CALENDAR

WEDNESDAY

AARP Safe Driver Program, 12 noon - 4 p.m., The Stonington Arms Apartments, 133 South Broad Street, Pawcatuck; participants will receive a certificate on the 2nd day which may reduce their insurance premium; no testing, driving, or membership required; Frank Costa will conduct the course; $10 class fee; call 599-3859 to register.

American Association of University Women (AAUW), 7:30 p.m., Acton Public Library, Old Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook; Mary Ann Nash will discuss women's health issues; open to the public; membership is open to all graduates holding an Associates or higher degree, as well as students; 526-5747.

Mysticalligraphers Meeting, 7 - 9 p.m., Mystic & Noank Library, 40 Library Street; members will bring their journaling projects to share; 203-432-7598.

Arthritis Exercise Program, 10 - 11 a.m., The Westerly Hospital, 26 Wells Street; classes held twice weekly on Wednesdays and Fridays from Nov. 12 - Dec. 19; cost is $25; for more information or to register call 401-596-3593 or 1-800-933-5960, x3346.

Veterans Benefits Seminar, 6 p.m., 20 Academy Lane, Mystic; Attorney Wade Jensen will discuss assisted living benefits, qualification requirements and how to apply; RSVP's requested; 536-1133.

Ledyard Senior Center, 8:30 a.m., shopping to Village Market Ledyard and Stop & Shop Groton; 9:30 a.m., chorus (new members welcome); 11 a.m., senior photo ID's (registration required); 12 noon, senior club lunch, hosted by Samantha & Friends; 12:45 p.m., “Aging Forgetfulness & Alzheimer's” presented by Rosemary Kamireddy, RN from UCFSI; 464-0471.

Waterford Senior Services, 8:30 a.m., strength III; 9 a.m., casual bridge; 9:15 a.m., seated, strong & steady; 9:45 a.m., flexibility & balance; 10 a.m., hearty moves; 11 a.m., yoga; 11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m., blood pressure clinic; 12 noon, community cafe lunch with $2.50 donation and reservation; 1 p.m., Chuck Potter from The Day Paper will speak to Senior Club; 444-5839.

The Homeowner's Guide to Energy Independence, 7 p.m., East Lyme Public Library, 39 Society Road; author Christine Woodside will talk about her latest book exploring ways that average homeowners can reduce their dependence on oil and start to use alternative energy sources; pre-register for this free program at 739-6926.

Flu Clinic, 9 - 11 a.m., McQuade's Marketplace, Mystic; 444-1111, x304.

SE CT Shoreline Chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals, 6:30 p.m., City of Groton Municipal Building, Council Chambers, 295 Meridian Street; meet and network with administrative professionals, learn more about IAAP, its purpose and benefits of membership for you and your employer; membership not required to attend; for more information or to RSVP contact rkingsbury@sansiveri.com or 401-932-2210.

Library Fines Forgiven with Food, Slater Library, Jewett City; library fines for three or more canned goods or non-perishable items should be dropped off from Nov. 12 - 19 to eliminate your fines; items will be donated to the St. Mary's Food Pantry; for suggested items call 376-0024.North Stonington Senior Center, 12 noon, lunch, bingo to follow; 535-8188.

THURSDAY

Grieving the Loss of a Loved One to Suicide (Paula Oberg), 6 - 7:30 p.m., Hospice Southeastern CT, 227 Dunham Street, Norwich; free with registration; 848-5699.

AAUW Annual Pot Luck Dinner, 6 p.m., St. Andrew's Church, Groton; program “Creativity Blossoms” will feature branch members involved in the arts and some of their works.

Waterford Senior Services, 8:30 a.m., fitness; 9 a.m., strength I; 10 a.m., Alzheimer's Support Group; 10:15 a.m., strength II; 11 a.m., cranial conundrums; 12 noon, community cafe lunch with $2.50 donation and reservation; 12:30 p.m., canasta; 444-5839.

Flu Clinic, 9 - 11 a.m., New London Senior Center; 444-1111, x319.

