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MISSION STATEMENT - The mission of the Newington Senior and Disabled Center is to improve the wellbeing of older adults and adults with disabilities in the Town of Newington.

Newington Senior & Disabled Center!120 Cedar Street • Newington, CT 06111 • 860!665!8778 (voice)�

HOURS OF OPERATION: Monday ! Friday 8:30 AM�4:30 PM�

Website: www.newingtonct.gov!

JUNE!2018!

Please note that all programs and activities are for Center members only unless otherwise stated

Tech Help – Wednesdays, June 6 & 20, 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. Tech Center volunteers are available to help with technology related questions. Assistance is available on our computers or bring your device. No appointment required. Hands Touching Hearts – Thursday, June 7, 10:00 A.M. Hands Touching Hearts is a global outreach effort developed by Vernon artist Ann M. Cosgrove. Please join us create tokens of appreciation for members of the military, decorate a medal ribbon with your very own hands...write a thank-you note...touch a heart! Medals are given out at military bases and healthcare facilities. No specialized artistic skills required to participate, just a heartfelt desire to say “thank you” to our active-duty service members. A donation of $5 per medal is requested to cover the cost of materials and shipping, payable to the instructor. Please register in the office or call 860-665-

8778. Fiddle Demo – Wednesday, June 13, 1:00 P.M. It’s never too late to start something new. Have you ever wanted to play the fiddle? Do you know someone that would like to learn or play again? Join us for a fiddle playing demonstration by local musician Ginny Worrell. Learn about different musical styles and hear traditional fiddle songs. Please register in the office or call 860-665-8778. Fall Prevention and Screening – Thursday, June 14, 10:00 A.M. Physical Therapist Sharon Treat of the Jefferson House will discuss fall prevention methods for older adults and perform basic balance screenings for those who wish to participate. Please register in the office or call 860-665-8778. Veteran’s Coffee Hour - Friday, June 15, 10:00 A.M. All who served in the U. S. Military are invited to attend. Share in camaraderie, develop new friendships and learn about possible benefits, entitlements and services. Coffee Hour will be conducted by Wayne I. Rioux, Veterans Liaison for Hartford Health Care at Home. How Do You Want to be Remembered? – Monday, June 18, 10:00 A.M. For many of us, the longing to be remembered is part of our makeup. Does it matter to you how you will be remembered? If the answer is yes, please join us to hear about and share information on how and to what extent you can be remembered the way you want to be. Staff from Sheehan-Breen Funeral Home will present this simple step by step approach to planning your legacy. Please register in the office or call 860-665-8778. Ice Cream & Music Social – Tuesday, June 19, 1:00 P.M. Ring in summertime with sweet treats, music and friends! Music by Richie Mitnick & Friends. Ice cream provided by Avery Heights. Please register in the office or call 860-665-8778.

The Plan – Thursday, June 21, 10:00 A.M. This presentation panel was assembled to raise awareness about the importance of making as many legal, medical and health care decisions as possible in advance. While no one is fully able to anticipate what their future may hold, "The Plan" will offer a practical overview of available community resources and helpful suggestions for thinking ahead about long-term care planning. This informative panel will present proactive ways to become familiar with health care options, your legal rights, ways to protect your estate, and to become comfortable with initiating discussions and making key decisions regarding family, health, and future matters. Please register in the office or call 860-665-8778.

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Blood Pressure Clinics - Courtesy of the Berlin Visiting Nurse Assoc., you can now get your blood pressure checked on the 2nd and 4th, Thursday of the month, from 10:00-12:00pm.

File of Life — Many of you have picked up the red File of Life packets. It is very important that the infor-mation be filled out carefully and correctly so that the Emergency Medical responders can utilize it.

Hearing Screening by Hearing Care Centers — Do you find yourself asking people to repeat things? Are you missing out on conversations? You may be ex-periencing hearing loss. Please call the office to schedule an appointment. The screenings are free of charge. They will also clean and check hearing aids of competitive users.

