Windsor Seniors’ Newsletter WINDSOR SENIOR CENTER · 599 Matianuck Avenue · Windsor, CT 06095 · 860-285-1992

JUNE 2018JUNE 2018JUNE 2018JUNE 2018

Windsor’s Shining StarsWindsor’s Shining StarsWindsor’s Shining StarsWindsor’s Shining Stars Senior Variety Show! Senior Variety Show! Senior Variety Show! Senior Variety Show!

���������������������������� Join us for our 4th Annual Windsor’s Shining

Stars Senior Variety Show! This year’s “Vintage

Variety Show” will be held on

Wednesday, June 6, from 1:00

PM to 3:00 PM in our auditorium!

From singing to dancing, comedy

to poetry, to playing a musical instrument ~ ALL

talents welcome! If you are age 55 or older, we

encourage you to sign up to perform in this awe-

some event. You do NOT need to be a Windsor

resident. Fun, Fun, Fun! Entrants, please com-

plete and submit an entry form ASAP. Forms

are available in the Senior Center office. Audi-

ence, please sign up in the Senior Center office or

call 860-285-1992. Refreshments served after the

show in our café for audience members, and a

special buffet will be served to our performers.

Sponsored by Seabury. Free!

Windsor Senior Center’s Annual Summer Picnic!

Mark your calendars! Our summer picnic will be

held at Northwest Park on Friday, July 13, from 11:00 AM to 2:30 PM (rain date July 20). Join us for a de-licious lunch catered by Dom’s Broad Street Eatery! The menu includes BBQ chicken, grilled kielbasa, corn-on-the-cob, pasta salad, baked beans, cornbread, assorted beverages, and an ice cream bar! There will also be plenty of

fun with our popular raf-fle, bingo, and musical entertainment by the Hot Cat Jazz Band! Shuttle available right to the pa-vilion and Dial-a-Ride is available to the park..

$12.00. Sign up in the office or call 860-285-1992 by July 5.

“Uplift Your Daily Mood”

Come be a part of an active discussion involving activities focused on mood in regards to optimal health and well-being using specific techniques. Each 45-minute session in this 5-part series

will engage participants in games, crafts, and educational resources on June 15,

19, 22, 26 and 29, from 10:45 AM to 11:30 AM in the Senior Center. This informative and fun series will be guided by Christine Chidozie, OTS. Christine is

an Occupational Therapy Masters Student in her final year at Bath Path University. Please sign up in the office or call 860-285-1992. Free!

���� Support Our Troops! ����

Join us on Monday, July 2 at 10:30 AM as “Hands Touching Hearts,” a global outreach effort developed by Vernon artist Ann M. Cos-grove, visits our Senior Center! This program gives Americans of all ages the opportunity to cre-ate medals of appreciation for members of the mil-itary.

� Decorate a Medal Ribbon ���� Write a Thank-You Note ���� Touch a Heart!

Medals are given out at military bases and healthcare facilities. No specialized artistic skills required to participate… just a heartfelt desire to say “thank-you” to our service members. A deco-rator donation of $5 per medal covers all neces-

sary supplies, printing and postage. Please sign up in the office or call 860-285-1992 by June 25.

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Daytime Mall & Shopping Trips Please call 860-285-1846 by noon at least 2 days in advance to sign up for these shopping trips: Enfield — Tues - June 5

Manchester — Tues - June 12 Wal-Mart/Big Y — Wed - June 6 & 20 Target/Stop&Shop — Wed - June 13 & 27

PLEASE SEE PAGE 8 OF THIS NEWSLETTER FOR AN IMPORTANT UPDATE

SUMMER EXERCISE Prices & dates may be subject to change.

