December - 2016 N E W S L E T T E R

City of Manchester Department of Human Services

Manchester Senior Center 549 East Middle Turnpike Manchester, CT 06040 860-647-3211 www.townofmanchesterct.org

Senior Center

Holiday Treats for Our Neighbors

Single folks living in Manchester who need food assistance from MACC often find the donations they receive are in cans or boxes too large for a single to enjoy.

This holiday season the Senior Center would like your help collecting smaller items of food or other essentials for these people.

Please consider filling our brown paper bag (ask at front desk) with a variety of canned vegetables, fruits, rice, nuts, cereal, cookies or other treats in containers suitable for singles.

All bags must be returned to the Senior Center no later than Monday, December 12th for distribution by MACC during the holiday food sharing.

Note: Please do not include any frozen or refrigerated items.

Thank you so very much for any help you can give us

Eileen Faust, Director

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Manchester Senior Center 549 Middle Turnpike East Manchester, CT 06040

Open: Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Ph: 860-647-3211 Fax: 860-647-3240

Visit us on the web: http://seniorcenter.townofmanchester.org

We now accept CASH, CHECKS & MC/Visa Credit/Debit Cards

Payable to: The Town of Manchester

We are Handicap Accessible

S T A F F :

Eileen Faust Senior Center Director

Rex Cone

Recreation Supervisor

Kathy Nohmy Sr. Administrative Secretary

Amy Judd / Elizabeth Smith

PT Clerical Assistants

Adrian “AJ” Jackson Custodian/Bus Driver

Mark Balkan

Robert “Bob” Mazzoni PT Bus Drivers

Nancy Hobby

Debbie Keehner Kitchen Assistants

Lillian Krukas

Program Assistant

Rima Riedel Program Assistant Trip Coordinator

Kitty Dudley Social Worker

Cathy Drouin

Health Department Nurse

CONTACT INFORMATION

For the Director, Social Workers, Sr. Advisory Committee or General Information

860-647-3211

For Senior, Adult and Family Services 860-647-3096

For the Health Department – 860-647-3173

For Silk City Travelers, Rima Riedel 860-647-5255

SENIOR ADVISORY COMMITTEE 2016

TOM LOWERY – Chair CATHY ROSE – Co-Chair

KARL REICHELT – Secretary MARILYN LANDON – Treasurer

MEMBERS: Barbara Armentano, Donna Wilson,

Lee McCray, Marie Munson, Toni Sterne, Ellen Wilde, Maelene Williams

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WINTER/SPRING 2016/17 PROGRAM REGISTRATION PROCESS

Please read the following information carefully

The starting dates for Winter/Spring programs vary depending on instructor availability

Most instructor based programs will begin the week of JANUARY 3rd, 2017

Must have a valid 2016/2017 Membership Card to register for all programs

PROGRAM REGISTRATION - Registration for all programs, except those listed below will begin on Wednesday, December 14th. Seniors may register at any registration location beginning Wednesday, December 14th at 9:00am. Registration will be on-going. Register at the Manchester Senior Center, the Community “Y” Recreation Center, Center Springs Recreation Office or at the Customer Service Center.

To avoid LONG lines and LONG waiting periods - PLEASE do not rush to register on Wednesday, December 14th. If your class does not fill up or is a drop-in program, feel free to register any time before the class begins. If seniors register at their convenience (instead of registering on the first day) it will avoid long waiting lines and result in happy members!

LOTTERY REGISTRATION: Body Sculpt Ceramics Line Dancing Light-n-Lively Strength and Flex Yoga Plus Zumba Gold

Class postings of acceptance into the lottery classes will be posted in the LOBBY on Thursday, December 1st

If you registered for a class (listed above) and did not get into the class you wanted: Your name will automatically be placed on the class waiting list and a credit will be applied to your account. If you would like to register for another class, or check for lottery class openings after the drawing, you can do so starting on Wednesday, Dec 14th. You can use the credit on your account at that time, or you can save the credit for any other future class or membership. If you would rather have a refund check mailed to you instead of having the credit on your account, please call the front office at 860-647-3211, and we would be happy to process it for you. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE It has been the long standing policy of the Town Board of Directors that no Manchester resident should be denied access to town sponsored recreational activities due to financial hardship or other extenuating circumstances. Please contact, Kitty Dudley, our Senior Center Social Worker, at 860-647-3211 for details.

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LEARNING IS LIFE LONG! The Manchester Public Schools through the Family Resource Center Program in cooperation with the Senior Center is starting an intergenerational learn/play group. This group of young children, parents and seniors will meet once a week for a few hours to share time to play, learn and grow. The program will be located at the Office of Neighborhoods and Families at 153 Spruce Street. Transportation from the Senior Center will be provided if there is enough interest.

