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M A R C H 2020 - Newsletter City of Manchester - Department of Human Services IT’S TIME FOR THE CENSUS! WHY IS THE CENSUS IMPORTANT FOR MANCHESTER? The decennial census is the primary source of data on the nation's population and economy. Census data are used to determine our system of political representation, inform business development and investment, and allocate government funds to where they are most needed. YOUR CENSUS INFORMATION IS SAFE AND SECURE - The Census Bureau is required by law to protect any personal information that is collected and keep it strictly confidential. Here are a list of activities in Manchester to help ensure everyone is counted! Monday, March 20 th - Manchester Area Conference of Churches Census Information and Mobile Questionnaire Assistance 11am-1pm. Tuesday, March 24 th - Mamacitas and Abuelas 6:30pm-8:30pm Manchester Public Library. Wednesday, March 25 th - Munch, Crunch and Be Counted - 9:30am-11:00 Manchester Senior Center – Census staff will be at the Senior Center to assist and answer any questions about the Census. Light refreshments will be served. Saturday, March 28 th - Manchester Census Response KICKOFF - 12:00 noon-4:00pm Manchester Public Library Please see pages 4 and 5 with more information about the Federal 2020 Census and to see a sample questionnaire. ~ Eileen Faust, Director ~

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M A R C H 2020 - Newsletter

City of Manchester - Department of Human Services

IT’S TIME FOR THE CENSUS!

WHY IS THE CENSUS IMPORTANT FOR MANCHESTER?

The decennial census is the primary source of data on the nati on's population andeconomy. Census data are used to determine our system of poli tical representation,inform business development and investment, and allocate g overnment funds to wherethey are most needed.

YOUR CENSUS INFORMATION IS SAFE AND SECURE - The Census Burea u is requiredby law to protect any personal information that is collected and keep it strictlyconfidential.

Here are a list of activities in Manchester to help ensure everyone is counted!

Monday, March 20 th - Manchester Area Conference of Churches Census Information andMobile Questionnaire Assistance 11am-1pm.

Tuesday, March 24 th - Mamacitas and Abuelas 6:30pm-8:30pm Manchester Public Library.

Wednesday, March 25 th - Munch, Crunch and Be Counted - 9:30am-11:00 Manchester SeniorCenter – Census staff will be at the Senior Center to assist and answer any questions about theCensus. Light refreshments will be served.

Saturday, March 28 th - Manchester Census Response KICKOFF - 12:00 noon-4:00pmManchester Public Library

Please see pages 4 and 5 with more information about the Federal 2020 Census and to see a

sample questionnaire.~ Eileen Faust, Director ~

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SENIOR CENTER STAFF

Eileen FaustDirector

Missy RankinRecreation Supervisor

Kathy NohmySr Administrative Secretary

Amy JuddClerical Assistant

AJ JacksonCustodian/Bus Driver

Bob MazzoniRick Bosco

Reggie GinottiPT Bus Drivers

__________________Debbie Keehner

PT Kitchen Assistants

Elizabeth SmithTherapeutic Program Assistant

Zenaida ReckertPT Program Assistant

Kitty DudleySocial Worker

Cathy DrouinHealth Department Nurse

Manchester Senior Center

549 East Middle Turnpike

Manchester, CT 06040

Hours of Operation:

Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30 pm

PHONE: 860-647-3211

FAX: 860-647-3240

SENIOR ADVISORY COMMITTEEDonna Wilson – Chair

Maelene Williams – Co-Chair

Karl Reichelt – Secretary

Marilyn Landon - Treasurer

Members: David Anderson, Barbara Armentano, Grace Carlson,

Lee McCray, Marie Munson, Toni Sterne

Contact InformationFor the DIRECTOR, SOCIAL WORKER or

GENERAL INFORMATION

860-647-3211

For (SAFS) SENIOR, ADULT and FAMILY SERVICES

860-647-3096

For the HEALTH DEPARTMENT

860-647-3173

For SILK CITY TRAVELERS/Missy Rankin

860-647-3210

WE ARE HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE

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A Friendly Reminder about PARKING at the Senior Cen ter…

Handicap parking Spaces are for people with PERMITS, displayed on the dash, mirror, or showing a handicap symbol on their license plate. We appreciate your Consideration for our members and guests who are entitled to use these clearly marked spots.

Both CARS and PEOPLE share the Senior Center Parking Lot – following the reminders below will increase efforts to keep everyone safe as they come in and out of our center.

1. Please DRIVE IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION – DO NOT ENTER FROM THE FRONT of the Senior Center through the DO NOT ENTER / ONE WAY driveway

2. Use your TURN SIGNALS3. If at all possible, don’t wait – waiting for drivers to return to their cares is frustration to other

drivers and causes hold-ups throughout the lot, not just in your immediate area 4. Park courteously and within the lines5. OBEY SPEED LIMITS – Again, the SAME RULES APPLY IN THE PARKING LOT AS THEY

DO ON THE ROADS. Speed limits are included in this. Most large parking lots have posted speed limit signs, but if there isn’t one posted, KEEP IT TO 15 MPH, maximum. Parking lots are full of pedestrians; sometimes pedestrians that cannot be easily seen. You should be on FULL ALERT , which usually means a lower speed.

6. Slower speeds will also help to protect against fender benders. The most common accident in a parking lot is between a car backing out of a space, and a car driving down the aisle. Parking lots can be a driver’s worst nightmare, but following the above reminders will increase the SAFETY AND EASE OF USE OF THE SENIOR CENTER PARKING LOT and will be very must appreciated by all.

ONE LAST THING…….

PLEASE DO NOT PARK DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF THE SENIOR CENTER. It is for BUS DROP OFF / PICK UP ONLY . You may park out front from the blue mailbox down.

Your Safety and Well Being is Our Priority and We Thank You for Your Attention to this Important Subject!

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2020 CENSUS F. A. Q ‘s

What is the census?The census is a count of every person who lives in the United States and its territories. Ithappens every 10 years. In early 2020, you will be asked to count everyone who lives in yourhome as of April 1st. Responding to the 2020 Census is a chance to shape your future.

What’s in it for me?

Is my information Safe?Your responses to the 2020 Census are safe, secure, and protected by federal law. Youranswers can only be used to produce statistics. They cannot be used against you by anygovernment agency or court in nay way – not by the FBI, not by the CIA, not by the DHS, andnot be ICE.

When can I respond to the census?In early 2020, every household in America will receive a notice to complete the census online,by phone, or by mail. In May, the U.S. Census Bureau will begin following up in person withhouseholds that have yet to respond.

