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CANTERBURY
• FRIENDS
OF THE PRUDENCE CRANDALL MUSEUM will present this summer's "Music at
Twilight" concert with the 102nd Army National Guard Band on Saturday,
July 27 from 6-8pm. Bring a blanket or
lawnchair and picnic supper as you enjoy an evening of traditional and
patriotic favorites. Water, ice cream and assorted treats will be available for
purchase throughout the concert on Prudence Crandall Museum lawn, 1 South
Canterbury Road, Canterbury (Rain site--Canterbury Community Center). Admission
is free; donations are appreciated. The museum will be open before and during
the concert for self-guided tours. For additional info call 860-546-7800.
COLCHESTER
• CRAGIN LIBRARY, 8 Linwood Avenue in Colchester offers
Book Repair sessions to help restore old books. For information call (860) 537-5752.
• TOPS -
Take Off Pounds Sensibly - is a non-profit support group that offers affordable
and informational motivation and support to teens and adults. TOPS CT #186
meets every Wednesday at 5:30pm at 144 Gill Street, Colchester. Call 537-3651.
EAST HADDAM / MOODUS
• DONATIONS WANTED -- CARS, BOATS AND
RVS: Donate your unwanted items of value NOW to the East Haddam Lion’s Club for
the annual auction to be held in July 14, 2013. From tag sale items to boats,
autos, pickup trucks, trailers and RVs. Free pickup. 100% of proceeds benefit
charity. Donations are tax deductible. Donate now for your tax deduction.
Contact Joe Busher at (860) 873-2994.
• BINGO is held every Monday at 6:30pm
in the American Legion Hall, Neptune Avenue in Moodus. The entry fee is $2.
EAST LYME / NIANTIC
• The EAST
LYME LIBRARY FOUNDATION will host a Celebrate East Lyme event, a summer swing
dance, on Friday, July 19 at the East Lyme Community Center, located at 39
Society Road, Niantic. The dance is a fundraiser for the Library Foundation
which manages an endowment fund to insure the future success and growth of the
library. The event begins at 6:30pm with an hour of swing dance instruction,
then refreshments, followed by two hours of live swing music, a tribute to
Benny Goodman by local musician Andy Sherwood. Tickets are on sale at the East
Lyme Public Library; adult tickets are $15 each and high school students are
$10 each with children under 13 admitted free. For more information or
directions, call the East Lyme Library at 860-739-6926.
• A
KNITTING AND NEEDLEWORKS CIRCLE will be held at the East Lyme Public Library
every Wednesday morning from 9:30-11:30am for those who enjoy knitting,
crocheting, or other needlework in the company of like-minded crafters. This is
not an instructional class but a casual and relaxed gathering. No registration
is needed.
• EAST LYME
LIBRARY'S Book Discussion Group meets the second Tuesday of every month at the library. Extra copies of the book are available for
check-out at the circulation desk; no registration is necessary. New readers are always welcome. For more information, call the library at
860-739-6926.
• The EAST LYME / WATERFORD & NEIGHBORING
COMMUNITIES NEWCOMERS' CLUB, for those who just moved into the area, meets on
the first Thursday of each month from 9:30-11:30am at Niantic Community Church,
170 Pennsylvania Avenue in Niantic. For
information call (860) 460-3606.
• CARE AND
SHARE OF EAST LYME accepts food pantry donations on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of
every month at their 11 Hope Street location. Call 739-8502.
• BLOOD
PRESSURE CLINICS are held at the East Lyme Community Center each Wednesday
afternoon at 2:30pm.
• An ALL
YOU CAN EAT BREAKFAST is served by the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 128 the
first Sunday of each month from 8-11am at the Legion Post Home in Niantic at 16
York Avenue.
•
TOASTMASTERS of Niantic meets in Niantic Community Church every first and third
Monday of the month at 7pm. Call 739-2573 to find out more.
•
TURNER-TINKER POST 128 of the American Legion holds monthly meetings on the
second Thursday of every month at 7:30pm at 16 York Avenue, Niantic.
