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June 8 - 14, 2017
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Golf Tournament
Monday, Jun 12, 2017

Celebrate Local Artists
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Celebrate Local Artists
Visit The Connecticut Valley Agricultural Museum this summer from June 1st to August 31st on Thursdays and Fridays from 12:00 – 4:00 pm and Saturday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm for “Celebrate Local Artists” Art Exhibition. This show will unravel the social and physical cultural landscape changes over the last century. Opening Reception Friday, June 2nd from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. Meet the local artists, enjoy delicious hors d’ oeuvres, wine, and live music by “Cody”. The Connecticut Valley Agricultural Museum operates the museum to preserve the history of cigar-tobacco agriculture in the Connecticut
Historic Drinks of the 1920s!
Friday, Jun 9, 2017

Historic Drinks of the 1920s!
On Friday, June 9, 2017 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., come to a fascinating “Drinks of the Roaring Twenties” program at Windsor Historical Society. Sample “Corpse Revivers” (gin, lemon, triple sec), “French 75’s” (gin, champagne, lemon) Mary Pickfords (rum, grenadine, pineapple juice) and root beer floats for our non-alcoholic offering. Discover more about moonshine, bathtub gin, and the sometimes frustrating world of Windsor Constable Maurice Kennedy from Education and Outreach Coordinator John Mooney, and Librarian/Archivist Michelle tom. Recipes provided! Cost for this adults-only program is $15,
Senior Talent Show!
Wednesday, Jun 14, 2017

Senior Talent Show!
Join us for our third annual Windsor’s Shining Stars Senior Talent Show on Wednesday, June 14, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM in our auditorium! From singing to dancing, comedy to poetry, to playing a musical instrument ~ ALL talents welcome and we encourage you to sign up to perform in this awesome event. Prizes, Prizes, Prizes, Fun, Fun, Fun! Sponsored and judging provided by Seabury. Entrants, please complete and submit an entry form ASAP. Forms are available in the Senior Center office. Audience, please sign up in the Senior Center office or call 860-285-1992. Free! 599 Matianuck Avenue
A Burst of Blooms Art Show
Tuesday, Jun 13, 2017

A Burst of Blooms Art Show
Artist: student Grace Hanover
A love of nature and identifying creation outdoors has led Grace at an early age to pause, identify, and document her findings. Sowing zinnia seeds, marveling at passing swallowtails, and observing the rhythms of a growing plant are where she loves and learns best. This year she has focused on capturing flowers in detailed watercolors. Artist Reception to be held at the library Tuesday, June 13th from 6:30-7:30 PM. Come celebrate her creations and support her endeavors to provide a charitable gift for her Compassion International sponsored child, Ulda, from B
The Trial of Amy Archer Gilligan
Tuesday, Jun 13, 2017

The Trial of Amy Archer Gilligan
One hundred years ago, Windsor nursing home proprietor Amy Archer-Gilligan was on trial for the arsenic poisoning murders of five of her lodgers. All along the eastern seaboard, accounts of the hearings spawned front page headlines. How was it that a petite, church-going widow with a teenaged daughter was standing trial for multiple murders? How did the trial itself progress? Was Archer-Gilligan given a fair legal shake? What is the connection between the Amy Archer-Gilligan trial and the Arsenic and Old Lace classic movie and play? Join us at Windsor Historical Society at 7 p.m. on Tuesda
Annual Dinner & Awards
Friday, Jun 23, 2017

Appraisal Day Fundraiser
Saturday, Jun 10, 2017

Appraisal Day Fundraiser
Appraisal day to benefit First Town Downtown on Saturday, June 10th from 10am to 3pm.

Bring your estate jewelry, collectibles, antiques, paintings, military items, toys, art glass, lamps and other unique items in for an appraisal.

$5 per verbal appraisal will benefit Windsor's Main Street program for economic development and community events.

Call 860-798-4105 or 860-916-2928 for more information.

