2021 March Newsletter.Pdf

Southbury Senior Center TOWN OF SOUTHBURY SENIOR SERVICES DEPARTMENT 561 Main Street South, Southbury, CT 06488 561 Main Street South Telephone: 203-262-0651 Southbury, Connecticut 06488 Transportation Line: 203-262-0652 203-262-0651 www.southbury-ct.org/seniors Hours: Mon - Thurs 8am-4:30pm; Fri 8am-1pm

Despite the grey days of winter still upon us, the air seems to be filled with hope and promise as we learn of our seniors getting their vaccines. The relief to know that the vaccines are getting to you, fills us with hope and promise. We so look forward to unlocking our doors and starting to ease back into some in person activ- ities and events. Our strategic planning for programming and events, once reopened, have started to solidify and we are looking forward to getting to the warmer months when we can start to roll out these programs. Meanwhile, we have enjoyed seeing many of you at our past Drive through Parades, grateful to have the opportunity to see you, “visit” from afar, and connect with you. We are pleased to be providing a Grab N Go lunch this month. This is a pilot offering, that if successful on March 10, we will look to provide again. The program details are at the bottom of this page. While we continue to navigate through this winter of vaccinations, and anxiously awaiting warmer weather and hopefully freedom the vaccines will start to provide, know that we continue to miss you and are here at any time for anything you might need. Stay safe and well and hope to see you on St. Patrick’s Day to say hello! Warm Regards, Tamath

Grab and Go Lunch Wednesday, March 10, 2021, 11:30AM Pasta Bolognese and small salad or Mediterranean chicken with roasted potato and vegetable

We are pleased to partner with New Opportunities of Waterbury and Annoula’s Restaurant of Woodbury to provide a Grab and Go lunch on Wednesday, March 10th at 11:30AM. This lunch is open to all seniors but space is limited. There is a suggested donation of $3.50 and New Opportunities will send you an invoice after March 10th. Seniors that have not participated in our Chef on Site luncheon will receive a one time phone call from New Opportunities to obtain registration information (due to this lunch being funded through WCAAA, tracking is required by New Opportunities of Waterbury and registration is required). Register by calling the Senior Center (203)262-0651. SOUTHBURY SENIOR CENTER Page 2 Welcome Spring! I am very excited about the prospect of warmer weather ahead! I cannot wait to get outside after work, dig in the garden, eat dinner on the deck, and open the windows! Don’t forget to “Spring Ahead” and move your clocks up an hour on March 14th. I always feel a little discom- bobulated when I lose that hour of sleep, but I will be so glad when I can walk my dog in the daylight after work! The Senior Learning Network programs continue, new this month is Coffee with the First Selectman via Zoom, we have a couple of new AAA programs, their Driving Improvement Class is available online, and it is still no charge! See inside for details. A special treat! Our very own Kim Little will be making scones and tea and she’s inviting you to join her-via Zoom of course! You can cook along with Kim or just enjoy watching as she sets out a proper English Tea. We hope to say hello and spread some Irish Cheer on Wednesday, March 17th in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. If you would like to join us, please call the office to sign up. The last day to register is Monday, February 15th. On March 17th please drive to the back of the building at 1:00, wear your mask and open your passenger window so we can say hello! Kathy SOUTHBURY SENIOR CENTER Page 3

Senior Learning Network Program Offers

MARCH PROGRAMS PROGRAMS: TIMES FOR ALL 2 PM Senior Learning Network Virtual Programs. You must have internet access and an email account in order to participate. If you have internet access and an email account, and are interested in joining any of these programs, please email Kathy at [email protected].

Tuesday, March 2 Penn Museum/ Personally Guided African Galleries Tour

What better way to learn about the culture of another place than through the eyes of some- one who grew up there. Through the Global Guides Program, the Museum offers virtual tours led by Philadelphians who grew up in countries around the world! In addition to shar- ing historical information about the museum artifacts on display, our guide from Africa will combine personal experiences and stories to interpret objects from their home country.

Thursday, March 4 The Lost Colony / Ft. Raleigh National Historic Park

An in-depth look at the complex history and mystery of England’s start in North America. Join park rangers to explore the events and unknowns surrounding the first English colony in North America. The program begins at the historic Waterside Theater and will cover the multiple English voyages, the interactions between the English and Native people and some theories about what happened to the Lost Colony. The program will continue with a tour to the archaeology site of the 1585 scientific workshop (this is not an active dig site but rather where known parts of the story exist) and the earthen fort, which is a reproduction of one from the 1580's. Continuing through the forest and ending at the north shore of the island provides an opportunity to discuss the, yet to be discovered, location where the colonists built their homes. Tues, March 9th The First 100 Days of FDR.

