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What's Going on in Windsor

April 8 - 15, 2021
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CHR's Steam Train Half Marathon
Thursday, Apr 8, 2021

CHR's Steam Train Half Marathon
We are excited to announce that The Steam Train Half Marathon and Relay is still taking place, but VIRTUALLY, this April! The decision was made to adhere to Connecticut’s current guidelines regarding racing events. With that said, we have been working hard behind the scenes to bring you an amazing and robust event with options for anyone to participate in! All proceeds from this event will support CHR’s mission of providing Real Hope through vital, community-based behavioral health programs that serve thousands of children, families, and adults across Connecticut.

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Nocturnal Birds
Monday, Apr 12, 2021

Nocturnal Birds
Owls are the most popular nighttime birds, but there are actually many more nocturnal species to watch and listen for than you may realize. Join us at the Main Library for a Zoom workshop with Ken Elkins of the Bent of the River Audobon Center for their Nocturnal Birds presentation on Monday, April 12 at 6:00 PM.

In order to participate with Zoom securely, please register on our website by 5:00 PM on Monday April 12 at https://www.windsorlibrary.com/adult/sign-up-for-a-program/. The Zoom link will be sent out to registered parties the day of the program.

Sponsored by Windsor Library Ass
LWV legislative dialogue
Wednesday, Apr 14, 2021

LWV legislative dialogue
Hear your legislators discuss issues and activity in the current session.
Meeting link provided upon email receipt.
Art Exhibition
thru May 6

Art Exhibition
The Windsor Palette & Brush Club announces its Annual Spring Art Exhibition Members Show.
The show opens on April 11, 2021 and runs through May 6, 2021at the lower level of the Windsor Town Hall, located at 275 Broad St, Windsor, CT. Please use rear entrance.

The show is open to the public during regular town hall hours and any evening hours that the town hall is open for meetings.
Town Hall Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00AM-5:00PM
Masks & Social Distance Required
Come enjoy the show and support your local artists!
First Aid & CPR Class
Thursday, Apr 15, 2021

First Aid & CPR Class
Students will be taught First Aid (2-year certification) on how to
respond to common first aid emergencies, including burns; cuts; head, neck, back
injuries, and more. Students will also be taught CPR/AED (2-year certification) to
learn how to respond to cardiac and breathing emergencies in adults, including
the use of automated external defibrillators (AED). Everyone is expected to wear
a mask and will be seated 6’ apart. Upon successful completion of the course,
participants will receive a certification card. Please bring your own lunch.
Virtual Book Club
Thursday, Apr 8, 2021

Virtual Book Club
Our April discussion will be on People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks. This book can be found in physical book format at the library - either through curbside pick up or coming into the library itself.

In order to participate with Zoom securely, please register on our website by 1:00 PM on April 8 at https://www.windsorlibrary.com/adult/sign-up-for-a-program/. The Zoom link will be sent out to registered parties the day of the program.
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WJWC Virtual Bingo
Friday, Apr 9, 2021

WJWC Virtual Bingo
$20 gets you three (3) bingo cards which can be used for all 5 bingo games.

All prizes are cash prizes, paid to those who win each game

Registration opens on March 2nd and closes on March 31st. Visit www.windsorjuniors.com (Fundraisers page) to purchase via PayPal or via Credit/Debit card (secure transaction). Contact wjwcmembership@gmail.com to pay by check.
Removing the Gates for Inclusion
Thursday, Apr 15, 2021

Removing the Gates for Inclusion
April 15, 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM, Removing the Gates: How We Are All Responsible for Inclusion. How can historians and historical societies fulfill their social responsibility to tell more inclusive and accessible stories? And how can people join this conversation to demand and support more equitable programming? Join University of Connecticut historian, Dr. Fiona Vernal, as she explores engaged, public, oral, and community histories that reveal things like - why Georgia featured so prominently in the Great Migration of African Americans to Connecticut; how West Indians became the largest foreign
Job Fair
Thursday, Apr 8, 2021

Job Fair
Data Mail, Inc Job Fair

Thursday, April 8th
Hours: 10:00AM-4:00PM
Location: Direct Mail Systems
880 Marshall Phelps Rd
Windsor, CT 06095
Open positions: Machine Operators/mail sorters, Mechanics and Material Handlers
Rotating Shifts: day - 6am-6pm, night - 6pm-6am (every other weekend off!
Free days during the week!)

In-person or virtual interviews will be conducted on the same day.
For these and other job opportunities visit us online at
www.data-mail.com.
Click on “Career Opportunities”
We look forward to meeting you!
Babysitter Training
Monday, Apr 12, 2021

Babysitter Training
Description: The American Red Cross Babysitter's Training Class is designed to teach 11-17-year-olds how to respond to emergencies with first aid, rescue breathing, make good decisions under pressure, communicate effectively with parents, recognize safety and hygiene issues, manage young children, feed, diaper and care for infants, and start a babysitting business! Everyone is expected to wear a mask and will be seated 6’ apart. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a certification card. Please bring a lunch.

Babysitter Training
An American Red Cross Certified C
Virtual Home Alone Safety
Tuesday, Apr 13, 2021

Virtual Home Alone Safety
Description: 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 in
the mail 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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Vaccination Celebration! Senior Discount in April

Vaccination Celebration! Senior Discount in April
Many Rivers Community Acupuncture is celebrating the fact that eighty percent of people over the age of 65 have received COVID-19 vaccinations in Connecticut. Many Rivers will offer discounted acupuncture treatments for people 65 and older in April.

Acupuncture treatments will be offered at $20 for an initial treatment for new patients, and $15 for each follow-up treatment for returning patients who are 65 and older from April 1 through 30.

“Spring is here and seniors are getting vaccinated,” said Many Rivers founder Carrie Sawtell, L.Ac. “Many of our senior patients are experiencing ach
Tickborne Illness Support Group
Apr 10, 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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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
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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