Windsor Seniors’ Newsle er WINDSOR SENIOR CENTER · 599 Matianuck Avenue · Windsor, CT 06095 · 860- 285-1992 Ballroom Dancing! Calling all dancers to join us for ballroom dancing on Wednesday, November 12, from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM in the Senior Center café. Dance your cares away to musical selections of swing, foxtrot, waltz, tango, samba and more. No partner needed, as we have line dancing, too! Stop by for a great time! Free, and refreshments served. Early Bird Supper Don’t miss out on our popular Thanksgiving Early Bird Supper on Tuesday, November 18, from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM. We’ll be serving a traditional Thanksgiving dinner of roasted turkey with gravy, whipped potatoes with chives and butter, stuffing, cranberry sauce, peas with pearl onions, salad, rolls, and coffee/tea. For dessert, it’s delicious pumpkin pie. Hosted by Kindred Transitional Care and Rehabilitation, and the Windsor Senior Center. Seating is limited; please sign up in the office, online, or call 860-285-1992, by Nov. 13. $8.00. ****************************************** Happy Birthday to You! If you have a birthday this month, come celebrate with us on Wednesday, November 26, from 11:45 AM to 12:30 PM. Please call 860-285-1992 before Nov. 20 to sign up. Free cake for everyone donated by Geissler’s. Sponsored by Kindred Transitional Care and Rehabilitation, with entertainment! December Holiday Party It will soon be time for the Senior Center Holiday Party! We will have live entertainment by Steve Kazlauskas as he performs assorted holiday songs (and the music of Frank Sinatra, by request). Mark your calendars now for Wednesday, December 10, from 12:00 noon to 2:00 PM. Menu is baked ham with apple cranberry sauce, asparagus, au gratin potatoes, salad, rolls, coffee/tea. For dessert, Caramel Apple Crisp. Cost is $10.00 if paid by November 26, and $12.00 thereafter. Sign up in the office, online or call 860-285-1992, before Dec. 4 as reservations go quickly. Happy Thanksgiving! ****************************************** Flying Tigers Presentation In honor of those who served our country and preserved our freedom - please join us on Monday, November 10, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a special presentation on the WWII American Volunteer Group, "The Flying Tigers". Our presenter, Tom Pandolfi, holds the largest collection of Flying Tiger memorabilia which is on display at the New England Air Museum. Be sure not to miss this special event - Tom is very passionate about preserving the memory of the F " lying Tigers"and the Greatest Generation. Time will be allowed for questions after the program. Continental Breakfast sponsored by Homewatch Caregivers, and beverages will be served. Please sign up in the office or call 860-2851992. Free! PAGE 2 Windsor Seniors Newsletter Daytime Mall & Shopping Trips In an effort to meet your needs, the monthly “Daytime Mall Trips” have been expanded to include drop-offs and pick-ups at nearby stores. When you call to sign up, just let us know what store you would like to go to in areas adjacent to the major malls. Please call 860-285-1846 by noon at least 2 days in advance to sign up for mall trips: Enfield — Manchester — Wal-Mart/Big Y — Target/Stop&Shop — Tues - Nov 4 Tues - Nov 18 Wed - Nov 12/Nov 26 Wed - Nov 5/Nov 19 **************************************************************************************************************************** Ice Cream Social & Evening Bingo! Come to the Senior Center café on Wednesday, November 19, fr om 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM