oxford senior center
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www.oxford-ct.gov
Monday – Thursday 9:00 am. - 5:00 pm. Friday 8:00 am. - 4:00 pm.
Make the Oxford Senior Center Your Place to Connect with Others
Grandparents Day
Thursday, August 19th @ 12:00 – 2:00
Critter Caravan will be here with a wide variety of live
animals for some hands on fun! Pizza and ice cream will
be served at no charge. We will be giving out balloons
and surprise gifts to all of our children. Please join us for
this fun filled afternoon! Sign up is required.
Hawaiian Luau Thursday, August 26th @ 12:00
There’s nothing more fun than a tropical island-inspired
celebration full of color, music, friends & food! Put on
your leis, flip flops and sunglasses and say aloha to
summer fun! The rich island music of Hawaii will fill
the center as our very own DJ, Hank Rotzal plays an
inspiring playlist of peaceful rhythms and poetic lyrics
that celebrate island life. Meal catered by Matteis. Island
style baked chicken, ham, scalloped potatoes, hawaiian
mac salad, fruit kabobs and pineapple surprise cake for
dessert. Cost: $10.00pp Sign up now!
AARP Safe Driver Class Tuesday, September 21st 1:00-5:00
The Safe Driver course from AARP is the nation’s
leading driver safety course. Upon completion, you may
qualify for an auto insurance discount.
Senior Center Outdoor Tag
Saturday, September 25th 9:00am – 3:00pm
Rain Date- Saturday, October 2nd
There’s plenty of time to start gathering your unwanted
items and purchase a spot at the senior center! Clean out
your house and make some extra cash too! We will offer
space on a first come first serve basis at a cost of $10.00.
One table and 2 chairs will be provided. Set up and
break down will be your responsibility. No items left
behind. Must be a current senior center member to
secure a spot. Hot dogs, chips and beverages will be
sold. Don’t miss out, reserve your spot now, as space is
limited. Register with receptionist.
Pedi Care Foot Clinic is back!
Tuesday, August 10th 9:00 – 2:30
Wednesday, August 18th 9:00 – 2:00
Make an appointment with April to have your toe nails
trimmed, filed and cleaned, reduction of thickened nails,
smoothing of corns and callouses, massaging, applying
lotion and powdering of feet. Skin cancer assessment
along with general assessment of feet and lower legs by
specially trained registered nurse working with Pedi-
Care Services. If you are diabetic, a doctor’s note will
be needed. Pedi-Care fee is $35 for a half hour visit and
is not covered by insurance. Please make checks payable
to Pedi-Care. Schedule your appointment now.
Oxford Senior Center
10 Old Church Road, Oxford, CT 06478
(203) 881-5231 Reception / Reservations – Ext. 0
AUGUST 2021
MEAL PROGRAMS
Hot Dog Lunch with Friends
Thursday, August 5th & 12th @ 12:00
Joyce Niestemski will be cooking Hummel’s hot dogs
for everyone to enjoy! Chips, drink & dessert will
complete your meal. Cost: $2.00pp
*Please remember to sign up with the receptionist so we
have an accurate count. Thank you.
Center Café Lunch Program
Wednesday August 11th @ 12:00
MENU:
$6- Salad with choice of Grilled Chicken or Shrimp
$6- Chef Salad
$6- Turkey Club on whole wheat with coleslaw
$6- Crab Cakes served over rice with side of coleslaw
Reservations can be made by calling the senior center at
203-881-5231 ext. “0” A minimum of 24 hours notice
required for reservations & cancellations. Socialize with
friends while enjoying this delicious and affordable
lunch. Pick up your meal at our kitchen window and pay
for it at that time.
TEAM Lunch (Senior Community Café)
Tuesday, August 17th @ 12:00
Menu: Meatloaf with mushroom gravy, mashed
potatoes, mixed veggies, dinner roll & vanilla pudding
Tuesday, August 31st @ 12:00
Menu: Pulled pork, warm potato salad, sauteed cabbage,
burger roll & melon.
Donation $3.00. If paying by check, please make check
payable to TEAM.
Reservations must be made 5 days in advance.
New England Young At Heart
Meal Delivery Service
Young at Heart of Oxford offers homemade meals for $6
to senior center members. All meals are prepared by
Elaine Marcucio and can be picked up weekly every
Thursday @ 11:00 at the Oxford Senior Center.
