Tuesday, December 18th- Save the Date! Seniors Holiday Luncheon
Sign up starts in November.
See the November Voices for more information!
Wednesday, October 24th- Snap, Crackle, Pop! Why Does my Shoulder Hurt? Presentation by Dr. Nimit Patel from Orthopedic Partners
Time: 10:00am
Join us for this presentation by Dr. Nimit Patel from Orthopedic Partners. Dr. Patel will be discussing shoulder problems, including conservative and operative treatments involving the rotator cuff.
Dr. Patel is a Fellowship Trained Orthopedic Surgeon, specializing in sports medicine, arthroscopy, cartilage restoration, fracture care and osteoarthritis.
Sign up at Reception if you will be attending.
Wednesday, October 24th- SENIOR CENTER FLU CLINIC
Time: 10:00 a.m. – Noon
No Appointment Necessary – Just Walk-In
Vaccine covered by Medicare, ConnectiCare Medicare Advantage Plans, Aetna Medicare Advantage Plans, Anthem Medicare Advantage Plans. For those under 65 years old, vaccine covered by Aetna, Anthem and ConnectiCare. There is a fee for anyone not covered by Medicare or insurance.
Please bring a copy of your driver’s license and insurance card. The reason for this is twofold, it provides your identification and information needed to bill your insurance. It will also allow the nurses to proceed quickly without the burden of photocopying driver’s licenses or insurance cards.
Conducted by Hartford Healthcare at Home
Be an advocate. Be a voice. – CONTENT BY JUDY
As we proceed towards the November elections, we’ll hear lots and lots of chatter. Some that we agreed with and some that we dislike greatly. But now is the time to voice your opinion on what matters the most to you. Do you find certain issues are not even mentioned by those who are running for office? Do you think that those running ignore you? Do you feel left out?
Well now is the time. Call, email, text and/or write to those who are going to be on the ballot in November. Attend events where the politicians will be. Work on a campaign. Hold a sign stating what you want. And make your own sign if need be.
If we continue to leave the outcome of the elections up to others we can not continue to complain about the direction our state and country are going in. We must give voice to what is important to us!
I learned a long time ago that if 5 to 6 people contact a politician about any one issue, that issue is very important to a lot of people and they will respond. A recent example is Governor Malloy cut the Medicare Savings Program and when word got out lots of phone calls were made to CT Senators and Representatives and the program was fully restored.
Your voice does matter! Be reasonable. Be rational. Your opinion is important. Tell your story about why change should be made and how that change should look.
And you can make things better for lots of others when you become a part of the solution. Be a voice. Be an advocate.
SPECIAL DATES IN SEPTEMBER
Tues 1st 8:30 Elder Care Review Team (card room)
Mon 3rd ***Senior Center Closed*** for Labor Day Holiday
Tues 4th 9:30 Shopping Trip to Walmart-Lisbon Landing
Tues 4th Trip Registration Begins: ‘Wright’s Farm Restaurant & Bakery’ (see below)
Wed 5th 10:00 Blood Pressure Clinic (conf room 1)
Thurs 6th TRIP: ‘Oliver!’ Goodspeed Opera House (call for availability)
11:00AM depart senior center (approx. return 5:30PM)
Fri 7th 8:15 Podiatry Clinic – Dr. Walter (call Mike for appointment)
Tues 11th 1:30 CSEA #403 Meeting (dining room)
Fri 14th TRIP: ‘The Big E’ West Springfield, MA (see pg 1)
9:00AM depart senior center (approx. return 7:45PM)
Sun 16th 11:00 Family Day, Mohegan Park (see pg 3)
Mon 17th 9:00 Senior Affairs Commission Meeting (card room)
Mon 17th Trip Registration Begins: ‘Legends in Concert’ Foxwoods (see pg 3)
Tues 18th 9:00 AARP Driver Safety – Smart Driver Course (see pg 9)
Wed 19th 10:00 Blood Pressure Clinic (conf room 1)
Wed 19th 10:30 Congressman Courtney ’Legislative Updates’ (see pg 1)
Wed 19th 1:30 AARP #1004 Meeting (dining room)
Thurs 20th 9:30 Free Hearing Screening (call Hilary for appointment) (conf room 1)
Mon 24th Trip Registration Begins: Newport Playhouse (see pg 4)
Tues 25th 9:00 Relative Caregivers Support Group (card room)
Thurs 27th 11:45 Senior Center Birthday Celebration (dining room)