for an ice cream social provided by KSY Home, LLC. Free! Bingo games will start promptly at 6:00 PM. Cost per card is $1.00. Please bring correct change. There will be raffles and refreshments during Bingo. Please call 860-285-1992 for more information. Join us! Movie of the Month! Come join us in the Senior Lounge on Tuesday afternoon, November 25, from 12:45 PM to 3:00 PM, to watch the comedy “Planes, Trains and Automobiles” just in time for Thanksgiving! Free popcorn; soda for $1.00. Transportation available. Rated R (for some language), starring Steve Martin and John Candy. “It’s a laugh-a-minute joyride, right from its goofy opening sequence in the streets of New York to its heartwarming conclusion in the suburbs of Chicago, as Neal Page desperately wants to make it home in time to spend Thanksgiving with his family. The film is a joy to watch!” ~TIME Magazine. Sign up in the office or call 860-285-1992 for a fun and relaxing time! Pickleball News! Attention all present and future Pickleball players! We are now playing indoor pickleball in the gym at LP Wilson, until the warm weather resumes in the Spring. New schedule is as follows: Mondays 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Wednesdays 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM Fridays 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM Pickleball is a fun game, similar to tennis, played on a badminton sized court with lowered nets, using paddles similar to ping pong paddles and a plastic ball. It’s very easy to learn and great exercise! Paddles and balls available for use. Free! Just stop by! **************************** MOHEGAN SUN Try your luck at Mohegan Sun on Friday, November 21. Bus departs Senior Center at 4:00 PM sharp, and returns at midnight. Cost is $20.00 which includes transportation, $10 meal coupon and $10 bets. Please sign up online, in the office, or call 860-285-1992. Autumn Exercise Exercise Class Session Dates Cost Yoga— Yoga—Thursdays 10:00 am - 11:00 am Nov 6— 6—Dec 18 No class 11/27 $30 Tai Chi— Chi—Beg/Int Monday & Friday 8:00 am -10:00 am Nov 3— 3—Nov 24 $35 Tai Chi— Chi—Adv. Fridays 10:45 am - 11:45 am Nov 7— 7—Dec 12 No class 11/28 $25 Shape Up & Work Out Mon, Wed, Fri 8:30 am - 9:30 am Nov 3— 3—Nov 24 $40 Sit, Stretch & Groove Mon. & Wed. 10:00 am - 11:00 am Nov 3– 3–-Nov 24 $28 Zumba Gold Tuesdays 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Sept 9— 9—Nov 25 No class 11/11 $50 Water Fitness @ The Hilton * Tuesday & Thursday 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm Nov 4— 4—12/18 No class 11/11, 11/27 $48 *Water shoes are MANDATORY to wear to participate in any water fitness class. If you have any questions, contact 860-285-1992. PAGE 3 Windsor Seniors Newsletter TRIPS Evening & Weekend Trips Call 860-285-1992 to sign up. Transportation available from your home; cost of meals and/or fees are your responsibility. ☺ ☺ ☺ ☺ ☺ ☺ ☺ ☺ ☺ Nov. 1 ~ Satur day, New Br itain Museum of Modern Art; leave 10:00 AM; lunch at famous Angelico’s Restaurant at 1:00 PM; return at 3:00 PM. Nov. 3 ~ Monday, Maine Fish Mar ket; leave 4:15 PM; return after dinner. Nov. 8 ~ Satur day, Lee Outlets, Lee, MA; leave 9:00 AM; lunch at Food Court; leave to return at 2:00 PM. Nov. 9 ~ Sunday, Theatr e Guild of Simsbur y, Simsbury High School, “My Favorite Year,” the musical; admission $18.00; leave 12:45 PM; return after show. Nov. 12 ~ Wednesday, Star apolska Restaur ant, New Britain; leave 4:15 PM; return after dinner. Nov. 13 ~ Thur sday, Timex Museum Tour , Waterbury; admission $4.00; leave 9:00 AM; 1:00 PM lunch at Nino’s Italian Restaurant; return