volume 21, issue 5 | august—september 2021

WHAT’S INSIDE Center Information………………………2 Support & Resources………………..3-4 Outreach……………………………….......5 Transportation & Meals………………6-7 Lunch Program………………………......8 Daily Activities……...……….……….9-10 Exercise...………………………………….11 Programs & Events………………...12-13 NSC South….………………………….14-15 Golf Tournament.…….……………..16-17 Senior Services……………………….….18 Thank You………………………………….19 Memorials…………………………….……20 Membership Application…………..…22

VOLUME 21, ISSUE 5 | AUGUST—SEPTEMBER 2021

11 Allen Road, Norwalk, CT 06851 | Phone: (203) 847-3115 Fax: (203) 849-1285 | www.norwalkseniors.org

VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR UPDATES AND RESOURCES: WWW.NORWALKSENIORS.ORG

Membership Renewal: The new membership year

begins on July 1st, 2021. Your continued support is greatly appreciated! The 2021-2022

Membership Form is available on page 22.

NSC and NSCS will be CLOSED Labor Day: Mon, September 6th

Annual Picnic

Wed. September 1st, at 11:00 AM. Join us for a day of great fun at the beach! Enjoy delicious food, live music, ra"e prizes, including the quilt lovingly made by our Quilting Ladies, and the spectacu-lar view of the Sound. Don’t miss it! See page 12...

First Annual Golf Tournament

Join us for our first Golf Tournament to benefit the Norwalk Senior Center!

Monday, August 9th Continued on page 16...

Get Lunch To-Go at NSC! We will be providing a box lunch to eat outside in our courtyard, or to take home! Continued on page 8...

PLEASE NOTE: No endorsement is intended or made of any product or service advertised in the Life & Times newsletter. All attempts are made to insure the correctness and suitability of information and to correct any errors brought to our attention, however no representation can be made as to the correctness or suitability of the information presented, referenced or implied. All advertising information should be independently verified.

ABOUT US The Norwalk Senior Center is a private not-for-profit 501(c)(3)

tax-exempt, non-sectarian organization. Our mission is to

promote successful aging for 55+ adults & their families in the greater Norwalk area. The Senior Center is designated as a community focal

point by the Area Agency on Aging & the Aging & Disability Resources

Center for Norwalk. We work collaboratively with other service

providers to enrich and improve the quality of life for mature adults,

their friends & families. We offer a wide variety of educational,

recreational & cultural programs, trips, exercise classes, & direct

services; they are provided for free or at a reasonable cost.

Call (203) 847-3115 to reach any staff member or leave a message

STAFF: EXTENSION Administrative Assistant: 110 Amy Nassef [email protected] Bookkeeper: 105 Anthony Tabb [email protected] Executive Director: 103 Beatrix Lane [email protected] Outreach Director: 115 Eva Beau-Span [email protected]

Program/ Meals on Wheels Manager: 108 Jane Wenk [email protected] Transportation Manager: 107 Remy Exantus [email protected]

NSC South Coordinators:

Phone: 203 299-1500

Social Services: Maureen Eustache 101 [email protected]

Programs: Giovana Ramirez 102 [email protected] (Bilingual)

THE NSC MEMBERSHIP YEAR IS FROM JULY 1, 2021 - JUNE 30, 2022. HOURS: 8:30AM — 4:30PM AT 11 ALLEN ROAD & 8:30-2:00 AT 92 CEDAR STREET.

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SUPPORT & RESOURCES | PAGE 3

Norwalk Senior Center continues a comprehensive series of programs designed to help you organize and plan for the future. For more information, please call the center (203) 847-3115.

SCHOLARSHIPS The Norwalk Senior Center offers

scholarships or financial assistance to our members for programs such as

membership dues, exercise, transportation, computer courses,

lunch, luncheons and events. If you or someone you know is in need of a

scholarship please contact Eva Beau-Span at (203) 847-3115 ext. 115. Don’t

miss out on the fun!

VETERANS AFFAIRS Veterans Affairs representative

Ramon Agosto assists Veterans at the Norwalk Senior Center.