• FOOD
PANTRY DONATIONS are being accepted at Care & Share of East Lyme, 11 Hope
Street, 11am-1pm on the first and third Saturday of every month. Call 739-8502
to find out more.
• SHORELINE
SWING DANCES are held at the East Lyme Library and Community Center on the
third Saturday evening of each month. Call Ann for more info at 860-536-4731.
• T.O.P.S.,
or “Take Off Pounds Sensibly”, is a nonprofit organization to help in losing
weight. There are meetings every Monday at 6:30pm in the Niantic Baptist
Church, Main Street in Niantic. New members are always welcome. Call 442-1433.
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GRISWOLD / JEWETT CITY
• A CAREGIVER'S
SUPPORT GROUP meets the first Tuesday of each month at the Griswold Senior
Center, Soule Street in Jewett City from 2:30 to 4:00pm. Come share your
experiences and concerns with others who understand and can offer support and
advice. Meetings are facilitated by
Senior Resources, Agency on Aging. Call
860-376-2604 for more information.
• GRISWOLD PLAYERS COMMUNITY CHORUS will
perform each Tuesday from 7:00-9:00pm at St. Mary
Church, Main Street, Jewett City. Call
860-705-2736.
• BETHEL
COMMUNITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 1 Rixtown Rd in Griswold, one mile West of
Buttonwoods on Route 165, holds a Pasta Supper every third Thursday of the
month from 4:30 to 7:00pm. Adults $6: children 10 and under eat free. Take out is
available. All are welcome. Call 860-376-2255.
• A LIVE WELL WORKSHOP will be held each Monday
at 3:00pm in the Griswold Senior Center, Soule Street, Jewett City. The workshop is for those suffering from
chronic pain or ongoing illnesses who would like help in managing their
conditions. Call (860) 376-2601.
• The GRISWOLD PLAYERS COMMUNITY CHORUS will perform
each Tuesday, from 7:00-9:00pm at St. Mary Church, Main Street in Jewett City. Call (860) 705-2736.
• The
GRISWOLD RECREATION DEPT. presents an exercise program every Tuesday and
Thursday from 6:30-7:30pm in the Griswold Middle School Cafeteria. This 3 in 1 low impact program includes
aerobics, weights and pilates. Bring
mats, weights and water. Call
860-376-4741. It is open to surrounding
towns. Sign up 15 minutes before each
class.
• A THRIFT
SHOP will be open at the First Congregational Church of Griswold on Route 138
on Saturdays.
• BLOOD
PRESSURE CLINICS will be held at the Griswold Senior Center the 3rd Thursday of
every month at 11:00am and every Friday at 10:00am. All seniors are urged to
take advantage of this important, free health service. Call 860-376-2604 for
more information.
• HELP SAVE
GRISWOLD AMBULANCE, proudly serving the community Since 1941. Donations can be
sent to PO Box 282, Jewett City CT 06351.
• The
HEALTH AND FITNESS GRISWOLD RECREATION PROGRAM will be held at Griswold Middle
School Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:30-7:30pm, with low impact aerobics, weights,
and Pilates. Bring mats, weights, & water. Surrounding towns are welcomed.
For information call (860) 376-4741.
• The
GRISWOLD FISH AND GAME CLUB can provide the location for your group's next
event. Call Tina at 376-1887 for more information.
• ADDICTION
RECOVERY is a Christian-centered 12-step recovery program for all addictions.
The support group meets Thursday from 6:30 to 8:30pm at Full Gospel Community
Church, Slater Mill Mall, Jewett City. Call 860-376-0385.
• FORGOTTEN
ANGELS SANCTUARY in Griswold is looking for volunteers. If you love cats and
can spare a few hours a week, call 389-3931 and leave a message. Go to
www.forgottenangelsinc.org to find out more.
• AMERICAN
LEGION POST 15 meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00pm at the Post
Home, 7 South Main Street in Jewett City.
