Tuesday, May. 21, 2013, 7:00 pm

Al-Anon Meeting, Tuesdays, Groton

Community
Christ United Methodist Church, 200 Hazelnut Hill Road, Groton, CT

7 p.m., Tuesdays; Serenity Step Study.

Tuesday, May. 21, 2013, 1:30 pm

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Community
St. Frances Cabrini Church, 57 Pond Hill Road, North Haven, CT

Tuesday, May. 21, 2013, 2:00 pm

Bereavement Support Group, 3rd Tues., Essex

Community
Essex Library, 33 West Ave., Essex, CT

2 p.m., leadership provided by Middlesex Hospital Hospice volunteer Rev. John Talbott; group meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month; free and open to all; (860) 767-1560.

Tuesday, May. 21, 2013, 1:00 pm

Blood Pressure Clinic, May 21, N.London

Community
Shop Rite, 351 North Frontage Road, New London, CT

1-2 p.m., sponsored by the VNA of Southeastern CT; open to the public; (860) 444-1111.

Tuesday, May. 21, 2013, 7:00 pm

Book Discussion, May 21, E.Lyme

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

7 p.m., author Michael Tougias will discuss his newest book, A Storm Too Soon: A True Story of Disaster, Survival and Incredible Rescue; free; (860) 739-6926.

Tuesday, May. 21, 2013, 1:30 pm

Child & Family Agency Book Pick Auction, May 21, N.London

Community
B.P. Learned Mission, 40 Shaw Street, New London, CT , 06320

auction starts at 6 p.m.; (860) 443-2896 ext 1404, www.cfabookauction.com.
The Monday May 20th "pick" auction features four tables of the books of Steven Stevens. Proceeds from the sale of his collection will benefit the charity Oxfam as requested in his will. In addition, we have books on science, technology, history, medicine, and children’s literature. There will be art books, history, fiction (some signed), biography, travel, adventure, poetry, and one table of ephemera (Paper, magazines, etc). Check the website for photos.

From the Stevens collection: A. A. Milne (1929, SIGNED) By Way of Introduction; Ian Fleming (1962) The Spy Who Loved Me; Stephen King (1975, 2nd issue dj) Salem’s Lot; Rudyard Kipling 1894 & 1925) The Jungle Book and The Two Jungle Books; Edward Norris Wentworth (1948, Signed) America’s Sheep Trails;
Preview: 1:30 - 6
Auction 6:00

Tuesday, May. 21, 2013, 5:30 pm

Country Western Hoe Down, May 21, Groton

Community
Groton Senior Center, 102 Newtown Road, Groton, CT

5:30 p.m., dinner; 6:30-8:30 p.m., entertainment & dancing; Rhode Island Rednecks Country Band; must register by May 10; $13; $15 non-residents; (860) 441-6785.

Tuesday, May. 21, 2013, 7:30 pm

Gamblers Anonymous

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

park in the back.

Tuesday, May. 21, 2013, 7:00 pm

Graduate Ceremony, May 21, N.London

Community
First Hispanic Baptist Church of New London, 35 Redden St., New London, CT

7-8 p.m., open to anyone unemployed or underemployed as we honor the graduates of the 10th Work & Learn class; meet the graduates and listen to their brief testimonies about what they have accomplished in the past twelve weeks; hear an inspiring Word of Hope by Rabbi Joseph Merenda; refreshments offered following celebration.

Tuesday, May. 21, 2013, 6:45 pm

Holistic Health Coach, May 21, Colchester

Community
Cragin Memorial Library, 8 Linwood Ave., Colchester, CT

6:45-7:45 p.m., Genevieve Elliot presents a workshop focused on nourishing and caring for yourself as a woman; free; (860) 537-5752.

Tuesday, May. 21, 2013, 2:30 pm

Immunization Clinic, May 21, Waterford

Community
VNA of Southeastern CT, 403 North Frontage Road, Waterford, CT

2:30-3:30 p.m., 1st floor; open to the public; (860) 444-1111.

Tuesday, May. 21, 2013,

Internet Classes, MAY, Colchester

Community
Cragin Memorial Library, 8 Linwood Ave., Colchester, CT

May 9, 6:30 p.m.
May 21, 11 a.m.
free; sign up in person at the Adult Check-Out Desk or by calling (860) 537-5752.

Tuesday, May. 21, 2013, 7:30 am

Mindful Meditation

Community
All Souls Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 19 Jay St., New London, CT

also 5:30-6:30 p.m. Wed.; donations; (860) 535-0339.

Tuesday, May. 21, 2013, 7:00 pm

Mystic Author Carol Cooke

Community
Groton Public Library, 52 Newtown Road, Groton, CT

author of “America’s Answer to the Tiger Mother: How to Raise Successful, Happy Children”; free; (860) 441-6750.

Tuesday, May. 21, 2013, 7:00 pm

New London Landmarks will hold a Creative Placemaking Workshop

Community
Winthrop Elementary School , 74 Grove, New London, CT

discuss plans to Riverside Park. All are welcome to attend this workshop, which is one of the last ones prior to the presentation of the master plan for the park June 22. On the agenda will be detailed plans for the park as well as more information on the playscape which is being donated by the New Jersey Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association in honor of Emilie Parker, the six-year-old girl who was a victim of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Newtown.

Tuesday, May. 21, 2013, 8:30 am

Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center, Tuesdays

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

8:30-11:30 a.m., VNA Foot Clinic by appt.; 9-10 a.m., strength & balance exercise class; 11:30 a.m., senior lunch; 9 a.m., grocery shopping at McQuade's in Westerly; (860) 599-3285.