Come share your experience, wisdom and sense of fun! For more information, contact the front office 860-647-3211

H E A L T H S E R V I C E S

Blood Pressure – Drop In Cathy Drouin, RN, BSN, Sr Ctr Nurse Wed, Dec 07, 2016 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon Wed, Dec 14, 2016 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon Wed, Dec 21, 2016 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon Wed, Dec 28, 2016 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon Manchester Seniors may also have their blood pressure checked at the Community Y from 9:30-10:30 a.m. in addition to housing sites currently served. If you have any questions, please contact the Health Department at 860-647-3173 or go online at http://humanservice.townofmanchester.org/health

*Foot Care–Appointment Only Friday, Dec 2nd & Dec 16th The cost of foot care is now $29 due to substantial increases in insurance and supply costs as well as maintaining a professional nursing staff. As always, if anyone has a problem with the increase we will adjust accordingly. This is a valuable service we offer, so give the Health Department a call at 860-647-3173 and make that important appointment today! This service is not billed to Medicare, Medicaid, or private insurance. THIS CLINIC IS NOT FOR DIABETICS. MEDICARE DOES COVER PODIATRIST CARE.

ABSENT- MINDEDNESS AND HOW TO OVERCOME IT On Tuesday, 10:00-11:00am, December 6th, in the Bingo Room, the Manchester Health Department has invited Jo Anne Harrison-Becker, MS (Gerontology) to discuss “Absent-mindedness which entails inattentive or shallow processing that contributes to weak memories of ongoing events or forgetting to do things in the future.” Topics included in this one-hour seminar are: Defining absent-mindedness, how absent-minded are you? Assessment, and causes of absent-mindedness and much more. Tips and guidelines for overcoming absent-mindedness will be discussed and handouts are included for all participants. Please call the Manchester Health Department (860) 647-3173 to Register.

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Although winter comes as no surprise, many of us are not ready for its arrival. If you are prepared for the hazards of winter you will be more likely to stay safe and healthy when temperatures start to fall. The CDC recommends that you be prepared for weather-related emergencies, including power outages. The following checklist is a good reminder of things you may need to be prepared:

Stock food that needs no cooking or refrigeration and water stored in clean containers. Ensure that your cell phone is fully charged. When planning to travel, be aware of current and forecast weather conditions. Keep an up-to-date emergency kit in case you need to evacuate: Water – at least a 3-day supply; one gallon per person per day Food – at least a 3 day supply of nonperishable , easy to prepare food Flash light Battery powered or hand crank radio(NOAA Weather Radio, if possible) Extra batteries First aid kit Medication (7 day supply) and medical items (hearing aids with extra batteries, glasses, contact

lenses, syringes, cane) Multi-purpose tool Copies of personal documents (medication list and pertinent medical information, proof of address,

deed/lease to home, passports, birth certificates, insurance policies) Cell phone and charger Family and emergency contact information Extra cash Baby items (bottles, formula, baby food, diapers) Pet supplies (collar, leash, ID, food, carrier, bowl) Cat litter or sand for icy walk ways Warm coats, gloves, or mittens, hats, boots and extra blankets and warm clothing for all household

members

Above all, be prepared to check on family and neighbors who are especially at risk from cold weather hazards!

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H E A L T H S E R V I C E S

The Benefits of Proper Breathing During Exercise You may already be familiar with some basic breathing techniques while working out, but our breath can do a lot more than help us lift an extra five pounds. It can affect the overall quality of our workouts, our energy levels, and even our ability to burn fat. So it's important to get it right. On Thursday, January 12, 2017 Chlake Raineau, a multi-certified fitness specialist will discuss reasons why breathing correctly during workouts is important. Breathing techniques will be demonstrated and practiced. This program is being held from 10:00 - 11:00am at the Manchester Senior Center. Please call the Manchester Health Department to register at (860) 647-3173. Snow date is January 17, 2017.

Social Work Services

“Remember, life is like a blind date; sometimes you just have to have a little faith” Life’s Little Instruction Calendar Volume XVIII

! ! ! ! ! IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR ! ! ! ! !

MEDICARE OPEN ENROLLMENT

ENDS DECEMBER 7th, 2016

If you make an appointment with Kitty to review your current Medicare benefits, please be sure you bring the following to the appointment:

Your ORIGINAL Medicare Card

Current Medicare Insurance Card Silver DSS Card (if you have one)

List of Current Medications with Names and Dosages (milligrams) List of ALL Current Doctors

If you’re making the appointment for you and your spouse, please also bring your spouse’s information (Listed above), whether or not your spouse is with you. If the appointment is for you and your spouse, I’ll need about 90 minutes to review both of your plans.

It’s in your best interest to check your Medicare benefits EACH year, as many plans change and can cost you more MONEY!

