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Volume 2, Issue 11
860-621-3014
APRIL, 2015
FROM THE DIRECTOR
April begins with Easter weekend (the Center is
closed on Good Friday), and then with the warmer weather we can get into the “swing” of things
with activities like golf and gardening, continued
classes in art, quilting and exercise and special
events! It’s the perfect month for our annual Fine
Arts and Crafts Exhibit, the UNICO Big Breakfast, “clowning around” with Valentine at the
Membership Meeting, interesting trips, an afternoon movie and our popular Polish Night Dinner!
We are fortunate to have a place in our community to enjoy many activities and programs,
develop new skills, find valuable information and
assistance and enjoy being with friends. As we
look to the future with expectations of expanding and becoming better than ever, responding
to the needs and wants of our members, we are
hoping that our town leadership will decide to
permit our cause to be presented on the November ballot for referendum. The architectural firm
of BL Company has done extensive and excellent work in considering and presenting options
that will make a significant improvement for the
Senior Center, current and future members and
benefit the entire community. Now it will be up to
us to support the project and express the interest,
desire and commitment that we share to the Town
Council.
Robert Verderame, Calendar House Director
STORM CLOSINGS
Announcements are made on WFSB Channel 3
(position 3 on Cox Cable); WTIC AM (1080) &
WTIC FM (96.5) if the Calendar House is closed.
When closed, the nutrition program, all classes &
activities are cancelled. Buses do not run.
WARM THANKS
The SUMMIT at Plantsville came to our rescue recently -- sponsoring SPRING AHEAD BINGO and
ICE CREAM SOCIAL -- reminding all of us -- in
spite of the snow, slush, cold and seemingly endless winter -- as sure as day follows night, SPRING
follows WINTER!! THANKS -- We needed that!!
Smiles all around at last year’s Polish Night - Don’t miss this one!
COFFEE ’N DESSERT
Central Connecticut Senior Health Services invites you for “Coffee ‘n Dessert” on Thursday,
April 16, 2015 at 1:30 pm with Southington
Care Center’s Ken Kirk, who is licensed in naturopathic medicine and has also been a physical
therapist at the care center for the past six years,
as he talks about Naturopathic medicine. He will
discuss how Naturopathic medicine uses natural,
traditional remedies along with modern medicine
for disease prevention and improved well-being.
Please RSVP at 860-621-3014. (Please note: advertised in Healthy Advantage as 4/23/15 but
in fact is on 4/16/15).
INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE
M
P.
Income Tax Assistance for low and moderate
income senior citizens will be available at Calendar House through April 15th by appointment
ONLY Tuesday & Friday mornings from 9 am until 11:15 am. We are unable to accommodate
walk-ins. Limited number of appointments remaining. Call 860.621.3014.
SENIOR CITIZEN COMMISSION/
ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
Tuesday, April 14, 2015, 6:30 pm. Calendar
House Main Hall. Calendar House members and
the public are encouraged to attend.
Happy Easter!
Call us to schedule your oral health check-up!
PREVENTIVE CARE
Composite Fillings
Crowns (Caps)
Dental Implants
Dentures & Partial Dentures
Fixed Bridges
COSMETIC DENTISTRY
Porcelain Crowns (Caps)
Porcelain Fixed Bridges
Porcelain Veneers
Teeth Whitening
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360-15 North Main Street, Southington, CT 06489
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Ask about our Senior Citizen Discount!
CALENDAR HOUSE
MEN’S GOLF LEAGUE
Calling all golfers! Polish those clubs
and get ready! We’ll be teeing off at
Hawk’s Landing again this year! Start
date: Tuesday, May 5. Sign up for the
men’s golf league now in the Calendar
House Office. Please have the name
and phone number of your partner.
Dues are $50. League meeting on Tuesday, April 21, 3 pm.
FINANCIAL CLUB
Wednesday, April 8, 1 PM
Learn how to manage your financial
investments, including stocks, bonds,
CD’s, money markets, mutual funds and
other investment instruments with Connie
Proll, a certified financial advisor.
DIGITAL PHOTO CLUB
Wednesday, April 15, 1 PM
State-of-the-art digital photography
techniques with Peter Freeman our
photography guru. Occasional field
trips are planned.
COMPUTER CLUB
Wednesday, April 22, 1 PM
Review any and all computer related
topics; take part in building or
upgrading computers, learning in the
process how each component works.