Introduction to the Internet Classes, 7 p.m., (Tues.); 11 a.m., (Thurs.); Cragin Memorial Library, Colchester; hour-long classes, free and open to interested individuals; sign up at the Adult Check Out Desk or by calling 537-5752.

Ledyard Senior Center, 8:30 a.m., hairdresser/barber (appt. only); 9 a.m., regency breakfast (must register), tai chi; 10:30 a.m., country line dance class; 12 noon, community cafe lunch, bowling group; 12:30 p.m., bingo; 1 p.m., chair yoga; 464-0471.

Anna Warner Bailey Chapter DAR Meeting, 11 a.m., Monument House, Park Avenue, Groton; business meeting followed by noon luncheon; five students from area high Schools will receive Good Citizen awards and certificates; their parents and school counselors also invited; 642-6404 or 445-2671.

Of All the Nerve: Speaking Back in History and Literature, 4:30 p.m., Connecticut College, Charles Chu Reading Room, Shain Library; Tera Hunter, associate professor of history at Carnegie Mellon University, and author of “To Joy My Freedom: Southern Black Women's Lives and Labors after the Civil War” will speak; 439-2032.

The New London County Ostomy Association's Holiday Party, 6:30 p.m., Groton Regency Retirement and Nursing Center, 1145 Poquonnock Road, Groton; members and guests are asked to bring a dish to share for Potluck Dinner; call Ruth at 445-0826 to sign up your dish; also included is the annual Yankee Swap with a $5 donation and harp music.

Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACOA), 7 - 8:30 p.m., Union Baptist Church, Morgan House, 119 High St., Mystic; for information call 860-334-9828.

2009 Relay For Life Meeting, 6:30-8 p.m., West Side Middle School, 250 Brandagee Avenue, Groton; informational meeting for the 2009 Relay For Life of New London County Shoreline; 440-0320.North Stonington Senior Center, 10 - 11 a.m., exercise; no sewing; 3 - 4 p.m., tai chi; 535-8188.AIDS Awareness Events, 9 a.m. - 8 p.m., viewing of AIDS Memorial Quilt; 12 noon, Brown bag lunch with Doug Moffatt from “Positively Speaking,” an HIV/AIDS awareness, education and prevention program of Alliance for Living; Connecticut College, 1962 Room of Crozier Williams Student Center, New London; free and open to the public; 439-2508.

FRIDAY

Waterford Senior Services, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., VET EXPRESS VAN (no appt. necessary); 10:30 a.m., tap dance; 12 noon, community cafe lunch with $2.50 donation and reservation; 12 noon, hearty moves; 12:30 p.m., duplicate bridge; 1 p.m., yarnworks; 444-5839.

Canterbury Historical Society, 7 p.m., Community Room, Canterbury Town Hall, 1 Municipal Drive; business meeting, followed by program and refreshments; Sandi Pineault, Cultural & Community Programs Manager of the Mohegan Tribe; free and open to the public; donations and/or non-perishable food items for the Canterbury Cares food pantry are welcomed.

Ledyard Senior Center, 8:30 a.m., shopping to Stop & Shop/Big Y Groton, hairdresser/barber (appt. only); 9 a.m., yoga; 10:30 a.m., ageless fitness; 12 noon, community cafe lunch; 12:30 p.m., bingo; 464-0471.

Dance, 7 - 10 p.m., East Lyme Community Center, 37 Society Road; $9 per person; tickets sold at the door beginning at 6:30 p.m.; The Illusion Band will play; light refreshments available; 739-5859.

Common Hour: Historic Relic or Moving Messenger? The Aids Quilt on the 21st Century, 12 noon, Connecticut College, Crozier-Williams Student Center, 1962 Room; experience the history and significance of HIV/AIDS in our lives and our communities; 439-2823.

Artist of the Month, 5 - 7 p.m., Estuary Marshview Gallery, 220 Main Street, Old Saybrook; Howard Shoemaker; 388-1611.North Stonington Senior Center, 10 a.m. - 12 noon, arts; 535-8188.

The AIDS Quilt in the 21st Century: Historic Relic or Moving Messenger, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., viewing of AIDS Memorial Quilt and Fair Trade Holiday Sale with Flavours of Life and local restaurants; Connecticut College, 1962 Room of Crozier Williams Student Center, New London; free and open to the public; 439-2508.