after lunch. Nov. 15 ~ Satur day, IKEA; leave 9:00 AM; 1:00 PM lunch at Sandra’s Next Generation Soul Food Restaurant (see menu in office); return after lunch. Nov. 17 ~ Monday, State Capitol Tour , leave 9:30 AM, including Legislative Building & Museum of CT History; 12:30 PM lunch at Chowder Pot; return after lunch.. Nov. 22 ~ Satur day, Wal*Mar t, Manchester ; leave 9:00 AM; 1:00 PM lunch at Chili’s; return Register Online — For your convenience, you can register online for some activities from your home at www.rec1.com. Call 860-285-1992 for help with registering for programs. CLUB NEWS Bowling— The Windsor Sporters’ 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. French Club— Meets 1st and 3rd Fridays each month from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM in the Senior Lounge. Speak French with us! Free! Genealogy Club— J oin Ray Thomas who will teach you how to research your ancestry on Monday, November 10 and Monday, November 24, fr om 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM in the computer lab. Call the Senior Center at 860-285-1992 to sign up. Free! 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! MahJongg— Meets every Monday and Thursday from 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM in the Senior Lounge. Free! 90’s Club— For those 90 yrs+ meets the last Friday of each month in the Senior Center café at 10:00 AM. Free! Pinochle— Players gather every Monday at 1:00 PM in the Senior Center café. New players welcome! Free. Quilting Club— The First Towne Quilters meet in the Senior Center craft room on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM. Bring your projects! Red Hat Mamas— Join us every 2nd Friday of the month at 11:00 AM in Senior Lounge for fun and frolic! Note change in location. All ladies and new members welcome! Call Queen Mum Toni Coiro at 860-688-6942 for trips. 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 2nd Friday of each month at The Whistle Stop, 139 Br oad St., Windsor , at 8:00 AM for breakfast and conversation. New men members welcome! Tap Dancing— Join the fun every Thursday from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Men and women are invited to join. In the auditorium. Stop by! Free! Free Medical Equipment — The Loaning Closet lends used medical equipment to Windsor residents at no cost. We have walkers, wheelchairs, commodes, shower chairs and other equipment. Please call ahead to see what’s available @ 860-285-1992. Wii Bowling– Join us for Wii Bowling in the Senior Lounge every Wednesday from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Free! Ballroom Dancing— Every 2nd Wednesday of the month, 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM, dance to selections of swing, waltz, samba, line dancing and more! Free. Just stop by! WOW (Watch Our Weight) — Meets every Wednesday fr om 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM in Room AP1. Gain support while taking off weight. Call 860-688-2515. Windsor Whirlers— Square Dancing every Thursday from 1:00 PM-3:00 PM in the Fitness Room. No partner needed. Stop by! MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY November 8:00 ..... Tai Chi—Beginners 3 8:30 ..... Shape Up & Work Out 9:000..AARP Driver Safety Class 9:00 ..... Tai Chi—Intermediate 10:00 ... Sit Stretch & Groove 10:00 ... Bowling 10:000Pickleball 12:45 ... BINGO 1:00)..Mahjongg / Pinochle 4:150..Maine Fish Market Restaurant 8:00 ..... Tai Chi—Beginners 10 8:30 ..... Shape Up & Work Out 9:00 ..... Tai Chi—Intermediate 10:000.Flying Tigers Presentation 10:00 ... Sit Stretch & Groove 10:00 ... Bowling 10:000Pickleball 