Massage—We are happy to offer massages at the Senior and Disabled Center with Holly Spencer, Licensed Massage Therapist (license #003959). Fees are $30 for 30 minutes and $50 for 60 minutes. You can choose to be partially clothed or not. To schedule an appointment please call Holly at 860 992-6577.

Wellness Clinic — Our Center Nurse, Stacie Zibel, is available each Monday to serve your health needs. Services include blood pressure screening, cholester-ol screening, diabetes screening, nutrition and medi-cation counseling, information and referral. There is a $5.00 fee for Cholesterol Screening only. All other services are free to members!

Reiki/Reflexology - Sandy Macksey, Certified Re-flexologist, is now offering both services at the Center to Center Members at a discounted price.. Fees are $30 for 30 minutes and $50 for 60 minutes. Call Sandy at 860 578-2504 to schedule an appointment.

Foot Care Services — Foot care services are provid-ed by Cathy Brennan, RN, at a low cost for senior citi-zens. Services include a general assessment of the feet and lower extremities, trimming, filing and clean-ing toe nails, reducing of corns and calluses, massag-ing, applying lotion and powdering of feet. Referrals to MD/Podiatrist when necessary. Please call the of-fice for an appointment. Home visits available. The cost is $29.00 per visit.

BUS TRIPS

Mohegan Sun Casino - June 25, 2018 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. $20pp

Stageloft Theater & Lunch at Salem Cross Inn

Sunday, July 22, 2018 10:00 a.m. - 6:15 p.m. $84pp

Attend a performance of “Four Weddings and an Elv-is” at Stageloft Theater in Sturbridge, MA, and enjoy a delicious lunch at Salem Cross Inn.

Foxwoods Casino - July 18, 2018 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. $20pp

Essex Steam Train & Riverboat - August 2, 2018

10:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. $95pp

Step back in time to savor a hot lunch aboard the Es-sex Steam Train dining car, then enjoy a cruise along the scenic Connecticut River on the Becky Thatcher Riverboat.

Trip Coordinators are available for sign-up: Monday & Thursday: Noon - 2:00 p.m. Tuesday & Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. - Noon.

Prepayment required for all trips. Flyers & trip infor-mation are available in the main office.

Visit the Coffee Shop!

Now offering hot and cold beverages, bagels, snacks, sandwiches, hot dogs & much more.

Coffee Shop Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday

8:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

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WELLNESS

COFFEE SHOP

Silver Sneakers Chair Exercise - Are you looking for a way to increase your strength and maintain your fitness level? Previously only available at gyms, we are pleased to present this program designed by Sil-ver Sneakers and led by a fitness expert from Health-trax. Call the office at 860-665-8778 for information about the next session.

Aerobics, Zumba, Yoga, Tai Chi - Check out the Newington Parks and Recreation brochure for a list-ing of all their instructor-led programs.

Blood Pressure Screenings— The Berlin VNA will hold blood pressure screening clinics on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month from 10—12 noon.

Chair Aerobics — Chair aerobics continues throughout the year. Sessions are held every Tues-day and Friday at 10:30am. Enjoy a beneficial workout without jumping and without stress on the heart and lungs. No registration is required and no fee!

Line Dancing - The Line Dancing Group meets every Thursday, in the Auditorium, at 12:30pm.

Walk With Us - Join in on this stimulating video based exercise program on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, in the A&B Room, from 12:30 - 1:00. No registration - no fee.

Fitness Room — The fitness room continues to be a popular spot. If you are not a current fitness room member-check it out. Please keep the equipment in tip-top shape by bringing in a separate pair of sneak-ers to use in the room. The sand on your shoes from outside is harmful to the equipment. We appreciate your cooperation. In order to take advantage of this hidden treasure you need to be a member of our Center, present a note from your doctor and enroll and participate in a one-time Fitness Clinic. The next Fitness Clinic for participants who wish to use the fit-ness room is scheduled for JUNE 12, 2018, from 11:30am to 1:30pm. There is a $15.00 fee for this session. Sign up in the Main Office. The Fitness Room is closed to participants during the Fitness Clinics to accommodate those learning to use the equipment.

