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LEARNING IS LIFE LONG! The Manchester Public Schools through the Family Resource Center Program in cooperation with the Senior Center is starting an intergenerational learn/play group. This group of young children, parents and seniors will meet once a week for a few hours to share time to play, learn and grow. The program will be located at the Office of Neighborhoods and Families at 153 Spruce Street. Transportation from the Senior Center will be provided if there is enough interest. Come share your experience, wisdom and sense of fun! For more information, contact the front office. Eileen Faust, Director O C T O B E R - 2016 N E W S L E T T E R City of Manchester Department of Human Services Manchester Senior Center 549 East Middle Turnpike Manchester, CT 06040 860-647-3211 www.townofmanchesterct.org Senior Center
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LEARNING IS LIFE LONG!

The Manchester Public Schools through the Family Resource Center Program in cooperation with the Senior Center is starting an intergenerational learn/play group. This group of young children, parents and seniors will meet once a week for a few hours to share time to play, learn and grow. The program will be located at the Office of Neighborhoods and Families at 153 Spruce Street. Transportation from the Senior Center will be provided if there is enough interest. Come share your experience, wisdom and sense of fun! For more information, contact the front office.

Eileen Faust, Director

O C T O B E R - 2016 N E W S L E T T E R

City of Manchester

Department of Human Services

Manchester Senior Center 549 East Middle Turnpike Manchester, CT 06040 860-647-3211 www.townofmanchesterct.org

Senior Center

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Manchester Senior Center

549 Middle Turnpike East

Manchester, CT 06040

Open: Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Ph: 860-647-3211 Fax: 860-647-3240

Visit us on the web: http://seniorcenter.townofmanchester.org

We now accept CASH, CHECKS &

MC/Visa Credit/Debit Cards

Payable to: The Town of Manchester

We are Handicap Accessible

S T A F F :

Eileen Faust

Senior Center Director

Rex Cone

Recreation Supervisor

Kathy Nohmy

Sr. Administrative Secretary

Amy Judd / Elizabeth Smith

PT Clerical Assistants

Adrian “AJ” Jackson

Custodian/Bus Driver

Mark Balkan

Robert “Bob” Mazzoni

PT Bus Drivers

Nancy Hobby

Debbie Keehner

Kitchen Assistants

Lillian Krukas

Program Assistant

Rima Riedel

Program Assistant Trip Coordinator

Kitty Dudley

Social Worker

Cathy Drouin

Health Department Nurse

CONTACT INFORMATION

For the Director, Social Workers, Sr. Advisory

Committee or General Information

860-647-3211

For Senior, Adult and Family Services

860-647-3096

For the Health Department – 860-647-3173

For Silk City Travelers, Rima Riedel

860-647-5255

SENIOR ADVISORY COMMITTEE 2016

TOM LOWERY – Chair CATHY ROSE – Co-Chair

KARL REICHELT – Secretary MARILYN LANDON – Treasurer

MEMBERS : Barbara Armentano, Donna Wilson, Lee McCray, Marie Munson, Toni Sterne,

Ellen Wilde, Maelene Williams

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

Blood Pressure – Drop In Cathy Drouin, RN, BSN, Sr Ctr Nurse Wed, Oct 05, 2016 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon Wed, Oct 12, 2016 NO BP CLINIC Wed, Oct 19, 2016 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon Wed, Oct 26, 2016 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon Manchester Seniors may also have their blood pressure checked at the Community Y from 9:30-10:30 a.m. in addition to housing sites currently served. If you have any questions, please contact the Health Department at 860-647-3173 or go online at http://humanservice.townofmanchester.org/health

*Foot Care–Appointment Only Friday, Oct 7 th & Oct 21 st The cost of foot care is now $29 due to substantial increases in insurance and supply costs as well as maintaining a professional nursing staff. As always, if anyone has a problem with the increase we will adjust accordingly. This is a valuable service we offer, so give the Health Department a call at 860-647-3173 and make that important appointment today! This service is not billed to Medicare, Medicaid, or private insurance. THIS CLINIC IS NOT FOR DIABETICS. MEDICARE DOES COVER PODIATRIST CARE.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month National Breast Cancer Awareness month is a chance to raise awareness about the importance of early detection of breast cancer. In October, the Manchester Health Department will display The Nancy K. Pilver Awareness Wreath at the Town Hall. In addition to the awareness wreath a “Hugs and Kisses – To Conquer Cancer” awareness quilt created by Senior Center quilters will be on display. Wreaths will also be placed at the Community Y and the Senior Center. The Breast Cancer Awareness Wreath honors those who survive cancer and the memory of those who have been lost to all of us. Their purpose is to inspire, educate, empower and bring a cure a little bit closer. Anyone who wishes can add a ribbon to the wreath in memory of a loved one who has battled cancer. Hartford Hospital Mobile Mammography The Manchester Health Department in conjunction with Hartford Hospitals Partnership for Breast Care, is hosting the “Take the Time” Digital Mammography Van on Thursday, October 13, 2016 , at North Main Street, across from the Community Y. Screening mammogram will be offered to women age 40 and over who have not had a mammogram in the past 12 months. Appointments will be available from 9:00a.m. – 2:00p.m . Space is limited and registration is required. Donated funds are available to pay for the cost of the mammogram if you are underinsured or do not have insurance. Please call the Manchester Health Department at (860) 647-3173 for more information and to schedule an appointment.

