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I’ve Learned That…By Maya Angelou

I’ve learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life goes on, and it will be better tomorrow… I’ve learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage and tangled Christmas tree lights…. I’ve learned that making a “living” is not the same as making a “life”. I have learned that sometimes life gives you a second chance… I‘ve learned that you shouldn’t go through life with a catcher’s mitt on both hands. You need to be able to throw something back… I’ve learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision… I‘ve learned that even when I have pains, I don’t have to be one… I’ve have learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone… People love a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back… I’ve learned that I still have a lot to learn… I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. On behalf of everyone on staff at the Senior Center, I would like to wish everyone a very Happy New Year. We are all looking forward to 2019 and a year filled with wonderful programs, events and great times at the Senior Center.

Eileen Faust, Director

JANUARY ~ 2019 N E W S L E T T E R

City of Manchester

Department of Human Services

www.townofmanchesterct.org

Senior Center

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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

We 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

Melissa Rankin

Recreation Supervisor

Kathy Nohmy

Sr. Administrative Secretary

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Zenaida Reckert - pm

PT Clerical Assistants

Adrian “AJ” Jackson

Custodian/Bus Driver

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Bob Mazzoni

PT Bus Drivers

Nancy Hobby

Debbie Keehner

Kitchen Assistants

Elizabeth Smith Therapeutic Prog Assistant

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, Missy Rankin

860-647-3210

SENIOR ADVISORY COMMITTEE

DONNA WILSON – Chair MAELENE WILLIAMS – Co-Chair

KARL REICHELT – Secretary MARILYN LANDON – Treasurer

MEMBERS : Barbara Armentano, Grace Carlson, Lee McCray, Marie Munson,

Cathy Rose, Toni Sterne, Ellen Wilde

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AARP Foundation Tax-Aide

Appointments Will Be Required AARP Foundation Tax-Aide will again be providing tax preparation services by appointment only at The Manchester Senior Center beginning Friday, February 1st through Friday April 12th. Please note, all clients will need an APPOINTMENT i n 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 beginning the week of January 9th 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 2017 federal & state tax retu rns 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)). If married , both husband and wife 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 2018 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 $55,000

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

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY – 647-3092 Beginning January 31, 2019

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 ENDS Saturday, April 13, 2019

Town of Manchester Senior Volunteer Tax Credit Program

Do you have an annual income of not more than $36,000 unmarried or $43,900 as a married couple for the 2018 calendar year? Were you 65 years of age or older as of December 31st 2018 ? 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 Manchester between the time we qualify you for this program and May 15th? If you answered yes to these questions, you may qualify for the Senior Volunteer Tax Credit Program OR if you already qualify for the Town of Manchester’s Senior Property Tax Relief Program, you may provide documentation from the Manchester Office of Assessment and Collection and you may automatically qualify for the Senior Citizen Tax Credit Program. You must apply every year, even if you qualified last year. If you have additional questions or to find out more information please contact the Town of Manchester Human Services Department at (860) 647-3092 or email Lisa Fusco at lfusco@manchesterct.gov.

SAVE THE DATE: Senior Taxpayer Program

Tuesday, February 12, 2018 at 2:00 p.m ., there will be a presentation by John Rainaldi, Director of Assessment and Collection. John will discuss and review the tax assistance programs available to Manchester’s senior citizens. This will include information on the Senior Homeowner’s Program, the HELP Program, Veteran’s Programs and various other programs that are offered to qualifying seniors. Please leave your name and phone number at the senior center front office or call 860-647-3211 so that we may properly prepare for your visit.

For more information on the Senior Taxpayer Program call 860-647-3011.

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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, JAN 02, 2018 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon Wed, JAN 09, 2018 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon Wed, JAN 16, 2018 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon Wed, JAN 23, 2018 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon Wed, JAN 30, 2018 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 Only Friday, JAN 4 th & JAN 18 th 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. If you have diabetes, diabetic neuropathy and loss of protection in your foot, MEDICARE PART B covers One (1) diabetic foot exam every SIX (6) months by a Podiatrist.