Beading — The beading group meets on Monday mornings at 10:00AM, in the Card Room. Registration is not necessary.

Bingo — Bingo is held on Thursdays, in the Café. The game starts around 1:00pm.

Bridge Players — If you are interested, join the group on Friday afternoons, in the Card Room, at 12:30pm. Looking for Bridge players!

Canasta — Mondays & Wednesday’s at 1:00pm. Stop by the Card Room if you are interested in joining.

Cribbage — Cribbage in the Cafeteria on Mondays, at 10:00am. New players always welcome. No sign up needed.

Knitting — The Knitting Group meets on Mondays at 9:30am. Drop in if you are interested.

Mah Jongg — Play MahJong on Monday and Wednesday mornings at 9:30AM, in the Card Room. The group welcomes new members (beginners or ex-perienced). Stop by if you would like to join.

Oil Painting — Check the Parks and Recreations brochure for class listings.

Pinochle — Fridays, at 12:30pm, in the Card Room. 4 person partners, double deck. No registration need-ed. Pool Room/Card Room — Just a reminder that our Pool Room is open for use. The lights may be off to conserve energy, but feel free to go in.

Setback — Playing Setback is fun! Meet new people - partner not needed. Sign up for playing on Wednesdays at 12:30pm.

Wii Bowling—If you would like to try Wii Bowling stop by the senior center on Wednesday’s and meet the team at 9:30am or 10:00am.

Woodshop — Do you have carpentry skills but lack the space for a proper workshop? The Center Wood-shop is open for use to our members who have expe-rience and wish to work on personal projects.

HEALTHY LIVING FUN AND GAMES


INFORMATION AND REFERRAL CENTER Located across the hall from the Main Office, our In-formation and Referral Center is a one stop shop for information about all kinds of programs and services that can help older adults and their families. The Cen-ter is open Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 4:00pm. Our trained volunteer Community Infor-mation Specialists are available to assist you. Call the office and leave your name and number and they will contact you.

Medicare Savings Program If your income is be-low $2,472.30 per month for a single or $3,328.38 per month for a couple then you may qualify for the Medi-are Savings Program. If you qualify you may receive help to pay for your Medicare premiums and in some cases, for your Medicare coinsurance and deducti-bles.

AARP DRIVER SAFETY PROGRAM The next Driver Safety Program will be held on Thursday, JUNE 7, 2018. Save at least 5% on your Auto Insurance. This AARP-sponsored Safe Driving Program encompasses the latest techniques in driving with special emphasis on defensive driving. This is a classroom training only; there is no in-the-car training. Upon completion of this class, you will receive a certif-icate of completion .Registration for this class will be on a first-come, first-serve basis.

CHOICES -- Choosing health insurance can be con-fusing. Health insurance counseling is available on an individual basis for anyone with questions about exist-ing coverage or for new plans. Call the center at 860-

665-8778 to schedule an appointment with a trained CHOICES counselor.

Newington Senior Community Café The Com-munity Café at the Senior and Disabled Center pro-vides a nutritious and well-balanced meal and an op-portunity to socialize in a congenial setting. Monthly menus are available. Make sure to call the Lunch Line at 860-667-5837 between 10:00am and 11:45am, the day before to reserve your meal. You must be registered with the Community Café to participate. This program is for people 60 years of age and older. There is a suggested donation of $2.50 for your meal.

EconomicCheckUp is a service of the National Coun-cil on Aging (NCOA), a nonprofit service and advoca-cy organization. For a limited time, the Newington Senior and Disabled Center will offer free screenings to adults over 55. Answer a few simple questions and learn how you can better manage your budget, save money, and set financial goals. It’s free, confidential, and from a trusted source--the nonprofit National Council on Aging. Call (860) 665-8778 today to make an appointment. Are you making the most of your money? It’s free and easy to find out.