Tuesday, May. 21, 2013, 3:00 pm

Shelf Awareness Book Club

Community
Public Library of New London, 63 Huntington St., New London, CT , 06320

"The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Frye" by Rachel Joyce. Copies of the books will be available at the circulation desk; free; (860) 447-1411.

Tuesday, May. 21, 2013, 7:00 pm

Strategy Games

Community
Groton Public Library, 52 Newtown Road, Groton, CT , 06340

for teens and adults interested in learning or playing strategy card or board games; free; (860) 441-6750.

Tuesday, May. 21, 2013, 7:15 pm

Tuesday Night Books, May 21, Salem

Community
Salem Free Public Library, 264 Hartford Road, Salem, CT

"This is Where I Leave You" by Jonathan Tropper; (860) 859-1130.

Tuesday, May. 21, 2013, 9:00 am

Walking Program, Tues.&Thurs., E.Lyme

Community
Hole in The Wall Beach, Baptist Lane, Niantic, CT

9 a.m., sponsored by The East Lyme Senior Center; Tuesdays and Thursdays; free; (860) 739-5859.

Tuesday, May. 21, 2013, 7:00 am

Waterford Senior Services, May 21

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

9 a.m., cribbage, strength I; 9:30 a.m., pitch games; 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; 1 p.m., PACE, tai chi; 2:15 p.m., chair yoga; 5:30 p.m., Alzheimer's caregivers course; (860) 444-5839.

Wednesday, May. 22, 2013, 12:30 pm

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Community
First Church ofChrist, 366 Main Street, Old Saybrook, CT

Wednesday, May. 22, 2013, 6:00 pm

Flicks @ Six, May 22, Colchester

Community
Cragin Memorial Library, 8 Linwood Ave., Colchester, CT

6 p.m., "Moonrise Kingdom"; free; (860) 537-5752.

Wednesday, May. 22, 2013, 7:30 pm

Gamblers Anonymous

Community
Quaker Hill Baptist Church, 144 Old Norwich Road, Quaker Hill, CT

Every Wed.

Wednesday, May. 22, 2013, 10:30 am

Gentle Yoga, Wednesdays, O. Saybrook

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

10:30-11:30 a.m., $5 per class; Wednesday mornings; wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat; (860) 388-1611.

Wednesday, May. 22, 2013, 9:30 am

Knitting and Needle Works Circle, Wednesdays, E.Lyme

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

9:30-11:30 a.m., for those who enjoy knitting, crocheting or other needlework in the company of like-minded crafters; casual and relaxed; (860) 739-6926.

Wednesday, May. 22, 2013,

Line Dancing, Wednesdays for 8 weeks, E.Lyme

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

2-3 p.m., with Jack McLaughlin; $24; $29 non-residents; (860) 739-5859.

Wednesday, May. 22, 2013, 11:00 am

Mortgage Seminar, May 22, Westerly

Community
Washington Trust, 126 Franklin St., Westerly, CT

11 a.m., free reverse mortgage seminars; focus is on helping homeowners, age 62 and older, to determine if a reverse mortgage is right for them; (401) 348-1200.

Wednesday, May. 22, 2013, 6:30 pm

MS Support Group, 4th Wed., New London

Community
Lawrence Memorial Hospital, 365 Montauk Ave., New London, CT

6:30 p.m., meets the 4th Wednesday of each month, facilitated by a recreational therapist; (860) 442-0711.

Wednesday, May. 22, 2013, 7:00 pm

New London LOT (Looking Out for Taxpapyers)

Community
new london senior center, 120 Broad Street, New London, CT , 06320

Join the discussion about the New London City and Education budgets. Meetings are the second and fourth Wednesday each month, free, and open to the public.

Wednesday, May. 22, 2013, 9:00 am

Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center, Wednesdays

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

9-10 a.m., zumba lite in lower level; 11:30 a.m., senior lunch followed by bingo; 2:15-3:15 p.m., tai chi; ; (860) 599-3285.

Wednesday, May. 22, 2013, 7:00 pm

Scleroderma Support Group, May 22, Providence

Community
Roger Williams Medical Center, 825 Chalkstone Ave., Providence, RI

7 p.m., Lung Involvement with Scleroderma patients with guest speaker, Dr. Thomas J. Raimondo; (401) 781-5013.

Wednesday, May. 22, 2013, 6:30 pm

Special Education PTO (SEPTO)

Community
VFW Kari Hill Post 5849, 39 Columbus Ave., Niantic, CT

— 6:30-7:45 p.m., Kari Hill VFW, 39 Columbus Ave, Niantic; parents, caregivers and teachers of children with special educational needs are welcome to this first meeting; attendees will receive a free copy of the “Special Education’s Greatest Hits” CD, containing more than 200 publications about special education; eastlymesepto@gmail.com or (860) 691-2557.

Wednesday, May. 22, 2013, 8:00 am

Spiderman: Turn Off the Dark on Broadway

Community
North Branford Community Center, 1599 Foxon Road, North Branford, CT , 06471

SPIDER-MAN Turn Off The Dark is a high-flying theatrical re-imagining of the Spider-Man story. Peter Parker is an ordinary teenager whose life is turned upside-down when he's bitten by a genetically altered spider. Suddenly endowed with incredible powers Peter soon learns that with great power comes great responsibility. Inspired by over 40 years of Marvel comic books, SPIDER-MAN Turn Off The Dark is the most daring and innovative show ever mounted on Broadway.

