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What's Going on in Windsor

May 9 - 16, 2019
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Windsor Lions Craft Fair
Saturday, May 11, 2019

Windsor Lions Craft Fair
Please join us for our annual spring craft fair on the green. Forty artists, crafters and artisans from all over New England will exhibit and sell their works. All handmade items, no commercial vendors. Food and beverages will be available. In conjunction with the Annual Shad Derby.

Grace Episcopal Church Rummage Sale
Saturday, May 11, 2019

Grace Episcopal Church Rummage Sale
Grace Episcopal Church at 311 Broad Street (on the Green) in Windsor, will be having their semi-annual Rummage and Bake Sale on Saturday May 11th from 9 am to 1 pm. Please join us in the church hall and shop for items that are famous for being in good condition at extremely reasonable prices. There is also a Boutique Room which has finer pieces including jewelry.

There will be a Bake Sale by the Women of the Parish accompanying the Rummage Sale. This bake sale is known for the delicious, home-baked products that are available, again at very reasonable prices. Coffee will be available als
WinWag Photo Contest 2019
through May 31

WinWag Photo Contest 2019
2019 WinWag Photo Contest

Entry begins Thursday, May 9th at 8:00 AM EST
Entry ends Wednesday, May 22nd at Noon EST
Public voting begins Friday, May 24th at 8:00 AM EST
Public Voting ends Thursday, May, 30th at Noon EST
Winners Announced Friday, May 31st by 5:00 PM EST

Contest Details and Entry available at https://forms.townofwindsorct.com/2019-dog-contest/
Poppy Queen Contest
Friday, May 10, 2019

Poppy Queen Contest
If you have a daughter or relative between the ages of 9 and 12 who would like to be crowned Poppy Queen, and is willling to make a commitment to be part of the Memorial Day Parade -
Have her write a short essay about why she wants to represent us as Poppy Queen and submit it to us.
Entries can be messaged to us through our Facebook Page , or dropped off at VFW Post 4740, marked as Attn: Auxiliary.
Art Demonstration by Kara Bigda
Tuesday, May 14, 2019

Art Demonstration by Kara Bigda
Windsor Palette & Brush Club Art Demonstration by Kara Bigda from 6:45 PM to 8:45 PM at the L.P. Wilson Community Center. Kara will be demonstrating watercolor on Aquaboard.
Refreshments will be served.
Free and open to the public. 860-778-4888.
Painting and Drawing 101 for Adults
Mondays

Painting and Drawing 101 for Adults
Take some time off for yourself and come learn the basics of painting and drawing at the Windsor Art Center! Learn the basics of perspective, value, color theory, and more in a calm, relaxed environment. 10 weeks, $150 (all materials included).
Stress Reduction Discussion Group
2nd and 4th Tuesday

Stress Reduction Discussion Group
Welcome to the Oasis in the Overwhelm Stress Reduction Strategies Discussion Group!

Looking for Quick and Easy Strategies to Manage Stress?

Health problems, work and financial insecurity, work/life balance, raising children, caring for others, and self-care: stress is here to stay. Doctors report that stress contributes to 80% of major illnesses. Financial studies indicate that stress costs businesses as much as $300 billion a year.
Windsor Garden Club Garden Mart
Saturday, May 11, 2019

Windsor Garden Club Garden Mart
The Windsor Garden Club will host its annual Garden Mart on the town green, Saturday, May 11, 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
The garden mart will feature the sale of a variety of perennials, shrubs, annuals, vegetables and herbs - most of which are grown in the local landscapes of Windsor Garden Club Members.
This year the garden mart will also feature a potting table for kids and a small tag sale of gently used garden items such as tools, pots and vases.
Proceeds from the Garden Mart go toward the annual scholarship, awarded to a deserving Windsor student each year as well as several other beautificat
New Exhibit Opening *FREE*
Thursday, May 9, 2019

New Exhibit Opening *FREE*
Come join us for an evening of discussion, refreshments, and celebration as we open our new timeline exhibit to the public.

New interpretation on the Algonkian tribal nations and their cultivation of Wuttammáuog, or Nicotiana rustica (tobacco) provided by Leah Hopkins (Narragansett). Exhibit design by Matt Bigos (Schaghticoke). Edited by Dr. Allison Horrocks. With special thanks to Tahnee Growingthunder (Kiowa/ Muscogee/ Seminole).
Mother's Day Plant Sale
Saturday, May 11, 2019

Mother's Day Plant Sale
Come one come all for the Mother's Day Plant Sale on the Green in Windsor on Saturday May 11 from 9 AM to 4 PM.

This is sponsored by the Sage Park Leos and the proceeds will be going to the Connecticut Children's Medical Center.

Keney Park PGA jr. League
May 12, 2019

Keney Park PGA jr. League
Keney Park Golf Course is assembling a u13 golf team who will compete against
competitive teams from the greater Hartford area. Practices and games will take place Sunday afternoons from the end of May through our last game in July.
Junior golfers of all abilities are welcome.

Please register online at pgajrleague.com
Keyword: Keney Park (Registration closes 6/26/19)

The League Fee of $250 per player includes coaching and guidance from our on site PGA staff as well as game jerseys (Home and Away), bag tag, performance ball cap, performance tee shirt, draw string bag, access to the P
The Missing Link in Retirement Plan
Wednesday, May 15, 2019

The Missing Link in Retirement Plan
You have your 401(k). Your diversified portfolio. Your retirement nest egg.
You’ve thought of everything – except for how to protect these assets should you need long-term care. It’s a fact: Just one year in a Connecticut nursing home can cost more than $157,700. And Medicare and health insurance may only cover a fraction of these costs.
Now there’s a way to protect your life’s savings. If you’re 40 or older, long-term care insurance should be part of your retirement plan.

Aldo Pantano, from State's Office of Policy & Management will discuss the Connecticut Partnership for Long Term Care and
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.
Red Door Food Pantry CLOSED
Wednesdays

Red Door Food Pantry CLOSED
Due to COVID19, The Red Door of Grace Food Pantry is closed until further notice.
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Events

Monthly Veteran's Coffee Hour
Jan 30 at L.P. Wilson
First Town Chat
Fridays at 161 Broad Street, Windsor
Open Classroom at the WAC Studios
Feb 2 at Windsor Train Station Studios
Bring Your Gadgets to the Geeks
Feb 4 at Windsor Public Library 323 Broad Street Windsor, CT
Transportation Comm. Mtg
Feb 4 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
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
Jan 30 at L.P. Wilson
Monthly Veteran's Coffee Hour
Jan 30 at L.P. Wilson
First Town Chat
Fridays at 161 Broad Street, Windsor
Open Classroom at the WAC Studios
Feb 2 at Windsor Train Station Studios
Bring Your Gadgets to the Geeks
Feb 4 at Windsor Public Library 323 Broad Street Windsor, CT
Transportation Comm. Mtg
Feb 4 at online
First Town Chat
Fridays at 161 Broad Street, Windsor
Open Classroom at the WAC Studios
Feb 2 at Windsor Train Station Studios
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