THE SENIOR CONNECTION - South Windsor

THE SENIOR CONNECTION A Monthly Publication of programs, events, trips and news

for South Windsor residents 55+

150 Nevers Road 860-648-6361

Monte Carlo Whist! Come play with us on Friday, December 3 at

1:00 PM! Cash prizes will be awarded, and goodies will be served! Cost: $4.00 (proceeds benefit the many projects of our volunteer group!) Registration is requested; walk-ins are allowed if space is available. No partner needed! Register and pay in the office any time. Transportation is available if enough interest (call by 11/29).

Annual Craft & Specialty Fair Come to our Annual Winter Craft Show at the Community Center, 150 Nevers Road, on Sunday, December 5 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Free Admission! Bake Sale and Raffle!! Over 50 vendors will be here selling handmade crafts and specialty foods. Check off the last minute needed gifts on your list! Hot dogs and salads will be for sale. If there is enough interest, bus transportation will be available. Call the office to schedule a ride by 12/2. This is a fundraiser that supports the Senior Center’s Community Service Group which donates to various causes and service projects to benefit our community!

Breakfast with the CBD Store Rebekah from Your CBD Store will be hosting a Breakfast & Chat! On Wednesday, December 8 at 9:00 AM. Enjoy a complimentary meal of a cinnamon swirl bake, fresh fruit bowl, yogurt parfait and refreshments. Get to know the CBD Store better and explore myths vs facts along with Q & A about the supplements offered and learn the SunMed difference! Come see what everyone's talking about. Call to register anytime. FREE

Holiday Party Join us on Wednesday, December 15 for our fun Holiday Luncheon. We will begin at 11:00 AM with appetizers and entertainment from

our very own ukulele band followed by a festive CRT lunch at 12:00 PM with a dessert from Brookdale. Cost is a $3 suggested donation. Call by noon on 12/14 to sign up: 860-648-6361 ext. 3328.

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Early Bird Dinner & Entertainment Join us for our Early Bird Dinner on Tuesday, December 21 at 4:00 PM. The menu consists of lasagna, salad, rolls and dessert from Brookdale South Windsor. Entertainment will be from our very own seniors performing their talents of storytelling, singing, and more! If you have a talent you would like to share or something you’d like to show and tell call to let us know and we will add you to the roster! Cost is $5 for residents and $15 for nonresidents. Stop in the office to register and pay anytime.

New Year’s Eve Party Let’s ring in the New Year together! Our annual New Year’s Eve party will be on

Thursday, December 30 from 5:00 PM—9:00 PM! You’ll want to make sure you don’t miss this rockin’ party with entertainment by José Paulo, his voice will mesmerize you and his personality will charm you. We will be serving up appetizers and dinner consisting of chicken cordon bleu, rice pilaf, carrots/green beans, salad and dessert from Brookdale! There will be a limited amount of vegetarian lasagna for those who cannot have the main dinner, please indicate this at time of registration. We will be celebrating with a glass of nonalcoholic cheer! The cost is $10 for residents and $20 for non residents. Would you like to reserve a table? You must have 6-8 people registered and paid to reserve a table and provide those names at time of sign-up. Register in the office anytime. Transportation is available if enough interest.

Exciting new classes starting in January: LivFree mat Yoga with Brenna on Thursdays at 10:00 AM. Cardio Drumming with Tiffany on Mondays at 2:30 PM. Register starting in December; see inside for details!

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Adult and Senior Services Contact Information:

Main Number: 860-648-6361 Transportation: Cindy Malone ext. 3310

Program Sign Ups: Liz O’Brien ext. 3335

Lunch Reservations: Sharon Bosco ext. 3328

Program Coordinators: Barbara Konicki ext. 3339

Tiffany Lazur ext. 3340

CARES Coordinator: Amy Patterson ext. 3311

Caseworkers: Stephen Clapp ext. 3325

Susan Grundstrom ext. 3314

Asst. Dir. Adult & Senior Services: Lindsey Ravalese ext. 3319

Director of Human Services: Andrea Cofrancesco ext. 3316

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Mission The South Windsor Department of Human Services is a multi-generation service agency incorporating youth, adult and senior services. Our mission is to enable South Windsor residents to achieve and maintain personal and social well being by providing a variety of services, programs and resources that are both proactive and responsive to the community’s needs.

Adult and Senior Services Division Mission:

The Adult and Senior Services Division responds to the economic,

social and emotional needs of the adult and older citizens of South Windsor. This is accomplished through social service delivery, senior center programming, outreach and other supportive services.

South Windsor Senior Center

December 2021

MEDICARE OPEN ENROLLMENT

Ends December 7 If you are looking to switch your Medicare Advantage plan or Medicare Part D plan this is your opportunity. Call 860-648-6361 ext. 3335 and ask to speak to a CHOICES certified counselor. All sessions are by appointment and you will be asked to provide an accurate list of your medications so that a counselor can find a plan that best suits your needs. CHOICES counselors provide free and unbiased insurance information.

ENERGY ASSISTANCE Applications for the 2021-22 energy assistance program are underway. Gross monthly income cannot exceed $39,027/year (single) and $51,035 (couples). There is not an asset limit this year due to COVID-19. Documentation needed: last four weeks of income, bank statements, proof of rent or mortgage and utility bills. For an appointment or more info call 860-648-6361 ext. 3335 or call your worker directly.

Mobile Foodshare Located at Wapping Church

every other Thursday from

11:30 AM to 12 noon. December 9 and

23. Fresh produce. Bring your own bags.

If you need transportation, please call

860-648-6361 ext. 3310. Listen to the

news for cancellations due to inclement

weather. FREE

“CARES” Group Has Space CARES meets Monday through Friday, 9:30-12:30 at the Center and is geared for people 60+ with limitations or disabilities, but do not need medical or self-care assistance while in the group. For more info call Lindsey at 860-648-6358.

