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Fall SemesterSEPTEMBER THROUGH DECEMBER

2016

Courses Faculty Day & Time Locations

Alien Invaders! Animal EmbassyWednesday, September

7th Springs Lounge

All Programs 2:00 PM

Tuesday, October 4thGardens Lounge

Tuesday, November 8th Inn Lounge

Tuesday, December 6th Independent

Living

Amazing Animals

Jennifer Rodriguez

Wednesday, September 21st 10:30 AM

Inn Lounge

Anti-Inflammatory

Foods for Good Health

Carly Smolick, RD CDN

Friday, October 21st Main Lounge

Meet a diversity of live “Alien Invaders!” Our “aliens” are animals that were once family pets, but somehow were released into the wild. With this program, we will learn about some of the challenges that these aliens face in foreign lands, as well as the problems they create. Find out how Tuck, a Monk Parakeet, a feathered friend who should live in Brazil, came to live wild in Connecticut. Discover how Cane Toads made their way into the sugar cane fields of Florida and how Rain, a Green Iguana came to be high in tree in Bridgeport, Connecticut! Finally, we’ll uncover how a turtle called a “Red-eared Slider” made it all the way from the southern U.S. to a pond in Greenwich, CT.

There are millions of species of insects, mammals, reptiles, fish, and amphibians. Learn with Jenn about the way many of these animals make their homes, care for their children, and hide from predators!

Inflammation in your body is thought to contribute to obesity, heart disease, and cancer. Learn what foods fight inflammation and keep your body healthy.


Aqua Zumba Cindy McGuire Monday, 10:30AM Fitness Center

Best Foods for Brain Health


Friday, September 23rd 2:30 PM

Main Lounge

Bible TalkReverend David

Rowe1st & 3rd Thursdays of

the Month, 3:30 PMInterfaith

Chapel

Coloring isn’t just for kids!

Kayti Meehan Every Tuesday except for the first Tuesday of the

month

3rd Floor Lounge

Zumba is one of the hottest fitness trends and we're taking these dance moves to the pool! This fitness class integrates the Zumba formula and philosophy with traditional aqua fitness. Join us for splashing, stretching, twisting, and even shouting and laughing. Sign up in the fitness center. For $30 you will be registered for 10 classes. *Must be Fitness Center Member to participate.

Learn what foods are good for your brain -- help protect your brain cells from memory loss and Alzheimer's Disease with healthy eating.

Join Reverend David Rowe for these interactive, spiritual discussions where we review Biblical stories and discuss how they relate to our lives today. All are welcome to attend and participate in this thought-provoking class.

It’s been proven to be beneficial to adults; stimulating your senses, creativity and allowing your body and mind to relax. So please join me to enjoy coloring beautiful designs and learning about colors and shading.

Courses Faculty Day & Time Locations Comparative

Religion Through Art and Music

Rabbi SuriDates and Times To Be

Determined Auditorium

Computer Classes

Catherine SmitWednesdays 11:00 - 12:00 &3:30 - 4:30

Computer Room

Conversational French

Marjolijn de Jager, PhD

2nd Floor Lounge

The Great Religions of the World, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism and Buddhism, each have their own unique rituals, practices and core beliefs. While they are different, all of these faiths share the common goal of helping us find meaning in our lives. Often the meaning of religion is illustrated potently and poignantly through its art and music. This course will look at religion through the lens of art and music.

Join Catherine every Wednesday in our computer room to learn all the tools you need to utilize a computer. Come in with questions regarding simple operations, to the internet and social media. Each week Catherine will discuss a different topic such as utilizing social media, editing your pictures, learning Excel spreadsheets, and learning tricks for researching information on the internet. Classes are one on one based so please sign up in the Red Sign Up Book across from the mailboxes. 12:00 PM classes are entirely for Skype Lessons.

Whether you are a novice or an expert anyone can join the conversation and learn how to speak French. Conversational French is fun and easy to do. Join educator and professional translator Marjolijn for comprehensive study of the French Language.


Cooking Demonstration

Chef Michael, Chef Sripal, and

Pradheep

All Demonstrations at 2:30 PM, Dates below

W Lounge

Thursday,

September 9th

Thursday,

October 6th

Thursday,

November 10th

Thursday,

December 8th

Cranium Crunch Tess Dube3rd Friday, Every Month

at 2PMSprings Lounge

Crystal Skull Mystery

Jennifer Rodriguez

Wednesday, October 5th 10:30 AM

Inn Lounge

This semester, Chef Michael, Chef Sripal, and Pradheep will be focusing on different dishes that are simple and easy for anyone to try at home. Each month they will have a different theme to acknowledge the seasons.

Crepes Suzette - Sweet crepes sautéed in orange butter, then flambéed with orange liquor and brandy, topped ice cream and chopped walnuts.Oktober Fest - German Bratwurst, with Sauerkraut and Germen Beer Tasting

Pasta Station - Learn to make all the pasta favorites including Alfredo, Penne a 'la Vodka, and Pesto sauce.

