taxpayers must call and make an...

APPOINTMENTS will once again BE REQUIRED by AARP Tax-Aide Program *

Tax returns will be prepared at the Manchester Senior Center beginning Friday, FEBRUARY 2nd through Friday, APRIL 13 th

TAXPAYERS MUST CALL AND MAKE AN APPOINTMENT

AT 8 6 0 – 6 4 7 – 6 0 2 4

There will be EIGHT (8) appointments available at 12:45 p.m. and EIGHT (8) appointments available at 2:00 p.m.

on MONDAYs, TUESDAYs, WEDNESDAYs, and FRIDAYs.

Tax preparers are AARP volunteers who are certified annually with the (IRS) Internal Revenue Service. AARP Tax-Aide is a program of the

AARP Foundation offered in conjunction with the IRS. These services are offered for FREE, but you

MUST CALL AND MAKE AN APPOINTMENT at 860-647-6024

Taxpayers must bring the following to their appointment: a Photo ID, Social Security card or Social Security statement with the (SSN)

Social Security Number on the statement for themselves and each family member.

Copies of 2016 Federal and State tax returns are helpful. Please remove your tax documents from the envelopes to help us save time in your tax

preparation. If itemizing, please bring expenses, receipts, or other proof of deductions and all income/pension statements. MARRIED COUPLES

should appear together for their schedule appointment. Eileen Faust, Senior Center Director

FEBRUARY ~ 2018 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 now accept CASH, CHECKS &

MC/Visa Credit/Debit Cards

Payable to: The Town of Manchester

We are handicap accessible

S T A F F :

Eileen Faust

Senior Center Director

Melissa Rankin

Recreation Supervisor

Kathy Nohmy

Sr. Administrative Secretary

Amy Judd / ………….

PT Clerical Assistants

Adrian “AJ” Jackson

Custodian/Bus Driver

Mark Balkan

Bob Mazzoni

PT Bus Drivers

Nancy Hobby

Debbie Keehner

Kitchen Assistants

Elizabeth Smith Therapeutic Prog Assistant

Lillian Krukas

PT Program 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, Eileen Faust

860-647-3211

SENIOR ADVISORY COMMITTEE 2017

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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IMPORTANT TAX INFORMATION

(posted as of 12/01/2017)

FOR 2017/2018 TAX SEASON – Please Read

AARP TAXAIDE PROGRAM – MANCHESTER, CT

Should you ITEMIZE YOUR TAX DEDUCTIONS or TAKE THE STANDARD DEDUCTION ?

A. When you come in to have your taxes done, we will ask you if you want to take the Standard Deduction or itemize your deductions. These deductions reduce your taxable income and the federal tax you must pay. You can use either one; so of course, you will want to take the larger one for the lowest tax. Everyone can take the Standard Deduction: it’s easy, quick and you don't need any information to use it. If you want to itemize your deductions you will need to bring us documentation for expenses you had which the IRS says are deductible. You should itemize deductions only if they are larger than your standard deduction, to make you tax lower.

B. How do I know which one will be larger? First check what your standard deduction

will be this year. If your status is Single, Married Filing Separately or Widowed it's $6,350; Head of Household: $9,350; Married Filing Jointly: $12,700. If you are over 65 years old or blind you can add to these amounts $1,550 for Single or Head of House, and $1,250 for Married or qualifying Widowed. Then estimate your qualifying deductible expenses. These are:

1. Medical: Do you have very large out-of-pocket medical expenses, including health

insurance you paid for? Only the portion that is more than 10% of your Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) will count. Note that depending on your income, not all social security will be counted in your AGI (there is a worksheet to determine this)

2. Do you have a house or condo ? Your mortgage interest, mortgage insurance,

and local real property tax (on your house, car, trailer, boat or airplane) are deductible. Fees to obtain a mortgage (points) are also deductible.

3. Do you have large contributions ? You can include non-cash household goods

contributions but you will need to justify the value you claim. If they exceed $500 they are out of our scope, and we cannot do your return with such an item. You will need to go somewhere else & fill out additional forms to claim these items.

There are some miscellaneous expenses that are deductible, like investment fees and special job equipment, but these are the 3 key items. If they don't exceed the Standard Deduction you need not bother to calculate the Itemized Deduction. If the 3 items above are bigger, then see next section. If not, just take the Standard Deduction.

