Brain Games with Jennifer
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Wednesday, March 21 , 1:00pm!! Cost: Free, registra on required! !
Wednesday, March 28, starng at noon!
potatoes, roasted squash, a dinner roll and carrot layer cake !
Cost: $5 for members, $6 nonmembers! !
Easter Luncheon Fundraiser
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Wednesday, March 28, drawing aer lunch!
Cost: $1, you do not need to be present to win! !
Member Birthday Celebration
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Thursday, March 29, 1:00pm!and enjoy a piece of cake with our members who are !
Cost: Free, walkins welcome!
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We are asking everyone who rides our van to read and sign the new Van Rider Policy that the drivers will have onboard. If you have any ques ons or sugges ons, please call Jennifer Kelley at 8603794252.!
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Don’t forget to donate to our FOOD DRIVE at the Senior
Center for The Salvation Army Food Bank!
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New TRIPS, TRIPS, TRIPS added on page 3! More PROGRAMS AND EVENTS on page 4! FREE Fitness Class Coupon on page 4! !
Happy, Healthy & Safe Adults Age 55+ March 2018
Life is like a cup of tea, it’s all in how you make it!
Irish ProverbStop in, meet
at the Center, just stop by to find out more…
PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
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Health & Wellness Center
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Thursday, March 1, 1pm!will discuss their commitment to that will be offered at their new loca on in the Super Saver space. This is your opportunity to ask ques ons.
Cost: Free, registra on requested! !
Fill Your Belly then Win Big at BINGO
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March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, lunch at noon & BINGO at 1pm!Cost: $4 for lunch, 50¢ per BINGO card! !
Legal Help with A.y. Debra Brown
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March 9, appointments starng at 11am!A9orney Debra Brown will be at the Center to answer your legal ques ons.!
Cost: Free, by appointment only! !
Mohegan Sun
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March 12!
Leave Winsted Senior Center at 7:30am!
Leave New Har.ord, Dunkin Donuts lot at 7:45am!
contact person and which pick up loca on.! Cost: $25 per person, includes driver’s p! !
Wednesday, March 14, starng at noon!
Enjoy our famous corned beef & cabbage, boiled potatoes! & carrots, irish soda bread and bread pudding for dessert.
for members, $6 nonmembers! !
St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon Fundraiser
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Wednesday, March 14, drawing aer lunch!Cost: $1, you do not need to be present to win!
Phone Numbers
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8603794252 or 8603798325!
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Hours
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Monday thru Friday, 8am to 4pm!
(with excep on of holidays)!
On rare occasions, we may close early because of staffing!
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Bad Weather Closing
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on a storm by storm basis. If in doubt, call us, if you get the answering machine, we are closed. If we are closed on the day of a party due to bad weather, we will have the party the following day.
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Senior Center Staff
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(funded by Town of Winchester)!Director/Municipal Agent Jennifer Kelley! Office Assistants Craig Closson & Ann Sears ! Van Drivers Lou Fracasso & Joe Landor!
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Senior Enrichment Program Staff
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(funded by State of CT Dept. of Developmental Services)!Program Coordinator Betsy Anderson! Van Driver/Aide Linda Moore!
Program Aide Laurie Phillips! Program Aide Tammy Kent!
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Nutri)on Program Staff
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Site Manager Helen Archer! Kitchen Aide ! Darlene Eifes
Volunteers Ellen Dalene, Ted Millahn & Pamela Silvestri !
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Senior Commission
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Chairperson Fran Cooper! Vice!Chairperson Carol Grant! Secretary Judi Galvagni!
Charlie Cooper, Al Dombrowski, Don Fancher,! Be9y Kelsey, Sally Mangione & Diana Neshko!
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Senior Club Officers
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President Carol Grant! Vice!President Helen Archer! Secretary Beverly Pisani! Treasurer Be9y Kelsey!
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Advisory Board
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Volunteer Ac)vity Coordinators
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Line Dancing Fran Cooper!
Ballroom Dancing and Computer Help Stuart McKaige! Bingo Sylvia Landi, Sally Mangione & Be9y Bu9on! Shrub Maintenance Ted Millahn!
Mail and Birdfeeders Ki9y McKee!
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Volunteers
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Volunteers don’t get paid, not because they are worthless, but because they are priceless. Ͳ Author Sherry Anderson!
