SENIOR SPARKS
MANSFIELD SENIOR CENTER NEWSLETTER
~AUGUST 2019~
TVCCA SUMMERTIME CELEBRATION WITH JOE FLOOD
~WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14TH~ MEAL SERVED AT 12:00PM ENTERTAINMENT BEGINS AT 1:00PM
~MENU~ Hamburger & Hot Dog with Whole Grain Buns, Lettuce, Tomato, & Onions, Garden Salad, Macaroni Salad, and Italian Ice for Dessert!
Singer/songwriter Joe Flood will be back again to take us on a musical journey!
PLEASE SUBMIT CIRCLED MENU IN OFFICE BY 8/7
FRESH FRIDAY & OPEN MIC EVENT
~FRIDAY, AUGUST 23RD~ MEAL SERVED AT 12:00PM COST: $7
~MENU~ New England Clam Chowder, Build-Your-Own Salad Bar, and Root Beer Floats for Dessert!
Take a break from the summer heat with a refreshing salad! Our salad smorgasbord has something for everyone, so get creative with your plate. After lunch, stick around for an afternoon of singing, dancing, poetry, and maybe a laugh or two! Our open mic is always a blast, whether you’re a performer or sitting in the audience!
PLEASE REGISTER FOR THE MEAL WITH PAYMENT IN OFFICE BY 8/19 PERFORMERS SHOULD SIGN UP IN THE OFFICE OR CALL 860-487-9870
303 Maple Road, Mansfield, CT 06268 Tel: 860-429-0262 Website: www.mansfieldct.gov/seniors
Senior Center Update From Senior Center Supervisor Sarah Taylor
Happy August! We’re officially in the dog days of summer,
and we hope you’re staying cool and enjoying the season!
Tel: 860-429-0262 Fax: 860-429-3905 Our annual shut-down in July was very productive, and www.mansfieldct.gov/seniors we’d like to send a big THANK YOU out to Mark Kana, our custodian, and our Facilities Department for all of their Hours: hard work cleaning, painting, refinishing floors, installing Monday through Friday new heat & ac units and much more! They also began the 8:30am to 4:30pm process of renovating the old laundry room into what will Director of Human Services: be our new Health & Wellness Room; our plan is to Patricia Schneider, LCSW relocate all of our wellness services like massage, footcare 860-429-3314 [email protected] and haircuts to the new space once it’s finished (complete with a salon chair!). You’ll also notice some beautiful new Human Services Administrative Specialist: artwork and accessories throughout the building. Another big THANK YOU goes out to the MSCA for making this Dorothy DelValle 860-429-3315 possible through the generous beautification gift they gave [email protected] to the Center! We love the way our building is evolving
Social Worker: into a more welcoming, open and useful space, and a little
Kathy Ann Easley, LMSW art makes all the difference! 860-487-9873 [email protected] We do hope you’ll join us this month for some fun – take a musical journey with Joe Flood on the 14th, rock your bell Senior Center Supervisor: bottoms for Woodstock’s 50th Anniversary Celebration on Sarah Taylor 860-487-9874 the 15th, and share your talents or simply enjoy the show [email protected] at our Open Mic on the 23rd! Take advantage of our
Program Coordinator: classes to learn about protecting yourself from scams,
Mary Flood how to use the Library databases or make a pretty 860-487-9872 pincushion craft! It’s the perfect time of year to beat the [email protected] heat and try something new!
Transportation and Program Assistant: As always, if you have ideas, feedback or suggestions, please don’t hesitate to let us know! We hope to see you Jordan Bassett 860-487-9877 soon! [email protected]
Outreach Social Worker: Open to Residents &
Joan Marshall, MSW Non-Residents Ages 55 & up!
860-487-9875 [email protected]
Site Server:
Sharon Caron
860-487-9876 [email protected]
Senior Center Assistant:
Skye Budney 860-487-9870 Come join us — [email protected] we have a great time together!
PAGE 2 New in August
WOODSTOCK 50TH ANNIVERSARY PERFORMANCE CHORUS CELEBRATION MEET & GREET
~THURSDAY, AUGUST 15TH~ ~MONDAY, AUGUST 26TH~
12:00PM 1:00PM
It’s been 50 years since the legendary Woodstock music festival and we want to celebrate! We’ll play the music of Woodstock during lunch and have a tie dye dessert. Dressing up is highly encouraged!
LEASE SIGN UP FOR LUNCH IF YOU ARE P PLANNING TO ATTEND Join us for an informational meeting and find out all you need to know about participating in CONSUMER LAW PROJECT: our accomplished Performance Chorus!
HOW TO AVOID COMMON SCAMS We hope you join the fun!
~WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21ST~ NO REGISTRATION NECESSARY 1:00PM
Laurel Freeman from the Elder Law Coalition CELEBRATION OF THE ARTS will be here to talk about common scams and ~THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5TH~ how to avoid them. Please bring any questions 5:00PM if you have them! Please join us for an evening filled with PLEASE SIGN UP IN THE OFFICE OR creativity and fun as we celebrate the Arts at CALL 860-487-9870 BY 8/19 the Mansfield Senior Center! The infinitely talented members of our creative arts groups CRAFTY CREATIONS will be here to demonstrate their crafts, talk WITH BECKY DOGGETT about their work, and invite you to join the fun!
~MONDAY, AUGUST 26TH~ NO REGISTRATION NECESSARY 1:00-3:00PM
CAREGIVER RESOURCE CENTER
This month we will make a Jello Tin Pin ~NOW AVAILABLE IN THE MEMORIAL ROOM~ Cushions! We will use old tins and some beautiful patterned antique fabric and lace to Resources including books, applications, create pin cushions with serious style and flare! program and funding information, AARP Even if you’re not a sewer, these pin cushions are guides, local agencies and more are available in lovely to store your leftover safety pins, hat pins, the Memorial Room for your convenience! and push pins. We’ll add more flare and top with your choice of ceramic animal.
COST: $6/PERSON All materials will be provided. Limited to10 participants.
PLEASE REGISTER WITH PAYMENT IN THE OFFICE BY 8/24
PAGE 3 Creative arts Lifelong Learning Performance Chorus with Nathaniel Baker Learn to sing choral music under the direction of MOVIE DISCUSSION GROUP professional pianist and director Nathaniel Baker. The Chorus holds weekly practices in the fall and ~FRIDAY, AUGUST 2ND~ spring, and performs afternoon concerts at local 1:00PM nursing homes, rehab centers, senior housing and
senior centers at the end of each season.
There will be an organizational meeting at
1:00pm Monday, August 19th and a meet and
greet for new members at 1:00pm on Monday,
August 26th in preparation for the new
performance season.
Quilting Join this class and quilt all day! Whether it’s a new Join us to watch The Blind Side. This film recounts project that has you stumped, a quilt that just needs the story of Michael Oher, a homeless and a border or a new project that needs a jump start, traumatized boy who became an All American bring it in and get some encouragement and class football player and first round NFL draft pick with motivation with Pat Ferguson as your “Quilting Coach.” As always, if there is a particular technique the help of a caring woman and her family. or project that you would like demonstrated, just ask Popcorn & treats will be served. and Pat will bring in information and books on the subject. Bring your sewing machine or sew by hand. NO REGISTRATION NECESSARY You are welcome to bring your lunch, sign up ahead of time for lunch at the Senior Center, or order from CLASSIC MOVIE NIGHT a local takeout restaurant. There will be no Quilting in August. ~THURSDAY, AUGUST 29TH~ 4:00PM
Wood Carving Who doesn’t love a movie night? Try your hand at this ancient art with members of the Mystic Carvers Club! There is no fee for this We will be showing Strangers On A Train, a crime class and beginners do not need to bring any thriller where a psychotic socialite tests his supplies--come try it out first. The group leaders will theory that two strangers can get away with then recommend beginner tools and local suppliers. reciprocal murders. For more information visit www.mysticcarvers.com. There will be a short discussion after. Wednesdays from 9:30am-12:00pm Popcorn & treats will be served.
Jewelry PLEASE SIGN UP IN THE OFFICE OR If you’ve passed by the Craft Room on a Thursday CALL 860-487-9870 BY 8/26 afternoon, you’ve probably heard laughter and chatter as the “beaders” create beautiful necklaces, earrings, bracelets and more! New members are OPERA IN MANSFIELD always welcome! Thursdays from 1:00-3:00pm ~WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28TH~ 1:00PM Knitting & Crocheting
Come join us for knitting or crocheting in the
Craft Room and enjoy a chat with friends!
Fridays from 10:00am-12:00pm
Art Studio
Our expansive craft room is available for you to come in and work independently on your own project...with the company of some great artists! Join us as we bring the opera to Mansfield! Fridays from 12:00-4:00pm NO REGISTRATION NECESSARY
PAGE 4 Focus on Fitness
Tap Dancing for Seniors International Folk Dancing with Mia Pomerenke with Veronica Craig
Sparkettes Performing This program features dances from Group Class around the world, starting with This tap class is for easy, waling based dances and Walking DVD dancers who have previous progressing to more advanced experience and are interested in Do you have 40 minutes to performing at a variety of local dances as the class is ready. It is a devote to your health? That’s all settings. The class will focus on wonderful way to learn about it takes to walk two miles with footwork, precision, speed and cultural backgrounds, make new our morning walking group! performance skills. friends, and get some exercise!
