Enjoy an autumn hike in the

beautiful woods of the

50% off Gift for all Veterans

(retired, active duty or reserve)

All year 'round we offer Veterans a $20 gift for one hour or 1.5 hour appointments every day of the year - no limits or restrictions!

For Veterans Day, we offer 50% off Acupuncture, Hypnotherapy and Massage Therapy appointments on 11/10, 11/11 & 11/12. (There are a limited number of appointments still available on these three days - plan now!)

Just mention this email to your Therapist and bring any kind of military ID or DD214.

You can see all of the available appointments HERE!

Or just give us a call and we'll help you find a spot and match you with the correct Therapist for your needs!

860-485-0405

The Harwinton American Legion Post 137 will conduct a Veterans Day ceremony on Veterans Day, Wednesday, 11/11/26 at 11 am at the town’s veterans war memorial located on the town green at the intersection of South Rd, North Rd and CT Rte 4 (Burlington Rd). The post will be honoring the Harwinton veterans that have passed away over the past year.

Refreshments courtesy of our local Dunkin’ Donuts will be available following the ceremony. In case of inclement weather, the ceremony will be held at the Harwinton Vol. Fire Dept. firehouse on Rt 4 (Burlington Rd). Point of contact: Gary Schaff 860-485-1166.

The American Red Cross has declared a

National Blood Crisis!

All blood types are needed, but the situation is especially dire for type O blood.

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Town Hall

100 Bentley Drive

Harwinton

November 21

Sponsored by the Harwinton Lions Club

Schedule Here

Harwinton Library

Also follow the Harwinton Library Friends FB page for updates.

Chess Club

Every Monday @ 6:30 pm

Chess players of all ages are invited to join our Monday night Chess Club. Sharpen your skills and make new friends while you enjoy a friendly game. Players should already be familiar with the basics of how to play.

Fall Storytimes

Tuesdays and Thursday’s @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am

Come join Mrs. Molly for storytime this fall! Sing songs, read books, play with scarves, or do a craft! There’s lots of fun and learning to be had! Ages 0-5.

Please register so we can email everyone in case of a storytime cancellation due to inclement weather or illness!

Registering for one Fall session will register you for all Fall sessions on that day

Small Works Opening Art Reception

Friday, November 6

6-8 pm

Please join us at a gala Opening Reception for our 2026 Small Works Fundraiser Exhibition. Enjoy live music and light refreshments while you view the show. Meet some of our talented artists and get first pick of artwork for sale. All are welcome.

Afternoon Book Discussion

Thursday, November 12 @ 2 pm

This month’s selection is: Her Fearful Symmetry by Audrey Niffenegger

Craft & Chat

Friday, November 13

3 – 5pm

Make some time for yourself. Come and craft with others at the Library. We meet once a month and you should bring a project you are currently working on: collaging, knitting, embroidering, watercolor, etc. We provide a snack. Drop by anytime between 3-5.

Introduction to AI

Saturday, November 14 @ 1 pm

Please join speaker Dennis Gleeson, former director of strategy in the CIA’s Directorate of Intelligence, for an introduction to Artificial Intelligence. Dennis is the author of Artificial Intelligence for Analysis: the Road Ahead and writes about AI on Substack at The Angry Analyst. He will give an overview of how artificial intelligences like ChatGPT work, how you might use them, and some considerations and concerns related to their use. What is the impact of AI on employment, education, and the environment?

This FREE program is open to teens and adults.

Please register @harwintonlibrary.org/events

Itsy Bitsy Readers

Monday, November 16 @ 3 pm

Welcome to our brand new baby storytime! In these sessions, we will be introducing a board book, singing songs, doing fingerplays, and playing with some toys. Our focus is to improve sensory skills, build early literacy, and to strengthen the emotional bond between a caregiver and baby. Please register @ harwintonlibrary.org/events

Evening Book Discussion

Monday, November 16 @ 6 pm

This month’s selection is: The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah

Turkey Day Craft

Saturday, November 21

9:30 am – Noon

Drop-in to the library any time between 9:30am and 12am to do some turkey crafts! Get in the gobble gobble spirit! Do one craft, or do them all while you enjoy the cozy fall vibes. Please register @ harwintonlibrary.org/events For all kids and teens.

Trinity Episcopal Church in Torrington will host a Sound Healing session on Saturday November 7 at 1pm, led by Richard Ruiz, a local musician and sound healer devoted to helping others reconnect with themselves through the power of vibration and meditation.
Feel free to enjoy this session sitting in a pew, or bring a yoga mat or blanket if you wish to recline on the floor. Trinity is a beautiful and wonderfully acoustic space for his singing bowls, gong and water drum!
This event is free but donations are appreciated. Trinity Church is located at 220 Prospect Street in Torrington. For more information, contact Trinity Torrington at 860-482-6027.

