Windsor Seniors Newsletter WINDSOR SENIOR CENTER 599 Matianuck Avenue Windsor, CT 06095 860-285-1992 MARCH 2018 Disrupt Aging Program Don t you hate it when people make assumptions based solely on someone s age? Ever do it yourself? If you hear someone say I m too old/young for that, get curious ask them why they feel that way. Or do you accept that s the way things have to be? Enough!!! Let s choose how we want to live and age. Join us on Thursday, March 8, from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM, as members of Disrupt Aging in Your Community offers a 90-minute interactive conversation often funny, sometimes raw, always honest exploring perspectives of aging from different generations. New ways of living and aging will be featured, and the products and solutions that make this possible. Presented by AARPCT. Please call 860-285-1992 to sign up for this dynamic program. Free! St. Patrick s Day Celebration! Join us on Friday, March 16, from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM for Irish music and St. Patrick s Day trivia! If you d like, sign up for the CRT lunch. C.A.R.E.S. will be providing and serving a special dessert. Be sure to get your green on and you may win a prize for best St. Paddy s Day costume! Sponsored by C.A.R.E.S. Sign up in the office or call 860-285-1992, before March 13. Early Bird Supper Join us on Tuesday, March 27, from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM in the Senior Center café for our Traditional Irish Supper of Corned Beef & Cabbage, carrots, potatoes, fresh tossed salad with choice of dressing, dinner rolls with butter, and a delicious dessert! Also enjoy the fabulous entertainment by the SRL Irish Dance Academy! The talented students will be performing a selection of traditional and contemporary pieces of Irish dancing. SRL Irish Dance, founded by Courtney Jay TCRG, opened in July, 2014, in South Windsor, and has since grown to over 80 students from all over central CT, western MA, and beyond! Students train several hours a week to learn repertoire from the tradition. They perfect their technique, and work together to create outstanding performances! Sign up in the office, online, or call 860-285-1992 by March 22. Dinner catered by Dom s Broad Street Eatery and sponsored by Carmon s Funeral Home. $10.00. Music Bingo! Join us on Wednesday, March 14, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM, and enjoy the combination of music with the popular game of Bingo! Cards with old time song titles (instead of numbers) will be supplied. Participants will have a grand ol time reminiscing while listening to the oldies while trying to get BINGO and win prizes! Sign up soon for this exciting and fun game, as space is limited. Maximum 20 players. Call 860-285-1992. Sign ups begin March 1st. Free!
PAGE 2 Daytime Mall & Shopping Trips Please call 860-285-1846 by noon at least 2 days in advance to sign up for these shopping trips, and for more information: Enfield Tues - Mar 6 Manchester Tues - Mar 13 Wal-Mart/Big Y Wed - Mar 14 & 28 Target/Stop&Shop Wed - Mar 7 & 21 Is It Your Birthday? If you have a birthday this month, come celebrate on Wednesday, March 28, from 11:45 AM to 12:30 PM. Free cake for everyone donated by Geissler s. Birthday surprises provided by Kimberly Hall. Call 860-285-1992 by March 22 to be included. Tech Assistance! Do you need technical device assistance? Loomis Chaffee students will be at our Senior Center on Tuesday, March 20, from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM for one-on-one assistance in our Computer Lab. Please bring your own laptop, ipad, or cellphone. Sign up is required. Call 860-285-1992. Free! $ Tax Assistance $ Free Income Tax Consulting for Seniors will be offered at the Senior Center held every Monday and Thursday through April 5, between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM. Get the advice you need to fill out your federal and state income tax returns from trained AARP volunteers. Please bring your 1099 and W-2 forms together with a copy of your 2016 tax return. Tax returns will be filed for you electronically. Appointments are necessary and time slots fill up quickly. Register by calling 860-285-1992 between the hours of 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM. Spark Your Memories & Dreams! Instructed by professional writer and poet, Elizabeth Thomas, this new writing workshop is designed to help you recall your life stories and capture them through the written word. Each session will include a writing prompt to spark your creativity and a time to share. No experience