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THE GREENWICH SENIOR CENTER
LANTERN
“Enlightening Your Life”
J A N U A R Y 2 014
299 Greenwich Avenue
Greenwich, CT 06830
Phone: 203-862-6700
Web Site:
Beginning In January The Greenwich Senior Center Is Proud To Introduce
Chair Zumba Gold
with
www.greenwichct.org
Certified Instructor
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Jeannie Stevens
Start your day right by strengthening your core, improving stamina, and enjoying great
music in the Far Lounge.
See the exciting details inside!
Inside This Exciting Issue:
Senior Water Aerobics!
myseniorcenter Swipe
System Is In Service
Want a GREAT way to start the New Year that promises a
hale and healthy YOU?
How about beginning a new wellness regime at the
Greenwich Senior Center? In this month’s issue check out “Winter Senior
Water Aerobics” plus a host of other healthy mind/ body enhancing programs for a better quality of life in 2014 and beyond! All classes are FREE to
Greenwich residents aged 55 and up.
AARP Bulletin Discussion
Art Gottlieb Lectures
New Anti-Fraud Hotline
Energy Assistance DSS
Garden Center Workshop
Drum Circle w/ Deanne
Valentines Luncheon
St. Paddy’s Party
Tips On Controlling Your BP
Fall Prevention Presentation
Drum Circle
Red Exerciser Chairs For Sale
with
Jewish Family Services Presents
Transportation Presentation:
Know How To Go
CT Health Care Marketplace
Deanne
Wed Jan 8 10:30AM
Garden Center Workshop Jan 7 1:15PM
Work with plants even in the middle of the winter! Seats are limited.
AARP BULLETIN DISCUSSION GROUP
Meet Group Facilitator Bob Robins
Mr. Robins has held positions at: CT Board of Governors for Higher Education, Stamford Urban Redevelopment Commission, CT Governor’s Blue Ribbon Panel on Education Cost-Sharing, Louisiana Elections
Integrity Commission, Stamford Senior Center Board, Historic Neighborhood Preservation Program
Board, Stamford Critical Incidents Committee, Justice of the Peace, Stamford Charter Revision Commission, President Clinton’s Working Group on the 25th Amendment, CIA Daily Brief Group for Kennedy and
Johnson, and Professor and Deputy Provost, Tulane University. Group participants will read the monthly
AARP Bulletin and discuss various enlightening topics of interest to seniors aged 55 and up. Please
check the Lantern calendar of events for program dates and times.
DISCOVER JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES
Your Avenue To A Better Life
JFS is a non-discriminatory, social service agency established in 1983 whose mission is
to improve the quality of life for families and individuals of all ages and faiths while embracing Jewish wisdom, tradition and compassion. JFS is funded by the United Way, UJA
Federation of Greenwich, the Town of Greenwich, and private donations. Join JFS Social
Worker Mary Karlan, LMSW on Thurs Jan 23 @ 1:15PM for a video
presentation documenting all the wonderful services that JFS offers
individuals in our community like shopping, social events and support groups.
myseniorcenter PREMIERS!
New Easy-To-Use Bar Code System Rockets The Greenwich Senior Center Into A Bold New Tech Age!
The myseniorcenter bar code system is being implemented at the front desk. This system will eventually take
the place of the sign-in book now located in the front lobby. Each member will be given their own personal
key chain card with a bar code on one side and the Town’s circular logo of Isreal Putnam upon his galloping
horse on the other. Upon entering the building, members will proceed to the monitor located on the front desk
and swipe their card. Once this has happened, a visual will appear before them with all the day’s events, including lunch, on the colorful, easy to navigate, screen. Members will then simply “touch” each item right on
the screen that they plan on attending for that day. This system is capable of many useful tasks that include
statistics, attendance, lists, membership database, informational blast emails and even mass robo calls. Tags
can be obtained in the Senior Center Administrative offices. If key tags are lost for any reason, they can be
replaced at a cost of $5. Forget your tag on any given day? Not a problem. The staff will be more than happy
to show you how the system can log you in manually.
T RY C H A I R Z U M B A G O L D I N 20 1 4
Target Your Core Along With The Rest Of The Body’s Major Muscle Groups In A Whole New Way!