Caregiver Support Group As a caregiver, do you find yourself in a constant state of physical and mental exhaustion, neglecting your own care, friends, and family? The long-term care system can be confusing and almost impossible to understand and navigate. Who do you turn to when a loved one's health declines (again)? Please join us for our Caregiver Support Group on Friday, December 10 at 10:00 AM at the community center. Denise F. Talbot, a Master's Degree Gerontologist and a Certified Dementia Professional, assists and guides families caring for loved ones with individuals with dementia, chronic diseases, physical disabilities and mental health challenges. We will discuss what long-term care is and how a care manager can help you through the patchwork quilt of options and decisions that, sooner or later, every caregiver/family will need to make. To RSVP or to be included in the email distribution list, please contact Sue at [email protected] or 860-648-6359.

Caregiver Respite Services? Caregiver respite is a short term option that provides a physical and emotional break from the stress of caregiving. Respite can look different to many people. It could be someone to come into the home so you can run errands. It could be utilizing adult day care services. It could also be a short term stay in an assisted living or skilled nursing facility. The North Central Area Agency on Aging (NCAAA) provides two different caregiver respite care programs. They both require that the person requiring care has an identified caregiver in order to receive services. This doesn’t have to be a full-time caregiver. Benefits are subject to available funding and if there is financial hardship, a waiver request can be submitted. Both respite programs have both a traditional option where a Care Manager will order and monitor services, and also a self-directed option where the caregiver will select, hire and supervise the individual chosen (this cannot be the spouse or conservator). The National Family Caregiver Support Program requires that the care recipient meets both functional and financial requirements. It also includes supplemental funds that can be used for health related items or services when there is no other way to obtain them. This program does require some cost-sharing for services. These costs are based on the care recipient’s income. The Connecticut Statewide Respite Care Program is specifically for those who have a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or another irreversible dementia. This program has a mandatory 20% copayment towards the cost of services.

For assistance, please call Human Services or contact The NCAAA at 860-724-6443 or visit their website at www.ncaaact.org.

SOCIAL SERVICES: 860-648-6361 Lindsey Ravalese ext. 3319; Steve Clapp ext. 3325, Sue Grundstrom ext. 3314


December 2021

Behavioral Health Services South Windsor Human Services received funding from the American Rescue Plan Act to provide behavioral health services to residents who can benefit from counseling. Social isolation, the inability to see family during the pandemic and general concerns about the state of the world has brought on anxiety, depression and loneliness for many people. We are partnering with Intercommunity Health Care to provide both individual and group therapy at the Senior Center to support those in need and provide strategies to cope. If you find yourself struggling with getting back into the swing of things or if you want someone to talk to, please contact Human Services at 860-648-6361 and speak to a caseworker. We will work with getting you connected to Intercommunity. Services are confidential. It’s okay to not be okay. Call Andrea with questions. 860-648-6357. Below are two programs being offered to start the conversation with Alexander Pepe, who will be providing these services at the center.

Grief Grief is something that impacts us all and rarely do we have all the answers to cope. Let’s have a discussion together on it and find out what grief really is and what it looks and feels like. Who might be experiencing grief? What are some myths and facts about grief? What is the grieving process, and most importantly, how can we cope with it? Join Alexander Pepe from Intercommunity Health Care at the Senior Center on Friday, December 3 at 11:00 AM. Free, call to register.

Holidays The holiday season can be a joyous time spent with friends, family and loved ones. It can also be a difficult one. Stress of holiday shopping, decorating, and travel; missing loved ones. Join us for an open discussion on navigating the holidays in which we will explore the emotions associated with this time of year, as well as ways to cope. Alexander Pepe from Intercommunity Health Care will be at the Senior Center on Monday, December 13 at 1:00 PM. Free, call to register.

Better Breathers Support Group Riverside Health & Rehab Center is sponsoring a Better Breathers Group at the Senior Center on Thursday, December 9 at 2:00 PM for “Questions & Answers with Becky Simons”, Director of Respiratory Therapy at Riverside. Those with asthma, COPD, lung cancer, pulmonary fibrosis, pulmonary hypertension, or any chronic lung condition can attend. Caregivers are welcome. Call 860-648-6361 ext. 3335 to register.

Renew Active Now accepted in our

Fitness Center!

We are excited to be participating with Renew Active, the gold standard in Medicare fitness programs. This provides eligible members access to participate in our Fit for Life Fitness Center at no cost. Plan holders of an eligible Medicare Plan insured by UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company can use this program. To confirm eligibility call the customer service number on the back of your health insurance card and get your confirmation code which you will need at time of registration. If you have any questions please call Tiffany at 860-648-6399.

More Programs

South Windsor History This Christmas season join Uncle Joe (Krawski) and John (Mason) for a socially distanced, masked, in-person holiday celebration featuring Joe's tips on fondue-making, Joan Walsh's famous Christmas cookie recipe, a raffle and a half-hour video show. South Windsor native John “Duke” Mason is the producer of the “Riding Shotgun with Joe Krawski” video shows, featuring former South Windsor math teacher and longtime farmer Joe Krawski, 84. For the past three years the two men have driven throughout South Windsor recording residents talking about historical events and places. The two men will return to the Senior Center on Friday, December 17 at 11:00 AM for a morning of baked cookies, singing Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and a presentation of videos featuring the late Jimmy Milkie, who built South Windsor's first convalescent home in 1965, Maj. Michael Donnelly, a former Desert Storm fighter pilot and 80-year-old Muriel (McGee) Farrington, who at age 58, took up motorcycling and has since driven across-country five times. Free, call to register.