Wednesday, May. 22, 2013, 6:00 pm

Topics in Alternative Medicine, May 22, Westerly

Community
Westerly Hospital, 25 Wells St., Westerly, CT

6-7:30 p.m., two-part discussion, Part 1: The Evidence for Mind-Body Medicine", led by David Schwindt; Part 2: An Introduction to Zen Meditation", led by Daniel Diffin; open to people of all ages and experience levels in meditation; call to register (401) 348-2303 or (800) 933-5960.

Wednesday, May. 22, 2013, 7:00 am

Waterford Senior Services, May 22

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

8:30 a.m., probate clerk, strength III; 9 a.m., casual bridge; 9:45 a.m., flexibility and balance; 10 a.m., hearty moves; 11 a.m., yoga; 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m., blood pressure clinic; 11:45 a.m., cafe lunch with $3 donation and reservation; noon, meatball grinder luncheon; (860) 444-5839.

Wednesday, May. 22, 2013, 7:00 pm

YA Book Group, May 22, E.Lyme

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

7 p.m., call the library for the selection this month; (860) 739-6926.

Thursday, May. 23, 2013, 7:00 pm

A Little Meteorology, a Little Astronomy, and a Whole Lot of Fun, May 23, Colchester

Community
Cragin Memorial Library, 8 Linwood Ave., Colchester, CT

7 p.m., professional photographer and amateur astronomer Alan Chaniewski will share photographs, anecdotes and observation techniques that he has collected over the past 30 years; free and suitable for adults, teens and children over 8; (860) 537-5752.

Thursday, May. 23, 2013, 7:00 pm

Adult Children of Alcoholics - Thursdays

Community
Union Baptist Church, 119 High St., Mystic, CT

Adult Children of Alcoholics meetings

Thursday, May. 23, 2013, 5:00 pm

Bingo at the RAFA, every Thursday, N.London

Community
Retired Armed Forces Association, 135 Garfield Avenue, New London, CT , 06320

5-11 p.m., open to the public; $8 minimum package; (860) 447-0055.

Thursday, May. 23, 2013, 10:30 am

Chair Yoga, Thursdays, O. Saybrook

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

10:30 a.m., instructed by Rachel Baer of Yoga Keep Me Fit; $5 per class; (860) 859-7217.

Thursday, May. 23, 2013, 4:00 pm

Community Reception for Principal Rafferty

Community
Old Saybrook Middle School Courtyard, 60 Sheffield Street, Old Saybrook, CT

Thursday, May. 23, 2013, 4:00 pm

Con'straw'ction Zone!, May 23, Franklin

Community
Janet Carlson Calvert, 5 Tyler Drive, Franklin, CT

4 p.m., buildings, jewelry, crafts galore made by using drinking straws; all ages; (860) 642-6207.

Thursday, May. 23, 2013, 10:30 am

Deaf Social Group

Community
Groton Senior Center, 102 Newtown Road, Groton, CT

for adults 55 and older; meets fourth Thurs. of month.
(860) 441-6785.

Thursday, May. 23, 2013, 11:30 am

Indoor Bocce, Thursdays, E.Lyme

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

11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Thursdays; free; (860) 739-5859.

Thursday, May. 23, 2013, 7:30 pm

Nar-anon Family Group, Thursdays, Groton

Community
Christ United Methodist Church, 200 Hazelnut Hill Road, Groton, CT

7:30 p.m., 12-step support group for friends and families of addicts; held Thursdays; (860) 303-9677.

Thursday, May. 23, 2013, 10:00 am

North Stonington Senior Center, Thursdays

Community
North Stonington Senior Center, 391 Norwich-Westerly Road, North Stonington, CT

10-11 a.m., zumba; 1 p.m., quilting; (860) 535-8188.

Thursday, May. 23, 2013, 9:30 am

Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center, Thursdays

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

9:30-11 a.m., line dancing; 11:15 a.m., shopping at Walmart with bus reservation; noon-2 p.m., dominoes; noon-2:30 p.m., puzzles and board games; (860) 599-3285.

Thursday, May. 23, 2013, 1:30 pm

Pilates/Strength, Thursdays, O.Saybrook

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

1:30 p.m., increase overall body strength and enhance core stability; all ages & levels; $5 per class; bring a floor mat and hand weights; call to register (860) 227-9117.

Thursday, May. 23, 2013, 3:00 pm

Senior Zumba Gold, May 23, Niantic

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

3-4 p.m., 12-week session, Tuesdays and Thursdays; with Donna Neaton; $44; $49 non-residents; call to register (860) 739-5859.

Thursday, May. 23, 2013, 6:30 pm

Social Security Benefits Workshop in North Branford – FREE

Community
North Branford Public Library, 1720 Foxon Road, North Branford, CT , 06417

Free Maximize Your Social Security Benefits information workshop that is open to the public will be held on Thursday, May 23rd 6:30 p.m. at the North Branford Public Library, 1720 Foxon Road. This workshop will help participants maximize, project, and protect their Social Security and other retirement income. Tom Perrone, CLU, an endorsed AAA Retiree Advisor, President of New England Consulting Group of Guilford, Inc., and Member of Business and Personal Benefit Planning Group, will lead the discussion. Call toll-free 888-211-3662 to reserve your seat or email your reservation request to tpnecgginc@comcast.net.

Thursday, May. 23, 2013, 9:30 am

Southeast Healthy Living Senior Expo, May 23, Norwich

Community
Backus Hospital Technology Center, 11 Stott Ave., Norwich, CT

9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., transportation provided; free; call to register (860) 739-5859.