August 24th & September 21st Call (203) 336-2570

Visit www.connecticut.va.gov

FREE LEGAL SERVICES 1177 Summer St 4th Floor

Stamford CT, 06905 (203) 348-9216

https://ctlawhelp.org/en/home

CT Legal Services will be helping those who need legal assistance by phone or

online while in-person meetings are suspended.

SENIOR HOUSING LOANS AVAILABLE THRU THE SENIOR HOUSING

The Norwalk Senior Center will assist with housing loans; funding is made possible by the Fairfield County's Community Foundation.

This fund provides interest free loans to older adults seeking rental housing in Norwalk. Loans will be made for security deposits, moving expenses, and/or first and last month’s rental payment. Applicants must be

60 years of age or older, have a household income less than $40,700 for an individual and $46,500 per couple. Must have less than $5,000 in liquid assets. To apply, contact Eva Beau-Span, Outreach Director at

(203) 847-3115 ext. 115.

MEDICARE SAVINGS PROGRAM Do you qualify for this great benefit?

Pays the Medicare premium taken out of your social security check. Enrolls you in the Extra Help for Prescription drugs program (pays for

Medicare Part D and lowers your drugs to $3.30-$8.25) Can pay your Medicare co-pays.

There is no asset limit! To apply call Eva Beau-Span at the Senior Center

(203) 847-3115 Ext 115. All calls are kept confidential.

MSP I"#$%* L+%+-6 *<<*#-+=* M>?#@ 1, 2021 The Federal Poverty Limits (FPL) have been revised for 2021. These new limits are used by DSS for updating MSP income limits for 2021,

among other state programs. DSS has released these numbers and we are in the process of revising CHOICES materials, including the Quick

Guide, for 2021.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP) income limits effective 3/1/21 SSA COLA (1/21) 1.3 % SSI (1/21) $794 (single) $1191 (couple)

MSP Level: Status: Income Limit: Status: Income Limit:

QMB (211% FPL) Single $2,265 / mo Couple $3,064 / mo

SLMB (231% FPL) Single $2,480 / mo Couple $3,354 / mo

ALMB (246% FPL)

Single $2,641 / mo Couple $3,572 / mo

| FARMERS MARKET

Farmer’s Market Vouchers are available at the Senior Center You may pick up your vouchers at the Norwalk Senior Center or Norwalk Senior

Center South. Please fill out the form on the back of your Farmer’s Market voucher booklet and return to a staff member or volunteer at the Senior Center. There is a

limit of one booklet per person. If you have any questions, please call Eva: (203) 847-3115 ext. 115.


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| OUTREACH

The Senior Medicare Pro-gram (SMP) is a national trusted source of infor-mation to help prevent Med-icare fraud and abuse. Latest Scam Reported to the SMP National Resource

Center: COVID-19 Vaccine: The public should be aware of the following potential indicators of fraudulent activity surrounding the COVID-19 vaccine: Advertisements or offers for early access to a vaccine upon payment of a deposit or fee, or requests asking you to pay out of pocket to ob-tain the vaccine or to put your name on a COVID-19 vaccine waiting list. Marketers offering to sell and/or ship doses of a vaccine in exchange for payment of a deposit or fee. Unsolicited emails, telephone calls, or personal contact from someone claiming to be from a medical o'ce, insurance company, or COVID-19 vaccine center requesting personal and/or medical information to determine recipients’ eligibility to participate in clinical vaccine trials or obtain the vaccine Red flags: Be cautious of anyone who asks for specifics about your health insurance, like your Medicare number or claim to need a credit card or payment for a COVID-19 vaccine. Protect Yourself: Do not give out your Medicare number or any personal information in response to unsolicited calls, texts, or emails. Personal information may be used in other types of fraud as well as identity theft. Contact Lisa Alhabal at the Southwestern CT Agency on Aging at (203) 814-3618 to report sus-pected fraud or to become a volunteer to help spread the word about Medicare fraud. This publication was supported, in part by grant number 90MPPG0044, from the U.S. Administration for Community Living, Department of Health and Human Services and is administered by the CT De-partment of Aging and Disability Services.