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

1. Medical :

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

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

c. Supplemental Health Insurance you pay for – you must tell us the annual amount. d. Long Term Care Insurance. What is the annual cost you paid? e. Other out-of-pocket medical costs not covered by insurance such as prescription copays, doctor

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

2. Mortgage expenses including interest and mortgage insurance, as well as fees (points ) paid to get a mortgage in the first year. Your mortgage holder will tell you these amounts at the end of the year. Bring their form 1098.

3. Personal Property Taxes on your house, car, boat, trailer or plane. Bring the form, but we can easily look this up if you don't have it. Only the payments made in the tax year can be included. If you pay in January for the prior year, it does not count for the prior tax year. Don't forget the State Income Tax you owed last year and paid with your Connecticut State tax return last year. Bring us the prior year return.

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

5. Did you have any job-hunting costs, fees from financial agents, or s pecial job- clothing or equipment? They can be deducted. Financial fees can be quite large!

TAX TIP 1: Are you over 70.5 years of age and required to take minimum withdrawals from your IRA retirement program? IF SO, your contributions will lower your tax MORE if you direct your financial agent to send your contribution from your retirement plan Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) directly to the charity you chose. They then become Qualified Charitable Contributions (QCDs) and directly reduce your AGI before exemptions and deductions are subtracted. This lowers federal AND state tax, AND taxable social security, and is more beneficial than including them as itemized deductions, which just lowers your federal tax. TAX TIP 2: Are you under age 70.5, still working and still able to make tax deferred contributions to an IRA? You can lower your AGI by transferring money from savings to your retirement plan, but you will have to start to take this income when you reach age 70.5, and pay taxes on the RMD withdrawals, unless you use TIP 1 above. You can even make this contribution in the current year (for last year), if you do so before the tax filing deadline.

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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 $54,000 * subject to change*

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

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY – 647-3092

Beginning Thursday, February 1, 2018 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 14, 2018

Town of Manchester Senior Volunteer Tax Credit Program Do you have an annual income of not more than $35,300 unmarried or $43,000 as a married couple* (*subject to change) for the 2017 calendar year? Were you 65 years of age or older as of December 31st 2017? 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 la st 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 [email protected].

Senior Taxpayer Program: Tuesday, February 20 th at 2:00pm at the Senior Center 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 seni or 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 please 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, FEB 07, 2018 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon Wed, FEB 14, 2018 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon Wed, FEB 21, 2018 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon Wed, FEB 28, 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, Feb 2 nd & Feb 16 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.

HEART HEALTH MONTH National Wear Red Day, Friday, February 2nd. “Go Red” to bring attention to cardiovascular disease, the #1 Killer of American Woman. Individuals who are DECKED OUT IN RED will receive a “Healthy Heart” pin while supplies last. You may get your Heart Healthy Awareness pack and embroidered red dress sticker at Customer Service or the Credit Union. Woman’s Heart Program (Bingo rm) Sponsored by the Manchester Health Department. Come join Erin Ballou, Health Promotion Coordinator from St. Francis for this informative lecture discussing how to reduce a woman’s individual risk of heart disease on Thursday, February 15th, from 11a.m. – 12 Noon at the Manchester Senior Center. Please call the Manchester Health Department to REGISTER for this program at 860-647-3173. Matter of Balance (Bingo rm) The Manchester Health Department and the Manchester Senior Center are offering two (2) “A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls” p rograms. These are each an eight (8) week program which will start: 1. On Friday, February 16, 2018 from 12:45 – 2:45p. m. at Orford Village , 370 West Center

Street and 2. On Monday, February 26, 2018 from 12:45 – 2:45p. m. at the Senior Center , 549 East Middle

Tpke. (Bingo rm). A workbook is provided and healthy refreshments will be served. For more information.

YOU MUST REGISTER with the Manchester Health Depart ment by calling 860-647-3173. Call early as space is LIM ITED!!

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

Save the dates: Plan & Prep, Tips & Tricks – Living a healthy lifestyle; meal planning and preparation, money and stress, decrease food waste and poor food choices. Join Shana Brierley, Nutritionist from the Vitamin Shoppe on Thursday, March 8th from 10 – 11a.m. at the Manchester Senior Center. TO REGISTER, please call the Manchester Health Department at 860-647-3173. Natural Approaches to Osteoporosis Tuesday, March 20th from 12:30 – 1:30p.m. with Dr. Laura Reagan discussing the benefits of eating better, taking calcium and vitamin D, exercise and more. This is a 30 minute program with audience participation in strengthening exercises. CLASS SIZE IS LIMITED AND REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED BY CALLING The Manchester Health Departmen t at 860-647-3173

WHAT CAN I DO IF I AM IMPACTED BY THE CHANGES IN THE MEDICARE SAVINGS PROGRAM

Phone calls are best! Tell the Legislative aides what the impact of the Medicare Savings Program Changes will be on you!

