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June 18 - 25, 2020
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Virtual Trivia Night

Virtual Trivia Night
The Windsor Chamber presents a new way to match wits with your Windsor neighbors, have fun on a Wednesday night, and support your community: Trivia Night!

Donate $5 and play trivia online with fellow Windsor community members. Winners will be put into our raffle for the end of quarantine! This week the game is sponsored by Johnson, Dowe, Brown & Barbarotta.

Here is what to do:
1) Register at www.windsorcc.org/trivia
2) Receive the email with directions
3) Log on to play!!!

It's fun, easy and what else do we have to do? Trivia questions will have different categories, fun for all. You ma
Monarch Seed Packets for Riverwalk
Thursday, Jun 18, 2020

Monarch Seed Packets for Riverwalk
First Town Downtown's Monarch Project maintains the butterfly gardens on the Riverwalk trails and other locations around town. You can support their maintenance and attract butterflies to your own garden with a "seedbomb". The packets, made from upcycled paper with pressed in Monarch-friendly seeds are for sale at James Selig's Estate Jewelry and Antiques at 161 Broad Street in Windsor for a limited time. Support the Monarch Project's efforts to maintain the Riverwalk habitats!
Virtual Cookbook Book Club
Monday, Jun 22, 2020

Virtual Cookbook Book Club
Did you miss our first Virtual Cookbook Book Club? Well, here is your next chance to try out some new recipes, enjoy some new food, and interact with others in the community.
On Monday, June 22 at 1:00 pm through Zoom, we will discuss Picnic by DeeDee Stovel (available through Hoopla).
Register online at https://www.windsorlibrary.com/adult/sign-up-for-a-program/

For more information or questions about either of our book clubs, please email Reference Librarian Danielle at tapper@townofwindsorct.com. You can register for either or both of the book clubs at our website.

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Graphic Novel Book Club
Thursdays

Graphic Novel Book Club
Pre-teens and Teens in Grades 6-12 are invited to join our teen librarian, Mr. Andy, for the Graphic Novel Book Club on Thursdays at 4:00 pm via Zoom. Discuss, critique, or rant about some of today’s best comic books and graphic novels together online! All titles are and will be available through the Hoopla app. Email Mr. Andy for Zoom meeting details and more info.
https://www.windsorlibrary.com/
Brown's Strawberry Festival
Saturday, Jun 20, 2020

Brown's Strawberry Festival
We are going forward right now with our 3rd Annual Strawberry Festival on June 20th from 10 am to 4pm with strawberry shortcake, face painting, jump pad, local vendors, live entertainment and kids' games. We will post an update if anything changes.

Stay Safe!
Annual Meeting of Friends of NWP
Sunday, Jun 21, 2020

Annual Meeting of Friends of NWP
The Annual Meeting of the Friends of Northwest Park will be held Sunday, June 21 from 1-2 pm. Location: Outdoors at the Picnic Pavilion and Field.

Agenda:

Welcoming message
Summary of the past year at the Park
Nominations of Officers / Trustees
Budget for our Fiscal Year July 1, 2020-June 30, 2021.
Participation with the membership about our 40th Anniversary Next year!
NOTE: Bring your own lawn chair and lunch if you prefer; however chairs will be available for seating in the field.

Governor’s rules will apply with masks and 6 foot spacing.

The previously planned Pancake Lunch will not
Specialty Froyo Cakes Available!

Specialty Froyo Cakes Available!
Order your Graduation, Fathers Day, Birthday FroYo cake online at Menchies.com!
We are open! Sunday - Saturday 12-9 .
Takeout, delivery and outdoor seating available.
You can call ahead at 860-683-2236 for pickup or use UberEats, Doordash, Grubhub & Postmates for delivery.
Call ahead special: $6.50 for 16oz cup with 3 toppings!
Windsor Retail and Restaurant Covid-19 Guide

Windsor Retail and Restaurant Covid-19 Guide
This is our up-to-date listing of Chamber member retailers and restaurants, with their hours and how they've adjusted service. Please support your local businesses as much as you can! We're all stronger when we have a community behind us.

Ace Hardware of Windsor
296 Broad St, Windsor
860-688-8373
http://acehardware.com
windsoracehardware@att.net
facebook.com/windsoracehardwarect

Hours: 8-5:30
Changes in service: Store is open. Curbside pickup and delivery available. You can call ahead 860.688.8373 or order online at acehardware.com .


Hours: Tues-Fri 10:00am-6:00pm, Sat 10:0
Windsor Covid-19 Response Fund

Windsor Covid-19 Response Fund
Make a Difference For Your Neighbors

The Windsor Chamber of Commerce, Town of Windsor, and Connecticut United Ways have teamed together to help our Windsor neighbors who are suffering economic distress due to the pandemic. The Windsor Covid-19 Response Fund provides up to $200 for basic needs to families living paycheck to paycheck without access to savings. Please, if you have the means, contribute to the fund so we can help as many families we can. Click here to contribute or text WINDSORCOVID to 71777. If you are in need and would like to apply for this cash relief, please call Win
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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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