What will I be asked?You will be asked a few simple questions, like age, sex, and the number of people who live inyour home, including children.

What won’t be asked?The census will never ask for Social Security numbers, money or donations, or anythingrelated to political parties.

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SAMPLE LETTER ONLY

Dear Resident:

This is your invitation to respond to the 2020 Census . We need your help to count everyone inthe United States by providing basic information about all adults, children, and babies living orstaying at this address.

Results from the 2020 Census will be used to:• Direct billions of dollars in federal funds to local communities for schools, roads, and other

public services.• Help your community prepare to meet transportation and emergency readiness needs.• Determine the number of seats each state has in the U.S. House of Representatives and

your political representation at all levels of government.

The Census Bureau is using the internet to securely collect your information. Responding online helps us conserve natural resources, save taxpayer money, and process data more efficiently. If you are unable to complete your 2020 Census questionnaire online, we will send you a paper questionnaire in a few weeks for you to complete and mail back.

The census is so important that your response is required by law, and your answers are kept completely confidential. If you do no respond, we will need to send a Census Bureau interviewer to your home to collect your answers in person. If you need help completing your 2020 Census questionnaire, please call toll-free [ phone number removed ].

Thank you for your prompt response.

Sincerely,

Steven D. DillinghamDirector

Enclosures

Mensaje importante: Para completar su cuestionario del Censo del 2020, visite [url removed] o llame gratis al [phone number removed].

Respond by April 1 st

[ url removed ]Your Census ID is:

[ Census ID removed ]

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AARP Foundation Tax-Aide

Appointments Will Be RequiredAARP Foundation Tax-Aide will again be providing tax preparation services by appointment

only at The Manchester Senior Center beginning Monday, February 3rd through Monday

April 13th.

Please note, all clients will need an APPOINTMENT in order to receive

tax preparation services.

Appointments will be available Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri (between first appointment time

12:45pm & second appointment time 2:00pm) and can be made by calling

(860)647-6024.Clients must bring a photo ID(s), Social Security card(s) (or SS statement with SS number on it). Please bring

a copy of last year’s 2018 federal & state tax returns . We would like to remind our clients to please come

prepared (tax documents should be removed from their envelopes and if you intend to itemize, please

group similar expenses together (doctors, prescriptions, charitable donations (cash/non-cash), home

mortgage interest, property taxes, job expenses, gambling losses)).

Married partners should be present during an income tax counseling session.

AARP Tax-Aide is a program of the AARP Foundation, offered in

conjunction with the IRS. All volunteers are required to certify annually

with the IRS.

Volunteers Needed!!!

The AARP Tax-Aide site at the Senior Center is looking for several volunteers for the 2019

Tax Season –(Mid-January through Mid-April)

AARP is looking for Volunteer Appointment Setters. This involves making appointments,

confirmation and other follow up phone calls as well as working with customers. This

position does NOT prepare taxes.

Call Human Services for more information and/or an application - (860) 647-3092

Come be a part of this terrific team that gives so much back to

the Manchester Community!!!!

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No Cost Income Tax Services Offered at the Senior Center

V.I.T.A. – Volunteer Income Tax Assistance

Sponsored by the Town of Manchester – Operated through the Human Services Department

VITA serves the ELDERLY and OTHER CITIZENS with INCOME under $56,000

You do not have to be a member of the Senior Center to Schedule an Appointment

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY – 647-3092Beginning January 30, 2020

Thursday Evenings – 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.Saturdays – 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

V.I.T.A. SITE TAX PREPARATION ENDSSaturday, April 11, 2020

Town of Manchester

Senior Volunteer Tax Credit ProgramDo you have an annual income of not more than $37,000 unmarried or $45,100 asmarried partners for the 2019 calendar year? Will you be 65 years of age or olderby December 31st 2019 proceeding the filing period ? Do you own real property(home) in Manchester? Do you occupy the property as your principal residence?Are you able to work a minimum of 50 hours of volunteer service in Manchesterbetween the time we qualify you for this program and May 15th? If you answeredyes to these questions, you may qualify for the Senior Volunteer Tax CreditProgram OR if you already qualify for the Town of Manchester’s Senior PropertyTax Relief Program, you may provide documentation from the Manchester Office ofAssessment and Collection and you may automatically qualify for the SeniorCitizen Tax Credit Program. You must apply every year, even if you qualifiedlast year. If you have additional questions or to find out more information pleasecontact the Town of Manchester Human Services Department at (860) 647-3092 oremail Lisa Fusco at [email protected].

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

Blood Pressure – Drop InCathy Drouin, RN, BSN, Sr Ctr NurseWed, MAR 04 2020 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 NoonWed, MAR 11, 2020 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 NoonWed, MAR 18, 2020 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 NoonWed, MAR 25, 2020 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon

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 OnlyFriday, MAR 6 th & MAR 20 th

The cost of foot care is now $29 due to substantial increases in insurance and supply costs aswell as maintaining a professional nursing staff. As always, if anyone has a problem with theincrease we will adjust accordingly. This is a valuable service we offer, so give the HealthDepartment a call at 860-647-3173 and make that important appointment today! This service isnot billed to Medicare, Medicaid, or private insurance. THIS CLINIC IS NOT FOR DIABETICS. Ifyou have diabetes, diabetic neuropathy and loss of protection in your foot, MEDICARE PART Bcovers One (1) diabetic foot exam every SIX (6) months by a Podiatrist.

March is National Nutrition Month!

Fats, All about Fats!Join us on Tuesday, March 3 rd from 1-2pm at Orford Village Commons,Community Room, 370 West Center Street, and UCONN nutritionstudents for a FREE nutrition class. Please call 860-647-3173 toREGISTER with the Manchester Health Department.Come Learn:• How to trim the fat in your diet• Which types of fats are more healthy• How to cook with less fat and much more!

Live Stronger – Moving for Better BalanceThe Manchester Health Department sponsors “Live Strong – Moving for Better Balance” anexercise program at the Community Y from 10-11am on Tuesdays and Thursdays . Class willrun from March 3 rd to May 21 st. This class is taught by Chlake Raineau, a multi-certified fitnessspecialist with a focus on improving core strength and flexibility including exercises that reducethe risk of falling. ALL CLASS PARTICIPANTS ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THEIRDOCTOR AND OBTAIN AND RETURN A SIGNED WAIVER TO ATTEND . Class size isLIMITED. Please call the Manchester Health Department at 860-647-3173 to REGISTER andOBTAIN A WAIVER FORM .

