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New Fairfield Senior Center Newsletter

Volume 16

Issue 6 November/December

2016

The New Sun Times

From the Desk of Director Kathy Hull:

Milestones, Memories and Moppets When we learned that the second grade classes were adding us to their “Community” field trip this month

we wondered , “What is it that we can offer them?’ The answer was: quite a bit. When they arrived dripping wet

and undaunted by the long-awaited rain, they were able to see people quilting , view the art work on the walls

and in the craft cases, and witness people playing bridge. For the

grand finale, they got to sample a little of our exercise classes led by

Chris and Lou. They learned that most of us here are more than 60

years-old, with one member turning 100 that week (milestone), and

that we’re all still learning and enjoying friends (and no, we don’t

sleep here). They were so refreshing with their youthful enthusiasm

and we realized that we have a boatload, no, a cargo ship load more

of memories than they have and that we can share those memories

with them. We hope that they saw that “Life is good”.

Speaking of life being good, this November 24th I’ll be giving

thanks for all of you. You make our Senior Center a very special

place. May Thanksgiving and the holidays that follow be blessed and happy for everyone.

It was a real pleasure having Lindy’s family with us to cele-brate his 100th birthday.

Our quilters put on a beautiful display for New Fairfield Day in September. We’re so proud of our quilters!

L to R: Grace and Ann on the day that we gathered to thank Ann for her many years of serving us every weekday lunch. We wish her luck and are excited about seeing more of her as a participant here. Thank you, Ann!

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Open Enrollment is the one time each year when Medicare beneficiaries can make changes to

their health and prescription drug plans for the following year. For more tips and information about the Open En-

rollment Period, please see the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Have you done your Yearly Plan Re-

view? guide here. To view upcoming plan details, please see the 2017 CHOICES Enrollment Guide located on

the State Department on Aging website. In addition to updating your Medicare health or prescription drug plans,

you may also want to learn more information about Medicare’s Preventive Benefits, which are available to most

Medicare beneficiaries due to the Affordable Care Act. If you would like to receive free, unbiased counseling from

a certified CHOICES counselor who can assist you with reviewing your plan, you may call CHOICES at 1-800-

994-9422.

Holiday Party Holiday Party Holiday Party Holiday Party

Thursday, December 8th

at 12:00

Delicious full-course dinner at noon: Roast Pork with Gravy, Herb Roasted Pota-toes, Green Beans, Carrots, Apple Sauce

Baked Ziti, Salad, Bread and Butter Cake with Real Strawberries & Whipped Cream

Upbeat holiday entertainment by professional D.J. and vocalist, Nicky D.

Limited seang, reserve today for only $10.

The Friends of the Senior Center:

From the Western CT Area Agency on Aging

OPEN ENROLLMENT FOR MEDICARE ENDS DECEMBER 7TH

Margaret and Arlene cooked for the snack bar at the Com-munity Service Club’s Junk in the Trunk Tag Sale. Dirk did the deliveries and service.

It was another great day at the Annual Granny’s Craft and Bake Sale. Thank you to eve-ryone who came out to shop. For those who didn’t make it, beautiful items are available for sale until Christmas.

The Friends of the New Fairfield Senior Center is an organization for people of all ages. They meet the third Wednesday of the month at 4:00 pm at the Senior Center.

A nice thank you to those who donated school supplies

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Some Highlights of Our Center Programs and Activities Come in for a calendar or visit http://www.newfairfieldseniorcenter.com/

Men’s Breakfast Club Tuesday, November 1st, 8:30 am The first Tuesday of each month, enjoy some hot catered breakfast foods. Donations are kindly requested to offset the cost of breakfast. Registration is required.

Walking Club: Tuesday, November1st 9:15 am Walkers go to Pawling. Monday, Novem-ber7

th12:00 Lunch at Planeta Brazil. Tuesday,

November 15 10:00 General Meeting. Wednes-day, November 30 1:00 Walkers go to Putnam

Park.

Bronx Club: Wednesday, November 2nd

, 11:00 am We will share memories and experiences and meet other “Bronx Transplants”. We may live in Connecticut now, but our hearts will always be in the Bronx!

Massages with Scott: Wednesday, November 2nd and 23rd 2-3pm Scott Coldwell of Phoenix Therapeutic Massage & Personal Training is an ACSM Certified Personal Trainer, a Licensed Massage Therapist and a Certified Well coach.