December 2021

Coming in January Tech Tutor: Facebook Series Part 2

This second part of the Facebook Series will pick up right where part 1 left off. On Tuesday, January 4 at 10:00 AM, Audrey, from the South Windsor Public Library, will teach you how to add a profile picture, set a cover photo, post pictures, share links and explore other aspects of Facebook. Free, call to register.

CARDIO DRUMMING With Tiffany

NEW! Come try out this fun, new program that gets your heart rate up in a unique way. This is a type of workout that mixes a variety of standard cardio exercises with a fun and exciting drumming routine. By combining the two you end up with one, full-body, awesome cardio workout! Fun for all fitness levels and ages!! Mondays at 2:30 PM, starting Monday, January 3 running through February 28. Cost will be $14 for the session. Space is limited, register and pay in the office anytime. SW residents only.

Can’t Attend a Program You Registered for?

If you CANNOT attend a program you registered for, please call us in advance. Unfortunately, only about 50% of those who sign up are showing up, especially for programs that we are offering for FREE. We plan the programs based on the number that are signed up which includes ordering food, preparing supplies and paying speakers. It becomes wasteful as we have to pay for and throw away unneeded food and supplies. Additionally, the average price for a speaker is $150. We do not want to charge for educational programs, we simply want you to come. As much as we would not like to cancel programs/entertainment if there is not the amount of interest we would like we will cancel it and save money for another program in the future. It is very important to let us know if you cannot make it to something you have sign up for. Thank you for your help!

Senior Center Cinema

Rain Man Thursday, December 9 at 2:00 PM

Motivated by money, selfish workaholic seeking a piece of his late fathers’ inheritance takes a life-changing road trip with his estranged brother. Starring Dustin Hoffman, Tom Cruise, Valeria Golino. Call to register anytime. Free

Creed Tuesday, December 14 at 5:00 PM

Ever wonder what Rocky did after he finally stopped boxing? Starring Michael B Jordan, Sylvester Stallone. Tessa Thompson, Phylicia Rashad and Anthony Bellew. Cost is $5 and includes pizza and dessert. Pay and register in the office anytime.

The Greatest Showman Tuesday, December 28 at 2:00 PM

Inspired by the life of P.T. Barnum, starring Hugh Jackman. This musical celebrates the birth of show business and dreams coming to life. Call to register anytime. Free, popcorn will be served.

Please Help Us!

American Rescue Plan Act Funds

The Human Services staff is proud to be able to offer assistance to residents who are directly impacted financially by Covid-19. Funds can be used for a variety of needs based on the following criteria:

· Are you a South Windsor resident? · Have you experienced a hardship due to

COVID-19? · Is your income less than $54,950 (single) or

$62,800 (couple) (and more for larger families)?

Residents will be asked to provide proof of their income and assets as well as be able to demonstrate that their specific hardship is a result of loss of income or death due to COVID-19.

These funds are part of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) provided to towns from the Federal Government. Call Adult and Senior Caseworkers at 860-648-6361 ext. 3335.


December 2021

Stay Fit, Stay Well! Class Times Session Dates Cost

Pickleball

Beginner Pickleball

Pickleball

Mon. — Fri at 8:30 AM at Ellsworth School, 1737 Main St.

Mon & Wed from 8:30-10:30 at Ellsworth

Mon & Fri at 11:30

At the Senior Center

For more information call volunteer coordinator Dick Lane at 860-614-3348

On-going

Dec 3 –Dec 27

FREE

FREE

Light Aerobics

with Linda

Monday & Thursday

8:30 AM

In person and on Zoom

Nov 1 –Dec 30

$32 For 16 classes

Classic SS

(beginners) with Erin

Monday & Thursday 10:00 AM

In person Only

On-going

Silver Sneakers Class

Nov 1—Dec 30

$3 per class or

Free SS

Tai Chi With Marivic

Wednesday 2:00 PM


Nov 10—Dec 29 $16

For 8 classes

Stretch & Strength Training with Barbara

Tuesdays 9:00 AM


Nov 2—Dec 28

$18

For 9 classes

Walkers Group

(New folks always welcome to join us!)

Tuesdays & Thursdays at 8:30 AM

On-going

Meet at the pavilion at Nevers Park.

FREE

Chair Yoga

with Diana

Wednesday and Friday 10:00AM


Nov 3—Dec 29

No class 12/24, 12/31

$30 For 15 classes

Chair Volleyball Wednesdays

11:30 AM

On-going FREE

Zumba with Marlene

Fridays 8:45 AM

In person Only

Nov 5-Dec 17

No class 12/24, 12/31

$12

For 6 classes

Cardio Drumming with Tiffany

Mondays at 2:30 PM

In person only

Jan 3-Feb 28

No class on Jan 17 and Feb 21

$14 For 7 classes

LivFree Mat Yoga with Brenna

Thursdays 10:00 AM


Jan 6-Feb 24

$16 For 8 classes

Silver Sneakers will be changing to Mondays at 10:00 AM and Tuesdays at 1:30 PM starting in January.

The Fitness Center is Open! We are currently accepting new members to our fitness center! One-on-one instruction on how to use the equipment will be available to people 55+ by appointment. Tiffany Lazur is available to train you on the equipment or give you a refresher. If you are interested please call ext. 3340.

Fitness Center OPEN HOUSE Not a member? We will be holding an open house on Thursday, January 6 from 2:00-4:00 PM. Stop in and see all we have to offer at the Fit for Life Fitness Center. Learn all about our equipment, classes, volunteer opportunities, and program options. There will be healthy snacks and you will be entered to win a free raffle prize for attending the open house!