Bring in the holiday spirit and learn to make seasonal cookies and decorate them with all sorts of sweet designs.

Do you love a challenge? If so this class is for you! Challenge your brain in different ways each month with a variety of mentally stimulating puzzles that will keep you on your toes!

The crystal skull, which stands 4 1/3 in high, was presented to a Paris museum by explorer Alphonse Pinart in 1878. There is a prism at the back of the skull, so that any ray of light that strikes the eye-sockets is reflected there. The skull is thought to be as much as 35,000 years old! Join Jennifer to discuss this skulls baffling mystery.

Courses Faculty Day & Time Locations This Day in

History Marvel

Campbell Every Wednesday, Times

TBDGardens Lounge

Drawing with a Grid

Clare ChapmanFriday, October 15th

1:00 - 3:00 PM Art Studio

Drawing What You See

Clare ChapmanMondays 1:30 PM Fridays 11:00 AM

Art Studio

Driving on Thin Ice

Jennifer Rodriguez

Wednesday, December 21st at 10:30 AM

Inn Lounge

Everyday history is being made. Marvel will discuss what happened each Wednesday, years before. From new science technologies, to famous trials, to historical war days, and even Hollywood gossip, find out what happened on this day in history!

This is a drawing strategy that helps build confidence, especially for people who say “I can't draw!” Using a grid helps break down the drawing into smaller sections and people feel less overwhelmed. Applying the grid technique from a photograph allows artists to create an accurate and proportional drawing.

Drawing is the foundation of any visual art form. You will be inspired to draw the world around you with guidance from an experienced instructor. Develop your natural talents, discover new ideas, and improve your artistic skills. Drawing is an activity of searching and exploring, and it can be a very pleasant past time. Materials provided. Beginners and accomplished artists are welcome!

Every winter hundreds of truckers risk their lives by driving monster 18-wheeled rigs weighing over 50 tons across frozen lakes and rivers. Join Jennifer as you look into the dangerous but lucrative business of ice road truck driving.


Drum Circle Lydia Smith2:30 September 13th,

October 11th, November 15th, December13th

Inn Lounge

Drum Corp Presentation

Joan KingThursday, October 18th

3:00 PM Auditorium

Disciples of the Bible

Tess Dube1st Friday of the month

at 11:00 AMHealth Center

Edward VII: The Man Who

Waited to be King

Mona Garcia Wednesday, September

14th 2:30 PMAuditorium

Joan was a drum major and would like to share her experience with taking her drum corps to the Triple Crown Championship back in the late 1960’s.

Lydia Smith is a Therapeutic Music instructor. She will bring drums of all shapes and sizes as well as many other percussion instruments you may have never seen. Lydia will have a new lesson plan for each class. All you need to bring is yourself and love for music!

In both the Old and New Testament there are a number of women who we can learn from and draw inspiration from. Learn more about the interesting lives of the many women of the Bible and the men who influenced them. Our discussions will bring us back to the times they lived in, and the societies they were a part of.

Please join us for a four-part series on Edward VII, the son and heir of Queen Victoria, who waited fifty-nine years to become King.

Courses Faculty Day & Time Locations Finger Lake

WinesKristin Butler

Thursday, October 19th 4:00 PM

W Lounge

Food for Your Eyes, Liver, and

Bones


Friday, November 18th 2:30 PM

Main Lounge

Frick Museum Clare Chapman Tuesday, December 6th Departing 9:30 AM

Fun Aerobics Cindy McGuireWednesday & Fridays at

9:30 AMFitness Center

Our Executive Director, Kristin Butler, is a native of upstate New York. Join her as she takes you on an exploration of wines from the Finger Lakes.

Learn about what specific foods can help optimize the health of your eyes, liver, and bones.

"Procelain, No Simple Matter: Arlene Shechet and the Arhold Collection "The Frick presents a year-long exhibition exploring the complex history of making, collecting, and displaying porcelain. Included are about one hundred pieces produced by the renowned Royal Meissen manufactory, which led the ceramic industry in Europe, both scientifically and artistically, during the early to mid-eighteenth century. Most of the works date from 1720 to 1745 and were selected by New York-based sculptor Arlene Shechet from the promised gift of Henry H. Arnhold.

This fitness class is a 45 minute, low impact aerobic and strength training class. The class begins with a standing warm up followed by at least 10 minutes of low impact aerobic moves. The rest of the class works on strengthening legs, arms, chest & back using hand held weights. Each movement is done slowly and precisely. Studies show that building strength & endurance keeps you young! Join us in a group where you can go at your own pace & reap the rewards of improved body fitness!