necessary. Next workshops are Mondays, March 12 & 26. Call 860-285-1992 to sign up. (Drop ins welcome; you don t have to attend each session.) Please join us! Free! Windsor Seniors Newsletter The next AARP DRIVER SAFETY CLASS will be held on Monday, March 5, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, in the Senior Lounge. Call 860-285-1992 to register. $15 AARP member/ $20 non-member. Space limited to 20 students. Movie of the Month! Join us in the Senior Lounge on Tuesday, March 20, from 12:45 PM to 3:00 PM, to watch Killers. He s tall, dark and handsome with a hint of mystery What more does Jen (Katherine Heigle) need to know about Spencer (Ashton Kutcher), the man who just swept her off her feet down in the French Riviera? Well, maybe he s a professional spy?? If they can get through the day alive, they will live happily ever after in this outrageous romantic hit comedy. Also starring Tom Selleck! Rated PG- 13. Call 860-285-1992 to sign up. Free, including popcorn and soda! SPRING EXERCISE Prices & dates may be subject to change. Exercise Class Session Dates Cost Yoga Thursdays 10:00 am - 11:00 am Tai Chi / QiGong Beg. Fridays 10:00 am - 11:00 am Tai Chi / QiGong Int / Adv Monday & Friday 8:00 am -10:00 am Shape Up & Work Out Mon., Wed. & Fri. 9:00 am - 10:00 am Sit, Stretch & Groove Monday & Wednesday 10:30 am - 11:30 am Zumba Gold Mondays 11:30 pm - 12:30 pm Mar 1 Apr 1 26 $40 Mar 2 Mar 2 30 $25 Mar 2 Mar 2 30 $45 Mar 12 Mar 30 $36 Mar 12 Mar 28 $24 Mar 19 Apr 23 $30
Windsor Seniors Newsletter PAGE 3 3 TRIPS Evening & Weekend Trips Call 860-285-1992 to sign up. Transportation available from your home for Dial-A-Ride patrons; cost of meals and/or fees are your responsibility. Mar 3 ~ Saturday, New Britain of Museum of Art; leave 10:00 AM; lunch 1:00 PM at Chowder Pot; return after lunch. Mar 5 ~ Monday, Mulberry Street Pizza, Manchester; leave 4:15 PM; return after dinner. Mar 10 ~ Saturday, Westbrook Outlets; leave 9:00 AM; lunch 12:30 PM at Lenny & Joe s, Westbrook; return after lunch. Mar 13 ~ Tuesday, Texas Roadhouse, Manchester; leave 4:15 PM; return after dinner. Mar 17 ~ Saturday, Westfarms Mall; leave 9:00 AM; lunch on own; leave mall 1:00 PM. Mar 24 ~ Saturday, Windsor Historical Society, Amazing Stories of Connecticut s Revolutionary War Spies; leave 1:30 PM; program 2:00-3:00 PM; $5.00 pay at the door. CLUBS & CLASSES Adult Coloring Group Meets every Thursday in the Senior Center. All supplies provided. Free! Just stop by between 9:30 AM and noon! Bowling The Windsor Sportsters co-ed bowling league meets every Monday from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Bradley Bowl. Cost is $11.00 for three games. Computer Classes Our computer classes are back! Sign up today to learn about Windows and Office 2013, computer basics, email, attaching photos to your email, how to search the internet, and more! Please bring your ideas and what you would like to learn in future computer classes. Taught by our volunteer, Dave Rogers, the 3 classes will be held in our Computer Lab on Tuesday, March 13, Wednesday, March 14 and Thursday, March 15, from 10:15 AM to 11:45 AM. You must attend all three classes. Min. 2 students; max. 7. Call 860-285-1992. Free! Coffee Talk Coffee, tea, current events... every Monday and Friday from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Stop by! CLUBS / CLASSES Crafty Fingers Meets every Friday from 10:00 AM to noon. Bring your supplies and creative ideas. Learn how to knit & crochet! Free! French Club Join us for conversations in French every 1st & 3rd Friday from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM. Free! Hiking Club Hike with the Happy Hikers! [Hiking club resumes Spring 2018; call 860-285-1992 for info] Line Dancing Meets every Friday from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM in the Ballet Room. Men and women are invited to join the fun. Free! [no classes until Spring, 2018] Mahjongg Meets every Monday and Thursday from 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM in the Senior Lounge. Free! Multi-Cultural Dance Group Join us Fridays from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM in Ballet Room. Moves can be done while seated. Free! Pickleball Indoor schedule: Mon/Thurs, 10-noon; Tues, 9-noon; Wed, 11-2pm; Fri, 9-11am. New players always welcome. We ll show you how to play! Quilting Club The First Towne Quilters meet in the Craft Room on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM. All welcome! Free! ROLEO Group Meets 3rd Friday of each month at Friendly s, Rt. 75, Windsor Locks, at 9:00 AM. New