Manchester Representatives:

Steven Cassano (State Senator)

Steven Sidorak (Legislative Aide) 860-240-5302 or Toll Free 1-800-842-1420

Kelly Luxenberg (State Representative)

860-240-8585 or Toll Free 1-800-842-8267 [email protected]

Mark Tweedie (State Representative)

Covers Southern Manchester near Glastonbury 860-240-8700 [email protected]

Jason Rojas (State Representative)

Covers Western Manchester near East Hartford 860-240-8585 [email protected]

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PLEASE JOIN

STATE SENATOR STEVE CASSANO FOR

“OFFICE HOURS”

Thursday, February 1

st

12:30p.m. to 2:00p.m.

at the Manchester Senior Center Auditorium

549 East Middle Turnpike

Notes:

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SOCIAL WORK SERVICES

Medicare Savings Program Overview The State of Connecticut offers financial assistance to eligible Medicare enrollees through our 'Medicare Savings Programs.' These programs may help pay Medicare Part B premiums, deductibles and co-insurance. If you qualify for (1) one of the (3) three Medicare Savings Programs (depending on your income ), DSS will pay your Medicare Part B premium each month. In addition, some enrollees will be covered for Medicare deductibles and co-insurance. Our Medicare Savings Programs are funded by Medicaid. **Please note: State budget legislation (Public Act 17-2, Section 50) will change the income-eligibility levels for the Medicare Savings Programs, effective MARCH 1, 2018. The following chart gives the current income levels and new income levels for 2018. DSS is currently preparing notices with additional information for Medicare Savings Program recipients who will be affected by the statutory eligibility change. Please also check back to this website for further information updates (direct at www.ct.gov/dss/medicaresavingsprograms). *There is an annual cap on funding for the ALMB benefit level, which may limit the number of individuals in the group. At all three (3) levels, there is an income ‘disregard’ for beneficiaries who have income through employment, meaning that the actual eligibility levels for the Medicare Savings Programs will be somewhat higher for working people. Additional Help - the Low-Income Subsidy The Low-Income Subsidy (LIS) is an extra benefit from Medicare for someone who has Medicare Part D. If you have Medicare and a Medicare Savings Program, you are automatically eligible for the LIS. With the LIS you can get: • Help paying your Medicare Part D monthly premium.

• Help with your Medicare Part D yearly deductibles and,

• Help paying your Medicare Part D co-insurance and co-pays for drugs on

your plan formulary. This does not start until Social Security receives notification that you are enrolled in a Medicare Savings Program.

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MEDICARE SAVINGS PROGRAM BENEFIT SUMMARY/

SERVICES PROVIDED

INCOME- ELIGIBILITY LIMIT CURRENT INCOME LEVELS TO MAR. 1, 2018

INCOME- ELIGIBILITY LIMIT NEW INCOME LEVELS BEGINNING MAR. 1, 2018

RELATED INFORMATION

Qualified Medicare Beneficiary

(QMB)

Medicaid pays the Medicare Part A premiums, Medicare Part B premiums, and Medicare deductibles and coinsurance for Medicare services provided by Medicare-enrolled providers.

single couple single couple Entitled to Medicare Part A.

No asset test.

May have both QMB and full Medicaid, if eligible.

$2,120

per month

$2,854

per month

$1,025

per month

$1,374

per month

Specified

Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary

(SLMB)

Medicaid pays Medicare Part B premiums only.


No asset test.

May have both SLMB and full Medicaid, if eligible.

$2,321

per month

$3,125

per month

$1,225

per month

$1,644

per month

Additional

Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary, also known as Qualifying Individual

(ALMB )*

Medicaid pays Medicare Part B premiums only.


No asset test.

May not have ALMB and any other Medicaid at the same time.

$2,472

per month

$3,328

per month

$1,377

per month

$1,847

per month

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WE SHARE THE AIR To prevent HARM to people who suffer from respiratory difficulties,

PLEASE AVOID OVER USING STRONGLY

SCENTED PERFUMED/COLOGNE PRODUCTS

TThhaannkk YYoouu!!