There is no fee for this class and Pre-registration is required. Pre-registration is required. no need to pre-register. Mondays Fridays 1:00-2:30pm Mondays & Wednesdays 10:15-11:45am 5 Classes—$35 Fridays 9:00-9:40am 4 Classes—$40
Strength & Stability Thursday Rehearsals 10:15-11:45am with Margie Stickles Tai Chi Cooperative Group
This is a cardio and toning class Fundamentals of Tap Join us for this cooperative, that utilizes weights, bands and with Mia Pomerenke self-led group! Practice various stability discs. The class is forms and routines with the help designed to work your body at This is a tap dancing class for those that need a refresher from of DVDs and cooperative learning. whatever level you’re All levels welcome. comfortable. previous lessons. The class will focus on steps & footwork. There is no fee for this class and Pre-registration is required. no need to pre-register. Pre-registration is required. Tuesdays 9:00-10:00am Wednesdays & Fridays 4 Classes—$28 Wednesdays 1:00-2:00pm 4 Classes—$28 10:00-10:45am Thursdays 9:00-10:00am
5 Classes—$35 Power of Aging Yoga with Kathy O’Connor with Tami Toscano
This primarily seated, weight- & Anne Crone bearing exercise class is designed Cardio Combo for those who want to improve their Experience the many health with Margie Stickles muscle power, strength, benefits of this gentle restorative balance and endurance. Classes practice, including improved Increase your strength, endurance, begin with a warm-up and strength, flexibility, range of flexibility and balance in this total continue with a variety of motion & relaxation. All levels. body workout! There is a exercises designed to increase combination of standing and floor Pre-registration is required. muscular strength, range of work so we can adapt to all levels. movement, flexibility, balance and Mondays with Tami We listen to music to help keep core strength. 1:30-2:30pm our energy up. Join today! Pre-registration is required. 4 Classes—$28 Pre-registration is required. Tuesdays 10:45-11:45am Wednesdays with Anne Mondays 9:00-10:00am 3 Classes—$21 11:00am-12:00pm 3 Classes—$21 *No class 8/13* 4 Classes—$28 *No class 8/5* Thursdays 12:00-1:00pm Fridays with Anne Thursdays 3:15-4:15pm 5 Classes—$35 11:00am-12:00pm 5 Classes—$35 *No Friday classes in August*
** Prices listed are for the month of August** For more information on class registration, please see page 9 or call Skye Budney at 860-487-9870.
PAGE 5 Wellness Programs Haircuts Valerie Tapp comes to us with 35 years of experience cutting hair. The cost for a spray bottle haircut is $15.00, payable to Valerie at the time of the appointment. Friday, August 9th from 9:00am-12:30pm
Foot Care Foot care including nail trimming, sanding calluses & corns, and foot massage with Karen Netcoh. The cost for a session is $29.00, payable to Karen at the time of the appointment. Wednesday, August 14th from 9:00am-2:00pm
Massage Melanie Morrissette, LMT has been practicing massage therapy since 2009 and is the founder of Storrs Therapeutic. The cost for a 45-minute session is $22.00, payable to Melanie at the time of the appointment. Thursday, August 15th from 9:00am-1:30pm
Podiatrist Complete foot care and podiatric evaluations with Dr. Thomas Walters. Medicare will be billed if eligible. Thursday, August 22nd from 9:00am-12:00pm
Hearing Clinic Individual appointments are available for hearing tests, hearing aid checks and wax inspection with Audiology Concierge. Wednesday, October 16th from 11:00am-1:00pm
Please call Skye Budney at 860-487-9870 for more information or to make an appointment. Technology Classes
TECH TIME WITH BOB VALK LIBRARY DATABASES
WITH KAITHLIN EPLING ~WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7TH & 21ST~
Have questions about your computer, phone or tablet? ~THURSDAY, AUGUST 22ND AT 10:30AM~
Our knowledgeable Tech Time volunteer Bob is here to help! Kaithlin Epling will be here to show you how to use 30-minute appointments are available and required. library databases to their full potential!
PLEASE CALL 860-487-9870 PLEASE REGISTER BY 8/19 TO MAKE YOUR APPOINTMENT
SAVE THE DATE!
Grand Opening September 10th
Join us in September as we celebrate National Senior Center Month with the Grand Opening of Maple Road Café! The Café will be open Monday through Friday from 9am-2pm, selling coffee, tea, fresh baked goods and a variety of snacks; on Tuesdays and Thursdays, our menu will feature all of your favorite seasonal soups, salads, and classic sandwiches from 11am-1pm. Open to all ages, our hope is that the Café will be another great spot in town for the community to come together, eat well and celebrate fresh foods!
