the senior center offers several programs for free tax...

FEBRUARY 2020 - Newsletter

City of Manchester - Department of Human Services

The Senior Center Offers Several Programs for Free Tax Preparation Assistance

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 Monday, February 3rd through Monday April 13th.

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

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

12:45pm & second appointment time 2:00pm) and can be made by calling (860)647-6024.

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

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

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

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

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

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

AARP Tax-Aide is a program of the AARP Foundation, offered in conjunction with the IRS. All volunteers are

required to certify annually with the IRS.

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

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

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

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

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY – 647-3092

Beginning January 30, 2020

Thursday Evenings – 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Saturdays – 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

V.I.T.A. SITE TAX PREPARATION ENDS

Saturday, April 11, 2020

SENIOR CENTER STAFF

Eileen FaustDirector

Missy RankinRecreation Supervisor

Kathy NohmySr Administrative Secretary

Amy JuddClerical Assistant

AJ JacksonCustodian/Bus Driver

Bob MazzoniRick Bosco

Reggie GinottiPT Bus Drivers

__________________Debbie Keehner

PT Kitchen Assistants

Elizabeth SmithTherapeutic Program Assistant

Zenaida ReckertPT Program Assistant

Kitty DudleySocial Worker

Cathy DrouinHealth Department Nurse

Manchester Senior Center

549 East Middle Turnpike

Manchester, CT 06040

Hours of Operation:

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

PHONE: 860-647-3211

FAX: 860-647-3240

SENIOR ADVISORY COMMITTEEDonna Wilson – Chair

Maelene Williams – Co-Chair

Karl Reichelt – Secretary

Marilyn Landon - Treasurer

Members: David Anderson, Barbara Armentano, Grace Carlson,

Lee McCray, Marie Munson, Toni Sterne

Contact InformationFor the DIRECTOR, SOCIAL WORKER or

GENERAL INFORMATION

860-647-3211

For (SAFS) SENIOR, ADULT and FAMILY SERVICES

860-647-3096

For the HEALTH DEPARTMENT

860-647-3173

For SILK CITY TRAVELERS/Missy Rankin

860-647-3210

WE ARE HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE

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A Friendly Reminder about PARKING at the Senior Cen ter…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ONE LAST THING…….

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

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

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AARP Foundation Tax-Aide

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

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

April 13th.

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

tax preparation services.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

with the IRS.

Volunteers Needed!!!

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

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

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

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

position does NOT prepare taxes.

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

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

the Manchester Community!!!!

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No Cost Income Tax Services Offered at the Senior Center

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Town of Manchester

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

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Senior Taxpayer ProgramTuesday, February 25, 2020 at 2:00 p.m ., there will be a presentation by JohnRainaldi, Director of Assessment and Collection. John will discuss and review thetax assistance programs available to Manchester’s senior citizens. This will includeinformation on the Senior Homeowner’s Program, the HELP Program, Veteran’sPrograms and various other programs that are offered to qualifying seniors. Pleaseleave your name and phone number at the senior center front of fice or call860-647-3211 so that we may properly prepare for your visit.

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

Blood Pressure – Drop InCathy Drouin, RN, BSN, Sr Ctr NurseWed, FEB 05 2020 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 NoonWed, FEB 12, 2020 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 NoonWed, FEB 19, 2020 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 NoonWed, FEB 26, 2020 -- NO BP CLINIC --

If you have any questions, please contact the Health Department at 860-647-3173 or go online at http://humanservice.townofmanchester.org/health

Foot Care–Appointment OnlyFriday, FEB 7 th & FEB 21 st

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

February American Heart Month

National Wear Red Day, Friday, February 7 th the Manchester Health Department urgeseveryone to “GO RED” to bring attention to cardiovascular disease, the #1 killer of Americanwoman. In support of National Red Day and American Heart Month , please stop by the TownHall or Senior Center to pick up a “Heart Healthy Awareness Pack.”

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

*PLEASE PROVIDE MEDICAL INSURANCE INFORMATON

Wednesday Blood Pressure Clinic will continue as scheduled.