PAPER-SHREDDING SERVICE AT THE SENIOR CENTER— There are two bins located right outside the Main Office. These bins are there for your use. Simply drop all your unwanted confidential pa-perwork in the paper slot. These bins are locked and secured. The Infoshred Company will stop by on an as-needed basis to remove the contents from the bins and all the documents are shredded onsite. Non-

confidential papers can be put into the regular blue box. This is a service for our members only! If you have any questions, feel free to stop by our main of-fice, or call 860-665-8778.

Note: Each club has its own membership require-ments and annual dues. These are separate from the Senior and Disabled Center membership. Each per-son attending the Center must have a valid Senior and Disabled Center membership.

Senior Club — Senior Club meets on Mondays at 1:00 PM..

Singing Seniors of Newington — The Singers meet on Wednesday mornings. If you like to sing and can carry a tune give us a try.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), the nation’s oldest non-profit weight loss organization, invites you to be-come a member by attending our meetings every Tuesday morning beginning at 9:00am. We meet at the Newington Senior and Disabled Center. For infor-mation, please call Peter Kaplenski, Chapter 118 Leader, at 860-584-8743.

CLUB NEWS


SERVICES AND SUPPORT

Red Hot Divas - Welcome interested persons. Come share an event without obligation to join. The group gets together monthly at varying locations to talk, eat, play cards or visit a specific venue. Call Dot at 860- 666-1881 or Rani at 860- 666-1835 if you are interest-ed in joining.

Dial-A-Ride may be used by any Newington resi-dent, age 55 and older or any resident who has a disa-bility in accordance with the American’s with Disabili-ties Act. Dial-A-Ride is a curb-to-curb service. This means that passengers must be able to enter and exit the vehicle and their home on their own or with the assistance of an escort provided by the passenger.

We can use some Help! Join our team of over 100 volunteers. Call Jaime Trevethan, at 860-665-8769 if you are interested in finding out more.

Garden Volunteers Needed: Calling all gardeners (or those who want to learn about gardening)! Volun-teers are needed in the Senior & Disabled Center Giv-ing Garden. Please call Jaime for more information 860-665-8769 or visit the garden on Thursday morn-ings.

The Senior & Disabled Center is seeking donations of neckties to be used for exercises during chair aerobics classes. Please drop off any donations at the main office.


COMMISSION ON AGING AND DISABILITY The Commission on Aging and Disability, a group of residents who have been appointed by the Town Council, provides input regarding programs to the Sen-ior and Disabled Center. The public is always wel-come to attend and provide input, suggestions and express any concerns to the Commission. What’s Your Opinion? There is a suggestion box inside our main office. We encourage you to jot your opinion/comment/compliment or complaint down and put it in the box.

Giving Garden - Group meets every Thursday morn-ing in Art and Crafts or the garden. Join in and help out!

ART TREATS AT THE SENIOR & DISABLED

CENTER FOR APRIL

Visit the West Wing Showcase Beading, knitting and wood crafting by our seniors are on display for your pleasure and inspiration in the west wing of the Senior Center.

Collection/Hobby Case Gwen King’s collection of fe-lines fill our hobby case.

Cafeteria Art Exhibit Barbara blain exhibits paint-ings of the rural countryside in the Cafeteria. South Foyer Art Exhibit Carole Glaser displays soft pastels of spring blooms in the South Foyer.

Spring Cleaning? Want to earn some extra $CASH$??

The Gift Shop is looking for new consignees! Bring in some items you no longer need and we will sell them in our gift shop. Stop by the office or call 860-665-

8778 for additional information or to schedule an ap-pointment. (Appointments required to consign items.)

Gift Shop Hours Monday - Friday 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

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VIDEO—TIME—FOR JUNE

Video Time is a very popular Friday event. The center will show a movie every Friday. Request for movies are welcome. Let us know what you want to see.

Please note that movies start at 12:30PM June 1, 2018 Roman J. Isreal

Starring: Denzel Washington, Colin Farrell, Carmen Ejogo

Roman J. Isreal, Esq., a driven, idealistic defense attorney, finds himself in a tumultuous series of events that lead to a crisis and the necessity for extreme action.