Support our local farms!

Goldenbrook Farm K-9s

Lamothe's Sugar House

RFarm-Local Organic Farm

Sourdough Bakehouse

Brothers & Sons Sugar House

Breezy Pines Farm

Harmony Hill Flower Farm

Hardrain Farm

Waggle Dance Apiary

Deeply Rooted Farm Pumpkins

River Glenn Park & Farm Market

Sunset Spring Farm

Happy Hippie Homestead

Send us your farm links for surrounding towns for the next newsletter!

Strengthen our tiny communities by shopping LOCAL and with CASH!

Support Our Neighbors!

EARLY VOTING!
We have some nice

bi-partisan yard signs

available in our office!

Thursday, October 29

8:00 am to 8:00 pm

Friday, October 30

10:00 am to 6:00 pm

Saturday, October 31

10:00 am to 6:00 pm

Sunday, November 1

10:00 am to 6:00 pm

Tuesday, November 3

6:00 am to 8:00 pm

Let's VOTE!

Check your registration HERE!

Sadly, Brian's Angels recently had to downsize from a 7,000 sq ft facility to a space that is under 200 sq ft!

If you know of any 6,000 sq ft space available in Bristol for them - please let them know ASAP!

They are currently being temporarily hosted by a TINY church on Riverside Avenue. The MealTrain page is back up and running!
www.mealtrain.com/trains/1o1d0q

They also opened a GoFundMe page to raise funds for a NEW location with a kitchen and showers!

Learn more about what the center does here:

https://BriansAngels.org/how-you-can-help/

Follow on FB for updates on future plans.

100% Volunteer Organization!

** We need YOU! **

Becoming un-housed can happen for SO MANY different reasons! Job loss, family emergencies, vehicle demise, medical bills, rent increases ...
Building strong community safety nets will help someone you know, now or in the future ... maybe even YOU!

"Research shows massage therapy may improve lung function and ease symptoms for children and adults with asthma and COPD.

Gentle massage, guided breathing and work on the chest and abdominal muscles may help reduce tension and support easier breathing.

... To be clear, massage is not a replacement for common and needed pharmacological assistance, like rescue inhalers and allergy shots that are recommended and used by many people managing asthma and other respiratory disease. Massage therapy, however, can be part of an overall strategy that helps keep some symptoms of respiratory disease in check. For example, helping to relax and release the muscles associated with breathing may help a person breathe more freely between asthma attacks."

Meet our Therapists here!

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Support Our Local Small Businesses!

From A Healing Trail:

Our on-line schedule is now available through April of 2027. Plan ahead for spots with your favorite Therapists!

Many of our clients use their health insurance or HSA/FSA accounts for their appointments. Ask us how.

EVERY day is Veterans Day at our office - ask us for details!

Help us keep everyone healthy by postponing your appointment if you, or anyone in your home, have ANY symptoms of cold, flu, strep, RSV or Covid!

Thank you!

Franci

Meet Our Amazing Staff!

Our Therapists have advanced training in many areas.

Schedule HERE

Or, call 860-485-0405

A free, virtual, evening Mental Health First Aid class. This is open to anyone interested! Please register at https://bit.ly/MHFA-11-26

Goldenbrook Farm

K-9 training in Harwinton

Newsletter assembled by

A Healing Trail Wellness Center

500 Burlington Rd - Rt 4

Harwinton, CT

860-485-0405

See available appointments here:

www.Massage4CT.com

Everything in this e-newsletter is subject to editor approval!

I reserve the right to reject anything, for any reason.

A Healing Trail will be celebrating 30 years of our community service in 2027!

We are already planning some amazing gifts for our clients.

First, be sure you are

signed up for our

Birthday Club!

Next year you may

need to plan your

birthday appointment

3 - 6 months

in advance depending

on your Therapist!

Second, make sure your profile in this email list is marked with your occupation if you are a Military Veteran (retired, active duty or reserve), Teacher, Nurse, Firefighter, Police Officer, EMS or 911 Dispatcher.

Every year we send gifts to folks in those occupations and you won't want to miss them in 2027!

Gifts are for folks who read our emails ~ we don't put all the gifts on FB.

Join Our Mailing Lists ~ Several Options for Local Info

It is FREE for Harwinton or

Burlington businesses and

organizations to place ads in

this e-newsletter!

Just send the information to:

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