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

Oral Health and Heart HealthIt's increasingly common to hear that oral health is vital for overall health. Do you have any concernsabout your oral health? Students from the Goodwin College Dental Hygiene program will provide apresentation on Oral Health and Heart Disease at the Manchester Senior Center on Tuesday,February 11 th from 11:00am-1:00pm . Oral health and oral cancer screenings will also be provided.Simple evaluations will be done to assess any obvious signs of dental decay (cavities), gumproblems, denture issues or other signs that deviate from normal. Information on dental providers inthe surrounding areas for individuals on Medicaid or without dental insurance will be provided. Comeand join us and receive your complimentary gift of dental supplies. Call the Manchester HealthDepartment to REGISTER at (860)- 647-3173.

Heart Attack Warning Signs� Chest pain or discomfort that lasts more than a few minutes� Pain in the neck, jaw, arms or upper back� Abdominal Pain or feeling of heartburn� Cold Sweats or clammy skin� Unusual tiredness or nausea� Dizziness or lightheadedness� Shortness of breath� CALL 911 RIGHT AWAY

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

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

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

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Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT)

Adults and Allies of the LGBT Community are

invited to join the LGBT Moveable Senior Center—a

partnership among Senior Centers in the Greater

Hartford area to connect the LGBT community to

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

supports for healthy aging!

Work_Space

903 Main Street


Please RSVP to:

Missy Rankin

860-647-3210

[email protected]

Thursday, March 125:30 PM

Times Agenda Items/Activity

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

evening!

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

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

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

the successful campaign for marriage equality.

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

discuss the movie we have just watched.

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

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

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

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

AARP Smart Driver Safety Program (card rm)If you have any questions about the information outlined, you are encouraged to contact avolunteer in your area or contact 1-800-569-1658 or [email protected] . Classes are scheduledfor February 27 th, March 26 th, April 30 th, May 28 th, June 25 th. You may SAVE at least 5% onyour Auto Insurance. The class is limited to 25 participants. Class time begins at 8:45 a.m. to12:45 p.m. (Feel free to bring a coffee or tea and a snack with you. There is a break around11a.m.) AARP does not accept walk-ins the day of the class. You may sign up at the Front Deskin person to REGISTER. $15.00 for AARP members or $20.00 non-AARP members. Paymentsmade by Check only, made payable to AARP .

******************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************Beginning JULY 1 st the price for AARP’s Smart Driver Safety program will increase to $20 forAARP MEMBERS and $25 for NON MEMBERS . The price for this classroom course has notincreased since January 1, 2014 , while the cost of administering the course has increasedsignificantly. The new price will allow AARP to better cover these rising costs which affecteverything from course material to course postcards. Participants who qualify will continue toreceive savings on their auto insurance. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free tocontact Brent Leveille, AARP Driver Safety State Coordinator at 860 -558-9229.******************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************

Advisory Committee MeetingYOUR Advisory Committee will be meeting on Friday, FEB 7th at 9:00am . in the Library todiscuss issues of concern to members! Attending meetings is your chance to see the committeein action and to let them know that you support them 100%. All Senior Center and New Membersare encouraged to attend.

Birthday LunchWe will be celebrating all February Birthdays on Wednesday, FEB 26 th 12:00 Noon in thecafeteria with cake. Join us on the LAST WEDNESDAY of every month ) to celebrate birthdaysfor that month!

Book GroupThe Book Group will meet on Tuesday, FEB 18 th at 10:30am in the Library . “Well-BehavedWomen Seldom Make History” by Laurel Thatcher Ulrich. The new book explores how andwhy it is that women who act in unexpected ways tend to be remembered, while moreconventional women fade into the past. Ulrich breaks down the traditional good girl/bad girlstereotypes, and shows that women — and men — who make history are, in fact,multidimensional and should not be constrained by such a polarizing formulation.