Join our very own Certified Zumba Chair Gold Instructor Jeannie Stevens and strengthen your body while
enjoying lively Latin-type tunes to start your week. Jeannie Stevens has been successfully facilitating Pilates for Seniors and Chair/Floor Yoga classes for years at the Greenwich Senior Center and a host of
other locations throughout Fairfield County. Now she brings us all the joys and health benefits of Zumba
Gold modified for chair exercise enthusiasts. Chair Zumba will take place on Mondays at 9:30AM beginning on Jan 6. Note: The Red Exerciser Chairs will be available for purchase at $5 each. Please see Suzanne Testani for details.
NEW ANTI-FRAUD HOTLINE FOR SENIORS
SENATE AGING COMMITTEE LAUNCHES NEW ANTI-FRAUD HOTLINE, ENHANCED WEBSITE TO ASSIST SENIORS
WASHINGTON, DC – If you or someone you know suspect you’ve been victim of a scam or fraud aimed at
seniors, the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging has set up a new toll-free hotline to help.The hotline
was unveiled today to make it easier for senior citizens to report suspected fraud and receive assistance.
It will be staffed by a team of committee investigators weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST. The investigators, who have experience with investment scams, identity theft, bogus sweepstakes and lottery
schemes, Medicare and Social Security fraud, and a variety of other senior exploitation issues, will directly examine complaints and, if appropriate, refer them to the proper authorities. Anyone with information
about suspected fraud can call the toll-free fraud hotline at 1-855-303-9470, or contact the committee
through its website, located at http://www.aging.senate.gov/fraud-hotline. Online visitors can also increase text size, change colors or view a text-only version of the site. To view the new website, visit
www.aging.senate.gov.
INFO ON ACCESS HEALTH CONNECTICUT
Your Complete Health Care Marketplace!
Access Health CT (Connecticut's official health insurance marketplace) was established to meet the
requirements of Health Care Reform also known as the Affordable Care Act. If you are NOT covered my
Medicare, do not have health insurance, are underinsured or have been denied health coverage due to a
preexisting condition, you may be eligible for assistance through the marketplace. The open enrollment
period for Access Health CT will conclude on March 31, 2014. Contact Access Health CT toll free at
(855) 805-4325 or online at www.accesshealthct.com. For information or assistance contact the
Greenwich Commission on Aging (203) 862-6710.
W I N T E RT I M E C E L E B R A T I O N
“Valentines Luncheon”
Friday Feb 14, 2014
@
The Greenwich Senior Center
12:00PM to 2:00PM
Price: $8 Per Person
Delicious Luncheon, Giveaways &
Live Entertainment
Pay & Sign Up In The Office By Thurs Feb 13
Limit: 100 participants
Sorry, no to-go’s
S E N I O R C E N T E R E XC I T I N G P R O G R A M L I N E U P
Art Appreciation Lectures
Professional guest speakers present art
programs of all types using audio/ visual
aides and group critique & discussion.
Check calendar for dates and times.
Balance & Stretch w/ Neville
Join Certified Personal Trainer Neville Warburton for a creative
approach to whole body balance.
Billiards
Come to the Lions’ Den to play pool when
the room is not in use.
Bingo
Takes place on Fridays @ 10:30am.
Winners receive a small cash prize. Cards
25 cents.
Birthday Luncheon
Members’ birthdays are
celebrated on the last Tuesday of each
month.
(Sign up ahead at front desk a must!)
Bridge Play
Join other seniors for an afternoon of
informal bridge. Check calendar for game
dates and times.
Chair Yoga w/ Paula
Irene Genovese-Pica and Paula Schooler
bring participants all the spiritual, physical
and mental benefits of Yoga in a chair and
on the floor! Now held in the Main Dining
Room/ FL. Check calendar for days and
times.
Chess
A group that meets to enjoy the game.
Core Strengthening w/ Suzanne & Neville
Specialized movements that target trunk
muscles for a strong and healthy core utilizing the
customized Red Exerciser Chair.
Crosswords w/ Ed
Do the Intermediate level NYT Crossword
Puzzles with Ed Stein’s professional expertise. Check
calendar for dates and times.