Bereavement Group Date: Aug 5th & 19th; Sept 2nd & 16th

Time: 10:30 AM Location: Outside in the courtyard at

11 Allen Road Bereavement Group will resume on the 1st and

3rd Thursday of the month in August. Please RSVP by calling Eva:

(203) 847-3115 ext. 115

Caregivers Support Date: Aug 12th & 26th; Sept 9th & 23rd

Time: 10:30 AM Location: Outside in the courtyard at

11 Allen Road Caregivers Support will resume a normal

schedule meeting on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month beginning in August.

Please RSVP by calling Eva: (203) 847-3115 ext. 115

| TRANSPORTATION, MEALS, & MORE

RIDES FOR MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS: Non-Emergency Medical Transportation provided by Veyo (855) 478-7350 Non-Emergency Medical transportation with greater flexibility and capacity to engage a range of transportation through the state in order to best serve Medicaid members. F.I.S.H. (203) 229-9727 Rides may be scheduled Tuesday through Friday between 9:00AM and 1:00PM. A volunteer driver takes you to and from your medical appointments within Norwalk.

OTHER SENIOR TRANSPORT IN NORWALK Norwalk Transit District (203) 852-0000 The Norwalk Transit District offers public transportation for senior citizens who ride on their Wheels buses. It is only 85¢ per ride for 65+ or disabled adults. (You must show your Medicare, ADA ID or state elderly/disabled ID card to the driver).

DISPATCH-A-RIDE 203-299-5180 Provides door-to-door transportation for elderly and disabled residents who qualify on a disability basis. Dispatch-a-Ride applications are available in our Outreach Department and at the Transit District. Reservations are required and tickets are $3.50 each way or $35.00 for a book of 10 tickets.

PLEASE NOTE: Wheels bus cards and Dispatch-a-Ride tickets are no longer available for purchase at the Norwalk Senior Center. Please call Norwalk Transit at: (203) 299-5180

MEALS-ON-WHEELS For more information on receiving or delivering Meals-on Wheels please call our Meals-on-Wheels Coordinator, Jane Wenk: (203) 847-3115 ext. 108 Or Email: [email protected]

DRIVE THRU FOOD DISTRIBUTION EVERY

WEDNESDAY Distribution 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Please do not arrive before 8:00 AM

Veteran’s Park Norwalk

To ensure the health & safety of volunteers and community members, please remain in your car and open the trunk when it’s your turn. Food distributed while supplies last.

DINING AT NSC The Norwalk Senior Center is pleased to offer a high quality,

nutritious and tasty daily luncheon. Reservations and cancellations are required at least 24 hours in advance by calling (203) 847-3115.

THERE IS A SUGGESTED DONATION OF $3-$5 FOR INDIVIDUALS AGE 60 AND OLDER AND $6.38 FOR INDIVIDUALS AGE 59 OR YOUNGER. Until further notice, lunches will be served “to-go” style which you

may enjoy in our courtyard, or take home.

NSC TRANSPORTATION | PAGE 7

Shopping Schedule: Monday: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Stew

Leonard’s Tuesday: 9:00 – 12 :00

p.m. Shop Rite Wednesday: 9:00 -12:00 p.m. Shop

Rite; 12:00 p.m.—3:00 p.m. Walmart

Thursday: 9:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Shop Rite

Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Walmart Monday - Friday: pick up for medical appointments, banks & workplace for

seniors no later than 2:00 PM, in Norwalk only.

NSC Transportation: Two Morning Pickup Routes:

8:30 AM & 10:00 AM Monday through Friday

Afternoon Trips Home:

12:30 PM and 3:00 PM Monday through Thursday

12:30 PM on Fridays

To schedule your ride, call: (203) 847-3115 ext 107

Passenger Guidelines: 1. You must be a member of the Norwalk Senior Center and update your membership each

year on July 1st. The annual membership fee is $25. 2. The fee for transportation is $10 per month. Payment is due by the 5th of each month.

There is no additional shopping fee for shopping trips leaving from our Center to the grocery store. All passengers are required to carry their bus cards.

