Enfield Senior Center 299 Elm Street, Enfield, CT 06082 860-763-7425
News Release: Week of August 16, 2021
Contact: Mary Keller, Senior Center Manager, [email protected]
Outdoor Concert: Northeast Country Band Live at the Gazebo, Wednesday, August 18 from 1:00-3:00pm. This 5-piece group will take us on a journey featuring traditional country artists such as Merle Haggard, Willie Nelson, Hank Williams, Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash and more. Bring a picnic lunch. The concert is free. Rain date: Thursday, August 19.
Congregate Lunch Program: We are pleased to announce the lunch program is coming back. CRT is scheduled to start congregate lunches on Monday, August 23. The menu will be posted on the Senior Center website and our Facebook page. Menus will also be available at the Senior Center. Participants must call in by Friday, August 20 at noon for Monday, August 23rd lunches. Please call the Kitchen at 860-763-7428 and leave a message.
National Senior Citizen’s Day: Join us on Friday, August 20th from 1:30-2:30pm to celebrate the day with strawberry shortcake! The event is free and is sponsored by Care One. Please call the front desk at 860-763-7425 to reserve your spot.
Trivia, Treats & Coffee: Join Nicole Matson from Home Helpers on August 18th at 10:30am. The event is free.
Jim Malley Presents: Focus on “Hurricane – 1955 Flood in Enfield”. Jim Malley will show photographs of the destructive forces during Hurricane Diane on August 18 & 19, 1955. Photos taken by Jim’s father, Edward J. Malley Jr. Wednesday, August 18 at 2:00pm. Free. Please register by calling 860-763-7425.
Tech Help: Drop-in Tech Help with Dara: Wednesday, August 18 from 1:30-3:30pm. Free.
Computer Classes: Smart Phones – Video Calls & Chatting: Wednesday, August 25 from 1:30-3:30pm. Please register in advance. Fee: Residents $3.00, Non-residents $4.00.
Ask The…: The following services are available for a free 15-minute in-person consultations from 10:00-11:45am. Call the Senior Center at 860-763-7425 to schedule an appointment. Legal Consultation: Tuesday, August 17 Ask the CPA: Wednesday, August 18
Fun Bingo: Wednesdays, August 25, 10:45am – 12:00pm. Drop-in and play a few games for small cash prizes. Cost is 50 cents per card. Please bring exact change.
Ted Talks: How to Avoid Catching Prickly Emotions from Other People – Thursday, August 26, 1:30-3:30pm. Free. In this empowering talk, Jessica Garza shares four mood-regulating strategies to help you gain self- awareness of your feelings, avoid catching other people’s emotions and perform at your peak.
Paint Party: Calling all horse lovers. Paint along with the very talented Sandy as you create a beautiful 11x17 painting of a horse. Monday, August 30 from 1:00-3:00pm. Cost: Residents: $20.00, Non-residents $25.00; includes all materials.
Newsletter: The Enfield Senior Center publishes “The Center Connection” monthly with program and event details. The newsletter can be viewed online on our web page or Facebook page. Printed copies are available for pick-up at the Senior Center. The September newsletter is scheduled to be emailed out the week of August 16.