Exercise Class Session Dates Cost

YogaYogaYogaYoga———— ThursdaysThursdaysThursdaysThursdays 10:00 am 10:00 am 10:00 am 10:00 am ---- 11:00 am11:00 am11:00 am11:00 am

May 3May 3May 3May 3————June 28June 28June 28June 28

$45$45$45$45

Tai Chi / QiGong Beg. Tai Chi / QiGong Beg. Tai Chi / QiGong Beg. Tai Chi / QiGong Beg. FridaysFridaysFridaysFridays

10:00 am 10:00 am 10:00 am 10:00 am ---- 11:00 am11:00 am11:00 am11:00 am June 1June 1June 1June 1————June 22 June 22 June 22 June 22 $20$20$20$20

Tai Chi / QiGong Int / AdvTai Chi / QiGong Int / AdvTai Chi / QiGong Int / AdvTai Chi / QiGong Int / Adv Monday & FridayMonday & FridayMonday & FridayMonday & Friday 8:00 am 8:00 am 8:00 am 8:00 am ----10:00 am10:00 am10:00 am10:00 am

Jun 1Jun 1Jun 1Jun 1————June 22June 22June 22June 22 $35$35$35$35

Shape Up & Work OutShape Up & Work OutShape Up & Work OutShape Up & Work Out Mon., Wed. & Fri.Mon., Wed. & Fri.Mon., Wed. & Fri.Mon., Wed. & Fri. 8:30 am 8:30 am 8:30 am 8:30 am ---- 9:30 am9:30 am9:30 am9:30 am

June 1June 1June 1June 1————June 29June 29June 29June 29 [no class 6/22][no class 6/22][no class 6/22][no class 6/22]

$48$48$48$48

Sit, Stretch & Groove Sit, Stretch & Groove Sit, Stretch & Groove Sit, Stretch & Groove Monday & WednesdayMonday & WednesdayMonday & WednesdayMonday & Wednesday

10:00 am 10:00 am 10:00 am 10:00 am ---- 11:00 am11:00 am11:00 am11:00 am June 4June 4June 4June 4————June 27June 27June 27June 27 $32$32$32$32

Chair YogaChair YogaChair YogaChair Yoga TuesdaysTuesdaysTuesdaysTuesdays

12:00 pm 12:00 pm 12:00 pm 12:00 pm ---- 1:00 pm1:00 pm1:00 pm1:00 pm June 12June 12June 12June 12————July 17July 17July 17July 17 $30$30$30$30

Water Fitness @ Welch PoolWater Fitness @ Welch PoolWater Fitness @ Welch PoolWater Fitness @ Welch Pool Tuesday & ThursdayTuesday & ThursdayTuesday & ThursdayTuesday & Thursday

7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm ---- 8:00 pm8:00 pm8:00 pm8:00 pm July 3July 3July 3July 3————Aug 2Aug 2Aug 2Aug 2 $50$50$50$50

Early Bird Supper!

Join us on Tuesday, June 26, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM in the Senior Center café, for our early bird sup-per! Menu includes Savory Rosemary and Garlic

Pork Loin with gravy, mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetable, fresh garden salad with choice of dressing, dinner rolls with butter, coffee/tea and a scrumptious dessert! Meal catered by Dom’s Broad Street Eatery. Cost is $8.00 pp. Sign up in the office, online, or call 860-285-1992 by June 21. Max. 100.

Is It Your Birthday? If you have a birthday this month, come cele-brate on Wednesday, June 27, from 11:45 AM to 12:30 PM. Free cake for everyone is donated by

Geissler’s. Birthday surprises provided by Windsor Health & Rehab with entertainment by Jim Harkins. Call

860-285-1992 by June 21. Sign up for lunch by calling

860-285-1843 by noon the day before.

Movie of the Month!

Join us in the Senior Lounge on Tuesday, June 19, from 12:45 PM to

3:00 PM to watch “Deathtrap,” the fiendishly funny hit starring Mi-chael Cane, Dyan Cannon and Christopher Reeve. This movie has

hairpin twists with such drop-dead wit and delight-ful dread that you’ll laugh out loud.. until you gasp in surprise! A wickedly funny who’ll do it! Sign up in the office or call 860-285-1992. Free, including popcorn and soda!