Pre-Diabetes & Diabetes Five, free Pre-Diabetes and Diabetes Classes are being offered by the Manchester Health Department. Classes are taught by a Certified Diabetes Educator/Dietician at the Manchester Police Department Community Room from 6:00p.m. - 8:00p.m. beginning Wednesday October 19, 2016. These classes will provide the latest information on diabetes and pre-diabetes, blood glucose testing. A free glucometer and strips will be provided to pre-diabetics. The last class is a guided tour at Shop Rite. This program is for Manchester Residents only and registration is required. Space is limited. Please call (860) 647-3173 to register.

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

Free Hearing Screening On Wednesday, October 19 th, John Caswell Hearing Instrument Specialist of Discount Hearing will offer FREE Hearing Screenings at the Manchester Senior Center. Please contact the Manchester Health Department at 860-647-3173 to Register and S chedule an appointment. Alternative Migraine and Headache Treatments Anyone who has had a headache knows how bad headache pain can be. Frequent or chronic headaches can interfere with the ability to sleep, work or enjoy the activities of life. Connecticut Natural Health Specialists, Dr. Ashley Burkman, Dr. Fasullo, Dr. Zachau, Dr. Young, Dr. Burns and Dr. Egerton will discuss alternative treatments aimed at stress reduction, such as biofeedback and relaxation, nontraditional headache treatments, including acupuncture, massage, herbs, and diets. Dr. Fasullo will demonstrate a gentle muscle therapy called Bowen therapy. This informative and experiential program is being held on Thursday, October 27, 2016 from 6:00 - 7:30pm at the Manchester Police Station located at 239 East Middle Turnpike. Please call the Manchester Health Department at (860) 647-3173 to register.

Social Work Services

Quote of the Month

“Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one’s courage” Anais Nin

Medicare Open Enrollment begins October and runs through December, 2016.

Make an appointment to see Kitty today for your benefits checkup and see if your current health plan is meeting all of your needs!

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

AARP Drivers Safety Program If you have any questions about the information outlined, you are encouraged to contact a volunteer in your area or contact 1-800-569-1658 or [email protected]. October 27 th, November 17 t and no class held in December. Classes will resume January 2017. SAVE at least 5% on your Auto Insurance. The class is limited to 25 participants. Class times have changed. They will begin at 8:45 a .m. through 12:45 p.m . AARP does not accept walk-ins the day of the class. $15.00 for AARP members or $20.00 non-AARP members. Payments made by Check only .

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

Advisory Committee Meeting YOUR Advisory Committee will be meeting on Friday, October 7 th at 9:00 a.m . in the Library to discuss issues of concern to members! This is your chance to see the committee in action and to let them know that you support them 100%. All Senior Center and New Members are encouraged to attend. Book Group The Book Group will meet on Tuesday, October 18 th at 10:30 in the Library . “The Perfect Comeback of Caroline Jacobs” by Matthew Dicks. Caroline Jacobs has lost herself. She's a wife, mother, Sears Portrait Studio photographer, and wimp. Asserting herself, taking the reins, or facing life head-on are not in her repertoire. So when Caroline suddenly cracks and screams "the 4 letter word" at the PTA president, she is shocked. So is her husband. So is the PTA president. So is everyone, But Caroline soon realizes the true cause of her outburst can be traced back to something that happened to her as a teenager, a scarring betrayal by her best friend Emily. This act changed Caroline's life forever. Biking Group – Fall Schedule

MONDAYS 1:00 P.M. – 3:30 P.M. Length of rides varies from approximately 10 to 15 miles on either paved or hard-pack surfaces that are fairly flat or with gentle hills. Our pace is relaxed, stopping for water breaks or things of interest.

OCT. 10 – Farmington River Trail (Farmington to Collinsville) 84W and take Exit 39 and follow (to the right) Rt. 4W. Go left onto Main St. and right onto Meadow Rd. Go right onto New Britain Ave. and immediate left into parking area.