(Meals are cooked fresh weekly, but delivered frozen for
your convenience) Take a look at the August menu on
the back of the inserted August calendar.
To place an order call Elaine at 203-463-8339 and leave
your name and order on her voicemail or email. A
minimum of 3 meals must be ordered
Please make checks payable to Young at Heart
CENTER PROGRAMS
Left, Center, Right Game Tuesday, August 3rd @ 11:00
You could win a hot dog lunch gift certificate!
Blood Pressures
Thursday, August 5th & 19th from 10:45 – 11:45
Sponsored by Pomperaug District Department of Health.
Please call the receptionist to schedule an appointment.
Bingo
Wednesday, August 11th & 25th from 1:30-3:00
Light refreshments will be served. Cost: $2.00
Apples to Apples Game
Thursday, August 12th @ 1:00
Have some laughs and join in on the fun with this easy
to learn game! $10.00 prize for the winner!
Hearing Screenings
Offered by Hearing Aid Specialists of CT Tuesday, August 17th from 9:30 – 11:30.
A hearing specialist will examine your ears for wax,
screen your hearing and explain the results. This is a
great opportunity to find out whether or not you might
have hearing loss. It could give you a baseline screening
for your records. Please call the center to schedule an
appointment.
Movie Matinee: Tuesday, August 31st @ 1:00
Here After (2021)
Starring Christina Ricci, Andy Karl & Nora Arnezeder
As Michael is lifted from the scene of a car crash and
finds himself in a very bright room with a very strange
lady, he learns that for his soul to reach the next plane he
needs to find a mate. If you think dating in life was hard,
in death it’s harder. Is it too late for Michael to figure
out the complex rules, the dos and don’ts and what’s in
store for his soul?
Not Rated - 2hr 2m Refreshments will be served.
Blood drive at the Oxford Senior Center
Saturday September 4th from 8:00am – 1:00pm
Register by calling 1(800) REDCROSS or log into
www.redcrossblood.org
Bell Choir- 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month @ 11:30
Billiards- Mon.- Fri. 9:00 - 5:00
Bocce -Mon., Wed. & Fri. @ 9:00
Craft Group-Tuesdays from 1:00 to 3:00
Happy Hookers Crochet Group - Mondays @ 1:00
Indoor Walking- Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 10:00
Ladies Poker – Thursdays @ 1:00
Mahjong– Mondays @ 12:30
Men’s Poker- Fridays @ 1:00
Pinochle – Fridays @ 1:00
Quilting Guild- Wednesdays at 1:00
Wii Bowling- Call the center to schedule a time.
Beginners and new members are always welcome.
Flex, Fit & Fun
Mondays @ 10:30
Join Certified Fitness Instructor Bobbi Komaromi for a
45 minute fun filled class that will leave you feeling
happy, healthy and renewed! This class incorporates
weights, bands, balls and balance! All levels welcome,
work at your own pace!
Salsa Latin Fitness Workout- (Trial Class)
Tuesday, August 24th @ 10:30
Strengthen your muscles, improve your posture and
learn proper stretching techniques with certified
instructor Gabriella Takacs Fabry. This class will lift
your spirits while torching calories! You won’t want to
miss this 45 minute fun filled beginners workout!
Strength & Balance with Bobbi
Wednesdays @ 10:30
This is a fun filled musical class that combines
stretching and fitness variations, as well as low
impact cardio moves to burn calories and improve
balance. Join us for a good time and a great workout!
Mat Pilates Fridays @ 10:00 Instructor: Helene Korchin. Gentle, low-impact, yet
serious strength workout that research shows can help
ease low back pain, reduce body fat, improve flexibility,
and increase core body muscles. The method is based
on modern principles of exercise science and
rehabilitation. Please bring your own mat.
Ballroom Dance
Fridays at 2:00 This month’s dance is the Rumba
George Maderski “Theatrical & Cabaret Ballroom
Dance Champion” would love for you to join him here at
the center. This one hour class will feature a different
ballroom dance every six weeks, focusing on balance,
posture and technique. Ballroom dancing has shown to
be most effective in warding off or slowing down
alzheimer’s and dementia in seniors. By constantly
making snap decisions and non repetitive movements,
the neurons in your brain become reactivated, causing
mental rejuvenation. Aside from these wonderful health
benefits, Ballroom Dancing is FUN!
