Trends and Traditions Newsletter for July 2017
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Trends & Traditions July 2017 Madison Senior Center Thimble Island Cruise and the You are Invited to March in the Lobster Shack 37 th Annual Madison Independence Day Parade Join us for a perfect summer outing cruising around the on Tuesday, July 4 th Thimble Islands on the famous “Sea Mist.” boat. You can with the Senior Center relax and enjoy a 45 minute, narrated tour of the Thimble Islands . These islands were used for everything from farming to quarrying granite, and bootlegging to hiding treasure. (Please Note: You must be able to climb over large step into boat) Then bus over to the Lobster Shack in Branford, where among many other things you can enjoy a delicious lobster roll! The Thimble Islands tour is $12 (cash or check - no credit cards) to be paid when you board and lunch is on your own. Friday, July 14 th depart MSC at 10:15am Bus Fee: $2 Tom Lewy presents Tom Lewy attended the Mannes College of Music studying voice and opera with Martial Singher of the Metropolitan Opera, and earned a Master’s Degree in Opera from the Manhattan School of Music in New York City. He began lecturing for Seniors in both, Florida and Ohio before coming to Connect- to icut where he has lectured for SSILL and other Senior organi- zations for the last five years. Trader Joes, Talbots Join Tom Lewy as he presents one of Broadway’s all -time & LL Bean Outlet favorites, Rodgers and Hammerstein Carousel . Carousel reu- in Orange, CT nites the team of Rodgers and Hammerstein that had brought their history-making collaboration, Oklahoma to the Broad- way stage. We will review the background and story of this momentus musical and bring the love affair between Billy Terrific opportunity to hit 3 great stores. Trader Joes is Bigelow a traveling carnival man and Julie Jordan a local girl known for quality foods at inexpensive prices, and every- in New England to life. Hit songs include If I Loved You and one knows about LL Bean and Talbots. First, we will stop You’ll Never Walk Alone and we will play the live recording of for lunch at Bertucci’s, conveniently located in the same the 1956 film starring Gordon McRae and Shirley Jones. So shopping area as the stores. And then enjoy time on your come along to ride on the Carousel and hear the score that own shopping in the same plaza. If you are planning on won Best Musical of 1945 from the New York Drama Critic’s shopping for perishables at Trader Joes, bring a container Circle Award, 5 Tony Awards for the Show and Time maga- to keep them cold. We don’t recommend buying frozen zine naming as “Best Musical of the 20 th Century!” things like ice cream. Thursday, July 13 th presentation begins at 1pm th Movie begins at 3:15 pm Fee: $5.00 Mon., July 17 depart at 11am Bus Fee $5 FOR PLANNING PURPOSES , P LEASE REGISTER FOR ALL EVENTS HELD AT MSC 2 General Information/Ongoing Activities Join Ellie Gillespie, Program Coordinator, after lunch to chat about the activities planned for this month. Also bring ideas and suggestions for things you would rd MADISON SENIOR CENTER like to see offered at MSC. Monday, July 3 at 12:45pm 29 Bradley Road, Madison, CT 06443 PHONE: (203) 245-5627 FAX: (203) 318-0670 Lunch with Tom WEBSITE: www.madisonct.org/seniors Come enjoy lunch with our First Selectman, Tom Banisch. Tom joins HOURS: Mon.-Wed. 8:30-4pm us on the 3 rd Tuesday of every month to have lunch and chat with Thurs. : 8:30-6; Fri. : 8:30-2. Madison seniors. Bring your questions, concerns and compliments . SR. COMMUNITY CAFÉ Tuesday, July 18 h at 11:30am PLEASE REGISTER Lunch Fee: $4 (203) 245-5627 DIAL-A-RIDE (203) 245-5695 Operates on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays only. 48 hour notice required. New Cribbage MUNICIPAL AGENT FOR THE Club ELDERLY (203)(2 03 245-5687 Cribbage is a great card game that will help you keep your mind agile and enter- tained. Mark Halliday has offered to start a Cribbage Club at the Senior Center. He SENIOR COMMISSION already runs two successful clubs at local senior centers. If you have a Cribbage Vice-Chairs ................. Dr. Gerard Kerins board bring it along. If you don’t know how to play, no worries, we can show you ............................................ Wendy Oberg how! Please let us know if you are planning to attend so we can make sure we Members ................................... James Ball have enough Cribbage boards for everyone . ............................................. Craig Bernard .......................................... Patricia Melady Mondays from 1 to 3pm PLEASE REGISTER FREE ............................................. Sheri Puricelli Secretary ............................ Marcy Sanders Mah Jongg Game Play .................................................. Dale Kach It’s a game of skill, strategy and a certain degree of chance. ............................................... Lori Murphy Lots of opportunities to play at MSC. The Senior Commission meets on the second Mon.: 11:30-3:30pm Wed.: 9:30-12 & 11:30-3:45pm Thursdays: 12-3:30 Thursday of the month at the Senior Center. Fri.: 9:00-11:30 afternoon times TBD. All are welcome! The next meeting will be July 13 th , 2017 at 5:30pm Ongoing Activities at the Senior Center SENIOR CENTER STAFF – Director of Senior Services.. Austin Hall Bridge Thursdays & Fridays 1 4pm, 11:30 - 1:30pm Asst. Director ............... Heather Noblin Canasta Tuesdays 1 – 4pm Program Coordinator ...... Ellie Gillespie – Receptionist ............... Peggy Zambarano Coloring Club Wednesdays 1:30 2:30pm Chef ……………………. Kevin Wolfe Hand & Foot Thursdays 1:30 —4pm Server ...................................... Amy Butler Cribbage Mondays 1 – 3pm Server .................................... Laurie Bragg nd th — Dishwasher ................................ Dan Lux Knitting 2 & 4 Mondays of the month 3:30 6pm Bus Driver: ........................ Michael Rand Poker Mondays & Wednesdays 12:45 – 3pm Bus Driver: ....................... Helen Sneider – Bus Driver: ..................... Dennis Marron Quilts of Joy Tuesdays 1:15 3:30pm Bus Driver: .......................... Tina Macero Walking Club Mondays – Wednesdays 10am 3 Messages from the Municipal Agent RENT REBATE Application Intake ends Friday, September 29 th The Rent Rebate Program provides one time assistance to help offset rental expenses. This program is available for folks who rented an apartment in CT in 2016, whether it was in town or not. Please contact your electric company, landlord, the water company, and heating company to get proof of payments made in 2016 and income taxes or 1099 for all income sources. 2016 Maximum Income- Single: $35,200 and Couple: $42,900. FARMERS MARKET COUPONS Eligible participants enjoy CT Grown fruits, vegetables, fresh cut herbs, & honey from local Farmers’ Markets. To be eligible: age 60 or older or are disabled and living in senior housing, & participating in another program that has means testing and meet income requirements. Eligible participants receive $15 in coupons, good at the Madison Farmers’ Market. Coupons should be available beginning July 1, 2017. The market is open on the town green on Fridays from 3 to 6pm until the end of October. Max. Monthly Income Single: $1,859.25 and Couple: $2,503.67 Provides eligible low-income households a free cell phone, mobile access to emergency services, and 3 different plan choices with free minutes of airtime monthly for 1 year. A qualifying customer must participate in one of the following programs: state energy assistance, Federal Public Housing Assistance/Section 8, Food Stamps, Medicaid/ Title 19, Per- sonal Care Assistance, Refugee Program, Rental Assistance, SAGA, State Supplement to the Aged, Blind, or Disabled, SSI, TFA. MEDICARE SAVINGS PROGRAM Helps to pay the monthly Medicare Part B premiums for qualifying participants. Depending on income level this program may also lower co-pays for prescriptions to between $2.60 and $6.50 and may cover doctor’s co -pays, if your doctor accepts State Medical Insurance. There is no asset test or filing deadline for this program. Monthly Max. Income: Single: $2,472.30 & Couple: $3,328.38 new guidelines as of March 1 st , 2017 MADISON SENIOR CENTER DINING PROGRAM ASSISTANCE The cost of the lunch program is $4.00 per meal. We understand that the cost could be burdensome for some seniors and we have developed the following guidelines for assisting those who cannot afford to eat at the Senior Center each day. We will use Energy Assistance guidelines to help us determine what level of assistance you can receive. Please see the guidelines listed below: Income Number of Possible Meals Subsidized Per Week <$990/Month 4 meals/week maximum $991 –$1,238/Month 3 meals/week maximum MADISON COMMUNITY SERVICES FOOD PANTRY The food pantry is operated by Madison Community Services, available for those residents who need the assistance. The Pantry is located at Orchard Park off Mungertown Rd. and is open on Wednesdays from 11:00am –3:00pm. Transportation is available, bus pick up will be around 12:30pm . Food Pantry Homebound Delivery - If you are unable to leave your home but would like to use the pantry, arrangements can be made to have a delivery to your house. Please contact Heather for more details. CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP Join VNA’s Caregiver Support Network expert, for an interactive, confidential support group. Share experi- ences, discuss ideas and problem-solve with other caregivers. Discuss different options such as: Curative, Pal- liative or Hospice Care. Discover ways to be mindful in healing from grief. Group meets the 3 rd Tuesday of the month at the Madison Senior Center. Tuesday, July 18 th , 11 –12pm Please Register. FREE 4 Seminars, Series and Wellness Programs Seniors Newcomers’ Club Chronic and Acute Health Support Group Have you just relocated or recently re- tired to the Shoreline? We welcome you Has an acute or chronic health issue left you with concerns, questions, or to join our newcomers’ club designed to fears? Gain a sense of regaining control of your life and feel less alone and acquaint new residents with the commu- isolated in this journey.