Author Events

Preston Public Library, 389 Route 2, Preston, CT , 06365

Please join the Friends of the Preston Library at the library’s community room, 389 Route 2, Preston, on Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2018 at 6:30 as they host author Christine Rockledge. Christine began extensively researching Norwich State Hospital in 2009 and allied with the Preston Historical Society in 2011. She will be discussing her book Images of America: Norwich State Hospital. Although NSH closed in 1996, the structure has continued to be one of Connecticut’s most notable historical landmarks, despite its ongoing demolition and redevelopment. Today, Norwich State Hospital is still alive in the timeless, emotional memories employees and family members share of what it was like to work and grow up in a place where employees were not just employees and patients were not just patients; they were family. This is a free event with light refreshments, signed books available for purchase. Please call the library at 860-886-1010 to register.

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Groton Public Library, 52 Newtown Road, Groton, CT

The Junior Friends of the Groton Public Library are helping pets in need. Drop off new, unopened cans and bags of dog and cat food to the Library. Donations will benefit the Groton Pet Food Locker. 'Tis the season for giving. Don't forget our four-legged friends!

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TVCCA, 83 Huntington St., New London, CT

TVCCA's RSVP Volunteers are collecting new winter boots for children in our community; boots & monetary donations may be dropped off at: 83 Huntington St., New London.

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St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Pearl Street, Mystic, CT

The Mystic Woman's Club is accepting orders for poinsettias for the holiday season 2018. This annual event benefits the Groton and Stonington Human Services Winter Heating Relief Funds.

Plants are available in red, pink or ivory and come in small, medium and large at $11, $14 and $22 respectively and can be ordered by calling (860) 536-0912.

Deadline for orders is: Friday, Nov. 30, 2018. Checks should be made payable to Mystic Woman's Club with "Heating Relief Donation" in the memo line and mailed to 1227 Flanders Road, Mystic, CT 06355. Plants can be picked up on Tuesday, Dec. 4 at St. Mark's Episcopal Church on Pearl Street in Mystic between 1-4 p.m.

Donations in lieu of plant purchases are gratefully accepted as well and may be directed to the club at the address above.

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Waterford Senior Services, 15 Rope Ferry Road, Waterford, CT

8:30 a.m., cribbage; 9 a.m., strength I, open doors; 9:30 a.m., pitch games, pickleball; 10:15 a.m., strength II; 11:30 a.m., healthy stretch; 11:45 a.m., cafe lunch with $3 donation and reservation; 12:30 p.m., pinochle, rummikub; 1 p.m., PACE; 2:15 p.m., chair yoga; (860) 444-5839.

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Mystic or New London (See Details), Mystic or New London, Mystic or New London, CT

8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.,
Nov. 13-Dec. 5,
42 funeral homes across Connecticut will welcome donations of unwrapped toys and gift cards from the public; on Thursday Dec. 6, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., people can drop off these items to CFDA's 130th Annual Convention at the Red Lion Hotel (formally the Radisson Cromwell Hotel) at 100 Berlin Road in Cromwell.
All gift cards, toys and funds collected by the Connecticut Funeral Directors Association will be delivered directly to Operation ELF and Connecticut Children's Medical Center before the holidays.

Local drop off locations:
MYSTIC: Mystic Funeral Home, 51 William Ave., (860) 536-2888.
NEW LONDON: Thomas L. Neilan & Sons Funeral Home, 12 Ocean Ave., (860) 443-1871.

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East Lyme Senior Center, 37 Society Road, East Lyme, CT

9-10 a.m., Tuesday's and Friday's; 24 classes for $48; $53 non-residents; call to register (860) 739-5859.

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Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center, 27 Chase St., Pawcatuck, CT

8:30-11 a.m., foot clinic by appointment; 9:15-10:15 a.m., strength & balance; 10:15-11:15 a.m., zumba lite; 11:30 a.m., lunch; noon, bingo; (860) 599-3285.

