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May 2018

May Highlights

♦ Social Services Presentation

♦ Healthy Cooking 101

♦ The Great American

Songbook Concert

♦ Out to Lunch Bunch:

Lakeview Restaurant

♦ Ladies Tea—The Victorian

Lady

♦ Crazy Whist & Pizza Party

♦ Book Club:

Exceeding Expectations

♦ Magic Wings Butterfly

Conservatory & Garden

♦ Make it & Take it Paint

Class: “April Showers Bring

May Flowers”

♦ Crafty Creations:

“Terrariums”

♦ Heart Healthy Strategies

♦ Harford Yard Goats Game

Monday, May 28:

CLOSED for Memorial Day

AT THE VERNON SENIOR CENTER

OUT & ABOUT

May is...

As the above theme emphasizes, you are never too old, or too young, to

engage in activities that help enrich your well-being.

What better way to celebrate Older Americans Month, than by opening

a brand new Senior Center for all of our seniors in Vernon and those

in the surrounding communities.

Join us in participating in the many programs offered to promote

social, educational, mental, and physical wellness. As part of a month-long celebration, the Center is hosting several exciting

events!

A FREE concert, “The Great American Songbook”, featuring classics

from all our favorite composers.

Ladies Tea, highlighting a performance by Kandie Carle,

The Victorian Lady, and her renowned, one-woman show.

A day at the Ballpark to watch the Hartford Yard Goats versus the

Harrisburg Senators.

These spectacular events will fill up quickly, so sign-up today!

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WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE SENIOR CENTER

Vernon Social Services Team Presentation Wednesday, May 2, 1:00pm Please call to register

Whether you need help with energy bills, health insurance, or have general

questions, the Vernon Social Services team will be here to help.

Allison Maynard, Director of the Vernon Social Services Department,

and her team, will hold a presentation discussing the different services

they have to offer to the Vernon seniors.

AARP Safe Driving Course Thursday, June 7, 11:30am-3:30pm

Please call to register

AARP will come in and host a Driver’s Safety course. This course is

designed to:

∗ Update driving skills and your knowledge of the rules and hazards

of the road

∗ Teach you about normal age-related physical changes and how to

adjust your driving to compensate

∗ Reduce your chances of receiving a traffic violation, getting into an

accident or becoming injured

AARP Member: $15 | Non-member: $20

**Check ONLY! Made payable to: AARP**

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Vernon Senior Center 135 Bolton Road

Vernon, CT 06066

Phone: 860.870.3680

Fax: 860.870.3588 www.vernon-ct.gov/senior-center

Hours Monday-Friday: 9:00am-4:00pm

Staff Director: Maureen Gabriele

Program Coordinator: Susan Ward

Administrative Assistant: Lorien Velasquez

Facilities Assistant: Laurie Goodhue

Staff from the Vernon Social Services Department will be available to Vernon seniors on

Thursdays from 9:00am to 12:00pm.

Appointments are available in 30 minute intervals with the

first appointment at 9:00am and last appointment at 11:30am.

Please contact the Senior Center to schedule an appointment.

Free Concert

The Great American Songbook Tuesday, May 8, 6:30pm Please call to register

Musicians from all over the state will be coming to be part of this

special performance!

Come and join us for an exciting evening of songs you know and love

from the Great American Songbook. Classics from composers like

Irving Berlin, George & Ira Gershwin, Cole Porter, Richard Rodgers,

and many more. Get ready to tap your feet, clap your hands, and sing

along! Light refreshments will be served.

We hope you can join us for this wonderful musical celebration.

Free event

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WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE SENIOR CENTER

_tw|xá gxt Thursday, May 10, 12:30pm

Fee: $10.00 /per person

*Payment is due at sign-up*

Come join us in welcoming Kandie Carle, The Victorian Lady!

From 12:30 to 1:00pm, we will have a variety of teas, finger sandwiches, and desserts. After you’ve enjoyed

your treats, enjoy this program featuring The Victorian Lady.

She has been working in the Theatre since 1980 as an actress, dancer, and singer throughout the U.S. and

abroad. Her resume covers the spectrum from Shakespeare to Musical comedy. Her love of history, years of

research, and experience as a performer have culminated in the creation of her one-woman show in 1996.