ECHN-Medical GroupDr. Hall will be at the Senior Center theFirst Friday of every month from9:00a.m. – 12:00 p.m. To make anappointment, please call 860-533-4678 or stop by the ECHN MedicalOffice at the Senior Center to checksame day availability*

*PLEASE PROVIDE MEDICAL INSURANCE INFORMATON

Wednesday Blood Pressure Clinic will continue as scheduled.

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

Arthritis Lunch & LearnJoin us on Tuesday, March 3 as Crestfield presents an informational lunch. Crestfield’s programmanager, Niki Salisbury, a Physical Therapist by trade, will discuss arthritis and how it relates to thehuman body. She will also provide different handouts relating to the above topic and how to bettermanage the pain that goes with arthritis. Crestfield’s food Service Director, Candace Keeney, will providea lunch of homemade chicken salad on a croissant, served with coleslaw and macaroni salad. Lunch willbegin at 11:30 AM with the arthritis presentation to follow. Please call the front office at 860-647-3211to REGISTER ahead of time.

March is National Nutrition Month!Nutrition Educational ProgramKrissy Anderson a Community Nutrition Educator will do a one hourcooking class followed by a cooking demonstration which will includeregistered class participation and eating what is cooked. Topics to becovered include label reading, fibers and sugars, shopping on a budget,fast foods and saturated and unsaturated fats and much more. Thisprogram is being held at West Hill Congregate located at 10 Ada Lane forfour (4) consecutive weeks starting March 12 th from 2:30pm-4:00pm .Please call the Manchester Health Department to REGISTER at (860)647-3173

Stress and Seniors“There is more to life than increasing speed” Mohandas K. Gandhi. Positive and negative stress is aconstant influence on all of our lives. The trick is to maximize the positive stress and to minimize thenegative stress. Jo Anne Harrison Becker will discuss “what causes some seniors so much stress andoffer tips and techniques to reduce/eliminate stress, plus much more. This program is being heldTuesday, March 12 th from 10-11am at the Manchester Senior Center. TO REGISTER, please contactthe Manchester Health Department at 860-647-3173.

March is National Nutrition Month!Get Your Plate in Shape!Join us on Tuesday, March 31 st from 1:30-2:30pm at West Hill Congregate,24 Ada Lane and learn how to boost your nutrition at mealtime and snacktime based on the latest guidelines for older adults. Join UConn nutritionstudents for a FREE nutrition class! Presented by UConn nutrition students.Food demo and tasting included . Those who register/attend will receive agift from UConn SNAP-Ed School & Family Services. Bring a friend! TOREGISTER, please contact the Manchester Health Department at 860-647-3173.

Healthy Brain Series!Join Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging at the Whiton Library located at 100 North MainStreet , for a FREE four-part series on keeping memory strong. This program will start on ThursdayApril 9 th and run from 2:00–3:00pm . This program will offer tips to keep your brain sharp and activitiesto challenge the mind. Participants are encouraged to attend all sessions . The following topics will becovered: Eat Brain Foods and Stay Hydrated, Challenge Your Mind Daily: Activities to Stay Sharp,Coping with Changes & Managing Stress – Be Social, Count Sheep-Sleep Deprivation and Memory Loss,Be Positive – Find a Purpose. Please call (860) 645-0821 to REGISTER as seating is limited and callthe Manchester Senior Center at (860) 647-3211 if you require tr ansportation .

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Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT)

Adults and Allies of the LGBT Community are

invited to join the LGBT Moveable Senior Center—a

partnership among Senior Centers in the Greater

Hartford area to connect the LGBT community to

mind-body-spirit, to each other and to services and

supports for healthy aging!

Work_Space

903 Main Street

Manchester, CT 06040

Please RSVP to:

Missy Rankin

860-647-3210

[email protected]

Thursday, March 125:30 PM

Times Agenda Items/Activity

5:30 PM – 6:00 PM WelcomeStart your St. Patrick’s Day celebrations early as we enjoy an Irish themed

evening!

6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Movie Screening: The Queen of IrelandThe Queen of Ireland follows Ireland’s most famous drag queen and self-

styled accidental activist Panti Bliss, created by Rory O’Neill. Watch as she

becomes a figurehead in the fight for LGBT rights in Ireland and a vital part of

the successful campaign for marriage equality.

7:30 PM – 8:30 PM Cocktails, Coffee, & ConversationEnjoy a glass of wine, beer, coffee or tea and delicious desserts while we

discuss the movie we have just watched.

The LGBT Moveable Senior Center is sponsored by CCC as part of

“Getting it Right”: Creating an LGBT-Inclusive Organization, a project funded by

the John H. and Ethel G. Noble Charitable Trust and was guided by CT LGBT Aging Advocacy.

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

AARP Smart Driver Safety Program (card rm)If you have any questions about the information outlined, you are encouraged to contact avolunteer in your area or contact 1-800-569-1658 or [email protected] . Classes are scheduledfor March 26 th, April 30 th, May 28 th, June 25 th. You may SAVE at least 5% on your AutoInsurance. The class is limited to 25 participants. Class time begins at 8:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.(Feel free to bring a coffee or tea and a snack with you. There is a break around 11a.m.) AARPdoes not accept walk-ins the day of the class. You may sign up at the Front Desk in person toREGISTER. $15.00 for AARP members or $20.00 non-AARP members. Payments made byCheck only, made payable to AARP .

**********************************************************************************************************************Beginning JULY 1 st the price for AARP’s Smart Driver Safety program will increase to $20 for AARPMEMBERS and $25 for NON MEMBERS . The price for this classroom course has not increased sinceJanuary 1, 2014 , while the cost of administering the course has increased significantly. The new pricewill allow AARP to better cover these rising costs which affect everything from course material tocourse postcards. Participants who qualify will continue to receive savings on their auto insurance. Ifyou have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact Brent Leveille, AARP Driver SafetyState Coordinator at 860-558-9229. (posted 2/1/20)**********************************************************************************************************************Advisory Committee MeetingYOUR Advisory Committee will be meeting on Friday, March 6 th at 9:00am . in the Library todiscuss issues of concern to members! Attending meetings is your chance to see thecommittee in action and to let them know that you support them 100%. All Senior Center andNew Members are encouraged to attend.

Birthday LunchWe will be celebrating all March Birthdays on Wednesday, March 25 th 12:00 Noon in thecafeteria with cake. Join us on the LAST WEDNESDAY of every month to celebratebirthdays for that month!

Book GroupThe Book Group will meet on Tuesday, Mar 17 th at 10:30am in the Library . “Educated” byTara Westover. An unforgettable memoir about a young girl who, kept out of school, leavesher survivalist family and goes on to earn a PhD from Cambridge University.