Greek Mythology

Week

Jennifer Rodriguez, Tess

Dube, Lia Dimartino, Mary

Dexter, Tara Joseph

Monday, September 12th through Friday,

September 16th Times TBD

Inn Lounge

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

FridayCreate your own monster

Eros - (Cupid) - God of Love

Themis Goddess of Divine Law and Order

Interesting facts on the Trojan War

Greek Mythology Word Scramble

Snack Creations - Authentic Greek Tzatziki

"The goddess Estia was the most important of the Greek goddesses. Her name means "the essence", the true nature of things. At Esia Restaurant we bring you the Essence of Greek Cuisine."

Poseidon - Greek God of the sea

Calliope - Leader of Epic Poetry

"The Iliad" Poems by Homer

Greek Mythology Trivia

Outing - Estia Restaurant

Which Greek Goddess are you?

Courses Faculty Day & Time Locations Guggenheim

Museum Clare Chapman

Thursday, September 13th

Departing 9:30 AM

Health & Wellness

Marilyn Diamondstone

Third Thursday of every month at 2:30PM

Main Lounge

Health TalkMario Alteus-RN & Karyn Doherty-

Second Wednesdays of Every Month 11:00AM

Inn Lounge

September 7th

October 12th

November 9th

December 14th

Women's Health Awareness

Healthy Bones & Joints

Alzheimer's

What's New with the Flu

View "But a Storm Is Blowing from Paradise: Contemporary Art of the Middle East & North Africa". Presenting a selection of newly acquired works for the Guggenheim's permanent collection, this exhibition will feature installations, photographs, sculptures, videos, and works on paper from a broad selection of artists. The exhibition is curated by Sara Raza.

The path to well-being is one that many of us travel. In this class we will hear the latest in medical breakthrough and share personal experience and be practices impacting you. Topics including diet, fitness routines and cognition will also be covered. Join us to become a more educated advocate of your own sense of well-being.


Historical Egypt Jennifer

Rodriguez, Tess Week of October 24th Inn Lounge

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Home Cinema Group: Foreign Film in Review

Home Cinema Group of Westport

Dates to be Determined Auditorium

Egyptian Happy Hour

Taste - Jawafa bil-Laben & Karakadey

Calling all movie lovers. Join the Home Cinema Group of Westport as they bring you award winning films from around the country. After viewing the movie join in on the discussion reviewing techniques and semiotics found throughout these films.

Roz bil-Laban (Rice Pudding) Tasting

Papyrus Making

Hieroglyphic Deciphering

Layla's Falafel for Lunch

War of the Ancient Egyptian History

The Youngest Egyptian Ruler

Who Built the Pyramids?

Egyptian Gods and Goddesses

Courses Faculty Day & Time Locations Horse Therapy at Blue Spruce

Tess DubeThursday, September

8th Depart time

TBD

How to Use the Fitness Center

Sue KennedyFirst Tuesday of Every

MonthFitness Center

Introduction to Color Mixing &

Sue Chrien Thursdays at 10:30 AM Art Studio

Knitting Group Mary Scoran Thursdays, at 10:00 AM4th Floor Lounge

Blue Spruce Farm offers holistic therapeutic riding lessons for children and adults with special needs. We are experienced in providing lessons to individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities. Our horses are very gentle and well trained to provide a positive experience for each rider.

Learn How to use the fitness center from a trained, certified personal trainer. Topics will be: understanding the schedule, classes offered, how to set up equipment, and the use of fitness tracking card.

Join resident and Art Educator Susan Chrien in a course geared toward beginners. Susan will teach you everything you need to know regarding color mixing as it relates to simple still life through the use of tempera paints.

This class offers the opportunity to give back to the children in our community by providing handcrafted hats and mittens. Join the members of our knitting group as they put their heart and soul into creating over 500 hats and mittens. Each year the knitting group at The Watermark donates these items to Bridgeport non-profit organizations which benefit children ages 5-12. It doesn't matter if you are an expert knitter or someone who is just starting out. This group is open to both men and women.

Courses Faculty Day & Time Locations Literature that Feeds our Faith

Reverend David Rowe

1st and 3rd Mondays at 10:30 AM

Interfaith Chapel

Lyman Allyn Art Museum

Clare ChapmanThursday, September

27th Departing 9:30

AM

Mandala Coloring

Ladrina Washington

4th Thursday of each month except November

Gardens Lounge

Mid Morning Stretch

Kayti Meehan Monday 11:00 AM Inn Lounge

Explore familiar literature and the exciting connections to the big issues we all face--life, hope, anger and fear. In this class the discussions may range from the struggles in the Middle East to Civil Rights, individual struggles and finding the meaning of relationships.

View "The New London Project: Anniversary Portraits" celebrating their tenth anniversary of the highly acclaimed Portrait of a City, the New London Project. In the exhibit, photographer Joe Standart presents 25 pairs of images: original portraits taken in 2006 display side by side with portrayals of the same subjects 10 years later. Space is limited to residents please sign up in the red book across from the mailboxes.

