NEWSLETTER News for and about Newtown Seniors A publication of the Newtown Senior Center
STAYING CONNECTED... AT A DISTANCE July/August 2020 Special Edition
8 Simpson Street, Newtown,CT 06470 Tel. (203) 270-4310 Office Hours: Monday through Friday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm NOTES & REMINDERS
Note from PARKS AND RECREATION
Park & Recreation Senior Pass for 2020 If you still have your Newtown Parks & Recreation keyfob (or if you had it added to your Senior Center fob) for use at Treadwell Pool and Eichler's Cove Beach, please keep it and you can call Newtown Parks and Recreation to just update your pass for this summer's use. Their number is (203) 270-4340.
Thank you, Newtown Parks and Recreation - [email protected]
2020/2021 CALLING ALL GREEN THUMBS! MEMBERSHIP TO THE NEWTOWN SENIOR CENTER IS DUE!
Membership is open to anyone 55 years of age and up. Your membership entitles you to participate in our programs and activities and to receive all communications from the Senior Center, including our weekly e-news blast and monthly newsletters. Membership dues and completion of the Show off your green thumb (and you know you have one) by annual application are due every year for all existing and new getting outside and being a part of a great (not to mention safe members. Dues are $20.00 for Newtown residents and $25 for and socially distant) project!
out of town members. Membership forms can be picked up at The Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary and Real Food the Senior Center and returned to the lockbox at the front door. Share have teamed up and they need your help at the Sanctuary, helping Real Food Share plant, tend to and harvest nutrient Don't delay - send in your membership today so you get all the dense food for the people who need it most. Any amount of up to date information about reopening and resources time you can share is welcome. available to our members! To ensure social distancing, work is limited to no more than three volunteers at one time. The gardens are full sun and located in the middle of the sanctuary. Appropriate footwear and attire are suggested and watch your footing- terrain can be uneven in places. For your protection, there is no public restroom and it is asked that you bring your own water and sunscreen.
Please call to sign up 203-270-4310. VIRTUAL EXERCISE CLASSES
OUR REGULAR EXERCISE SCHEDULE, DAILY AND MONTHLY PROGRAMS WILL RESUME ONCE WE REOPEN.
3 Fast & Fun Miles Mile 2 - Walk At Home Fitness Videos... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BunBLMgPhyk
Zumba Gold: Mamma Mia by Abba - Groove Fitness... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XhFDMIKkjdw
Senior Chair Fitness Meditation - Sit and Get Fit!... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G08Y1t1HFqo
2 Mile Walk - At Home Workouts... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUQXg5V7y2Q
Actively Aging with Energizing Chair Yoga - Seniors get Moving with Sherry Zak Morris... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4ST1j9PfrA
Cardio Dance Workout: Jane Fonda - Doo-Wop... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-SNj1UNId4
Senior Fitness by Tona... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-sSNLz1oNMY
On the Floor, J Lo, Zumba Dance, ZEST Studio Fitness... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rk-eGQvjVII
START! Walking at Home American Heart Association 3 Mile Walk... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYuw4f1c4xs
Richard Simmons Dance Your Pants Off!... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cP5zdy591cQ VIRTUAL EXERCISE CLASSES Continued...
