QCQuiet Corner Brief
Updated Monday, September 21, 2026This week's edition · next update MondayGet it every Monday

Week in, week out

Every week around the Quiet Corner

Markets, bingo nights, senior programs and community meals that come around on the same day each week. Times can change on holidays — call ahead when you can.

Markets

  • Northeast Connecticut Farmers Market — Brooklyn

    Wednesdays

    4:00–6:00 p.m.

    Brooklyn Commons Shopping Center, 564 Providence Road

    Season end date not stated.

  • Northeast Connecticut Farmers Market — Danielson

    Saturdays

    9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

    Killingly Library, Westcott Road

    Season end date not stated.

  • Putnam Saturday Farmers Market

    Saturdays

    10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

    Putnam Farmers Market Pavilion, 18 Kennedy Drive

    Season end date not stated.

Bingo

  • Bingo at St. James Church

    Wednesdays

    Doors 5:00 p.m.; games 7:00 p.m.

    St. James Church

    The kitchen is open. Buy-in cost not stated.

  • Bingo at St. Joseph's Church

    Thursdays

    Doors 5:00 p.m.

    St. Joseph's Church

    Game start time and cost not stated.

Senior programs

  • Putnam senior lunch

    Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays

    11:30 a.m.

    Putnam Municipal Complex, 200 School Street

    Run by the Recreation Department and Commission on Aging. Reserve your lunch ahead.

    Call 860-963-6800 ext. 350

  • Putnam senior bingo

    Wednesdays, after lunch

    12:00 p.m.

    Putnam Municipal Complex, 200 School Street

    Follows the 11:30 a.m. lunch.

    Call 860-963-6800 ext. 350

  • Painting with Pat

    Thursdays, after lunch

    1:00 p.m.

    Putnam Municipal Complex, 200 School Street

    Materials and cost not stated.

    Call 860-963-6800 ext. 350

  • Killingly Parks and Recreation senior movies

    Wednesdays

    1:30 p.m.

    Community Center, Broad Street

    A different film each week; see this week's events for the current title.

Meals & help

  • Community Kitchens

    Wednesdays

    12:00 noon

    United Methodist Church of Danielson, 9 Spring Street

    A free community meal. All are welcome.

  • Community meal at Living Faith United Methodist Church

    Fridays

    Doors 11:00 a.m.; lunch 12:00 p.m.

    Living Faith United Methodist Church, Grove Street

    All are welcome.

  • Free Clothing Closet

    Thursdays

    11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

    Brooklyn Cares Community Center, 31 Tiffany Street

    Open to everyone; donations accepted.

Open hours

  • Brooklyn Historical Society Museum open hours

    Wednesdays

    1:00–5:00 p.m.

    Brooklyn Historical Society Museum, 25 Canterbury Road

    Admission is free and all are welcome.

    Repeat schedule unconfirmed — help us check.

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