To Join Fit For Life Fitness Center you must:

• Be 55 years of age or older • Have a medical clearance form signed by

your doctor • Register at the front desk

• Make an appointment for orientation with Tiffany who will teach you how to use the equipment and design a program

based on your health. 860-648-6399

Cost for Residents: $30 for 3 months, $50 for 6 months, $75 for 1 year. Cost for Non-Residents: $50 for 3 months, $75 for 6 months, $100 for 1 year.

December Fitness Challenge

Achieving Your Goals

Our challenge for December will be to set some goals and strategically plan how to attain those goals and track your progress along the way! Tiffany is here to help you with this! Pick up a worksheet in the office anytime on or after December 1. Call Tiffany at 860-648-6399 with any questions.

Programs Artsy Angels

Join Liz and Tiffany on Friday, December 10 at 2:30 PM in decorating beautiful shelf sitting wooden angels. This is not just normal decorating! We will be going above and beyond with various tricks to making the angels unique. Cost is $5. Register and pay in the office anytime.

Evening Painting Class Join Artist Sandy Poirier on Monday, December 13 from 6:00 PM-8:30 PM for a painting class on an 11x14 canvas. No experience needed. Cost is $15 and includes all supplies. Register and pay in the office anytime.

Crafternoon with Tiffany Join Tiffany on Tuesday, December 14 at 2:00 PM to make a button Christmas Tree Craft. As always, you can follow along with Tiffany or let your creativity take over! Cost is $5 for supplies. Register and pay in the

office anytime.

Painting with Christine! Join professional artist Christine MacClintic for a fun, easy painting class using acrylic paint on a 16x20 canvas. No experience needed, all materials supplied. Fridays, December 10 and 17 from 9:30 to 11:30 AM. Cost is $20 and includes all supplies. Class limited to 12, SW residents only. Pay and register beginning 12/2.

Forest Decorations Lets spread some holiday cheer to the wildlife. We will create edible decorations we can drape among the trees. The Adventure Club will be happy to decorate the forest on their next hike to Belding Wildlife. Join us on Monday, December 13 at 10:00 AM to create decorations. Free. Call to register.

Bingo in December • Mondays at 10:30 AM: December 6, 13,

20, and 27 • Thursdays at 6:30 PM: December 2 and 16 at 6:30

PM. Hot dogs between 5:30-6:15 PM. For transportation on Mondays, you will be brought in on the lunch run with pick-ups between 10-11 AM, and go home after lunch. No need to call for bingo, but you need to call for the bus and if you would like to have lunch.

Ted Talks Educational programs offered by professionals in video format. On Thursday, December 9 at 1:00 PM, we will be watching “Earth’s original inhabitants-and their role in combating climate change” with Steven Allison; “How humanity doubled life expectancy in a century” with Steven Johnson; and “Are wild animals really “wild” with Emma Marris. FREE. Call anytime to register.

Cornhole Tournament Do you want to participate in some friendly competition? Our monthly cornhole tournaments are heating up, let’s keep it going! Join staff on Friday, December 17 at 2:30 PM. Seniors will be paired together as well as with staff for a competitive but fun game that will have you laughing! You don’t want to miss this! FREE. Call to register anytime!

Christmas in Hollywood

This lecture on Tuesday, December 21 at 1:00 PM, examines the history of holiday movie watching from the early 20th century to the 1970s. We will examine the history of the most common subjects (Santa), common characters (Rudolph, Frosty, etc.), common themes as well as the broad disjunction between secular versus religious topics in the most popular films. Great classics like "Miracle on 34th Street," "It's a Wonderful Life," and "A Christmas Carol" will receive special attention. Free, call to register.

Train Your Brain Trivia Join us on Monday, December 27 at 2:00 PM to exercise your brain. We will think, solve, have some fun and a treat.

Refreshments will be served. Free, call to register anytime.


December 2021

Arts & Crafts

Offices will be closed on Fridays December 24 and 31.


December 2021

Transportation Services Back on Regular Schedule

To request a Transportation Brochure, or to register for a ride, please call Cindy Malone, Transportation Coordinator, at 860-648-6361 ext. 3310.

MASKS ARE REQUIRED ON OUR BUS

Medical transportation is available to Manchester, South Windsor, Glastonbury, Vernon, East Hartford and Hartford. To book a ride, please register at least two days in advance. 860-648-6361 ext. 3310.

IN TOWN GROCERY STORES: Stop and Shop, Geissler’s

on Wednesday and Friday mornings. Call to schedule your ride by noon the day before.

Our bus will go to the South Windsor Aldi on Fridays! Call to register!

Masks are still required on public transportation at all times (per state guidelines).

MEDICAL LOANING CLOSET Wheelchairs, walkers, commodes and other items are available at the Center to borrow for free. Items vary, please call if you need anything AND call if you want to donate anything. Space

is limited. Call Steve Clapp to inquire 860-648-6361 ext. 3325.

Transportation Services

Stay Connected With Us!

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Do you want to get our weekly emails with helpful information and reminders from us?

Email: [email protected]

ELDER WELLNESS Due to staffing issues, the nurse from Homecare

VNA will NO LONGER be coming to the center. We hope to be able to offer this service

in the future, but there is a nursing shortage. Please keep an eye out for more information!

FOOT CARE ~$30 Twice a month by appointment

Call 860-648-6361 ext. 3335 for the next available appointment.

HEARING CLINIC ~ Free

Quarterly: January 12

Barbara B. Feehan, Audiologist from Feehan Hearing Center in South Windsor will be

providing complimentary hearing screenings and hearing aid cleaning and service. This is

NOT ear wax removal. Call for an appointment.

Therapeutic Massage: Missy will be at the center a few times a month on Fridays

and now on Tuesdays! Cost is $30 payable that day. Call 860-648-6361 ext. 3335 for an

appointment. They book up fast!

Old Cell Phones We can take your old cell phones off your hands! The center receives a small stipend from a non-profit cell phone

bank. Please drop them off in the office.