Retirement Income w/ Banker’s Life: Wednesday, No-vember 2

nd at 1:00 Kathy Figgis from Banker’s Life will

talk about protecting income and assets from: taxes, long term care, market fluctuation and probate. She will explain the difference between tax deferred and tax free. Learn about pension maximization and how to set yourself up in retire-ment so that you will not outlive your money and .

Experiencing Hubble: Explore the Universe

Thursdays at 10:30 This popular class continues Thursday mornings throughout November except for November 3rd when the class will visit the John J. McCarthy Observatory in the evening. Call for details.

Cindy’s Circle: Thursday, November 3rd

1:00 pm New time but still great information! Cindy White, the town’s social worker, will be here to share different benfits programs that may help you.

Garden Club: Friday, November 4th 10:00 The Garden Club meets the first Friday of the month at 10 am at the Sen-ior Center unless otherwise noted in the calendar.

Mind Sharpeners: Monday, November 7th

and Wednesday, November 9

th 10:30 Mind Sharpen-

ers is part of Mind Aerobics – group cognitive fitness workshops for adults. Each program ses-sion provides a well-rounded mental workout, and the program is designed to be increasingly chal-lenging, varied and fun. Pre-registration is required for this free program and participation in all 16 sessions is requested for optimum results.

Hot Dog Bingo: Monday, November 7th at 1:15pm Hot Dog! $5 covers 1st Bingo card and refreshments. Addi-tional cards: $1.00 each. Please, adults only. Come for fun.

Haircutting with Linda: Tuesday, November 8th at 10:00 Call 203-512-5365 to get your haircut with Linda for $22.

Mr. Fix It: Tuesday, November 15th at 1:00 Bring your small appliances and Mr. Fix will work his magic. Be sure to sign up ahead, spaces are limited.

Chinese Dietary Therapy: Wednesday, November 9th

at 1:30 Join us as Christopher Maslowski, L.Ac., of SOPHIA Natural Health Center in Brookfield will present the princi-ples of Chinese Dietary Therapy take into account the ener-getic properties of foods that can transform health. This sys-tem combines the wisdom of Chinese Medicine with the sci-entific knowledge of nutrition. Find out how to nourish your body and boost your chi.

Blood Pressure Screening: Thursday, November 10th 9:00 and Tuesday, November 15

th 1:00 Come for a free

screening of your blood pressure.

Discussion Group with Kathy: Thursday, November 10th 1:00 pm. We’ll start with an issue that’s been in the news and examine the pros and cons in relation to your opinions. We look forward to exploring and sharing thoughts.

Cooking For One or Two: Thursday, November 10

th 2:00 If you are cooking for 1 or 2 people, eat-

ing healthy often comes with a unique set of chal-lenges. With a little planning, you can enjoy healthy and delicious meals whether you are dining alone or with a companion. Join RVNA Registered Dietitian and Nutrition Educator, Meg Whitbeck, as she provides food shopping and cooking tips to support nutritious eating for the golden years without breaking the bank. Meg will provide recipes, food samples, and other resources.

Women’s Book Club: Thursday, November 10th

and 17th at 11:00. We are reading “Under the Wide and Starry Skies” by Nancy Horan. There is a cost of $8.

Line Dancing: Monday, November 14th

and November 21st, 1:00 pm. Line Dancing is making a huge come back. It’s lots of fun too! Learn how to line dance. No need to sit out line dancing anymore. Coleen Krempel has choreo-graphed a sequence of steps that are repeated for a group to dance in one or more lines called rows, all facing the same direction and perform the steps at the same time. If you can walk, you can Line Dance. 6 weeks for $30.

Bible Study: Monday, November 14, 1:00 pm Join a different pastor from the community for a nondenomi-national study and discussion of the bible each month.

Shopping Trip to Primark with Lunch at Abbot Tech: Wednesday, November 16 at 11:00 am See page 5 for de-tails.

Round Table with Murphy and Murphy: Thursday, November 17

th, 1:30 Danbury Elder Law Attorneys

Thomas E. Murphy and Michele F. Murphy will ex-plain how Wills, Trusts and Probate can protect your as-sets, minimize taxes, and avoid loss of control. They will be joined by Probate Judge Martin Landgrebe.

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Highlights of Our Center Programs and Activities cont’d...