OCT. 24 – Farmington Canal South (Cheshire to Hamden) 84W to Exit 27 (Rte. 691), then take Exit 3 and head South on Rt. 10/Highland Ave. through town. Turn right on Cornwall Ave. and proceed to the trailhead and adjacent parking.

** Please be aware that the rides in more distant locations will likely run until 4 or 4:30 by the time we are back in Manchester so please plan accordingly. In the event of rain, bikers will be notified by e-mail (please provide your email to bike group) the day before a scheduled ride and the ride will be re-scheduled to Monday of the next week. Bridge Players Please make sure to sign up on September 6 th and pay to play. If there are any Bridge players that would be willing to substitute and play a table please leave your name and phone number for Betty Rousseau at the front desk.

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

Computer Room *

The open computer lab is open from 8:30a.m. – 4:15p.m. *Hours are subject to change. Jim Lessard, Jimmy and Fran are available in the computer room Monday and Thursday (9:00 – 11:00a.m.) should you have any questions.

Computer Training – Drop-in Program Karen Freund (pronounced “Froy-nd” ) from our own Information Systems will be available in the Computer Lab Wednesday, October 19 th, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon to answer questions and tutor regarding Microsoft Products, Facebook, Twitter and other computer/media questions.

Have you Noticed?

There is a Showcase in the Lobby displaying many of the crafts our talented Friendship Circle ladies have made. These items are all for sale with the proceeds benefiting the Senior Center.

We have an assortment of knit and crocheted lap robes, baby items, hats, mittens, shawls, etc. as well as some quilted articles. If you do see something you like but you would prefer another color, leave a message at the desk. It is possible someone may be willing to make the right color for you!

We also appreciate donations of yarn and 100% cotton fabric so we can continue to supply “the cabinet” with usable items to sell. Stop by the lobby and check it out!

Hiking Group – Fall Schedule - Thursdays TIMES: A) 1 to 3 PM – Local areas B) 12:30 to 3:30 PM – More distant or limited parking areas/Carpooling. **Note: ALL carpooling will be from the parking lot on the corner of Oak and Cottage St. in downtown Manchester.

September 8 – Massacoe State Forest (Great Pond), Simsbury – B September 22 – King Riverside Conservation Area, Tolland – B October 6 – Holcomb Farm, W Granby – B October 20 – Botti Farm, Manchester – A

November 3 – Natchaug Trail (General Lyon Memorial), Eastford – B November 17 – Highlawn Forest, Middletown – B December 1 – Riverside Park (North), Hartford – B December 15 – Case Mountain (from Line St.), Manchester - A

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

Meet the Candidates

Thursday, October 13 th at 1:00pm the Senior Center will host a “Meet the Candidates” program. All candidates on the November ballot representing Manchester running for Federal and State Level office have been invited to attend and speak a little about themselves and explain why they are running for office. Join us to meet the candidates and learn what contributions they feel they can bring to the office for which they are running. Have your questions answered and become better-informed voters.

Refreshments will be served. Newcomers Meeting The next Newcomer’s meeting, open to those 60+ and Members will be held on Wednesday, October 19 th at 11:00 a.m. in the Bingo Room. New members will receive introductions to our programs and tour our facility. You must REGISTER with the front office by calling (860) 647-3211 ahead of time so we may properly prepare for your visit. If you would like to have lunch with us, please register for lunch on Monday, September 19 th or Tuesday, September 20 th by 12:00 Noon . We look forward to your visit!

Red Hat Society The next two meetings will be held on Tuesday, October 4 th at 1:00 pm . The Red Hats monthly meetings are held on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 1:00 pm in the Senior Center Library. New members always WELCOME! Bring a friend. If you’re interested in joining the Royal Scarlet Gadabouts Red Hat Chapter, please contact Queen Maelene Williams at (860) 644-1747.

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IMPORTANT TAX INFORMATION FOR 2016/2017 TAX SEASON – Please Read

AARP TAXAIDE PROGRAM – MANCHESTER, CT

ITEMIZE YOUR TAX DEDUCTIONS or TAKE THE STANDARD DE DUCTION?

A. We will ask you if you want to itemize your deductions. What are these deductions? You don't pay income tax on all of your income; it is reduced before the tax is figured by your personal exemptions and your deductions. After you enter all your income on your tax return and any adjustments to your income (page 1 of the 1040 form), you will arrive at your Adjusted Gross Income (AGI). But you don't pay income tax on all of that. Everyone in the tax household (you, your spouse and each of your dependents) gets a personal exemption. For 2015 it is $4000 each (each year it has been increasing a bit). This is calculated near the top of page 2 of your form 1040. When you add these exemptions up, they are deducted from your AGI, to lower your tax. But you also reduce your AGI by either your Standard Deduction or your Itemized Deduction. This figure is your Taxable Income. The Standard Deduction varies from about $7000 to $13,000 depending on your filing status, your age (over 65 it is higher) and rises a bit each year. Whatever the amount, the standard deduction will be subtracted from your AGI before your tax is figured, unless you can come up with a list of deductible expenses that is larger. This is the process of itemizing. So either way, taking the standard deduction or itemizing, this deduction has a big impact on how much you will have to pay. The rest of this information sheet is about what you should be keeping track of if you want to itemize your deductible expenses .

