SENIOR SPARKS Mansfield Senior Center Newsletter ~ JANUARY 2018 ~

“THERE ARE FAR BETTER THINGS AHEAD THAN ANY WE LEAVE BEHIND” - C.S. Lewis

New Year’s Luncheon with Performance by Bruce John!

~Wednesday, January 17th~ Meal Served at 12pm Entertainment at 1pm

Menu: Pulled Pork, Cornbread, Seasoned Rice, Broccoli & Apple Crisp.

There is a suggested donation of $4.50 for 60+ and $11.34 for anyone under 60. TVCCA form must be filled out with Sharon Caron with registration by Wednesday, January 10th. Join us for a New Year’s themed meal with one of our local favorites Bruce John! Bruce will be performing a variety of Mansfield Senior Center classics to ring in the New Year!

Fresh Friday

~Friday, January 26th~ Cost: $5.00 for meal Meal Served at 12pm

Menu: Split Pea Soup, Garden Salad, Dinner Rolls & Chocolate Cream Pie.

Join us for our January Fresh Friday luncheon, featuring a delicious meal made by our guest chef Sarah Taylor!

Please sign up with Kathy Yaffee by Tuesday, January 23rd.

303 Maple Road, Mansfield, CT 06268 Tel: 860-429-0262 Fax: 860-429-3208 Town Website: www.mansfieldct.gov

SENIOR CENTER UPDATES FROM THE MANSFIELD SENIOR CENTER STAFF

Here we are again with the New Year stretched out in front of us full of hope and possibilities! We certainly hope that you’ll MANSFIELD join us in 2018 and take advantage of all we have to offer. It’s SENIOR CENTER the perfect time of year to try something new - start a fitness

MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY class, join a group you’ve always wanted to, volunteer or 8:30AM TO 4:30PM simply come in for a cup of coffee and some great company!

We’re very happy to officially welcome Kelsey Pajer as our TEL: 860-429-0262 FAX: 860-429-3208 new Program Coordinator! Kelsey comes to us with years of WWW.MANSFIELDCT.GOV experience in Senior and community-based programming, and, in her time here on an interim basis, has quickly become SENIOR CENTER SUPERVISOR: wonderful addition to our team! If you haven’t had the SARAH TAYLOR 860-487-9874 opportunity to meet Kelsey yet, please stop in and say hello. [email protected] With Kelsey on board, we’re looking forward to another fun &

PROGRAM COORDINATOR: exciting year here at the Senior Center. We’ve got several of KELSEY PAJER our own goals, including the grand opening of Maple Road 860-487-9872 Café (I promise!!), our Accreditation project and continued [email protected] work on our facility and programming. We’d like to thank all TRANSPORTATION COORDINATOR: of you for your help in making our Senior Center such a 860-487-9877 special place to connect, learn & grow, and we encourage you to share your goals for the Senior Center with us so that we can RECEPTIONIST: KATHY YAFFEE make this program the best it can possibly be. 860-487-9870 [email protected] Happy New Year—may yours be filled with peace, happiness, love, and a whole lot of fun! SITE SERVER: SHARON CARON 860-487-9876 TED TALKS [email protected] TED is a nonprofit devoted to spreading ideas, usually in the form of short, powerful talks (20 minutes or less). TED began in SOCIAL WORKER: KATHY ANN EASLEY, MSW 1984 as a conference where Technology, Entertainment and 860-487-9873 Design converged, and today covers almost all topics — from [email protected] science to business to global issues!

This month, we will be watching a 20-minute presentation led by social psychologist Amy Cuddy, entitled “Your Body Language May Shape Who You Are.” In her talk, Amy explores the art of “power posing,” and how positive body language can impact personal success.

~ Wednesday, January 24th at 1pm ~

Sign up with Kathy Yaffee by January 22nd

PAGE 2 New in January

UCONN WOMEN’S BASKETBALL CRAFTY CREATIONS TAILGATE PARTY WITH BECKY DOGGETT ~ WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31ST ~ ~ SUNDAY, JANUARY 21ST ~ 2:00-4:00PM Doors open & food served at 12pm COST: $3.00 Game begins at 1pm

Cost: $5.00 Join our fantastically creative volunteer Becky for Menu: Hot dogs, Nachos, another beautiful and fun craft. This month, we Soft Pretzels, Cans of Soda will be making a Zipper Brooch! and a Build-Your-Own All materials will be provided, just bring Sundae bar with UConn Dairy Bar ice cream yourself and a friend. for dessert!

