Suffield Senior Center & Mini Bus
September is Healthy Aging Month and Emergency Preparedness Month. Because both topics are important, we decided to highlight both. We have scheduled a workshop on Thursday, September 15 at 10:30 a.m. presented by AARP – “Life Reimagined.” Reimagining your life can mean new passions to pursue, work that is rewarding, great people to connect with and a healthier and more fulfilling lifestyle. There is also a workshop scheduled for Thursday, September 29th at 10:30 a.m. presented by Suffield’s Emergency Management Director, Art Groux, about how to prepare for a Town-wide emergency. What to do when the power is out, who to call, what you need to have ready and much more! Please register for these workshops by calling the Senior Center at 860-668-8830.
Chair Massage
Licensed Massage Therapist Kathy Hughes is available on the first and third Thursday of each month, by appointment, between the hours of 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. The fee is $10 for 15 minutes or $20 for 30 minutes.
Ask the Attorney
Elder Law Attorney, Marcia Hess will be available on September 1 from 10:30 a.m. to noon to answer any legal questions or discuss topics relating to seniors. Please call for an appointment.
Update your Bridge Skills
Seven week session beginning Thursday, September 8 and running through October 20, 9:30–11:30 a.m. Lessons covered include: Lesson 1: Scoring, honors, opening one of a suit. Lesson 2: Overcalls, etiquette, special situations. Lesson 3: Stayman and Transfers.
Volunteer Needed
The Senior Center will begin showing movies in October. We are looking for a volunteer who would like to be in charge of working with Kent Memorial Library in selecting the movies to be shown, setting up the movie and making popcorn. If this is something you would like to do, please call Paula or MaryLou at the Senior Center at 860-668-8830.
Special Mini Bus Trips
Please call 860-668-3844 to reserve your seat. All special trips require a minimum of 5 passengers.
9/1 Walmart pick up starts at 8:30 a.m.
9/2 Lunch at J & G’s in East Granby pick up at noon.
9/6 Holyoke shopping pick up starts at 9 a.m.
9/13 Big E pick up starts at 9 a.m.
9/15 Walmart pick up starts at 8:30 a.m.
9/16 Lunch at the Tavern pick up at noon.
9/20 Tanger Outlets at Foxwood’s Casino pick up starts at 8:30 a.m.
9/30 Lunch at Maine Fish in East Windsor pick up at noon.
Dates to Save
October 5 at 10 a.m.
The Polish Heritage Society of Suffield will be hosting a live concert of Polish music at the Senior Center. The orchestra, consisting of seven talented musicians from Connecticut and Western Massachusetts, will perform the most popular ethnic Polish folk songs brought to Suffield by Polish immigrants who settled here in the early 1900s. Jim Turek, a Suffield resident and professional musician, has assembled the musicians for this free concert and has written the music for the program. Call the Senior Center to reserve your seat.
October 22
Scare-It-Up-Suffield Scarecrow Contest and fun outing day.
October 27
Eating Well for One or Two – Easy tips for preparing balanced meals and snacks.