P R O G R A M N O T E S

AARP Drivers Safety Program If you have any questions about the information outlined, you are encouraged to contact a volunteer in your area or contact 1-800-569-1658 or drive@aarp.org. There will not be a class held in December. Classes will resume January 26, February 16, Mar 30, Apr 27, May 25, June 29, 2017. SAVE at least 5% on your Auto Insurance. The class is limited to 25 participants. Class times have changed. They begin at 8:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. AARP does not accept walk-ins the day of the class. $15.00 for AARP members or $20.00 non-AARP members. Payments made by Check only.

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P R O G R A M N O T E S

Advisory Committee Meeting YOUR Advisory Committee will be meeting on Friday, December 2nd at 9:00 a.m. in the Library to discuss issues of concern to members! This is your chance to see the committee in action and to let them know that you support them 100%. All Senior Center and New Members are encouraged to attend. Book Group The Book Group will meet on Tuesday, December 20th at 10:30 in the Library. “Mrs. Miracle” by Debbie Macomber. Seth Webster's heart never healed after he lost his adored wife. Now, with Christmas approaching, wild twin boys to raise alone, a home in chaos, and the latest in a long line of exasperated housekeepers quitting in disgust, Seth needs more than help to keep his family together...he needs a miracle. And then a miracle arrives on his doorstep. Her name is Mrs. Merkle,

Computer Room *

The open computer lab is open from 8:30a.m. – 4:15p.m. *Hours are subject to change. Jim Lessard and Jimmy Bunker may be available in the computer room Monday and Thursday (9:00 – 11:00a.m.) should you have any questions.

Computer Training – Drop-in Program Karen Freund (pronounced “Froy-nd”) from our own Information Systems will be available in the Computer Lab Wednesday, December 14th, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon to answer questions and tutor regarding Microsoft Products, Facebook, Twitter and other computer/media questions. Have you Noticed?

There is a Showcase in the Lobby displaying many of the crafts our talented Friendship Circle ladies have made. These items are all for sale with the proceeds benefiting the Senior Center.

We also appreciate donations of yarn and 100% cotton fabric so we can continue to supply “the cabinet” with usable items to sell. Stop by the lobby and check it out! Hiking Group – Fall Schedule - Thursdays TIMES: A) 1 to 3 PM – Local areas B) 12:30 to 3:30 PM – More distant or limited parking areas/Carpooling. **Note: ALL carpooling will be from the parking lot on the corner of Oak and Cottage St. in downtown Manchester.

December 1 – Riverside Park (North), Htfd – B December 15 – Case Mountain (from Line St.), Manchester – A January 12 – Oak Grove, Manchester – A

January 26 – Valley Falls, Vernon – A February 9 – Laurel marsh, Manchester – A February 23 – Gay City, Hebron – B

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Newcomers Meeting The next Newcomer’s meeting, open to those 60+ and Members will be held on Wednesday, December 21st at 11:00 a.m. in the Library. New members will receive introductions to our programs and tour our facility. You must REGISTER with the front office by calling (860) 647-3211 ahead of time so we may properly prepare for your visit. If you would like to have lunch with us, please register for lunch on Monday, December 19th or Tuesday, December 20th by 12:00 Noon. We look forward to your visit!

Red Hat Society The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 6th at 1:00 pm. The Red Hats monthly meetings are held on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 1:00 pm in the Senior Center Library. New members always WELCOME! Bring a friend. If you’re interested in joining the Royal Scarlet Gadabouts Red Hat Chapter, please contact Queen Maelene Williams at (860) 644-1747. Seniors get TAI CHI Medals Members of the Senior Center Tai Chi Classes participated in the 6th New England International Wushhu Championships hosted by Malee’s School of Tai Chi & Kung Fu. The Seniors from the Center who competed were: Deborah Atkins, Susan Barlow, Suzanne Berwick, Christina Bailey, John Flynn, Philomena Sawyer, and Deena Steinberg. They competed in two events, the 12 step and the 24 step, and were awarded Gold Medals for each event. They receive instruction from Malee at the Senior Center. Chi Gong is performed at the beginning of each class and is beneficial for healthy mind and body. Classes at the Senior Center meet twice a week, Tuesday and Friday. Beginners are always welcome. Congratulations to our senior tai chi competitors!

Holiday Veteran’s Gathering Manchester Elks Lodge BPOE #1893 with participation from local veteran’s organizations proudly hosts a Holiday Veteran’s Gathering, Thursday, December 8, 11:30a.m. to 1:30p.m. Featuring a full Baked Ham Holiday Dinner, sweet potatoes, mixed vegetables, salad, rolls, apple sauce, cake and ice cream. ALL VETERANS WELCOME. The Manchester Senior Center will provide transportation for you if needed, so please sign up at the front desk and RSVP by December 5th or contact Gerry Gallo at 860-836-8396 / elkslodge1893@gmail.com, Elks Lodge #1893, 30 Bissell Street, Manchester, CT.

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IMPORTANT TAX INFORMATION FOR 2016/2017 TAX SEASON – Please Read AARP TAXAIDE PROGRAM – MANCHESTER, CT

ITEMIZE YOUR TAX DEDUCTIONS or TAKE THE STANDARD DEDUCTION?