The first 100 days of the Roosevelt Administration was the most legislatively active period in American history. This session explores the flurry of dramatic actions tak- en by FDR as he sought to pull the United States from the grips of the Great De- pression in the opening days of his presidency. SOUTHBURY SENIOR CENTER Page 4

Senior Learning Network Program Offers: (continued) Thursday, March 11 Lovingly, Marion/ McNay Art Museum

Join us for a tour of the McNay Collection! This tour highlights Marion Koogler McNay’s be- quest of her home and art collection with particular emphasis on 20th and 21st-century modern- ist artists Paul Cézanne, Marc Chagall, Pablo Picasso, Georgia O’Keeffe, and Diego Rivera among others.

About Marion Koogler McNay: Marion Koogler McNay, was an American painter, art collector, and art teach- er who inherited a substantial oil fortune upon the death of her parents. She later willed her fortune to be used to establish San Antonio's first museum of modern art, which today bears her name.

Thursday, March 18 The Story of Amistad/ Mystic Seaport Museum

This new joint program of Mystic Seaport Museum and Discovering Amistad tells the story of the Amistad and how it serves as an example of how citizens and communi- ties, working together, can bring about landmark change. Using the legacy of the 1839 Amistad Uprising, the program bridges history and the challenges of that time to present-day issues of inequity. The program fea- tures behind the scenes footage from the vessel itself, and a special Planetarium show that showcases changes in the night sky as seen by the Amistad Africans on their return trip to Sierra Leone, and the role that celestial navigation played in this local story.

Tuesday, March 23 Virtual Tour at Mitchell Caverns

Mitchell Caverns, within the Mitchell Caverns Natural Preserve, is a trio of limestone caves, located on the east side of the Providence Mountains. For many years the caves were thought to be "dead", that is, the formations were no longer growing. However, recent stud- ies have found some signs of life. Numerous paleontological and archaeological finds have been made in and around the caverns. Scientists have found the re- mains of several prehistoric animals, including a sloth. The caverns were a sacred place for the Chemehuevi Indians, and a number of tools and fire pits have been found. Come join us for a virtual tour with California State Park Interpreter Andrew Fitzpatrick, taking us through a crash course in desert and cave ecology & local history of the Mitchell Caverns in the Mojave Desert. SOUTHBURY SENIOR CENTER Page 5

Senior Learning Network Program Offers: (continued)

Thursday, March 25 Big Bend National Park / Texas' Gift to the Nation

There is a place in Far West Texas where night skies are dark as coal and rivers carve temple-like canyons in ancient limestone. Here, at the end of the road, hundreds of bird species take refuge in a solitary mountain range surrounded by weather-beaten desert. Tenacious cactus bloom in sublime southwestern sun and diversity of species is the best in the country. This magical place is Big Bend.

During this program, we will view the mountains, river, and desert of Big Bend, and be introduced to a few animals that live in each area. We will also learn what tourists love to do --learning to canoe down the river, or backpack in the mountains. See you at Big Bend!

*Note: all SLN programs begin at 2:00 pm. SLN asks that you join ten minutes early and use the initials SSC after your name during sign in to identify you as being from the Southbury Senior Center. They do not allow anyone in after the program starts.

Save the Dates! Upcoming Virtual State Wide Senior Center Programs SOUTHBURY SENIOR CENTER Page 6

March Programs Via Zoom The Doctor is In via Zoom March 1st 7pm You need internet access and a valid email Every month on the First Monday until address in order to participate in our virtual April 5th programs. If you have any questions, please call the office. 203-262-0651 All seniors welcome to join Dr. Marici’s open forum ZOOM program to ask medical questions on any topic.

Cook with Nick - Brass City Harvest Call or email to receive necessary program invita- via Zoom tion and passcode: Melissa - 860-355-0971 ext. 11; [email protected] Every Thursdays at 10:30am Please note you are not to change any medi- (may vary due to holidays etc.) cal or life decisions based on information Come enjoy cooking and nutrition classes shared without consulting your own physi- with Brass City Harvest’s Nutritionist cian. Nichole Ther. Each week you will participate in making a recipe centered on the local- ly grown produce item of the week. While Great Courses Turning Points enjoying the food you make, the second half in American History via Zoom of the class will focus on a specific nutrition Wednesday, March 10th 10am topic. This class covers basic nutrition, food sources and benefits of each vitamin and This series is continuing as scheduled. We mineral, a discussion on fats, and foods to run one class the first week of each lower high cholesterol and blood pressure. month. We are on lecture #10 for March She is chock full of information and makes “We’re Outta Here, Declaring Inde- delicious dishes- you can even suggest one pendence.” This recorded course is and she will try to work it in! You can cook along since the recipe is provided ahead of taught by Professor Edward T. O'Donnell, time, or just watch and chat with Nick while College of the Holy Cross in Worcester she shares her stories and information on Massachusetts. The lecture lasts around 30 nutrition. Look for your Zoom invite and try minutes and a question and answer ses- a class-you’ll want to come back for more! sion led by Tamath Rossi will follow. SOUTHBURY SENIOR CENTER Page 10