Rise ‘n Shine Father’s Day Breakfast

On Thursday, June 21, from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM, our hosts, Bloomfield Center for Nursing and Reha-bilitation, will provide a delicious breakfast of scrambled eggs with cheese, bacon, Belgian Waf-fles with fruit topping & whipped cream, and cof-fee/tea for all seniors, especially honoring dads! Plus, DJ Sir James, of Panda Homecare, will be providing the game “Name That Classic Car” from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, with some great prizes! Sign up in the office, or call 860-285-1992, begin-

ning Friday, June 1st. Limit 100 people. Free!

� The next AARP DRIVER SAFETY CLASS

will be held on Monday, July 2, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, in the Senior Lounge. Call 860-285-1992 to register. $15 AARP member/$20 non-member. Space limited to 20 students.

Maintain Your Brain

Join us on Tuesday, June 5, for “Take Control of

Your Brain Health” dur ing Alzheimer & Brain Awareness Month in the Senior Center café from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Heather Dobbert, Director of Dementia Care Services at Hebrew Senior Care, will discuss how medical, emotional and social factors play an important role in brain health. Learn the steps you can take to proactively reduce your risk of cognitive decline. Call 860-285-1992 to sign up. Free!

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3 TRIPS CLUBS / CLASSES

Golf Club— Women’s golf club meets every Wednes-

day at 8:00 AM at Copper Hill Golf Club, Granby,

CT. New members always welcome! Call Elaine at

860-688-5085 for more information.

Hiking Club— Hike with the Happy Hikers! Hikes

have begun! Call Bill Locker for info at 860-688-8037

or wjlocker62@gmail.com and join email list.

Line Dancing— Meets every Friday from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM in the Ballet Room. Men and women are invit-ed to join the fun. Free!

Mahjongg— Meets every Monday and Thursday from 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM in the Senior Lounge. Free!

Multi-Cultural Dance Group— Join us Fridays from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM in Ballet Room. Moves can be done while seated. Free!

Pickleball— Warm weather outdoor schedule:

Mondays through Fridays, 9:00 AM to noon. New play-ers always welcome! We’ll show you how to play! Just drop in! Free.

Quilting Club— The First Towne Quilters meet in the Craft Room on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM. All welcome! Free!

ROLEO Group— Meets 3rd Friday of each month at Friendly’s, Rt. 75, Windsor Locks, at 9:00 AM. New women members welcome. Come eat, chat & enjoy!

ROMEO Group— Meets 2nd Friday each month at Bart’s Restaurant, Windsor, at 8:00 AM for breakfast and conversation. New men members welcome!

Tap Dancing— Have some fun every Thursday from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Men and women are invited to join. Stop by! Free!

Walking Club— Walk with the Jolly Jaunters every

Tuesday and Thursday at 9:00 AM. [Call the Senior

Center at 860-285-1992 for where to meet-up.]

Wii Bowling– Join us for Wii Bowling in the Senior Lounge every 1st, 2nd and 4th Tuesdays from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, for good fun and camaraderie. Free!

Windsor Trail Riders— Every Tuesday morning from April to October bicycle on nearby trails. [Call 860

-219-9193 to join email list. See page 8 for schedule.]

Windsor Whirlers— Square dancing every Thursday from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM in the Fitness room. No part-ner needed.

WOW (Watch Our Weight)— Meets every Wednes-

day from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM in Room AP1. Gain support while taking off weight. Call 860-688-2515.

CLUBS & CLASSES

Adult Coloring Group— Meets every Thursday in the Senior Center. All supplies provided. Free! Just stop by between 9:30 AM and noon!

Bowling— The Windsor Sportsters’ co-ed bowling league meets every Monday from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Bradley Bowl. Cost is $11.00 for three games.

Coffee Talk— Coffee, tea, current events... every

Monday and Friday from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Stop by!

Computer Classes– Currently looking for volun-

teers experienced in Word and Office 2013, Win-

dows, and email instruction to teach our patrons at

our senior center. Call 860-285-1992.

Crafty Fingers— Meets every Friday from 10:00 AM to noon. Bring your supplies and creative ideas. Learn how to knit & crochet! Free!

Evening & Weekend Trips Call 860-285-1992 to sign up. Transportation available for Dial-A-Ride patrons; cost of meals and/or fees are

your responsibility. Must have at least 7 people

signed up for each trip to go (35 for casino trips).