For respecting other peoples

RRiigghhtt ttoo BBRREEAATTHHEE!!

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 [email protected]. Classes for 2018 are scheduled as follows: February 22 nd, March 22nd, April 26th and May 31st. 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, Feb 2 nd and Mar 2 nd at 9:00 a.m . in the Library to discuss issues of concern to members! You are all invited to the Red Hats Annual Spring Gala on Friday, March 9 th at 12:00 Noon at the Manchester Country Club , 305 South Main Street, Cost: $30/pp includes a full buffet lunch with 2 entrees, entertainment, giveaways, recognitions and door prizes. Please RSVP to Queen Maelene at 860-644-1747 . 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, Feb 20 th at 10:30 in the Library . “Thunderdog” by Michael Hingson. A story that will forever change your spirit and your perspective. It illuminates Hingson’s lifelong determination to achieve parity in a sighted world and how the rare trust between a man and his guide dog can inspire an unshakable faith in each one of us.

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

Computer Room - TAX TIME HOURS!

It’s Tax Season once again and the Computer Lab will now be open from 8:30a.m. – 12:00p.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.).

Hiking A) 1 – 3pm – Local areas B) 12:30 - 3:30pm – More distant areas/Carpooling *All carpooling will only be from the Big Y pkg lot (far end near the Asian restaurant) at the corner of Oakland St. and Tolland Turnpike (Rtes 83 and 30). You will be notified by Jim by email of any changes or cancellations.

February 8 – Talcott Ravine, Vernon – A

February 22 – Hockanum Linear Pk (New State Rd.) – A

March 8 – Oak Grove, Manchester – A

March 22 – Botti Farm, Manchester – A

April 5 – Scantic River Linear Prk, Enfield – B

April 19 – Orchard/Spruce Glen, Wallingford – B

May 3 – Windermere Trail, Vernon/Ellington – B

May 17 – McCann Family Farm, Somers – B

May 31 – Schoolhouse Brook Park, Mansfield – B

June 14 – Shafran Conservation Area, Tolland – B

Picnic possibly on June 21 or 28 Memories to Memoirs Class Do you ever have the urge to write down family memories and significant events in your life for your children or grandchildren? Join the Memory to Memoirs Class here at the Senior Center and discover how to turn memories/events in your life into a memoir. No previous writing experience is required. Taught by Susan Omilian, writing coach. You may join current session that ends Feb 28th or Join the next session on Wednesdays, March 7 th thru May 2 nd from 1030a.m.–12 Noon OR from 1230p.m.–2:00p.m. Please register at the Front Desk. You must have a valid 2017-2018 Membership. Newcomers Meeting The next Newcomer’s meeting, open to those 60+ and Members will be held on Wednesday, Feb 21 st (and March 21 st) 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, Feb 19 th or Tues, Feb 20 th by 12:00 Noon . We look forward to your visit! Red Hat Society The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, Feb 6 th at 1:00 pm in the Senior Center Library. You are all invited to the Annual Spring Gala on Friday, March 9 th at 12:00 Noon at the Manchester Country Club , 305 South Main Street, Cost: $30/pp includes a full buffet lunch with 2 entrees, entertainment, giveaways, recognitions and door prizes. Please RSVP to Queen Maelene at the number below. Please make sure you sign up for the Red Hat Society at the Front Desk so we may formulate an attendance sheet for each meeting that is conducted here at the Senior Center for our records. 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.

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Has this winter caused you excess tension in your life? Then it’s time to De-stress your life!

Laura Dunfield will present: Tibetan Singing Bowls

The Ancient brain entertainment methodology for healing and meditation

Monday, February 12 th from 12:45p.m.-1:45p.m. in the Senior Center Libra ry

The sounds generated by Tibetan Singing Bowls are a type of energy medicine that promote healing from stress disorders, pain, depression, and most forms of disease. Healing processes are initiated through entraining our brainwaves to synchronize with the perfect resonance of the bowls. Unique tones create the perfect state for deep meditation, creative thinking and intuitive messages. Please REGISTER at the Front Office or call 860-6 47-3211 so that we may provide adequate seating.

Mr. Magic

The Senior Center will host a special (1) one-hour magic show of non-stop fun that includes music, comedy, audience participation and sound effects.

When: Thursday, February 15th, 2018

Where: Senior Center Auditorium

Time: 12:30—1:30

If you need transportation, please call before noon on Wednesday, February 14th, 2018

Transportation will be available home after the program.

