Ettore F. Carniglia Senior Center 41 Oak Street Windsor Locks CT 06096

Main Office: 860-627-1425 Transportation: 860-627-1426 Fax: 860-292-6947

email: seniorcenter@wl.necoxmail.com www.windsorlocksct.org HOURS -MONDAY –THURSDAY 8AM -4PM FRIDAY- 8AM- 1PM

April 2018

Play Ball ! Come in and cast your vote for

Team Red Sox or Team Yankee

Prize awarded to team who finishes with the

most wins during regular season!

Dust off your Derby Hat and join us for our famous

Kentucky Derby Party! Thursday May 3rd 12 noon It will be a run for the roses with horse racing, and a best

Derby Hat contest. Join us at the Senior Center for derby fun and enjoy a delicious lunch

prepared by Chef Carlos of Suffield by the River. Lunch consists of: entrée Pork tenderloin

with bourbon sauce, American faro salad and triple chocolate cheese cake for dessert.

Tickets $4 / on sale April 15th. Race on in and get your ticket.!! Seating is limited.

Baking with Mary

Monday, April 23rd 10am

Bring your rolling pin, its pie time!

Mary will instruct us on how to

make the perfect pie crust. You will roll out a de-

licious crust while enjoying tips & tales from

Marys kitchen. Sign up or call 860-627-1425 op-

tion 2. Cost is $2 per person

Birthday Lunch Wednesday APRIL 25TH 12NOON

The Community Renewal Team will be provid-

ing a special Birthday treat on the last

Wednesday of every month . Sign up with

Maria for lunch ($2.50) and we will celebrate

with a delicious lunch followed by Birthday

Cake. If its your birthday month, you will re-

ceive a raffle ticket to win a special birthday

surprise. SIGN UP WITH MARIA

APRIL SHOWERS BRING MAY FLOWERS

… More perennials for our garden! Celebrating our

Perennials daily at the Windsor Locks Senior Cen-

ter. Continue to blossom in our “garden” of activi-

ties, fitness programs, events, travel and fun!

Stop in for a tour!

It’s Time to Talk about

Veterans Thursday April 12th 5pm

Ivy Roybal the Veterans Community Liaison

with Vitas will join us to talk about the pro-

grams and services available to Veterans

and /or their spouses. This program is free

however registration is required. A light sup-

per will be served. Call 860-627-1425 #2.

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ST. ROBERT BELLARMINE CHURCH

52 SOUTH ELM STREET

TRIPS & TRAVEL

Plan a day trip or overnight excursion with us!

Charter trips are open and NOT limited to Windsor

Locks residents. All are welcome. Detailed trip flyers

are available on our website, by email request or at the

Senior Center. Seating is secured once payment is re-

ceived. (trips open to 21yr of age and older)

BERMUDA CRUISE-April 20-27 $1299pp inside state

room. Includes unlimited beverage package & onboard grat.

JESUS IN LANCASTER & LIBERTY OBSERVATION

DECK 6/4-6/6 $519.00 dbl

GRAPE ESCAPE– Wine Tasting 6-16 $137

SISTER ACT WESTCHESTER THEATRE 6/28/18 $103

RHODE ISLAND ICE CREAM TRAIN– July 12th $114

THE REAL QUEBECOIS– July 23-27 $1079pp dbl

IRELAND UNCOVERED-May 9-16 $2899pp dbl

CULINARY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA– 5-22 $120

BENEATH THE BREAKERS – Newport 5-15 $132

MYSTERY TRIP– 8-1 $123

LAKE GEORGE– 8-21 $125

GETTYSBURG & PHILI- 8/20-8/23 $859 pp dbl.

TURKEY TRAIN 9/25/18 $112

PROVIDENCE ITALIAN STYLE 9/6 $139

CAPE MAY 9/17-9/19 $579.00 dbl

SHAKER FOR A DAY 10/3/18 $139

FEATURE CORNER Stop in the center and visit our ‘FEATURE CORNER’ located at the end of the hallway. This month’s feature:

SUFFIELD BY THE RIVER

MONTHLY CASINO TRIP *New number Casino Trips * Call SHERRY at 860-627-1426

Mohegan Sun Casino 4/29 1pm

$20.00pp Price includes transportation, meal voucher & bet

voucher. Bus departs from: Ocean State Job Lot

Parking lot Main Street Windsor Locks. Sign up at

the Senior Center or mail your check to WLSC

41 Oak Street Windsor Locks Ct 06096

Monthly Bingo Bash Thursday April 26th

Raffle Prizes (Sponsored by Kimberly Hall)

Cover-all starting pot ~ $20!!