☺ June 2 ~ Saturday, Ingleside Mall, Holyoke,

MA; leave 9:00 AM; lunch at Food Court; leave mall 1:30 PM for return.

☺ June 7 ~ Thursday, Golden Corral, W.

Springfield, MA; leave 4:15 PM; return after dinner.

☺ June 9 ~ Saturday, Clinton Outlets, Clinton;

leave 9:00 AM; lunch 1:00 PM at Lenny & Joe’s; return after lunch.

☺ June 10 ~ Sunday, Dakota’s Steak House,

Rocky Hill; leave 10:00 AM; return after brunch. ☺ June 11 ~ Monday, The Tavern at Keney Park,

Windsor; leave 11:00 AM; return after lunch. ☺ June 14 ~ Thursday, Texas Road House,

Manchester; leave 4:15 PM; return after dinner. ☺ June 15 ~ Friday, Mohegan Sun Casino; bus

leaves 4:00 PM; returns at midnight; $25 includes coach bus, gratuities, $15 slot play, $15 bonus, free raffle on bus. 860-285-1992. Credit cards accepted.

☺ June 16 ~ Saturday, Cracker Barrel

Restaurant, E. Windsor ; leave 11:00 AM; return after lunch.

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8:00�..Tai Chi/QiGong—Int./Adv 8:30�.Shape Up & Work Out 9:00�..Coffee Talk 9:002..Pickleball 10:00�.Bowling 10:002Brainteaser Trivia 10:00�Sit, Stretch & Groove 12:45�BINGO 1:00�..Mahjongg

9:002.Pickleball 9:002.Jolly Jaunters 10:002.Windsor Trail Riders 10:00�Bridge 12:00...Chair Yoga 12:45 ... Setback 1:002Wii Bowling 1:002.”Maintain Your Brain”

8:00...Women’s Golf at Copper Hill8:30�Shape Up & Work Out 9:00�.Cribbage 9:00�.WOW 9:002.Pickleball 9:302.Art Class with Christine 10:00�Sit, Stretch & Groove 10:00...WIN-TV Senior Voice 12:30�Quilting Club 12:45...Progressive WHIST 1:002.VINTAGE VARIETY SHOW!

8:00�.Tai Chi/QiGong—Int./Adv 9:30�.Shape Up & Work Out 9:00�.Coffee Talk 9:002..Pickleball 10:00...Writing Workshop 10:00�Bowling 10:00�Sit, Stretch & Groove 12:45�BINGO 1:00�..Mahjongg 11:002The Tavern at Keney Park

9:002.Pickleball 9:002.Jolly Jaunters 10:002Windsor Trail Riders 10:00�Bridge 11:002Shaker for a Day 12:00...Chair Yoga 12:45 ... Setback 1:00�.C.A.R.E.S. 1:002.Wii Bowling

8:00...Women’s Golf at Copper Hill8:30�Shape Up & Work Out 9:00�.Cribbage 9:00�.WOW 9:002.Pickleball 9:302.Art Class with Christine 10:00�Sit, Stretch & Groove

8:00�..Tai Chi/QiGong—Int./Adv 8:30�.Shape Up & Work Out 9:00�..Coffee Talk 9:002..Pickleball 9:302.Silver Jewelry Class 10:002Brainteaser Trivia 10:00�.Bowling 10:00�Sit, Stretch & Groove 12:45�BINGO 1:00�..Mahjongg

9:002..Pickleball 9:002.Windsor Trail Riders 9:002.Jolly Jaunters 9:302.Silver Jewelry Class 10:00�Bridge 10:452.”Uplift Your Daily Mood” 11:00�Diabetic Support Group 12:00...Chair Yoga 12:45...Setback 12:452Movie of the Month “Deathtrap”

8:00...Women’s Golf at Copper Hill8:30�.Shape Up & Work Out 9:00�.Cribbage 9:002.Pickleball 9:00�..WOW 9:302.Silver Jewelry Class 10:00�Sit, Stretch & Groove 10:00...WIN-TV Senior Voice 10:30...BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC12:30�Quilting Club 1:002.Golden Fellowship Meeting4:002.EVENING BINGO