GROTON
• GROTON
PARKS & RECREATION, 27 Spicer Avenue, is offering adaptive karate for
participants with physical challenges. Students learn how to overcome physical
challenges by utilizing their strengths and improving their weaknesses. Open to
anyone age 5 and older on Tuesdays. Tickets are $20 to $40. For information go
to http://grotonrec.com/ or call 860-536-5680.
• The BOYS
AND GIRLS CLUB of Southeastern Connecticut needs volunteers. An office admin
person with computer skills is wanted to work a few hours a week. Also someone
with pr and marketing skills and someone for volunteer recruitment. Contact Joe
Siegel at 508-641-1295. The office is at 475 Bridge Street, Groton.
• CARE NET
PREGNANCY CENTER, 770 Long Hill Road in Groton, is now open until 8pm on
Tuesdays, offering free pregnancy tests and pregnancy confirmations through
ultrasounds. For more info call 860-448-2990.
LEBANON
• YOGA will
be held at the Lebanon Senior Center, 37 R West Town Street in Lebanon each
Tuesday at 10:30am. Call (860) 642-3040.
• SENIOR
WELLNESS DAY TRIPS are sponsored by the Lebanon Senior Center and Special Needs
Transportation System. Trips are $4. Call 860-642-2024 from 8:30am-noon for
more information and reservations.
LEDYARD / GALES FERRY
• A PANCAKE
BREAKFAST is served at Ledyard Congregational Church on the first Saturday of
every month from 7:30 to 10:00. Call 860-464-9926 for information.
• The
OUTREACH FOR THE UNREACHED MINISTRY is helping those less fortunate by
collecting hats, gloves, flashlights, batteries, socks, blankets, thermals,
etc. They are located at 12 Inchcliffe Drive in Gales Ferry. Call 860-464-6222.
• The LEDYARD
PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING SERVICE holds a free blood pressure clinic the first
Tuesday of every month at the Dime Bank in Ledyard Center from 11am-1pm. No
appointment is necessary.
• LEDYARD
SENIORS over 55 are offered physical exams in the nursing office at Ledyard
Town Hall. The clinics are held the third Tuesday of each month. Call the
Ledyard Public Health Nursing Service for an appointment at 860-464-8464.
LISBON
• BLOOD
PRESSURE TESTING is open to residents of Lisbon, Griswold and Voluntown on the
second Thursday of each month. It is held at the Lisbon Senior Center, 11
Newent Road, from 1-2pm and presented by Griswold Public Health Nursing
Services.
LYME
• LYMES'
YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU sponsors Babies First!, a group for new or expecting moms
meeting on Mondays. Join them for social time and parenting discussions. Call
860-434-7208 or go to www.lysb.org.
• The LYME
SENIOR CENTER is looking for instructors to teach a number of classes on a
weekly basis. If interested call Sherry at 860-434-4127 or email
lymesenior@sbcglobal.net.
• The
LYMES' SENIOR CLUB is collecting canned food to help replenish the food pantry
located at the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme. Please stop by and help
families in need.
MONTVILLE / UNCASVILLE / OAKDALE
• The 8th ANNUAL LIONS "WE SERVE" Golf
Tournament will be hosted by the Montville Lions Club at the Mohegan Sun
Country Club at Pautipaug on Monday, August 5 with 7:30am registration, 8:00am
Putting Contest, 9:00am Shot Gun Start. Format: Scramble. Cost: $125.00 per person.
All Proceeds benefit Lions Local Charities. Features: 18 holes of golf with
cart, entry into all Par 3 closest to the pin holes, 1 chance at the putting
contest ($5 each additional chance), 1 hour practice range, BBQ Dinner and
Raffle Prizes. For more info contact Rick Geiler (860) 848-3344
rick.geiler@aes.com.
• STORY HOUR will be held at the Raymond Library, 832
Raymond Hill Road in Oakdale each Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 10:30am. Children hear stories and work on
age-appropriate crafts. No registration
is required. Call (860) 848-9943.