She will take you on an exciting journey of discovery featuring humor, history, and intriguing

anecdotes about fashion, life, and etiquette of the Victorian and Edwardian eras.

**Deadline for sign-up: Friday, May 3**

Wadsworth Atheneum—50 Year Celebration Presentation Thursday, June 28, 1:00pm Please call to register

Presented by: The Docent Council of the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art In celebration of the Docent (volunteer educators) Council’s 50th anniversary, Wadsworth Atheneum docents will

visit 50 community sites across the state in 2018, including the Vernon Senior Center!

They will host an interactive discussion of highlights from the Atheneum’s collections for adults.

Participants will learn more about the history of the museum and its diverse holdings using poster

reproductions of collection objects.

Free event.

**Wadsworth Atheneum trip on Wednesday, July, 11. See next page for details**

FREE 6-Week Live Well Workshop: Chronic Disease Self-Management Starting Wednesday, June 6, 9:30am-12:00pm Please call to register

Are you an adult with an ongoing health condition such as arthritis, high blood pressure, heart disease, chronic pain,

anxiety or depression? Or do you care for someone who does?

This workshop can help you be in control and feel better.

Trained leaders, who understand because they have health conditions themselves or care for someone with

a health condition, will teach you how to set your own goals and make step-by-step plans to improve your

health and your life.

You will learn:

∗ Practical ways to deal with pain and fatigue

∗ Better nutrition and exercise choices

∗ Better ways to talk to your doctor about your health

∗ Communication techniques to help make your needs known

Once a week for 6 weeks: Wednesdays, June 6-July 18 (No workshop on July 4)

**Seats are limited; sign-up early**

“Kick off to Summer” with a Root Beer Float Thursday, June 21, 1:00-2:00pm Please call to register

Lets start off summer the right way!

Come and cool off with a free root beer float. Enjoy summertime music with DJ Sir James sponsored

by Panda Care. Free event.

Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory & Garden Friday, May 18, 10:00am Fee: $14 (plus the cost of lunch) *Payment is due at sign-up*

Come and join us on this fun and informative trip to the home of nearly 4,000 exotic and domestic butterflies!

Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory & Garden, opened in October of 2000. It consists of an 18,400-square

foot facility that includes an 8,000-square foot glass conservatory filled with butterflies, moths, and tropical

vegetation. The heart-shaped Japanese koi graces the center of this tropical-like conservatory.

After your stroll through the conservatory, enjoy a nice lunch in the Magic Wings Food Court.

Pickups will be available at the senior housing complexes as well as the Town Hall.


**Seats are limited; Sign-up early**

Playhouse on Park in West Hartford: “In the Heights” Tuesday, June 26 Fee: $22.50 (plus the cost of lunch) *Payment is due at sign-up* From Lin-Manuel Miranda (Hamilton), “In The Heights” tells the universal story of a vibrant community

in New York's Washington Heights neighborhood. It's a community on the brink of change, full of hopes,

dreams and pressures, where the biggest struggles can be deciding which traditions you take with you, and

which ones you leave behind. Before the show, lunch will be held at A. C. Petersen Farm, where you will

receive 15% off the cost of your lunch. Pickups will be available at the senior housing complexes as well as the Town Hall.

**Deadline for sign-up: Tuesday, June 12**


**Acceptable Forms of Payment: Cash or check (made payable to: The Vernon Senior Center)**

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VERNON SENIOR CENTER ADVENTURES—SENIOR BUS

Take Me Out to the Ballgame—”Yard Goats vs. Senators” Thursday, May 31, 10:35am Fee: $15 (lunch included) *Payment is due at sign-up*

Join us at the Dunkin Donuts Park for a fun and exciting baseball game featuring the Hartford Yard Goats

versus the Harrisburg Senators

Lunch will also be served and will consist of: 1 Hotdog, chips, and a bottle of water Pickups will be available at the senior housing complexes as well as the Town Hall.

**Deadline for sign-up: Wednesday, May 16**


Explore Art in the Atheneum Wednesday, July 11, 11:00am Fee: $10 (plus the cost of lunch) Come and explore the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art and experience the history with a guided tour.

