What is Pickleball exactly?
Pickleball is something of a mix between tennis, racquetball and ping pong. Players use
special paddles and a whiffle ball, and games take place on tennis courts with specific
pickleball lines. Nets and court sizes are smaller than their tennis counterparts, and the
most common game is doubles, although singles is also an option. It has its own set of
quirky rules — for instance, try to stay out of the “kitchen”— but they’re easy to learn.
The game is quick, making it a convenient way to get in some exercise. Games in a typical
league run only 15 minutes each — you can get in as little or as much as you want.
We have experienced players that would love the opportunity to teach new players. It’s
played right here at our Lisbon Meadows tennis court. Call 860-376-2329 to inquire.
Wed, Jul 14th from 1pm to 2pm- Waffle Wagon Food Truck
Join us for our picnic or just swing by to buy a yummy, sweet treat.
Featured item: Chocolate drizzled liege waffle with salted caramel ice cream!
20% of proceeds from this day’s sales will be donated to the Senior Center for a much needed no touch scanner.
July- Upcoming Music Classes
Ukulele Lessons Level 2
Mon thru June 28th
10:30-11:30am
New session starts on Sep 13th and ends on Dec 13th (no class on Oct 11th). In person instructor led lessons for advanced beginner and more experienced students on Mon at 10:30am. Registration begins Sep 1st. Class fee $60R and $65NR.
Guitar Lessons – Advanced Beginner
Mon beginning Sep 13th thru Dec 13th
11:45-12:45pm
New session starts Sep 13th and ends on Dec 13th (no class on Oct 11th). In person instructor led lessons for advanced beginner and more experienced students on Thu at 11am. You must register for this session. Registration begins Sep 1st. Class fee $72R and $79NR.
Beginner Ukulele Lessons
Mon beginning Sep 13th thru Dec 13th
10:30-11:30am
New session starts on Sep 13th and ends on Dec 13th (no class on Oct 11th). In person instructor led lessons for advanced beginner and more experienced students on Mon at 10:30am. Registration begins Sep 1st. Class fee $60R and $65NR.
Jam Session
Mon thru Sep 20th
2:00pm-4:00pm
New session starts on Jul 12th and ends on Sep 20th (no class on Sept 6th). Shirley Lan & Joe Rice will lead this in person Jam Session . Any person who can play an instrument is welcome. Must register your interest to participate for the session.
SPEAKING OF MUSICAL OF INSTRUMENTS…
The Senior Center is offering fun, private guitar and ukulele zoom lessons from the convenience of your home. Free complimentary 1st lesson. The cost is $20 for a 30 minute session or $90 for a 4 week run. Contact the Senior Center to register. We will need your phone number and your email address.
July- Upcoming Arts & Crafts Programs
UPCOMING ARTS & CRAFTS PROGRAMS
All classes are now session based. 3 month session length.
Painting with Friends
Tue thru Sep 21st
9:30-12pm
New session starts on Jul 6th and ends on Sep 21st. In person at the Senior Center every Tue of the month at 9:30am.Registration begins Jul 1st.
Craft Time
2 classes – Jul 13th & Ju
Tue Jul 13th and Tue July 27th
1:00-2:00pm
2 classes – Jul 13th & Jul 27th. In person instruction with Candy. The cost for each craft is $5.00 per person. Registration begins Jul 1st.
Stitch Happens
Wed thru Sep 22nd
9:30-11:30am
New session starts on Jul 7th and ends on Sep 22nd and will be held on Wed at 9:30am in person. You must register your interest in this session. Registration begins Jul 1st.
Drawing Class
Thu thru Sep 23rd
10:00-11:30am
New session starts on Jul 8th and ends on Sep 23rd and will be held on Thu at 10am in person. You must register for this session. Registration begins Jul 1st.
Quilting
Thru Sep 21st
New session starts on Jul 12th and ends on Sep 21st and will be held on the 1st Mon of the month at 1pm (due to the holiday, this month is the 2nd Mon) – the 3rd Fri of the month at 5pm and the last Tue of the month at 5pm. Registration begins Jul 1st. This is an indoor program. Fee is $2per participation. No fee for the Mon time period.
Wed, July 14th at 12:00pm- PICNIC at BROOKSIDE FARM
Menu: BBQ Ribs, Potato Salad, Green Salad
Dessert on your own at the Waffle Wagon located in the Community Center parking lot
Fee is $6pp payable upon registration.
July- UPCOMING Fitness Classes
All classes are now session based. 3 month session length. No pass classes.
Ageless Fitness (once known as Senior Fitness)
Mon and Wed thru Sep 22nd
10-11am
New session starts Jul 19th and ends on Sep 22nd (no class Sept 6th). In person instruction on Mon and Wed at 10am. You must register for this session. Registration begins Jul 1st. Class fee $38R and $42NR.