Mandala's are sacred circles. The word mandala come from the ancient Sanskrit language and loosely means "circle" or "center". When you color mandala coloring pages, you're expressing your desires for healing and wellness. Enjoy coloring mandala art with Ladrina every 4th Thursday of the month!

Learn a safe and beneficial way to stretch and strengthen your body in this body fitness class. Kayti will lead us in a number of controlled movements, many of which can be performed in a chair. Improve your strength, flexibility, stamina and overall feeling of wellbeing with this class.


Milkcraft Outing

Ann SertlMonday, September

19th Departing at 12:30 PM

Fairfield, Connecticut

Fridays at 10:30 AM Inn Lounge

Fridays at 3:15 PMInterfaith

Chapel

Muscle Stimulation

Cindy McGuire Every Monday

at 2:30PMGardens Lounge

Music Appreciation

Marvel Campbell

Monday Afternoons Gardens Lounge

Clare Chapman Mindful

Meditation

Meditation helps to quiet the mind; thus, reducing stress, worry and the anxieties of day to day life. Cultivate this practice by using the breathe to train the mind to be present and experience overall well-being.

Stimulate your muscles with this hands on exercise program designed to increase blood flow and circulation throughout all parts of the body. This program incorporates music, yoga and massage without having to get up from your seat. Muscle Stimulation is great energy booster and ideal for all fitness levels.

Listen to and learn about classic composers throughout the world. First learn about the composer including their childhood, rise to fame, what was going on in the world during their composing time, and fun facts about them. After, enjoy the beautiful music of the composer in discussion. Puccini, Verdi, Beethoven, Holst and many more will be available for your enjoyment!

Marketing will take be taking residents to MilkCraft in Fairfield.Milkcraft is known for their “cow to cone” handcrafted ice cream and inspiration from Capri, Italy. This creamery features creative flavors kept frozen with a unique Liquid Nitrogen technique. Come try a Hong Kong style caramelized waffle cone with Artisan toppings or find out what a “creameebun” is! Space is limited to 15 residents please sign up in the red book across from the mailboxes.

Courses Faculty Day & Time Locations Music Week Various Artists Week of December 11th

dates & times belowInn Lounge

Lydia SmithTuesday,

December 13th 2:30 PM Drum Circle

Mojo Wednesday,

December 14th 4:00 PM

40's & 50's sing-a-long

Marco ScottThursday,

December 15th 2:00 PM Classical Piano

Jim SheehanFriday,

December 16th 4:00 PM

Resident Favorites &

Patriotic MusicJesus Saves

MinistrySaturday,

December 17th 3:30 AM

Gospels & Hymns

Parkinson's Fitness Class

Cindy McGuireTuesdays & Thursdays

12:45 PMFitness Center

There are so many ways to enjoy music! Lydia Smith will start off with bringing together a drum circle to help introduce the basics of music everywhere. Mojo will get you moving to some 40's and 50's pop music. Next, Marco Scott will have you enjoying the classics of the piano. Jim Sheehan will bring you back to your favorite songs with any of your requests as well as patriotic singing. Lastly, Jesus Saves Ministry will be here to help you sing gospels and hymns from the bible!

This program is specifically for those diagnosed with Parkinson’s. The class format includes muscle strengthening, balance and relaxation. A physician consent form is needed to participate. There is a fee for this program for non-residents.


Tess Dube Thursday, October 13th 10:30 AM

Clare Chapman Tuesday, October 25th 9:30 AM

Origami Lia Dimartino2nd Wednesday of Each

Month 11:00 AM Inn Lounge

Percussion Circle

Cindy McGuireFirst Wednesday of

Every Month 2:00 PM 2nd Floor Music

Room

Pitty Pat Mary Dexter1st and 3rd Wednesdays

at 11:00 AM Inn Lounge

We've got the beat! Join Cindy and try a variety of percussion instruments to play to music and have fun, using tambourines, drums, sticks and even cow bells!

Learn a quick game with Mary! Mary learned the game of Pitty Pat with friends growing up. Pitty Pat is the national card game of Belize. It is similar to Rummy. Mary will discuss the history behind Pitty Pat, and teach residents about this fun past time right in time for winter!

New Britain Art Museum

The collections now number approximately 11,791 paintings, works on paper, sculptures, photographs and illustrations by American artists. The last, a unique component of the holdings, is the Sanford B.D. Low Illustration Collection, named in memory of the first director. It represents an enormous range of media and subject matter and includes important works by such noted illustrators as Norman Rockwell.

Origami was initially known as orikata (folded shapes). In 1880, however, the craft became known as origami. The term origami comes from the Japanese words oru (to fold) and kami (paper). It is not known why this term was chosen, although scholars have speculated that the characters for this term were simply the easiest for schoolchildren to learn to write. Join Lia each month to learn a new item to fold starting with a butterfly!

