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The Newsletter of the Fairfield Senior CenterVolume 25, Number 3 March, 2015
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Membership Fee Proposed by HSC
Lifelong Learners Announce “Tuesdays in March” Single-Session Classes
Annual fee: $10 for residents and $15 for non-residents
Bridgeport historian Mary K. Witkowski holds an origi-nal Frisbie’s pie plate. The company was located on Kossuth Street in Bridgeport’s East Side. Mary will hold her class on March 3rd, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
On January 22, Fairfield’s Human Ser-vices Commission (HSC), the policy-making body for the Senior Center, voted unanimously to approve a pro-posed annual membership fee. Start-ing July 1, Fairfield residents would be asked to pay a $10 annual fee and non-residents a $15 annual fee. Teresa Giegengack, Director of Hu-man and Social Services, said, “The proposed membership fees would support additional programming and activities. I am committed to offer-ing a wide range of quality programs and making them available to all our members. If the proposal is adopted, our Center will continue to offer many programs and activities at no charge; programs that require a paid instruc-tor or a materials fee will be made available at modest cost or no charge due to this proposed new funding.“Many senior centers nationwide charge a membership fee, as do many of our sister centers here in Connecti-cut. But I want our center’s mem-bership to have a say as we consider adopting this proposal. I have a deep respect for our seniors and I’m ac-tively seeking their opinions on this matter. I encourage our members to share their opinions and program suggestions with Program Coordina-
There’s no reason to stay home in March, wondering what to do and feeling bored out of your gourd. Lifelong Learners has scheduled a wonderful array of pro-grams designed to appeal to almost every interest. Every Tuesday in March—except the 31st—two one-session classes are scheduled:Small Town Newspapers: Still Relevant?
Historic Facts from Our State’s Largest City
Music: A Vital Part of Jewish Life
A Zoo for the 21st Century
Eyes Wide Open
Have you noticed how newspapers are disappear-ing or shrinking? Former local news-paper editor Patricia Hines will talk about the momentous and troubling changes taking place in the newspa-per industry. March 3rd, 10:00 a.m. to noon.
Mary K. Witkowski, head of the his-tory center at the Bridgeport Pub-lic Library, will present fascinating facts about historic Bridgeport and show wonderfully nostalgic old pho-tographs. March 3rd, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Take a Senior Center jitney to Fair-field’s Independence Hall for an in-sightful presentation on Mynamar (Burma) and Cambodia by distin-guished photographer, artist and de-
signer Dave Pressler. The jitney will leave the Senior Center at 9:00 a.m. and return after the program. March 10th, 10:00 a.m. to noon.
Cantor Richard Silverman will talk about the rich tradition of Jewish mu-sic from Biblical times to the present. A composer of songs sung around the world, Silverman served as Cantor at Temple Israel in Westport for 28 years. March 10th, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
The Beardsley Zoo will bring small animals accompanied by Curator James Knox. He’ll talk about amaz-ing animal adaptations and the unique traits of the animals he brings. He’ll also discuss the conservation and edu-cation programs at the Zoo. March 17,
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At The Movies In MarchEvery Friday at 12:30
March 13th — The Band Visits (2007) ½Sasson Gabai, Ronit Elkabetz, Saleh Bakri—The Alexandria Ceremonial Po-lice Orchestra from Egypt heads to Israel to play at the inaugural ceremony of an Arab cultural center; but instead they find themselves lost in the remote Is-raeli town of Beit Hatikva. What follows is a special night of quiet happenings and confessions as the band makes its own impact on the town and the town on them. “Funny. Great comedic situations and timing.” 87 minutes.
Jim Caviezel, Michael Chiklis, Laura Dern—Inspired by a true story, this film tells the remarkable journey of legendary football coach Bob Ladouceur (Jim Caviezel), who took the De La Salle High School Spartans from obscurity to a 151-game winning streak that shattered all records for any American sport. But the streak breaks and tragedy strikes: it’s not about how you fall, but how you get back up. “A football biopic with positive messages.” 115 minutes.
