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The Holiday Spirit Throughout the Year

At the Manchester Senior Center, the spirit of giving goes on all year round:

As I make my way through the Senior Center in the course of my duties, I am always struck by the sounds of laughter, the smiles and the genuine delight on the faces of

the people who enjoy our programs and services.

The Senior Center is dedicated to the health and well-being of our members and I know I speak for the entire staff that we so much appreciate being a part of the daily

lives of so many wonderful people.

Thank you for everything you do to make the Senior Center a wonderful place for all.

A very Happy Holiday Season and Happy New Year

Eileen Faust Director

DECEMBER 2015

N E W S L E T T E R

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Manchester Senior Center

549 Middle Turnpike East

Manchester, CT 06040

Open: Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Ph: 860-647-3211 Fax: 860-647-3240

Visit us on the web: http://seniorcenter.townofmanchester.org

We now accept CASH, CHECKS &

MC/Visa Credit/Debit Cards

Payable to: The Town of Manchester

We are Handicap Accessible

S T A F F :

Eileen Faust

Senior Center Director

Liz Tracy

Recreation Supervisor

Kathy Nohmy

Sr. Administrative Secretary

Melanie Vassilopoulos

Clerical Assistant

Wendy Waldo

Custodian/Bus Driver

Mercy Agbaje

PT Bus Driver

Nancy Hobby

Kitchen Assistant

Debbie Keehner

Kitchen Assistant

Lillian Krukas

Program Assistant

Rima Riedel

Program Assistant Trip Coordinator

Kitty Dudley

Social Worker

Cathy Drouin

Health Department Nurse

CONTACT INFORMATION

For the Director, Social Workers, Sr. Advisory

Committee or General Information

860-647-3211

For Senior, Adult and Family Services

860-647-3096

For the Health Department – 860-647-3173

For Silk City Travelers, Rima Riedel

860-647-5255

Liz Tracy, Rec Supervisor – Center Springs 860-647-3167

Senior Advisory Committee 2015

Tom Lowery - Chair

Cathy Rose - Co-Chair

Karl Reichelt – Secretary

Marilyn Landon – Treasurer

Members: Barbara Armentano, Mae Foster,

Paula Haney, Lee McCray, Marie Munson,

Toni Sterne, Maelene Williams

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WINTER/SPRING 2016 PROGRAM REGISTRATION PROCESS

Please read the following information carefully

The starting dates for Winter/Spring programs vary depending on instructor availability

Most instructor based programs will begin the week of JANUARY 4th

Must have a valid 2015/2016 Membership Card to register for all programs PROGRAM REGISTRATION - Registration for all programs, except those listed below will begin on Monday, December 14th. Seniors may register at any registration location beginning December 14th at 9:00am. Registration will be on-going. Register at the Manchester Senior Center, the Community “Y” Recreation Center, Center Springs Recreation Office or at the Customer Service Center.

To avoid LONG lines and LONG waiting periods - PLEASE do not rush to register on December 14th. If your class does not fill up or is a drop-in program, feel free to register any time before the class begins. If seniors register at their convenience (instead of registering on the first day) it will avoid long waiting lines and result in happy members!

LOTTERY REGISTRATION:

• We keep all registration lottery forms submitted as PROOF OF EACH MEMBERS LOTTERY REGISTRATION.

• Registrants will not be present for the drawing • Class postings of acceptance into the lottery classes will be posted in the LOBBY on

Friday, December 4th at 10:00 am � Body Sculpt � Ceramics � Line Dancing � Light-n-Lively

� Strength and Flex � Yoga Plus � Zumba Gold

If you registered for a class (listed above) and did not get into the class you wanted:

• Your name will automatically be placed on the class waiting list and a credit will be applied to your account. If you would like to register for another class, or check for lottery class openings after the drawing, you can do so starting on Dec 14th. You can use the credit on your account at that time, or you can save the credit for any other future class or membership. If you would rather have a refund check mailed to you instead of having the credit on your account, please call the front office at 860-647-3211, and we would be happy to process it for you.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE It has been the long standing policy of the Town Board of Directors that no Manchester resident should be denied access to town sponsored recreational activities due to financial hardship or other extenuating circumstances. Please contact, Kitty Dudley, our Senior Center Social Worker, at 860-647-3211 for details.

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Thursday, December 3rd 1:00 -2:15 p.m.

Senior Center Card Room

Are you interested in learning more about Native American Indians?

Bill Baiocchi will present interesting information, a hands-on display and pictures about the various

Native American tribes such as the Sioux, The Cheyenne and the Lakota.

Come to learn about a very important part of our

history during the expansion out west.

HOLIDAY ENTERTAINMENT

Thursday, December 17, 2015

Music in the café during lunch from 11:45 to 12:45

Graham’s Cocktail Jazz Trio

Will provide an hour of holiday entertainment for y our musical enjoyment. Sign up for lunch or bring your own. All

are welcome.

Hope to see you on the 17 th of December!