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Board Game Fun!The Manchester Public Library and Manchester Senior Center present Senior Board GameDay! On Thursday, FEB 27 th join board game guru Jenn to play some classic board gameslike Yahtzee and Scrabble. New board games will be available too, and instruction will beprovided. This event will take place at the Manchester Public Library located at 586 MainStreet , from 1:00-3:00pm; senior center membership IS NOT required. Please call the frontdesk to REGISTER, 860-647-3211.

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

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

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

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

2/6 – Oak Grove, Manchester – A 4/2 – Blackledge Falls, Glastonbury – B2 2/20 – Center Springs Park, Manchester – A 4/16 – Belding Property, Vernon – A3/5 – Risley Point, Vernon – A 4/30 – Case Mtn, Manchester – A3/19 – Hockanum Linear Pk – Manch – A 5/14 – Creaser Park Trails, Coventry – B2

5/28 – Heublein Twr/Talcott Mtn, Simsbury – B16/11 – Flat Brook Falls, Glastonbury – B2

Movies and PopcornJoin us on the 2nd Tuesday of every month in the LIBRARY to enjoy a movie and popcorn.Tues, FEB 11 th @ 1:00pm – Going in Style: . Desperate to pay the bills and come through fortheir loved ones, three lifelong pals risk it all by embarking on a daring bid to knock off the verybank that absconded their money. Starring: Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine, and Alan Arkin.Rated PG-13 Please call or stop by the FRONT DESK TO REGISTER AHEAD OF TIME andlet us know if you will need a 3:00pm bus ride home.

Newcomers MeetingThe next Newcomer’s meeting, open to those 60+ and Members will be held on Wednesday,FEB 19 th at 11:00 a.m. in the Library . New members will receive introductions to ourprograms and tour our facility. You must REGISTER with the front office by calling (860)647-3211 ahead of time so we may properly prepare for your visit. If you would like to havelunch with us, please register for lunch on Monday, Feb 17 th or Tues, Feb 18 th by 12:00Noon . We look forward to your visit!

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Red Hat SocietyMonthly meeting held on Tues, FEB 4 th at 1:00 pm . New members always WELCOME! Bringa friend. If you’re interested in joining the Royal Scarlet Gadabouts Red Hat Chapter, pleasecontact Queen Maelene Williams at (860) 644-1747.

Travel Committee MeetingJoin us on Thurs, FEB 13 th @ 11:00am in the Card Rm . Please call the front office at 860-647-3211 to SIGN UP , Everyone is welcome.

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

GreenhouseRegistration for the Greenhouse will begin on Monday, February 10th . Cost: $5 due at time of registration . The Greenhouse will be open on Monday, March 2 , weather permitting. Call Missy Rankin with questions, 860-647-3210.

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

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

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

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-- IN THE LOOP –

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

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

3. (SHOP) Seniors Help Our Pantry – Our MACC contribution box is located in theSenior Center Lobby, under the wooden table to the right as your enter through the frontdoor. With everyone’s help we can keep our MACC box full. To make a monetarycontribution to MACC, you can pick up a donation form from the Front Office and send acheck directly to MACC indicating our SHOP PROGRAM in the memo of your check. Mail toMACC, 466 Main Street, Manchester, Ct 06040.

4. MACC Food Pantry Donations – Monetary donations to the food pantry can bemailed to P. O. Box 3804, Manchester, Ct 06045-3804 . Food donations can be dropped ofat (MACC) Manchester Area Conference of Churches, 856 Main Str eet, 9am-5pm,Monday through Thursday, Friday 9am-2pm, and Saturday at ki tchen 9am-2pm.Special arrangements for food donations can be arranged by calling 860-647-0800 or BethStafford, Executive Director/CEO at 860-647-8003 extensi on 17 . Please visitwww.maccct.org. Items needed for the food pantry at this time: Ketchup, Mayo, PastaSauce, Pasta, Hot/Cold Cereal, Oatmeal, Grape Jelly, Peanut Butter, Tuna, Macaroni andCheese, Chef Boyardee, Beef Stew, Red Kidney Beans, and Chicken Noodle/Cream Soups.