3. At this time: proof of vaccination, face masks, and social distancing are required. 4. You must be physically able to get from your home to/from the bus including climbing

three stairs on and off the vehicle. Wheelchair clients will receive assistance via handicap equipment. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES MAY A DRIVER ENTER YOUR HOME.

5. All passengers must wear a seatbelt while on the bus. 6. Make a reservation at least 24 hours prior to pick-up. Cancellations should be made as

soon as possible. (Failure to cancel a reservation could jeopardize future rides). 7. Financial Assistance is available: Contact Eva Beau-Span at (203) 847-3115 ext 115.

FOR INFORMATION OR TO MAKE RESERVATIONS, CALL TRANSPORTATION SUPERVISOR REMY EXANTUS AT (203) 847-3115 EXT. 107.

LUNCH PROGRAM | PAGE 8

“To Go” Lunch Boxes Available at 11 Allen Road

We have a nice boxed lunch available for purchase. It

includes a nice sandwich such as chicken salad, ham and swiss, turkey, egg salad, or tuna, a bag of chips & a piece

of fruit.

Until we bring the hot lunch back to our dining room in September, this is an excellent option for seniors to eat in

our courtyard outside or take home with them.

To reserve your “To Go” lunch box or ask what’s on the menu, call 203-847-3115. Reservations must be made two days in advance. If you are reserving a Monday lunch, you must reserve by the end

of the day on Thursday.

Suggested contribution is $3.00 per “To Go” lunch box.

GUIDELINES | PAGE 9

Norwalk Senior Center Looks Forward to Welcoming You Back to our two locations!!

To create a safe environment, all staff members & instructors are fully vaccinated from COVID-19. Please be advised of our current policy for visitors & bus passengers:

If you are sick, please stay home. All visitors who wish to come inside the Centers or inside our

buses are required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination prior to entry.

All visitors who wish to come inside the Centers or inside our

buses are required to wear a facial mask inside the Centers and our buses.

Visitors to our outdoor courtyard at 11 Allen Road are not

required to be vaccinated or wear facial masks while spending time in the courtyard.

This policy is in place until further notice. It is reviewed on a weekly basis by NSC Leadership. We reserve the right to decrease or increase safety measures as health markers dictate. Please feel free to call (203) 847-3115 to ask for an update on safety measures.

| ACTIVITIES

Garden Club 3rd Wednesday of

the month 11 AM

Blood Pressure Clinic

Last Thursday of the month

9:30 AM

Bereavement Support Group

1st & 3rd Thursday of the month

10:30 AM

Caregivers Support Group

2nd & 4th Thursday of the month

10:30 AM

Beading 2nd and 4th Friday

of the month 10 AM

AARP Smart Driver Last Friday of the

month 9 AM

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 8AM—4PM Billiards 8 AM: Pickleball 10 AM: Sewing Ladies 10:30 AM Enhance Fitness 12 PM: Bridge 12 PM: Pickleball 12 PM: Poker 12:30 PM: Rummikub 2 PM 5 Crown Cards

8AM—4PM Billiards 8 AM Pickleball 9 AM: Yoga 9:30 AM: Quilters 10:15 AM Enhance Fitness 12 PM Pickleball 12:30 PM Spanish 12:30 PM Mah Jongg 1 PM Kings in Corner

8AM—4PM Billiards 9 AM Social Stitchers 9:15 AM Enhance Fitness 10:30 AM Tai Chi 10 AM Bridge

12 PM Pickleball 12 PM Poker 12 PM Hand & Foot Cards 2:30 PM Beg. Pickleball

8AM—4PM Billiards 8 AM Pickleball 10:30 AM Arthritis Exercise 12 PM Pickleball 12:30 PM Mah Jongg 12:30 PM BINGO 1 PM Chess 1 PM Kings in Corner

8AM—4PM Billiards 8 AM Pickleball 10 AM Retired Men’s Club 10 AM Pickleball 10:30 AM Bible Study 11:30 AM 5 Crown Cards 12 PM Pickleball 2 PM Pickleball

Other Programs

Daily Programs

Visit our website: www.norwalkseniors.org

| EXERCISE

Enhance Fitness Enhance Fitness focuses on dynamic cardio-vascular exercise, strength training, balance and flexibility—everything older adults need to main-tain health and function as they age. Enhanced Fitness is the second most attended senior ex-ercise class in the country! Instructors: Sue Ellen Chieffalo on Tuesdays; Sharon Rubinstein on Mondays & Wednesdays. Fee: There is no charge for this class, but registration is required.