Pastel Painting
1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month 1:00 – 2:30
Instructor: Eileen Smith
All levels of expertise are welcome. Try something
different, expand your mind and enjoy a relaxing hobby.
Cost: $10 per class. All supplies included. Please pay
Eilene directly. Sign up is required.
Zentangle Art Instruction Tuesday, August 31st @ 11:00 Cost $3.00pp
The Zentangle Method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and
fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured
patterns. We call these patterns, tangles. These simple
shapes are the "Elemental Strokes" in all Zentangle art,
which promotes calmness and meditation. Please join
instructor Debbie Mitchell for this exciting new
program!
Municipal Agent News
August 2021
Hi Everyone!
Hope all of you are doing well in this hot, humid
weather. Some people actually like this weather.
Personally, I like the heat of summer but I don't like the
humidity that comes with it. On another subject, the
hydrangea this year is breathtaking and abundant. The
blues are brighter or turned to purple the pinks are half
pink and half lavender. I just got back from Cape Cod
and the Cape is known for their beautiful blue
hydrangea. I saw a pink hydrangea that was a beautiful
bright red Hydrangea is one of my favorite flowers. I
love to bring them in and dry them out for arrangements.
2021 is the "perfect" year for Hydrangea! Enjoy, we
may not see them like this for a long time!
This information is for all SNAP recipients. Did
you know that you are able to purchase food online from
participating retailers in Connecticut? SNAP enrollees
may use their electronic benefit transfer (EBT) card to
purchase eligible food items online for delivery or
curbside pickup.
Retailers approved for online SNAP purchasing are:
Amazon (including Amazon Pantry and Amazon
Fresh- www.amazon.com/snapebt, Walmart stores
www.walmart.com/grocery, ShopRite stores -
www.shoprite.com/Store-Locator, Price Chopper-
https://www.pricechopper.com/snap-ebt.
Federal Rules do not allow any SNAP benefits
to be used for fees associated with delivery or service
fees. That you will have to pay on your own. You can
combine the use of your credit or debit cards along with
your EBT card for items that may not be eligible for
purchase with your SNAP card.
EXERCISE CLASSES
Cost: $2.00 per class
ART CLASSES
Summer is a wonderful time to purchase fruits
and vegetables at Farmers Markets. Did you know that
many Farmers Markets do accept SNAP. Check it out at
Farmers Markets on Snap 4 ct to see which ones do
accept SNAP.
Have fun at your summer parties and picnics,
working in the garden or just doing what you want, like
sitting under a shade tree reading a good book. It's a
beautiful time of year here in New England. Next month
is September, (I can't believe I'm saying this), and we
will be talking about Autumn, so we have to Enjoy this
weather while we can. So get out there and Enjoy!
Until next month...
Joanne M. Jelenik
Municipal Agent for the Elderly
SENIOR CENTER BUS TRIPS
Sea Mist Thimble Islands Cruise #2 (Branford, CT)
Chowder Pot Restaurant
Monday, August 2nd
This trip was so popular, we’ve been asked to plan
another, so sit back, relax and enjoy a beautiful 45
minute narrated sightseeing cruise of the Thimble
Islands aboard the Sea Mist! After the cruise it’s lunch
on your own at the Chowder Pot. Cost: $14.00pp. Sign
up now.
This trip is limited to 20 passengers.
Bus departs: 9:30AM Return approx: 2:30PM
Essex Steam Train & Riverboat
Monday, October 4th
Essex Steam Train & Riverboat’s 2 1/2-hour train and
riverboat journey begins at the historic 1892 Essex
Station for a 12-mile, narrated round-trip into the heart
of the unspoiled Connecticut River Valley. The steam
locomotive pulls vintage coaches through the
quintessential New England towns of Deep River and
Chester. A natural highlight is the undeveloped Selden
Neck State Park, accessible only by boat. Essex Steam
Train offers unique access to several coves and
preserves, immersing passengers in an on-board eco-
excursion. The train travels near the tidal wetlands of
Pratt Cove and Chester Creek — bountiful, natural habitats for birds including Cormorants, Ducks, Swans,
Greenland Geese, Blue Heron, Egrets, and Red-winged
Blackbirds. Lunch on your own at the Griswold Inn.
Cost: $39.99 Sign up now
This trip is limited to 20 passengers.