Drum Circle/ w/ Deanne
Every month we welcome Deane Maconson who will lead the group on authentic
African drums. Therapeutic, creative and
stress-releasing.
Famous People, Places & Events
An informative monthly presentation/ discussion w/ professional lecturer Art
Gottlieb, CSA, MSW. See calendar for interesting monthly topics.
Feldenkrais Style Movements For Arthritis
Join Certified Instructor Wendy Rosa for a
series of static healing movements.
Total Body/ Mind Wellness Programs
Credentialed professionals discuss modern
mind/ body health related topics. See calendar for details.
Italian Lessons w/ Luciana
Learn Italian grammar from
experienced educator Luciana
Orzano in a structured forum. Classes
meet every week.
Interesting Lectures/ Presentations
Professional guest speakers present on an
all new array of interesting and informative
topics ranging from healthcare to wellness
to financial planning. Never a sales pitch.
Get educated!
Knitting / Needlework Groups
All levels welcome. Create any item of your
choice. Instruction offered on Wed mornings w/ Debbie.
Line Dancing w/ Jerry
Line Dancing takes on a whole new look
with Certified Instructor Jerry Chylkowski
and his professional dance partner/ wife
Deborah. Master exciting new steps to
keep you in shape, have fun and loose
weight!
Live Entertainment
Talented musical artists perform for your
pleasure monthly. Dance & sing the morning or afternoon away!
Painting Classes
Both novices and experienced
artists are welcome. Some materials provided. Participate in local exhibitions. Peer/
professional assistance available depending on the class.
Pilates For Seniors w/ Jeannie
A strength training workout that yields visible results in just a few sessions. Floor mat
required.
Quilting Corner
All are welcome to practice the lovely art of
quilting.
SCFCL Computer Classes
Designed for seniors with a hands-on approach. Sessions
begin every six weeks.
Call (203) 862–6700.
Shopping w/ The Bus Driver
Twice every month on Fridays go shopping
at Shop Rite of Stamford and once per
month shop at Walmart Rte 7 Norwalk.
Limit: 2 bags per person. Sign up at the
front desk. Check calendar for dates.
Silvertones Choir
A group of enthusiastic seniors who love to
sing led by professional Music Director
Pamela Kuhn. Travel to area facilities/ organizations/ events to perform live!
Special Events/ Parties/ Trips
Check the Lantern/ Center
flyers for upcoming fun
gatherings and affordable fees.
T’ai Chi w/
Sifu Duarte, Ken Sing & Lamont
Learn the moves of this ancient art
from a trio of Certified
Masters. A safe form of exercise that
strengthens core balance, increases
mental function, and tones the body.
Classes of varying levels are offered
three times per week.
Water Aerobics w/ Suzanne
Work out in the water to great tunes
and Suzanne’s voice guiding you along
on our ―Aquabuddy ― sound system!
Water ―toys‖ provided for
program enhancement.
Word Games w/ Suzanne
Challenge your brain for prizes!
Check Lantern activity calendar for
days and times.
Yogadance w/ Pamela
A fun new way to express yourself in a
serious Yoga format.
Zumba & Aqua Zumba Gold w/ Wendy
Lee Rosa
All the benefits of regular Zumba
for seniors! Great music & moves. We
rock out to the latest groovy tunes! It’s
the real thing folks!
Christmas In Song
On Mon Dec 16, Winona Mullis
facilitated a lovely music program
where favorite Christmas carols
were discussed and sung. Their
origins and history were
presented and shared for all to
enjoy.