After the tour, lunch will be served inside the Café of the museum. Pickups will be available at the senior housing complexes as well as the Town Hall.

**Deadline for sign-up: Wednesday, June 27**


HEALTH & FITNESS PROGRAMS

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Chair Yoga Instructor: Toby Schoeneberger

*10-wk session* Apr. 23-July 1 A gentle form of yoga with a series

of simple movements to stretch

your whole body while sitting in a

chair. Chair Yoga will reduce

stress wile increasing strength and

flexibility.

Mondays 1:00pm-2:00pm R$37|NR$42

Line Dancing Instructor: Shirley McElroy

*10-wk session* Mar. 6-May 8 Line Dancing is a choreographed

dance with repeated sequences of

steps. Its great for memory,

sequencing skills, large and small

motor skills, balance, and core

muscles!

Tuesdays 9:30am-11:00am R$25|NR$30

Silver Sneakers

Balance & Stability Class Instructor: Amy Cashman

This class focuses on specific

exercises to improve strength and

power around your ankles, knees,

and hip joins, while improving

reaction time.

Mondays 11:00am-12:00pm Silver Sneakers: Free Classes Straight Medicare: Every 3rd class is free. R$2|NR$3

Stretch & Strengthening Instructor: Karen Michaud

This class offers a full-body

strengthening workout using

weights, following by stretching

exercises.

Mondays 9:30am-10:30am 1st class is free. $5/class|$40/ten-class card

Tai Chi Instructor: Susan Barlow

*8 wk-session* Apr. 26-June 14 Tai Chi has slow, gentle

movements, coordinated with

breathe. Helps promote serenity

and inner peace.

Thursdays 9:30am-10:30am R$25|NR$30 or $5/class

Zumba Gold Instructor: Kathy Ferreira

Zumba Gold is a modified version

of Zumba with lower-intensity.

The class focuses on balance,

range of motion, and

coordination.

Wednesdays 1:30pm-2:30pm 1st class is free. $5/class|$40/ten-class card

Coming Soon… Blood Pressure/Blood Sugar

Screening

at the Senior Center

Hearing Screening Thursday, September 13

A representative from the Hearing

Wellness Center will provide

quarterly FREE hearing

screenings, check hearing aids,

and will be available to answer

any questions you may have.

Foot Care Thursday, May 10

Specially trained nurses from

PediCare, LLC will provide

general assessment of the feet

and lower extremities and provide

guidance for better foot health.

Cost: $29 (pay nurses directly)

Healthy Cooking 101 Teacher: Debbie Orth

May 3, 12:00pm Each month, Debbie will come in

and prepare quick and healthy

meals. When she is finished, you

will be able to taste them! The

recipes will also be given out

FREE OF CHARGE. Please call to register

*Space is limited*

10 Summer Health Tips 1. Avoid heat stroke 2. Stay hydrated 3. Drink plenty of water 4. Manage caffeine intake 5. Exercise smart 6. Plan your exercise time 7. Keep cool inside 8. Stay cool 9. Apply sunblock 10. Cool down

Walking Club Mondays & Thursdays 10:00am Walking Club meets at The Sacred Heart Church to walk to

Rails to Trails.

Contact The Senior Center at (860) 870-3680


Heart Healthy Strategies Teacher: Erin Ballou

May 30, 10:00am Join us in welcoming Erin

Ballou, from St. Francis Hospital &

Medical Center.

Erin will discuss the daily

strategies that you can use to

stay “heart healthy” and how to

reduce your risk for

cardiovascular disease and

improve your overall health.

Free event Please call to register

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VERNON SENIOR CENTER TOUR BUS TRIPS

MONTH DATE DAY TRIPS COST

June 12 Luncheon Show at St. Clements Castle in

Portland, CT. Lunch with entertainment in the Prince

Edward ballroom, with choice of: chicken francaise with lemon and capers OR broiled scrod with crumb topping

$85

July 22 The Newport Playhouse & Cabaret Restaurant, Newport, RI. Buffet lunch, theater play (No Tell Motel),

and cabaret show.

