Get Out There!! – Content by Judy
New Age???
New Time???
New Start???
Do any of us know what to call this time we are now living? I can’t figure it out myself. I just know I’ll never live a ‘normal’ life again. That was before COVID. Now I just know things a different and I need to create the life I want to live.
Things will be different because we are different. But how do we want this new ‘different’ to look? Should we be making a new plan? Finding new avenues? Reassessing those things we wanted but didn’t do before?
My husband and I started a list several months ago of things we were going to do after COVID. On it I added go to bars. My husband said, “But we don’t go to bars!” “No, but we’re going to start because it’s something new and different. Who knows we might even like them!” So, we’ll see…
That’s sort of a silly example of trying something new. Going somewhere we might be uncomfortable. Experiencing a new environment. But it will get us engaged in a new way and who knows we might even make new friends or find people we used to know.
I want all of you to experience that new day. A new start. For you to act and move forward. Even if you don’t know what ‘IT’ is. Work on ‘IT’. Figure ‘IT’ out. Make a plan. Pick a day of each week to try something new.
It can be as simple as enjoying a cup of coffee in a new place. You’re not alone. There will be others looking for the same things you are looking for. Say hello as you walk by. You just need to get out there.
The next day maybe go for a walk. Then reach out and ask someone to go out to eat or visit a museum. Even if they can’t go then, see if they want to meet up another time. I can almost guarantee they do! They are lonely too. Invite a few friends and family over for a game night or a cookout. Reach out to an old friend you haven’t seen in a while. Put yourself out there. Volunteer. Go to the library. Join the gym. Sign up for a class at the Senior Center.
And if a few things don’t go as you thought they would, remember it’s ok. You’re trying. Finding a new path can be hard and it will take time. But you just might end up in a totally different place than what you thought you wanted. And it can be even better than you ever imagined!!
So be sure to remember aging is a privilege. A time to explore. A time for growth. A time make new connections with new people and places.
As we travel into this new world don’t forget to reinvent yourself and your life!!
Farmer’s Market Coupons- Will be distributed on: Wednesday, July 22nd from 10:00am
Farmer’s Market Coupons
Sign up with Receptionist! Will be distributed on: Wednesday, July 22nd from 10:00am
Farmer’s Market coupons are available to low income seniors who meet certain eligibility requirements.
You must meet the following Eligibility Requirements in order to receive a coupon booklet:
¨ You must be 60 years or older.
¨ Yearly income not to exceed $23,828 for single or $32,227 for couple.
¨ Must be participating in another need based program that verifies income eligibility such as Renter’s Rebate, Congregate Meal Program, Medicaid, SNAP (Foodstamps), etc.
¨ You must be a resident of the town you receive the coupon booklet from.
¨ If you are under 60 and disabled you must meet all other eligibility requirements and live in subsidized housing to be eligible.
Limit of one coupon booklet per eligible senior annually.
Lisbon Senior Center is Open to the Public
Call 860-376-2329 to reserve a day/time
Lunch Menu
Reservation Required 860-376-2329
Sandwiches- Whole $3.00 Half $1.50
Wheat or White
Scoop of: Tuna, Chicken, Egg, Ham, Seafood
Salad Plate- $3.00
Lettuce, tomato, cumumber, boiled egg
Scoop of: Tuna, Chicken, Egg, Ham, Seafood
Hot Dog on a Roll- $2.00
Chips * Dessert * Soda
Change with Lunch orders
Lunch orders should be called in ahead of time and payment will take place when checking in at the reception desk.