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Better Breathers Club MeetingRiverside Health & Rehabilitation Center is sponsoring a Better Breathers Club meeting at theManchester Senior Center on Wednesday, April 15 th from 2:00-3:00pm. The topic is “Livingwith Asthma and COPD” and the speaker will be Becky Simons, Respiratory Therapist fromRiverside. We invite all community members with asthma, COPD, lung cancer, pulmonaryfibrosis and other chronic lung conditions to attend. Caregivers welcome. Complimentaryrefreshments will be provided. Please call the Manchester Health Department at (860) 647-3173 to REGISTER.

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Board Game Fun!The Manchester Public Library and Manchester Senior Center present Senior Board GameDay! On Thursday, March 26 th join board game guru Jenn to play some classic board gameslike Yahtzee and Scrabble. New board games will be available too, and instruction will beprovided. This event will take place at the Manchester Public Library located at 586 MainStreet , from 1:00-3:00pm; senior center membership IS NOT required. Please call the frontdesk to REGISTER, 860-647-3211.

Census Q & AJoin us at the Manchester Senior Center for MUNCH, CRUNCH and BE COUNTED 9:30-11:00am – Census staff will be at the Manchester Senior Center to assist and answer anyquestions about the Census. Light refreshments will be served – The Census is Important toManchester! The decennial census is the primary source of data on the nation's populationand economy. Census data are used to determine our system of political representation,inform business development and investment, and allocate government funds to where theyare most needed. YOUR CENSUS INFORMATION IS SAFE AND SECURE - The CensusBureau is required by law to protect any personal informatio n that is collected and keepit strictly confidential.

Computer Room – TAX SEASON!As of Monday, FEB 3 rd the Computer Lab will now be open from 8:30am – 12 Noon ( hoursare subject to change). Jim Lessard may be available as a courtesy to answer your questions

in the computer room Monday and Thursday (9:00 – 11:00a.m.)

Cornhole NEW!!Cornhole, also known as bean bag toss, is a fun game that everyone can play! Join us in theAuditorium on Thursday mornings from 9:00-11:00am for drop-in play . Don’t know how toplay? No problem! Missy will be there to explain the rules of the game and answer anyquestions. Please sign up at the front desk.

Hiking Schedule – ThursdaysTIMES: A) 1-3pm – Local areas B) 12:30-3:30pm – More distant areas/Carpooling**Note: Carpooling will be from the Big Y parking lot (B1) or from the parking lot on the corner of Oak and Cottage St in downtown Manchester (B2).

3/5 – Risley Point, Vernon – A 4/30 – Case Mtn, Manchester – A3/19 – Hockanum Linear Pk – Manch – A 5/14 – Creaser Park Trails, Coventry – B24/2 – Blackledge Falls, Glastonbury – B2 5/28 – Heublein Twr/Talcott Mtn, Simsbury – B14/16 – Belding Property, Vernon – A 6/11 – Flat Brook Falls, Glastonbury – B2

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Movies and PopcornJoin us on the 2nd Tuesday of every month in the LIBRARY to enjoy a movie and popcorn.Tues, March 10 th @ 1:00pm – Dunkirk: . Allied soldiers from Belgium, the British Empire andFrance are surrounded by the German Army and evacuated during a fierce battle in WWII.Rated PG-13 Please call or stop by the FRONT DESK TO REGISTER AHEAD OF TIME andlet us know if you will need a 3:00pm bus ride home.

Newcomers MeetingThe next Newcomer’s meeting, open to those 60+ and Members will be held on Wednesday,March 18 th at 11:00 a.m. in the Library . New members will receive introductions to ourprograms 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 lunchwith us, please register for lunch on Monday, March 16 th or Tues, March 17 th by 12:00Noon . We look forward to your visit!

Red Hat SocietyMonthly meeting held on Tues, March 3 rd at 1:00 pm . New members alwaysWELCOME! Bring a friend. If you’re interested in joining the Royal Scarlet Gadabouts Red HatChapter, please contact Queen Maelene Williams at (860) 644-1747.

Senior Golf League Informational MeetingsAre you interested in joining the Senior Golf League but have a few questions? Join us for aninformational meeting with Josh, from the Manchester Country Club on Wednesday , March11th at 4:00 PM. This informational meeting is for the Men and Women Leagues and will beheld in the Senior Center Card Room , please visit the office or call 860-647-3211 to sign up .Registration for both Golf Leagues is now open. If interested please fill out the registration formon pgs. 15 or 16 in this newsletter and return it with payment to Missy Rankin by Friday, April3rd.

Travel Committee MeetingJoin us on Thurs, March 5 th @ 11:00am in the Card Rm . Please call the front office at 860-647-3211 to SIGN UP , Everyone is welcome.

Women’s Group NEW!!Join us on Monday mornings from 9:30-10:30am , as therapeutic recreation specialist Liz Smithhosts a women’s group. All women are welcome to enjoy an hour of conversation, comraderyand varying activities with fellow senior center members. Please sign-up at the front desk.

GreenhouseThe greenhouse opening dates have been postponed one week and will be open on Monday,March 9 th , weather permitting . Call Missy Rankin with questions, 860-647-3210.

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

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T-Shirt Tote CraftThe Manchester Public Library and Senior Center present a Pop-Up Craft . Join us at the Senior Center on Thursday, March 12 at 10:00 am . Bring a special t-shirt from home, or use one of ours as we transform them into tote bags. Sign-up by calling the front desk, 860-647-3211.

St. Patrick’s Day Lunch!The Armentano Brothers are back! Join us on Thursday, March 19 th for a St. Patrick’s Dayparty. Appetizers will be served beginning at 11:30AM , followed by a delicious MACC meal ofCorned beef and cabbage. Irish Soda bread and a special dessert will be served. After lunchenjoy dancing and singing along to some great music, including a few Irish hits performed bythe Armentano Brothers! Cost: suggested lunch donation of $2.50. Don’t miss your chance toparty with us, sign up in the front office or by calling 860-647-3211, today !

Manchester Senior Center

Do you have a green thumb?

Are you interested in having your very own garden?

The Manchester Senior Garden has a few plots left!

If you are interested in having a garden this spring, please call Missy Rankin at 860-647-3210 or visit the Front Desk and ask to be signed up.

On Friday, April 17 th interested participants will be selected at random until all the garden plots are accounted for.

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Manchester Country Club—Beginning April 20th Every Monday Morning —16 weeks—Ages 55 and up $170 for the season (cart not included) For more info call Missy Rankin at 860.647.3210Join us for an informational meeting on Wednesday,

March 11 at 4:00 PMat the senior center!