Ellar Coltrane, Patricia Arquette, Ethan Hawke—Filmed over 12 years with the same cast, Richard Linklater’s ground breaking film is a remarkable story of growing up as seen through the eyes of a child named Mason (Ellar Coltrane), who literally grows up on screen before our eyes. Boyhood is both a nostalgic time capsule of the recent past and an ode to growing up and parenting.“The greatest coming-of-age story ever put on film.” 165 minutes.
March 20th — When the Game Stands Tall (2014)
March 27th — Boyhood (2014) ½
Harry Connick, Jr., Morgan Freeman, Ashley Judd—This well done sequel, which reunites the original cast, continues the story of the brave dolphin Winter, whose miraculous rescue and recovery—thanks to a ground breaking prosthetic tail—made her a symbol of hope and perseverance to people around the world and inspired the 2011 family hit movie “Dolphin Tale.” “A family flick told by smart and responsible adults.” 107 minutes.
March 6th — Dolphin Tale 2 (2014)
tor Margaret Andrews, Senior Center Manager Julie DeMarco and myself. I and my staff look forward to having this conversation with you.
“I also want to emphasize that, should this proposal be adopted, this Cen-ter will exclude no one because of an inability to pay a registration fee; for those who find the proposed fee a hardship, I will provide assistance upon request. And all such requests will remain strictly confidential.”
HSC Fee Proposal From Page 1
March Classes From Page 1
Bridge Expert Jacobson Announces ScheduleThis month our resident bridge pun-dit Judie Jacobson will cover slam bidding, including Roman Keycard Blackwood, on three successive Mon-days: March 16th, March 23rd, and March 30th from 10:00 a.m. to noon. On the same dates from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., she’ll cover overcalls and take-out doubles, stressing the require-ments for these basic competitive ac-tions and their advances. The fee for each three-session class is $40, pay-able to Judie at the first class.
Media and American Politics
The Great War: Cause and Effect
Marine Art: Yesterday and Today
Dr. Donald Greenberg from Fairfield University will offer a class on media and American politics; audience par-ticipation is encouraged and should make for a lively discussion. March 17, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Dr. Colleen Kelly, a lifelong educator and traveler, will honor the centennial of the beginning of the First World War with an examination of the cul-ture and politics that led the combat-ants to battle. March 24, 10:00 a.m. to noon.
For those who love marine art, Fair-field gallery owner J. Russell Jin-ishian will speak about its history from 17th century Dutch paintings to present-day work in many mediums. March 24, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.Each single-session course is just $5—a true bargain by any measure that you’d care to apply. Course bro-chures will be available at the front desk and early registration is a good idea.
Quotable
— Anonymous “Gordon, go see your eye doctor!”
10:00 a.m. to noon.
Anyone acquainted with Ireland knows that the morning of St. Pat-rick's Day consists of the night of the seventeenth of March flavored strong-ly with the morning of the eighteenth.
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March Menu
― Garrison Keillor
The Importance of Proper Hydration
“March is the month that God designed to show those who don’t drink what a hangover is like.”
Water might not seem like an essential vitamin or mineral, but it is crucial for good health. With age, your sense of thirst may decline. Certain medicines increase the risk for becoming dehydrated. Water is especially important if you’re increasing the fiber in your diet, since it absorbs water. Nutritionists recommend you drink three to five large glasses of water each day. Some people may need to have their amount of fluids restricted due to medical reasons such as kidney or liver disease. Make sure to check with your healthcare provider about a suitable fluid intake level for you. Taking in too much fluid can be unsafe, too.
