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Mini Bus Trips – All trips require five passengers and weather permitting. Please call 860-668-3844 after November 22 to make reservations for December trips. Please call 860-668-3844 after December 20 to make reservations for January trips.

  • Shopping in Holyoke – Tuesday, December 3 – Pickups begin 9 a.m.
  • Shopping at Walmart – Thursday, December 5 – Pickups begin 8:30 a.m.
  • Festival of Trees & Traditions at the Wadsworth Museum in Hartford – Friday, December 6 – Pickups begin 11 a.m.
  • Bright Nights in Springfield – Tuesday, December 10 – Pickups begin 4:30 p.m.
  • Shopping at Westfarms – Tuesday, December 17 – Pickups begin 9 a.m.
  • Shopping and Lunch at Belvedere – Friday, December 20 – Pickups begin 11 a.m.
  • Lunch at Kaptain Jimmy’s – Tuesday, December 31 – Pickups begin 11 a.m.
  • Shopping at Walmart – Thursday, January 2 – Pickups begin 8:30 a.m.
  • Lunch at Cheng’s Garden – Friday, January 3 – Pickups begin 11 a.m.
  • Lunch at Red Lobster – Tuesday, January 7 – Pickups begin 11:30 a.m.
  • Shopping at Westfarms – Tuesday, January 14 – Pickups begin 9 a.m.
  • Lunch at Country Diner – Friday, January 17 – Pickups begin 11 a.m.
  • Lunch at Skyline in Windsor Locks – Tuesday, January 21 – Pickups begin 11:30 a.m.
  • Shopping at Trader Joe’s – Thursday, January 23 – Pickups begin 8:30 a.m.
  • MGM Casino in Springfield – Tuesday, January 28 – Pickups begin 9 a.m.
  • Lunch at Zanto’s – Friday, January 31 – Pickups begin 11 a.m.

Lunch Menu – Lunches are $5 and include coffee, tea, cold beverage, and dessert. Please make your reservation by noon the day prior. Please bring your own container for leftovers.

  • Tues, Dec 3 Toasted ham and cheese grinder with lettuce and tomato, onion rings, cut carrots and celery.
  • Wed, Dec 4 Old-fashioned goulash, tossed salad, roll and butter.
  • Thurs, Dec 5 Parmesan crusted chicken breast, mashed potatoes, and vegetables.
  • Tues, Dec 10 Chicken mushroom stroganoff over noodles, vegetables.
  • Wed, Dec 11 Homemade chili with cornbread casserole.
  • Thurs, Dec 12 Bacon, potato, and egg casserole, apple salad, and a savory roll with honey butter
  • Tues, Dec 17 English muffin pizza with ground beef, roasted red peppers, mushrooms and cheese and a wedge salad with blue cheese and bacon dressing
  • Wed, Dec 18 Holiday Party Sponsored by the Suffield Police Department
  • Thurs, Dec 19 Creamy parmesan Italian sausage soup with crusty bread and cucumber salad
  • Tues, Dec 31 Chicken pot pie, Caesar salad and a roll with butter
  • Wed, Jan 1 CLOSED
  • Thurs, Jan 2 Lasagna, tossed salad, and a roll with butter.
  • Tues, Jan 7 Ricotta & spinach quiche, cantaloupe & goat cheese salad with lime mint dressing.
  • Wed, Jan 8 Homemade Salisbury steak meatballs with mushroom gravy over mashed potatoes.
  • Thurs, Jan 9 BBQ chicken thighs, baked potato, and baked beans.
  • Tues, Jan 14 Crispy chicken sandwich with lettuce and tomato, pesto orzo with vegetables.
  • Wed, Jan 15 Roasted balsamic pork tenderloin, cheesy Amish potatoes and vegetables
  • Thurs, Jan 16 Tortellini soup with a tuna salad sandwich.
  • Tues, Jan 21 Chicken taco casserole, corn muffin, and chips with salsa.
  • Wed, Jan 22 Baked cream cheese and spaghetti casserole, salad, and a roll with butter
  • Thurs, Jan 23 Hot Thanksgiving sub with turkey, stuffing, and cranberry, and roasted vegetables.
  • Tues, Jan 28 Tomato soup, grilled ham and cheese sandwich and chips
  • Wed, Jan 29 Homemade mac and cheese, vegetables and a roll with butter
  • Thurs, Jan 30 Meatloaf, mashed potatoes with a mushroom and onion gravy, vegetables

Food and Goods Drive
Accepting Donations until December 7
Drop off your donations at the Senior Center during our open hours for SCA.

Morning Movie
Tuesdays 10 a.m.– 12 p.m.
FREE! The chalkboard in the Senior Center dining room will list what movie we will be watching each Tuesday morning.

Chair Volleyball
Wednesday, December 4 and January 15 & 29
11–11:30 a.m.
FREE! Join us to have some fun!

Tech Help
Wednesdays 2–3 p.m.
FREE! Students from Suffield Academy will be here to help with your tech issues. Bring your cellphone or device with you.

Art Hour Thursdays 10–11:30 a.m.FREE!

  • Dec 5 – Decorating Gift Bags
  • Dec 12 – Ornament Making
  • Dec 19 – Button Art
  • Jan 2 – Decorating Bookmarks for the Library
  • Jan 9 – Keychain Making
  • Jan 16 – Earring Making
  • Jan 23 – Suncatcher Creation
  • Jan 30 – Decorating Bookmarks for the Library

Trivia
Tuesday, December 3, 1– 2 p.m. FREE!

Suffield Alight
Friday, December 6, 6 – 8 p.m.
Tree lighting ceremony on the Town Green with a concert, visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus, DJ, food trucks, ice carving, caroling with the grinch, trolley rides, crafts and more!

Holiday Concert & Lunch with Jimmy Mazz
Monday, December 9, 11:30 a.m.– 2:30 p.m.
$35/seniors. $45/ages 18-59.

Card Making Class
Tuesday, December 10 & January 14, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Hosted by Karenoughcrafts & Boutique. $15 per person. To register, please call (860) 836-1326 by the Sunday before.

Free Bingo with Visiting Angels
Tuesday, December 10, 1– 2 p.m.
Visiting Angels will be holding a free bingo with prizes including gift cards!

Cards, Cookies, and Cocoa
Thursday, December 12, 5:30 – 8 p.m.
FREE! All ages are welcome! We will be providing some holiday cards, cookies and crock-pot style hot chocolate. Use this time to write your seasonal cards!

Bus Trip to the Newport Mansions
Saturday, December 14, 8 a.m.
We will be seeing the Breakers and Rosecliff while decorated for the season and then dropping you on Thames Street for shopping and dinner. $95 if you bring your own lunch. $110 if you order lunch through us.

Holiday Name That Tune
Tuesday, December 17, 1 – 2 p.m.
FREE! The holiday version of our favorite game!

Holiday Party
Sponsored by the Suffield Police Department
Wednesday, December 18, 12 – 2 p.m.
Join us for a fun-filled afternoon as a fundraiser for the Senior Center Kitchen including lunch and followed by BINGO! $10 per person.

Winter Wonderland Tea Party
Thursday, January 9, 5:30-8 p.m.
All ages are welcome! We will have pizza, hot drinks, dessert, bingo, crafts, music and Olaf. $10 per person.

Country Music with Cameron Sutphin
Tuesday, January 21, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
FREE! For more information and to register please visit suffieldseniorcenter.com or call 860-668-8830.

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