Tai Chi Tai Chi for Better Balance is an effective means of improving balance, functional limitations, and strengthening muscles, which reduces the risk of falling. Tai Chi is a low-impact dance-like ex-ercise that can be done in almost any location. It also helps to build confidence from the fear of falling. The consequences of falls can cause sig-nificant suffering. Instructors: Bill & Betsy Wrenn Fee: There is no charge for this class, but registration is required.

Arthritis Exercise Developed by the Arthritis Foundation, the Exercise Program uses movements created by physical therapists that address pain and fatigue while increasing strength. The Exercise Program will help you to keep joints flexible and muscles strong; sleep better; increase energy; and improve your overall outlook. Instructor: Sharon Rubinstein Fee: $3 per class. Registration is required.

Yoga A multi-level class, appropriate for those with years of experience. Yoga incorporates range of movement, exercises, alignment, stretching, strengthening, awareness, breathing and relaxation to refresh, energize, improve posture, deepen breathing and improve sense of well-being. Bring a mat and a light blanket to class. Instructor: Monica Keady Fee: $50/8 sessions. Registration is required.

Pickleball Pickleball combines the elements of badminton, tennis and table

tennis. It’s played indoors on a badminton sized court. NSC Members play FREE; Non-Members $4. Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursday: 8AM & 12PM Wednesdays: 12PM & Beginners at 2:30 PM

Fridays: 8AM, 10AM, 12PM & 2PM Players will be given advance notice if the indoor pickleball court is unavailable.

| NSC PROGRAMS & EVENTS

Ice Cream Truck Social Thursday August 12

11:30am Location: Courtyard at 11 Allen Rd.

Come enjoy free ice cream from Mr. Softee - rain or shine

Sponsored by Autumn Lake and Always Best Care

Annual Picnic Wednesday September 1st, 11:00 AM

Ripka’s Beach Tent 99 Calf Pasture Beach Rd, Norwalk

Join us for a day of great fun at the beach! Enjoy the sunshine, delicious food, ra"e prizes,

including the quilt lovingly made by our Quilting Ladies, live music by Paul Bluestein and Dave Bradford Duo, and the spectacular view of the

Sound. Don’t miss this one! RSVP by Friday August 27th

Cost: $18 for members /$25 for non-members

RSVP: (203) 847-3115 Live music sponsored by:

Art With Laura ART GROUP Tuesdays at 12:30 Beginning Tuesday, September 7th Laura Overton, a local artist, has offered to open up our art studio again for a fun-filled art group setting!

This is not a class, but a chance to come together as creative minded individuals interested in working independently. You will be responsible for your own materials and supplies. You can choose to bring in any art-related project you are interested in starting or finishing, the choice is yours.

Laura will offer her expertise and assistance as needed.

Questions? Contact Laura at [email protected] or by text message: 203-505-7626

Monday Matinee Join us for FREE Monday Matinees! Meet

your friends and watch a classic on our large projector screen.

Reserve your spot at the front desk, by phone (203) 847-3115 or email [email protected]

Monday August 9th 12:45 PM

Jaws, 1975

Monday September 13th 12:45 PM

Rear Window, 1954

NORWALK SENIOR CENTER PROGRAMS | PAGE 13

READER’S CHOICE BOOK CLUB The Norwalk Public Library Reader’s Choice Book group will be meeting virtually on Zoom with the schedule below for the next book discussions: Thursday, August 26th at 3:00 PM on Zoom

The Arctic Fury by Greer Macallister

An Amazon Best Book of the Month: A dozen women join a se-cret 1850s Arctic expedition and a sensational murder trial un-folds when some of them don't come back. Eccentric Lady Jane Franklin makes an outlandish of-fer to adventurer Virginia Reeve: take a dozen women, trek into the Arctic, and find her husband's lost expedition. Four parties

have failed to find him, and Lady Franklin wants a radical new approach: put the women in charge.