ORCHARD VALLEY
GARDEN CLUB ANNUAL
PLANT SALE
Orchard Valley Garden Club Annual
Plant Sale Saturday, May 9, 9 am1pm at Calendar House. These folks
have generously donated plants, trees
and much labor to the Calendar House
beautifying the parking lot islands
and planting areas for everyone’s
enjoyment. Plants are locally grown,
and the “experts” will assist you in
selection. Your support is appreciated!
HOT DOG SPECIAL
It’s a Hot Dog Special, come enjoy a
chili dog, (sauerkraut, plain and/or
with condiments), chips, coleslaw and
cookies, on Friday, April 17th at 1:00
pm, just before afternoon Bingo! The
Summit at Plantsville is subsidizing this
events and providing the prizes! Tickets
are just a buck, ($1.) and available in
the office - be sure to get yours!
MOVIE MATINEE
Sit back, relax and enjoy “Somewhere
in Time” on our big screen on Monday, April 20 at 2:15 pm. It’s the story of a young writer who sacrifices his
life in the present to find happiness in
the past, where true love awaits him.
Starring Christopher Reeve and Jane
Seymour. Refreshments will be served,
so please reserve your seat by calling
860.621.3014.
MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Thursday, April 23, 1:00 pm -- Calendar
House
Membership
Association
Meeting - All are welcome! You are
encouraged to come for a brief update
on the “business” and offer your
thoughts, comments and suggestions!
Following the meeting, enjoy a special
treat as “Valentine” comes to “tickle
your fancy” and “lighten with laughter”!
Expect smiles all around and deep
hearty chuckles! Light Refreshments.
RSVP at 860.621.3014.
FINE ARTS & CRAFTS
EXHIBIT
You are cordially invited to join us on
Sunday, April 26th from 2-4 pm to celebrate spring at our annual Fine Arts
& Crafts Exhibit! Enjoy the fine arts &
crafts created by Southington’s talented
seniors! This exhibit features the paintings, drawings, stained glass objects,
watercolors, quilts, woodcarvings, poetry and decorative arts of Calendar
House students! Light refreshments will
be served. Public is welcome! Be sure to
invite your families and friends!
POLISH NIGHT
Polish Night returns on Tuesday, April
28 at 5:30 pm at Hawk’s Landing
Country Club, 201 Pattonwood Drive,
Southington. On the menu: appetizers,
tossed salad, pork loin w/applesauce,
stuffing, perogies; golumpki, boiled
potatoes, kielbasa & kraut, rye bread,
coffee, tea, soda and dessert! Cash
bar. Entertainment provided by DJ Bryon Daley. Tickets, ($17.) Transportation
provided from Calendar House upon
request.
TRIPS! TRIPS! TRIPS!
Trip Desk (located in mini lounge by
fireplace) open every Wednesday
10am-12noon to answer questions and
reserve your trip. Payment is required
to reserve your seat. Payments should
be made at the Trip Desk during these
times, or see Harry in the office.
• Now is the time to book your trip to
Mackinac Island, an 8 day 7 night
trip starting on June 12 that includes
14 meals, stops at the Rock & Roll Hall
of Fame, Henry Ford Museum and Edsel Ford’s Grosse Pointe home. Two
days on Mackinac Island includes
carriage tour. Last night at the Marriott Niagara Falls with dinner in the
Skylon Tower above the falls. Filling
fast-Reserve your seat with a $100
deposit. Trip cost is $1677.pp dble;
$2181.pp single.
• Sunday, April 19, “Hyde Park on the
Hudson” Tour FDR’s ‘Springwood’
home & grounds; the Vanderbilt Mansion; and ‘Val-Kill’ National Historical
site; then lunch at the Eveready Diner
(seen on the Food Network’s Diners
Drive-ins & Dives Legends). Cost:
$95.pp
•
Tuesday May 6 ‘Married to Broad-
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way’ at the Aqua Turf, Plantsville,
features stars from Les Miserable &
Cats singing memorable songs from
Broadway hits; lunch served family
style included. Drive yourself. Cost:
$72.pp
•
Friday June 19: ‘Newport Flower
Show’ New England’s leading flower
show held at Rosecliff Mansion. Beautiful displays and market stalls on the
lawn. Then time on your own in Newport. Cost $62.pp
• Tuesday July 14: ‘Rhode Island Lobster
dinner and Newport Harbor Cruise’
Stop at George’s of Galilee for Rhode
Island Lobsterboil or Rib Eye steak,
then board the Amazing Grace for a
1 hour narrated harbor cruise while
sipping on a mimosa. Cost $108.pp
•
Tuesday August 25: ‘Boston Duck
Tour and visit the Outlets’ It’s the ride
of your life aboard the Duck, an amphibious vehicle that rides on land
and becomes a boat in water. Then
onto the hottest destination ‘The Outlets at Assembly Row’ in Somerville.
