February 2020

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Valentine’s Day Special: Red Day! Kim Cassia ~ Administrative Assistant Come celebrate this Valentine’s Day at It is an honor to have been hired as the Administrative As- the Senior Center with Red Day. Join sistant, replacing Pat Martin, who retired December 6th. I your friends and wear red! Enjoy red know I have some big shoes to fill, as Pat was the heartbeat themed treats throughout the day. We will have card of the center! I look forward to the new challenges which making material, as well as a mailbox where you can lie ahead and working in my new role. ~ Kim drop off your unique Valentine cards for delivery! Current Events with Art Gottlieb, LCSW, CSA This special day will take place on February 14th! Framed by a weekly outline of trending news, this program will rely on rigorous, yet respectful debate, to enhance the Dr. Paul Moyse: Health and Wellness understanding of divergent viewpoints inherit in current if your Senior Years! affairs. A focus will be placed on the development of criti- Join Dr. Paul Moyse, Chiropractic Physi- cal reasoning skills and an examination of pre-conceived cian, as he discusses safe exercises, healthy habits, biases effecting personal objectivity. This discussion will good posture, and eating properly as we get older. The take place on February 11 at 1pm. Please sign up. discussion will be held on February 25th at 1pm. Reg- istration is required. History Series: Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott by Art Gottlieb, LCSW, CSA Dr. Morrison: Advanced Options for This commemorative program honors Rosa Parks, who on Joint Replacement December 1st, 1955, boarded a bus in Montgomery, Ala- Todd Morrison, MD, treats degenerative bama, and refused to give up her seat to white passengers conditions in the hip and knee, such as after the bus became full. Arrested and found guilty on De- osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and cember 5, 1955, this incident triggered the Montgomery avascular necrosis. He specializes in complex joint re- Bus Boycott, organized my Martin Luther King Jr. and re- placement and revision cases. Join Dr. Morrison as he mains a seminal event of the Civil Rights Movement. This discusses these conditions. The seminar will take place seminar will take place on February 18th at 1pm. Please on February 19th at 2:00pm. Please sign up! sign up! Bayada AARP: The Road to Livability Join the Monroe Senior Center as we host Create your own ICE (In Case of Emergency) folder. AARP: Road to Livability workshop on Be prepared for any emergency– health, storm, family, February 18th at 1pm. This discussion will etc. This workshop will teach you how to custom de- walk attendees through a look at tools to create a livable sign your own emergency binder so that the contents space that fits to your stage of life. The session will provide meet your specific needs, why it is important, what a deeper look at choices for changing needs in your com- needs to be included and who needs to know where to munity. It takes a look at “what you have” versus “what you find it. Workshop will be on February 26th at 1:00. need” when it comes to your home, car, and community. Registration is required. Register today!

Monroe Food Pantry Presents: 2nd Annual Trumbull Mall Trip Gab and Dab Paint Night The Trumbull Mall trip is scheduled for Wednesday, Monroe Artist, Susan Wernau, will demon- February 26th. Limited seating available. Please con- strate two different fluid art pouring tech- tact John Williams to sign up for this trip. niques. Event participants will create two fin- ished 8”x10” acrylic canvas paintings. All proceeds UPDATING E-MAILS will benefit the Monroe Food Pantry. Spots are limited Please see someone at the front desk to sign up to 25 seats. Please register by February 6th. The event for paperless newsletters. Find out about our will take place on February 13th from 6-9pm at the programs and events before the month begins. Update Monroe Senior Center. Tickets are $35 and includes your e-mail address with us and we will be able to get the art supplies and light refreshments! you your newsletter faster! In Memory Peter Canevari Sadie Buffalini Thursday, February 6 Al Stoccatore Lenora Tesei “An Affair to Remember” Clara Louise Vrabel PG/ 1 hr 55 min/Drama, Musical, Romance

Carry Grant, Deborah Kerr, Richard Denning

WINTER CLOSING OF THE CENTER A couple falls in love and agree to meet in 6 months at Watch WFSB Channel 3 or WTNH Channel 8 after 9:00am the Empire State Building—but will it happen? for cancellations. You may also call the Center after 8:00am and a recorded message will indicate a closing or cancella- Thursday, February 13 tion. We do not follow the school closings. The staff may “Valentine’s Day” be required to report to the Center, but the Center will be PG 13/ 2 hrs 5 min/Comedy, Romance closed for members' safety. Julia Roberts, Jamie Foxx, Anne Hathaway, Jennifer Garner, Jessica Alba, Jessica Biel, Bradley Cooper, The Senior Center is looking to hire a part time Kathy Bates, Shirley Maclaine, Queen Latifah, Hec- driver for our transportation services. If you or any- tor Elizondo, Patrick Dempsey, Eric Dane one you know may be interested, please contact Intertwining couples and singles in Los Angeles break Henna at 203-452-2815 ext 4. up and make-up based on the pressures and expecta- tions of Valentine’s Day Lunch is available through Jennie’s. Lunch can now be ordered a day in advance. Please order Thursday, February 20 at the front desk. “Lincoln” PG13 /2 hrs 30min/Biography, Drama, History

Energy Assistance Daniel Day-Lewis, Sally Field, David Strathairn The Monroe Community Services Department is taking appointments for energy assistance. The deadline for As the American Civil War continues to rage, Amer- fuel authorizations is March 16, 2020. Applications ica’s president struggles with continuing carnage taken till May 1, 2020 for eligibility requirements. For on the battlefield as he fights with many inside his more information & appointments, please contact Mary own cabinet on the decision to emancipate the Ann Kalm at the Town Hall—(203) 452-2813. slaves.