• The
MONTVILLE SENIOR CLINIC is open every Tuesday from 9-11:30am, offering blood
pressure screening, blood sugar testing and more. Screenings and physicals are
free, but donations are accepted. The clinic is held at the Montville Senior
Center, 12 Maple Avenue in Uncasville. Call 860-848-0422.
• THE
EMMAUS SPIRITUAL LIFE CENTER in Uncasville offers retreats one weekend a month.
Call 848-3427.
• CHORUS
GROUP PRACTICE is open to all seniors who like to sing. Practices are held
Wednesdays 10-11am at the Montville Senior Center, 12 Maple Avenue.
• A FOOD
BANK will be held at Montville Union Baptist Church, Route 163, Montville, from
9-11am on the second and fourth Saturday of each month. For information call
848-3570 or 848-8633.
•
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED to help elderly residents of Montville with
companionship, shopping, transportation, etc. If you are a senior interested in
utilizing this volunteer program service, or know someone who would benefit
from it, contact Kathleen Doherty, Montville Elderly Assistance Officer, at
848-0422.
• SENIOR
HEALTH SCREENINGS are held Tuesdays from 9-11:30am at the Montville Senior
Center, 12 Maple Avenue. There is a small charge for blood sugar and blood
pressure tests.
• THE
MONTVILLE YOUTH SERVICES CENTER hosts a free Parent and Toddler Play Group each
Tuesday from 10-11:30am. Toddlers age 18 months to 3 years are welcome. The
center is located at 289 Norwich New London Turnpike in Uncasville.
• THE CENTER FOR THE BLIND meets at 6pm
on the third Thursday evening of each month at the Montville VFW on Raymond
Hill Road. The dinner meetings include guest speakers or entertainment for a
non-member donation. Call 447-2048 for reservations.NEW LONDON
• SAILFEST in downtown New London is Southeastern Connecticut's premiere summertime event attracting over 300,000 people over the three-day festival Friday July 12 12:00pm-11:00pm at Waterfront Park, Saturday July 13 10:00am-11:00pm and Sunday 9:00am-6:00pm. Complete with a major fireworks display, amusement rides, free entertainment, Tall Ships, and over 100 vendors lining the downtown streets. For information go to www.sailfest.org or call (860) 447-0837.
• The THAMES SCIENCE CENTER, Gallows Lane in New London, holds science classes and workshops for kids all through the year. Museum admission is $2 for adults and $1 for children. The center is open weekdays from 9-5 and Sundays 1-5.
• The NEW LONDON POLISH AMERICAN VETERAN'S CLUB, 51 Central Avenue, New London, will hold an all you can eat breakfast served every 2nd Sunday of the month. It runs from 8am to 11am. Ticket price is $5.00, with children under 10 free. For information please call 440-3454.
• SHIELDS OF FAITH is a group for all that serve and carry a badge. Meetings are on the second Saturday of each month at 8:00AM at the Portuguese Fisherman in New London. For more information, call Steve at 848-0245.
NORTH STONINGTON
• ADULTS 55 OR OVER who live in Gales Ferry, Ledyard, Montville and North Stonington can find something fun to do with the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program. Call TVCCA and RSVP at 444-0006. Experience is not necessary.
NORWICH
• ROCK THE
DOCKS is a free concert and family event held every Wednesday this month
starting at 6pm at Howard T. Brown Park in downtown Norwich. Bring
a lawn chair. There will be food/beverage
vendors. Phone 860-887-1647 or go to
www.norwichchamber.com.
• An INTERFAITH
COMMUNITY LUNCHEON will be held at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 248 Broadway in Norwich. This is a free luncheon for the homeless
and anyone in need on the first and third Sundays of the month at 1:30pm.
• A THRIFT
SHOP will be open every Saturday from 9am till noon at Greeneville
Congregational Church, 143 Prospect Street in Norwich.
• COMMUNITY
BLOOD SCREENINGS will be held the third Wednesday of each month at the The William W. Backus Hospital, 326 Washington Street in Norwich.