9:30�.Shape Up & Work Out 9:00�.Coffee Talk 9:002..Pickleball 10:00...Writing Workshop 10:00�Bowling 10:00�Sit, Stretch & Groove 12:45�BINGO 1:00�..Mahjongg

9:002..Pickleball 9:002.Windsor Trail Riders 9:002.Jolly Jaunters 10:002.HEARING CLINIC 10:00�Bridge 10:452.”Uplift Your Daily Mood” 12:00...Chair Yoga 12:45...Setback 1:002.Wii Bowling 5:002.Early Bird Supper

8:00...Women’s Golf at Copper Hill8:30�.Shape Up & Work Out 9:00�.Cribbage 9:002.Pickleball 9:00�..WOW 10:00�Sit, Stretch & Groove 11:452Birthday Lunch 12:30�Quilting Club

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9:30�.Adult Coloring Group 9:00....Pickleball 9:002.Jolly Jaunters 10:00...Yoga 12:45�Setback 1:00�.Tap Dancing 1:00�.Mahjongg 1:00�.Square Dancing 4:152.Golden Corral Restaurant

8:002.Massage Therapy 8:00�.ROMEO Group 8:00�.Tai Chi/QiGong—Int/Adv 8:30�Shape Up & Work Out 8:45�.Mobile Food Share 9:00�.Coffee Talk 9:002.Pickleball 10:00...Tai Chi/QiGong for Beginners 10:002Crafty Fingers 11:002Lunch & Learn 12:45 ... BINGO 1:30�..Line Dancing 3:00�..Multi-Cultural Dance Group

10:002 Clinton Outlets w/lunch at Lenny & Joe’s ———————————— 10:002 Brunch at Dakota’s Steak House

8:00...Women’s Golf at Copper Hill 9:002.Foot Clinic 9:30�.Adult Coloring Group 9:00....Pickleball 9:002.Jolly Jaunters 10:00..Yoga 12:45�Setback 1:00�.Tap Dancing 1:00�.Mahjongg 1:00�.Square Dancing 4:152.Texas Road House

8:00�.Tai Chi/QiGong—Int./Adv 8:30�.Shape Up & Work Out 9:00�..ROLEO Group 9:00�.Coffee Talk 9:002..Pickleball 10:002Crafty Fingers 10:30...Groceries to Go 10:00�Tai Chi/QiGong for Beginners 10:452.”Uplift Your Daily Mood” 12:45 ... BINGO 1:002.Massage Therapy 1:30�..French Club 1:30�..Line Dancing 3:00�..Multi-Cultural Dance Group 4:002..MOHEGAN SUN CASINO

11:002 Cracker Barrel Restaurant ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

8:00...Women’s Golf at Copper Hill

10:30...BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC

1:002.Golden Fellowship Meeting

9:002..Father’s Day Breakfast 9:002..Foot Clinic 9:30�..Adult Coloring Group 9:00....Pickleball 9:002.Jolly Jaunters 10:00...Yoga 10:00...Essex Steam Train & River- boat Luncheon 12:45�Setback 1:00�.Tap Dancing 1:00�.Mahjongg 1:00�.Square Dancing

8:002.Massage Therapy 8:00�.Tai Chi/QiGong—Int./Adv 8:45�.Mobile Food Share 9:00�.Coffee Talk 9:002..Pickleball 10:002Crafty Fingers 10:00�Tai Chi/QiGong for Beginners 10:452.”Uplift Your Daily Mood” 12:45 ... BINGO 1:30�..Line Dancing 3:00�..Multi-Cultural Dance Group

Have you entered Our Zucchini Mania Contest yet?! Pick up an entry form in the Senior Center office!___________________

8:00...Women’s Golf at Copper Hill 6:152.Deep Sea Fishing Trip 9:30�.Adult Coloring Group 9:00....Pickleball 9:002.Jolly Jaunters 10:00...Yoga 10:45...Operation Lifesaver 12:45�Setback 1:00�.Tap Dancing 1:00�.Mahjongg 1:00�.Square Dancing

8:002.Massage Therapy 8:30�.Shape Up & Work Out 9:00�.Coffee Talk 9:002..Pickleball 10:002Crafty Fingers 10:30...Groceries to Go 10:452.”Uplift Your Daily Mood” 12:45 ... BINGO 1:30�..Line Dancing 3:00�..Multi-Cultural Dance Group

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“ASK THE NURSE” & Blood Pressure Clinic

with a registered nurse from Seabury Care Now

June 20— 10:30 AM to noon. Free.

