Services for Newtown seniors are sponsored by the Commission on Aging and are available at the Multi-Purpose Building on Riverside Road in Sandy Hook. For more information about programs offered at the Senior Center call 270-4310.
Services for Newtown seniors are sponsored by the Commission on Aging and are available at the Multi-Purpose Building on Riverside Road in Sandy Hook. For more information about programs offered at the Senior Center call 270-4310.
For information on federal, state and community resources available to seniors, call 270-4330 or 270-4315.
You may drop in at the Senior Center on Riverside Road in Sandy Hook weekdays between 10 am and 4 pm. A hot meal is served at noon for which you must reserve three days in advance.
Newtown has daily door-to-door mini-bus service Monday through Friday. Buses also run all day from the senior center to Sand Hill Plaza. On Fridays, the bus alternates between rides to Danbury Fair Mall and Berkshire Plaza in Danbury (to the new Wal*Mart store on Route 6). Cost is 60¢ each way for the Sand Hill Plaza trip, 75¢ each way for out of town. Call 748-2511 TWO DAYS IN ADVANCE to book a ride and get the out-of-town Friday schedule.
News For Week of February 9-13
*Please keep in mind that the senior center will be closed on Monday, February 16, in observance of Presidentsâ Day. Weâll be back in full swing for lunch and activities on Tuesday.
*LARRY AYCE will be visiting the senior center on Thursday, February 19, at 1 pm, for a SING-ALONG.
*And Now For Something A Little⦠Twain: On Thursday, March 18, at 1 pm, the senior center will host a one-man performance of And Now⦠Mark Twain! which will offer a delightful look at the life and work of Americaâs foremost humorist. The one person play, performed by the actor Richard Clark, is full of wit and wisdom and the special brand of storytelling that made a one-time Hartford resident a legend during his time.
*The AARP DRIVING COURSE has been scheduled for Newtown seniors for Monday and Tuesday, April 19-20. Participants must attend both days in order to qualify for an insurance discount.
Pre-registration is required and there are only 25 openings available. Call the senior center to sign up.
This Weekâs Programs
*AARP INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE has returned this week. Each Monday until April 2, Newtown seniors can take advantage of free tax help between 9 am and noon. There is no charge, but appointments are necessary. Call the senior center to set up an appointment as soon as you decide youâd like some help.
*Join us on Tuesday, February 10, at 1 pm, when Judy Chang will demonstrate and offer CHINESE DANCE LESSONS. This will be another great form of exercise for seniors. Call the senior center to sign up for this event.
*Let me call you Sweetheart! Join us on Wednesday, February 11, for our annual VALENTINEâS DAY BINGO.
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REMINDERS: Has it been a while since youâve played Bridge? Would you like to learn how? Stop by the senior center any Monday at 10 am for MARY MATERNâS BRIDGE GROUP.
*CHAIR EXERCISE: Debbieâs chair exercise class is offered twice each week. Join us Monday afternoons at 1 pm and/or Wednesday mornings at 10.
This is a low-level chair exercise class. We target the seniors who havenât exercised in a while and those who would like additional upper body stretching.
*Our SEWING CLASS is working on chemo caps, totes for cancer patients, and trach bibs. If you are interested join us on Mondays at 1 pm.
*HATHA YOGA CLASSES are Monday and Thursday mornings at 10. Bring a mat or towel to lie on and wear loose clothing (no belts; sweats are perfect).
*ART CLASSES are Monday afternoons at 1.
*Join Debbie Kenyon on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 10 am for EXERCISE CLASSES that are vigorous yet gentle, with lots of stretches. The class incorporates resistance band work with some low-impact cardio and lots of stretches. Participants are encouraged to go at their own rate and finish feeling refreshed, invigorated and with more energy.
* AFTERNOON CRAFTS are offered Tuesdays at 1:30.
*Join us at BROOKFIELD LANES each Tuesday and Thursday for a great time bowling. We meet at noon and the cost is only $1.25 per game.
* CHORUS GROUP is at the senior center each Thursday afternoon at 1 pm. Pianists are also invited.
*MAH JONGG players have two opportunities on Fridays. The advanced group plays at 9 am, and a beginnerâs group plays at 1.
*QUILTING CLASS meets on Fridays at 10 am.
Menu For Week of February 9-13
Reservations must be made one or two days in advance.
Meals are subject to change.
Monday: Chicken Parmesan, penne with marinara sauce and Parmesan cheese, green beans with diced garlic, pineapple juice, garlic bread, pistachio pudding with topping;
Tuesday: New England clam chowder, unsalted crackers, southern breaded fish, tartar sauce side, rice pilaf, diced carrots, soft breadstick, oatmeal cookie;
Wednesday: Stuffed pepper with tomato sauce, mashed potatoes, corn, whole wheat bread, apricots;
Thursday: Roast turkey with gravy, cut sweet potato, California blend vegetables, cranberry sauce, pumpernickel dinner roll, diet fruited Jell-O with topping;
Friday: Pot roast with gravy, mashed potatoes, broccoli florettes, Italian bread, Valentineâs Day cake.
Activities Schedule, February 2-6
Monday: AM Bridge, hatha yoga class, AARP income tax assistance (by appointment); PM chair exercise class, art class;
Tuesday: AM Pinochle, exercise; PM bowling (at Brookfield Lanes), Chinese dance lessons;
Wednesday: AM Pinochle, chair exercise, line dancing; PM Valentineâs Bingo;
Thursday: AM Pinochle, exercise, hatha yoga class; PM bowling (at Brookfield Lanes), chorus/sing-along group;
Friday: AM advanced mah jongg, sewing, quilting; PM beginnerâs mah jongg, knitting.
 Remember, you must call three days in advance to book a meal or a ride, 270-4310; the Senior Bus, 748-2511.