Boredom Busters Feel safer at home but starting to get bored? Well, our game packets are back! Call to let us know you’d like to pick one up so we can have it ready for you. Return your packets and your name will be entered into a drawing for a prize. If you are not comfortable going out and you would like a puzzle, books, masks, crafts, or a phone call, please give us a call and let us know how we can help. 860-648-6398.

Senior Center Gift Cards are available in any denomination!

Health Services


December 2021

NEW! Haircuts at the Center Pat Sauer will be here on Friday, December 10 and Monday, December 20 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Haircuts are $15 payable to Pat at

your appointment, cash is preferred. Please call 860- 648-6361 ext. 3335 to schedule an appointment.

Tech Tutor: Facebook Series In part 1 of this 2 part program Audrey Breen, from the South Windsor Public

Library, will be teaching you how to use Facebook to maintain contact with family and friends and how to avoid the pitfalls of fake news, scams, ads, and the echo chamber. In this first session you will create a Facebook account if you don’t already have one, set the privacy settings, send a friend request and write a post. Stay tuned for session 2 coming in January where Audrey will dive even deeper into the Facebook world. Session 1 will be on Thursday, December 16 at 10:00 AM. FREE. Call to Register.

Fiduciary Roles: Understanding the People Part of Your Estate Plan

Czepiga Daly Pope & Perri will present on fiduciary roles Wednesday, December 22 at 2:00 PM. When you make an estate plan, you name a POA agent, an executor, a health care agent, and maybe a trustee. Whether you've been named one of these roles for someone else or you're thinking about who you should name in these roles for yourself, there's a lot to know! Is a POA agent and an executor the same thing? What are the differences between each role? Who should you choose? Can multiple people be named in each role? Learn the answers to these questions and more from an experienced estate planning attorney. Free, call to register anytime.

Senior Men’s Club The Men’s Club meets the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month. Meeting dates for this month will be December 9 and December 23 at 9:00 AM in the Teen Center. We look forward to your comradery, sharing your pandemic experiences and of course planning field trips. Bring a friend, new members welcome! No need to register.

Programs, Programs and More Programs

Joe the History Guy The Life and Times of Dolly Parton Dolly Parton – Her life and career

together make a rags-to-rhinestones story. Her songs have captured the hearts of generations. From singing barefoot on the front porch of her Tennessee Mountain home to commanding the stage in six-inch heels, Dolly Parton is a larger-than-life living legend, American singer, songwriter, actress, author, businesswoman and humanitarian. Join us for some fun. Tuesday, December 7 at 10:30 AM. Free, call to register anytime.

Crafts and Cocoa in the Gazebo

Make sure you dress warm and join us in the gazebo on Tuesday, December 7 at 2:00 PM. We will be enjoying hot cocoa, holiday tunes and some winter crafts. Let us know your favorite holiday tune at signup so we can make sure to play it. We won’t be roasting chestnuts but we’ll have an open fire! Free, call to register anytime. SW residents only.

Sam I Am Sole Searching on the Appalachian Trail brings the readers on a six-month thru-hike with “Sam I Am,” a newly-retired prison guard who finds himself lost when his two sons leave for the Air Force and his K-9 partner passes away. With no hiking experience, he bought a backpack and a plane ticket to Georgia and started walking home to New England. Join us on Friday, December 17 at 1:00 PM to hear Sam’s presentation about his time on the Appalachian Trail. Trail mix will be served. Free, call to register any time.

Walking with Tiffany Put on your layers and join Tiffany on Wednesday, December 22 at 9:00 AM.

Meet at the Pavilion at Nevers Park for a nice loop around this beautiful path. Please call to register.

Masks are required for people not fully vaccinated


December 2021

Special Events Please note these guidelines:

• Please SWIPE in using your key tag. If you do not have one, please stop in the office or call ext. 3335.

• Masks are required in the building for people who are not fully vaccinated

• Entrance is through the front doors only, exit any door

Bingo ~ Mondays at 10:30 AM and Thursdays 12/2 and 12/16 at 6:30 PM (call for bus) Bridge ~ Mondays and Fridays at 9:00 AM Poker ~ Mondays at 1:00 PM Setback ~ Mondays at 1:00 PM and Wednesdays at 6:00 PM (no hot dogs until the spring) Samba ~ Tuesdays at 12:30 PM Knitters Group ~ Wednesdays 9 AM to 11:30 AM Hand, Knee & Foot ~ Wednesdays at 12:45 PM Duplicate Bridge ~ Wednesdays at 1:00 PM Mahjong (American) ~ Thursdays at 10:00 AM Billiards in Teen Center ~ Mon thru Fri 8 AM to 11:30 AM Ceramics ~ Thursdays 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM

Mexican Train Dominoes and Cribbage are on hold!

We will NOT be selling Hot Dogs at Setback on the first Wednesday of the month until the spring.

Cards, Games & More Residents call to register on FREE Sign-Up

Day, November 29 at 8:30 AM: 860-648-6361 ext. 3335. Nonresidents may call

to sign up one week later on Monday, December 6.

Weekend Dine Out: Sofia’s Restaurant

Take a ride with us to Sofia’s Restaurant in East Windsor on Sunday, December 19. Sofia’s Italian Restaurant offers an extensive menu with everything from pizzas to pasta dishes, seafood, grinders and more. Separate checks will be accommodated. The bus will be departing the center at 11:30 AM and return approx. 2:00 PM.

Extreme Shopping: Meriden Mall

Finish up your holiday shopping at the Meriden Mall in Meriden on Thursday, December 16. With 65 stores you are sure to find what you need. Bring money for lunch from one of their 15 restaurants inside the mall. The bus will leave the center at 11:00 AM and return at approx. 4:00 PM.