5. Support our Troops & Honor our Veterans – Please take a moment to expressyour gratitude and thank a soldier. Further details are available online athttp://uwc.211ct.org/u-s-troops-how-to-support/. Small, individual donations can be droppedoff at the Town Hall, Customer Service & Information Center, 41 Center Street,Manchester, CT 06040 or contact 860-647-5235.

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– Silk City TravelersNEW TRIPS!

Registration begins on Thursday, February 13th

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The Annual Albany Tulip Festival

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dancing Dream: Abba Tribute Band

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

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

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

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

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

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

Approximate Return: 4:15 PM.

Essex Steam Train & Riverboat

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

4:30PM

The Hartford Yard Goats

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2:15 PM

– Silk City TravelersPreviously Advertised Trips – Register Anytime!

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

Leprechauns and Linguini

Come with us to the Log Cabin in Holyoke Massachusetts to enjoy a wonderful show and lunch. Graziana Lazarro, born in

the Puglia region of Italy, brings Italy to her audience through her style of the Italian, Neapolitan and American standards

filled with soul and passion. Jimmy Walsh will have you dancing and laughing with his great Irish music and comedy. Enjoy

a family style lunch of salad, traditional corned beef and cabbage, chicken parmesan, ziti marinara, dessert, coffee and

tea. All guests will enjoy hors d’oeuvres, Irish soda breads, and a complimentary glass of wine or beer. Date: Wednesday,

March 18, 2020 Cost: $89/pp. Includes: round trip transportation, lunch, show, and all taxes and gratuities. Checks to:

Friendship Tours Deadline: February 10th Departs: 10:00am Approximate Return: 4:30pm

Newport Playhouse

“Sex Please, We’re Sixty”

Return to one of our favorite theaters, Newport Playhouse, to enjoy the comedy, Sex Please, We’re Sixty. Mrs. Stancliffe’s

Rose Cottage Bed & Breakfast successfully draws guests (mainly women) who return year after year. It may be due to her

neighbors, “Bud the Stud’ and Henry the retired chemist. Henry has developed a blue pill for women called “Venusia’,

after Venus the goddess of love. An American farce; get ready for a good giggle. After enjoying lunch right at the theater

watch the play, and then return to the dining room for a fabulous cabaret show. Date: Tuesday, April 7, 2020 Cost:

$102/pp. Includes: round trip transportation, lunch, show, and all taxes and gratuities. Checks to: Friendship Tours

Deadline: February 28th Departs: 8:30am Approximate Return: 6:00pm

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

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

Hudson Valley, great accommodations and chefs from the award winning Culinary Institute of America, Rocking Horse has

everything you need for a memorable trip. Some activities the ranch has to offer include Horse drawn hayrides, unlimited

horseback riding, paddle boats, fishing, shuffleboard, horseshoe pitching, miniature golf, softball, bocce, tennis courts,

bingo, walking by the lake through wildlife exhibits, relaxing poolside by the indoor or outdoor pool, and an amazing staff

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

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

shows. This wonderful trip includes 6 delicious meals, deluxe motor coach transportation, Friendship Tours Escort, Driver

& Tour Director Gratuities, 2 night’s accommodations at the Rocking Horse Ranch Resort, all activities and entertainment

while at the Ranch, and a Pride of the Hudson River Cruise. Cost: $575 per person double/triple, $775 pp single. $200 per

person deposit is due at the time of booking and must be made by May 11. Travel protection is available and must be

purchased within 14 days of your deposit or initial payment. Trip flyers are available for more details on this fun filled trip!

Trip Policies:

1. All participants must fill out and sign an Emergency Contact Form and Liability waiver before participating on any

trips.

2. Make all checks out to the Tour Company listed. Include your name, address and telephone number on the check.

Checks not filled out properly or received after the deadline will not be accepted.

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

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

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

thereafter

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

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

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

9. If a person cancels a trip for any reason, no refunds will be given once payment is received unless we are able to fill

your spot on the trip. We will call our waitlist, if any, and make every effort to fill your spot in order to be refunded.

Senior Center – In General . . .