Thursday, May. 23, 2013, 9:00 am

Walking Program, Tues.&Thurs., E.Lyme

Community
Hole in The Wall Beach, Baptist Lane, Niantic, CT

9 a.m., sponsored by The East Lyme Senior Center; Tuesdays and Thursdays; free; (860) 739-5859.

Thursday, May. 23, 2013, 7:00 am

Waterford Senior Services, May 23

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

9 a.m., strength I; 10:15 a.m., strength II; 11 a.m., cranial conundrums; 11:30 a.m., healthy stretch; 11:45 a.m., cafe lunch with $3 donation and reservation; 12:30 p.m., canasta; 1 p.m., tai chi; (860) 444-5839.

Friday, May. 24, 2013, 6:30 pm

29th Annual Nick Woviotis Memorial Scholarship Awards Dinner

Community
The Italian Dramatic Club, 79 Goshen St., New London, CT

6:30 p.m., awards presented to Grant Pezzolesi and Philomena Buscetto along with Sara Elisabeth Weller, Michael Patrick Doherty, Peter Bonanno, Allison Kate West, Caroline Margaret Dempsey and Kevin Renshaw; $20 tickets available at Thames Barber Shop or from any committee member or at the door; (860) 442-8506.

Friday, May. 24, 2013, 1:00 pm

90+ Tea, May 24, E.Lyme

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

1 p.m., tea and tea sandwiches, side salads and pastries; $2; call to register (860) 739-5859.

Friday, May. 24, 2013, 7:30 pm

AA

Community
Second Congregational Church, 45 Broad St, New London, CT , 06320

Friday, May. 24, 2013, 12:00 pm

Al-anon

Community
Groton Congregational Church, 162 Monument St., , CT

Friday, May. 24, 2013, 7:30 am

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Community
East Haven High School, 35 Wheelbarrow Lane, East Haven, CT

Friday, May. 24, 2013, 7:30 pm

Full Flower Moon Hike, May 24, Waterford

Community
Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center, 109 Pequotsepos Road, Mystic, CT

7:30 p.m., Stenger Farm in Waterford; easy, slow pace; for adults and older children; steady rain cancels; free; call to register (860) 536-1216.

Friday, May. 24, 2013, 8:45 am

Gentle Yoga, Fridays, O. Saybrook

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

8:45-9:45 a.m., $5 per class; wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat; Friday mornings; (860) 388-1611.

Friday, May. 24, 2013,

Hiking with Waterford, Fridays

Community
Waterford Community Center, 15 Rope Ferry Road, Waterford, CT

9 a.m., sponsored by East Lyme Senior Center; hikers meet at the Waterford Community Center; $5; (860) 739-5859.

Friday, May. 24, 2013, 7:00 pm

Men's Support Group, every other Friday, N.London

Community
St. Sophia Hellenic Orthodox Church, 200 Hempstead Street, New London, CT , 06320

7-8:30 p.m., for men dealing with issues related to marriage separation and divorce; free; for more information please contact the group facilitator, David Arpie at (860) 446-0057.

Friday, May. 24, 2013, 9:00 am

Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center, Fridays

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

9-9:45 a.m., strength & balance exercise class; 9:30 a.m., shopping at Stop & Shop Pawcatuck; 10:15-11:30 a.m., Life Stories writing group lower level; noon, Friday afternoon at the movies, free popcorn and pizza, bring a friend; (860) 599-3285.

Friday, May. 24, 2013, 6:00 pm

Spaghetti and Meatball Dinner

Community
Westbrook Elks Club, Seaside Avenue, Westbrook, CT

Advance purchase required. Helps pay medical bills for Tim Clark of Westbrook.

Friday, May. 24, 2013, 7:00 am

Waterford Senior Services, May 24

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

9 a.m., hiking; 10:30 a.m., tap dance; noon, hearty moves; 12:15 p.m., pinochle; 12:30 p.m., duplicate bridge; 1:15 p.m., pickleball; (860) 444-5839.

Saturday, May. 25, 2013, 9:00 am

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Community
Old Saybrook High School, 1111 Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook, CT

Saturday, May. 25, 2013, 9:00 am

Annual Spring Book Sale, May 25, N.London

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

9 a.m.-3 p.m., now accepting donations of hardcover and paperback books, DVDs, CDs, book-on-tape, vinyl record albums and puzzles; no VHS tapes, encyclopedias, text books, magazines or Reader's Digest Condensed Books; (860) 447-1411.

Saturday, May. 25, 2013, 9:00 am

Annual Spring Book Sale, May 25, N.London

Community
Public Library of New London, 63 Huntington St., New London, CT , 06320

9 a.m.-3 p.m., sponsored by the Friends of the Public Library of New London; donations may be dropped off in the library during regular hours. The sale continues from May 28 through May 31; free; (860) 447-1411.

Saturday, May. 25, 2013, 9:00 am

Antiques Show

Community
Madison Town Green, , Madison, CT

Admission: $4. Early buying from 8 to 9 a.m.: $10.

Saturday, May. 25, 2013, 1:00 pm

Bipolar/Depression Group, every Sat., Norwich

Community
William Backus Hospital, 326 Washington St., Norwich, CT

1-3 p.m., Room 130; to learn about the group, call 1-800-842-1501, ext. 110.

Saturday, May. 25, 2013, 8:00 am

Chester Town-Wide Tag Sale

Community
Town Chester, , Chester, CT

Participating homes and businesses in Chester. Maps available for $1 at Town Center

Saturday, May. 25, 2013, 1:00 pm

Documentary ‘High Ground’

Community
Art Cinema, Olde Mistick Village, Mystic, CT

sponsored by the Amancio-Falcone-Gaccione VFW Post 8955 in Westerly; $10; (401) 212-6377.

Saturday, May. 25, 2013, 9:00 am

East Lyme Historical Society Spring Flea Market

Community
Thomas Lee House Grounds , Route 156, East Lyme, CT

The East Lyme Historical Society will host their spring weekend flea market from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 25 and May 26 on the Thomas Lee House Grounds, Route 156, just east of Rocky Neck State Park.
Vendors from across the state participate in this well attended event. Additionally, on these two days, tours of the Lee House will be on a limited basis. Check for signage when you arrive to visit the flea market.
This is free and open to the public. To learn about the organization, visit eastlymehistoricalsociety.org.

Saturday, May. 25, 2013, 9:00 am

F.R.E.S.H. New London's Spring Plant Sale

Community
F.R.E.S.H. Community Gardens, Corner of Mercer and Williams Street, New London, CT , 06320

All are invited to FRESH New London's 5th Annual Plant Sale! 100% organic vegetable, fruit, flower, and herb plants grown by FRESH Staff and Youth will be for sale, including heirloom varieties. Come get all the starts you need for a great backyard garden AND stay to learn how to plant what you buy at our mini-workshops being offered at 10 am, 12 pm, and 2pm. All proceeds to benefit summer employment programs for New London youth.

Saturday, May. 25, 2013, 11:00 am

Gamblers Anonymous

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

Saturday, May. 25, 2013, 9:00 am

Huge Perennial Sale and Bake Sale

Community
United Methodist Church, 811 E. Main Street, Branford, CT

Saturday, May. 25, 2013, 11:00 am

Lobster Days (May 25-27), Mystic

Community
Mystic Seaport, 75 Greenmanville Ave., Stonington, CT

11 a.m.-4 p.m., members of the Mystic Rotary Club will be serving "lobster-in-the-rough"; $40 combo ticket (museum and single lobster dinner); $33 youth combo (ages 6-17); $38 senior combo (ages 65 and older); www.mysticseaport.org; (860) 572-5317.

Saturday, May. 25, 2013,

Pequotsepos Hikers, (May dates)

Community
Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center, 109 Pequotsepos Road, Mystic, CT

9:30 a.m., call to register (860) 536-1216.

May 11 - Pleasant Valley Preserve in Lyme
(moderate, medium pace)

May 13 - Francis Carter Preserve in Charlestown, RI
(easy, medium pace)

May 25 - Zemko Preserve in Salem, CT
(moderate medium pace)

May 27 - Avery Woods, Ledyard, CT
(easy, medium pace)

Saturday, May. 25, 2013, 9:00 am

Perennial and Bake Sale

Community
United Methodist Church of Branford, 811 East Main Street , Branford, CT , CT , 06405

Bleeding Heart, Candy Tuff, Clematis, Cat Mint, Creeping Phlox, Hosta, Peonies, and Irises. Rose bushes, Shasta Daisies, Spireas, Sedums and Landscaping Plants of Dwarf forsythia, Creeping Geraniums. Pricing will be $6-$12;
203-488-0549 for further information. Email address is umcbranford@snet.net and the website is http://www.gbgm-umc.org/umcbranford.

Saturday, May. 25, 2013, 11:00 am

Pickleball, Saturdays, E. Lyme

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

11 a.m.-1 p.m., $1.00; (860) 739-5859.

Saturday, May. 25, 2013, 9:00 am

Plant Sale

Community
Smith-Harris House, 33 Society Road, East Lyme, CT

Rain or Shine; at the barn
Annuals, Hanging Plants, Herbs, Perennials
Proceeds to benefit Smith-Harris House Museum Programs; (860) 739-6746.

Saturday, May. 25, 2013, 9:00 am

Plant Sale

Community
Fresh Community Garden , Williams and Mercer streets , New London , CT

organic vegetables, fruits, flowers and herbs grown by FRESH Staff and Youth Crew; mini-workshops on organic gardening offered at 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m.; (860) 625-3194, freshnewlondon@hotmail.com.

Saturday, May. 25, 2013, 8:00 am

Saturday Birdwalks at Hammonasset Beach

Community
Hammonassett State Park, 1288 Boston Post Road, Madison, CT

every Saturday through June 15th from 8-10:30 a.m. See migratory shorebirds, songbirds, and birds of prey at the premier birding area in Connecticut. Beginners are welcome. Bring binoculars (rentals available). Meet each Saturday at The Audubon Shop 7:50 a.m. Carpool. $4.00 per person charge. For more information call 203-245-9056.

Saturday, May. 25, 2013, 2:00 pm

Singles Memorial Weekend Picnic, May 25, O.Lyme

Community
Gail's, 46 Swan Ave., Sound View, Old Lyme, CT

2 p.m., bring salad, entree or dessert to share; $10; $15 guests; add $5 if you don't want to bring food; sponsored by Social Connections; call for reservations (860) 434-6425.

Saturday, May. 25, 2013, 8:00 am

Tag Sale and Barbecue

Community
First Congregational Church of Branford, 1009 Main Street, Branford, CT

Benefits Take a Vet Fishing.

Saturday, May. 25, 2013, 9:30 am

WalkCT Family Ramble

Community
Sleeping Giant State Park, , Hamden, CT

Registration recommended.