Thursday, February 27 Beauty Works by Nanci “The Butler” Schedule your appointment now for haircuts, PG 13/ 2 hrs 12 min/Drama, Biography manicures, pedicures or facial waxing with Nanci! You can have these services done at the Center. Forest Whitaker, Oprah Winfrey, John Cusack To make an appointment, stop by the Center or call As Cecil Gaines serves eight presidents during his ten- 203-452-2815 ext. 1. ure as a butler at the White House, the civil rights movement, Vietnam, and other major events affect this Senior Center Book Club List man’s life, family, and American Society. February 5: The Reckoning by John Grisham March: The Art Forger by Barbara Shapiro Movie begins at 12:30 pm. April: The Life We Bury by Allen Eskens May: Moment of Lift by Melinda Gates AARP Safe Driver Safety Class June: Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng Tuesday March 10 9:00-1:00, Wednesday June 17 *Specific Dates for 2020 are pending 12:00-4:00, Saturday September 26 9:00-1:00. AARP members fee is $15.00; nonmembers fee is $20.00. NO CASH. Check only payable to AARP at Center Staff time of registration. Henna Ali - Director Kim Cassia—Administrative Assistant CASINO TRIPS - Elderly Services Coordinator March 18, 2020 (Wednesday) - Mohegan John Williams - Temporary Transportation Coordinator May 19, 2020 (Tuesday) - Foxwoods Kerri Swift - Office Assistant July 16, 2020 (Thursday) - Mohegan Sun Rose Marie Syarto & John Delfino - Drivers September 14, 2020 (Monday) - Foxwoods Bob Scopoletti - Maintenance November 4, 2020 (Wednesday) - Mohegan Helma Chartier—Chairperson, Commission on Aging TRIPS AND TRAVEL February 25, 2020 ~ Chocolates, Wines & Good Times, June 25, 2020 ~ “Cinderella”/Westchester Dinner Theater Boston, MA Be transported back to your childhood enjoying the well-known Learn how to make dark chocolate ganache, explore the indoor story of Cinderella which features high-spirited choreography, Boston Public Market, Boston on Winery and Hebert Candies. stunning costumes, and all the moments you love. Cost: $128.00 per person Cost: $119.00 per person

March 15-22, 2020 ~ Irish Splendor August 13, 2020 ~ Newport Playhouse: “On Golden Pond” If interested contact Kim Cassia. Located in Newport, RI, enjoy a very unique experience where you will have a buffet lunch, then enter into their theatre to see April 2, 2020 ~ “The Bodyguard” at Downtown Cabaret “On Golden Pond,” followed by a fun-filled Cabaret. Wait list only Cost: $120 per person

April 23, 2020 ~ Wicked Tulips, Johnston, RI September 1, 2020 ~ One World Trade Center Start the day with your own painted masterpiece. Enjoy lunch at Trip includes admission to the 9/11 Memorial Museum and Gregg’s Restaurant & Tavern, and then off to see beautiful tulips World Trade Center, Chelsea Market (lunch on your own), and at Wicked Tulips Flower Farm. One World Observatory. Cost: $160 per person Cost: $114.00 per person