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East Lyme Senior Center, 37 Society Road, Niantic, CT

9-10 a.m., 30 classes for $60; $65 non-residents; stop by to register (860) 739-5859.

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Groton Senior Center , 102 Newtown Road , Groton, , , 06340

Find us on Mondays - Fridays, 9:30AM-4:30PM at health centers and libraries across the state during Open Enrollment. We’re here to answer your questions and help you enroll.
OPEN ENROLLMENT ENDS ON THE 15th of DECEMBER 2018
We are happy to offer 20% off Lyft rides to all enrollment fairs and enrollment locations.
Use LYFT CODE: GROTONOE for GROTON

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Public Library of New London, 63 Huntington St., New London, CT

9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Public Library of New London, 63 Huntington St.; free; through Thursday; (860) 447-1411.

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East Lyme Senior Center, 37 Society Road, Niantic, CT

Tuesday/Friday: 9:30-10:30 a.m. or 10:30-11:30 a.m.; 24 classes for $36; $41 non-residents; stop by to register or to try out the class; (860) 739-5859.

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Shop Rite of New London, 351 N. Frontage Road, New London, CT

9:30-10:30 a.m., sponsored by the VNA of Southeastern Connecticut; open to the public; (860) 444-1111.

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East Lyme Senior Center, 37 Society Road, Niantic, CT

9:30 a.m.-noon, bring supplies; free; registration required, (860) 739-5859.

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Crystal Mall, 850 Hartford Turnpike, Waterford, CT

avoid the line with Santa's FastPass and reserve your magical moment with Santa online at: http://simonsanta.com; (860) 442-8501.

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Huntington Street Baptist Church, 29 Huntington St., New London, CT

10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.

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Estuary Council of Seniors, Inc., 220 Main St., Old Saybrook, CT

10 a.m.-noon, held the 3rd Tuesday of the month; no fasting required; call for appointment (860) 388-1611.

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Ledyard Senior Center, 12 Van Tassell Drive, Gales Ferry, CT

10 a.m., Wii bowling, bridge; 10:30 a.m., Latin line dancing; 1 p.m., Silver Sneakers Flex strength training; (860) 464-0478.

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East Lyme High School, 30 Chesterfield Road, East Lyme, CT

10:30-11:15 a.m., 24 classes for $24; $29 non-residents; call to register (860) 739-5859.

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Groton Public Library, 52 Newtown Road, Groton, CT

take a closer look at some of the most popular online stores and how to be secure when making a purchase; call to register (860) 441-6750 or online at: grotonpl.org.

Nov. 4 - 3 p.m.
Dec. 1 - 10:30 a.m.

2018:
Nov. 20 - 10:30 a.m.

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Groton Senior Center, 102 Newtown Road, Groton, CT

11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., all levels welcome; call (860) 326-9773 or email: jesse.james@prodigy.net.

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Salem Free Public Library, 264 Hartford Road, Salem,

Seniors Drop-in-The seniors meet every Tuesday from 12-4 in the program room. Come to the library to play Wii Sports games, such as baseball, boxing, bowling, golf and tennis as well as card and board games. Potluck refreshments are served. Sponsored by the Salem Recreation Department.

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Congregational Church of North Stonington, 89 Main St., North Stonington, CT

Tuesday, November 20 Noon till 3:00 pm
Wednesday, November 21 9 am – 2 pm
Orders preferred, pies are available for drop-ins
Phone to order & arrange pickup time, 860-535-0379
email: NoStoUCC@comcast.net
Pumpkin ……. $14.00
Apple, Fruit, Tollhouse ….. $14.00
Mincemeat & Pecan …… $15.00

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Hugo A. Simonelli VFW Post 3263, 60 Stonington Road, Mystic, CT

call for an appointment 1-800-733-2767.