B. How do I know which one I should take? Is it worth the bother to itemize? Everyone can take the

Standard Deduction, and you should only bother to calculate the Itemized Deduction if it has a chance of being bigger than the Standard Deduction, so it will make your tax bill even lower. It will be a bit tedious to calculate your Itemized Deduction, so you should do a quick estimate first: 1. Medical: Do you have very large out-of-pocket medical expenses, including health insurance you paid

for? Only the portion that is more than 10% (7.5% if over 65) of your AGI will count. Note that depending on your income, not all social security will be counted in your AGI (there is a worksheet to determine this)

2. Do you have a house or condo? Your mortgage interest, mortgage insurance, and local real property tax (on your house, car, trailer, boat or airplane) are deductible. Fees to obtain a mortgage (points) are also deductible.

3. Do you have large contributions? You can include non-cash household goods contributions but you will need to justify the value you claim. If they exceed $500 they are out of our scope, and we cannot do your return with such an item. You will need to go somewhere else & fill out additional forms to claim these items.

These are the 3 key items and if the plus investment fees you paid don't exceed the Standard Deduction you need not bother to calculate the Itemized Deduction. 1) If you are filing as Single or Married Filing Separately you will need to exceed about $7500 by itemizing to exceed the standard deduction. 2) If you file as Head of Household you need to exceed $11,000 3) If you are filing Married Filing Jointly you will need to exceed about $14,000. If you are over 65 or blind these amounts will be even higher. If they are bigger, then see next page.

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IMPORTANT TAX INFORMATION FOR 2016/2017 TAX SEASON – Please Read

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

1. Medical

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

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

c. Supplemental health insurance . You must tell us the annual cost you paid. d. Long term care insurance. What is the annual cost you paid? e. Other out-of-pocket medical costs not covered by insurance such as prescription copays,

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

2. Mortgage expenses including interest and mortgage insurance, as well as fees (points ) paid

to get a mortgage in the first year. Your mortgage holder will tell you these amounts at the end of the year. Bring their form 1098.

3. Personal Property Taxes on your house, car boat trailer or plane. Bring the form, but we can

easily look this up if you don't have it. Only the payments made in the tax year can be included. If you pay in January of the current year it does not count for the prior tax year. Don't forget the State Income Tax you owed last year and paid with your Connecticut State tax return last year.

4. Contributions can be another big item. If you do volunteer work and are not reimbursed for

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

5. Did you have any job-hunting costs, fees from financial agents, or s pecial job clothing or

equipment? They can be deducted. Financial fees can be quite large!

TAX TIP: Are you over 70.5 years and required to take minimum withdrawals from your IRA or 401k retirement program? IF SO, your contributions will lower your tax MORE if you direct your financial agent to send your contribution from your retirement plan Required Minimum Distribution directly to the charity you chose. They then become Qualified Charitable Contributions (QCDs) and directly reduce your AGI before exemptions and deductions are subtracted. This lowers federal AND state tax, as well as taxable social security, and is more beneficial than including them as itemized deductions. TAX TIP: Are you under age 70.5 , still working and still able to make tax deferred contributions to and IRA? You can lower your AGI by transferring money from savings to your retirement plan, but you will have to start to take this income when you reach age 70.5.

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IN THE LOOP

1. Manchester Matters E-mail Stay informed about the Town of Manchester, by receiving periodic emails. Residents and those who work in town can sign up online at www.townofmanchester.org or call 860-647-5235.

2. Volunteer Help Needed within the Manchester Comm unity. Groups that need volunteers are listed on the website either as LEISURE www.townofmanchester.org/leisure/ or as CLUBS www.townofmanchester.org/club .

3. ECHN Volunteers Needed

No Experience Necessary. Please call: Ashley Thompson, Volunteer Coordinator at 860-647-6841 or [email protected].

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

5. S.eniors H.elp O.ur P.antry Our MACC contribution box is located in the Senior Center Lobby as you enter the building. With everyone’s help we can keep our MACC box full. To make a monetary contribution to MACC, you can pick up a donation form from the front office and send a check directly to MACC indicating our S.H.O.P. program. The address is 466 Main St, Manchester, CT 06040 .