M Technique: Thursday, November 17th

at 2:00 Susan Carbone of Cohesive Healing has been trained in this simple choreographed method of touch. M Technique is worth the experience as it evokes a profound sense of relax-ation within minutes and brings a sense of wellbeing. Many have found it helpful in pain relief. Experience it yourself by registering today. $5 for hands or feet. $8 for both.

Piano Lessons: Mondays 10-12pm Mary Buzak offers private piano instruction on Mondays right at the Senior Center. Her reduced rate for seniors is $15 for 30 minutes and, whether beginner or more ad-vanced, she can tailor the class to you.

Flavio Ribeiro Complimentary Holistic Healing: Friday, November 18th,

starts at

10am On the 3rd Friday of every month Flavio Ribeiro, expert in the holistic systems of heal-

ing, is offering FREE 30-minute sessions in Reiki, feel bet-ter with Flavio. Sign up with the receptionist.

Judge Martin Landgrebe: Friday, November 18th

, 9:30 – 12:00 Bring questions on different aspects of probate that you may have, including guardianships, living trusts, un-claimed property, estate taxes and administering decedents’ estates. Please note that this is the third Friday rather than the judge’s usual second Friday of the month.

Better Vision: Monday, November 21, 2:00 See how Low Vision Aids can help you see better and achieve your visual goals. Come to learn about Low Vision Aids and see which one is right for you. Eschenbach can show you there are ways to regain your independence and improve your quality of life.

New Moon Talk: Thursday, November 22nd, 1:00 pm.

November’s new moon will be in Sagittarius. Let’s aspire to wake up each day to life as a grand adventure! We easily see the big picture of life as Jupiter, the god of expansion. Jupiter reminds us that we are on a joyous journey. Join Sa-rah Gannon & listen to the ancient story of the power of the new moon.

Japanese Flower Arranging with Yumiko Flaherty: Tuesday, November 22nd, 2:00 Come join Yumiko Flaher-ty as she instructs you on Japanese Flower arranging. Go home with a very pretty arrangement. $25 if you supply your own dish and pin frog, otherwise an additional $5 for a dish and $15 for a pin frog for. Remember to bring a pair of scissors.

Foot Reflexology Appointments with Kim Stewart: Mon-day, November 28, 10-12pm Reflexology reduces stress, promotes relaxation, improves circulation of oxygen and nutrients, also detoxifies and cleanses the body. Kim Stew-art, nationally certified reflexologist, provides one-on-one therapy appointments. Learn how to improve your health with this holistic technique. Since this is partly funded by the Friends of the NFSC, a 20-minute appt. is only $15.

Card Making: Monday, November 28th

, 1 pm Come join Mary Kay! Mary is coming back for another card making workshop. Make a couple of cards for the sale rack and while you are at it, make a card that you would like to take home for your own personal use.

Red Hat Luncheon : Tuesday, November 29th 1pm The Sunshine Rambling Roses is the only New Fairfield of-ficially registered chapter of the Red Hat Society. We are holding out our red-gloved hands and inviting you to join us at our next monthly luncheon, signup required.

December preview

Terry Lent: Thursday, December 1st at 1:00

“To Salt or Not To Salt”. Salt is essential for human life. It enhances the flavor of food, preserves food, helps to regu-late and control normal bodily functions and acts as a build-ing block for more complex chemicals. Learn about the the different types of salt and why some are harmful while oth-ers are helpful and about the vital role the kidneys play in salt metabolism. Lunch and Learn – Journey of the Caregiver Tuesday, December 6th, 12:00 Join us for a heart to heart interactive discussion that will include practical, real life directions on what to do and what to say when faced with caring for a loved one. .

Movies

“Me Before You” Friday, November 4 Young and quirky Louisa "Lou" Clark (Emilia Clarke) moves from one job to the next to help her family make ends meet. Her cheerful attitude is put to the test when she becomes a caregiver for Will Traynor (Sam Claflin), a wealthy young banker left paralyzed from an accident two years earlier. Will's cynical outlook starts to change when Louisa shows him that life is worth living. As their bond deepens, their lives and hearts change in ways neither one could have im-agined. “The Imitation Game” Friday, November 18 In 1939, newly created British intelligence agency MI6 re-cruits Cambridge mathematics alumnus Alan Turing (Benedict Cumberbatch) to crack Nazi codes, including Enigma -- which cryptanalysts had thought unbreakable. Turing's team, including Joan Clarke (Keira Knightley), ana-lyze Enigma messages while he builds a machine to deci-pher them. Turing and team finally succeed and become heroes, but in 1952, the quiet genius encounters disgrace when authorities reveal he is gay and send him to prison.