women members welcome. Come eat, chat & enjoy! ROMEO Group Meets 2 nd Friday each month at Bart s Restaurant, Windsor, at 8:00 AM for breakfast and conversation. New men members welcome! Tap Dancing Have some fun every Thursday from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Men and women are invited to join. Stop by! Free! Walking Club Walk with the Jolly Jaunters every Tuesday and Thursday at 9:00 AM. [Walking club resumes Spring 2018; call 860-285-1992 for info] Wii Bowling Join us for Wii Bowling in the Senior Lounge every 1st, 2nd and 4th Tuesdays from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, for good fun and camaraderie. Free! New players always welcome! [NOTE NEW DAY] Windsor Trail Riders Every Tuesday morning from April to October bicycle on nearby trails. Call 860-219-9193 for information. [Resumes April 2018] Windsor Whirlers Square dancing every Thursday from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM in the Fitness room. No partner needed. WOW (Watch Our Weight) Meets every Wednesday from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM in Room AP1. Gain support while taking off weight. Call 860-688-2515.
PAGE 6 Health & Wellness Clinics ASK THE NURSE & Blood Pressure Clinic with a registered nurse from Seabury Care Now Mar 21 10:30 AM to noon. Free. FOOT CLINIC by Pedi-Care Services, LLC Mar 15 & 22 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM; $29.00 COMFORT TOUCH MASSAGES by Corinne Every Friday 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM; $1 per min HEARING CLINIC by Discount Hearing Mar 20 10:00 AM to noon Free. MEMORY SCREENINGS by Hebrew Sr. Care Held quarterly [next screening Mar 14] 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Free. Appointments required for all clinics. 860-285-1992. DIAL-A-RIDE IN WINDSOR Dial-A-Ride: available Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Transportation is provided for medical appointments, shopping, and other activities in town. Call 860-285-1846 no later than 12:00 noon two business days before you want a ride. To Schedule a Ride: 860-285-1846 To Cancel a Ride: 860-285-1996 For any other transportation questions, please call the Senior Transportation Coordinator at 860-285-1996. Golden Fellowship Announcements Our next meeting will be on Wednesday, March 21 at 1:00 PM in the Windsor Senior Center. For upcoming trips, call Pauline Martin 860-758-7378 or Donna Hodgson 860-335-7069. Join us for an afternoon of socializing, entertainment, and refreshments! $5/year. You don t have to be a member to attend our trips! Tues, Mar 13: Irish Country Show and Luncheon at Castle of Kings, Chicopee, MA; $78 pp; depart 10:15 a.m. Thurs, April 5: Newport Playhouse luncheon and play Exit Laughing and staff cabaret. $92 pp; depart 8:00 a.m. April 21-29: 9-day Caribbean & Bermuda Cruise. Starting at $1299 pp; details at sign-up or on back of flyer in Senior Center. May 22: Mohegan Sun Casino; depart 9:00 a.m., returns 5:00 p.m.; $22 pp. Cribbage Wednesdays 9:00 AM Bridge Tuesdays 10:00 AM Windsor Transportation Services Windsor Seniors Newsletter Weekly Cards & Games Bingo Mon & Fri 12:45 PM Mahjong Mon & Thurs 1:00 PM Setback Tues & Thu 12:45 PM Whist 1st Wed of month 12:45 PM New game members always welcome! We ll show you how to play! OUT-OF-TOWN MEDICAL RIDES Transportation for out-of-town medical appointments Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM. Call by noon 7 days or one month in advance of your appointment. Wheelchair transportation is available on Mon., Wed., & Thurs. only to Bloomfield, Hartford & W. Hartford. To schedule a ride call 860-285-1992, BETWEEN 9:00 AM 3:00 PM ONLY. Provide your doctor s name, phone, address, appt. time & length. Cancellations, call 860-285-1992 immediately. Patient pays all parking fees. Senior Lunch Program Hot lunch is provided by CRT for seniors 60 years or older in the cafeteria, 12:00 noon, Monday through Friday. Make reservations by noon the day before by calling 860-285-1843. Donation is $2.50 for seniors; $5.00 required for guests under age 60. Windsor Senior Center 599 Matianuck Avenue, Windsor, CT 06095 Phone: (860) 285-1992 Visit us on Facebook, Twitter, or on our website: www.townofwindsorct.com/seniorservices/ Hours: Mon Fri, 8:00 AM 5:00 PM Senior Center Coord: Rebecca Joyce Senior Center Staff: Millicent Gill, Carol McOmber and Alma McCormick Kitchen CRT Staff: Mary Ann Westry Transportation Coord: George Headley Transportation Staff: Ellis Cobbs, Frank Granato, Ed Sargalski, Carl Thomas, Jake Trotman, Derrick Wallen, Al Wilson and Woody Woodard.