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Group Activities ~ Cards & Games ~
EL GRUPO Our Spanish Conversational Group is a “sit & chat” setting. If you are interested in joining, please BINGO contact Ruth Jones at 860-886-3909 or [email protected]. TUESDAYS AT 1:00PM Mondays from 1:00-2:00pm WII BOWLING
GENEALOGY GROUP MONDAYS AT 10:00AM Discover your family’s history with our Genealogy TUESDAYS AT 10:00AM Group! Whether you’re a long-time family historian or THURSDAYS AT 10:00AM just starting out, come see what you can learn as we FRIDAYS AT 10:00AM share online resources on the big TV! This group meets on the 2nd Monday of each month from BRIDGE
10:00am-12:00pm. Join us August 12th! THURSDAYS AT 12:30PM
SCRABBLE GROUP DUPLICATE BRIDGE
Come play Scrabble in a friendly, open environment! FRIDAYS 8/16 & 8/30 AT 12:45 Challenges are not permitted, and players can re-do
mistakes, consult the dictionary or get help from other players. All skill levels are welcome! Tuesdays & Fridays from 10:00am-12:00pm
WRITING GROUP You’re invited to share your Creativity in Writing DO YOU LIKE in a relaxed group with no criticisms. PLAYING CHESS? The only requirement is the Love of Writing! Wednesdays from 10:00-11:00am PLEASE SEE MARY FLOOD IF YOU’D LIKE US TO HAVE A CHESS GROUP! CAUSERIES EN FRANCAIS Parlez-vous Français? Bring along a bag lunch and join us for an hour of conversation en français! Volunteer Opportunities Wednesdays from 12:00-1:00pm Join our team of fantastic volunteers, BOOK CLUB help make a difference in our Calling all avid readers! This group meets on the 3rd community and have some fun! Tuesday of each month from 1:00-2:00pm. We’re looking for: Join us August 20th to see which book we’ll be reading next! Receptionists
Volunteer Drivers Our groups are self-directed by a Group Leaders participant facilitator. Daily Kitchen Set-up/Clean-up Please visit the group to find out more! If you have an interest in volunteering, please contact Mary Flood at
Thank you for your consideration!
PAGE 7 August Day Trips STORRS FARMERS MARKET, STORRS, CT SATURDAY, AUGUST 3RD ~ 3:00PM-5:00PM Treat yourself to locally sourced food and goods at the Storrs Farmers Market.
CLARK ART INSTITUTE, WILLIAMSTOWN, MA THURSDAY, AUGUST 8TH ~ 8:00AM-4:00PM The Clark Art Institute is home to European and American paintings, sculptures, drawings, and photographs from the fourteenth to the early twentieth century. Admission is $20, payable at the museum. Lunch is available for purchase at one of the cafés in the facility.
DIXIELAND HEARTBEAT JAZZ, NIANTIC, CT THURSDAY, AUGUST 15TH ~ 4:00PM-9:00PM Back again by popular demand, Heartbeat Jazz provides music that is sure to move you! Dubbed “New England’s most loveable Jazz Band,” Heartbeat Jazz puts on a performance you won’t want to miss! Dinner is available at the restaurant where the performance is held, so let them serenade you with the sweet sounds of Dixieland Jazz as you dine!
LIGHTS & SIGHTS CRUISE, NEW LONDON, CT TUESDAY, AUGUST 20TH ~ 12:45PM-5:30PM Get your sea legs ready for another adventure out on the water! Enjoy sights like the New London Ledge Lighthouse and Fort Griswold on this 2-hour cruise. Tickets are $30/person; prepaid reservations are due by 8/12.
LUNCH BUNCH: LOBSTER LANDING, CLINTON, CT WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28TH ~ 10:30AM-3:00PM Come to Lobster Landing for one of the best hot buttered lobster rolls around! There’s no doubt all your summertime cravings will be satisfied!
GOODSPEED: “BECAUSE OF WINN DIXIE”, EAST HADDAM, CT THURSDAY, AUGUST 29TH ~ 12:30PM-6:00PM In a southern town filled with lost souls, a new lease on life is just around the corner when a preacher and his daughter take in a mutt named Winn Dixie. The debut of this musical is one you won’t want to miss! Tickets are $55/person; prepaid reservations are due by 8/21.
PLEASE NOTE:
We want to make sure our fabulous day trips are accessible to everyone! If you are a Mansfield resident, we may be able to pick you up and drop you off right at home when Dial-A-Ride or the local bus are unavailable. If you would like to take advantage of this door-to-door service, please let us know when registering for a trip.
A signed registration form and payment (if applicable) are required to register for upcoming trips. Due to limited seating, Mansfield residents aged 55+ are eligible to register immediately on a first-come, first-served basis. Non-Mansfield residents aged 55+ will be placed on a waitlist; one week (7 days) prior to the trip, those on the waitlist will be moved to the active trip list in the order in which they registered if seats are available.