299 O N T H E A VENUE
JANUARY 2014
(CHEF LEVI’S MENU IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
1
Happy New Year
Holiday
2
Soup du Jour
House Salad
3
Soup du Jour
House Salad
Shrimp Scampi
Pasta
Green Beans
No Lunch
Senior Center
Building Closed
Yankee Pot Roast
Mashed Potatoes
Steamed Vegetables
Assorted Desserts
6
Soup du Jour
House Salad
7
Soup du Jour
House Salad
8
Soup du Jour
House Salad
9
Soup du Jour
House Salad
Beef Stuffed Peppers
Egg Noodles
Sauté Zucchini
Herb Roasted Chicken
Liver and Onions
Brown Gravy
Mash Potatoes
Brussels Sprouts
Sauterne Tilapia
Cous Cous
Baked Cauliflower
Éclairs
Yellow Cake with Fruit
Topping
Boston Cream Pie
Apple Crisp
Brown Gravy
Spinach
10
Soup du Jour
House Salad
Stuffed Chops
Broccoli
Fresh Fruit
13
Soup du Jour
House Salad
14
Soup du Jour
House Salad
15
Soup du Jour
House Salad
16
Soup du Jour
House Salad
17
Soup du Jour
House Salad
Grilled Italian
Sausage
& Peppers
Dinner Roll
Marinara Sauce
Roasted Zucchinis
Jell-O
Stuffed Cabbage
Roasted Potatoes
Steamed Corn,
Cheese Manicotti
Garlic Bread
Sauté Zucchini
Sweet and Sour Pork
Baked Sweet Potato
Sautéed Broccoli
Chicken Kabobs
Rice
Stir Fried Vegetables
Fruit Pie
Chocolate Pudding
Chocolate Cake
Assorted Desserts
20
MLK
Day
Holiday
21
Soup du Jour
House Salad
22
Soup du Jour
House Salad
23
Soup du Jour
House Salad
Roasted Pork Loin
Brown Gravy
Roast Yam
Green Beans
Fried Chicken
Macaroni Cheese
Green Beans
Meatloaf
Mash Potato
Herb Roasted Carrots
Italian Ice
Chocolate Tarts / Whipped
Cream
Senior Center
Building
Closed
No Lunch
Pumpkin Pie
27
Soup du Jour
House Salad
28
Soup du Jour
House Salad
29
Soup du Jour
House Salad
Chicken Parmesan
Garlic Noodles
Roast Yellow Squash
Roast Turkey
Bread Dressing
Glazed Carrots
Vanilla Pudding
Birthday Cake/
24
Soup du Jour
House Salad
Jumbo Lump Crab
Cakes
Potato Wedges
Coleslaw
Jell-O
31
Soup du Jour
House Salad
Spaghetti & Meatballs
Garlic Bread
Broccoli
30
Soup du Jour
House Salad
Baked Chicken Legs
Sweet Potato Mashed
Braised Cabbage
Roast Beef
Baked Potatoes
Medley of Vegetables
Jell-O
Cookies
Bread Pudding
JANUARY 2014
(Calendar Subject To Change)
Monday
Tuesday
We d n e s d a y
Thursday
1
New Years Day Holiday
10:00
10:30
1:00
1:15
Senior Center Building Closed
9:30
Shopping @ Walmart
6
9:30 Chair Zumba w/ Jeannie-FL
9:45 Mutli Level Art Class &
Peer Critique with Chris Gordon
10:15
1:15
2:15
T’ ai Chi Easy w/ Lamont Thomas
Line Dancing w/ Jerry
Feldenkrais Style Movements
For Arthritis w/ Wendy Lee
9:30 Chair Zumba w/ Jeannie-FL
7
9:45
10:00
10:30
1:00
1:00
1:15
2:00
13
9:45 Mutli Level Art Class with Chris Gordon
10:15 T’ ai Chi Easy w/ Lamont Thomas
2:15 Feldenkrais Style Movements
For Arthritis w/ Wendy Lee
Chair Yoga w/ Jeannie Stevens
Quilting Corner-CR
T’ ai Chi w/ Sifu Duarte
Chess & Bridge Play
Pilates For Seniors w/ Jeannie Stevens
Garden Center Workshop-CR
Floor Yoga w/ Jeannie Stevens-FL
9:00 Quilting Corner-CR
GREATS Open Meeting
1:00 Chess & Bridge Play
1:15 T’ ai Chi w/ Sifu Duarte
2:00 Floor Yoga w/ Jeannie Stevens-FL
Senior Center Building Closed
1:00
No Lunch or Programs
9:30 Chair Zumba w/ Jeannie-FL
9:45 Mutli Level Art Class &
Peer Critique with Chris Gordon
10:15 T’ ai Chi Easy w/ Lamont Thomas