Tips for Protecting Your Heart when Shoveling Before You Shovel Snow

� Talk to your doctor before you take on the task of snow shoveling � Avoid shoveling immediately after you awaken as most heart attacks occur early in the

morning when blood is more prone to clotting. Wait for at least 30 minutes and warm up � Do not eat a heavy meal before shoveling: blood gets diverted from the heart to the stomach � Warm up your muscles before starting by walking for a few minutes or marching in place � Do not drink coffee or smoke for at least one hour before or one hour after shoveling or during

breaks. These are stimulants and elevate your blood pressure and heart rate

While Shoveling Snow

� Use a small shovel: shovel many small loads instead of fewer heavy ones � Begin slowly and take frequent, 15-minute breaks � Drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration � Dress in layers, to avoid hypothermia (low body temperature) or overheating � Cover your head and neck (50% body heat lost thru head and neck) � Cover your mouth (breathing cold air can cause angina or trigger breathing problems) � Watch for warning signs of a heart attack, lightheadedness, dizziness, being short of breath, or

if you have tightness or burning in chest, neck, arms or back. If you think you are having a heart attack, call 911.

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

Healthy Eating – Let Start the New Year Right The Manchester Health Department in partnership with the Whiton Library are sponsoring “Healthy Eating - Let’s start the New Year Right ”. This program is being offered on Thursday, January 10, 2019 at the Whiton Library from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM . Erin Ballou - Health Promotion Coordinator/ Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center will offer tips to help you maintain a healthy life style during the winter months. Please call the Whiton Library at (860) 643-2471 to REGISTER.

Exciting Health News! The Town of Manchester and ECHN Are Proud To Announ ce:

Dr. Tricia Hall will be seeing patients at the Manchester Senior Center. Dr. Hall will be at the Senior Center the First Friday of every month from 9:00a.m. – 12:00 p .m. Dr. Hall is double-board certified in Family Medicine and Osteopathic Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine from the American Osteopathic Board of Neuromuscular Medicine.

To make an appointment, please call 860-533-4678 or stop by the ECHN Medical

Office at the Senior Center to check same day avail ability *

*PLEASE PROVIDE MEDICAL INSURANCE INFORMATON

Wednesday Blood Pressure Clinic will continue as scheduled

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

AARP Drivers Safety Program (card rm) 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. Classes for WINTER 2019 are scheduled as follows: JAN 31st, FEB 28 th, MAR 28 th, APR 25 th, MAY 30 th, JUNE 27 th. You may SAVE at least 5% on your Auto Insurance. 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.) AARP does not accept walk-ins the day of the class. You may sign up at the Front Desk in person to REGISTER. $15.00 for AARP members or $20.00 non-AARP members. Payments made by Check only, made payable to AARP . Advisory Committee Meeting YOUR Advisory Committee will be meeting on Friday, JAN 4 th & FEB 1 st at 9:00 a.m . in the Library to discuss issues of concern to members! Attending meetings 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, JAN 15 th at 10:30 in the Library . “Emily and Einstein” By Linda Francis Lee. Emily and her husband Sandy Portman seemed to live a gracious if busy life in an old-world, Upper West Side apartment in the famous Dakota building. But one night on the way to meet Emily, Sandy dies in a tragic accident. The funeral isn't even over before Emily learns she is on the verge of being evicted from their apartment. But worse than the possibility of losing her home, Emily is stunned when she discovers that her marriage was made up of lies. Computer Room The Computer Lab will be open from 8:30a.m. – 4:15p.m . *Hours* are 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.). *HOURS WILL CHANGE (*830am–12:00 Noon) AS OF FEBRUARY 1 st for TAX SEASON.

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P R O G R A M N O T E S Hiking Schedule – Thursdays TIMES: A) 1 to 3 PM – Local areas B) 12:30 to 3:30/4 PM – More distant areas/Carpooling **Note: All carpooling for this session will be from the Big Y parking lot (far end near the Asian restaurant) at the corner of Oakland St. and Tolland Turnpike (Rtes 83 and 30). If there is snow on the ground but it is otherwise a nice day, we may switch from the woodland hike listed to an “urban hike” on the downtown sidewalks of Manchester, Glastonbury or something similar. You will be notified by email of any such changes or cancellations. January 3 – Oak Grove, Manchester – A January 17 – Case Mtn (Spring St. lot) Manchester – A January 31 – Talcott Ravine, Vernon – A February 14 – Valley Falls, Vernon – A February 28 – Dart Hill South, Vernon – A