2018:
Sept. 25 - 12:30-6:15 p.m.
Oct. 23 - 12:30-6:15 p.m.
Nov. 20 - 12:30-6:15 p.m.

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Norwich Donor Center, 45 Salem Turnpike, Norwich, CT

call for an appointment 1-800-733-2767.

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East Lyme Senior Center, 37 Society Road, Niantic, CT

1-2 p.m., 24 classes for $24; $29 non-residents; days will vary during summer months; call to register (860) 739-5859.

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Groton Senior Center, 102 Newtown Road, Groton, CT

1-2 p.m., ages 55 and older; (860) 441-6785.

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Groton Senior Center, 102 Newtown Road, Groton, CT

1-3:30 p.m., six-week program teaches techniques and strategies proven to help those living with constant pain; free; the book "Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Pain" is available on loan or can be purchased for $25; call to register (860) 441-6785.

Nov. 13, 20, 27
Dec. 4, 11, 18

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Lymes Senior Center, 26 Town Woods Road, Old Lyme, CT

1 p.m., Lisa Kunz of Helping Hands - Healing Hearts, will present an informative program; (860) 434-1605.

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Bill Library, 718 Colonel Ledyard Highway, Ledyard, CT

1:30 p.m. or 2:15 p.m. (appointments available); Tuesdays in October, November & December, (except Nov. 20 and Dec. 25).

Bring your phone, ipad, tablet or laptop (Windows or Apple OS) for instruction or tech support; call for appointment (860) 464-9912.

**NO CLASS ON NOV. 20 OR DEC. 25.

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Custom House Maritime Museum, 150 Bank St., New London, CT

1:30 p.m., Tugboat Capt. Bill Borek will speak about his work of tugs in New York, New Haven and New London harbors and about the collection of photographs he recently donated to New London Maritime Society; free; sponsored by the Maco Family Fund; (860) 447-2501.

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Groton Public Library, 52 Newtown Road, Groton, CT

2-4:30 p.m., Mon.-Wed.
9:30-11:30 a.m., Sat.
one-on-one technology help; free; call to schedule 20 min. session, (860) 441-6750.

*Library closed on July 4

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East Lyme Senior Center, 37 Society Road, Niantic, CT

2:45-3:45 p.m., The East Lyme Senior Center and East Lyme High School students sponsor Tech Support for senior citizens; help with laptops, ipads, cell phones, etc.; free; call to register (860) 739-5859.

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East Lyme Senior Center, 37 Society Road, Niantic, CT

3-4 p.m., 11 classes held Tuesday and Thursday; $28; $30 non-residents; no class on Nov. 22; stop by to register; (860) 739-5859.

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Pathways, 410 Salem Turnpike, Bozrah, CT

Uncasville chapter. 5:30-6:30 p.m., weigh in time; 6:30-7:30 p.m., meeting; first meeting is free.

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First Baptist Church, 239 West Main St., Norwich, CT

6-7 p.m., fragrance free meeting; (860) 887-4741 or OA.org.

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Westerly Airport Terminal, 37 Airport Road, Westerly , RI , 02891

The Westerly Airport Association will hold its November meeting on Tuesday, November 20 in the conference room at the Westerly Airport, 37 Airport Road, at 6:00 P.M. The meeting will begin with a light supper, followed by the business meeting. Plans for the Ocean House Scholarship Fundraiser will be discussed. The public is cordially invited to attend.
The WAA is a group of interested citizens from Westerly, both pilots and non-pilots, that conducts activities that serve to educate the public about the value of the airport and general aviation and to promote its enjoyment. Our activities support the Humphrey Amedeo Jr. Aviation Scholarship program awarded to deserving students from Westerly and the surrounding area. For more information go to the WAA website westerlyairportfriends.org

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New London City Hall, 181 State St., New London, CT

6-7 p.m., siouxziecue@gmail.com.