FOOT CLINIC by Pedi-Care Services, LLC June 21 & 28 — 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM; $29.00

COMFORT TOUCH MASSAGES by Corinne Every Friday — see calendar for times; $1/min.

HEARING CLINIC by Discount Hearing June 26 — 10:00 AM to noon Free.

MEMORY SCREENINGS by Hebrew Sr. Care [next screening June 13] 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM. Free.

Appointments required for all clinics. 860-285-1992.

DIAL-A-RIDE IN WINDSOR Dial-A-Ride: available Monday through Friday, 8:00

AM to 4:30 PM. Transpor tation is provided for medical appointments, shopping, and other activities in town. Call 860-285-1846 no later than 12:00 noon two

business days before you want a ride. To Schedule a Ride: 860-285-1846

To Cancel a Ride: 860-285-1996

For any other transportation questions, please call the Senior Transportation Coordinator at 860-285-1996.

OUT-OF-TOWN MEDICAL RIDES Transportation for out-of-town medical appointments Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM. Call by

noon 7 days or one month in advance of your appointment. Wheelchair transportation is available on Mon., Wed., & Thurs. only to Bloomfield, Hartford &

W. Hartford. To schedule a ride call 860-285-1992,

BETWEEN 9:00 AM—3:00 PM ONLY. Provide your doctor’s name, phone, address, appt. time & length.

Cancellations, call 860-285-1992 immediately.

Patient pays all parking fees.

Windsor Transportation Services

Golden Fellowship Announcements

Our next meeting will be on Wednesday, June 20, at

1:00 PM in the Windsor Senior Center . For up-coming trips, call Pauline Martin 860-758-7378 or Donna Hodgson 860-335-7069. Join us for an after-noon of socializing, entertainment, and refreshments! $5/year. You don’t have to be a member to attend our trips!

�Tues, June 12: Lunch and Vincent Talarico

Show at St. Clements Castle, Portland, CT; de-part 9:30 a.m., return 4:45 p.m.; $85 pp;

�Tues, July 17: Lobster feast and 3 Legends

Tribute Show at The Log Cabin; depar t 10:30 a.m., return 4:45 p.m.; $75 pp.

�Thurs, Sept 13: The Accords show and lunch

at the Grand Oak Villa, Oakville, CT; depar t 10:30 a.m., return 4:30 p.m.; $86 pp. �Tues, Oct 16: Fall Foliage & Mystery Trip,

German menu and musical entertainment; de-part 9:00 a.m., return 4:30 p.m.; $90 pp.

Health & Wellness Clinics

Cribbage

Wednesdays

9:00 AM

Setback

Tues & Thu

12:45 PM

Bingo Mon & Fri 12:45 PM

Bridge

Tuesdays

10:00 AM

Whist 1st Wed of

month

12:45 PM

Mahjong Mon & Thurs

1:00 PM

Weekly Cards & Games

Senior Lunch Program Hot lunch is provided by CRT for seniors 60 years or older in the cafeteria, 12:00 noon, Monday through Friday. Make reservations by noon the day before by calling 860-285-1843. Donation is $2.50 for seniors; $5.00 required for guests under age 60.

Windsor Senior Center 599 Matianuck Avenue, Windsor, CT 06095

Phone: (860) 285-1992 Visit us on Facebook, Twitter, or on our website: www.townofwindsorct.com/seniorservices/

Hours: Mon—Fri, 8:00 AM — 5:00 PM

Senior Center Coord: Rebecca Joyce Senior Center Staff: Millicent Gill, Carol McOmber and

Alma McCormick Kitchen CRT Staff: Kristin Simpson

Transportation Coord: George Headley Transportation Staff:

Ellis Cobbs, Frank Granato, Ed Sargalski, Lennox Small, Carl Thomas, Jake Trotman,

Derrick Wallen, Al Wilson and Woody Woodard.