Weekday Dine Out: Main Pub Since our waitlist was so long for the first trip let’s take another to Main Pub in Manchester on Tuesday, December 28. The bus will leave at 11:30 AM and return approx. 2:00 PM.

Veteran’s Corner

Questions about Veterans Benefits? Stop in anytime on Thursday, December 2 from 10:30-12 noon to talk with reps from the American Legion. Learn about benefits, ask questions, meet your American Legion reps! No need to sign up, just show up!

Veteran’s Social Hour! Join us at the center for our veterans chat! Representatives from the American Legion will be at the community center. Thursday, December 16 at 9:00 AM. Call the American Legion with questions, no need to register.

Volunteer Corner

Community Service Group The next meeting will be Thursday, December 16 at 1:00 PM. This is a group of adults who work on a variety of projects to assist people and groups of all ages in town and surrounding communities by being involved, raising funds and giving of their time to enhance the lives of others! This is being held IN PERSON and ON Zoom. Call Andrea at 860-648-6357 or [email protected] for more info. NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS

In-Person Tech Help with Tiffany

In-person help with your technology device is available! Tiffany Lazur, Program Coordinator, will be available to assist you with any device such as your smart phone, laptop, or tablet! Please come with questions. Call 860-648-6399 to make an appointment.


December 2021

Adventure Club

Lunch is served Monday thru Friday at 12 noon, provided by Community Renewal Team (CRT) for a $3 suggested donation (or whatever you can afford). Call by noon the day before to reserve your lunch: 860-648-6361 ext. 3328.

Birthday Lunch Celebrate December birthdays on Wednesday, December 29 following lunch. Cake donated by Geissler’s. Sign up for lunch by noon the day before: 860-648-6361 ext. 3328.

Special Friday Lunches Sharon will be continuing the special lunches in December.

Instead of CRT’s lunch, we are offering a different option. Lunch is served at 12 noon. $3 charge, payable the day of.

Friday, December 3: Quiche with green beans

Friday, December 10: Hotdog with baked beans and corn

Friday, December 17: Pasta & meatballs

All meals come with a beverage and dessert. Call to register by 12 noon the day before: 860-648-6361 ext. 3328 or sign up at the

lunch desk.

Pizza Lunch We will be offering a pizza lunch on Thursday, December 23 at 12 noon because CRT is not open. Come on down, but please call to register by noon the day before: 860-648-6361 ext. 3328. Cost is $3 payable the day of.

Wishing you all a great holiday season from our

families to yours!

Please sign up and pay any time in the office for all Adventure Club Trips.

Guided Winter Tree Identification Hike

Join us at Northwest Park in Windsor for a guided hike on Friday, December 10. The bus leaves the center at 9:30 AM and returns approx. 12 noon. Get outdoors and ‘meet’ some of the longtime arboreal residents at Northwest Park on a Winter Tree ID Hike. Where have all the leaves gone? Is that a sugar maple? A sycamore? An oak? As you walk, learn to identify trees by the feel of their bark and, often, by their smell! We’ll also learn about beneficial, medicinal uses of some common trees & shrubs. Please wear good hiking shoes, bring trekking poles, water and a snack. Cost is $10. Pay and register in the office any time. We will carpool if there are 10 or less going.

Belding Wildlife and Valley Falls Hike This will be a 5 mile hike in Vernon with some rocks, roots and maybe mud. We will be decorating the forest for the wildlife with edible Christmas decorations made at the Center. Please wear good hiking shoes, bring water, a snack and money for lunch. Wednesday, December 15 the bus leaves the center at 9:30 AM and returns approximately 2:30 PM. Cost is $5 for the bus payable the day of, we will carpool if there are less than 10 going.

Penwood State Park Crested atop the northerly portion of the Talcott Mountain Range lies a sizable portion of the public domain, Penwood State Park in Bloomfield. With this gift in 1944 to the citizens of Connecticut of nearly 800 acres, Curtis H. Veeder wished only that his beloved hilltop, "be kept in a natural state so that those who love nature may enjoy this property as I have enjoyed it." Monday, December 20 the bus leaves the center at 9:30 AM and returns approx. 2:30 PM. This hike will have some rocks, roots and some inclines. Please wear good hiking shoes, bring water, a snack and money for lunch. Cost is $5 for the bus. We will carpool if we have less than 10.

Wapping Park Stroll Join us for an easy stroll through Wapping Park Trails. We will meet at the park 765 Clark St, South Windsor, Wednesday, December 29 at 10:00 AM. Please wear good hiking shoes, bring

water and a snack. Free, call to register anytime.

Lunch at the Center

Billiards Stop in and play billiards in our Teen Center Monday—Friday from 8:00 AM-11:30 AM.


December 2021

Lancaster, in Style Enjoy 3 days visiting Lancaster, In Style on April 18-20, 2022. Trip includes 2 nights at The Historic Cork Factory Hotel, 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 2 dinners, Kitchen Kettle Village hands on experience, Private wine, cheese and painting party, tickets for ‘David’ at Sight and Sound Theatre, Mount Hope Estate and Winery, with tasting and tour along with gratuities for the tour director and bus driver. Trip insurance is to be purchased separately. $50 deposit due at time of reservation and final payment is due by February 7, 2022. Cost is $790 single, $635pp double and $580pp triple. Checks payable to Town of South Windsor. For more information call Tiffany at 860-648-6399.

Magical Mackinac Traditional Mackinac Island is a step-back in time. Enjoy a horse-carriage tour on Mackinac Island and lunch at the Grand Hotel. Explore Greenfield Village and the innovative Henry Ford Museum, visit the Bavarian influenced town of Frankenmuth. Guided tour and overnight in Niagara Falls, Canada. Tour includes motor coach transportation, hotel accommodations, 13 meals and more. Trip will be August 14-21, 2022. Cost is $2,199pp single, $1,725pp double, and $1,599pp triple. Call Tiffany at 860-648-6399 for further information and reservations. $150 is due at time of reservation and full payment is due by June 1, 2022. Trip insurance purchased separately.