Strength Training
Mon and Wed thru Sep 22nd
11:30-12:30pm
New session starts on Jul 7th and ends on Sep 22nd (no class Sept 6th). In person instruction on Mon and Wed at 11:30am. You must register for this session. Registration begins Jul 1st. Class fee $60R and $66NR.
Recreational Pickleball
Tue thru Sep21st
7-9pm
New session starts on Jul 6th and ends on Sept 21st. In person play. Must register your interest to play for the session and then register weekly for the next upcoming date of play. Registration begins Jul 1st. $3per play.
Yoga
Tue and Thu thru Sep 23rd
9-10am
New session starts on Jul 6th and ends on Sep 23rd. In person instruction on Tue and Thu at 9am. You must register for this session. Registration begins Jul 1st. Class fee $52R and $57NR.
FitDance Gold
Tue only thru Aug 17th
3-4ppm
Tue and Thu Sep 6th thru Sep 23rd
New Session starts Jul 6th and ends on Sep 23rd. In person instruction on Tues thru Aug 17th and Tue & Thu starting Sep 7th at 3pm. You must register for this session. Registration begins Jul 1st. Class fee $36R and $39NR.
Tai Chi
Wed and Fri thru Sep 24th
9-10am
New Session starts Jul 7th and ends on Sep 24th. In person instruction on Wed and Fri at 9am. You must register for this session. Registration begins Jul 1st. Class fee $48R and $53NR.
Ping Pong
Wed thru Sep 22nd
10:15-12pm
New Session starts on Jul 7th and ends on Sep 22nd. In person program. Must register your interest to play for the session and then register weekly for the next upcoming date of play. Registration begins Jul 1st.
Chair Yoga
Fri thru Sept24th
10:15-11:15am
New session starts on July 9th and ends Sept 24th. In person instruction on Fri at 10am. You must register for this session. Registration begins Jul 1st. Class fee $24R and $26NR.
Novice/Adv Beg Pickleball/Drills & Coached Play
Fri thru Sep 24th
10-12pm
New session starts Jul 9th and ends on Sep 24th. In person play. Must register your interest to play for the session and then register weekly for the next upcoming date of play. A minimum of 4 is required to run. Registration begins Jul 1st. $3per play. If a Beginner, $10per play for lesson.
Pickleball 10am/Drills & Play 12pm/Open Play
Sat thru Sep 25th
10-2pm
New session starts Jul 3rd and ends on Sep 25th. In person play. Must register your interest to play for the session and then register weekly for the next upcoming date of play. Registration begins Jul 1st. $3per play.
At this time, we cannot accept credit card payment.
THURSDAY, July 29th- FREE GRAB & GO MEAL
This month is Lobster OR Tuna Roll — Your choice!
Please call the senior center at 860-376-2604.
There is no cost for the meal.
Call the center to sign up!
860-376-2604
Thurs, July 8th, 1:00pm- Hartford Hospital: Webinar: Blue Zones: 9 Lessons for Living Longer
In this FREE virtual class learn more about: what are Blue Zones, lifestyle habits of the longest living people in the world and small changes for a longer, happier and healthier life. Plus, Q&A with the speaker will follow the presentation. Presented by Michelle Wyman, LSW, CDP, dementia specialist, Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging. Sponsored by Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging.
To register for any HHC virtual class, please call 1-855-442-4373 or visit hartfordhealthcare.org/virtual classes. Once registered you will receive an email with easy instructions on joining the virtual class.
Wednesday, July 14th, 6:30-8:00pm- One Day University Lecture Series, Presented by AARP: The Science of Sleep & Stress
Get tips for a better sleep to help bolster your brain and memory! Join AARP and attendees from across the U.S. for a FREE One Day University Virtual Lecture and live Q&A on July 14 at 6:30 pm ET with Jessica Payne from the University of Notre Dame. AARP Membership not required.
Sleep is critical for our brains and bodies, from decreasing risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease to bolstering our memory and emotional well-being. Professor Jessica Payne is an expert in sleep and cognition and will explain the moving target of sleep across the ages and its impact on mental and physical health and well-being. She will help people understand how to best combat these changes and work with them to benefit our lives. She will give tips on how to sleep better, including how to engineer the perfect nap! Along with learning how to use sleep to heighten creativity, productivity, memory and emotional wellbeing, older adults concerned with cognitive decline can learn about the role of sleep in this process and how to best regain control of sleep in order to bolster their brains and memory processes.
Professor Payne will participate in a LIVE Q&A immediately following the pre-recorded lecture. A recording will be available to view after the live event concludes but you MUST register to receive the link.
Questions about this event? Email findfun@aarp.org
Register at www.aarp.org/CTEvents