SATURDAY

Chihuahua & Small Dog Meetup of Southeastern CT, 10:30 a.m., DTails Pet Service, 4 Center Road, Old Saybrook; free raffle, play time for dogs, snacks for people and dogs.

Pet Photos with Santa, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., The Bill Memorial Library, 240 Monument Street, Groton; $10 per session; no exotic pets please; call for appt. 445-0392.

Gourmet Pasta Night, 5 - 7 p.m., North Stonington Congregational Church, 89 Main Street; lasagna, baked ziti, tortellini with Pesto or spaghetti and meatballs, green salad with homemade dressing, french bread, italian desserts & beverages; $9 adults; $8.50 seniors; $4 children; 535-0379.

Annual Fairview Craft Fair, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Fairview Odd Fellows Home, 235 Lestertown Road, Groton; 536-7488.

Tara's Thistle in Concert, 2 p.m., East Lyme Public Library, 39 Society Road, Niantic; a performance of traditional Scottish music to celebrate St. Andrew, the patron saint of Scotland; sponsored in part by a grant from the CT Commission on Culture & Tourism; call to register at 739-6926.

Rummage Sale, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., First Baptist Church, Lebanon Green; clothing, household items, tag sale items.

Saturday Afternoons at the Museum, 1 - 3 p.m., Museum of Natural History, Storrs; a program for students in grades 1 through 5; free event, no registration required; children must be accompanied by an adult; 486-4460.

”Day on Your Own” Bus Trip to New York City, 8 a.m., bus leaves Salem; 7 p.m., leaves NYC; presented by The Salem Recreation Commission; $40 residents; $45 non-residents; 859-3873 x215 or email salemrec@yahoo.com.

School Craft Show, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Oswegatchie School Craft Show at Oswegatchie School, 470 Boston Post Road, Waterford. Free admission, children's craft room, food and bake sale table.

National Gaming Day, Cragin Memorial Library, 8 Linwood Avenue, Colchester; offering suitable board games for the whole family, available for check-out at the Circulation Desk to be used in the library; 537-5752.

Fall Bazaar, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Christ United Methodist Church, 200 Hazelnut Hill Road, Groton; festive boutique, craft items, baked goods, plus a quick lunch; 446-8619.

SUNDAY

Ledyard Senior Center, trip to Coast Guard Concert (must register-Ledyard Seniors only); 464-0471.

By Special Request - from Bach to Boellmann, 3 p.m., Central Baptist Church, Union Square, Norwich; The “Music At Central” concert series presents Diana Norton-Jackson, Organist; free and open to the public; reception to meet the artist will follow; www.centralbaptistnorwichh.com or call 889-8313.

Organ Recital Spectacular, 3 p.m., Central Baptist Church, Norwich; “From Bach to Boellmann” with artist Diana Norton-Jackson; free and open to the public; first come, first seated; doors open at 2:30 p.m.; an artist reception will follow; 889-8313.

Exploring the Dodd Research Center and the Connecticut Historic Preservation, 3 p.m., University of Connecticut, Dodd Research Reading Room, Storrs; an opportunity to discover the archives on the UConn Storrs campus; open to adults and children ages ten and up; children must be accompanied by an adult; free, no registration required; 486-4460.

One Stop Shopping Night, 1 - 6 p.m., Chesterfield Firehouse, 1606 Route 85, Oakdale; benefitting Chesterfield Company's Annual Toy Drive; free admission; bring a new unwrapped toy to donate to the Toy drive fundraiser and be entered t win prizes from participating vendors; 443-0015.

Exploring the Dodd Research Center and the Connecticut Historic Preservation Collection, 3 p.m., Dodd Research Reading Room, Storrs; Laura Katz Smith will lecture about important work done by the staff of the Dodd and will then focus on the Connecticut Historic Preservation Collection; free program open to adults and children ages ten and up; children must be accompanied by an adult; 486-4460.Alternative Gift Market, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Calvary Church, Parish Hall, Stonington; opportunity to make a charitable donation in the name of a loved one, in lieu of a Christmas present; open to all.

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