Lunch Program** – Meals are served from 12:00 to 12:30 p.m. each weekday.Manchester Residents who are 60 years of age or older, or the spouse of aneligible individual, regardless of age may eat lunch at the Senior Center for asuggested donation of $2.50. **Reservations can be made up to two daysahead of time and no later than the day before by 12:30 p.m . by calling 860-647-3211. You do not have to be a Senior Center Member to eat lunch here.Lunch/menu/service questions can be directed to Eileen Faust, Director,Manchester Senior Center, 860-647-3211.

Senior Center Transportation – Bus rides to and from the Senior Center or forgrocery/retail shopping can be scheduled up to 3:00 p.m. on the day before yourride is needed . Call the Senior Center at 860-647-3211 to schedule your ride withus. If you find that you need to cancel your ride with us, please call the office assoon as possible. We appreciate as much advance notice as possible.

Grocery Shopping – Tuesdays*The bus grocery shops on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday at Shop Rite and the 2nd & 4th

Tuesday at Stop & Shop - Reminder : Shoppers are limited to only three (3) bagseach and 25 lbs/ea bag . Make sure to reserve your bus ride the day before 3:00p.m. *Schedule subject to change – weather pending January throug h April.

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

TOWN OF MANCHESTER – Dial-A-Ride ServicesDIAL-A-RIDE is a separate service from the Manchester Senior Center Transportation (see above)

To Register for Dial-A-Ride for the first time , call 860-870-7940between 2:30-4:00 p.m. To Reserve a ride thereafter withDIAL-A-RIDE, call 860-870-7940 between 8:30 a.m. -2:00 p.m

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

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ACTIVITIES & PROGRAMS FEBRUARY 2020

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY3 4

SHOPRITE5

WALMART6 7

NAT’L WEAR RED DAY

COMP LAB 830-12

COMP LAB 830-12

COMP LAB 830-12

COMP LAB 830-12

COMP LAB 830-12

BILLIARDS 830-415

BILLIARDS 830-415

BILLIARDS 830-415

BILLIARDS 830-415

BILLIARDS 830-415

PING PONG 830-415

PING PONG 830-415

PING PONG 830-415

PING PONG 830-415

PING PONG 830-415

DIGITAL PHOTO 930-1130

WOODSHOP 9-12

FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE 830-1130

SCRABBLE 930-1130

WALKING GRP 845-11

WOMENS GROUP 930-1030

BEG LINE DANCE 10-11

WALKING GRP 845-11

Wii BOWLING 10-1130

SAC MTG 9-10

CERAMICS 930-1130

ADV LINE DANCE 11-12

WOODSHOP 9-12

CORNHOLE 9-11

ECHN DR HALL 9-12

STRENGTH & FLEX 10-11

MAHJONG 1230-2

BLOOD PRESSURE 9-12

DUPLICATE BRIDGE 1230-4

CERAMICS 930-1130

BINGO 10-12

WATER COLOR & OIL

1-3STRONGER SRS

915-10HIKING

1-3BINGO 10-12

MENS GROUP 1045-1145

RED HATS 1-4


QUILTING 1-4


GUIDED MED 1115-1145

TAI CHI ADV 130-230

MEM TO MEM 1030-1230

HAND & FOOT 1-415

LIGHT N LIVELY 11-12

BODY SCULPT 1230-115

TAI CHI BEG 230-330


ZUMBA 2-3

TAI CHI ADV 1230-130

PINOCHLE 1230-230


SETBACK 1230-3


MEM TO MEM 1230-2

AM. MAHJONG 1230-330

YOGA 220-315

SOCIAL BRIDGE 1230-4

CRIBBAGE 1245-3

YOGA 320-415

DOMINOS 1245-3

TAI CHI BEG 130-230


VITA

YOGA 220-315TAX PREP PROGRAM

Footcare by

Appointment

YOGA 320-415 6-8 PM

AARP TAX PREP AARP TAX PREP AARP TAX PREPBY

APPOINTMENT AARP TAX PREP

1245 & 2By Apt Only

1245 & 2By Apt Only

1245 & 2By Apt Only

ONLY 860-647-3092

1245 & 2By Apt Only

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MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