Holiday Light Fantasia

Take a trip to Goodwin Park in Hartford to see their beautiful Holiday Light display. The 2-mile show transforms Goodwin Park into a drive-through wonderland of holiday spirit with a collection of over 1 million lights filled with holiday scenes, familiar characters, and local tributes. Cost will be $5. The bus will depart the Center at 6:00 PM on Friday, December 10 and return approx. 8:00 PM.

Pequot Museum Come and see the story of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation brought to life at the

Mashantucket Pequot Museum in Mashantucket. This museum features 85,000 square feet of permanent, indoor exhibitions including life-size dioramas, films and interactive programs. Begin by going back in time through a glacial crevasse and through a world of ice and travel from the Ice Age all the way to present day. After our stop at the Museum we will be taking the 5 minute trip to Foxwoods for lunch and a short bit of fun. On Friday, January 14 the bus will depart the center at 9:00 AM and return at approx. 4:00 PM. Cost is $25. which includes transportation and admittance into the museum with a guided tour.

Hartford Wolf Pack Hockey Game See the Harford Wolf Pack take on the Providence Bruins in one of the final games of the season on Friday, January 28 at the XL Center in Hartford.

Cost is $25 and includes your ticket and transportation to the game. The bus will depart the center at 5:30 PM and return approx. 9:00 PM.

Previously Advertised Trips Registration has begun; sign up anytime!

New Trips Residents register 12/2; Nonresidents 12/9

Policies for Trip Sign Ups:

♦ Sign up for newly advertised trips is the 1st Thursday of each month for SW residents. You may register for yourself and one other resident on sign-up day.

♦ Non-residents may sign up the 2nd Thursday of the month if space allows.

♦ All trips are open to those age 55 or older unless otherwise noted.

♦ If a person cancels a trip for any reason, no refunds will be given once payment is received unless we are able to fill your spot on the trip. We will call our wait list, if any, and make every effort to fill your spot in order to be refunded.

♦ Checks made payable to Town of South Windsor If you require special seating due to a physical disability, mobility issue or inability to climb stairs, you must indicate this prior to registering for a trip or event to allow adequate time to accommodate your request. In some instances, disability seating may require a more expensive theater ticket. Disability seating changes cannot be guaranteed on the day of the event if notice has not been given to us prior.

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WEEKEND PROGRAMS

• Outdoor Pickleball at Ellsworth 8:30 AM Mon-Friday

Sunday 12/5 Annual Winter Craft & Specialty Fair 9:00 AM—3:00 PM

Sunday 12/19: Weekend Dine Out to Sofia Restaurant 11:30 AM

Billiards 8-11:30 AM

Zumba 8:45 AM

Bridge 9:00 AM

(H) Chair Yoga 10:00 AM

Special Lunch 12:00 PM

Monte Carlo Whist 1:00 PM

Florence Griswold Mu-seum

9:00 AM

Grief Discussion 11:00 AM

Knitters Group 9:00 AM


Chair Volleyball 11:30 AM

Lunch 12:00 PM

Hand, Knee, Foot 12:45 PM

Dup. Bridge 1:00 PM

(H) Tai Chi 2:00 PM

Setback 6:00 PM


Breakfast with the CBD Store

9:00 AM


Caramoor Trip 9:15 AM

Belding Wildlife 9:30 AM


Holiday Party 11:00 AM


Lunch 12:00 PM


Duplicate Bridge 1:00 PM

(H) Tai Chi 2:00 PM

Setback 6:00 PM





Lunch 12:00 PM



(H) Tai Chi 2:00 PM

Setback 6:00 PM

Fiduciary Roles 2:00 PM

Walking with Tiffany 9:00 AM


(H) Lite Aerobics 8:30 AM

Bridge 9:00AM

Silver Sneakers 10:00 AM

BINGO 10:30AM

Lunch 12:00 PM

Setback 1:00PM

Poker 1:00 PM

Penwood State Park

9:30 AM

Haircuts By Appt.

Walkers (meet at Nevers Park) 8:30 AM

(H) Stretch & Strength 9:00 AM

Lunch 12:00 PM

Samba 12:30 PM

Joe The History Guy 10:30 AM

Crafts & Cocoa Gazebo 2:00 PM

Footcare By Appt. Therapeutic Massage By Appt.



Walkers (meet at Nevers Park) 8:30 AM


Lunch 12:00 PM

Samba 12:30 PM

Senior Advisory Meeting 10:00 AM

Crafternoon 2:00 PM

Movie Night 5:00 PM


Walkers (meet at Nevers Park)

8:30 AM


Lunch 12:00 PM

Samba 12:30 PM

Christmas in Hollywood 1:00 PM

Early Bird Dinner 4:00 PM


Ceramics 9:00 AM

Veteran’s Social Hour 9:00 AM

Valley Falls Hike 9:30 AM

Mahjong 10:00 AM

Tech Tutoring with SWPL 10:00 AM


Extreme Shopping 11:00 AM

Lunch 12:00 PM

Community Service Group 1:00 PM

BINGO & Hotdogs 6:30 PM


Therapeutic Massage By Appt. Haircuts By Appt. Zumba 8:45 AM

Bridge 9:00 AM

NW Park/Winter Tree ID 9:30 AM

Art Class 9:30-11:30 AM


Caregiver Support Group 10:00 AM


Artsy Angels 2:30 PM

Holiday Light Fantasia 6:00 PM


Zumba 8:45 AM

Art Class 9:30—11:30 AM

Bridge 9:00 AM



Cornhole Tournament 2:30 PM

Sam I Am AT Hiker 1:00 PM

Therapeutic Massage By Appointment

SW History 11:00 AM

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Bridge 9:00 AM


BINGO 10:30 AM

Lunch 12:00 PM

Setback 1:00 PM

Poker 1:00 PM

Train Your Brain

2:00 PM


Walkers (meet at Nevers Park)