Thursday, September 23, 2021, 3:00 pm

Location TBA Heartland: A Memoir of Working Hard and Being

Broke in the Richest Country on Earth by Sarah Smarsh

Sarah Smarsh was born a fifth generation Kansas wheat farmer on her paternal side, and the product of generations of teen mothers on her maternal side. Through her experiences grow-ing up on a farm thirty miles west of Wichita, we are given a unique and essential look into the lives of poor and working class Ameri-cans living in the heartland.

Please register for this program by contacting Cynde Bloom Lahey, Director of Library

Information Services, at (203) 899-2780 ext. 15133 or email [email protected].

Following registration, a Zoom link will be emailed to you.

¡HABLAMOS ESPAÑOL! Spanish Class

Registration is required! Please sign up for programs at the front desk or call

(203) 847-3115. Instructor: Luz Rincon

Pre-Registration is required. Spanish is one of the fastest growing

languages. Join us and broaden your mind while having fun with your classmates.

Class Schedule: Tuesdays at 12:30 PM Fee: $56 for 8 classes

The Shop Around the Corner Is Open!

10am to 12pm Tuesday, Wednesday,

Thursday & Friday

Join our email list! It’s the best way to stay informed about all our programs and events.

Visit norwalkseniors.org to

NSC SOUTH | PAGE 14

Norwalk Senior Center South serves a diverse senior population in South Norwalk. Located at 92 Cedar Street, South Norwalk. Participants speak English, Spanish, Creole & other languages. For more information, call (203) 299-1500.

EXERCISE: * Tai Chi for Senior starting in July in-person Mondays at 11:30am Ancient Chinese system of ex-ercises and meditations that help to calm the mind, improve balance, cultivate health, well-being and long life.

*Tai Chi – Qigong with Karen Tuesday & Thursday at 11am It is a holistic system of coordi-nated body posture and move-ment, breathing, and medita-tion used for the purposes of health & spirituality training. It is, translated as "life energy".

*Enhanced Fitness Friday TBA Especially helpful for those suf-fering from arthritis or other chronic diseases. Improves health 7 well-being in members, including enhanced balance and flexibility, leading to stronger, healthier, more confident indi-viduals.

OTHER ACTIVITIES Bingo with prizes Fridays at 11am Dominoes @ 10am

* ESL I (Basic) Fridays @ 10:30am * Spanish Class TBA

WEEKLY SHOPPING TRIPS

Stew Leonard Shopping Trip ** Leaving NSCS @ 9:30am ** Eve-ry Monday Shop Rite for Cedar Court Resi-dents** Every Tuesday @9:30am

SOCIAL SERVICES Rent Rebate May 1st - October 1st. Assistance in applying for SSI, Title IX, food stamps, available. All applications will be done at the Norwalk Senior Center South by appointment only.

SPECIAL PROGRAMS Rincon Espiritual –Dora DeAndrade (Spanish) Every Monday at 10am Dora De Andrade will be waiting to see you and welcome you to this beautiful time sharing your faith and connection with your Higher Power. Everyone is wel-come. Dora De Andrade te estará es-perando para verte y darte la bienvenida a este hermoso mo-mento compartiendo tu fe y conexión con tu Poder Superi-or. Todos son bienvenidos

SPECIAL PROGRAMS Pizza Day by ARK Health Care & Rehabilitation at St. Camillus Tuesday August 10 @ 12pm Come enjoy some delicious piz-za while visiting the Center. Sara E. Mar from ARK and Gio-vana will be there to welcome you. Call at 203 299-1500 Ext 102 to register. Reservation is required. Hispanic Heritage Pot Luck Event Wednesday September 22 @ 10am – 1pm Come celebrate the Hispanic Heritage Month through food, music singing and dancing. "Todos son Bienvenidos" Mark your calendar and be ready to learn about different cultures in a fun way! Birthday Celebration: Last Monday of the Month at 12:30pm Monday August 30 – Monday September 27 Stay and share special moments with your friends.

