Republican Candidate Forum, Bike Rides, and the Simsbury Patch Newsletter

Good morning Simsbury! Today is Monday, May 7, 2012 and there are 238 days left in the year.

Today's Weather: We can expect mostly sunny skies today with a high near 71 degrees, according to the National Weather Service daily forecast.

Tonight: Chance of showers after midnight. Otherwise mostly cloudy with an overnight low around 50 degrees.

McLean Village is sponsoring another free seminar in the Senior Wisdom Series today at 1 p.m. Seniors looking to prepare for the downsizing process can get expert advice from Cindi Filer of A Life in Order to make the transition process easier and less stressful. For more information, visit the New McLean Village website.

It's time to get out and enjoy a nice bike ride to celebrate National Bike Month in Simsbury. Bike Walk Simsbury has organized a ton of great rides and events throughout the month of May. Tonight, bike enthusiasts can join a free guided bike ride for intermediate and advanced riders. The rides will be 20 and 33 miles starting at The Performing Arts Center at Simsbury Meadows at 6 p.m.

Tonight the League of Women Voters of Greater Hartford and the Simsbury Republican Women’s Club are hosting a Republican candidate forum for the U.S. Senate at 7 p.m. at Eno Memorial Hall. The forum is intended to give voters the opportunity to learn about the five candidates and their positions on the issues. For more information visit the Simsbury Republican Women's Club website.

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