The free program is open to the public; no registration is required. Call (860)
889-8331, Ext. 2495.
• A PRIME
RIB DINNER is served on the third Thursday of each month from 5:30-7:00pm at
the VFW Post 594 Hall, 30 Connecticut Avenue in Norwich. The menu includes potato, vegetable, salad,
coffee and dessert. Take out available. Tickets are $15 and must be reserved
two days in advance. • The NORWICH RECREATION DEPARTMENT Walking Club holds walks through Mohegan Park in Norwich on Mondays and Wednesdays at 6:00pm. Meet new people and stay fit. There is always someone to walk with you at your own pace. Information: (860) 823-3791, www.norwichct.org, or email recnorwich@cityofnorwich.org.
• The TAFTVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT, 134 Providence Street in Taftville, is sponsoring an All You Can Eat Family Breakfast the last Sunday of every month from 7-11am. Adults are $6, children $3, 4 and under are free.
• The NORWICH YOUTH CLUB meets every Saturday from 3-5pm at Christ Episcopal Church, 78 Washington Street, Norwich. Come use your talents, share, discuss and do creative things for Haiti and yourself. Call Shirley Cherenfant at 860-308-9162.
• The RICHARD E. HOURIGAN VFW POST #594 holds a breakfast on the third Sunday of the month from 8-11am. The $6.00 Special includes bacon, sausage & home fries with choice of pancakes, waffles or French toast and eggs. Call 860-914-6313.
• Join the OCCUM VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT. Enjoy many benefits. Call for requirements and more info at 860-822-8285.
• BETHSAIDA COMMUNITY, INC. has been providing temporary and permanent supportive housing to homeless women in the southeastern Connecticut area for 22 years at the Katie Blair House and Flora O'Neil Apartments in Norwich. When a woman needs a hope, a home, a family, call (860) 886-7511 x 202 or go to http://www.bethsaidact.org/.
• NORWICH AGAINST GARBAGE invites you to Adopt A Spot! Report litterers' auto registration numbers to Norwich Police at 886-5561. For information, call Norwich Tourism, 77 Main Street, at 886-4683.
• TOPS, or "Take Off Pounds Responsibly," meets every Wednesday evening at 6:45 in Christ Episcopal Church, Washington Street in Norwich. The weigh-in begins at 6pm. To find out more, call 887-9795 or 822-9187.
• FREE FAMILY AND INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING are available from Norwich Youth & Family Services. Call 823-3782 for an appointment.
• A CRIME
WATCH MEETING is open to all residents at 6:30pm on the first Wednesday of each
month at Taftville Firehouse.
• THE
AMERICAN LEGION POST 104 members will meet at 7pm the second Monday of each
month at 22 Merchants Avenue in Taftville.
• THE NORWICH FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER gives classes in adult education, childcare, family literacy and more. Call the center in Taftville at 823-4286.
• THE AMERICAN LEGION invites everyone to breakfast the fourth Sunday of every month, 8-11am at 456 Laurel Hill Avenue, Norwich. It's $5 for Adults; $3 for Kids & includes pancakes, eggs, sausage, bacon, grits & home fries.
OLD LYME
• The OLD LYME TOWN BAND welcomes new members of all ages. Rehearsals are Monday evenings from 7am-9am at the Church of Christ the King in Old Lyme. There are no auditions. Call 434-2671 or go to oldlymetownband.org.
• KIDS KRAFTS are held every Tuesday and Thursday from 10 am to noon at the Shoreline Community Center, 39 Hartford Avenue in Old Lyme. Admission is $4. Kids 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Call 434-8875. It is sponsored by the Sound View Beach Association.
• The LYMES' SENIOR CLUB is collecting canned food to help replenish the food pantry located at the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme. Please stop by and help families in need.
•
HIGH HOPES THERAPEUTIC RIDING, Town Woods Road in Old Lyme, provides horseback
riding for individuals with special needs. Volunteers 14 and over are needed,
with training provided. Call 434-1974 or go to www.highhopestr.org.
