Fall Vendor Fair
EAST WINDSOR — A festive fall vendor fair will be held Saturday, Sept. 7, at the First Congregational Church of East Windsor, 124 Scantic Road.
The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Parish Hall with lunch served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The fair will showcase national and local artists, crafters and vendors including, but not limited to, Perfectly Posh, knit and crochet items, Alisha’s Art Work & Paint Parties, home remodeling, home décor, doTERRA, Avon, decorative towels, wreaths, a variety of jewelry and accessories, LuLaRoe clothing, food and jellies, Tupperware and more.
The lunch menu will feature homemade beef, barley and vegetable soup; a meatless version; crusty bread; and dessert. Beverages will be available all day. Email phreitzfccew@gmail.com for more information.
Worshipful Wellbeing
SOMERSVILLE — The Congregational Church of Somersville’s Worshipful Wellbeing, a weekly yoga-inspired and Biblically-grounded hour of non-judgmental stretching and strengthening of the body, mind and spirit, will begin on Monday, Sept. 9.
Held in the church’s social hall on Monday evenings at 6 p.m., persons of differing physical abilities will be accommodated, if possible. Participants are encouraged to bring a mat and wear loose-fitting clothing.
The program is free and the general public is invited to join the group. Those interested in participating can sign up in advance by contacting the church office at somcong@aol.com or calling 860-749-7741, however, anyone is welcome to just show up on Monday evenings, beginning Sept. 9.
NYC Bus Trip
ENFIELD — The Dow Jones Retiree’s Group has scheduled a trip to New York City on Saturday, Nov. 9. Pick-up and drop-off will take place at McDonalds on Burnett Road in Chicopee, Mass., and the Elm Street commuter lot in Enfield.
Cost to attend is $52 per person, including driver gratuity. All are welcome. For more information, contact Carol at 860-978-1313.
Golf Tournament
ELLINGTON — The Little Sisters of the Poor-St. Joseph’s Residence will present the 29th annual golf tournament at Ellington Ridge Country Club, 56 Abbott Road, on Sept. 9.
Registration begins at 10 a.m. and the event runs through dinner and is typically over by 8 p.m. Scot Haney will serve as emcee. Over 20 raffle items will be up for grabs. A live auction featuring many prizes, including Hamilton tickets, will take place, as well as a silent auction.
St. Joseph’s Residence provides care for 85 elderly poor residents. All proceeds will help complete ongoing building projects in need of upgrade or replacement, including boilers, plumbing, electrical switches and more.
Contact Little Sisters of the Poor’s Christina Gordon at 860-265-1872 or enasstdevelopment@littlesistersofthepoor.org or visit www.littlesistersofthepoorconnecticut.org for more information.
Enfield Fire Rescue Warns Against Donation Scam
ENFIELD — Chief Edward Richards reports that residents should be aware of a scam involving an individual falsely claiming to be collecting donations on behalf of Enfield Fire Rescue.
A resident reported receiving a phone call from an unknown person who claimed to be an employee of Enfield Fire. The caller was seeking donations on behalf of Enfield Fire for between $35 and $100. The number the call came from was 860-776-0119.
Chief Richards would like residents to be aware that Enfield Fire is not currently soliciting monetary donations and any phone calls or emails asking for donations are a scam.
“Residents should disregard any calls from individuals claiming to be soliciting donations on behalf of our department,” Chief Richards said. “I applaud this resident for being suspicious of the caller, and for checking the validity of the call with our department.
To avoid falling victim to telephone scams, Enfield Fire recommends that residents follow these tips outlined by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
Don’t answer calls from unknown numbers. Let them go to voicemail. If you answer and the caller (often a recording) asks you to hit a button to stop receiving calls, hang up. Scammers often use these tricks to identify, and then target, live respondents.
If you receive a scam call, write down the number and file a complaint with the FTC. Ask your phone service provider if it offers a robocall blocking service. You can also visit the FTC’s website for information and resources on available robocall blocking tools to help reduce unwanted calls.
Consider registering all of your telephone numbers in the National Do Not Call Registry. Access the registry online or by calling 1-888-382-1222. These scams can also be reported to the FTC at 877-382-4357, as well as the Enfield Police Department at 860-763-6400.
Tag Sale
ENFIELD — Enfield Congregational Church, 1295 Enfield St., will hold its annual tag sale on Saturday, Sept. 7, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Nearly New Shoppe will also be selling their fall collection of clothing at very reasonable prices. Call 860-543-9932 with questions.
Seeking TV Show Volunteers
ENFIELD — Crew members are needed to run cameras, audio, graphics and serve as technical director for an upcoming talk show that addresses issues of child sexual abuse, sexual assault, domestic violence and more.
Training will be provided. Taping will be at Cox Public Access TV studio, 5 Niblick Road, and will take place in the evening, one to two times per month, for approximately three hours each session. Call Barbara at 860-394-9825 with questions.