A. We will ask you if you want to itemize your deductions. What are these deductions? You don't pay income tax on all of your income; it is reduced before the tax is figured by your personal exemptions and your deductions. After you enter all your income on your tax return and any adjustments to your income (page 1 of the 1040 form), you will arrive at your Adjusted Gross Income (AGI). But you don't pay income tax on all of that. Everyone in the tax household (you, your spouse and each of your dependents) gets a personal exemption. For 2015 it is $4000 each (each year it has been increasing a bit). This is calculated near the top of page 2 of your form 1040. When you add these exemptions up, they are deducted from your AGI, to lower your tax. But you also reduce your AGI by either your Standard Deduction or your Itemized Deduction. This figure is your Taxable Income. The Standard Deduction varies from about $7000 to $13,000 depending on your filing status, your age (over 65 it is higher) and rises a bit each year. Whatever the amount, the standard deduction will be subtracted from your AGI before your tax is figured, unless you can come up with a list of deductible expenses that is larger. This is the process of itemizing. So either way, taking the standard deduction or itemizing, this deduction has a big impact on how much you will have to pay. The rest of this information sheet is about what you should be keeping track of if you want to itemize your deductible expenses.

B. How do I know which one I should take? Is it worth the bother to itemize? Everyone can take the

Standard Deduction, and you should only bother to calculate the Itemized Deduction if it has a chance of being bigger than the Standard Deduction, so it will make your tax bill even lower. It will be a bit tedious to calculate your Itemized Deduction, so you should do a quick estimate first: 1. Medical: Do you have very large out-of-pocket medical expenses, including health insurance you paid

for? Only the portion that is more than 10% (7.5% if over 65) of your AGI will count. Note that depending on your income, not all social security will be counted in your AGI (there is a worksheet to determine this)

2. Do you have a house or condo? Your mortgage interest, mortgage insurance, and local real property tax (on your house, car, trailer, boat or airplane) are deductible. Fees to obtain a mortgage (points) are also deductible.

3. Do you have large contributions? You can include non-cash household goods contributions but you will need to justify the value you claim. If they exceed $500 they are out of our scope, and we cannot do your return with such an item. You will need to go somewhere else & fill out additional forms to claim these items.

These are the 3 key items and if the plus investment fees you paid don't exceed the Standard Deduction you need not bother to calculate the Itemized Deduction. 1) If you are filing as Single or Married Filing Separately you will need to exceed about $7500 by itemizing to exceed the standard deduction. 2) If you file as Head of Household you need to exceed $11,000 3) If you are filing Married Filing Jointly you will need to exceed about $14,000. If you are over 65 or blind these amounts will be even higher. If they are bigger, then see next page.

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IMPORTANT TAX INFORMATION FOR 2016/2017 TAX SEASON – Please Read

C. If you are able to get a bigger deduction by itemizing, we need these items listed and CATEGORIZED this way to make the calculations easy. Please prepare a list for us and keep items separated as shown so we can quickly complete your return:

1. Medical

a. Miles: Keep track of your trips to doctors, dentists, hospitals and pharmacies. There is a deduction for the miles you drive to these locations. This is easy to do if you list the distance to each and look at your calendar to count the trips.

b. Medicare: The deductions from your Social Security payments for medical insurance will be included automatically if listed on your SSA-1099 form.

c. Supplemental health insurance. You must tell us the annual cost you paid. d. Long term care insurance. What is the annual cost you paid? e. Other out-of-pocket medical costs not covered by insurance such as prescription copays,

doctor and dentist copays, eyeglasses and hearing aids or other medical appliances or insulin you paid for.

2. Mortgage expenses including interest and mortgage insurance, as well as fees (points) paid

to get a mortgage in the first year. Your mortgage holder will tell you these amounts at the end of the year. Bring their form 1098.

3. Personal Property Taxes on your house, car boat trailer or plane. Bring the form, but we can

easily look this up if you don't have it. Only the payments made in the tax year can be included. If you pay in January of the current year it does not count for the prior tax year. Don't forget the State Income Tax you owed last year and paid with your Connecticut State tax return last year.

4. Contributions can be another big item. If you do volunteer work and are not reimbursed for

your travel, you can claim mileage, so keep track of that. For cash contributions you will need receipts. For non-cash contributions you will also need receipts, value estimates, and if the total exceeds $500, we cannot do your return. You will need to fill out extra forms, and you will need to justify what you paid for the items and when, and how you valued the contributions (Fair Market Value of 1/3 of their new cost is a common way). Note that you will have to do this; the charity will just give you a blank receipt. You are responsible for the accuracy of these figures.

5. Did you have any job-hunting costs, fees from financial agents, or special job clothing or

equipment? They can be deducted. Financial fees can be quite large!

