Calendar House April 2008 Events and Announcements
Bread for Life Community Appeal (Acrobat Required)
SeniorNet at Calendar House Registration Information and Course Guide
SOUTHINGTON ARTS AND CRAFTS ASSOCIATION
May 13, (Tues.)
Annual SACA Scholarship Dinner at Brannigan's Restaurant. Remember to bring at least one $10 raffle item for after dinner festivities. Any Southington High School graduating senior planning to pursue an education in an art related field is welcomed to apply for the scholarship. Portfolio submittal required.. For more information or to register for the dinner, contact Carol Fraser at 860-621-4890.
May 19, (Mon.) 6:30 – 8:30
‘Nature's Prints Tee Shirt’ with Deborah Ruzzi. Create wearable art using nature's bounty as stamps/imprints. $5 members/$10 non-members fee. Bring your own white t-shirt to print on. Call Deborah at (860)621-0020 or e-mail daruzzi@cox.net with SACA in the subject line.
May 30 – June 1, Support the Arts come to the Southington Arts and Crafts Annual Juried Art Show. The public is invited to view the work of local artist at the 2008 Open Juried Exhibition held at the Southington Arts and Crafts Association North Center School, 200 N. Main St. Southington, CT location The 2008 judge is Jacqueline White, a full-time artist drawn primarily to landscapes and plein air painting. A Connecticut native, Jacqueline holds a degree in Graphic Design from the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale. As a young woman, she studied oil painting with a local artist, Joseph Gionfriddo, later with Loiuse DeMore, Ron Renscher, Skip Whitcomb (of the Plein Air Painters of America) and at the Lyme Academy College of Fine Art in Old Lyme. Her professional memberships include the Glastonbury Art Guild, the Connecticut Plein Air Painters Society and Art Associations in Essex, Lyme, Marlborough and Mystic. Jacqueline's paintings are often purchased for private collections and her work is represented in several regional galleries. Approximately $600.00 in award prizes is presented. Exhibition hours are: Opening Reception and awards ceremony will be held Friday, May 30 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Art Exhibit viewing is Saturday and Sunday, May 31 – June 1, 1 – 5 p.m.
Details about eligible works are available by contacting Chairperson Tom Mayer – (860) 628-9104, tommayer@sbcglobal.net or Linda DeLuca – (860)621-6552, foust1@cox.net.
For additional information about SACA or to become a SACA member please visit our website http://southingtonartsandcrafts.homestead.com/ or call : (860) 628-0605.
Receiving is at SACA-- Friday, May 16, 6 - 8:00 p.m.
and Saturday-- May 17, 10 a.m.-12 noon.
Opening reception and Awards-- Friday, May 30, 6 – 8:00 p.m.
Viewing hours-- Sat. May 31 & Sun. June 1 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Pick up Art Sun. June 1 5 – 7:00 p.m. & Mon. June 2 6 – 8:00 p.m. ONLY
Spring Plein Air Painting - will begin once the weather warms up! Most of the outdoor painting will be held during weekdays. Tom Mayer will send dates and locations by e-mail to interested people. Locations are usually in the central Connecticut or shoreline areas. People must bring their own painting materials. There will be no instruction, as the purpose of these sessions is to provide an opportunity to paint outdoors and to socialize with other artists. We sometimes get together for coffee or lunch. Suggestions on painting locations are always welcome. Those interested may call Tom, at 860-628-9104 or e-mail him at tommayer@sbcglobal.net. Join us!
Please note all SACA events are subject to change. Register early to hold your spot, space is limited.
The Southington Arts and Crafts Association is seeking applicants for their annual $1000 scholarship. The scholarship is awarded to a high school senior residing in Southington who will be pursuing a degree program in the field of Art. A payment of $1000 will be made to the student’s school toward their second semester’s tuition. Applications for the scholarship may be obtained from Southington High School or by contacting the Association scholarship chairperson at 860-621-4890. Completed applications must be received by the Association by March 15, 2008. Material will be judged by Association representatives and the award made in May.
Check out our website for more information http://southingtonartsandcrafts.homestead.com/
Southington Genealogical Society
Southington Police Station meeting room, 69 Lazy Lane, Southington, CT
Mrs. Lambert will share her expertise on graphoanalysis and its application to family history research with the Southington Genealogical Society on Tuesday, May 27th at Southington Police Headquarters, 69 Lazy Lane. Members and prospective guests are invited to bring samples of old handwriting to the 7:30 pm meeting for examination. There is no admission charge, seating is on a first come first serve basis, and there is no obligation to become a member.