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PAGE 8 A Friendly Reminder from the Windsor Police Department Hello, Town of Windsor residents! Our town, along with many others in the state, are continuing to deal with vehicles being broken into and stolen from our neighborhoods. I implore all of you, please DO NOT leave a spare set of vehicle keys in your locked, or unlocked car! Your vehicle will be stolen! Also, please do not leave your vehicle(s) unlocked! The suspects are looking for unlocked vehicles. They will go through and steal your personal items. If you leave keys to your vehicle in your car, they will steal your vehicle! PLEASE LOCK YOUR CARS!! Also be advised that the parking ban is still in effect. Please do not park your vehicle on the street between the hours of 1:00am-6:00am from Nov. 15 th - Apr. 15 th, or you will be fined $15. If your vehicle is parked on the street during a snow storm, you will be fined $15 and your vehicle may be towed (per Windsor Town Ordinance). As always, if you have any questions or any concerns, please do not hesitate to call our Routine Calls line at 860-688-5273. Thank you. ~ Officer Kristen Manfredi Art Class with Christine Join professional artist, Christine Mac- Clintic, on Wednesdays, March 14 & 21, from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM, to create an acrylic landscape painting of a "Snowy Mountain and Pines", using a palette of white, blues and greens. You ll be guided step by step on how to create your own impressionistic painting on a 16 x20 canvas. No experience necessary. Just a desire to enjoy the creative process. All materials are provided. Sign up in the Senior Center office or call 860-285-1992. Limit 12 students. MARCH Inclement Weather Policy for our Senior Center Windsor Seniors Newsletter TRIP TO FOXWOODS! Our next trip to Foxwoods Casino will be on Friday, March 16. This will be a day trip, leaving the Senior Center promptly at 8:30 AM; leave casino at 4:00 PM. Cost is $25 which includes coach bus transportation, $15 meal coupon, $15 slot play, and a free raffle on the bus! Mark your calendars and call 860-285-1992, or sign up in the office or online. You MUST sign up by March 6. ~ Blessings Jewelry ~ Diane Dale, of Blessings Jewelry, will be at our Senior Center on Wednesday, April 4, from 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM. Diane will have a large assortment of stylish jewelry, such as rings, necklaces, earrings, and bracelets, which some are her own designs. Prices are very reasonable and Diane will offer buy one get one half off, or buy two get one free! Credit/debit cards, checks and cash accepted. Save the date and please stop by! For Better for WorseH Our Relationship with Stress Do you have stress in your life? Trick question.. The answer is yes, we all have some type of stress in our lives. Stress can contribute to many serious health conditions. Join us on Friday, March 2, 11:00-11:45 AM, in the Senior Center café, for a discussion on how to manage the stress in your life, rather than having it manage YOU! Presented by Heather Dobbert, Director of Dementia Care Services, Hebrew Senior Care. Free! Please call 860-285-1992 to sign up. March can produce some of our biggest snow storms, so please continue to keep your sidewalks and driveways clear of ice and snow for the Dial-A-Ride busses and volunteer medical drivers. Please watch local WFSB television station for Windsor s schools delayed start times and closings. The Windsor Senior Center is on the same schedule as Windsor s public schools.