Senior services for Newtown seniors are available at the Multi-Purpose 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 more information about programs offered at the Senior Center call 270-4310.

You may drop in at the Senior Center on Riverside Road in Sandy Hook 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 Wal-Mart Route 6). Cost is 65¢ 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.

This Week’s Programs

*On Monday, October 6, at 2 pm, the center is hosting an informative lecture on LYME DISEASE, presented by Dr Draper, sponsored by the Newtown Health Department.

*ANNUAL FLU SHOT CLINICS will be Tuesdays, October 7, 14, 21, and 28, from 9 am until noon. Appointments are not necessary.

*DINNER AND A MOVIE on October 7, 5 to 7 pm, the cost is $5 and bring a dessert to share. Call 270-4310 to RSVP.

*CRAFT CLASSES will be October 7 with Rita, and on October 15 make decorated baskets with Joan.

*Play BINGO on October 8, October 15, and October 23.

*On Thursday, October 9, travel north to scenic Vermont. Feast at the Putney Inn, followed by a relaxing train ride on the GREEN MOUNTAIN FLYER, while viewing the colorful autumn foliage. Depart 8 am; $95 per person.

Upcoming Programs

*“THINK PINK” tea party on Tuesday, October 16, at 1 pm, hosted by Danbury Hospital Praxair Cancer Center. A one-hour educational program to bring awareness of the importance of regular screening for the early detection of breast cancer.

*COMMISSION ON AGING with be Monday, October 20, at 5 pm.

*HARVEST BAZAAR on Friday and Saturday, October 24 and 25, from 9 am to 4 pm. Donations of crafts, white elephant,  or baked goods can be donated to sell at the bazaar. Call 270-4310.

*HALLOWEEN BINGO PARTY, Wednesday, October 29, Costumes are a must! Prizes, Halloween punch and chips and dips.

*MOHEGAN SUN casino bus trip on Tuesday, October 30, 8:30 am, includes food coupon two match plays and driver’s gratuity for $30.

Day Trips

*Feast all day while singing and dancing along with the German band and dancers at the OKTOBERFEST at Platzl Brauhaus, Pomona, N.Y., on Wednesday, October 22. Depart at 8:45 am, cost is $80.

*Thanksgiving at MOUNT HAVEN RESORT in Pennsylvania. Enjoy a breakfast buffet, full day of activities, including bingo, and later feast at a dinner buffet with a four-hour open bar. Depart at 8 am; cost is $73.

*Have lunch and see A WONDERFUL LIFE at Westchester Broadway Theatre on Thursday, November 20; depart at 9 am; cost is $85.

Recurring Activities

*YOGA classes are Monday and Thursday at 10:30 am.

*Billiards room; poker/card room; ping pong; and Wii bowling, golf, tennis, and baseball.

*Wii BOWLING, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday afternoons.

*CARDS FOR OUR TROOPS every Tuesday morning from 10 am to noon and 1 to 3 pm.

*BEGINNERS BRIDGE LESSONS on Wednesday, 9:30 am, with Mary Matern.

*BOARD GAME DAY is every Thursday at 1 pm. Coffee or tea and snack will be supplied.

*MOVIE TIME on Fridays at 1 pm. Enjoy a good “favorite” movie with a friend. We supply the video and popcorn.

Monday: AM pinochle, hatha yoga, exercise, PM computer classes, chorus group.

Tuesday: AM pinochle, country-western line dancing; PM Tai Chi & Chi Kung, bowling, walking for fitness, computer classes, crafts.

Wednesday: AM exercise; PM bingo, crafts.

Thursday: AM Breakfast Club, hatha yoga, cards; PM bowling, walking for fitness, board games.

Friday: AM advanced mah jongg, sewing, quilting, PM knitting, cards.

Menu For Week Of

October 6–10

Monday: Chili with beans over baked potato, corn niblets, cornbread, butterscotch pudding with whipped topping.

Tuesday: New England clam chowder, cold cut grinder with salami, ham, and cheese with lettuce and mustard, coleslaw vinaigrette, Mandarin oranges.

Wednesday: Sliced turkey with gravy, herb stuffing, green beans, cranberry sauce, wheat dinner roll, cranberry juice, warm apple crisp.

Thursday: Beef stew over noodles, tossed salad with olives and Italian dressing, warm breadstick, seasonal fresh fruit.

And for planning ahead—

Monday: October 13: Closed Columbus Day

Tuesday: October 14: Cheese lasagna, turkey sausage, parmesan cheese, tossed salad with cucumber & Italian dressing, garlic bread, diet fruited Jell-O with whipped topping.

Remember, you must call at least one day in advance to book a ride, 270-4310; the Senior Bus, 748-2511.