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
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Grilled Chicken Breast Pineapple Juice Egg Bake with Orange Juice Lentil Soup
with Honey Low Salt Sliced Ham Broccoli St. Louis Ribs Unsalted Crackers
Mustard Sauce with Maple Glaze Tater Tots Egg Noodles Seafood Salad
Baked Potato Rice Pilaf Stewed Tomatoes Scandinavian Veggies Lettuce and Tomato
Capri Blend Vegetables Spinach Pasta Primavera with
Rye Bread Corn Muffin Pumpernickel Bread Whole Wheat Italian dressing, Hot
Pears Birthday Cake Banana Pecan Spinwheel Dog Roll, Apricots
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Pulled Pork Pineapple Juice Beef Brisket Grape Juice LS Yankee Bean Soup
Mashed Potatoes Sweet and Sour Grilled LS Beef Gravy Hot, Open Turkey Unsalted Crackers
Coleslaw Chicken Breast Au Jus Oven Roasted Potatoes Sandwich with LS Gravy Eggplant Rolatini
Brown Rice Green Beans Herbed Stuffing Baked Ziti with Sauce
Ginger Baby Carrots Romaine Salad with Italian Blend Veggies
W.W. Hamburger Roll 12 Grain Bread W.W. Dinner Roll Thousand Island, Potato Garlic Bread
Applesauce Ice Cream Cup Fresh Pear Bread, Brownie Tropical Fruit Cup
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Grape Juice Cranberry Juice Low Salt Ham Steak Cranberry Juice LS Vegetable Orzo Soup
Stuffed Shells Corned Beef Au Jus with Pineapple Glaze Garlic Baked Chicken Unsalted Crackers
Meat Sauce Cabbage Buttered Noodles with Spinach and Baked Fish with
Winter Squash Boiled Potatoes California Veggies Parmesan Cheese Lemon Dill Sauce
Carrots Scalloped Potatoes Couscous
Mustard Geneva Blend Veggies Hot Buttered Beets
Italian Bread Rye Bread 7 Grain Bread 100% Wheat Bread Multigrain Bread
Fresh Apple Shamrock Cookie Fresh Orange Pudding Cup Pineapple Chunks
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Orange Juice LS Cream of Broccoli Finger Lickin' Ribs Grape Juice Crab Cakes with
Block & Barrel Hot Dog Unsalted Crackers with Sauce Roast Turkey, Gravy White Sauce
Steak Fries Balsamic Roasted Baked Sweet Potato Stuffing, Green and Buttered Noodles
Corn with Peppers Chicken Breast Cauliflower Gold Beans Broccoli
Mashed Potatoes Romaine Salad
Hot Dog Bun Zucchini, 12 Grain Corn Muffin French Dressing, Rye Bread
Oatmeal Cookies Bread, Applesauce Tropical Fruit Cup W. Wheat Brownie Citrus Selections
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Chicken Pot Pie with Ravioli
Carrots, Celery Meat Sauce
and Peas Garden Salad
Chopped Spinach Italian Dressing
Biscuit Garlic Bread
Pineapple Chunks Fresh Orange
Senior Community CafeMonday to Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Lunch service begins at 12:00 noon
Please make reservations three days in advance: call 203.256.3118 between 10:00 and 11:15 a.m. A $2.00 donation is suggested. 1% or skim milk is provided.
Margarine served with all meals. Menu subject to change. *High in sugar content. **High Salt Content. +High fat.
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Calendar of Events March, 2015
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
29:00 AARP Tax Help/ FfldTaxRelief9:30 Blood Pressure Screening 1:00 Watercolors
39:00 AARP Driving Class10:00 Small Town Newspa- pers Class: Hines10:00 Legacy Writers1:00 Computer Class1:00 Old Bridgeport Class: Witkowski
49:00 AARP Tax Help/ FfldTaxRelief11:00 Book Club: Station Eleven12:30 Downton Abbey
51:00 Computer Class
6 10:00 Senior Forum: Alzheimer’s12:15 Duplicate Bridge 12:30 Movie: Dolphin Tale 2
99:00 AARP Tax Help/ FfldTaxRelief1:00 Watercolors2:00 Meditation Class
1010:00 Eyes Wide Open Class: Pressler10:00 Legacy Writers1:00 Computer Class1:00 Diabetes Support Grp1:00 Jewish Music Class- Silverman
11 9:00 AARP Tax Help/ FfldTaxRelief11:00 Lunch Bunch Bus Leaves12:30 Downton Abbey2:00 AHIF Meeting
121:00 Current Events Discussion Group 1:00 Computer Class
13 12:15 Duplicate Bridge 12:30 Movie: The Band Visits
