Monday, March 16, 2026
Bingo will be held at Garden City Baptist Church in Ballouville. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. and bingo starts at 6:30 p.m.
Community Kitchen will be held at the 1st Congregational Church of Woodstock. Doors open at 9 a.m. for coffee, muffins and fellowship and the meal is served at 12 noon. This is free and open to all.
Putnam Recreation Department and Commission Aging presents Chess/Cribbage Games at 9 a.m., Ping Pong/Cornhole at 10 a.m.,lunch beginning at 11:30 a.m. followed by exercise at 12:30 p.m. at the Putnam Municipal Complex, 200 School Street in Putnam. For more information or to reserve lunch call 860-963-6800 ext. 350
Canterbury Cares Food Pantry will be open at the First Congregational Church, 6 South Canterbury Road in Canterbury from 10a-12 noon. Please bring your own shopping bags.
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Bingo will be held at the Putnam VFW. Doors open at 4 p.m. and the games start at 6:30 p.m.
Putnam Recreation Department and Commission Aging – presents Strength and Balance Class at 10:30 a.m. followed by at lunch at 11:30 a.m. For more information or to reserve lunch call 860-963-6800 ext. 350.
The Danielson Veterans Coffeehouse will meet at the Putnam Elks, Edmond Street in Putnam. A hot breakfast is served at 8:30 am and the meeting starts at 9:15
Senior Strength and Balance will be held at the Thompson Community Center, 934 Riverside Drive in North Grosvenordale at 10:30 a.m. Cost is $20 for residents and $30 non residents. To register visit thompsonrec.org or call 860-923-9440.
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Bingo will be held at St. James Church in Danielson. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the game begins at 7 p.m. The Kitchen is open.
Community Kitchens will be held at United Methodist Church of Danielson, 9 Spring Street in Danielson at 12 noon.
Putnam Recreation Department and Commission Aging presents the following programs at the Putnam Municipal Complex, 200 School Street in Putnam: Exercise at 10:30 a.m., lunch at 11:30 a.m. and Bingo at 12 p.m. For more information or to reserve lunch call 860-963-6800 ext. 350.
Knights of Columbus Bingo will be held at Sacred Heart Parish Life Center, 72 South B St. in Taftville. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the games begin at 7 p.m.
Killingly Parks and Recreation Senior Movies will be held at the Community Center, Broad Street in Danielson at 1:30 p.m. This week’s movie is “Wicked for Good”
Dining for a Cause will be held at the Black Dog Bar & Grille 146 Park Road in Putnam from 3-9 p.m. 15% of all sales dine in and take out will benefit PAWS Cat Shelter.
A discussion for Thompson Seniors entitled “CT Museum of Culture & History-Rosie the Riveter” will be held at the Thompson Public Library Community Room. To register call 860-923-9440.
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Putnam Recreation Department and Commission Aging presents the following programs lunch at 11:30 a.m. followed by Painting with Pat at 1 p.m. For more information or to reserve lunch call 860-963-6800 ext. 350.
Bingo will be held at St. Joseph’s Church in North Grosvenordale will be held. Doors open at 5 p.m.
A Free Clothing Closet will be open at the Brooklyn Cares Community Center, 31 Tiffany Street in Brooklyn from 11a-1 p.m. Donations accepted, open to everyone.
Thompson Recreation presents Line Dancing with Mary Silvestri at the Thompson Community Center, 934 Riverside Drive in North Grosvenordale from 4-5 p.m. Cost is $40 for residents and $50 for non-residents. For more information call 860-923-9440 or visit thompsonrec.org
Thompson Recreation Department presents Chair Pound at the Thompson Community Center room 2 from 10:30-11:15 a.m. Cost is $16 for Thompson residents and $20 for non residents per session. For more information call 860-923-9440 or visit thompsonrec.org
Ellis Tech Drama presents “Cinderella” at CT State Quinebaug Valley, 742 Upper Maple Street in Danielson at 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. with a suggested donation of $5.
The Mobile Food Pantry will be at Central Assembly of God, 350 Putnam Road in Wauregan from 9:45-10:45 a.m.
Friday, March 20, 2026
Community Kitchens will be held at Moosup Methodist Church, 11 Main Street in Moosup at 12 p.m.
A Community Meal at Living Faith United Methodist Church, Grove Street in Putnam. Doors open at 11 a.m. and lunch will be served at 12 p.m. All are welcome.
Putnam Recreation Department and Commission Aging presents the following programs: exercise at 10:30 a.m. followed by lunch at 11:30 a.m. For more information or to reserve lunch call 860-963-6800 ext. 350.
Fish Friday will be held at the Killingly Grange, 801 Hartford Pike in Dayville from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Prices vary. To reserve a dinner call or text Terry at 860-884-1813.
A Fish and Chip Dinner will be held at the Putnam Lodge of Elks, Edmond Street in Putnam from 4-6:30 p.m. Eat in or take out available, cash only. To order call 860-928-3901.
A Fish and Chip Dinner will be held at Valley Springs Sportsman’s Club, 65 Valley Road in Thompson. Cost is $16 for adults and $14 for seniors.