Courses Faculty Day & Time Locations Poetry

Readings Ladrina

WashingtonFridays

Gardens Lounge

Spa Visits for Inn Residents

Tess Dube Thursday, November 3rd 2:00 PM

Milford, Connecticut

The Real Thanksgiving

Jennifer Rodriguez &

Tuesday, November 22nd 5:00 PM

Inn Lounge

Reiki Overtones Jeanette Stellato

September 17th, October 15th, November

19th, December 17th 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Inn Lounge

Reiki is much easier to define by experience than by definition! Recipients and Practitioners describe Reiki as being a wonderful way to experience a sense of balance at many levels! They further describe profound results including, relaxation, joy, calmness, restful sleep, clarity; while some feel similar and more subtle effects several days later. Jeanette and her team will talk more about Reiki's history and its benefits each meeting as well as perform Reiki on any resident interested.

Reading poetry is good for our souls. Join Ladrina as she reads aloud and discuses works of poetry from Maya Angelou, Emily Dickinson, Edgar Allan Poe, Robert Frost and many more! She will also read amateur poetry to brighten your day, seasons, and funny poems that are just plain fun!

Enjoy a moment away, with pampering of hand, head, and shoulder massage at the Milford Day Spa. Relax in their serenity of relaxing aromatherapy, essential oils, and soft music. It sure will be a day for the body and soul.

Thanksgiving as many celebrate it today, is nothing like the original. Learn how this major holiday started, what was made, how long it lasted and who was there. For dinner enjoy a traditional thanksgiving meal including the pie!

Courses Faculty Day & Time Locations Parkinson's Fitness Class

Cindy McGuireTuesday & Thursday 12:45 PM - 1:45 PM

Fitness Center

Pocket Billiards Instruction &

PlayKayti Meehan

Every Tuesday 4:00 PM

2nd Floor Billiards Room

Silver Sneakers®

Kayti MeehanMondays 9:00 AM

Wednesdays 10:30 AMFitness Center

This program is specifically for those diagnosed with Parkinson's. The class format includes muscle strengthening, endurance, balance and relaxation. A physician consent form is needed to participate. There is a fee for this program as well.

Pocket Billiards, Most commonly called "pool", is a form of billiards usually equipped with sixteen balls ( a cure ball and 15 object balls), played on a pool table with six pockets built into the rails, splitting the cushions. The pockets (one at each corner and one in the center of each long rail) provide targets (or in some cases, hazards) for the balls. Call levels of play are welcome.

Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement and activities for daily living. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles and a Silver Sneakers ball are offered for resistance. A chair is available if needed for seated or standing support. This program is designed for all levels of fitness.

Courses Faculty Day & Time Locations Sovereign

Grandsons: The Mona Garcia Wednesdays, 2:30 PM Auditorium

Cindy McGuireWednesday & Friday

10:30-11:30 AM

Kayti MeehanTuesday and Thursday

5:30-6:30PM

Steam Train & River Boat Ride


29th 10:30 AM Departing Inn

October 19th - Nicholas II - Tsar os Russia November 9th - Haakon VII - King of Norway

December 14th - George V - King of Great Britain

Splash Fitness Pool

Splash Fitness is a safe, water exercise class that is geared toward toning muscles and improving endurance and agility. We'll stretch, we'll play, and we'll have fun! Class begins with a warm-up, water walking, then we isolate muscle strengthening routines, including lower body, upper body, and abdominal exercises. Sign-up in the fitness center. *Must be a member of the Fitness Center to participate (NOTE: The first class is complimentary, then it is $25 for 10 classes thereafter)

This 2-1/2 hour nature excursion is guaranteed to reawaken all of your senses. Relax and soak up the colorful sights while gently rolling through the countryside aboard vintage train coaches. From the open decks of the Becky Thatcher riverboat, you’ll revel in stunning views of the hills bursting with color and reflecting on the river water. Imagine traveling through one of the “last great places on earth” with a front row seat on nature’s annual display! We’ve got many options to take you through the unspoiled Connecticut River Valley in comfort and style.

If Queen Victoria was known as the Grandmother of Europe, her contemporary, King Christian IX was known as the Grandfather of Europe. Please join us for a five-part series on the grandsons of King Christian IX of Denmark who were also reigning monarchs.

Courses Faculty Day & Time Locations Women's Strength

Sue Kennedy Saturday at 8:30AM Fitness Center

Cindy McGuire

Kayti Meehan

Old Sturbridge Village

Tess Dube Thursday, September

22ndDeparting Inn

Lounge

Traditional Christmas

Carols

Amoy McGhie & Jean Kresge

Wednesday, December 21st 7:00PM

Main Lounge

Old Sturbridge Village - a "must-see" New England attraction which depicts life in an early 19th-century rural Village of Sturbridge, Massachusetts, features costumed historians, antique buildings, water-powered mills, and a working farm. You can view antiques, meet heritage breed animals, and take part in hands-on crafts. It will be apple season at Sturbridge, watch them make apple pop-overs over a fire, milk the cows to make butter, and enjoy candy from the penny candy store!

