Bethany Sullivan | Director’s Corner
As a reminder, our mini bus transportation has moved to a new scheduling program. You must call in your rides to Marzena by 8 a.m. the prior business day. If you want a ride on Monday, you must have called by 8 a.m. the Friday before. If we have a long weekend such that we are closed on Monday and you want a ride on Tuesday, you must have called by 8 a.m. the Friday before. Thank you for your understanding.
Due to the success of the Diabetes Education Program and the extremely positive participant feedback, we will be hosting a Diabetes Prevention Program. Grant backing from the North Central Connecticut Area Agency on Aging is funding a 26-week class through Monitor My Health, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The class is designed for adults with prediabetes or those at risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Here’s what participants should know:
•You should pre-register with Bethany.
* The first class is Friday, November 6 at 10 a.m..
•The program is 26 weeks of 1-hour weekly group classes with post-class exercise.
•The focus is on healthy eating, physical activity, weight management, and reducing type 2 diabetes risk.
•Support/resources include post-class exercise, 1:1 sessions with a Registered Dietitian, a Certified Lifestyle Coach, a Certified Fitness Trainer and educational materials.
Lastly, Thanksgiving is coming and I would be remiss if I did not thank all of the staff and volunteers that make the Senior Center the wonderful place it is! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Peter Leclerc | Director of Community Services
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.
- Tues, Nov 3 – Open faced Sloppy Joe on garlic bread, salad
- Wed, Nov 4 – Baked Caesar chicken, green beans, baked sweet potato
- Thurs, Nov 5 – Eggplant parmesan, pasta, salad
- Tues, Nov 10 – Two chicken tacos, rice and beans
- Wed, Nov 11 – Meatloaf, mashed potato, vegetable, and a roll
- Thurs, Nov 12 – French toast casserole, sausage patty, fruit cup
- Tues, Nov 17 – Tomato soup, ham and cheese sandwich on wheat, chips
- Wed, Nov 18 – Thanksgiving lunch of turkey, mashed potatoes with gravy, stuffing, vegetables, cranberry sauce, and a roll with butter
- Thurs, Nov 19 – Manicotti with meatballs and a salad
- Tues, Nov 24 – Two hot dogs, baked beans, coleslaw
- Wed, Nov 25 – Roasted pork, rice, lemon tomato salad
Mini Bus Trips
Mini Bus trips require five passengers and are weather permitting. Reservations for November trips will open on October 20. Call 860-668-3844 to make a reservation.
- Election Day Voting – Tuesday, November 3 – Pickups begin at 10 a.m.
- Lunch at Suffield Pizza – Tuesday, November 3 – Pickups begin at 11:30 a.m.
- Lunch at Lulu’s – Friday, November 6 – Pickups begin at 11:30 a.m.
- Trip to Yankee Candle & Lunch at Wolfie’s – Tuesday, November 17 – Pickups begin at 8:30 a.m.
- Shopping at Walmart – Thursday, November 19 – Pickups begin 8:30 a.m.
- Lunch at Longhorn – Friday, November 20 – Pickups begin at 11:30 a.m.
- Shopping at Westfarms – Tuesday, November 24 – Pickups begin at 9 a.m.
Senior Center Activities
For more information call 860-668-8830.
Art Hour
Thursdays 10-11:30 a.m. FREE!
Nov 5 – Decorating Fake Pumpkins w/ Dried Flowers
Nov 12 – Card Making
Nov 19 – Jewelry Making
Tech Help Appointments
2nd Tues of the month, Nov – June, 8:30-10 a.m.
FREE! Register with Bethany to receive one-on-one help during your 20-minute appointment with a trained volunteer from UR Community Cares.
Tech Workshop
2nd Tues of the month, Nov -June – 10-11:30 a.m.
FREE! No registration required. All are welcome. Bring your device! November 10th topic is Smartphones at a Glance with a trained volunteer from UR Community Cares.
Armchair Travel to Ethiopia
Monday, November 16 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
FREE! Virtually traveling to Ethiopia while trying Ethiopian food.
Floral Design Class
Tuesday, November 17 and December 15
Morning class 9-10:00 a.m. Evening class 7-8:00 p.m. $45/class. Registration required to make these beautiful arrangements. Bring your own shears.
Ethiopian Nature Documentary
Monday, November 23 – 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
FREE! Popcorn provided! An opportunity to learn more about the wildlife in Ethiopia’s highlands.
Thanksgiving Lunch
Wednesday, November 18 – noon.
$10 per person—pay Bethany ahead of time to be signed up. If you receive SCA lunch subsidy, it is $5.
AARP Safe Driver Course
Upcoming Class: Nov 18
9 a.m. – 1 p.m. $20 AARP Member; $25 Non-Member payment by cash or check to the instructor.