Women’s League Registration Form

Deadline for applications: Friday, April 3, 2020

Return Application to Missy Rankin at Manchester Senior Center

549 Middle Turnpike East, Manchester, CT 06040

Please Make Checks Payable to Town of Manchester

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Manchester Country Club—Beginning April 20th Every Monday Morning —16 weeks—Ages 55 and up $170 for the season (cart not included) For more info call Missy Rankin at 860.647.3210Join us for an informational meeting on Wednesday,

March 11 at 4:00 PMat the senior center!

Men’s League Registration Form

Deadline for applications: Friday, April 3, 2020

Return Application to Missy Rankin at Manchester Senior Center

549 Middle Turnpike East, Manchester, CT 06040

Please Make Checks Payable to Town of Manchester

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-- IN THE LOOP –

1. Manchester Matters Email – Stay informed about the Town of Manchester byreceiving periodic emails. Residents and those who work in town can sign uponline at www.townofmanchester.org or call the Customer Service & InformationCenter at 860-647-5235.

2. Foodshare – If you are interested in participating as a single volunteer, with yourfamily or as part of a service group project, please contact Krista Ostaszewskiat Foodshare 860-286-9999 extension 104 or email [email protected].

3. (SHOP) Seniors Help Our Pantry – Our MACC contribution box is located inthe Senior Center Lobby, under the wooden table to the right as your enterthrough the front door. With everyone’s help we can keep our MACC box full. Tomake a monetary contribution to MACC, you can pick up a donation form fromthe Front Office and send a check directly to MACC indicating our SHOPPROGRAM in the memo of your check. Mail to MACC, 466 Main Street,Manchester, Ct 06040.

4. MACC Food Pantry Donations – Monetary donations to the food pantry can bemailed to P. O. Box 3804, Manchester, Ct 06045-3804 . Food donations can bedropped of at (MACC) Manchester Area Conference of Churches, 856 MainStreet, 9am-5pm, Monday through Thursday, Friday 9am-2pm, andSaturday at kitchen 9am-2pm. Special arrangements for food donations can bearranged by calling 860-647-0800 or Beth Stafford, Executive Director/CEO at860-647-8003 extension 17 . Please visit www.maccct.org. Items needed for thefood pantry at this time: Ketchup, Mayo, Pasta Sauce, Pasta, Hot/Cold Cereal,Oatmeal, Grape Jelly, Peanut Butter, Tuna, Macaroni and Cheese, ChefBoyardee, Beef Stew, Red Kidney Beans, and Chicken Noodle/Cream Soups.

5. Support our Troops & Honor our Veterans – Please take a moment to expressyour gratitude and thank a soldier. Further details are available online athttp://uwc.211ct.org/u-s-troops-how-to-support/. Small, individual donations canbe dropped off at the Town Hall, Customer Service & Information Center, 41Center Street, Manchester, CT 06040 or contact 860-647-523 5.

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– Silk City TravelersNEW TRIPS! Registration begins on Thursday, March 5 th

Friesian's of MajestyThe Friesians of Majesty in Townshend, Vermont is the only Friesian farm in North Americadevoted exclusively to a majestic breed of jet-black horses from the Netherlands. Tour theEuropean style stables and meet these gentle and friendly horses. Enjoy a choreographedMusical Show performed in an impressive arena. Prior to our time with the Friesians we will visitKringle Candle , and enjoy a delicious lunch at the New England House . Menu choices areHerb-Crusted White Fish, Peach Glazed Chicken Breast, or Maple Barbecue Pork Loin. Allentrees are served with fresh baked bread, green salad, sides, dessert, and beverage. Pleaseprovide meal choice at the time of registration. Date: Tuesday, June 9 Cost: $108/pp. Includes:round trip transportation, tour director, time at Kringle Candle, lunch, stable tour, horse show, andall taxes and gratuities. Checks to: Friendship Tours Deadline : May 5th Departs: 7:30 AMApproximate Return : 7:45 PM

The Roaring 20’s at St. Clement’s CastleJoin us for a roaring good time as we celebrate the 1920’s. Dine in the Prince Edward Ballroomand enjoy the music of the band “Triad” as they perform the music of this great era. Dance yourbest Charleston to the hits of Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, Cole Porter, and more. If youwould like, dressing in your best flapper attire is encouraged. It will be hard to keep your feet fromtapping as we remember the magic of the 1920’s. Menu choices are Grilled Citrus Chicken Breastwith Sweet Tomato Relish, or Broiled Scrod with Crumb Topping, both are served with Vegetable,Potato, Dessert, and coffee. Please provide meal choice at the time of registration. Date: Tuesday,June 16 Cost: $89/pp. Includes: round trip transportation, lunch, entertainment, and all taxes andgratuities. Checks to: Friendship Tours Deadline : May 8th Departs: 10:30 AM ApproximateReturn : 4:15 PM

See Trip Flyers for more details. Questions? Call M issy Rankin 860-647-3210

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See Trip Flyers for more details. Questions? Call M issy Rankin 860-647-3210

The Annual Albany Tulip Festival

The Tulip Festival is Albany’s signature spring event. Featuring annual traditions rooted in the city’s rich

Dutch heritage, nearly one hundred artisans selling their handmade crafts, a fine arts show, delicious food,

two stages of world-class live entertainment, and more than 140,000 tulips in 150 different varieties, the

Tulip Festival is a sparkling showcase of local culture and business, which takes place in historic Washington

Park. After exploring the festival we will enjoy a late family style lunch at Buca di Beppo. Menu includes

mixed green salad, apple gorgonzola salad, spaghetti with meat sauce, fettuccine alfredo, chicken limone,

unlimited soft drinks, coffee, tea and dessert. Date: Sunday, May 10 Cost: $81/pp. Includes: round trip

transportation, tour director, free-time at the festival, lunch, and all taxes and gratuities. Checks to: Tours of

Distinction Deadline: April 10th Departs: 7:45 AM Approximate Return: 6:45 PM

Dancing Dream: Abba Tribute Band

This tribute act will take you back to the days when Swedish disco group ABBA ruled the music world with

their great pop hits and memorable performances. Come experience the glitter and glamour of the 70s at

the Aqua Turf! This band takes pride in being able to honor the original, fantastic performers of ABBA.

Family style menu includes garden salad, pasta, chicken francaise, salmon with dill sauce, vegetable, potato,

rolls and dessert. Date: Thursday, May 14 Cost: $96/pp. Includes: round trip transportation, lunch, tribute

show, and all taxes and gratuities. Checks to: Friendship Tours Deadline: April 7 Departs: 10:30 AM

Approximate Return: 4:15 PM.