Christmas Caroling is a historical part of the New England lifestyle. Join Jean and Amoy as they sing some of the most popular Christmas carols and discuss the history behind each song!

Learn the proper technique and form using handheld weights in a more personal setting. 2-4 participants are needed to conduct the class and the cost varies per group. There is a $40 fee for 6 weeks. *Must be a member of the Fitness Center to participate.

Stretch and Balance Class

Monday - Friday 12:00 -12:30 PM

Fitness Center

Join us as we focus on stretching our upper and lower bodies. The emphasis will be on working our major muscle groups in this class. Stretch and Balance class is a great way to improve both balance and posture.


T-Shirt Bag Making

Tess Dube Tuesday, November 9th

2:00 PM Inn Lounge

Timeline /Lifeline

Tess Dube Tuesdays at 11:00AM Springs Lounge

Walk For Life Kayti Meehan Mondays at 10:00AM Fitness Center

Watermark Kitchen Tour

Pradheep Shankar

Wednesday, October 19th 1:30 PM

Kitchen

The decades of our lives will be explored starting with the 1920’s and continuing through to the year 2000. The Roaring Twenties, World War I, The Great Depression and World War II are just a beginning of what this course will cover. All who attend are encouraged to share their insight and memories of these great events of our lifetime.

Walk for Life is a walking fitness program that can be done casually or competitively. It is an effective strategy for lifelong health. Studies have shown that walking at a leisurely pace can greatly reduce the risk of heart disease. Walking briskly can boost your immune system as well as other great benefits such as balance & stamina. Participants will log their miles & time.

Come join Pradheep as he tours us through the Watermark kitchen. A maximum of 25 people are allowed. Please sign up for this program in the Red Book across from the mailboxes.

Recycling is one of the best ways to have a positive impact on the world in which we live. Recycling is important to both the natural environment and us. Bring an old T-Shirt and learn how to make a nice tote bag! Tess will show you how to Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle those old t-shirts!



22nd Departing 10:00

AM

Clare Chapman Tuesday, October 11th Departing 9:30

AM

Who Am I? Tess Dube Mondays at 10:30 AM Inn Lounge

Wave Hill Botanical

Gardens, Bronx New York

Wave Hill is a 28 acres estate in the Hudson Hill section of Riverdale, Bronx, in New York City. Wave Hill currently consists of public horticultural gardens and a cultural center, all situated on the slopes overlooking the Hudson River, with expansive views across the river to the New Jersey Palisades. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the estate includes three houses and a botanical garden. The oldest part of the main house, Wave Hill House, dates back to 1843; Glyndor House dates from 1927, and contains a multi-room art gallery; Perkins Visitor Center, which was originally a garage, contains a gift shop and an information desk.

In this class we'll be using our imagination and creativity to pretend to be a historic or famous figure. At first the clues are difficult, but the more clues we reveal, the easier it will be for others to guess which famous figure you have in mind. In a recent session, the most clever clues were “I am not a human or animal but I am in the entertainment world.” They followed that with “I am only three feet tall.” He was Charlie McCarthy, a wooden puppet! See if you can stump your friends in this educational, interactive program.


Wine TastingJennifer

RodriguezEvery third Tuesday of

the MonthInn Lounge

Wine Travel John HaightMondays 2:30 PM Dates

& Topics Below W Lounge

September 12th Europe September 26th West Coast USA

October 24th Fall Wines

November 14th Thanksgiving Wines

November 28th Organic Wine

December 12th Holiday Wines

December 26th Bubblies

Wonders of the National Parks

John Calhoun

Mondays 3:00 PM September 19th

October 17th November 21st December 19th

Auditorium

Discover awe-inspiring natural landscapes and explore the geological histories and mysteries of our national parks with National Geographic.John Calhoun will facilitate this series from The Great Courses Program.

Explore a variety of wines and ales. Learn how century old techniques and origin of each recipe affects flavor and texture. This class we will lead us through different autumn wines and which wines go well with certain meals this time of the season.

Would you like to travel on a wine trail without ever having to leave home? Jon Haight will take the mystery out of wine We will be exploring our very own wine trail here through our "Wine Travel" classes. This class will lead us through different countries, regions and local vineyards exploring the differences between various ports.

Courses Faculty Day & Time Locations Chair Yoga

StretchClare Chapman Fridays at 10:00 AM Inn Lounge

Tuesdays at 1:00pm Gardens

Tuesdays at 1:30pm Fitness Center

Tuesdays at 10:45 AM Inn Lounge

Wednesday, September 7th

Wednesday, October 19th

Wednesday, November 16th

Wednesday, December 7th

3:30 PM

Yoga is the practice of bringing mind, body and spirit together. Through a series of postures and breathing techniques, you will become supple and balanced. The class ends with relaxation and meditation which will put you in touch with your inner peace. With regular practice, strength and flexibility of mind and body become a part of your lifestyle.