10 11 STOP & SHOP

12WALMART/MALL

13 14

COMP LAB 830-12

COMP LAB 830-12

COMP LAB 830-12

COMP LAB 830-12

COMP LAB 830-12

BILLIARDS 830-415

BILLIARDS 830-415

BILLIARDS 830-415

BILLIARDS 830-415

BILLIARDS 830-415

PING PONG 830-415

PING PONG 830-415

PING PONG830-415

PING PONG 830-415

PING PONG 830-415

DIGITAL PHOT 930-1130

WOODSHOP 9-12


SCRABBLE 930-1130

WALKING GRP 845-11



WALKING GRP 845-11

Wii BOWLING 10-1130

CERAMICS 930-1130

CERAMICS 930-1130


WOODSHOP 9-12

CORNHOLE9-11

BINGO 10-12


DIABETES 11-12 wk12/12

BLOOD PRESSURE 9-12

TRAVEL MEETING 11-12


BINGO 10-12

Oral Health & Heart Health

11-1

STRONGER SRS 915-10




MAHJONG 1230-2


QUILTING 1-4



MOVIE: Going In Style 1:00


HAND & FOOT1-415

SETBACK 1230-3


TAI CHI ADV 130-230


ZUMBA 2-3


PINOCHLE 1230-230

WATER COLOR & OIL

1-3


CRIBBAGE 1245-3


TAI CHI BEG 230-330

MEM TO MEM 1230-2

TAI CHI BEG 130-230

YOGA 220-315


YOGA 320-415

DOMINOS 1245-3


GREENHOUSE REGISTRATON

YOGA 220-315

YOGA320-415

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

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17 18SHOPRITE

19BIG Y

20 21

SENIORCOMP LAB

830-12COMP LAB

830-12COMP LAB

830-12COMP 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 PONG830-415

FOR WOODSHOP 9-12FRIENDSHIP

CIRCLE 830-1130SCRABBLE 930-1130

WALKING GRP 845-11

WASHINGTONS BEG LINE DANCE 10-11

WALKING GRP 845-11

Wii BOWLING 10-1130

CERAMICS 930-1130

BIRTHDAY BOOK GROUP 1030-1130

WOODSHOP9-12

CORNHOLE 9-11

BINGO 10-12


BLOOD PRESSURE 9-12



MAHJONG 1230-2STRONGER SRS

915-10HIKING

1-3LIGHT N LIVELY

11-12WATER COLOR & OIL

1-3STRENGTH & FLEX 10-11

QUILTING 1-4


“OBSERVE GOOD FAITH AND


HAND & FOOT 1-415

SETBACK 1230-3

JUSTICE TOWARD ALL

TAI CHI ADV 130-230

Newcomers 11-12ZUMBA

2-3AM. MAHJONG

1230-330NATIONS

CULTIVATE PEACETAI CHI BEG

230-330STRENGTH & FLEX 11-12

CRIBBAGE 1245-3

AND HARMONY WITH ALL”


TAI CHI BEG 130-230

MEM TO MEM 1230-2


Footcare by

Appointment

DOMINOS 1245-3

LIGHT N LIVELY 120-215YOGA

220-315

YOGA 320-415

NO - AARP TAX PREP

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

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ACTIVITIES & PROGRAMS FEBRUARY 2020MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

