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December 10 - 17, 2020
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Holiday Lights of JOY
Thursday, Dec 10, 2020

Holiday Lights of JOY
Celebrating the holiday season is looking a little different in 2020!

Holiday Lights of JOY drive-thru event on Thursday, December 10 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at LP Wilson Community Center. Santa will make a visit to wave at each car. We ask that everyone wears a mask and stay in his or her car throughout the drive-thru. There will be over 5000 lights on display.

Can’t make it on December 10th? Don’t worry! The display will run from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM from Monday, December 14th until Friday, December 18th without Santa.
Historic Drinks Virtual Event!
Friday, Dec 11, 2020

Historic Drinks Virtual Event!
Event Update: Due to growing concern for the public health and safety of holding this event in person, we have decided to transition it to an online format.

Join Windsor Historical Society online from 5:30-6:00 p.m. on Friday, December 11th, for an educational and entertaining examination of drinking culture in Windsor around the onset of prohibition. In preparation for its 100th Anniversary next year, the society is highlighting life in 1921 Windsor with Getting Tight in the Teens and Twenties. In this online event Society Education and Outreach Manager John Mooney will present the history
Staying Healthy While Socially Distant

Staying Healthy While Socially Distant
The acupuncturists at Many Rivers Community Acupuncture are encouraging everyone to stay healthy – both physically and emotionally - as the weather gets colder and moves us indoors.

Many people have concerns about increased depression, anxiety, and loneliness caused by the winter blues and exacerbated by the pandemic. It is important to seek out safe ways to connect with others, whether virtually or in-person.

Many Rivers is providing two-for-one acupuncture treatments throughout December as a way for people to get together in a safer indoor environment. At the Many Rivers clinic, patie
Member Specials and Sales

Member Specials and Sales
Shop Windsor First! There are always great deals, a unique selection, and great restaurant specials to choose from in Windsor. Check back often for the latest deals!

Businesses, submit your own specials by clicking the green New button below. Submissions will be approved within 24 hours.
Black Bears in Connecticut
Thursday, Dec 10, 2020

Black Bears in Connecticut
Join Paul Colburn, Master Wildlife Conservationist, as he focuses on the natural history of black bears in Connecticut, an overview of black bear habitat, diet, behavior, reproduction, and current research efforts.

This presentation also provides practical recommendations for optimum coexistence with our black bear population.

Thursday, December 10th
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Virtual via Zoom
All Ages

Registration required. $5.00 Windsor residents; $7.00 Nonresidents

Zoom link will be emailed to participants before the program.
Windsor Business of the Week

Windsor Business of the Week
Warm up this fall and winter with your support for small Windsor businesses! Every Thursday, the Chamber will feature a Windsor retailer or restaurant. For the next week, show your support by ordering in, taking out, visiting the store or shopping on their website, or buying a gift card! Help keep Windsor alive.

This week's featured business is Tunxis Grill and Pizzeria . Be sure to follow our Facebook page for info and updates throughout the next week!

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Holiday Inflatable Lawn Display to Benefit Windsor Food & Fuel Bank

Holiday Inflatable Lawn Display to Benefit Windsor Food & Fuel Bank
Jason Santos is sharing his love for the season by showcasing his front lawn with more than 30 inflatable holiday characters, while collecting food for the Windsor Food & Fuel Bank at the same time. From now through December 25 - Christmas night, everyone is invited to come view his outdoor wonderland at 25 Tiffany Drive in Windsor, Conn. The colorful display is open every night from 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., except for very windy, snowy, or rainy nights.

"For the past two years, my family and friends have helped me set up 34
different inflatables, some as tall as 25 feet," explains Jason San
Drive-Thru Visit With Santa
Saturday, Dec 19, 2020

Drive-Thru Visit With Santa
Dr. George B. Curry will be sponsoring the 27th annual “Visit with Santa Claus” at 15 Central Street, Windsor on Saturday, December 19th from 10:00am to 12:00pm.

All children will receive a gift from Santa and a picture with Santa Claus.

For more information contact (860) 688-1218.
Cooking with Viji
Thursday, Dec 10, 2020

Cooking with Viji
Rongal is a dish typically made during the Harvest
Festival. It is made with rice, moong dal, jaggery and cashews.
Held Thur. Dec 10 6:00-8:00 PM
Tuition: $19 Discount Tuition: None
Max. enroll 10 Rm. Virtua

Register & pay at www.windsoradulted.org

*Registered students will receive an
email from the Enrichment class instructor with class lists, and/or instructions
and virtual link for the specific class.
Windsor Shopping Portal

Windsor Shopping Portal
Shop small - online! Shopping online doesn't only mean big box stores!
You can shop small online, right here in Windsor! We have several members who are small businesses with e-commerce shopping options so you can shop online, get great service and support the Windsor community.
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Events

Open Classroom at the WAC Studios
Feb 23 at Windsor Train Station Studios
Bring Your Gadgets to the Geeks
Feb 25 at Windsor Public Library 323 Broad Street Windsor, CT
First Town Chat
Fridays at 161 Broad Street, Windsor
Monthly Veteran's Coffee Hour
Mar 2 at L.P. Wilson
Open Classroom at the WAC Studios
Mar 2 at Windsor Train Station Studios
Bring Your Gadgets to the Geeks
Mar 4 at Windsor Public Library 323 Broad Street Windsor, CT
First Town Chat
Fridays at 161 Broad Street, Windsor
Tickborne Illness Support Group
Mar 8 at LP Wilson Community Center, 599 Matianuck Ave. Windsor
Open Classroom at the WAC Studios
Mar 9 at Windsor Train Station Studios
Bring Your Gadgets to the Geeks
Mar 11 at Windsor Public Library 323 Broad Street Windsor, CT
Board of Directors Mtg
Mar 11 at online
First Town Chat
Fridays at 161 Broad Street, Windsor
Open Classroom at the WAC Studios
Mar 16 at Windsor Train Station Studios
Programs Committee Mtg
Mar 17 at online
Bring Your Gadgets to the Geeks
Mar 18 at Windsor Public Library 323 Broad Street Windsor, CT
First Town Chat
Fridays at 161 Broad Street, Windsor
Tickborne Illness Support Group
Mar 22 at LP Wilson Community Center, 599 Matianuck Ave. Windsor
Open Classroom at the WAC Studios
Mar 23 at Windsor Train Station Studios
Bring Your Gadgets to the Geeks
Mar 25 at Windsor Public Library 323 Broad Street Windsor, CT
Open Classroom at the WAC Studios
Feb 23 at Windsor Train Station Studios
Open Classroom at the WAC Studios
Feb 23 at Windsor Train Station Studios
Bring Your Gadgets to the Geeks
Feb 25 at Windsor Public Library 323 Broad Street Windsor, CT
First Town Chat
Fridays at 161 Broad Street, Windsor
Monthly Veteran's Coffee Hour
Mar 2 at L.P. Wilson
Open Classroom at the WAC Studios
Mar 2 at Windsor Train Station Studios
First Town Chat
Fridays at 161 Broad Street, Windsor
Monthly Veteran's Coffee Hour
Mar 2 at L.P. Wilson
Open Classroom at the WAC Studios
Mar 2 at Windsor Train Station Studios