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H E A L T H S E R V I C E S

Blood Pressure – Drop In Cathy Drouin, RN, BSN, Sr Ctr Nurse Wed, Dec 02, 2015 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon Wed, Dec 09, 2015 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon Wed, Dec 16, 2015 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon Wed, Dec 23, 2015 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon Wed, Dec 30, 2015 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon Manchester Seniors may also have their blood pressure checked at the Community Y from 9:30-10:30 a.m. in addition to housing sites currently served. If you have any questions, please contact the Health Department 860-647-3173 or go online at http://humanservice.townofmanchester.org/health

*Foot Care–Appointment Only Friday , Dec 4 th & Dec 18 th 2015

The cost of foot care is now $29 due to substantial increases in insurance and supply costs as well as maintaining a professional nursing staff. As always, if anyone has a problem with the increase we will adjust accordingly. This is a valuable service we offer, so give the Health Department a call at 860-647-3173 and make that important appointment today ! This service is not billed to Medicare, Medicaid, or private insurance. THIS CLINIC IS NOT FOR DIABETICS. MEDICARE DOES COVER PODIATRIST CARE.

* Final Family Flu Clinic * The Manchester Health Department will hold a “Family Flu Clinic” for ages 3 and up, on Tuesday, December 8, at the Community Y, 78 North Main Stree t from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Medicare, Aetna, ConnectiCare, and Anthem Blue Cross are accepted for all clinics. Please bring insurance card and photo I.D. with you. The fee for flu vaccine will be $30.00 and scaled fees are available for underinsured and uninsured Manchester residents. For more information please call the Manchester Health Department at (860) 647-3173.

Managing Concerns About Falls Have you ever turned down a chance to go out with family or friends because you were concerned about falling? Have you cut down on your favorite activity because you might fall? If so, A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls is a program for you. Fear of falling can be just as dangerous as falling itself. People who develop this fear often limit their activities, which can result is severe physical weakness, making the risk of falling even greater. Many older adults experience increased isolation and depression when they limit their interaction with family and friends. A Matter of Balance can help people improve their quality of life and remain independent. A Matter of Balance is designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase activity levels among older participants. Participants learn to set realistic goals, to increase activity, change their environment to reduce fall risk factors, and learn simple exercises to increase strength and balance. The Manchester Health is offering A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls. This 4 week program starts on Tuesday and Thursdays, December 8 & 10, 2015 at the Manchester Senior Center located at 549 East Middle Turnpike from 10:00 to 12:00 . A workbook and healthy refreshments are provided. You must register by calling the Manchester Heath Department at (860) 647- 3173 as space is limited.

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H E A L T H S E R V I C E S Join us for a Grocery Tour at the Manchester Senior Center Do you want to shop for healthier foods? Are food labels confusing? Would you like new ideas and recipes for your family meals? Take a “virtual” grocery store tour with a dietician and learn what foods to buy and what to avoid: how to make sense of food labels, and get new and easy recipes for your family and grocery coupons at each session to help get you started. Session includes cooking demonstration and samples. This program is being held for 2 consecutive weeks at the Manchester Senior Center from 930-1130 on Thursday, December 3 , and Thursday, December 10 . Please call the Manchester Health Department to register at (860) 647-3173. Free Hearing Screening On Wednesday, December 16, 2015, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noo n, UCONN students pursuing either their AuD (Doctor of Audiology degree) or PhD from UCONN's audiology program will offer free hearing screenings and discuss how the ear works. Please call the Manchester Health Department to schedule an appointment at (860) 647-3173 and help these future healthcare practitioners perform the skills they will need to so they can evaluate and rehabilitate individuals with hearing loss.

SEVEN WINTER SAFETY TIPS FOR SENIORS

During the winter months, ice, snow and cold temperatures can make life challenging for everyone. Slippery sidewalks and cold weather can cause a wide range of injuries and illnesses -- especially for seniors. Here is some helpful advice for preventing common winter dangers that the elderly population faces. 1. Avoid Slipping on Ice

Icy, snowy roads and sidewalks make it easy to slip and fall. Often these falls cause major injuries such as hip and wrist fractures, head trauma and major lacerations. Make sure to wear shoes with good traction and non-skid soles, and stay inside until the roads are clear.

2. Dress for Warmth Cold temperatures can lead to frostbite and hypothermia -- a condition where the body temperature dips too low. Don't let indoor temperatures go too low and dress in layers. Use a scarf to cover your mouth and protect your lungs. Your body temperature should never dip below 95 degrees -- if it does get medical assistance immediately.

3. Fight Wintertime Depression Because it can be difficult and dangerous to get around, many seniors have less contact with others during cold months. This can breed feelings of loneliness and isolation. To help avoid these issues, family members can check in on seniors as often as possible; even a short, daily phone call can make a big difference. Seniors can also arrange a check-in system with neighbors and friends, where each person looks in on one or two others daily.

4. Check the Car Driving during the winter can be hazardous for anyone. Get your car serviced before wintertime hits -- or ask a family member to bring it to a garage for you. Checking things like the oil, tires, battery and wipers can make a big difference on winter roads.

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SAFETY TIPS FOR SENIORS – cont’d

5. Prepare for Power Outages Winter storms can lead to power outages. Make sure you have easy access to flashlights and a battery-powered radio in case the power goes out. Stockpile warm blankets. Longer power outages can spoil the food in your refrigerator and freezer so keep a supply of non-perishable foods that can be eaten cold on hand. If the power goes out, wear several layers of clothing, including a hat. Move around a lot to raise your body temperature.

6. Eat a Varied Diet Because people spend more time indoors and may eat a smaller variety of foods, nutritional deficits -- especially Vitamin D deficiency -- can be a problem. Consumption of foods that are fortified with Vitamin D, such as milk, grains and seafood is recommended.

7. Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Using a fireplace, gas heater or lanterns can lead to carbon monoxide poisoning. Ensure your safety by checking the batteries on your carbon monoxide detector and buying an updated one if you need to.

The most important tip to keep in mind during the c older months is to ask for help. If you need to clear your property of snow and ice, don't hesitate to ask a family member or neighbor, or hire a professional. Arrange rides to the grocery store and doctor's appointments. Don't be afraid to reach out for help. Wintertime certainly poses challenges for seniors, but with a bit of planning and awareness, you will stay healthy and experience the joys of springtime soon enough.

S O C I A L W O R K S E R V I C E S

10 Simple Tips to Be Grateful~ Adapted from Donald Latumahina Everyone wants to live a joyful life. But how can we achieve it? How can we live a joyful life despite the not-so-good things that occasionally happen in our life? If you are grateful, you will see the world differently. You will see that there are always good things behind everything that happen. You will realize that your life is wonderful, and you will be joyful. To help you be a grateful person, here are 10 simple tips: 1. Realize how rich you are ~ Often we think that we need more and more money. This is one of the

main reasons that makes us difficult to be grateful. But do you realize how rich you are now? Go online to Google Global Rich List , enter your annual income, and see the result. Chances are you are financially richer than billions of other people. In fact, you most likely sit in the top tier of the world’s richness ranking. Of course, riches are also more than financial.

2. Realize what a healthy and prosperous life you have ~ Our standard of living today is much higher than almost all people in the history of the world. For example, Kings in the past could not match your convenience in traveling today! Today people as a whole are healthier and more prosperous thanks in part to the evolution of modern technologies, conveniences and improved medical care.

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Grateful tips – cont’d

3. Realize what a blessing it is to live in peace ~ No matter how rich and healthy you are, life will be

full of fear and misery in the time of war. Can you imagine being in the midst of a city bombarded with bombs? It’s a nightmare. Living in peace is a great blessing which by itself deserves your sincerest gratitude.

4. Open your eyes to see the good things in your life ~ We tend to see the bad things that happen in our life but overlook the good things. Open your eyes and be observant of those good things. Even small things matter. If someone calls you a friend, that’s something you should be grateful for. If a child smiles at you, let it remind you that there’s always hope.

5. Maintain a “good things” journal ~ Take one step further and write the good things that happen in

your life in a journal. When life looks dark and it’s difficult for you to be grateful, open and read your journal. You will soon realize the wonderful life you have and you will get new strength to overcome your problems.

6. Understand that there are positive things behind all the terrible things that happen ~ At the very

least, tragedy teach us valuable lessons. It all depends on our perspective.

7. Put Gratitude into Practice ~ Understanding that you should be grateful won’t help much if you don’t put it into practice. Think about the good things that happen in your days and express your gratitude.

8. Meet positive people ~ You will be like the people you gather with. It’s hard for you to be grateful if

the people you meet are negative people. Surround yourself with positive people who themselves are grateful people, and it will be much easier and natural for you to be a grateful person.

9. Focus on giving ~ You will be grateful if your mind focuses on what you have rather than what you

don’t have. By giving, your mind will focus on what you have rather than what you don’t have. Most people focus on receiving which makes their mind focus on what they don’t have. No wonder it’s difficult for them to be grateful.

10. Decide to be a grateful person ~ The above nine tips can help you become a grateful person, but

eventually it’s up to you to decide whether or not you want to be one. If you decide to be a grateful person, then be it. The same thing happens otherwise. No matter what happens to you, it is still you who decide how you will respond.

KITTY’s Quote: “Regardless of what’s currently fashionable, courtesy and thoughtfulness are always in style.” Life’s Little Instruction Calendar Volume XV

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P R O G R A M N O T E S

AARP Drivers Safety Program If you have any questions about the information outlined, you are encouraged to contact a volunteer in your area or contact 1-800-569-1658 or [email protected]. (No class in December. Classes resume January 28th, 2016). SAVE at least 5% on your Auto Insurance. The class is limited to 25 participants. AARP does not accept walk-ins the day of the class. $15.00 for AARP members or $20.00 non-AARP members. Payments made by Check only .

Advisory Committee Meeting YOUR Advisory Committee will be meeting on Friday, December 4th at 9:00 a.m . in the Library to discuss issues of concern to members! This is your chance to see the committee in action and to let them know that you support them 100%. All Senior Center and New Members are encouraged to attend.

Book Group The Book Group will meet on Tuesday, Dec 15 th at 10:30 in the Library . “A Fatal Grace” by Louise Penny. Inspector Gamache investigates after CC de Poitiers, a sadistic socialite, is fatally electrocuted at a Christmas curling competition in the small Québécois town of Three Pines. CC, who had a “spiritual guidance” business based on eliminating emotion, was hated by seemingly everyone, including her husband, lover, and daughter. The crime links to a vagrant’s recent murder as well as to the pasts of several other villagers.

Boomers & Beyond Social E-mail Activity Networking Group Register today and receive detailed information on the fun, social activities we have planned. We must have enough interest in order to hold these activities. Go online at recreation.townofmanchester.org for detailed program information or contact Boomer Coordinator, Deb Kellie at [email protected] or Recreation Supervisor, Karen Gubbins at 860-647-3075 or [email protected]

Breakfast Club The Breakfast Club group of members meet on Friday mornings from 8:30a.m. – 10:00a.m. at Guido’s Restaurant, located at 242 Broad Street in Manchester, 860-432-5999. As this is a drop in program, we are not always made aware of any changes in meeting locations. New members are always welcome.