Social Services: Maureen Eustache (203) 299-1500 ext. 101

[email protected] Programs: Giovana Ramirez (203) 299-1500 ext. 102

[email protected]

| NORWALK SENIOR CENTER SOUTH

HEALTH & WELLNES Breast Cancer Education CancerCare Wednesdays at 5:30pm via ZOOM Mildre Gonzales Latino Outreach from Cancer-Care, will do her regular educational presenta-tions virtually. Join Us and be part of these pro-active group that love to interact in this pro-gram. If you have any problem connecting let me know, we will be happy to assist you. Questions will be answer at the end. Family & Children’s Agency: Second Wednesday of the Month (Bilingual) " Identifying Service Needs" Wed. Aug. @ 11am " Self-care for Seniors " Wed. Sept. 8 @ 11am Ana Guzman – Crisis Counselor COACH will be coming monthly to do a series of presentations throughout the year. Everyone is welcome. Visiting Nurse & Hospice Monthly Series: Aging Eyes Thursday August 26 at 10am Superfoods Thursday September 30 at 10am Christine Burns, from Visiting Nurse & Hos-pice, will do a series of presentations with top-ics that will help you take care of yourself and keep you healthy. Questions will be answer at the end. FREE BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC: Visiting Nurse & Hospice 3rd Tuesday of the Month August 17 @ 9:30am – September 21 @ 9:30am.

It’s good to be back! We’re glad to see familiar faces getting

back into action with bingo and exercise classes at Norwalk

Senior Center South.

GOLF TOURNAMENT | PAGE 16

| GOLF TOURNAMENT

SENIOR SERVICES | PAGE 18

Senior Services Coordinating Council (SSCC) is now the Seniors Services Umbrella at Family & Children’s Agency (FCA)

Continuing to offer the same services you rely on:

• Processing applications and/or referrals for public assistance programs • Assistance Navigating Renters Rebate, Energy Assistance, Homeowners Tax Relief • Coordinating any other assistance you might need

New phone number and address: 203-831-2900 | 140 Water Street, Norwalk, CT 06854. In addition to visiting our o'ce, FCA will have remote sites within the Norwalk community. More information to come.

For more information, please contact Tania Parrent FCA Senior Outreach Coordinator, at 203-831-2900

THANK YOU | PAGE 19

NEW MEMBERS

Durelle Alexander Barbara Ballard

Mark Ballard Judy Barry

Eva Beau-Span Edward & Jackie Miller

Jackie Miller John Shearer

Mary Toppo

GOLD MEMBERS

Anthony & Irene Cardillo Sr. Jane Centore

Jean Haas William & Joyce Konstantin

Joseph Macaluso Jr Helen Rehkamp Joseph Tavella

Raymond & Janet Valus

SILVER MEMBERS

Maria Greif Suzanne Virgulak

Pat Williams

BRONZE MEMBERS

Eva Beau-Span Dollie Bush Kathy Cahill

Christina Carpenter Diane Cocchia Marge Connelly

Cecilia Cook Ruth Cooke

Christina Cronin Dorothy DeFinis Fred DiGrande Dorothy Dileo Kenneth Drew Doris Faucher

Joyce Filip Lillian Fuller

Martha Gualtiere Eric Head

Carol Hebert Anita Hughes Carole Huse Tom Lauri

Nancy Liquori Patricia McCarthy

Edward & Jackie Miller Laurie Morrison

Michael & Marisha Pietrobono

Nathan Pusey Carol Remler John Shearer

Angelina Spanoghe Barbara Springer

Pattie Takita Mary Viscusi

If you do not see your name

listed here, you will be included in the next edition of the Life & Times. If you need to check the status of your membership or

donation, please call (203) 847-3115 ext 110

Thank you for your support!

| GIFTS IN REMEMBRANCE

The Norwalk Senior Center’s Gifts in Remembrance program provides opportunities for donors to honor and remember loved ones.

The Senior Center recognizes that most Gifts in Remembrance are

memorials. Donors may also express best wishes to celebrate birthdays and anniversaries or honor special occasions.

