Category: Programs

These virtual presentations are being shared by Fairfield Senior Center,

West Hartford Senior Center, Cromwell Senior Center and Cheshire Senior Center.

• The Strategic Significance of Pearl Harbor Mon., Dec 7^th  10:00a.m.

The Strategic Significance of the Japanese Attack on Pearl Harbor presented by Mark Albertson.

Pre-registration required by emailing BigelowCenter@fairfieldct.org to receive the link.

• Virtual Hanukkah Celebration in 2 Parts Tues., Dec 8^th  1:30p.m. & 2:45p.m.

1:30p.m. Jewish Heroes (and Not So Heroic) presented by Susan and Art Zuckerman.

2:45p.m. Klezmer music by Zev & the East Side Klezmer Ensemble featuring Tami Sherman.

Pre-registration required by emailing Lisa.hanse@westhartfordct.gov to receive the link.

• Virtual Concert – ECH05 – Happy Holidays Wed., Dec 9^th  1:00p.m.

East Coast Hop Orchestra Quintet-Live music streamed from Atria Hamilton Heights.  ECHO is a jazzy act, combining genres of Jazz from the 40’s to today.

Pre-registration required by emailing Lisa.hanse@westhartfordct.gov to receive the link.

• Historical Hartford – Churches & Synagogues Thurs., Dec 10^th  1:00p.m.

Hartford is home to many historic churches & Synagogues. This talk will focus on some of these buildings used by the major denominations. Walk virtually with Dan Sterner through history as you see these buildings with special historical significance.

Pre-registration required by emailing Lisa.hanse@westhartfordct.gov to receive the link

• Virtual Concert – Airborne Jazz Thurs., Dec 11^th  1:00p.m.

Holiday concert by jazz group Airborne Jazz.

Pre-registration required by emailing cromwellseniorcenter41@gmail.com for the link.

• The History of Christmas Mon., Dec 14^th  10:00a.m.

Mark Albertson Presents: The History of Christmas.

Pre-registration required by emailing BigelowCenter@fairfieldct.org to receive the link.

• Virtual Concert – Holiday Concert with Sal Anastasio Mon., Dec 14^th   1:30p.m.

Join us via Zoom for a Holiday concert with Sal Anastasio.

Pre-registration required by emailing lgravel@cheshirect.org or call (203)272-8286.

• Downton Abbey Style Wed., Dec 16^th  1:00p.m.

Influences of Fashion 1912 – 1925 -Today’s program explores the social, technological, and political developments of the early 20th century as reflected in the evolution of women’s and men’s clothing. We will look at some influential designers and other people who impacted what people wore. Questions/discussion encouraged!

Pre-registration required by emailing Lisa.hanse@westhartfordct.gov to receive the link.

• Stories from the Attic: Holiday Edition Wed., Dec 16^th  2:00p.m.

Urban Archeologist Greg Von Antwerp presents beautiful holiday trinkets and decorations he’s unearthed in his travels to estate and tag sales.

Pre-registration required by emailing BigelowCenter@fairfieldct.org to receive the link.

• Reflections on Hanukkah Thurs., Dec 17^th  2:00p.m.

Join Rabbi Barbara Paris, of Jewish Family Service to learn and reflect on Hanukkah.

Pre-registration required by emailing BigelowCenter@fairfieldct.org to receive the link.

A very special thank you to Barbara Althen and Bill Ofsiany for taking great care of our outside garden and removal of the old garden beds.

They also put together 10 new garden beds that should last us the next 10 years.

Thank You!

We sincerely regret to inform the many participants of our December 25^th Christmas Day Party that due to the circumstances beyond our control that we must cancel the 2020 Christmas Day program.

We look forward to being able to provide you with this great event again in 2021.

Until then please be safe and be well.

Sincerely, Celia Seifert and the Bordeau Family

On behalf of the entire Senior Center staff, I would like to personally wish all of you great health and happiness for this holiday season.  2020 hasn’t been the most kind to us, but in times of trials and tribulations we can only persevere as we have no other choice.  We must fill our hearts and minds with positive thoughts ONLY and if we can do that, we WIN.

We all look forward to 2021 with clear vision, thoughts of better times ahead and if there’s one thing good to come from 2020, it will be our appreciation for the small things.

We know that we appreciate all of you for your continued support of us and the Senior Center in general.  We look forward to a time in 2021 when we see our buses drive up full of our members, our exercise classes hooting and hollering, people enjoying one another’s company over lunch at the center.  We cannot wait to see a motor coach leaving our parking lot for a trip to Boston or New York and people gathering for a game of cards.

We are turning our focus to a great 2021 and we hope you do the same.  As we’ve stated all along, if we can be of any assistance to you, please call us.  We are here to help.

Again, Happy Holidays to you all, we miss you and love you.

With utmost respect and love,

Mike, Hilary, Carolyn, Melissa, Shirley, Debbi and Lorie

Norwich Human Services and Norwich Youth and Family Services are seeking individuals and organizations that are willing to adopt one or more families for our “Adopt-A-Family” program this Holiday season.  All Families are from the Norwich area and are in financial need with most living below the poverty level.

Thanks to the kind and generous support in the past by individuals and organizations such as you, we are able to make holidays more joyful for many young children in the community.  If you or your organization would be willing to adopt at least one family, we would greatly appreciate your support.

Please contact Norwich Human Services at (860) 823-3778

You or your organization will choose the size of family you are willing to help. You will be given information about the family in need, including first names, ages, sizes and special interests of each family member.  All families have been screened by a case manager to verify information and need.

Please consider sharing this request with your family and friends to help us identify new sponsors.

Thank you!  Your kindness will not be forgotten.

The staff at Norwich Human Services

Cost: $10 per meal

Pay by Credit Card over the phone when you sign up or Pay by Check or Cash when you pick up your meal. 

(please have exact amount in an envelope with your name on it if paying on the day)

Call the Senior Center to Sign up.  (860) 889-5960

Although we cannot celebrate in person this year for our annual Holiday Luncheon, we would still like to spread some holiday cheer with a Holiday Grab & Go Meal! 

After signing up, you will be given a time frame in which to pick up your meal on Thursday, December 17^th.  You will drive up and your packaged meal will be placed in your backseat or trunk.  Masks are required and please do not get out of your vehicle when picking up your meal(s).

All meal items will be individually packaged and meal will be given to you cold.  Re-heating instructions will be included so you can heat up and enjoy your meal when you get home!

Menu: Garden Salad with Italian Dressing packet, Vegetable Herb Stuffed Chicken Breast with Gravy, Whipped Potatoes, Vegetable Medley of Green Beans, Carrots & Corn, Cranberry Sauce, Dinner Roll & Butter, Pumpkin Mousse with Whipped Cream.

Last Day to Sign Up is NOON on Monday, Dec. 7^th.  NO EXCEPTIONS!

Meal Prepared by Matthews Catering Company

All dues collected for the Montville Senior Club for the year 2020 will be counted for the 2021 calendar year. Here’s hoping it’s a good one! Let’s all send positive thoughts and wishes for a great year and health and happiness for everyone!