Trends and Traditions Newsletter for July 2017

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 (2 (203)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. Suzanne Sale, an experienced nurse, will provide assis- nity. We look forward to meeting you for tance on navigating the medical system as well as help you work through diag- fun, friendship and great conversation! nosis and the short and long term effects on your life on the second Monday For the monthly activity please of the month. Your surgery or chronic illness need not define who you are. The July session has been canceled but will resume in August. contact Jennie for details at Monday, August 14 th , from 10:45-11:45am PLEASE REGISTER FREE [email protected]

CREATIVE WRITING Write and share your thoughts, values For all of you chomping at the bit for more bridge lessons here’s the infor- and life lessons with other Seniors. mation on the upcoming class. Stimulating topics will be suggested each session and may be expressed in Bridge lessons based on Commonly Used Conventions: The Spade Series by Audrey prose or poetry, as fiction or creative Grant and Betty Starzec. This book is the 4 th in the American Contract Bridge non-fiction. Attendees should be good League’s series of bridge books for beginning and advancing players. This listeners, maintain confidentiality, with class covers the Stayman Convention, Jacoby Transfers, Major Suit and Minor willingness to share and contribute to Suit openings and responses, the subsequent Auction, Weak Two Bids and discussion. PLEASE REGISTER Strong 2 Club Openings. Minimum 8 students, maximum 20. (8 classes) Mondays, 1-2:30pm FREE Tuesdays, beginning Sept. 12 th - October 31 st 10-11:30am R:$60|NR:70

MSC Movie Matinee Niko's Ice Cream and Confectionery MAHJONGG LESSONS Double Features Movies begin at 1pm and 3:15pm Join us on an ice cream FOR SENIORS and goodies run to Niko’s 7/6 Red (1h 51m) in Clinton. They are offer-

Would you like to learn to play the Secret Life of Bees (1 h54m) ing us a 15% discount on Western Chinese tile game, Mah 7/13 Woman in Gold (1h 49m) anything you buy from ice cream to candy, peanut Jongg? It’s a game of skill, strategy and Under the Tuscan Sun (1h 53m) brittle, cupcakes and a little bit of chance. We are forming a 7/20 Mrs. Doubtﬁre (2h 05m) class, so if you are interested, please more! Sully (1h 36m) th give us a call! Instructor: Dale Kach Monday, July 24 depart MSC at 1:15pm

7/27 Calendar Girls (1h 48m) Please register for this free event. Wed., July 12 th -August 16 th Brooklyn (1h 57m) 9:30-11:30am Fee: R$25|NR$35 Thanks to the Pfrommer’s for MSC ART GALLERY Kindly pre-register for all events. providing these movies. View our next exhibit of photography by the Vista Art Students . The show will run from July 10 th through August 20 th and is open Monday thru Friday THE MSC COLORING CLUB! from 8:30am-4pm (Please call the Senior Coloring Clubs for adults are popping up all over, and Center for alternate times.) for great reasons! It is a wonderfully relaxing activity that The Art Gallery is a rotating gallery improves focus and is just plain fun! Join our great group of artists, we will have with a new local artist every 6 weeks. coloring books and colored pencils, but you can always bring your own. PLEASE If you are an artist or know of a local REGISTER artist with interest in exhibiting, Wednesdays at 1:30pm FREE please contact the Senior Center. 5 General Information/Ongoing Activities