March 14 – Howard/Porter Reservoir, Manchester – A March 28 – Northwest Park, Windsor – B1

April 11 – Flat Brook Falls, Glastonbury – B1 May 3 – Windermere Trl, Vernon/Ellington – B April 25 – Scantic River Pk, East Windsor – B1 May 9 – Holcomb Farm, West Granby – B1 May 23 – Schoolhouse Brook Park, Mansfield – B1 June 6 – Kendall Mtn Conservation Area, Tolland – B1

Newcomers Meeting The next Newcomer’s meeting, open to those 60+ and Members will be held on Wednesday, JAN 16 th 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, JAN 14 th or Tues, JAN 15 th by 12:00 Noon . We look forward to your visit!

Memory to Memoirs Do you ever have the urge to write down family memories and significant events in your life for your children or grandchildren? You can join the From Memory to Memoir: Writing Your Life Story classes here at the Manchester Senior Center and discover how to turn memories of significant events in your life into a memoir. No previous writing experience is required. Session1 : Wednesday, January, 9 to February, 27 – 8-week session. Session 2 : Wednesday March, 6 to May, 1 (no class 4/24). Morning class is from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM, and afternoon class is from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM . Choose the morning of afternoon class, or both sessions if you would like. Cost: $5.00 per session . Sign up at the front office during OPEN REGISTRATION, beginning December 12 th. Red Hat Society THERE WILL BE NO MEETING JAN 1 st AS THE SENIOR CENTER WILL BE CLOSED FOR NEW YEAR HOLIDAY . The JAN meeting will be held on Tuesday, JAN 8 th and the next monthly meeting will be held on Tuesday, FEB 5 th at 1:00 pm . You should be signing up at the front desk three (3x) per year every year (January, May, September) 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. Please make sure you sign up for the Red Hat Socie ty at the Front Desk so we may formulate an attendance sh eet for each meeting that is conducted here at the Senior Center for our records.

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P R O G R A M N O T E S Travel Committee Meeting Join us on Thursday, JAN 10 th 11:00am – 12:00 Noon in the Card Rm . Please call the front office at 860-647-3211 to SIGN UP , Everyone is welcome.

Iceland Revealed Informational Meeting

Join us on Thursday, January 10 at 11:30 AM for an informational meeting on the Iceland Trip! Tyler Zajacz, the owner of Tours of Distinction will be here to go over the trip itinerary and answer any questions. The meeting will take place in the card room immediately following the Travel meeting. Questions, call Missy Rankin at 860-647-3210.

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. 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.

3. 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 .

4. 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 St. 9-5pm M-TH, Fri 9-2pm, Saturday @ Kitchen 9-2pm . Special arrangements for food donations can be arranged by calling 860-647-0800 or Beth Stafford, Executive Director/CEO at 860-647-8003 X17. Please visit www.maccct.org. Items needed for the food pantry at this time: Ketchup, Mayo, Pasta Sause, Pasta, Cereal, Oatmeal, Grape Jelly, Tuna, Chef Boyardee, Beef Stew, Red Kidney Beans, Chicken Noodle/Cream Soups.

5. Support our Troops & Honor our Veterans! Please take a moment to express your gratitude and thank a soldier. Further details are available

online at http://uwc.211ct.org/u-s-troops-how-to-support/ . Small, individual donations can be dropped off at Town Hall Customer Service & Information Center, 41 Center Street, 860-647-5235.

6. Wanted – Senior Men Doubles Tennis players Mondays and Fridays, 7:00am – 9:00am at the East Hartford Tennis Club . Play is Round

Robin, not a league, so you don’t have to commit to every session. Please contact Paul Davern at pdavern49@gmail.com for more information.

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Silk City Travelers NEW TRIPS!

