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New Fairfield Senior Center Newsletter

Volume 13

Issue 4 September/October

2013

The New Sun Times

From Director Kathy Hull’s desk: September is National Senior Center Month

From the Desk of Director Kathy Hull: September is National Senior Center month and this year’s theme sums it up - “Experts at Living Well”. I’m not sure when we stopped being cranky old codgers and unbearable biddies but now we’re the ones who exercise, eat well, go for checkups, meet with friends, laugh, talk, and relish the world we live in. At least, that’s what hap-pens at our Senior Center. We’re a pretty happy, healthy group here, a group that’s always growing and changing, trying new things and welcoming new people. With that in mind, we’d like to make September a month when we can show ourselves off. Every Tuesday in September we will stay open until 6:00 pm to receive guests and give tours. Please tell your family and friends to stop in and take a look. See if they don’t agree- we are “Experts at Living Well”.

From Probate Judge Marty Landgrebe:

During National Senior Center Month, the Housatonic Probate Court recognizes and celebrates the lives of our seniors.

Senior centers are recognized today as one of the most widely utilized services in our communities. Connecticut has 164 centers and nationwide, there are currently 11,000 centers serving approximately 1 million senior citizens every day. Today’s senior centers are evolving to reflect a new view of aging that empowers the people they serve. They are connecting older adults with meaningful work and

volunteer opportunities. Senior centers provide access to valuable benefits and resources, including health insur-ance information and financial assistance programs. Senior centers are helping older adults manage their health and finances so they can continue to live in their homes as long as possible. We are very pleased to work with these great centers: Hilltop Farm Senior Center, Bridgewater, CT, Brook-field Senior Center, New Milford Senior Center, and Sherman Senior Center. Probate Judge Marty Landgrebe and the Clerks at the Housatonic Probate Court congratulate our local senior centers this month and every month. We recognize them as the resources and inspiration in our communities for wellness, lifelong learning, and access to benefits and opportunities. Judge Landgrebe is available for questions

every 2nd Friday morning of the month right at our Senior Center.

We’re so proud of our Bridgewater Fair Prize Winners, Gemma Bizier & Connie Marsicano- more on page 3

Mary, Sarah, Helen, Susan, John, Diane and Harley, Bob, and Kathy (photo by Marty)

Experts at Living Well!

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Friends of the Senior Center invite you… A Fall Reception for prospective members and volunteers

Tuesday, October 1st, at 4:00 pm

Enjoy some afternoon refreshment and learn how you can become a part of this friendly group and be instrumental in some of their fun and worthwhile special events.

RSVP at the reception desk

From the Desk of Cindy White, Director of Social Services …

It’s that time of year again. As summer turns into fall, we can expect to feel cooler days and nights. Unfortunately, our pockets will also be strained due to the high costs of heating our homes. Fortu-nately, thanks to great programs in your area, including Energy Assistance offered by The Com-munity Action Committee of Danbury, Inc. (CACD) you may be able to receive some help with heating costs this winter.

CACD’s Energy Assistance program helps income eligible participants with their primary source of heat. This includes assistance with the costs of obtaining fuel, utilities and solutions to energy costs.

To find out if you qualify, contact me, Cindy White, at the New Fairfield Department of Social Services. Office

hours are Monday through Thursday 8:30am-5pm and Fridays from 8:30am-12pm. I can be reached by calling

(203) 312-5669

FITNESS CLASSES at our Senior Center

Zumba Dance Exercise Class: Mondays and Wednesdays at

9:30 am. *New Class Tuesdays at 4:15pm starting 9/24. .Six classes $30.

Sittercise: Wednesdays at 12:45 pm & Thursdays at 10:30

am A 45-minute exercise program designed for use with all levels of ability. A one-time fee of $5 .

Movers and Shapers Class: Tuesdays or Thursdays 9:30am,

A variety of exercises designed to improve cardiovascular health and increase muscular strength and range of move-ment. $25 per 6-week segment .

Tai Chi Classes: Tuesdays at 10:30 am Improved stress re-duction, balance, agility . $30 for six sessions.

Yoga Classes: Tuesdays at 1:00 or Fridays at 9 am or after–

hours Yoga Class Mondays at 5:15pm Benefits far beyond any ordinary workout allow a view of one’s life in a more peaceful state. $30 for six sessions.