TAX TIP: Are you over 70.5 years and required to take minimum withdrawals from your IRA or 401k retirement program? IF SO, your contributions will lower your tax MORE if you direct your financial agent to send your contribution from your retirement plan Required Minimum Distribution directly to the charity you chose. They then become Qualified Charitable Contributions (QCDs) and directly reduce your AGI before exemptions and deductions are subtracted. This lowers federal AND state tax, as well as taxable social security, and is more beneficial than including them as itemized deductions. TAX TIP: Are you under age 70.5, still working and still able to make tax deferred contributions to and IRA? You can lower your AGI by transferring money from savings to your retirement plan, but you will have to start to take this income when you reach age 70.5.

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IN THE LOOP

1. Manchester Matters E-mail Stay informed about the Town of Manchester, by receiving periodic emails. Residents and those who work in town can sign up online at www.townofmanchester.org or call 860-647-5235.

2. Volunteer Help Needed within the Manchester Community. Groups that need volunteers are listed on the website either as LEISURE www.townofmanchester.org/leisure/ or as CLUBS www.townofmanchester.org/club.

3. ECHN Volunteers Needed

No Experience Necessary. Please call: Ashley Thompson, Volunteer Coordinator at 860-647-6841 or athompson@echn.org.

4. Foodshare If you are interested in participating as a single volunteer, with your family or as part of a service group project, please contact Krista Ostaszewski at Foodshare: 860-286-9999 ext. 104 or e-mail: kosta@foodshare.org.

5. S.eniors H.elp O.ur P.antry Our MACC contribution box is located in the Senior Center Lobby as you enter the building. With everyone’s help we can keep our MACC box full. To make a monetary contribution to MACC, you can pick up a donation form from the front office and send a check directly to MACC indicating our S.H.O.P. program. The address is 466 Main St, Manchester, CT 06040.

6. MACC Food Pantry – Donations Monetary Donations to the food pantry can be mailed to P.O. Box 3804, Manchester, Ct 06045-3804. Food Donations can be dropped off at Manchester Area Conference of Churches, 856 Main. Special arrangements for food donations can be arranged by calling Dale Doll at 860-647-0800 or Beth Stafford, Executive Director/CEO at 860-647-8003 X17. Please visit www.maccct.org.

7. Support our Troops & Honor our Veterans! Please take a moment to express your gratitude and thank a soldier. Further details are available online at www.townofmanchester.org/press/VFW1.cfm. Small, individual donations can be dropped off at Town Hall Customer Service & Information Center, 41 Center Street, 860-647-5235.

Center Springs Park Main Office 39 Lodge Drive Manchester, CT 06040 Ph: 860-647-3084 Fax: 860-647-3083

recreation.townofmanchester.org

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SILK CITY TRAVELERS

For Reservations and more information contact Rima Riedel at 860-647-5255

(the voice mail message will say that “you have reached the Program Assistant mailbox”, PLEASE PRESS #3 for Anne Millis, when you PRESS #3 you will then

hear the voice mail msg for RIMA) or stop by the front office.

Next Travel Calendar meeting 2017: Wednesday, December 14th – 11:00a.m. – Bingo Room

*** IMPORTANT REMINDER *** Checks submitted at sign-ups will only be accepted on the dates listed. After that all checks must be sent directly to the tour companies listed. LAST CALL! – only 4 seats left Christmas in Newport Date: Monday, December 12, 2016 Price: $94pp Call Friendship Tours for further information and to sign up. La Traviata at the Met - Featuring Placido Domingo Date: April 8, 2017 Price: $170/pp – Rear Orchestra – Limited Seating Sign-up: January 18, 2017 & January 25, 2017 Deadline: February 1, 2017 Checks to: Friendship Tours – Mild/Moderate Activity Level Matisse in the Studio Date: April 24, 2017 Price: $80pp Sign up: January 18 & 25 Checks to: Friendship Tours Glen Miller Orchestra at Aqua Turf Date: Monday, May 15, 2017 Cost: $95pp Checks to: Friendship Tours Harlem & The Apollo – Lunch at Sylvias Date: May 24, 2017 Price: $114 Sign-up: January 9, 11, 17 & 18, 2017 Deadline: April 19, 2017

Checks to Friendship Tours – Moderate Activity

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Senior Center – In General . . .

Lunch Program** – Meals are served from 12:00 to 12:30 p.m. each weekday. Per the Community Renewal Team (CRT) the suggested donation of $2.50 is for those 60+ years of age and older. Under 60 years old you must pay the required cost of $5.00 per meal. **Reservations can be made up to two days ahead of time and no later than the day before by 12:30 p.m. by calling 860-647-3211. You do not have to be a Senior Center Member to eat lunch here. CRT lunch/menu/service questions can be directed to Stefanie Belding, Asst VP Nutrition Srvcs, 860-560-5826.