Please sign up at the front office if you plan to attend this very special event.

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To the PUZZLE MAKERS!

We need to move the location of the puzzle table as the AARP Tax Volunteers will be here with their equipment

for the tax preparation season .

Beginning the week of January 29 th through April 17 th the puzzle tables will be located downstairs

next to the water fountain near the basement elevator

We apologize for the inconvenience but it is better than NOT having a place to work on the puzzles

The table will go back up in the Cafeteria once tax season is over

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding

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: [email protected]. 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. Special arrangements for food donations can be arranged by calling Dale Doll at 860-647-0800 or Beth Stafford, Executive Director/CEO at 860-647-8003 X17. Please visit www.maccct.org. 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.

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Silk City Travelers • Sign-up for all trips below begins on Thursday, February 8th .

• Sign-ups will not be taken before this date.

• Please make all checks payable 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.

A Chorus Line Westchester Broadway Theater

Westchester Dinner Theatre located in Elmsford,

NY is an elegant, year round equity theater,

featuring fine dining and full scale musical

productions. Enjoy a pre-show lunch and then

watch the Broadway classic “A Chorus Line”.

Date: Wednesday, March 28, 2018

Cost: $104/pp.

Includes: Roundtrip transportation, show, lunch,

and bus driver gratuity.

Checks to: Friendship Tours

Deadline: February 16

Departs: 8:00 AM

Approximate Return: 6:30 PM

Exit Laughing Westchester Broadway Theater

“Exit Laughing” is a bit like Golden Girls meets Steel

Magnolia’s. It features three lifelong, bridge-

playing friends in the South dealing with a crisis

that turns humorously uplifting.

Date: Thursday, April 5, 2018

Cost: $92/pp.




Deadline: February 23

Departs: 8:30 AM


West Point Academy Join us for a fun filled day that starts at the West

Point Academy, America’s oldest continually

occupied post. West Point requires that all visitors

have a valid government Issued Photo ID. You will

need to present this ID at the time of sign-up, and

the day of the trip.

Date: Tuesday, April 24, 2018

Cost: $108/pp.

Includes: Roundtrip transportation, Guided West

Point tour, Buffet lunch, Guided walk over Hudson

Bridge, Tour director, and all taxes/gratuities.

Checks to: Post Road Stages

Deadline: March 30

Departs: 7:00 AM


Sister Act Westchester Broadway Theater

Watch as lounge singer Deloris Van Cartier spends

her time in witness protection as a nun in a

California Convent.

Date: Thursday, May 10, 2018

Cost: $104/pp.




Deadline: March 30

Departs: 7:00 AM


See Trip Flyers for More Details. Questions? Call Missy Rankin at 860-647-3210

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TRAVEL MEETING

Tuesday, February 13th

at 11:00 AM

Bingo Room

Join our new Recreation Supervisor, Missy Rankin, as she introduces the new trips that have

been advertised. Now is your chance to ask her any questions about them before you sign-up.

She will also present trip options for a week long overnight in 2019, and a small 3-4 night

overnight trip at the end of this year. Get your input in to be sure we go somewhere you are

interested in. Light refreshments will be served. Call 860-647-3211 to sign up a head of time.

Notes:

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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 – locations HAVE changed * 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.

Saturday trips weekly, except on holiday weekends. Trips to ECHN Medical Building in South Windsor are available every Thursday as needed. Trips to Motor Vehicle Dept. will be scheduled on an as needed basis when at least 3 people request a ride.

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A C T I V I T I E S & P R O G R A M S JAN / FEB 2018 JAN 29 JAN 30 SHOP RITE JAN 31 WALMART FEB 1 FEB 2 WEAR RED DAY <3

Comp Lab 830-430 Comp Lab 830-430 Comp Lab 830-430 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 ALL ABOUT M.E. 10-11 Walking Grp 845-11 LINE DANCE 10-11 SR ADVISORY MTG 9-10

STRENGTH & FLEX 10-11 Mahjong 1230-200 Woodshop 9-12 Wii Bowling 10-1130 CERAMICS 930-1130

Bingo 10-12 Water Color & Oil 1-3 BLOOD PRESSURE 9-12 DUPLICATE BRIDGE 1230-4 Bingo 10-12