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Trips When a trip is full, we encourage people to take advantage of our wait list. It costs nothing to add your name

and phone number and there’s always a good possibility of being getting onto the trip as cancellations come up often.

Like to sit with a friend? Please tell us when you sign up so we know.

Tuesday, November 15, 2016 Vanderbilt Mansion

FDR Home and Library Hyde Park, NY

See how the Vanderbilt’s lived during the Gilded Age ..no expense is spared with this fabulous décor, elegant art, and sumptuous displays. Lunch at the elegant Shadows on the Hudson. Menu: Shadows Salad, House Made Bread, Choice of Chicken Forrester, Gratin of

Sole, OR Spinach Lasagna, Strawberry Shortcake, Beverage. Entrée Choice in Advance

Ranger-led Guided tour of FDR’s elegant home “Springwood” built in 1826, it remains as it was when he lived

there….Also enjoy time at the FDR Library & Museum & grounds.

Cost: $81, Depart: 9:00 am; Est. return: 5:30 pm

The trip cost is discounted by the generosity of the Frank Klemczak Memorial Travel Fund of the Friends of the New Fairfield Senior Center

Wednesday, December 7, 2016

Festive Holiday Show at the Aqua Turf Club with

Seasonal favorites sung by and with this handsome group of

energetic guys! The Company Men have a unique talent for combining timeless classics with today’s hits for a

brilliant musical experience.

Coffee and Donuts upon arrival FAMILY STYLE MENU: Salad/Pasta/Roast Turkey with Stuffing and Gravy & Scrod with Cracker Crumb Topping

Vegetable/Potato/Rolls, Dessert, Beverage

Cost: $87, Depart: 9:45 am (Upper Parking Lot) ; Est. return: 5:00 pm

The trip cost is discounted by the generosity of the Frank Klemczak Memorial Travel Fund of the Friends of the New Fairfield Senior Center

Wednesday, November 16 at 11:00 am

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SweetHART bus from the Senior Center. The first stop will be the Henry Abbott Tech School Dining Room Restaurant for a delicious four course lunch served by the students. Then at 12:30 the bus will pick us up

and take us to the new Primark Store at The Danbury Mall. Cost: $15, Depart: 11:00 am; Est. return: 3:00 pm

If you are not a SweetHART bus rider, see the front desk and fill out an application. It takes just a minute.

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Exercise—find the class that fits your lifestyle, don’t wait.

Movers and Shapers: Tuesdays or Thursdays, 9:30am, A fun way to move to music and exercise to improve cardiovascular health, muscular strength, and range of movement. Fee of $30 per 6-week segment is required.

Sittercise: Wednesdays at 12:45 pm & Thursdays at 10:30 am Sittercise is a 45-minute exercise program de-signed for use with all levels of ability. A one-time fee of $5 .

Yoga: Tuesdays at 1:00 or Fridays at 9 am or after-hours Yoga Class Mondays at 5:15pm Weekly classes led by instructor Karen Gillotti. Cost is $30 for six sessions. Yoga increases strength & flexibility and leaves one with a renewed spirit. Ask about drop –in fees.

Zumba Dance Exercise: Mondays and Wednesdays at 9:30 am. Certified Zumba Instructor Coleen Krempel runs weekly classes in this fun exercise program similar to a Latin Dance Party. Six classes cost only $30.

Tai Chi: Tuesdays at 9:30 am and 10:30 am We have openings in our Tai Chi classes led by instructor Dee Calvey. Cost is $30 for six sessions. The most recommended exercise for fall prevention is Tai Chi because of its balance criteria.

Weight Training: Mondays & Wednesdays 10:45 am

Chair Dancing: Fridays 10:00 am Stay flexible and get some aerobic exercise by joining friends who dance in their chairs to music spanning the decades. Led by a video. No fee.

Line Dancing: Mondays, 1:00 pm. Line Dancing is making a huge come back. No need to sit out anymore. Colleen Krempel has choreo-graphed a sequence of steps to popular songs that are fun and easy to follow. 6 weeks for $30.