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What's Going on in Windsor

Jan 27 - February 3, 2022
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Redistricting Conversation
Thursday, Jan 27, 2022

Redistricting Conversation
Please Join State Representative Jane Garibay and State Representative Bobby Gibson on zoom for a Redistricting Conversation.

Thursday 1/27 from 630 – 730pm

Join us to discuss the new redistricting lines for Rep. Garibay & Rep. Gibson, and how it affects constituents. Compare the old district to the new district. Learn about bipartisan redistricting and how the process is done.
Titles, Trees & Towns Part 1
Thursday, Jan 20, 2022

Titles, Trees & Towns Part 1
Join long time Society member and researcher Al Boehm for the fascinating story of how changes in the British royal government and the historic Charter Oak incident shaped Windsor’s 17th-century development and doubled the town’s buildable land.

This virtual program is presented in two parts via Zoom on consecutive Thursdays, January 20 and January 27 from 7 to 8 PM.

$5 total for both sessions of the two-part program. Register once for both sessions by visiting our website: https://windsorhistoricalsociety.org/event/titles-trees-and-towns-windsor-and-its-western-lands-part-1/
You Are Not Alone with Sydney Sherm
Monday, Jan 31, 2022

You Are Not Alone with Sydney Sherm
Join the Main Library and author, reiki master, aura consultant, and thanatologist Sydney Sherman for “You Are Not Alone: Our Loved Ones are here…you’re just not listening” on Monday, January 31 from 7:00 to 8:30 PM. Sydney will draw distinctions between fanciful myths and truly paranormal events and offers hints to avoid falling prey to the frauds of the field. Sydney Sherman encourages and instructs us on the possibilities of connecting with our own loved ones. This program will be hybrid – patrons can either join us in person at the library or login from home using Zoom.

Registration Req
E-Bay 101 Workshop
Wednesday, Feb 2, 2022

E-Bay 101 Workshop
Join the Main Library and auctioneer, appraiser and radio show host Mike Ivankovich for “E-Bay 101 Workshop” program on Wednesday, February 2 from 2:00 to 3:30 PM. Mike will share tips and strategies to help you turn your treasures into cash. This program will be hybrid –patrons can either join us in person at the library or login from home using Zoom.

Registration Required. Free. 860-285-1918. To register, please visit https://www.windsorlibrary.com/adult/sign-up-for-a-program/

Our priority is to provide the best experience possible while following all COVID-19 guidelines and restrictions
Yoga Strong
Feb 3, 2022

Yoga Strong
Yoga Strong
Starts Thur. Feb 3 and Thur. Apr 21 6:00-7:00 PM 10 wks
Tuition: $99/session
Max. enroll 15

This class combines strength and cardio exercises with traditional asana practice for a full body workout. Join us as we build muscle and burn calories to fun and energetic music.

Register for one or both 10 week sessions. You must register for each session you plan to attend.
First Town Chat
Fridays

First Town Chat
Stop by FTDT from 11 am to noon on Friday to learn about First Town projects and hear how you can get involved! Our office is located at 161 Broad Street. We look forward to talking with you. Please RSVP at 860-247-8982.

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Valentines for Veterans
Monday, Jan 10, 2022

Valentines for Veterans
Drop off your homemade Valentine’s for Veterans no later than 5:00 PM on Friday, January 28th 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. Cards must be dropped off at L.P. Wilson Community Center by 5:00 PM. 860-285-1946.
Art from Across The Tracks
thru March 5

Art from Across The Tracks
Last chance to see this exhibit at the Windsor Art Center is Saturday, March 5!

The Windsor Art Center is pleased to announce its upcoming exhibition entitled Art from Across The Tracks: A Celebration of our “Studios” which will run January 15 through March 5, 2022. This exhibition includes works by resident studio artists at Windsor Train Station:

Andres Chaparro- paintings inspired by jazz
LeaAnn Cogswell- representational sculpture of human and animal forms
Cathy Doocy- explorations of composition and color using the vernacular of landscape painting
Michelle Hawran- paintings inspire
POSTPONED: Winter Sowing Workshop
Saturday, Jan 29, 2022

POSTPONED: Winter Sowing Workshop
Beat the winter doldrums! You don't need an expensive grow light system or outdoor greenhouse to get a jump spring/summer plants!

On Saturday, January 29 from 3:00 - 4:00 pm, local resident gardener and chairperson of the First Town Downtown Windsor Monarch Project, Suzanne Urban, will show you how to make your own mini-greenhouse and share her own tips on successful winter sowing.

The cost is $20 per person.
Add $10 per additional family member.
Seeds, organic soil and supplies will be provided.

Register early as socially distanced space is limited! We'll be at Bart's Drive In Restaurant
Ellsworth Homestead Craft Fair
Saturday, May 7, 2022

Ellsworth Homestead Craft Fair
Ellsworth Homestead Craft Fair
Come on out to the Homestead on Saturday, May 7 from 10:00am - 3:00pm for our craft fair on the historic grounds of the Ellsworth Homestead.
Rain or Shine.

Sweetgrass Basket Program
Thursday, Feb 3, 2022

Sweetgrass Basket Program
Joining us via Zoom from South Carolina from 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM, the Main Library welcomes Corey Alston to tell us about Sweetgrass Basket Weaving: why the Gullah Geechee Heritage Corridor is so unique, how he is keeping the art form alive, and patterns and ancestral techniques. This program will be hybrid – patrons can either join us in person at the library or login from home using Zoom.

Registration Required. Free. 860-285-1918. To register, please visit To register, please visit https://www.windsorlibrary.com/adult/sign-up-for-a-program/.

Our priority is to provide the best experience p
Bears Easter Menu

Bears Easter Menu
Looking to make things easy this year? Let our team take away the stress from your Easter!
Orders can be placed at any time online!

"Make it Better with Bear's"

Give us a call at (860) 785-8772 X 4 or place your order here! bearsbbq.com/catering
Bear's Catering Department
Click here for Menu
Winter Aquatics
Jan 29, 2022

Winter Aquatics
Swim lessons will begin on Saturday, January 29th and will continue every Saturday through March 12th. Swim lessons are held at the indoor pool at Windsor High School. Learn this critical lifelong skill from Windsor Recreation Department's finest lifeguards.

When/Where: Windsor High School Indoor Pool. Times vary depending on lessons.
Ages: Varies depending on lesson/activity.

Register at TownofWindsorCT.com/recreation/
Tickborne Illness Support Group
Jan 29, 2022

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

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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