Cost. $75 pp.
•
NEW YORK & 911 MUSEUM At
long last the museum has opened
documenting the impact of 9/11
and its continuing significance. Multimedia displays, artifacts & narratives. Names of those who died are
inscribed in bronze around the twin
pools memorial. First, enjoy lunch at
Fino Ristorante, a popular Wall street
restaurant. Choice of Chicken Parmigiana,Sole Organata, Penne Vodka
or Cheese Ravioli Marinara; soup,
salad and dessert, soda or coffee.
$98 pp
•
GREEN MOUNTAIN FLYER RAILROAD. Board the Green Mountain
Flyer for a delightful 2 hour round trip
ride along the Connecticut and Williams Rivers between Chester Depot
and Ludlow Vermont. Relax and experience a narrated journey into Vermont’s rich history and scenic splendor on fully restored vintage train.
Then lunch at the Chandler’s Tavern
at Yankee Candle, Deerfield Mass.
$94 pp
• 11 DAY LEGENDARY DANUBE RIVER
CRUISE Travel through Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany and Czech
Republic. Price incls round trip airfare,
all transfers, port charges, air taxes,
fuel surcharges and Tours of Distinction escort. Once on board unpack
just once in your tastefully furnished
river view stateroom with panoramic window viewing. Visit five countries with the best shore excursions
included. Twenty-three meals and all
on board four course dinners served
with complimentary regional wines.
Afternoon pastries and late evening
snack served daily in lounge. Selling
fast-Please call now for more information ask to speak to Lana White. From
$4995 pp
• OKTOBERFEST! Enjoy the best Oktoberfest around. The Platzl Brauhouse
in Pomona New York offers a day
full of fun. No waiting in lines and
the biggest selection of German and
American Oktoberfest beers. Check
the flyer for the list! Beside the great
beer selection menu includes sauerbraten, knockwursts, Bratwursts,
potato pancakes, cucumber salad,
red cabbage, hot German potato salad, pretzels, hot dogs, hamburgers,
french fries, salads and ice cream
sundaes. Live German bands and
German folk dancers. $110 pp
For more information on any of these trips, and
to see what’s coming up, please log-on www.
calendarhouse.org & click “trips” tab! Or pick up
a flyer on the “rounder” in Calendar House lobby.
DIAL-A-RIDE BUS SERVICE
DIAL-A-RIDE BUS provides transportation
at no charge for Southington residents
aged 55 & over and for people with disabilities. Transportation is available to
& from doctor & dental appointments.
On Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays
rides are available to various shopping
locations. Mon-Fri rides are provided to
& from Calendar House for lunch, activities, programs & appointments. ADVANCE notice is required - three days
(72 hours) or more is requested when
possible. We ask that medical appointments be made between 9am-2:30pm
for in town and between 10am-1pm for
out of town. Please call 860-621-3014.
SHOPPERS please call Calendar House
on Thursday mornings for following
week’s shopping schedule. (Requests
made after 12 noon on Thursdays may
not be accommodated.)
55 ALIVE SAFE DRIVING
One day only classes! Friday, April
17 8:45 AM - 1 PM. Focuses on latest
driving techniques with emphasis on
defensive driving. No in-the-car training
involved, only classroom. Cost: $15
for AARP Members (must provide
membership #) $20 for Non AARP
Members. Payable to AARP. Register at
860.621.3014.
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Our short term rehab program
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• Orthopedic Patients
• Joint Replacement
• Cardiac Patients
• Pulmonary Patients
• Surgical & Wound Management
• Stroke Rehab
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Serving the local
community for over
20 years.
Our knowledgable and
caring staff includes:
• Physical Therapists
• Occupational Therapists
• Speech Therapists
• Skilled Nurses
• Highly Credentialed Medical Staff
For more information please contact our
admissions department at extention 233.