MENS GROUP 1045-1145 TAI CHI ADV 130-230 STRONGER SRS 915-10 OFFICE HOURS 1230-200 STRENGTH & FLEX 10-11

BODY SCULPT 1230-115 TAI CHI BEG 230-330 STRENGTH & FLEX 10-11 Quilting 1-4 LIGHT N LIVELY 11-12

Pinochle 1230-230 MEMRY TO MEMOIRS 1030-1230 Hand & Foot cards 1-415 TAI CHI ADV 12-1

Poker 1245-230 STRENGTH & FLEX 11-12 ZUMBA 230-330* today only!!! Setback 1245-3

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

YOGA 220-315 BODY SCULPT 1230-115 TAI CHI BEG 1-2

YOGA 320-415 MEMRY TO MEMOIRS 1230-230

Social Bridge 1230-4 FOOTCARE BY APPT ONLY

Dominoes 1245-3 VITA TAX PREPARATION

LIGHT N LIVELY 120-215 BY APPOINTMENT ONLY AARP TAX PREPARATION

YOGA 220-315 860-647-3092 BEGINS BY APPOINTMENT

YOGA 320-415 THURS 6-8 pm OR ONLY 1245-300

SATURDAY 9-4 MUST CALL 860-647-6024

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A C T I V I T I E S & P R O G R A M S FEB 2018 5 6 SHOP RITE 7 WALMART 8 9





CERAMICS 930-1130 Mahjong 1230-200 Walking Grp 845-11 LINE DANCE 10-11 CERAMICS 930-1130

STRENGTH & FLEX 10-11 Water Color & Oil 1-3 Woodshop 9-12 Wii Bowling 10-1130 Bingo 10-12

Bingo 10-12 RED HATS 1-4 BLOOD PRESSURE 9-12 DUPLICATE BRIDGE 1230-4 STRENGTH & FLEX 10-11

MENS GROUP 1045-1145 TAI CHI ADV 130-230 STRONGER SRS 915-10 Quilting 1-4 LIGHT N LIVELY 11-12

BODY SCULPT 1230-115 TAI CHI BEG 230-330 STRENGTH & FLEX 10-11 Hiking 1-3 TAI CHI ADV 12-1

Pinochle 1230-230 MEMRY TO MEMOIRS 1030-1230 Hand & Foot cards 1-415 Setback 1245-3

Poker 1245-230 STRENGTH & FLEX 11-12 ZUMBA 2-3 Cribbage 1245-3

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

YOGA 220-315 BODY SCULPT 1230-115 SILK CITY TRAVELER SIGN UPS

YOGA 320-415 MEMRY TO MEMOIRS 1230-230

Social Bridge 1230-4

Dominoes 1245-3

LIGHT N LIVELY 120-215

YOGA 220-315

YOGA 320-415

VITA TAX PREPARATION

AARP TAX PREPARATION AARP TAX PREPARATION AARP TAX PREPARATION BY APPOINTMENT ONLY AARP TAX PREPARATION

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY BY APPOINTMENT ONLY BY APPOINTMENT ONLY 860-647-3092 BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

M, T, W, & F 1245-300 M, T, W, & F 1245-300 M, T, W, & F 1245-300 THURS 6-8 pm OR M, T, W, & F 1245-300

MUST CALL 860-647-6024 MUST CALL 860-647-6024 MUST CALL 860-647-6024 SATURDAY 9-4 MUST CALL 860-647-6024

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A C T I V I T I E S & P R O G R A M S FEB 2018 12 13 STOP N SHOP 14 WALMART / MALL 15 16





CERAMICS 930-1130 TRAVEL MTG 11-12 bingo rm Walking Grp 845-11 LINE DANCE 10-11 CERAMICS 930-1130

STRENGTH & FLEX 10-11 Mahjong 1230-200 Woodshop 9-12 WOMANS HEART 11-12 bingo rm Bingo 10-12

Bingo 10-12 Water Color & Oil 1-3 BLOOD PRESSURE 9-12 Wii Bowling 10-1130 STRENGTH & FLEX 10-11

MENS GROUP 1045-1145 TAI CHI ADV 130-230 STRONGER SRS 915-10 DUPLICATE BRIDGE 1230-4 LIGHT N LIVELY 11-12

BODY SCULPT 1230-115 TAI CHI BEG 230-330 STRENGTH & FLEX 10-11 MR MAGIC 1230-130 gym TAI CHI ADV 12-1

Pinochle 1230-230 MEMRY TO MEMOIRS 1030-1230 Quilting 1-4 Setback 1245-3

Poker 1245-230 STRENGTH & FLEX 11-12 Hiking 1-3 Cribbage 1245-3

TIBETAN BOWLS 1245-145 GUIDED MED 1115-1145 Hand & Foot cards 1-415 TAI CHI BEG 1-2