Regular Bingo every Mon. Tue. & Thurs

CENTER BUS TRIP

Wednesday April 18th

East Side Restaurant New Britain Ct Sign up with Sherry~ starts April 1st 8am

AARP Safe Driving Class

Monday, April 30th at 8:30am. Cost is $15 for

AARP members, $20 non-members payable by

check to AARP the day of class. Registration

required call 860-627-1425 ext. 2

BICKFORD HOT TOPIC

Wednesday April 18th ~ 9:30am Join us at the center for breakfast and a

“Hot Topic” discussion.

Please sign up in the office

AUGUST 10, 24

APRIL 6, 20 SEPTEMBER 7, 21

MAY 4, 18 OCTOBER 5,19

JUNE 1, 15, 29 NOVEMBER 2,16, 30

FRIDAY 9:00-9:30AM

Craft Time Tuesday April 17th 10am Celebrating Earth Day !

Bottle Cap Garden Art Sign up or call 860-627-1425 #2

APRIL BIRTHDAYS Happy Birthday to all celebrating an

April Birthday!

If your birthday is this month, join us on

April 25th at 12 noon for birthday cake!!

(See front page for more info)

April 2018

Municipal Agent Notes By John Sullivan

This advise comes from Steven R. Zeiler, MD, PhD,

head of stroke research at Johns Hopkins Medical

Center in Baltimore, writing in the February 2018

issue of Bottom Line Personal. If you know or sus-

pect you’re having a stroke, it’s critical that you get

to an emergency room ASAP, Dr Zeiler cites two im-

portant new findings: 1. The sooner you begin rehab

-every second that you save may stop precious brain

tissue from dying-the greater your chances of recov-

ery. In animal studies in a lab, waiting just one week

to start rehab led to significantly worse outcomes. 2.

A certain medication can prevent that stroke recov-

ery window from closing too quickly. Dr. Zeiler rec-

ommends asking about the drug FLUOXETINE. Re-

cent research as shown that this drug-an antidepres-

sant also known as PROZAC-started within one day

after a stroke not only improves recovery but also

extends the length of the recovery window. Other

drugs in the same class also seem to improve stroke

recovery, but FLUOXETINE is backed by the most

data. Dr. Zeiler advises-don't just rely on rehab ser-

vices, but endeavor to actively engage your brain by

playing games on a tablet, working on puzzles or

having a real conversation. You want as much of

your brain back as possible-so use it as soon as possi-

ble. While these measures are important during the

emergency phase, Dr. Zeiler points out that many peo-

ple who have had strokes can continue to improve for

months and even years. So never give up!

Best Regards, John

John’s Tip of the Month

The University of California, Berkley Wellness Letter

advises that, ounce for ounce, green peppers have three

times much vitamin C as oranges. An red and yellow

peppers have twice a much vitamin C as green ones: a

whopping 170 milligrams in 3 ounces. Green peppers

also supply some beta carotene, but the amount in-

creases greatly as a pepper matures and turns red or

yellow. Moral: Choose red or yellow peppers.

TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

To reserve transportation or purchase a bus pass, call the transportation office at 860-627-1426. A minimum of 24 hours is required to be placed on the schedule Monday: Windsor Locks, Suffield, Enfield - Appt. only

Warehouse Point - Geissler’s shopping only

Tuesday: Windsor Locks, Windsor-Target, Stop &

Shop, Bloomfield, Hartford-appointments only.

Wednesday: Windsor Locks, Warehouse Point-appt

only, Enfield Shopping, Special trips.

Thursday: Windsor Locks, East Windsor-Walmart, Big

Y, Warehouse Point-Appt. only

Friday: Windsor Locks Warehouse Point-appt. only,

Enfield-appt only. We are now providing transportation to East Granby

Family Practice contact Sherry for details!