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ST. DOMINIC’S SENIOR
LUNCHEON
Calendar House members are invited
to a luncheon hosted by St. Dominic
School on Friday, May 8 from 12-1
p.m. at Geraghty Hall, 1050 Flanders
Road. Menu: fruit cup, salad, choice of
chicken or ham salad on bakery roll,
with cookies for dessert. By reservation
only, call 860.621.3014.
SENIOR COMMUNITY CAFE
PHONE: 860.621.6738 HOURS:
10:30-12. Signup sheets are provided
daily in the Main Hall. You may sign up
on a daily or weekly basis, but you must
sign up at least 24 hours in advance.
You must also call to cancel meals. Suggested donation: $2.50. The program
is limited to individuals 60 and older.
RENTERS RELIEF
PROGRAM
The State of Connecticut provides a
reimbursement program for Connecticut renters who are elderly or totally
disabled, and whose incomes do not
exceed certain limits. Persons renting
an apartment or room, living in cooperative housing and individuals residing
in mobile homes who pay monthly lot
rent may also apply. The rebate amount
is based on a graduated income scale;
and the amount of rent and utility payments (excluding telephone) made in
the calendar year prior to the year the
renter applies (2014 info).
*Applicants must have resided in CT for
one year/or more.
* You must have reached age 65 by
December 31, 2014 (if married, only
one spouse need be 65+).
* Individuals who are 100% totally,
permanently disabled may apply regardless of age but must show proof of
Social Security Disability.
* Income Guidelines: $34,100 Single
Individual; $41,600 Married Couple.
The Renters Rebate program will start
on April 6th and run through October
1st. Appointments will be scheduled on
Monday & Thursday afternoons. Please
provide one (1) copy, that we may keep,
of the following required documentation
from the 2014 tax year:
*Copy of 2014 Income Tax Form (if
filed)
*Copy of 2014 Social Security Form
SSA 1099 or 2458
*Copy of all interest, dividends, wage
statements, pensions for 2014 (if no income tax filed)
*Documentation of all 2014 Utility
Payments - including: Gas (natural and
propane); Electric; and/or Oil printouts
or receipts from January 1 to December
31, 2014 (CALL UTILITY COMPANIES
AND REQUEST PRINTOUT OF ALL
2014 PAYMENTS MADE, INCLUDING
ENERGY ASSISTANCE BE MAILED TO
YOU).
Our annual Fine Arts & Crafts features amazing works by our students.
* 2014 Rent Receipts (one from January plus one from December and, if
your rent increased during the year,
bring the receipt showing the first month
of increase.
PLEASE BE SURE TO BRING ALL COPIES OF YOUR DOCUMENTS WITH
YOU. CALL CALENDAR HOUSE
860.621.3014 TO MAKE YOUR APPOINTMENT.
TRAVEL TIPS
On Monday, April 20 at 1:00 pm, Margo Thompson Madore from AAA in Plainville will present a program on travel
safety and tips to make your travel more
In
Memoriam
Gary Costello, Sr.
Chester Lubinski
Donations in memory or honor
of of a friend or relative may
be made to the Calendar
House Memorial Fund and
are gratefully accepted
enjoyable. Ms. Thompson Madore has
traveled around the world. So, whether you are going around the world, to
New York City, New England or the
shore, come learn how to keep yourself, your money and your identity safe.
Margo will also have items on display
and will take questions. A drawing will
conclude the program, which will end
by 2:00 pm.