Senior Center Transportation – Bus rides to and from the Senior Center or for grocery/retail shopping can be scheduled up to 3:00 p.m. on the day before your ride is needed. Call the Senior Center at 860-647-3211 to schedule your ride with us. If you find that you need to cancel your ride with us, please call the office as soon as possible. We appreciate as much advance notice as possible. Grocery Shopping – Tuesdays The bus grocery shops on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday at Shop Rite and the 2nd & 4th Tuesday at Stop & Shop - Reminder: Shoppers are limited to only three (3) bags each and 25 lbs/ea bag. Make sure to reserve your bus ride the day before 3:00 p.m. Retail Shopping – Wednesdays is back! Reserve your bus ride the day before 3:00 p.m. The bus shops on the following schedule: 1st Wednesday – Walmart, 2nd Wednesday – Walmart/Target, 3rd Wednesday – Kmart/Kohls, 4th Wednesday – Mall or Christmas Tree Shops.

TOWN OF MANCHESTER – Dial-A-Ride Services

DIAL-A-RIDE is a separate service from the Manchester Senior Center Transportation (see above) To Register for Dial-A-Ride for the first time, call 860-870-7940 between 2:30-4:00 p.m. To Reserve a ride thereafter with DIAL-A-RIDE, call 860-870-7940 between 8:30 a.m. -2:00 p.m. Please direct questions or comments to Senior, Adult & Family Services 860-647-3096 if you need more information. Saturday trips weekly, except on holiday weekends. Trips to ECHN Medical Building in South Windsor are available every Thursday as needed. Trips to Motor Vehicle Dept. will be scheduled on an as needed basis when at least 3 people request a ride.

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A C T I V I T I E S & P R O G R A M S DECEMBER, 2 0 1 6 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Nov 28 Nov 29 SHOP RITE Nov 30 WALMART DEC 1 DEC 2 Comp Lab 830-415 Comp Lab 830-415 Comp Lab 830-415 Comp Lab 830-415 Comp Lab 830-415 Billiards 830-415 Billiards 830-415 Billiards 830-415 Billiards 830-415 Billiards 830-415 Ping Pong 830-415 Ping Pong 830-415 Ping Pong 830-415 Ping Pong 830-415 Ping Pong 830-415 Digital Photo 930-1130 WOODSHOP 9-12 Friendship Circle 830-1130 Scrabble 930-1130 Walking Grp 845-11 CERAMICS 930-1130 BELLYROBICS 10-11 Walking Grp 845-11 LINE DANCE 10-11 ADVISORY CMT MTG 9-10 STRENGTH & FLEX 10-11 Mahjong 1230-200 BLOOD PRESSURE 9-12 Wii Bowling League 10-1130 Breakfast Club 9-10 Bingo 10-12 Water Color & Oil 1-3 WOODSHOP 9-12 HIKING 1230-330 CERAMICS 930-1130 Men’s Group 1045-1145 STRONGER SENIORS 915-10 DUPLICATE BRIDGE 1230-4 Bingo 10-12 BODY SCULPT 1230-115 STRENGTH & FLEX 10-11 Quilting 1-4 STRENGTH & FLEX 10-11 Pinochle 1230-230 Hand & Foot Cards 1-415 LIGHT N LIVELY 11-1200 Poker 1245-230 STRENGTH & FLEX 11-12 ZUMBA 2-3 Setback 1245-3 Koffee Klatch 1-4 GUIDED MED 1115-1145 Cribbage 1245-3 LIGHT N LIVELY 120-215 BODY SCULPT 1230-115 YOGA PLUS I 225-315 Social Bridge 1230-4 YOGA PLUS II 325-415 Dominoes 1245-3 FOOTCARE BY APPOINTMENT LIGHT N LIVELY 120-215 YOGA PLUS I 225-315 YOGA PLUS II 325-415 LOTTERY RESULTS IN LOBBY

PLEASE READ IMPORTANT TAX INFORMATON ON PAGES 9 & 10

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A C T I V I T I E S & P R O G R A M S DECEMBER, 2 0 1 6

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 5 6 STOP & SHOP 7 TARGET 8 9 Comp Lab 830-415 Comp Lab 830-415 Comp Lab 830-415 Comp Lab 830-415 Comp Lab 830-415 Billiards 830-415 Billiards 830-415 Billiards 830-415 Billiards 830-415 Billiards 830-415 Ping Pong 830-415 Ping Pong 830-415 Ping Pong 830-415 Ping Pong 830-415 Ping Pong 830-415 Digital Photo 930-1130 WOODSHOP 9-12 Friendship Circle 830-1130 Scrabble 930-1130 Walking Grp 845-11 CERAMICS 930-1130 MEMORY PRES 10-11 Walking Grp 845-11 LINE DANCE 10-11 Breakfast Club 9-10 STRENGTH & FLEX 10-11 BELLYROBICS 10-11 BLOOD PRESSURE 9-12 Wii Bowling League 10-1130 CERAMICS 930-1130 Bingo 10-12 Mahjong 1230-200 WOODSHOP 9-12 DUPLICATE BRIDGE 1230-4 Bingo 10-12 Men’s Group 1045-1145 RED HATS 1-4 STRONGER SENIORS 915-10 Quilting 1-4 STRENGTH & FLEX 10-11 BODY SCULPT 1230-115 Water Color & Oil 1-3 STRENGTH & FLEX 10-11 Hand & Foot Cards 1-415 LIGHT N LIVELY 11-1200 Pinochle 1230-230 STRENGTH & FLEX 11-12 Setback 1245-3 Poker 1245-230 GUIDED MED 1115-1145 Cribbage 1245-3 Koffee Klatch 1-4 BODY SCULPT 1230-115 LIGHT N LIVELY 120-215 Social Bridge 1230-4 YOGA PLUS I 225-315 Dominoes 1245-3 YOGA PLUS II 325-415 LIGHT N LIVELY 120-215 YOGA PLUS I 225-315 YOGA PLUS II 325-415