•
BINGO NIGHT is every Wednesday at the Shoreline Community Center, 39 Hartford
Avenue in Old Lyme. Doors open at 6pm. Games start at 6pm. Admission is $12.
Call 305-9787.
PLAINFIELD
• FAMILIES UNITED FOR CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH will meet from 9:30-11:00am on the first Thursday of each month at the Prevention & Community Intervention Division, 303 Putnam Road in Wauregan. For information call (860) 774 – 2414.
•
THE PLAINFIELD COMMITTEE FOR DRUG FREE YOUTH meets at the Family Resource
Center on Route 12 at 7pm on the first Monday of each month. To find out more
call 564-1819.
•
BINGO is held each Monday at All Hallows Church Hall, 130 Prospect Street in
Moosup. Doors open at 5:30pm, with Bingo at 7pm.
•
LOW-COST HEALTH SCREENINGS for senior citizens are held Thursdays from 9-4 at
the Senior Center on Norwich Road in Plainfield. Call 928-7122 for information.
•
THERE IS A MEETING OF AMVETS POST 47 on the fourth Sunday of each month at 10am
at the Moosup VFW post home.
PRESTON
•
STORY TIME is held each Tuesday at 10:00am at the Preston Public Library, 389
Route 2 in Preston. Children will enjoy stories, songs, games,
crafts, and socialization. For children birth to 4 years old. No registration
required. Call (860) 886-1010.
SALEM
•
THURSDAY COFFEE will be held Thursdays at 10am in the Salem Public
Library. This is a social-hour event
with free coffee. The program is open to the public. No registration is
required. Call (860) 859-1130.
•
The HABITAT FOR HUMANITY ReStore Program's mission is to generate revenue
through the sale of donated building materials and household items to support
Habitat for Humanity's building program. Through its efforts, the ReStore
facilitates recycling, minimizes landfill waste, provides low-cost home
improvement items, and increases Habitat's visibility in the community. Get
involved in your community by donating your time at the ReStore, located at 400
New London Turnpike, Salem. If you are interested please contact: Amanda
Trothier Restore2@habitatsect.org or call 860-892-9553.
SPRAGUE
•
The SPRAGUE PUBLIC LIBRARY, 76 Main Street, Baltic, presents Story Hour for
young children each Thursday at 10:30am. No registration is required. Call 860-822-3012 for more information.
•
SACRED HEART EDUCATIONAL CENTER at the Academy of the Holy Family, 54 West Main
Street in Baltic, offers individualized tutoring for school children and adults
Monday through Saturday from 9am to 7pm. Call 860-822-8241.
•
POST 85 OF THE AMERICAN LEGION invites all members to a meeting at 39 West Main
Street in Baltic at 1:30pm on the third Sunday of each month.
STERLING / ONECO
•
The STERLING RECREATION AUTHORITY provides several recreation programs for
various age groups for the Town of Sterling. For more information, call (860) 564-2136.
•
The STERLING FIRE DEPARTMENT is continually looking for new members. For
more information about becoming a volunteer firefighter/First Responder contact
your local fire station, call Chief Brian Glaude at 860-564-7435 or email The
Chief at sterlingfire@99main.com
STONINGTON /
MYSTIC
•
The PAWCATUCK NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER needs the following food items for its
emergency food distribution program:
Peanut butter, canned fruit, jelly and jam and juice in plastic
containers. The PNC can be reached at
860-599-3285. Check out the web site: www.the-pnc.org.
VOLUNTOWN
•
T.O.P.S. - Take Off Pounds Sensibly - holds meetings in Voluntown Thursdays at
6pm in the Baptist Church. New members are always welcome. Call 376-9483 or
564-0568 for info.
• The VOLUNTOWN SENIORS meet the first Monday
of the month at the Voluntown Firehouse, at 1pm. Members must be 55 and older.
All are welcome. Blood pressure checks will be held at noon. Group trips and
dinners are being planned with the Jewett City seniors. For more information
call 376-4220.
