Mini Bus Trips – All trips require five passengers and weather permitting. Please call 860-668-3844 to make a reservation.
- MGM Casino Springfield – Tuesday, March 5 Pickups begin at 9 a.m.
- Brunch at On The Hill – Tuesday, March 5 Pickups begin at 10:30 a.m.
- Shopping at Walmart – Thursday, March 7 Pickups begin at 8:30 a.m.
- Shopping in Manchester – Tuesday, March 12 Pickups begin at 9 a.m.
- Lunch at Donovan’s Irish Pub – Tuesday, March 19 Pickups begin at 11:00 a.m.
- Shopping at Walmart – Thursday, March 21 Pickups begin at 8:30 a.m.
- Lunch at Nutmeg East Windsor – Tuesday, March 26 Pickups begin at 11a.m.
- Shopping at Trader Joe’s – Thursday, March 28 Pickups begin at 8:30 a.m.
- No Bus – Friday, March 29 Good Friday
Lunch Menu –Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, Lunches are $5 and include coffee, tea, cold beverage, and dessert.
Tuesday
- March 5 Cheeseburger with roasted peppers & onions and sweet pickle tater tots
- March 12 Crustless ham & cheddar quiche, red onion & tomato salad with biscuit and butter
- March 19 Beef casserole with cheese & potatoes and vegetables
- March 26 Tuna wrap with cheese, lettuce & tomatoes and vegetable soup
Wednesday
- March 6 Creamy lemon & dill cheese tortellini and Greek salad
- March 13 Roasted garlic chicken & herb white pizza and cucumber dill salad with lemon vinaigrette
- March 20 Pistachio and dried cherry stuffed pork tenderloin with baked potato and vegetables
- March 27 Chicken cobbler casserole and tossed salad
Thursday
- March 7 Smothered chicken with spinach & mushrooms and mashed potatoes
- March 14 Loaded mashed potato meatloaf casserole and vegetables.
- March 21 Homemade creamy tomato soup with buttered croutons and egg salad sandwich with lettuce
- March 28 Homemade meat sauce with hamburger, veal & pork over pasta and mixed vegetable salad
Card Making Classes – 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
Easter Bunny Craft Class – Thursday, March 7 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Hosted by Karenoughcrafts & Boutique. To register, please call 860-836-1326 or email karen@karenoughcrafts.com
Faithful Friends Therapy Dogs
Tuesday, March 26 11:a.m. – 12 p.m.
Come visit with dogs from Faithful Friends Therapy Dogs! Benefits of pet therapy include Mental stimulation, Decrease anxiety, help with memory recollection, reduce loneliness, lower blood pressure, reduce overall physical pain, improved motor skills, and trigger the release of endorphins.
Flower Arrangement Classes
Join local floral design instructor, Bob Whitney AIFD, in this creative class, you will create a flower arrangement with guided step-by-step directions. No previous floral design experience required. All supplies included. $30 per Person. Register at sufeldseniorcenter.com or call 860-668-3862.
Upcoming Classes: Tuesday, March 19, Tuesday, April 23, Tuesday, May 21, Tuesday, June 18.
Morning Classes 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. Evening Classes 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Haircuts by Rosemarie
Monday, March 25 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Women’s $15; Men’s $10 Cash or check. Must come with clean, washed hair.
Irish Cupcake Decorating Class
Tuesday, March 5 1p.m. – 2 p.m.
Free; sponsored by Stonebrook Village. RSVP required. Call 860-668-8830 to register.
Painting Classes
Join local artist and art instructor, Nina Chrisanthopoulos, in this fun class you will create a painting with guided step by step directions. No art experience required. All supplies included. $25 Residents; $30 Nonresidents per Person.
Upcoming Classes:
Friday, March 22 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Painting a Wooden Birdhouse
Tuesday, April 9 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Canvas Painting of a Spring Bunny
Tuesday, May 14 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Canvas Painting of a Red Barn
Tuesday, June 25 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Canvas Painting of a Summer Sunset
St Patrick’s Luncheon & Dance Performance
Saturday, March 2 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
12 .m. Corn Beef & Cabbage Dinner, Coffee, Tea & Dessert, Sponsored by the Suffield Village Market
12:30 p.m. Irish Step Dancing Performance by the SRL Irish Dance Academy
$10 Per Person. Reservation Required. Please call 860-668-8830 to make your reservation.
Health Screenings & Services
Blood Pressure Screenings – 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 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
Hello March, I am looking forward to Spring! As the days get longer and the temperatures warmer, we can’t help but feel a sense of excitement for all the outdoor activities that await us. From barbecuing to walks in the park, there are so many ways to enjoy the Spring. The blooming of flowers and trees adds to the charm of springtime, making the world around us even more bright and colorful.
Let’s all embrace this new season and take advantage of the wonderful opportunities it has to offer!