Bus departs: 9:00AM Return approx: 5:00PM
MOTOR COACH TRIPS
Stop by the center to pick up trip flyers
The Big E (West Springfield, MA)
Wednesday, September 22nd (CT Day)
Enjoy a full day of food & fun and excitement at the
world famous Eastern States Exposition!
Cost: $49.00pp
Depart Center: 9:00AM Depart the Big E: 6:00PM
Oktoberfest at Kruckers (Pamona, NY) Wednesday, October 20th
Stop by the center to pick up a flyer with all the details
for this wonderful event!
Cost: $95.00pp
Depart center 8:30AM Return approx. 6:30
Mohegan Sun
Tuesday, October 26th
Trip includes round trip transportation and driver
gratuity. Mohegan Sun is not offering any bonus
packages as of yet. This trip is based on a minimum of
40 passengers.
Cost: $25.00pp
Depart center: 8:00AM Return approx. 6:00PM.
Atlantic City
November 28-29, 2021
Trip includes transportation, 1 night lodging, hot
breakfast, casino bonus & spectacular gaming and
sightseeing in Atlantic City! $75.00 deposit due upon
signing. Final payment due 9/21/21. Sign up now.
Cost: $125.00pp Dbl Single:$174.00pp
Depart senior center at 8:00AM
Camp Ladore- Waymart Pennsylvania
August 9-13, 2021 Cost: $374 Single $250 Dbl
Sunny Portugal November 2-11, 2021 Dbl $ $2,498 - Single $2,998 -Triple $ 2,468
Panama/Costa Rica cruise from NY-
November 6-21, 2022
Inside $2579-Ocean view $2899- Balcony $3389
In house presentation Thursday, October 14th @ 12:30
Scripture to feed your soul:
“Don’t be afraid of those who want to kill your body; they cannot touch your soul. Fear only God, who can destroy both soul and body in hell." (Matt: 10:28) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Messages from the Elderly Commission We would like to welcome everyone back to our Oxford
Senior Center. It has been a very difficult year, but now,
WE ARE BACK!!
Just a few updates for you:
1. If you have been fully vaccinated, you must
show proof to the receptionist to have your name
crossed off. Masks will not be required for
those who have had their shots.
2. Masks will be required if you HAVE NOT had
the vaccination shot. Please wear it at all times.
3. The reception area and the office is for
WORKERS only. If you need someone, please
ask at the reception window. Thank-you for
consideration in this matter.
4. There are no more take-out meals from our
kitchen. All luncheons are now eat- in. If there
is food left over on your plate, it must be
discarded. This is an order per the Pomperaug
Health District. We ask that you abide by this
rule so that we are not closed down. Also,
unless you are a worker in the kitchen, please do
not go in and wander around. There are signs on
the door regarding this.
We wish the best to everyone. Stay safe, stay healthy
and enjoy our activities. Thank you,
The Oxford Senior Center Elderly Commission
DIAL –A-RIDE TRANSPORTATION: Senior Center – 203-881-5231 – Ext. 101
For Oxford residents (Seniors & Disabled) only. We
will do our best to accommodate you, but time,
destination and vehicle availability may affect our ability
to meet your needs.
Masks must be worn properly by ALL
unvaccinated passengers at all times
Medical Appointments: Call Sandy Brown
(Community Car) at 203-881-0406. If the
community car is not available, call the Senior
Center. Call at least 2 business days in advance.
Scheduling office hours: 8:30am – 12:00pm
Mon thru Fri. Voicemail after hours &
weekends will be checked the next business day.
ANY SAME DAY CANCELLATIONS AFTER
12:00 NOON – PLEASE DO NOT leave
voicemail – call extension “0”.
Grocery Shopping-Tuesday: Please be
considerate of our drivers and limit your
purchases to five bags. Please call at least 2
business days in advance to schedule a ride for
shopping
WHO’S WHO
Heather Haney: Director - Ext. 104
Joanne Jelenik: Municipal Agent - Ext. 105 or 203-888-
2090 (home)
Joyce Niestemski: Chairman - Elderly Commission
Kathy Johnson: Transportation Coordinator- Ext. 101.
Drivers: Rosalie Hullette, Michael Alberti, Joe
Bongiorno and Lance Kruger
Elderly Commission – 2nd Tues. monthly @ 9:30
In order to participate in any of our activities
at the center, you must be a member.