LEGAL ASSISTANCE DIAL-A-RIDE MEALS-ON-WHEELS Thurs., July 20 th 9-10am M, W from 8:45 am to 3:30 pm & by Madison Senior Center Attorneys from Cronan and Shields F until 1:30pm (203) 245-5695 or Meals delivered around noon offer private 15 min. counseling services (203) 245-5627 to the homebound or recently Call the MSC for an appointment. Transportation for elderly and disabled recovering . Need 5 days Madison residents. Rides are given in a notice & a doctor’s referral . HANDICAPPED PARKING 14 town region for medical appoint- SENIOR CAFÉ PERMIT APPLICATION ments, and personal business on a first come first served basis so call early! Monday through Friday Permits are available in the Senior at 11:30am Fee: $4.00 Center office. SENIOR CENTER BUS Reservations needed by at least the day Monday - Friday 9am to 3:30pm before by 12pm. Call (203) 245-5627 . MEET, MINGLE & MUNCH See menu on page 11. SOCIAL GROUP A fixed route service to the MSC, downtown, and grocery shopping. Do you like to do things, but not alone? At the 3M’s social group you can join oth- TECH SUPPORT MASSAGE THERAPY ers for fun activities and events. Meet us Loosen up those tight muscles and get nd Have an iPad or a smart phone and at 5pm on the 2 Wednesday of the the blood flowing with a twenty minute don’t know how to use it? Get all your month at a local restaurant. chair massage. Let an expe- th questions answered for free at the Madi- Wednesday, July 12 at rienced massage therapist son Senior Center. The Scranton Library Anthony’s of Guilford help you achieve your well- Teen Advisory Group and Madison ness goals and feel better in Youth & Family Services will be offering the process. Ask the Nurse free learning sessions. Teen Volunteers will be available to answer your questions. Teresa Resnick, Licensed Massage Therapist since 1984 VNA Nurse comes to MSC on the 2 nd Mondays in July at 4pm th and 4 th Tuesdays of the month, and can Please register with Kirsty Smith at the Friday, July 14 Fee: $24 check your blood pressure, pulse and Scranton Memorial Library (203) 245-7365, Call Senior Center for appointment . weight. She can also review your medica- to receive updates regarding cancellations . tions, help you to create a medication Hearing list, help you prepare for an appointment Clinics with your doctor. PLEASE REGISTER . Tuesdays, July 15 th & 25 th 12:30pm Nancy Jablonski, from Audiology Concierge will be at the Madison Senior Center generally but not always on the 3rd Monday of every month, for free hearing testing, hearing aid checks, wax in- spection, and listening demonstrations. Monday, July .17 th By Appointment Only

DROP -IN Do you have questions or Health DUPLICATE BRIDGE comments you want to Begin the session with a mini-lesson share with the Director of Talks with the Director. The games that fol- Senior Services? Stop by low will be “supervised,” questions the Senior Center on the about bidding or plays as you play the following dates to partici- EMS S AFETY TALK : hands are allowed. Come with a partner, Folks from the Madison Emergeny if you can’t find a partner, you can call pate in a Q&A with Austin Services will come to the Senior Cen- the Director to be paired with someone. PLEASE REGISTER Hall. . ter and talk about Senior Safety and Dir: Connie Graham (860) 505-7833 answer any questions you may have. Fridays, 10 –1:15pm Fee: $6/class Wednesday, July 12 th at 1pm Tuesday, July18 th at 12:45pm Free Wednesday, July 26 th at 1pm Please Register for this event. 6 Exercise & Health Program