SIGN-UP Begins on Thrusday, January 10th, 2018=9

Registration begins Thursday, January 10th

Newport Playhouse

Join us at the Newport Playhouse and Cabaret Restaurant to

see “Clothes Encounters”. Who is wearing whose clothes,

and why? Would you believe it is all about real estate agents

selling a house while they pursue other interests.” Bring

tissues for the tears of laughter, and a score card to keep

track of who is who. A farce of double-meanings, mistaken

identities & innuendo. A riotous whirlwind that resolves itself

to the satisfaction of all. Lunch will be a traditional buffet

with a wide variety of hot and cold entrées, salads, veggies,

desserts, fruit and beverages. Date: Monday, April 8, 2019

Cost: $98/pp. Includes: round trip transportation, lunch,

show, and all taxes and gratuities. Checks to: Friendship

Tours Deadline: March 8 Departs: 8:45 AM Approximate

Return: 6:00 PM

Bronx Breweries

Spend the day in the Bronx! Join a local guide for a

walkabout brewery tour of the Bronx. Join us as we sip our

way through three breweries that have made the Bronx their

home. We will even make a stop to taste “moonshine” which

is produced at Port Morris Distillery. As we wind our way

through the city, we will learn the history and the culture of

the only NYC borough that is on the mainland of the USA.

The tour will include a taste at 3 breweries and 1 distillery.

Stops will include snacks also. Lunch will be on your own on

Arthur Avenue. The day’s guide will be able to give some

great options. In addition to lunching on Arthur Avenue,

there will be plenty of free-time to explore. Date:

Wednesday, May 1, 2019 Cost: $118/pp. Includes: round trip

transportation, brewery tour, 1 distillery tasting, snacks, local

tour guide, tours of distinction tour director, free-time, and

all taxes and gratuities. Checks to: Tours of Distinction

Deadline: April 5 Departs: 8:00 AM Approximate Return:

8:30 PM

PREVIOUS TRIP

Gaelic meets Garlic

Join us at the Grand Oak Villa for an afternoon of comedy

and singing. George Casey is guaranteed to perform good

clean comedy that will give you giant belly-laughs. Also,

featuring Tony Riccio; his Italian background is celebrated

with all the standards we know and love. On arrival enjoy

crackers, cheese, and pepperoni. Family style menu

includes corned beef and cabbage, plus chicken

parmesan. Complimentary carafes of Red and white

wine will also be available. Date: Tuesday, March 19,

2019 Cost: $90/pp. Includes: round trip transportation,

lunch, show, and all taxes and gratuities. Checks to:

Friendship Tours Deadline: February 12 Departs: 10:15

AM Approximate Return: 4:45 PM

PREVIOUS TRIP

Niagara Falls – 100% Guaranteed Departure!

May 31 – June 2, 2019

On Day 1 we depart the senior center and head off on

our tour of Niagara Falls, Canada. We will arrive at the

Hilton Niagara Falls (conveniently connected to the

Fallsview Casino) and enjoy dinner at Betty’s Restaurant

(included). Day 2 starts with a full breakfast (included)

before meeting our local guide for a full day of touring.

Stops include the Floral Clock, and views of the

Canadian and American Falls. Free time in the English

Community, Niagara-on-the-lake, allows for lunch on

your own and shopping. That afternoon enjoy a cruise

on the lake aboard the Hornblower Boat, which brings

you up close to the thundering Niagara Falls. That night

enjoy dinner at the revolving dining room atop the

Skylon Tower, with views that are not to be missed

(included). Day 3 begins with another breakfast

(included) before we depart for the Rainbow Bridge

Duty free Store. We will then travel to New York’s

famous Finger Lakes Region and enjoy a wine tasting

and lunch (included) at Ventosa Vineyards. We end day

3 traveling back to Manchester. Please see trip flyer for

more details on this amazing itinerary! Cost: $675/pp

Double room occupancy, $609/pp Triple, and $909/pp

Single. $75/pp deposit is due at the time of booking.

Travel Protection is available for an additional cost.

Includes: round trip transportation, 2 nights hotel, 2

breakfast, 1 lunch, 2 dinners, tour and wine tasting.

Niagara sightseeing with guide, Hornblower Cruise, Tour

Director, roundtrip luggage handling, and gratuities for

tour director, bus driver, and local guide Checks to:

Tours of Distinction Deadline: April 15 Departs: 5/31 at

8:00 AM Approximate Return: 6/2 at 9:45 PM

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Silk City TravelersPreviously Advertised Trip – REGISTER ANYTIME!

Iceland Revealed Informational Meeting

Join us on Thursday, January 10 at 11:30 AM for an informational meeting on the Iceland Trip! Tyler Zajacz, the owner of Tours of Distinction will be here to go over the trip itinerary and answer any questions. The meeting will take place in the card room immediately following the Travel meeting. Questions, call Missy Rankin at 860-647-3210.