Join us for a fun gathering as we watch Sign up with Kathy Yaffee by 1/24 the UConn Women Huskies take on Temple! We’ll have Trivia games at half time and prizes TABLET BASICS to be won! WITH KAITHLIN EPLING

~ THURSDAY JANUARY 25TH ~ Sign up with Kathy Yaffee by 1/17 At 11:00am

Looking to purchase a tablet? PLANT PARTY Want to learn more about a tablet you already ~ WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10TH ~ own? Kaithlin Epling will be here from the 1:00-2:30PM Library to teach you all of the basics! COST: $2.00 Sign up with Kathy Yaffee by 1/23 Put your green thumb to work at our Plant Party! Help us re-pot some of our center plants and pot UCONN MED STUDENT PRESENTATION a new plant of your own to take home and enjoy! ~ FRIDAY, JANUARY 26TH ~

At 1:00PM Plants, soil and pots will be provided. The UConn Medical Students will be here to Sign up with Kathy Yaffee by 1/5 present on ways to stay healthy in the New Year.

WE NEED YOUR HELP! Sign up with Kathy Yaffee by 1/24

The MSCA is collecting materials to donate to JANUARY TRIVIA Senior Centers in Puerto Rico affected by Hurricane Maria. We are looking for items such 1.) WHAT IS THE FIRST COUNTRY TO CELEBRATE NEW YEAR’S EVE EACH YEAR? as playing cards, board games, knitting materials,

dominoes, puzzles, and party supplies. 2.) UP UNTIL 1750, WHAT DAY OF THE YEAR WAS CON- Donations can be placed in the collection box SIDERED “NEW YEAR’S DAY?” located in the Association Office. Thank you for your donations and support! FIND THE ANSWERS IN THIS ISSUE!

PAGE 3 WELLNESS PROGRAMS Podiatrist Complete foot care and podiatric evaluations with Dr. Thomas Walters. Medicare will be billed if eligible. January 16th from 9:00am-12:00pm

Reiki Reduce stress, stimulate your immune system and manage your pain & symptoms with this gentle hands-on ancient therapy. Provided by Reiki Master Bette Giordano. The cost for a 1-hour session is $30.00, payable to Bette the day of the appointment. January 4th from 9:00-11:00am

NEW! Blood Pressure Clinic Brought to us by Masonicare Home Health & Hospice, stop in for a monthly Blood Pressure check every third Thursday. Ask the nurse about your health concerns as well and they’ll be happy to help connect you to the appropriate services if necessary. This is a free service. January 18th from 12:30-1:30pm

MINI SPA Michelle DeLuco of Kennedy & Co. Salon & Spa will be here to offer spray bottle variety haircuts, clipper cuts and eyebrow or beard trimming. The price for haircuts is $15, payable directly to Michelle at the time of the appointment.

Hope Mayhew of Hope & Wellness Salon will be here to offer manicures or pedicures. The price for nail clip- ping is $15, payable directly to Hope at the time of the appointment. January 29th from 9:00am-11:30am

Mini Facials Sara Heumann of Hope & Wellness Salon will help you indulge in a therapeutic facial treatment. She will deeply clean your skin under the warm, relaxing steam while giving you a light massage, treatment mask & hydration. Regular facial treatments are beneficial at smooth & hydrating the skin while increasing circulation & relaxing mind, body & spirit. $25 payable at time of service. Our next Mini Facials session will be on February 5th.

Hearing Clinics Individual appointments are available for hearing tests, hearing aid checks and wax inspection with Audiology Concierge. The next hearing clinic will be in February!

Massage & Reflexology with Tami Toscano will officially begin this month! Tami has taught yoga & practiced Massage Therapy for people in all kinds of physical condition since 1991. She is a Nationally Certified Massage Therapist and graduated from CT Center for Massage Therapy in Newington, CT. Her skills include Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue, Aroma Therapy, Therapeutic Stretching, Reiki and Reflexology, and it is her great joy to help people feel their best through customizing each session to bring healing & balance to body, mind& heart. January 18th starting at 9:30am /$20 per session payable to Tami at appointment.

Please call Senior Center Receptionist Kathy Yaffee at 860-487-9870 for more information or to make an appointment. SPARKS NEWS! WAYS YOU CAN HELP CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES NEW SCANNER: We have updated our scanner & it is now compatible with the KeyRing app! Medical Transport Drivers We aim to have the SPARKS ready by the 2nd to Special Events last Friday of each month, with class and

Daily Kitchen Set-up/Clean-up event registration beginning the last Monday of each month. If you have an interest in helping, please If you’d like to receive an electronic version of our contact Kelsey Pajer at SPARKS newsletter, please email [email protected] Kelsey at [email protected] It is also

Thank you for your consideration! available at www.mansfieldct.org. PAGE 4 Focus on Fitness