Exercise With Patty Velleca TAI CHI ZUMBA WITH KRIS CHAIR EXERCISES The “exercise pass” is good for 5 Seated exercise. Increase muscle tone, T’ai Ch’uan is a gentle way to nourish or 10 classes taught by Kris and is joint flexibility, & cardiovascular strength. valid until June 30th, 2018. Mondays - 10:30–11:30am body, mind, and spirit. The slow move- July 10th - 31st ments can improve health, vitality, bal- 5 - Class Pass - R $40|NR $50 R$19|NR$29 4 Classes ance, and concentration. (4 weeks). 10 - Class Pass - R $80|NR $90 Minimum Needed: 9 Instrctr: Suzanne Hanley st – th Latin inspired, easy-to-follow, Fridays - 10:30–11:30am Mondays, July 31 August 28 9-10am Fee: R$35|NR$45 calorie burning, dance fitness-party. July 7th - 28th Feel the music and let loose. Min. Needed: 7 R$19|NR$29 4 Classes Thursdays at 11:00 Minimum Needed: 9 SENIORS IN MOTION No Excuses Standing & chair exercises to help im- Tap Dance Club prove balance, strength, and stability. – Tap dancing is not only great exercise, Wednesdays - 10:30 11:30am it’s also great for your memory, se- July 5th - 26th quencing skills, large and small motor Ballroom Line Dancing R$19|NR$29 4 Classes skills, balance, core muscle work, right Minimum Needed: 9 and left brain work, a great workout, Reminisce with songs and dances you FITNESS & MOVEMENT and fun too! Dancers get together to love, enjoy the memories they evoke practice weekly without an instructor. while having fun and getting fit. Low impact aerobics for continuing Instructor: Karen Pfrommer (6 classes) good health. Cardiovascular workout Instructor Annette Smith will be here th – with muscle and joint strengthening. on Thursday, July 20 Fee is $12 Monday, July 24th Aug. 28th 2-3pm Tap shoes & registration required. Light weights will be used. Minimum: 7 Fee:$31R|$41NR Thurs. from 10-11am FREE Wednesdays - 9–10am th th July 5 - 26 Walkie Talkies R$34|NR$44 4 Classes Meditation & EFT Minimum Needed: 5 If you are tired of walking alone and want EXERCISE & RELAX YOGA to meet other walkers. Walk with us Beth Lazor is to teach the Meditation Hatha Yoga is used to increase circula- weather permitting on Mon. & Tues. at and EFT class. Meditation is a practice tion and relaxation. Yoga postures pro- the MSC at 10am. Walking the Madison that refreshes the mind, expands your vide deep tension release, self- control, section of the Shoreline Greenway Trail on capacity for happiness, well-being, love, and they increase energy. Wednesdays at 10am, starts at Ham- creativity and ease. Learn to live your life with less stress and anxiety and create Mondays - 9:30–10:30am monassett State Park. A new parking area more clarity, focus, compassion and joy. July 10th - 31st is now available just east of the main en- A regular practice of meditation creates R$34|NR$44 4 Classes trance, on Route 1. changes in the brain physiology and can Minimum Needed: 5 – alter our genes! This course is designed Tuesdays 9:30 10:30am for both new meditators and for experi- th th July 11 - 25 enced meditators. She will also teach you R$26|NR$36 3 Classes EFT (Tapping), to calm the nervous Minimum Needed: 5 system and help to restore balance to the CHAIR YOGA While Maureen is away we are offering body. (3 classes) Min. enrollment: 6 A gentle form of yoga that is practiced practice sessions. We have a video that Tues. July 11th - July 25th at 10:30am sitting on a chair intermingled with demonstrates all the same Chi Qigong (no class July 4th) Fee:$30 mindfulness and meditation. Shibashi movements that Maureen taught in her lessons. If you are inter- Wednesdays - 1–2pm ested in continuing your practice, as July 5th - 26th some of the students have expressed Book Club R$19|NR$29 4 Classes to us, come to the Senior Center Li- Minimum Needed: 9 The next meeting will be brary and join in. Please register for Thursday, July 27th, New Session Registration Deadline: this event. discussing Goldfinch, by D. Tartt Monday, June 26 th. Wednesdays at 10am Meetings begin at 2:15pm. Please Register. If minimums are not met classes are cancelled July 5th—19th Free 7 Madison Senior Center Trips

Mohegan Sun PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF DAY Monday, July 10 th Every turn leads to a new adventure. Food vouchers & bet coupons included. To register for the Mohegan trips: The Mohegan will take place on Mondays through August. For the summer months you may sign up for the following month’s trip on Tuesday, July 11 th and Tuesday, August 8 th. Depart MSC at 9am. Fee: $7