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Memorial Dona)ons
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Newspaper and a Coffee or Tea
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Center Van Rides
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in advance, Monday thru Friday, between 8am4pm.!
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Medical Appointments!
Please do not make medical appointments before 9:00am or aDer 1:30pm. !
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Shopping or Errands !
Early Tuesday or Friday morning, or early in the aDer-noon Monday thru Friday. Limit of 4 bags per person. Driver will tell you when he will be back to pick you up. You must be there at that me and place. Drivers do not have me to wait or to look for you.!
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are very busy. We try to get you to your appointment on
home. There may be times when we cannot give you a ride, or we may have to pick you up early for an appointment. The suggested dona on per ride is $1. !
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For informaon and to schedule rides to other towns, call N.W. Transit at 8604892535.!
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Stay Informed...Read Our Newsle.er
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it delivered by mail to your home for $6 a year. Or,!
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WSC GO BAGS
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Gi8 Cer9ficates
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Center Gift Certificates are always available. Gift Certificates
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Always in Our Heart
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Thank you for the years of dedication of the former Senior
Getaway Tours
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3/4! !
4/19! “Sister Act” at Westchester Broadway Theatre, NY!
4/26 !
5/24! “Love Star, Love Po on” at Newport Playhouse! 5/306/1 Trapp Family Lodge, VT!
6/6! Deep Sea Fishing out of Plymouth, MA!
7/12! Coins & Claws Lobster Lunch at Abbo9’s & Fun at! ! the Mohegan Sun Casino, CT!
7/19! Boston Whale Watch, MA!
8/2! Saratoga Premiere Horse Racing in Upstate NY! 8/14! Lobsterfest, MA!
9/6 ! 9/11 Memorial, NYC! 9/19 ! Big E, MA!
10/10 !Oktoberfest at Krucker’s Resort, NY! !
Diamond Tours
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Beau)ful Portland, Kennebunk and Freeport Maine
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June 25 to June 27!
This tour package includes transporta on, 2 nights accom-moda on in Portland, 2 breakfasts and 2 dinners, guided tour of Portland, Kennebunk, Seashore Trolley Museum and trolley ride, visit to L.L.Bean and much more.!
! Tuesday, March 20, 10:00am!
wine or beer. ADer lunch, enjoy live Irish entertainment and door prizes. Singing and dancing is encouraged.
Cost: $56, all inclusive !
Lunch & Movie at Wood’s Pit BBQ
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& Bantam Cinema
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Tuesday, April 17, 11:00am
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For lunch choose from pulled pork sandwich, chicken and cheese enchilada, quarter chicken or cheeseburger with sides, peach cobbler for dessert, coffee, tea or soda. Then go to the Cinema next door and enjoy a movie.!
Cost: $24, all inclusive!
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Mohegan Sun on March 12! Foxwoods on May 14! Mohegan Sun on July 9! MGM on September 10!
Leave Winsted Senior Center at 7:30am!
Leave New Har.ord Dunkin Donuts lot at 7:45am!
are available at Winsted Senior Center, at me of purchase, contact person and which pick up loca on.!
Cost: $25 per person, all inclusive
TRIPS, TRIPS, TRIPS
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WSC Trip Policy
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Sign up for Center trips at the office, Monday through Friday, 8amout! A trip may be for a trip, we cannot wait for
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up. If cancellation insurance is not included and you wish to purchase it, you are responsible for purchasing it through the tour company, so that you will know what to expect if you need to cancel. Ask for the form at the office. !
N.W. Transit Day Trips are offered, unescorted, in CT, once a month. The suggested dona on per trip is $7. Meals and !
Membership is free for members age 85+. As a WSC member you will a receive a discount for lunches with entertainment !
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Women’s & Men’s Haircuts with April
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Monday, March 5, appointments starng at 1pm!
Plan on the first Monday of each month to enhance your outer beauty and nurture your inner beauty with a new hair style. Come in with clean hair and you’ll leave feeling great.! Cost: $10, by appointment only!
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Hearing Screening with Dennis
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Tuesday, March 6, appointments starng at 1pm!
Hearing well is sooooo important. Begin with an exam for wax build up with recommendation for treatment and end with a hearing threshold exam to check your ears for a hearing deficit. ! Cost: Free, by appointment only!
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Finger Nail Polishing with Linda & Tammy
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Pamper yourself with the special treat of polished nails. Come in with your nails unpolished and shaped, bring your favorite color or we will have colors to choose from.!