Labyrinth Walk
ENFIELD — Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 383 Hazard Ave., invites the public to explore the labyrinth at 383 Hazard Ave. on Sunday, Sept. 8, at 4 p.m. The rain date is Sept. 15.
A brief presentation about the spiritual practice of praying with our feet will take place, with time for questions and time to walk the labyrinth. Light refreshments will be served. Call 860-749-2722 for more information.
Zumbini Class
ENFIELD — Join Deb from Dance Amore in 30 minutes of ZumbiniTM fun at the Enfield Public Library, 104 Middle Road, on Friday, Sept. 6, at 11 a.m. ZumbiniTM is an energetic, interactive dance class.
Designed to let adults and their little ones wiggle, sing and learn together, the ZumbiniTM program is where the science of child development meets the magic of Zumba(R). This drop-in program is designed for children ages birth to five and their caregivers. Call 860-763-7518 or 860-763-7512 or visit www.enfieldpubliclibrary.org for more information.
Community Chorus
ENFIELD — The Enfield Community Chorus will begin rehearsals on Monday, Sept. 2, from 7 to 9 p.m., for its 43rd annual holiday concert.
Rehearsals will be held every Monday evening in Fellowship Hall of Hazardville United Methodist Church, 330 Hazard Ave. The building is handicapped accessible, from the rear parking lot. Anyone is welcome to join the 45-member group and all voice ranges are welcome.
No experience is necessary, although church choir or school chorus singing is helpful. No auditions are acquired, except for soloists. Email jyoung40@cox.net or visit www.enfieldcommunitychorus.org for more information.
Senior Center Programs
ENFIELD — The Enfield Senior Center, 299 Elm St., is accepting sign-ups for classes and is hosting the following events. Call 860-763-7425 or visit www.enfield-ct.gov/seniors for more information.
KITE, the early childhood collaborative in town, is launching a program called Rocking Chair Readers. This is a wonderful opportunity for cross generational interaction with the town’s preschoolers and toddlers through scheduled story time at Stowe. Volunteers choose the amount of time they wish to give but require a minimum of one visit per month. Guest readers will be paired with host teachers based on age group preference. Volunteers will be provided with assistance picking out books and teachers will remain in the room during visits. An orientation session will be scheduled at a later date. Please pick up a form to sign up for this program at the Senior Center.
The registration forms for August and September fitness and arts and crafts classes are available online. Stop in the Center every morning from 8:30 to 10 a.m. for Morning Toast. Start your day with a choice of English muffin, white or wheat toast to enjoy with coffee. Top it off with butter, jelly or peanut butter. There is a suggested donation and is served every morning with exception of Tuesdays. Can’t make it for breakfast? Come for lunch every day at noon. Lunch is served by the Community Renewal Team for a $2.50 suggested donation. Call 860-763-7428 to confirm your reservation by noon the day before and leave a message. Menus are available in the Senior Center lobby or on the website.
On Aug. 30 from 1:30 to 4 p.m., the Senior Center will be showing Mary Poppins Returns. Tickets are $2 at the door.
Come to the Senior Center every Tuesday to play bingo. The games begin at 6:30 p.m. There will be a public supper prior to game play, starting at 4:30 p.m., with items such as grilled cheese, hot dogs, hamburgers, French fries and onion rings. You do not have to participate in Bingo to join for supper.
Trip flyers are available on our website at www.enfield-ct.gov/seniors or can be picked up at the Senior Center.
Bald Mountain Preserve Hike
SOMERS — The Northern CT Land Trust will lead a hike through three land trust properties, as well as state and Somers property that comprise the Bald Mountain Preserve, starting at 10 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 1.
Plan on about two hours and approximately 2.5-miles, steep and rocky in some places but not difficult. Meet at the rear of the Somers Town Hall, 600 Main St., to carpool to the trailhead. Visit www.northernctlandtrust.org or call 860-623-5487 for more information.
Rotary Seeking Members
EAST WINDSOR — Since March of 1970, East Windsor has supported the East Windsor Rotary. Now in its 50th anniversary year, the Rotary needs a different type of support… members.
For the first time in 50 years, they are operating with less than 10 members, making fundraising activities more difficult. The Rotary invites the public to consider becoming a member of the East Windsor Rotary and help continue their projects. The Rotary meets at 6:30 p.m. on Thursdays at the Nutmeg Restaurant, 297 S. Main St.
Over the last 50 years, they have supported scholarships to further local students’ education, dictionaries for third grade students, Christmas presents and fuel assistance for families in need, the pavilion at Park Hill for seniors, lighting at Reservoir Park, the gazebo on Broad Brook Pond and more.
Globally, Rotary has led the change for the eradication of Polio and other childhood diseases. The Rotary Foundation’s mission is to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education, and the alleviation of poverty. This includes clean water and sanitation projects.