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New Fairfield Senior Center Trips

Stop by for a flier or visit our website for more information http://newfairfieldseniorcenter.com/

Vincent Talarico At Grand Oak Villa, September 24th, Tuesday Multi-talented, Vincent dances, sings in three languages, and does the Italian classics, the music of Barry Manilow, Frank Sinatra, Caruso, and Andrea Bocelli. He has recorded on the CBS and Arista Labels and held engagements at the Taj Ma-hal Casino in Atlantic City. Join us at Grand Oak Villa in CT for the show and a family style meal with Salad, Pasta, Chicken Florentine, Talapia, Sides, and Dessert. Wine is on every table. Cost $71 per person. Depart Senior Center at 10am and return at 4:30pm

History and Spirits of Ulster County, Oct 10, Thursday Begin your day in New Paltz, NY at the National Historic Landmark District of Huguenot Street. Then onto Tuthilltown Spirits Distillery- New York’s first whiskey distillery since prohibition. Then walk next door for lunch at the Tuthill House at the Mill - located in the National Historic Landmark, Tuthilltown Gristmill built in 1788. After lunch, we visit the Whitecliff Winery—an artisanal, family run winery created from the ground up 30 years ago. Enjoy a wine making tour and tasting. COST: $90.pp Depart: 7:45a, Return: 5:30p, New Fairfield

Aqua Turf Club-Vegas Illusionist Lyn Dillies November 19th, Tuesday From the grand stages of Lincoln Center to the glitterama of Atlantic City, to the Aqua Turf Club in Plantsville, CT see Illusionist Lyn Dillies. Enjoy coffee and donuts upon arrival and a chance to win a door prize. Family Style Luncheon featuring Pasta/Roast Beef/Chicken Marsala, and much, much more. After lunch, witness the Houdiniesque feats and spellbinding magic of Lyn Dillies, hailed as the finest female magician in the land as well as one of America’s top illu-sionists. Cost $50 per person. Depart Senior Center at 9:45am and return at 4:30pm

A Christmas Story Holiday Trip, December 12th, Thursday Ralphie Parker wants only one thing for Christmas: an official Red Ryder® Carbine-Actions 200-shot Range Model Air Rifle. A Christmas Story, The Musical is the hilarious account of Ralphie’s desperate quest to ensure that this most per-fect of gifts ends up under his Christmas tree. Honored with three 2013 Tony Award® nominations for Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical and Best Original Score. Then enjoy a three course luncheon in the Theatre District at Pietrasanta Ital-ian Trattoria. Salad is followed by choice of: Chicken Breast in white wine sauce with sundried tomatoes, Rigatoni Bolognese, Pumpkin Ravioli in a red pepper cream sauce, Pan roasted Salmon with Dijon glaze, or Spaghetti in a mari-nara sauce. Third course is dessert of Cheesecake or Tiramisu. Cost $97 per person. Depart Senior Center at 7:30am and return at 7pm.

Win the Paper Chase: Save Your Sanity by Saving Your Records Sensibly Record Keeping and Medicare Updates with WCAAA: Monday September 30th1pm

Are you forever looking for significant documents that you can’t find when you need them? Are you drown-ing in paper or neglecting to retain important records? Bad file-keeping can be more than time-wasting, frus-trating and occasionally embarrassing. It can be harmful to your physical and financial health. Eric H. Freed-man of the Western CT Area Agency on Aging will talk about saving your records sensibly. He will also

distribute materials designed to help you become more organized. Mr. Freedman will speak as well about how to Protect, Detect, and Report Medicare and consumer fraud and will update you about changes in the Medicare program for 2014.

Our Members’ Winning Needlework at the Bridge-water Country Fair Clock wise from top right: Gemma’s 2nd Place embroidered blanket, Connie’s 2nd Place Yo-Yo Wall Hanging, 1st Place and “Judge’s Choice” Kite Quilt, 2nd place Quilted Wall hanging, 2nd Place Granny Square Afghan, 1st Place Victorian Quilt, 2nd Place Quilted Wall Hanging, and 2nd Place Cathedral Window Pillow

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New Fairfield Senior Center 33 Route 37

New Fairfield, CT 06812

Phone (203) 312-5665 Fax (203) 312-5667

www.newfairfieldseniorcenter.com

Welcome To Our New Members

Mary-Anne Ammerman Patricia Ashcroft Roy Bertalovitz Barbara Bozeman Anthony DeCristofaro Anna DiChiara Christine Durkin Aniela Dul Esther Gapin Diane Gott John Gott Lola Hannah Rhonda Hayden Marie Kraft Terry Manno Joan Marlin Cheryl Reedy Helena Scully Carolyn Tomaszewski

THE FRIENDS OF THE SENIOR CENTER

GRANNY’S CRAFT & BAKE SALE Saturday October 19th 9-4pm, Sunday, October 20th,

10-3pm

Our annual Granny’s Craft & Bake Sale is scheduled for October 19th and 20th. Plan on doing your holiday shopping early with us with one-of-a-kind handmade crafts. Delicious refreshments and lunch will be available for purchase.