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SUNDAY
29
April
MONDAY
30 9AM
9AM Ping Pong 31
Pool Players
9:30AM Line Dance
10AM Stained Glass
10AM Folk Art
11AM Physical Fitness
12:30PM Mah Jong
2:30PM Badminton
5
12
7:30-11AM
UNICO
Breakfast
Trip
Departs:
Hyde Park
19
Fine Arts
& Crafts
Exhibit
2-4pm
26
TUESDAY
6
9AM Ping Pong
9AM Pool Players
9:30AM Line Dance
10AM Folk Art
10AM Stained Glass
10AM Computer
Registration
11AM Physical Fitness
12:30PM Mah Jong
2:30PM Badminton
9AM Pool Players
10AM Poetry
12:30PM Acrylic Painting
1PM Setback
1:30PM Strength Training
2:30PM Drawing
7
9AM Pool Players
10AM Poetry
12:30PM Acrylic Painting
1PM Setback
1:30PM Strength Training
2:30PM Drawing
1
8
WEDNESDAY
9AM Dancercise
9AM Pool Players
9AM Gentle Yoga
10AM Granny Squares
10:15AM Ace Aerobics
1PM Ping Pong
1PM Watercolor
2:30PM Badminton
10AM-Noon Trip Desk
9AM Dancercise
9AM Pool Players
9AM Gentle Yoga
10AM Granny Squares
10:15AM Ace Aerobics
1PM Financial Club
1PM Watercolor
1PM Ping Pong
2:30PM Badminton
10AM-Noon Trip Desk
2
THURSDAY
9AM Pool Players
9:30AM TOPS
10AM Strength Training
10AM Quilting (Karen)
11:15AM Physical Fitness
1PM Scrabble
11AM-12PM BP w/CT
Center for Healthy Aging
9
9AM Pool Players
9:30AM TOPS
10AM Strength Training
10AM Quilting (Karen)
11:15AM Physical Fitness
1PM Scrabble
FRIDAY
3
SATURDAY
4
Center Closed
Good Friday
10
9AM Dancercise
9AM Pool Players
9AM Gentle Yoga
10:15AM Ace Aerobics
1PM Bingo
11
Foot Clinic by Appointment
13 9AM
9AM Ping Pong 14
Pool Players
15
16
17
18
20 9AM
9AM Ping Pong
21
Pool Players
22
23
24
25
27 9AM
9AM Ping Pong 28
Pool Players
29
30
31
1
9:30AM Line Dance
10AM Folk Art
10AM Stained Glass
10AM Late Computer
Registration
11AM Physical Fitness
12:30PM Mah Jong
2:30PM Badminton
9:30AM Line Dance
10AM Stained Glass
10AM Folk Art
11AM Physical Fitness
12:30PM Mah Jong
2:30PM Badminton
1PM AAA Travel Safe
2:15PM Movie Matinee:
Somewhere in Time
9:30AM Line Dance
10AM Stained Glass
10AM Folk Art
11AM Physical Fitness
12:30PM Mah Jong
2:30PM Badminton
9AM Pool Players
10AM Poetry
12:30PM Acrylic Painting
1PM Setback
1:30PM Strength Training
2:30PM Drawing
6:30PM Advisory Board
Meeting
Trip Departs: Newport
Playhouse
9AM Pool Players
10AM Poetry
12:30PM Acrylic Painting
1PM Setback
1:30PM Strength Training
2:30PM Drawing
3PM Men’s Golf League
Meeting
Foot Clinic by Appointment
9AM Pool Players
10AM Poetry
12:30PM Acrylic Painting
1PM Setback
1:30PM Strength Training
2:30PM Drawing
10-11AM BP w/CT Center
for Healthy Aging
5:30PM Polish Night at
Hawk’s Landing
9AM Dancercise
9AM Pool Players
9AM Gentle Yoga
10AM Granny Squares
10:15AM Ace Aerobics
1PM Ping Pong
1PM Watercolor
1PM Digital Photo Club
2:30PM Badminton
10AM-Noon Trip Desk
9AM Dancercise
9AM Pool Players
9AM Gentle Yoga
10AM Granny Squares
10:15AM Ace Aerobics
1PM Ping Pong
1PM Watercolor
1PM Computer Club
2:30PM Badminton
10AM-Noon Trip Desk
9AM Dancercise
9AM Pool Players
9AM Gentle Yoga
10AM Granny Squares
10:15AM Ace Aerobics
1PM Ping Pong
1PM Watercolor
2:30PM Badminton
10AM-Noon Trip Desk
9AM Pool Players
9:30AM TOPS
10AM Strength Training
10AM Quilting (Karen)
11:15AM Physical Fitness
1PM Scrabble
1:30PM Coffee ’n Dessert
“Holistic Medicine”
9AM Pool Players
9:30AM TOPS
10AM Strength Training
10AM Quilting (Karen)
11:15AM Physical Fitness
1PM Scrabble
1PM Membership Meeting
“Valentime”
9AM Pool Players
9:30AM TOPS
10AM Strength Training
10AM Quilting (Karen)
11:15AM Physical Fitness
1PM Scrabble
9AM Dancercise
9AM Pool Players
9AM Gentle Yoga
10:15AM Ace Aerobics
8:45AM 55 Alive Safe
Driving
1PM Hot Dog Special & Bingo
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9AM Dancercise
9AM Pool Players
9AM Gentle Yoga
10:15AM Ace Aerobics
9AM Dancercise
9AM Pool Players
9AM Gentle Yoga
10:15AM Ace Aerobics
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