Zumba Gold is a new "Latin Dance Craze" that is easy to do and so much fun! Learn step by step how to Zumba with friends. Don't be left out - come by and Zumba!

Suzanne Leonard

Zumba Gold

Inn LoungeFired Up on the

Go!

No artisitc ability required! Paint your own piece of pottery, choosing your own designs let your creativity inspire you! Items will be brought back to Fired Up's home in Branford to be fired and brought back to you next time!

Guest Bio:Build On is a non-profit organization that is working through service and education. At Central High school, Build On is engaging more than 50 students to do service within their local community, making connections with residents of Fairfield County. This year, Central has already worked with youth, elderly, city beautification projects, community gardens and even marches to promote non-violence and the importance of education. Build On students are dedicating time to gain valuable experiences and life lessons partnering with residents at The Watermark and are looking forward to facilitating a variety of Watermark offerings.

Jon Haight has worked as a wine retailer, consultant, wine journalist, and as a wine educator. For over 20 years he has taught wine appreciation classes at the University of New Haven and is also a Certified Spanish Wine Educator. Jon has traveled to many of the world's greatest wine producing regions and has been making wine for over 25 years. Currently Jon runs weekly educational tastings at a wine shop, does public and private classes throughout Connecticut and conducts wine classes at Jones Winery.Kayti Meehan began training to be a group exercise instructor in 1999, after the birth of her second son. She received her National Certification from the Aerobics and Fitness Association (AFAA) in March 2001. In the same year she became a certified teacher of the Silver Sneakers Fitness Program. Silver Sneakers is the nation's leading exercise program designed exclusively for older adults. In 2004 she received the AFAA Personal Training Certification enabling her to train individual clients and customize workout programs specifically to their needs and fitness goals.In the past ten years she has completed numerous workshops enabling her to teach a wide variety of group exercise classes to all ages including: mat science (Pilates), aqua aerobics, stretch and flexibility, cardio circuit, resistance training and step aerobics.

Guest Bio:

Suzanne Leonard settled in the states from England after traveling the globe as a professional dancer. She took her first Zumba Training workshop with Tanya Beardsley and was truly inspired by her! "I try to bring her energy and attitude to every class I teach!" Suzanne's certifications include AFAA, CPR, and AED.

Suri Levow Krieger is the Rabbi of Kerhonkson Synagogue, in upstate New York, and Chavurat Bet Chai in Westchester, NY. She also teaches at University of Bridgeport, Sacred Heart University, and Merkaz Hebrew High School of Bridgeport. Her first love and connection to Judaism has always been through the arts; she was the music and drama director at Solomon Schechter Day School, Bergen County, NJ for some 20 years. In her teaching she weaves a tapestry of story, song, prayer and poetry. Her credentials include a PhD and Rabbinic Ordination. Rabbi Suri’s mission includes building bridges between communities and peoples of different faiths by learning, singing and doing together.

Resident Bio:

Dr. Bob Chrien, PhD, youngest of 4 brothers. Studied at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) in Troy, New York where he earned a BS in Physics and later earned a PhD in Physics at CASE in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Chrien worked at Brookhaven National Laboratory from 1957 to 2011 as a Research Scientist in several fields.

Josi Russell has been in the costume business for over 50 years. Her husband, Joey Russell, was an entertainer. She has always been active in the theatre. Josi has five children, fifteen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Marilyn Diamondstone, was a Nurse and Social Worker. She has one daughter and three granddaughters in Westport. Marilyn has two cats named Pumpkin and Precious. Since moving to 3030 Marilyn has been involved in 3 fundraisers raising over 4k to benefit local charities. Marilyn is an Ambassador, the Head Librarian, the Vice President of the Resident Council and Chair person Health & Wellness committee In her spare time she enjoys spending time with friends.Mary Scoran, joined the Watermark family in January 2010 with her husband Gene. Mary's passion for knitting began at the tender age of 10 when her mom began to teach her. Mary always liked to be constructive. Knitting hats is her favorite project because it is so easy to do. It is also very simple to teach. Mary was born in Connecticut but raised in the Bronx until the age of 17 when she returned to Connecticut. Mary looks forward to welcoming new

Susan Chrien and her husband Robert moved to The Watermark from Long Island. Together they have two sons and two daughters of whom they are so proud. Susan graduated from the Cleveland Institute of Art, received a B.S. in Education from Kent State Ohio and a Masters in Art History from Western Reserve. Susan spent many years as an Art teacher working with children from Kindergarten on up. If she is not attending a show, spending time at church or with her family, Susan enjoys counted cross stitch and reading.