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Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 12 13 SHOP RITE 14 KMART / KOHLS 15 16 Comp Lab 830-415 Comp Lab 830-415 Comp Lab 830-415 Comp Lab 830-415 Comp Lab 830-415 Billiards 830-415 Billiards 830-415 Billiards 830-415 Billiards 830-415 Billiards 830-415 Ping Pong 830-415 Ping Pong 830-415 Ping Pong 830-415 Ping Pong 830-415 Ping Pong 830-415 Digital Photo 930-1130 WOODSHOP 9-12 Friendship Circle 830-1130 Scrabble 930-1130 Walking Grp 845-11 CERAMICS 930-1130 BELLYROBICS 10-11 Walking Grp 845-11 LINE DANCE 10-11 ends Breakfast Club 9-10 STRENGTH & FLEX 10-11 Mahjong 1230-200 BLOOD PRESSURE 9-12 Wii Bowling League 10-1130 CERAMICS 930-1130 ends Bingo 10-12 Water Color & Oil 1-3 WOODSHOP 9-12 DUPLICATE BRIDGE 1230-4 Bingo 10-12 Men’s Group 1045-1145 STRONGER SENIORS 915-10 HIKING 1-3 S & FLEX 10-11 ends

BODY SCULPT 1230-115 STRENGTH & FLEX 10-11 Quilting 1-4 L-N-L 11-1200 ends Pinochle 1230-230 Dental Screening 10-11 Hand & Foot Cards 1-415 Setback 1245-3 ends Poker 1245-230 Computer Training 10-12 ZUMBA 2-3 ends Cribbage 1245-3 ends Koffee Klatch 1-4 MEMORY/MEMOIRS 1030-1230 LIGHT N LIVELY 120-215 TRAVEL MEETING 11-12 Brm YOGA PLUS I 225-315 STRENGTH & FLEX 11-12 YOGA PLUS II 325-415 Newcomers Mtg 11-12 Lib FOOTCARE BY APPOINTMENT Oral Cancer Screening 11-1 GUIDED MED 1115-1145 BODY SCULPT 1230-115 Social Bridge 1230-4 MEMORY/MEMOIRS 1230-230 Dominoes 1245-3 LIGHT N LIVELY 120-215 YOGA PLUS I 225-315 ends YOGA PLUS II 325-415 ends

RETURN MACC FOOD WINTER SPRING WINTER SPRING WINTER SPRING BAGS TO SENIOR CENTER CLASS REGISTRATION CLASS REGISTRATION CLASS REGISTRATION

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Monday Tuesday Wednesday 19 20 STOP & SHOP 21 XMAS TREE / MALL 22 23 Comp Lab 830-415 Comp Lab 830-415 Comp Lab 830-415 Comp Lab 830-415 SENIOR CENTER Billiards 830-415 Billiards 830-415 Billiards 830-415 Billiards 830-415 Ping Pong 830-415 Ping Pong 830-415 Ping Pong 830-415 Ping Pong 830-415 CLOSED Digital Photo 930-1130 WOODSHOP 9-12 Friendship Circle 830-1130 Scrabble 930-1130 S & FLEX 10-11 ends BELLYROBICS 10-11 ends Walking Grp 845-11 Wii Bowling League 10-1130 Happy Holidays Bingo 10-12 BOOK GROUP 1030-1130 BLOOD PRESSURE 9-12 DUPLICATE BRIDGE 1230-4 To Everyone Men’s Group 1045-1145 Mahjong 1230-200 WOODSHOP 9-12 ends HIKING 1-3 B SCULPT 1230-115 ends Water Color & Oil 1-3 STRGR SRS 915-10 ends Quilting 1-4 Pinochle 1230-230 S & FLEX 10-11 ends Hand & Foot Cards 1-415 Poker 1245-230 NEWCOMERS MTG 11-12 Koffee Klatch 1-4 S & FLEX 11-12 ends L-N-L 120-215 ends Guid Med 1115-1145 ends B SCULPT 1230-115 ends Social Bridge 1230-4 Dominoes 1245-3 L-N-L 120-215 ends