Computer Room – Drop-In HOURS * The Open computer lab will be closed on Jan 5, 8, & 11 for AARP Training . *Hours are subject to change. Jim Lessard, Jimmy and Fran are available in the computer room Monday and Thursday should you have any questions.

Computer Training – Drop-in Program Karen Freund (pronounced “Froy-nd” ) from our own Information Systems will be available in the Computer Lab to answer questions and tutor regarding Microsoft Products, Facebook, Twitter and other computer/media questions. Wednesday, Dec 16 th, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon .

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P R O G R A M N O T E S

Hiking Schedule Times: A) 1-3pm – Local areas, B) 1230-330pm – More distant or limited parking areas/carpooling ** Note: ALL carpooling will be from the parking lot on the corner of Oak Street and Cottage Street in downtown Manchester ** 12/3 Crandall Park, Tolland – B

12/17 Bushnell Park Holiday Lights (evening walk?), Hartford - B 01/07 Main St., Manchester (meet at carpool lot) - A 01/21 Main St., Glastonbury - B

Newcomers Meeting The next Newcomer’s meeting, open to those 60+ and Members will be held on Wednesday, Dec 16th at 11:00 a.m. in the Bingo Room. New members will receive introductions to our programs and tour our facility. You must REGISTER with the front office by calling (860) 647-3211 ahead of time so we may properly prepare for your visit. If you would like to have lunch with us, please register for lunch on Monday, Dec 14 th or Tuesday, Dec 15 th by 12:00 Noon . We look forward to your visit! Rebuilding Together 2016!! Rebuilding Together is a volunteer organization dedicated to rehabilitating the homes of low-income homeowners, particularly the elderly, disabled and veterans. There is NO COST to the homeowner for these repairs or home modifications. This year’s Rebuilding Together Volunteer event will take place on Saturday, April 30, 2016 . Homeowner applications are currently available by contacting Scott Garman at 860-647-3139 or Liz Tracy at 860-647-3167 for more information Red Hat Society The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 1 st at 1:00 pm . The Red Hats monthly meetings are held on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 1:00 pm in the Senior Center Library . New members WELCOME! Bring a friend. If you’re interested in joining the Royal Scarlet Gadabouts Red Hat Chapter, please contact Queen Maelene Williams at (860) 644-1747.

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??? Susan Barlow Programs ???

The Senior Center has been fortunate to host two (2) programs by Susan Barlow this fall

which were very well attended. Susan has offered to do a few more.

At this time we would like you to help us select a couple of programs for Susan to present.

In the space next to the program description, pleas e indicate which one you

would be interested in hearing 1 st, 2nd, and 3 rd. Completed sheets should be

handed in to the front office no later than December 18, 2015. Thank you for your help, Lillian

[ ] Picked up and moved buildings in Manchester.

From Highland Park to Porter Street, from Cooper Hill to Cedar Street, buildings used to be moved rather than demolished.

[ ] Manchester Land Conservation Trust.

From 1972 until today, and from a few square feet of land to 435 acres in six towns…how does a Land Trust operate and grow with no staff?

[ ] Cheney Memoirs

The Cheney family included several authors, and they wrote family memoirs and reminiscences of Manchester and the silk mill history. Learn more in an illustrated talk including a fictionalized memoir of growing up on the Great Lawn.

Please choose from above which one you might like to hear 1st, 2nd, and 3 rd. We will tally all responses and invite Susan back to share her colorful tales of happenings in Manchester.

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“ IN THE LOOP ” 1. Manchester Matters E-mail

Stay informed about the Town of Manchester, by receiving periodic emails. Residents and those who work in town can sign up online at www.townofmanchester.org or call 860-647-5235.

2. Volunteer Help Needed within the Manchester Community. Groups that need volunteers are listed on the website either as LEISURE www.townofmanchester.org/leisure/ or as CLU BS www.townofmanchester.org/club .

3. ECHN Volunteers Needed No Experience Necessary. Please call: Ashley Thompson, Volunteer Coordinator at 860-647-6841 or [email protected].

4. Foodshare If you are interested in participating as a single volunteer, with your family or as part of a service group project, please contact Krista Ostaszewski at Foodshare: 860-286-9999 ext. 104 or e-mail: [email protected].

5. S.eniors H.elp O.ur P.antry Our MACC contribution box is located in the Senior Center Lobby as you enter the building. With everyone’s help we can keep our MACC box full. To make a monetary contribution to MACC, you can pick up a donation form from the front office and send a check directly to MACC indicating our S.H.O.P. program. The address is 466 Main St, Manchester, CT 06040 .

6. MACC Emergency Shelter – Winter Donations Your food/shelter donations are more important than you think. Winter has its challenges when talking about providing basic needs. Your help is a lifeline to those in need of your compassion. Donations to the MACC Shelter can be made by going up on the porch of 466 Main Street (facing the Town of Manchester parking lot) and ringing the bell from 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. (Monday – Friday) or 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. (Saturday & Sunday).