6. MACC Food Pantry – Donations Monetary Donations to the food pantry can be mailed to P.O. Box 3804, Manchester, Ct 06045-3804. Food Donations can be dropped off at Manchester Area Conference of Churches, 856 Main. Special arrangements for food donations can be arranged by calling Dale Doll at 860-647-0800 or Beth Stafford, Executive Director/CEO at 860-647-8003 X17. Please visit www.maccct.org.

7. Support our Troops & Honor our Veterans! Please take a moment to express your gratitude and thank a soldier. Further details are available online at www.townofmanchester.org/press/VFW1.cfm. Small, individual donations can be dropped off at Town Hall Customer Service & Information Center, 41 Center Street, 860-647-5235.

Center Springs Park Main Office 39 Lodge Drive Manchester, CT 06040 Ph: 860-647-3084 Fax: 860-647-3083

recreation.townofmanchester.org

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SILK CITY TRAVELERS

For Reservations and more information contact Rima Riedel at 860-647-5255

(the voice mail message will say that “you have reached the Program Assistant mailbox”, PLEASE PRESS #3 for Anne Millis , when you PRESS #3 you will then

hear the voice mail msg for RIMA) or stop by the front office.

Next travel meeting: Wednesday, October 19 th – 11:00a.m.

*** IMPORTANT REMINDER *** Checks submitted at sign-ups will only be accepted on the dates listed for FRIENDSHIP TOURS and LANDMARK TOURS. After that all checks must be sent directly to those two tour companies. Last of the Red Hot Lovers Date: Thursday, October 13, 2016 Price: $107pp Sign-up: Wed, Sept 7 – Fri, Sept 9 Deadline: Friday, October 7th Checks to: Getaway Tours – Activity Level: Mild

Chasing Rainbows: The Judy Garland Story/Lunch at Gelston House Date: Wednesday, November 9, 2016 Price: $114pp/all inclusive ABSOLUTE Deadline: Friday, October 7, 2016 Checks to: Town of Manchester Boar’s Head Festival & Bright Nights Date: December 1, 2016 Price: $115; Checks to: Getaway Tours Sign-up: Wednesday, October 19 & 26, November 2 & 16 Deadline: Friday, November 18th Lady Huskies at Mohegan Sun Date: Sunday, December 4, 2016 Price: $65pp Sign-up: Wednesday, October 19 & 26, November 2 & 16 Deadline: Friday, November 18th Checks to: Getaway Tours Christmas in Newport Date: Monday, December 12, 2016 Price: $94pp Sign-up: Wednesday, October 19 & 26, November 2 & 16 Deadline: Friday, November 18th Checks to: Friendship Tours

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Senior Center – In General . . .

Lunch Program** – Meals are served from 12:00 to 12:30 p.m. each weekday. Per the Community Renewal Team (CRT) the suggested donation of $2.50 is for those 60+ years of age and older. Under 60 years old you must pay the required cost of $5.00 per meal. ** Reservations can be made up to two days ahead of time and no later than the day before by 12:30 p.m. by calling 860-647-3211. You do not have to be a Senior Center Member to eat lunch here. CRT lunch/menu/service questions can be directed to Stefanie Belding, Asst VP Nutrition Srvcs, 860-560-5826.

Senior Center Transportation – Bus rides to and from the Senior Center or for grocery/retail shopping can be scheduled up to 3:00 p.m. on the day before your ride is needed. Call the Senior Center at 860-647-3211 to schedule your ride with us. If you find that you need to cancel your ride with us, please call the office as soon as possible. We appreciate as much advance notice as possible. Grocery Shopping – Tuesdays The bus grocery shops on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday at Shop Rite and the 2nd & 4th Tuesday at Stop & Shop - Reminder: Shoppers are limited to only three (3) bags each and 25 lbs/ea bag. Make sure to reserve your bus ride the day before 3:00 p.m. Retail Shopping – Wednesdays is back! Reserve your bus ride the day before 3:00 p.m. The bus shops on the following schedule: 1st Wednesday – Walmart, 2nd Wednesday – Walmart/Target, 3rd Wednesday – Kmart/Kohls, 4th Wednesday – Mall or Christmas Tree Shops.

TOWN OF MANCHESTER – Dial-A-Ride Services

DIAL-A-RIDE is a separate service from the Manchester Senior Center Transportation (see above) To Register for Dial-A-Ride for the first time , call 860-870-7940 between 2:30-4:00 p.m. To Reserve a ride thereafter with DIAL-A-RIDE, call 860-870-7940 between 8:30 a.m. -2:00 p.m. Please direct questions or comments to Senior, Adult & Family Services 860-647-3096 if you need more information.