Iceland Revealed October 19-26, 2019

Iceland is the place to be. This 8 day adventure dives into Iceland’s highlights from a local’s perspective. Traveling in an

escorted group tour, discover Iceland intimately. Teeming with wildlife, spectacular landscapes, wonderful people and

Viking History – Iceland will meet your bucket-list expectations. Let’s not forget the main event: hunting for the northern

lights. Features: Thingvellir National Park, Skogafoss Waterfall, Hallesheioi Power Plant, Blue Lagoon, Frioheimar Farm

Visit, Glacial Lagoon, Strokkur Geyser, 1 northern light excursion, Reykjavik City Tour and so much more! Price includes

Airport Transfers USA & Iceland, Roundtrip International Airfare, 6 Nights premium hotels, 12 meals, Blue Lagoon

Entrance, Frioheimar Farm Visit, Hellisheioi Power Plant, Perlan Observation, Snorrastofa, Skogar Folk Museum, Local

Icelandic guide for all excursions, entrance to Ice Cave at Langjokull Glacier, 1 hunt for the Northern Lights, Motor coach

Transportation in Iceland, Tours of Distinction Tour Director, and all gratuities for tour director, local guides, and drivers.

Cost: $3,999/pp. double, $4,699/pp. single. Passport Required. 1st deposit of $500 is due at time of reservation, 2nd

deposit of $2,500 is due on April 3, 20-19, and Final payment is due by July 5, 2019. Travel Protection is available for

purchase when making first deposit. See Trip Flyer for more tails on this amazing trip.

SEE TRIP FLYERS FOR MORE DETAILS. QUESTIONS? Call MISSY RANKIN AT 860-647-3210

• All participants must fill out and sign an Emergency Contact Form, and Liability waiver before participating

on any trips

• 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.

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

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

• 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

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

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

• If a trip is full your name will be placed on a waitlist, open spots will be filled in order from the wait list

• 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.

Trip Policies:

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Senior Center – In General . . .

Lunch Program** – Meals are served from 12:00 to 12:30 p.m. each weekday. Per MACC Chefs Community Catering, 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. MACC 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 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. *Schedule subject to change – weather pending January through April. Retail Shopping – Wednesdays * Reserve your bus ride the day before 3:00 p.m. The bus shops on the following schedule: 1st Wednesday – Walmart, 2nd Wednesday – Walmart/Mall, 3rd Wednesday – Kohls/Vernon Circle, 4th Wednesday – Walmart/Xmas Tree. (If there is a 5th Wednesday – Walmart) *Schedule is subject to change – weather pending January through April.

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.

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A C T I V I T I E S & P R O G R A M S DECEMBER 2018 / JANUARY 2019 31 JAN 1 JAN 2 WALMART JAN 3 JAN 4

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

Billiards 830-415 Billiards 830-415 Billiards 830-415 Billiards 830-415

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

Digital Photo 930-1130 Friendship Circle 830-1120 Scrabble 930-1130 Walking Grp 845-11

CERAMICS 930-1130 Happy Walking Grp 845-11 ADV LINE DANCE 10-11 SAC MTG 9-10

NEW YEAR Wii Bowling 10-1130 CERAMICS 930-1130

Bingo 10-12 BLOOD PRESSURE 9-12 DUPLICATE BRIDGE 1230-4 Bingo 10-12

MENS GROUP 1045-1145 STRONGER SRS 915-10 Hiking 1-3 STRENGTH & FLEX 10-11

STRENGTH & FLEX 10-11 Quilting 1-4 LIGHT N LIVELY 11-12

Pinochle 1230-230 STRENGTH & FLEX 11-12 Hand & Foot cards 1-415 TAI CHI ADV 12-1

Poker 1245-230 GUIDED MED 1115-1145 ZUMBA 2-3 Setback 1230-3

BODY SCULPT 1230-115 Cribbage 1245-3

Social Bridge 1230-4 TAI CHI BEG 1-2

Dominoes 1245-3

LIGHT N LIVELY 120-215 FOOTCARE BY APPOINT

ECHN 9-12 1st FRI/mos

APPTS 860-533-4678

PROVIDE MED INS INFO

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A C T I V I T I E S & P R O G R A M S JANUARY 2019 JAN 7 JAN 8 STOP n SHOP JAN 9 WALMART/MALL JAN 10 JAN 11

