport / 1 Pick Up-52nd & Broadway.  Time:  Departs LCC 8:00 am - departs NYC 6:00 pm.  Cost:  $38.00 pp.  Reservations and pre-payment required.</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Monday April 26, 2010:</U></B><B>  </B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0033FF" FACE="Bookman Old Style" ><A HREF="id82.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="FDR House and Culinary Inst."><U><B>FDR HOUSE & VAL-KILL COTTAGE </B></U></A><A HREF="id82.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="FDR House and Culinary Inst."><U><I><B>PLUS</B></I></U></A><A HREF="id82.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="FDR House and Culinary Inst."><U><B> CULINARY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA LUNCHEON</B></U></A></FONT>  4 special visits:  Tour FDR's house “Springwood”, then travel to C.I.A. for a very special lunch, proceed to the Presidential library & museum, then finish with a tour of Eleanor Roosevelt's cottage Val-Kill.  Time:  Depart LCC:  8:30 am / return approx. 5:30 pm.  Cost:  $70.00 pp.  Seats are limited to 32.</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Friday May 7, 2010:</U></B><B>  </B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0033FF" FACE="Bookman Old Style" ><A HREF="id43.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Titanic Leffingwell"><U><B>TITANIC EXHIBIT and LEFFINWELL HOUSE MUSEUM</B></U></A><B>, Norwalk, CT</B></FONT>  Start with a tour of one of the finest restored examples of 18<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Bookman Old Style" >th</FONT> century New England Colonial architecture, home of patriot, merchant and industrialist Christopher Leffingwell.  Then off to Foxwoods Resort for lunch on your own and then continue on to the New Titanic Exhibit.  Tour on your own as you walk the decks, peer into cabins and meet passengers.  Time:  Depart LCC 9:00/Leffingwell House tour 11:00 / Lunch 12:30 pm / Titanic Exhibit 1:30 pm / return approx. 5:00 pm.  Cost:  $25.00 pp includes admission to both events.  Limited to 16 seat.</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Saturday May 8, 2010:</U></B><B>  </B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0033FF" FACE="Bookman Old Style" ><A HREF="id76.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Art of Clowning"><U><B>MOTHER'S DAY CAKE AND CARD WORKSHOP</B></U></A></FONT>  Bake Mom a special treat for her special day, decorate a cake board and design a card.  Time:  1:00 pm - 4:00 pm.  Cost:  Free (limited to 12 participants) ages 10 & up.  Pre-registration required by May 5.</div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B><U>T</U></B></FONT><B><U>uesday May 11, 2010:</U></B><B> </B><A HREF="id51.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Engel Spring"><U><B> </B></U></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0033FF" FACE="Bookman Old Style" ><A HREF="id51.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Engel Spring"><U><B>JEFFREY ENGEL'S “SPRING FEVER SONG & HIGH TEA”</B></U></A><A HREF="id51.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Engel Spring"><U> </U></A></FONT> A lecture devoted to instrumental music inspired by everything that is spring followed by sweets & tea.  Time:  4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.  Cost:  $15.00 pp.  Pre-registration and pre-payment due by May 7, 2010.</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Saturday May 15, 2010:</U></B><B>  </B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0033FF" FACE="Bookman Old Style" ><A HREF="id37.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="New York City"><U><B>NEW YORK CITY DAYTRIP</B></U></A></FONT><A HREF="id37.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="New York City"><U> </U></A> "Do As You Please Day"  3 Stops-Metropolitan Museum of Art, Rockefeller Center, South Street Seaport / 1 Pick Up-52nd & Broadway.  Time:  Departs LCC 8:00 am - departs NYC 6:00 pm.  Cost:  $38.00 pp.  Reservations and pre-payment required.</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Wednesday August 25, 2010:</U></B><B>  </B><B>BOSTON RED SOX GAME</B>  Red Sox vs Seattle.  Join us for our annual trip to Fenway Park.  Time:  depart LCC 8:30 am / free time to enjoy Yawkey Way / Game time 1:35 p / depart after game, approx arrival 8:00 pm.  Cost:  $110.00 includes Right Field Box Seats, RT transportation and peanuts, Cracker Jacks.  Sells out every year.  Pre-payment required.</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>October 14 - October 22, 2010:</U></B><B>  A SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA & VEGAS ADVENTURE.</B>  Collette Vacations presents a 9 day trip to Southern California & Las Vegas .  Highlights include San Diego, Wine Tasting, Hotel del Coronado, Palm Springs, Air Museum, Mining Camp, Las Vegas.  Trip includes 12 meals:  7 Breakfasts, 1 Lunches, 4 Dinners.  Per Person Rates:  Double / $2,399 - Single / $3,049 - Triple / $2,369.  Rates include Air Taxes and Fees/Surcharges, Hotel Transfers, Round Trip Air from Bradley Int'l Airport.  Visit  <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Bookman Old Style" ><U>http://www.collettevacations.com/group-page/index.cfm?ID=375282</U></FONT></div> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>NW Transit Transportation provides bus service to the Community Center.</B></div> <div> <B>Find out more by calling 860-489-2535</B></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>