169:00 AARP Tax Help/ FfldTaxRelief10:00 Bridge Class: Slam Bidding12:30 Bridge Class: Overcalls1:00 Watercolors
1710:00 A Zoo Class: Knox10:00 Legacy Writers1:00 Computer Class1:00 Media and Politics Class: Greenberg
189:00 AARP Tax Help/ FfldTaxRelief11:00 Advisory Council Meeting12:30 Downton Abbey1:00 Genealogy
1912:00 Member Birthday Celebration1:00 Computer Class5:30 Behavioral Investing
20 12:15 Duplicate Bridge 12:30 Movie: When the Game Stands Tall
239:00 AARP Tax Help/ FfldTaxRelief10:00 Bridge Class: Slam Bidding12:30 Bridge Class: Overcalls1:00 Watercolors
2410:00 Great War Class: Kelly10:00 Legacy Writers11:00 Hearing Screening with Wendy Cooke1:00 Computer Class1:00 Marine Art Class: Jinishian
259:00 AARP Tax Help/ FfldTaxRelief10:05 FSCA Meeting12:30 Downton Abbey
261:00 Current Events Discussion Group1:00 Computer Class4:00 Technology Tutoring
2712:15 Duplicate Bridge12:30 Movie: Boyhood
309:00 AARP Tax Help/ FfldTaxRelief10:00 Bridge Class: Slam Bidding12:30 Bridge Class: Overcalls
3110:00 Legacy Writers1:00 Bunco1:00 Art Workshop
Every Monday Every Tuesday Every Wednesday Every Thursday Every Friday
9:00 Woodcarving9:00 Table Tennis9:00 Table Pool9:10 Coed Exercise9:30 Bocce10:00 Senior Exercise10:00 Knitting11:00 Flex & Stretch1:00 Open Bridge1:00 Dance Aerobics2:15 Pickleball
9:00 Pacers-Walking Group
9:00 Table Tennis9:00 Woodcarving9:00 Table Pool9:00 Dance Aerobics9:30 Yoga10:00 Senior Exercise10:00 Open Painting11:00 Flex & Stretch11:30 Arthritis Exercise1:00 Model Airplane
Club1:00 Chess Club1:00 Mah-Jongg
9:00 Pacers-Walking Group
9:00 Table Tennis9:00 Woodcarving9:00 Table Pool9:10 Coed Exercise9:30 Open Crafts10:00 Senior Exercise11:00 Flex & Stretch12:30 Open Bridge1:00 Tai Chi2:00 Pickleball
9:00 Table Tennis9:00 Quilters9:00 Table Pool9:00 Basic Zumba10:00 Music & Movement11:00 Flex & Stretch12:15 Movies1:00 Scrabble1:00 Pickleball
8:00 Morning Exercise 9:00 Pacers-Walking
Group9:00 Table Tennis9:00 Table Pool9:00 Basic Zumba9:30 Sewing Bee10:00 Senior Exercise10:00 Open Computer
Lab/Help11:00 Flex & Stretch11:30 Arthritis Exercise12:30 Bingo1:00 Open Bridge1:00 Tai Chi2:00 Pickleball
Duplicate Bridge Continues with John Farwell—Fridays at 12:15. $3 per session. Call the Center for information.
New! Morning exercise class with Laura Dorr. Mondays at 8:00 a.m. That’s right—8:00 a.m. How about that!
Our calendar is subject to change. Visit our Facebook page for the very latest information. Google:fairfieldseniorcenterfacebook
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Senior Center,100 Mona TerraceFairfield, CT 06824
Hours: Weekdays, 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
DirectorTeresa Giegengack, 203.256.3169
Program CoordinatorMargaret Andrews, 203.254.5102
Town HallHuman Services Commission
Senior Times StaffEditor: Ron Atwater
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Reminders & Other Stuff
The Fairfield Senior Times is published monthly by the Fairfield Senior Center,
100 Mona TerraceFairfield, CT 06824
Hours: Weekdays, 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Human Services DirectorTeresa Giegengack, 203.256.3169
Senior Center ManagerJulie DeMarco, 203.256.3166
Program CoordinatorMargaret Andrews, 203.254.5102
Town HallHuman Services Commission
Information: M-F, 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. 203.256.3166.Transportation: M-F, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 203.256.3168.Lunch (three days notice required): M-F, 12:00 noon to 12:30 p.m. Call 203.256.3118 after 10:00 a.m.Coffee Shop: M-F, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.Gift Shop: M-F, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.Social Worker: M-F, 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. 203.256.3170.Blood Pressure Screening: 203.256.3166Notary Public: M-F, 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 203.256.3166.