American Legion Post 72, 64 Main Street, directly behind the town green.
Southington Arts and Crafts Association
North Center School, 200 North Main
Monthly meetings and Free Demonstrations held the last Wednesday of the month at 6:30 pm (except in January, July and August). For information email saca3900@sbcglobal.net
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Calendar House Clubs
Genealogy Club Meets: 1st Wednesday of the month. (May 7th)
Facilitator: Ray Thomas, president of the Southington Genealogical Society, has extensive experience and knowledge in genealogy. Members engage in discussions, exploring internet sources at a computer desk as they share research and techniques, enhancing their skills in tracing and developing their personal family history.
Financial Investments Club Meets: 2nd Wednesday of the month. (May 14th)
Facilitator: Ronald E. Cleveland, certified investment adviser affiliated with Edward Jones Investments. Members share their knowledge and experience in Financial Investments, including stocks, bonds, CD's, money markets, mutual funds and other investment instruments. Club uses a mock portfolio, making "investment decisions", observing their progress from month to month.
Digital Photography Club Meets: 3rd Wednesday of the month. (May 21st)
Facilitator: Peter Freeman, Southington SeniorNet Learning Center manager, has extensive career management accomplishments and a broad knowledge of computer application as an executive of a Connecticut-based insurance corporation. As a state-of-the-art photo enthusiast, he is uniquely qualified to lead a group of digital camera photo club members who exchange and pick up the latest information, techniques and tips in honing digital photo skills. Occasional field trips are taken.
Computer Club Meets: 4th Wednesday of each month. (May 28th)
Facilitator: C. Mark White, SeniorNet Learning Center co-manager, is an accomplished professional with a wealth of engineering experience with a major brand name international consortium where he utilizing highly intricate computer design techniques. Members will take part in "building a computer", learning in the process, how each component of the computer works and comes together with the other parts to deliver the finished product that we use every day in our lives
Boy Scout Troop 32, Come visit our meetings every Tuesday at 7:00 PM in the basement of The First Congregational Church. Boys 12 and older are welcome to join our troop. Email: sportsdoug@worldnet.att.net
Boy Scout Troop 45, Our meetings are every Tuesday at 7:30 PM at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, http://www.troop45.us.
Cub Scout Pack 40, Third Wednesday of every month, 7 PM, Kelley School. All boys grades 1-5 and parents are welcome. Bob LeBrun, (860) 621-0694.
Cub Scout Pack 8, Fourth Monday of every month September thru May, 6:45 PM, Derynoski Elementary Cafeteria. All boys in grades 1-5 and their parents are welcome. Please call or e-mail Laura Serafino, (860) 628-4281 or Beary111@aol.com, for more information.
H.O.P.E Church of Southington Bible Study - Every Thursday Evening, 7 pm. Walking through the Bible from Genesis through Revelations. Every Thursday Evening at 76 North Main Street. Find out what the Bible really says. For further information, contact Rev. Andrew Kauffman, andykauffman@sbcglobal.net, 860-582-1063.
Improved Order of Redmen, Every Thursday, 7:30 pm, American Legion Hall, 64 Main Street, Downtown Southington. For more information, contact Larry DePaolo, (860) 628-2265.
Knights of Columbus Club of Southington, 4th Degree, First Wednesday of every month (except November),7:30 PM, IORM Hall, 1610 West Street, Guy Spinney (860) 621-1343 or Paul Thompson, (860) 621-3458.
The Southington Historical Society Council meets at 7 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month at the historical society building, 239 Main St., at the intersection of Main Street and Meriden Avenue. The membership is invited to attend the meetings. For more information, call the historical society at 621-4811.
The Southington Genealogy Society meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:30 pm in the Old Milldale Firehouse, Norton Street, Plantsville. The public is welcome. For more information, call 628-7831.
Newcomers and Neighbors Club of Southington
Meeting are held the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. The Southington Care Center, 45 Meriden Ave, Southington (behind Bradley Memorial Hospital). Contact Linda Bullions for further information, 426-1814.
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