Mini Bus Trips
All trips require five passengers and are weather permitting. Please call 860-668-3844 to make reservation.
- Thursday, November 2: Shopping at Walmart; pickups begin at 8:30 a.m.
- Tuesday, November 7: Election Day Voting; pickups begin at 9:30 a.m. and lunch at Suffield Pizza; pickups begin at 11:30 a.m.
- Thursday, November 9: Shopping at Trader Joe’s; pickups begin at 8:30 a.m.
- Tuesday, November 14: Shopping at Holyoke; pickups begin at 9:00 a.m.
- Thursday, November 16: Shopping at Walmart; pickups begin at 8:30 a.m.
- Tuesday, November 21: Lunch at Sophia’s; pickups begin at 11:30 a.m.
- Tuesday, November 28: Trip to Yankee Candle followed by Lunch at Wolfie’s Deerfield; pickups begin at 8:30 a.m.
- No Bus:
- Friday, November 10 (Veterans Day)
- Thursday, November 23
- Friday, November 24 (Thanksgiving)
Lunch Menu
Now offering lunches Tuesdays in addition to Wednesdays and Thursdays! Lunches are $5 and include coffee, tea, cold beverage, and dessert.
Tuesdays
November 7: Cheesy Southwest chicken crescent rolls and salad
November 14: Philly cheesesteak sloppy joe on Texas toast and coleslaw
November 21: Hot ham and cheese grinder with lettuce and tomato, chips and pickle
November 28: Personal pizza with hamburger, pepperoni, peppers, cheese and chips
Wednesdays
November 1: Hamburger stroganoff, peas and roll and butter
November 8: Cheesy potato, ham and green bean casserole and cucumber salad
November 15: Thanksgiving dinner, turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, cranberry sauce and gravy
November 22: Swiss cheese and mushroom burger with broccoli pineapple salad
November 29: Homemade corn chowder and tuna sandwich
Thursdays
November 2: Herb chicken leg quarter, vegetable and copycat Cracker Barrel hash brown casserole
November 9: Shrimp, crab and lobster in a white sauce over linguine with salad
November 16: Tortellini tomato soup and grilled cheese
November 23: Closed (Thanksgiving)
November 30: Bone-in chicken breast, baked potato and vegetable
Special Pasta Dinner with Santa!
Join us for a fun filled night as a fundraiser for the Senior Center Kitchen including pasta dinner with meatballs and garlic bread, photos with Santa and crafts! $10 per person.
Thursday, December 7
Seating 1, 4 – 6 p.m.
Seating 2, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Register at suffieldseniorcenter.com or call (860) 668-3862.
American Red Cross Blood Drives
Thursday, November 30: 12:30 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Friday, December 22: 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Consultation & Resources Available
Ask The Attorney: Neil Kraner and Marcia Hess of Kraner & Hess Attorneys offer one on one free legal consultation appointments. They are available for twenty-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.
Choices Counseling: Sherri Burger, CHOICES Counselor, offers free thirty minute appointments the First Tuesday of each month. CHOICES appointments are available to those enrolled in or looking to enroll in Medicare, turning 65 or have other health insurance and are eligible for Medicare. 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
Craft Classes
Card Making: The second Tuesday of each month. 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Hosted by Karenoughcrafts & Boutique. To register, please call (860) 836-1326 or email karen@karenoughcrafts.com
Fall Floral Design – Upcoming Classes: November 14, and December 12. Morning classes: 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Evening Classes: 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. $30 per person per class. Register at suffieldseniorcenter.com or call (860) 668-3862.
Painting Class – Upcoming Classes: November 28 and December 15; 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. $25 Residents; $30 Nonresidents per Person per Class. Register at suffieldseniorcenter.com or call (860) 668-3862.
Pottery Class – Two Part Class: November 27 and December 18; 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. $10 per person. Register at suffieldseniorcenter.com or call (860) 668-3862.
Exercise Programs
- Active & Fit: Tuesdays & Thursdays 8:50 a.m. – 9:20 a.m.
- Active & Fit Advanced: Mondays & Wednesdays 10:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. November 1 – December 20; 15 classes $66.75
- Active & Fit Advanced: Fridays – Fridays 10:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. November 3 – December 15; 6 classes $28.50
- Beat Parkinson’s Today: Mondays 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. – Call (860) 918-9594 or visit beatpdtoday.com to register
- Chair Stretch: Tuesdays 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. FREE
- Chair Strength: Thursdays 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. FREE
- Pilates With Yoga: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. November 1 – December 20; 20 classes $88.00
- Tai Chi: Tuesdays 9:30 a.m. – 10:20 a.m. November 2 – December 21; 7 classes $43.75
Health Screenings & Services
Blood Pressure Screening: Second and fourth Wednesday of each month 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Sponsored by Suffield Community Aid.
Chair Massages: Available by appointment the Second Thursday of each month. To schedule an appointment please call (860) 668-8830.
Foot Care: Available by appointment the fourth Wednesday of each month 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. $35.00 fee payable to the nurse. To schedule an appointment please call (860) 668-8830.
Hearing Screenings: Free hearing screenings and services provided by NOVA Hearing Services by appointment. To schedule an appointment please call (860) 916-6169.
Director’s Corner
As the season of giving approaches, our hearts are filled with gratitude at the Suffield Senior Center. With utmost sincerity, we are so thankful for our community of patrons, volunteers, instructors and employees. Please take a moment to express gratitude towards those who contribute towards making Suffield a wonderful community to live, work and play. A special thank you to Instructor Joseph Hicks who has been partnering with the town of Suffield teaching various Parks and Recreation and Senior Center fitness programs for the past ten years. Best of luck to you as you embark on your new journey in Texas! While we are sad to see Joseph go, this is a great opportunity for our other established instructors to expand the classes they teach, and to welcome a few new highly qualified ones to our family. We are excited to continue to help you achieve your fitness goals through our programs!
We are so excited to announce that our wonderful Yoga and Pilates Instructor, Michelle Rancourt, will be continuing the Active and Fit classes! Michelle is a Certified Personal Trainer and has been coaching health and wellness for 10 plus years. Michelle has a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree from Central Connecticut State University, as well as certifications in senior fitness, nutrition, strength training and yoga. Michelle will continue the classes with the focus on improving mobility and balance and strengthening muscles. The Active and Fit Tuesday and Thursday classes are for all levels of mobility with modifications available to best suit your level of movement. The Active and Fit Advanced Monday, Wednesday and Friday classes are for those looking for a challenge while performing exercises with weights, and bands. Feel free to stop by and check out a class to see if it’s right for you, and introduce yourself to Michelle!
Have a great month!