LIGHT N LIVELY 120-215 BODY SCULPT 1230-115 ZUMBA 2-3

YOGA 220-315 MEMRY TO MEMOIRS 1230-230 FOOTCARE BY APPT ONLY

YOGA 320-415 Social Bridge 1230-4

Dominoes 1245-3


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 FEB 2018 19 20 SHOP RITE 21 KOHLS / VERNON CIRCLE 22 DRIVERS ED 845-1245 23

SENIOR Comp Lab 830-12 Comp Lab 830-12 Comp Lab 830-12 Comp Lab 830-12

CENTER 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

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

WASHINGTON’s BOOK GROUP 1030-1130 Walking Grp 845-11 LINE DANCE 10-11 CERAMICS 930-1130

BIRTHDAY Mahjong 1230-200 Woodshop 9-12 Wii Bowling 10-1130 Bingo 10-12

Water Color & Oil 1-3 BLOOD PRESSURE 9-12 DUPLICATE BRIDGE 1230-4 STRENGTH & FLEX 10-11

NO PROGRAMS TAI CHI ADV 130-230 STRONGER SRS 915-10 Quilting 1-4 LIGHT N LIVELY 11-12

NO ACTIVITIES SR TAXPAYER PROG 2-3 STRENGTH & FLEX 10-11 Hiking 1-3 TAI CHI ADV 12-1

NO CLASSES TAI CHI BEG 230-330 MEMRY TO MEMOIRS 1030-1230 Hand & Foot cards 1-415 Setback 1245-3

NO LUNCH NEWCOMERS MTG 11-12 ZUMBA 2-3 Cribbage 1245-3

NO BUS STRENGTH & FLEX 11-12 TAI CHI BEG 1-2

NO TAX PREP GUIDED MED 1115-1145

BODY SCULPT 1230-115

MEMRY TO MEMOIRS 1230-230

Social Bridge 1230-4

Dominoes 1245-3


YOGA 220-315

YOGA 320-415


AARP TAX PREPARATION AARP TAX PREPARATION BY APPOINTMENT ONLY AARP TAX PREPARATION

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY BY APPOINTMENT ONLY 860-647-3092 BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

M, T, W, & F 1245-300 M, T, W, & F 1245-300 THURS 6-8 pm OR M, T, W, & F 1245-300

MUST CALL 860-647-6024 MUST CALL 860-647-6024 SATURDAY 9-4 MUST CALL 860-647-6024

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A C T I V I T I E S & P R O G R A M S FEB / MAR 2018 26 27 STOP N SHOP 28 WALMART / XMAS TREE MARCH 1 MARCH 2





CERAMICS 930-1130 Mahjong 1230-200 Walking Grp 845-11 LINE DANCE 10-11 SR ADVISORY MTG 9-10

STRENGTH & FLEX 10-11 Water Color & Oil 1-3 Woodshop 9-12 Wii Bowling 10-1130 CERAMICS 930-1130

Bingo 10-12 TAI CHI ADV 130-230 BLOOD PRESSURE 9-12 DUPLICATE BRIDGE 1230-4 Bingo 10-12

MENS GROUP 1045-1145 TAI CHI BEG 230-330 STRONGER SRS 915-10 Quilting 1-4 STRENGTH & FLEX 10-11

BODY SCULPT 1230-115 STRENGTH & FLEX 10-11 Hand & Foot cards 1-415 LIGHT N LIVELY 11-12

Pinochle 1230-230 MEMRY TO MEMOIRS 1030-1230 ZUMBA 2-3 TAI CHI ADV 12-1

MOB CLASS 1245-245 STRENGTH & FLEX 11-12 Setback 1245-3

Week 1-8 GUIDED MED 1115-1145 Cribbage 1245-3

Poker 1245-230 BODY SCULPT 1230-115 TAI CHI BEG 1-2

LIGHT N LIVELY 120-215 MEMRY TO MEMOIRS 1230-230

YOGA 220-315 Social Bridge 1230-4

YOGA 320-415 Dominoes 1245-3


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 MAR 2018 5 6 SHOP RITE 7 WALMART 8 9





CERAMICS 930-1130 Mahjong 1230-200 Walking Grp 845-11 LINE DANCE 10-11 CERAMICS 930-1130

