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Jan 28 - February 4, 2021
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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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Valentines for Veterans
Friday, Feb 5, 2021

Valentines for Veterans
Drop off your homemade Valentine’s Day cards and we’ll make sure the cards get distributed to local veterans’ organizations for Valentine’s Day. This activity can be a teachable moment for youth to learn who veterans are and why they are so important to our community.
Deadline: Cards must be dropped off at LP Wilson by Feb 5th, 2021 at 5:00 PM.
Full Moon Hike
Thursday, Jan 28, 2021

Full Moon Hike
Start the New Year with a guided Full Moon Hike on Thursday January 28 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM through the trails of Northwest Park! Learn why this first full moon of the year is called the Wolf Moon. We won’t hear any wolves but we may hear owls and other creatures of the night. If weather permits, bring your own snowshoes or borrow ours.

Ages 14+.
Fees for this program are $12 person (Windsor resident) $16 per person (non-residents).
MUST preregister, space limited.
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Home Energy Solutions Program
Wednesday, Jan 6, 2021

Home Energy Solutions Program
Home Energy Solutions (HES) assessment includes a safety inspection, installation of efficient specialty lights, installation of low flow shower heads & faucets, testing and sealing of heating and cooling ductwork and systems, blower door test and prioritized foam air sealing, installation of quality door kits, caulking of windows, a full report of services, ROI energy saving upgrade report and rebates.

Currently all HES assessments are free to all homeowners who have not had one within the last 3 years.
The co-pay will increase to $50 on April 1, 2021
Low income homeowners who qualify will
Virtual Home Alone Safety
Thursday, Feb 4, 2021

Virtual Home Alone Safety
This interactive 90-minute course will cover safety concerns parents have when their children are by themselves. Students will learn to be more aware of the potential dangers they could face when they are alone. Each student will receive a workbook that covers house key safety, indoor and outdoor (including kitchen) safety, gun safety, fires, and gas leaks. Parents will receive a workbook with conversation starters such as creating a family fire escape plan and the importance of an emergency contact list.
Ages: Recommended ages 8-13. Windsor residents only.
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Ice Harvesting in New England
Saturday, Jan 30, 2021

Ice Harvesting in New England
Join historian and expert ice harvester, Dennis Picard, for an interactive program on Ice Harvesting in New England on Saturday, January 30 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM.

In these days of refrigeration, most people do not know that New England was the center of ice harvesting in the 1800s, sending ice by sailing ships as far away as India. He will share the interesting tale of this once massive enterprise that is now fading from our collective memory and also display some of his antique tools of the trade including several invented in Massachusetts.

If conditions permit, participants will have
Tickborne Illness Support Group
Jan 30, 2021

Tickborne Illness Support Group
Voices Against Lyme Disease a 501(c)3, based in Windsor, CT is continuing their Support Group for those with a tickborne illness or a family member and friends. This group meets on the first and third Saturday of every month and is free to anyone wishing to join us. We use strict COVID 19 guidelines for our meetings. In addition, to support discussions we also provide up to date research information on tick borne illnesses, awareness and prevention.

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Windsor in 1921Virtual Tour!
Thursday, Jan 28, 2021

Windsor in 1921Virtual Tour!
Windsor Historical Society invites you to join in a fascinating season of virtual history programs! Presented via Zoom, these programs provide opportunities to learn as well as to participate and share your own stories. The Society is approaching its 100th Anniversary in 2021 and is exploring new ways to ‘do history’ inclusively – this winter series promises something for everyone – whether you prefer to just listen and learn or to get actively involved – each program will leave you with a deeper understanding of Windsor’s history and your own!

The first of these is on January 28, 7 PM to 8
National Frozen Yogurt Day
Tuesday, Feb 2, 2021

National Frozen Yogurt Day
Mark your calendar for the best day of the year!
National Frozen Yogurt Day is on Tuesday, February 2nd,
and we are celebrating this special event with buy one froyo, get one FREE ALL DAY at Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt, Windsor Court!
HBG has expanded!
Saturday, Jan 30, 2021

HBG has expanded!
House of books and games has expanded and opened up our new ‘game side’ of the shop. Come see our new game room! More board games for the whole family. RPG, solo games, family games, not-so family games, so many to choose from! And we still have our great selection of $5 games as well.
And don’t forget the books!
Stop by soon and check it out!
Every Saturday and Sunday 11-5
Virtual Nature Trivia
Friday, Jan 29, 2021

Virtual Nature Trivia
Gather your friends and show off your knowledge at our Virtual Trivia Night! Join us Friday, January 29 at 7:00 PM for a fun evening of winter & nature-themed questions and great prizes.
The first-place team is invited to join our educator in an exclusive behind the scenes tour of our Animal Barn!

Your team of up to 5 players will have its own Zoom “breakout room” to discuss answers, catch up with friends, and join in some friendly competition with other teams. Your registration brings nature connection to our community all while having some physically distanced fun!

$5 Windsor Residents
First Thursdays Genealogy - Virtual
Thursday, Feb 4, 2021

First Thursdays Genealogy - Virtual
First Thursdays Genealogy - Virtual Support Group. Feb. 4, Mar. 4, Apr. 1, 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM.
Just starting to research your family tree? Experienced but stumped? This informal gathering of fellow researchers engages in lively discussion and problem solving.

We will be meeting via Zoom until it is safe to return to in-person.
Registration required for Zoom meeting link.
Free.

Advanced registration is required for all programs - register for any of these programs at windsorhistoricalsociety.org, email us at info@windsorhistoricalsociety.org, or call us at 860-688-3813. Genealogy Support
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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
Transportation Comm. Mtg
Mar 4 at online
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
Ambassadors Committee Meeting
Mar 12 at online
Alzheimer's Support Group
Mar 13 at Virtual
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
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