March Programs Via Zoom (Continued)

Ask the Financial Advisor via Zoom Let’s Get Baking with Kim! March 10th 10:00 - 11:00am How to Make an English Cream Tea via Zoom 2nd Wednesday of the month Appointment times: 10:00, 10:15, 10:30, 10:45 Wednesday, March 24th 1pm

Martin Engstler, CFA with Edward Jones We cannot get together to enjoy tea and a chat yet, in Southbury is back via Zoom! He will but you can join Kim, Southbury Senior Center’s take your questions on your finances in a very own resident Brit to make English scones as one-time, one on one, 15 minute Zoom part of a nice afternoon pick you up tradition! consultation. Email Kathy to make an ap- You can bake along or just watch and join the chat, pointment. she will make a pot of tea and Kim will tell you how you can turn a simple cream tea into the more filling traditional afternoon tea. Coffee with the First Selectman via Zoom or Phone Monday, March 15th 11:15-12pm Registration required. If calling in – please contact office for phone number to call for meeting. If joining by computer – please email [email protected] to RSVP and receive meeting link

Join Jeff Manville as he hosts an informal question and answer hour. Join us for an opportunity to con- Zoom Exercise Schedule nect, share questions, from the comfort of your home Mondays: Aerobics with Laura 9:30am Art with Wendy via Zoom Tuesdays: Wednesday, March 24th 10am-12pm Fit and Flex with Maryann10:00am Have fun chatting while you paint along with Wendy Chair Yoga with Pam 11:30am from the Lutheran Home of Southbury. Materials will be provided and will be available for pick up at Thursdays: the senior center. This month will be a Spring themed painting. Limited to 15 participants. Yoga with Pam 8:45am SOUTHBURY SENIOR CENTER Page 911

AAA’s FREE Driving Improvement Classes are Back! Starting on Tuesdays in March through July, AAA will be offering its FREE 4-hour Classes VIRTUALLY to drivers 60 years of age and older, who need to obtain a certificate for up to 5% off on a portion of their in- surance premiums. Classes are open to AAA members and non-members. To register, participants must visit www.aaa.com/defensivedriving, follow the links and then choose “Connecticut Virtual” under your home state – which in our case is Connecticut. Classes will be held on Tuesdays via Zoom on the following dates and times: From 10 am – 2 pm: From 12 noon – 4 pm: March 2 and 16 March 9 and 23 April 6, 13, and 27 April 6 and 20

May 11 and 25 May 4 and 18

June 8 June 1, 15, and 29 July 13 and 27 July 6 and 20

To participate in these virtual classes, registrants will need: A PC, laptop or IPad with an integrated or portable webcam. Using a SmartPhone may be difficult because the class is video-based. An Email and Zoom Account. To download the Zoom app, visit www.zoom.us. The free version is sufficient. Upon registration, participants will receive a confirmation letter with a Zoom link for the class.

We have two programs offered via Zoom from AAA this month. You must have access to the internet and an email address in order to participate. If we have your email you will receive an invitation, if we don’t and you’re interested, send Kathy and email [email protected] and let her know. Car Doctor: Ask the AAA “Car Doctor’” – AAA’s very own “Car Doctor” John Paul is a certified me- chanic, who’ll answer your car maintenance questions or talk through options for those in the market for a new car. March 16 at 2pm

Tin in the Wind’ with Bulldogs, Buster Browns, Saltshakers and Skateboards – Truckers have their own language and whatever you call their rigs, understand they play a critical role in our nation’s econo- my. So, give them space and learn how to safely share the road with our good buddies. March 31 at 2 pm TOWN OF SOUTHBURY PRSRT STD SENIOR CENTER U.S. POSTAGE 561 MAIN STREET SOUTH PAID Southbury, CT SOUTHBURY, CT 06488 06488 PERMIT #27 Senior Services Staff

Director of Senior Services: Tamath K. Rossi - [email protected]

Senior Center Coordinator: Kathy Anderson [email protected]

Administrative Assistant: Ann Stratton [email protected]

Customer Service, Part Time Counter Clerk: Kim Little [email protected]

Transportation Coordinator [email protected]

IF YOU CHANGE YOUR NAME, EMAIL OR HOME ADDRESS, PLEASE LET US KNOW (203) 262-0651

Please note: All programs offered are for members only unless otherwise stated.

Have you been called by the following telephone number: 203-802-6374? This will be the number that comes across your Caller ID when we are trying to reach our members for early closing/delayed opening, cancella- tion of programs, trip information, etc. Please make note of this telephone number so you won’t miss out on receiving any important information from your Center.