All contributions are acknowledged by the Senior Center and donors are

listed on this page as production deadlines allow.

Your tax-deductible donations help provide direct services to our neediest members as well as honoring those you love.

Thank you for your continued support and friendship.

GIFT IN REMEMBRANCE In Memory of: _____________________________________________________________________________________________ (Please print name of deceased in full)

In Honor of: ______________________________________________________________________________________________ (Please print name in full)

Given By: ________________________________________________________________________________________________ (Please print name in full)

SEND MEMORIAL OR HONOR CARD TO: Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Street: __________________________________________________________________________________________________ City: ___________________________________________ State: _______________________ Zip: _______________________ Amount of Donation:$ _____________________________________________________________________________________ My check is enclosed Please make checks payable to Norwalk Senior Center. The amount of your gift is confidential. Gifts are deductible for income tax purposes. Gift and memorial cards will be sent promptly.

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| MEMBERSHIP FORM

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

MEMBERSHIP YEAR JULY 1, 2021—JUNE 30, 2022 Today’s Date: ____________________________Which site do you plan on visiting most often? Allen Road Cedar St.

Address: _______________________________________________________________________ Apt: _____________________

City / State / Zip: _______________________________________________ Phone:____________________________________

Email: ________________________________________________________ Cell: ______________________________________

Emergency Contact: ___________________________________________ Relationship: ______________________________

Emergency Contact Number: ____________________________________ Alt Number: _______________________________

Basic membership is $25. Contributions above the $25 per person level make door-to-door transportation, counseling and nutrition services available for senior citizens in greater Norwalk. Your membership entitles you to door-to-door transportation, discounts on programs, services, Grade A ShopRite groceries and special events at both Senior Center locations.

($25 Minimum) Visa / MasterCard # _________________________________________________ Exp. Date ________________

11 ALLEN ROAD, NORWALK, CT 06851 | (203) 847-3115 92 CEDAR STREET, NORWALK, CT 06854 | (203) 299-1500

Name 1: _________________________________________________________ Date of Birth: __________________ First Time Member: Yes No Male Female Are you a US Veteran? Yes No

Ethnicity: Hispanic Not Hispanic Race: White Black Asian Native American Other: __________________________________

Name 2: _________________________________________________________ Date of Birth: __________________ First Time Member: Yes No Male Female Are you a US Veteran? Yes No

Ethnicity: Hispanic Not Hispanic Race: White Black Asian Native American Other: __________________________________

Photo Disclaimer: From time to time, the Norwalk Senior Center captures photos and video of exhibits and programs for advertising and promotional use. Should you have objection to the Norwalk Senior center using photos and video of you, please notify a staff member.

$1,000—Diamond Circle* $500—Platinum Circle* $100—Gold Circle* $75—Silver Supporter* $50 —Per Couple $30—Bronze Supporter* $25—Individual $ ________ Special contribution to support Meals-on-Wheels and other Outreach Services *Contributors (Bronze Level & Above) are acknowledged in the bi-monthly newsletter.

$10—Please send Newsletter by 1st Class Mail for an additional fee of $10/year. Newsletters will no longer be mailed to homes unless you select 1st Class Mail. You may pick up your copy at the Norwalk Senior Center.

You will receive a letter acknowledging and thanking you for your kind donation. At the bottom of the letter, you will find your membership card and a Shoprite coupon which can be cut out should you so desire.

SPECIAL THANKS FROM NSC FOR ONGOING SUPPORT:

City of Norwalk Fairfield County Bank

Fairfield County’s Community Foundation

First County Bank Maurice Goodman Foundation

Norwalk Woman’s Club Pauline E. Fitzpatrick

Charitable Trust Post 603 Veterans of Norwalk VFW

S. Margaret McHenry Fund Sayles and Maddox Family Foundation

ShopRite Southwestern CT Agency on Aging

Stew Leonard’s Tulip Tree Design

United Church of Rowayton Bridges by EPOCH

The Bershaw Family Fund Everett Bulkley Trust

CT Department of Transportation

11 ALLEN ROAD NORWALK, CT 06851-2319

volume 21, issue 5 | august—september 2021

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