STRENGTH & FLEX 10-11 Water Color & Oil 1-3 Woodshop 9-12 PLAN & PREP 10-11 Bingo 10-12

Bingo 10-12 TAI CHI ADV 130-230 BLOOD PRESSURE 9-12 Wii Bowling 10-1130 STRENGTH & FLEX 10-11

MENS GROUP 1045-1145 TAI CHI BEG 230-330 STRONGER SRS 915-10 DUPLICATE BRIDGE 1230-4 LIGHT N LIVELY 11-12

BODY SCULPT 1230-115 STRENGTH & FLEX 10-11 Hiking 1-3 TAI CHI ADV 12-1

Pinochle 1230-230 MEMRY TO MEMOIRS 1030-1230 Quilting 1-4 Setback 1245-3

MOB CLASS 1245-245 STRENGTH & FLEX 11-12 Hand & Foot cards 1-415 Cribbage 1245-3

Week 2-8 GUIDED MED 1115-1145 ZUMBA 2-3 TAI CHI BEG 1-2

Poker 1245-230 BODY SCULPT 1230-115

LIGHT N LIVELY 120-215 MEMRY TO MEMOIRS 1230-230 RED HAT SPRING GALA

YOGA 220-315 Social Bridge 1230-4 MANCHESTER COUNTRY

YOGA 320-415 Dominoes 1245-3 CLUB 1200 NOON

LIGHT N LIVELY 120-215 MUST PRE-REGISTER

YOGA 220-315 See Page 12

YOGA 320-415






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MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNEDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

JANUARY WEEK 4

1/22 – 1/26

CHICKEN SALA D CROISSANT

Potato Chips Chefs Choice Side Salad Soup du Jour Fresh Fruit

PASTA w/MEATBALLS Garlic Bread Seasonal Veggies Garden Salad Fresh Fruit

CHICKEN POT PIE Biscuit Topping Seasonal Veggies Soup du Jour Fresh Fruit

HOT DOGS Chefs Choice Side Salad Potato Chips Fresh Salad Fresh Fruit

CATCH OF THE DAY Chef’s Choice Starch Seasonal Veggie Soup du Jour Fresh Fruit TGIF Dessert

FEBRUARY Week 1

1/29 – 2/2

EMPANADAS Spanish Rice Seasonal Veggies Fresh Salad Fresh Fruit

HERB ROASTED CHICKEN

Roasted Potatoes Seasonal Veggies Soup de Jour Rolls and Butter Fresh Fruit

ITALIAN SAUSAGE Peppers/Onions Pasta Salad Seasonal Veggie Fresh Salad Fresh Fruit

CHICKEN PICCATA Rice/Seasonal Veggie Fresh Salad Rolls and Butter Fresh Fruit


FEBRUARY Week 2

2/5 – 2/9

KIELBASA & PIEROGIES

Seasonal Veggie Fresh Salad Fresh Fruit

MEATLOAF Roasted Potatoes Seasonal Veggies Roll & Butter Soup de Jour Fresh Fruit

CHICKEN PARMIGIANA Pasta w EVOO & Garlic Seasonal Veggies Garlic Bread Caesar Salad Fresh Fruit

SHEPARD’S PIE Seasonal Veggie Fresh Salad Rolls & Butter Fresh Fruit


FEBRUARY Week 3

2/12 – 2/16

HAMBURGERS All the fixings Chefs Choice Side Salad Soup de Jour Fresh Fruit

FRIED CHICKEN Mashed Potatoes Seasonal Veggie Garden Salad Fresh Fruit

*ASH WEDNESDAY LOAVES & FISH* OF THE

DAY Rice/Seasonal Veggies Cole Slaw Rolls & Butter Fresh Fruit

SWEDISH MEATBALLS Buttered Noodles Seasonal Veggies Fresh Salad Rolls & Butter Fresh Fruit


FEBRUARY Week 4

2/19 – 2/24

SENIOR CENTER CLOSED

PRESIDENTS DAY

HOT DOGS Chefs Choice Side Salad Potato Chips Fresh Salad Fresh Fruit

TERIYAKI PORK STIR FRY

White Rice/Stir Fry Veggies Asian Cucumber Salad Fresh Fruit

PASTA W MEATBALLS Garlic Bread Seasonal Veggies Garden Salad Fresh Fruit


COMMUNITY CATERING

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Manchester Senior Center 549 East Middle Turnpike Manchester, CT 06040

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