Saturday, May. 25, 2013, 10:00 am

WalkCT Family Ramble: Letterbox Search

Community
Westwoods, , Guilford, CT

For families with children aged four and older. Registration recommended.

Sunday, May. 26, 2013, 7:45 pm

Al-Anon

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

7:45 p.m.

Sunday, May. 26, 2013, 8:00 am

All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast

Community
American Legion Post 76 Hall, 20 Church Street, North Haven, CT

Cost: $5 (free for children aged seven and under). Benefits the North Haven Police Union.

Sunday, May. 26, 2013, 1:00 pm

Ceremony to Honor Veterans

Community
Winthrop Baptist Church and Cemetery, 444 Winthrop Road, Deep River, CT

Sunday, May. 26, 2013, 9:00 am

East Lyme Historical Society Spring Flea Market

Community
Thomas Lee House Grounds , Route 156, East Lyme, CT

The East Lyme Historical Society will host their spring weekend flea market from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 25 and May 26 on the Thomas Lee House Grounds, Route 156, just east of Rocky Neck State Park.
Vendors from across the state participate in this well attended event. Additionally, on these two days, tours of the Lee House will be on a limited basis. Check for signage when you arrive to visit the flea market.
This is free and open to the public. To learn about the organization, visit eastlymehistoricalsociety.org.

Sunday, May. 26, 2013, 5:00 pm

Food pantry at Assembly of Hope Church

Community
Assembly of Hope Church , 6 Liberty Way , Niantic, CT

Assembly of Hope Church, located at 6 Liberty Way in Niantic, partners with the Harvest Food Program in this area. In partnership with that program Assembly of Hope receives donated food items from two local restaurants. These items are frozen and are distributed to people in the community. Food items vary from week to week, but could include chicken, beef, soups, vegetables and fruit.
Pantry hours of food distribution 12:30 to 2 p.m. Sunday and 5 to 6 p.m. Tuesday.
For more information concerning the pantry or church, call Pastor Joel Rivera at (860) 857-7373.

Sunday, May. 26, 2013,

Friends of Feral Felines Tag Sale, May 26-27, E.Lyme

Community
Niantic Animal Hospital, 9 Lake Ave., Niantic, CT

8 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday; 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Monday (Memorial Day); all funds go directly to spay/neuter and vaccinate feral and stray cats in New London County; (860) 691-0667.

Sunday, May. 26, 2013, 8:00 am

General Stanton Inn Fleamarket

Community
The General Stanton Inn Fleamarket, 4115 Old Post Road, Charlestown, , 02813

The fleamarket, located on nearly 7 tree-lined acres of the historic Inn, is open every week, late April through Columbus Day (Oct 14) this year, on Saturdays, Sundays and Holiday Mondays. Hours are 8 a.m.- 3 p.m. and there is no admission charged for buyers and browsers. A parking fee of $2. is charged on peak Summer Sundays. Food and beverages are available on-site. The General Stanton Inn Fleamarket still has some of its 10 x 20 feet vendor spaces available for both one-day "tag salers"& long-term vendors.401-364-8888

Sunday, May. 26, 2013, 11:00 am

Lobster Days (May 25-27), Mystic

Community
Mystic Seaport, 75 Greenmanville Ave., Stonington, CT

11 a.m.-4 p.m., members of the Mystic Rotary Club will be serving "lobster-in-the-rough"; $40 combo ticket (museum and single lobster dinner); $33 youth combo (ages 6-17); $38 senior combo (ages 65 and older); www.mysticseaport.org; (860) 572-5317.

Sunday, May. 26, 2013, 6:00 pm

Shoreline 50+ Dance

Community
Montville VFW, 91 Raymond Hill Road, Montville, CT , 06382

Illusions Band; $12, $10 for members; (860) 739-7295, (860) 535-1771.

Sunday, May. 26, 2013, 7:00 pm

The Mystic Moonrun

Community
Harp and Hound, 4 Pearl St., Mystic, CT

The Mystic Moonrun will be held at the Harp & Hound on May 26th at 7:00. Registration at 6:15 to start. Thrun is 3 miles along the Mystic river and the walk is 1 mile. All proceeds are for the American Stroke Association. For Information, call Kathy Banks at 860- 536-8352. Raffle/ Food and fun following the run at the Harp & Hound

Monday, May. 27, 2013, 6:30 pm

Al-Anon Backus, Mondays

Community
Backus Hospital, 326 Washington Steeet, Norwich, CT

Monday, May. 27, 2013, 6:30 pm

Alateen Meeting

Community
Backus Hospital, 326 Washington Steeet, Norwich, CT

Monday, May. 27, 2013, 11:00 am

Chair Yoga, Monday's, O.Saybrook

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

11 a.m., instructed by Rachel Baer of Yoga Keeps Me Fit; $5 per class; (860) 859-7217.

Monday, May. 27, 2013, 9:00 am

Chester Memorial Day Parade

Community
Chester Center and W Main Street, , Chester, CT

Monday, May. 27, 2013, 9:00 am

Deep River Memorial Day Parade

Community
Devitt Field to Fountain Hill Cemetary, , Deep River, CT

Monday, May. 27, 2013,

Diabetes Education Program and Support Group, 5-weeks, Westerly

Community
Westerly Hospital, 25 Wells St., Westerly, CT

6-8 p.m., 5-week course, every Monday May 20 through June 24, conducted by a multidisciplinary team of dieticians, nurses and pharmacists of The Westerly Hospital; no class May 27; limited class size; call to register (401) 348-3533 or (800) 933-5960.

