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April 5 - 11, 2018
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It's Auction Time!

It's Auction Time!
Get your tickets now for the "Windsor Chamber Cares", our Annual Benefit Auction!

This year we are supporting our Education programs as well as First Town Downtown and the Career & Technology programs from the Windsor High School.

There will be lots of great auction items including:
Wine Gifts
Professional Golf Swing Analysis
Marketing Services
Restaurant Gift Cards
Theater Tickets
Zulu Nyala Game Lodge / Photo Safari
and so much more!

Tickets are $45 per person including hot hors d'oeuvres, carving stations, pasta stations and more.
Northwest Park Coffeehouse Concert
Saturday, Apr 7, 2018

Northwest Park Coffeehouse Concert
The Friends of Northwest Park are pleased to offer an evening of Urban Folk featuring The Porch Party Mamas on Saturday, April 7th at 7:30 pm at the Northwest Park Nature Center in Windsor.
Inspired by playing and singing each others songs at their own “porch parties”, these established Boston area musicians and singer/songwriters decided to combine their individual talents and create their own brand of Urban Folk, Country and Blues. They took their act on the road and “Porch Party Mamas” was born. The band is Kelly Riley on guitar and bass, Felicia Brady accordion. Windsor’s own Ksenia Mac
Demo on Painting Landscapes
Saturday, Apr 7, 2018

Demo on Painting Landscapes
Demo on painting landscapes from memory • Saturday, April 7, 1–2:30 pm • by Cathy Doocy. Cathy will demonstration her process of recalling natural landscapes from memory, and the inner vision she then expresses in her paintings. FREE

Cathy Doocy is a painter of contemporary landscapes. “In my work, the representation of a ‘landscape’ is not the final goal. Instead, I use the vernacular of landscape painting as a method for exploring composition and color. My work is about painting not landscape; about illusion not representation; about drawing not twigs and branches.”

This exhibition is su
April Break Camp at NWP
Monday, Apr 9, 2018

April Break Camp at NWP
Join the staff of Northwest Park on April 9 through April 13 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, youth in grades K through 2 can experience “Farm Frenzy”. This week explore life on the farm. Help feed our animals, learn the difference between chicken and duck eggs, use lamb’s wool to make fiber and make your own butter. What a great way to keep your child busy during spring break.

Youth in grades 3 through 5 can spend a week “Down on the Farm”. Ever wonder what a farmer does all day? Well, strap on your work boots & grab a hat – we’re heading out to the barn to find out! This is a hands-on experien
WDTC Spaghetti Fundraiser
Thursday, Apr 5, 2018

WDTC Spaghetti Fundraiser
Join us on April 5th at Bart's located at 55 Palisado Avenue from 5:30-8pm for a Pasta dinner fundraiser. Tickets are a donation of $25. To reserve your ticket or to make a contribution please send a check to David Furie, 37 Lighthouse Hill Rd, Windsor, CT 06095. Tickets will also be available at the March 29th WDTC meeting. For additional information call or email David Furie at 860-688-6725 or Dfurie5@sbcglobal.net

RSVP no later than Friday, March 30th.
Art Demo by Kimberly Caruso-Poley
Tuesday, Apr 10, 2018

Art Demo by Kimberly Caruso-Poley
Please join us on Tuesday, April 10 for a free Art Demonstration by Kimberly Caruso-Poley
from 6:45 to 8:45 PM at the L.P. Wilson Community Center,
sponsored by the Windsor Palette & Brush Club.
Kim will demonstrate the art of fused glass.
Refreshments will be served.
Free.
860-285-8694
Friday Night Lights
Apr 6, 2018

Friday Night Lights
Friday Night Lights is social group designed especially for those 18 and older, with developmental/cognitive disabilities. Due to the nature of this program participants must be independent in feeding and toileting. Participants will be involved in various recreational activities, enjoy video games, air hockey, table tennis, TV, pool table, food and so much more once a month to help promote socialization and vocational skills. The program will meet the first Friday of each month from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Teen Zone, located at the Community Center at 330 Windsor Avenue. Register online
Dillon's Market: A Look Back
Saturday, Apr 7, 2018

Dillon's Market: A Look Back
Please join us at Windsor Historical Society Saturday, April 7, 2018 at 2 p.m. for a special screening of WIN-TV’s production Dillon’s Market: A Look Back. From 1906 to 1976, this beloved community market on Broad Street was a place where everybody knew your name. Remember before the days of shopping carts when you’d go up to the counter and ask a friendly staff person to retrieve the groceries you wanted from behind the counter? Remember being a kid with your nose pressed up against a glass case watching the butchers at work? Learn more about three generations of this civically-engaged Wind
2018 Shad Derby Wine & Beer Tasting
Saturday, Apr 7, 2018

2018 Shad Derby Wine & Beer Tasting
This 6th annual Shad Derby event is sponsored by the Windsor Woman's Club. It will take place on Saturday April 7th from 6pm -9pm at The Saint Gabriel Church Hall, 379 Broad St., Windsor , CT 06095.

Cost is $30 per person.

Attendees must be over 21 years old or older. You will be able to sample local beer and wine. Appetizers will be served by Windsor's own Dom's Broad St. Eatery !! There will also be a silent auction.

Proceeds to benefit Windsor Woman's Club Scholarships.