All participants on the trip list will receive a confirmation call prior to the trip. Unless otherwise noted, admission costs for trips are payable at the venue. Should you need to cancel a reservation please contact our Senior Center Assistant Skye Budney at 860-487-9870. If you would like more information on any of these trips, please contact our Program Coordinator Mary Flood at 860-487-9872.
Mobile Foodshare Transportation Did you know we provide transportation to the Mobile Foodshare every other Thursday? Please contact Jordan Bassett at 860-487-9877 or [email protected] to arrange transportation.
PAGE 8 Mansfield Senior Center Registration Form AUGUST 2019 CLASSES AND EVENTS
Name: ______Phone:______
Address/Town/Zip:______Email:______Date Class/Event/Trip Details Fee Mon Cardio Combo—9:00-10:00am 3 Classes $21.00 Sparkettes—10:15-11:45am 4 Classes $40.00 Yoga—1:30-2:30pm 4 Classes $28.00 Tues Strength & Stability—9:00-10:00am 4 Classes $28.00 Power of Aging—10:45-11:45am 3 Classes $21.00 Wed Yoga—11:00am-12:00pm 4 Classes $28.00 Begin Tap—1:00-2:00pm 4 Classes $28.00 Thur Strength & Stability—9:00-10:00am 5 Classes $35.00 Power of Aging—12:00-1:00pm 5 Classes $35.00 Cardio Combo—3:15-4:15pm 5 Classes $35.00 Fri International Folk Dancing—1:00-2:30pm 5 Classes $35.00 Event Fresh Friday—12:00pm Friday, August 23 $7.00 Crafty Creations—1:00pm Monday, August 26 $6.00 Trips Storrs Farmers Market—3:00pm Saturday, August 3 Clark Art Institute—8:00am Thursday, August 8 Shopping Run—1:00pm Tuesday, August 13 Dixieland Jazz—4:00pm Thursday, August 15 Lights & Sights Cruise—12:45pm Tuesday, August 20 $30.00 Shopping Run—1:00pm Tuesday, August 27 Lunch Bunch: Lobster Landing—10:30am Wednesday, August 28 Because of Winn Dixie—12:30pm Thursday August 29 $55.00
Checks Payable to The Town of Mansfield Total due
Cash Check Credit
PLEASE NOTE: A signed registration form and payment are required to register for classes and activities. Registration forms are available in the newsletter, at the Senior Center and online at www.mansfieldct.gov/seniorregistration. If a class or program is canceled due to inclement weather or lack of an instructor a credit is issued to the participant’s account. At the discretion of the Director and under extraordinary circumstances will any other refunds be given. Under no circumstances will cash or check refunds be given to participants.
WAIVER OF PARTICIPANT BY SELF: I hereby agree to release, discharge, and hold harmless the Town of Mansfield, its directors, employees, agents, contractors, and/or volunteers from any and all liability that may occur during either my participation in the above listed recreational activities. I understand that participation in any recreational sport oractivity involves risk, and I grant permission to the Town of Mansfield to utilize any medical emergency services it deems necessary to treat any injuries that I may incur. I further understand that the Town does not provide insurance for recreational program participants.
PHOTO RELEASE: I understand that for promotional purposes, the Town MAY videotape and/or take photographs of participants enrolled in recreational activities, classes or programs. I hereby release and permit the Town of Mansfield toutilize for said promotional purposes any photographs and/or videotapes of me engaging in the above listed recreational activities.
Signature: ______Date: ______
PAGE 9 Human Services Transportation Services
Social Workers are available to link people with All Transportation Services are free, accessible, the services and programs that they need, assist and open to residents aged 60 and above, with the completion of applications and provide & those adults aged 55 and above who are ongoing support as needed. Staff can meet with deemed disabled by social security. the resident and/or their family in their home or at the office. Telephone consultation is also TRANSPORTATION TO MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS available. Information and assessment are provided for the following types of issues: We offer transportation to medical housing options appointments for Mansfield residents through financial assistance our Volunteer Transportation Program. transportation home care services Please make your reservation 7 days prior to your appointment. health insurance information long-term care plans All destination requests must fall within a 30 mile radius of the Senior Center. food pantry and other food assistance caregiver resources Special exceptions will be made for emergency requests depending on driver availability. protective services
MOBILE FOOD SHARE
We offer door-to-door transportation to Medicare Counseling is available and provided Mobile Food Share twice a month for by Joan Marshall, Outreach Social Worker and Mansfield residents.