1:15 Line Dancing w/ Jerry
2:15 Feldenkrais Style Movements
For Arthritis w/ Wendy Lee
21
9:45
10:00
10:30
1:00
9:30 Chair Yoga w/ Paula Schooler-MDR
9:30 Balance & Stretch Class w/ Nev
10:00 Knitting
10:30 Floor Yoga w/ Paula Schooler-FL
10:30 Drum Circle w/ Deanne-MDR
10:30 Know How To Go: Transportation fo
1:00 Pickup Chess and Bridge Play-FL
Seniors, Veterans & Disabled Indivi
1:45 ZUMBA Gold w/ Wendy Lee Rosa
5:15 Evening T’ ai Chi w/ Ken Sing
w/ Margaret Mixon of the Kennedy
Center
1:00 Italian Lessons w/ Luciana-CR
9:30 Chair Yoga w/ Paula Schooler-MDR
15
Chair Yoga w/ Jeannie Stevens
Quilting Corner-CR
T’ ai Chi w/ Sifu Duarte
Pilates For Seniors w/ Jeannie Stevens
Chinese Brush Painting w/ Maryanne
9:30 Chair Yoga w/ Paula Schooler-MDR
10:30 Silvertones Rehearsal w/ Pamela
1:00 Italian Lessons w/ Luciana-CR
1:00 Fall Prevention Seminar w/ Sen
Bridges-Refreshments Served-M
22
Floor Yoga w/ Paula Schooler-FL
1:00 Pickup Chess and Bridge Play-LD
1:45 ZUMBA Gold w/ Wendy Lee RosaMain Dining Room
5:15 Evening T’ ai Chi w/ Ken Sing
28
9:45 Chair Yoga w/ Jeannie Stevens
10:00 Quilting Corner-CR
10:30 T’ ai Chi w/ Sifu Duarte
1:00 Chess & Bridge Play
1:00
Pilates For Seniors w/ Jeannie Stevens
2:00 Floor Yoga w/ Jeannie Stevens-FL
9:30 Chair Yoga w/ Paula Schooler-MDR
10:30 Floor Yoga w/ Paula Schooler-FL
1:00 Pickup Chess and Bridge Play-LD
1:45 ZUMBA Gold w/ Wendy Lee RosaMain Dining Room
5:15 Evening T’ ai Chi w/ Ken Sing
9:30 Balance & Stretch Class
10:00 Knitting
10:30
10:30 Helpful Tips On Controlling Your BP
w/ Diane Demaine RN of GHA
1:00 Italian Lessons w/ Luciana-CR
1:15 Get To Know Jewish Family Serv
w/ Mary Karlan, LMSW
2:00 Floor Yoga w/ Jeannie Stevens-FL
27
9:30 Balance & Stretch Class
10:00 Knitting
1:00 Pickup Chess and Bridge Play-LD
1:45 ZUMBA Gold w/ Wendy Lee RosaMain Dining Room
5:15 Evening T’ ai Chi w/ Ken Sing
10:30
Knitting
Silvertones Rehearsal w/ Pamel
Italian Lessons w/ Luciana-CR
Wintertime Word Game Fun w/
Suzanne for Prizes!
8
10:30 Floor Yoga w/ Paula Schooler-FL
9:45 Chair Yoga w/ Jeannie Stevens
20
Martin Luther King Day
14
9:30 Balance & Stretch Class w/ Nevi
29
9:30 Balance & Stretch Class
10:00 Knitting
10:30 Word Game Fun w/ Suzanne For Pri
1:00 Italian Lessons w/ Luciana-CR
1:15 Procedures For Charitable Giving
John Dibble of Morgan Stanley –
Refreshments Served
JANUARY 2014
(Calendar Subject To Change)
Tuesday
We d n e s d a y
Thursday
1
New Years Day Holiday
7
Chair Yoga w/ Jeannie Stevens
Quilting Corner-CR
T’ ai Chi w/ Sifu Duarte
Chess & Bridge Play
Pilates For Seniors w/ Jeannie Stevens
Garden Center Workshop-CR
Floor Yoga w/ Jeannie Stevens-FL
Quilting Corner-CR
14
GREATS Open Meeting
Chess & Bridge Play
T’ ai Chi w/ Sifu Duarte
Floor Yoga w/ Jeannie Stevens-FL
9:30 Chair Yoga w/ Paula Schooler-MDR
10:30 Floor Yoga w/ Paula Schooler-FL
10:30 Drum Circle w/ Deanne-MDR
5 Chair Yoga w/ Jeannie Stevens
0 Quilting Corner-CR
0 T’ ai Chi w/ Sifu Duarte
Pilates For Seniors w/ Jeannie Stevens
Chinese Brush Painting w/ Maryanne
5 Chair Yoga w/ Jeannie Stevens
Quilting Corner-CR
0 T’ ai Chi w/ Sifu Duarte
Chess & Bridge Play
Pilates For Seniors w/ Jeannie Stevens
Floor Yoga w/ Jeannie Stevens-FL
Painting Session
3
Core Strengthening w/ Neville
Bingo!