ZUMBA GOLD TAP DANCING FOR SENIORS NEW: FREE DANCE CLASS WITH KATHY FERRIERA WITH LIBBY LOMBARD WITH MIA POMERENKE

Cold Weather is coming...don't let it Sparkettes Performing Join us every 3rd Tuesday for a get you down. Warm up with Zumba Group Class time of fun & dance! Bring your Gold on Tuesdays from 1:00-2:00 suggestions & comfortable pm. Enjoy low impact & easy to This tap class is for clothes! follow dances done to great music dancers who have previous you can sing to in a fun party experience and are interested in Pre-registration is required. atmosphere. Dress comfortably, performing at a variety of local Tuesday, January 16th from wear your sneakers, bring a small settings. The class will focus on 2:30-3:30 pm. towel, and a bottle of water and get footwork, precision, speed and ready to enjoy FUN and fitness performance skills. rolled into one. No dance experience TAI CHI COOPERATIVE GROUP necessary! Pre-registration is required. Join us for this cooperative, Pre-registration is required. self-led group! Practice various Tuesdays Mondays/Thursdays 10:15-11:45am forms and routines with the help of 1:00-2:00pm DVDs and cooperative learning. 4 classes—$28 5 classes—$35 All levels welcome. *NO CLASS 1/2* There is no fee for this class and FUNDAMENTALS OF TAP no need to pre-register. STRENGTH & STABILITY WITH MARGIE STICKLES WITH MIA POMERENKE Wednesdays 10:00-10:45am This is a tap dancing class for This is a cardio and toning class those that need a refresher from that utilizes weights, bands and WALKING DVD previous lessons. The class will fo- stability discs. The class is cus on steps & footwork. Do you have 40 minutes to designed to work your body at devote to your health? That’s all whatever level you’re Pre-registration is required. it takes to walk two miles with our comfortable. morning walking group! Wednesdays 1:00-2:00pm Pre-registration is required. 5 Classes—$35 There is no fee for this class and Tuesdays 9:00-10:00 am no need to pre-register. 5 Classes—$35 Mon, Wed and Fri 9-9:40am Thursdays 9:00-10:00 am

4 Classes—$28 POWER OF AGING CARDIO COMBO WITH KATHY O’CONNOR WITH MARGIE STICKLES

GENTLE YOGA This weight-bearing exercise Increase your strength, endurance, WITH BILL GOODALE program is designed for those flexibility and balance in this total who want to improve their muscle body workout! There is a Experience the many health power, strength, balance and combination of standing and floor benefits of this gentle restorative endurance. Classes begin with a work so we can adapt to all levels. practice, including improved warm-up and continue with a We listen to music to help keep strength, flexibility, range of variety of exercises designed to our energy up; join today! increase muscular strength, range motion & relaxation. All levels. Pre-registration is required. of movement, flexibility, balance Pre-registration is required. and core strength. Mondays 9:00-10:00am

MONDAYS 1:30-2:30PM Pre-registration is required. 3 Classes—$21 3 CLASSES—$21 Tuesdays 10:45am-11:45pm Thursdays 3:15-4:15pm Wednesdays 11:00am-12:00pm 5 Classes—$35 4 Classes—$28 5 Classes—$35 Thursdays 12:00-1:00pm *NO CLASS * 1/1 & 1/15

*NO CLASS *1/1 & 1/15 4 Classes—$28

** Prices listed are for the month of January ** For more information on class registration, please see page 9, or call Senior Center Receptionist Kathy Yaffee at 860-487-9870

PAGE 5 CREATIVE ARTS COMPUTER CLASSES

Quilting CHECK OUT TECH TIME & CLASSES Join this class and quilt all day! Whether it’s a new project that has you stumped, a quilt that just We offer a drop in time for your device questions needs a border or a new project that needs a jump every Monday from 9:30-11:30am! start, bring it in and get some encouragement and Our knowledgeable student class motivation with Pat Ferguson as your volunteer from UConn, Jordan Bassett, is a great “Quilting Coach.” Bring your sewing machine or sew by hand. You are welcome to bring your resource, and is available to help you with your lunch, sign up ahead of time for lunch at the Senior questions. Bring in your tablet, laptop or Center, or order from a local takeout restaurant. smartphone and she’ll be happy to take a look. Monday, January 22nd from 10:00-4:00pm Monday, January 29th from 10:00-4:00pm Pre-registration is required. We offer free WIFI for your $30.00 per day convenience! Simply sign in as: MnsfldGuest Wood Carving Try your hand at this ancient art with members of the Mystic Carvers Club! There is no fee for this ART ROOM GATHERINGS class and beginners do not need to bring any supplies--come try it out first. The group Join us in the Craft Room on leaders will then recommend beginner tools and local suppliers. For more information visit Thursdays from 9am to 12pm www.mysticcarvers.com. & Fridays 1pm to 3pm. Wednesdays from 9:30am to 12:oopm Kathy Lindner, watercolor and acrylic artist, Jewelry will be here to offer guidance and ideas on If you’ve passed by the Craft Room on a Thursdays in January. Thursday afternoon, you’ve probably heard laughter and chatter as the “beaders” create Interested artists or beginners are encouraged beautiful necklaces, earrings, bracelets and more! New members are always welcome! to bring their supplies and projects. Thursdays from 1:00pm to 3:00pm Mary Lake, an artist from Columbia, who Knitting & Crocheting attends, offers this article from researchers at Come join us for knitting or crocheting in the University Hospital, Erlangen-Nuremberg, Memorial Room and enjoy a chat with friends! Fridays from 10:00am to 12:00pm Germany: "Recent retirees who made time to paint or draw once a week for 10 weeks were Art Studio better able to handle the pressures of everyday Our expansive craft room is available for you to life than people who did not take the time to come in and work independently on your own project...with the company of some great artists! create art. Possible reason: Creating art may Thursdays from 9:00am to 12:00pm improve the connections among brain regions Fridays from 1:00pm to 3:00pm associated with resilience.” LIFE IS BETTER WITH A LITTLE LAUGHTER!