7. MACC Food Pantry – Winter Donations

Monetary Donations to the food pantry for Winter can be mailed to P.O. Box 3804, Manchester, Ct 06045-3804. Food Donations can be dropped off at 466 Main Street on Mondays and Wednesdays, 1:00p.m.-5:00p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:30a.m.- 2:00p.m. and Fridays, 8:30a.m.-3:30p.m. Special arrangements for food donations can be arranged by calling Dale Doll at 860-288-4251 or Beth Stafford, Executive Director/CEO at 860-647-0440. Please visit www.maccct.org.

8. Support our Troops & Honor our Veterans for the WINTER! Please take a moment to express your gratitude and thanks to a soldier this WINTER. Further details are available online at www.townofmanchester.org/press/VFW1.cfm. Large, group donations should be delivered to the VFW Post 2046 at 608 East Center Street, 860-647-6741, M-F, 3-9 pm. Small, individual donations can be dropped off at Town Hall Customer Service & Information Center, 41 Center Street, 860-647-5235. Center Springs Park Main Office 39 Lodge Drive Manchester, CT 06040

Ph: 860-647-3084 Fax: 860-647-3083 recreation.townofmanchester.org

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SILK CITY TRAVELERS

A Stockbridge Christmas – Last Call! Date: Thurs, Dec 10th Lunch at the Red Lion Inn and a visit to the Norman Rockwell Museum

Price: $78pp - Sign up deadline: Thursi, 12/3 Only 5 seats left

Make checks payable: The Town of Manchester

Festival of Trees at the Wadsworth Date: Friday, December 11 th – Last Call! Price: $55 Deadline sign up – Thurs, 12/3 Make checks payable: the Town of Manchester – See flyers for more information Activity Level – Mild to Moderate Steamboatin’ on the Mississippi – Last Call! Date: Sun, March 27th - Mon April 4, 2016 Price: from $2,799pp to $3,349pp Sign up: Tues, Nov 10 th & Wed Nov 11 th @11:30 – 3:30 pm - Deadline: Full pymnt Fri, Dec 4th – NO Exceptions Make checks payable to Friendship Cruises Activity Level – Mild to Active

Escorted Canada / New England Cruise Date: Fri, July 15th to Sat, July 23, 2016 Price: from $1,979pp to $2,169pp Sign up dates: Tues, Nov 17 th to Thurs, Nov 19, 2015 Deadline: Fri, March 8 th – NO EXCEPTIONS! Make checks payable to Friendship Tours & Cruises Activity Level – Mild to Active

Save the Dates: South Dakota Dates: September 6-12, 2016 Price: $2,299pp Deadline: April 29, 2016 Activity Level – Mild to Active Saturday Night Fever, Westchester Broadway Theatre Date: November 10, 2016 Price: $99pp Sign up: See Rima Make checks payable to Getaway Tours Activity Level - Mild Christmas in London Dates : November 30 – December 7, 2016 Price: $2,599pp dbl – 7day – 5 breakfast, 2 dinner Activity Level – Moderate to Active

For Reservations and more information contact Rima Riedel at 860-647-5255

(the voice mail message will say that you have reached the Program Assistant mailbox, PLEASE HIT #3 for Anne Millis , when you HIT #3 you will then hear the voice mail message for RIMA)

or stop by the front office. The next travel meeting is scheduled for

Wednesday, December 16 th, 2015

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Senior Center – In General . . .

Lunch Program** – Meals are served from 12:00 to 12:30 p.m. each weekday. Per the Community Renewal Team (CRT) the suggested donation of $2.50 is for those 60+ years of age and older. Under 60 years old you must pay the required cost of $5.00 per meal. ** Reservations can be made up to two days ahead of time and no later than the day before by 12:30 p.m. by calling 860-647-3211. You do not have to be a Senior Center Member to eat lunch here. CRT lunch/menu/service questions can be directed to Stefanie Belding, Asst VP Nutrition Srvcs, 860-560-5826.

Senior Center Transportation – Bus rides to and from the Senior Center or for grocery/retail shopping can be scheduled up to 3:00 p.m. on the day before your ride is needed. Call the Senior Center at 860-647-3211 to schedule your ride with us. If you find that you need to cancel your ride with us, please call the office as soon as possible. We appreciate as much advance notice as possible. Grocery Shopping – Tuesdays The bus grocery shops on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday at Shop Rite and the 2nd & 4th Tuesday at Stop & Shop - Reminder: Shoppers are limited to only three (3) bags each and 25 lbs/ea bag. Make sure to reserve your bus ride the day before 3:00 p.m. Retail Shopping – Wednesdays is back! Reserve your bus ride the day before 3:00 p.m. The bus shops on the following schedule: 1st Wednesday – Walmart, 2nd Wednesday – Walmart/Target, 3rd Wednesday – Kmart/Kohls, 4th Wednesday – Mall or Christmas Tree Shops.

TOWN OF MANCHESTER – Dial-A-Ride Services

DIAL-A-RIDE is a separate service from the Manchester Senior Center Transportation (see above) To Register for Dial-A-Ride for the first time , call 860-870-7940 between 2:30-4:00 p.m. To Reserve a ride thereafter with DIAL-A-RIDE, call 860-870-7940 between 8:30 a.m. -2:00 p.m. Please direct questions or comments to Senior, Adult & Family Services 860-647-3096 if you need more information.

Saturday trips weekly, except on holiday weekends. Trips to ECHN Medical Building in South Windsor are available every Thursday as needed. Trips to Motor Vehicle Dept. will be scheduled on an as needed basis when at least 3 people request a ride.