Essex Steam Train & Riverboat

We’ll step back in time as we board our Dining Car to savor a hot lunch at historic Essex Station that is

prepared and cooked on board. Entrée choice in advance: Beef Tips & Gravy, Baked Chicken, Eggplant

Parmesan. All entrees served with tossed salad, chef's choice vegetable, starch, roll, dessert, and coffee.

Next, we’ll travel aboard the train, pulled by a historic diesel locomotive, along the Lower Connecticut River

Valley. At Deep River Landing we transfer to the Becky Thatcher Riverboat for a cruise on the Connecticut

river. We finish our journey riding in Coach Passenger Cars aboard the train back to Essex Station. Date:

Tuesday, May 26 Cost: $106/pp. Includes: Motor Coach, Tour Director, lunch, train ride, river cruise, and all

taxes and gratuities. Checks to: Friendship Tours Deadline: April 21 Departs: 10:00 AM Approximate Return:

4:30PM

The Hartford Yard Goats

Join us as we travel to Hartford and support the Yard Goats! We will be viewing the game from the Party

Porch which is located on the upper level by the Right Field Foul Pole, this is a great setting with a chance

to catch a home run ball! During the game we will be having a Ballpark Classic Picnic including: Grilled

Burgers, Hot Dogs, Barbecue Chicken, Mac n’ Cheese, Pasta Salad, Chips, Cookies, and Soft Drinks. While

you enjoy the Party Porch, root for your favorite local team! Date: Wednesday, May 20 Cost: $88/pp.

Includes: Motor Coach, Tour Director, Game Ticket, exclusive Party Porch seats, Buffet Lunch, and all taxes

and gratuities. Checks to: Tours of Distinction Deadline: April 22 Departs: 9:00 AM Approximate Return:

2:15 PM

Previously Advertised Trips – Register Anytime!

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Rocking Horse Ranch Resort, Highland, NY - October 5-7, 2020

Enjoy 2 nights’ accommodations at the award winning, all-inclusive Rocking Horse Ranch Resort. With the

beauty of the Hudson Valley, great accommodations and chefs from the award winning Culinary Institute

of America, Rocking Horse has everything you need for a memorable trip. Some activities the ranch has to

offer include Horse drawn hayrides, unlimited horseback riding, paddle boats, fishing, shuffleboard,

horseshoe pitching, miniature golf, softball, bocce, tennis courts, bingo, walking by the lake through

wildlife exhibits, relaxing poolside by the indoor or outdoor pool, and an amazing staff of energetic Activity

Directors. The ranch also offers nightly entertainment! Live music in the Silverado Saloon will keep you

dancing the night away. Enjoy entertainment ranging from comedy shows, country line dancing, to

amazing magic shows. This wonderful trip includes 6 delicious meals, deluxe motor coach transportation,

Friendship Tours Escort, Driver & Tour Director Gratuities, 2 night’s accommodations at the Rocking Horse

Ranch Resort, all activities and entertainment while at the Ranch, and a Pride of the Hudson River Cruise.

Cost: $575 per person double/triple, $775 pp single. $200 per person deposit is due at the time of booking

and must be made by May 11. Travel protection is available and must be purchased within 14 days of your

deposit or initial payment. Trip flyers are available for more details on this fun filled trip!

Trip Policies:

1. All participants must fill out and sign an Emergency Contact Form and

Liability waiver before participating on any trips.

2. Make all checks out to the Tour Company listed. Include your name, address

and telephone number on the check. Checks not filled out properly or

received after the deadline will not be accepted.

3. All Trips depart from the Senior Center Parking lot unless stated otherwise

4. Sign up for new trips does not begin until date stated on the new trip page

5. You do not have to sign up for new trips on the first day of sign-ups, you can

sign up on that day and any day thereafter

6. You can sign up any time for trips that have been previously advertised

7. You do not have a secured spot on the trip until payment has been made

8. If a trip is full your name will be placed on a waitlist, open spots will be filled

in order from the wait list

9. If a person cancels a trip for any reason, no refunds will be given once

payment is received unless we are able to fill your spot on the trip. We will

call our waitlist, if any, and make every effort to fill your spot in order to be

refunded.

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Senior Center – In General . . .

Lunch Program** – Meals are served from 12:00 to 12:30 p.m. each weekday.Manchester Residents who are 60 years of age or older, or the spouse of aneligible individual, regardless of age may eat lunch at the Senior Center for asuggested donation of $2.50. **Reservations can be made up to two daysahead 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.Lunch/menu/service questions can be directed to Eileen Faust, Director,Manchester Senior Center, 860-647-3211.

Senior Center Transportation – Bus rides to and from the Senior Center or forgrocery/retail shopping can be scheduled up to 3:00 p.m. on the day before yourride is needed . Call the Senior Center at 860-647-3211 to schedule your ride withus. If you find that you need to cancel your ride with us, please call the office assoon 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) bagseach and 25 lbs/ea bag . Make sure to reserve your bus ride the day before 3:00p.m. *Schedule subject to change – weather pending January throug h April.

Retail Shopping – Wednesdays *Reserve your bus ride the day before 3:00 p.m. The bus shops on the followingschedule:1st Wednesday – Walmart, 2nd Wednesday – Walmart/Mall, 3rd Wednesday ofeach month (NEW SCHEDULE) – JAN @ Trader Joes, FEB @ Big Y, MAR @Kohls/Vernon Circle, APR @ Trader Joes, MAY @ Big Y, JUNE @ Kohls/VernonCircle, 4th Wednesday – Walmart/Xmas Tree. (If there is a 5th Wednesday –Walmart) *Schedule is subject to change – weather pending January thro ughApril.

TOWN OF MANCHESTER – Dial-A-Ride ServicesDIAL-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 860-870-7940between 2:30-4:00 p.m. To Reserve a ride thereafter withDIAL-A-RIDE, call 860-870-7940 between 8:30 a.m. -2:00 p.m

Please direct questions or comments to Senior, Adult & FamilyServices 860-647-3096 if you need more information.

