Stratford Star

A Road Map to Aging — Thursday, May 17

Keynote speaker Dr. Bernie Siegel will address legal issues, housing options and care for seniors Thursday, May 17, 6:30-9 p.m., Jewish Community Center, 4200 Park Ave., Bridgeport. Exhibitors at a Senior Services Health Fair will be on hand from 6:30-9; free and open to the public. Information: 203-372-6567, ext. 175.

Symphonic Winds perform — Saturday, May 19

The last of four concerts celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Connecticut Symphonic Winds will be held Saturday, May 19, at 7:30 p.m. in the Roger Ludlowe Middle School Theater, 785 Unquowa Road, Fairfield.

Flea market — Saturday, May 19

The Bunnell/Stratford Marching Band and Guard Parents Association will hold a flea market/tag sale Saturday, May 19, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the main parking lot at Bunnell High School, 1 Bulldog Blvd. $25 per space. Information: Martha at 203-400-5754 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Motorcycle Poker Run — Sunday, May 20

Sunday, May 20 9:30-11 a.m. registration, The Center for Women and Families of Eastern Fairfield County parking lot, 753 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport.

‘Ride Against Child Abuse’ — Sunday, May 20

The first annual Ride Against Child Abuse to benefit The Center for Women and Families of Eastern Fairfield County 50 mile motorcycle poker run through Fairfield County will be held the morning of Sunday, May 20.

Registration will be from 9:30-11:30 a.m., in The Center's parking lot located at 753 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport. The ride will end at the Germania Schwaben Club, 416 Horace St., Bridgeport. Food will be served from noon-2:30 p.m. There will also be music, raffles and prizes.

‘Mad Dog’ speaks at Sterling House breakfast — Tuesday, May 22

Sirius Radio sports talk show host Chris "Mad Dog" Russo will be the featured speaker at the ninth annual Sterling House Celebrity Breakfast Tuesday, May 22, from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at Vazzano's Four Seasons, 337 Kenyon St.

Roast beef dinner at KofC — Thursday, May 24

Stratford Knights of Columbus will hold a roast beef dinner Thursday May 24, at 6:30 p.m. at the hall, 2252 Main St. The dinner is open to all. Admission is $10 at the door.

The menu includes roast beef, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, bread and butter, wine, coffee, tea and dessert.

Reservations must be made by Monday, May 21, by calling Chip Krafnick at 203-375-8930 before 7 p.m.

Guests are asked to donate a canned good or nonperishable food item.

Historical Society to hear one-woman musical May 25

Pat Carver will present "This Old Hat — Women of American History," a one-woman performance that brings to life women in history who helped shape this country, at the next meeting of the Stratford Historical Society.

The meeting, open to the public, will be held Friday, May 25, at 7 p.m. at Christ Episcopal Church, 2000 Main St.

The Bunnell Class of 1968 — Saturday, June 9

The Bunnell Class of 1968 will have a reunion at Boothe Memorial Park from noon until 4 p.m. All classmates and friends are welcome; cost is $40/person and includes a catered lunch. For information and reservations, contact Greg Brown at 603 398 4614 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Photos focus on 9/11 anniversary

Stratford artist Shireen Mahmud’s original photography, “10th Anniversary of 9/11 at Ground Zero” is the May art exhibit at the Stratford Library, 2203 Main St.

Thrift shop seeks donations

The New & Nearly New Shop, 2323 Barnum Ave., operated by the volunteers of the Kennedy Center Auxiliary is in need of donations of house wares, knick knacks, sheets, towels, curtains and costume jewelry. Donations are accepted Monday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and are tax-deductible. They do not accept electronics, books or children's clothing. For details, call 203-377-5669.

Sikorsky Retirees

The Sikorsky Retirees Friendship Club meets the second Friday of each month at St. Joseph’s National Catholic Church, 1300 Stratford Road, in Lordship. All Sikorsky retirees may join. Information: Call Rich at 203-735-2982.

Toastmasters

The Park City Toastmasters Club meets every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at Lord Chamberlain Nursing Facility, 7003 Main St., Stratford. The club helps people become effective communicators, building on presentation and impromptu speaking skills. Information: John (203-918-3092) or Anna (203-258-5627).

Looking to the skies

The Boothe Memorial Astronomical Society meets for observing the first and third Friday of each month, and at posted times for special events. Details can be found at bmas.org or the group’s Facebook page for more details. The group can be contacted by e-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or by calling Mark Holden at The Holden Agency, 203 261-2521.

Bingo

Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m., at St. John’s Church, 600 Silver Lane. Free beverages and snacks. For more information, call Carole at 203-375-2621 or on Wednesday evenings, call 203-386-8889.

Book group at Sterling House

Books Worth Discussing meets the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at Sterling House. Upcoming books include “Not Me” by Michael Lavigne on March 5; “2030: The Real Story of What Happens to America,” by Albert Brooks on April 2; “Death Comes to Pemberley” by P. D. James on May 7. Facilitated by Roberta Shea.

Nutmeg Stamp Club

The Nutmeg Stamp Club meets the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at 7 p.m. in the all purpose room at Atria Stratford, 6911 Main St. A small auction and presentation usually occur. Refreshments are served. Dues of $10 per year will be collected for anyone who would like to become a member. For more information call Ed Corfini at 203-384-8197.

Bunnell Class of ’62 plans reunion

The Bunnell High School Class of 1962 reunion committee is updating the directory in order to locate class members for a 50th reunion tentatively planned for August. Anyone interested in attending, or who knows the e-mail or postal address of a class member, is asked to send the information to either Joan (Curry) Cummings at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Valerie (Redin) Peterson, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Combined reunion

The Stratford High School and Frank Scott Bunnell High School classes of 1962 are planning a combined 50 year reunion on Aug. 25, 2012. The reunion committee is compiling an updated list of graduates along with a current address and e-mail. Graduates are asked to contact the following committee members so that accurate class lists can be compiled. For Stratford High School contact: Lynne (LaBour) Zielski at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . For Bunnell High School, contact Valerie (Redin) Peterson at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Joan (Curry) Cummings at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

New and Nearly New Shop

The New & Nearly New Shop, 2323 Barnum Ave., operated by the Kennedy Center Auxiliary volunteers, needs donations of clean, useable men’s and women’s clothing, small house wares, jewelry, linens and toys; accepted Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. March Madness sale starts March 5, with all winter merchandise on clearance for $1 per item. Proceeds benefit clients of the Kennedy Center. Information: 203-377-5669.