Certified CHOICES Counselor, free of charge. *Food Share will be 8/1, 8/15, & 8/29 She will assist you with your questions about at 11:30am* Medicare, enrollment periods, Medicare Prescription drug plans and Medicare SHOPPING & LIBRARY RUNS
Advantage Plans and financial assistance We offer routed shopping and library runs programs to make Medicare affordable. each month. Stops include Big Y, Stop & Shop, CHOICES counselors are not insurance agents Walmart, Price Chopper and the Mansfield and do not sell insurance. Public Library. Please call Joan at 860-487-9875 *Shopping Runs will be 8/13 & 8/27 at 1pm* to schedule an appointment. Mansfield residents aged 55+ are eligible to register immediately on a first-come, first-served basis for shopping runs. Non-Mansfield Kathy Ann Easley, LMSW residents aged 55+ will be placed on a waitlist; Social Worker Tel: 860-487-9873 one week (7 days) prior to the trip, those on [email protected] the waitlist will be moved to the active trip list in the order in which they registered if Joan Marshall, MSW seats are available. All participants, including Outreach Worker those on the waitlist, will receive a Tel: 860-487-9875 confirmation call prior to the trip. Individuals are responsible for their own packages. [email protected]
To speak with a Social Worker, or to make an appointment, please call the Human To schedule transportation, please contact our Services Department at 860-429-3315. Transportation and Program Assistant Jordan Bassett at 860-487-9877.
PAGE 10 ~TVCCA SENIOR CAFÉ AUGUST MENU~ MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 1. 2. BIRTHDAY LUNCH
Menu is subject to change without notice. BBQ PULLED PORK STUFFED CHICKEN W/
1% milk & whole grain bread are TATER TOTS BROCCOLI & CHEESE served with each meal. MIXED VEGETABLES SHREDDED HERB
Please be sure to indicate choice of either PEARS W/ POTATOES hot meal or salad on Wednesdays. MANDARIN GREEN BEANS ORANGES
5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
EGGPLANT STUFFED GREEN PESTO GRILLED BEEF & BEAN CHILI CRISPY FISH TACOS PARMESAN PEPPERS CHICKEN SHELL PASTA W/ CILANTRO LIME RICE CANNELLINI BEANS CARROT COINS ROASTED GARLIC HERBS CORN W/ PEPPERS & W/ TOMATOES & CAULIFLOWER RICE SQUASH MIX W/ ONIONS HERBS FRESH ORANGE GREEN BEANS STRING BEANS PEARS ZUCCHINI SWEET TREAT FRUIT COCKTAIL DICED PEACHES JUICE ~OR~ MEDITERRANEAN SALAD W/ GRILLED SALMON 12. 13. 14. SUMMERTIME 15. 16.
CELEBRATION SWEDISH TERIYAKI CHICKEN HADDOCK W/ PORK SAUSAGE & MEATBALLS BREAST HAMBURGER & HERBS & GRAVY EGG NOODLES STEAMED RICE HOT DOG TOMATOES TATER TOTS BROCCOLI JAPANESE GARDEN SALAD PENNE PASTA PEAS & PEARL FRESH FRUIT VEGETABLE BLEND MACARONI SALAD GREEN BEANS ONIONS PEARS W/ ITALIAN ICE DICED PEACHES APPLESAUCE MANDARIN ORANGES
19. 20. 21. 22. 23. FRESH FRIDAY
GRILLED SALMON ITALIAN SAUSAGE & SHEPHERD’S PIE STUFFED SHELLS W/ STEAMED PARSLEY PEPPERS CORN MARINARA POTATOES PENNE PASTA W/ PEAS & CARROTS GARLIC BREAD MIXED VEGETABLES MARINARA FRESH ORANGE BROCCOLI APPLESAUCE SQUASH MIX W/ ~OR~ YELLOW SQUASH CARROTS & GRILLED CHICKEN PEARS STRING BEANS CAESAR SALAD COST: $7 FRUIT COCKTAIL *PLEASE SIGN UP WITH PAYMENT IN OFFICE BY 8/19* 26. 27. 28. 29. 30.
PORK STIR FRY MEATBALL GRINDER BAKED HADDOCK W/ CREAMY CHICKEN SALISBURY STEAK W/ STEAMED RICE W/ MOZZARELLA SALSA DIJON GRAVY JAPANESE CHEESE YELLOW RICE & HERB ROASTED GARLIC MASHED VEGETABLE GREEN & WAXED BLACK BEANS POTATOES POTATOES BLEND BEANS ZUCCHINI PEAS & CARROTS BROCCOLI PEARS W/ SWEET TREAT DICED PEACHES FRUIT COCKTAIL FRESH FRUIT MANDARIN JUICE ~OR~ ORANGES TACO SALAD Lunch is served at 12:00pm Monday through Friday for individuals aged 60 & over and their spouses. Suggested voluntary donation is $3.00, payable the day of the meal. The price for those under 60 is $10.24. Please remember to make your reservation by 10:00am the day before you plan to come for lunch. Reservations can be made circling your choices on the menu and submitting it in the office or by calling 860-487-9876. NAME______PAGE 11 MSCA Commission on Aging Hi everyone: The Commission on Aging studies the conditions and Happy summer! We are vacationing and we hope you needs of Mansfield's senior population regarding are as well. No news to report. Enjoy your summer. health, transportation, housing and any other issue We will talk in September. that may impact their well-being. The Commission
Marie Hakmiller meets with and is a resource to area agencies and President service providers to evaluate and advocate for the specific needs of Seniors in our community.
