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. Registration is helpful, but not required.

Join the Torrington Recreation Department on May 22nd at 5pm at the Torrington Armory for a paint and "sip" night. Ages 5-105 are welcome to join us to follow along our instructor Amber and create a fun spring themed painting. While painting, enjoy complimentary iced tea and lemonade to ring in that spring spirit! Tickets must be purchased in advance as there is limited space. Follow this link to join us!

Please join the Bristol Gem & Mineral Club for our 53rd Annual Gem Show!

Every year, the club holds a Gem and Mineral Show, which showcases a wide assortment of gems, jewelry, fossils, crystals, educational exhibits, and children’s games.

The 2025 Bristol Gem & Mineral Show

• Saturday, October 18 • 9:30 am to 5:00 pm
• Sunday, October 19 • 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

At the Beals Community Center, 240 Stafford Ave. in Bristol (links to directions and map.)

Admission for the show is $5 for adults. Kids under 12 are free with paid adult, and scouts and 4-H members with leaders (in uniform) are free too.

The Bristol Gem & Mineral Club is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization.

Please join the Bristol Gem & Mineral Club for our 53rd Annual Gem Show!

Every year, the club holds a Gem and Mineral Show, which showcases a wide assortment of gems, jewelry, fossils, crystals, educational exhibits, and children’s games.

The 2025 Bristol Gem & Mineral Show

• Saturday, October 18 • 9:30 am to 5:00 pm
• Sunday, October 19 • 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

At the Beals Community Center, 240 Stafford Ave. in Bristol (links to directions and map.)

Admission for the show is $5 for adults. Kids under 12 are free with paid adult, and scouts and 4-H members with leaders (in uniform) are free too.

The Bristol Gem & Mineral Club is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization.