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Sept Program Highlights: Health & Wellness Expo SMART Board Word Games w/ Suzanne Art Class Session Begins This Month GHA Stroke Support Group Art Gottlieb Presents on 9/11 Silvertones Rehearse Zen-gth FUSION Myths on Aging Live Jazz Music w/ Tracey Lyons Legislative Seminar on Home Safety SNAP Assistance w/ Family Centers Join us for 3 memorable evenings this month for stimulating presentations that are sure to enhance YOUR life LANTERN September 2016 The go-to place for Greenwich residents aged 55 and “better” 299 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich, CT 06830 www.greenwichct.org Main Phone: 203-862-6700 The TechLounge Classes Return! 3 Tuesday afternoons this month See centerfold activity calendar for dates Please email [email protected] for more information Greenwich Senior Center View/ Like Us On The Greenwich Senior Center Facebook Page!
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Sept Program

Highlights:

Health & Wellness Expo

SMART Board Word

Games w/ Suzanne

Art Class Session Begins

This Month

GHA Stroke Support

Group

Art Gottlieb Presents on

9/11

Silvertones Rehearse

Zen-gth FUSION

Myths on Aging

Live Jazz Music w/

Tracey Lyons

Legislative Seminar on

Home Safety

SNAP Assistance w/

Family Centers

Join us for 3 memorable evenings this month

for stimulating presentations that are sure to enhance YOUR life

LANTERN September 2016

The go-to place for Greenwich residents aged 55 and “better”

299 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich, CT 06830 www.greenwichct.org Main Phone: 203-862-6700

The TechLounge Classes Return! 3 Tuesday afternoons this month

See centerfold activity calendar for dates

Please email [email protected] for more information

Greenwich

Senior Center

View/ Like Us On The Greenwich Senior Center Facebook Page!

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Y O U ’ R E I N V I T E D T O A T T E N D A S E R I E S O F S P E C I A L P R E S E N T A T I O N S

Find Balance at the Greenwich Senior

Center! This September, the National Institute of Senior Centers (NISC) invites you to celebrate the many ways participants “Find Bal-

ance at Your Center” as part of National Senior Center Month 2016! Every day, older adults find balance and whole person well-

ness at senior centers. In honor of National Senior Center Month 2016, the Greenwich Senior Center will host 3 enlightening

evening program opportunities for individuals aged 55 and up that strive to enhance physical, mental, and emotional wellness.

Light refreshments will be served at each event! For further details, please call Senior Center Program Coordinator Suzanne

Testani @ 203-862-6721.

Thursday September 8, 5:30PM to 7:00PM:

“Conquering Clutter” with Organizing Expert Matt Baier

Matt shares useful strategies on beating those clutter-induced blues in order to break free at last

and live a safer, healthier, and more organized life.

Thursday September 15, 5:30PM to 7:00PM:

“Improving Your Health & Quality of Life” with Steve Shive, Registered Pharmacist, Walgreens of River-

side, CT

Learn from an expert about Med D, osteoporosis, important immunizations, and about an exciting monthly senior

day event sponsored by Walgreens!

Thursday September 22, 5:30PM to 7:00PM:

“The Downsized Gourmet” with Oasis Senior Advisors

and The Greens at Greenwich

It’s tough cooking for one or two. Greens Executive Chef Bob

Hattar will show you how to prepare healthy and nutritious

meals, plus treat everyone to yummy samples and easy/

cost-friendly recipes to take home.

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SENIOR CENTER PROGRAM A-GO GO Basic/ Reg. Balance & Stretch w/

Neville Join Certified Personal Trainer Neville War-

burton for a creative approach to whole

body balance and core strength.

Best Seller Book Author Lectures/

Signings Various popular authors visit and present

on their publications.

Bingo Takes place on Fridays @ 10:30am.

Winners receive a small cash prize. Cost of

cards is 25 cents.

Bridge Play

Join other seniors for an afternoon of

informal bridge. Check calendar for game

dates and times.

Birthday Luncheon

Members’ birthdays are

celebrated on the last Tuesday of each

month with a free lunch, courtesy of the

GREATS.

(Sign up ahead at front desk is a must!)

B.Y.O.B. w/ Wendy Lee

―Build Your Own Back‖ pro active strength

and toning class to combat and prevent

back issues.

Chair & Floor Yoga w/ Paula &

Jeannie Jeannie Stevens and Paula Schooler bring

participants all the spiritual, physical and

mental benefits of Yoga in a chair and on

the floor! Held in the Main Dining Room/

Far Lounge. Check calendar for days and

times.

Chess A group that meets to enjoy the game.

Core Strengthening w/ Neville Specialized movements that target trunk

muscles for a strong and healthy core.

Discussion Groups w/ Bob and

Kelly

A safe environment to share and listen.

Lead by caring professionals. Check calen-

dar for dates and times.

Famous People, Places, & Events

An informative monthly presentation/ dis-

cussion w/ professional lecturer Art

Gottlieb, CSA, MSW. See calendar for inter-

esting monthly topics.

Feldenkrais Style Movements For

Arthritis

Join Instructor Wendy Lee Rosa for a series

of slow, static healing movements scientifi-

cally proven to combat arthritis pain in

seniors. Props and music are used for pro-

gram enhancement.

Floor Yoga w/ Jeannie & Paula

Hatha postures that challenge the body,

mind and spirit. It’s the real thing folks!

Floor mat is required. Namaste.

Garden Center Workshop Held every month From Sept to March. Cre-

ate lovely live arrangements. Sign-up re-

quired. Limit: 18 participants.

Italian Lessons w/ Luciana Learn Italian grammar from

experienced educator Luciana

Orzano in a structured forum. Classes meet

every week.

Interesting Lectures/ Presenta-

tions/ Evening Series Professional guest speakers present on an

array of interesting and informative topics

of interest to seniors ranging from

healthcare to wellness, history / nature, to

elder law and financial planning. Never a

sales pitch. Forums are purely educational.

Refreshments & giveaways at many ses-

sions!

Knitting Knotch/ Needlework

Groups All levels welcome. Create any item of your

choice. Instruction offered on Wed morn-

ings w/ Debbie.

Live Entertainment Talented musical artists perform for your

pleasure. Dance & sing the morning or af-

ternoon away! Check calendar for dates

and times.

Multi-Level & Beginner Art Classes

w/ Chris

Both novices and experienced

artists are welcome. Some materials provid-

ed. Participate in local exhibitions. Peer/

professional assistance from expert Chris

Gordon available depending on the class.

NYT Crosswords w/ Ed Stein

Not your grandmother’s crosswords folks!

Check activities calendar for dates and

times.

Pickup Tabletop Games

Random card/ board game sessions

throughout the day, Mon thru Fri. Sched-

uled activities take room precedence.

Pilates Gold w/ Jeannie

Challenge your bod to static stretching and

toning. On the floor, or in a chair. Mats re-

quired.

Power Aqua Fitness w/ Suzanne

A great workout in the water, with a hint of

Vinyasa Yoga. Limited class sizes. Locations

vary throughout the year.

Shopping w/ The TAG Bus

Driver Twice every month on Fridays go shop-

ping at Shop Rite of Stamford and once

per month shop at Walmart Rte.7 Nor-

walk on a Mon. Limit: 2 bags per per-

son. Sign up at the front desk. Check

calendar for dates. Limit: 20 shoppers.

Silvertones Choir A group of enthusiastic seniors who

love to sing led by professional Music

Director Pamela Kuhn. Travel to area

facilities/ organizations & events to

perform live! Two rehearsals per month.

Special Events/ Parties , & Trips Check the Lantern/ Center

flyers for upcoming fun

gatherings at very affordable fees.

Super Noggin Total brain healthy living course. Evi-

dence based! 8 weeks for only $20.

See staff for courses and sign up.

T’ai Chi w/ Bill Wrenn Learn the moves and wellness benefits

of this ancient art from a Certified Mas-

ter. A safe form of exercise that

strengthens core balance, increases

mental function, and tones the body.

Classes can be held outdoors, weather

permitting.

TechLounge

A variety of computing classes to meet

today’s demand. Only $5 per class.

Check Lantern calendar for class days

and times. Newly renovated!

Total Body/ Mind Wellness

Programs Credentialed professionals discuss

modern mind/ body health related top-

ics. See calendar for dates and times.

Word Games on the SMART-

board w/ Suzanne for Prizes! Challenge your brain for prizes on our

new state of the art SMARTboard!

Zen-gth FUSION Chair Strength training married with a

dose of gentle cardio and meditative

Zen. Lightly diffused lavender finish.

Zumba Gold w/ Wendy Lee All the benefits of regular Zumba

for seniors now twice per week! Great

music & moves. We rock out to the lat-

est groovy tunes. It’s the real thing.

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NEW EXERCISE CLASS

The Greenwich Senior Center Proudly Presents

“ZEN-GTH” FUSION With AFAA Certified Group Fitness Instructor Suzanne Testani

A combination of total-body strength training and

Zen healing meditation with diffused essential oils.

Stretch first to bring heat to all major muscle groups,

then work out with weights both in and out of a chair.

Fridays at 9:30AM, Far Lounge

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2 9 9 O N T H E A V E N U E L U N C H E O N M E N U SEPTEMBER 2 0 1 6

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Chef’s Choice

of

Yummy

Desserts

Each Day!

Continental

Breakfast Served Each

Morning

from

9:15AM until 10:15AM

1

Soup Of The Day

House Salad

Swedish Meatballs

Egg Noodles

Green Beans

2

Soup Of The Day

House Salad

Baked Tilapia

White Wine w/

Capers Sauce

Brown Rice

Spinach

5

Labor Day

Holiday

No Luncheon

6

Soup Of The Day

House Salad

Meatloaf

Mashed Potatoes

Steamed Carrots

7

Soup Of The Day

House Salad

Roasted Vegetable

Wraps

Potato Chips

Lettuce & Tomato

8

Soup Of The Day

House Salad

Sausage & Peppers

Roasted Red Potatoes

9

Soup Of The Day

House Salad

Shrimp Kabobs

Wild Rice

12

Soup Of The Day

House Salad

Beef Stroganoff

Egg Noodles

Peas & Carrots

13

Soup Of The Day

House Salad

Baked Pork Chops

Sweet Potato

Green Beans

14

Soup Of The Day

House Salad

Cheese Tortellini

Roasted Vegetables

Pesto Sauce

Garlic Bread

15

Soup Of The Day

House Salad

Sticky Chicken

with

Honey, Soy Sauce, Ginger &

Lemon

White Rice

Stir Fry Vegetables

16

Soup Of The Day

House Salad

Poached Fish

Orzo

Spinach

19

Soup Of The Day

House Salad

Pork Ribs

Mashed Potatoes

Roasted Corn

20

Soup Of The Day

House Salad

Hispanic Heritage

Month

Taco Tuesday

(Ground Beef)

21

Soup Of The Day

House Salad

Egg Salad Sandwich

Potato Chips

Lettuce & Tomato

22

Soup Of The Day

House Salad

Chicken Masala

Brown Rice

Green Beans

23

Soup Of The Day

House Salad

Lemon Shrimp

Angel Hair Pasta

Roasted Asparagus

26

Soup Of The Day

House Salad

Roast Beef Sandwich

Au Jus

Potato Salad

27

Soup Of The Day

House Salad

Roast Pork Loin

Mashed Potatoes

Carrots

Birthday Cake & Ice Cream

28

Soup Of The Day

House Salad

Baked Manicotti

Marinara

Broccoli

Garlic Bread

29

Soup Of The Day

House Salad

BBQ Chicken

Corn On The Cobb

Green Beans

30

Soup Of The Day

House Salad

Stuffed Flounder

Brown Rice

Spinach

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SEPTEMBER 2016 Lantern Calendar of Events Programs Subject To Change

Monday Tuesday Wednesday T hursday Fr iday

The TechLounge

classes are up and running!

Check them out: 3 Tuesday

afternoons this month!

Art Class begins

PROMPTLY on

Mondays at 9:30AM

Reservations for each 8-week

session are required

3-Part Evening Series in honor of

Senior Center Month!

9/8, 9/15, & 9/22

Beginning at 5:30PM

GREAT Refreshments and Takeaway Info Provided

1

9:30 Balance & Stretch Class w/ Neville-LD

10:00 Knitting Knotch-CR

1:00 Italian Lessons w/ Luciana-CR

1:15 Common Myths on Aging-

with an Ice Cream Social-Melody Matheny, RN, VNA

2:15 ―B.Y.O.B.‖ w/ Wendy Lee Rosa-LD

9:30 ―Zen-gth‖ FUSION-FL 2

9:30 Painting Session-CR

9:30 Free Open Computer Lab-TechLounge

10:30 Bingo!-MDR

1:00 Shopping @ ShopRite

1:00 Chess & Bridge Play-CR

5

Senior Center Building Closed

in observance of

The Labor Day Holiday No Programs

6

9:45 Chair Yoga w/ Jeannie Stevens Labate-FL

10:00 Quilting Patch-CR

10:45 T’ai Chi w/ Bill Wrenn-FL (Outdoors)

1:00 Pickup Tabletop Games-

Locations of Play Vary

1:00 Floor Yoga w/ Jeannie Stevens Labate-FL

2:00 Pilates Gold w/ Jeannie Stevens Labate-FL

7

10:00 Chair Yoga w/ Paula Schooler-FL

11:00 Floor Yoga w/ Paula Schooler-FL

1:00 Pickup Tabletop Games-Locations

of Play Vary

1:45 ZUMBA Gold w/ Wendy Lee Rosa

8

9:30 Balance & Stretch Class w/ Neville-LD

10:00 Knitting Knotch-CR

10:30 Silvertones Rehearsal-MDR

1:00 Italian Lessons w/ Luciana-CR

1:15 SMARTboard Word Games for Prizes!-MDR

2:15 ―B.Y.O.B.‖ w/ Wendy Lee Rosa-LD

5:30 Conquering Clutter-Refreshments Served-MDR

9:30 ―Zen-gth‖ FUSION-FL 9

9:30 Painting Session-CR

9:30 Free Open Computer Lab-TechLounge

10:30 Bingo!-MDR

1:00 The 9/11 Story

Presented by Art Gottlieb, CSA, MSW-FL

1:00 Chess & Bridge Play-CR

9:30 Shopping at Walmart, Rte 7, Nwlk 12

9:30 Mutli Level Art Class 8-Week Session Begins

with Chris Gordon (Reservations Required)-CR

11:00 Basic Balance Class w/ Neville-LD

1:30 ZUMBA Gold w/ Wendy Lee Rosa

2:15 Feldenkrais Style Movements

9:45 Chair Yoga w/ Jeannie Stevens Labate-FL 13

10:00 Quilting Patch-CR

10:30 Open GREATS Meeting-MDR

1:00 Genealogy Intermediate-TL

1:00 Pickup Tabletop Games-Locations Vary

1:00 Floor Yoga w/ Jeannie Stevens Labate-FL

2:00 T’ ai Chi w/ Bill Wrenn-FL (Outdoors)

14

10:00 Chair Yoga w/ Paula Schooler-FL

11:00 Floor Yoga w/ Paula Schooler-FL

1:00 Pickup Tabletop Games-

Locations of Play Vary

1:45 ZUMBA Gold w/ Wendy Lee Rosa

15

9:30 Balance & Stretch Class-LD

10:00 Knitting Knotch-CR

1:00 Italian Lessons w/ Luciana-CR

1:15 Jazz Pianist Tracey Lyons Performs! by Atria of Stamford

2:15 ―B.Y.O.B.‖ w/ Wendy Lee Rosa-LD

5:30 Discover What Walgreens Can Do For YOU-MDR

9:30 ―Zen-gth‖ FUSION-FL 16

9:30 Painting Session-CR

9:30 Free Open Computer Lab-TechLounge

10:30 Bingo!-MDR

1:00 Chess & Bridge Play-CR

1:00 Shopping @ ShopRite

19

9:30 Mutli Level Art Class

with Chris Gordon-CR

11:00 Basic Balance Class w/ Neville-LD

1:30 ZUMBA Gold w/ Wendy Lee Rosa

2:15 Feldenkrais Style Movements

9:45 Chair Yoga w/ Jeannie Stevens-FL 20

10:00 Quilting Patch-CR

10:45 T’ ai Chi w/ Bill Wrenn-FL (Outdoors)

1:00 iPhone Settings & Applications-TL

1:00 Pickup Tabletop Games-

Locations of Play Vary

1:00 Floor Yoga w/ Jeannie Stevens Labate-FL

2:00 Pilates Gold w/ Jeannie Stevens Labate-FL

21

10:00 Chair Yoga w/ Paula Schooler-FL

11:00 Floor Yoga w/ Paula Schooler-FL

1:00 Pickup Tabletop Games -

Locations of Play Vary

1:45 ZUMBA Gold w/ Wendy Lee Rosa

22

9:30 Balance & Stretch Class-LD

10:00 Knitting Knotch-CR

1:00 Italian Lessons w/ Luciana-CR

2:15 ―B.Y.O.B.‖ w/ Wendy Lee Rosa-LD

5:30 The Downsized Gourmet w/ Oasis, Inc. & The Greens at

Greenwich Refreshments Served!-MDR

9:30 ―Zen-gth‖ FUSION-FL 23

9:30 Painting Session-CR

9:30 Free Open Computer Lab-TechLounge

10:30 Bingo!-MDR

1:00 Chess & Bridge Play-CR

26

9:30 Mutli Level Art Class

with Chris Gordon-CR

10:00 Be Proactive and Keep Your Home Safe

w/ State Rep. Fred Camillo-MDR

11:00 Basic Balance Class w/ Neville-LD

1:30 ZUMBA Gold w/ Wendy Lee Rosa

2:15 Feldenkrais Style Movements

9:45 Chair Yoga w/ Jeannie Stevens–FL 27

10:00 Quilting Patch-CR

10:45 T’ ai Chi w/ Bill Wrenn-FL (Outdoors)

1:00 The New Microsoft Windows-TL

1:00 Pickup Tabletop Games-

Locations of Play Vary

1:00 Floor Yoga w/ Jeannie Stevens Labate-FL

2:00 Pilates Gold w/ Jeannie Stevens Labate-FL

28

10:00 Chair Yoga w/ Paula Schooler-FL

11:00 Floor Yoga w/ Paula Schooler-FL

1:00 Pickup Card Games Play-LD

1:45 ZUMBA Gold w/ Wendy Lee Rosa

2:15 GHA Stroke Awareness Support Grp.-FL

29

9:30 Balance & Stretch Class w/ Neville-LD

10:00 Knitting Knotch-CR

1:0:30 SNAP Assistance w/ Family Centers-MDR

10:30 Silvertones Rehearsal-MDR

1:00 Italian Lessons w/ Luciana-CR

2:15 ―B.Y.O.B.‖ w/ Wendy Lee Rosa-LD

30

9:30 ―Zen-gth‖ FUSION w/ Suzanne-FL

9:30 Painting Session-CR

9:30 Free Open Computer Lab-TechLounge

10:30 Bingo!-MDR

1:00 Chess & Bridge Play-CR

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SEPTEMBER 2016 Lantern Calendar of Events Programs Subject To Change

Monday Tuesday Wednesday T hursday Fr iday

The TechLounge

classes are up and running!

Check them out: 3 Tuesday

afternoons this month!

Art Class begins

PROMPTLY on

Mondays at 9:30AM

Reservations for each 8-week

session are required

3-Part Evening Series in honor of

Senior Center Month!

9/8, 9/15, & 9/22

Beginning at 5:30PM

GREAT Refreshments and Takeaway Info Provided

1

9:30 Balance & Stretch Class w/ Neville-LD

10:00 Knitting Knotch-CR

1:00 Italian Lessons w/ Luciana-CR

1:15 Common Myths on Aging-

with an Ice Cream Social-Melody Matheny, RN, VNA

2:15 ―B.Y.O.B.‖ w/ Wendy Lee Rosa-LD

9:30 ―Zen-gth‖ FUSION-FL 2

9:30 Painting Session-CR

9:30 Free Open Computer Lab-TechLounge

10:30 Bingo!-MDR

1:00 Shopping @ ShopRite

1:00 Chess & Bridge Play-CR

5

Senior Center Building Closed

in observance of

The Labor Day Holiday No Programs

6

9:45 Chair Yoga w/ Jeannie Stevens Labate-FL

10:00 Quilting Patch-CR

10:45 T’ai Chi w/ Bill Wrenn-FL (Outdoors)

1:00 Pickup Tabletop Games-

Locations of Play Vary

1:00 Floor Yoga w/ Jeannie Stevens Labate-FL

2:00 Pilates Gold w/ Jeannie Stevens Labate-FL

7

10:00 Chair Yoga w/ Paula Schooler-FL

11:00 Floor Yoga w/ Paula Schooler-FL

1:00 Pickup Tabletop Games-Locations

of Play Vary

1:45 ZUMBA Gold w/ Wendy Lee Rosa

8

9:30 Balance & Stretch Class w/ Neville-LD

10:00 Knitting Knotch-CR

10:30 Silvertones Rehearsal-MDR

1:00 Italian Lessons w/ Luciana-CR

1:15 SMARTboard Word Games for Prizes!-MDR

2:15 ―B.Y.O.B.‖ w/ Wendy Lee Rosa-LD

5:30 Conquering Clutter-Refreshments Served-MDR

9:30 ―Zen-gth‖ FUSION-FL 9

9:30 Painting Session-CR

9:30 Free Open Computer Lab-TechLounge

10:30 Bingo!-MDR

1:00 The 9/11 Story

Presented by Art Gottlieb, CSA, MSW-FL

1:00 Chess & Bridge Play-CR

9:30 Shopping at Walmart, Rte 7, Nwlk 12

9:30 Mutli Level Art Class 8-Week Session Begins

with Chris Gordon (Reservations Required)-CR

11:00 Basic Balance Class w/ Neville-LD

1:30 ZUMBA Gold w/ Wendy Lee Rosa

2:15 Feldenkrais Style Movements

9:45 Chair Yoga w/ Jeannie Stevens Labate-FL 13

10:00 Quilting Patch-CR

10:30 Open GREATS Meeting-MDR

1:00 Genealogy Intermediate-TL

1:00 Pickup Tabletop Games-Locations Vary

1:00 Floor Yoga w/ Jeannie Stevens Labate-FL

2:00 T’ ai Chi w/ Bill Wrenn-FL (Outdoors)

14

10:00 Chair Yoga w/ Paula Schooler-FL

11:00 Floor Yoga w/ Paula Schooler-FL

1:00 Pickup Tabletop Games-

Locations of Play Vary

1:45 ZUMBA Gold w/ Wendy Lee Rosa

15

9:30 Balance & Stretch Class-LD

10:00 Knitting Knotch-CR

1:00 Italian Lessons w/ Luciana-CR

1:15 Jazz Pianist Tracey Lyons Performs! by Atria of Stamford

2:15 ―B.Y.O.B.‖ w/ Wendy Lee Rosa-LD

5:30 Discover What Walgreens Can Do For YOU-MDR

9:30 ―Zen-gth‖ FUSION-FL 16

9:30 Painting Session-CR

9:30 Free Open Computer Lab-TechLounge

10:30 Bingo!-MDR

1:00 Chess & Bridge Play-CR

1:00 Shopping @ ShopRite

19

9:30 Mutli Level Art Class

with Chris Gordon-CR

11:00 Basic Balance Class w/ Neville-LD

1:30 ZUMBA Gold w/ Wendy Lee Rosa

2:15 Feldenkrais Style Movements

9:45 Chair Yoga w/ Jeannie Stevens-FL 20

10:00 Quilting Patch-CR

10:45 T’ ai Chi w/ Bill Wrenn-FL (Outdoors)

1:00 iPhone Settings & Applications-TL

1:00 Pickup Tabletop Games-

Locations of Play Vary

1:00 Floor Yoga w/ Jeannie Stevens Labate-FL

2:00 Pilates Gold w/ Jeannie Stevens Labate-FL

21

10:00 Chair Yoga w/ Paula Schooler-FL

11:00 Floor Yoga w/ Paula Schooler-FL

1:00 Pickup Tabletop Games -

Locations of Play Vary

1:45 ZUMBA Gold w/ Wendy Lee Rosa

22

9:30 Balance & Stretch Class-LD

10:00 Knitting Knotch-CR

1:00 Italian Lessons w/ Luciana-CR

2:15 ―B.Y.O.B.‖ w/ Wendy Lee Rosa-LD

5:30 The Downsized Gourmet w/ Oasis, Inc. & The Greens at

Greenwich Refreshments Served!-MDR

9:30 ―Zen-gth‖ FUSION-FL 23

9:30 Painting Session-CR

9:30 Free Open Computer Lab-TechLounge

10:30 Bingo!-MDR

1:00 Chess & Bridge Play-CR

26

9:30 Mutli Level Art Class

with Chris Gordon-CR

10:00 Be Proactive and Keep Your Home Safe

w/ State Rep. Fred Camillo-MDR

11:00 Basic Balance Class w/ Neville-LD

1:30 ZUMBA Gold w/ Wendy Lee Rosa

2:15 Feldenkrais Style Movements

9:45 Chair Yoga w/ Jeannie Stevens–FL 27

10:00 Quilting Patch-CR

10:45 T’ ai Chi w/ Bill Wrenn-FL (Outdoors)

1:00 The New Microsoft Windows-TL

1:00 Pickup Tabletop Games-

Locations of Play Vary

1:00 Floor Yoga w/ Jeannie Stevens Labate-FL

2:00 Pilates Gold w/ Jeannie Stevens Labate-FL

28

10:00 Chair Yoga w/ Paula Schooler-FL

11:00 Floor Yoga w/ Paula Schooler-FL

1:00 Pickup Card Games Play-LD

1:45 ZUMBA Gold w/ Wendy Lee Rosa

2:15 GHA Stroke Awareness Support Grp.-FL

29

9:30 Balance & Stretch Class w/ Neville-LD

10:00 Knitting Knotch-CR

1:0:30 SNAP Assistance w/ Family Centers-MDR

10:30 Silvertones Rehearsal-MDR

1:00 Italian Lessons w/ Luciana-CR

2:15 ―B.Y.O.B.‖ w/ Wendy Lee Rosa-LD

30

9:30 ―Zen-gth‖ FUSION w/ Suzanne-FL

9:30 Painting Session-CR

9:30 Free Open Computer Lab-TechLounge

10:30 Bingo!-MDR

1:00 Chess & Bridge Play-CR

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SENIOR CENTER SERVICES Senior Center:

Open Monday thru Friday

9:00AM to 4:00PM

Front Desk 203 862-6700

Administrator

Laurette Helmrich 203 862-6720

Program Coordinator

Suzanne S. Testani, TRD, ADC 203 862-6721

Administrative Staff Assistant I

Deana Salerno 203 862-6700

Morrison, Inc. Food Services

Chef Manager

Sashawna Dacosta 203-862-6725

Commission on Aging (CoA):

Open Mon thru Fri

8:00AM to 4:00PM

Director

Lori Contadino, MS 203 862-6710

Administrative Staff Assistant II

Chicky Krois 203 862-6710

Greenwich Dept. of Health:

The Health Suite

is located on the ground floor of the Senior Center.