MANSFIELD SENIOR CENTER We welcome your input, suggestions and concerns. ASSOCIATION BOARD MEMBERS: Join us at our next meeting on Monday, September PRESIDENT: MARIE HAKMILLER 9th. If you are unable to attend the meetings, please VICE-PRESIDENT: JOAN DOIRON feel free to contact any of the members below. SECRETARY: ROTATING OMMISSION EMBERS TREASURER: MARIE PATULAK C M :
MEMBER AT LARGE: EMILE POIRIER Laurie G. McMorrow (Vice Chair) 860-429-5090 MEMBER AT LARGE: JOANNE SOUSA Bev Korba (Secretary) 860-477-0546 MEMBER AT LARGE: MARIETTA JOHNSON Don Nolan 860-456-1101 MEMBER AT LARGE: IRENE DUBE Martina Wharton 860-634-0051 THE MANSFIELD SENIOR CENTER ASSOCIATION IS Nancy Trawick Smith 860-208-3375 A NON-PROFIT (501 C-3) ORGANIZATION WHOSE John Riesen 860-429-7569 MISSION IS TO PROMOTE THE INTERESTS AND Dorothea Mercier 860-429-4575 WELL-BEING OF MANSFIELD SENIORS THROUGH Wilfred T. Bigl 860-429-0180 ACTIVITIES RELATED TO ADVOCACY AND FUND Joanne Sousa 860-335-8152 DEVELOPMENT. PLEASE SEE BACK PAGE FOR A MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION, OR CALL COMMUNITY REPRESENTATIVES: 860-429-0262, EXT. 5 FOR MORE INFORMATION! Judy Bigl for Jensen's 860-429-0180 Rosemary Beecher for Juniper Hill 860-429-3739 THE FRIENDS OF THE MANSFIELD LIBRARY Wrights Way Vacant BOOK SALE! Fran Chesko for Glen Ridge 860-429-1826 BUCHANAN AUDITORIM AT THE MANSFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY 54 WARRENVILLE ROAD (RTE 89)
ANNUAL TAG/BAKE/BOOK SALE Saturday, September 7th from 9am-4pm AT JENSEN’S MOBILE HOME COMMUNITY! Sunday, September 8th from 9am-3pm 536 MIDDLE TURNPIKE (RTE 44) Hardcover books and oversized paperbacks for $1 Mass market paperbacks available for $.50 Saturday, September 7th All proceeds from the sale benefit the Mansfield From 9am-2pm Public Library Lunch served from 11am-1pm Rain or shine!
Need Legal Advice?
Eldercare Attorney Joelen Gates provides free legal services for those in need. Attorney Gates is available by phone at 860-786-6372 or by appointment in her Willimantic office.