Senior Center Services
Notary public, Medicare, medigap, long term care, legal counseling, social servicesServices Below by Appointment Only. Call 203.256.3166
Senior Times online: http://fairfieldct.org/content/10726/11018/14665/15157.aspx
Reminders & Other Stuff
Senior Times StaffManaging Editor: Ron Atwater
Associate Editor: Erikka Brickey Columnist: Barnstable CarmodyEditorial Assistant: M.A. Atwater
© 2015. All rights reserved. Printed in USA
Saturday Programs
On Wednesday, March 4th at 11:00 a.m., the Senior Book Club will discuss Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel. This “One Book One Town” selection is a darkly lyrical story about the survival of art in a post-apocalyptic world.
Drawing and Painting the Still Life. Learn how to draw and com-pose what you see. Karen Siegel of the Silvermine Guild Arts Center will explore line, shape and color to help you paint your unique impression of the still life. All levels welcome and supplies are included. Tuesday, March 31st from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Registration is required for this free program.
Technology Tutoring. Sean Op-penheimer and friends return with tech help for seniors. Bring your phones, tablets and laptops for one-on-one advice and assistance. Thursdays, starting March 26th, from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. No question is dumb; no appointments necessary.
The spring session for the Care-giver Support Group will be re-suming this March. This group is for any adult who is a care giver for an aging loved one, and interested in learning about coping skills, social supports and self-care. Join with others who are experiencing similar challenges. Please contact social worker Kate Dressel for further in-formation regarding dates and times at 203.256.3125.
The Impact of Emotions on Inves-tor Behavior. Ed Hynes, a 30-year veteran of the financial services in-dustry and currently a financial advi-sor at Merrill Lynch, will talk about the psychology of financial deci-sion-making. He’ll explain how Be-havioral Finance takes the insights of psychological research and ap-plies them to investment decisions. Thursday, March 19th at 5:30 p.m.
Lunch Bunch. Join us for a field trip to Barlow’s at Fairfield Warde High School on Wednesday, March 11th. We’ll leave the Center at 11:00 a.m. for lunch (on you) and return by 12:45 p.m. Sample menus (subject to change) will be available at the desk. Reservations required.
Alzheimer’s: Know the 10 Warn-ing Signs. Tania Paparazzo, LMSW and Southwestern Regional Director of the Connecticut Alzheimer’s As-sociation will help you understand the difference between age-related memory loss and Alzheimer’s and explain what to do if the disease is suspected. Friday, March 6th at 10:00 a.m. Registration required.
Join the Legacy Writers Workshop and write about your life. This group features in-class writing exercises about your experiences. Instruc-tor Amy Luciano is associated with the Connecticut Writer’s Workshop. Eight-week session fee: $40. Regis-tration required. Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m., March 3rd through April 21st.
March 7th at 9:30 a.m. Senior Issues Forum: AARP Fraud Watch Network. Protect yourself from fraud and identity theft. Every day, Americans lose money to scams and fraud, and criminals get more sophis-ticated with their tactics. So how can you safeguard your hard-earned mon-ey? By learning the techniques scam artists use to steal your hard-earned cash and ways to protect yourself, loved ones and people in your profes-sional communities from becoming victims. Registration required.
March 14th at 10:00 a.m. to noonElected Officials Open House. Ask tough questions and hear what your representatives have to say.
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March 21st, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.The Housatonic Model Railway Club returns to the Senior Cen-ter for its 28th an-nual train show. Note: there will be no exercise
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Seniors Go for a Virtual Walk in Central Park
FSCA Seeks Board Members
Prehabilitation Saves Money
By Erikka Brickey
Sculptress Wendy Swain took Center members on a fascinating virtual tour of “The Sculptures of Central Park” on January 28th.