Ongoing… CLASS REGISTRATION

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Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 26 27 SHOP RITE 28 WALMART 29 30

SENIOR CENTER Comp Lab 830-415 Comp Lab 830-415 Comp Lab 830-415 Comp Lab 830-415

CLOSED Billiards 830-415 Billiards 830-415 Billiards 830-415 Billiards 830-415 Ping Pong 830-415 Ping Pong 830-415 Ping Pong 830-415 Ping Pong 830-415

Happy Holidays Mahjong 1230-200 Friendship Circle 830-1130 Scrabble 930-1130 Walking Grp 845-11 To Everyone Water Color & Oil 1-3 Walking Grp 845-11 Wii Bowling League 10-1130 Breakfast Club 9-10

BLOOD PRESSURE 9-12 DUPLICATE BRIDGE 1230-4 Bingo 10-12 Quilting 1-4 Setback 1245-3 Hand & Foot Cards 1-415 Cribbage 1245-3

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MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

860-647-3211

1 Grape Juice Turkey Stew w/Potatoes Garden Salad Greens w/Tomatoes & Cucumbers Ranch Dressing Wheat Dinner Roll Fresh Orange

2 Orange Juice Meatloaf w/Gravy Egg Noodles Broccoli & Cauliflower 100% Whole Wheat Bread Apple Oatmeal Bar

5 Pineapple-Orange Juice Lemon Chicken Parslied Boiled Potatoes Summer Squash Wheat Dinner Roll Homemade Cookie

6 Fruit Punch Seafood Salad on Wheat Bun Baked Sweet Potato Shredded Lettuce Fresh Orange

7 Mediterranean Soup Orange & Cumin Rubbed Pork Carnival Rice Spinach Saltines Fresh Apple

8 Salisbury Steak Italiana Parslied Bowties Italian Green Beans Oatnut Bread Sliced Peaches

9 Apple Juice Rosemary Chicken Whole Baby Carrots Garlic Smashed Potatoes 100% Whole Wheat Bread Fresh Banana

12 Stuffed Cabbage w/Marinara Sauce Rice Romano Beets Oatnut Bread Fresh Apple

13 Hearty Vegetable Soup Hot Dog Baked beans Sauerkraut Mustard/Ketchup/Relish Hot Dog Roll Pineapple Tidbits

14 Cran-Apple Juice Stuffed Chicken Breast w/Gravy Seasoned Baby Potatoes Vegetable Medley Margarine Special Dessert

15 Apple Juice Tuna w/Noodles Casserole Peas & Diced Carrots 100% Whole Wheat Bread Fresh Orange

16 Baked Ham w/Raisin Sauce Scalloped Potatoes Scandinavian Blend Vegetables 12-Grain Bread Sliced Peaches

19 Orange-Pineapple Juice Seasoned Chicken in Alfredo Sauce Over Penne Pasta Broccoli Florets 100% Whole Wheat Bread Blueberry Pomegranate Bar

20 Cream of Asparagus Soup Garden Salad Greens Cherry Tom/Cucumbers/Onions w/Tuna Salad Italian Dressing Wheat Dinner Roll Fresh Orange

21 Roast Turkey w/Gravy Cornbread Stuffing Prince Edward Blend Vegetables Cranberry Sauce Oatnut Bread Fresh Apple

22 Beef Vegetable Soup Beef Meatballs in Sweet & Sour Sauce Fluffy White Rice Vegetable Medley Pumpernickel Bread Mandarin Oranges

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Sr. Center CLOSED IN OBSERVANCE

OF Holiday

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Sr. Center CLOSED IN OBSERVANCE

OF Holiday

27 Orange juice Stuffed Pepper Mashed Potatoes Bias Cut Carrots 12-Grain Bread Fresh Apple

28 Apple Juice Alaskan Pollack w/Seafood Sauce Rice Pilaf Broccoli Normandy 100% Whole Wheat Bread Lemon Pudding w/Whipped Topping

29 Six Bean Soup American Chop Suey Italian Blend Vegetables Mixed Salad Greens w/Cherry Tomatoes & Cucumbers Raspberry Vinaigrette Dressing/Wheat Bread Sliced Peaches

30 Roast Turkey w/Gravy Cut-Up Sweet Potatoes Turnips Cranberry Sauce Wheat Dinner Roll Fresh Orange

Elderly Nutrition Program meals are served Monday thru Friday to persons 60 years of age or older and their spouses. All meals are served with milk, bread and margarine. DONATIONS: $2.50 (or whatever you can afford)

S E N I O R C M T Y C A F É DECEMBER 2016

Manchester Senior Center 549 East Middle Turnpike Manchester, CT 06040

We’re on the web Pls contact us at http://seniorcenter.townofmanchester.org

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