$97

August 21 Riverboat Cruise aboard the Indian Princess in Webster, MA. Cruise the dotted islands and enjoy a nice lunch at the Point Breeze Restaurant, with choice of: champagne chicken breast OR baked haddock

$93

September 26 Covered Bridges of New Hampshire. View a trademark of New England with a guided tour and lunch at Fitzwilliam Inn, with choice of chicken picatta OR maple salmon. Then, complete your day at Cameron’s Winery

$91

October 24 The Williams Inn Annual Germanfest in Williamstown, MA. Participate in story telling of German heritage. Take part in games, or sit back and enjoy! Buffet lunch of traditional German dishes

$105

November 13 Toast to the Armed Forces & Veterans, Oakdale, CT. Cheese, crackers, and pepperoni upon arrival with a family style meal

$85

MONTH DATE MULTI-DAY TRIPS COST

DEADLINE

May 11

June 22

July 20

August 24

September 21

October 12

DEADLINE

August 6-8 “Jesus” at Sight & Sound Theatre, Lancaster, PA. 3 days/2 nights. Includes deluxe motorcoach, 2 nights hotel, 2 breakfasts, 2 dinners, sightseeing, & admissions per itinerary, & Friendship Tours Escort.

Deposit: $150 (May 14) & Final: June 18

Starts at $451 pp double

Trip Policy Payment is due in full at the time of sign-up, unless specified (multi-day trips require the deposit at sign-up). Some trips are shared with other centers and we are allotted a certain number of seats. If minimum requirements are not met, the trip will be cancelled and a full refund will be provided. Trips close out at least a month in advance, so advanced registrations are highly recommended.

Trip Cancellation Policy

If a participant cancels for any reason, NO refund will be provided unless a substitute is found. **For all non-members participating in trips, we require emergency contact information.

Forms can be picked up at the time of sign-up**

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JOIN IN ON THE FUN

Other individual games are

available if you’d like to stop

in and play! We have: Parcheesi

Poker

Trivial Pursuit

Rack-O

Yahtzee

Rummikub

Boggle

Back Gammon

Book Club Thursday, May 17, 10:00am The book club meets on the third

Thursday of every month. Each

person in the group gets to select a

book to read.

May’s pick:

Exceeding Expectations by Lisa April Smith.

You are responsible for picking up

your own copy

Crazy Whist Wednesday, May 16, 12:30pm *Payment is due at sign-up* Do you like to play Bridge or

Hearts with a twist?

Come and join our group to play

this exciting game!

Pizza will also be served.

$7/per person

Out to Lunch Bunch Wednesday, May 9, 1:00pm Each month a new restaurant is

chosen. The “bunch” will be going

to Lakeview Restaurant in

Coventry, CT. Pickups will be

available at the senior housing

complexes: Franklin Park, Court

Towers, Grove Court, Florence Mill,

Pitkat Congregate Center, Windermere

Court, & Welles Village as well as

the Town Hall.


Billiards It doesn't matter if you’re an avid

player or a little rusty, all players

are welcome.

Come and join us for an afternoon

of fun.

Men’s drop in: Wednesdays &

Fridays, 1:00pm

Ladies: Tuesdays, 10:00am

Feel free to stop in and practice or

play a game anytime.

Computer Use The conference room is open for

computer use on Mondays,

Wednesdays, and Fridays from

12:30pm until 3:30pm.

All Seniors are welcome

Senior Center Library The Senior Center library offers a

wide variety of books, movies,

and puzzles for your enjoyment.

Feel free to come in and check

out whatever interests you. All items have been donated and we

would like to thank you all for the

generous donations.

NOW SHOWING!

Catch Me If You Can (2002)

PG-13 Wednesday, May 16, 10:00am Frank W. Abagnale Jr. is a

cunning con man and a forger.

His works attract the attention

of an FBI agent, who makes it

his missions to put Frank behind

bars.

Fences (2016) PG-13

Wednesday, May 30, 10:00am Working as a trash collector in

1950s Pittsburgh, Troy Maxson

struggles to provide for his

family after being denied the

opportunity to play baseball

because of his race.