May 27, 2020—America 400, Plymouth, MA September 15-17, 2020 ~ ”Queen Esther” at Sight & Sound Spend the day in Plymouth, MA to help celebrate America 400! Travel to the PA Dutch Country stopping at the Appalachian Its anniversary will highlight the cultural contributions and Brewing Co., Lancaster County to Kitchen Kettle Village & on American traditions that began with the interaction of the Wam- to the Sight & Sound Theatre. The last day journey to the Mount panoag and English people. Also includes an unforgettable din- Hope Estate and Winery for a light lunch . ing experience with traditional English and Native foods and Cost: $515 per person double free time to explore the Mayflower II and the Grist Mill. Cost: $139.00 per person October 1-11, 2020 ~ Tuscany to Amalfi Coast 11 day journey features Florence City, the Tuscan countryside, June 3-4, 2020 ~ Long Island & The Hamptons Rome & Vatican City, Capri & Amalfi Coast Start the day with a delightful journey to the Eastern end of Cost: $4,899 per person double Long Island, NY “The Hamptons.”. Enjoy the morning at Old Westbury Gardens and a tour with a local historian the next day Oct 4-6, 2020 ~ Vermont Rail & Sail as well as a visit to the eastern end of Long Island, Montauk Travel north by bus and train to visit Northern Vermont, stay at Point. Dinner and Breakfast are included. the resort village of Stowe, high in the Green Mountains. Enjoy Cost: $370 per person double a guided tour of the Green Mountain State with lunch & dinner on a cruise. June 4-12, 2020 ~ Bluegrass Country & Smokey Mountains Cost: $620 per person double Tour features Churchill Downs, Kentucky Derby Museum, Old Louisville Walking Tour, Buffalo Trace bourbon Distillery, Lex- October 21-November 2, 2020 ~ Treasures of Egypt ington Horse Farms and then on to experience the 520,000 acres Experience Egypt touring Giza, Pyramids, Sphinx, Sakkara, of Great Smokey Mountains National Park, and much more! Grand Egyptian Museum, Luxor, and much more with a Deluxe Cost: $2,949 per person double 4-Night Nile River Cruise. Cost: $4,399 per person double June 10, 2020 ~ Blossoms and Butterflies, Massachusetts Enjoy a guided tour at Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory and Nov. 28—Dec. 6, 2020 ~ Classic Christmas Markets Gardens, Yankee Candle and Bridge of Flowers. Lunch will be 9 day trip featuring markets in Innsbruck, Munich, Strasbourg, at the Deerfield Inn. Nuremberg and Wurzburg. Flyers available at the Center Cost: $117.00 per person Presentation date: Wednesday, March 18 @ 10:00. Cost: $2,999 per person double June 20-26, 2020 ~ The Ark Encounter From Ohio to Lancaster Amish Countries, the Ark Encounter, Nov. 30 –Dec.12, 2020 ~ Southern Caribbean Cruise the Creation Museum, “Queen Esther @ Sight & sound and so Spend 13 days revisiting summer on this roundtrip Norwegian much more is packed into this 7 day, 6 night tour. Gem cruise from New York City. Experience 7 different islands Cost: $1,450 per person double in 7 days. Cost per person: Inside Stateroom—$1,540.00; Oceanview June 23-25, 2020 ~ Atlantic City featuring Tony Danza Stateroom-$1,840.00; Balcony Stateroom-$2,195.00 Accommodations @ Bally’s casino-Hotel featuring the Board- walk, free time at the casinos and enjoy the spectacular “Tony Dec.8, 2020 ~ Newport Winter Wonderland Danza Live Show @ Caesar’s Palace!” Trip includes a tour of the Newport Mansions, lunch at Johnny’s Cost: $310.00 per person double at the Atlantic Resort, a tour and wine tasting at Newport Vine- yards and Winery. Cost: $140 per person

Every Monday Every Tuesday Every Wednesday Every Thursday Every Friday

9:00 Mah Jongg 8:30 Yoga - Intermediate 9:00 TRIAD Walkers 9:00 Bridge 9:00 Big Y Shopping 9:30 Zumba Gold 10:00 Yoga - Beginner 9:30 Pinochle 9:00 Poker 9:00 Mah Jongg 9:30 Poker 10:00 Mexican Train 9:15 Tai Chi - Inter. 9:30 Chess 9:15 Easy Does It Plus 9:30 Hairdresser 1:30 Bridge 10:45 Art Class 9:30 Mah Jongg 10:00 Knit & Crochet 9:30 Quilting 1:30 German Lessons 11:00 Stretch & Strengthen 9:30 Yoga -All Levels 12:30 Mah Jongg 10:30 Pickleball 11:00 Canasta 10:45 Yoga - Gentle 1:00 Pickleball 12:00 Sunshine Strummers 1:00 Quilting 12:30 Movie 1:30 Chorus 12:30 Mah Jongg 1:30 Bridge 12:30 Duplicate Bridge 1:00 Bingo 1:30 Bridge 1:30 Tai Chi - Beginner

Monday Specials Tuesday Specials Wednesday Spe- Thursday Specials Friday Specials 3 4 5 6 7

10:30 Blood Pressure 12:30 Movie 9:30 Game Day Masuk Screening 1:00 Farkle Students 2:00 Book Club 1:00 Social Club

10 11 12 13 14 1:00 Current Events 1:30 Creative Writing 11:00 Japanese Braiding Red Day!!! 12:30 Movie 6:00 Gab and Dab

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Senior Center Closed for 1:00 AARP seminar 2:00 Dr. Morrison 12:30 Movie 1:00 Social Club President’s Day 1:00 History Series 1:00 Farkle

24 25 26 27 28 1:00 Double BINGO 1:00 Dr. Paul Moyse Trumbull Mall 12:30 Movie 12:00 Game Day Masuk 10:00 Bayada Presenta- Students tion 1:30 Creative Writing

German Lessons- $4.00 per class FEES: Sunshine Strummers - $4.00 per class Art Class- $4.00 per class Yoga - Beginner & Intermediate $4.00 per class. Paid quarterly Bingo - Cards are $.50 each Easy Does It Plus+ - $4.00 per class in advance - Classes limited to 12 participants Stretch & Strengthen - $4.00 per class Yoga - Gentle & All Levels $4.00 per class Classes limited to 12 Zumba Gold—$4.00 per class Monroe Senior Center Presort Std 235 Cutlers Farm Road U.S. Postage Monroe, CT 06468 PAID Permit #109 Monroe, CT