Sail Away Argia Mystic (Tours of Distinction) Wednesday, July 19 th This morning will be one of beauty and history. You will board the 81-foot Schooner Argia for a narrated sightseeing cruise. From the wooden deck, you will see the Captains’ homes along the river and hear about this area that is so rich in maritime h isto- ry. Sit back and relax as you sail by scenic coastlines, islands, and lighthouses, or you might feel up to helping the crew hoist and trim the sails. Your cruise will set sail from Mystic and travel down the historic Mystic River to Fishers Island Sound. You will be sailing in smooth and protected waters. After your cruise, you will have time for lunch (on your own) and shopping in downtown Mystic. With its one-of-a-kind shops and quaint places to eat, you will really enjoy yourself. Make time in your travels to stop at Sift Bakery (5 Water St.) for a free treat. Depart MSC at 8:15 am, Est. return: 5:15 pm Fee: $75

Who Loves You Frankie Valli Aqua Turf (Guilford Community Center) Thursday, August 17 th Join us to hear 4 young Jersey Boys veterans recreate the music and stories of the era of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. Chore- ography, staging and melodious harmony, will create a memorable afternoon with favorites like “Sherry”, “Big Girls Don’t Cry”, “Candy Girl”, “Walk Like A Man.” Family-style lunch: Garden Salad, Pasta, Chicken Parmigiana & Salmon with Dill Sauce, Vege- table, Potato, Rolls, Dessert and Beverage. Coffee and Donuts served upon arrival. Depart MSC 10am . Fee: R$75|NR$80

Newport Playhouse Baggage (Tours of Distinction) Thursday, August 17 th Established in 1983, the Newport Playhouse, a family operated business, has been a favorite with locals and tourists ever since it opened. Enjoy a very unique experience where you will have a buffet lunch, then enter into their theatre to see Baggage , followed by a fun-filled Cabaret. Two difficult, single people, Phyllis and Bradley, both trying to heal from their respective disappointing relationships, get their luggage mixed up at the airport. After a very disagreeable first encounter, the two decide to help each other get over their heartaches by forcing a friendship that eventually leads to the two discovering that while they may be too difficult for everyone else in the world, they are perfect for each other . Depart MSC at 9:15am, Est. Return: 6:45pm Fee: $102

JFK at 100: Milestones and Mementos Boston Wednesday, August 30, 2017 The John F. Kennedy Library and Museum is dedicated to the memory of our nation’s 35 th president and to all those who seek a better world. In honor of President Kennedy’s centennial, in May 2017, the JFK Library will unveil a special exhibition featu ring a compelling selection of items from the JFK Library’s collections, the exhibition will chronicle historic milestones in the Pr esi- dent’s career as well as events of his personal and family life. Following the visit to the Museum you will spend time at Bos ton ’s Quincy Market featuring great shopping and a variety of eateries (lunch is on your own). Then enjoy a Boston Harbor Cruise, ful- ly narrated and informative . Depart MSC at 7:15am return approx. 7:45pm (Friendship Tours) R$87|NR$92

One World 9/11 Memorial Museum (Tours of Distinction) Friday, September 15 th The National September 11 th Memorial Museum serves as the country’s principal institution concerned with exploring the impli- cations of the events of 9/11, documenting the impact of those events, and exploring 9/11’s continuing significance. The Muse- um displays artifacts associated with the events of 9/11, while presenting stories of loss and recovery. The 9/11 Memorial’s twin reflecting pools are each nearly an acre in size and feature the largest manmade waterfalls in North America, and sit within the footprints of where the Twin Towers once stood. This serves as a reminder to the largest loss of life resulting from foreign attacks on American soil. Lunch will be at Puglia’s. In 1919 Gregorio Garofalo came over from Italy to begin working on his American dream, 3 generations later, Gregorio’s dream carries on. Choice of entrée: Spaghetti and Meatballs, Spaghetti Marinara, Baked Ziti, Lasagna, Eggplant Parmigiana, or Chicken Parmigiana. All entrees are served with: Garlic Bread, Mixed Green Salad, Coffee, Tea, Soda, and Dessert. This afternoon, start by ascending to the top of the World Trade Center (which is the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere) to the One World Observatory, then look toward the horizon and feel the city’s invincible spirit. With a 360° view, take in the panoramic sights of New York City and beyond! Depart MSC at 7:45am, Est. Return: 9:30pm. Fee: $131