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

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A C T I V I T I E S & P R O G R A M S O C T O B E R, 2 0 1 6 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

3 4 SHOP RITE 5 WALMART 6 7

Comp Lab 830-415 Comp Lab 830-415 Comp Lab 830-415 Comp Lab 830-415 Comp Lab 830-415

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

CERAMICS 930-1130 BELLYROBICS 10-11 Walking Grp 845-11 LINE DANCE 10-11 ADVISORY CMT MTG 9-10

STRENGTH & FLEX 10-11 Mahjong 1230-200 BLOOD PRESSURE 9-12 Wii Bowling League 10-1130 Breakfast Club 9-10

Bingo 10-12 RED HATS 1-4 WOODSHOP 9-12 HIKING 1230-330 CERAMICS 930-1130

Men’s Group 1045-1145 Water Color & Oil 1-3 STRONGER SENIORS 915-10 DUPLICATE BRIDGE 1230-4 Bingo 10-12

BODY SCULPT 1230-115 TAI CHI 2 130-230 STRENGTH & FLEX 10-11 MATTER OF BALANCE PROG STRENGTH & FLEX 10-11

Pinochle 1230-230 TAI CHI 1 230-330 MEMORY/MEMOIRS 1030-1230 1-3 p.m. Class #3/8 LIGHT N LIVELY 11-1200

Poker 1245-230 STRENGTH & FLEX 11-12 Quilting 1-4 TAI CHI 2 12-1

GUIDED MED 1115-1145 Hand & Foot Cards 1-415 Setback 1245-3

Koffee Klatch 1-4 BODY SCULPT 1230-115 ZUMBA 2-3 Cribbage 1245-3

LIGHT N LIVELY 120-215 Social Bridge 1230-4 TAI CHI 1 1-2

YOGA PLUS I 225-315 MEMORY/MEMOIRS 1230-230

YOGA PLUS II 325-415 Dominoes 1245-3 FOOTCARE BY APPOINTMENT

LIGHT N LIVELY 120-215

YOGA PLUS I 225-315

YOGA PLUS II 325-415

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A C T I V I T I E S & P R O G R A M S O C T O B E R, 2 0 1 6

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

10 11 STOP & SHOP 12 TARGET 13 14

SENIOR CENTER Comp Lab 830-415 Comp Lab 830-415 Comp Lab 830-415 Comp Lab 830-415

Billiards 830-415 Billiards 830-415 Billiards 830-415 Billiards 830-415

CLOSED Ping Pong 830-415 Ping Pong 830-415 Ping Pong 830-415 Ping Pong 830-415

WOODSHOP 9-12 Friendship Circle 830-1130 Scrabble 930-1130 Walking Grp 845-11

COLUMBUS DAY HOLIDAY BELLYROBICS 10-11 Walking Grp 845-11 LINE DANCE 10-11 Breakfast Club 9-10

Mahjong 1230-200 NO BP CLINIC TODAY Wii Bowling League 10-1130 CERAMICS 930-1130

NO ACTIVITIES Water Color & Oil 1-3 WOODSHOP 9-12 Meet the Candidates 1:00 Bingo 10-12

NO PROGRAMS TAI CHI 2 130-230 STRONGER SENIORS 915-10 DUPLICATE BRIDGE 1230-4 STRENGTH & FLEX 10-11

NO CLASSES TAI CHI 1 230-330 STRENGTH & FLEX 10-11 MATTER OF BALANCE PROG LIGHT N LIVELY 11-1200

NO LUNCH MEMORY/MEMOIRS 1030-1230 1-3 p.m. Class #4/8 TAI CHI 2 12-1

NO BUS STRENGTH & FLEX 11-12 Quilting 1-4 Setback 1245-3

GUIDED MED 1115-1145 Hand & Foot Cards 1-415 Cribbage 1245-3

BODY SCULPT 1230-115 TAI CHI 1 1-2

Social Bridge 1230-4

MEMORY/MEMOIRS 1230-230

Dominoes 1245-3

LIGHT N LIVELY 120-215

YOGA PLUS I 225-315 Mobile Mammography Bus

YOGA PLUS II 325-415 on North Main Street

Apts thru Health Department

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A C T I V I T I E S & P R O G R A M S O C T O B E R, 2 0 1 6

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

17 18 SHOP RITE 19 KMART / KOHLS 20 21

Comp Lab 830-415 Comp Lab 830-415 Comp Lab 830-415 Comp Lab 830-415 Comp Lab 830-415

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

CERAMICS 930-1130 BELLYROBICS 10-11 Walking Grp 845-11 LINE DANCE 10-11 Breakfast Club 9-10