Two opportunities to get your Flu Shot this year!

Flu Clinic: with Western CT Home Care: Thursday, September 26th, 1-3 pm

with Ridgefield VNA: Friday, October 11th, 1-3pm No pre-registration needed. Bring your insurance card.

SweetHART Bus meeting: Wednesday, Oct. 2nd at 2pm

Save the Date & start planning your costume: Annual Halloween/ Anniversary Party— October 31st at 1:00 pm

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HIGHLIGHTS OF SEPTEMBER Daily calendars are available at the Center. Phone: 203-312-5665

Friends of the Senior Center meet the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 4pm and The Commission on the Aging meets the 4th Thursday of the month at 7:30pm.

Mah Jongg: Mondays 11:30-1pm or Tuesdays 1-3pm Mah Beginners, as well as experienced players, are welcome. If you have a 2013 Mah Jongg Card, please bring it.

Investment Club Money-Education-Fun: Tuesdays at 1pm

Meeting weekly in the Community Room to share money lessons and tips on stocks and portfolios shared with like-minded individuals.

Juanita’s Computer Workshops: Tuesday afternoons

Juanita is available in the computer room to help you. Bring your laptops, notebooks, and netbooks. Those with appointments will be seen first.

Men’s Breakfast Club: Tuesday, September 3rd, 8:30 am

The first Tuesday of each month, enjoy some hot catered breakfast foods. Donations are kindly requested to offset the cost of breakfast. Registration is required.

Walking Club: Tuesday, Meetings September 10th & 24th All member miles are accumulated to reach a destination and monthly dues go towards a lunch celebration.

Spanish & Mexican Language & Culture with Carlos Ramirez: Wednesdays at 3pm, $20 for a 6-week session.

Conversational French: Thursdays, 9:00 am with Claire Tuffereau, no fee.

Drawing Class, Thursdays at 10:00 am with instructor Dominick Tomanelli A pad and a pencil is all you need to start. This 6-week course is only $35.

Life After Loss Support Group: Wednesday, September

4th and 18th at 10:30am A workshop for those who have lost a spouse. Grief work is hard work. We will provide you with some tools and support to continue to heal after losing your partner.

Dental Care As You Age with Dr. Lorraine Burio, Thurs-

day, September 5th 1:00pm Dr. Burio has been practicing for over 20 years and is one of Connecticut Magazine's Top 100 Dentists. We are pleased to have Dr. Burio and Dr. Chaudhry offer information on routine and preventive den-tal care important for this stage in your life. Sign up with the receptionist.

Garden Club: Friday, September 6th, 10 am

Meeting the first Friday of the month at 10am at the Senior Center unless otherwise noted in the calendar. All newcomers are welcome.

Astrology Class with Sarah Gannon: Friday mornings

9:00 am – 10:00 am beginning September 6th

Allow the wisdom of the larger, starry view to uplift you via the symbolic language of astrology. Use astrology to explore the questions: What is my invisible design? Who am I? How do I respond to life’s challenges? No fee.

Hot Dog Bingo: Monday, September 9th, at 1:15 pm Hot Dog! $5 covers both 1st Bingo card and refresh-ments. Additional cards are $1.00 each. Please, adults only. Come for fun.

Mr Fix It: Tuesday, September 10th 1-3pm Bob Ketcham has volunteered to review your broken electri-cal items and do minor repairs. Small electrical items only are accepted. Appointments are necessary and take place at the Senior Center during scheduled hours only.

Massages with Scott: Wednesdays, September 11th and

25th Scott Coldwell of Phoenix Therapeutic Massage & Personal Training runs this personal massage program the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays. Scott is a Certified Personal Trainer, a Licensed Massage Therapist. Sessions are at a reduced cost of $7 for a ten-minute massage.

Women’s Book Discussion Group: Thursdays, Septem-

ber 12 & 19th at 11am. The choice of reading will be “Along Came Mary” by Mary Jo Mapson; the fee is $8.

Judge Martin Landgrebe: Friday, September 13th,

9:30am-12pm Housatonic Probate Judge Martin Landgrebe holds open hours one Friday of each month at the Senior Center. Bring questions on different aspects of probate that you may have.

Robert’s Haircutting for Men: Monday, September

16th, 12:30-4pm Robert is offering men’s haircuts at the Center once a month. Call Robert to make your appoint-ment at 203-537-1673, haircuts only ten dollars.

