Mini Bus Trips – All trips require five passengers and weather permitting. Please call 860-668-3844 to make a reservation.
- Shopping at Walmart – Thursday, May 2; pickups begin 8:30 a.m.
- Lunch at Country Diner – Tuesday, May 7; pickups begin 11:30 a.m.
- Shopping at Ikea – Tuesday, May 14; pickups begin 8:30 a.m.
- Shopping at Trader Joe’s – Thursday, May 16; pickups begin 8:30 a.m.
- Lunch at Ruby Tuesdays – Tuesday, May 21; pickups begin 11:30 a.m.
- Shopping & Lunch at Belvedere of East Windsor – Tuesday, May 28; pickups begin 10:30 a.m.
- Shopping at Westfarms Mall – Thursday, May 30; pickups begin 9 a.m.
- No Bus – Monday, May 27 Memorial Day
Lunch Menu –Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, Lunches are $5 and include coffee, tea, cold beverage, and dessert.
Tuesday
- May 7 Sloppy Joe on a roll and Dijon garlic roasted potatoes
- May 14 Kielbasa cheesy potato casserole and vegetables
- May 21 Hot meatball sub with cheese, tater tots, celery and carrots sticks with dip
- May 28 Tuna noodle casserole, toss salad, roll and butter
Wednesday
- May 1 Italian sub squares and apple feta tossed salad
- May 8 BBQ chicken thighs, baked potato and corn on the cob
- May 15 Spinach stuffed chicken breast, pepper jack potato bake, roll and butter
- May 22 Shrimp and crab mac & cheese, roasted butternut squash, zucchini and yellow squash
- May 29 Honey garlic chicken bites over rice pilaf
Thursday
- May 2 Salisbury steak with onion and mushroom gravy, mashed potatoes and vegetables
- May 9 Breakfast casserole with pork, spinach, peppers, mushrooms and cheese with fruit salad and cinnamon roll
- May 16 Honey turkey bacon melt, copycat KFC coleslaw and chips
- May 23 Crispy chicken Caesar chopped salad with creamy corn bread and butter
- May 30 Juicy Lucy burger filled with American cheese on a roll with pickles and potato salad
Medicare Patrol Presentation
Tuesday, May 7, 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Join Audrey Cole from Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) at the Western Connecticut Area Agency on Aging (WCAAA) to share how to protect, detect, and report on the latest frauds, errors and abuse occurring in Medicare. Free; no registration required.
Arttitude Workshop
Wednesday, May 8 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Join Milly Janevathanavitya, a student from Suffield Academy, for her Arttitude Workshop where you will create a colorful work of art using her provided art therapy kits. This exercise is designed to relieve stress as you move on this journey of mindfulness and self-expression! Free class: All supplies included. Register at suffieldseniorcenter.com or call 860-668-3862.
Sock Hop Twistin’ Together – Suffield Family Fun Event
Friday, May 10, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Step back in time and join us for a blast from the past at our Family Friendly ‘50s Themed Party! Get ready to twist and shout as we transport you to the era of poodle skirts and jukeboxes. This retro extravaganza promises a day of wholesome family fun, packed with activities and entertainment that will make you feel like you’ve stepped into a scene from Grease or Happy Days. There will be a live DJ, a diner-style dinner, root beer floats, a car show, photobooth, and more!!
Card Making Class
Tuesday, May 14 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Hosted by Karenoughcrafts & Boutique. To register, please call 860-836-1326 or email karen@karenoughcrafts.com
Painting Upcoming Class
Tuesday, May 14 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Canvas Painting of a Red Barn. 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.
Haircuts by Rosemarie
Monday, May 20, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m Women’s $15; Men’s $10 Cash or check. Must come with clean, washed hair.
Flower Arrangement Class
Upcoming Classes: Tuesday, May 21, Tuesday, June 18.
Morning Classes 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. Evening classes 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. 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.
$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.
Consultation & Resource
- 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.
- Choices Counseling – Sherri Burger, CHOICES Counselor, offers free 30-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 having 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 veteran’s 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
Exercise Programs – Register at suffieldseniorcenter.com or call 860-668-3862.
- Active & Fit – Tuesdays & Thursdays 8:50 a.m. – 9:20 a.m.
- Active & Fit Advanced – Mondays and Wednesdays 10:05 a.m. – 10:35 a.m.
- Active & Fit Advanced Fridays – Fridays 10:05 a.m. – 10:35 a.m.
- 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.
- Chair Strength – Thursdays 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
- Low Mobility – Thursdays 1 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
- Pilates With Yoga – Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 9 a.m. – 10 a.m.
Health Screenings & Services
- Blood Pressure Screenings – Second and fourth Wednesday of each month 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Sponsored by SCA.
- 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
Welcome May! We have a variety of upcoming programs this month from educational to expressive art therapy! Audrey Cole from Senior Medicare Patrol at the Western Connecticut Area Agency on Aging will be visiting on Tuesday, May 7 to share how to protect, detect and report on the latest frauds, errors and abuse occurring in Medicare. We are excited to welcome Milly Janevathanavitya, a student from Suffield Academy, for her Arttitude Workshop on May 8!Additional recreational classes this month include Karenoughcrafts & Boutique’s card making classes, Nina Chrisanthopoulos’ painting classes, Bob Whitney’s flower arrangement classes. For more information, please visit suffieldseniorcenter.com or call 860-668-3862.