Wednesday12:00 p.m.Danielson
Community Kitchens
United Methodist Church of Danielson, 9 Spring Street
Midday community meal at the United Methodist Church.
Cost not stated; all are welcome.
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September 16, 2026
WednesdayLunch 11:30 a.m.; bingo 12:00 p.m.Putnam
Putnam Senior Lunch and Bingo
Putnam Municipal Complex, 200 School Street
Putnam Recreation Department and Commission on Aging lunch followed by bingo.
Reserve lunch or ask questions at 860-963-6800 ext. 350; cost not stated.
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September 17, 2026
ThursdayLunch 11:30 a.m.; Painting with Pat 1:00 p.m.Putnam
Putnam Senior Lunch and Painting with Pat
Putnam Municipal Complex, 200 School Street
Putnam Recreation Department and Commission on Aging lunch followed by a painting session.
Reserve lunch or ask questions at 860-963-6800 ext. 350; cost not stated.
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Thursday11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.Brooklyn
Free Clothing Closet
Brooklyn Cares Community Center, 31 Tiffany Street
Free clothing open to everyone; donations are accepted.
No cost; open to all.
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September 18, 2026
FridayDoors 11:00 a.m.; lunch 12:00 p.m.Putnam
Community Meal at Living Faith United Methodist Church
Living Faith United Methodist Church, Grove Street
A free community lunch open to everyone.
All are welcome; no cost stated.
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Friday11:30 a.m.Putnam
Putnam Senior Lunch
Putnam Municipal Complex, 200 School Street
Lunch from the Putnam Recreation Department and Commission on Aging.
Reserve lunch or ask questions at 860-963-6800 ext. 350; cost not stated.
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FridayRegistration 6:15–7:15 a.m.; shotgun start 7:30 a.m.Woodstock
Men's Prep Basketball Golf Classic
Raceway Golf Course
Eighteen holes with contests, raffles, and a hot buffet following play.
$145 per person or $550 for a foursome.
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September 19, 2026
SaturdayRegistration 7:45 a.m.Woodstock
Civilian Marksmanship Program
Putnam Fish & Game Club, 110 Stone Bridge Road
Thirty-round marksmanship session at the club range.
$40 to shoot 30 rounds; bring your own eye and ear protection. Ages 12–17 need a parent or guardian. Register online.
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Saturday11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.North Grosvenordale
Thompson Rod & Gun Club Annual Clam Bake
Thompson Rod & Gun Club
The club's annual clam bake, tickets in advance only.
$75 per person; tickets at the Rod & Gun Club, none sold at the door. Street address not stated.
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September 20, 2026
Sunday9:00–11:00 a.m.Pomfret Center
Bird Banding Demonstration
Connecticut Audubon Center at Pomfret, 218 Day Road
Watch banders measure, band, and release birds.
$5 members / $10 nonmembers; registration required; age guidance not stated.
SundayCheck-in 8:00 a.m.; kids' fun run 9:00 a.m.; 5K 9:30 a.m.Putnam
NOW 5K Run/Walk
Registration at the old Lake Tavern
Kids' fun run, 5K run and walk, then awards, music, food, drink, and family activities from 10:30 a.m.
Registration online; entry cost not stated. Full street address of the start not stated — check the organizer.
September 22, 2026
TuesdayEarly morning — start time as listed by the CenterPomfret
Early Morning Bird Walk
The Center at Pomfret, 218 Day Road
A guided early-morning walk for birders of any experience level.
$5 members, $10 non-members. Registration recommended.
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September 24, 2026
Thursday8:00–10:00 a.m.Pomfret Center
Gellert Preserve Bird Walk
Meet at Connecticut Audubon Center, 218 Day Road
Fall-migration walk focused on warblers, vireos, and hawks.
$10 members / $20 nonmembers; registration required.
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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.
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September 27, 2026
SundayKids 9:30 a.m.; 10K 10:10; 8K 10:20; 5K about 10:30Sterling
Moosup Valley 5K, 8K and 10K All Trail Race
Parking, start, and finish at Weidele's, 50 Main Street
Registration's place field says 3 River Street, while event logistics put parking, start, and finish at Weidele's, 50 Main Street; follow the live organizer instructions.
$49 for each adult distance; Kids Fun Run free; no numeric child ages stated.
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
SundayArrive from 8:00 a.m.; starts 8:30–10:30; lunch noon–2:00Woodstock
Ride for Open Space
65 Cabbage Hill Road
Seven-mile Wyndham Land Trust equestrian fundraiser through protected land.
$75; $37.50 ages 18 and under; youth ride with an adult; registration and current equine documents required.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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October 14, 2026
Wednesday8:00–10:00 a.m.Plainfield
Quinebaug Valley State Fish Hatchery Bird Walk
145 Trout Hatchery Road
Connecticut Audubon outing for waterbirds and songbirds.
$10 members / $20 nonmembers; registration required; age guidance not stated.
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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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October 17, 2026
SaturdayMarathon/relay 8:00 a.m.; half 8:30; 10K 9:00Putnam
Tackle the Trail
Point-to-point route ending in Putnam · Finish festival at Hale YMCA, 9 Technology Park Drive
Point-to-point trail marathon, half marathon, 10K, and team relay on the Air Line State Park Trail corridor.
Registration required; fees and general age rule not displayed.
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Saturday9:00 a.m.; arrive by 8:50Putnam
TackleJR
Putnam Lions Memorial Dog Park, Kennedy Drive
Half-mile children's run finishing at Hale YMCA; each participant receives a finisher medal.
Free; registration required; ages 2–12.
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.
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October 25, 2026
Sunday4 p.m.Putnam
Harlem Wizards
Putnam Middle School
Harlem Wizards exhibition basketball game.
General admission $20, reserved $35, courtside plus $55.
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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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Thanksgiving morning, November 26, 2026
Thursday8 a.m. sharpPlainfield
4th Annual Plainfield Plunge
Moosup Pond
Thanksgiving-morning plunge into Moosup Pond for Project PIN.
Any monetary or non-perishable food donation welcome. Pre-register by November 23.
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