Q:WHAT DID THE BIG FURRY HAT SAY TO THE WARM WOOLLY SCARF? A:YOU HANG AROUND WHILE I GO ON A HEAD.

Q:WHY DID THE FARMER WEAR ONE BOOT TO TOWN? A:BECAUSE HE HEARD THERE WOULD BE A 50% CHANCE OF SNOW!

PAGE 6 GROUP ACTIVITIES MOVIE DISCUSSION Our groups are self-directed by a participant GROUP facilitator. Please visit the group to find out more! Join us for a GENEALOGY GROUP beloved classic: Join us in the Computer Room and see a demonstration of RAOGK.org (Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness), The Music Man an interesting free site that just might help you. This group meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month from Wednesday, 10:00am-12:00pm. January 3rd Join us January 9th and get inspired! at 12:45pm SCRABBLE GROUP Light Come play “senior friendly” Scrabble. We don't permit Refreshments challenges & players can re-do mistakes, consult the provided! dictionary & get help from other players. All skill levels are welcome! Tuesdays & Fridays from 10:00am-12:00pm

WRITING GROUP You’re to share your Creativity in Writing with WII BOWLING your stories or poems—from yesterday, today or tomorrow—in a relaxed group with no criticisms. The Wii Bowling is every day at only requirement is the Love of Writing! 10:00am except for Wednesdays. Wednesdays from 10:00-11:00am

CAUSERIES EN FRANCAIS Next Match: Parlez-vous Français? Bring along a bag lunch and join Tues. January 16th @ Windham us for an hour of great conversation en français! Wednesdays from 12:00-1:00pm

RAINBOW SENIORS CT DUPLICATE BRIDGE Rainbow Seniors CT is a new group for connecting the LGBTQ community in Eastern Connecticut. Hosted at the Mansfield Senior Center the group currently meets on the third Thursday of each month at 3:30pm for socializing and support. For more information, contact David Palmer at 415-321-9094. Next dates:

SEEKING CROSSWORD PUZZLE LOVERS Friday, February 16th Do you like to fill out Sundays Crosswords in the NYTimes? Do you ever wish you could sit with someone to Find last month’s scores posted help find some missing answers? Contact Gene Manning on the whiteboard! at 860-455-0508 if you’d like to join a group that would meet every Wednesday at 2:30pm.

SPANISH CONVERSATION GROUP Trivia Answers: Our Spanish Conversational Group is a “sit & chat” setting. We meet every Monday at 1pm. If interested in 1) New Zealand joining, please contact Ruth Jones at 860-886-3909 or [email protected]. Thank you! 2) March 21st

PAGE 7 JANUARY DAY TRIPS

We want to make sure our fabulous day trips are accessible to everyone! If you are a Mansfield resident, we may be able to pick you up and drop you off right at home when Dial-A-Ride or the local bus are unavailable. If you would like to take advantage of this door-to-door service, please let Kathy Yaffee know when registering for a trip, or contact our Transportation Coordinator at (860)487-9877 for more information.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 5TH ~ 10:00AM-3:30PM JACK & JACKIE: THE KENNEDYS IN THE WHITE HOUSE EXHIBIT D’AMOUR MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, SPRINGFIELD, MA In collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution and private collectors, this exhibition explores the legacy of the Kennedys as promoters of art, culture, and elegance. Admission for this exhibit is $16.50.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 12TH ~ 11:30AM-2:00PM LUNCH BUNCH: MULBERRY STREET PIZZA, MANCHESTER, CT Named one of the top pizza restaurants in Connecticut by the Hartford Courant, Mulberry Street Pizza serves thin-crust New York Style pizza that is sure to warm you up on a cold winter day!

SATURDAY, JANUARY 13TH ~ 11AM-3PM AVERY’S SODA TOURS & MAKE-YOUR-OWN SODA EVENT, NEW BRITAIN, CT Avery’s Beverages has been hand-crafting old-fashioned soda in their New Britain factory since 1904, and has since become a household name across New England. Join us for a guided tour of the brewing and bottling process, then make a few specialty sodas of your very own to take home! Admission to this event is $11.50 + tax.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24TH ~ 9:00AM-4:30PM MAGIC WINGS BUTTERFLY CONSERVATORY & GARDENS, DEERFIELD, MA Come and see all of the magic that Magic Wings has to offer! Walk through beautiful tropical gardens filled with butterflies, waterfalls, koi fish, and so much more. We will be stopping for lunch at Wolfies. Admission to the conservatory is $12.50 for seniors.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 27TH ~ 10:30AM-4:00PM TOSCA MET OPERA LIVE IN HD WITH LUNCH AT REIN’S DELI, MANCHESTER, CT The next installment in the Met Opera Live series, Tosca is a riveting three act opera about an escaped political prisoner, a prima donna, and the brutal chief of the secret police. Tickets are $25 and we will stop for an early lunch before the show at Rein’s Deli.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 30TH ~ 11:30AM-2:00PM LUNCH BUNCH: ARTISANAL BURGER CO., MANCHESTER, CT Ever had a burger between two grilled cheese sandwiches? Now is your chance! Whether you are looking for a classic mouthwatering burger, a delicious sandwich, or something a little more adventurous, Artisanal Burger Company is sure to delight every appetite!

PLEASE NOTE: A signed registration form and payment (if applicable) are required to register for upcoming trips. Mansfield Residents aged 60+ are eligible to register immediately on a first-come, first-served basis. Non-Mansfield residents aged 60+ will be placed on a waitlist; one week (7 days) prior to the trip, those on the waitlist will be moved to the active trip list in the order in which they registered if seats are available. All participants, including those on the waitlist, will receive a confirmation call prior to the trip. Unless otherwise noted, admission costs for trips are payable at the venue. Should you need to cancel a reservation, please contact Kathy Yaffee 860-487-9870. If you have any questions or would like more information on any of these trips, please contact our Transportation Coordinator at 860-487-9877. PAGE 8 MANSFIELD SENIOR CENTER 303 Maple Road, Mansfield, CT 06268 JANUARY 2018 CLASSES AND EVENTS Name: ______Phone: ______Address/Town/Zip: ______Email: ______Date Class/Event/Trip Details Fee Mon Yoga / 1:30pm-2:30pm No Class 1/1 & 1/15 $21.00 Quilting/ 10:30am-4:30pm Monday, Jan.22 $30.00 Quilting/ 10:00am-4:00pm Monday, Jan.29 $30.00 Sparkettes / 10:15am-11:15am No Class 1/1 & 1/15 $30.00 Cardio Combo/ 9am-10am No Class 1/1 & 1/15 $21.00 Tues Strength & Stability/ 9:00am-10:00am 5 Classes $35.00 Power of Aging/ 10:45am-11:45am 5 Classes $35.00 Zumba Gold/ 1:00pm-2:00pm/ 1st class free No Class 1/2 $28.00 Free Dance Class/ 2:30pm-3:30pm Jan. 16 Free Wed Yoga / 11:00am-12:00pm 5 Classes $35.00 Begin Tap/ 1:00pm-2:00pm 5 Classes $35.00 Thur Strength & Stability/ 9:00am-10:00am 4 Classes $28.00 Power of Aging/ 12:00pm-1:00pm 4 Classes $28.00 Cardio Combo/ 3:15-4:15pm 4 Classes $28.00 Events Plant Party Wednesday, Jan. 10 $2.00 UCONN Women’s Basketball Tailgate Party Sunday, Jan. 21 $5.00 Fresh Friday Luncheon Friday, Jan. 26 $5.00 Crafty Creations Wednesday, Jan.31 $3.00

Trips Kennedys Exhibit / 10:00AM-3:30pm Friday, Jan. 5th Lunch Bunch @ Mulberry / 11:30am-2:00pm Friday, Jan. 12th Avery’s Soda Tour / 11:00am-3:00pm Saturday, Jan 13th Magic Wings / 9:00am-4:30pm Wednesday, Jan. 24th Tosca Met Opera / 10:30am-4:00pm Saturday, Jan. 27th Lunch Bunch @ Artisanal / 11:30am-2:00pm Tuesday, Jan. 30th Payable to Town Of Mansfield Total Due:

PLEASE NOTE: A signed registration form and payment are required to register for classes and activities. Registration forms are available in the newsletter, at the Senior Center and online at www.mansfieldct.org then go to Seniors. Please understand that we cannot offer refunds unless your spot is filled prior to the event.

WAIVER OF PARTICIPANT BY SELF: I hereby agree to release, discharge, and hold harmless the Town of Mansfield, its directors, employees, agents, contractors, and/or volunteers from any and all liability that may occur during either my participation in the above listed recreational activities. I understand that participation in any recreational sport or activity involves risk, and I grant permission to the Town of Mansfield to utilize any medical emergency services it deems necessary to treat any injuries that I may incur. I further understand that the Town does not provide insurance for recreational program participants.