June 8, 2018 For the Love of the Game

Starring: Kevin Costner, Kelly Preston, John C. Reilly

A washed up pitcher flashes through his career.

June 15, 2018 Rio Grande

Starring: John Wayne, Maureen O’Hara, Ben Johnson

A cavalry officer posted on the Rio Grande must deal with murderous raiding Apaches, his son who’s a risk-taking recruit and his wife from whom he has been separated for many years.

June 22, 2018 Trumbo

Starring: Bryan Cranston, Diane Lane, Helen Mirren

In 1947, Dalton Trumbo was Hollywood’s top screen writer, until he and other artists were jailed and blacklisted for their polit-ical beliefs.

June 9, 2018 Greatest Showman

Starring: Hugh Jackman, Michelle Williams, Zac Efron

Celebrates the birth of show business, and tells of a visionary who rose from nothing to create a spectacle that became a worldwide sensation.

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MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

JUNE

2018

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10:30 Chair Aerobics 12:30 Bridge/Pinochle

12:30 Walk With Us 12:30 Movie: Roman J. Isreal

4

9:30 Knitting/Mah-Jongg 10:00 Beading/Cribbage

10:00 Silver Sneakers 12:30 Walk With Us

1:00 Senior Club

1:00 Canasta

Wellness Clinic

5

9:00 Tops

9:00 Garden Club

9:15 Tone Aerobics

9:15 Oil Painting

10:30 Chair Aerobics

6

9:00 Woodshop

9:30 Mah-Jongg

10:00 Tech Help 12:30 Walk With Us

12:30 Setback

1:00 Canasta

6:00 Commission Meeting

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10:00 Hands Touching Hearts 10:00 Silver Sneakers 10:20 Fun & Fitness 12:30 Line Dancing 1:00 Bingo 2:00 Table Tennis

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12:30 Walk With Us

12:30 Movie: For the Love of the Game

11

9:30 Knitting/Mah-Jongg

10:00 Beading/Cribbage


1:00 Senior Club

1:00 Canasta

Wellness Clinic

12

9:00 Garden Club 9:00 Tops

9:15 Tone Aerobics 9:15 Oil Painting

10:30 Chair Aerobics

Deaf Senior Club

13

9:00 Woodshop

9:30 Mah-Jongg 12:30 Walk With Us

12:30 Setback

1:00 Canasta

1:00 Fiddle Demo

14

10:00 Fall Prevention & Screening 10:00 Silver Sneakers 10:20 Fun & Fitness

12:30 Line Dancing 1:00 Bingo 2:00 Table Tennis

15

10:00 Veteran’s Coffee Hour 10:30 Chair Aerobics 12:30 Bridge/Pinochle

12:30 Walk With Us

12:30 Movie: Rio Grande

18

10:00 How Do You Want

to be Remembered?

9:30 Knitting/Mah-Jongg 10:00 Beading/Cribbage


1:00 Senior Club

1:00 Canasta

Wellness Clinic

19

9:00 Garden Club 9:00 Tops

9:15 Tone Aerobics

9:15 Oil Painting 10:30 Chair Aerobics

1:00 Ice Cream & Music Social

Deaf Senior Club

20

9:00 Woodshop

9:30 Mah-Jongg

10:00 Tech Help 12:30 Walk With Us

12:30 Setback

1:00 Canasta

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10:00 The Plan

10:00 Silver Sneakers 10:20 Fun & Fitness


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12:30 Walk With Us

12:30 Movie: Trumbo

25 9:30 Knitting/Mah-Jongg 10:00 Beading/Cribbage


1:00 Senior Club

1:00 Canasta

Wellness Clinic

26 9:00 Garden Club 9:00 Tops

9:15 Tone Aerobics

9:15 Oil Painting 10:30 Chair Aerobics

27 9:00 Woodshop

9:30 Mah-Jongg 12:30 Walk With Us

12:30 Setback

1:00 Canasta

28 10:00 Mindfullness +

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29 10:30 Chair Aerobics 12:30 Bridge/Pinochle

12:30 Walk With Us

12:30 Movie: Greatest Showman

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