WATERFORD
• UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY OF
EASTERN CONNECTICUT in Quaker Hill has a program where people can donate their
vehicles (any sort, any condition) to be sold on auction with the proceeds
coming back to benefit their agency. Call 860-443-3800 x11.
REGION
•
Are you 55+ years old & need money? TVCCA Senior Corp is for you! They have openings for Senior Companions to
help seniors & Foster Grandparents to help children, both programs pay a
stipend. Or join the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program and volunteer to help
in your community. Call today: 860-425-6616.
•
It's SUCCESS EXPRESS. If your child is 6-8 years old, and has a learning
disability or academic challenge that does not fall under the Autism Spectrum,
join the Families United Staff for homework help Thursdays from 3:30-4:30,
throughout 2011. Please contact Kim Osborn or Victoria Johnson to sign up at
(860)-443-0044 or you may email: kosborn@familiesunited.org or
vjohnson@familiesunited.org .
• OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS meetings are ongoing, weekly, open to the public, and free:
Mondays
-Union Baptist Church annex, upstairs, at 119 High Street at the corner of West Main St., Mystic 7-8PM 1-800-824-8650
-St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 56 Great Hammock Road (Rt. 156), Old Saybrook 7-8PM 1-800-824-8650
Tuesdays
- St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 15 Pearl Street, Mystic 7:30-8:30PM 1-800-824-8650
Wednesdays
-Backus Hospital, Norwich 5:30-6:30PM 1-800-824-8650
Thursdays
-St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 15 Pearl Street, Mystic 7:30-8:30PM 1-800-824-8650
Saturdays
-St. Luke's Church on Clark Lane off Route 12, Gales Ferry 10-11:15AM 1-800-824-8650
-Memorial Hall, Route 1 on the Green, Madison 9-10AM1-800-824-8650
Sundays
-St. John's Catholic Church, 22 Maple Avenue, Uncasville, in the community building behind the church 4-5:15PM 1-800-824-8650
-Shepherd of the Sea Chapel on Gungywamp Road, Groton 7-8PM 1-800-824-8650
Visit online at www.oa.org•
•
The SOUTHEASTERN MENTAL HEALTH AUTHORITY offers education and support for
families with mental illness or substance abuse. For more information call
Cindy at 860-859-4568 or Peter at 860-859-4604.
•
THE WOMEN'S CENTER OF SOUTHEASTERN CONNECTICUT will be offering free support
groups for women who have been, or are currently, in an abusive relationship.
For more information, call 860-447-0366. the Women’s Center offers a 24 hour
hotline for those affected by domestic violence and sexual assault. the hotline
is 860-701-6000.
•
UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY OF EASTERN CONNECTICUT in Quaker Hill has a program where
people can donate their vehicles (any sort, any condition) to be sold on
auction with the proceeds coming back to benefit their agency. Call
860-443-3800 x11.
•
The ANIMAL WELFARE LEAGUE of New London County urgently needs pet food and
supplies. Call 445-0280 or go to http://www.petfinder.org/.
•
THE FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM sponsored by TVCCA NEEDS your help. Volunteers
help children in their community and gain a sense of satisfaction and
appreciation. Volunteers receive an hourly stipend, mileage reimbursements, and
much more! Call 425-6547.
•
CANINE COMPANIONS FOR INDEPENDENCE trains assistance dogs for people with
disabilities, looking for volunteer puppy raisers. Call 1-800-572-BARK.
•
WHEN A CHILD NEEDS CARE, be there! It's easy to learn more about foster care or
adoption. Just call the Department of Children and Families at 1-888-KIDHERO or
1-888-543-4376.
•
VAN TRANSPORTATION is available for seniors residing in Salem, Bozrah, Franklin
and Lebanon. Contact the 60+ Association at 823-1251.
•
The THAMES SCIENCE CENTER, Gallows Lane in New London, holds science classes
and workshops for kids all through the year. Museum admission is $2 for adults
and $1 for children. The center is open weekdays from 9-5 and Sundays 1-5.
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