Cards & Games

Bingo Tuesday ...................... 1:00pm

Bridge Friday ....................... 12:45pm

Canasta Wednesday ............... 12:00pm

Chess Tuesday ...................... 9:30am

Cribbage Wednesday ................. 9:45am

Dominoes Tuesday ...................... 1:00pm

Thursday ................... 10:00am

Mah Jongg Monday ...................... 9:30am

Thursday ................... 12:30pm

New to Dominoes Tuesday ...................... 9:30am

Pinochle Tuesday .................... 12:45pm

Thursday ................... 12:45pm

Scrabble Tuesday ...................... 1:00pm

Set Back Friday ......................... 9:45am

Wii Bowling Friday ....................... 12:45pm


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CREATIVE ARTS CORNER

Crochet & Knitting Wednesdays, 10:00am Do you like to crochet or knit?

We have a very enjoyable group that meets weekly.

Come and join our knitting and crochet group! All seniors are welcome

Crochet & Knitting Class Instructor: Linda Benoit Mondays, 1:00pm Looking for the perfect hobby?

Come to the Vernon Senior Center and learn how to

crochet and knit by one of our very own seniors,

Linda Benoit.

1st class is free. $5/class (payable to the instructor)

Free Drawing Tuesdays, 1:00pm If you like to draw and be amongst your peers, come

and join our fun, artistic, and welcoming group that

meets weekly.

Bring your own supplies. All seniors are welcome

Make it & Take it Paint Class:

“April Showers Bring May Flowers” Instructor: Sandra Poirier Thursday, May 24, 1:00pm *Payment is due at sign-up* Make a beautiful acrylic painting in one session!

(No artistic talent needed)

The instructor will take you step-by-step in creating

your own masterpiece.

The picture to be painted will be on display at the

Senior Center. Supplies are included

$10/class

*Space is limited*

Crafty Creations: Terrariums Instructors: Susan Ward & Maureen Gabriele Friday, May 25, 1:00pm *Payment is due at sign-up* This month’s creation will be terrariums!

You don’t need a lot of square footage to create

beautiful green spaces.

Terrariums are ideal for inspiring people of all ages

to do a bit of gardening.

A terrarium is a collection of plants that grow in

small containers.

Come join us in making your very own container

garden.

The class will be held in the Creative Arts room. Supplies are included

$10/per person *Space is limited*

What are you interested in?

If you are interested in any crafts or

projects, please let us know! We are open to suggestions!

Introducing…

CRAFTY CREATIONS If you’re a crafty and creative person that likes to tackle new projects, come to the Vernon Senior Center for our crafty creations.

We will be coming up with projects so you can

spark your creativity.


MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION

CHECK-IN SYSTEM: MySeniorCenter

The Vernon Senior Center is now introducing a new, automated

check-in system called “MySeniorCenter”

MySeniorCenter is specifically designed to help the staff manage the various sign-ups and sign-ins, and improve the way we report our services. The new system is extremely easy to use. Here’s how it works:

1. All members will receive a scan card (The scan card is the same as your membership card. The card does not contain any personal information. It will allow the new system to recognize you.)

2. Instead of signing into our sign-in sheets, you’ll swipe your card at the scanner. 3. Press the touchscreen to select the programs you’ll be participating in that day. 4. Press FINISH.

***If you have signed up for a program at the Vernon Senior Center, you will receive an

automated reminder call from “MySeniorCenter” from Somerville, MA (617) 440-3507***

Membership Requirements: The new membership fees are as follows:

Resident: $10/lifetime Non-Resident: $15/lifetime

Membership is open to anyone ages 55 and older

Note to Seniors: If you are a current member, please take time to verify and update your

membership information.

If you have not become a member, please be advised that ALL seniors that

participate on a regular basis will be required to become members. Upon

membership registration, members will be provided with a scan card, which will

allow access to the building during normal business hours.

Applications are available at the front desk.

Stop by the front desk to pick up your new

membership card (if you haven't done so already) or sign-up to become a member.

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TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

Vernon Senior Center—Senior Bus Contact: (860) 870-3680

The Vernon Senior Center bus provides transportation every Thursday for grocery shopping and the first

Friday of each month to Wal-Mart.

Pick-up locations:

Franklin Park, Windermere Court, Court Towers, Grove Court, Rose Commons, Florence Mill,

PitKat Congregate, Welles Village, as well as the Town Hall.