PHOTO RELEASE: I understand that for promotional purposes, the Town MAY videotape and/or take photographs of participants enrolled in recreational activities, classes or programs. I hereby release and permit the Town of Mansfield toutilize for said promotional purposes any photographs and/or videotapes of me engaging in the above listed recreational activities.

Signature: ______Date: ______

PAGE 9 ADULT & SENIOR SERVICES

Kathy Ann Easley, LMSW TRANSPORTATION SERVICES Social Worker Tel: 860-487-9873 All Transportation Services are free, accessible, [email protected] and open to residents aged 60 and above, & those adults aged 55 and above who are deemed disabled by social security. Support Group Caring for a parent, spouse or disabled adult TRANSPORTATION TO MEDICAL APPTS. child? Join our Caregiver’s Group for support and confidential conversation We offer transportation to medical with peer caregivers. Meets every 3rd appointments for our Mansfield residents through Wednesday from 3:00-4:00 pm our Volunteer Transportation Program.

Friendly Reminders  Please make your reservation 7 days Mobile Food Share will be at Wright’s prior to your appointment. Village on January 4th & 18th  All destination requests must fall within from 11:30am-12:00pm a 30 mile radius of the Senior Center.

 Special exceptions will be made for emergency requests depending on driver availability. Homeowner’s Program Income Limits

For filing period February 1st MOBILE FOOD SHARE through May 15th , 2018 We offer door-to-door transportation to Filing Status- Single: $35,000 Mobile Food Share twice a month for Mansfield residents. Filing Status– Married: $43,000 * Food Share will be 1/4 & 1/18 *

SHOPPING & LIBRARY RUNS

We offer routed shopping and library runs twice a month for Mansfield residents. Stops include Big Y, Walmart and the Mansfield Public Library. Individuals are responsible for their own packages. The Mansfield Senior Center is looking for volunteers to help transport * Shopping Runs will be 1/9 & 1/23 at 1pm* Mansfield residents to and from medical appointments.

 Set your own hours! Drive once per week, once per month, or whenever you can! To schedule transportation, please contact our Transportation Coordinator  Gas mileage reimbursement is available! at 860-487-9877.

 Use your personal car or take advantage of DIAL-A-RIDE TRANSPORTATION one of the Town’s vehicles. is available for Mansfield residents. Please call 860-456-1462 at least 24 hours in Give us a call at 860-487-9877 advance. This service is provided by the if you’re interested in being a part of this Windham Regional Transportation District. wonderful program!

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~ TVCCA SENIOR CAFÉ JANUARY MENU ~

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. ETHNIC NEW YEAR’S DAY CREAMY DIJON PUB BURGER W/ CHICKEN PARMESEAN CELEBRATION CHICKEN BUN PENNE PASTA CUBAN PULLED SENIOR CENTER BROWN RICE HOME FRIES PEAS & CARROTS PORK CLOSED MIXED VEGETABLES CHUCK WAGON FRESH ORANGE SEASONED RICE & PEARS W/ VEGETABLES BLACK BEANS MANDARIN SWEET TREAT & BROCCOLI ORANGES JUICE FRUIT COCKTAIL 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.

CHICKEN BEEF & BEAN CHILI TURKEY ALA KING SALISBURY STEAK W/ STUFFED SHELLS CACCIATORE EGG NOODLES RICE PILAF GRAVY W/ MARINARA ROASTED POTATOES CHUCK WAGON BROCCOLI MASHED POTATOES GREEN BEANS SCANDANAVIAN VEGETABLES SWEET TREAT & CAPRI VEGETABLE DICED CARROTS VEGETABLE BLEND PINEAPPLE TIDBITS JUICE MEDLEY PEARS & FRESH FRUIT APPLESAUCE CUP MANDARIN ORANGES

15. 16. 17. 18. 19. NEW YEAR MARTIN LUTHER CHEESE OMELET CELEBRATION MEAL CRISPY COD PATTY POT ROAST KING JR. DAY ROASTED POTATOES BBQ PULLED PORK MACARONI & CHEESE ROASTED STEWED TOMATOES CORN BREAD SCANDANAVIAN POTATOES SENIOR CENTER FRUIT COCKTAIL TATER TOTS VEGETABLE BLEND CAPRI VEGETABLE CLOSED BROCCOLI PEARS W/ MEDLEY APPLE PIE & JUICE MANDARIN FRESH ORANGE ORANGES REG. BY 1/10 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. RESH RIDAY BEEF HOT DOG W/ F F BAKED HADDOCK STUFFED CHICKEN BBQ CHICKEN SPLIT PEA SOUP, BUN W/ SALSA CORDON BLEU BAKED BEANS GARDEN SALAD BAKED BEANS SPANISH RICE BUTTERED SHELLS CAPRI VEGETABLE DINNER ROLLS & MIXED VEGETABLES CHOPPED BROCCOLI PEAS & CARROTS MEDLEY CHOCOLATE CREAM RESH RUIT WEET REAT PPLESAUCE UP IE PEARS & MANDARIN F F S T & A C P . JUICE ORANGES REG. BY 1/23 29. 30. 31. For Special Luncheons: Please sign up with ESTERN MELET EATLOAF W HEESE ANICOTTI W O M / C M Kathy Yaffee by date listed. HASH BROWN GRAVY W/ MARINARA THANK YOU! POTATOES GARLIC MASHED PEAS PEAS W/ PEARL POTATOES CARROT COINS ONIONS GREEN BEANS & SWEET TREAT & 1% milk & APPLESAUCE CUP DICED TOMATOES JUICE whole grain bread are served with PEACH CUP each meal. Menu is subject to change without notice. Lunch is served at 12:00pm Monday through Friday for individuals aged 60 & over and their spouses. Suggested voluntary donation is $3.00, payable the day of the meal. The price for those under 60 is $8.46. Please remember to make your reservation by 10am the day before you plan to come for lunch!

