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September 24, 2026

Thursday10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.Danielson

Access Health CT Enrollment Help

Killingly Public Library, 25 Westcott Road

One-on-one help with health-insurance enrollment.

Appointment required; cost and age guidance not stated.

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Thursdays through December 3, 2026

Thursday6–7:30 p.m.Putnam

GriefShare Grief Support Group

Living Faith United Methodist Church, 53 Grove Street

Weekly support group for people grieving the death of a spouse, child, family member or friend.

Cost and registration not stated. Runs September 10 through December 3, 2026.

October 1, 2026

Thursday10:00 AMPutnam

Veterans Only Food Share

Putnam Farmers Market Pavilion, 18 Kennedy Drive

Monthly food share — next session October 1.

Open to veterans, spouses, widows, and the general public on a first-come, first-served basis. End time not stated.

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October 4, 2026

Sunday10 a.m. – 12 noon, kids fun run at 11:30 a.m.Putnam

Road to Wellness

Putnam Riverview Marketplace Pavilion

Hale YMCA fundraiser supporting wellness programs including LIVESTRONG.

Registration cost not stated.

First Monday of the month — next October 5, 2026

Monday4:30–6 p.m.Canterbury

Food Pantry — First Monday

First Congregational Church, 6 South Canterbury Road

Monthly evening food pantry distribution.

Free. Park in the lot and join the line; new visitors register at the door.

October 7, 2026

Wednesday5:30 p.m.Putnam

Free Seminar on Sustainable Weight Loss

32 South Main Street

Talk with Dr. Joseph Botta and the BMAW team on the components of metabolic health.

Free.

October 14, 2026

Wednesday10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.Woodstock

Senior Health Fair and Vaccine Clinic

Town Hall, 415 Route 169

Health fair with flu and COVID vaccines.

No appointment; fee and formal age cutoff not stated; senior-targeted.

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Third Monday of the month — next October 19, 2026

Monday10 a.m. – 12 noonCanterbury

Food Pantry — Third Monday

First Congregational Church, 6 South Canterbury Road

Monthly morning food pantry distribution.

Free. Park in the lot and join the line; new visitors register at the door.

October 29, 2026

Thursday5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.Putnam

Lights Beyond the Shadows — Domestic Violence Fundraiser

Montana Nights

Evening fundraiser at Montana Nights in Putnam supporting domestic violence awareness and support, organized by Smoke and Mirrors, Beauty Loft, United Services of Connecticut, and Montana Nights Axe Throwing.

No ticket price listed. Organized by Smoke and Mirrors, Beauty Loft, United Services of Connecticut, and Montana Nights Axe Throwing.

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