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 830-1120 Scrabble 930-1130 Walking Grp 845-11

CERAMICS 930-1130 BEG LINE DANCE 10-11 Walking Grp 845-11 ADV LINE DANCE 10-11 CERAMICS 930-1130

STRENGTH & FLEX 10-11 HEALTHY BRAIN SERIES 1/5 Woodshop 9-12 Wii Bowling 10-1130 Bingo 10-12

Bingo 10-12 10-1130 am BLOOD PRESSURE 9-12 TRAVEL MTG 11-12 STRENGTH & FLEX 10-11

MENS GROUP 1045-1145 Mahjong 1230-200 STRONGER SRS 915-10 DUPLICATE BRIDGE 1230-4 LIGHT N LIVELY 11-12

BODY SCULPT 1230-115 Water Color & Oil 1-3 STRENGTH & FLEX 10-11 Quilting 1-4 TAI CHI ADV 12-1

Pinochle 1230-230 RED HATS 1-4 MEM to MEM 1030-1200 Hand & Foot cards 1-415 Setback 1230-3

Poker 1245-230 TAI CHI ADV 130-230 STRENGTH & FLEX 11-12 ZUMBA 2-3 Cribbage 1245-3

LIGHT N LIVELY 120-215 TAI CHI BEG 230-330 GUIDED MED 1115-1145 TAI CHI BEG 1-2

YOGA 220-315 MEM to MEM 1230-200 HEALTHY EATING

YOGA 320-415 BODY SCULPT 1230-115 700-830pm

Social Bridge 1230-4 Whiton Library

Dominoes 1245-3

LIGHT N LIVELY 120-215

YOGA 220-315

YOGA 320-415

AARP TAX APPOINTMENT LINE PLEASE CALL 860-647-6024 MUST MAKE AARP TAX APPOINTMENTS

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A C T I V I T I E S & P R O G R A M S JANUARY 2019 14 15 SHOP RITE 16 KOHLS/VERNON CIRCLE 17 18

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 830-1120 Scrabble 930-1130 Walking Grp 845-11

CERAMICS 930-1130 BEG LINE DANCE 10-11 Walking Grp 845-11 ADV LINE DANCE 10-11 CERAMICS 930-1130

STRENGTH & FLEX 10-11 HEALTHY BRAIN SERIES 2/5 Woodshop 9-12 Wii Bowling 10-1130 Bingo 10-12

Bingo 10-12 10-1130 am BLOOD PRESSURE 9-12 DUPLICATE BRIDGE 1230-4 STRENGTH & FLEX 10-11

MENS GROUP 1045-1145 Book Group 1030-1130 STRONGER SRS 915-10 Hiking 1-3 LIGHT N LIVELY 11-12

BODY SCULPT 1230-115 Mahjong 1230-200 STRENGTH & FLEX 10-11 Quilting 1-4 TAI CHI ADV 12-1

Pinochle 1230-230 Water Color & Oil 1-3 MEM to MEM 1030-1200 Hand & Foot cards 1-415 Setback 1230-3

Poker 1245-230 TAI CHI ADV 130-230 NEWCOMERS MTG 11-12 ZUMBA 2-3 Cribbage 1245-3

LIGHT N LIVELY 120-215 TAI CHI BEG 230-330 STRENGTH & FLEX 11-12 TAI CHI BEG 1-2

YOGA 220-315 GUIDED MED 1115-1145

YOGA 320-415 MEM to MEM 1230-200 FOOTCARE BY APPOINT

BODY SCULPT 1230-115

Social Bridge 1230-4

Dominoes 1245-3

LIGHT N LIVELY 120-215

YOGA 220-315

YOGA 320-415

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A C T I V I T I E S & P R O G R A M S JANUARY 2019 21 22 STOP N SHOP 23 WALMART/XMAS TREE 24 25

SENIOR CENTER 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

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

Woodshop 9-12 Friendship Circle 830-1120 Scrabble 930-1130 Walking Grp 845-11

Martin Luther King Day BEG LINE DANCE 10-11 Walking Grp 845-11 ADV LINE DANCE 10-11 CERAMICS 930-1130