NAME______PAGE 11 MANSFIELD SENIOR CENTER ASSOCIATION COMMISSION ON AGING

Hi Everyone, The Commission on Aging studies the conditions I sincerely hope you all had a beautiful Holiday. As we approach 2018, and needs of the elderly in Mansfield regarding life at the Association already is very busy. We have several things planned for the upcoming year and hope many of you will participate. housing, health, transportation, etc. The We are continuing to collect items for our “adopt a senior center” Commission meets with and is a resource to project. Items can be left in the Association office. We are still hoping to collect more puzzles, games, cards, party supplies, craft items and various agencies to evaluate and recommend other things which are important to the comfort, relaxation and programs for the elderly. The Commission serves enjoyment a senior center provides. Your donations will be greatly appreciated. as a resource for the elderly of Mansfield. We

The Association will host with the League of Women Voters of North- accept all questions that you may have. eastern CT A Legislative breakfast. More details can be found in this edition of Sparks. This is an opportunity to meet your Legislator and We welcome your input, suggestions, concerns, hear about the issues he or she believe to be important in the region as etc. Our next meeting is on Monday, January 8th well as in the upcoming Legislative session. The Association will serve a continental breakfast. The cost of the event is $10.00 person. Reser- at 9:30am. Please feel free to join us. vations can be made by calling the Association office at 860-429-0262 x5. COMMISSION MEMBERS:

The Association has presented to the Senior Center a gift of photograph- Wilfred T. Bigl (Chair) 860-429-0180 ic art. Joanne Siblicky, a well-known photographer in the area, has Laurie G. McMorrow (Vice Chair) 860-429-5090 agreed to provide some of her work for the beautification of the interior of the center. The selection process will begin shortly and we all look Bev Korba (Secretary) 860-477-0546 forward to working together with Sarah Taylor on this project. Don Nolan 860-456-1101

Also be sure to save the date: April 14, 2018 the Association will spon- Martina Wharton 860-634-0051 sor a “Barn” dance which will include line dancing, some dance instruc- tion and much more. More details will be forthcoming! Bettejane Karnes 860-429-5279 Nancy Trawick Smith 860-208-3375 Unfortunately one of our Board members, Alma Maldonado-Cordner has found the need to resign from the Board. We all thank her for her John Riesen 860-429-7569 many contributions. Is there someone out there who would be willing Dorothea Mercier to join us? Please give Marie or any Board member a call. COMMUNITY REPRESENTATIVES: Last but not least, our membership continues to grow. The Association has a membership 116 members. Renewal notices are now being sent. Judy Bigl for Jensen's 860-429-0180 These are sent at the beginning of the month in which you joined. Thank you to all of you for your continued support. David Palmer for Juniper Hill 415-321-9094 -Marie Hakmiller, President John Adamcik for Wrights Way 860-429-2153 Carol Phillips for Glen Ridge 860-429-1409

Open to Residents & Non-Residents Ages 55 & up!

MANSFIELD SENIOR CENTER ASSOCIATION BOARD MEMBERS:

PRESIDENT: MARIE HAKMILLER VICE-PRESIDENT: JOAN DOIRON SECRETARY: ROTATING TREASURER: MARIE PATULAK MEMBER AT LARGE: EMILE POIRIER MEMBER AT LARGE: JUDY BIGL MEMBER AT LARGE: ALMA MALDONADO- CORDNER MEMBER AT LARGE: IRENE DUBE Come join us, we have a great TO REACH THE ASSOCIATION PLEASE CALL 860-429-0262, EXT. 5 time together!