24 25STOP & SHOP

26WALMART/XMAS TREE

27Driver’s Ed 845-1245

28

COMP LAB 830-12

COMP LAB 830-12

COMP LAB 830-12

COMP LAB 830-12

COMP LAB 830-12

BILLIARDS 830-415

BILLIARDS 830-415

BILLIARDS 830-415

BILLIARDS 830-415

BILLIARDS830-415

PING PONG 830-415

PING PONG 830-415

PING PONG 830-415

PING PONG 830-415

PING PONG 830-415


WOODSHOP 9-12


SCRABBLE 930-1130

WALKING GRP 845-11



WALKING GRP 845-11

Wii BOWLING 10-1130

CERAMICS 930-1130

CERAMICS 930-1130


WOODSHOP 9-12

CORNHOLE9-11

BINGO10-12


MAHJONG 1230-2

NO BLOOD PRESSURE



BINGO 10-12

WATER COLOR & OIL

1-3STRONGER SRS

915-10BOARD GAMES



TAI CHI ADV 130-230


Manchester Public Library

586 Main St1-3



Senior Taxpayer Program 2-3


QUILTING 1-4

SETBACK 1230-3


TAI CHI BEG 230-330


HAND & FOOT 1-415


PINOCHLE 1230-230

Birthday Lunch12-1230

ZUMBA 2-3

CRIBBAGE 1245-3



TAI CHI BEG 130-230

YOGA 220-315

MEM TO MEM 1230-2

YOGA 320-415


DOMINOS 1245-3


YOGA 220-315

YOGA 320-415


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ACTIVITIES & PROGRAMS MA RCH 2020

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY2 3

SHOP RITE4

WALMART5 6

COMP LAB 830-12

COMP LAB 830-12

COMP LAB 830-12

COMP LAB 830-12

COMP LAB 830-12

BILLIARDS 830-415

BILLIARDS 830-415

BILLIARDS 830-415

BILLIARDS 830-415

BILLIARDS 830-415

PING PONG 830-415

PING PONG 830-415

PING PONG 830-415

PING PONG 830-415

PING PONG 830-415


WOODSHOP 9-12


SCRABBLE 930-1130

WALKING GRP 845-11



WALKING GRP 845-11

Wii BOWLING 10-1130

SAC MTG 9-10

CERAMICS 930-1130


WOODSHOP 9-12

CORNHOLE 9-11

ECHN DR HALL 9-12


MAHJONG 1230-2

BLOOD PRESSURE 9-12


CERAMICS 930-1130

BINGO 10-12

WATER COLOR & OIL

1-3STRONGER SRS

915-10QUILTING

1-4BINGO 10-12


TAI CHI ADV 130-230


HAND & FOOT 1-415



TAI CHI BEG 230-330


ZUMBA 2-3





PINOCHLE 1230-230


SETBACK 1230-3


MEM TO MEM 1230-2


YOGA 220-315


CRIBBAGE 1245-3

YOGA 320-415

DOMINOS 1245-3

TAI CHI BEG 130-230


YOGA 220-315

YOGA 320-415


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Week 1 2/3-2/7

Doug’s Chili Bread BouleGarden SaladCorn Bread

Fruit

BBQ Pulled Chicken

Baked PotatoesBroccoli

Soup DuJour

Chicken Marsala

CasseroleHouse salad

Teriyaki Chicken Bok Choy

MedleyEgg Rolls

Soup DuJour

Assorted Pizzas

Caesar Salad

TGIF Dessert

Week 22/10-2/14

Sweet Chili Chicken Thighs

Jazmin RiceBroccoli

Fruit

Taco Tuesday!!Beef & Refried

BeansSouthwest

House SaladSoup DuJour

Salisbury SteakAu Gratin Potatoes

Garlicky Greens Beans

House Salad

Turkey BLTHouse Salad

Chips & PicklesSoup DuJour

Baked HaddockRice Pilaf

House Salad

TGIF Dessert

Week 3 2/17-2/21

SENIOR CENTER CLOSED

FOR WASHINGTON’S

BIRTHDAY

Arroz Con Pollo(Rice & Chicken)

Tomato & Cucumber

SaladSoup DuJour

Turkey JoesBaked potatoes

House Salad

Shepherd’s PieSpinach Salad

Seasonal Vegetable

Soup DuJour

Cheese RavioliBolognese

Caesar Salad

TGIF Dessert

Week 4 2/24-2/28

Chicken Fricassee

Carolina RiceHouse Salad

Fruit

Pork Spare RibsPasta Salad

Cucumber SaladSoup DuJour

Roasted Chicken QuartersMashed

Potatoes & Gravy

Seasonal Vegetable

Chicken PiccataRice Pilaf

Garlicky Green Beans

Soup DuJour

BBQ Pork SandwichesPasta SaladPotato Chips

TGIF Dessert

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