Associate Bio:Ann Sertl is the Sales Director of The Watermark at 3030 Park, with 15 years experience in senior living sales. She graduated from the University of Connecticut with a degree in Horticulture. She has four adult children and a dog named Boo and resides in Fairfield. Carly Smolick RD, CDN was born and raised here in Connecticut. She graduated from New Fairfield High School, and went on to Penn State University where she received her Bachelors of Science degree in Nutrition and Minor in Kinesiology. She went on to Hunter College in New York City to complete her Dietetic Internship and has been a Registered Dietitian since 2005. She is also certified by the state of Connecticut as a Dietitian/Nutritionist. In addition to being the dietitian for the Springs here at The Watermark, she gives nutrition lessons to Fairfield preschoolers and contributes to Galvanized Media in publications including The Sugar Swap Diet, Eat This, Not That! For Abs, and Zero Belly Smoothies. She lives around the corner in Fairfield with her husband and two children. Catherine Smit (or Cat as she is known), Community Life Assistant, has been working with seniors since she was fifteen. Starting as a volunteer, she has worked her way up to Programming. Most of her time outside of work is spent with family and her four dogs (3 Chihuahuas and a Beagle mix). Her hobbies include baking, hiking, and traveling the world. She holds a Bachelors in Food Service Management & Pastry Arts from Johnson & Wales University. Cat resides in East Haven, CT.

Associate Bio:

Clare Chapman is an art therapist who conducts creative programs for older adults, including those living with dementia. A graduate of Marymount College (BFA in studio art) and Albertus Magnus College (MA in Art Therapy), Clare has been an art instructor for 15 years and maintains her own studio art practice. She is an award-winning artist whose work has been exhibited regionally and nationally. In addition, she has been practicing yoga and mediation for over 30 years, which serves her well her daily work!

Jennifer Rodriguez, Community Life Director at Watermark. Jennifer was born and raised in Bridgeport, CT. Jennifer is a proud mother of two boys and is actively involved with their recreational activities. Jennifer currently is attending classes at University of Bridgeport finishing her degree for Human Services. Jennifer enjoys learning from the residents at Watermark and implementing creative and spontaneous activities. Jennifer believes that nothing is impossible.

Cindy Fallon McGuire has a BS in Recreation and Leisure Education from SCSU (Southern CT State University) and a MS in Biology with a concentration in Nutrition from UB (University of Bridgeport). She is also certified with AFAA (Aerobics and Fitness Association of America) as a group exercise instructor. With over 25 years of experience in the fitness profession teaching a variety of fitness classes as well as managing multisport facilities, her interest in fitness and wellness is to provide practical healthy lifestyle information to all ages. In addition to fitness, she also teaches Anatomy and Physiology at Sacred Heart University and St. Vincent’s College. Cindy lives in Shelton with her husband and son who keeps her fit and young at heart.

Associate Bio:

Susan Kennedy isn't just our Resident Liaison, she also holds Personal training certifications through A.C.E (American Council on Exercise), AFAA (Aerobics & Fitness Association of America.) She also works in our fitness center helping residents get stronger and healthier through exercise.

Joan King has been with the Watermark 3030 for over four years now working with Dining Services, Human Resources and most recently with Kristin Butler as Associate ED. Joan comes from Massachusetts but has lived in Connecticut for over 40 years now in Stratford and Milford. Joan is the mother of two beautiful daughters and five wonderful grandchildren.

Michael Stevens, Chef at The Watermark. Michael is originally from Jamaica and has studied under many international Chefs while establishing his expertise in cooking. Michael has a passion for food which has lead him to cook for over 30 years thus far. When he is not at work, he likes to focus on teaching responsibility to his 2 daughters ages 15 and 17.

Pradheep Shankar, Director of Food Services, responsible for overseeing all the communities dining rooms, culinary operations, bar's lounge and catering activities. He previously worked at the Hartford Marriott Hotel and has held various positions throughout the industry with Hilton, Radisson, Intercontinental Hotels, Water's Edge Resort and Spa and Scandinavian World Cruise Lines. He is a graduate of Kilburn Polytechnic, London and University of Salzburg, Austria.

Associate Bio: Tess Dube grew up in Waterbury, CT in a large family. Tess has always worked in a customer service related field from Retail Banking, Accounts Receivables, to Inside Sales. While working as a Inside Sales Representative for New Haven Copper Company her father was diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease. He eventually went to live in an Extended Care Facility. Tess became very involved with his care and joined the facility's Family Council. The Family Council sponsored activities that allowed residents and families to interact with one another in a social and fun way. Tess decided to go back to school and obtain a Certificate as a Therapeutic Recreation Director from Gateway Community College. Tess has had experience in all levels of care and her philosophy is to help people enjoy their day to the best of her ability. Everyday Tess goes to work it is an honor to her Dad's memory.

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