CHECK THIS OUT!! Tours of Distinction is offering a Book 3 Go Free for Day Trips . Every 3 Day Trips, earns a free one. The card will never expire, it is non transferrable and can only be used on TOD trips (and earned on TOD trips as well). Tours of Distinction Trips include Tall Ships, Sail Away Argia, Newport Playhouse and One World .

WHEN DEPARTING ON A DAYTRIP, PLEASE PARK IN THE LOT ACROSS THE STREET FROM THE SENIOR CENTER 8 Madison Senior Center Travel Adventures

The Real Québéçois 5 days/4 nights Monday, July 17 th - 21 st This terrific trip to Quebec includes round-trip motor-coach, 1 night at the 4-star Palace Royal, in Quebec City, 2 nights at the 5-star Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu and 1 night at the Burling- ton Hilton. You will have a guided tour of Quebec including the Quebec Cita- del, stroll the boardwalk at Dufferin Terrace by the Chateau Frontenac and visit Palace Royal. You will also see the Plains of Abraham and the ornate Quebec Basilica. You will also go to Baie-Sainte Catherine where you will board the AML Grand Fleuve for a 3-hour whale watch at one of the most beautiful whale watching sites in the world! That night you will be on your own and can take advantage of the Casino De Charle- voix with games for all players right on the grounds of the Fairmont. There is much more to the lovely and exciting trip. Pricing: Double: $995pp Single: $1379 and Triple: $849 Journey through Southern France from Bordeaux to Provence Sat., April 14 th - Thurs.- April 26 th , 2018 Delve into the culture, cuisine and history of Southern France. Along the way, enjoy tours and tastings in some of the countr y’s most famous wine regions. Experience a bit of Parisian life before taking the TGV to Bordeaux. Witness the UNESCO wine region and medieval village of Saint-Emilion. In Bordeaux, visit a Medoc winery and drive along the famed “route des chateaux”. Discover the Dordogne Valley and two iconic medieval Bastide villages. Stroll amid the narrow streets and half-timbered houses of Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val. Witness the grandeur of the world’s largest brick cathedral, as well as the Toulouse-Lautrec Museum in Albi. Tour the spectacu- lar fortified village of Carcassonne and spend the night at an iconic hotel perched along its walls. Enjoy your choice of tour in Toulouse: a walking tour of the city and local market or a tour of the magnificent Airbus facility. Sample the flavors of Pro- vence at the delightful Wednesday market at Saint-Remy-de-Provence. See Provence, through the lens of artists like Cezanne and Picasso. Tour the village of Avignon and marvel at the color and light show in Les-Baux. Many incredible moments and surprises await as you come to know Bordeaux and Provence. Pricing: (Booking before 9/15/2017) Double: $5,899pp Single: $6,999pp We have some great trips coming up in 2018 details coming soon!

WHEN DEPARTING ON A TRIP, PLEASE PARK IN THE LOT ACROSS THE STREET FROM THE SENIOR CENTER.

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The Madison Senior Center and Madison Youth and Family Services are partnering to bring a BIG EVENT to Madison! This community service event will be a day where youth can give back to their fellow Madison residents. This project will provide a rare opportunity for intergenerational collaboration. Seniors will be able to apply for a job request and the youth volunteers, along with adult volunteers, will show up on the day of the Big Event and work on the requested job. These jobs can include but are not limited to; mulching, trimming bushes, washing windows, organizing a garage or storage unit, miscellaneous yard work, etc. Jobs CANNOT require power tools or ladders for liability reasons. Job request forms will be available at the senior center and will be mailed out as well. It is our hope (weather permitting) that after the jobs are completed, there will be a celebratory gathering with food and refreshments at the senior center where everyone involved with the project will be invited! Please contact the Madison Senior Center for more information or stop in to pick up an application (203-245-5627).

