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Tips for Winter Wellness
There are a number of techniques that can help keep your immunity high and your body in good condition to support wellness all season long so that you can enjoy the chillier months.
Approximately one in five seniors will suffer from a mental health condition according to the CDC.
The Suffield Senior Center and Suffield Community Aid are pleased to announce that we have been officially designated as a Community Focal Point for Aging Services through North Central Area Agency on Aging. This designation was received after demonstrating our commitment to the role as a visible, recognized place where community members can find information and gain access to a full range of aging services.
Suffield Fraud Prevention Council is presenting a series on scams beginning this fall. There will be a kickoff on September 30 with guest speaker Robin Saunders.
Volunteer AARP IRS-certified tax counselors will be available at the Senior Center during the tax season to provide free basic tax assistance and electronic tax preparation services. Changes to the procedures have been made to make this a safe and rewarding experience for all.
On February 13, the Friends of Suffield assembled at Highland Park Market parking lot. They purchased meals and cookies and assembled bags to be delivered to Suffield seniors who had registered in advance for a free meal delivery.
I have received four calls regarding this scam, two in the middle of the night. They said I had won a sweepstakes and I should give them the routing number of my bank account so they could deposit the money.
There are a number of techniques to help keep your immunity high and your body in good condition, to support wellness all season so you can enjoy the chillier months.
This long-lasting pandemic affects not only people’s bodies but the institutions that people depend upon. Governor Ned Lamont’s COVID-19 Safety Restrictions with regard to Senior Centers are difficult to implement.