Coin Collecting with Blair: Monday

September 16th 1pm Blair from Get-away Tours has been collecting coins for over 40 years and is a professional coin dealer on weekends. He is Vice President of the Bristol, CT, Coin Club, also an American Numismatic

Association life member. Blair will talk about the state of the hobby today and a general overview of coin and currency collecting. Please bring in any coins or cur-rency for Blair to look at to give you an idea of value and rarity. Whether you are an experienced collector or if just curious on what some old coins, it will be a worth-while time.

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Sept. continued…

Living Options with Senior Care Resources: Wednes-

day September 18th 1:30pm What types of communities and facilities are available for people over 55, both with and without care needs? Is it possible to manage in the home if you have care needs? Afternoon Bingo: Thursday, September 19th, 3-5pm Af-ternoon fun with Bingo! The Center will stay open late with the activity for only a $5 admission. Additional Bingo cards available at $1.00 a piece. Event sponsored by Friends of the Senior Center.

Flavio Ribeiro Complimentary Holistic Healing: Fri-

day, September 20th, starts at 10am Flavio Ribeiro, expert in the holistic systems of healing, is offering FREE 30-minute sessions in one of three holistic therapies for you to sample. Choose from Reiki, Color Therapy, or Flower Essence. Signup with the receptionist.

Red Hat Luncheon : Tuesday, September 17th, 1pm

The Sunshine Rambling Roses is the only New Fairfield officially registered chapter of the Red Hat Society. We are holding out our red-gloved hands inviting you to join us at our next monthly luncheon Café on the Green Res-taurant at Richter Golf Course in Danbury. Prior signup required.

Afternoon Entertainment with The Whispers of Music: Tuesday September 17th 4:00pm In their opening concert, the Concert of Remembrance, this young trio will be play-ing beautiful classics not just for the ear, but for the heart, as well.

Blood Pressure Screening and “Ask the Nurse”: Wednesday, September 18th, 1pm Masonicare Home Care

Kayak Trip: Friday, September

20th, Meet at Senior Center

12:30pm Join a group from the Center as we head out for another great afternoon on the water. Bring your Kayak and all equipment in-

cluding a life vest. Follow us to the destination to be de-cided. Sign up with the receptionist.

OCTOBER highlights

Celebrate Italy Day : Thursday October 3rd starting at

12pm Special Italian Lunch is on the menu and starting at

1pm will be authentic Italian music with Angelo Sapia and

Bob Mel. Lunch and entertainment is $7 and takes the place

of our normal lunch program.

AARP Safe Driving Course: Wednesday, October 16th 8:30

am-1 pm: This popular class is now reduced to a 4-hour course and costs only $12 for AARP members and $14 for non-members.

Honoring a Life’s Legacy through Journaling with Cele-

brate Me Home : Wednesday, October 16th 1:30 pm Celebrate Me Home, a Memorial Planning organization, will be conducting a journaling session designed to encourage sharing, reflection, and documentation of your unique life story. Journals will be provided and inspirational questions to encourage discussion and to help jog memories and spur crea-tivity. Your journals can be kept or shared with family docu-menting your unique history and legacy.

Elder Law Roundtable – Medicare Musings with Murphy

& Murphy, Thursday, October 17th1pm. Are you confused about Medicare coverage and Medicare supplemental plans? Come to the Elder Law Roundtable to discuss Medicare and Medicare supplemental plans and which insurance plan may work best for you. This Roundta-ble discussion is the first of a series in which we address criti-cal issues for seniors. Elder law attorneys Thomas E. Murphy and Michele F. Murphy, of Murphy & Murphy LLP from Danbury, will lead the lively discussion.

Cake Throw Down with Maplewood: Monday, October 21st

1:00 pm Join a Fall cake decorating contest. Cakes will be provided by Maplewood, as well as decorations. Adorning the award winning cake is up to you!

Adventures in Cooking – A Fall Cooking Class Monday, October 28th, 1:30 pm Sign up for this hands-on class as Caterer, Marianne DeSilva, teaches a class that will fill the kitchen with the scents and fla-vors of autumn. In this "Stuffed Fall Vegetable" Cooking Class, we'll try our hands at some wonderful fall vegetables stuffed with a variety of fillings and enjoy eating them as we cook! $23

Some Highlights of Our Center Programs and Activities

Come in for a calendar or visit http://www.newfairfieldseniorcenter.com/

Create Your Own Photo Book with LTOrganizing Tuesdays, September 10,17,24th & October 1st 10:30-12pm

Overwhelmed by all your photos that are either filling up boxes or filed on a computer disc? Here’s your chance not only to get organized but to get creative as well. Linda

and Sharon of LTOrganizing will make it easy. In the first week you will sort and choose photos, scanning up to 100 pictures. After that, come once a week for 3 weeks

for online computer instruction and assistance in creating a 20-page hard cover photo book. The fee of $60.00 covers everything including the book.