February Happenings

Feb. 1   9:00 Tax Assistance by appointment.  See Page 1.
12:30 "Winter Warmth". We're having  a fuel raffle (see page 1) but we're  going to have some fun with it as well.  Come hear how!

Feb. 2   12:30 Carla Neggers, local author,  will speak about her latest book, "The  Rapids".

Feb. 4   8:30 Bugbee Breakfast!. Join us for  scrambled eggs, sausage, home-fried  potatoes, toast, orange juice, and  coffee/tea/milk for just $3. Please  sign up.

Feb. 7   12:30 "Songs of Yesteryear". Come  sing along to old familiar tunes  with Karolyn Wiebe on her keyboard.
1:00 Bugbee Book Club.  We'll read  and discuss Mary Higgins Clark's latest  book, "The Christmas Thief". A limited  number of copies are available at the  Center. Please sign up.

Feb. 8   1:00 Bazaar Meeting. Come help us  develop a plan for the 2005 Christmas  Bazaar. We're hoping to start forming  committees.

Feb. 9   10:30 "Together" Group w/ Judy  Adams. "Tranquility" -- what is it and  how can we find it?

Feb. 10  12:00 Music with Carol Nettleship.  Come enjoy lovely piano music with  lunch.

Feb. 11  12:30 "Joyful Hearts" This will be the  Bugbee premiere for this a cappella  Gospel quartet from Chelsea.

Feb. 14 10:00 Make A Valentine. We'll  provide the materials, you add your  own special touch.
12:00 Valentine's Day Lunch. The  "Blonde Toppers" will entertain, we'll  have a special raffle and other  surprises. Don't miss the fun!

Feb. 15  9:00 Ukrainian Egg Class. De Van  Pelt will teach this intricate folk art.  (Samples of her work can be seen in  our Crafts Store.) Please sign up.

Feb. 15  12:30 Chinese New Year!  Celebrate the  Year of the Rooster! What will your fortune  cookie say?

Feb. 16  12:30 "Advance Directives".  Paralegal Eleanor Zue will discuss the  importance of having a "Durable Power of  Attorney for Healthcare" and "Living Will".  Both forms will be available at the Center.

Feb. 17  12:30 "Bugbee Talent Show".  Here's  another chance to grab the spotlight and  claim your 3 minutes of fame! Sing, dance,  share your best comedy routine...but  please sign up!

Feb. 18  12:00 "The Suite Notes", the Bugbee  Senior Center recorder group, will perform  a selection of love songs.

Feb. 23   10:30 "Together" Group w/ Judy Adams. "Disappointment" -- why do we feel it ,  how can we avoid it or cope with it?
12:30 "Hartford Municipal Arena ("BOR")  Bond Vote". Tad Nunez, Director of  Hartford Parks and Recreation Dept.,  will explain what changes are being  proposed to Hartford voters and what  the cost is expected to be.

Feb. 24  1:00 Pie Raffle. Take a chance on a  delicious home-made crumble crust apple  pie! Tickets will be available in advance  and you don't have to be present to win  (but you must pick it up before 4PM on the  24th or we'll eat it!).

Feb. 28  12:30 "Winter Warmth" Raffle Drawing.  See page 1. You don't have to be present  to win, but why not come share the  excitement?

Saturday, March 5,  9 am-1 pm: Yarn and Craft Supplies Sale. (Donations welcome!) Yarn, crochet cotton, knitting books, and much more!

Saturday, April 16, 9 am--1 pm : Bugbee Book Sale!!! All new books! Most hard-covers $3 or 4/$10. Most soft-covers $2 or 3/$5. Paperbacks 50¢ or 3/$1.

Sunday, April 17, 7 am--11 am: Annual Lions Club Pancake Breakfast (and Bugbee Book Sale)!