Time: 9:00am – 1:00pm
Rain Date: Sunday, May 13th
It’s time for our annual Community Yard Sale!
Our parking lot will become one giant multi-seller yard sale with LOTS of items for sale.
Be sure to stop by and shop for your next “treasure”!
Have items to sell? Rent a space for $20 (10’ x 20’) or $30 (20’ x 20’).
We are also looking for volunteers to help at the event and donations for the Senior Center yard sale table.
Time: 10:45am
Cost: $4 per week or $3 per week paid in advance
This is a balanced class for strengthening, stretching, meditative focus and overall vitality. The poses and movements are done in sitting, lying and standing. Poses can be modified so that all participants can make the class work for what they need. This class is a floor based exercise class. Please bring a yoga mat with you.
Time: 9:00am- 12:00pm (Only)
PLEASE DO NOT bring in any yard sale donations at any other time.
If you have any clean and gently used items that you would like to donate, please bring them to the Senior Center at the above dates and times only. Items donated to the Senior Center will be sold at the Community Yard Sale with the profits used towards programs and events.
NO large furniture pieces, NO exercise equipment and NO books accepted. If you have any questions about your donation, please call Hilary before you bring them over (860) 889-5960.
Want to rent a space to sell your own items? See Insert for more information.
We are looking for volunteers who would like to help with the Community Yard Sale. Volunteers will be needed to help with collecting donations, set-up, selling items and clean-up. If you are interested in helping out in any way, please see Hilary.
Time: 12:15pm
Cost: $4 per week or $3 per week paid in advance
All the postures are done either seated, or standing near a chair. Areas that are worked on include: strengthening and releasing tightness for hips and shoulders; stretching and relieving tension for the back and spine; balance and stability for feet, knees and hips. Maintaining or increasing flexibility, strength and balance is the focus for this class.
Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
The AARP Smart Driver Course is the nation’s first and largest refresher course for drivers age 50 and older. It has given millions of older drivers the skills and tools they need to drive safely on today’s roads. In fact, 97% of those who take it change at least one driving behavior.
And the best part? There are no tests to pass – just useful information to keep you safe on the road!
You may get an insurance discount after taking this course! Auto insurance companies in most states provide a multi-year discount to course graduates! Please consult your insurance agent for more information about discounts available to you from taking this class.
Cost: $15 AARP Members $20 AARP Non-Members
Pay by check or cash on the day of the class
Please sign up at Reception – Space is Limited.
CONDOLENCES
Thinking of You and Get Well Wishes go to Lawrence Barrett and Marie Foley.
Our Sympathy to the family of Lorraine Rainey, Doris LaPre, William Bailey, Pat Mereen,
Eleanor J. Miller, Joan Cruz, Michael Ford, Sr., Henry Olender and Barbara Barr.
Condolences to Covington Holland for the loss of his sister, Betty McCray.
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
The March Birthday Celebration honored 3 seniors: Paula Rebman, Brenda Young and Bill Williamson who won a gift card to Walmart. Happy Birthday!
The Birthday Celebration for May will be on May 30th at 11:45 a.m. You must sign up in the Dining Room for lunch that day to be eligible for the drawing.
Thank you to Senior Center Volunteer Cora Landry for her help with set-up for our Annual St. Patrick’s Day Corned Beef and Cabbage Fundraiser Dinner. Also, to the very talented Judy Gray for her wonderful Irish music and songs during the event.
A BIG THANK YOU to the wonderful NFA Honor Society students who served the meal and helped clean up! We would also like to thank Irene’s Family Restaurant for their donation of pizza to feed the hungry NFA students and of course to Ed Meadows for helping Director Mike in the kitchen!
Thanks so much for everyone’s help!
Departure: 10:15am
Return approximately at 4:15pm
Enjoy a delicious, all you can eat, family-style chicken luncheon at Wright’s Farm Restaurant! Your fabulous meal consists of dinner rolls with butter, fresh green salad with Wright’s Farm Classic Italian dressing, pasta with red sauce, Wright’s amazing French fries and of course Wright’s famous, tender and juicy roast chicken. Included with your meal will be coffee or tea and if you have room – ice cream for dessert!
Following lunch, a short ride brings you to Wright’s Dairy Farm & Bakery. Wright’s Bakery specializes in a number of baked goods, including dessert cakes, cupcakes, cream pastries, flaky pastries, pies, bars, sweet rolls and buns, plenty of assorted cookies and much more!
Their bakery is renowned for using only the highest quality ingredients including fresh milk and cream from their own cows. Fresh dairy products are also available including milk, cream, coffee milk, chocolate milk, cheddar cheese and ice cream! Be sure to buy some treats to bring home!
Limited seats available.
Cost: $18 No refunds given after May 16th unless your spot is filled.
REGISTRATION BY TELEPHONE
Call in Registration begins at 5:00pm on Wednesday, April 11th. Do not call before 5:00pm.
*At 5:00pm on April 11th, Dial (860)889-5960. When you hear the message saying the Senior Center is closed, dial 3433 for the registration voice mail and follow the instructions.*
This trip is open to Senior Center Members ONLY. You may register yourself plus one additional member when you call in to sign up. You must be an up-to-date member.
Time: 10:30am
Did you know that diet, diabetes and high cholesterol can affect your liver health?
Please join us for this presentation by Jeannine Hampton APRN with Connecticut GI in Norwich. Jeannine will give you some great information about liver wellness and how to protect your liver health.
This presentation is sponsored by the American Liver Foundation.
Please sign up at Reception if you will be attending.