Cemetery Visits ~ Resume Thursday, May 24th

If you would like to visit your loved ones gravesite? The

Center offers rides to our local cemeteries. Please call

Sherry, 860-627-1426, to schedule transportation.

SPECIAL NOTE FROM THE SENIOR CENTER: The Staff at the Senior Center is proud to offer so many different programs and ac-

tivities. As we are sure you understand, planning and preparing for group activities can be challenging. In an effort to help us be pre-

pared and offer you the best experience, please take special note to registrations, sign ups and RSVP deadlines. Thank you !

Dear Readers,

My article this month is much different than I planned to

write for April. It has no humor or funny stories of my

past days living my life here in Windsor Locks. It’s about

how your life changes in a split second when you least

expect it. That is exactly what happened to me on Sunday

morning January 28th, 2018. My daughter and son-in-law

told me the sad news that my oldest son Peter, died that

morning from a massive heart attack. How is that possible

I asked myself? Peter was never sick, always had a smile

for me, always kissed me when I visited at the garage. The

last time I saw Peter was Christmas Eve at his brother

Tonys’ house. The whole Giannelli clan was there having

fun, laughing, great food opening gifts, wishing everyone

a “Merry Christmas” when it was time to say goodnight.

How did I know it would be my last time to see Peter. I

didn’t. I have the memories of that night now, his new

shirt I admired, his smile, his good night kiss. I wish to

thank the Senior Center staff for their help and comfort

during those difficult days. To our wonderful community

of Windsor Locks, thank you so much. Peter was truly

loved by so many friends and family and will be sadly

missed by everyone. Have a beautiful and blessed Easter

season. Mary Ann Giannelli

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The Scan can be found at the following locations: Town Hall, Casey's Market, CVS, Library, JJ’s

News, Dibble Hollow, Bickford’s, Southwest Terrace, HavMor Market, New Beginnings, Hairstyles Unlimited,

United Bank, First National Bank of Suffield, W.L. Federal Credit Union, St Mary’s/St. Robert/Congregational

Churches, Vinnie’s Little Acre, Walgreen’s, Windsor Locks Diner, and at the Center

CENTER PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES

Bunco

Tuesdays 1:00pm

Scrabble

Thursday 1pm

Call for dates

Bingo

Mon, Tues, Thur

12:30pm

Poker Club

Friday 10am

Wii Bowling

Wed & Fri

9:00am

Cribbage

Monday 1pm

Setback

Wednesday

1:00pm

Mexican Train

Dominoes

Wed @1:00pm

Bridge

every other

Wednesday

11:00am

HEALTH & WELLNESS PROGRAMS

Exercise Class - Tues/Thurs - 8:30am to 9:30am

7 week session ~ $56

Water Fitness -Monday 1pm ~ 6wk session-$30

@ Candlewood Suites

Tai Chi –Wed.- 9:00a –10:00a ~ 6week session ~ $30

Chair Yoga - Thursday 9:30am 6wk session ~ $30

Manicures - Mondays - By Appointments ~$3

L.O.C.K.S. FITNESS CENTER Mon ~ Thurs.- 8am– 4:00pm / Fri. ~ 8am- 1pm

Health Insurance Choices Counselor available on

MONDAYS @ 1pm. Walk-ins welcome.

Legal Assistance: Attorneys Kraner & Hess every

3rd Fri. of the month Appt. only. Call 860-627-1425

Financial Assistance- First National Bank of Suffield

3rd Friday of month 9am. Appt. only 860-627-1425

COMMITTEE ON THE NEEDS OF THE AGING

41 OAK STREET

WINDSOR LOCKS, CT. 06096-1822

Health clinics

Ask The Nurse: Tuesday 4/10, Thursday 4/26

FootCare: - By appointment Wed. April 11th $29

1-860-605-8283 (must dial 1 first)

CREATIVE ARTS Watercolors -Wednesdays-10am 6wk session $40

Quilting- Tuesdays.- 10am. $3 per class

Knit & Purl Girls - Tuesdays - 1pm-3pm

Scrapbooking- 2nd & 4th Tuesday 1pm– Free

Craft Time- As scheduled

Coffee with the

First Selectman Thursday April 12th ~11:30am