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ACTIVITIES & PROGRAMS DECEMBER, 2015 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

NOV 30 1 SHOP RITE 2 WALMART 3 4

COMP Lab 830-430 COMP Lab 830-430 COMP Lab 830-430 COMP Lab 830-430 COMP Lab 830-430

BILLIARDS 830-415 BILLIARDS 830-415 BILLIARDS 830-415 BILLIARDS 830-415 BILLIARDS 830-415

PING PONG 830-430 PING PONG 830-430 PING PONG 830-430 PING PONG 830-430 PING PONG 830-430

WOODSHOP 9-12 Friendship Circle 830-1130 Scrabble 930-1130 Walking Grp 845-11

Digital Photo 930-1130 Bellyrobics 10-11 Walking Grp 845-11 GROCERY STORE TOUR 930-1130 Brkfast Club 830-10 GUIDOS

Ceramics 930-1130 Mahjong 1230-200 BLOOD PRESSURE 9-12 Wii Bowling League 10-1130 Advisory Cmte Mtg 9-10

BINGO 10-12 RED HATS 1-4 WOODSHOP 9-12 Line Dance 10-11 Ceramics 930-1130

Strength & Flex 10-11 Water Color & Oil 1-3 Stronger Seniors 915-10 Duplicate Bridge 1230-4 BINGO 10-12

WII Drop In 1030-1130 Tai Chi 2 130-230 Strength & Flex 10-11 HIKING 1230-330 Strength & Flex 10-11

Men’s Group 1045-1145 Tai Chi 1 230-330 Strength & Flex 11-12 NATIVE AMERICAN INDIANS 1-215 LiteNLively 11-1155

Pinochle 1230-230 Guided Med 1115-1145 Quilting 1-4 Tai Chi 2 12-1

Body Sculpt 1230-115 Body Sculpt 1230-115 Hand & Foot Cards 1-415 Setback 1245-3

Poker 1245-230 Social Bridge 1230-4 Zumba 2-3 Cribbage 1245-3

Koffee Klatch 1-4 Strength & Flex 11-12 Tai Chi 1 1-2

LiteNLively 120-215 Dominoes 1245-3 Yoga Plus 1 225-315 LiteNLively 120-215 FOOTCARE by appointment

Yoga Plus 2 325-415 Yoga Plus 1 225-315

Yoga Plus 2 325-415

CMTY Y Walk Live 445-530p NWP Team Active 9:30-10:15a NWP Walk Live 630-715p NWP Team Active 9:30-10:15a

(10/5/15 to 12/14/15) (9/1/15 to 12/15/15) (10/7/15 to 12/16/15) (9/3/15 to 12/17/15)

NWP Team Fit 500-545p NWP Team Fit 500-545p

(9/14/15 to 12/28/15) (9/2/15 to 12/30/15) Pickleball Play 600-800p

Nathan Hall School WINTER/SPRING 2016

160 Spruce St., Manchester LOTTERY POSTINGS in lobby

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7 8 STOP & SHOP 9 10 11




Digital Photo 930-1130 WOODSHOP 9-12 Friendship Circle 830-1130 Scrabble 930-1130 Walking Grp 845-11

Ceramics 930-1130 Bellyrobics 10-11 Walking Grp 845-11 GROCERY STORE TOUR 930-1130 Brkfast Club 830-10 GUIDOS

BINGO 10-12 Mahjong 1230-200 BLOOD PRESSURE 9-12 Wii Bowling League 10-1130 Ceramics 930-1130

Strength & Flex 10-11 Water Color & Oil 1-3 WOODSHOP 9-12 Line Dance 10-11 BINGO 10-12

Men’s Group 1045-1145 Tai Chi 2 130-230 Stronger Seniors 915-10 Duplicate Bridge 1230-4 Strength & Flex 10-11

Pinochle 1230-230 Tai Chi 1 230-330 Strength & Flex 10-11 Quilting 1-4 LiteNLively 11-1155

Body Sculpt 1230-115 Strength & Flex 11-12 Hand & Foot Cards 1-415 Tai Chi 2 12-1

Poker 1245-230 Guided Med 1115-1145 Zumba 2-3 Setback 1245-3

Koffee Klatch 1-4 Body Sculpt 1230-115 Cribbage 1245-3

LiteNLively 120-215 MATTER OF BALANCE Social Bridge 1230-4 MATTER OF BALANCE Tai Chi 1 1-2

Yoga Plus 1 225-315 10a-12Noon Strength & Flex 11-12 10a-12Noon

Yoga Plus 2 325-415 4wks @ Sr. Center – Wk#1 Dominoes 1245-3 4wks @ Sr. Center – Wk#1

LiteNLively 120-215

FINAL FAMILY FLU CLINIC Yoga Plus 1 225-315

@ Community Y 4-530p Yoga Plus 2 325-415

CMTY Y Walk Live 445-530p NWP Team Active 9:30-10:15a NWP Walk Live 630-715p NWP Team Active 9:30-10:15a

OCT START (10/5/15 to 12/14/15) (9/1/15 to 12/15/15) (10/7/15 to 12/16/15) (9/3/15 to 12/17/15)


(9/14/15 to 12/28/15) (9/2/15 to 12/30/15)