Newsletters are available online at www.oxford-ct.gov.
Go to Senior Center
SUNSHINE UPDATES
If you want someone to be remembered, please call the
center and leave a message for Laura Pizone. She will
send a card from the Oxford Senior Center. Keep in your
prayers Hank Ward, Loretta Ward, Phil Guilmette, Kay
Marino, Maurice Gerb, Marty Bryant, Ellie Hoffman,
Gerard Levesque, Josephine Mastrorocco Walt Jamroz
and Richard Kurimsky
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If your birthday falls during the month of August and
you would like to enter our birthday drawing, please call
the center and leave us your name and phone number.
On August 31st one name will be pulled and the lucky
winner will receive a $10.00 check in the mail! We will
notify the winner!
AUGUST BIRTHDAYS 1 Donna Gaetano
4 Rita Crofut
4 Nancy Pinkosky
4 Carol Schoonmaker
5 Diana Larson
5 Barbara Nimons
6 Jill Fischer
6 Jane Harrison
6 Dorothy Hutchinson
6 Helen Scully
7 Elizabeth Lindholm
7 Gail Schlitter
7 Laura Wensek
8 Arthur Chadwick
8 Douglas Eklund
8 Robert Fritzsche
8 Patsy Giannelli
8 Linda Martin
8 Joyce Staudinger
9 Pat Hinman
9 Laura Kempton
10 Barbara Galli
11 Phyllis Basani
11 Linda Laudano
12 Della Briggs
12 Susan Jamroz
12 Delores (Dell) Martin
12 Victor Noll
13 Lois Brozek
13 Frank Bunosso
13 Robert Hughes
14 Joan Dembek
14 William Giancarli
14 Margaret Jennings
14 John Konicki
14 Grace Law
15 Judith Grindrod
15 Maria Hassame
15 Katherine Mazzucco
16 Arthur O'Neil
17 Mary Fritz
17 Donald Hutchinson
17 Christine Miller
17 Vincent Ribeiro
18 Eleanor Blaze
18 Laura Britto
18 Rani Martin
18 Denise Matthews
18 Robert Maturo
18 Marion Sriubas
18 Arlene Tomer
19 Pamela Roman
19 Gregory Wright
20 Elaine Brandon
20 Jim Carroll
20 Diane Fishman
20 Robert Peck
21 David Bouffard
21 Sylvia Mondo
21 Tony Montefusco
22 Daniel Bishop
23 Donna Orlando
23 Diane Warhola
24 Catherine Belanger
24 Len Marston
24 Walter Weigl
25 Roberta O'Dell
25 Tom Timlin
26 Paul Robert
27 Arun Madhani
27 Raymond Schietinger
27 Linda Tasch
28 Dominick Anzidei
28 Carmela Fortin
28 Diane Lendroth
28 Cynthia O'Connell
28 Jack Sopko
29 Ruth Brobeil
29 Pat Papcin
29 Ellen Turschmann
30 Gloria Brook
30 Mary Cloney
31 Gertrude Griswold
31 Sharon McEvoy
31 Patricia Romanos
Special thanks to our Oxford High School
friends of the “Make a Difference Club” who mailed out
beautiful handwritten birthday cards to many of our
members. They hoped to lift their spirits and brighten
their days…and they have certainly succeeded at
reaching their goal of truly “making a difference” in the
lives of many senior members!
A Poem by Tony Jaffer:
My Roaring 20’s Family
What great friends they are,
Couldn’t find any better
From both near and afar.
If your car has a problem
They’ll help you, I’m sure,
It just takes a phone call
And you’ll usually have a cure.
If you go through some hard times
As I have this past year,
They’re always there to comfort you
Because they really care.
I’m thankful that I met them
All because of my old car,
They gave my life more meaning
Proving the friends they really are.
SAVE THE DATES
Outdoor Celebration at the Cove
Thursday, September 30th
Flu Clinic
October 12th from 10:00-12:00
Annual Christmas Party
Thursday, December 9, 2021
Grand Oak Villa, Oakville, CT
Talented Treasures…
Our gifted members displaying their artistic
abilities. Many thanks to Wendy Mutter and
the Lutheran Home of Southbury for
sponsoring this fun craft class.
Zentangle Art Group
Special thanks to Debbie Mitchell for
teaching us how to create this
lovely form of art.