Fall/ Winter Water Aerobics B/GC
Shopping at Shop Rite
10
9:45 Painting Session
9:30 Balance & Stretch Class w/ Neville
10:00 Knitting
10:15 Core Strengthening w/ Neville
10:30 Know How To Go: Transportation for
10:30
Seniors, Veterans & Disabled Individuals
1:45 ZUMBA Gold w/ Wendy Lee Rosa
5:15 Evening T’ ai Chi w/ Ken Sing
w/ Margaret Mixon of the Kennedy
Center
Bingo!
10:30 Fall/ Winter Water Aerobics B/GC
1:00 Art Gotlieb Presents-FL
1:15 Yogadance-FL
1:00 Italian Lessons w/ Luciana-CR
9:30 Chair Yoga w/ Paula Schooler-MDR
15
9:30 Chair Yoga w/ Paula Schooler-MDR
22
Floor Yoga w/ Paula Schooler-FL
1:00 Pickup Chess and Bridge Play-LD
1:45 ZUMBA Gold w/ Wendy Lee RosaMain Dining Room
5:15 Evening T’ ai Chi w/ Ken Sing
Chair Yoga w/ Paula Schooler-MDR
10:30 Floor Yoga w/ Paula Schooler-FL
1:00 Pickup Chess and Bridge Play-LD
1:45 ZUMBA Gold w/ Wendy Lee RosaMain Dining Room
5:15 Evening T’ ai Chi w/ Ken Sing
16
10:15 Core Strengthening w/ Neville
10:30 Silvertones Rehearsal w/ Pamela
10:30
9:30 Balance & Stretch Class
Bingo!
1:00 Shopping at Shop Rite
1:15 Yogadance-FL
23
9:45 Painting Session
24
10:15 Core Strengthening w/ Neville
10:30 Bingo!
10:30 Fall/ Winter Water Aerobics B/GC
w/ Diane Demaine RN of GHA
1:00 Italian Lessons w/ Luciana-CR
1:15 Get To Know Jewish Family Services
w/ Mary Karlan, LMSW
9:30 Balance & Stretch Class
17
10:30 Fall/ Winter Water Aerobics B/GC
10:30 Helpful Tips On Controlling Your BP
29
9:45 Painting Session
10:00 Knitting
10:00 Knitting
10:30
9:30
9:30 Balance & Stretch Class
1:00 Italian Lessons w/ Luciana-CR
1:00 Fall Prevention Seminar w/ Senior
Bridges-Refreshments Served-MDR
Floor Yoga w/ Jeannie Stevens-FL
28
9:45
10:15
10:30
10:30
1:00
9
1:00 Pickup Chess and Bridge Play-FL
1:00 Pickup Chess and Bridge Play-LD
1:45 ZUMBA Gold w/ Wendy Lee RosaMain Dining Room
5:15 Evening T’ ai Chi w/ Ken Sing
21
Knitting
Silvertones Rehearsal w/ Pamela
Italian Lessons w/ Luciana-CR
Wintertime Word Game Fun w/
Suzanne for Prizes!
8
10:30 Floor Yoga w/ Paula Schooler-FL
Chair Yoga w/ Jeannie Stevens
2
9:30 Balance & Stretch Class w/ Neville
10:00
10:30
1:00
1:15
Senior Center Building Closed
Friday
30
1:00 Chess & Bridge Play–CR
1:15 Yogadance-FL 1:15
9:45 Painting Session
10:00 Knitting
10:15 Core Strengthening w/ Neville
10:30 Word Game Fun w/ Suzanne For Prizes!