Pickleball Play 600-800p Pickleball Play 600-800p

Nathan Hall School Starts 10/5 Nathan Hall School

160 Spruce St., Manchester 160 Spruce St., Manchester

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14 15 SHOP RITE 16 KMART / KOHLS 17 18




Digital Photo 930-1130 WOODSHOP 9-12 Friendship Circle 830-1130 Scrabble 930-1130 Walking Grp 845-11

Ceramics 930-1130 Bellyrobics 10-11 Walking Grp 845-11 Wii Bowling League 10-1130 Brkfast Club 830-10 GUIDOS

BINGO 10-12 BOOK GROUP 1030-1130 BLOOD PRESSURE 9-12 Line Dance 10-11 Ceramics 930-1130

Strength & Flex 10-11 Mahjong 1230-200 WOODSHOP 9-12 Duplicate Bridge 1230-4 BINGO 10-12

WII Drop In 1030-1130 Water Color & Oil 1-3 HEARING SCREENING 9-12 HIKING 1230-330 Strength & Flex 10-11

Men’s Group 1045-1145 Tai Chi 2 130-230 Stronger Seniors 915-10 Quilting 1-4 LiteNLively 11-1155

Pinochle 1230-230 Tai Chi 1 230-330 COMPUTER TRAINING 10-12 Hand & Foot Cards 1-415 Tai Chi 2 12-1

Body Sculpt 1230-115 Strength & Flex 10-11 Zumba 2-3 Setback 1245-3

Poker 1245-230 NEWCOMERS MTG 11-12 Cribbage 1245-3

Koffee Klatch 1-4 Strength & Flex 11-12 HOLIDAY LUNCHEON Tai Chi 1 1-2

LiteNLively 120-215 Guided Med 1115-1145 Grahams Cocktail Jazz Trio

Yoga Plus 1 225-315 Body Sculpt 1230-115 Music Program 1145-1245 FOOTCARE by appointment

Yoga Plus 2 325-415 Social Bridge 1230-4

MATTER OF BALANCE Dominoes 1245-3 MATTER OF BALANCE

PROGRAM REGISTRATION 10a-12Noon LiteNLively 120-215 10a-12Noon

BEGINS 4wks @ Sr. Center – Wk#2 Yoga Plus 1 225-315 8wks @ Sr. Center – Wk#2

Yoga Plus 2 325-415

TRAVEL MEETING

Ends CMTY Y Walk Live 445-530 Ends NWP Team Act 930-1015 Ends NWP Walk Live 630-715p Ends NWP Team Act 930-1015


(9/14/15 to 12/28/15) (9/2/15 to 12/30/15)

Pickleball Play 600-800p Pickleball Play 600-800p

Nathan Hall School Nathan Hall School

160 Spruce St., Manchester 160 Spruce St., Manchester

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21 22 STOP & SHOP 23 Xmas Tree / Mall 24 25

COMP Lab 830-430 COMP Lab 830-430 COMP Lab 830-430 SENIOR CENTER CLOSED SENIOR CENTER CLOSED

BILLIARDS 830-415 BILLIARDS 830-415 BILLIARDS 830-415

PING PONG 830-430 PING PONG 830-430 PING PONG 830-430 Merry Christmas Eve Merry Christmas

Digital Photo 930-1130 WOODSHOP 9-12 Friendship Circle 830-1130

Ceramics 930-1130 Bellyrobics 10-11 Walking Grp 845-11 NO ACTIVITIES NO ACTIVITIES

BINGO 10-12 Mahjong 1230-200 BLOOD PRESSURE 9-12 NO PROGRAMS NO PROGRAMS

Strength & Flex 10-11 Water Color & Oil 1-3 WOODSHOP 9-12 NO CLASSES NO CLASSES

WII Drop In 1030-1130 Tai Chi 2 130-230 Stronger Seniors 915-10 NO LUNCH NO LUNCH

Men’s Group 1045-1145 Tai Chi 1 230-330 Strength & Flex 10-11 NO BUS NO BUS

Pinochle 1230-230 Strength & Flex 11-12

Body Sculpt 1230-115 Guided Med 1115-1145

Poker 1245-230 MATTER OF BALANCE Body Sculpt 1230-115

Koffee Klatch 1-4 10a-12Noon Social Bridge 1230-4

LiteNLively 120-215 4wks @ Sr. Center – Wk#3 Dominoes 1245-3

Yoga Plus 1 225-315 LiteNLively 120-215

Yoga Plus 2 325-415 Yoga Plus 1 225-315

Yoga Plus 2 325-415


(9/14/15 to 12/28/15) (9/2/15 to 12/30/15)

Pickleball Play 600-800p

Nathan Hall School

160 Spruce St., Manchester

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28 29 SHOP RITE 30 WALMART 31 JAN 1

COMP Lab 830-430 COMP Lab 830-430 COMP Lab 830-430 COMP Lab 830-430 SENIOR CENTER CLOSED

BILLIARDS 830-415 BILLIARDS 830-415 BILLIARDS 830-415 BILLIARDS 830-415

PING PONG 830-430 PING PONG 830-430 PING PONG 830-430 PING PONG 830-430 Happy New Year

Digital Photo 930-1130 WOODSHOP 9-12 Friendship Circle 830-1130 Scrabble 930-1130

Ceramics 930-1130 Bellyrobics 10-11 Walking Grp 845-11 Wii Bowling League 10-1130 NO ACTIVITIES