Gentle Yoga Flow - 30-Minute All Levels Yoga Class... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g13nVd7OLYs
Denise Austin: Retro Aerobics Cardio Workout... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuiKlLS0I8w
Ocean Escape (with music): Walk Along the Beach Guided Meditation and Visualization... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ar_W4jSzOlM RESOURCES & IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Transfer Station Annual Permit CARE Rides Transportation Yearly passes are valid from July 1 through June 30 CARE Rides, provides non-emergency medical transportation services and is dedicated to providing quality and reliable Transfer Station Fees: transportation services to clients in Fairfield, Westchester and New Day Pass - $20 Haven counties. Month Pass - $30 https://portal.ct.gov/DSS/Health-And-Home-Care/Non-Emergency- Year Pass - $100 in person, or *$95 on-line Medical-Transportation Senior - $90 in person, or *$85 on-line Second Car - $10 C.H Booth Library Curbside Service Use any of the library's means of communication to ask for materials *The $5 Year permit discount is available year round for NEW Monday through Friday 10-4. permits. It will only be available for renewals until July 31 of each year. https://www.newtown-ct.gov/transfer-station The best way is to use the Evergreen catalog with your library card. You can text: 475-215-2754. Recipes For Food That You Have in Your Cabinets You can call: 203-426-4533. Click on the link below from Meal Hero created by You can chat from the home page at chboothlibrary.org. KraftHeinz You can email: [email protected]. www.mealhero.com
Click Here For Easy Instructions From ZOOM
How to Download: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsy2Ph6kSf8&list=PLKpRxBfeD1kEM_I1lId3N_Xl77fKDzSXe&index=2&t=0s
How to Join a Meeting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIkCmbvAHQQ&list=PLKpRxBfeD1kEM_I1lId3N_Xl77fKDzSXe&index=3&t=0s
Joining & Configuring Audio & Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-s76QHshQnY&list=PLKpRxBfeD1kEM_I1lId3N_Xl77fKDzSXe&index=8&t=0s RESOURCES & IMPORTANT INFORMATION Continued... RESOURCES & IMPORTANT INFORMATION Continued...
Protect Yourself With Trusts... Friday, July 10, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. Via Zoom Hosted by Newtown Senior Center. RSVP (203) 270-4310
Asset Protection Trusts and Revocable Living Trusts Avoid running out of funds and preserve your independence. Come hear a discussion on the urgent questions facing every senior today:
How can an Asset Protection Trust protect assets from long term care? How can a Revocable Living Trust avoid Probate? Is an Asset Protection Trust or Revocable Living Trust better for me? How do Trusts protect assets if a child of mine gets divorced or sued?
Concerned about a large future spend-down? Come learn how to use Trusts to avoid the cost of long term care, and reduce estate and capital gains taxes, while protecting your assets. Trusts Keep You in Control. Trusts give you protection and control. You say what goes in, what comes out, and who does what. Danbury attorneys Thomas E. Murphy and Michele F. Murphy RN MSN have been practicing Elder Law, Estate Planning and Probate law for over 50 years combined. Let them show you the safe way to protect your life’s savings! RESOURCES & IMPORTANT INFORMATION Continued...
2020 EICHLER'S COVE BEACH & TREADWELL POOL INFORMATION
Eichler’s Cove Beach Hours: Treadwell Pool Hours: 9:00 am - 7:00 pm with 9:00 am - 11:00 am lap swim only. 11:00 am - 6:00 pm Monday - Friday Monday to Sunday 10:00 am - 7:00 pm Saturday & Sunday
Treadwell Pool & Eichler’s Cove Beach Membership Information: Membership: Combination Pass that permits entry to Treadwell Town Park Pool and Eichler’s Cove Beach. CASH will NOT be collected at the pool/beach gate. Residency Defined: A person whose primary residence, either as an owner or a renter, is in Newtown, is considered a Newtown resident. (No exception to this rule.) Proof of residency may be required. For Online Purchases: Please make sure to select EACH family member you'd like to receive a pass for, and to have information up to date. How will I get my pass(s) if purchased online: If purchased online, we will mail your pool/beach passes within five (5) business days. Make sure your household information is up to date. Membership cards must be shown to gain admittance to Treadwell Pool and Eichler’s Cove Beach. Multiple families living in one household must pay per family. Proof of household address is required for all members 18 years and older. Family Pool Pass Receipts WILL NOT be accepted at the gate after (5) business dates from date of purchase, as you will receive your membership cards in the mail.
Resident Memberships Non-Resident Memberships (Limit 4 Per Family for Family Passes) (Limit 4 Per Family for Family Passes)
FDT - Family (LIMIT 4) ... $100.00 FNON - Family (LIMIT 4) ... $200.00 Additional Family Member ... $15.00 Additional Family Member ... $25.00 IDT - Individual ... $35.00 INON - Individual ... $75.00 DAY - Day Pass ... $15.00 DAYN - Day Pass ... $30.00 DUSE - Daily Pass (6 Visit Pass) ... $25.00 DUSENR - Daily Pass (6 Visits) ... $100.00 SSENIOR - Senior Pass ... No Charge SNRNR - Senior ... $30.00
Senior Citizens (Residents 60 & over): Just bring in Daily Passes/Day Passes: Unused Daily Passes (6 visit proof of residency and your car registration; we will issue pass) do not expire from year to year. The daily pass includes you a pass and a parking permit. six (6) individual visits. (One visit per person, per day) and may be purchased online prior to visiting the facility. Bring your receipt to Treadwell Pool/Eichler’s Cove Beach and the gate attendant will look up your account for passes. RESOURCES & IMPORTANT INFORMATION Continued...