Cost: $3, by appointment only ! !
Cra6 & Chat
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Wednesdays, March 7, 21, 1:00pm!
Bring your own project to work on and enjoy some laughs, company, conversation and tips. We have coloring pages and colored pencils, crayons and markers available anytime. ! Cost: Free, walkins welcome!
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Brain Games with Jennifer
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Wednesday, March 21, 1:00pm!
! Cost: Free, registra on required!
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Member Birthday Celebration
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Thursday, March 29, 1:00pm!
and enjoy a piece of cake with our members who are !
Cost: Free, walkins welcome!
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Know Your Op)ons…
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because of State Budget Cuts, you have op ons…Call Western !
EDUCATION, SERVICES & FITNESS
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FREE Fitness Class at Winsted Senior Center during month of March
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One free class per person. You must check in with office before the class starts and sign the back of coupon.!
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When Senior Center is closed because of snow, fitness classes are cancelled.!
Senior Discounts Come in All Shapes and Sizes
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We would like to collect discount information from local restaurants, retailers and businesses so that we can provide it to our members. Please mail your informa on, including eligible age, on your business le9erhead to Winsted Senior Center, 80 Holabird Avenue, Winsted, CT 06098. !
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Fitness Classes
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Chair Yoga with Tina
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Mondays and Fridays, 9:00am!
Experience this slow and gentle form of yoga practiced sitting !
Cost: $3, walkins welcome!
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Stretch Your Body and Mind with Paula
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Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:00am!
Cost: $3, walkins welcome!
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Zumba Gold
®with Margaret
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Wednesdays, 9:00am!
Cost: $3, walkins welcome!
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Line Dancing with Fran
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Wednesdays, 10:00am!
Join the gang and learn the steps, shuffles and movements of this popular dance style. Newbies always welcome.! Cost: Free, walkins welcome!
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may be required, cost of classes vary. For informa on or to make sugges ons, please call the Center at 8603794252 or! 8603798325 or stop by. Feel free to call ahead to!
confirm there are no changes since prin ng of the! newsle0er.!
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9am Stretch Class! Noon Lunch!
12:30pm Card Games! 12:30pm Wii Bowling! 1:00 Meet & Greet! Joanne, Community! Health & Wellness!
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Noon Lunch! 1pm Haircuts! !6
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9am Stretch Class! Noon Lunch!
12:30pm Card Games! 12:30pm Wii Bowling! 1pm Hearing Screening
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9am Zumba Gold Class! 10am Line Dance Class! Noon Lunch!
1pm Cra2 & Chat!
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9am Stretch Class! Noon Lunch!
12:30pm Card Games! 12:30pm Wii Bowling! !
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11am A3y. Debra Brown! Noon Lunch! 1pm BINGO!
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11am Red Lobster Trip! Noon Lunch!
12:30pm Card Games! 12:30pm Wii Bowling!
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Noon Lunch! 12:30pm Card Games! 12:30pm Wii Bowling!16
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Noon Lunch! 1pm BINGO19
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9am Stretch Class! 10am AquaTurf Trip! Noon Lunch!
12:30pm Card Games! 12:30pm Wii Bowling!
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9am Zumba Gold Class! 10am Line Dance Class! Noon Lunch!
1pm Cra2 & Chat! 1pm Brain Games!
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9am Stretch Class! Noon Lunch! 12:30pm Card Games! 12:30pm Wii Bowling! 1:30 Commissioners! Mee:ng!
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9am Zumba Gold Class! 10am Line Dance Class! 10:15 Blood Pressure &! Cholesterol Checks! Noon!
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9am Stretch Class! Noon Lunch! 12:30pm Card Games! 12:30pm Wii Bowling! 1pm Birthday Cake! !
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! Ambulance! 8607389267! Beardsley Library! 8603796043! Emergency! 911! Fire Department! 8603795155! Meals on Wheels! 8604824151! N.W. Transit! 8604892535! Poison Control ! 8002221222! Police Department! 8603792721! Post Office! 8603796675! Senior Center! 8603794252! Tax Collector! 8603794474! Tax Office ! 8603795461! Town Clerk! 8607386963! Town Manager! 8607386962! WCAAA ! 2037575449!
(Western CT Area Agency on Aging)!
! TownofWinchester.org!