HEALTHY BRAIN SERIES 3/5 Woodshop 9-12 Wii Bowling 10-1130 Bingo 10-12

10-1130 am BLOOD PRESSURE 9-12 DUPLICATE BRIDGE 1230-4 STRENGTH & FLEX 10-11

Book Group 10:30 STRONGER SRS 915-10 Quilting 1-4 LIGHT N LIVELY 11-12

Mahjong 1230-200 STRENGTH & FLEX 10-11 Hand & Foot cards 1-415 TAI CHI ADV 12-1

Water Color & Oil 1-3 MEM to MEM 1030-1200 ZUMBA 2-3 Setback 1230-3

TAI CHI ADV 130-230 STRENGTH & FLEX 11-12 Cribbage 1245-3

TAI CHI BEG 230-330 GUIDED MED 1115-1145 TAI CHI BEG 1-2

MEM to MEM 1230-200

BODY SCULPT 1230-115

Social Bridge 1230-4

Dominoes 1245-3

LIGHT N LIVELY 120-215

YOGA 220-315

YOGA 320-415

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A C T I V I T I E S & P R O G R A M S JANUARY 2019 28 29 SHOP RITE 30 WALMART 31 DRIVERS ED 845-1245 FEB 1

Comp Lab 830-415 Comp Lab 830-415 Comp Lab 830-415 Comp Lab 830-415 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 830-1120 Scrabble 930-1130 Walking Grp 845-11

CERAMICS 930-1130 BEG LINE DANCE 10-11 Walking Grp 845-11 ADV LINE DANCE 10-11 SAC MTG 9-10

STRENGTH & FLEX 10-11 HEALTHY BRAIN SERIES 4/5 Woodshop 9-12 Wii Bowling 10-1130 CERAMICS 930-1130

Bingo 10-12 10-1130 am BLOOD PRESSURE 9-12 DUPLICATE BRIDGE 1230-4 Bingo 10-12

MENS GROUP 1045-1145 Mahjong 1230-200 STRONGER SRS 915-10 Hiking 1-3 STRENGTH & FLEX 10-11

BODY SCULPT 1230-115 Water Color & Oil 1-3 STRENGTH & FLEX 10-11 Quilting 1-4 LIGHT N LIVELY 11-12

Pinochle 1230-230 TAI CHI ADV 130-230 MEM to MEM 1030-1200 Hand & Foot cards 1-415 TAI CHI ADV 12-1

Poker 1245-230 TAI CHI BEG 230-330 STRENGTH & FLEX 11-12 ZUMBA 2-3 Setback 1230-3

LIGHT N LIVELY 120-215 GUIDED MED 1115-1145 Cribbage 1245-3

YOGA 220-315 MEM to MEM 1230-200 TAI CHI BEG 1-2

YOGA 320-415 BODY SCULPT 1230-115

Social Bridge 1230-4 ECHN 9-12 1st FRI/mos

Dominoes 1245-3 APPTS 860-533-4678

LIGHT N LIVELY 120-215 PROVIDE MED INS INFO

YOGA 220-315

YOGA 320-415 V.I.T.A - TAX PREP AARP TAX PREP

APPOINTMENT ONLY APPOINTMENTS ONLY

860-647-3092 860-647-6024

Thurs 6:00pm-8:00pm M, T, W, F

Saturday 9:00am-4:00pm 12:45 – 2:00pm

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A C T I V I T I E S & P R O G R A M S JANUARY 2019 FEB 4 FEB 5 SHOP RITE FEB 6 WALMART FEB 7 FEB8

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 830-1120 Scrabble 930-1130 Walking Grp 845-11

CERAMICS 930-1130 BEG LINE DANCE 10-11 Walking Grp 845-11 ADV LINE DANCE 10-11 CERAMICS 930-1130

STRENGTH & FLEX 10-11 HEALTHY BRAIN SERIES 5/5 Woodshop 9-12 Wii Bowling 10-1130 Bingo 10-12

Bingo 10-12 10-1130 am BLOOD PRESSURE 9-12 DUPLICATE BRIDGE 1230-4 STRENGTH & FLEX 10-11

MENS GROUP 1045-1145 Mahjong 1230-200 STRONGER SRS 915-10 Quilting 1-4 LIGHT N LIVELY 11-12