GUIDELINES FOR PARTICIPATION IN OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES AT THE NEWTOWN SENIOR CENTER
All participation in outdoor programs is voluntary. Current membership to the Newtown Senior Center and the completion of the 2020/2021 membership form is required for participation. Programs will not exceed 10 participants. Group size will be determined by Senior Center staff based on safety precautions. Members are encouraged to utilize hand sanitizer before and after participation. Members must comply with spacing configurations laid out by staff for each program, and ensure a 6 feet distance is maintained from members, staff, and instructors at all times. Members must wear a face covering when going to and from program locations. Members should refrain from convening before or after attending a program. Members must pre-register for each event. There will be no shared equipment in any program. The Senior Center building remains closed to the public at this time. No member will be granted access into the building for any reason. If a member needs to utilize the restroom while attending a program they are to use the restrooms located on the left side of the building, accessible from the outdoors. If a member is found to have COVID 19, or develops symptoms suggestive of COVID 19 within 48 hours of being outside the facility they must notify the Senior Center immediately.
If you do not feel well do not participate in any programming, stay home and contact your healthcare professional.
Temperatures may be hot during the summer months. For any program involving movement, members are encouraged to have a towel and an adequate supply of water to stay hydrated at all times.
The Newtown Senior Center recognizes the potential benefits of outdoor programming for the physical and mental wellbeing of our members. If a member is unable to follow the guidelines above they will not be able to continue to participate so the safety of others is not compromised. If a member does not feel ready to participate in an organized program, they should feel free to abstain and wait - we will welcome you when you are ready. VIRTUAL TOURS
Tour to Paris... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQ6GmpMu5L8
Secret Behind Mona Lisa - History Channel Documentary... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3Byzx0HoRk
Learning French - Basic Phrases for Paris... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3wsQuGLnsw
Uffizi Gallery: Florence Italy... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1HzaxpZh0U
Sydney Vacation Travel Guide - Expedia... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrIDTJH2ZZM
National Geographic Documentary - Wildlife Animals: The Beauty of Koala... https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=history+on+the+quala+bear
Meredith Willson The Music Man (FULL) 2003... https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=broadway+plays+on+line
NYC Travel Guide: 2019 Orchid Show New York Botanical Garden... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCelRD0G74E
INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS
How to Make Crepes - Easy Crepe Recipe... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpSrBGnjurA
How to Make Aussie Chicken... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHnWgiQDKcc
How to Play Mahjong... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRCb_LOkEmQ
How to Play Chess... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-fSSdo6es4 WE'RE IN THIS TOGETHER MORE INFORMATION
BECOME A MEMBER OF THE NEWTOWN SENIOR CENTER!
Newtown Residents $20 annual dues Non-Residents $25 annual dues Yearly Membership is July 1 - June 30
COMMISSION ON AGING CONTACT INFORMATION
D- ANNA WIEDEMANN Chair 203-426-1035 [email protected] D- ANNE ROTHSTEIN 203-426-2334 [email protected] D- RUBY RYLES 203-304-9611 [email protected] R- BARBARA BLOOM 203-648-6905 [email protected] R- CURT SYMES 203-426-3288 [email protected] R- JOHN BOCCUZZI 203-364-0360 [email protected] U- LARRY PASSARO 203-426-1346 [email protected] D- LEREINE FRAMPTON 203-426-3979 [email protected] U- CLAIRE THEUNE 203-304-8166 [email protected] Our building will remain Alternates closed until further notice. R- JOANNE ALBANESI 203-304-1401 [email protected] U- CRIS CARVALHO 203-300-8175 [email protected] D- BOB EDWARDS 203-994-8719 [email protected] Stay Safe! Stay Well!