We believe in what we do – Content by Judy

We believe in what we do. We all have thought something like this in the past. We have all been very convinced on one issue or another. We then surround ourselves with likeminded people.

Together our voice grows stronger. Ideas flourish. Paths and networks expand. We can do all of this in a very serious way, over very serious issues but we can also do this with laughter and create a better world in a good way.

Laughing is a very healthy thing to do. Laughter is actually a physical reaction consisting usually of rhythmical, often contractions of the diaphragm and other parts of the respiratory system. It is a response to certain external or internal stimuli according to Wikipedia.

Did you know there is even a National Let’s Laugh Day? It’s March 19th and we can laugh about the fact that I missed it by a few months!

Life can be hard. Things happen to us and around us that we don’t understand. We can hit low spots. But we need to move forward. We need to look for what makes us smile. It could be a puppy, a baby, a joke, or a movie. But once we can smile it’s easier to laugh. So go watch a funny movie!

When you laugh it lowers your stress hormone. You can burn up to 40 calories with a good 15-minute belly laugh. Your abs get a workout.  Laughing can be better for you than a cup of coffee. One minute of laughter boosts your immune system for 24 hours. 15 minutes of laughing equals the benefits of 2 hours of sleep. So, here’s a question – if I’m awake during the night for a few hours I only need to laugh about it and I’m good???

The average man smiles an average of 8 times a day. The average woman smiles 62 times a day. Babies smile an average of 200 times a day. So, now lets all be babies!!! At least for part of the day.

I once attend a laughter yoga class and they tell you “Fake it till you make it!” If you force yourself to laugh and to keep laughing before you know it the laugh becomes real, and it feels good. Try it and you’ll have a better day!!

Why do giraffes have long necks?

Because they have smelly feet.

What goes tick-tock and woof-woof?

A watchdog

What are the two things you can’t have for breakfast?

Lunch and dinner

Why is a bad joke like a pencil?

Because it has no point

Why isn’t there a clock in the library?

Because it tocks too much

Did I make you giggle, chuckle, belly laugh????

I hope so. Have a better day!

Wednesday, August 18th between 12:00-12:30pm: Join us for a Boxed Lunch Day!

Join us for a Boxed Lunch Day! Wednesday August 18th between 12:00-12:30pm. The LOL Lions Club will be offering a cookout menu. Meals can be ordered to pick up drive thru style OR you can reserve a place to eat under our tent. All those wishing to eat under the tent will need to let us know at the time they place the order. Prices will be available when you call. Meal will include hot dogs, hamburger, or cheeseburger with condiments, chips and a soda or bottled water. As a thank you to all our wonderful members from the Board we will be charging $5.00 for this meal valued at $8.00.
ALL MEALS MUST BE ORDERED AND PAID FOR BY WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11TH.

Tuesday, August 24th- August Mini Trip to Point Judith and Galilee

August Mini-Trip: Mini-trips are open to Rose City Senior Center Members only

Mini-trips may be subject to cancellation due to severe weather or unforeseen circumstances

Sign up at Reception (by phone or in person) starting on August 4th

Enjoy a beautiful Summer day in Galilee and Point Judith!  Your drop off location will be near George’s of Galilee Restaurant.  You will have time on your own to enjoy lunch, sightseeing and shopping!  You will be within walking distance to Salty Brine State Beach (Galilee Beach) and Roger W. Wheeler State Beach.  Multiple restaurants in the area to choose from or you can pack a lunch and eat by the water as you enjoy the fishing boats come and go.  Be sure to bring your camera, sunblock and hat!

Cost: $3 for transportation (Senior Center bus).  Lunch is on your own.

Bus leaves the Senior Center at 9:30 a.m. and returns approx. 4:00 p.m.

This trip is MOSTLY walking.

Per the State of CT, masks are currently mandatory to be worn on the bus.

 

Overnight Trips and Tours- 2021 & 2022

Registration begins on the dates noted. Register as soon as you can.  Payments will be made directly to the Tour Company arranging the trip. Checks can be dropped off to the
Senior Center office or mailed directly to the Tour Company.  In most circumstances, departure will be from the East Lyme Community Center Parking lot.

Oct 6 – 8, 2021 – 3 days/2 nights in Lancaster, PA to see “Queen Esther” at The Sight and Sound Theatre. Visit
the Appalachian Brewing Co., Kitchen Kettle Village, and the Mount Hope Estate and Winery as well as see
the fabulous production of “Queen Esther”. $565pp double occupancy, $715pp single occupancy, or $515pp
trip occupancy.

Mar 27 – Apr 5, 2022 – 10 day tour of the British Landscapes. 12 meals. See Wales, Scotland, and end in
London. Depart from NYC. $2998pp double occupancy, $3598pp single occupancy, $2968pp triple occupancy.
Trip insurance strongly encouraged for an additional $399

Day Trips – 2021

Trip planning for 2022 is beginning.
What’s caught your fancy? Send us your suggestions.


Thu, Sep 16th – If artistic expression is your thing, come see the exhibit that is currently running at the New York
Botanical Gardens – Kusama: Cosmic Nature. You’ll explore the Gardens and marvel at Yayoi Kasama’s out of this
world artwork sprinkled within the property. Lunch will be on your own on Arthur Avenue with some time to explore
the shops. Trip fee is $72pp. A lot of walking. Registration has begun. Bus capacity is limited. Wait List only at this time.

Tue, Oct 5th – Join us for the coolest Van Gogh art exhibit you will ever see – Van Gogh, The Immersive Experience.
This exhibit is so cool they have not yet announced where it will be held but it is definitely in the city of Boston. Lunch
will be on your own at the Quincy Market. Trip fee is $112. A lot of walking. Registration has begun. Bus capacity is
limited. Wait List only at this time.

Thu, Dec 9th – Come see the World Premiere of this hilarious Christmas Comic Farce – “A Christmas for Carol” with
us at the Newport Playhouse & Cabaret Restaurant. A staff-served buffet with a variety of hot entrees, salads, veggies,
dessert, fruit and beverages is included. Trip fee is $110. Minimal walking. Bus capacity is limited Registration begins
Aug 2nd. NEW!!

​​​​​​​Call senior center for more information at 860-434-4127.

Tuesday. September 14th at 1:00pm- Presentation: Overnight Trip to British Landscapes

Please call (860)739-5859 to attend the presentation.

​​​​​​​Mar 27 – Apr 5, 2022 – 10 day tour of the British Landscapes. 12 meals. See Wales, Scotland, and end the trip in London. Depart from NYC. $2998pp double occupancy, $3598pp single occupancy, and $2968pp triple occupancy. Trip insurance strongly encouraged for an additional $399.

Montville Senior Citizens Club

Club Meeting is the first Friday of the Months at 10:00am.

Unless there is a Holiday then it is the following Friday.

Buck-A-Bowl Luncheon- Everyday, Monday – Friday from 11:00-12:15pm

Come and join us for our popular lunch program Monday – Friday, no need to sign up, just show up! Lunches are delicious, healthy portions, semi and homemade and great for our seniors on the go! Our Buck-a-Bowl Lunch Program is very successful, very popular! Sponsored by the Montville Senior Center, we offer a luncheon special Monday – Friday. Soups, stews, pasta, salad, sandwiches, and more! $1.00 donation request. No need to sign up. Lunch is 11:00- 12:15 or while supplies last! Come on down and have lunch with us! The Montville Senior Center is Food Safety Certified and Licensed by Uncas Health District.