A Public Health Nurse is in on Tuesdays

from 12:30PM to 2:30PM—Free walk-in visits

Health Suite 203 862-6730

Dept of Health 203 622-7864

Luncheon by Morrison Foods, Inc.

A delicious hot meal is served Mon thru Fri at the Senior

Center between 12:00PM & 1:00PM. Please make reser-

vations the day before at the front desk until 11:00AM. If

interested in dining on a Monday, please call the Friday

before. Reservations the day of the lunch will not

guarantee you a meal.

Noon meal prices: dining in: $4.00 to go: $4.50

Senior Tax Relief:

The Greenwich Assessor's Office is accepting applications

for Tax Relief for income limited Seniors or totally disabled

homeowners beginning February 1, 2014. New applicants

may visit or call the Assessor's Office for assistance.

Assessor’s Office 203-622-7885

Senior Tax Relief:

Applications for the State and Local Senior Tax Relief

must be submitted between February 1 and May 15.

Forms will be mailed to prior recipients and they may com-

plete the forms required, including copies of their income

tax return and social security documents and send them

to the Assessor before March 15. After March 15, the

completed applications must be dropped off at the Asses-

sors Office prior to the deadline of May 15. New appli-

cants may come to the Assessor's Office for assistance.

Assessor’s Office 203-622-7885

Social Services:

(Town Hall Number) 203-622-3831

Linda Sandiaes, MSW 203-622-7797

Senior Center Office Hours

Thursdays: 9:00AM - 11:00AM

To make an appointment contact the CoA

203-862-6710

Rent Rebate: May 1 Through Oct 1

Mon (by appointment only) 10:30AM - 12:30PM to

2:00PM. Walk ins welcome no appointment needed

Office Hours: 10:30AM - 12:00PM

Contact: Jayne Wilson

Dept. of Social Service 203 622-6458

Energy Assistance: Nov 1 thru April 30

Mon (By App Only)

Shut-offs, out of oil, emergency issues

12:30PM-2:00PM

Dept. of Social Service 203 622-3800

Transportation:

Please sign up for transportation the day before you wish

to come to the center. Reservations can be made at the

front desk until 1:00PM

203 862-6700

In case of cancellation please call TAG

directly at: 203 637-4345

USE: (Utilize Senior Energy)

A no-fee employee referral service for adults aged 50 plus.

Located on the ground floor of the Senior Center. Please

visit UtilizeSeniorEnergy.org for more information.

Open Mon thru Fri 203-629-8032

Hours are 9:30AM to 12:30PM

Director

Michael Amoroso 203 629-8032

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The Greenwich Senior Center & Greenwich Hospital Present The

Stroke Education

&

Support Group

Please join us at the

Greenwich Senior Center 4th Wednesday of the month

Next Session: Wed August 31, 2016

2:15PM – 3:00PM - Far Lounge

Did you know:

Stroke is a leading cause of long-term disability among adults in the U.S.

Every 40 seconds someone suffers a stroke

80% of strokes can be prevented

Facilitated by

Sally Scannell, RN of GHA

Please contact GSC

Program Coordinator Suzanne Testani

@ 203-862-6721

for further program details

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GREENWICH COMMISSION ON AGING

GREENWICH DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

GREENWICH HOSPITAL

PROUDLY PRESENT THE 2nd ANNUAL

HEALTH & WELLNESS EXPO For Adults Aged 55 and “Better” Thurs Oct 6, 2016 9:00AM to 1:00PM Eastern Greenwich Civic Center 90 Harding Road, Old Greenwich, CT 06870

Ample free parking and easy event access! TAG Transportation available. Contact the Senior Center prior to the event at 203-862-6700 to

sign up. For further event information, please contact the

Greenwich Commission on Aging at 203-862-6710

Please note: The Greenwich Senior Center will be closed the day of the Expo

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STAMFORD

WILL BE HOSTING THE VERY TALENTED

TRACEY LYONS

A JAZZ PIANIST AND SINGER

SHE WILL BE PERFORMING

at http://traceylyonsmusic.com/

THE GREENWICH SENIOR CENTER Thurs Sept 15TH, 1:15PM

SNACKS AND DRINKS WILL BE PROVIDED

SEE YOU THERE!!

