March into this Week in Simsbury

Having survived our first multiple girl sleepover party, we are feeling a bit more middle-aged. It started with trying to make a fun mix tape (CD, that is) that was appropriate for ‘tweens. Not so easy to do. Then peeking around corners to catch what was “going on”, we discovered instead it was our own memories of reprehensible sleepover conduct haunting us.

Luckily, our six-year-old boy provided behavior for us to actively parent when he decided to put soap on the stairs so the girls would slip. We properly lectured him on safety issues of course, while secretly marveling at the creativity of his caper. The girls were energetic, watching Taylor Swift videos and the new Karate Kid movie,  and we fell asleep early trying to remember if Ralph Macchio was considered cool back in the day.

When did this happen? When did we get so fogey? I can only take comfort in the fact that I could roll with the punch lines on the new younger version of the Oscars, I still occasionally peel out of my driveway in the minivan (well, accidentally), oh and I don’t need bifocals yet.

Here’s what is happening around town this week for your perusal:

Monday, February 28 – Say goodbye to February by joining the Simsbury Garden Club at the Apple Barn located at 80 Old Farms Road in West Simsbury at 11:30 a.m. Members and guests can come and “share their favorite herb dish as well as their best garden-related ideas.” Cindy Smith, a member, will present her floral design program which is free and open to the public and comes right after the inspiring flower show last week in Hartford.

See www.simsburygardenclub.org or for club membership information call Beth Finnance at 860-651-0078.

Tuesday, March 1 – After voting in the special election for the Simsbury Board of Selectman at (6 a.m. to 8 p.m.), check out the Tower Ridge Country Club golf pass sale. “Commuter Passes” are available at a reduced price for the 2011 golf season. One deal is $800 for 20 rounds of 18 holes with a cart ($40 a round) and more are available.

Go to http://www.towerridgecc.com/golf/proto/towerridgecc/ and click on “Buy online”.

Wednesday, March 2 –  For all of you who say you want to knit, improve on what you know, or get help with a project Marji’s Yarncrafts, located at 381 Salmon Brook St. in Granby, starts a new session today from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. for $10 drop in or $40 for the session which goes until March 30.

See http://www.marjisyarncrafts.com/ for more information. This is a real mom and pop shop and by supporting your local yarn store, you help it be there for you in the future.

Thursday, March 3 – The in West Simsbury is showing for free the film “Race to Nowhere” from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. made by novice film maker mom, Vicki Abeles, out of concern for her children and the achievement pressures on students everywhere in our country. This film is a part of the nationwide conversation about education and was shown at Avon High School in January to a capacity crowd.

See http://www.racetonowhere.com/epostcard/4299 for information on tickets in Simsbury.

Friday, March 3 – Consider this mini retreat right at the Mill in Tariffville at the Enlightened Way and Wellness Center. They are holding a 3 day/5 session program called the “Perfect Healthy/Ayurvedic Lifestyle Program” which has been discounted to $295 and will help you reduce stress, learn about nutrition, and “identify your mind/body personality.”

See http://www.enlightenedway.com/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=1413 for more information.