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Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church , 1650 Route 12, Gales Ferry, CT , 06335-1907

A Bereavement Support Group meets at 6:30PM the first and third Tuesday of the month in Our Lady of Lourdes Rectory Meeting Room.
The Support Group is a small group voluntarily sharing their experiences in going through bereavement and discussing helpful spiritual guidance.

The goal of our journey is to deal with new realities and find a new life that best fits us. Grief is normal and natural not a clinical depression or mental disorder. It is important in our journey to resolve our grief. Unresolved grief can affect us both mentally and physically.

Most common misinformation on grief that can hinder us from reaching our goal: Time heals. Only action within time heals. Some people wait 20-30 years to feel better. Grieve alone. Sad feelings should be hidden or experienced alone. Be strong. “Be strong for your family: don’t get emotional and cry.” Don’t feel bad. “Don’t feel bad his/her suffering is over.” Replace the Loss. Replace without grieving process: get on with life. Keep Busy. Get busy so you won’t have to think about the loss.

Recovery from a loss is achieved by a series of small and correct choices: Recovery means feeling better Finding a new way of living, without the fear of being hurt again Being able to enjoy fond memories without having them turn painful Acknowledging that it is perfectly all right to feel sad from time to time To talk about those feelings no matter how those around you react

Recovery from a significant emotional loss is not an easy task. Taking the actions that lead to recovery will require your attention, open-mindedness willingness and courage. * “The Grief Recovery Method : Guide for Loss” griefrecoverymethod.com

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Child and Family Agency, , 254 Hempstead St., New London, CT

sandyhookpromisesoutheasternct@gmail.com.

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L+M Hospital, 365 Montauk Ave., New London, CT

7-8:30 p.m., significant others encouraged to attend; light refreshments; (860) 464-7651 or (860) 887-5314 (leave message).

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Niantic Community Church, 170 Pennsylvania Ave., Niantic, CT

7 p.m., (860) 772-4827.

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St. Ann's Episcopal Church, 82 Shore Road, Old Lyme, CT

7 p.m.

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East Lyme Public Library, 39 Society Road, Niantic, CT

7 p.m., Treasures of Southeastern Connecticut; the book features more than 50 essays and over 120 color photographs celebrating the region's many natural attractions, tracing their history and paying tribute to the organizations that helped preserve them for future generations; registration required, (860) 739-6926.

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Old Mystic Fire District Hall, 115 Welles Road, Mystic, CT

7:30 p.m.

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St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 15 Pearl St., Mystic, CT , 06355

7:30-8:30 p.m.; (860) 287-8207; www.oa.org.

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United Congregational Church, 9 Castle Hill Road, Pawcatuck, CT

7:30 p.m., park in the back.

Kids/Family

Waterford Public Library, 49 Rope Ferry Road, Waterford, CT , 06385

Baby Storytime welcomes newborns - 18 months and their caregivers to participate in songs, fingerplays, bounces and more! Registration not required.

Kids/Family

Wheeler Library, 101 Main St., North Stonington, CT , 06359

From September 11 to December 18, Wheeler Library in North Stonington invites families to Family Storytime on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. For children under five and their caregivers. Family storytime is a special activity for children and their caregivers to share together. Little ones and grown-ups will learn to love reading together as they listen to stories and sing songs and nursery rhymes. Family storytime meets downstairs in the Little Lions’ Den unless otherwise noted. Weather policy: If North Stonington Public Schools are cancelled or delayed, Family Storytime is cancelled. No registration necessary. Free and open to the public.

Kids/Family

Waterford Public Library, 49 Rope Ferry Road, Waterford, CT , 06385

Toddler Storytime welcomes children 18 - 36 months and their caregivers to participate in songs, fingerplays, bounces and more! Registration not required.

Misc. Events

Waterford Public Library, 49 Rope Ferry Road, Waterford, CT , 06385

Join other Scrabble enthusiasts and play at the library every 3rd Tuesday of the month, 6 to 8 p.m. Boards will be provided or bring your own. This is a free event.