For tickets please go to:
http://gfwcwindsorwomansclub.orgprt.tripod.com/
Art Show Opening Reception
Sunday, Apr 8, 2018

Art Show Opening Reception
Please join us on Sunday April 8 for the Opening Reception of the Spring Art Exhibit of the Windsor Palette and Brush Club.
Meet the artists and enjoy delicious refreshments from 2:00 pm to 4:00 PM in the Council Chambers at Windsor Town Hall.
The art exhibit, in the lower level corridors at Town Hall, will continue thru May 4th and may be viewed at anytime during Town Hall hours, including evening meetings.
Free.
860-285-8694

Grandparents Family Bingo
Wednesday, Apr 11, 2018

Grandparents Family Bingo
Grandparents are invited to bring their grandchildren to the Senior Center at LP Wilson for Family Bingo! Grandparents and their families will enjoy dinner, bingo games, and great prizes! All are welcome at this fun and exciting event, but register soon because it is limited to the first 100 people to register! Call (860) 285 – 1990 or visit http://townofwindsorct.com/recreation to register!

Where: Senior Center Cafeteria at the LP Wilson Community Center
When: April 11th, 2018
Time: Doors open at 4pm. Dinner will be served from 4:30 to 5:30, and bingo will be played from 5:45 to 7pm.
Artist Talk and Mixed Media Demo
Saturday, Apr 14, 2018

Artist Talk and Mixed Media Demo
The Windsor Art Center presents: Art talk and demonstration on making mixed media art • Saturday, April 14 • 1–2:30 pm. JoeSam will discuss his art theory, demonstrate his mixed media art form, and explain how he uses found materials in his work. FREE

The Windsor Art Center is pleased to announce its upcoming exhibition entitled Art on the Tracks: A Celebration of the “Studio,” which will run March 10 through April 21, 2018. This exhibition includes works by resident studio artists at Windsor Train Station including Andres Chaparro, a painter inspired by jazz; LeaAnn Cogswell, a repre
The Way It Is -Hartford's North End
Tuesday, Apr 10, 2018

The Way It Is -Hartford's North End
Dennis Sullivan, author of Irving Street & Other Hartford Memories, takes us on a fascinating trip back into north end history in rare photos plus narrative. Sullivan’s presentation The Way It Is – Hartford’s north End, 1905 to 1965 in photos and words will feature Vine Street and St. Joseph Cathedral Schools, the circus fire, sandlot baseball, etc. This program will start at 6:30 PM and doors will open at 6:15 PM. Free. 860-285-1918.
Adult Program on Black Bears of CT
Thursday, Apr 5, 2018

Adult Program on Black Bears of CT
Windsor’s Northwest Park Presents
“Black Bears of Connecticut”
As part of the Adult Education Series

Join us on April 5th from 7:00 PM-8:30 PM for Northwest Park’s Adult Education Series with Wildlife Conservationist, Paul Colburn on Black Bears of Connecticut. This presentation provides an overview of the natural history of black bears in Connecticut, black bear habitat, diet, behavior, reproduction and current research efforts. It also provides practical recommendations for optimum co-existence with our black bear population. Black bear artifacts will also be shared with the audience. Refr
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Events

Alzheimer's Support Group
Mar 12 at Virtual
First Town Chat
Fridays at 161 Broad Street, Windsor
Open Classroom at the WAC Studios
Mar 15 at Windsor Train Station Studios
Programs Committee Mtg
Mar 16 at online
Bring Your Gadgets to the Geeks
Mar 17 at Windsor Public Library 323 Broad Street Windsor, CT
First Town Chat
Fridays at 161 Broad Street, Windsor
Tickborne Illness Support Group
Mar 21 at LP Wilson Community Center, 599 Matianuck Ave. Windsor
Open Classroom at the WAC Studios
Mar 22 at Windsor Train Station Studios
Bring Your Gadgets to the Geeks
Mar 24 at Windsor Public Library 323 Broad Street Windsor, CT
First Town Chat
Fridays at 161 Broad Street, Windsor
Open Classroom at the WAC Studios
Mar 29 at Windsor Train Station Studios
Monthly Veteran's Coffee Hour
Mar 30 at L.P. Wilson
Bring Your Gadgets to the Geeks
Mar 31 at Windsor Public Library 323 Broad Street Windsor, CT
First Town Chat
Fridays at 161 Broad Street, Windsor
Tickborne Illness Support Group
Apr 4 at LP Wilson Community Center, 599 Matianuck Ave. Windsor
Open Classroom at the WAC Studios
Apr 5 at Windsor Train Station Studios
Bring Your Gadgets to the Geeks
Apr 7 at Windsor Public Library 323 Broad Street Windsor, CT
Transportation Comm. Mtg
Apr 7 at online
Ambassadors Committee Meeting
Apr 8 at online
Alzheimer's Support Group
Apr 9 at Virtual
First Town Chat
Fridays at 161 Broad Street, Windsor
Alzheimer's Support Group
Mar 12 at Virtual
First Town Chat
Fridays at 161 Broad Street, Windsor
Open Classroom at the WAC Studios
Mar 15 at Windsor Train Station Studios
Programs Committee Mtg
Mar 16 at online
Bring Your Gadgets to the Geeks
Mar 17 at Windsor Public Library 323 Broad Street Windsor, CT
First Town Chat
Fridays at 161 Broad Street, Windsor
Open Classroom at the WAC Studios
Mar 15 at Windsor Train Station Studios
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