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3 Cream of Aspara- 4 5 Beef Minestrone 6 Pasta Fagioli, Fish 7 Seafood Bisque, gus Soup, Grilled Soup, Ginger Tacos in a Soft Tor- Buffalo Mozzarella Flank Steak with Chicken Kabob with tilla, with Lettuce Ravioli with Feta Roasted Potatoes Brown Rice and and Fresh Salsa and Beef, Choco- and Corn Pudding, Peas, Cherry Pie late Peanut Butter Ice Cream Pie 10 Chicken Lentil 11 Navy Bean and 12 Caribbean Jerk 13 White Bean and 14 New Eng. Clam Soup, Cavatelli Broc- Ham Soup, Tuna Soup, Pork Piccata Sausage Soup, Egg- Chowder, Chicken coli and Sausage, Club and Strawberry with Spaghetti and plant Parmesan, Marsala with Garlic Sorbet Shortcake Green Beans, Choc- Fruited Jello Mashed Potatoes olate Pudding and Asparagus, Chocolate Cake 17 Tuscan Chicken 18 Birthday Celebration 19 Wild Mushroom 20 Asian Pepper 21 Manhattan Clam and Pasta Soup, Corn Chowder, Bal- Barley Soup, Beef Steak Soup, Mussels Chowder, Pulled Quiche Lorraine with samic Braised Chick- Brisket with Broc- in Garlic & White Pork Sandwich, a Fresh Baby Spin- en, and Birthday coli Slaw, Lemon Wine, Strawberry Apple Pie ach Salad, Coconut Cake & Ice Cream Meringue Pie Shortcake Cream Pie 24 Potato Soup, Grilled 25 Chicken Noodle 26 Beef Vegetable 27 Split Pea Soup, 28 Rhode Island Chicken and Avoca- Soup, 5 Cheese and Soup, Turkey Cutlet Grilled Salmon with a Chowder, Fresh To- do Caesar Salad, Sausage Macaroni, Dijonnaise, Fruit Melon BBQ Sauce, matoes & Clams and Chocolate Jello Bars Cookies over Linguine, Ice Cream Pie Cream Sandwich 31 Chicken Florentine - Please call for your reservation for lunch by at least 12 Noon the day before Soup, Crab Cakes and you plan to attend (203) 245-5627. Cheesecake - If you cannot attend a reserved meal please call as soon as you can, to let us know, as there is often a waiting list. - Lunch is $4.00 and is served at 11:30am.

Contact Gail Stone to place an ad today! [email protected] or (800) 477-4574 x6376 Madison Senior Center PRSRT STANDARD 29 Bradley Road U S POSTAGE PAID Madison, CT 06443 GUILFORD CT PERMIT NO. 295 7/2017

A refresher course aimed at the 60+ driver. Call your insurance company you may be eligible for a discount Address Label Here after completing this course! The class will be held on the second Wednesday of the month from 12:30pm to 4:30pm

July 12 th • Aug. 9 th • Sept.13 th Oct. 11 th & Nov. 8 th Fee: AARP Member $15 Non-Member $20 Please make checks payable to AARP

Beginning July 1 st a 2.5% usage fee will be added to all credit card transactions. Thank you for your understanding. Summer Happy Hour

Join us each Thursday afternoon from 4pm-5:30pm for a refreshing, nonalcoholic, seasonal beverage and an appetizer. Relax in the summer air, enjoy a cool drink and unwind after a long day. Gather a few friends and join us for this new summer event.

We will also have the game room open, stop in for a delicious summer treat and a friendly game of pool or shuffleboard!