Senior services for Newtown seniors are available at the Multipurpose Building on Riverside Road in Sandy Hook. The Senior Center is under the auspices of the Commission on Aging. The center is run by Senior Services Director Marilyn Place. For information about programs offered, call 203-270-4310.

You may drop in at the Senior Center weekdays between 9 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 minibus 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 Walmart Route 6). Cost is $1 each way for the Sand Hill Plaza trip. Call 203-748-2511 TWO DAYS IN ADVANCE to book a ride and get the out-of-town Friday schedule.

This Week’s Programs

*“Where Silver is Golden,” an open house on Saturday, September 15, 11 am to 2 pm, to meet and greet members of the Commission on Aging, many handouts, including a senior resource directory and refreshments. A good time to meet others and see what the senior center offers.

*Bakers Wanted! A bake sale will be on the third Monday of the month from 9 to 10 am. Bring donations of baked goods in before that time.

*Work on crafts for the holiday bazaar on Tuesdays from 10:30 to 11:30 and 2 to 3 pm.

*Learn the waltz, fox trot, tango, swing, cha cha, rumba, mambo, and merengue on Wednesdays at 1 pm. No partners needed; this is line dancing.

*Come play Bingo on Wednesday, September 19, at 1 pm

*Travel to the Catskill Mountains in upstate New York and visit the world’s largest kaleidoscope, shop at unique country stores, lunch at the Sportman’s Alamo Cantina, and visit the Stucki Embroidery Works on Thursday, September 20. Cost is $ 86; departure time is 8:30 am.

*The Sicilian Tenors will take you on a romantic journey from Hollywood to Broadway to Italy at the Grand Oak Villa in Oakville, on Friday, September 21. A family-style luncheon will be served. Cost is $58; depart at 10:30 am. The van seats 16 or car pool.

Upcoming Programs

*Special Note: Looking for donations of yarn and material for the upcoming Holiday Bazaar.

*Come cheer on your favorite horse in the race on Wednesday, September 26, at 1 pm.

*Flu shots are available every Tuesday in October from 9 am to noon. Proof of insurance must be presented. No appointment necessary.

*Bingo will be October 17 and 31 at 1 pm.

*Annual Harvest Bazaar open house preview is Thursday, November 8, 5 to 7 pm. Regular hours are November 9, 9 am to 5 pm; November 10, 9 am to 4 pm; and November 11, 9 am to noon. Come do some early holiday shopping. Included will be afghans, quilts, hats, mittens, scarves, jewelry, holiday ornaments and decorations, baked goods, and an array of other goodies.

Day Trips

*The Royal Manor in Garfield, N.J., is hosting a traditional Bavarian-style festival party, “Ocktoberfest ist Wunderbar,” on Thursday, October 4. Sauerbraten and roast chicken will be served family style. Two complimentary drinks during happy hour and great entertainment provided. Depart at 9:15 am; cost is $86.

Visit the Adams Farm in Southern Vermont on Wednesday, October 10, enjoy a comfy wagon ride on the hillside farm, an agricultural presentation in a barn theater, lunch at the Old Red Mill, old-fashioned apple pie ala mode at the Apple Barn. Cost is $99.

*The Inn at Villa Bianca’s annual Halloween Bash is Wednesday, October 24, 11:30 am to 2 pm. All you can eat family-style luncheon and entertainment for $29.95. The van can accommodate 16 and will depart at 10:30 am, but you are welcome to carpool.

Overnight Trips

*Upcoming Trips: King Neptune’s USO Show in Virginia Beach October 14–18; and the eastern Caribbean with Norwegian Cruise Lines November 25–December 3. To find out about these trips and others that are being offered, visit the Newtown Senior Center.

Recurring Activities

Monday: 10 am, pinochle; 10:30 am, exercise; noon, lunch; 1 pm, chorus/sing-along; 1:30 pm, art class. 2 pm yoga.

Tuesday: 10 am, Cards For Troops; 10 am, pinochle; 10:30, Crafts for the Bazaar; noon, lunch; 2 pm, tai chi; 3 pm, chair yoga.

Wednesday: 10 am, pinochle; 10:30 am, exercise; noon, lunch; 1 pm, line dance/ballroom dancing; 2:15 pm, Bridges.

Thursday: 10:30 am Iris fold cards; noon, lunch; 1 pm, Scrabble; 1 pm, yoga; 1:30 Wii bowling; 3 pm Polynesian/Hawaiian dance lessons.

Friday: 9 am, Zumba Gold and mah jongg; 10:30 am, exercise or quilting or sewing; noon, knit or crochet; 3 pm, chair yoga.

Other items available at any time are: Wii (bowling, tennis, baseball, golf), pool table, ping pong table, card table, and various board games.

Menu For Week

Of  September 17–21

Monday: Salisbury steak, gravy, bowtie noodles, squash, whole what bread, peaches.

Tuesday: Teriyaki chicken, brown rice, Oriental blend veggies, oat bread, mandarin oranges.

Wednesday: Minestrone soup, crackers, seafood salad on lettuce, tomato and three-bean salad, Portuguese roll, seasonal fresh fruit.

Thursday: Spaghetti, meatballs, tossed salad, ranch dressing, Italian bread, cranberry juice, vanilla pudding with fruit topping.

And for planning ahead —

Monday, September 24: Salmon fillet with dill sauce & lemon, rice pilaf, mixed vegetables, wheat dinner doll, diet fruited Jell-O with whipped topping.

Tuesday, September 25: Spinach ravioli, sauce, meatball, broccoli, garlic bread, fresh fruit.