A Fish and Chip Dinner will be held at the Thompson Rod & Gun Club, 93 Brandy Hill Road in Thompson from 5-7 p.m.
Fish and Chips will be served at the VFW in Putnam, 207 Providence Street in Putnam beginning at 4 p.m. Cost is $14 per meal. Dine in or take out available.
Senior Strength and Circuit Training will be held at 10:30 a.m. at the Thompson Community Center, 934 Riverside Drive in North Grosvenordale. To register visit Thompsonrec.org or call 860-923-9440. Cost is $20 for residents 60+ and $30 for non residents 60+
Ellis Tech Drama presents “Cinderella” at CT State Quinebaug Valley, 742 Upper Maple Street in Danielson at 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. with a suggested donation of $5.
Movie Night featuring “Raiders of the Lost Ark” will be held at the Bradley Playhouse, 30 Front Street in Putnam at 7:30 p.m. Cost is $8 at the foor.
The Woodstock Lions Club Annual Comedy Night Fundraiser will be held at Grill 37, 37 Putnam Road in Pomfret. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m. tickets are $30 and available at funny4funds.com.
Thompson Public Schools present “Willy Wonka” at the Thompson Auditorium at 7 p.m. For more information visit mtishows.com
Saturday, March 21, 2026
A Workshop entitled “Dahlia Tuber PreSprouting” will be held at Moutain Laurel Floral, 98 Main Street in Danielson from 11a-12 p.m. Cost is $15. To register visit mountainlaurelfloralct.com
The Winter Farmers & Artisan Market will be held at Westfield church, 210 Main Street in Danielson from 9a-12 p.m. For more information visit nectfarmersmarket.org
A program entitled “Women in the American Revolution, putting the Her in Heroics” will be held at the Putnam Public Library, 200 School Street in Putnam from 1-2:30 p.m.
Prom 2026 VIP Preview Weekend will be held at Love Me Forever Bridal, 124 Westcott Road in Danielson. Appointments are required. Visit loveme4everbridal.com
Scott Higgins Comedy All Stars Putnam Elks Comedy Fundraiser will beh led at the Putnam Elks, 64 Edmond Street in Putnam. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are $30 and available at the Putnam Elks or by calling Paula at 860-457-8446.
Neighbors Against Cancer All You Can Eat Breakfast with the Easter Bunny will be held at the Moosup Fire House, 37 South Main Street from 8-11 a.m. Cost is $7 for adults, $4 for children ages 3-10, under 3 are free. Photos with the Easter Bunny will also be available for purchase.
Irish Music Legends featuring Renburke’s Rovers will perform at the Bradley Playhosue, 30 Front Street in Putnam at 2 p.m. Tickets and more information available at thebradleyplahouse.org.
An Indoor Winter Thaw Flea Market will be held at the Plainfield Town Hall, 8 Community Ave in Plainfield from 9a-2p
Wolperdinger Bookends Boozy Book Fair will be held at the Courthouse Bar & Grille, 121 Main Street in Putnam from 12-3 p.m.
A Spring Tag & Bake Sale will be held at Abington Congregational Church, 550 Hampton Road in Pomfret from 8a-1p
A Pancake Breakfast will be held at the Finnish American Heritage Society, 76 North Canterbury Road in Canterbury from 8a-11 a.m. Cost is $15 for adults and $8 for kids.
Thompson Public Schools present “Willy Wonka” at the Thompson Auditorium at 2 p.m. For more information visit mtishows.com
Sunday, March 22, 2026
For Pete’s Sake, the 11th Annual Sing-Along Tribute to Pete Seeger hosted by Sally Rogers and Leslie Sweetnam will be held at the First Congregational Church of Woodstok, Route 169 on the Woodstock Green in Woodstock at 4 p.m. Admission is $25 and benefits The Community Kitchen of NECT.
Prom 2026 VIP Preview Weekend will be held at Love Me Forever Bridal, 124 Westcott Road in Danielson. Appointments are required. Visit loveme4everbridal.com
Friends of the Thompson Public Library Benefit Breakfast will be held at ST. Joseph Church, 18 Main Street in North Grosvenordale from 8-11 a.m. Tickets are $15 for adults and $7.50 for kids under 10 and are available at the door.
East Putnam Fire Department Easter Egg Hunt and Touch A Truck event will be held at the Fire Department, 263 Providence Pike in Putnam. Egg Hunt times are 11 a.m. for ages 0-5 and 11:30 a.m. for ages 6-13. Admission is free.
Signature Glitter presents Tails & Tulips, craft fair benefitting doggohollic rescue and Dog Adoption Event will be held at Grill 37, 37 Putnam Road in Pomfret form 10a-2 p.m. Lunch served beginning at 11 a.m.
An Easter Egg Hunt will be held at Williamsville Fire Engine Co., 126 State Ave in Rogers. Egg Hunts for ages 0-5 is at 10 a.m., ages 6-11 is at 11 a.m. and ages 12-15 at 12 noon. Please bring your own Easter basket to collect eggs.