10:30
1:00 Italian Lessons w/ Luciana-CR
1:15 Procedures For Charitable Giving w/
John Dibble of Morgan Stanley –
Refreshments Served
Bingo!
1:00 Shopping at Shop Rite
1:15 Yogadance-FL
31
H E L P F U L S E N I O R C E N T E R S E RV I C E S
Senior Center:
Open Monday thru Friday
9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Front Desk
Administrator
Laurette Helmrich
203 862-6700
203 862-6720
Program Coordinator
Suzanne S. Testani, TRD, ADC 203 862-6721
Administrative Staff Assistant I
Deana Salerno
203 862-6700
Morrison, Inc. Food Services 203-862-6725
Executive Chef Levi Argust
Commission on Aging:
Open Mon thru Fri
8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Director
Lori Contadino
203 862-6710
Administrative Staff Assistant II
Chicky Krois
203 862-6710
Social Services:
(Town Hall Number)
203 622-3831
Energy Asst.: Present Through May 1
Mon (By App Only) 10:30 to 12:30 12:30 to 2:00
Walk ins welcome no app. needed
Office Hours: 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Contact: Jayne Wilson
Dept. of Social Service
203 622-6458
Senior Center for Computer Learning
(Formerly SeniorNet)
Director
Charlie Stone
203-862-6700
Beginning November 1st Senior Center
members can attend any class at the
Greenwich Senior
Center for Computer Learning at half price.
Please contact Charlie Stone if you have
any questions 203-661-7120
[email protected]
Energy Assistance: Nov 1 thru April 15
Mon (By App Only)
Shut-offs, out of oil, emergency issues
12:30 pm-2:30pm
Contact:
Dept. of Social Service
203 622-3800
Health Suite:
Is located on the ground floor.
Nurse is in on Tuesdays
from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm— Free walk-in visits
Health Suite
203 862-6730
Town Hall
203 622-7859
Utilize Senior Energy (USE):
A search engine that posts jobs/ hire Seniors
(50+) for positions.
Located on the ground floor
Open Mon thru Fri
from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Director
Joan Caldwell
203 629-8032
Transportation:
Please sign up for transportation the day before
you wish to come to the center. Reservations
can be made at the front desk until 1:00 pm
203 862-6700
In case of cancellation please call TAG
directly at:
203 637-4345
Luncheon by Morrison Foods, Inc.
A delicious hot meal is served Mon thru Fri at
the Senior Center between 12:00pm & 1:00pm.
Please make reservations the day before at the
front desk until 11:00am. If interested in dining
on a Monday, please call the Friday before.
Reservations the day of the lunch will not
guarantee you a meal.
Noon meal prices: Dining In: $4.00 — To Go:
$4.25
Lantern Newsletter Editor:
Suzanne S. Testani
203 862-6721
The Greenwich Senior Center Invites You to the Annual
St. Patrick’s Party
Dance the day away to live entertainment, great food, giveaways, prize wheel and
much more! And don’t forget those ever-popular
“Celebrity Guest Servers”
who graciously bring your dinner right to you! TAG transportation available.
Sign up today!
Friday March 14, 2014
11:00AM to 2:00PM
Price: $14 pp
TAG Transportation Available
The Greenwich Senior Center
and
Greenwich Hospital Association
Present
Helpful Tips On Controlling
Your Blood Pressure
with
Diane Demaine, RN
Thurs Jan 23 1:15PM
Main Dining Room
GREENWICH SENIOR CENTER
Proudly Presents
FALL/ WINTER
SENIOR
WATER AEROBICS
with
Certified Water Fitness Instructor/ Lifeguard
Suzanne Testani
at the
Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich
Classes On Fridays @ 10:30AM
Please call Suzanne @ #862-6721 for program details
Work Your Mind With Ed Stein
The Greenwich Senior Center Presents
NYT Crosswords
with
Ed Stein
Fri Jan 31
1:00PM
With Ed’s expert assistance,
solve intermediate level puzzles straight out of the NYT
These aren’t your grandmother’s
crosswords folks!
The Greenwich Senior Center In Conjunction with the Kennedy Center Present
Know How to Go!
Southwest Connecticut
A Transportation Presentation
What is Mobility Management??