It is easier to become and remain a Rotarian as times change and some of the more difficult rules (weekly attendance) are being modified to meet today’s challenges. Rotary is looking for people with a desire to give back to the community and throughout the world.
Job Search Workshop Series
ENFIELD — The Goodwill Career Center is coming to the Enfield Public Library, 104 Middle Road, to present a monthly workshop series this fall. Beginning in August and running through to December, Career Coach Cherie Sachiel will provide her expertise on job searching.
Dates of Programs: Mondays, Sept. 23, Oct. 21, Nov. 18, and Dec. 23, from 2 to 3 p.m. The topics by date are as follows: Job search, applications, resume and transferable skills, cover letter and references, and interview skills.
All programs at the Enfield Public Library are free and all are welcome. To register for this program, visit the Reference Desk or call 860-763-7512.
Fermi Class Reunion
LONGMEADOW, MASS. — The Enrico Fermi High School Class of 1974 will celebrate its 45th class reunion on Saturday, Sept. 28. The event will take place at the Twin Hills Country Club, 700 Wolf Swamp Road, beginning at 6 p.m. with a buffet dinner, cash bar, DJ and dancing.
Price is $49 per person. Checks may be made payable to Enrico Fermi High School Class of 1974 Reunion and sent to Janet Hagist at 16 Circle Drive, Enfield, CT 06082. RSVP with payment by Sept. 7. All are invited to attend.
Contact Janet Hagist at Fermi74@aol.com or visit https://www.facebook.com/FermiClassof1974/ for more information.
Soup Kitchen Needs Help
ENFIELD — The Enfield Loaves and Fishes soup kitchen, 28 Prospect St., is in need of volunteers to help out every day Monday through Friday. The soup kitchen is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Call Priscilla or Mike at 860-741-0226 for more information.
Enfield High Class Reunion
ENFIELD — The Enfield High Class of ’84 class reunion will take place from 2 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at the American Legion, 566 Enfield St. Contact Linda Liucci at 860-749-5781, Matt Buanno at 562-480-8933 or email enfieldclass84@gmail.com for more information.
Friday Films
ENFIELD — Friday Films at the Enfield Library, 104 Middle Road, will take place at 2 p.m. Sept. 6 and Sept. 20. Films are free. There is no need to register.Visit www.enfieldpubliclibrary.org or call 860-763-7512 for more details and a schedule.
GriefShare
ENFIELD — GriefShare is a weekly seminar and support group for people who are grieving the death of someone close to them. With GriefShare, you will learn how to walk the journey of grief and be supported on the way. It is a place where grieving people find healing and hope. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone.
This group meets at Calvary Presbyterian Church, 1518 King St., on Tuesdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. For more information call 413-858-5161 and ask for Bev.
Bottle Up Against Hunger
ENFIELD — Drop off your recyclable bottles and cans at Enfield Loaves and Fishes during August and September at 28 Prospect St. at the back door on Thompson Court.
Other drop off areas are Enfield Fire Dept., 200 Phoenix Ave.; Enfield Fire District 1, 199 Weymouth Road; Thompsonville Fire Dept., 35 North Main St.; North Thompsonville Fire Dept. 439 Enfield St.; and Shaker Pines Fire Dept., 37 Bacon Road; and Hazardville Fire Dept., 385 Hazard Ave. Call Priscilla at 860-741-0226 or email pbelf@aol.com with questions.
New Guitar Ensemble
EAST WINDSOR — A new guitar ensemble is being formed in the East Windsor area and is open to guitarists at all levels. Rehearsals will begin in the Warehouse Point Library Community Room, 107 Main St., twice per month on Wednesdays starting this fall.
Rehearsals would start at 5:30 p.m. and end at 7 p.m. The group will play numerous classical and contemporary arrangements, each typically with 3 to 5 parts, requiring varying levels of reading proficiency. There is no charge for participation in this group.
Requirements include an acoustic guitar, classical or folk-style, that does not require an amplifier. Those who play a C instrument (the flute, violin, for example), are welcome to join. A portable, folding music stand is required, as well as the ability to read music, having an interest in performing and having a passion for guitar.
The overall mission for the group is to provide a vehicle for aspiring musicians to play, socialize, and have fun. If you are interested in joining this new ensemble or have additional questions, contact Ron Calabrese at 860-370-9160.
Stitch 1, Pray 2
ENFIELD — ‘Stitch 1, Pray 2’ is a group of knitters and crocheters who meet every Wednesday from noon to 2 p.m., in the lower level of Calvary Presbyterian Church, 1518 King St.
Create handmade items for local people in need at nursing homes, a cancer treatment center, and the soup kitchen, to name a few. All knitters and crocheters are welcome. Can’t knit or crochet but still want to be involved? The group is in need of donations of full skeins of worsted weight yarn. Donations may be dropped off during the meeting time or by calling the church office at 860-745-5211 to arrange a time to drop-off donations.