Coming soon…

**Transportation to and from the Senior Center from Vernon Senior Housing Complexes;

dates and times to be determined**

Medical Appointments—Vernon Senior Center Car Contact: (860) 870-3680

Vernon Residents: 55 and older

MUST be ambulatory

The Vernon Senior Center car provides transportation for out of town medical and dental

appointments.

Medical transportation requests should be made at least 2 weeks in advance to the appointment.

You can call to request a ride Monday-Friday between 9:00am and 3:00pm.

There is a first come, first serve policy and only one ride is scheduled per day.

Appointments may be scheduled on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays between 9:00am

and 2:00pm.

Hockanum Valley Community Council: Dial-A-Ride Contact: Michele Lundberg (860) 870-7940

Reservation Hours: Monday-Thursday: 8:30am-5:00pm & Friday: 8:30am-1:00pm

Hockanum Valley Community Council (HVCC) provides transportation to Vernon, Ellington, and

Tolland residents ages 60 and older.

They request that you call at least one week in advance and to be ready at least 15 minutes before your

scheduled pick up time.

Rides are on a first come, first serve basis.

For more information, please contact Michele Lundberg or visit www.hvcchelps.org/transportation

SHOPPING BUS:

Stop & Shop, K-Mart, and Price

Chopper: Every Thursday

Wal-Mart: First Friday of each

month


FOR YOUR INFORMATION

Veterans Community Access Point Phone: (860) 563-8800

The Hartford Veterans Center has established a Community Access Point at the Vernon

Senior Center. This service is available every Tuesday from 9:30am to 3:00pm.

This service offers free counseling to veterans who proudly served our country in combat war zones.

If you, or anyone you know, may be in need of these services, please call the Hartford Vet Center.

A Message from ECHN Falls are the number one cause of injuries and deaths among older Americans in the U.S.

What we want you to take away from this article, is that there are preventative

measures that can be taken and falls can be avoided!

It is important to first be aware of what puts one at a greater risk for falls. Some of these include being 80

years of age or older, weakness, impaired vision, use of assistive devices and medications.

There are also countless home hazards that are often overlooked, such as, throw rugs, runners,

carpet edges, torn flooring, cords, and small objects or furniture that clutter up pathways. What should you do to make you or a loved one’s home safer?

Start by making sure there is good lighting by regularly changing your light bulbs and adding lamps in low

lit areas. Night lights are also recommended in case you have to make a trip to the bathroom in the middle

of the night. Make sure pathways are clear and clutter is limited, especially around stairs. Use non-skid

bathmats in the shower along with grab bars in the bathroom, shower, toilet and steps in or around the

home. For outdoor steps, use rough abrasive strips to improve traction and footing. Along with

environmental modifications, it is important to focus on yourself as well. Physical therapy comes in as a

preventative measure as it will provide interventions in order to maximize independence, mobility and

function through a variety of balance, proprioceptive and strengthening exercises.

If a fall should occur, physical therapy can assist in tips for recovering from a fall safely.

For further information, please feel free to join ECHN Physical Therapists for our

“Fall Prevention and Balance” community lecture, which will be announced in the Better Being Magazine.

Victoria DePietro, DPT

Gina Koudelka, DPT

Advisory Board Tuesday, May 22, 9:30am

The Advisory Board of Senior Citizens of Rockville Vernon, Inc. meets on the 4th Tuesday of every month

at 9:30am.The present members are as follows: William Campbell, Sally Geer, Maryann Hopowiec, Pat Iamonaco,

Ron Kane, Roxann Lannan, John Mytych, Wes Shorts, Carole Slattery, Edward Slattery, and William Tyler.

The Advisory members are approved by Town Council and the Mayor. They act as representatives for the

seniors and provide the Director with information or suggestions on various senior issues.

PLEASE NOTE: Seniors may attend these meetings and provide comments during the public forum section

of the meeting.

Newcomers: Wednesday, May 23, 11:00am

If you are interested in joining the center, please join us for our Newcomers Group.

Come in and learn about the different programs, activities, and trips we have to offer.

We are always open to suggestions and are willing to try new endeavors to meet our seniors needs.

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