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HELPFUL SENIOR CENTER INFO

HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER:

Membership is free to any Greenwich Resident aged 55 or better. Our hours of operation are Mon thru Fri 9:00am - 4:00pm. Come in

and see a friendly staff member who will register you and provide a tour. Stay for lunch and see why we’re the best kept secret in Town.

Joining is easy! See any Senior Center staff member and we’ll enter you in the MySeniorCenter database. You will also be issued a key

tag for our MySeniorCenter swipe system at no charge. There is a $5 fee to replace lost key tags. Just swipe the card at the screen in

our front lobby, choose your activities for the day on the touch screen, and you’re good to go! It’s our mission to keep the process very

user-friendly and welcoming. We also offer annual parking passes that must be renewed each Jan for $5. Your current CT license plate

number is required to obtain a pass.

HOW TO HAVE BREAKFAST AND OR LUNCH WITH US:

The Senior Center is serving a continental breakfast menu along with our complete noon meal daily. Luncheon includes: soup of the

day, house salad, entrée, dessert and refillable beverage during the breakfast/ lunch hour. The fees are as follows and payable by

cash, check, or pre-paid tickets:

COFFEE $ .75 (includes free refills)

MUFFIN or TOAST W/ COFFEE $1.00

LUNCH $4.00

TO GO LUNCH $4.50

PRE PAID LUNCH COUPON BOOKS $80.00 (FOR 20 LUNCHES)

If you’re dining with us or taking it to go, please sign up at the Front Desk or place your order over the phone the day before by calling

203-862-6700. Monday’s lunch sign up list will be available on the previous Friday. Lunch signup ends each day promptly at 11:00AM.

If you decide to order a luncheon item off the alternative menu, you must do so before 11:00AM. Absolutely NO changes will be accept-

ed after that time. Please be advised that if you sign up the same day as you wish to have lunch we cannot guarantee you a meal for

that day. Also, due to the increased volume of lunches served, we may run out of an item on the menu. Please be advised that substi-

tutions may occur. For your convenience, we offer ―To-Go‖ Lunches for an additional 25 cents. They are packed standard and no substi-

tutions are allowed. Please indicate if you choose to dine in or take out when signing up on the phone or in person at the front desk. To-

Go Lunches must be picked up between 12:30PM and 1:00PM, are subject to availability, and cannot be held. If you care to take home

an additional to-go meal, you must wait until everyone has been served. Lunch Tickets are non refundable due to loss or theft and are

not redeemable for cash at any time.

EXCITING SENIOR CENTER ACTIVITIES:

Classes, performances, professional lectures, health forums plus WiFi are free of charge and open to any Senior Center Member.

Due to space limitations, we occasionally require sign ups prior to a specific program or event which is done on a first come, first

served basis. Activities are advertised in the monthly Lantern Newsletter, event flyers, daily/ Sunday Greenwich Time Senior Page/

Greenwich Post/ News/ Sentinel/ Citizen newspapers, Greenwich Patch online, WGCH AM 1490 Radio, Constant Contact, all of the

Town’s libraries, Greenwich Town Hall, our Facebook page, and The Official Town of Greenwich Web Site.

SENIOR CENTER PARTIES, TRIPS, & EVENTS:

Although the majority of our programs are free, there are fees associated with our trips and theme/holiday parties and some programs.

A staff member will be available Monday thru Friday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm to assist with trip/ event sign-ups and table assignments.

Fees are payable by cash or check. Please make checks payable to: ―Senior Citizens GREATS Club–Old Town Hall‖ or for your conven-

ience, we can stamp the check for you. If you would like to send a check in to reserve your seat, simply contact Program Coordinator

Suzanne Testani at 203-862-6721 to inquire about event availability/ seating arrangements and TAG transportation. The Senior Center

is not responsible in whole or in part to trip participants for any loss or damage to persons or property. There are No Refunds, No Party

Reservation Transfers, and No To Go Meals at any Senior Center Events.

TRANSPORTATION SERVICE:

Bus service to and from your home to the Senior Center is provided daily Monday thru Friday by the Transportation Association of

Greenwich (TAG). Your arrival at the Center is approx. 9:00 am and departure is at 2:45 pm. Please sign up for transportation the day

before you wish to come to the Center. Reservations can be made at the Front Desk until 1:00 pm or call 203-862-6700 the day be-

fore to have your name placed on the transportation list. In case of cancellation please call TAG directly at 203 637-4345.

POLICY AND PROCEDURE MANUAL:

Senior Center Policy & Procedure Manuals are available for review at the Front Desk or in the Program Coordinator’s work area. They

can also be purchased for $5.00 a copy.


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