New game members always welcome!

We’ll show you how to play!

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Deep Sea Fishing Trip!

Join us on Thursday, June 28, aboard The Sunbeam fishing boat in Waterford, CT for a day of deep sea fishing! The cost of $69.00 includes fishing for striped bass & bluefish, transportation, rod and reel rental, and cleaning of fish (please tip the mate 15% if possible). Bring your own cooler, food, and non-alcoholic drinks. The bus leaves the Windsor Senior Center at 6:15 AM and returns at 3:30 PM. Sign up in the office or call 860-285-1992. Credit cards accepted.

Happy Hikers

Join the Happy Hikers club of the Windsor Senior Center to hike various Connecticut hiking trails!

Please call 860-688-8037 for more information

on hiking dates, locations, maps, and meeting

places. New members always welcome!

Windsor Trail Riders

It’s not too late to join the Windsor Trail Riders bicycling group! We ride every Tuesday morning from April to October. The following is our June schedule: June 5-Farmington Canal Heritage Trail (FCHT) to Phelps Rd. North, 10:00 a.m.; June 12-FCHT to Phelps Rd. South, 10:00 a.m.; June 19-Northhampton, 9:00 a.m. (meet at Sr. Ctr.); June

26-FCHT to Sperry Park, 9:00 a.m. Join us for fun and good company! Helmets must be worn. For more information and/or to get on our contact list, please call 860-219-9193.

~ Holiday Hill Senior Picnic ~ Mark your calendars now for the Holiday Hill Senior Picnic in Prospect, CT on Monday, August 20. Did you attend last year’s picnic? If not, you missed a day full of fun, dancing and merriment! Unlimited break-fast buffet, lunch truck, heated pools, bocce and bingo games, and raffles with great prizes! Limited number of tickets, so sign up early. Payment must be in no

later than July 6. See flyers in the Windsor Senior Center for more information. Call 860-285-1992 to sign up. $37.00 per person.

Lunch & Learn! Join us on Friday, June 8, from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM, as professional chef and owner of October Kitchen, as well as certified health coach, Paul Fin-ney, present preventive steps to take in order to stay independent at home. They will discuss proper nutri-tion, effective exercise plans and safe living environ-ments. A complementary chef-prepared lunch will be served and we will have a free raffle! Seating lim-ited. Reservations required by calling 860-285-1992, or sign up in the office. Free!

“Operation Lifesaver” On Thursday, June 28, from 10:45 AM to 11:30 AM the Windsor Senior Center and the Connecticut Dept. of Transporta-tion - Operation Lifesaver - will

be sponsoring a railroad safety seminar. The event will take place in our café and will be conducted by Operation Lifesaver staff and include a short video. There will also be a question and answer session after the presentation. If you would like to attend this edu-cative event, please sign up in the office or call 860-285-1992. Free!

NEW! Silver Jewelry Class! Sign up for our new silver jewelry class that will be held on June 18, 19 & 20 from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM at our Senior Center. This class will deal with the creative use of precious metal clay, and pieces of di-chroic glass will also be provided to add to your piece. Instructed by the talented Wayne Martin, the cost is $40 for the 3 sessions which includes all mate-rials and instruction. Please see flyer in the office for

more information. Call 860-285-1992 to sign up.

Starting June 6, 2018 for alternating Wednes-day shopping trips to Target/Stop & Shop, Wal-Mart/Big Y: The driver will start pick ups at 11 AM and bring you to the store for shopping from 12 PM to 2 PM. Pickups may start as early as 11 AM to ensure 12 PM arrival at stores to allow for the 2 hour shopping time. Also, please be mindful of the policy regarding number of bags. We request that you do not take more than 4 parcels on the vehicle at one time. The driver will only carry 2 bags of groceries during grocery shopping trips. The driver will not carry cases of beverages. Thank you.