Monday, May. 27, 2013, 11:30 am

East Haven Memorial Day Parade

Community
American Legion Post 89, Thompson Avenue to East Haven Green, East Haven, CT

Monday, May. 27, 2013, 8:45 am

Essex Memorial Day Parade

Community
Essex Center, , Essex, CT

Monday, May. 27, 2013, 5:00 pm

Food pantry at Assembly of Hope Church

Community
Assembly of Hope Church , 6 Liberty Way , Niantic, CT

Assembly of Hope Church, located at 6 Liberty Way in Niantic, partners with the Harvest Food Program in this area. In partnership with that program Assembly of Hope receives donated food items from two local restaurants. These items are frozen and are distributed to people in the community. Food items vary from week to week, but could include chicken, beef, soups, vegetables and fruit.
Pantry hours of food distribution 12:30 to 2 p.m. Sunday and 5 to 6 p.m. Tuesday.
For more information concerning the pantry or church, call Pastor Joel Rivera at (860) 857-7373.

Monday, May. 27, 2013,

Friends of Feral Felines Tag Sale, May 26-27, E.Lyme

Community
Niantic Animal Hospital, 9 Lake Ave., Niantic, CT

8 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday; 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Monday (Memorial Day); all funds go directly to spay/neuter and vaccinate feral and stray cats in New London County; (860) 691-0667.

Monday, May. 27, 2013, 11:30 am

Guilford Keeping Society Memorial Day Picnic:

Community
Medad Stone Tavern, 197 Three Mile Course, Guilford, CT

Park at Cox Elementary School. Freewill donation.

Monday, May. 27, 2013, 10:00 am

Guilford Memorial Day Parade

Community
Guilford Town Hall, , Guilford, CT

Monday, May. 27, 2013, 8:30 am

Lion's Club Car Show

Community
Old Lyme Academy of Fine Art, 84 Lyme St., Old Lyme, CT

The VFW Post 1467 of Old Lyme will have a booth at the Lion's club car show on Memorial Day from 8:30 a.m. to the end of the show; visit our booth and learn what the VFW does for veterans and how you can help us fulfill our mission; (860) 767-9999.

Monday, May. 27, 2013, 11:00 am

Lobster Days (May 25-27), Mystic

Community
Mystic Seaport, 75 Greenmanville Ave., Stonington, CT

11 a.m.-4 p.m., members of the Mystic Rotary Club will be serving "lobster-in-the-rough"; $40 combo ticket (museum and single lobster dinner); $33 youth combo (ages 6-17); $38 senior combo (ages 65 and older); www.mysticseaport.org; (860) 572-5317.

Monday, May. 27, 2013, 9:00 am

Memorial Day Plant Sale

Community
Old Brick, 103 East Main Street, Clinton, CT

Benefits the Clinton Historical Society.

Monday, May. 27, 2013, 7:30 am

Memorial Day Pre-Parade Breakfast

Community
Congregational Church of Salem, 249 Hartford Rd, Salem, CT , 06420

The Congregational Church of Salem, Route 85, on the Salem Green, will hold their 10th Annual Memorial Day Pre-Parade Breakfast on Monday May 27th from 7:30– 9:00 a.m. in their Christian Community Center. Stradas (delicious egg and cheese bake, with and without sausage), Potatoes O’Brien, Canadian Bacon, Pastries, Fruit, Yogurt, Cereal, Coffee and Juice will be served. Stay and watch the parade after breakfast. Cost is $7.00 per person. Kids 5 years and under are free. Parents with kids (group of 4 or more, $25). Proceeds will benefit the Christian Community Center

Monday, May. 27, 2013, 10:00 am

North Stonington Senior Center, Mondays

Community
North Stonington Senior Center, 391 Norwich-Westerly Road, North Stonington, CT

10 a.m.-noon, wii bowling; 1-1:45 p.m., tai chi; (860) 535-8188.

Monday, May. 27, 2013, 11:00 am

Old Lyme Memorial Day Parade

Community
, Lyme Fire House, ,

— 11 a.m., Lyme Fire House, 69 Lyme St., Old Lyme; proceeds via Lyme Street and McCurdy Road to the Duck River Cemetery; (860) 434-5201.

Monday, May. 27, 2013, 7:00 pm

Old Saybrook Memorial Day Parade

Community
Saybrook Point Pavilion, Saybrook Point, Old Saybrook, CT

two ceremonies, one a waterside, full naval ritual (w/firing squad) and the other, a march to the Veterans Memorial Monuments. We will begin with a Dockside Naval Ceremony, assembly at 8:30 a.m. for all participating units at the Saybrook Point Pavilion parking lot, located at the end of College Street, with a Wreath Laying Ceremony on the Connecticut River at 9:00 a.m. The Parade assembly at 9:30 a.m., at the Stop & Shop parking lot, steps off promptly at 10:00 a.m. from Elm Street, straight across Route. 1, to Main Street to Veterans Memorial Monuments on the Town Green where a Memorial Program will be conducted.

All veterans are invited to attend. Rides in the parade route are available, please contact Max Sabrin at 860-399-7212

Monday, May. 27, 2013,

Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center, Mondays

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

9-10 a.m., zumba lite; 9:30-10:30 a.m., Job Search Club; 10:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m., art class; noon-1:15 p.m., bingo; 1:30-3 p.m., wii bowling; 1:30-2:30 p.m., gentle chair yoga; (860) 599-3285.