10:000Genealogy Club 12:45)BINGO 1:000..Pinochle 1:00 ..... Mahjongg 8:00 ..... Tai Chi—Beginners 8:30 ..... Shape Up & Work Out 9:000..State Capitol Tour w/ Lunch @ Chowder Pot 9:00 ..... Tai Chi—Intermediate 10:00 ... Sit Stretch & Groove 10:00 ... Bowling 10:000Pickleball 12:45 ... BINGO 1:000..Pinochle 1:00 ..... Mahjongg 8:00 ..... Tai Chi—Beginners 8:30 ..... Shape Up & Work Out 9:00 ..... Tai Chi—Intermediate 10:00 ... Sit Stretch & Groove 10:00 ... Bowling 10:000Pickleball 10:000.Genealogy Club 12:45 ... BINGO 1:000..Pinochle 1:00 ..... Mahjongg 17 24 10:00....Bridge 10:30).Intro to Crochet 12:15...Water Fitness @ Hilton 12:45....Setback 1:30 .....Zumba Gold 4 Election Day 8 11 Senior Center closed in observance of Veteran’s Day 10:00....Bridge 10:30).Intro to Crochet 12:15) Water Fitness @ Hilton 12:45....Setback 1:000..Diabetic Support Group 1:300..Zumba Gold 5:000..Thanksgiving Early Bird Supper 18 10:00....Bridge 10:30)Intro to Crochet 25 11:000 Roundtable with Rebecca 12:15)Water Fitness @ Hilton 12:450Movie of the Month! 12:45....Setback 1:300..Zumba Gold 8:30 ..... Shape Up & Work Out 9:00 ..... Cribbage 9:000..WIN-TV Senior Voice 9:00 ..... WOW 9:300..Art P”art”y class 10:00 ... Sit Stretch & Groove 11:000Pickleball 1:00). Wii Bowling 1:00)..Snap Blitz in AP1 1:000..AARP Meeting 8:30 ..... Shape Up & Work Out 9:00 ..... Cribbage 9:000..WIN-TV Senior Voice 9:00 ..... WOW 9:300...Art P”art”y class 10:00 ... Sit Stretch & Groove 10:000.Visiting Nurse 10:150Computer Class w/ Prof. P 11:000Pickleball 12:30).Quilting Club 1:00 ..... Wii Bowling 1:300..Ballroom Dancing 4:15)..Starapolska Restaurant 8:30 ..... Shape Up & Work Out 9:00 ..... Cribbage 9:000..WIN-TV Senior Voice 9:00 ..... WOW 10:00 ... Sit Stretch & Groove 11:000Pickleball 1:000..Golden Fellowship Meetin 1:00)...Wii Bowling 4:30 ..... Ice Cream Social and Evening Bingo 9:00 ..... Cribbage 9:000..WIN-TV Senior Voice 9:00 ..... WOW 11:000Pickleball 11:45 ... Birthday Lunch 12:30).Quilting Club 12:450Whist Card Game 1:00).. Wii Bowling THURSDAY FRIDAY SAT/SUNDAY 10:00...New Britain 1 Museum of Modern Art/lunch @ Angelico’s 2014 5 ——————————— 2 10:00 ... Yoga 6 12:15...Water Fitness @ Hilton 12:45 ... Setback 1:00 ..... Tap Dancing 1:000..Survivor’s Swing Band @ Windsor Public Library 1:00)...Mahjongg 1:000..Square Dancing 9 12 Paul 19 ng 26 10 8:00 ..... Tai Chi—Beginners 8:30 ..... Shape Up & Work Out 9:00)..Pickleball 9:00 ..... Tai Chi—Intermediate 10:450Groceries to Go 11:000.Tai Chi Advanced 12:45 ... BINGO 1:000..French Club 1:30)..Line Dancing 7 11 9:000..TIMEX Museum Tour w/ 13 Lunch @ Nino’s 10:00 ... Yoga 10:150Computer Class w/ Prof. Paul 12:15).Water Fitness @ Hilton 12:45 ... Setback 1:00 ..... Tap Dancing 1:00)...Mahjongg 1:000..Square Dancing 8:00 ..... ROMEO Group 8:00 ..... Tai Chi—Beginners 8:30 ..... Shape Up & Work Out 8:450..Mobile Foodshare 9:00)..Pickleball 9:00)..Tai Chi—Intermediate 10:300.Senior Technology Class 11:000Tai Chi Advanced 11:00)Red Hat Mamas 12:45 ... BINGO 1:300..Line Dancing 9:000...Foot Clinic 10:00 ... Yoga 12:15).Water Fitness @ Hilton 12:45 ... Setback 1:00 ..... Tap Dancing 1:00)...Mahjongg 1:000..Square Dancing 8:00 ..... Tai Chi—Beginners 8:30 ..... Shape Up & Work Out 9:00 ..... ROLEO Group 9:00) Pickleball 9:00 ..... Tai Chi—Intermediate 10:000.90’s Club 10:450Groceries to Go 11:000.Tai Chi Advanced 12:45 ... BINGO 1:000..French Club 1:300..Line Dancing 4:000..Mohegan Sun 20 27 14 8 9:00...Windsor Churches 6 Craft Fair/L.P.Wilson ———————————— 12:45...Musical 9 @ Theatre Guild of Simsbury 12 9:00...IKEA w/ lunch @ Sandra’s Next Generation Soul Food 15 13 ———————————— 16 21 28 Senior Center and all Town Offices closed HAPPY THANKSGIVING! 