8:30 AM


Lunch 12:00 PM

Samba 12:30 PM

Afternoon Movie 2:00 PM

Dine Out 11:30 AM

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Bridge 9:00AM


BINGO 10:30AM

Lunch 12:00 PM

Setback 1:00 PM

Poker 1:00 PM

Footcare By Appt. Billiards 8-11:30 AM


Bridge 9:00AM


Winter Forest Decorations

10:00 AM

BINGO 10:30AM

Lunch 12:00 PM

Holiday Discussion 1:00 PM

Setback 1:00 PM

Poker 1:00 PM

Evening Painting Class

6:00 PM





Lunch 12:00 PM


Dup. Bridge 1:00 PM

Setback 6:00 PM

(H) Tai Chi 2:00 PM

Sign Up Day 8:30 AM


Walkers (meet at Nevers) 8:30 AM

Ceramics 9:00 AM

Mahjong 10:00 AM


Lunch 12:00 PM

Intermediate Ukulele 1:00 PM

Beginners Ukulele 2:30 PM

BINGO & Hotdogs 6:30 PM

Veteran’s Benefits 10:30 AM

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Birthday Lunch 12:00 PM



(H) Tai Chi 2:00 PM

Setback 6:00 PM

Wapping Park Stroll 10:00 AM


Men’s Morning Group 9:00 AM

Ceramics 9:00 AM

Mahjong 10:00 AM


Pizza Lunch 12:00 PM



Ceramics 9:00 AM

Mahjong 10:00 AM


Lunch 12:00 PM

New Years Eve Party 5:00 PM



Men’s Morning Group 9:00 AM

Ceramics 9:00 AM

Mahjong 10:00 AM


Lunch 12:00 PM

Ted talks 1:00 PM

Better Breathers 2:00 PM

Afternoon Movie 2:00 PM


COMMUNITY RENEWAL TEAM DECEMBER 2021 CONGREGATE MENU

Elderly Nutrition Program meals are served Monday thru Friday to persons 60 years of age or older and their spouses

All meals are served with milk, bread, and margarine. SUGGESTED DONATION: $3.00 or what you can afford.

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

South Windsor Senior

Center

150 Nevers Road

South Windsor

860-648-6361 ext. 3328

Call by 12 Noon the

day before to reserve

all lunches. Call

Friday by noon for

Monday

1 Cod w/ Seafood Sauce

Mashed Potatoes

California Blend Vegs

100 % Whole Wh Bread

Fresh Fruit

2 Jamaican Beef Patty

Four Cheese Mac & Cheese

Braised Cabbage

Coco Bread

Sliced Peaches

3 Special Lunch Prepared by

Sharon:

Quiche and green beans

Beverage and Dessert

$3 charge

6 Calzone

Parslied Pasta

Mixed Vegetables

12 Grain Bread

Fresh Fruit

7 Grape Juice

Salisbury Steak

Sweet Potatoes

Brussel Sprouts

100 % Wh Wheat

Fruit Oatmeal Bar

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Roast Turkey w/ Gravy

Cauliflower Mash Potato

Brussel Sprouts

Corn Bread Loaf

Pineapple Tidbits

9 Cran-apple Juice

Breaded Crab Cake / Tartar Sce

Seasoned Potato Wedges

Capri Blend Vegetables

Wheat Dinner Roll

Frosted Cake

10 Special Lunch Prepared by

Sharon:

Hot dog

Baked beans

Corn

Beverage and dessert

$3 charge

13 Orange Juice

Fish Stick / Tartar Sce

Seasoned Potato Wedges

Peas and Carrots

Oatnut Bread

Cookie

14 Beef Hot Dog

Hot Dog Bun

Must, Rel ,Ketchup

Baked Beans

Mixed Vegetables

Fruit Cocktail

15 CRT Holiday Meal

Cran-Apple Juice

Chicken Cordon Bleu

Red Bliss Mashd /Veg Blend

Wheat Dinner Roll

NY Cheesecake / Whip Cr

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Orange Marmalade Pork Loin

Corn Bread Stuffing

French-Style Green Beans

12 Grain Bread

Fresh Fruit

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Special Lunch Prepared by

Sharon:

Pasta and meatballs


$3 charge

20 Swedish Meatballs

Mashed Potatoes

Broccoli Florets

Dinner Roll

Sliced Peaches

21 Grape Juice

Stuffed Shells / Sce

Mixed Vegs

Garlic Knot

Frosted Cake

22 Glazed Baked Ham

Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Seasoned Green Beans

12 Grain Bread

Fresh Fruit

23 Special Lunch Senior Center

Staff is Offering:

Pizza Lunch


$3 charge

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CRT Closed In Observance

of the Holiday

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Pasta Bolognese Sauce

with Rigatoni

Italian Style Vegetables

Wheat Dinner Roll

Mandarin Oranges

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Kielbasa / Mustard

Mashed Potatoes

Capri Blend Vegs

Oatnut Bread

Fresh Fruit

29 Orange Juice

Meatloaf w/ Onion Gravy

Seasoned Diced Potatoes

Spinach

12 Grain Bread

Fruit Oatmeal Bar

30 Roast Turkey w/ Gravy

Stuffing / Cranberry Sce

Vegetable Medley

100 % Whole Wheat Brd

Fresh Fruit

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HAPPY HOLIDAYS

CRT Closed In Observance

of the Holiday

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