Senior Center & Mini Bus News – April 2026

Senior Center Lunches
Lunches are $6 and include tea, a cold beverage, and dessert.
Please make reservations by noon the day prior.
Please bring your own container for leftovers.
Menu is subject to change.

  • Wed, April 1 – Brown butter poppy seed ravioli, grape salad, roll
  • Thurs, April 2 – Italian meatball soup, grilled cheese with provolone, salami and pepperoni
  • Tues, April 7 – Mac & cheese, wedge salad
  • Wed, April 8 – Hamburger, hot dog, macaroni salad
  • Thurs, April 9 – Vegetable soup, ham and cheese on a roll with lettuce and tomato, chips
  • Tues, April 14 – Crispy chicken salad, pita toast
  • Wed, April 15 – Lasagna, Italian chopped salad, roll
  • Thurs, April 16 – Fish sandwich with tartar sauce, oven roasted potatoes
  • Tues, April 21 – Tuna Salad on an everything bagel with lettuce, tomato, red onion, cucumber and cream cheese, chips, pickle
  • Wed, April 22 – Shepherd’s pie, apple salad, bread and butter
  • Thurs, April 23 – BBQ chicken, baked beans, baked potato
  • Tues, April 28 – French bread pizza with chicken, spinach and white sauce, tater tots
  • Wed, April 29 – Chicken pot pie, Caesar salad
  • Thurs, April 30 – Manicotti with sauce, garden salad, roll

Mini Bus Trips
Note: There will be a change to the Monday shopping in Enfield with the minibus starting in April. The pick-up time will move from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. The shopping will be an hour and a half in length.

Mini Bus trips require five passengers and are weather permitting. Reservations for April trips will open on March 23. Call 860-668-3844 to make a reservation.

  • Shopping at Buckland Hills & Evergreen Tuesday, April 7 – Pickups begin at 9 a.m.
  • Shopping at Walmart Thursday, April 9 – Pickups begin at 8:30 a.m.
  • Lunch at Summer House in Southwick Tuesday, April 14 – Pickups begin at 11 a.m.
  • Lunch at Red Robin Friday, April 17 – Pickups begin at 11:30 a.m.
  • Lunch at Effie’s Place & Noah Webster Museum ($12 Ticket Purchase Req.) Tuesday, April 21 – Pickups begin at 11 a.m.
  • Advanced Directive & Living Will Presentation Tuesday, April 28 – Pickups begin at 12 p.m.
  • Shopping at Trader Joe’s Thursday, April 30 – Pickups begin at 8:30 a.m.

April Activities

AARP Tax Aide
Thursday, April 2 by appointment
Call 860-668-8830 to make an appointment.

Themed Lunch: Take me out to the Ballgame!
Wednesday, April 8 at noon
Included with lunch sign up on this day.

Art Hour
Thursdays 10—11:30 a.m. FREE!

  • April 2 — Jewelry making
  • April 16 — Clay Ornaments or Trinket Bowls
  • April 23 — Painting Ceramics
  • April 30 — Bookmarks and Cards

Raise Some Dough! Fundraiser
Friday, April 10 – 5 – 7:30 p.m.
$12 per person. Choose your toppings, build your pizza, and enjoy a great meal while supporting the Senior Center Kitchen!

Card Making Class
Tuesday, April 14 – 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Hosted by Karenoughcrafts. $15 per person. Call 860-836-1326 by the Sunday before.

Armchair Travel to India
Monday, April 13 – 11 a.m.—12 p.m.
FREE! We will be virtually traveling to India while trying Indian food.

Musical Bingo
Tuesday, April 14 – 12:45 – 2 p.m. FREE! Prizes for the winners!

Open Mic Night
Thursday, April 16 – 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
FREE! All ages welcome! Sign up to show off your talents!

Floral Design Classes
Tuesday, April 21, May 19 and June 23
Morning class 9-10 a.m. Evening class 7-8 p.m. $45/class. Registration required. Join the fantastic Bob Whitney to make the most gorgeous designs!

Advanced Directives & Living Wills
Tuesday, April 28 12:45- 2 p.m.
Elder Law attorney Marcia Hess will be coming to discuss. SCA will provide pastries and coffee!

AARP Safe Driver Courses
Upcoming Classes: May 20, July 22, September 9, November 18
9 a.m. – 1 p.m. $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.

Ask the Social Worker
Last Wednesday of each month, 10-11:30 a.m.
SCA’s Lauren Marino will be here each month!

For more information visit suffieldseniorcenter.com or call 860-668-8830.

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