For more information on Connecticut Legal Services, visit: www.ctelderlaw.org
PAGE 12 ~ AUGUST SPECIAL EVENTS ~
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 1. 2. 11:30 Foodshare 12:00 Birthday Lunch 1:00 Movie: The Blind Side
5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 9:00 Tech Time 8:00 Clark Art Trip 9:00 Haircuts
12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 10:00 Genealogy 1:00 Shopping Run 9:00 Foot Care 9:00 Massage 12:45 Dup. Bridge 12:00 TVCCA 11:30 Foodshare Special Meal 12:00 Woodstock 1:00 Joe Flood Celebration Performance 4:00 Jazz Trip
19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 1:00 Chorus 12:45 Lights & 9:00 Tech Time 9:00 Podiatrist 12:00 Fresh Friday Meeting Sights Cruise 1:00 Scam 10:30 Computer 1:00 Open Mic 1:00 Book Club Prevention Class
26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 1:00 Crafty 1:00 Shopping Run 10:30 Lobster 11:30 Foodshare 12:45 Dup. Bridge Creations Landing 12:30 Goodspeed 1:00 Chorus 1:00 Opera Trip Meet & 4:00 Classic Movie Greet Night: Strangers on a Train
Weekend Events: If you’d like to receive an
Storrs Farmers Market ~ August 3 electronic version of our SPARKS newsletter, please email Jordan at Save The Date: [email protected] Celebration of the Arts ~ Sept 5 Maple Road Café Opening ~ Sept 10 It is also available at Senior Center Carnival ~ Sept 13 www.mansfieldct.gov/seniorsparks
PAGE 13 ~ DAILY ACTIVITIES ~
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
9:00 WALKING DVD 9:00 STRENGTH & 9:00 WALKING DVD 9:00 STRENGTH & 9:00 WALKING DVD 9:00 CARDIO COMBO STABILITY 9:30 WOOD CARVING STABILITY 10:00 SCRABBLE 10:00 WII BOWL 10:00 WII BOWL 10:00 TAI CHI DVD 10:00 WII BOWL 10:00 KNITTING & 10:15 SPARKETTES 10:00 SCRABBLE 10:00 WRITING GRP. 10:15 SPARKETTES CROCHETING 12:00 LUNCH 10:45 PWR OF AGE 11:00 YOGA 12:00 LUNCH 10:00 WII BOWL 1:00 EL GRUPO 12:00 LUNCH 12:00 CAUSERIES 12:00 PWR OF AGE 10:00 TAI CHI DVD 1:30 YOGA 1:00 BINGO 12:00 LUNCH 12:30 BRIDGE 11:00 YOGA 1:00 FUND. OF TAP 1:00 JEWELRY 12:00 LUNCH 3:15 CARDIO COMBO 12:00 ART STUDIO
SUMMER SALADS THROUGH TVCCA TVCCA’s Summer Salad program is back! Fresh salads will be Birthday & Anniversary available as a choice meal on Wednesdays during the summer. Celebration
Mediterranean Salad with Grilled Salmon ~FRIDAY, AUGUST 2ND AT 12PM~ Grilled Salmon seasoned with lemon and oregano on top of crisp greens,
shredded carrot, cucumber, tomato, onion and olives.
Waldorf Chicken Salad Diced grilled chicken salad with diced apples, chopped walnuts, red grapes, tarragon and celery over a bed of chopped romaine lettuce
Classic Egg Salad Celebrate your special day with us! Our egg salad with minced celery and onion. Served on crisp lettuce with Enjoy Cake and Ice Cream tomato, shredded carrots and cucumbers. after lunch and make a wish Chef Salad for the year to come! Strips of smoked ham, honey roasted turkey and cheddar cheese over a bed of iceberg lettuce, with tomatoes cucumbers, hardboiled egg, Please call our Site Server shredded carrots and sliced red onions Sharon Caron at 860-487-9876 Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad by July 31st if you would like Fresh romaine lettuce tossed with classic Caesar dressing, croutons and parmesan cheese. Topped with grilled chicken breast. your birthday or anniversary shared
Taco Salad so that we can celebrate with you! Seasoned ground beef with black beans over a bed of chopped iceberg, with diced tomatoes, onions, cilantro, lime juice, cheddar jack cheese and tortilla strips Dial-a-Ride Transportation
Rhode Island Seafood Salad is a door-to-door public transportation service Imitation crab meat mixed with shrimp and bay scallops with oregano, designed to meet the transportation needs of basil and lemon juice served over a bed of romaine lettuce with the elderly and persons with a disability. cucumbers, tomatoes, and onion Drivers will assist passengers to and from the door at the pickup point and destination. Vegetarian Caprese Salad Dial-A-Ride is available is in Ashford, Chaplin, Mozzarella pearls and tomatoes over a bed of spinach, with roasted red Columbia, Coventry, Lebanon, Mansfield, peppers sliced onions and chopped basil Scotland, Willington, and
All salads are served with your choice of dressing, Windham-Willimantic. Dial-a-Ride will transport riders to medical whole grain roll, side of 4-bean salad, appointments, shopping centers, personal fresh seasonal fruit or sweet treat and 1% milk. business destinations, nutrition centers, Senior Center activities and work. Please see monthly menu for which salads are available on specific days, and make your reservation at least Please call 860-456-1462 at least 3 weekdays in advance of the menu date. 24 hours in advance to schedule rides.
Suggested Donation for salads is $4.00. This service is provided by WRTD.
PAGE 14 NEWSLETTER SPONSORS
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G.M. Thompson & Sons Healing Earth Natural Health, LLC 54 Middle Tpk Fran Storch N.D. Mansfield Depot, CT 06251 476 Storrs Rd., Mans Ctr, CT 06250 Tel: 860-429-9377 860-423-2759
Andrew Maines Construction Home Improvements Large or Small Licensed and Insured Storrs, CT 860-208-3689
PLEASE BE SURE TO PATRONIZE AND THANK OUR SPONSORS - THEY HELP MAKE THIS NEWSLETTER POSSIBLE!
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For more information, please contact the Human Services office at 860-429-3315.
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