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ACTIVITIES & PROGRAMS MA RCH 2020

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY2 3

SHOP RITE4

WALMART5 6

COMP LAB 830-12

COMP LAB 830-12

COMP LAB 830-12

COMP LAB 830-12

COMP LAB 830-12

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

FRIENDSHIPCIRCLE 830-1130

CORNHOLE 9-11

WALKING GRP 845-11

WOMENS GROUP 930-1030

BEG LINE DANCE 10-11

WALKING GRP 845-11

SCRABBLE 930-1130

SAC MTG 9-10

CERAMICS 930-1130

ADV LINE DANCE 11-12

WOODSHOP 9-12

Wii BOWLING 10-1130

ECHN DR HALL 9-12

STRENGTH & FLEX 10-11

ArthritisLunch & Learn

BLOOD PRESSURE 9-12

Travel Mtg 11-12

CERAMICS 930-1130

BINGO 10-12

1130-100STRONGER SRS

915-10DUPLICATE

BRIDGE 1230-4BINGO 10-12

MENS GROUP 1045-1145

MAHJONG 1230-2

STRENGTH & FLEX 10-11

Hiking1-3

STRENGTH & FLEX 10-11

GUIDED MED 1115-1145

Healthy Fats 1-2@ Orford Village

MEM TO MEM 1030-1230

QUILTING 1-4

LIGHT N LIVELY 11-12

BODY SCULPT 1230-115

370 West Center St STRENGTH & FLEX 11-12

HAND & FOOT 1-415

TAI CHI ADV 1230-130

PINOCHLE 1230-230

WATER COLOR & OIL

1-3BODY SCULPT

1230-115ZUMBA

2-3SETBACK 1230-3

LIGHT N LIVELY 120-215

Red Hats 1-4

MEM TO MEM 1230-2

AM. MAHJONG 1230-330

YOGA 220-315TAI CHI ADV

130-230SOCIAL BRIDGE

1230-4CRIBBAGE

1245-3

YOGA 320-415TAI CHI BEG

230-330DOMINOS

1245-3TAI CHI BEG

130-230LIGHT N LIVELY

120-215

YOGA 220-315Footcare by

Appointment

YOGA 320-415

AARP TAX PREP AARP TAX PREP AARP TAX PREP VITA TAX PRE P AARP TAX PREP

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ACTIVITIES & PROGRAMS March 2020

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

9 Greenhouse 9-11(weather permitting)

10 STOP & SHOP

11 Greenhouse 9-11WALMART/MALL

12 13 Greenhouse 9-11

COMP LAB 830-12

COMP LAB 830-12

COMP LAB 830-12

COMP LAB 830-12

COMP LAB 830-12

BILLIARDS 830-415

BILLIARDS 830-415

BILLIARDS 830-415

BILLIARDS 830-415

BILLIARDS 830-415

PING PONG 830-415

PING PONG 830-415

PING PONG830-415

PING PONG 830-415

PING PONG 830-415

DIGITAL PHOT 930-1130

WOODSHOP 9-12

FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE 830-1130

CORNHOLE9-11

WALKING GRP 845-11

WOMENS GROUP 930-1030

BEG LINE DANCE 10-11

WALKING GRP 845-11

SCRABBLE 930-1130

CERAMICS 930-1130

CERAMICS 930-1130

ADV LINE DANCE 11-12

WOODSHOP 9-12

T-Shirt Tote Craft 10-11

BINGO 10-12

STRENGTH & FLEX 10-11

MAHJONG 1230-2

BLOOD PRESSURE 9-12

Stress & Seniors 10-11

STRENGTH & FLEX 10-11

BINGO 10-12

Movie: Dunkirk1-3

STRONGER SRS 915-10

Wii BOWLING 10-1130

LIGHT N LIVELY 11-12

MENS GROUP 1045-1145

WATER COLOR & OIL 1-3

STRENGTH & FLEX 10-11

DUPLICATE BRIDGE 1230-4

TAI CHI ADV 1230-130

GUIDED MED 1115-1145

TAI CHI ADV 130-230

MEM TO MEM 1030-1230

QUILTING 1-4

SETBACK 1230-3

BODY SCULPT 1230-115

TAI CHI BEG 230-330

STRENGTH & FLEX 11-12

HAND & FOOT1-415

AM. MAHJONG 1230-330

PINOCHLE 1230-230

BODY SCULPT 1230-115

ZUMBA 2-3

CRIBBAGE 1245-3

LIGHT N LIVELY 120-215

MEM TO MEM 1230-2

Nutritional Ed Prog 230-400

TAI CHI BEG 130-230

YOGA 220-315SOCIAL BRIDGE

1230-4

@ West Hill Congregate

10 Ada Lane#1 of 4

YOGA 320-415DOMINOS

1245-3

LIGHT N LIVELY 120-215

LGBT Moveable Sr Center @ Work

Space, 903 Main St 530-900pm

YOGA 220-315

YOGA 320-415

AARP TAX PREP AARP TAX PREP AARP TAX PREP VITA TAX PRE P AARP TAX PREP

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ACTIVITIES & PROGRAMS MARCH 20 20

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY16 Greenhouse 9-11 17

SHOPRITE18 Greenhouse 9-11Kohls / Vernon Circle

19 20 Greenhouse 9-11

COMP LAB 830-12

COMP LAB 830-12

COMP LAB 830-12

COMP LAB 830-12

COMP LAB 830-12

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

CORNHOLE 9-11

WALKING GRP 845-11

WOMENS GROUP 930-1030

BEG LINE DANCE 10-11

WALKING GRP 845-11

SCRABBLE 930-1130

CERAMICS 930-1130

CERAMICS 930-1130

Book Group 1030-1130

WOODSHOP 9-12

Wii BOWLING 10-1130

BINGO 10-12

STRENGTH & FLEX 10-11

ADV LINE DANCE 11-12

BLOOD PRESSURE 9-12

St. Paddy’s Lunch1130-1230

STRENGTH & FLEX 10-11

BINGO 10-12

MAHJONG 1230-2

STRONGER SRS 915-10

Armentano Bros Entertainment

LIGHT N LIVELY 11-12

MENS GROUP 1045-1145

WATER COLOR & OIL

1-3STRENGTH &

FLEX 10-11DUPLICATE

BRIDGE 1230-4TAI CHI ADV

1230-130GUIDED MED

1115-1145TAI CHI ADV

130-230MEM TO MEM

1030-1230HIKING

1-3SETBACK 1230-3

BODY SCULPT 1230-115

TAI CHI BEG 230-330

STRENGTH & FLEX 11-12

QUILTING 1-4

AM. MAHJONG 1230-330

PINOCHLE 1230-230

Newcomers Mtg11-12

HAND & FOOT 1-415

CRIBBAGE 1245-3

LIGHT N LIVELY 120-215

BODY SCULPT 1230-115

ZUMBA 2-3

TAI CHI BEG 130-230

YOGA 220-315MEM TO MEM

1230-2Nutritional Ed Prog 230-400

YOGA 320-415SOCIAL BRIDGE

1230-4

@ West Hill Congregate

10 Ada Lane#2 of 4

Footcare by Appointment

DOMINOS 1245-3

LIGHT N LIVELY 120-215

YOGA 220-315

YOGA 320-415

AARP TAX PREP AARP TAX PREP AARP TAX PREP VITA TAX PRE P AARP TAX PREP

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ACTIVITIES & PROGRAMS MARCH 2020