BINGO 10-12 Mahjong 1230-200 BLOOD PRESSURE 9-12 Line Dance 10-11 NO PROGRAMS

Strength & Flex 10-11 Water Color & Oil 1-3 WOODSHOP 9-12 Duplicate Bridge 1230-4 NO CLASSES

WII Drop In 1030-1130 Tai Chi 2 130-230 Stronger Seniors 915-10 HIKING 1230-330 NO LUNCH

Men’s Group 1045-1145 Tai Chi 1 230-330 Strength & Flex 10-11 Quilting 1-4 NO BUS

Pinochle 1230-230 Strength & Flex 11-12 Hand & Foot Cards 1-415

Body Sculpt 1230-115 Guided Med 1115-1145 Zumba 2-3

Poker 1245-230 Body Sculpt 1230-115

Koffee Klatch 1-4 MATTER OF BALANCE Social Bridge 1230-4 MATTER OF BALANCE

LiteNLively 120-215 10a-12Noon Dominoes 1245-3 10a-12Noon

Yoga Plus 1 225-315 4wks @ Sr. Center – Wk#4 LiteNLively 120-215 4wks @ Sr. Center – Wk#4 Yoga Plus 2 325-415 Yoga Plus 1 225-315 Yoga Plus 2 325-415

Ends NWP Team Fit 500-545p Ends NWP Team Fit 500-545p Pickleball Play 600-800p

Starts 10/8 Nathan Hall School

160 Spruce St., Manchester

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MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

1 Orange Juice Turkey Stew w/Extra Potatoes & Vegetables Boiled Potatoes Brussel Sprouts Homemade Biscuit Apple/Peach Crisp

2 Roast Pork A La Orange Oriental Rice Broccoli Normandy 12-Grain Bread Sliced Peaches & Pears

3 Hearty Vegetable Soup Tuna Fish Salad on Croissant Sweet Potato Fries Leaf Lettuce & Sliced Tomatoes Tropical Fruit

4 Orange Juice Carbonara (Ham & Bacon) Sauce Over Farfalle Noodles Italian Mixed Vegetables Wheat Dinner Roll Homemade Cookie

7 Orange-Pineapple Juice Barbeque Pork Ribeque Cut-Up Sweet Potatoes & Apples Vegetable Medley 100% Whole Wheat Bread Fruited Gelatin w/Whipped Topping

8 Alaskan Pollock w/Seafood Sauce Brown & White Rice Sicilian Blend Vegetables 12-Grain Bread Fresh Fruit

9 Chicken Vegetable Soup Orange Glazed Almond Chicken Egg Noodles Prince Edward Blend Vegetables Saltines Fruit Cocktail

10 Pot Roast w/Vegetable Gravy Baked Potato Peas & Diced Carrots Oatnut Bread Pineapple Tidbits

11 Macaroni & Cheese Spinach Salad w/Cucumber & Cherry Tomatoes Italian Dressing Stewed Tomatoes & Zucchini 100% Whole Wheat Bread Peaches

14 Chicken Chow Mein Over Fluffy White Rice Oriental Vegetables 100% Whole Wheat Bread Fresh Fruit

15 White Bean & Escarole Soup Grande Cheese Ravioli w/Tomato Sauce Garden Salad w/Cherry Tomatoes & Cucumbers Raspberry Vinaigrette Dressing Whole Grain White Bread Sliced Pears

16 Cran-Apple Juice Stuffed Chicken Breast w/Gravy Seasoned Baby Potatoes Vegetable Medley Wheat D inner Roll Special Dessert

17 Breaded Pork Steak w/Broth Scalloped Potatoes Succotash 12-Grain Bread Fresh Fruit

18 Meatloaf w/Gravy Oven Roasted Potatoes Scandinavian Blend Vegetables Pumpernickel Bread Tropical Fruit

21 Mediterranean Soup Eggplant Roll-Up w/Meat Sauce Ziti w/Marinara Sauce Peas Italian Bread Fresh Fruit

22 Orange Juice Rosemary Baked Chicken Mashed Potatoes Sliced Carrots 100% Whole Wheat Bread Banana Pudding w/Whipped Topping

23 Country Style Vegetable Soup Cheesy Vegetables Lasagna Mixed Salad Greens w/Tomatoes, Onions & Cucumbers Ranch Dressing Dinner Roll Pineapple Tidbits

24 SR CENTER CLOSED IN

OBSERVANCE OF THE HOLIDAY

25 SR CENTER CLOSED IN

OBSERVANCE OF THE HOLIDAY

28 Beef Vegetable Soup Swedish Meatballs w/Brown Gravy Mashed Potatoes Mixed Vegetables Saltines Sliced Apples

29 Orange Juice Seasoned Chicken in Asiago Cream Sauce Over Penne Pasta Italian Blend Vegetables 100% Whole Wheat Bread Lemon Pudding w/Whipped Topping

30 Russian Cabbage Soup Kielbasa Pierogies in Onion Butter Sauce Sauerkraut Oatnut Bread Pineapple Tidbits

31 Roast Turkey w/Gravy Cran Raisin Stuffing Brussel Sprouts Cranberry Sauce Dinner Roll Peaches & Pears

SENIOR COMMUNITY CAFÉ DECEMBER 2015

Manchester Senior Center 549 East Middle Turnpike Manchester, CT 06040

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