9:00...Lee Outlets 9:00..Wal*Mart w/ lunch at Chili’s 22 ———————————— 20 23 29 ______________________ 27 30 PAGE 6 Windsor Seniors Newsletter Health & Wellness Clinics VISITING NURSE Blood Pressure Clinic Visiting Nurse & Health Services of CT offers free wellness screenings including blood pressure and pulse checks, medication reviews, heart and weight monitoring, and nutritional information. A nurse will be available on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. Call 860-2851992 for an appointment. This month’s date: Wed., Nov. 12 — 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM FOOT CLINIC Registered nurses from Pedi-Care will trim nails and check for foot health problems on Thursday, November 20, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Appointments required. Please call 860-285-1992. Cost is $29, payable to Pedi-Care. Pay nurse that day. HEARING CLINIC A qualified hearing specialist will conduct free hearing tests, cleaning and minor hearing aid repairs. For the months of November, 2014 to March, 2015, please call the office for dates/times and to schedule an appointment. 860-285-1992. Windsor Transporta!on Services DIAL-A-RIDE IN WINDSOR Dial-A-Ride is available Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Tr anspor tation is pr ovided for medical appointments, shopping, and other activities in town. Schedule a ride, 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 AARP Chapter #1101 AARP Chapter 1101’s next monthly meeting will be Wed., Nov. 5, 1:00 PM in the Senior Center Café. You don’t have to be an AARP member to attend, everyone welcome! We always have timely subjects for your information and discussion, as well as refreshments! This month, we will have an authority on Medicare speak about significant changes that affect your medical insurance that you’re paying for. As you may know, a medical care program was started in California by AARP that became the Medicare program we have today. We’re always working to strengthen it to cover everyone. The more you know about your insurance, the better it will work for you. If you have questions stemming from your booklet “Medicare and You-2015”, please bring it to the meeting. The Holiday Party will be on Dec. 3 at 1:00 PM, with holiday music, singing, pot-luck refreshments, and a nonperishable food item collection for the Food Bank. Trips & Travel: Tuesday, Dec. 9, Radio City Christmas Show, tour of High Line Park or shopping at Macy’s, and Times Square! Leave Sr. Center at 7:00 am; return 8:30 pm. Cost: $115. Call 860-688-6119 to sign up OUT-OF-TOWN MEDICAL RIDES Transportation is available for out-of-town medical appointments Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM. You must call by noon 7 days in advance of your appointment. Wheelchair transportation is available on Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays only to Bloomfield, Hartford & W. Hartford. To schedule a ride, call 860-285-1992 between 9:00 AM—3:00 PM. Pr ovide your doctor ’s name, phone, addr ess, appointment time & length. Cancellations, call 860-285 -1992 immediately. Patient pays all parking fees. GOLDEN FELLOWSHIP Golden Fellowship is a social club with entertainment and refreshments every 3rd Wednesday of each month in the Senior Center Café. Our next meeting will be Wed., Nov. 19, 1:00 PM in the Senior Center Café. Golden Fellowship TRIPS: Contact Pauline Martin at 860-688-6602 to sign up. Trips depart Windsor Sr. Center north parking lot and include driver gratuity. Non-members welcome! Nov. 