Coordination and marketing of all of the
transportation options for People with Disabilities,
Seniors and Veterans in southwestern Connecticut
Identification of barriers/gaps in transportation
Creation of a ―One Stop Shop‖ where individuals can find
solutions to their transportation challenges
solutions to their personal transportation needs
with
Mobility Specialist Margaret
Thurs Jan 9 1:00PM
Main Dining Room
Nixon
We will provide materials on transportation alternatives for you to take with you. We hope to
have a good discussion on what does and does not work for you regarding transportation.
We want to know how you get around, bus, train, friend or family member, taxi? Are there
any places you can’t get to due to a lack of transportation? Please take our transportation
survey at the presentation so that we can understand the gaps/barriers you face regarding
transportation. We hope to see you in January!
S E N I O R C E N T E R H OW T O ’ S
HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER:
Membership is free to any Greenwich Resident aged 55 or older. Our hours of operation are Mon thru Fri 9:00am - 4:00pm. Come in
and see a friendly staff member who will register you and take you on a tour. Stay for lunch and see why we’re the best kept secret in
Town. Joining is easy! Just fill out a small yellow registration card and become a member. We keep the process very user-friendly.
HOW TO HAVE BREAKFAST AND OR LUNCH WITH US:
The Senior Center is now serving an expanded breakfast menu along with our hot noon meal daily . Luncheon includes: soup, salad,
entrée, dessert and beverage. The fees are as follows and payable by cash, check or pre paid tickets:
COFFEE
$0.75 (INCLUDES FREE REFILLS)
MUFFIN/ TOAST W/ COFFEE
$1.00
CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
W/ COFFEE
$2.00
LUNCH
$4.00
TO GO LUNCH
$4.25
PRE PAID LUNCH TICKETS
$80.00 (FOR 20 LUNCHES)
Sign up at the Front Desk or place your order over the phone the day before you would like to purchase lunch by calling 203-862-6700.
Monday lunch list sign up sheet will be available on the previous Friday. Please be advised that if you sign up the same day as you wish
to have lunch we cannot guarantee your spot on the lunch list. Also due to the increased volume of lunches served, if we run out of an
item on the menu, substitutions may occur. We also offer ―To-Go‖ Lunches. Please indicate if you choose to dine in or take out when
signing up. To-Go Lunches must be picked up between 12:30pm and 1:00pm, are subject to availability, and cannot be held.
Lunch Tickets are non refundable due to loss or theft and not redeemable for cash.
HOW TO JOIN SENIOR CENTER ACTIVITIES:
Classes, performances, lectures and health forums are free of charge and open to any Senior Center Member.
Due to space limitations we occasionally require sign ups prior to a specific program, which is done on a first come, first served basis.
If a sign up is required ample notification will be given via the Lantern Newsletter, Event Flyers, Sunday Greenwich Times Newspaper
Senior Page, our Facebook page, and The Town of Greenwich Web Site.
HOW TO JOIN IN SENIOR CENTER TRIPS/ EVENTS*:
Although the majority of our programs are free, there are fees associated with our trips and theme/holiday parties. A staff member will
be available Monday thru Friday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm to assist with trip/ event sign-ups and table assignments. Fees are payable by
cash or check. Please make checks payable to: ―Senior Citizens GREATS Club–Old Town Hall‖ or for your convenience, we can stamp
the check for you.
The Senior Center is not responsible in whole or in part to trip participants for any loss or damage to persons or property.
HOW TO USE OUR TRANSPORTATION SERVICE:
Bus service to and from your home to the Senior Center is provided daily Monday thru Friday by the Transportation Association of
Greenwich (TAG). Your arrival at the Center is 9:00 am and departure is at 2:45 pm. Please sign up for transportation the day before
you wish to come to the Center. Reservations can be made at the Front Desk until 1:00 pm or call 203-862-6700 the day before to
have your name placed on the transportation list. In case of cancellation please call TAG directly at 203 637-4345.
POLICIES AND PRCEDURES:
Senior Center Policy & Procedure Manuals are available for review at the Front Desk or in the Program Coordinator’s Office. They can
also be purchased for $5.00 a copy.
*There are: No Refunds, No Party Reservation Transfers, and No To Go Meals at Senior Center events.