STRENGTH & FLEX 10-11 Book Group 1030-1130 BLOOD PRESSURE 9-12 Wii Bowling League 10-1130 CERAMICS 930-1130

Bingo 10-12 Mahjong 1230-200 WOODSHOP 9-12 DUPLICATE BRIDGE 1230-4 Bingo 10-12

Men’s Group 1045-1145 Water Color & Oil 1-3 STRONGER SENIORS 915-10 HIKING 1-3 STRENGTH & FLEX 10-11

BODY SCULPT 1230-115 TAI CHI 2 130-230 STRENGTH & FLEX 10-11 MATTER OF BALANCE PROG LIGHT N LIVELY 11-1200

Pinochle 1230-230 TAI CHI 1 230-330 Computer Training 10-12 1-3 p.m. Class #5/8 TAI CHI 2 12-1

Poker 1245-230 MEMORY/MEMOIRS 1030-1230 Quilting 1-4 Setback 1245-3

TRAVEL MEETING 11-12 Hand & Foot Cards 1-415 Cribbage 1245-3

Koffee Klatch 1-4 STRENGTH & FLEX 11-12 ZUMBA 2-3 TAI CHI 1 1-2

LIGHT N LIVELY 120-215 Newcomers Mtg 11-12

YOGA PLUS I 225-315 GUIDED MED 1115-1145 FOOTCARE BY APPOINTMENT

YOGA PLUS II 325-415 BODY SCULPT 1230-115

Social Bridge 1230-4

MEMORY/MEMOIRS 1230-230

Dominoes 1245-3

LIGHT N LIVELY 120-215

YOGA PLUS I 225-315

YOGA PLUS II 325-415

FREE Hearing Screenings

By Apt Only/Health Dept

(pg 4)

Manchester Police Depart

5 WK Diabetes Classes

Thru 11/16/16 (pg3)

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A C T I V I T I E S & P R O G R A M S O C T O B E R, 2 0 1 6

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

24 25 STOP & SHOP 26 XMAS TREE / MALL 27 Drivers Ed 845-1245 28

Comp Lab 830-415 Comp Lab 830-415 Comp Lab 830-415 Comp Lab 830-415 Comp Lab 830-415

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

CERAMICS 930-1130 BELLYROBICS 10-11 Walking Grp 845-11 LINE DANCE 10-11 Breakfast Club 9-10

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

Bingo 10-12 Water Color & Oil 1-3 WOODSHOP 9-12 Bingo 10-12

Men’s Group 1045-1145 TAI CHI 2 130-230 STRONGER SENIORS 915-10 DUPLICATE BRIDGE 1230-4 STRENGTH & FLEX 10-11

BODY SCULPT 1230-115 TAI CHI 1 230-330 STRENGTH & FLEX 10-11 MATTER OF BALANCE PROG LIGHT N LIVELY 11-1200

Pinochle 1230-230 MEMORY/MEMOIRS 1030-1230 1-3 p.m. Class #6/8 TAI CHI 2 12-1

Poker 1245-230 STRENGTH & FLEX 11-12 Quilting 1-4 Setback 1245-3

BIKING 1-330 GUIDED MED 1115-1145 Hand & Foot Cards 1-415 Cribbage 1245-3

Koffee Klatch 1-4 BODY SCULPT 1230-115 ZUMBA 2-3 TAI CHI 1 1-2

LIGHT N LIVELY 120-215 Social Bridge 1230-4

YOGA PLUS I 225-315 MEMORY/MEMOIRS 1230-230 MIGRAINES @ MPD 6-730pm

YOGA PLUS II 325-415 Dominoes 1245-3

LIGHT N LIVELY 120-215

YOGA PLUS I 225-315

YOGA PLUS II 325-415

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A C T I V I T I E S & P R O G R A M S O C T O B E R / N O V E M B E R, 2 0 1 6

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

31 NOV 1 SHOP RITE NOV 2 WALMART NOV 3 NOV 4

Comp Lab 830-415 Comp Lab 830-415 Comp Lab 830-415 Comp Lab 830-415 Comp Lab 830-415

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

CERAMICS 930-1130 BELLYROBICS 10-11 Walking Grp 845-11 LINE DANCE 10-11 Breakfast Club 9-10

