Minibus Trips
All trips require five passengers and weather permitting. Please call 860-668-3844 to make a reservation.
- Tuesday, October 3 – Shopping at Westfarms Mall; pickups begin at 9 a.m.
- Thursday, October 5 – Shopping at Walmart; pickups begin at 8:30 a.m.
- Monday, October 9 – No Bus – Columbus Day
- Tuesday, October 10 – Lunch at Red Robin; pickups begin at 11:30 a.m.
- Tuesday, October 17 – Shopping at Waniewski Farms; pickups begin at 8:30 a.m.
- Thursday, October 19 – Shopping at Walmart; pickups begin at 8:30 a.m.
- Tuesday, October 24 – Shopping at Clinton Crossing followed by Lunch at Fish Tale; pickups begin at 8:30 a.m.
- Thursday, October 31 – Shopping at Trader Joe’s; pickups begin at 8:30 a.m.
- Tuesday, October 31 – Senior Center Halloween Party, pickups begin at 11 a.m.
Lunch Menu
Now offering lunches on Tuesdays in addition to Wednesdays and Thursdays!
Tuesdays
- October 3 Cheeseburger with lettuce & tomato, Tater Tots and birthday cupcakes
- October 10 Two hot dogs and baked beans
- October 17 Fish sandwich with lettuce & tartar sauce and macaroni salad
- October 24 Tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwich with chips
- October 31 Halloween Party – baked potato bar
Wednesdays
- October 4 Chicken noodle casserole and salad
- October 11 White chicken chili and Waldorf salad
- October 18 Homemade stuffed cabbage soup with roll & butter
- October 25 Pumpkin bacon Carbonara and salad
Thursdays
- October 5 Sheet pan sausage & vegetables with crusty bread
- October 12 Shepherd’s Pie with roll & butter
- October 19 Homemade meat sauce over pasta with garlic bread
- October 26 Stuffing-topped pork chop with baked potato and vegetable
Health Screenings & Services:
Blood Pressure Screenings – Wednesday, October 11 and Wednesday, October 25 at 11 a.m. Sponsored by Suffield Community Aid.
Chair Massages – Available by appointment the Second Thursday of each month. Please call the Senior Center, 860-668-8830, to schedule an appointment.
Foot Care Appointments – Wednesday, October 25 $35 fee payable to the Nurse. Please call the Senior Center, 860-668-8830, to schedule an appointment.
Hearing Screenings – Free hearing screenings and services provided by NOVA Hearing Services by appointment. Please call 860-916-6169.
AARP Drivers Refresher Course
October 17; $20 AARP Member; $25 Non-Member Payment by cash or check to the instructor. $5 per Person Facility Fee is paid directly to the Senior Center. By cash or check on the day of the class. Register at suffieldseniorcenter.com or call (860) 668-3862.
American Red Cross Blood Drives
- Friday, October 20 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Thursday, November 30 12:30 p.m. – 6 p.m.
- Friday, December 22 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Stateline Senior Services Presentations
Presenting information on Medicare options during open enrollment. Upcoming Presentations: October 17, October 24 and October 31. Free; no registration required.
Fall Floral Design Classes – Step by Step Design Workshop
Upcoming Classes: October 17, November 14, and December 12. $30 per person per class. Register at suffieldseniorcenter.com or call (860) 668-3862.
Painting Class with Nina – Step by Step Painting Class
Upcoming Classes: October 24, November 28 and December 15. $25 Residents; $30 Nonresidents per person per class. Register at suffieldseniorcenter.com or call (860) 668-3862. Below is the October class painting!
Senior Halloween Party Tuesday, October 31 at 12 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Lunch followed by a Magic Show and Costume Contest! Prizes awarded to the best three costumes! $5 per person; RSVP required. Please call (860) 668-8830 to RSVP.
Director’s Corner
Starting this October, we are now offering lunches every Tuesday! Just like Wednesdays and Thursdays, lunch will begin at 12 p.m. and is $5, including coffee, tea, cold beverage and dessert. We will also be celebrating birthdays on the first Tuesday of the month at lunch! If it is your birthday lunch, come to lunch so we can celebrate you and receive get a special gift.
The open enrollment period for Medicare Part D prescription drug plans and Medicare Advantage Plans is October 15 through December 7. Please check out one of the information workshops hosted by Stateline Senior Services and make an appointment with our trained CHOICES Counselor, Sheri Burger.
Reminder that we offer the following consultations and resources available by appointment at the Senior Center:
Ask The Attorney – Neil Kraner and Marcia Hess of Kraner & Hess Attorneys offer one on one free legal consultation appointments. They are available for 20-minute appointments from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. the first Thursday of each month. To schedule an appointment please call 860-668-8830.
Ask The Realtor – Stephanie Salerno of The Stephanie Salerno Team Coldwell Banker Realty offer one on one appointments. This free consultation is an opportunity to ask any real estate related questions you may have! Stephanie and her team are available for 30-minute appointments from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month. To schedule an appointment please call 860-668-8830.
Veterans Assistance – Fritz King is the town’s Municipal Veterans Representative, offering assistance with veterans’ programs and resources. Fritz is available from 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. on Wednesdays at the Senior Center and can be reached at (860) 758-0418 or via email at veterans@suffieldct.gov.