To help celebrate National Fresh Fruits & Vegetables Month, we have a few special things planned for June.
We are having a Garden Dedication on Tuesday, June 13 at 10 a.m. to acknowledge the sponsors of our Community Garden Revitalization Project: North Central District Health Department and Connecticut Department of Public Health with special assistance provided by Home Helpers of North Central Connecticut and Lauren Perleoni from The Potting Shed in Suffield. (Kathleen Mack and I will be planting our lettuce!)
Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist Gina Martin will join us on Wednesday, June 14 at 11 a.m. to show us how to make a healthy, refreshing smoothie (while providing samples to try). Following this healthy theme, we will serve baked haddock for lunch that day with a baked sweet potato and roasted fresh vegetables ($5 per person-reservations required). Following bingo at 2:15 p.m. we will have a free cooking demonstration sponsored by MeadowBrook of Granby. You will enjoy a sample and walk away with some to take home. Please register for the free smoothie and cooking demonstration by June 9 to ensure we have enough for everyone who would like to attend.
Hearing Screenings
NOVA Hearing Services provides free hearing screenings, clean hearing aids, a battery check, and will answer any questions you have regarding hearing or hearing devices on the first Monday of each month at 1 p.m. Call to schedule an appointment.
Balance & Fall Prevention
Thursday, June 8 at 10:30 a.m. Falls are one of the leading causes of injury among older Americans. According to the Centers for Disease Control, in 2014, twenty-nine million older Americans experienced a fall. One out of five falls causes a serious injury, such as a broken hip or head injury. As we age, physical changes and health conditions can increase our chances of falling. Injuries from falls often lead to a decline in independence. Join Jennifer Meier, MPT, CLT, CKTP, Cert MDT, from Primary Sine and Rehab (formerly Suffield Health and Wellness) for this free informative presentation. She will discuss the issues that contribute to falls and teach you how to decrease your risk.
Blood Pressure Screenings
June 14 and 28 at 11 a.m. sponsored by Emergency Aid Association.
Medicare Q & A
Please join Kate McCloskey from Stateline Senior Services, as she holds a Medicare Q & A on Tuesday, June 20 at 10:30 a.m.
Our Quarterly
Birthday Lunch
June 20 at noon. Join us, even if it’s not your birthday, for country fried chicken breast tenders served with mashed potatoes, corn on the cob and coleslaw. Of course, birthday cake and ice cream for dessert will also be served. Lunch is $3.50. Please make your reservation by June 15.
Veterans Coffee Hour
Join us for an opportunity for veterans (spouses welcome) to get together, share, and enjoy conversation. Wayne Rioux, the Veteran Liaison from Hartford Healthcare at Home, will be hosting the coffee hour each month. Wayne is a veteran who will speak about the various benefits and services which are available to veterans. He is able to assist with and answer questions. The coffee hour will be held the fourth Friday of each month at 8:30 a.m. and this month is on June 23.
La La Land
Wednesday, June 28 at 6:30 p.m. with free popcorn and beverage provided. Please sign up by June 26. Mini Bus transportation is available.
Mini Bus Special Trips
Please call 860-668-3844 to reserve your seat.
June 2
Lunch at 99 Restaurant
June 6
Holyoke Mall Shopping
June 9
Lunch at Summer House
June 12
Bingo Night at Windsor Locks K of C
June 16
Lunch at Munich House
June 20
Westbrook shopping and lunch at Lenny & Joe’s Fish Tale
June 27
Butterfly Museum, $14 admission, then stop at Yankee Candle
June 30
Lunch at Olive Garden
For complete details on all of the Senior Center and Mini Bus programs, check out our June newsletter. You can sign up at www.ourseniorcenter.com to have it e-mailed directly to you each month. Visit the Town’s website at www.suffieldct.gov and go to the Senior Center’s page, or stop by the Senior Center to pick up a copy.