We'll see you on June 10th!
Deep Sea Fishing Trip
Thursday, Jun 8, 2017

Deep Sea Fishing Trip
Join us on Thursday, June 8, aboard The Sunbeam fishing boat in Waterford, CT for a day of deep sea fishing! The cost of $69.00 includes fishing for striped bass & bluefish, transportation, rod and reel rental, and cleaning of fish (please tip the mate 15% if possible). Bring your own cooler, food, and non-alcoholic drinks. The bus leaves the Windsor Senior Center at 6:30 AM and returns at 3:00 PM. Sign up in the office or call 860-285-1992. Credit cards accepted. Limit 14 seniors, age 55+.
Animal Barn Tour at Northwest Park
Saturday, Jun 10, 2017

Animal Barn Tour at Northwest Park
Windsor’s Northwest Park Hosts
“ Animal Barn Tour”

Meet our new Animal Care Specialist, Stacie, and all of our new farm animals that call Northwest Park home during an “Animal Barn Tour” on Saturday, June 10th from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm! Learn about why we specialize in raising heritage breed animals and discover more about their history. Program is free, however, registration is required. Visit townofwindsorct.com/recreation to register or call 860-285-1886. Northwest Park is located at 145 Lang Road, Windsor, CT
Living History June 10!
Saturday, Jun 10, 2017

Living History June 10!
As part of Connecticut’s FREE Open House day, please join us for a journey back to 1810. On Saturday, June 10, 2017 from 1-4 p.m., step into the Windsor Historical Society’s national award-winning Strong-Howard House, the 1810 home of Captain Nathaniel Howard where yes, you really CAN touch everything. You will be welcomed by the captain and his wife’s cousins Anna and Samuel Bartlett who are helping to prepare for an upcoming family meal. A fire will be crackling on the hearth as the smells of baking and a delicious planked salmon waft through the house.

Since the Howards’ home is furn
Alzheimer's Support Group
2nd Thursdays

Alzheimer's Support Group
Kimberly Hall offers an Alzheimer's Support group for family members who are a caregiver or have a loved one with a form of dementia. The support group consists of both families caring for someone at home or who have someone in a community. Please feel free to join us to learn more about the disease and how to cope with changes that occur as the disease progresses.
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Events

First Town Chat
Fridays at 161 Broad Street, Windsor
Tickborne Illness Support Group
Feb 8 at LP Wilson Community Center, 599 Matianuck Ave. Windsor
Open Classroom at the WAC Studios
Feb 9 at Windsor Train Station Studios
Bring Your Gadgets to the Geeks
Feb 11 at Windsor Public Library 323 Broad Street Windsor, CT
Board of Directors Mtg
Feb 11 at online
Ambassadors Committee Meeting
Feb 12 at online
Alzheimer's Support Group
Feb 13 at Virtual
First Town Chat
Fridays at 161 Broad Street, Windsor
Open Classroom at the WAC Studios
Feb 16 at Windsor Train Station Studios
Programs Committee Mtg
Feb 17 at online
Bring Your Gadgets to the Geeks
Feb 18 at Windsor Public Library 323 Broad Street Windsor, CT
First Town Chat
Fridays at 161 Broad Street, Windsor
Tickborne Illness Support Group
Feb 22 at LP Wilson Community Center, 599 Matianuck Ave. Windsor
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
First Town Chat
Fridays at 161 Broad Street, Windsor
Tickborne Illness Support Group
Feb 8 at LP Wilson Community Center, 599 Matianuck Ave. Windsor
Open Classroom at the WAC Studios
Feb 9 at Windsor Train Station Studios
Bring Your Gadgets to the Geeks
Feb 11 at Windsor Public Library 323 Broad Street Windsor, CT
Board of Directors Mtg
Feb 11 at online
Ambassadors Committee Meeting
Feb 12 at online
First Town Chat
Fridays at 161 Broad Street, Windsor
Tickborne Illness Support Group
Feb 8 at LP Wilson Community Center, 599 Matianuck Ave. Windsor
Open Classroom at the WAC Studios
Feb 9 at Windsor Train Station Studios
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