Monday, May. 27, 2013,

Pequotsepos Hikers, (May dates)

Community
Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center, 109 Pequotsepos Road, Mystic, CT

9:30 a.m., call to register (860) 536-1216.

May 11 - Pleasant Valley Preserve in Lyme
(moderate, medium pace)

May 13 - Francis Carter Preserve in Charlestown, RI
(easy, medium pace)

May 25 - Zemko Preserve in Salem, CT
(moderate medium pace)

May 27 - Avery Woods, Ledyard, CT
(easy, medium pace)

Monday, May. 27, 2013, 9:00 am

The 9th annual Lyme Old Lyme Memorial Day Antique Car Show

Community
Lyme Art Academy, 84 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT , 06371

will be held on Monday, May 27th 2013, 9 AM until 2 PM at the Lyme Art Academy, Old Lyme, CT 1-95 Exit 70. 13 classes, Peoples Choice $5.00 spectator admission, $10.00 for car registration. Wayne Carini, star of Velocity's hit television show, "Chasing Classic Cars" will be on hand our a special "Autism Speaks" award. Some car owners's will be invited to participate in the town's Memorial Day Parade. Flea Market Space Available. All proceeds to Lions charities. To pre-register your car for the event go towww.lymeoldlymelions.com/onlineregistration.htm

or call Jim Graybill at 860-434-3530. More information about the show can be found atwww.lymeoldlymelions.com/carshow.htm.

Tuesday, May. 28, 2013, 7:00 pm

Al-Anon Meeting, Tuesdays, Groton

Community
Christ United Methodist Church, 200 Hazelnut Hill Road, Groton, CT

7 p.m., Tuesdays; Serenity Step Study.

Tuesday, May. 28, 2013, 5:00 pm

Food pantry at Assembly of Hope Church

Community
Assembly of Hope Church , 6 Liberty Way , Niantic, CT

Assembly of Hope Church, located at 6 Liberty Way in Niantic, partners with the Harvest Food Program in this area. In partnership with that program Assembly of Hope receives donated food items from two local restaurants. These items are frozen and are distributed to people in the community. Food items vary from week to week, but could include chicken, beef, soups, vegetables and fruit.
Pantry hours of food distribution 12:30 to 2 p.m. Sunday and 5 to 6 p.m. Tuesday.
For more information concerning the pantry or church, call Pastor Joel Rivera at (860) 857-7373.

Tuesday, May. 28, 2013, 7:30 pm

Gamblers Anonymous

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

park in the back.

Tuesday, May. 28, 2013, 4:30 pm

Genealogy Club, Last Tues. of month, N.London

Community
Public Library of New London, 63 Huntington St., New London, Ct, CT , 06320

4:30-6:30 p.m., meet in the Local History Room with access to our full collection of history and genealogy resources and use our subscription to ancestry.com; free; (860) 447-1411.

Tuesday, May. 28, 2013, 4:30 pm

Genealogy Club, N.London

Community
Public Library of New London, 63 Huntington St., New London, CT , 06320

4:30-6:30 p.m., Local History Room; have you ever wanted to explore your family's roots? Perhaps you've been tracing your family forever. Join us for the Genealogy Club. We'll meet in the Local History Room with access to our full collection of history and genealogy resources and use our subscription to ancestry.com; (860) 447-1411.

Tuesday, May. 28, 2013, 7:30 am

Mindful Meditation

Community
All Souls Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 19 Jay St., New London, CT

also 5:30-6:30 p.m. Wed.; donations; (860) 535-0339.

Tuesday, May. 28, 2013, 4:00 pm

Northeast Regional Ocean Planning Public Meeting

Community
Coastal Resources Center, University of Rhode Island, 220 S Ferry Rd, Narragansett, RI , 02882

Share your thoughts on draft goals for ocean planning in New England on May 28th, from 4pm to 7pm, at the Coastal Resources Center, in Narragansett, RI. For more info see goo.gl/m2OmH.

Tuesday, May. 28, 2013, 1:30 pm

Norwich AARP #3636 Meeting, May 28, Norwich

Community
Rose City Senior Center, 8 Mahan Drive, Norwich, CT

1:30 p.m., annual ice cream social and installation of officers; Faye Ringel will entertain with a sing-a-long entitled "Put on a Happy Face"; new members welcome.

Tuesday, May. 28, 2013, 8:30 am

Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center, Tuesdays

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

8:30-11:30 a.m., VNA Foot Clinic by appt.; 9-10 a.m., strength & balance exercise class; 11:30 a.m., senior lunch; 9 a.m., grocery shopping at McQuade's in Westerly; (860) 599-3285.

Tuesday, May. 28, 2013, 3:00 pm

Senior Zumba Gold, May 23, Niantic

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

3-4 p.m., 12-week session, Tuesdays and Thursdays; with Donna Neaton; $44; $49 non-residents; call to register (860) 739-5859.

Tuesday, May. 28, 2013, 9:00 am

Walking Program, Tues.&Thurs., E.Lyme

Community
Hole in The Wall Beach, Baptist Lane, Niantic, CT

9 a.m., sponsored by The East Lyme Senior Center; Tuesdays and Thursdays; free; (860) 739-5859.

Tuesday, May. 28, 2013, 7:00 am

Waterford Senior Services, May 28

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

9 a.m., cribbage, strength I; 9:30 a.m., pitch games; 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; 1 p.m., PACE, tai chi beginner; 2:15 p.m., chair yoga; 5:30 p.m., Alzheimer's caregiver course; (860) 444-5839.