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

Bingo 10-12 Water Color & Oil 1-3 WOODSHOP 9-12 Hiking 1230-330 Bingo 10-12

Men’s Group 1045-1145 TAI CHI 2 130-230 STRONGER SENIORS 915-10 DUPLICATE BRIDGE 1230-4 STRENGTH & FLEX 10-11

BODY SCULPT 1230-115 TAI CHI 1 230-330 STRENGTH & FLEX 10-11 MATTER OF BALANCE PROG LIGHT N LIVELY 11-1200

Pinochle 1230-230 MEMORY/MEMOIRS 1030-1230 1-3 p.m. Class #7/8 TAI CHI 2 12-1

Poker 1245-230 STRENGTH & FLEX 11-12 Quilting 1-4 Setback 1245-3

GUIDED MED 1115-1145 Hand & Foot Cards 1-415 Cribbage 1245-3

Koffee Klatch 1-4 BODY SCULPT 1230-115 ZUMBA 2-3 TAI CHI 1 1-2

LIGHT N LIVELY 120-215 Social Bridge 1230-4

YOGA PLUS I 225-315 MEMORY/MEMOIRS 1230-230

YOGA PLUS II 325-415 Dominoes 1245-3

LIGHT N LIVELY 120-215

YOGA PLUS I 225-315

YOGA PLUS II 325-415

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MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 3 Fruit Punch

Chicken Pot Pie w/Peas & Corn Summer Salad Greens w/Sliced Tomatoes & Cucumbers Ranch Dressing Fresh Apple

4 Stuffed Cabbage w/Marinara Sauce Brown Rice Beets Rye Bread Fresh Orange

5 Turkey Vegetable Soup Roast Turkey w/Gravy Cut-Up Sweet Potatoes French Style Green Beans 100% Whole Wheat Bread Fresh Banana

6 Grape Juice Country Fried Steak Baked Potato California Blend Vegetables Oatnut Bread Sliced Peaches

7 Taco Wrap: Ground Beef Shredded Cheese Shredded Lettuce Pinto Beans & Rice Diced Tomatoes Taco Wrap Fresh Orange

10

CLOSED IN OBSERVANCE OF

COLUMBUS DAY HOLIDAY

11 Pineapple-Orange Juice Hot Dog on Hot Dog Roll Baked Beans Red/Green Cabbage Coleslaw w/Shredded Carrots Mustard/Ketchup/Relish Homemade Cookie

12 Italian Sausage & Red/Green Peppers w/Italian Sauce Ziti w/Italian Sauce Italian Mixed Vegetables Italian Bread Sliced Peaches

13 Tuna Salad on Star Roll Tortellini Salad Sliced Tomatoes & Leaf Lettuce Fresh Banana

14 Roast Pork Hawaiian Style Wild Rice Vegetable Medley 100% Whole Wheat Bread Fresh Apple

17 Grape Juice Peach BBQ Chicken Leg Potato Salad Corn Cobbette Homemade Biscuit Fresh Apple

18 Cream of Vegetable Soup Chef Salad w/Mixed Greens Shredded Cheese Turkey Ham Cooked Egg Italian Salad Dressing Wheat Dinner Roll Fresh Orange

19 Baked Ham w/Raisin Sauce Lyonnaise Potatoes Asparagus 12-Grain Bread Pineapple Tidbits & Mandarins

20 Minestrone Soup Grande Cheese Ravioli Tossed Green Salad French Dressing Saltines Fresh Banana

21 Orange Juice Meatloaf w/Gravy Parslied Bowtie Noodles Spinach Rye Bread Chocolate Brownie

24 Cran-Orange Juice Sage Stuffed Chicken Mashed Potatoes Peas & Diced Carrots Oatnut Bread Apple Oatmeal Bar

25 Italian Meatballs Seashell Pasta w/Marinara Sauce Spinach Salad w/Sliced Tomatoes Ranch Dressing Club Roll Fresh Orange

26 Mariner’s Clam Chowder Seafarer Salad on Whole Grain Bun Baked Sweet Potato Lettuce Fresh Apples

27 Hamburger w/Broth Sliced Tomatoes & Leaf Lettuce White Bean & Broccoli Florets Salad Wheat Hamburger Bun Mustard/Relish/Ketchup Fresh Banana

28 Orange Juice Roast Turkey w/Gravy Cornbread Stuffing Broccoli Cranberry Sauce 100% Whole Wheat Bread Sliced Peaches

31 Apple Juice Macaroni & Cheese Stewed Tomatoes /Zucchini Garden Salad w/Cuc/Tomatoes Italian Dressing Wheat Bread Special Dessert

Elderly Nutrition Program meals are served Monday thru Friday to persons 60 years of age or older and their spouses. All meals are served with milk, bread and margarine. DONATIONS: $2.50 (or whatever you can afford)

S E N I O R C M T Y C A F É OCTOBER 2016

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Manchester Senior Center 549 East Middle Turnpike Manchester, CT 06040

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Pls contact us 860-647-3211 to be taken off the mailing list if you are not current resident

http://seniorcenter.townofmanchester.org


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