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

23 Greenhouse 9-11 24STOP & SHOP

25 Greenhouse 9-11Walmart/XmasTree

26Drivers Ed 845-1245

27Greenhouse 9-11

COMP LAB 830-12

COMP LAB 830-12

COMP LAB 830-12

COMP LAB 830-12

COMP LAB 830-12

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 PONG830-415

DIGITAL PHOT 930-1130

WOODSHOP 9-12FRIENDSHIP

CIRCLE 830-1130CORNHOLE

9-11WALKING GRP

845-11WOMENS

GROUP 930-1030BEG LINE

DANCE 10-11WALKING GRP

845-11SCRABBLE

930-1130CERAMICS

930-1130CERAMICS

930-1130ADV LINE

DANCE 11-12WOODSHOP

9-12Wii BOWLING

10-1130BINGO 10-12

STRENGTH & FLEX 10-11

MAHJONG1230-2

BLOOD PRESSURE 9-12

DUPLICATE BRIDGE 1230-4

STRENGTH & FLEX 10-11

BINGO 10-12WATER COLOR

& OIL 1-3STRONGER SRS

915-10

Board Games @ Manchester

Public Library

LIGHT N LIVELY 11-12

MENS GROUP 1045-1145

TAI CHI ADV 130-230

Census Q&A 930-11

586 Main Street 1-3

TAI CHI ADV 1230-130

GUIDED MED 1115-1145

TAI CHI BEG 230-330

STRENGTH & FLEX 10-11

QUILTING 1-4

SETBACK 1230-3

BODY SCULPT 1230-115

MEM TO MEM 1030-1230

HAND & FOOT 1-415

AM. MAHJONG 1230-330

PINOCHLE 1230-230

STRENGTH & FLEX 11-12

ZUMBA 2-3

CRIBBAGE 1245-3

LIGHT N LIVELY 120-215

Birthday Lunch 12-1230

Nutritional Ed Prog 230-400

TAI CHI BEG 130-230

YOGA 220-315BODY SCULPT

1230-115

@ West Hill Congregate

10 Ada Lane#3 of 4

YOGA 320-415MEM TO MEM

1230-2SOCIAL BRIDGE

1230-4DOMINOS

1245-3LIGHT N LIVELY

120-215

YOGA 220-315

YOGA 320-415

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ACTIVITIES & PROGRAMS March/Ap ril 2020MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

30 Greenhouse 9-11 31SHOPRITE

4/1 Greenhouse 9-11WALMART

4/2 4/3 Greenhouse 9-11

COMP LAB 830-12

COMP LAB 830-12

COMP LAB 830-12

COMP LAB 830-12

COMP LAB 830-12

BILLIARDS 830-415

BILLIARDS 830-415

BILLIARDS 830-415

BILLIARDS 830-415

BILLIARDS830-415

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

CORNHOLE9-11

WALKING GRP 845-11

WOMENS GROUP 930-1030

BEG LINE DANCE 10-11

WALKING GRP 845-11

SCRABBLE 930-1130

SAC MTG 9-10

CERAMICS 930-1130

ADV LINE DANCE 11-12

WOODSHOP 9-12

Wii BOWLING 10-1130

ECHN DR HALL 9-12

STRENGTH & FLEX 10-11

MAHJONG 1230-2

BLOOD PRESSURE

DUPLICATE BRIDGE 1230-4

CERAMICS 930-1130

BINGO 10-12

WATER COLOR & OIL

1-3STRONGER SRS

915-10QUILTING

1-4BINGO10-12

MENS GROUP 1045-1145

TAI CHI ADV 130-230

STRENGTH & FLEX 10-11

HAND & FOOT 1-415

STRENGTH & FLEX 10-11

GUIDED MED 1115-1145

Plate in Shape @West Hill

Congregate

MEM TO MEM 1030-1230

ZUMBA 2-3

LIGHT N LIVELY 11-12

BODY SCULPT 1230-115

24 Ada Lane130-230

STRENGTH & FLEX 11-12

Nutritional Ed Prog 230-400

TAI CHI ADV 1230-130

PINOCHLE 1230-230

TAI CHI BEG 230-330

BODY SCULPT 1230-115

@ West Hill Congregate

10 Ada Lane#4 of 4

SETBACK 1230-3

LIGHT N LIVELY 120-215

MEM TO MEM 1230-2

AM. MAHJONG 1230-330

YOGA 220-315 SOCIAL BRIDGE

1230-4CRIBBAGE

1245-3

YOGA 320-415 DOMINOS

1245-3TAI CHI BEG

130-230LIGHT N LIVELY

120-215

YOGA 220-315

YOGA 320-415

AARP TAX PREP AARP TAX PREP AARP TAX PREP VITA TAX PRE P AARP TAX PREP

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MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

Week 1 3/2 –3/6

BBQ Turkey Burgers

Potato ChipsPasta Salad

Fruit

Ginger BeefWhite RiceThai Slaw

Soup DuJour

LasagnaCaesar SaladGarlic Bread

Rosemary Turkey Tips

Au Gratin PotatoesGreen Beans

Soup DuJour

Baked HaddockRice Pilaf

SaladTGIF Dessert

Week 23/9-3/13

MeatloafSmashed Potatoes

Seasonal Vegetable

Fruit

Roasted TurkeyRice Pilaf

House SaladSoup DuJour

Baked HamScalloped PotatoesSeasonal Vegetable

Steak & Cheese Pizza

Garden SaladFreshly Baked

CookiesSoup DuJour

Tuna WrapsChips & PickleGarden SaladTGIF Dessert

Week 3 3/16-3/20

Baked ZitiHouse SaladGarlic Bread

Fruit

Broccoli Chicken Alfredo

Garlic BreadSoup DuJour

Pork CarnitasDirty Rice

Mango Salsa

Corned Beef & Cabbage

Boiled Potatoes & Carrots

Soup DuJour

Chicken ParmesanButtered Noodles

Green BeansTGIF Dessert

Week 4 3/23-3/27

Bacon & Cheddar Chicken

Baked PotatoesGarden Salad

Fruit

GoulashCaesar SaladGarlic BreadSoup DuJour

Chicken Salad SandwichesPotato SaladGarden Salad

Stuffed ShellsCaesar SaladGarlic BreadSoup DuJour

Orange BBQ Chicken

Jazmin RiceVegetable Medley

TGIF Dessert

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