PAGE 12 ~ JANUARY SPECIAL EVENTS ~

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. NEW YEAR’S DAY 12:00 BDAY LUNCH 9:00 REIKI 10:00 KENNEDY 12:45 MOVIE 11:30 FOODSHARE EXHIBIT TRIP SENIOR CENTER CLOSED

8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 9:30 COA MEETING 1:00 SHOPPING RUN 1:00 PLANT PARTY 11:30 LUNCH BUNCH 10:00 GENEALOGY GROUP

15 16. 17. 18. 19. MARTIN LUTHER 9:00 PODIATRIST 12:00 HOLIDAY 9:30 MASSAGE 1:00 DUP. BRIDGE KING JR. DAY MEAL W/ BRUCE 12:30 BLOOD JOHN PRESSURE CLINIC SENIOR CENTER 11:30 FOODSHARE CLOSED 3:30 RAINBOW SR.S

22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 10:00 QUILTING 1:00 SHOPPING RUN 9:00 MAGIC WINGS 11:00 TABLET BASICS 12:00: FRESH FRIDAY TRIP WITH KAITHLIN EPLING 1:00 MED STUDENT 1:00 TED TALKS PRESENTATION

29. 30. 31. 9:00 MINI SPA 11:30 LUNCH 2:00 CRAFTY 10:00 QUILTING BUNCH CREATIONS

WEEKEND TRIPS/EVENTS:

SATURDAY, JANUARY 13TH @ 11:00AM: AVERY’S SODA TOUR & MAKE-YOUR-OWN SODA

SUNDAY, JANUARY 21ST @ 12:00PM: UCONN TAILGATE PARTY

SATURDAY, JANUARY 27TH @ 10:30AM: TOSCA MET OPERA LIVE

PAGE 13 ~ DAILY ACTIVITIES ~

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

8:30 TECH TIME 9:00 STRENGTH & 9:00 WALKING DVD 9:00 ART STUDIO 9:00 WALKING DVD 9:00 WALKING DVD STABILITY 9:30 WOOD 9:00 STRENGTH & 10:00 SCRABBLE 9:00 CARDIO COMBO 10:00 WII CARVING STABILITY 10:00 KNITTING & 10:00 WII BOWLING BOWLING 10:00 TAI CHI DVD 10:00 WII BOWLING CROCHETING 10:15 SPARKETTES 10:00 SCRABBLE 10:00 WRITING GRP. 10:15 SPARKETTES 10:00 WII BOWLING 12:00 LUNCH 10:45 POWER OF 11:00 YOGA 12:00 POWER OF 11:00 TAI CHI DVD 1:00 MAHJONGG AGING 12:00 CAUSERIES AGING 11:00 BRAIN GAMES 1:00 SPANISH GRP. 12:00 LUNCH 12:00 LUNCH 12:00 LUNCH 12:00 LUNCH 1:30 YOGA 1:00 BINGO 1:00 FUNDAMENTALS 1:00 BRIDGE 1:00 ART STUDIO 1:00 ZUMBA OF TAP 1:00 JEWELRY 3:15 CARDIO COMBO

INCLEMENT WEATHER

IT’S OFFICIALLY THAT TIME OF YEAR!

~ JANUARY 3RD AT NOON ~ PLEASE REMEMBER THAT ALL DELAYS AND/OR CLOSINGS WILL BE POSTED TO WTIC (1080AM), WILI (1400 AM) AND WFSB REGISTER BY FRI. DEC. 29TH CHANNEL 3 UNDER MANSFIELD SENIOR CENTER. IF IT’S YOUR BIRTHDAY MONTH! YOU CAN ALWAYS CALL THE CENTER AT 860-429-0262 Please call our Site Server Sharon AFTER 7:00AM FOR ANNOUNCEMENTS AS WELL. Caron at 860-487-9876 if you would like your birthday or anniversary shared so that we can celebrate with you! MSCA LEGISLATIVE BREAKFAST

THE MANSFIELD SENIOR CENTER ASSOCIATION AND THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF NORTHEASTERN CT HAVE JOINED TOGETHER TO HOST A LEGISLATIVE BREAKFAST TO BE HELD

JANUARY 27, 2018 AT 10:00 AM ~ February 15, 2018 ~ (POSSIBLE DATE OF JANUARY 20, 2018 MAY OCCUR) AT THE MANSFIELD SENIOR CENTER. “Mighty Aphrodite” A presentation on Chocolate and STATE LEGISLATORS REPRESENTING THE NORTHEASTERN REGION HAVE BEEN Romance pairings INVITED TO DISCUSS ISSUES FACING THE REGION AS WELL AS PROPOSALS FOR THE UPCOMING LEGISLATIVE SESSION. CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST WILL BE SERVED. COST IS $10.00 PER PERSON. ~ March 28, 2018 ~ TO REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT, PLEASE CALL MARIE HAKMILLER AT 860-429-0262 OR BY E-MAIL AT [email protected] Airborne Jazz Trio YOU MAY ALSO SEND A CHECK TO: ~ April 14, 2018 ~ LWV OF NE CT C/O SUSAN HEWES MSCA’s Barn Dance 247 BRICKTOP ROAD WINDHAM, CT 06280

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