12: ‘The Lettermen’ at The Garde Theatre Spend time first at Mohegan Sun Casino, then travel to New London’s Garde Theatre for a great show. Depart 8:00am, return 6:30pm. $82 pp, includes $10 game play, $10 bonus food coupon. Dec. 10: Victorian Christmas in the Berkshires Williams Inn, Williamstown, MA; gourmet buffet and cabaret style holiday show. Depart 9:00am, return 4:30 pm $81 pp. Feb. 18-20: 2015 Resorts, Atlantic City, NJ Deluxe motorcoach, 2 nights Taj Mahal Hotel Casino, 2 dinners, 1 show ticket, all gratuities, bonus $90 slot money, 1 breakfast buffet. Depart 8:00am. $185 pp. Windsor Seniors Newsletter PAGE 7 PAGE 8 Windsor Seniors Newsletter Join the P“art”y! This month’s session will be held Wednesdays, November 5 and November 12, fr om 9:15 AM to 11:30 AM in the Senior Lounge. • The poinsettia plant symbolizes good cheer and brings wishes of celebration to all! The holidays will suddenly be upon us and we will herald their arrival by creating a beautiful paper poinsettia wreath. We will cut card stock and scrapbook paper from patterns and use glitter and beads to create this beautiful flower to place onto your paper wreath. • You must attend the first session in order to complete this project. No experience necessary and all materials are included in your registration fee. THIS CLASS WILL BEGIN AT 9:15 AM SHARP. $15.00 per session. Co-sponsored by Homewatch Caregivers. Survivor’s Swing Band Join us for a fun afternoon listening to the Survivor’s Swing Band play music from the 1940’s from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM on Thursday, November 6, at the Windsor Public Library. Free! Transportation will be provided. Call the library at 860-285-1918 to sign up, or sign up in the Windsor Senior Center. 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. Weekly Cards & Games Cribbage Bingo Setback Wed 9:00 AM Mon & Fri 12:45 PM Tue & Thu Bridge Mahjongg Whist Tuesdays 10:00 AM Mon & Thu Last Wedof mo. 1:00 PM 12:45 PM 12:45 PM Computer Classes with Professor Paul On November 12 and 13, from 10:15 AM to 11:45 AM, come to the renovated Senior Center Computer Lab and learn about Windows 7 and Office 2013. Sign up in the office or call 860-285-1992. A minimum of four people attending each class is necessary for this session to run. Free! ~ Windsor Churches Craft Fair & Bake Sale ~ Come for handmade and homemade items! Get an early start on your holiday shopping with beautiful handcrafted gifts and delicious homemade treats at the L.P. Wilson Community Center, on Saturday, November 8, fr om 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Entr y fee is $1.00 or a non-perishable food item. All proceeds from the entry fees and bake sale to benefit Windsor Food Bank. Presented by Windsor area churches and sponsored by Windsor Social Services. For more information, please call 860-683-1122. AARP DRIVER SAFETY On Monday, November 3, 9:00 AM-1:00 PM anyone age 50 or older can take the Driver Safety Program, hosted by AARP, held in the Senior Lounge. The course qualifies you for lower insurance rates in CT. $15 AARP members/$20 non-members. Class size limited to 20 students. Call 860-2851992 to sign up. NOTE: Next class is Jan. 5, 2015. Windsor Senior Center 599 Matianuck Avenue, Windsor, CT 06095 Phone: (860) 285-1992 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: Ann Westry and Tony Strychard Transportation Coord: Ryan Deneen Transportation Staff: Jake Trotman, Nick DeCarlo, Ed Sargalski, Ellis Cobbs, Michele Herzfeld, Betsy Daddona, Woody Woodard, Frank Granato, and Jim Fournier
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