Starting with an historical overview, she explained that New York circa 1855 was a bustling city with 320,000 residents who wanted a refuge from their chaotic urban lifestyle. In 1857, the state-appointed Central Park Commission held a contest to cre-ate America’s first landscaped pub-lic park on 843 acres of undevel-oped land. The last of 33 entries, American land-scaper Frederick Law Olmstead and English ar-chitect Calvert Volks submitted their winning “ G r e e n s w a r d Plan”—by giv-ing it to the janitor. The original two-and-a-half mile park stretched from 59th to 106th Street; it included wind-ing roads, walking paths, 36 bridges and arches, and “something like four million trees,” said Ms. Swain. “The cost was 1.5 million dollars.” (That would be well over a half billion in today’s dollars.)
Central Park’s natural contours were incorporated into the design, so land-scaping and nature formed, the archi-tects said, “a unified work of landscape art.” Ms. Swain’s photo tour showed outcroppings, glacial striations, land-scaping, and Central Park’s birds: the park is home to “one-quarter of all the [bird] species in the world.” Ms. Swain pointed out that the park is home to statues commemorating a person or an ideal, and shared the
backstory of many sculptures. For ex-ample, the gold-leaf statue on General William Tecumseh Sherman is flak-ing off. Jose Marti was sculpted by Anna Martin Hyatt, who “came early to anatomy” (her father was a paleon-tologist at Harvard) and “was 93 years old when she sculpted her last piece.” The Delacorte Clock has kangaroos (and little roos) blowing horns, danc-ing elephants playing accordions, and hippos playing violins. Balto the Sled Dog was inspired by a Siberian Hus-kie who brought life-saving diphthe-ria serum to Nome, Alaska in 1925. Ms. Swain discussed some 36 sculp-tures including the Dancing Goat at the zoo entrance and the Mall (also known as Literary Walk) with sculp-
tures of William S h a k e s p e a r e , Robert Burns, Sir Walter Scott and Hans Chris-tian Anderson. She ended the tour with The Secret Garden and Three Danc-ing Bears, and said the park plants 20,000 tu-
lips each year. These are dug up and given away after they bloom. This hint of spring was a fitting coda to a great virtual tour that followed a cold and snowy day.
Balto the Sled Dog. The Iditarod Sled Dog Race commemorates the 1925 serum run.
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The Fairfield Senior Citizens Associa-tion (FSCA) is a volunteer, non-profit 501c3 organization dedicated to rais-ing and administering funds to sup-port a variety of Fairfield Senior Cen-ter activities and programs.
The association's board of direc-tors meets monthly from September through June at the Center on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 10:00 a.m. Meetings are open to all registered members of the Center.
We invite you to consider serving on the FSCA’s board. We seek people with diverse experience and skills such as computer expertise, web and graphics design, public relations, fund raising and event planning. We need you! To help make a difference, contact FSCA Board President Rick DeAngelis or Palma Senatore through the Center office at 203.256.3166.
According to a recent article in the Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery (JBJS), physical therapy before total hip or total knee replacement surgery (called “prehabilitation,”) can save an average of $1,215 per patient in post-operative costs charged by a skilled nursing facility or home health agen-cy. This is a cost reduction of about 30 percent. Seniors have the major-ity of these procedures and many are now able to tolerate physical exercise at older ages.
March 28th at 9:00 a.m.Museum of the Month: visit the New England Air Museum in Windsor Locks. The bus will leave the Center at 9:30 a.m. and arrive at Skooter’s about 11:00 a.m. for lunch on your own (individual tabs). You’ll have about two hours to tour this fasci-nating museum. The bus will depart Windsor Locks at 3:00 p.m. Trip and admission: $12.00. Registration and price of admission is required by Fri-day, March 20th.
The museum houses outstanding collections of historic aviation ar-tifacts: more than 80 aircraft and an extensive collection of engines, instruments, aircraft parts, uni-forms and personal memorabilia. Visit: www.neam.org
classes or other activities on March 21st. Visit the club’s website at www.housatonicmr.org/wp/?page_id=51 for more information.