BODY SCULPT 1230-115 Water Color & Oil 1-3 STRENGTH & FLEX 10-11 Hand & Foot cards 1-415 TAI CHI ADV 12-1

Pinochle 1230-230 RED HATS 1-4 MEM to MEM 1030-1200 ZUMBA 2-3 Setback 1230-3

Poker 1245-230 TAI CHI ADV 130-230 STRENGTH & FLEX 11-12 Cribbage 1245-3

LIGHT N LIVELY 120-215 TAI CHI BEG 230-330 GUIDED MED 1115-1145 TAI CHI BEG 1-2

YOGA 220-315 MEM to MEM 1230-200

YOGA 320-415 BODY SCULPT 1230-115

Social Bridge 1230-4

Dominoes 1245-3

LIGHT N LIVELY 120-215

YOGA 220-315

YOGA 320-415

AARP TAX PREP AARP TAX PREP AARP TAX PREP V.I.T.A - TAX PREP AARP TAX PREP

APPOINTMENTS ONLY APPOINTMENTS ONLY APPOINTMENTS ONLY APPOINTMENT ONLY APPOINTMENTS ONLY

860-647-6024 860-647-6024 860-647-6024 860-647-3092 860-647-6024

M, T, W, F M, T, W, F M, T, W, F Thurs 6:00pm-8:00pm M, T, W, F

12:45 – 2:00pm 12:45 – 2:00pm 12:45 – 2:00pm Saturday 9:00am-4:00pm 12:45 – 2:00pm

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JANUARY 2019

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

Week 1 12/31-1/4

Fried Chicken Mac N Cheese Seasonal Vegetable Cole Slaw Fresh Fruit

SR.CENTER

CLOSED HAPPY NEW YEAR

Native Chicken Jasmin Rice Seasonal Vegetable Samosas Fresh Fruit

Beef Stew Corn Bread Composed Salad Soup Du Jour

Salmon Burgers Coleslaw Chips Fresh Fruit TGIF DESSERT

Week 2 1/7-1/11

Chicken Cordon Bleu Rice Pilaf Seasonal Vegetable Garden Salad Fresh Fruit

Cheese & Pepperoni Pizza / Caesar Salad Split Pea Soup Yogurt Fresh Fruit

Ginger Beef Fried Rice Seasonal Vegetable Egg Rolls Garden Salad Fresh Fruit

BBQ Chicken Potato Salad Corn on the Cob Cole Slaw Soup Du Jour

Fish Chowder Bread Boule Seasonal Vegetable Fresh Fruit TGIF DESSERT

Week 3 1/14-1/18

Chili Corn Bread Seasonal Vegetable Garden Salad Fresh Fruit

Chicken Pot Pie Garden Salad Seasonal Vegetable Black Bean Soup Fresh Fruit

Kielbasa w/sauerkraut Pierogis Seasonal Vegetable Garden Salad Fresh Fruit

Chicken Alfredo Garden Salad Garlic Bread Soup Du Jour Fresh Fruit

Baked Haddock Rice Pilaf Vegetable Medley Fresh Fruit TGIF DESSERT

Week 4 1/21-1/25

SR.CENTER

CLOSED MARTIN LUTHER KING HOLIDAY

Sheppard’s Pie Bread sticks Caesar Salad Chicken& Veggie Soup Fresh Fruit

Beef Burritos Rice & Beans Chips & Guacamole Fresh Fruit

Bacon/Ranch Chicken Roasted Potato’s Seasonal Vegetable Chicken& Rice Soup Fresh Fruit

Grilled Cheese Deluxe Tomato Soup Fresh Garden Salad Fresh Fruit TGIF DESSERT

Week 5 1/28-1/31

Stuffed Peppers Roasted Potatoes Brussel Sprouts Bread & Butter Fresh Fruit

Turkey Joe Chips Creamy Potato Soup Garden Salad Fresh Fruit

Chicken Fricassee Spanish Rice Plantains Arugula Salad Fresh Fruit

Swedish Meatballs/ w Pasta Garden Salad Minestrone Soup Rolls & Butter Fresh Fruit

Turkey & Vegetable Quiche Seasonal Vegetable Garden Salad Fresh Fruit TGIF DESSERT

860-647-3211

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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